Self-inking stamp

Abstract

To provide a self-inking stamp that does not require an ink pad, and allows for easy alignment of the stamp surface on the object to be stamped and easy stamping operation. [Solution] A self-penetrating stamp is provided in which a stamp surface 3 is located at the bottom of a stamp pad 1 which has an ink storage section 2 built inside, and ink supplied from the ink storage section 2 permeates the stamp surface 3, and a stamp surface sample 4 corresponding to the stamp surface 3 is displayed on the top surface of the stamp pad 1, and a handle portion 5 is provided on the top of the stamp pad 1 which protrudes upward from the stamp pad 1, and the handle portion 5 is configured to be operated at a position higher than the stamp pad 1, and the handle portion 5 is made of a transparent hollow part, and the stamp surface sample 4 on the top surface of the stamp pad 1 can be seen by looking through the transparent hollow handle portion 5.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a penetration-type seal incorporating ink.

Background Art

[0002] There has conventionally been implemented an ink penetration-type seal provided with an ink storage portion within a stamp base, and capable of performing stamping without using a stamp stand by causing the ink within this ink storage portion to penetrate into a printing surface.

[0003] In addition, among this type of ink penetration-type seal, there has also been implemented one having a handle portion projecting upward, as in Patent Document 1 for example. According to such an ink penetration-type seal provided with a handle portion of such a height, there is the convenience that, by being able to operate the handle portion at a position higher than the printing surface, it is easy to press and apply force from above onto the stamping target such as a sheet of paper, making stamping easier.

[0004] Moreover, in many of such ink penetration-type seals with handles, a printing surface sample of the printing surface is displayed on the upper surface of the handle portion, and it is configured such that the seal body can be aligned with a desired position of the stamping target and stamped while confirming this printing surface sample.

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

[0006] In ink-impregnated stamps, where a sample of the stamp face is displayed on the top of the handle, the user aligns the stamp face with the object to be stamped by looking at the sample in their hand. However, because the stamp face at the bottom of the stamp and the sample at a high position on the handle are far apart, it is often difficult to align the stamp face with the object to be stamped, resulting in the stamp being stamped in a place that is off-center from the intended location.

[0007] On the other hand, conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 2, there are also stamps (rubber stamps) in which a sheet (sticker) displaying a sample of the stamped image is attached to the top surface of the stamp body, and a transparent stamp pad with a handle is attached to the top of this sample sheet. With such a stamp, the distance between the stamp body and the sample of the stamped image is short, and the sample of the stamped image can be seen through the stamp, making it easy to align the stamp body with the object to be stamped. However, since it is not an ink-impregnating type, a separate stamp pad is required.

[0008] In view of the current situation, this invention provides a highly practical self-inking stamp that does not require an ink pad, and allows for easy alignment of the stamp surface on the object to be stamped and easy stamping operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The gist of the present invention will be explained with reference to the attached drawings.

[0010] A self-penetrating stamp is provided in which a stamp surface 3 is located at the bottom of a stamp pad 1 that houses an ink storage unit 2, and ink supplied from the ink storage unit 2 permeates the stamp surface 3, The aforementioned stamp stand 1 has a stamp surface sample 4 corresponding to the stamp surface 3 displayed on its upper surface. The present invention relates to a self-inking stamp, characterized in that a handle portion 5 is provided on the upper part of the stamp base 1, protruding upward from the stamp base 1, and the handle portion 5 is configured to be operated at a position higher than the stamp base 1, and the handle portion 5 is made of a transparent hollow component, and the stamp surface sample 4 on the upper surface of the stamp base 1 can be viewed by looking through the transparent hollow handle portion 5.

[0011] Furthermore, the stamp surface 3 is made of a plate-like body. The present invention relates to the self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate-shaped stamp surface 3 is housed and arranged in the lower part of the stamp base 1 below the ink storage section 2, so that the stamp base 1 is formed in a low-profile shape with a height of 16 mm or less, and the stamp surface sample 4 on the upper surface of the stamp base 1 and the stamp surface 3 are arranged in close proximity.

