Water transfer printing imitation wood grain handle for refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water transfer printing imitated wood grain handle for a refrigerator, which comprises a handle body and a decorative strip, the decorative strip is detachably arranged on the outer surface of the handle body, and a water transfer printing imitated wood grain layer is arranged on the outer surface of the decorative strip. According to the refrigerator handle, the refrigerator handle is divided into the handle body and the decoration strip, the water transfer printing wood grain imitating layer is arranged on the outer surface of the decoration strip through the water transfer printing technology, the wood grain decoration strip is firstly formed, and the wood grain decoration strip is assembled with the handle body after being independently formed. The wood grain forming area is reduced, and the cost is reduced; the problem that wood grains cannot be formed on the surface of an existing decoration strip or the wood grain simulation effect is poor is solved, a perfect solution is provided for forming the wood grain simulation effect on the surface of a material, the wood grain simulation effect is beneficial to attracting attention of consumers, and the market competitiveness of products is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of refrigerator technology, specifically to a refrigerator handle with a water transfer printing method to imitate wood grain. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most refrigerator handles are made using conventional injection molding processes and are made from a single type of plastic. The material is limited, and the surface finish is only a smooth plastic effect. The surface of the refrigerator handle is prone to scratches or shrinkage marks, which reduces its service life. In addition, the existing spray-painted wood grain handles have poor naturalness and realism, poor waterproof performance, and limited aesthetic appeal. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a water transfer printing imitation wood grain handle for refrigerators, aiming to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To achieve the above objective, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0004] A water-transfer printed wood grain handle for a refrigerator includes a handle body and a decorative strip. The decorative strip is detachably disposed on the outer surface of the handle body, and a water-transfer printed wood grain layer is disposed on the outer surface of the decorative strip to form a wood grain decorative strip.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the water transfer printing wood grain layer includes a primer layer, a water transfer printing layer and a topcoat layer. The primer layer is applied to the substrate surface of the decorative strip. The water transfer printing layer is transferred to the surface of the primer layer through a water transfer printing film. The topcoat layer is applied to the surface of the water transfer printing layer.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the topcoat layer is a PU coating layer or a UV coating layer.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the handle body and the decorative strip are made of metal.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the handle body and the decorative strip are made of steel plate or aluminum plate.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the handle body and the decorative strip are made of hard plastic.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the handle body and the decorative strip are made of one of PVC plastic, ABS plastic and HIPS plastic.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a double-sided adhesive layer is provided between the decorative strip and the handle body, and the decorative strip is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the handle body through the double-sided adhesive layer.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a locking component is also provided between the decorative strip and the handle body. The locking component includes buckles and locking holes. A plurality of buckles are evenly arranged on the top edge of the handle body, and a plurality of locking holes are correspondingly arranged on the bottom edge of the decorative strip. The buckles are engaged in the corresponding locking holes.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the engaging component also includes positioning buckles, with one positioning buckle provided at each of the two rear ends of the decorative strip, and the positioning buckles engaging with the outside of the handle body.

[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention divides the refrigerator handle into a handle body and a decorative strip. A water transfer printing process is used to create a wood grain-like layer on the outer surface of the decorative strip, forming the wood grain decorative strip first. The wood grain decorative strip is formed separately and then assembled with the handle body. Compared to the complexity of existing processes that directly create a wood grain appearance on the handle body, this invention reduces the area to form the wood grain, thus reducing costs. It solves the problem of existing decorative strips being unable to form a wood grain or having poor wood grain simulation effects, providing a complete solution for creating a wood grain simulation effect on material surfaces. The wood grain effect helps attract consumer attention and increases the product's market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a refrigerator handle structure with water transfer printing to imitate wood grain, according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of a refrigerator handle structure with water transfer printing to imitate wood grain, according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water transfer printing imitation wood grain layer structure of this utility model.

[0020] In the picture: 1. Handle body; 2. Decorative strip; 3. Water transfer printing wood grain layer; 31. Primer layer; 32. Water transfer printing layer; 33. Topcoat layer; 4. Buckle; 5. Positioning buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a water transfer-printed wood grain imitation handle for a refrigerator, including a handle body 1 and a decorative strip 2. In some embodiments, the handle body 1 and the decorative strip 2 can be made of metal or rigid plastic. Preferably, the handle body 1 and the decorative strip 2 are any one of steel plate, aluminum plate, PVC plastic, ABS plastic, and HIPS plastic. The decorative strip 2 is detachably disposed on the outer surface of the handle body 1, and a water transfer-printed wood grain imitation layer 3 is provided on the outer surface of the decorative strip 2 to form a wood grain decorative strip 2. The wood grain decorative strip 2 is formed separately and then assembled with the handle body 1, which solves the problem of complex process of directly making the wood grain appearance on the handle body 1, reduces the wood grain formation area, and reduces costs.

[0025] Please see Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the water transfer printing wood grain layer 3 includes a primer layer 31, a water transfer printing layer 32, and a topcoat layer 33. The primer layer 31 is applied to the surface of the substrate of the decorative strip 2. Preferably, the primer layer 31 is obtained by spraying an environmentally friendly primer onto the surface of the substrate of the decorative strip 2. The water transfer printing layer 32 is transferred onto the surface of the primer layer 31 using a water transfer printing film. Preferably, the water transfer printing layer 32 is obtained by transferring the water transfer printing layer 32 onto the surface of the primer layer 31 of the decorative strip 2 using a water transfer printing film. The topcoat layer 33 is applied to the surface of the water transfer printing layer 32. Preferably, the topcoat layer 33 is obtained by spraying a transparent varnish onto the surface of the water transfer printing layer 32. The topcoat is preferably PU varnish (polyurethane varnish) or UV varnish (ultraviolet curing varnish).

