Portable multi-functional ball game apparatus

Abstract

The apparatus has a stanchion ( 10 ) including a plurality of telescopic members ( 12, 112, 14, 114, 16 ) provided with lines of spaced securing holes ( 22, 12, 1122 ) extending along the length thereof. A ball target device ( 20, 120 ) is detachably and adjustably mounted on the stanchion ( 10 ). Telescopic leg assemblies ( 18, 54, 56 ) are mounted on thc stanchion ( 10 ) intermediate the ends thereof.

1 . A collapsible multi-functional ball game apparatus having: 
 a stanchion ( 10 ) comprising a plurality of telescopic members ( 12 ,  112 ,  14 ,  114 ,  16 ) provided with lines of spaced securing holes ( 22 ,  12 ,  122 ) extending along the length thereof;    a ball target device ( 20 ,  120 ) detachably and adjustably mounted on the stanchion ( 10 ); and    telescopic leg assemblies ( 18 ,  54 ,  56 ,  118 ) mounted on the stanchion ( 10 ) intermediate the ends thereof.    
     
     
         2 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the leg assemblies ( 18 ,  54 ,  56 ) are detachably and adjustably mounted on the stanchion ( 10 ).  
     
     
         3 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein each leg assembly comprises a leg ( 48 ,  148 ) carrying a ground engaging foot ( 50 ,  150 ).  
     
     
         4 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the ball target device ( 20 ,  120 ) is in the form of a hoop.  
     
     
         5 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the hoop carries a net ( 40 ,  140 ).  
     
     
         6 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein means are provided for closing the net.  
     
     
         7 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the telescopic members ( 12 ,  14 ,  16 ,  112 ,  114 ) of the stanchion ( 10 ) have a circular, triangular or rectangular cross-section.  
     
     
         8 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stanchion ( 10 ) includes at least three telescopic members ( 12 ,  14 ,  16 ,  112 ,  114 ) and can be extended to more than twice its retracted height.  
     
     
         9 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , together with a ball return device detachably and adjustably mounted on the stanchion below the ball target device.  
     
     
         10 . The ball game apparatus of  claim 1 , including three ball target devices, detachably and adjustably mounted on the stanchion, one above the other.