A faux leather structure with clear optical effects

Abstract

This utility model discloses a faux leather structure with clear optical effects, relating to the field of leather technology. It includes a transparent substrate, a silicone layer on a first side of the transparent substrate, a textured layer and a transparent window on the silicone layer away from the transparent substrate, the first area of ​​the textured layer on the silicone layer and the second area of ​​the transparent window on the silicone layer not overlapping; a base color layer and an optical mark are provided on the second side of the transparent substrate; the base color layer corresponds to the textured layer, and the optical mark corresponds to the transparent window; an electroplated reflective layer is provided on the side of the optical mark away from the transparent substrate. Using this faux leather structure with clear optical effects allows leather products such as bags, shoe materials, mobile phone back covers, e-cigarette covers, and beauty devices to achieve clear optical effects on the outside of the leather, while eliminating concerns about scratches on the optical mark, thus having a significant impact on the leather market.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of leather technology, and in particular to a faux leather structure with clear optical effects. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional leather products such as bags, shoes, mobile phone back covers, e-cigarette covers, and beauty devices primarily display patterns through embossing, hot stamping, or printing. However, these patterns tend to wear off over time. Furthermore, the inherent properties of silicone make it difficult to achieve the desired adhesion for surface treatments like hot stamping; therefore, silicone ink printing or metal inlay is generally used instead.

[0003] Therefore, how to prepare silicone-based imitation leather that looks like leather, feels like leather to the touch, and has good optical effects and a good three-dimensional effect for application in the above-mentioned products is a problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution that can solve the aforementioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a faux leather structure with clear optical effects, comprising a transparent substrate, an organic silicone layer disposed on a first side of the transparent substrate, a texture layer and a transparent window disposed on the side of the organic silicone layer away from the transparent substrate, wherein the first region of the texture layer on the organic silicone layer and the second region of the transparent window on the organic silicone layer do not overlap with each other. A base color layer and optical markings are provided on a transparent substrate on a second side opposite to the first side; The transparent substrate has a first transparent area corresponding to the texture layer and a second transparent area corresponding to the transparent window; the base color layer corresponds to the texture layer through the first transparent area, and the optical mark corresponds to the transparent window through the second transparent area. An electroplated reflective layer is provided on the side of the optical mark away from the transparent substrate.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this invention, a protective layer is provided on the side of the electroplated reflective layer away from the transparent substrate.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the protective layer is an ink protective layer.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the electroplated reflective layer extends to cover the base color layer.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this invention, an adhesive layer is provided between the transparent substrate and the silicone layer.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this invention, the adhesive layer is liquid silicone.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transparent substrate is a soft transparent substrate or a sheet material made of transparent PC material, transparent PET material, transparent TPU material, or transparent PU material.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the base color layer is an ink base color layer.

[0013] As a further aspect of this utility model: the optical mark includes an optical texture layer.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the second region on the silicone layer where the transparent window is located is enclosed by the first region on the silicone layer where the textured layer is located.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this technical solution are as follows: an organic silicone texture is set on one side of a transparent substrate through an organic silicone layer, and a transparent window is formed in the organic silicone texture. Then, an optical design corresponding to the transparent window is set on the other side of the transparent substrate. The organic silicone texture layer can serve as the outer surface of the imitation leather, and the optical design is located on the inner side of the imitation leather. The organic silicone texture can provide a better leather feel in terms of both visual and tactile aspects. The optical design located on the inner side of the imitation leather can be protected by the transparent substrate and the organic silicone texture layer, making it less susceptible to scratches and wear.

[0016] Building upon the aforementioned effects, the transparent window allows the internal optical effects to be clearly displayed without significantly diminishing the three-dimensional effect of the optical texture.

[0017] The use of a faux leather structure with clear optical effects allows leather products such as bags, shoes, mobile phone back covers, e-cigarette covers, and beauty devices to achieve clear optical effects on the outside of the leather, without worrying about the optical markings being scratched. This has a significant impact on the leather market.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the imitation leather structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the imitation leather structure of this utility model.

[0021] The corresponding labels in the attached figures are explained as follows: Organic silicone layer - 100, Texture layer -200, Transparent Window - 300 Transparent substrate-400 Base color layer -500, Optical Marking-600 Electroplated reflective layer - 700, Protective layer - 800. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-2 A faux leather structure with clear optical effects includes a transparent substrate 400. An organic silicone layer 100 is disposed on a first side of the transparent substrate 400. A textured layer 200 and a transparent window 300 are disposed on the side of the organic silicone layer 100 away from the transparent substrate. The first region of the textured layer 200 on the organic silicone layer 100 and the second region of the transparent window 300 on the organic silicone layer 100 do not overlap. A base color layer 500 and an optical marker 600 are disposed on the second side of the transparent substrate 400 opposite to the first side. The transparent substrate 400 has a first transparent region corresponding to the textured layer 200 and a second transparent region corresponding to the transparent window 300. The base color layer 500 corresponds to the textured layer 200 through the first transparent region, and the optical marker 600 corresponds to the transparent window 300 through the second transparent region. An electroplated reflective layer 700 is disposed on the side of the optical marker 600 away from the transparent substrate.

