Golf Ball Core Radar Detectable Component Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for incorporating radar detectable components into golf balls require complex printing techniques, which are costly and precise, making them inefficient for mass production.
Innovation Solution
Integrating a radar detectable component directly into the core of the golf ball using various formation techniques, such as co-molding or embedding radar reflective bodies within the base rubber material, eliminating the need for printing steps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If printing techniques are used to apply radar detectable marks to the golf ball, then radar detectability is achieved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The radar detectable component is merged with the core during the core formation process itself, eliminating the need for separate printing steps. The core is formed with radar reflective material already incorporated, combining the structural core function and radar detectability function into a single manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The radar detectable component is incorporated into the core during the initial core formation process, before the cover is applied. This preliminary integration ensures radar detectability is built-in from the start, avoiding subsequent complex printing or marking operations.
2Reliability
If printing techniques are used to apply radar detectable marks to the golf ball, then radar detectability is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The radar detectable component is merged with the core during the core formation process itself, eliminating the need for separate printing steps. This consolidation reduces manufacturing steps and equipment requirements, thereby reducing overall manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The core formation process itself provides the radar detectable feature without requiring external printing equipment or additional processing steps. The manufacturing process serves dual purposes: forming the structural core and incorporating the radar detectable component simultaneously.
3Reliability
If printing techniques are used to apply radar detectable marks to the golf ball, then radar detectability is achieved, but production efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The radar detectable component is merged with the core during the core formation process itself, eliminating the need for separate printing steps. This integration streamlines the manufacturing process, reducing total production time and improving overall productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The radar detectable component is incorporated into the core during the initial core formation process, before the cover is applied. This preliminary integration ensures radar detectability is built-in from the start, avoiding subsequent time-consuming printing or marking operations.
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
This approach simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces costs, and ensures consistent radar detectability without compromising the structural integrity of the golf ball.
Implementation Method 1
a radar detectable component within a core of a golf ball... incorporating a radar detectable component... radar detectable features... radar reflective additive... radar reflective body
Data Source
AI summary
A golf ball including a radar detectable component that is integrated with the core of the golf ball is disclosed herein. In one aspect, the radar detectable component can be embodied as a structural portion of the core itself. In one aspect, the radar detectable component is embodied as a modified rubber composition that is different than a base rubber composition for a remainder of the core body and instead includes a concentration of radar reflective material. In another aspect, the core body includes at least one void that is configured to receive and retain radar reflective material. The radar detectable component can be arranged on or within the core without requiring any ink-based or printing-based techniques.