Ornamental toy and manufacturing method thereof

Abstract

To provide a highly amusing ornamental toy.SOLUTION: An ornamental toy 1 includes: a main component 10 that becomes a base; and a first sub-component 21 and a second sub-component 22 laminated on one surface of the main component 10. The surface of the first sub-component 21 is configured to be a continuous surface, and the surface of the second sub-component 22 is configured to be a non-continuous surface. Since the surface of the first sub-component 21 laminated on the main component 10 is configured to be a continuous plane without any irregularities, the surface is configured to be satisfactory as a printing surface and beautiful printing can be performed. Since the surface of the second sub-component 22 is configured to be a non-continuous surface with irregularities, it is allowed to function as a performance section for emphasizing the pattern of a printing surface, as a non-printing surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an ornamental toy and a method for manufacturing the same.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a configuration of a display board including at least one transparent plate having a pattern and a component plate having a pattern and adhesively attached to the transparent plate so as to be peelable, and the component plate is attached to an arbitrary position of the transparent plate.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the display board disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to express a three-dimensional pattern, a plurality of patterns are laminated in the thickness direction of the display board. Also, the pattern can be changed by replacing the pattern. However, in the case of the display board of Patent Document 1, it is troublesome to align the combinations of a plurality of patterns and the patterns. Also, when the alignment of the patterns is not successful, the interest of the patterns decreases. Further, it is difficult to maintain the durability due to the poor sustainability of the adhesiveness by repeated replacement. Also, it is difficult to maintain good ornamental properties due to the adhesion of dust etc. to the attachment surface by changing the combination of the patterns.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an ornamental toy with high interest that can easily express a three-dimensional pattern with a simple configuration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] An ornamental toy according to one aspect of the present invention includes a main component as a base, and a first sub-component and a second sub-component laminated on one surface of the main component. The surface of the first sub-component is configured as a continuous surface, and the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a discontinuous surface.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an ornamental toy with high attractiveness that can easily express a three-dimensional pattern with a simple configuration.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, one aspect representing one side of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of one aspect of the ornamental toy. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ornamental toy shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front side. As shown in FIG. 1, the ornamental toy 1 has a generally rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and in the thickness direction, as shown in FIG. 2, it has an integrated flat structure with a plurality of layers on the surface side. The main component 10 forms a quadrilateral surrounded by straight outer edges 10e on four sides as shown in the figure, and has a shape imitating a campus with a character C drawn on it. Also, regarding the material of the ornamental toy 1, although there is no particular limitation, the main component 10, the first sub-component 21, and the second sub-component 22 are all composed of soft members such as synthetic resin, synthetic rubber, and natural rubber.

[0011] Generally speaking, in the thickness direction, the ornamental toy 1 includes a substantially rectangular main component 10 which is a base member on the back side, and a first sub-component 21 and a second sub-component 22 laminated on one side (the front surface) of the main component 10. The surface of the first sub-component 21 is configured as a continuous surface (see FIG. 3), and the surface of the second sub-component 22 is configured as a non-continuous surface with an uneven structure.

[0012] As a pattern, the first sub-component 21 has, for example, a humanoid character C with a head C1, a torso C2, hands C3, and legs C4 drawn on it. And this character C has a pattern imitating the fighting pose of an expert in martial arts or the like. On the other hand, a second sub-component 22 as characters such as alphabets is provided as the background of the character C. Although there is no particular specification for this character, character information related to the character C is described.

[0013] The main component 10 is configured to have a larger area than the area of the second sub-component 22 when viewed from the front, and forms an imposing pattern in an arrangement covering the character information. Therefore, most of the second sub-component 22 is hidden by the character C and only a part of the periphery is visible. And regarding this hidden character information, most of it is provided as hidden information, such as information that demonstrates the story of the character C, and has a function of evoking the information content from the visible part.

