Golf ball having two-tone appearance

Abstract

To provide a golf ball having a two-color appearance, which not only improves the functionality of the golf ball but also increases the color change of the appearance. [Solution] The ball comprises a ball body 1 and a spherical shell 2 covering the outside of the ball body, and the spherical shell has a first functional area A1 and a second functional area A2 which are functionally separated, and the first functional area and the second functional area are distinguished by different colors.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to golf balls, and more particularly to golf balls having a bi-color appearance. [Background technology]

[0002] As people's living standards improve and people place more importance on outdoor leisure activities, more and more people are enjoying playing golf. These people may be men and women from various walks of life and age groups. In other words, the sport of golf allows people of different walks of life, age groups and genders to compete and interact in the same place, which is the appeal of the sport.

[0003] In the sport of golf, players can choose the ball they use, but there are many kinds of golf balls on the market, and not only are there many brands, but each ball has a different structure, performance, and appropriate way to hit it. Therefore, in order to attract more attention and increase sales, some companies have already made efforts to improve the appearance of golf balls by using different colors and patterns, combining glossy and matte finishes, and improving the aesthetics of their products. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a golf ball with a two-tone appearance. The creative concept is to add beauty and decorativeness to a golf ball that is originally focused on functionality, in order to attract more attention and favor from more people. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical means adopted by the present invention provides a golf ball with a two-color appearance, which includes a ball body and a spherical shell covering the outside of the ball body, where the spherical shell has a first functional area and a second functional area that are functionally separated, and the first functional area and the second functional area are distinguished by different colors.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, a continuous line of sight is formed between the first functional area and the second functional area of ​​different colors.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spherical shell is composed of two hemispherical shells, one of the hemispherical shells having the first functional area and the other of the hemispherical shells having the second functional area.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the two hemispherical shells are formed by a casting method.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the aiming line is wavy.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spherical shell has an outer surface, and the proportion of the outer surface occupied by the first functional region is greater than the proportion of the outer surface occupied by the second functional region.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the ball body has a multi-layer structure.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the ball body includes a ball core and a mid layer covering at least the ball core.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, either the first functional area or the second functional area is opaque.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, either the first functional area or the second functional area is translucent.

[0015] One of the advantageous effects of the present invention is that the golf ball having a two-color appearance according to the present invention is easy to use with various functions due to the technical features that "the shell has a first functional area and a second functional area which are functionally separated" and "the first functional area and the second functional area are distinguished by different colors", and can embody a two-color appearance that is sufficiently eye-catching within the service life of the ball. Furthermore, a continuous line of sight is formed between the first functional area and the second functional area of ​​different colors, which is expected to have the effect of increasing the success rate of shots and reducing the occurrence of errors.

[0016] In order to further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description of the present invention and the drawings, which are merely for the purpose of explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention in any way. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a two-color golf ball according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 2] 1 is an exploded schematic view of a two-color golf ball according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 3] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a golf ball having a two-color appearance in a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of the golf ball having a two-color appearance in the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the use of a golf ball having a two-color appearance according to the first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] 2 is a schematic diagram of a two-color golf ball according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of a modified golf ball according to the present invention having a two-tone appearance; FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, the embodiment of the "golf ball having a two-color appearance" disclosed in the present invention will be described by way of specific examples. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various detailed descriptions in this specification can also be modified and changed in various ways based on different perspectives and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, it should be noted in advance that the drawings of the present invention are merely schematic and are not drawn based on actual dimensions. The technical contents related to the present invention will be described in more detail using the following embodiments, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the term "or" in this specification should be understood to include any one or more combinations of the relevant list items according to the actual situation.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Materials used in each example are commercially available or manufactured according to conventional techniques unless otherwise specified. Procedures and equipment used in each example are procedures and equipment commonly used in the field unless otherwise specified.

[0020] [First Example] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the first embodiment of the present invention provides a golf ball Z including a ball body 1 and a spherical shell 2 covering the outside of the ball body 1. Here, the spherical shell 2 has a first functional area A1 and a second functional area A2 which are functionally separated, and the first functional area A1 and the second functional area A2 are distinguished by different colors. Therefore, the golf ball Z according to the present invention is easy to use with various functions, and can embody a two-color appearance that is sufficiently eye-catching within the service life. For example, the first functional area A1 and the second functional area A2 have a combination of different colors, which can increase color variation and appearance diversity.

