A billiard cue body structure with a surrounding cloisonné hoop

Abstract

This invention discloses a billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné enamel ring, relating to the field of billiard cues. It includes a wooden cue body with at least one circumferential groove on its outer surface. A cloisonné enamel ring assembly is embedded in the groove and surrounds the wooden cue body. The cloisonné enamel ring assembly includes a metal ring and a pigment layer. The surface of the metal ring has a hollowed-out area. The metal ring is fitted and fixed to the circumferential side of the groove. The top surface of the pigment layer is lower than the surface height corresponding to the outer diameter of the wooden cue body. The outer circumferential surface of the cloisonné enamel ring assembly is flush with the outer circumferential surface of the wooden cue body. This device, by embedding a metal decorative ring into the wooden cue body, creates a tightening effect to reduce the risk of cracking and extend service life. Simultaneously, it combines pigment and transparent resin to achieve the cloisonné enamel decorative effect. This structure balances standardized mass production, improved product stability, and the cultural value of traditional craftsmanship.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to billiard cue technology, specifically to a billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop. Background Technology

[0002] Billiards, as a sport that combines competitive play with recreational enjoyment, places stringent demands on participants' technical and tactical skills, including accuracy of the cue stroke, cue ball control, and spin generation. The billiard cue, as the core unit for achieving these performance goals, has a decisive influence on the efficiency of energy transfer and mechanical stability. If the cue lacks a reasonable robust reinforcement structure and crack-resistant design, repeated impact loads during long-term service will induce mechanical coupling in stress concentration areas, accelerating the nucleation and propagation of microcracks. In severe cases, this can even lead to overall cue breakage or natural frequency drift, ultimately significantly weakening the clarity of the force feedback and the consistency of the cue stroke feel. Therefore, endowing the billiard cue with excellent bending stiffness, dimensional geometric stability, and reliable interface bonding is not only a prerequisite for ensuring its long-term service accuracy and durability but also a key factor in overcoming the technical barriers to achieving high-level repeatability and controllability of shot movements.

[0003] Existing billiard cues mainly use natural woods such as ebony, maple, and ash as base materials. The processing technology is mostly limited to corner splicing or using carving machines to cut grooves and then inlaying decorative techniques such as shells and aluminum wires. The overall process path is relatively simple and lacks innovative elements. In terms of material characteristics, due to the natural anisotropy and humidity sensitivity of the wood matrix itself, its service life is generally limited. For example, the service life of ash and maple materials is usually only about 5 to 10 years. Moreover, there is an inherent risk of dimensional deformation and surface cracking during use. After long-term repeated hitting and accidental bumps, the probability of such damage will increase significantly. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop, in order to solve the problems that the traditional billiard cue has a relatively simple overall process path, lacks innovative elements, and has a limited service life due to the natural anisotropy and humidity sensitivity of the wood matrix. In addition, there is an inherent risk of dimensional deformation and surface cracking during use. After long-term repeated impacts and accidental bumps, the probability of such damage will increase significantly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné enamel hoop, comprising:

[0006] A wooden pole, wherein at least one groove is formed on the outer surface of the wooden pole along the circumference, and the depth of the groove is 1mm-2mm;

[0007] A cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly is fitted into a groove and surrounds a wooden rod. The cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly includes a metal ring and a pigment layer. The surface of the metal ring has a hollow area. The metal ring is fitted and fixed to the circumferential side of the groove. The inner diameter of the metal ring corresponds to the outer diameter of the groove. The pigment layer fills the hollow area of ​​the metal ring. The top surface of the pigment layer is lower than the surface height corresponding to the outer diameter of the wooden rod. The outer circumferential surface of the cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly is flush with the outer circumferential surface of the wooden rod.

[0008] Furthermore, a white primer layer is provided between the groove and the metal ring, and the white primer layer is coated on the outer surface of the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, an industrial-grade AB adhesive layer is provided between the metal ring and the white primer layer, and the metal ring is fixedly connected to the peripheral side of the groove through the industrial-grade AB adhesive layer.

