Golf ball COR testing machine

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Lefkowitz, Edward (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

Testing by impact or shock

C073S012020

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150178

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises an automated machine for testing the physical properties of spherical objects. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a firing mechanism that includes an inner and outer barrel. An object inside the firing mechanism is propelled towards a striking surface that faces the firing mechanism. Two sensors located at predetermined points between the firing mechanism and the striking surface measure the inbound and outbound velocity of the object. A computing device then uses an algorithm to determine the COR of a given set of objects. An angular device uses gravity to direct the objects to a retrieval chute, which uses a tubing system to direct the objects for re-testing or collection.

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