Ink impregnation tool

Abstract

To provide an ink impregnation tool and an ink impregnation method capable of impregnating an appropriate amount of liquid such as ink into an impregnation body with a simple structure and a low possibility of contaminating the surroundings with the ink.MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM: The ink impregnation tool comprises an ink storage part composed of a bottom surface and a peripheral wall, and an ink catching part provided on the outer periphery of the ink storage part, wherein the ink catching part is preferably a groove, and the upper end of the outer peripheral wall of the ink catching part is preferably higher than the upper end of the peripheral wall of the ink storage part. In addition, the ink storage portion is capable of measuring the ink quantity. Further, the ink impregnating tool can constitute a part of a package for wrapping and is suitable for impregnating a stamp pad. The ink impregnating tool can impregnate the ink into the impregnation body by dropping the ink into the ink storage portion and placing the impregnation body in a formed ink pool, and SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an aid and a method for impregnating an impregnated body with a liquid such as ink. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, methods of impregnating an impregnated body, such as a stamp pad in an ink pad or an ink absorbing portion in a writing instrument, have been known, such as immersing the impregnated body in ink and dripping ink directly onto the impregnated body.

[0003] When impregnating ink, it is important to impregnate the object with the appropriate amount of ink. Using too much ink can lead to ink leakage, while using too little ink can result in insufficient ink being supplied, resulting in the applied ink becoming thin and smudged when stamping or writing. Therefore, when immersing an impregnated object in ink, it is necessary to squeeze out excess ink after immersion. When directly dripping ink onto an impregnated object, the amount of ink inside the object varies depending on the drip position, so it is necessary to spread the ink over the entire object using a spatula or similar tool after dripping. These procedures have the problem of easily contaminating the worker's clothing and the surrounding area with ink, and also make it difficult to determine the appropriate amount of ink to use on the impregnated object.

[0004] To solve these problems, Patent Document 1 invented an impregnation device in which the impregnated body is covered with a wall and a fixed amount of ink can be constantly dropped near the center. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 2630688 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In general, ink is impregnated into an impregnated body during the manufacturing process of stamp pads, writing implements, etc., but it is not uncommon for users to impregnate the body themselves when using quick-drying ink that dries quickly after impregnation, or when refilling ink when the ink is low, etc. In such cases, it is not practical to use the impregnation device described in Patent Document 1, which has a complex structure.Therefore, there has been a demand for an ink impregnation tool that has a simple structure, is unlikely to contaminate the surrounding area with ink, and is capable of impregnating an appropriate amount of ink into an impregnated body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems and provides an ink impregnation tool comprising an ink reservoir section having a bottom surface and a peripheral wall, and an ink trap section provided on the outer periphery of the ink reservoir section. The ink trap section is preferably a groove, and the upper end of the outer wall of the ink trap section is preferably higher than the upper end of the peripheral wall of the ink reservoir section. The ink reservoir section is also capable of measuring a fixed amount of ink. Furthermore, the ink impregnation tool can form a part of a packaging. The ink impregnation tool is suitable for impregnating stamp pads.

[0008] The ink impregnation tool of the present invention can impregnate the ink into the ink reservoir by dropping ink into the ink reservoir and placing the ink impregnation body in the ink reservoir that is formed. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The essential components of the present invention are an ink impregnation tool comprising an ink reservoir section formed by a bottom surface and a peripheral wall, and an ink capture section provided on the outer periphery of the ink reservoir section. As a result, the ink capture section captures ink that overflows from the ink reservoir section during impregnation, reducing the possibility of ink contaminating the surrounding area.

[0010] By using a groove as the ink catcher, ink that has overflowed from the ink reservoir can be visually confirmed, making it possible to provide an ink impregnation tool that is easier to handle.

[0011] By making the upper end of the outer wall of the ink capturing portion higher than the upper end of the outer wall of the ink reservoir portion, the possibility of ink splashing around when the impregnated body is installed in the ink reservoir portion can be reduced.

[0012] By making it possible for the ink reservoir to measure a fixed amount of ink, the impregnated body can be impregnated with the appropriate amount of ink, without excess or deficiency.

[0013] The ink impregnation tool of the present invention has a simple structure and can be used as part of a packaging package, which makes it possible to use it as part of a package that packs an impregnated object, and makes it easy to handle even when a user impregnates the object with ink by himself.

[0014] The ink impregnation tool of the present invention is particularly suitable for impregnating a stamp pad, and can impregnate the entire stamp pad with ink without the ink being unevenly distributed within the impregnation tool.

[0015] According to the impregnation method of the present invention, in which ink is dropped into the ink storage section of the ink impregnation device and the impregnated body is placed in the formed ink pond, there is little possibility of contaminating the surrounding area with ink, and an appropriate amount of ink can be evenly impregnated into the entire impregnated body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the appearance of an ink impregnation tool according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the ink impregnation tool according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the appearance of the impregnated body according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which ink is dropped onto an ink impregnation tool according to an embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which an ink impregnation tool according to an embodiment is used. [Figure 7] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the ink impregnated tool of the present invention constitutes a packaging package. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The ink impregnation tool 1 shown in Figures 1 to 3 has an ink storage section 11 composed of a bottom surface 10 and an inner peripheral wall 12. The material of the ink impregnation tool 1 is not particularly limited as long as it does not absorb ink, and known materials such as metals, glass, and resins can be used. In particular, a transparent material is preferred so that the remaining ink on the ink impregnation tool can be easily checked during impregnation.

