Method for repairing ancient books

Abstract

The application provides a repairing method of ancient books, which uses water as a false adhesive to repair the paper and the single-layer book page to be bonded together, and solves the problem that the existing lining paper cannot be inserted into the innermost part of the book page. Moreover, the complete first paper is used for repairing, so that the repairing steps of separately repairing the broken part and the mouth are omitted, and the materials for repairing the broken part and the mouth are also omitted. In addition, the problem of the repaired part being high and thick due to the separate repairing and the mouth is avoided, and the step of beating is also omitted. The repairing efficiency is improved, the ancient books are more protected, the book page and the whole paper can be perfectly combined together, and the repaired book page can maintain good flatness.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of paper restoration technology, and in particular to a method for repairing ancient books. Background Technology

[0002] Ancient book restoration is a highly practical and niche craft, a national intangible cultural heritage item with a history of over two thousand years. Ancient books, which carry the history of Chinese civilization, have inevitably suffered damage from water, fire, war, insects, and other human or natural causes over the centuries. Ancient book restoration involves repairing these damaged old books, page by page, and then restoring the binding. The entire process is done by hand, and all the materials used are pure natural materials, free of any chemical components, and non-toxic and harmless.

[0003] Currently, the existing techniques for restoring ancient books and documents generally involve the following steps: patching, smoothing, cleaning and removing dirt (or deacidifying), flattening, backing with paper, and binding.

[0004] Among these techniques, lining paper is simply a sheet of paper inserted (or used as lining) between the pages of a book. This is done after the tears and edges have been repaired and smoothed. A dry, double-layered sheet of paper is inserted (or used as lining) between the repaired, double-folded, and dry pages. This lining paper (which can also be called "dry lining paper") is used to prevent unevenness or bumps when the repaired pages are stacked together, affecting the flatness, neatness, and overall restoration of the book's original appearance. In short, the lining paper technique is crucial to the final effect and quality of the restored ancient book.

[0005] However, in existing technologies, when inserting (or sandwiching) a double-layered restoration paper between dry, double-layered pages of an ancient book, the process is problematic. Since this is done after the pages have been repaired and the paper is inserted between dry, double-layered pages (comprising two folded halves, with the fold line called the book edge), it's often not possible to insert it perfectly to the innermost edge. There are often gaps between the paper and the book edge, preventing the inserted paper from seamlessly integrating with the pages. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, this application provides a method for repairing ancient books, which improves repair efficiency, better protects ancient books, and allows the pages and the whole sheet of paper to be perfectly bonded together, so that the repaired pages can maintain a good flatness.

[0007] This application provides a method for repairing ancient books, including:

[0008] For each double-layered page of the ancient book, the double-layered page is opened into a single layer to obtain a single-layered page;

[0009] Spray distilled water to the single layer book page, make the single layer book page relax, and use a brush to flatten the single layer book page;

[0010] Detect the PH value of the single layer book page, and obtain a PH value detection result;

[0011] If the PH value detection result is less than 5, use weak alkaline water to brush the single layer book page, and stand for a target time;

[0012] Use a wet and clean towel to absorb dirty water on the single layer book page;

[0013] Apply paste to a position needing repair on the single layer book page; wherein the position needing repair at least includes a damaged position, a broken position, a position needing to be trimmed, and a position needing to be reinforced;

[0014] Cover the whole repair paper on the single layer book page, and use a brush to flatten, to obtain a repaired single layer book page;

[0015] When all the single layer book pages of the ancient book are repaired, bind the repaired single layer book pages into a book, to complete the repair of the ancient book.

[0016] Optionally, after the step of using a wet and clean towel to absorb dirty water on the single layer book page, the method further comprises:

[0017] Re-execute the step of using weak alkaline water to brush the single layer book page, and stand for a target time, until the dirty water is clean.

[0018] Optionally, the step of using weak alkaline water to brush the single layer book page, and stand for a target time, if the PH value detection result is less than 5, comprises:

[0019] If the PH value detection result is less than 5, determine a target PH value of the weak alkaline water according to the current detected PH value;

[0020] Use the weak alkaline water with the target PH value to brush the single layer book page, and stand for a target time.

[0021] Optionally, after the step of applying paste to a position needing repair on the single layer book page, the method further comprises:

[0022] Use weak alkaline water to apply to positions on the single layer book page which are not applied with paste.

