Integrated Pickleball Paddle Edge Banding for Gap-Free Fusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pickleball paddles suffer from edge banding that is not integrated with the paddle body, leading to gaps, aesthetic issues, and vibrations during use, with the banding prone to falling off and affecting performance.
Innovation Solution
An integrated structure pickleball paddle is created by fusing the edge banding and paddle body through hot pressing using a modified thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composite material, incorporating polyvinyl fluoride, epoxy resin, ABS resin, and nano-silicon dioxide, with a customized mold allowing controlled thickness and integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If edge banding is installed using adhesive on the paddle body, then the installation process is simple, but the edge banding is not integrated with the paddle body, resulting in gaps and potential falling off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the edge banding and paddle body into a single integrated structure by molding the edge banding material together with the paddle body in one piece, eliminating the need for separate adhesive installation and ensuring complete integration without gaps
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite materials consisting of TPU base material combined with functional additives (silicon dioxide for wear resistance, polyvinyl fluoride for low temperature performance, epoxy resin for adhesion, ABS resin for impact resistance) to create an edge banding that is both integrated and performs multiple functions simultaneously
2Productivity
If edge banding is installed using adhesive, then the manufacturing process is quick, but the appearance is affected due to convex parts and unequal gaps
Solution Approach 1:
The edge banding and paddle body are merged into one integrated molded piece, eliminating convex parts and unequal gaps that mar appearance, while the molding process maintains efficient production speed
Solution Approach 2:
The patent controls the thickness parameter of the edge banding material (3-8mm) and adjusts molding parameters to ensure the edge banding is flush with the paddle body surface, achieving optimal appearance quality
3Device complexity
If edge banding is not integrated with the paddle body, then the manufacturing process is simpler, but vibrations occur during paddle swinging, affecting performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the edge banding and paddle body into a single integrated structure, eliminating relative movement between parts and thus preventing vibrations during paddle swinging, which improves operational performance
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 edge banding is securely fused with the paddle body, eliminating gaps and vibrations, enhancing appearance and performance by ensuring the banding does not fall off and providing improved durability and user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the edge banding and the paddle body are fused into an integrated structure by hot pressing
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AI summary
An integrated structure pickleball paddle and a preparation process thereof are provided, where the pickleball paddle includes a paddle body, an edge banding, and a handle, where the edge banding and the paddle body are fused into an integrated structure by hot pressing, where the material of the edge banding is a modified TPU composite material, where the modified TPU composite material includes the following raw materials in parts by mass: 90-100 parts of modified TPU, 9-14 parts of polyvinyl fluoride, 20-30 parts of epoxy resin, 10-20 parts of ABS resin, 5-10 parts of modified nano-silicon dioxide, 0.3-0.6 parts of antioxidant, 0.2-0.5 parts of fluidity aid, 4-9 parts of 4,4′-methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline), and 3-7 parts of silicone oil. The edge banding and the paddle body are hot pressed and fused into an integrated structure, the edge banding will not fall off, and the comprehensive performance of the edge banding is better.