Vehicle interior component

Abstract

To provide a vehicle interior component with improved design.SOLUTION: A vehicle interior component (11) has a three-dimensional stitch pattern (11a) formed on a surface thereof. The stitch pattern (11a) has foil (12) transferred onto a surface thereof. An outer edge of the stitch pattern (11a) is formed in a concave shape so as to surround the stitch pattern (11a). Preferably, a plurality of stitch patterns (11a) are formed linearly, and a portion between adjacent stitch pattern (11a) and stitch pattern (11a) is formed in a concave shape deeper than the outer edge of the stitch pattern (11a).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an interior part for a vehicle that is decorated with foil. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses that a seam pattern is formed in a simulated manner on a synthetic resin sheet by embossing, and the seam pattern is decorated by foil stamping. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5054944 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The inventors' research has revealed that when a pattern is transferred to a printing object by foil stamping, the foil adheres beyond the edges of the textured pattern. When the foil adheres far beyond the edges, there is a large discrepancy between the three-dimensionally formed area and the colored area, which reduces the design of the printed object.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle interior part with improved design. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to the present disclosure, there is provided an interior part for a vehicle having a three-dimensional stitch pattern formed on a surface thereof, The stitch pattern is formed by transferring foil onto the surface, The outer edge of the stitching pattern is formed in a concave shape so as to surround the stitching pattern, thereby providing an interior part for a vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a vehicle interior part with improved design. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the main part of the foil stamping die according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2 is a diagram illustrating foil stamping using the foil stamping die shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4A-4A in FIG. 3, FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating the preparation step, and FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating the foil stamping printing step. [Figure 5] FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the problems of the comparative example, and FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining the effects of the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a foil stamping mold according to a second embodiment. [Figure 7] 7 is a diagram illustrating foil stamping using the foil stamping die shown in FIG. 6. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a foil stamping mold according to Example 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0010] Example 1 The first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] See Figure 1. The foil stamping printing mold 20 is used in a transfer device that performs transfer by manually moving it up and down, for example. The foil stamping printing mold 20 is provided in the transfer device so that it can be raised and lowered. In addition to the foil stamping printing mold 20, the transfer device may be provided with a heater for heating the foil stamping printing mold 20, an operating lever for raising and lowering the foil stamping printing mold 20, etc.

[0012] Also see Figure 2. The foil stamping die 20 is made up of one pattern shaped portion 22 and protruding portions 23, 23 formed on both ends of the pattern shaped portion 22 so as to sandwich the pattern shaped portion 22 therebetween.

[0013] The pattern forming portion 22 is pressed against the printing object 11 and the foil, and forms a predetermined pattern on the surface of the printing object 11 and transfers the foil.

[0014] Although details will be described later, the foil is a sheet that is sandwiched between the foil stamping die 20 and the printing object 11, and the color is transferred to the printing object 11.

[0015] By pressing the foil stamping printing mold 20, the surface of the printing object 11 is shaped to conform to the pattern shape portion 22 and the protrusions 23, and the foil is transferred to color the surface of the printing object 11. For example, an uneven (three-dimensional) stitch pattern 11a (pattern 11a) is formed on the surface of the printing object 11. By repeatedly moving the printing object 11 relative to the foil stamping printing mold 20 and lowering the foil stamping printing mold 20, the stitch pattern 11a is formed in a straight line.

[0016] The printing object 11 is, for example, a vehicle interior part. Hereinafter, the printing object 11 may be referred to as the vehicle interior part 11. More specifically, an example of the vehicle interior part 11 is the surface of an instrument panel. By adding a stitching pattern 11a to the surface of the instrument panel, the vehicle interior part 11 can be made to have a more luxurious feel.

[0017] 2 and 3, the tip of the patterned portion 22 is formed in a concave shape that follows the stitch pattern 11a. The bottom of the concave portion has diagonal lines that resemble the pattern of the sewing thread.

[0018] Refer to Figure 4A. The direction corresponding to the extension direction of the stitch pattern is the longitudinal direction, and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is the width direction. Figure 4A shows a cross section in the width direction. The tip of patterned portion 22 is formed in a generally U-shaped concave shape.

[0019] See Fig. 3. The edge 22a of the pattern portion 22 is formed in a cloud shape, and the thickness T1 is uniform over the entire area. The pattern portion 22 corresponds to one stitch pattern 11a (see Fig. 2).

