Golf ball with printed pattern

Abstract

The invention discloses a golf ball with a printed pattern. The golf ball with the printed pattern comprises a ball body and a printed pattern layer. The ball body is provided with a top surface, a bottom surface and a middle ring surface positioned between the top surface and the bottom surface, and the printing pattern layer comprises two printing ink patterns which are respectively attached to the top surface and the bottom surface. Each printing ink pattern comprises a central pattern and an outer ring pattern surrounding the central pattern. Therefore, attractiveness and performance of the golf ball can be increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf ball, and in particular to a golf ball with a printed pattern. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the emphasis on outdoor leisure activities, more and more people are falling in love with golf. These people are men and women from all walks of life and all ages. In other words, golf allows people from different walks of life, different ages, and different genders to compete and communicate on the same field, which is precisely the charm of this sport.

[0003] In the sport of golf, players can choose their own ball. However, there is a wide variety of golf balls on the market, with numerous brands and varying structures, performance, and suitable strokes. Therefore, to attract more attention and increase sales, some golfers have begun to inventively enhance the appearance of golf balls, using various colors and patterns, and combining glossy or matte finishes to enhance the product's aesthetics. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a golf ball with a printed pattern to address the deficiencies of the prior art, which can take both aesthetics and performance into consideration.

[0005] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, one of the technical solutions employed by the present invention is to provide a golf ball with a printed pattern, comprising a sphere and a printed pattern layer. The sphere has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an intermediate annular surface located between the top and bottom surfaces. The printed pattern layer includes two ink patterns, one attached to the top surface and the other to the bottom surface. Each ink pattern includes a central pattern and an outer ring pattern surrounding the central pattern.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer circle pattern is composed of a plurality of pattern units with the same appearance, and the plurality of pattern units are arranged circumferentially along the edge of the central pattern.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer circle pattern is a uniformly distributed dot pattern.

[0008] Furthermore, the outer circle pattern includes a first outer circle pattern close to the central pattern and a second outer circle pattern away from the central pattern. The first outer circle pattern is an uninterrupted continuous pattern, and the second outer circle pattern is a uniformly distributed dot pattern.

[0009] Furthermore, the printed pattern layer further includes a marking pattern attached to the middle ring surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the sphere is a multi-layer structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the sphere includes a spherical center and a spherical shell covering the spherical center.

[0012] Furthermore, the sphere further includes a coating covering the outside of the spherical shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the coating is a color coating.

[0014] Furthermore, the sphere further includes an intermediate layer located between the sphere center and the sphere shell.

[0015] One of the benefits of the present invention is that the golf ball with a printed pattern provided by the present invention can enhance the aesthetics and performance of the golf ball by virtue of "the ball having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an intermediate annular surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface, the printed pattern layer including two ink patterns, which are respectively attached to the top surface and the bottom surface" and "each of the ink patterns includes a central pattern and an outer ring pattern surrounding the central pattern."

[0016] Furthermore, through the design, combination and color matching of printed ink patterns, it can not only provide excellent aiming for the golf ball, allowing golfers to better focus when aiming, but also improve the flight performance of the golf ball, such as making it easier to maintain flight stability and straightness.

[0017] To further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and illustration and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to an application of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 Another schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to an application of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 Another schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to an application of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to another application of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5Another schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to another application of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of the golf ball with a printed pattern according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 8 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 FIG. 4 is another schematic diagram of a golf ball with a printed pattern according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 11 and Figure 12 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of forming a printed pattern on a golf ball having a printed pattern according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following describes specific embodiments of the "golf ball with a printed pattern" disclosed herein. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the advantages and benefits of the present invention based on the disclosure herein. The present invention may be implemented or applied through various other specific embodiments, and the details herein may be modified and altered based on different perspectives and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the drawings herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be drawn to actual size. The following detailed description further details the relevant technical content of the present invention, but the disclosure herein is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, the term "or" as used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items, as appropriate.

[0030] It should be understood that although terms such as "first," "second," and "third" may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are primarily used to distinguish one component from another, or one signal from another. In addition, the term "or" as used herein may include any one or more combinations of the associated listed items, as appropriate.

[0031] First embodiment

[0032] See also Figures 1 to 3 , and cooperate with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a first embodiment of the present invention provides a golf ball Z comprising a sphere 1 and a printed pattern layer 2. The printed pattern layer 2 is formed on the outer surface of the sphere 1 and serves as a functional layer, providing excellent aiming and flight performance. It can also serve as a decorative layer, presenting a variety of patterns and colors, giving the golf ball an eye-catching appearance.

[0033] In the present invention, the sphere 1 has a top surface 101, a bottom surface 102, and an intermediate annular surface 103 located between the top and bottom surfaces 101 and 102. The region where the top surface 101 is located can be the north pole region of the sphere 1, the region where the bottom surface 102 is located can be the south pole region of the sphere 1, and the region where the intermediate annular surface 103 is located can be the equatorial region of the sphere 1. Furthermore, the printed pattern layer 2 includes two ink patterns 2A, one attached to the top and bottom surfaces 101 and 102, respectively. Notably, each ink pattern 2A includes a central pattern 21 and an outer ring pattern 22 surrounding the central pattern 21.

