Water-soluble transfer printing label capable of electrically transforming visual communication effect

Abstract

The invention relates to a water-soluble transfer printing label capable of electrically transforming a visual communication effect. The water-soluble transfer printing label comprises a soft carrier and a layer unit formed on the carrier in a printing manner, the graphical ink layer of the layer unit is light-permeable and presents a first graph. And the electroluminescent ink layer of the layer unit can present a second diagram after electroluminescence. The device can be changed from a pasting state to a use state, and in the pasting state, the carrier and the layer units are used for being matched with the curvature of an object to be attached to the surface of the object. In the use state, the carrier is removed, and when the electroluminescent ink layer does not emit light, the layer unit presents the first graph but hides the second graph. And when the electroluminescent ink layer emits light, the first graphic representation and the second graphic representation are presented. Therefore, diversified visual communication effects are presented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a water-soluble transfer label, in particular to a water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects. Background Art

[0002] See also Figure 1 , a conventional transfer label 1 disclosed in Taiwan Patent No. I591599 mainly presents an electroluminescent layer 12 that can emit light through a hollow area 111 of a patterned layer 11. Thus, when the electroluminescent layer 12 is powered on to emit light, text or patterns can be presented through the hollow area 111.

[0003] However, regardless of whether the electroluminescent layer 12 emits light or not, in terms of visual effect, the user can clearly see the text or pattern of the transfer label 1. Taking HA as an example, when the electroluminescent layer 12 does not emit light, the user can see that HA is in a reversed state. When the electroluminescent layer 12 emits light, the user can see that HA is in a luminous state. The difference is only the change in the bright or dark part. Therefore, the transfer label 1 still has room for improvement in the change of visual communication effect. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a water-soluble transfer label capable of presenting various visual communication effects and capable of electrically changing the visual communication effect.

[0005] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing visual communication effects of the present invention is suitable for connecting an object and comprises a soft carrier and a layer unit.

[0006] The layer unit includes a first hydrophobic ink layer, a patterned ink layer, a transparent conductive ink layer, an electroluminescent ink layer, a second hydrophobic ink layer, and an adhesive ink layer.

[0007] The first hydrophobic ink layer is light-transmissive and is formed on the carrier by printing.

[0008] The graphic ink layer is formed on the first hydrophobic ink layer by printing, and is light-transmissive and presents a visual first graphic image.

[0009] The transparent conductive ink layer is conductive and is formed on the patterned ink layer by printing.

[0010] The electroluminescent ink layer is formed on the transparent conductive ink layer by printing, and can present a visual second image after electroluminescence.

[0011] The second hydrophobic ink layer is formed on the electroluminescent ink layer by printing, and together with the first hydrophobic ink layer, forms a waterproof gap that accommodates the transparent conductive ink layer and the electroluminescent ink layer and can block the entry of water molecules.

[0012] The adhesive ink layer is formed on the second hydrophobic ink layer by printing and is suitable for bonding the object.

[0013] Thereby, the water-soluble transfer label can be changed from an adhered state to a use state. In the adhered state, the carrier and the layer unit are suitable for conforming to the surface of the object in accordance with the curvature of the object. In the use state, the carrier is removed, and the layer unit presents a first visualization effect when the electroluminescent ink layer does not emit light, and the first visualization effect presents the first icon but hides the second icon. When the layer unit emits light, a second visualization effect is presented, and the second visualization effect presents the first icon and the second icon.

[0014] In the water-soluble transfer label capable of producing an electroluminescent visual communication effect of the present invention, the graphic ink layer has at least one light-transmitting area, and the second graphic presented by the electroluminescent ink layer overlaps with the at least one light-transmitting area.

[0015] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing visual communication effects of the present invention has a transparency of at least one light-transmitting area ranging from 10% to 50%.

[0016] In the water-soluble transfer label capable of producing an electroluminescent visual communication effect of the present invention, when the electroluminescent ink layer emits light, the light emitting brightness of the at least one light-transmitting area is between 10LUX and 30LUX.

[0017] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing the visual communication effect of the present invention further comprises a power supply unit, which is detachably connected to the first hydrophobic ink layer and electrically connected to the transparent conductive ink layer.

[0018] In the water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing the visual communication effect of the present invention, the shape of the power supply unit is used to construct a schematic diagram presenting the second visual effect with the first icon and the second icon.

