Net structure with a slide hinge apparatus

A net apparatus, comprising:

• a support portion having a length in a first plane;
• first and second base extensions;
• a first base extension hinge coupled to a first end of the support portion, wherein a first end of the first base extension is received by the first base extension hinge such that the first base extension is adapted to pivot about a first pivot between an opened end and a closed end of the first base extension hinge, the first base extension hinge comprising at least one locking mechanism, a pivot pin, and a channel, wherein the pivot pin translates within the channel from a first position to a second position to engage the first locking mechanism within the first base extension hinge such that the first end is dislocated from the first pivot if engaged with the locking mechanism;
• the second base extension configured to be pivotally coupled to a second end of the support portion;
• a first means for supporting a first flexible rod proximate the first base extension hinge;
• a second means for supporting a second flexible rod proximate the second base extension hinge;
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• a net, received by at least the first and second flexible rods, wherein the first flexible rod and the second flexible rod are in a second plane substantially normal to the first plane.

A frame apparatus, comprising:

• a base structure, comprising:
• a support portion having a length in a first plane;
• a first hinge coupled to the support portion at a first end of the support portion, the first hinge comprising at least one locking mechanism, a pivot pin, and a channel;
• a first base extension received by the first hinge, such that the first base extension pivots about a first pivot of the first hinge, in which the first base extension pivots substantially within the first plane, wherein the first base extension receives the pivot pin such that the pivot pin translates within the channel from a first position to a second position to engage a first locking mechanism within the first hinge, in which the first base extension is displaced from the first pivot if engaged with the locking mechanism;
• a second hinge coupled to the support portion at a second end of the support portion;
• a second base extension received by the second hinge, such that the second base extension pivots about a second pivot of the second hinge;
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• first means for supporting a first rod proximate the first end of the support portion, in which the first supporting means supports the first rod at a first fixed angle;
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• second means for supporting a second rod proximate the second end of the support portion, in which the second supporting means supports the second rod at a second fixed angle.