[0034] In addition Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the ink pattern 2A can be transferred from a steel plate 3 having a corresponding recessed pattern 31 to the top surface 101 or bottom surface 102 of the sphere 1 by pad printing. Specifically, ink C can be first filled into the recessed pattern 31 of the steel plate 3. Then, a pad printing head 4 is used to pick up the ink C and press the ink C onto the top surface 101 or bottom surface 102 of the sphere 1.

[0035] If necessary, the printed pattern layer 2 may further include a marking pattern 2B attached to the middle ring surface 103 of the sphere 1, such as Figure 3 Similarly, the marking pattern 2B can also be formed by pad printing.

[0036] In one application of this embodiment, Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in a top or bottom view, the center pattern 21 is a circular pattern, and the outer pattern 22 is a uniformly distributed dot pattern. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, when viewed from above or below, the central pattern 21 is a circular pattern, and the outer pattern 22 includes a first outer pattern 221 close to the central pattern 21 and a second outer pattern 222 further away from the central pattern 21. The first outer pattern 221 is an uninterrupted continuous pattern, and the second outer pattern 222 is a uniformly distributed dot pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to the above application methods; any method that achieves the technical effects of the present invention using the same means shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In actual application, the amount of ink per unit area of the central pattern 21 is different from the amount of ink per unit area of the outer circle pattern 22 .

[0038] In addition Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in actual application, the sphere 1 can be a multi-layer structure, which can include a core 11 and a shell 12 covering the core 11. As the core 11 that can be used in the present invention, a rubber core can be mentioned. As the shell 12 that can be used in the present invention, a polyurethane shell can be mentioned, and the shell 12 can be formed with a desired number of sockets D. If necessary, the sphere 1 can also include at least one coating 14 covering the shell 12, such as but not limited to a base coating, a color coating and / or a protective coating. In addition, the sphere 1 can also include an intermediate layer 13 located between the core 11 and the shell 12, such as but not limited to an adhesive layer.

[0039] Second embodiment

[0040] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10 A second embodiment of the present invention provides a golf ball Z comprising a sphere 1 and a printed pattern layer 2. The sphere 1 has a top surface 101, a bottom surface 102, and an intermediate annular surface 103 located between the top and bottom surfaces 101 and 102. The printed pattern layer 2 comprises two ink patterns 2A, one attached to the top and bottom surfaces 101 and 102, respectively. Each ink pattern 2A comprises a central pattern 21 and an outer pattern 22 surrounding the central pattern 21.

[0041] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the outer circle pattern 22 in the ink pattern 2A is composed of a plurality of pattern units U with the same shape, and the plurality of pattern units U are arranged around the edge of the central pattern 21. Figure 10 As shown, the shapes of the multiple pattern units U are similar to petals, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, different visual effects can be presented.

[0042] The relevant technical details mentioned in the first embodiment are still valid in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here to reduce repetition. Accordingly, the relevant technical details mentioned in this embodiment can also be applied to the first embodiment.

[0043] Advantageous Effects of the Embodiments

[0044] The golf ball with a printed pattern provided by the present invention can enhance the aesthetics and performance of the golf ball by virtue of the following features: "the ball has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an intermediate annular surface located between the top surface and the bottom surface; the printed pattern layer includes two ink patterns, which are respectively attached to the top surface and the bottom surface" and "each of the ink patterns includes a central pattern and an outer ring pattern surrounding the central pattern."

[0045] Furthermore, through the design, combination and color matching of printed ink patterns, it can not only provide excellent aiming for the golf ball, allowing golfers to better focus when aiming, but also improve the flight performance of the golf ball, such as making it easier to maintain flight stability and straightness.

[0046] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the claims of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present invention description and drawings are included in the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A golf ball with a printed pattern, characterized in that: The golf ball with a printed pattern comprises: a sphere having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a middle annular surface between the top surface and the bottom surface; and a printed pattern layer, the printed pattern layer comprising two ink patterns, which are respectively attached to the top surface and the bottom surface; Each of the ink patterns includes a central pattern and an outer ring pattern surrounding the central pattern.

2. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 1, wherein: The outer circle pattern is composed of a plurality of pattern units with the same shape, and the plurality of pattern units are arranged circumferentially along the edge of the central pattern.

3. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 1, wherein: The outer circle pattern is a uniformly distributed dot pattern.

4. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 1, wherein: The outer circle pattern includes a first outer circle pattern close to the central pattern and a second outer circle pattern far from the central pattern. The first outer circle pattern is an uninterrupted continuous pattern, and the second outer circle pattern is a uniformly distributed dot pattern.

5. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 1, wherein: The printed pattern layer further includes a marking pattern attached to the middle annular surface.

6. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The sphere has a multi-layer structure.

7. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 6, wherein: The sphere includes a spherical center and a spherical shell covering the spherical center.

8. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 7, wherein: The sphere further includes a coating covering the outside of the spherical shell.

9. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 8, wherein: The coating is a color coating.

10. The golf ball with a printed pattern according to claim 7, wherein: The sphere further includes an intermediate layer located between the sphere center and the sphere shell.

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