[0019] In the water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing the visual communication effect of the present invention, the shape of the power supply unit is used to construct a schematic diagram presenting the first visualization effect with the first diagram.

[0020] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically transforming visual communication effects described in the present invention comprises a power supply unit including a main body, a male connector adhered to the main body, a female connector adhered to the first hydrophobic ink layer and detachably connected to the male connector, a battery module disposed in the main body, and two conductive terminals mounted on the main body and electrically connecting the battery module and the transparent conductive ink layer.

[0021] In the water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing visual communication effects of the present invention, the transparent conductive ink layer has two electrical connection portions exposed outside the first hydrophobic ink layer and used for electrically connecting the conductive terminals.

[0022] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically converting visual communication effects of the present invention comprises an electroluminescent ink layer having an luminous electroluminescent portion formed on the transparent conductive ink layer, and a light-shielding portion covering a portion of the electroluminescent portion and being opaque, and the remaining portion of the electroluminescent portion is not covered by the light-shielding portion and is used to present the second graphic image.

[0023] The water-soluble transfer label capable of producing a telescopically changeable visual communication effect of the present invention has a carrier which is a water-soluble film. In the pasted state, the carrier absorbs water molecules to become swollen and soft.

[0024] The water-soluble transfer label capable of electrically changing visual communication effects of the present invention comprises a carrier which is a soft polymer film.

[0025] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that when the electroluminescent ink layer does not emit light, the first graphic is presented but the second graphic is hidden. When the electroluminescent ink layer emits light, the first graphic and the second graphic are presented, thereby presenting a variety of visual communication effects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Other features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 is a plan view illustrating a conventional transfer label disclosed in Taiwan Patent No. I591599;

[0028] Figure 2 is an incomplete top view illustrating an embodiment of the water-soluble transfer label capable of changing the visual communication effect by phone;

[0029] Figure 3 is a top view of the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 4 is an incomplete cross-sectional view of the embodiment;

[0031] Figure 5 is an incomplete perspective view illustrating a transparent conductive ink layer and an electroluminescent ink layer of the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 6 is a perspective exploded view of the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 7 is similar to Figure 4 Incomplete cross-sectional view of , but with the substrate removed;

[0034] Figure 8 is a fragmentary cross-sectional schematic diagram illustrating the embodiment being bonded to an object;

[0035] Fig. 9 is similar to Figure 8 but with the carrier removed; and

[0036] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the transfer process, illustrating the changes of the carrier in the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , an embodiment of the water-soluble transfer label capable of changing the visual communication effect of the present invention is suitable for connecting an object 2 (such as Figure 8 ). The water-soluble transfer label comprises a carrier unit 3, a layer unit 4, and a power supply unit 5.

[0038] The carrier unit 3 includes a substrate 31 and a soft carrier 32. The substrate 31 can be a transparent or opaque paper or film. In this embodiment, the carrier 32 is formed on the surface of the substrate 31 and is a water-soluble film composed of a water-soluble polymer material such as gum arabic, xanthan gum, gelatin, polyvinyl alcohol, etc.

[0039] The layer unit 4 includes a first hydrophobic ink layer 41 , a patterned ink layer 42 , a transparent conductive ink layer 43 , an electroluminescent ink layer 44 , a second hydrophobic ink layer 45 , and an adhesive ink layer 46 .

[0040] The first hydrophobic ink layer 41 is light-transmissive and is formed on the surface of the carrier 32 by printing, with a thickness of no more than 10 μm. In this embodiment, the material of the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 is selected from insulating, hydrophobic and transparent polymer materials, such as epoxy resin.

[0041] See also Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The graphic ink layer 42 is composed of pigments and is formed on the surface of the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 by printing, and the thickness is controlled to be no more than 10 μm. The graphic ink layer 42 presents a first visual diagram A and has a plurality of light-transmitting areas 421. The transparency of each light-transmitting area 421 is between 10% and 50%. Figure 2 As shown, the first icon A is composed of a mountain, a tree, a grassland and a background.

[0042] It should be noted that the number of the light-transmitting areas 421 is not limited to a plurality. In other variations of this embodiment, there may be only one light-transmitting area 421 to facilitate visual communication effects.

