Golf Ball Marking Layout for Precise Putting Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf balls with linear markings face challenges in ensuring accurate alignment during putting, as the direction of hitting with a putter may not be straight, and the aesthetic design may compromise commercial value.
Innovation Solution
A golf ball design featuring a plurality of markings, including a first marking with a character sequence along a large circle, second markings extending horizontally above and below, and a third marking perpendicular to the second, with a pointed tip end, to facilitate accurate alignment and improve putting accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If linear markings are formed on the golf ball to provide alignment function, then putting alignment is improved, but aesthetic design and commercial value deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single marking system: the first marking provides product identification (aesthetic/branding function), while the second and third markings provide alignment guidance (functional function). This merging allows the golf ball to simultaneously achieve commercial appeal and putting alignment assistance without requiring separate markings for each purpose.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment function is segmented into multiple distinct markings: the second marking (lines extending horizontally above and below) provides horizontal alignment reference, while the third marking (perpendicular line at the end) provides vertical/depth alignment reference. This segmentation allows each marking to serve a specific alignment purpose while collectively providing comprehensive guidance.
2Measurement precision
If multiple separate markings are added for alignment function, then putting accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the product identification function (first marking with character sequence) and alignment function (second and third markings) into a single integrated marking system. This reduces overall complexity compared to having completely separate identification and alignment markings, while still providing both functions effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The marking system is designed to be multi-functional: the first marking serves both aesthetic/branding purposes and can be positioned to work with the alignment markings, while the second and third markings provide complementary alignment information. This universality allows the same marking structure to fulfill multiple purposes without requiring additional separate elements.
3Ease of operation
If the marking design focuses on alignment function, then putting alignment is improved, but aesthetic features and uniqueness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent successfully merges functional alignment markings with aesthetic branding elements. The first marking containing the character sequence provides product identity and aesthetic appeal, while the second and third markings provide alignment guidance. This combination maintains design versatility by allowing different character sequences and logo designs while preserving the functional alignment structure.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a golf ball having, on a ball surface, a plurality of groups of markings that are visually recognizable at the same time, one of the groups of markings including a first marking that includes a character sequence provided along a large circle, a second marking that includes lines horizontally extending above and below the first marking, and a third marking that is a line that extends in a direction perpendicular to the second marking and is present at either a left end or a right end of the group of markings, a tip end of the group of markings on a side opposite to the end where the third marking is present having a pointed portion.