[0014] Here, the first sub-component 21 of the character C as the main pattern is a pattern that protrudes from the outer edge 10e with the main component 10 as a canvas. For example, a part of the head C1 of the character C, a part of the right hand, and the left leg protrude outward from the outer edge 10e as the protruding part 25. Note that the second sub-component 22 is provided inside such that the outer peripheral part of its formation region is arranged linearly and has a predetermined distance from the outer edge 10e. Thereby, in addition to the function as merely a canvas, the main component 10 has an appearance that gives the impression of a picture frame surrounded by the outer peripheral edge.

[0015] Also, the first sub-component 21 which is the main pattern (character C), the second sub-component 22 of the background character information, and the main component 10 have different colors. Here, the first sub-component 21 has the character C formed by printing as will be described later, but for the second sub-component 22 and the main component 10, printing is not performed as will be described later.

[0016] Also, a groove part 21g is provided on the outer edge of the first sub-component 21, that is, on the contour part of the first sub-component 21. Therefore, the groove part 21g is also located between the second sub-component 22 and the first sub-component 21. Thereby, as will be described later, when printing the character C on the printing surface 21s of the first sub-component 21, it is possible to surely form a region where printing is not performed on the part adjacent to the first sub-component 21.

[0017] In the ornamental toy 1, a base protruding part 15 is formed at approximately the center of the upper part of the main component 10. For example, a through hole 18b is formed in this base protruding part 15, and a component such as a ball chain 18a for attachment is attached. Thereby, the ornamental toy 1 can be easily attached to other articles.

[0018] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the state of the semi-finished product of the ornamental toy 1 shown in Figure 1. Before the character C is drawn, as shown in FIG. 3, the first sub-component 21 has a printing surface 21s suitable for printing with its surface being a single flat surface without unevenness. On the other hand, the second sub-component 22 is formed with unevenness on its surface as characters of a predetermined color at the stage when the second sub-component 22 is formed, and is configured as a plurality of uneven flat surfaces on which printing is not performed.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion along the X-X line of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the main component 10 is configured such that its thickness (t1) is larger than the thickness (t2) of the first sub-component 21. Also, the first sub-component 21 is configured to be thicker than the thickness (t3) of the second sub-component 22. Therefore, the printing surface 21s, which is the upper surface of the first sub-component 21, is at a higher position than the second sub-component 22. This makes it easy to form the ink layer 30 on the printing surface 21s. Regarding the groove portion 21g, in the aspect shown in FIG. 4, it is configured to have a depth that reaches the main component 10 side, but the depth of the groove portion 21g is not particularly limited.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory view showing a manufacturing method when printing is performed on the semi-finished product shown in FIG. 3. When manufacturing the ornamental toy 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the main component 10 is held by the holding means 50 with the printing surface 21s facing upward, and the printing layer 30 of the character C is formed by the printing head 40 installed on the upper side. In the case of this embodiment, the holding means 50 performs, for example, a horizontal movement (movement to the right side in the figure), and the printing head 40 is configured to move in a direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction with respect to the holding means 50, or not to move (when the printing head has a size corresponding to the maximum width of printing).

[0021] In the printing process, the printing surface 21s is printed while being relatively moved parallel to the printing head 40 that injects printing ink. At this time, the distance (d1) between the trailing edge 21e of the printing surface 21s in the moving direction during printing and the non-printing surface 22s (the tip portion 22t of the non-printing surface 22s) on the rear side of the trailing edge 21e in the moving direction is set to be at least one-fifth or more of the distance (d2) between the tip 41 of the printing head 40 and the printing surface 21s. Thus, considering the spreading area (width in the moving direction) of the injection ink 28 ejected from the nozzle tip and the relative moving speed (arrow direction in the figure), a sufficient distance between the printing surface 21s and the non-printing surface 22s is ensured. As a result, ink bleeding (soiling by ink other than the printing surface 21s) is effectively avoided on the non-printing surface 22s.

[0022] In addition, since the groove portion 21g is provided in the distance (d1) between the trailing edge 21e and the non-printing surface 22s, ink soiling due to bleeding is surely avoided.