[0043] The transparent conductive ink layer 43 is conductive and is formed on the surface of the patterned ink layer 42 by printing, and the thickness is controlled to be no more than 10 μm. In this embodiment, the transparent conductive ink layer 43 uses a polymer conductive material as a raw material, and in combination with the soft and flexible properties, functional materials such as thermoplastic polymer materials are added. Among them, the conductive polymer material is selected from PEDOT:PSS, and the transparent thermoplastic polymer material is selected from polyethylene (PE) or polyurethane (PU). The transparent conductive ink layer 43 has two electrical connection parts 431 exposed outside the first hydrophobic ink layer 41.

[0044] The electroluminescent ink layer 44 is formed on the surface of the transparent conductive ink layer 43 by printing, and the thickness is controlled to be no more than 10 μm. The electroluminescent ink layer 44 has an electroluminescent portion 441 formed on the transparent conductive ink layer 43 and capable of emitting light, and a light-shielding portion 442 covering a portion of the electroluminescent portion 441 and being opaque. The remaining portion of the electroluminescent portion 441 is not covered by the light-shielding portion 442, and is used to present a visual second diagram B. The second diagram B overlaps with the light-transmitting area 421. Figure 3 As shown, the second diagram B is composed of a plurality of animals. When the electroluminescent ink layer 44 emits light, the light luminance of the light-transmissive area 421 is between 10LUX and 30LUX, and as the ink concentration of the patterned ink layer 42 increases, the transparency increases, and the light luminance decreases. On the contrary, the ink concentration of the patterned ink layer 42 decreases, the transparency decreases, and the light luminance increases.

[0045] It is worth noting that the material of the light-emitting portion 441 can be selected from fluorescent materials commonly used in general electroluminescence (EL), such as zinc sulfide (ZnS), cerium-doped strontium sulfide (SrS:Ce), europium-doped calcium sulfide (CaS:Eu), perovskite crystal powder, or a combination of the foregoing. Different light colors can be emitted by selecting or combining materials. The material of the light-shielding portion 442 includes insulating resin and dielectric powder. The dielectric powder of the light-shielding portion 442 can be selected from barium carbonate (BaCO3), barium titanate (BaTiO3), strontium titanate (Sr TiO3), lithium titanate (Li2TiO3), etc. The insulating resin of the light-shielding portion 442 can be selected from heat-resistant and insulating polymer materials such as epoxy resin, polyurethane, and acrylic resin.

[0046] The second hydrophobic ink layer 45 is formed on the surface of the electroluminescent ink layer 44 by printing, and the thickness is controlled to be no more than 10 μm. The second hydrophobic ink layer 45 and the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 construct a waterproof gap 40 that accommodates the transparent conductive ink layer 43 and the electroluminescent ink layer 44 and can block the entry of water molecules. In this embodiment, the material of the second hydrophobic ink layer 45 is also selected from insulating, hydrophobic and transparent polymer materials, such as epoxy resin, acrylic resin, silicone resin, etc.

[0047] The adhesive ink layer 46 is formed on the surface of the second hydrophobic ink layer 45 by printing, and the thickness is controlled to be no more than 10 μm. The adhesive ink layer 46 is a general adhesive, which is suitable for bonding the object 2 .

[0048] It is worth noting that the water-soluble transfer label of the present invention is transferred to the object 2 (such as Figure 8 ) may also include a release film (not shown) covering the surface of the adhesive ink layer 46 to protect and isolate the adhesive ink layer 46 to prevent the adhesive ink layer 46 from being damaged.

[0049] The power supply unit 5 is detachably connected to the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 and electrically connected to the transparent conductive ink layer 43. The power supply unit 5 includes a body 51, a male connector 52 adhered to the body 51, a female connector 53 adhered to the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 and detachably connected to the male connector 52, a battery module 54 disposed in the body 51, and two conductive terminals 55 installed in the body 51 and electrically connecting the battery module 54 to the power connection portion 431 of the transparent conductive ink layer 43. In this embodiment, the body 51 is shaped like the sun. The male connector 52 is a male Velcro, and the female connector 53 is a female Velcro.