[0012] Furthermore, the handle portion 5 is made of a hollow-shaped component with an opening at the bottom, and the lower opening 6 of the handle portion 5 is fitted onto the upper part of the stamp base 1, so that the handle portion 5 is provided in a state of protruding upward from the stamp base 1, as described in claim 1.

[0013] Furthermore, the handle portion 5 is formed in a shape that protrudes upward from the stamp base 1 by 25 mm or more, which is a characteristic of the self-inking stamp according to claim 1.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the stamp base 1 is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, and the lower part of the stamp base 1 is provided with a rectangular stamp surface 3 that is in harmony with the plan view shape of the stamp base 1.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention relates to the self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the stamp base 1 or the handle portion 5 is provided with a stamping guide 8 indicating the center of the stamp surface 3.

[0016] Furthermore, the ink pad 1 is provided with a lid plate 7 at its top that can be opened and closed to close the ink storage section 2, and the ink sample 4 is displayed on the upper surface of this lid plate 7. The present invention relates to the self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion 5 is detachably provided on the upper part of the stamp base 1. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] Since the present invention is configured as described above, the handle portion can be operated at a position higher than the stamp base, facilitating the stamping operation on the stamping target. Also, since a stamp face sample is displayed on the upper surface of the stamp base and the distance between this stamp face sample and the stamp face is short, the stamp face can be easily aligned with the desired position on the stamping target while visually recognizing the stamp face sample through the transparent handle portion, making it easy to stamp at an accurate position. Moreover, since the handle portion is composed of a transparent hollow-shaped part, the amount of material used is small, it can be lightweight, and it can be designed at a low cost, making it an extremely practical penetration-type stamp.

[0018] Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the stamp face sample on the upper surface of the stamp base and the stamp face at the lower part of the stamp base are close, and a configuration in which the stamp face can be aligned with the desired position on the stamping target while visually recognizing the stamp face sample through the transparent handle portion is made into a simple configuration and can be easily designed and realized, resulting in a penetration-type stamp with even better practicality.

[0019] Further, in the invention according to claim 3, a configuration having a handle portion that can be operated at a position higher than the stamp base is made into a simple configuration and can be easily designed and realized, resulting in a penetration-type stamp with even better practicality.

[0020] Further, in the invention according to claim 4, a handle portion that is easy to operate for stamping can be easily designed and realized with a simple configuration, resulting in a penetration-type stamp with even better practicality.

[0021] Further, in the invention according to claim 5, since both the stamp base and the stamp face are rectangular-shaped square stamps, the alignment of the stamp face with the stamping target is even easier, enabling stamping at an accurate position, resulting in an extremely practical penetration-type stamp.

[0022] Further, in the invention according to claim 6, the stamping reference can also be used, enabling stamping at an even more accurate position, resulting in an extremely practical penetration-type stamp.

[0023] Further, in the invention according to claim 7, by removing the handle portion from the stamp base and removing the cover plate that closes the ink storage portion, ink can be easily replenished into the ink storage portion, resulting in a penetration-type stamp with even better practicality.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is an exploded perspective view showing this embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a front cross-sectional view showing this embodiment with the cap omitted.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0025] The optimal embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described based on the drawings to show the operation of the present invention.

[0026] The penetrative stamp of the present invention in which the ink storage part 2 is installed inside the stamp base 1 can be repeatedly stamped without separately preparing a stamp stand.

[0027] Further, in the present invention in which the handle part 5 having a shape protruding upward from the stamp base 1 is provided, this handle part 5 can be operated at a position higher than the stamp base 1 and it is easy to apply a force in the stamping direction, and it is easy to stamp the printing surface 3 provided at the lower part of the stamp base 1 on a stamping target such as a document.