[0023] Here, regarding the soiling due to bleeding of the ink, the relationship between the distance (d2) and the distance (d1) varies depending on the relative moving speed between the printing head 40 and the printing surface 21s. Therefore, the distances (d2) and (d1) were changed, and a visual test was conducted on the soiling. The printing head 40 is of a scanning type and is of a type that moves orthogonally in the horizontal direction with respect to the moving direction of the printing surface 21s.

[0024] In the test results, good results could be obtained when the distance (d2) between the tip 41 of the printing head 40 and the printing surface 21s was in the range of less than 10 mm.

[0025] As described above, in the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, since the surface of the first sub-component 21 laminated on the main component 10 is configured as a continuous flat surface without irregularities, it is configured as a good printing surface 21s, and beautiful printing can be performed. Further, since the surface of the second sub-component 22 has irregularities and is configured as a discontinuous surface, it can function as an effect portion that emphasizes the pattern of the printing surface as a surface on which printing is not performed.

[0026] In this aspect, a part of the first sub-component 21 depicting the character C is provided with a protruding portion 25 that protrudes from the outer edge 10e of the main component 10. Thus, the movement of the character C can be made more prominent with respect to the main component 10 having an overall flat shape, and the three-dimensional effect of the character C can be produced. In particular, since the second sub-components 22 are arranged linearly at a predetermined interval from the outer edge 10e so as not to protrude from the outer edge 10e around the first sub-component 21, the character C can be made prominent. Further, since the protruding portion 25 is any one of the head C1, the hand C3, and the leg C4 of the character C, a configuration that easily expresses the jumping feeling of the character C can be achieved.

[0027] In this aspect, since the surfaces of the first sub-component 21 and the second sub-component 22 are formed in colors different from the color of the surface of the main component 10, it is possible to effectively produce the character C so as to be prominent.

[0028] Furthermore, in this aspect, since the main component 10 is configured to be thicker than the first sub-component 21 and the second sub-component 22, the character C is drawn and held thereon with the main component 10 as a base member. Thus, a durable ornamental toy 1 can be provided.

[0029] In this aspect, since the thickness of the second sub-component 22 is configured to be smaller than the thickness of the first sub-component 21, it becomes easier to print on the surface of the first sub-component 21.

[0030] In this aspect, since the outer edge 10e of the main component 10 is configured by a rectangular shape having only straight portions, it can be configured to imitate a frame as a base member. On the other hand, since the outer edge contour portion of the second sub-component 22 is configured to include a curved portion, it can have the function of a background pattern that emphasizes the character C.

[0031] In this aspect, the first sub-component 22 has an area where no printing representing the character C is applied, at least in a part adjacent to the second sub-component 22. As a result, an effect can be achieved where the character C appears to float up from the outer edge area of the character C, creating a prominent visual effect.

[0032] In this aspect, the second sub-component 22 is configured such that character information is formed on a non-continuous surface and is segmented by the character C. Thus, for example, although it is character information related to the character C, it cannot be recognized at a glance. This has the effect of making the viewer imagine the related character information and further, the effect of evoking and associating a specific story of the character C based on the hidden character information.

[0033] In this aspect, the main component 10, the first sub-component 21, and the second sub-component 22 are formed of a soft member, so they are easy to mold.

[0034] In this aspect, when printing while the print head 40 and the printing surface 21s move relative to each other, the distance (d1) between the trailing edge 21e of the printing surface 21s in the printing movement direction and the tip portion 22t of the non-printing surface 22s on the rear side of the trailing edge 21e in the movement direction is set to be at least one-fifth or more of the distance (d2) between the tip 41 of the print head 40 and the printing surface 21s. By printing in this way, ink splashing (ink bleeding) onto the non-printing surface 22s can be suppressed. As a result, by clarifying the boundary between the printing surface 21s and the non-printing surface 22s, the character C can be made prominent and a beautiful print of the character C can be achieved.

[0035] In this aspect, a groove portion 21g is provided in the distance (d1) between the trailing edge 21e and the non-printing surface 22s. Thus, for example, even if ink splashing occurs on the rear side of the trailing edge 21e, the splashed ink can be dropped into the groove portion 21g, and unclear printing on the printed portion due to ink splashing can be avoided.

