Member for ornament, and ornament

Abstract

To provide a member for ornament made of leather and an accessory or an ornament that are hard to deform or break.SOLUTION: A member for ornament (10) includes: a cylindrical base sheet (12) made of leather, the base sheet (12) having a through hole at a central part and wound around the central part; a molding layer (14) made of leather attached to an outer peripheral surface of the base sheet; and a covering sheet (16) made of leather covering the base sheet and the molding layer via an adhesive layer (13). The molding layer may include one or more small pieces. A coating film is formed on the covering sheet. The coating film may be formed by one selected from the group consisting of color coating, luminous coating, fluorescent coating, and luminescent coating, and / or a protective sheet made of leather may be provided on an end portion of the base sheet in a longitudinal direction, and / or the molding layer may form a built-up or relief three-dimensional molding. An accessory or an ornament including one member for ornament or a plurality of members for ornament connected to each other are implemented.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to decorative members comprising strong leather, and decorative articles comprising one or more decorative members. The decorative articles may be, for example, jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, hair ornaments, pendants, and anklets, as well as interior items. [Background technology]

[0002] Leather ornaments and accessories have a warm, gentle, and familiar texture that is not found in gemstones or precious metals, and are perceived as being favorable by people depending on the situation and environment in which they are used.

[0003] Utility Model Registration No. 2558057 discloses a decorative member comprising soft rawhide (pig skin) that has been soaked in warm water, three-dimensionally processed into a desired shape, and then dried, a colorant applied to the surface of the soft rawhide, and a finishing agent such as urethane or synthetic lacquer applied to the colorant. However, the decorative member is bent three-dimensionally into a polyhedral or spherical shape as a finished product, and because the soft rawhide is a soft material, the shape is unstable and it is easily deformed by external impacts or pressure, making it brittle and easily breakable. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility model registration No. 2558057 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The inventors recognized that by rolling a wet leather base sheet into a cylindrical shape and drying it, it is possible to create a decorative component including leather in a sheet-wrapped structure that is resistant to deformation and breakage due to external shocks and pressures.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to realize a decorative member made of leather that is resistant to deformation and breakage. Another object of the present invention is to realize a highly decorative decorative member made of leather that has a cylindrical outer peripheral surface that is raised or embossed.

[0007] Summary of the Invention According to one aspect of the embodiment, a decorative component is realized that includes a cylindrical leather base sheet having a through hole in the center and wound around the center, a leather shaping layer attached to the outer surface of the base sheet, and a leather covering sheet that covers the base sheet and the shaping layer via an adhesive layer. The shaping layer may include one or more small pieces.

[0008] In an embodiment, a coating film is formed on the covering sheet, and the coating film may be formed from a material selected from the group consisting of color paint, phosphorescent paint, fluorescent paint, and phosphorescent luminescent paint, and / or a leather protective sheet may be provided on the longitudinal end of the base sheet, and / or the shaping layer may form a raised or embossed three-dimensional shape.

[0009] In the embodiments, ornaments including one decorative member or multiple decorative members connected to each other are realized. Also, in the embodiments, decorative articles including one decorative member or multiple decorative members connected to each other are realized.

[0010] According to the embodiment, it is possible to realize a decorative component made of leather that is resistant to deformation and breakage, or a decorative component made of leather that has a highly decorative surface with raised or embossed features. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1A to 1D are diagrams illustrating an example of a procedure for producing a decorative member according to an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the decorative element of FIG. 1D taken along line II-II. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows an example of a necklace including a plurality of decorative members according to FIG. 1D. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows an example of the decorative element of FIG. 1D with a pair of clasps inserted at each end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, in which like elements are designated with the same reference numerals.

[0013] The inventors recognized that by rolling a wet leather base sheet into a cylindrical shape to form a cylindrical or tubular base and then drying it, it is possible to realize a decorative component including leather with a sheet-wrapped structure that is resistant to deformation and breakage due to external shocks and pressures. The inventors also recognized that by forming a modeling layer on such a rolled base sheet, it is possible to realize a decorative component that can be given a three-dimensional artistic shape.