[0024] The design incorporates an silicone texture on one side of a transparent substrate using an silicone layer, forming a transparent window within the texture. An optical design corresponding to this transparent window is then positioned on the other side of the transparent substrate. The silicone texture layer serves as the outer surface of the faux leather, while the optical design is located on the inner side. The silicone texture provides a superior leather-like feel both visually and tactilely. The optical design on the inner side of the faux leather is protected by the transparent substrate and the silicone texture layer, making it less susceptible to scratches and wear.

[0025] Building upon the aforementioned effects, the transparent window allows the internal optical effects to be clearly displayed without significantly diminishing the three-dimensional effect of the optical texture.

[0026] The use of a faux leather structure with clear optical effects allows leather products such as bags, shoes, mobile phone back covers, e-cigarette covers, and beauty devices to achieve clear optical effects on the outside of the leather, without worrying about the optical markings being scratched. This has a significant impact on the leather market.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second region of the transparent window 300 on the silicone layer 100 is enclosed by the first region of the texture layer 200 on the silicone layer 100.

[0028] In some embodiments, a protective layer 800 is also provided on the side of the electroplated reflective layer 700 away from the transparent substrate.

[0029] In some embodiments, the protective layer 800 is an ink protective layer. The ink protective layer can be applied to the electroplated reflective layer, for example, by printing.

[0030] In some embodiments, the electroplated reflective layer 700 extends to cover the base color layer 500.

[0031] In some embodiments, an adhesive layer is further provided between the transparent substrate 400 and the silicone layer 100.

[0032] In some embodiments, the adhesive layer is liquid silicone. One way to bond the transparent substrate to the silicone layer via the adhesive layer is, for example, to print the adhesive layer on a first side of the transparent substrate, then place the silicone layer on the adhesive layer, and then apply pressure and heat to the transparent substrate and the silicone layer to vulcanize and mold the silicone while the silicone fuses with the transparent substrate through the adhesive layer.

[0033] Applying force and pressure, for example, involves positioning the corresponding module and then applying force and pressure by closing the mold after positioning, so that the transparent substrate and the silicone layer are pressed close to each other.

[0034] In some embodiments, the textured layer is prepared on the surface of an organosilicon layer, for example by a textured molding die having a texture for molding the textured layer.

[0035] In some embodiments, the transparent window is prepared, for example, by means of a transparent window forming mold core on the surface of an organosilicon layer, the transparent window forming mold core having a plane for the transparent window.

[0036] In some embodiments, the transparent substrate 400 is a soft transparent substrate or a sheet material made of transparent PC material, transparent PET material, transparent TPU material, or transparent PU material.

[0037] In some embodiments, the base color layer 500 is an ink base color layer. The base color can be black, a colored ink, or other colors. The base color layer can be applied to a transparent substrate, for example, by printing.

[0038] In some embodiments, the optical identifier 600 includes an optical texture layer.

[0039] In some embodiments, the optical texture layer is combined with the electroplated reflective layer to achieve better optical effects, giving the leather a vibrant feel and a variety of colors and optical visual effects. In some embodiments, it can also be designed as an optical anti-counterfeiting system for logos or emblems.

[0040] In some embodiments, the optical marking may be applied to a transparent substrate by transfer.

[0041] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A simulated leather structure having a clear optical effect, characterized in that, It includes a transparent substrate, a silicone layer is provided on the first side of the transparent substrate, a texture layer and a transparent window are provided on the side of the silicone layer away from the transparent substrate, and the first area of ​​the texture layer on the silicone layer and the second area of ​​the transparent window on the silicone layer do not overlap with each other. A base color layer and optical markings are provided on a transparent substrate on a second side opposite to the first side; The transparent substrate has a first transparent area corresponding to the texture layer and a second transparent area corresponding to the transparent window; the base color layer corresponds to the texture layer through the first transparent area, and the optical mark corresponds to the transparent window through the second transparent area. An electroplated reflective layer is provided on the side of the optical mark away from the transparent substrate.

2. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective layer is also provided on the side of the electroplated reflective layer away from the transparent substrate.

3. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective layer is an ink protective layer.

4. The faux leather structure with clear optical effects according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electroplated reflective layer extends to cover the base color layer.

5. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, wherein, An adhesive layer is also provided between the transparent substrate and the silicone layer.

6. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 5, characterized in that, The adhesive layer is liquid silicone.

7. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, wherein The transparent substrate is a soft transparent substrate or sheet material made of transparent PC material, transparent PET material, transparent TPU material, or transparent PU material.

8. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, wherein, The base color layer is an ink base color layer.

9. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, wherein, The second region on the silicone layer containing the transparent window is enclosed by the first region on the silicone layer containing the textured layer.

10. The skin-like structure having a clear optical effect according to claim 1, wherein, Optical markings include optical texture layers.

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