[0036] In this aspect, when the distance (d2) between the tip 41 of the print head 40 and the printing surface 21s is in the range of less than 10 mm, it was possible to print a beautiful character image without ink bleeding at the boundary between the character C and the non-printing surface 22s around it.

[0037] As described above, one aspect of the present invention has been explained, but the present invention can be appropriately modified within the scope of its technical idea. For example, in the above aspect, the portion of the second sub-component 22 was configured as character information, but it is not limited to this.

[0038] As described above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification.

[0039] (1) An ornamental toy, a main component serving as a base, a first sub-component and a second sub-component laminated on one surface of the main component, the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a continuous surface, the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a discontinuous surface, an ornamental toy.

[0040] (2) The ornamental toy according to (1), the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a single flat surface without unevenness, the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a plurality of flat surfaces, an ornamental toy.

[0041] (3) The ornamental toy according to (1) or (2), the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a surface with unevenness, an ornamental toy.

[0042] (4) The ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (3), the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a printing surface, The above-mentioned second sub-component is an ornamental toy whose surface is not configured as a printing surface.

[0043] (5) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the first sub-component includes a protruding portion that protrudes partially from the outer edge of the main component.

[0044] (6) An ornamental toy according to (5), wherein the second sub-component does not protrude from the outer edge of the main component.

[0045] (7) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the second sub-component is formed around the first sub-component on the main component.

[0046] (8) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the surfaces of the first sub-component and the second sub-component are formed in colors different from the color of the surface of the main component.

[0047] (9) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the thicknesses of the first sub-component and the second sub-component are configured to be smaller than the thickness of the main component.

[0048] (10) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (9), wherein the thickness of the second sub-component is configured to be smaller than the thickness of the first sub-component.

[0049] (11) An ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (10), wherein the outer edge of the main component is composed only of straight portions.

[0050] (12) A decorative toy according to any one of (1) to (11), wherein the first sub-component and the second sub-component have outer edges formed by straight portions and curved portions, the decorative toy.

[0051] (13) A decorative toy according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the first sub-component has a print representing character C on its surface, the decorative toy.

[0052] (14) A decorative toy according to (13), wherein the main component is configured in a square shape, wherein the first sub-component is configured in the shape of the character, the decorative toy.

[0053] (15) A decorative toy according to (13) or (14), wherein the first sub-component includes a protruding portion that protrudes a part from the outer edge of the main component, wherein the character includes at least one of a head, hands, and feet, and at least a part of the head, the hands, and the feet is printed on the surface of the protruding portion, the decorative toy.

[0054] (16) A decorative toy according to any one of (13) to (15), wherein the first sub-component has an area where no print representing the character is applied at least in a part adjacent to the second sub-component, the decorative toy.

[0055] (17) A decorative toy according to any one of (1) to (16), wherein the second sub-component has character information formed by a discontinuous surface, the decorative toy.

[0056] (18) The ornamental toy according to (17), wherein the second sub-component is configured such that part of the character information cannot be recognized by the first sub-component, and the ornamental toy.

[0057] (19) The ornamental toy according to any one of (1) to (18), wherein the main component, the first sub-component, and the second sub-component are made of a soft member, and the ornamental toy.

[0058] (20) A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to (4), wherein when printing while relatively moving a print head that injects printing ink parallel to the printing surface, a distance between a trailing edge of the printing surface in the moving direction during printing and a non-printing surface on the rear side of the trailing edge in the moving direction is set to be at least one-fifth or more of the distance between the tip of the print head and the printing surface, and printing is performed, and the method for manufacturing the ornamental toy.

[0059] (21) A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to (20), wherein a groove portion is provided in the distance between the trailing edge and the non-printing surface, and the method for manufacturing the ornamental toy.

[0060] (22) A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to (20), wherein the distance between the tip of the print head and the printing surface is less than 10 mm, and the method for manufacturing the ornamental toy.

