EP3233222B1 - Ball, insbesondere fussball, und verfahren zu seiner herstellung - Google Patents

Ball, insbesondere fussball, und verfahren zu seiner herstellung Download PDF

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EP3233222B1
EP3233222B1 EP15784569.4A EP15784569A EP3233222B1 EP 3233222 B1 EP3233222 B1 EP 3233222B1 EP 15784569 A EP15784569 A EP 15784569A EP 3233222 B1 EP3233222 B1 EP 3233222B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B41/00—Hollow inflatable balls
    • A63B41/08—Ball covers; Closures therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B41/00—Hollow inflatable balls
    • A63B41/10—Bladder and cover united
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B45/00—Apparatus or methods for manufacturing balls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials

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  • the invention relates to a ball, in particular a football, having a ball cover of a number of panels, wherein the panels are applied directly or indirectly on a support body, in particular on a ball bladder, wherein the panels have at least one layer of material, which consists of plastic or Plastic has. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing such a ball.
  • a ball of the generic type is for example in the WO 2010/133305 A1 described.
  • the surface of a ball bubble is parqueted with a number of pentagonal or hexagonal shaped panels, which corresponds to a typical design of a generic ball.
  • From the DE 102 55 092 A1 It is known to cut out the panels of a sheet and possibly multilayer material, which are necessary for the coverage of a spherical surface. These panels usually have pentagonal and hexagonal shape, in order to parquet the ball surface according to the so-called Euler formula.
  • Other similar solutions show the US 2010/144470 A1 and the US 2013/324333 A1 ,
  • an uppermost layer (cover layer) consists of an aliphatic polyurethane.
  • An underlaid second layer consists of a higher density aliphatic polyurethane.
  • An underlying third layer is a layer using a blend of polyester and polyether-based polyurethane.
  • a foamed structure is used, which is produced with the addition of a chemical blowing agent.
  • a fourth layer of aliphatic water-based polyurethane foam is similar to the fourth layer and differs in the degree of foaming.
  • the invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a ball of the generic type, especially a football, and a method for its production, so that it is possible with relatively simple and therefore cost-effective measures, the playability of the ball as constant as possible over a wide temperature range hold.
  • the solution of this object by the invention is characterized in that the plastic material of the at least one layer of panels expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU), wherein the expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) consists of individual plastic bodies, which thermally or by means of a Binders are connected to each other, and wherein the individual plastic body has an extension in the three spatial directions between 2 mm and 15 mm.
  • E-TPU expanded thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the panels preferably consist of a single layer of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU).
  • the individual plastic bodies preferably have an extension in the three spatial directions between 3 mm and 9 mm.
  • the panels can be glued to the carrier body. Alternatively or additionally, a thermal bonding process is also possible.
  • an intermediate layer may be arranged, which consists of non-foamed, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • TPU thermoplastic polyurethane
  • the panels may be provided on their side facing outward with a coating, in particular with a film, which consists of non-foamed, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • a coating in particular with a film, which consists of non-foamed, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • the plastic body preferably have a spherical or ellipsoidal shape.
  • the starting material for the production of the plastic body preferably has a hardness between 75 to 90 Shore A, preferably between 80 and 85 Shore A.
  • the plastic bodies preferably have a bulk density of between 100 and 300 kg / m 3 .
  • the bonding of the plastic body according to the above step c) is preferably carried out by adding a binder with a weight proportion between 5% and 30% based on the finished panels the plastic bodies.
  • the binder preferably has elastic properties.
  • a 2-component polyurethane system As a binder for connecting the individual adjoining plastic body, a 2-component polyurethane system has proven particularly useful. Particular preference is given to using a system which consists of a polyether-based polyol and an MDI prepolymer (MDI: diphenylmethane diisocyanate).
  • MDI diphenylmethane diisocyanate
  • Prepolymers are a group of substances which is a reactive intermediate between monomeric isocyanates and polyurethane polymers. They are prepared by reacting a polyol component with an excess of a polyisocyanate component.
