KR-20260064291-A - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MATERIAL TRANSFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USED GOLF BALL THROUGH A COMBINATION OF GAMMA-RAY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE-BASED NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION

KR20260064291AKR 20260064291 AKR20260064291 AKR 20260064291AKR-20260064291-A

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for evaluating the performance of used golf balls and converting physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing. More specifically, the apparatus for evaluating the performance of used golf balls and converting physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing comprises: a non-destructive testing unit that measures the state of the internal structure of a used golf ball by irradiating a collected used golf ball with gamma rays and electromagnetic waves; a data analysis unit that evaluates the performance of a used golf ball based on the state information of the internal structure of the used golf ball measured through the non-destructive testing unit; and a physical property conversion unit that restores the degraded internal physical properties of a used golf ball through a process of changing the internal physical properties of the used golf ball based on the evaluation results analyzed through the data analysis unit. In addition, the method for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and converting its physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing according to the features of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (1) a step in which a non-destructive testing unit irradiates gamma rays and electromagnetic waves onto a collected used golf ball to measure the state of the internal structure of the used golf ball; (2) a step in which a data analysis unit evaluates the performance of the used golf ball based on the state information of the internal structure of the used golf ball measured through the non-destructive testing unit; and (3) a step in which a physical property conversion unit restores the degraded internal physical properties of the used golf ball through a process of changing the internal physical properties of the used golf ball based on the evaluation results analyzed through the data analysis unit. According to the apparatus and method for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing proposed in the present invention, the apparatus comprises a non-destructive testing unit that measures the state of the internal structure of a used golf ball by irradiating a collected used golf ball with gamma rays and electromagnetic waves, a data analysis unit that evaluates the performance of a used golf ball based on the state information of the internal structure of the used golf ball measured by the non-destructive testing unit, and a physical property conversion unit that restores the degraded internal physical properties of a used golf ball through a process of changing the internal physical properties of the used golf ball based on the evaluation results analyzed by the data analysis unit. By comprising these components, it is possible to inspect whether the performance and quality of a used golf ball have deteriorated in a non-destructive manner using gamma rays and electromagnetic waves, and to restore the ball's distance and overall performance by converting the internal physical properties of the golf ball based on this. In addition, according to the apparatus and method for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of used golf balls through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive inspection of the present invention, the performance and quality degradation of used golf balls can be inspected in a non-destructive manner using gamma rays and electromagnetic waves, and based on this, the physical properties inside the golf ball can be converted to restore the ball's distance and overall performance. This allows for increased use of used golf balls that are discarded after a single use, thereby preserving the ecological environment and reducing the use of raw materials and energy required for golf ball production. Furthermore, it is possible to provide economic and environmental benefits simultaneously by restoring the performance of used golf balls while increasing their recyclability.

Inventors

김현덕

Assignees

계명대학교 산학협력단
라이트브라더스 주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20241031

Claims (16)