[0061] (23) A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to (20), wherein a character is printed on the printing surface, and the method for manufacturing the ornamental toy.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0062] 1 Ornamental toy 10 Main component 10e outer edge 21 first sub-component 21e rear edge 21s printing surface 22 second sub-component 22s non-printing surface 25 protruding part 40 printing head 41 tip C character C1 head C2 body C3 hand C4 leg

Claims

1. An ornamental toy, comprising: a main component serving as a base; a first sub-component and a second sub-component laminated on one side of the main component; the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a continuous surface; the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a discontinuous surface. An ornamental toy.

2. The ornamental toy according to Claim 1, wherein: the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a single flat surface without irregularities; the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a plurality of flat surfaces. An ornamental toy.

3. The ornamental toy according to Claim 2, wherein: the surface of the second sub-component is configured as a surface with irregularities. An ornamental toy.

4. The ornamental toy according to Claim 3, wherein: the surface of the first sub-component is configured as a printed surface; the surface of the second sub-component is not configured as a printed surface. An ornamental toy.

5. The ornamental toy according to Claim 4, wherein: the first sub-component includes a protruding portion with a part protruding from the outer edge of the main component. An ornamental toy.

6. The ornamental toy according to Claim 5, wherein: the second sub-component does not protrude from the outer edge of the main component. An ornamental toy.

7. The ornamental toy according to Claim 6, wherein: the second sub-component is formed around the first sub-component on the main component. An ornamental toy.

8. The ornamental toy according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein: the surfaces of the first sub-component and the second sub-component are formed in a color different from the color of the surface of the main component. An ornamental toy.

9. The ornamental toy according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein: the thicknesses of the first sub-component and the second sub-component are configured to be smaller than the thickness of the main component. An ornamental toy.

10. The ornamental toy according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein: the thickness of the second sub-component is configured to be smaller than the thickness of the first sub-component. An ornamental toy.

11. The ornamental toy according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein: the outer edge of the main component is composed only of straight portions. An ornamental toy.

12. The ornamental toy according to Claim 11, wherein: the outer edges of the first sub-component and the second sub-component are composed of straight portions and curved portions. An ornamental toy.

13. The ornamental toy according to Claim 12, wherein: The first accessory is an ornamental toy with printing depicting a character on its surface.

14. The ornamental toy according to claim 13, wherein the main part is configured in a square shape, and the first accessory is an ornamental toy configured in the shape of the character.

15. The ornamental toy according to claim 14, wherein the first accessory includes a protruding portion with a part protruding from the outer edge of the main part, and the character includes at least one of a head, hands, and feet, and at least a part of the head, the hands, and the feet is printed on the surface of the protruding portion, and it is an ornamental toy.

16. The ornamental toy according to claim 15, wherein the first accessory has an area where printing depicting the character is not performed, at least in a part adjacent to the second accessory, and it is an ornamental toy.

17. The ornamental toy according to claim 16, wherein the second accessory is configured with character information formed by a discontinuous surface, and it is an ornamental toy.

18. The ornamental toy according to claim 17, wherein a part of the character information of the second accessory is configured to be unrecognizable by the first accessory, and it is an ornamental toy.

19. The ornamental toy according to claim 18, wherein the main part, the first accessory, and the second accessory are made of a soft member, and it is an ornamental toy.

20. A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to claim 4, when printing while relatively moving a printing head for injecting printing ink parallel to the printing surface, a distance between the trailing edge of the printing surface in the moving direction during printing and a non-printing surface on the rear side of the trailing edge in the moving direction is set to be at least one-fifth or more of the distance between the tip of the printing head and the printing surface, and printing is performed, and it is a method for manufacturing an ornamental toy.

21. A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to claim 20, wherein a groove is provided in the distance between the trailing edge and the non-printing surface, and it is a method for manufacturing an ornamental toy.

22. A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the distance between the tip of the printing head and the printing surface is less than 10 mm, and it is a method for manufacturing an ornamental toy.

23. A method for manufacturing the ornamental toy according to claim 20 or 21, wherein a character is printed on the printing surface, and it is a method for manufacturing an ornamental toy.

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