[0023] Optionally, after the step of covering the whole repair paper on the single layer book page, and using a brush to flatten, to obtain a repaired single layer book page, the method further comprises:

[0024] If the weak alkaline water on the repaired single layer book page is too much, use water absorption paper to absorb water, and then use a brown brush to brush.

[0025] Optionally, the repair method of the ancient book further comprises:

[0026] If the PH value detection result is greater than 5, then use warm water to brush the single-layer book page, and after standing for a target minute, continue to perform the step of using a wet, clean towel to absorb the dirty water on the single-layer book page.

[0027] Optionally, after the step of using a wet, clean towel to absorb the dirty water on the single-layer book page, further comprising:

[0028] Again perform the step of using warm water to brush the single-layer book page, and standing for a target time, until the dirty water is clean.

[0029] Optionally, after the step of applying paste to the position on the single-layer book page that needs to be repaired, further comprising:

[0030] Use warm water to apply to the position on the single-layer book page that is not applied with paste.

[0031] Optionally, after the step of covering the whole repair paper on the single-layer book page, and using a squeegee to flatten, to obtain the repaired single-layer book page, further comprising:

[0032] If there is too much warm water on the repaired single-layer book page, then use water-absorbing paper to absorb the water, and then use a brown brush to brush once.

[0033] Optionally, the warm water is distilled water with a temperature of 60-70 degrees.

[0034] As can be seen from the above scheme, the application provides a repairing method for ancient books, which uses water as a pseudo-adhesive to bond the repair paper and the single-layer book page together, and combines the two. The problem that the existing lining paper cannot be inserted into the innermost part of the book page is solved. Moreover, the whole first paper is used for repairing, which saves the repairing steps of repairing the broken part and the gap, and also saves the materials for repairing the broken part and the gap. In addition, the problem of the repaired part being high and thick due to separate repairing and gap repairing is also avoided, and thus the flattening step is also saved. In the meanwhile, the repairing efficiency is improved, the ancient books are better protected, the book page and the whole paper can be perfectly combined together, and thus the repaired book page can maintain good flatness. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only the embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0036] Figure 1 Introduction of names of parts of books;

[0037] Figure 2 Introduction of names of parts of books;

[0038] Figure 3 A specific flow chart of a repairing method of an ancient book provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in the following table:

[0039] Figure 4 A specific flow chart of a method for removing acidic substances provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in the following table:

[0040] Figure 5 A specific flow chart of a repairing method of an ancient book provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in the following table:

[0041] Figure 6 A specific flow chart of a repairing method of an ancient book provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in the following table:

[0042] Figure 7 A specific flow chart of a repairing method of an ancient book provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in the following table. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0044] First, the technical terms appearing in the present application are explained and described as follows:

[0045] Repairing a broken book means that the book is placed on a table with the front cover facing down and the back cover facing up. Paste some paste on the broken part of the book page, and then paste a piece of repair paper on it.

[0046] Sloping mouth means that paste is applied to the position of the broken or almost broken book mouth, and a piece of repair paper about 1 cm wide is pasted from top to bottom. The purpose is to reinforce the position of the book mouth and connect the two half pages of the book.

[0047] Book mouth refers to the opening of the book that can be turned over. When the ancient book page is opened, it is the position of the book page hinge. It is also the folding position of the two half pages of the book page. See Figure 1 . Among them, the hinge is also called the edition heart and the book mouth, which is the position in the middle of each page. When the book page is folded and bound into a book, it is the turning place of the book. See Figure 2 .

[0048] Hammering is the process of flattening the repaired pages with a hammer. This is because the repaired areas will be slightly raised, so hammering is necessary. Why are there raised areas on the pages? It's because the repaired areas have overlapping patches and torn edges, creating a crease (or overlap). While a single page may not appear raised, when many pages are stacked together in a book, the creases overlap, making the raised area very noticeable. You can feel the raised, hard texture by hand, hence the need to hammer it flat.

[0049] Lining paper, also known as inserting a sheet of paper between the pages of a book, is used after patching or sealing the edges. It involves inserting a dry, double-layered sheet of paper between the repaired, double-folded pages. Lining paper (also sometimes called "dry lining paper") is used to prevent unevenness or bumps when the repaired pages are stacked together, affecting the smoothness, neatness, and overall restoration of the book's original appearance. In short, the lining paper technique is crucial to the final effect and quality of the restored ancient book.

