US 2026/0208015 A1 · Sports Goal Bracing and Connecting Bracket and a Portable Sports Goal with such Brackets

Abstract

A bracing and connecting bracket and a sports goal employing first and second such brackets. The goal has a framework formed by a continuous flexible member with first and second bends that divide the framework into first and second U-shaped portions. First and second bracing and connecting brackets receive and stabilize the bends and the goal in general. Each bracket is formed from first and second bracket members that define a raceway for the framework. First and second opposed strap slots, each for receiving an elongate strap, enable a strap connection between the bends using either slot so that the brackets are reversible. Opposed clamping formations extend from base walls of the bracket members to engage and stabilize the framework. The clamping formations cause the raceway to have a height approximately equal to a framework thickness. A ballast attachment aperture enables an elongate ballast to span between the brackets.

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Dependent claims

A sports goal for receiving a game projectile, the sports goal comprising:

a framework comprising a continuous elongate flexible member;
first and second bends in the framework operative to divide the framework into first and second U-shaped portions;
wherein the framework is reconfigurable from an expanded, use configuration to a collapsed, storage configuration by a twisting and folding of the framework;
a first bracing and connecting bracket for being secured to receive and encase the first bend in the framework to provide bracing and stabilization to the first bend and to the framework;
a second bracing and connecting bracket for being secured to receive and encase the second bend in the framework to provide bracing and stabilization to the second bend and to the framework;
wherein each bracing and connecting bracket is formed from first and second bracket members adapted to be fastened to one another and wherein each bracing and connecting bracket defines a raceway therethrough adapted to receive the first or second bend of the framework.

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Sports Goal Bracing and Connecting Bracket and a Portable Sports Goal with such Brackets

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Sports Goal Bracing and Connecting Bracket and a Portable Sports Goal with such Brackets

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