[0026] In some embodiments, a double-sided adhesive layer is provided between the wood grain decorative strip 2 and the handle body 1, and the wood grain decorative strip 2 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the handle body 1 through the double-sided adhesive layer. The wood grain decorative strip 2 is first formed by injection molding and water transfer printing processes, and then assembled with the handle body 1 by double-sided adhesive to form a front wood grain appearance, which solves the problem that existing handle surfaces cannot form wood grain or have poor natural wood grain effect.

[0027] It should be noted that the primer, topcoat, and double-sided tape used in this application are free of volatile organic compounds and solvents, and do not pollute the environment.

[0028] Please see Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a locking element is also provided between the wood grain decorative strip 2 and the handle body 1. The locking element includes a buckle 4 and a locking hole. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 As shown, several buckles 4 are evenly distributed on the top edge of the handle body 1, and several locking holes are correspondingly distributed on the bottom edge of the decorative strip 2. The buckles 4 engage with the corresponding locking holes. After the wood grain decorative strip 2 and the handle body 1 are manufactured separately, the wood grain decorative strip 2 and the handle body 1 are firmly bonded together through the cooperation of the buckles 4 and the locking holes and the adhesion of the double-sided adhesive layer. The wood grain decorative strip 2 and the handle body 1 will not separate even after long-term use.

[0029] Furthermore, the aforementioned locking component also includes positioning buckles 5. A positioning buckle 5 is provided at each of the rear ends of the wood grain decorative strip 2, and the positioning buckles 5 engage with the outer side of the handle body 1. When installing the wood grain decorative strip 2, by aligning the two positioning buckles 5 with the outer ends of the handle body 1, the wood grain decorative strip 2 can be quickly and accurately installed onto the handle body 1.

[0030] This utility model embodiment also provides a production process for the above-mentioned water transfer printing imitation wood grain handle for refrigerators, including the following steps:

[0031] Step 1, Substrate Treatment: Degrease, remove rust and phosphate the metal decorative strip 2 and handle body 1 substrates, or injection mold the hard plastic decorative strip 2 and handle body 1 substrates according to the pre-set mold structure.

[0032] Step 2, spraying primer layer 31: The prepared environmentally friendly primer is atomized by spray gun and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the decorative strip 2 substrate. Then, it is placed in a 45-60℃ oven and baked for 30-60 minutes to remove moisture, forming primer layer 31 on the surface of the decorative strip 2 substrate.

[0033] Step 3, Water transfer printing: Slowly immerse the decorative strip 2, which forms the primer layer 31, into the water in which the water transfer film has been placed, so that the pattern or texture of the water transfer film completely covers the surface of the primer layer 31. Then remove it from the water and bake it in a 45-60℃ oven for 30-60 minutes to remove moisture, forming a water transfer layer 32 on the surface of the primer layer 31.

[0034] Step 4, Spraying the topcoat layer 33: The prepared transparent topcoat is atomized by a spray gun and evenly sprayed onto the surface of the water transfer layer 32 of the decorative strip 2. Then, it is placed in the drying oven to fully cure. The PU paint is baked at 70℃ for 2-8 hours, and the UV paint is cured for 30-60 minutes.

[0035] In summary, this application solves the problem of complex manufacturing process for creating a wood grain appearance directly on the handle body 1 by covering the outer side of the decorative strip 2 with a wood grain water transfer film using a water transfer printing process, and by molding the wood grain decorative strip 2 separately before assembling it with the handle body 1. This reduces the area for wood grain formation, lowers costs, and solves the problem that existing decorative strips 2 cannot form wood grain or have poor wood grain simulation effects. It provides a complete solution for forming a wood grain simulation effect on the material surface. The wood grain effect is conducive to attracting consumers' attention and increasing the market competitiveness of the product.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above and should not be considered as limiting the scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes and improvements made within the scope of the claims of this utility model should still fall within the patent coverage of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator using water transfer printing, characterized by: The handle body (1) and the decorative strip (2) are provided outside the handle body (1), and the outer surface of the decorative strip (2) is provided with a water transfer printing wood grain layer (3). The water transfer printing wood grain layer (3) comprises a primer layer (31), a water transfer printing layer (32) and a topcoat layer (33), the primer layer (31) is coated on the surface of the base material of the decorative strip (2), the water transfer printing layer (32) is transferred on the surface of the primer layer (31) through a water transfer printing film, and the topcoat layer (33) is coated on the surface of the water transfer printing layer (32). A double-sided adhesive layer is arranged between the decorative strip (2) and the handle body (1), and the decorative strip (2) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the handle body (1) through the double-sided adhesive layer. The decorative strip (2) and the handle body (1) are further provided with a clamping member, the clamping member comprises buckles (4) and clamping holes, a plurality of buckles (4) are uniformly arranged on the top edge of the handle body (1), a plurality of clamping holes are correspondingly arranged on the bottom edge of the decorative strip (2), and the buckles (4) are clamped in the corresponding clamping holes. The clamping member further comprises a positioning buckle (5), one positioning buckle (5) is arranged at each end of the rear side of the decorative strip (2), and the positioning buckles (5) are clamped on the outer side of the handle body (1).

2. The water transfer printing wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The topcoat layer (33) is a PU paint layer or a UV paint layer.

3. The water transfer printing wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle body (1) and the decorative strip (2) are made of metal.

4. The wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator by water transfer printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The handle body (1) and the decorative strip (2) are steel plates or aluminum plates.

5. The water transfer printed wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle body (1) and the decorative strip (2) are made of hard plastic.

6. The wood grain patterned handle for a refrigerator by water transfer printing according to claim 5, characterized in that: The handle body (1) and the decorative strip (2) are made of one of PVC plastic, ABS plastic and HIPS plastic.

Images