[0010] Furthermore, the height of the metal ring is 1.7 mm, the top surface of the metal ring is at least 0.2 mm higher than the outer circumferential surface of the wooden rod, and the filling thickness of the pigment layer is one-third of the thickness of the metal ring.

[0011] Furthermore, the metal ring is a prefabricated cloisonné copper ring accessory integrally formed by metal casting.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer peripheral side of the pigment layer is filled with a transparent epoxy resin cured body, which is used to cure the metal ring and pigment layer with the wooden rod as a whole.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the billiard cue body structure with cloisonné enamel hoop provided by the present invention are:

[0014] (1) This invention creates grooves on the wooden cue and inserts metal rings, which form a circumferential clamping force on the wooden cue, thereby effectively improving the stability of the wooden structure and significantly reducing the risk of cracking caused by long-term impact, collision or temperature and humidity changes, thus extending the service life of the billiard cue. The metal decorative ring, together with the pigment layer and transparent cured resin layer inside, forms an integrated smooth decorative surface on the cue surface, which not only retains the three-dimensional texture and rich color effect of traditional cloisonné enamel filigree and enameling, but also achieves the uniformity of the size and standardized assembly of the decorative parts through the structural design of the metal casting prefabricated parts, meeting the requirements of mass production for precision and efficiency. This invention applies the traditional cloisonné enamel process to the billiard cue, a Western sports equipment, in a cold-cured structural form, so that the traditional process can enter the daily life of the public in a practical and durable product form, and has the value of display and promotion on the international stage. Thus, it has produced positive and beneficial effects in multiple dimensions such as structural protection, process inheritance, production efficiency and cultural integration.

[0015] (2) In this invention, a groove with a depth of 1-2 mm is machined at a predetermined decorative position on the wooden cue stick using a lathe. A white primer layer is applied to the bottom of the groove to prevent subsequent pigment discoloration. A pre-cast metal ring is then selected and embedded into the groove. An industrial-grade AB adhesive layer is used for bonding and fixing. At the same time, an iron hoop is fitted around the outer periphery of the metal ring and the locking screws are tightened. The mixture is left to stand until the adhesive is completely cured, so that the metal ring fits tightly into the groove. Then, the blueing process is carried out. Natural pigments are filled into the hollow area of ​​the metal ring according to the designed color blocks, so that the pigments are evenly distributed and the height is slightly lower than the outer diameter of the wooden cue stick. After the pigments are completely dry, the wooden cue stick is placed into a hard, transparent cylindrical mold with an inner diameter at least 2 mm larger than the cue stick. A transparent epoxy resin curing body is injected into the mold and left to stand for at least 24 hours, so that the resin can fully penetrate into the gaps between the pigment particles and cure into the wooden cue stick. Finally, the wooden cue stick is removed from the mold, and the inlaid part is machined using a lathe to make the decorative area fit into the groove. The wooden cue is kept flush and then repeatedly sanded with sandpaper, from coarse to fine, until the decorative surface regains its shine and achieves a uniform finish in terms of color and texture. This device replaces the traditional cloisonné process of high-temperature firing with a cold-treatment curing method, completely avoiding the risk of deformation or carbonization of the wooden cue due to high-temperature burning. At the same time, the fluidity and permeability of epoxy resin enable efficient fixation and deep filling of pigments, giving the decorative layer both impact resistance and wear resistance. Furthermore, the introduction of prefabricated metal casting components ensures a high degree of uniformity in the size and shape of the metal decorative rings, eliminating the tedious process of hand-making each piece with wire, significantly improving production efficiency and product consistency, and facilitating mass production in factories. The turning and sanding processes ensure a seamless and smooth transition between the decorative surface and the wooden cue surface, preserving the visual beauty of cloisonné craftsmanship while guaranteeing the smoothness of the cue and the comfort of hitting the ball. This achieves an organic combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern industrial manufacturing technology, and can be widely adopted in industry. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the groove provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the cloisonné decorative ring assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] 1. Wooden rod; 2. Groove; 3. Cloisonné decorative ring assembly; 4. White primer layer; 5. Industrial-grade AB glue bonding layer; 6. Metal ring; 7. Pigment layer; 8. Transparent epoxy resin cured body. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 As shown:

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] The present invention provides a billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop, comprising: a wooden cue body 1, wherein at least one groove 2 is provided on the outer surface of the wooden cue body 1 along the circumferential direction, and the depth of the groove 2 is 1mm-2mm;

[0026] The cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly 3 is embedded in the groove 2 and surrounds the wooden rod 1. The cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly 3 includes a metal ring 6 and a pigment layer 7. The surface of the metal ring 6 has a hollow area. The metal ring 6 is fitted and fixed to the periphery of the groove 2. The inner diameter of the metal ring 6 corresponds to the outer diameter of the groove 2. The pigment layer 7 fills the hollow area of ​​the metal ring 6. The top surface of the pigment layer 7 is lower than the surface height corresponding to the outer diameter of the wooden rod 1. The outer peripheral surface of the cloisonné enamel decorative ring assembly 3 is flush with the outer peripheral surface of the wooden rod 1.

[0027] Working Principle: This invention creates a groove 2 in the wooden cue stick 1 and inserts a metal ring 6, which forms a circumferential clamping force on the wooden cue stick 1. This effectively improves the stability of the wooden structure and significantly reduces the risk of cracking caused by long-term impacts, bumps, or temperature and humidity changes, thereby extending the service life of the billiard cue. The metal decorative ring, together with the pigment layer 7 and the transparent cured resin layer inside, forms an integrated smooth decorative surface on the cue stick. This retains the three-dimensional texture and rich color effects of traditional cloisonné enamel, while the structural design of the prefabricated metal casting parts achieves uniform size and standardized assembly of the decorative components, meeting the precision and efficiency requirements of mass production. This invention integrates traditional cloisonné enamel... The blue process, using a cold-curing structure, is applied to billiard cues, a Western sporting instrument. This allows traditional craftsmanship to enter everyday life in a practical and durable product form, and also possesses the value for international display and promotion. As a result, it has produced positive and beneficial effects in multiple dimensions, including structural protection, craft inheritance, production efficiency, and cultural integration. The metal ring 6 used in this device can be made using a hand-made filigree process or an industrially prefabricated metal filigree accessory. The two methods can be flexibly selected according to the product positioning. Customized models can use hand-made parts to highlight the craftsmanship, while mass-produced models use prefabricated parts to ensure production capacity and quality control. This dual-track design not only preserves respect for traditional craftsmanship but also provides a realistic path for industrialized mass production.

[0028] Example 2:

[0029] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 As shown:

[0030] This embodiment is basically the same as the previous embodiment. A white primer layer 4 is provided between the groove 2 and the metal ring 6. The white primer layer 4 is coated on the outer surface of the groove 2.

[0031] Specifically, an industrial-grade AB adhesive layer 5 is provided between the metal ring 6 and the white primer layer 4, and the metal ring 6 is fixedly connected to the side of the groove 2 through the industrial-grade AB adhesive layer 5.

[0032] Specifically, the height of the metal ring 6 is 1.7 mm, the top surface of the metal ring 6 is at least 0.2 mm higher than the outer circumference surface of the wooden rod 1, and the filling thickness of the pigment layer 7 is one-third of the thickness of the metal ring 6.

[0033] Specifically, metal ring 6 is a prefabricated cloisonné copper ring accessory integrally formed by metal casting.

[0034] Specifically, the outer periphery of the pigment layer 7 is filled with a transparent epoxy resin cured body 8, which is used to cure the metal ring 6 and the pigment layer 7 into a single unit with the wooden rod 1.

