Rolled fiber composite racquet
Rolling a fiber composite sheet about a centerline with folded layers addresses the inefficiencies of manual piece placement in racquet manufacturing, resulting in faster, cost-effective production of consistent and stable racquets with reduced voids and improved performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO(US)
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
Existing sports racquet manufacturing processes are labor-intensive, prone to human error, and result in inconsistent performance due to the manual placement of discrete fiber composite pieces, leading to variations in stiffness, weight, and voids in the racquet construction.
The racquet is formed by rolling a fiber composite sheet about a centerline, incorporating folded layers and optional additional layers between overlapping portions, reducing the need for individual piece placement and enhancing automation, thus improving manufacturing efficiency and consistency.
This method results in faster, less costly production of racquets with uniform performance characteristics, reduced voids, and enhanced torsional stability, while minimizing human error and finishing time.
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