As a device (100) for evaluating the performance and physical properties of used golf balls through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, A non-destructive inspection unit (110) that measures the condition of the internal (103) structure of a used golf ball (101) by irradiating a collected used golf ball (101) with gamma rays and electromagnetic waves; A data analysis unit (120) that evaluates the performance of a used golf ball (101) based on the condition information of the internal (103) structure of the used golf ball (101) measured through the non-destructive inspection unit (110); and A device for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and converting its physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by including a physical property conversion unit (130) that recovers the degraded internal (103) physical properties of a used golf ball (101) through a process of changing the internal (103) physical properties of the used golf ball (101) based on the evaluation results analyzed through the data analysis unit (120).
In paragraph 1, the non-destructive inspection unit (110) is, A device for evaluating the performance and physical properties of used golf balls through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by being able to measure cracks, density, and material fatigue inside (103) of a collected used golf ball (101) using gamma rays and electromagnetic waves.
In paragraph 2, the above non-destructive inspection unit (110) is, A gamma ray inspection unit (111) that irradiates gamma rays onto a used golf ball (101) so as to measure the internal structure (103) of the used golf ball (101) without damage; and A device for evaluating the performance and physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by comprising an electromagnetic wave inspection unit (112) that irradiates an electromagnetic wave onto a used golf ball (101) so as to measure the internal structure (103) of the hollow golf ball (101) without damage.
In paragraph 3, the gamma ray inspection unit (111) is, A device for evaluating the performance and material properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by irradiating a used golf ball (101) with gamma rays to detect changes in the internal density of the ball and measuring cracks or material damage.
In paragraph 3, the electromagnetic wave inspection unit (112) is, A device for evaluating the performance and physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by irradiating a used golf ball (101) with electromagnetic waves to analyze the electromagnetic properties of the ball and measure changes in the properties of the outer (102) and inner (103) materials of the ball.
In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, the data analysis unit (120) is, A device for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and converting physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by evaluating the performance of the used golf ball (101) based on the condition information of the internal (103) structure of the used golf ball (101) measured through the above non-destructive testing unit (110), and evaluating the performance of the used golf ball (101) through the crack size, density imbalance, and material fatigue of the internal (103) of the used golf ball (101).
In paragraph 6, the above-mentioned physical property conversion unit (130) is, A device for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and converting its physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by adjusting the internal (103) density, elasticity, and stress of a used golf ball (101) that has been found to have degraded performance, so that the performance of the internal physical properties is restored.
In claim 7, the above-mentioned physical property conversion unit (130) is, An electromagnetic wave physical property conversion processing unit (131) that irradiates electromagnetic waves to readjust the arrangement of the internal (103) material of a used golf ball (101) with confirmed performance degradation so that density and elasticity are restored; An ultrasonic material property conversion processing unit (132) that irradiates ultrasound to heal micro-cracks and relieve stress inside (103) of a used golf ball (101) that has been confirmed to have degraded performance; and A device for evaluating the performance and converting the physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by comprising a radiation physical property conversion processing unit (133) that stabilizes the internal (103) material structure of a used golf ball (101) with confirmed performance degradation and irradiates low-intensity gamma rays to minimize internal defects.
As a method for evaluating the performance and transforming physical properties of used golf balls through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, (1) A non-destructive inspection unit (110) irradiates a collected used golf ball (101) with gamma rays and electromagnetic waves to measure the condition of the internal (103) structure of the used golf ball (101); (2) A step in which the data analysis unit (120) evaluates the performance of the used golf ball (101) based on the condition information of the internal (103) structure of the used golf ball (101) measured through the non-destructive inspection unit (110); and (3) A method for evaluating the performance and converting the physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized in that the physical property conversion unit (130) recovers the degraded internal (103) physical properties of the used golf ball (101) through a process of changing the internal (103) physical properties of the used golf ball (101) based on the evaluation results analyzed through the data analysis unit (120).
In claim 9, the above non-destructive inspection unit (110) is, A method for evaluating the performance and material properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by using gamma rays and electromagnetic waves to measure cracks, density, and material fatigue inside (103) of a collected used golf ball (101).
In item 10, the above non-destructive inspection unit (110) is, A gamma ray inspection unit (111) that irradiates gamma rays onto a used golf ball (101) so as to measure the internal structure (103) of the used golf ball (101) without damage; and A method for evaluating the performance and physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by comprising an electromagnetic wave inspection unit (112) that irradiates electromagnetic waves onto a used golf ball (101) so as to measure the internal (103) structure of the hollow golf ball (101) without damage.
In paragraph 11, the gamma ray inspection unit (111) is, A method for evaluating the performance and changing the physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by irradiating a used golf ball (101) with gamma rays to detect changes in the internal density of the ball and measuring cracks or material damage.
In paragraph 11, the above electromagnetic wave inspection unit (112) is, A method for evaluating the performance and changing the physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by irradiating a used golf ball (101) with electromagnetic waves to analyze the electromagnetic properties of the ball and measure changes in the properties of the outer (102) and inner (103) materials of the ball.
In any one of paragraphs 9 to 13, the data analysis unit (120) is, A method for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and changing its physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by evaluating the performance of the used golf ball (101) based on the condition information of the internal (103) structure of the used golf ball (101) measured through the above-mentioned non-destructive testing unit (110), and evaluating the performance of the used golf ball (101) through the crack size, density imbalance, and material fatigue of the internal (103) of the used golf ball (101).
In claim 14, the above-mentioned physical property conversion unit (130) is, A method for evaluating the performance of a used golf ball and converting its physical properties through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by adjusting the internal (103) density, elasticity, and stress of a used golf ball (101) that has been found to have degraded performance so that the performance of the internal physical properties is restored.
In item 15, the above physical property conversion unit (130) is, An electromagnetic wave physical property conversion processing unit (131) that irradiates electromagnetic waves to readjust the arrangement of the internal (103) material of a used golf ball (101) with confirmed performance degradation so that density and elasticity are restored; An ultrasonic material property conversion processing unit (132) that irradiates ultrasound to heal micro-cracks and relieve stress inside (103) of a used golf ball (101) that has been confirmed to have degraded performance; and A method for evaluating the performance and converting the physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing, characterized by comprising a radiation physical property conversion processing unit (133) that stabilizes the internal (103) material structure of a used golf ball (101) with confirmed performance degradation and irradiates low-intensity gamma rays to minimize internal defects.