[0028] Further, in the present invention in which the printing surface sample 4 is displayed on the upper surface of the stamp base 1, unlike the conventional product in which the printing surface sample is displayed on the upper surface of the handle part, the printing surface sample 4 on the upper surface of the stamp base 1 and the printing surface 3 at the lower part of the stamp base 1 are arranged at a close position. And in the present invention in which the handle part 5 is composed of a transparent component, the printing surface sample 4 on the upper surface of this stamp base 1 can be seen through from the outside of the handle part 5.

[0029] That is, although it is a configuration in which the ink storage part 2 is installed inside the stamp base 1, since the printing surface sample 4 on the upper surface of the stamp base 1 and the printing surface 3 at the lower part of the stamp base 1 are close, it is easy to align the printing surface 3 to a desired position of the stamping target while visually recognizing the printing surface sample 4 through the transparent handle part 5, and therefore it is easy to stamp at an accurate position.

[0030] Furthermore, the handle portion 5 of the present invention, which is composed of transparent hollow-shaped parts, requires less material compared to a solid structure, making it lighter and allowing for inexpensive design and implementation. [Examples]

[0031] Specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0032] In this embodiment, the self-inking stamp has a stamp surface 3 at the bottom of a stamp base 1, which has a handle portion 5 protruding from the top and an ink storage portion 2 housed inside. The stamp is configured such that ink supplied from the ink storage portion 2 permeates the stamp surface 3. Reference numeral 9 in the figure indicates a cap that is detachably attached to the bottom of the stamp base 1 and covers the stamp surface 3.

[0033] Specifically, the stamp pad 1 consists of a main body 10 made of synthetic resin (for example, ABS resin) and a cover plate 7 made of synthetic resin (for example, ABS resin) attached to the top of the main body 10, and is configured to be rectangular in plan view, thin, and low in height, as shown in Figures 1 and 3.

[0034] Furthermore, the main body 10 is formed in a shape with an opening at the top, and a rectangular peripheral wall 12, which is slightly smaller in plan view than the outer shape of the ink pad 1, is erected inside this upper opening 11. The portion enclosed by this peripheral wall 12 and with the top open is configured as the ink storage section 2 (see Figure 2).

[0035] Furthermore, the cover plate 7 is configured to be rectangular in plan view, conforming to the plan view shape of the main body 10, and is attached to the upper opening 11 of the main body 10 so as to be able to be opened and closed (see Figure 2). When the cover plate 7 is attached to the main body 10, the upper opening of the ink storage section 2 is also closed by the cover plate 7, preventing ink leakage.

[0036] In other words, the ink storage section 2 is configured to be supplied with ink from the upper opening by removing the cover plate 7. Reference numeral 13 in the figure indicates an ink hole for allowing the ink stored in the ink storage section 2 to seep out onto the stamp surface 3 (the ink-impregnating material 20, which will be described later).

[0037] Furthermore, the main body 10 of the stamp pad 1 is formed (integrally molded) with an opening at the lower end, and the stamp surface 3, which is rectangular in plan view and conforms to the plan view shape of the main body 10, is housed and arranged within this lower end opening 14.

[0038] More specifically, the stamp surface 3 is composed of a two-layer plate-like structure consisting of a rectangular, thin plate-shaped stamp surface member 19 (such as a rubber stamp) with characters or the like (not shown) formed on its lower surface, and an ink-impregnating material 20 of the same shape as the stamp surface member 19 which is superimposed on the upper part of the stamp surface member 19. This two-layer stamp surface 3 is housed within the lower end opening 14 and is held in a non-falling state by a holder frame 15 made of synthetic resin (for example, ABS resin) attached to the lower end opening 14 from below, thereby housing and distributing the stamp surface 3 within the lower end opening 14 of the stamp stand 1 (main body 10) (see Figures 2 and 3).

