Portable Golf Ball Washer Using Pressurized Water Jets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf ball washers rely on manual brush systems that require frequent maintenance, can damage balls, and fail to effectively clean, while portable washers often redistribute dirt and are inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A portable, brushless golf ball cleaning device using pressurized water to dislodge dirt from golf balls, eliminating the need for abrasive brushes and manual cleaning efforts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual brush systems are used in golf ball washers, then cleaning action is provided, but the brushes wear out over time requiring maintenance and can damage the balls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical brush system with a water jet system that uses high-pressure water flow to clean golf balls. The water jet apparatus delivers focused streams of water at controlled pressures (e.g., 50-200 PSI) to remove dirt and debris without physical contact from brushes, thereby eliminating wear and damage issues while maintaining cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs hydraulic principles by using a pump-driven water jet system to generate and deliver high-pressure water flows. The system includes a water reservoir, pump mechanism, and nozzle assembly that together create controlled high-pressure streams to clean golf balls, replacing mechanical brushing with fluid dynamics-based cleaning
2Weight of moving object
If portable golf ball washers are made compact for portability, then they can be carried easily, but they often fail to provide effective cleaning and redistribute dirt
Solution Approach 1:
The compact portable washer uses a high-pressure pump system that generates focused water jets capable of effective cleaning despite the device's small size. The hydraulic system concentrates water flow through narrow nozzles to achieve high pressure (50-200 PSI) from a compact reservoir, enabling thorough cleaning without redistributing dirt
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the pressure parameter of the water flow by using a pump to increase water pressure from normal levels to high-pressure ranges (50-200 PSI). This parameter change enables the compact device to deliver cleaning force equivalent to much larger systems, maintaining effectiveness while achieving portability
3Productivity
If traditional golf ball washers are used, then cleaning function is provided, but they require frequent water replacement and maintenance to prevent odors
Solution Approach 1:
The water jet system replaces the mechanical brush system that requires frequent maintenance. By using high-pressure water flow instead of physical brushes, the system eliminates brush wear, replacement needs, and the maintenance issues associated with traditional mechanical components, significantly reducing operational maintenance requirements
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides efficient, maintenance-free cleaning of golf balls without damaging them, ensuring they are spotlessly clean and convenient to use anywhere on the course.
Implementation Method 1
portable golf ball cleaning device using pressurized water to dislodge dirt from golf balls
Implementation Method 2
spins the golf ball using the force of pressurized water ejected from strategically placed openings within the device. The pressurized water, in combination with centrifugal force, effectively removes dirt
Data Source
AI summary
A golf ball cleaning apparatus includes a housing having an internal cavity configured to retain a golf ball and cleaning liquid. The apparatus further includes a water jet system and a power source compartment. The water jet system is in the internal cavity of the housing and includes a pump and a water jet opening through which cleaning liquid is directed to engage a golf ball placed within the housing. The power source compartment is integrated within the housing and configured for housing a power source. The apparatus may further include a pump chamber for housing the pump and a golf ball holder having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface may be in direct contact with the golf ball during cleaning. The water jet opening may extend between the inner surface and the outer surface, and may be in fluid communication with the pump chamber.