Description

Performance Evaluation and Material Transformation Device and Method for Used Golf Ball Through a Combination of Gamma-ray and Electromagnetic Wave-Based Non-Destructive Inspection The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing that uses gamma rays and electromagnetic waves to non-destructively inspect whether the performance and quality of the used golf ball have deteriorated, and based on this, converts the physical properties inside the golf ball to restore the ball's distance and overall performance. The content described in this section merely provides background information regarding an embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute prior art. Generally, a golf ball consists of an internal core surrounded by a dimple-formed covering layer, with paint and a coating layer formed on the outer surface of the covering layer. Golf balls formed in this way are mainly used at home or on indoor and outdoor golf courses, and over time, the paint and coating layers may peel off due to collisions with golf clubs, and in severe cases, even the dimple-formed covering layer may be damaged. Most of these used golf balls are disposed of, raising concerns about serious environmental pollution. Consequently, methods to regenerate and recycle used golf balls have recently been proposed to prevent this. In this context, the recycling of used golf balls involves restoring those rendered unusable due to surface wear or defects through surface polishing and injection molding. Furthermore, the performance of golf balls can deteriorate over time due to the environment and frequency of use. In particular, used golf balls experience a decline in performance, such as distance and spin, due to physical damage and changes in their internal structure. Previously, quality inspections were conducted by checking only for external defects; however, performance could not be verified regarding internal damage or deformation. Moreover, there was a problem in that recycling was difficult except for disposal, particularly regarding performance degradation caused by internal damage or deformation. Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 10-0760162 is disclosed as a prior art document. The aforementioned background technology is technical information that the inventor possessed for the derivation of the present invention or acquired during the process of deriving the present invention, and it cannot be considered as publicly known technology disclosed to the general public prior to the filing of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a device for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of used golf balls through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing according to an embodiment of the present invention in functional blocks. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a non-destructive inspection unit of a used golf ball performance evaluation and physical property conversion device through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive inspection according to an embodiment of the present invention in functional blocks. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the cross-sectional configuration of a used golf ball used in a device for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the internal non-destructive inspection of a used golf ball used in a device for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive inspection according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the physical property conversion unit of a used golf ball performance evaluation and physical property conversion device through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing according to an embodiment of the present invention as a functional block. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the flow of a method for evaluating the performance and converting physical properties of a used golf ball through gamma ray and electromagnetic wave-based non-destructive testing according to an embodiment of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in