[0021] In the present invention, the first functional area A1 is, for example, but not limited to, an area having a high hardness, and the second functional area A2 is, for example, but not limited to, an area having a low hardness. Based on this, the golf ball Z according to the present invention is suitable for both professional golfers and beginners. Furthermore, through the material blending design of the spherical shell, the first functional area A1 can be made to have a high hardness, which can reduce the backspin of the ball and increase the straightness and stability of the flight (less susceptible to crosswinds) and the rolling distance after landing. Furthermore, through the material blending design of the spherical shell, the second functional area A2 can be made to have a low hardness, which can increase the backspin of the ball and improve the controllability and stopping performance of the ball. Therefore, the user can select a shot in an area that is advantageous to him or her according to the course environment and usage needs.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1, 5 and 7, in the first embodiment of the present invention, a continuous aiming line L is formed between the first functional area A1 and the second functional area A2 of different colors, thereby increasing the success rate of a shot and reducing the occurrence of errors. For example, a user may align the aiming line L with a target and then swing or putt to hit the ball. If necessary, the aiming line L may be formed in a wavy shape. For example, the wavy aiming line L can help a user judge the rolling direction and rotation speed of the ball when putting.

[0023] Furthermore, the spherical shell 2 may be composed of two hemispherical shells 21, 22, which are formed by a casting method. In the casting process, the mold is inverted to control the degree and time of hardening of the gel, so that the hemispherical shell 21 has a first functional area A1, the hemispherical shell 22 has a second functional area A2, and the two hemispherical shells 21, 22 have different colors. Therefore, it is possible to add beauty and decorativeness to a golf ball that originally emphasizes functionality. In an embodiment not shown, either the first functional area A1 or the second functional area A2 may be translucent or opaque.

[0024] As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, in practical applications, the ball body 1 may be a ball core. Or, the ball body 1 may have a multi-layer structure and include a ball core 11 and an intermediate layer 12 that covers at least the ball core 11. The intermediate layer 12 can exert the effect of either increasing the speed and flight distance of the ball or increasing the backspin of the ball. Examples of the ball body 1 that can be used in the present invention include a ball body with a rubber ball core and a ball body that includes a rubber ball core and an intermediate resin layer. Examples of the spherical shell 2 that can be used in the present invention include a polyurethane spherical shell, which may have a plurality of dimples D recessed inward from the outer surface 200. However, the present invention is not limited to these examples.

[0025] [Second Example] As shown in Fig. 6, the second embodiment of the present invention provides a golf ball Z including a ball body 1 and a spherical shell 2 covering the outside of the ball body 1. Here, the spherical shell 2 has a first functional area A1 and a second functional area A2 which are functionally separated, and the first functional area A1 and the second functional area A2 are distinguished by different colors. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the spherical shell 2 has an outer surface 200, and the proportion of the first functional area A1 in the outer surface 200 is larger than the proportion of the second functional area A2 in the outer surface 200. Therefore, the color effect of the appearance of the ball can be changed.

[0026] The details of the related technology described in the first embodiment are still valid for this embodiment, and will not be described in detail here to avoid duplication. Correspondingly, the details of the related technology described in this embodiment can also be applied to the first embodiment.

[0027] [Beneficial Effects of the Examples] One of the advantageous effects of the present invention is that the golf ball having a two-color appearance according to the present invention is easy to use with various functions due to the technical features that "the shell has a first functional area and a second functional area which are functionally separated" and "the first functional area and the second functional area are distinguished by different colors", and can embody a two-color appearance that is sufficiently eye-catching within the service life of the ball. Furthermore, a continuous line of sight is formed between the first functional area and the second functional area of ​​different colors, which is expected to have the effect of increasing the success rate of shots and reducing the occurrence of errors.

[0028] The above disclosure is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical modifications made using the specification and drawings of the present invention are included in the scope of the utility model registration claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] Z: Golf ball 1: Ball body 11: Ball Core 12: Middle class 2: Spherical shell 200: Outer surface A1: 1st functional area A2:Second functional area D: Dimple L: Line of Sight

Claims

1. The ball body, a spherical shell covering the outside of the ball body; Equipped with The spherical shell has a first functional region and a second functional region that are functionally separated, and the first functional region and the second functional region are distinguished by different colors. A golf ball having a bicolor appearance.

2. A continuous line of sight is formed between the first functional area and the second functional area of ​​different colors.

2. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 1.

3. The spherical shell is composed of two hemispherical shells, one of the hemispherical shells having the first functional area and the other hemispherical shell having the second functional area.

3. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 2.

4. The two hemispherical shells are formed by a casting method.

4. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 3.

5. The line of sight is wavy.

4. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 3.

6. The spherical shell has an outer surface, and a ratio of the first functional region to the outer surface is greater than a ratio of the second functional region to the outer surface.

2. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 1.

7. The ball body has a multi-layer structure.

2. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 1.

8. The ball body includes a ball core and a mid layer that covers at least the ball core.

8. The golf ball having the bicolor appearance of claim 7.

9. One of the first functional area and the second functional area is opaque. The golf ball having a two-color appearance according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. One of the first functional area and the second functional area is semi-transparent. The golf ball having a two-color appearance according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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