Resilient Ball Holder with Body Part Chambers
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a ball holder that can creatively display and securely hold golf balls or other sports balls in a unique and aesthetically appealing manner, allowing for gift-giving occasions while providing versatility in attachment to various objects.
Innovation Solution
A ball holder with side-by-side chambers that give the appearance of body parts, featuring resilient and expandable design, allowing for secure retention of balls and attachment to objects via fasteners, with optional removable or non-removable accessories and images that mimic clothing, enhancing the three-dimensional appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the ball holder uses a traditional simple design, then it is easy to manufacture and understand, but it lacks visual appeal and creativity for gift-giving occasions
Solution Approach 1:
The ball holder is divided into two separate chambers that can be independently formed and then joined together. This segmentation allows each chamber to be manufactured using simple molding processes while the combined structure creates the visually appealing breast shape with clothing images
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses images printed or applied to the surface of the chambers to create the appearance of clothing (bra, bikini, shorts). These two-dimensional copies of clothing patterns transform the simple spherical ball holders into visually appealing representations of clothed body parts
2Shape
If the ball holder uses a unique and creative design with body part appearance, then it provides visual appeal and gift-giving value, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the complex body-part-shaped holder into two simpler spherical chambers that are joined together, the patent reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining the visually appealing breast shape. Each chamber can be independently molded and then assembled
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of creating complex three-dimensional clothing structures, the patent uses two-dimensional images printed or applied to the chamber surfaces to represent clothing. This copying approach achieves the visual effect with minimal added complexity
3Reliability
If the ball holder chambers are resilient and expandable to accommodate balls, then it provides secure retention, but it may reduce manufacturing precision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies that the chambers are made from resilient material with a durometer of 30-70, optimizing the balance between flexibility for ball retention and structural integrity for manufacturing. This parameter specification ensures consistent manufacturing while achieving the desired resilient behavior
4Adaptability or versatility
If the ball holder includes multiple attachment options and accessories, then it provides versatility for different uses, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The ball holder is designed with multiple attachment mechanisms (grommets for straps, clips, carabiners) that allow it to be attached to various objects including golf bags, backpacks, and belts. This multi-functionality approach enables a single device to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate specialized holders for each application
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The ball holder effectively displays and secures balls, providing a unique gift option while allowing for easy attachment to golf or sports bags, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
The ball holder may be formed from a resilient material, such as a rubber, elastomer, or plastic material. The chambers may be independently, resiliently expandable when the ball is received therein.
Data Source
AI summary
A ball holder includes a pair of chamber that hold a pair of balls therein. The chambers give the appearance of a body part. An image of an article of clothing may be provided on the chambers to provide an appearance of a clothed body part.