Golf balls with a fused wound layer and a method for forming such balls
    1.
    发明授权
    Golf balls with a fused wound layer and a method for forming such balls 失效
    具有熔融缠绕层的高尔夫球和用于形成这种球的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06607453B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-19

    申请号:US09610608

    申请日:2000-07-05

    IPC分类号: A63B3706

    摘要: The present invention is directed towards a golf ball and a method of making the golf ball, which comprises a center and at least one fused, wound layer. The fused wound layer can be a cover layer or an intermediate layer. In one embodiment, the fused wound layer surrounds the center to form a wound core and a cover surrounds the core. In another embodiment the fused wound layer forms the outer surface of the ball. The method of the present invention allows the characteristics of the wound layer to be altered and controlled after the wound layer has been formed. In the method, fusing occurs by applying heat alone or with pressure to the wound core. In one embodiment, fusing can occur during formation of the cover layer. In one embodiment, single, double, multi-ply or multi-strand thread is used. The cross-sectional shape and area of the thread can be, for example, rectangular or circular.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种高尔夫球和制造高尔夫球的方法,其包括中心和至少一个熔合的缠绕层。 熔融缠绕层可以是覆盖层或中间层。 在一个实施例中,熔合的缠绕层围绕中心以形成卷绕的芯,并且覆盖物围绕芯。 在另一个实施例中,熔合的缠绕层形成球的外表面。 本发明的方法允许在形成卷绕层之后改变和控制卷绕层的特性。 在该方法中,通过单独施加加热或将压力施加到卷绕芯上而进行熔合。 在一个实施例中,在形成覆盖层期间可以发生熔合。 在一个实施例中,使用单,双,多层或多股线。 线的横截面形状和面积可以是例如矩形或圆形。

    Method and apparatus for testing golf balls

    公开(公告)号:US06923039B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-02

    申请号:US10676828

    申请日:2003-10-03

    IPC分类号: A63B47/00 G01N3/30 G01N3/52

    CPC分类号: G01N3/307 A63B47/008 G01N3/52

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for measuring coefficient of restitution of an impact are disclosed. The apparatus includes a launching device, an enclosure, a second initially stationary object, and a plurality of speed sensors. The launching device causes a first object to be moved toward the second object and to impact the second object within the enclosure. The sensors are positioned within the enclosure to determine the velocity of the first object before impact, the velocity of the second object after impact and optionally the velocity of the first object after impact. Using these velocities, the coefficient of restitution of the impact can be determined. By using an enclosure and a second object that is initially stationary and is moved upon impact, the coefficient of restitution of the first object can be determined. The apparatus closely simulates a real-world golf ball/golf club collision. The first object may simulate a golf ball or a golf ball core assembly and the second object may simulate a golf club, and vice versa.The apparatus may also continually and automatically return the second object to its initial, pre-impact position, and the apparatus may be used to determine the durability of golf balls by repeatedly impacting golf balls against the second object.

    Method and apparatus for testing golf balls
    3.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for testing golf balls 失效
    用于测试高尔夫球的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050072209A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-07

    申请号:US10676828

    申请日:2003-10-03

    IPC分类号: A63B47/00 G01N3/30 G01N3/52

    CPC分类号: G01N3/307 A63B47/008 G01N3/52

    摘要: A method and an apparatus for measuring coefficient of restitution of an impact are disclosed. The apparatus includes a launching device, an enclosure, a second initially stationary object, and a plurality of speed sensors. The launching device causes a first object to be moved toward the second object and to impact the second object within the enclosure. The sensors are positioned within the enclosure to determine the velocity of the first object before impact, the velocity of the second object after impact and optionally the velocity of the first object after impact. Using these velocities, the coefficient of restitution of the impact can be determined. By using an enclosure and a second object that is initially stationary and is moved upon impact, the coefficient of restitution of the first object can be determined. The apparatus closely simulates a real-world golf ball/golf club collision. The first object may simulate a golf ball or a golf ball core assembly and the second object may simulate a golf club, and vice versa. The apparatus may also continually and automatically return the second object to its initial, pre-impact position, and the apparatus may be used to determine the durability of golf balls by repeatedly impacting golf balls against the second object.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测量冲击恢复系数的方法和装置。 该装置包括发射装置,外壳,第二初始静止物体和多个速度传感器。 发射装置使得第一物体朝向第二物体移动并且撞击外壳内的第二物体。 传感器位于外壳内,以确定冲击前的第一物体的速度,冲击后的第二物体的速度以及冲击后的第一物体的速度。 利用这些速度,可以确定冲击恢复系数。 通过使用初始静止并在冲击时移动的外壳和第二物体,可以确定第一物体的恢复系数。 该装置密切模拟真实世界的高尔夫球/高尔夫球杆碰撞。 第一个对象可以模拟高尔夫球或高尔夫球芯组件,第二个对象可以模拟高尔夫球杆,反之亦然。 该装置还可以连续地且自动地将第二物体返回到其初始的预冲击位置,并且该装置可以用于通过将高尔夫球反对冲击第二物体来确定高尔夫球的耐久性。