[0020] The protruding portion 23 is formed at the longitudinal end of the pattern-shaped portion 22, and protrudes higher than the pattern-shaped portion 22. Furthermore, the widthwise length L1 of the protruding portion 23 is shorter than the widthwise length L2 of the pattern-shaped portion 22. The protruding portion 23 is formed so as to fit within the region between adjacent pattern-shaped portions 22 without protruding therefrom.

[0021] Also see Figure 2. When stitch patterns 11a are formed continuously, the areas of the printing object 11 corresponding to the spaces between the stitch patterns 11a are formed by protrusions 23. By creating a deeper depression with the protrusions 23, the color of the areas between the stitch patterns 11a becomes less visible from the surface. This represents the areas between the stitches.

[0022] Next, a method for manufacturing the vehicle interior part 11 will be described.

[0023] 4B, first, the vehicle interior part 11 before printing, the foil 12, and the foil stamping die 20 are prepared (preparation step), and the foil 12 is placed on the upper surface of the vehicle interior part 11 (placement step).

[0024] 5C. Next, the heated foil stamping mold 20 is pressed against the vehicle interior part 11 (foil stamping step), thereby forming the shape of the surface of the vehicle interior part 11 into a shape that conforms to the patterned portion 22 and transferring the foil 12. This completes the vehicle interior part 11.

[0025] Please refer to FIG. 5A. FIG. 5A shows a foil stamping die 120 according to a comparative example. In the foil stamping die 120 according to the comparative example, the inside of the pattern-shaped portion 122 is shaped to follow the uneven pattern, while the outside is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. As a result, the thickness of the edge 122a varies. For example, the thickness of the pattern-shaped portion 122 at the portion where the pattern narrows is T2. This is thicker than the thickness T1 at the portion where the edge 122a is thinnest.

[0026] When the foil 112 is transferred to the printing object 111, the foil 112 is pushed out by the foil stamping mold 120, and a portion of the foil 112 adheres to an area beyond the edge 122a of the uneven pattern portion 122 (see symbol 112a).

[0027] Please refer to Figure 5B. Figure 5B shows a foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment. In the foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment, the pattern-shaped portion 22 has an edge 22a formed to the same thickness T1 over the entire range. When the foil stamping die 20 is used, the foil 12 is attached at a position T1 away from the end of the pattern-shaped portion 22 (see reference symbol 12a).

[0028] <Example 2> Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0029] 6 shows a foil printing die 20A according to Example 2. The foil printing die 20A according to Example 2 is rotatably mounted in a printing device for foil printing (hot stamping), for example. The same reference numerals are used for parts common to Example 1, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0030] Also see Figure 7. The foil stamping die 20A has a substantially O-shaped base 21 on the outer peripheral surface of which pattern-shaped portions 22 to be pressed against the printing object 11 and protruding portions 23 are alternately provided.

[0031] In addition to the foil stamping printing mold 20A, the printing device on which the foil stamping printing mold 20A is mounted may be provided with a transport roller for transporting the printing object 11, a transport roller for transporting foil between the foil stamping printing mold 20 and the printing object 11, a heater for heating the foil stamping printing mold 20, etc.

[0032] Example 3 Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0033] 8 shows a cross-sectional configuration of a foil stamping die 20B according to Example 3. In the foil stamping die 20B, an edge 22Ba of a pattern-shaped portion 22B widens toward the tip.

[0034] The foil stamping die 20B in which the edge 22Ba of the pattern shape portion 22B widens toward the tip may be rotatably provided in a printing device, or may be used in a transfer device that is manually moved up and down.

[0035] The above-described method for manufacturing the foil stamping die and the vehicle interior part will be summarized below.

[0036] See Figures 2 and 3. First, by pressing the foil stamping die 20 against the printing object 11 on which the foil has been placed, it is possible to transfer the foil while leaving a concave-convex pattern on the surface of the printing object 11. The foil stamping die 20 has a pattern shape portion 22 which is a portion corresponding to the concave-convex pattern. The edge 22a of the pattern shape portion 22 is formed to the same thickness T1 over the entire range. The same applies to the foil stamping die 20A (see Figure 6) and the foil stamping die 20B (see Figure 8).