[0050] The water-soluble transfer label of the present invention can be changed from an adhesive state to a use state. Figure 4 , Figure 7 to Figure 9 , in the pasting state, the carrier 32 is suitable for being attached to the surface of the object 2 in accordance with the curvature of the object 2. During the pasting process, the user needs to first soak the water-soluble transfer label of the present invention in a solvent mixed with water and ethylene glycol butyl ether (BCS) to activate the adhesive ink layer 46. At the same time, the carrier 32 absorbs water molecules and swells and becomes soft. In this way, the carrier 32 is attached to the surface of the object 2 with the adhesive ink layer 46 facing the object 2. Through the swelling and soft characteristics of the carrier 32, the curvature of the object 2 can be smoothly attached to the object 2. Then, the user only needs to scrape the surface of the carrier 32 to make the adhesive ink layer 46 tightly adhere to the object 2 and scrape off the solvent at the same time. Finally, the layer unit 4 can be attached to the object 2 and changed to the use state by simply removing the carrier 32.

[0051] It is worth noting that, since the second hydrophobic ink layer 45 and the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 cover the surface of the transparent conductive ink layer 43 and the electroluminescent ink layer 44, water molecules can be blocked from entering the waterproof gap 40. Therefore, when the water-soluble transfer label of the present invention is immersed in the solvent, water molecules will not affect the transparent conductive ink layer 43 or the electroluminescent ink layer 44.

[0052] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Fig. 9 In the use state and when the electroluminescent ink layer 44 does not emit light, the layer unit 4 presents a first visual effect. Since the electroluminescent ink layer 44 does not emit light, and the first icon A presented by the patterned ink layer 42 covers the electroluminescent ink layer 44, the first visual effect presents the first icon A but hides the second icon B. Figure 2 As shown, the first visualization effect presents a landscape painting in which mountains, trees, grasslands and background are visible.

[0053] At this time, the user can choose whether to connect the power supply unit 5. When connecting the power supply unit 5, the power supply unit 5 can be fixed on the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 by simply hooking the male connector 52 of the body 51 to the female connector 53 on the first hydrophobic ink layer 41, so that the conductive terminal 55 is electrically connected to the power connection portion 431. At this time, the shape of the body 51 can further construct a schematic diagram with the first diagram A to jointly present the first visualization effect. In this way, in addition to the visible mountains, trees, grasslands and background, the schematic diagram further presents the sun, creating a visual effect of sunset.

[0054] In the use state and when the power supply unit 5 is turned on and the battery module 54 supplies the electric energy required for the electroluminescent ink layer 44 to emit light, the layer unit 4 presents a second visual effect. Since the electroluminescent ink layer 44 emits light toward the light-transmissive area 421 of the patterned ink layer 42, the second visual effect presents the first graphic A and the second graphic B. Figure 3 As shown, the second visualization effect presents an animal silhouette painting, in which mountains, trees, grasslands, background, sunset and animals can be seen, thereby creating a different visual effect.

[0055] It should be noted that the shape of the body 51 of the power supply unit 5 is not limited to the sun, and in other variations of the present embodiment, it can also be in other shapes in conjunction with the first graphic A and the second graphic B. For example, the first graphic A is composed of a goal, a stadium, and a background, and the second graphic B is composed of a plurality of players, and the shape of the body 51 is a football in conjunction with the first graphic A and the second graphic B. This is not limited thereto.

[0056] In addition, the carrier 32 is not limited to a water-soluble film. In other variations of this embodiment, it can also be Fig.10As shown, it is a soft and flexible polymer film. And the layer unit 4 also includes a water-soluble film formed on the surface of the adhesive ink layer 46. Thereby, the water-soluble transfer label of the present invention is a film-free label or film-free water label structure well known to those skilled in the art. During transfer, the water-soluble transfer label of the present invention only needs to be immersed in an aqueous solution to dissolve the water-soluble film. Then, with the adhesive ink layer 46 facing the object 2, the carrier 32 is adhered to the surface of the object 2. It can also be smoothly attached to the object 2 by the soft and flexible characteristics of the carrier 32 and the curvature of the object 2. Then, the user only needs to scrape the surface of the carrier 32 to make the adhesive ink layer 46 tightly adhere to the object 2 and scrape off the aqueous solution at the same time. Finally, it can be converted into the use state by simply removing the carrier 32.