[0035] Working Principle: In the manufacturing process of this invention, a groove 2 with a depth of 1-2mm is first machined on a lathe at a predetermined decorative position on the wooden cue stick 1. A white primer layer 4 is applied to the bottom of the groove 2 to prevent subsequent pigment discoloration. Then, a pre-cast metal ring 6 is embedded into the groove 2 and bonded in place using an industrial-grade AB adhesive layer 5. Simultaneously, an iron hoop is fitted around the outer circumference of the metal ring 6 and locking screws are tightened. The process is allowed to stand until the adhesive is completely cured, ensuring the metal ring 6 fits tightly against the groove 2. Then... In the enamel application process, natural pigments are filled into the hollowed-out areas of the metal ring 6 according to the designed color blocks, ensuring the pigments are evenly distributed and their height is slightly lower than the outer diameter of the wooden rod 1. After the pigments have dried completely, the wooden rod 1 is placed into a hard, transparent cylindrical mold with an inner diameter at least 2 mm larger than the rod. Transparent epoxy resin curing body 8 is injected into the mold, and the mold is left to stand for at least 24 hours to allow the resin to fully penetrate into the gaps between the pigment particles in the pigment layer 7 and cure into the wooden rod 1. Finally, the wooden rod 1 is removed from the mold, and the inlaid parts are machined using a lathe. The process involves machining to ensure the decorative area is flush with the wooden cue stick 1, followed by repeated sanding with sandpaper of varying coarseness until the surface regains its shine and achieves a uniform finish in terms of color and texture. This device replaces the traditional high-temperature firing process of cloisonné with a cold-curing method, completely avoiding the risk of deformation or carbonization of the wooden cue stick 1 due to high-temperature firing. Simultaneously, the fluidity and permeability of epoxy resin enable efficient fixation and deep filling of the pigments, giving the decorative layer both impact resistance and wear resistance. Furthermore, the introduction of prefabricated metal casting components ensures a high degree of uniformity in the size and shape of the metal decorative rings, eliminating the tedious process of hand-making each piece, significantly improving production efficiency and product consistency, and facilitating mass production in factories. The turning and sanding processes ensure a seamless and smooth transition between the decorative surface and the wooden cue stick 1, preserving the visual beauty of cloisonné craftsmanship while guaranteeing the smoothness of the cue stick's feel and the comfort of its strike. This achieves an organic combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern industrial manufacturing technology, and can be widely adopted in industry.

[0036] The foregoing has only described certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention by way of illustration. Undoubtedly, those skilled in the art can modify the described embodiments in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the foregoing drawings and descriptions are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop, characterized in that, include: A wooden pole (1) has at least one groove (2) on its outer surface along the circumferential direction, and the depth of the groove (2) is 1mm-2mm. Cloisonné decorative ring assembly (3), the cloisonné decorative ring assembly (3) is embedded in the groove (2) and surrounds the wooden rod (1), the cloisonné decorative ring assembly (3) includes a metal ring (6) and a pigment layer (7), the surface of the metal ring (6) is provided with a hollow area, the metal ring (6) is fitted and fixed to the periphery of the groove (2), the inner diameter of the metal ring (6) corresponds to the outer diameter of the groove (2), the pigment layer (7) fills the hollow area of ​​the metal ring (6), the top surface of the pigment layer (7) is lower than the surface height corresponding to the outer diameter of the wooden rod (1), the outer peripheral surface of the cloisonné decorative ring assembly (3) is flush with the outer peripheral surface of the wooden rod (1).

2. The billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A white primer layer (4) is provided between the groove (2) and the metal ring (6), and the white primer layer (4) is coated on the outer surface of the groove (2).

3. The billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop as described in claim 2, characterized in that, An industrial-grade AB adhesive layer (5) is provided between the metal ring (6) and the white primer layer (4), and the metal ring (6) is fixedly connected to the periphery of the groove (2) through the industrial-grade AB adhesive layer (5).

4. The billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the metal ring (6) is 1.7 mm, the top surface of the metal ring (6) is at least 0.2 mm higher than the outer circumferential surface of the wooden rod (1), and the filling thickness of the pigment layer (7) is one-third of the thickness of the metal ring (6).

5. The billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The metal ring (6) is a prefabricated cloisonné copper ring accessory integrally formed by metal casting.

6. The billiard cue body structure with a cloisonné hoop as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the pigment layer (7) is filled with a transparent epoxy resin curing body (8), which is used to cure the metal ring (6) and the pigment layer (7) with the wooden rod (1) into one piece.

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