Golf Ball Non-Uniform Dot Pattern via Dual-Spray Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf ball manufacturing methods lack the ability to create aesthetically appealing and unique non-uniform dot patterns, which can enhance the visual appeal and personalization of golf balls.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a semi-finished golf ball with a base layer, rotated at a predetermined speed, where color paint is applied from upper and lower positions in a spraying manner to create a non-uniform dot pattern, potentially using multiple colors with different spray directions and drying processes to achieve a unique visual effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional manufacturing methods are used, then the production process is simple, but the aesthetic appeal and visual uniqueness of the golf ball is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs spray painting technology to apply paint to the golf ball surface through aerosolization. The painting device sprays paint in a controlled manner to create uniform dot patterns, using pneumatic or hydraulic mechanisms to atomize and deposit the paint material evenly across the ball surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a multi-stage painting process where the golf ball is rotated and painted in multiple passes. The ball rotates during painting, and multiple layers of paint are applied in sequential stages, with each stage contributing to the final dot pattern. This periodic action ensures uniform distribution and aesthetic appearance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If uniform painting is applied, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the unique visual effect and personalization capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates non-uniform dot patterns by controlling the painting process to produce varying densities and distributions of dots across different regions of the golf ball surface. The dot pattern is designed to have local variations in concentration and arrangement, providing unique visual characteristics while maintaining overall aesthetic appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates rotation of the golf ball during the painting process to achieve dynamic and unique dot patterns. The ball rotates at controlled speeds, and the painting device moves in coordination with the rotation, creating patterns that vary with the rotation speed and painting timing, thereby enhancing personalization capability.
3Illumination intensity
If multiple color paints are applied, then the aesthetic appeal and visual uniqueness is enhanced, but the manufacturing time and process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous painting operations where multiple color paints are applied in sequential stages without interrupting the golf ball production flow. The ball continues to rotate and move through the painting system, receiving different colored paint layers in a continuous process, thereby minimizing additional manufacturing time while achieving enhanced aesthetic appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares the golf ball surface with a base layer and pre-establishes the dot pattern structure before applying multiple color paints. This preliminary preparation ensures that subsequent multi-color painting operations can be performed efficiently without requiring extensive additional processing time, as the foundation for the final aesthetic effect is already in place.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The method results in a golf ball with an appealing, unique visual effect and enhanced aesthetics, allowing for better personalization and enjoyment during use.
Implementation Method 1
applying a color paint to the semi-finished product of the golf ball from each of an upper position and a lower position in a spraying manner
Data Source
AI summary
A method for manufacturing a golf ball having a non-uniform dot pattern is provided. Firstly, a semi-finished product of a golf ball is provided, which includes a ball body and a base layer covering an outer surface of the ball body. After that, the semi-finished product of the golf ball is rotated at a predetermined rotation speed, and a color paint is applied to the semi-finished product of the golf ball in a spraying manner from each of an upper position and a lower position.