  • the properties of the prepolymers and of the finished adhesives produced therefrom can be determined in a wide range by the choice of the polyol component (eg polyester or polyether) and the polyisocyanate component (eg aromatic or aliphatic), the molar ratio of these two Reactants and the subsequent formulation (eg, catalyst, filler and / or plasticizer) can be adjusted, which can also be used in the present application.
  • the polyol component eg polyester or polyether
  • the polyisocyanate component eg aromatic or aliphatic
  • the molar ratio of these two Reactants and the subsequent formulation eg, catalyst, filler and / or plasticizer
  • the joining of the plastic bodies according to step c) above can alternatively also be carried out by passing steam under pressure into the mold.
  • the pressure of the steam is preferably between 1.0 bar and 5.0 bar, preferably between 2.0 bar and 3.5 bar.
  • E-TPU expanded thermoplastic polyurethane
  • thermoplastic polymer blend which contains thermoplastic polyurethane and styrene polymer.
  • the polymer blend may contain at least one further thermoplastic polymer.
  • a further thermoplastic polymer is in particular polyamide (PA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), cellulose or polyoxymethylene (POM) in question.
  • the advantage is achieved that the ball is more stable in temperature than conventional balls. Accordingly, even when it is cold, the E-TPU used remains soft, so that the ball does not harden. The game characteristics improve accordingly.
  • a football 1 is shown as it is constructed in a classical way.
  • a support body 3 in the form of a ball bladder panels 2 are applied. These panels have either pentagonal shape (see Pentagone 8) or hexagonal shape (see Hexagone 9), which are arranged in the known manner to each other.
  • the panels 2 adjoin one another, resulting in seams 7.
  • the panels 2 may be glued to the carrier body 3, wherein they are preferably not sewn together.
  • the football 1 is then seamless. But it is also possible to apply the panels 2 on the support body 3 by a thermal connection process.
  • the individual panels 2 are cut out of a flat base material.
  • the base material is formed as a homogeneous layer of a single material, wherein the plastic material of this layer is expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU).
  • E-TPU expanded thermoplastic polyurethane
  • An embodiment of the individual panels 2 in a corresponding molding tool is preferred.
  • the carrier body 3, so the ball bladder, can be reinforced with a textile material, so that the ball 1 remains as round as possible. Furthermore, it can be provided that an intermediate layer 5 of TPU is arranged between the panels 2 and the carrier body 3.
  • panels 2 may also be provided on their outwardly facing surface with a coating 6 of TPU, wherein Here in particular a film of this material is eligible, which is applied to the Ballober Structure.
  • the manufactured panels 2 are according to Fig. 2 glued to the ball bladder 3 (which is understood here also the carcass), so that the panels 2 at the seams 7 abut each other.
  • the ball bubble itself is produced in a known manner.
  • a carcass is made of polyester-upper cotton fabrics and sewn. In this then a bubble is used. After inflation, the surface may be provided with a layer of latex adhesive.
  • the panels can then be placed in a mold with corresponding recesses for the panels, whereupon the prepared carcass is placed in the mold and the mold is closed, whereupon the bladder is inflated. After the process, the ball can be tested.
  • the ball thus produced is largely waterproof.
  • the panel material is composed of a number of plastic bodies 4, which are spherical, ellipsoidal or kidney-shaped; in Fig. 3 are ellipsoid plastic body 4 outlined.
  • Each plastic body 4 expands in the three spatial directions by an extension a, b or c.
  • the values for the dimensions a, b and c are preferably between 2 mm and 15 mm, with values between 3 mm and 9 mm having proven particularly useful.
  • the first possibility is based on the fact that the individual plastic bodies are connected to one another with a binder, ie adhesively bonded.
  • the blending proportion of the binder is at least 5% by weight; accordingly, then 95% by weight of foamed plastic bodies (pellets) would be present. A proportion of 30% by weight of binder is usually not exceeded, although the process also works with a higher proportion of binder.
  • the binder should be as elastic as possible.
  • a binder for example, a polyurethane foam can be used, with which the plastic body 4 are foamed.
  • the blend composition of plastic bodies 4 and PU foam can be chosen to give a desired density. That of the PU foam is between 250 kg / m 3 and 600 kg / m 3 ;
  • the second possibility is based on a welding of the individual plastic body 4 at the contact point.
  • a preferred possibility is the supply of water vapor, but also a direct heat, which can melt the plastic body on its surface, is possible.
  • Typical achievable densities of the material of the panels are values between 50 kg / m 3 and 180 kg / m 3 .
  • the achievable molding density is between 180 kg / m 3 and 320 kg / m 3 depending on the concrete method used (higher values when using the dynamic pressure mentioned above).

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