Foldable pinata stand and methods thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of piñata stands, and particularly to a foldable piñata stand and methods which allow for easy quick set up of the piñata assembly and quick and easy folding and transporting of the piñata stand. The present invention is particularly adaptable for setting up a game of piñata in locations where there are no trees or the trees do not have branches of appropriate height for the piñata. The present invention eliminates the need for finding branched trees or other tall structures for hanging the piñata.

1 . A piñata stand comprising: 
 a) a support assembly comprising one or more removably attached pieces;    b) a horizontal hanger attached at one end to said support assembly;    c) a pulley capable of rotating 360 degrees, said pulley being attached to said horizontal hanger for hanging a piñata; and    d) a base having a top side capable of engaging said vertical base support, said base having a sharp bottom side capable of penetrating hard earth to support said piñata stand in an upright position.    
   
   
       2 . The piñata stand of  claim 1 , wherein said support assembly comprises a first and a second folding arms pivotally attached to said support assembly at each end, wherein said first folding arm pivots away from said support assembly to become a vertical base support for said support assembly, and wherein said second folding arm pivots away from said support assembly to become the horizontal hanger for said support assembly  
   
   
       3 . The piñata stand of  claim 2 , wherein said first folding arm pivots away from said support assembly and is locked into place by way of a locking pin to become said vertical base support and attaches to said top side of said base by means of.  
   
   
       4 . The piñata stand of claims  3 , wherein said second folding arm pivots away from said support assembly to become said horizontal hanger by way of extending up and being laid over the top of said support assembly forming an L-shaped configuration.