Golf Ball Holding Device for Multi-Hit Printing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf ball printing methods require manual operation and large equipment to achieve multi-hit printing, which is inefficient and space-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A compact holding and orienting device with translational and rotational motion capabilities, coupled with a securing mechanism, allows for precise positioning and multi-hit printing on a golf ball by moving the ball to different positions and orientations relative to a printing pad.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual operation is used for multi-hit printing, then printing can be performed on different portions of the golf ball, but the process is inefficient and requires large space-consuming equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The holding device incorporates dynamic motion capabilities with multiple degrees of freedom, allowing the golf ball to be moved translationally and rotationally to different positions and orientations. This dynamic positioning system replaces static, space-consuming equipment with a compact mechanism that can efficiently reposition the ball for multi-hit printing operations
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device serves multiple functions: it secures the golf ball, positions it translationally along an axis, rotates it around the axis, and maintains it during printing operations. This multi-functional device consolidates what would traditionally require separate manual operations and large equipment into a single integrated system
2Volume of moving object
If a compact holding and orienting device is used, then equipment size is reduced, but precise positioning and orientation control must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is segmented into independent motion components: a first motion device for translational movement along the axis and a second motion device for rotational movement around the axis. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to achieve precise positioning in a compact configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device acts as an intermediary between the printing element and the golf ball, providing controlled movement and positioning. The support mechanism within the holding device serves as an intermediary structure that contacts and holds the ball while enabling precise positioning through the motion devices
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple motion devices are used for positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first motion device for translational movement and the second motion device for rotational movement are merged into a single integrated holding device that processes the golf ball sequentially. This combining approach achieves multi-axis positioning accuracy while avoiding the complexity of simultaneous multi-axis mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A holding device includes a support mechanism configured to contact and hold the golf ball, a first motion device configured to move the golf ball and at least a portion of the support mechanism in a translational direction along an axis, a second motion device configured to move the golf ball and at least a portion of the support mechanism in a rotational direction around the axis, and a securing mechanism configured to produce a retaining force configured to hold the golf ball to the support mechanism.