Antimicrobial Basketball Net Cords for Ball Drying and Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional basketball nets do not effectively address the issue of moisture and germ transfer from player hands to the ball, leading to slippery balls and unhygienic conditions, which can disrupt gameplay and increase the risk of infection transmission.
Innovation Solution
A basketball net with antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, and moisture-absorbing properties that cleans the ball as it passes through, utilizing multi-layer cords made of antimicrobial fibers and yarns to remove sweat and germs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional basketball nets are used, then the net provides basic ball descent guidance, but moisture and germs accumulate on the ball leading to slippery surfaces and unhygienic conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful moisture and germs that accumulate on the ball into a beneficial cleaning process. The net is designed with moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties that actively remove sweat and kill germs as the ball passes through, transforming the problematic accumulation into a hygienic treatment process that improves ball control and prevents infection transmission
2Object-affected harmful factors
If towels are used to wipe the ball during play, then moisture is temporarily removed from hands, but play is interrupted and germs are not effectively removed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous hygienic action by integrating moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties directly into the net structure. As the ball continuously passes through the net during play, the net constantly removes moisture and kills germs without requiring any interruptions to the game, maintaining both hygiene and game flow throughout the entire match
3Ease of operation
If towels are reused to remove sweat, then hands are dried temporarily, but the towels become unsanitary and may transmit germs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces the basketball net as an intermediary cleaning device between the players and the ball. Instead of players using potentially contaminated towels to wipe the ball, the net serves as a clean, reusable intermediary that systematically removes moisture and kills germs through its specialized materials, eliminating the germ transmission risk associated with reused towels
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The net maintains ball control and hygiene by drying and disinfecting the ball during play without interruptions, reducing the risk of germ transmission and enhancing player safety.
Implementation Method 1
a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber
Implementation Method 2
a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber
Data Source
AI summary
A basketball net includes a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber. The outer layer is woven from a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn to form a wall that defines a central opening, and at least one cord is located within the central opening, the at least one cord formed by a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The at least one cord includes a plurality of cords including a first cord formed by the second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and a second cord including a third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The plurality of cords includes: the first cord; the second cord including the third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and at least one monofiber yarn; and a third cord formed by a plurality of mono fiber yarns.