Platform for a ball game

Abstract

A platform for a ball game having a generally circular platform frame made from a plurality of arc segments joined by a plurality of arc connectors, wherein two of the arc connectors are hinged arc connectors. The two hinged arc connectors are oppositely disposed on the platform frame so that the frame is movable between a flat position and a folded position. A resilient playing surface spans the frame and is foldable with the frame. A plurality of legs are each attachable to the arc connectors and hinged arc connectors. When legs are attached to the hinged arc connectors, the hinged arc connectors are locked so that the frame is locked in the flat position.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A platform for a ball game, comprising:
 a circular platform frame comprised of a plurality of arc-shaped segments joined by a plurality of arc connectors;   a generally circular playing surface that is resilient and spans the circular platform frame; and   a plurality of platform legs corresponding in number to the plurality of arc connectors, wherein each of the plurality of platform legs is adapted for removable connection to one of the plurality of arc connectors;   wherein two of the plurality of arc connectors are hinged, oppositely disposed across the circular platform frame, and configured so as to make the circular platform frame foldable between a flat position and a folded position.   
     
     
         2 . The platform of  claim 1 , wherein the circular platform frame is locked in the flat position when two of the plurality of platform legs are connected to the two hinged arc connectors. 
     
     
         3 . The platform of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of arc connectors has an attachment ridge, each of the plurality of platform legs has an attachment groove, and each attachment groove is adapted for removable connection to each attachment ridge. 
     
     
         4 . The platform of  claim 3 , wherein the circular platform frame is locked in the flat position when the attachment grooves of two of the plurality of platform legs are connected to the attachment ridges on the two hinged arc connectors. 
     
     
         5 . The platform of  claim 1 , comprising four arc-shaped segments, four arc connectors, and four platform legs. 
     
     
         6 . The platform of  claim 1 , comprising six arc-shaped segments, six arc connectors, and six platform legs. 
     
     
         7 . A platform for a ball game, comprising:
 a circular platform frame comprised of a plurality of arc-shaped segments joined by a plurality of arc connectors;   a generally circular playing surface that is resilient and spans the circular platform frame; and   a plurality of platform legs corresponding in number to the plurality of arc connectors, wherein each of the plurality of platform legs is adapted for removable connection to one of the plurality of arc connectors;   wherein two of the plurality of arc connectors are hinged, oppositely disposed across the circular platform frame, and configured so as to make the circular platform frame foldable between a flat position and a folded position;
 wherein the circular platform frame is locked in the flat position when two of the plurality of platform legs are connected to the two hinged arc connectors. 
   
     
     
         8 . The platform of  claim 7 , wherein each of the plurality of arc connectors has an attachment ridge, each of the plurality of platform legs has an attachment groove, and each attachment groove is adapted for removable connection to each attachment ridge. 
     
     
         9 . The platform of  claim 8 , wherein the circular platform frame is locked in the flat position when the attachment grooves of two of the plurality of platform legs are connected to the attachment ridges on the two hinged arc connectors. 
     
     
         10 . The platform of  claim 7 , comprising four arc-shaped segments, four arc connectors, and four platform legs. 
     
     
         11 . The platform of  claim 7 , comprising six arc-shaped segments, six arc connectors, and six platform legs.