[0050] Binding is the process of tidying up the repaired pages and then binding them with leather binding thread; it is the final step in the restoration of ancient books.

[0051] In existing technology, the six major steps of patching, sealing, cleaning and descaling (or deacidification), flattening, lining, and binding need to be performed step by step, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and time-consuming. Secondly, the lining is often not properly placed; that is, the lining inserted (or pasted) into the pages cannot be placed at the innermost position that fits the book edge. Often, there is a gap between the lining and the book edge, and the inserted (or pasted) paper cannot be seamlessly integrated with the pages.

[0052] Therefore, this application provides a method for repairing ancient books, such as Figure 3 As shown, the specific steps include:

[0053] S301. For each double-layered page of the ancient book, open the double-layered page into a single layer to obtain a single-layered page.

[0054] Among them, the double-layered pages of ancient books refer to the cylindrical pages.

[0055] S302. Spray distilled water onto the single-layer pages to stretch them out, and then use a brush to flatten them.

[0056] S303. Perform pH value testing on a single layer of pages and obtain the pH value test results.

[0057] Specifically, in the implementation of this application, a pH meter can be used to test the pH value of a single layer of pages to obtain the pH value test result; no limitation is made here.

[0058] S304, if the PH value detection result is less than 5, use weak alkaline water to brush the single-layer book page, and stand for a target time.

[0059] Wherein, the weak alkaline water can be configured in advance, and the configuration mode can be but not limited to putting 50 grams of edible alkali into 2000 grams of distilled water to prepare the weak alkaline water, and using an acid-base detector to detect the weak alkaline water with a PH value of 9-12.

[0060] Wherein, the target time is controlled by technicians, experts and the like according to experience, and is generally 1-2 minutes, which is not limited here.

[0061] It should be noted that when the weak alkaline water is used to brush the single-layer book page, it needs to be brushed evenly enough to make the single-layer book page saturated with the weak alkaline water. After waiting for the target time, the clean weak alkaline water will become yellow, which is called dirty water. The dirty water is the dirt and acidic substances removed, and the dirt and acidic substances will affect the preservation of the ancient book.

[0062] In another embodiment of the present application, a more refined method for removing acidic substances is provided, as shown in Figure 4 , comprising:

[0063] S401, if the PH value detection result is less than 5, the target PH value of the weak alkaline water is determined according to the current detected PH value.

[0064] For example: the book page acidity is 4

[0065] S402, use the weak alkaline water with the target PH value to brush the single-layer book page, and stand for a target time.

[0066] S305, use a wet and clean towel to absorb the dirty water on the single-layer book page.

[0067] In the specific implementation process of the present application, one round of steps S304 and S305 may not completely remove the acidic substances, so multiple rounds of steps S304 and S305 can be performed until the dirty water becomes clean, which is not limited here.

[0068] S306, apply paste to the position that needs to be repaired on the single-layer book page.

[0069] Wherein, the positions that need to be repaired at least include: damaged positions, broken positions, positions that need to be repaired, and positions that need to be reinforced.

[0070] It is understandable that the single-layer page may have dried during the process of applying the paste. Therefore, in the specific implementation of this application, a weak alkaline solution (a weak alkaline solution with a target pH value) can also be used to apply the unpastemed areas on the single-layer page.

[0071] In this way, the entire single-layer page is either covered in glue or a weak alkaline solution, making it completely wet. Glue is an adhesive, and the weak alkaline solution, treated as water, is also used as an adhesive—actually a pseudo-adhesive. However, practical experience has shown that water can indeed bond two layers of paper together.

[0072] S307. Cover the single-layer page with the entire sheet of repair paper and smooth it with a brush to obtain the repaired single-layer page.

[0073] The size of the repair paper can be the same as or larger than the size of a single-layer page. If it is larger than the size of a single-layer page, the repair paper will be cut to the size of a single-layer page after the repair is completed.

[0074] Of course, the size of the repair paper should be slightly wider than the original single-layer book page on all sides, for example, about 1-2 centimeters wider. This is mainly to leave room in case it is pasted crookedly.

[0075] Understandably, the material, density, composition, and grain direction of the repair paper should be as consistent as possible with the single-layer book pages.

