Golf Ball Paint Layer Oxygen Moisture Blocking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional paints and coatings for golf balls fail to effectively block moisture and oxygen, leading to damage and affecting the appearance and performance of the equipment, while also lacking in abrasion resistance and adherence.
Innovation Solution
A paint composition comprising a polymer component, porous particles, and a stabilizing component, which includes ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymers, applied as a layer on golf balls to provide improved thermal conductivity, moisture and oxygen blocking properties, and enhanced adhesion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional paint is applied to golf ball cover material, then appearance flaws are camouflaged, but the paint does not block moisture and oxygen effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a multi-layer coating system comprising a primer layer and a top coat layer, where each layer serves specific functions. The primer layer provides adhesion and surface preparation, while the top coat layer provides moisture and oxygen blocking properties along with appearance enhancement. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by combining multiple materials with complementary properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent differentiates the properties of different layers in the coating system. The primer layer is optimized for adhesion to the cover material and surface smoothing, while the top coat layer is optimized for moisture blocking, oxygen blocking, and aesthetic quality. This local differentiation of material properties allows each layer to excel at its specific function.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional paint is applied to golf ball cover material, then appearance flaws are camouflaged, but abrasion resistance and shear resistance are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite coating system with a primer layer providing adhesion and a top coat layer providing abrasion and shear resistance. The top coat layer is specifically formulated with resins and additives to enhance mechanical durability while maintaining aesthetic appearance, thereby resolving the contradiction between appearance camouflage and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes different layers for different mechanical properties. The primer layer is designed for chemical adhesion to the substrate, while the top coat layer is designed for mechanical resistance to abrasion and shear forces during golf ball usage.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional paint is applied to golf ball cover material, then the paint layer is formed, but it does not provide adequate adhesion to the underlying layer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the coating system into distinct functional layers: a primer layer specifically designed for adhesion to the cover material, and a top coat layer for protection and appearance. This segmentation allows the primer layer to be optimized for bonding properties, resolving the adhesion problem.
Solution Approach 2:
The primer layer acts as an intermediary between the cover material and the top coat layer. It provides chemical and mechanical bonding to the substrate while offering a suitable surface for the top coat application, thereby ensuring adequate adhesion throughout the coating system.
4Ease of manufacture
If conventional paint is applied to golf ball cover material, then the paint layer is formed, but it does not protect against mold or dust penetration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a multi-layer coating system where the top coat layer is specifically formulated to provide barriers against harmful factors including mold and dust. The composite structure with proper layer thickness and material selection creates effective protection against these contaminants.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes the top coat layer properties specifically for protecting against mold and dust penetration, while the primer layer focuses on adhesion. This local optimization of material properties addresses the specific harmful factors effectively.
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 paint composition effectively prevents moisture and oxygen penetration, enhances abrasion resistance, and maintains the appearance of golf balls without negatively impacting their performance, offering improved durability and aesthetic quality.
Implementation Method 1
a paste including porous particles and a stabilizing component, wherein the porous particles have an average diameter between about 1 μm to about 5.0 mm and an average pore size from about 100 μm or less
Implementation Method 2
wherein the paint layer has a thermal conductivity ranging from about 0.03 to about 0.3 Btu/hr ft ° F.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to compositions for golf equipment that can be applied as a thin paint layer to block oxygen and moisture from underlying structural layers. The compositions include a polymer component present in a resin system, a stabilizing component, and porous particles.