    Golf ball winding apparatus and method
    4.
    发明授权
    Golf ball winding apparatus and method 失效
    高尔夫球绕线装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06390405B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-21

    申请号:US09610607

    申请日:2000-07-05

    IPC分类号: B65H5464

    CPC分类号: B65H54/64 B65H2701/31

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a winding apparatus and method for winding a thread on a golf ball center. The apparatus comprises a plurality of rotating members supported for rotation and guiding the thread to a golf ball center winding station. The sum of the rotational inertias of the rotating members is low or less than about 3000 grams-cm2. The apparatus further includes a roller and at least one brake operatively connected with the roller for changing the rotation thereof. The brake can be a magnetic brake and include a permanent magnet or an electro-magnet. The method of the present invention allows the tension to be changed by applying a magnetic force to at least one roller. In one embodiment, the step of changing the tension includes using a magnetic brake. The present invention is particularly useful in winding thread with a breaking tension below about 800 grams.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于将线缠绕在高尔夫球中心上的卷绕装置和方法。 该装置包括多个旋转构件,其被支撑用于旋转并将线引导到高尔夫球中心卷绕站。 旋转构件的旋转惯性的总和低于或小于约3000克/平方厘米。 该装置还包括一个滚子和至少一个与滚子操作连接的制动器,用于改变其旋转。 制动器可以是磁性制动器,并且包括永磁体或电磁体。 本发明的方法允许通过对至少一个辊施加磁力来改变张力。 在一个实施例中,改变张力的步骤包括使用磁性制动器。 本发明特别适用于具有低于约800克的断裂张力的缠绕线。

    All rubber golf ball with hoop-stress layer
    5.
    发明授权
    All rubber golf ball with hoop-stress layer 失效
    所有橡胶高尔夫球与环向应力层

    公开(公告)号:US06695717B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-24

    申请号:US10386081

    申请日:2003-03-12

    IPC分类号: A63B3706

    摘要: The invention includes a golf ball having a core, a hoop-stress layer of high tensile elastic modulus material wrapped or wound about the core, at least one outermost layer of a thermoset material having a thickness of greater than about 0.065 inches. A binding material can be used in conjunction with the hoop-stress layer to facilitate positioning of the hoop-stress layer around the core for easier manufacturing.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括具有芯的高尔夫球,围绕芯缠绕或缠绕的高拉伸弹性模量材料的环向应力层,至少一个厚度大于约0.065英寸的热固性材料的最外层。 结合材料可以与环向应力层一起使用,以便于围绕芯部定位环向应力层以便于制造。

    Multilayer golf ball with hoop-stress layer
    6.
    发明授权
    Multilayer golf ball with hoop-stress layer 失效
    多层高尔夫球具有环向应力层

    公开(公告)号:US06893361B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-17

    申请号:US10386080

    申请日:2003-03-12

    摘要: The invention includes a golf ball having a center, a hoop-stress layer of high tensile elastic modulus material wrapped or wound about the core, at least one layer of a resilient elastomeric material, and a cover of at least one layer. The center in the golf ball can be a fluid with an encapsulating shell or a solid. A binding material can be used in conjunction with the hoop-stress layer to facilitate positioning of the hoop-stress layer around the center for easier manufacturing.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括具有中心的高尔夫球,围绕芯包裹或缠绕的高拉伸弹性模量材料的环向应力层,至少一层弹性弹性材料,以及至少一层的覆盖层。 高尔夫球中的中心可以是具有封装外壳或固体的流体。 结合材料可以与环向应力层一起使用,以便于围绕中心定位环向应力层以便于制造。

    Apparatus and method for measurement of coefficient of restitution and contact time
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for measurement of coefficient of restitution and contact time 失效
    用于测量恢复系数和接触时间的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06571600B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US09955124

    申请日:2001-09-19

    IPC分类号: G01N330

    摘要: An apparatus and method for quantifying the stiffness of a golf ball or golf ball core under normal use conditions while also measuring the contact time, wherein an air cannon, or the like, is used to shoot an object horizontally against a block while the inbound and outbound velocities of the object are measured by two light gates separated by a given distance and the contact time is measured by optical sensors located at the block, and wherein the measured times and calculated velocities are then used to calculate the coefficient of restitution and contact time of the object.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在正常使用条件下量化高尔夫球或高尔夫球芯的刚度的装置和方法,同时还测量接触时间,其中使用空气炮等将物体水平地撞击块,同时入射和 物体的出射速度由分开给定距离的两个光栅测量,并且接触时间由位于该块处的光学传感器测量,并且其中测量时间和计算的速度然后用于计算恢复系数和接触时间 的对象。