[0018] The ink capturing portion in this embodiment is a groove 14 formed between the inner peripheral wall 12 and the outer peripheral wall 13 formed around the inner peripheral wall 12, and is positioned so that ink that has overflowed from the ink reservoir 11 flows into it. The ink capturing portion does not have to be a groove, and may be made of a material that can adsorb ink, such as nonwoven fabric or cotton, as long as it can capture ink that has overflowed from the ink reservoir 11, and if the ink is magnetic, a magnet may be used.

[0019] In this embodiment, the upper end 13a of the outer peripheral wall 13 is higher than the upper end 12a of the inner peripheral wall 12, so that if ink further overflows from the groove 14, it will flow into the ink reservoir 11. In addition, when ink is dripped into the ink reservoir 11, the ink can be prevented from splashing outside the ink impregnation tool 1.

[0020] The impregnated body in this embodiment is a stamp pad 20 shown in Figure 4, which is attached to a case 21 to form an ink pad 2. The impregnated body to which the ink impregnation tool of the present invention can be applied is not limited to a stamp pad, and may be any material that can be impregnated with liquid, such as a fiber bundle, felt, or a porous body.

[0021] 5 and 6 show the ink impregnation tool 1 in use. As shown in Fig. 5, an ink pond 15 is formed by dripping ink into the ink reservoir 11. In this embodiment, the volume of the ink reservoir 11 is adjusted to provide the appropriate amount of ink to impregnate the stamp pad 20, and the ink is dripped so that the surface 15a of the ink pond is even with the upper end 12a of the inner circumferential wall 12, thereby measuring the appropriate amount of ink for the stamp pad 20. The means for measuring the ink amount is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, a scale may be provided on the inner circumferential wall. By providing multiple scales, it is possible to measure the appropriate amount of ink for different impregnation bodies.

[0022] As shown in Figure 6, the stamp pad 20 is impregnated with ink by placing the stamp pad 20 on the ink fountain 15. With this method, the stamp pad 20 can be evenly impregnated with ink without any special work being done after impregnation. In addition, because pressure is generated by the weight of the ink pad 2, the stamp pad 20 can be impregnated in a shorter time than by dripping ink directly onto the stamp pad 20. At this time, the upper end 13a of the outer peripheral wall 13 is higher than the upper end 12a of the inner peripheral wall 12, which prevents ink from splashing when the stamp pad 20 is placed on the ink fountain 15.

[0023] The ink impregnation tool of the present invention may constitute a part of a packaging package. The means for attaching the ink impregnation tool to the packaging package is not particularly limited, and the ink impregnation tool may be formed integrally with the packaging package or may be detachable.

[0024] 7 shows an example in which the ink impregnation tool forms part of a packaging package, and the ink impregnation tool 1' can be cut out from the packaging package 3 along the line indicated by BB. In this example, the impregnated body and the ink container can be packaged in the impregnated body storage section 30 and the ink container storage section 31, and the ink impregnation tool 1' can measure, by the above-mentioned method, the amount of ink appropriate for the impregnated body stored in the impregnated body storage section 30. In this way, it is particularly convenient if the packaging package for the impregnated body is provided with an ink impregnation tool that can measure the amount of ink appropriate for the impregnated body.

[0025] Although the present invention has been described above by taking the embodiments as examples, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be embodied in various forms. [Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 1, 1' Ink impregnation tool 10 Bottom 11 Ink reservoir 12 Inner wall 12a Upper end of inner wall 13 Peripheral wall 13a Top of outer wall 14 groove 15 Ink Pond 15a Ink pond surface 2 stamp pad 20 Stamp Pad 21 cases 3. Packaging 30 Impregnated body receiving section 31 Ink container storage section

Claims

1. An ink impregnation tool comprising an ink reservoir section formed of a bottom surface and a peripheral wall, and an ink capture section provided on the outer periphery of the ink reservoir section.

2. 2. The ink impregnation tool according to claim 1, wherein the ink catcher is formed of a groove.

3. 3. The ink impregnation tool according to claim 2, wherein an upper end of the outer peripheral wall of the ink catcher is higher than an upper end of the outer peripheral wall of the ink reservoir.

4. 4. The ink impregnation tool according to claim 1, wherein said ink reservoir is capable of measuring a fixed amount of ink.

5. 4. The ink impregnation tool according to claim 1, wherein the ink impregnation tool constitutes a part of a packaging package.

6. 4. The ink impregnation tool according to claim 1, wherein the ink impregnation tool is for a stamp pad.

7. 5. An ink impregnation method, comprising: dripping ink into the ink reservoir according to claim 4; and placing an impregnated body in the ink reservoir to form an ink pond, thereby impregnating the ink into the impregnated body.

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