[0014] An object of the present embodiment is to realize a decorative member made of leather that is resistant to deformation and breakage. Another object of the present embodiment is to realize a decorative member made of leather that is highly decorative and has raised or embossed surfaces on a cylindrical or tubular portion formed from a base (or foundation) sheet.

[0015] Commercially available cowhide and sheepskin sheets can be moistened with, for example, water or hot water to give them a certain degree of flexibility and elongation, allowing them to be freely cut, folded, or bent into a desired shape and then generally maintain that shape. In particular, thin sheepskin sheets (lambskin, sheepskin) have high or great flexibility, flexibility, and elongation. The moistened leather sheets can be hardened by drying, and can permanently maintain and fix their shape even after hardening.

[0016] 1A-1D show an example of a procedure for making a decorative member 10 according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0017] 1A, first, a temporary mandrel 8 made of metal, such as an iron or steel rod, is prepared. The temporary mandrel 8 has a thickness of, for example, about 2.3 mm to about 2.9 mm in diameter, and may have a diameter of, for example, about 2.6 mm, and a length of, for example, about 1.5 cm to about 4.0 cm, and may have a length of, for example, about 2.5 cm.

[0018] Next, a commercially available leather sheet is cut to obtain a rectangular leather base sheet or substrate sheet 12. The base sheet 12 may be, for example, thick cowhide leather. The base sheet 12 is then soaked in water or warm water until it is thoroughly moistened. The epidermal side of the base sheet 12 is then positioned on the front side and the subcutaneous side on the back side (the temporary mandrel 8 side), and the base sheet 12 is wrapped around the temporary mandrel 8, with the opposing end faces 12a of the base sheet 12 butting against each other. The dimensions of the base sheet 12 are, for example, a longitudinal side length of about 1.2 cm to about 3.0 cm, e.g., about 1.5 cm, a circumferential side length of about 12.9 mm to about 16.0 mm, e.g., about 14.5 mm, and a thickness of about 1.8 mm to about 2.2 mm, e.g., about 2.0 mm. The base sheet 12 may be pre-cut to a size that allows the end faces 12a of both sides to be butted together, or may be cut to that size after being wound around the circumferential side surface of the temporary core rod 8. The wound base sheet 12 forms a cylindrical or tubular portion 12.

[0019] Next, a leather shaping layer 14 is temporarily attached to the wound base sheet 12 or the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical or tubular portion 12 to form a three-dimensional raised portion. The shaping layer 14 is formed by pre-cutting a leather sheet, such as cowhide, into any desired three-dimensional decorative shape (e.g., chips). The shaping layer forms a raised or embossed three-dimensional shape with protrusions and recesses on the surface of the base sheet 12. As with the base sheet 12, the cut leather sheet is immersed in water or warm water until it is sufficiently moistened, and then temporarily attached to the outer peripheral side of the base sheet 12. At this time, the epidermal side of the shaping layer 14 is placed on the front and the subcutaneous side on the back (the temporary core rod 8 side).

[0020] The modeling layer 14 is formed by processing leather, such as thick cowhide, into a sculptural shape by cutting, scraping, or perforating it in various shapes to create raised or embossed shapes. By tightly covering the leather with a thin, flexible leather covering sheet 16, the modeling layer 14 appears three-dimensionally, like a sculpture, floating on the surface of the covering sheet 16 (Figure 1B).

