Model component

Abstract

To provide a model component in which gradation can be recognized with stable quality.SOLUTION: A model component 1 is configured such that a first layer 21 is stacked on a second layer 22. The first layer 21 is formed of a semitransparent material of a first color and has irregularities. The second layer 22 is formed of a semitransparent material of a second color and has irregularities. The first layer 21 has a projection part and the second layer 22 has an opening. By the projection part penetrating the opening, the first layer 21 and the second layer 22 are connected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to model parts.

Background Art

[0002] For parts (also referred to as components) of an assembly model such as a so-called plastic model (registered trademark), for example, when coloring the face of a toy, the color is applied by hand one by one, or spraying is performed using a mask provided with an opening at the colored portion (see Patent Document 1). In addition, an automated painting method using a coloring device equipped with a plurality of printing machines and a conveyor has also been proposed (see Patent Document 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in model parts formed by laminating a plurality of parts, skill is required to apply a gradation in which the color density varies depending on the part, and it is difficult to stabilize the quality. In addition, when using a coloring device for painting, there are also problems such as additional equipment investment and an increase in the size of the equipment.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a model part with a stable quality and a perceptible gradation.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The present invention for solving the above problems is a model part, A model part is configured by laminating a first layer made of a translucent material of a first color and having irregularities on top of a second layer made of a translucent material of a second color and having irregularities, the first layer has protrusions, the second layer has openings, and the protrusions penetrate the openings, whereby the first layer and the second layer are joined, the first layer has a first skirt portion on the side opposite to the first end portion having the protrusions, the second layer has a second skirt portion on the side opposite to the second end portion having the openings, in the joined state, the first skirt portion is located closer to the joint than the second skirt portion, the first layer has a thickness at the first skirt portion that is thinner than the thickness at the first end portion, the second layer has a thickness at the second skirt portion that is thinner than the thickness at the second end portion, Model part.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a model part with stable quality and capable of perceiving gradation.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same elements. Also, in each figure, the up-down, left-right directions with respect to the paper surface shall be used as the up-down, left-right directions of the parts (or components) in the present embodiment when explaining in the text. Although the present invention exemplifies polystyrene as the molding material in the embodiments described below, it is not limited thereto, and the use of other materials (such as thermoplastic resins like polyethylene and ABS, thermosetting resins, metals, etc.) is not excluded.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a model part corresponding to an embodiment. FIGS. 1(A) to 1(C) respectively show an example of a model part 1 of the skirt of a doll toy corresponding to the present embodiment from different angles. The model part 1 is composed of a skirt part 10 and a skirt lace part 20. The skirt lace part 20 is configured by laminating three layers: a first layer 21 located at the uppermost side, a second layer 22 located in the center, and a third layer 23 located at the lowermost side. In the present embodiment, the total number of layers is 3, but the embodiment is not limited to three layers, and it may be two layers or four or more layers.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of only the skirt lace part 20. FIGS. 2(A) to 2(C) respectively show an example of the skirt lace part from different angles. The first hem of the first layer 21, the second hem of the second layer 22, and the third hem of the third layer 23 are all in different positions, and the hem of the layer located higher is shorter. That is, the first hem is shorter than the second hem, and the second hem is shorter than the third hem. Also, each of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23 has an overall shell-like shape, is curved as a whole, and irregularities are provided on the front and back surfaces of each layer. Due to the different reflection directions of the incident light caused by the irregularities, a shadow corresponding to the viewing direction is formed.

[0012] Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining the cross-sectional structure of the skirt lace component 20. Fig. 3(A) shows an example of the appearance of the skirt lace component 20 when viewed from the side. Here, an XYZ coordinate system is applied as shown in Fig. 3(A). In this case, Fig. 3(B) shows an example of a cross section of the skirt lace component 20 in the XY plane, and Fig. 3(C) shows an example of a cross section of the skirt lace component 20 in the YZ plane.

[0013] 3(B), the thickness of each end of the first end of the first layer 21, the second end of the second layer 22, and the third end of the third layer 23, which are surrounded by dotted lines, is formed to be thicker than the thickness of the first hem of the first layer 21, the second hem of the second layer 22, and the third hem of the third layer 23, which are surrounded by solid lines. In this specification, "end" collectively refers to a predetermined region including the tip of each layer, and "hem" collectively refers to a predetermined region located on the opposite side of the "end" in each layer and including the tip.

[0014] Each of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23 may be formed so that the thickness gradually decreases (becomes thinner) from the end portion to the tip of the hem, or may be formed so that the thickness remains approximately the same from the end portion to the vicinity or periphery of the tip of the hem, and then the thickness decreases from the vicinity or periphery of the tip of the hem to the tip.

