Multi-color Golf Ball Layer Alignment for Visual Contrast
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional golf balls lack a superior overall color appearance that can enhance both physical and psychological aspects of a golfer's game, failing to effectively improve hand-eye coordination and confidence through visual appeal.
Innovation Solution
A golf ball with a multi-color appearance achieved by strategically positioning and aligning at least two layers, each comprising multiple color regions, where the inner and outer layers contribute to an overall color effect, with translucency and opacity of the outer layer influencing the visible color appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a conventional single-layer core and single cover construction is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the color appearance and visual appeal are insufficient to enhance golfer performance
Solution Approach 1:
The golf ball is divided into multiple layers (first layer, second layer, third layer) with each layer containing multiple color regions. This segmentation allows independent control of color properties in each layer, enabling complex multi-color appearances that enhance visual appeal and golfer performance while maintaining manageable manufacturing processes for each individual layer
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the second layer is disposed within the first layer, and the third layer is disposed within the second layer. Each nested layer contributes different color regions that combine to create the overall multi-color appearance. This nesting approach allows sophisticated color design without requiring separate manufacturing steps for each color region
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple layers with multiple color regions are used, then the overall color appearance is enhanced, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each layer is assigned specific color regions with distinct properties (translucent, opaque, transparent) tailored to its position in the nested structure. The first layer contains color regions W and X, the second layer contains color regions Y and Z, and the third layer contains color regions A and B. This local quality assignment optimizes the contribution of each layer to the overall color appearance while managing structural complexity through systematic differentiation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite construction with multiple layers made of different materials having distinct optical properties. Each layer combines specific materials with specific color regions to achieve desired translucency and opacity characteristics. This composite approach allows sophisticated color appearance control while organizing complexity into manageable functional units
3Adaptability or versatility
If translucent and opaque color regions are strategically positioned and aligned, then the multi-color appearance is optimized, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies predetermined positioning and alignment relationships between color regions in nested layers before final assembly. Color regions W, X, Y, Z, A, and B are pre-positioned in their respective layers with defined spatial relationships. This preliminary action approach allows manufacturing teams to focus on achieving specific alignment targets rather than solving complex alignment problems during assembly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes variations in color properties (translucent, opaque, transparent) across different layers and regions to create the multi-color appearance. By strategically positioning color regions with different optical properties and allowing them to overlap or align in specific patterns, the invention achieves sophisticated color effects that enhance visual appeal while providing clear manufacturing guidance for achieving the desired appearance
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 golf ball presents a unique and pleasing multi-color appearance that enhances hand-eye coordination, improves balance, and boosts golfer confidence, leading to better performance on the green.
Implementation Method 1
At least one of color regions Y and Z is translucent. Color region Y and color region Z are positioned and aligned about color region W and color region X such that the golf ball has an overall color appearance comprised of at least three different colors.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a golf ball possessing an overall unique and perceptively pleasing multi-color appearance and being constructed of at least two layers wherein each layer has at least two discrete color regions which contribute substantially to the golf ball's overall color appearance, the inner and outer layers being strategically positioned and aligned in relation to each other to create the overall golf ball color appearance. A resulting unique overall golf ball multiple color appearance is achieved by the positioning and aligning one layer about another.