Single Assembly Sports Net Master Frame

Abstract

The Single Assembly Sports Net Master Frame (also referred to as a portable golf ball return apparatus) that supports existing nets is disclosed. The invention is comprised of a portable golf ball return apparatus having several parts: a first part being a central hub; a second part being a lower frame with telescoping arms and the third part being the outer arms—which connect to these subsequent parts which are not included in the invention; being vertical rods to support the net; and the base mat. An object of the invention is to allow existing golf ball return nets to be supported by a quickly collapsible, support frame that is foldable and compact for transportation based on a single assembly.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 .) The Single Assembly Sports Net Master Frame also referred to as a portable golf ball return apparatus which comprises of the following parts:
 a) a central hub;   b) telescoping inner arms;   c) outer arms   
     
     
         2 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the central hub is pivotably connected to telescoping inner arms. 
     
     
         3 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the outer arms being narrower than the telescoping inner arms and fitting inside said telescoping inner arms. 
     
     
         4 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the telescoping arms having apertures to engage detents on the outer arms. 
     
     
         5 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the central hub having apertures to engage detents on the telescoping inner arms. 
     
     
         6 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the central hub having bolts pivotably-connecting the telescoping inner arms. 
     
     
         7 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the central hub having anchor posts to connect vertical rods. 
     
     
         8 .) The portable golf ball return apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the outer arms having outer clips on distal ends. 
     
     
         9 .) A method of returning a golf ball. The method comprised of the following steps:
 a) placing a mat;   a) expanding inner and outer arms;   b) installing existing vertical rods; and   c) installing a net.   
     
     
         10 .) The method of returning a golf ball of  claim 9  wherein the expanding inner and outer arms includes the step of engaging apertures with detents of  claim 5 . 
     
     
         11 .) The method of returning a golf ball of  claim 9  wherein the installing existing vertical rods includes the step of connecting the existing vertical rods to the anchor posts in the central hub of  claim 7 . 
     
     
         13 .) The method of returning a golf ball of  claim 10  wherein the installing the net includes the step of sliding the net over the existing vertical rods and engaging outer clips of  claim 9 .