[0021] Referring to FIG. 1B , after the modeling layer 14 is temporarily attached as described above, a thin layer of leather adhesive 13 is applied to the back of the thin cover sheet 16 and / or the entire outer surface of the base sheet 12 and the temporarily attached modeling layer 14 to form an adhesive layer 13. Next, the cover sheet 16 is placed with the epidermal side facing up and the subcutaneous side facing down (the temporary mandrel 8 side), and the cover sheet 16 is wrapped around and bonded to cover the entire peripheral side of the base sheet 12 and the temporarily attached modeling layer 14. The adhesive layer 13 may be applied uniformly to the inside back of the cover sheet 16 and / or the outer surface of the base sheet 12 and the temporarily attached modeling layer 14, or may be applied only to the key areas for bonding. The cover sheet 16 may also be pressed into the valleys and recesses of the modeling layer 14. The rectangular cover sheet 16 may be pre-wetted by immersing it in water or warm water, or it may be directly bonded without being wetted. The covering sheet 16 stretches better when moistened. The covering sheet 16 may be, for example, thin sheepskin. Next, the end faces 16a of both opposing sides of the covering sheet 16 are butted against each other or the opposite sides are overlapped with a short length, and the covering sheet 16 is cut. Here, the dimensions of the covering sheet 16 may be, for example, a length of one side in the longitudinal direction of about 1.2 cm to about 3.5 cm, for example, about 1.9 cm, a length of one side in the circumferential direction of about 26.0 mm to about 35.0 mm, for example, about 31.0 mm, and a thickness of about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm, for example, about 0.20 mm.

[0022] In this way, a three-dimensional shape is formed in a raised or embossed form on the surface of the covering sheet 16. In this way, the decorative member 10 is formed.

[0023] Next, both ends of the temporary mandrel 8 are passed through the central openings of the thin leather protective sheets 18a, 18b for the sides. The epidermal side of the protective sheets 18a, 18b is positioned on the front and the subcutaneous side on the back. The protective sheets 18a, 18b may be cut out from the same leather material as the covering sheet 16, for example. The protective sheets 18a, 18b have a generally circular outer shape, and the openings may be circular or of any other shape of similar size that allows the temporary mandrel 8 to be inserted. The dimensions of the protective sheets 18a, 18b are, for example, an outer diameter of about 5.9 mm to about 7.3 mm, e.g., 6.6 mm, an inner diameter of about 2.3 to about 2.9 mm, e.g., about 2.6 mm, and a thickness of about 0.15 mm to about 0.25 mm, e.g., about 0.20 mm. 1C and 2, protective sheets 18a, 18b are then adhered with a leather adhesive to both ends of the decorative member 10 or to both ends of the wound base sheet 12 and covering sheet 16. The protective sheets 18a, 18b protect both ends of the base sheet 12 and covering sheet 16 from impact or destructive external forces.

[0024] Next, multiple strings or bands are wrapped around the covering sheet 16 at appropriate intervals and tied to adhere the base sheet 12, the modeling layer 14, and the covering sheet 16 to one another, and the decorative member 10 is then thoroughly dried. This forms the decorative member 10 covered with the covering sheet 16 and the protective sheets 18a and 18b, as shown in Figure 1D. The decorative member 10 has a hollow, generally cylindrical shape with a through hole (bore) 26 along its central axis C or center.

[0025] FIG. 2 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the decorative member 10 taken along the dashed line II-II in FIG. 1D, which includes the central axis C.

[0026] 1D and 2, leather fixing sheets 22a, 22b for fixing the chain are inserted into both ends of the through-hole 26 of the decorative member 10 so that the chain (loop) passes through the through-hole. The fixing sheets 22a, 22b have a roughly circular outer shape, and their openings may be any opening through which the temporary mandrel 8 can be inserted, for example, a roughly circular opening approximately the size of the end face of the temporary mandrel 8.

[0027] FIG. 3 shows an example of a necklace including a plurality of decorative members 10 according to FIG. 1D as an example of a configuration for connecting a plurality of decorative members 10. Necklace 40 as an accessory includes a plurality of decorative members 10 threaded on a core wire 44. By increasing the number of decorative members 10 to one to three, necklace 40 can also be used as a pendant. Core wire 44 may be, for example, a necklace chain, a metal wire (e.g., steel wire), or a leather cord. Core wire 44 is threaded through openings in fixing sheets 22a, 22b inserted at both ends of through-holes 26 of the plurality of decorative members 10, and the plurality of decorative members 10 are fixed onto core wire 44 by frictional force of fixing sheets 22a, 22b.