[0015] 3(C), fine irregularities are formed on the surfaces of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23. Due to these irregularities, the interval between the first layer 21 and the second layer 22 and the interval between the second layer 22 and the third layer 23 become non-uniform, and the intervals differ depending on the location, so that it becomes possible to perceive a gradation when the skirt lace component 20 is viewed from the front side or the back side.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the back surface of each layer constituting the skirt race component 20. FIG. 4(A) shows an example of the structure of the back surface of the first layer 21. On the back surface of the first layer 21, two protrusions 41 for coupling to other layers are provided. FIG. 4(B) shows an example of the structure of the back surface of the second layer 22. In the second layer 22, two openings 42 through which the protrusions 41 of the first layer 21 penetrate are provided. Similarly, in the second layer 23, two openings 43 through which the protrusions 41 of the first layer 21 penetrate are provided. The protrusion 41 passes through the opening 43 through the opening 42, whereby the first layer 21 and the third layer 23 are coupled.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a pattern applied to the hem portion of the skirt race component 20. FIG. 5(A) shows an example of a pattern applied to the front surfaces of the hem portions of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23. The pattern 51 is expressed by convex portions (convex shapes), but the pattern itself may be in any form. Also, the side surface 52 constituting the tip of the hem portion is subjected to dimpling. Note that the dimpling may be applied not only to the side surface 52 but also to the entire back surfaces of the hem portions of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23. By this, an expression as if lace knitting is applied to the hem can be achieved on the hem portion of the skirt race component 20. Note that since each layer of the skirt race component 20 is formed of a translucent material, the pattern 51 is formed so as to be visible not only from the front side of each layer but also from the back side.

[0018] FIG. 5(B) shows an example of a pattern applied to the back surfaces of the hem portions of the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23. The pattern 52 is expressed by concave portions (concave shapes), but the pattern itself may be in any form. Since each layer of the skirt race component 20 is formed of a translucent material, the pattern 52 is formed so as to be visible not only from the back side of each layer but also from the front side.

[0019] Also, as shown in FIGS. 5(A) to 5(C), the distances between the protrusions 41, openings 42, 43 for joining the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23 and the corresponding skirt portions are different from each other in each layer. Specifically, the distance between the protrusion 41 and the first skirt portion is the shortest, the distance between the opening 43 and the third skirt portion is the longest, and the distance between the opening 42 and the second skirt portion is intermediate therebetween.

[0020] In the above embodiment, as the molding materials (materials) for the first layer 21, the second layer 22, and the third layer 23, for example, translucent (or transparent) general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) can be used. The colors of the respective layers may have a relationship of analogous colors, similar colors, or complementary colors. Further, the molding material may contain a polarizing material, for example, polarizing pearl powder. Thereby, the gradation effect can be made more prominent. Also, as the molding material for molding each layer of the skirt trace component 20, opaque polystyrene (PS) or reinforced polystyrene (KPS) may be used in part. For example, only any one layer may be formed of an opaque material. Further, the above embodiment can be used for expressing materials with a sense of transparency such as chiffon and organza in addition to the race. In the above embodiment, the skirt trace component refers to a component imitating such a material with a sense of transparency. Further, the above embodiment is applicable to various other things in addition to the skirt, and may be applied to components imitating clothing such as T-shirts and jackets or ornaments such as accessories.

[0021] As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a model part with a stable quality and gradation applied thereto.

Claims

1. A model part comprising a first layer made of a semi-transparent material of a first color and having projections and recesses laminated on a second layer made of a semi-transparent material of a second color and having projections and recesses, the first layer has a protrusion, the second layer has an opening, and the protrusion penetrates the opening to bond the first layer and the second layer; the first layer has a first skirt portion opposite a first end portion having the protrusion; the second layer has a second skirt opposite the second end having the opening; In the joined state, the first hem is located closer to the joining portion than the second hem, the first layer has a thickness at the first bottom portion that is smaller than a thickness at the first end portion; The second layer has a thickness at the second bottom portion that is smaller than a thickness at the second end portion. Model parts.

2. a first pattern having a convex shape is formed on each surface of the first bottom portion and the second bottom portion; the first pattern is visible from the back side of the first layer and the second layer; The model part of claim 1.

3. A concave second pattern is formed on the back surface of each of the first and second bottom portions, The second pattern is visible from the front side of the first layer and the front side of the second layer.

3. The model part according to claim 2.

4. 4. The model part according to claim 1, wherein each side surface of the first hem portion and the second hem portion is textured.

5. 5. The model part of claim 1, wherein the first layer and the second layer are stacked at non-uniform intervals.

6. the second layer is formed by stacking a plurality of layers; Each of the plurality of layers has an opening and a bottom portion for passing the protrusion therethrough, The model part according to claim 1 , wherein a distance between the opening and the bottom part is longer in a lower layer among the plurality of layers.

7. 7. The model part of claim 1, wherein the material comprises a polarizing material.

8. 8. The model part according to claim 7, wherein the polarizing material is polarizing pearl powder.

9. 9. The model part according to claim 1, wherein the first color and the second color are colors that are in a similar, analogous, or opposite relationship to each other.

10. 10. The model part according to claim 1, wherein the model part is a skirt lace part for a doll model.

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