Manufacturing method for an outer layer for a panel of a ball
US10773448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/545
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described are methods for manufacturing an outer layer for a panel of a ball, in particular of a football, an outer layer manufactured with such a method as well as a panel and a ball comprising such an outer layer. The method includes shaping a sheet of material in a mold, wherein the mold is formed in such a way that during shaping, the sheet of material assumes a three-dimensional shape of the outer layer of the panel. Moreover, the method includes creating first textures in at least a first partial region on a first side of the sheet of material and creating second textures in at least a second partial region of the sheet of material.
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