[0028] 4 shows another example of a configuration for connecting multiple decorative members 10. In this case, the generally rod-shaped insert portions of a pair of clasps 28a, 28b are inserted into both ends of the through-hole 26 of each decorative member 10 and fixed with an adhesive or the like, eliminating the need for fixing sheets 22a, 22b. The clasps 28a, 28b may be made of, for example, metal, wood, or plastic. A necklace 40 may be formed as an ornament by connecting adjacent decorative members 10 to each other with the clasps 28a, 28b.

[0029] Furthermore, by attaching earring fittings to one or a plurality of connected decorative members 10, they can be used as earrings. A plurality of connected decorative members 10 can also be used as interior decorations, for example. By lining up a plurality of connected decorative members 10 in parallel and connecting them by hanging one end of each member from a string or rod, they can also be used as wall hangings or shop curtains.

[0030] In FIG. 1D, after the prepared decorative member 10 is dried, a coating film 30 is formed on its three-dimensional outer surface. The coating film 30 may be formed by applying, for example, a colored paint, a phosphorescent paint, a fluorescent paint, and / or a phosphorescent / luminous paint, and then further applying a UV resin (ultraviolet-curable resin) liquid to prevent discoloration, forming a protective film, and then drying the coating film. In other words, the coating film 30 may contain such a paint and a protective film. The provision of such a protective film can prevent discoloration of the coating film 30. Depending on the type of coating film 30, it can be made to respond to visible light or ultraviolet (black light) irradiation, glowing brightly under visible light or in a dark room. This enhances the aesthetics, appeal, and appeal of the decorative member 10.

[0031] The modeling layer 14 may be composed of a combination of multiple island-shaped pieces, chips, or pieces cut out of leather material. The pieces, chips, or pieces may represent, for example, people, animals, plants, vehicles, buildings, facilities, landscapes, clothing, objects, letters, numbers, symbols, etc.

[0032] The base sheet 12, the modeling layer 14, the covering sheet 16, the protective sheets 18a, 18b, and the fixing sheets 22a, 22b may be selected from the group consisting of, for example, adult cattle hide, calf hide, buffalo hide, horse hide, sheep hide (lambskin, sheepskin), goat hide, pigskin, or in some cases synthetic leather, depending on the required thickness, flexibility, and elasticity or stretch, etc.

[0033] According to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to realize decorative members and decorative articles made of leather that are resistant to deformation and breakage even when subjected to impact or external force, and to realize highly decorative decorative members and decorative articles made of leather with raised or embossed cylindrical surfaces. Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to realize decorative articles that include one or more decorative members, such as jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, hair ornaments, pendants, and anklets, as well as interior items.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely typical examples, and combining the components of each embodiment, as well as modifications and variations thereof, will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It is clear that those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the above-described embodiments without departing from the principles of the present invention and the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 8 Temporary core rod 10 Decorative materials 12 Leather base seats 13 Adhesive, adhesive layer 14 Leather sculpture layers 16 Leather covering sheet C center axis 18a, 18b Leather protective sheet 22a, 22b Fixing sheet 26 Through hole 28a, 28b clasp 30 Paint film 40 Necklace 44 core wire

Claims

1. a cylindrical leather base sheet having a through hole in the center and wound around the center; A leather shaping layer attached to the outer peripheral surface of the base sheet; A leather covering sheet covering the base sheet and the modeling layer via an adhesive layer; A decorative member comprising:

2. A coating film is formed on the covering sheet, and the coating film is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of color paint, phosphorescent paint, fluorescent paint, and phosphorescent luminous paint; and / or A leather protective sheet is provided on the longitudinal end of the base sheet, and / or The modeling layer forms a raised or embossed three-dimensional model.

2. The decorative member according to claim 1, wherein:

3. 3. A decorative article or accessory comprising one decorative member according to claim 1 or 2, or a plurality of decorative members connected to each other.

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