[0037] See Figure 5A. As described above, when the foil 112 is transferred to the printing object 111, it is pressed by the foil stamping printing mold 120, and part of the foil 112 adheres to an area beyond the edge of the uneven pattern (see reference numeral 112a). If the foil 112 adheres far beyond the edge of the pattern, the design of the printing object 111 is reduced. When the foil stamping printing mold 120 according to the comparative example is used, the foil 112 adheres to a position T2 away from the pattern at the thickest part of the edge 122a of the foil stamping printing mold 120.

[0038] See Figure 5B. In the foil stamping printing die 20 according to the embodiment, the edge 22a of the pattern shape portion 22 is formed to the same thickness T1 over the entire range. When the foil stamping printing die 20 is used, the foil 12 is attached at a position T1 away from the pattern. Compared to when the foil stamping printing die 120 according to the comparative example is used, the area where the foil 12 is attached can be narrowed. This makes it possible to provide a printing object 11 with a highly designed appearance.

[0039] See Figures 2 and 3. Secondly, in the first foil stamping printing die 20, the pattern 11a is a stitch pattern 11a, and the pattern shape portion 22 corresponds to one stitch. When the direction corresponding to the extension direction of the stitch pattern 11a on the surface of the printing object 11 is defined as the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is defined as the width direction, the pattern shape portion 22 further has a protruding portion 23 at the longitudinal end portion thereof that protrudes higher than the pattern shape portion 22. The width direction length L1 of the protruding portion 23 is shorter than the width direction length L2 of the pattern shape portion 22. The same applies to the foil stamping printing die 20A (see Figure 6) and the foil stamping printing die 20B (see Figure 8).

[0040] The formation of the protrusions 23 allows for an appropriate distance between stitch patterns. In particular, by making this portion deeper than the adjacent portions, foil 12 attached to unintended portions is prevented from appearing on the surface, further enhancing the design.

[0041] Furthermore, by making the widthwise length L1 of the protrusion 23 shorter than the widthwise length L2 of the pattern shape portion 22, the area between the stitch patterns can be made thinner, making the stitch patterns look more like real stitches and improving the design.

[0042] See Figure 8. Thirdly, in the first or second foil stamping die 20B, the edge 22Ba of the pattern portion 22B widens toward the tip. This makes it possible to narrow the area to which the foil adheres, thereby further improving the design of the printing object 11 (see Figure 2B).

[0043] See Fig. 4C. Thirdly, the vehicle interior part 11 is manufactured by performing foil printing using any one of the first to third foil printing dies 20. In other words, the vehicle interior part 11 is manufactured through a foil printing process. Foil printing may also be performed using a foil printing die 20A (see Fig. 6) or a foil printing die 20B (see Fig. 8). This is preferable because it can provide a vehicle interior part 11 with a high-quality design and a luxurious feel.

[0044] Although the foil stamping printing die according to the present invention has been described using an example in which a stitch pattern is transferred to a vehicle interior part, the object to be printed may be something other than a vehicle interior part, and the transferred pattern may be something other than a stitch pattern. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the examples as long as the functions and effects of the present invention are achieved. [Industrial Applicability]

[0045] The foil stamping die of the present invention is suitable for decorating interior parts of a vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 11...printing object (vehicle interior parts), 11a...stitch pattern (pattern) 12...Foil 20, 20A, 20B...Foil stamping type 22, 22B...patterned portion, 22a, 22Ba...edge 23...Protrusion

Claims

1. An interior part for a vehicle having a three-dimensional stitch pattern formed on the surface, The stitch pattern is formed by transferring foil onto the surface, The outer edge of the stitching pattern is formed in a concave shape so as to surround the stitching pattern.

2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, The stitch patterns are formed in a plurality of lines, The areas between the adjacent stitch patterns are formed in a recessed shape that is deeper than the outer edges of the stitch patterns.

3. The vehicle interior part according to claim 2, When the direction in which the stitch pattern extends is the longitudinal direction and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is the width direction, The width of the area between the stitch patterns is shorter than the width of the stitch patterns.

4. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, The stitch pattern is entirely covered by the foil.

5. The vehicle interior part according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The surface of the stitch pattern has diagonal lines that resemble the pattern of sewing threads.

6. The vehicle interior part according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The outer edge of the stitching pattern is formed in a cloud shape.

7. The vehicle interior part according to any one of claims 1 to 4, It is used as the surface of the instrument panel.

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