[0039] Furthermore, the main body 10 of the signet ring 1 is provided (integrally molded) around the entire circumference of its outer surface at a position midway in the height direction, supporting the cap 9 and the handle portion 5 attached to the signet ring 1 in a positioned state (sandwiched between the cap 9 and the handle portion 5 from above and below) (see Figures 1 to 3).

[0040] In this embodiment, a sample of the stamp surface 4 corresponding to the stamp surface 3 is displayed on the upper surface of the stamp stand 1.

[0041] Specifically, the stamp sample 4 is a sticker 4 with a print corresponding to the stamp surface 3, and this sticker 4 is attached to a rectangular sample mounting recess 17 formed (integrally molded) on the upper surface of the lid plate 7 of the stamp base 1. In other words, the stamp sample 4 is located on the upper part of the stamp base 1 by being provided on the upper surface of the lid plate 7. Note that, like the stamp surface 3, the illustration of characters and other elements is omitted from this stamp sample 4.

[0042] Furthermore, to explain the stamp stand 1 further, it is configured such that its height, including the cover plate 7, is 16 mm or less (preferably 15 mm or less), so that the stamp surface sample 4 and the stamp surface 3 on the upper surface of the stamp stand 1 (cover plate 7) are positioned close together. In other words, as mentioned above, the stamp stand 1 requires height (thickness) because it has an ink storage section 2 and a cover plate 7, and houses the two-layer structure of the stamp surface 3 within the lower end opening 14. However, in this embodiment, the ink storage section 2, the cover plate 7, and the stamp surface 3 are made as thin as possible so that the height of the stamp stand 1 is low. Therefore, it is configured so that it is easy to accurately align the stamp surface 3, which is located close to the stamp surface sample 4, with the object to be stamped while visually viewing the stamp surface sample 4.

[0043] In this embodiment, the handle portion 5 is formed to protrude upward from the ink pad 1 with a width (horizontal width in the left-right direction in Figure 3), and this wide handle portion 5 is configured to be operated at a position higher than the ink pad 1 (see Figures 1 to 3).

[0044] Specifically, the handle portion 5 is formed in a roughly rectangular shape in plan view, which is in harmony with the outer shape of the signet 1 and slightly smaller than the outer shape of the signet 1, with the upper side serving as a gripping portion 18, and the lower side of the gripping portion 18 being flared outwards, with an outer shape that roughly matches the outer shape of the support flange portion 16 of the signet 1 (see Figures 1 to 3).

[0045] Furthermore, the handle portion 5 is made of transparent synthetic resin (for example, ABS resin) and is composed of a hollow, cylindrical part with an open bottom, allowing the user to see the stamp surface sample 4 on the upper part of the stamping pad 1 (upper surface of the lid plate 7) through the transparent hollow handle portion 5 (see Figure 1).

[0046] In other words, with conventional self-inking stamps that display a sample of the stamp surface on the top surface of the handle, the stamp surface and the sample are far apart, making it difficult to align the stamp surface to the exact position of the object to be stamped. However, with this embodiment, although the handle 5 has width and at first glance it may seem that this handle 5 is in the way, the sample of the stamp surface 4, which is close to the stamp surface 3, can be clearly seen through the transparent handle 5. Therefore, this configuration is extremely effective for self-inking stamps that have a handle 5 with width and a stamp base 1 with height (thickness).

[0047] Furthermore, because the handle portion 5 is made of hollow parts, it requires less material compared to solid parts, making it possible to easily design and realize a lightweight, inexpensive, highly transparent handle portion 5 with good visibility.

[0048] Furthermore, the lower opening 6 of the handle portion 5 is shaped to fit precisely onto the upper portion of the main body 10 above the support flange portion 16. The lower opening 6 of the handle portion 5 is fitted onto the upper portion of the ink pad 1, and the opening edge (lower edge) of the lower opening 6 is supported in contact with the upper surface of the support flange portion 16, so that the gripping portion 18 protrudes upward from the ink pad 1, thereby attaching the handle portion 5 to the upper part of the ink pad 1.

