Golf Ball Cover Coating Reducing Light Reflection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf balls with high gloss coatings can distract golfers due to external light reflection, and existing coatings lack sufficient impact and cutting resistance, affecting performance and concentration during games.
Innovation Solution
A golf ball cover coating composition incorporating a modified polyester polyol resin and inorganic particles, with an isocyanate resin hardener, which reduces surface gloss and enhances impact and cutting resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a high gloss coating is applied to the golf ball, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but external light reflection increases causing golfer distraction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a matte or satin finish coating that changes the surface optical properties from high reflectance (glossy) to low reflectance (matte/satin). This reduces external light reflection toward the golfer's eyes while maintaining the ball's visual appearance, directly resolving the contradiction between aesthetic appearance and light reflection distraction.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If inorganic particles are added to the coating composition, then surface gloss is reduced, but impact resistance and cutting resistance decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite coating formulation combining organic resin components with carefully selected inorganic particles. The organic matrix provides flexibility and impact resistance, while the inorganic particles provide matting effect. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by allowing both gloss reduction and maintenance of mechanical properties through synergistic material combination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent controls the particle size, shape, and concentration of inorganic particles to optimize the balance between matting effect and mechanical performance. By adjusting these parameters, the coating achieves sufficient gloss reduction while maintaining impact and cutting resistance through optimized particle characteristics rather than simply adding more inorganic content.
3Strength
If the coating is made more flexible to reduce surface damage, then impact resistance improves, but the coating may become too soft affecting durability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adjusts the polymer chain flexibility, crosslink density, and molecular weight of the organic resin to achieve optimal balance between flexibility and durability. By controlling these parameters, the coating becomes flexible enough to absorb impact energy while maintaining sufficient strength and adhesion for long-term durability, resolving the contradiction between impact resistance and coating reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The composition achieves low external light reflectance, maintaining golfer concentration and improving the golf ball's durability and performance by reducing damage from external impacts.
Implementation Method 1
the base comprises a modified polyester polyol resin and inorganic particles... the coating layer formed of the composition may have low external light reflectance and low gloss
Implementation Method 2
the hardener comprises an isocyanate resin having at least two isocyanate groups... excellent impact resistance and cutting resistance
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AI summary
Provided is a golf ball manufactured using a golf ball cover coating composition that reduces the influence of external light on a golfer during outdoor use due to low surface gloss and reduces damage to the surface of the golf ball caused by external impact due to excellent impact resistance and cutting resistance. The golf ball cover coating composition may include a base and a hardener. The base may include a modified polyester polyol resin and inorganic particles. The hardener may include a polyisocyanate resin having at least two isocyanate groups.