Sports ball with component holder

The sports ball incorporates an elastically deformable component holder to absorb impacts, addressing durability issues and cost challenges by protecting electronic devices from mechanical stress, ensuring long-lasting performance.

WO2026125723A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18ADIDAS AG
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
ADIDAS AG
Filing Date
2025-12-12
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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⚠Technical Problem

Existing sports balls with integrated electronic devices face challenges in durability due to mechanical impacts, particularly when the devices are located near the side wall, leading to increased risk of damage and failure, and are costly to manufacture.

⚗Method used

A sports ball design featuring a component holder with elastically deformable connection means that projects from the interior surface, using materials like butyl rubber or silicone rubber, to absorb impacts and protect the electronic devices by allowing them to move relative to the hollow shell, reducing mechanical stress.

🎯Benefits of technology

The design enhances the durability of electronic components by dampening impacts, reducing the risk of mechanical failure and abrasion, while maintaining cost-effectiveness throughout the ball's life cycle.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a sports ball comprising a hollow shell (8) comprising an interior surface (9); and a component holder (1) projecting from the interior surface (9) of the hollow shell (8), wherein the component holder (1) comprises holding means (2) for holding a component (3), and elastically deformable connection means (4) for connecting the holding means (2) to the hollow shell (8), wherein the connection means (4) is configured to elastically expand and / or compress in a radial direction (5) of the ball.
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