[0049] Furthermore, the lower opening 6 of the handle portion 5 is designed to be attached to the main body 10 of the ink pad 1 in a pressure-fit state, where it cannot be easily removed unless a pulling force is applied in the direction of removing it from the main body 10. When force is applied to remove the handle portion 5 from the ink pad 1, the lid plate 7 can be opened (removed), allowing ink to be supplied and replenished in the ink storage portion 2.

[0050] Furthermore, the handle portion 5 is formed such that its upper side (the gripping portion 18) protrudes upward from the top of the stamping pad 1 by 25 mm or more, preferably about 30 mm, and this configuration makes it easy to grasp the high-protruding gripping portion 18 and facilitates the stamping operation.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the stamping base 1 and the handle portion 5 are provided with a stamping reference 8 that indicates the center of the stamp surface 3. Although not shown, the stamping reference 8 may be provided on only one of the stamping base 1 or the handle portion 5.

[0052] Specifically, the stamp pad 1 (main body 10) has outwardly projecting protrusions 8A at the midpoint of each of the opposing short edges of the support flange 16, and these protrusions 8A are configured as the stamping reference 8. Additionally, the handle portion 5 has vertically rising ridges 8B at the midpoint of each of the opposing short edges, extending from the lower end to an upper midpoint, and these ridges 8B are also configured as the stamping reference 8. When the handle portion 5 is attached to the stamp pad 1, the protrusions 8A and ridges 8B are connected to form a single long stamping reference 8 (see Figures 1 and 3).

[0053] Furthermore, the stamping reference 8 is located on the extension of a straight line passing through the center of the stamp surface 3. By aligning the stamping reference 8 with a reference line pre-marked on the object to be stamped, such as a document, it becomes easy to align the center of the stamp surface 3 with the reference line. Combined with the fact that it is a rectangular stamp that is easy to align with the object to be stamped, it is configured to allow for stamping in an accurate position.

[0054] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the specific configuration of each constituent element can be designed as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0055] 1 stamp stand 2. Ink storage section 3 seal face 4. Stamp surface sample 5. Handle 6 Lower opening 7 Lid plate 8. Standards for Stamping

Claims

1. A self-inking stamp is provided in which a stamp surface is located at the bottom of a stamp pad that has an ink storage compartment built inside, and ink supplied from the ink storage compartment permeates the stamp surface, The aforementioned stamp stand has a sample of the stamp surface corresponding to the stamp surface displayed on its upper surface. A self-inking stamp is characterized in that a handle portion is provided on the upper part of the stamp base, protruding upward from the stamp base, and this handle portion is configured to be operated at a position higher than the stamp base, and this handle portion is made of a transparent hollow component, and the stamp surface sample on the upper surface of the stamp base can be viewed by looking through this transparent hollow handle portion.

2. The aforementioned stamp surface is made up of a plate-like body, The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate-shaped stamp surface is housed and arranged in the lower part of the stamp base below the ink storage section, so that the stamp base is formed in a low-profile shape with a height of 16 mm or less, and the stamp surface sample on the upper surface of the stamp base and the stamp surface are positioned in close proximity.

3. The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion is made of a hollow-shaped component with an opening at the bottom, and the lower opening of the handle portion is fitted onto the upper part of the stamp base, so that the handle portion protrudes upward from the stamp base.

4. The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion is formed to protrude upward from the stamp base by 25 mm or more.

5. The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the stamp base is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, and the lower part of the stamp base is provided with a rectangular stamp surface that conforms to the plan view shape of the stamp base.

6. The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the stamp base or the handle portion is provided with a stamping guide indicating the center of the stamp surface.

7. The aforementioned printing pad is provided with a lid plate at the top that can be opened and closed to close the ink storage section, and the print sample is displayed on the upper surface of this lid plate. The self-inking stamp according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle portion is detachably provided on the upper part of the stamp base.

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