[0076] It should be noted that there must be no air bubbles between the repair paper and the pages, and the adhesion must be firm. Therefore, in the specific implementation process of this application, if there is too much weak alkaline water on the repaired single-layer pages, absorbent paper is used to remove the water, and then a bristle brush is used to brush it. This is to remove excess water and make it adhere more firmly and securely.

[0077] In this way, the damaged areas are repaired and glued together with paste, and the undamaged areas are bonded together with a weak alkaline solution as a pseudo-adhesive. Moreover, it is non-toxic, harmless, and very strong.

[0078] S308. When all the single-layer pages of the ancient book have been repaired, the repaired single-layer pages are bound into a book to complete the repair of the ancient book.

[0079] In summary, more complete steps of the above embodiments can be found in [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 5 .

[0080] Of course, this application can still repair ancient books even when the pH value test result is greater than 5, such as... Figure 6 The image shows another implementation method for repairing ancient books, including:

[0081] S601, open the double-layer book page into a single-layer book page.

[0082] The double-layer book page of the ancient book refers to a book page in a tube.

[0083] S602, spray distilled water to the single-layer book page to make it stretch, and use a brush to flatten the single-layer book page.

[0084] S603, detect the PH value of the single-layer book page to obtain a PH value detection result.

[0085] Specifically, in the specific implementation process of the present application, an acid-base tester can be used to detect the PH value of the single-layer book page to obtain a PH value detection result, which is not limited here.

[0086] S604, if the PH value detection result is greater than 5, use warm water to brush the single-layer book page, and stand for a target time.

[0087] The warm water can be, but is not limited to, distilled water at 60-70 degrees, which is not limited here. The target time is controlled by technicians, experts, etc. according to experience, and is generally 1-2 minutes, which is also not limited here.

[0088] It should be noted that when using warm water to brush the single-layer book page, it needs to be brushed evenly enough to make the single-layer book page saturated with warm water. After waiting for the target time, the clean warm water will become dirty, that is, the dirt in the single-layer book page of the ancient book will be washed out.

[0089] S605, use a wet and clean towel to absorb the dirty water on the single-layer book page.

[0090] In the specific implementation process of the present application, one round of steps S604 and S605 may not completely clean the dirt, so multiple rounds of steps S604 and S605 can be performed until the dirty water is clean, which is not limited here.

[0091] S606, apply paste to the position that needs to be repaired on the single-layer book page.

[0092] The positions that need to be repaired at least include: damaged positions, broken positions, positions that need to be polished, and positions that need to be reinforced due to decay.

[0093] It can be understood that during the process of applying paste, the single-layer book page may have dried, so in the specific implementation process of the present application, warm water can also be used to apply to positions on the single-layer book page that have not been applied with paste.

[0094] In this way, the whole single-layer book page is not paste or warm water, in short, is wet. Paste is an adhesive, here, warm water, also as an adhesive, in fact, is a false adhesive, but after the practice of the conclusion is that water can also be two layers of paper together.

[0095] S607, the whole repair paper is covered on the single-layer book page, and is brushed with a brush, to obtain the repaired single-layer book page.

[0096] In the formula, the size of the repair paper can be consistent with the size of the single-layer book page, or can be larger than the size of the single-layer book page, if larger than the size of the single-layer book page, the repair paper is cut to the size of the single-layer book page after the repair is completed.

[0097] Of course, if the size of the repair paper is wider than the original single-layer book page, for example: about 1-2 cm, mainly to leave a margin in case of oblique, good surplus.

[0098] It can be understood that the material, density, composition and curtain direction of the repair paper should be consistent with the single-layer book page as much as possible.

[0099] It should be noted that there should be no bubbles between the repair paper and the book page, and the repair paper should be firmly bonded, therefore, in the specific implementation process of the application, if the warm water on the repaired single-layer book page is too much, the water is removed with a water-absorbing paper, and then a brush is brushed. That is, it is real, the purpose is to make it stick together more solidly and firmly.

[0100] In this way, the damaged place is repaired with paste, and the place without damage is bonded together with warm water as a false adhesive, which is non-toxic, harmless and very firm.

[0101] S608, when all the single-layer book pages of the ancient book are repaired, the repaired single-layer book pages are bound into a book, and the repair of the ancient book is completed.

[0102] As described above, the more complete steps of the above embodiment can be referred to Figure 7 .

