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Fan Proof Goal Post With Optimally Offset Support Structure

Summary: Researchers at Purdue University have developed a design for a goal post that consists of a dual gooseneck construction with the crossbar mounting locations carefully chosen for strength, stiffness, and durability. The additional material preserves an aesthetic appearance similar to the single gooseneck construction. The choice of placing the crossbar to gooseneck connections at the optimal offset distance gives several non-obvious advantages. This technology is designed to support the weight of 80 fans, each weighing 250 pounds.

Technology Benefits: Preserved aesthetic appearancePossesses strength, stiffness, and durability

Technology Application: ManufacturingSports Industry

Detailed Technology Description: Purdue Mechanical Engineering Technology

Countries: United States

Application No.: D500,105

*Abstract

*Background: Football goal post are typically fabricated in a "slingshot" shape with a single gooseneck. Celebrating fans often tear down goal posts, even those that are marketed as being able to withstand fan loading, presenting a clear danger to the celebrating fans and a potential liability to athletic departments.

*IP Issue Date: Dec 21, 2004

*IP Type: Design

*Stage of Development: Product

*Web Links: Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipPurdue Mechanical Engineering Technology

Country/Region: USA

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