[0057] Through the above description, the advantages of the above embodiments can be summarized as follows:

[0058] 1. In the present invention, except for the carrier unit 3 and the power supply unit 5, the remaining layers are formed on the surface of the carrier 32 by printing. Not only is the overall thickness extremely thin, but the soft carrier 32 can also improve the compliance when connected to the object 2. More importantly, the present invention can prevent water molecules from entering the waterproof gap 40 through the first hydrophobic ink layer 41 and the second hydrophobic ink layer 45, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the electroluminescent ink layer 44 and the transparent conductive ink layer 43, and providing electroluminescence.

[0059] 2. Through the light-transmitting area 421 of the patterned ink layer 42 and the spatial design with the electroluminescent ink layer 44, the present invention can present the first graphic A but hide the second graphic B when the electroluminescent ink layer 44 is not emitting light. When the electroluminescent ink layer 44 is emitting light, the first graphic A and the second graphic B are presented. In this way, a variety of visual communication effects are presented.

[0060] 3. The power supply unit 5 of the present invention can be detachably connected to the first hydrophobic ink layer 41, which is not only easy to disassemble and assemble, but also can be designed to cooperate with the first diagram A, or with the first diagram A and the second diagram B to construct different visual effects, so that the present invention can change up to 3 kinds of visual communication effects.

[0061] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention and should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. That is, any simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and description of the present invention still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects, suitable for connecting objects, comprising: Soft carrier; and Layer units, including: A first hydrophobic ink layer, which is light-transmissive and formed on the carrier by printing; A graphic ink layer presents a visual first graphic image; A transparent conductive ink layer that conducts electricity; An electroluminescent ink layer is formed on the transparent conductive ink layer by printing, and can present a visual second graphic image after electroluminescence; a second hydrophobic ink layer formed on the electroluminescent ink layer by printing; and an adhesive ink layer formed on the second hydrophobic ink layer by printing and suitable for bonding the object; Features: The graphic ink layer is formed on the first hydrophobic ink layer by printing, and is light-transmissive and presents the first graphic image; The transparent conductive ink layer is formed on the patterned ink layer by printing; The second hydrophobic ink layer and the first hydrophobic ink layer construct a waterproof gap that accommodates the transparent conductive ink layer and the electroluminescent ink layer and can block the entry of water molecules; Thereby, the water-soluble transfer label can be changed from an adhered state to a use state. In the adhered state, the carrier and the layer unit are suitable for conforming to the surface of the object in accordance with the curvature of the object. In the use state, the carrier is removed, and the layer unit presents a first visualization effect when the electroluminescent ink layer does not emit light, and the first visualization effect presents the first icon but hides the second icon. When the layer unit emits light, a second visualization effect is presented, and the second visualization effect presents the first icon and the second icon.

2. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 1, characterized in that: The patterned ink layer has at least one light-transmitting area, and the second graphic image presented by the electroluminescent ink layer overlaps with the at least one light-transmitting area.

3. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transparency of the at least one light-transmissive area is between 10% and 50%.

4. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the electroluminescent ink layer emits light, the light luminance of the at least one light-transmissive area is between 10LUX and 30LUX.

5. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-soluble transfer label further includes a power supply unit, which is detachably connected to the first hydrophobic ink layer and electrically connected to the transparent conductive ink layer.

6. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shape of the power supply unit is used to construct a schematic diagram presenting the second visualization effect together with the first icon and the second icon.

7. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shape of the power supply unit is used to construct a schematic diagram presenting the first visualization effect together with the first icon.

8. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 5, characterized in that: The power supply unit includes a main body, a male connector adhered to the main body, a female connector adhered to the first hydrophobic ink layer and detachably connected to the male connector, a battery module arranged in the main body, and two conductive terminals installed on the main body and electrically connecting the battery module and the transparent conductive ink layer.

9. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transparent conductive ink layer has two electrical connection portions exposed outside the first hydrophobic ink layer and used for electrically connecting the conductive terminals.

10. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electroluminescent ink layer has an electroluminescent portion formed on the transparent conductive ink layer and capable of emitting light, and a light-shielding portion that covers part of the electroluminescent portion and is opaque, and the remaining portion of the electroluminescent portion is not covered by the light-shielding portion, so as to present the second diagram.

11. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier is a water-soluble film. In the pasted state, the carrier absorbs water molecules to become swollen and soft.

12. The water-soluble transfer label capable of changing visual communication effects by electric current according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier is a soft polymer film.

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