[0103] Because, the application is operated in the state of single-layer book page wet with water, because of the distilled water (weak alkaline water), the friction between the repair paper and the single-layer book page is increased, the repair paper is not easy to slide, dislocation, and it is not easy to "run" according to the saying. It is easier to operate than the prior art in the dry state of the book page, and the single-layer book page and the repair paper can be bonded without gaps.

[0104] Moreover, the repair, the mouth, the cleaning and the decontamination (or deacidification) are carried out synchronously, and the step of hammering is omitted. It is very time-saving, labor-saving and labor-saving.

[0105] For example: like a piece of cloth with a hole, the prior art method is to first stick up the hole, and then use a large piece of cloth to stick (add) a layer of lining, the original hole (sticking place) will have an extra layer of cloth, an extra layer of adhesive (that is, paste), it will be high or thick, so the place with the hole, that is, the place that is high or thick, is hammered flat with a hammer; and the application is to directly use a large piece of cloth to stick (add) a layer of lining, so there will be no extra layer of cloth and no extra layer of adhesive (that is, paste), and it will not be high, so it does not need to be hammered flat, so the step of hammering is saved. Therefore, the application saves material, labor, time and effort.

[0106] It can be understood that artificial intelligence machines and the like can be used in the specific implementation process of the application to achieve more refined operations to implement the scheme, which is not limited here.

[0107] The skilled person can implement or use the application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the application. Therefore, the application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for repairing ancient books, characterized in that, include: For each double-layered page of the ancient book, the double-layered page is opened into a single layer to obtain a single-layered page; Spray distilled water onto the single-layer pages to stretch them out, and then use a brush to flatten them. pH values ​​were measured on a single layer of book pages to obtain the pH value results; If the pH value test result is less than 5, then use weak alkaline water to brush the entire single layer of pages and let it stand for the target time. Use a damp, clean towel to absorb the dirty water from the single layer of pages; Repeat the steps of brushing a single layer of pages with weak alkaline water and letting it stand for the target time until the dirty water becomes clean. Apply paste to the areas on a single-layer page that need repair; the areas that need repair include at least: damaged areas, broken areas, areas that need to be smoothed out, and rotten areas that need to be reinforced; Cover the single-layer page with the entire sheet of repair paper and smooth it with a brush to obtain the repaired single-layer page. Once all the individual pages of the ancient book have been repaired, the repaired pages are bound into a book, thus completing the repair of the ancient book.

2. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the pH value test result is less than 5, then a single layer of pages is brushed with a weak alkaline solution and left to stand for a target time, including: If the pH value test result is less than 5, then the target pH value of the weakly alkaline water is determined based on the currently obtained pH value. Brush a single layer of pages with a weakly alkaline solution of the target pH value and let it stand for the target time.

3. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 1, characterized in that, After applying paste to the area requiring repair on the single-layer page, the process also includes: Apply a weak alkaline solution to the areas of a single-layer book page that have not been glued.

4. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 3, characterized in that, After covering the single-layer page with the entire sheet of repair paper and smoothing it with a brush to obtain the repaired single-layer page, the process further includes: If there is too much weak alkaline water on the repaired single-layer pages, use absorbent paper to remove the water and then brush it with a bristle brush.

5. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: If the pH value test result is greater than 5, then use warm water to brush the single layer of pages, let it stand for a target number of minutes, and then continue to perform the step of using a damp, clean towel to absorb the dirty water from the single layer of pages.

6. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 5, characterized in that, After using a damp, clean towel to absorb the dirty water from the single layer of pages, the process also includes: Repeat the steps of washing a single layer of pages with warm water and letting it stand for the target time until the dirty water becomes clean.

7. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 6, characterized in that, After applying paste to the area requiring repair on the single-layer page, the process also includes: Apply warm water to the areas of the single-layered pages that have not been glued.

8. The method for repairing ancient books according to claim 7, characterized in that, After covering the single-layer page with the entire sheet of repair paper and smoothing it with a brush to obtain the repaired single-layer page, the process further includes: If there is too much warm water on the repaired single-layer page, use absorbent paper to remove the water and then brush it with a bristle brush.

9. The method for repairing ancient books according to any one of claims 5-8, characterized in that, The warm water is distilled water with a temperature of 60-70 degrees Celsius.

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