Foldable information and communication device

Abstract

This invention provides a foldable information communication device that can be easily manufactured, prevents the mis-packaging or misdelivery of other people's information, allows for the mailing of large amounts of information to recipients at low postage rates, and is easy to peel and unfold. [Solution] The problem is solved by a foldable information communication body characterized in that a flap unit sheet consisting of two leaves connected vertically by horizontal fold lines is placed on the outermost edge, and a pseudo-adhesive unit sheet and a main unit sheet consisting of two leaves on which a pseudo-adhesive medium is formed on the surface connected vertically by horizontal fold lines, the information communication body sheet being sequentially connected horizontally to the flap unit sheet via vertical fold lines, is folded from the vertical fold lines so that it is finally sealed by the flap unit sheet, and is folded in half from the horizontal fold lines so that the pseudo-adhesive mediums formed on the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet face each other, and the opposing pseudo-adhesive media are bonded to each other in a peelable manner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a folded information communication body formed by folding and stacking a plurality of leaf pieces.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a means of transmitting a large amount of information such as promotional advertisements, guides, pamphlets, etc., a method of folding and enclosing a sheet with various transmitters printed thereon in an envelope and mailing it is common. However, recently, the management of personal information has become important, and accidents such as accidentally including someone else's information or misdelivery due to incorrect address entry must be avoided as much as possible. In addition, it is desired to reduce the significant costs associated with the work of enclosing and sealing sheets with a large number of promotional advertisements and individual information. Under such circumstances, for example, a folded envelope sheet described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-43456 has been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The folded envelope sheet described in the above-cited document describes all the personal information for one person including the address on a single sheet and finishes it as a folded envelope, so there is no accidental mixing of someone else's information. In addition, since it automatically becomes an envelope by folding, there are advantages such as saving the trouble of enclosing and sealing. However, it requires complicated and laborious special processing such as special processing of the protruding sealing piece, adhesive application processing for sealing, cutting machine processing for tearing off the sealing piece when opening, peeling agent application processing for easy peeling of the adhesive part, and opening means by two perforations. Despite the above-mentioned advantages, it becomes expensive.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a foldable information communication body in which information is written on a single sheet and then assembled into an envelope, thereby preventing accidents such as the mis-insertion of other people's information or misdelivery that often occur when enclosing multiple sheets of various information in a single envelope, and which can be manufactured very easily and simply without requiring complex and costly processing using multiple materials and processing methods, and which can send large amounts of information at inexpensive postage rates such as Yu-Mail, attracts the recipient's attention, and is easy to peel and unfold. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the foldable information communication body of the present invention is characterized in that a flap unit sheet consisting of two leaves connected vertically by horizontal fold lines is placed on the outermost side, and a pseudo-adhesive unit sheet consisting of two leaves and a main unit sheet, on which a pseudo-adhesive medium is formed on the surface connected vertically by horizontal fold lines, are sequentially connected horizontally to the flap unit sheet via vertical fold lines, and the information communication body sheet is folded from the vertical fold lines so that it is finally sealed by the flap unit sheet, and the pseudo-adhesive medium formed on the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet faces each other from the horizontal fold lines, thereby bonding the opposing pseudo-adhesive media to each other in a detachable manner.

[0007] The materials used for the leaf-shaped components of the foldable information communication body of the present invention can preferably include ordinary printing papers such as high-quality paper, matte paper, and coated paper, as well as synthetic paper, nonwoven fabric, and resin film sheets.

[0008] As pseudo-adhesion means used in the present invention, suitable pseudo-adhesion media can be used, such as methods referred to in the industry as the varnishing method or post-gluing method, in which UV varnish or emulsion-type adhesive is applied to the surface to be pseudo-adhesive after printing; methods referred to in the industry as the pre-gluing method or pressure-sensitive paper, in which natural rubber or synthetic rubber is applied and impregnated onto the surface to be pseudo-adhesive before printing; or methods referred to in the industry as the film method, in which a film sheet for print lamination, in which a pseudo-adhesion layer is formed on one side of a substrate such as polyethylene terephthalate or biaxially oriented polypropylene, is irremovably coated onto the surface to be pseudo-adhesive.

[0009] The aforementioned film methods include a full-surface bonding method in which the film is applied to the surface to be pseudo-bonded and then pseudo-bonded, as described above, and a sandwiching method in which two or more pre-pseudo-bonded film sheets are folded and sandwiched between opposing surfaces to be pseudo-bonded, and then bonded under predetermined conditions.

[0010] In the foldable information communication body of the present invention, various unit sheets, each consisting of two leaves connected vertically via a horizontal fold line, are connected horizontally in multiple quantities via vertical fold lines. The unit sheets are classified into types according to their arrangement, and these types include flap unit sheets, which are located on the outermost part of the foldable information communication body sheet and have a narrower width compared to other unit sheets used for sealing at the end of folding; pseudo-adhesive unit sheets, which have a pseudo-adhesive medium formed on their surface and are connected to the flap unit sheet via a vertical fold line; and main unit sheets, which are exposed as the front and back surfaces of the foldable information communication body after folding.

[0011] Furthermore, one or more internal unit sheets may be connected to the outside of the main unit sheet via vertical fold lines. The internal unit sheets will be contained between the folded main unit sheet and the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet. However, there are no restrictions on the folding method when multiple internal unit sheets are connected; they may be folded by roll folding, accordion folding, or a combination of these methods, and will be contained between the main unit sheet and the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet.

[0012] Furthermore, since the flap unit sheet is used as a flap for sealing and peeling open the vertical edge of the folded information communication body, it is preferable that it be designed to be narrower in width than other leaf pieces and easier to grasp.

[0013] The foldable information communication sheet, consisting of the configuration described above, is folded along the vertical fold line with an internal unit sheet (which is not necessarily required, or may have multiple internal unit sheets connected together) wrapped between the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet and the main unit sheet, and finally the vertical edges are sealed by folding the flap unit sheet.

[0014] Then, two sheets constituting a pseudo-adhesive unit sheet are folded in half across a pseudo-adhesive medium from the horizontal fold line and bonded together in a peelable manner. Consequently, the finished product has its vertical edges sealed before folding, and the lower edge formed by the horizontal fold line is sealed by folding, leaving only the upper edge open. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The foldable information communication device of the present invention compiles information for one person onto a single sheet and then forms an envelope. Therefore, serious incidents such as the leakage of personal information due to the mis-insertion of someone else's information or misdelivery, which often occur when multiple sheets containing various types of information are enclosed in separate processes into a single envelope with the recipient's address printed on it, are prevented. Furthermore, because it does not require costly and time-consuming processes involving multiple materials or complex processing methods, even amateurs can easily manufacture a large number of foldable information and communication devices in a short amount of time. Furthermore, it is economical because large amounts of information can be sent using inexpensive postage rates such as Yu-Mail, and it is also easy to peel off and unfold, making it highly effective in attracting the recipient's attention and promoting their message. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] (A) is a common front view of the foldable information communication body J1 and J2 of the present invention, and (B) is a common back view. [Figure 2](A) is a sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. 1 of the foldable information communication body J1, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line II-II. [Figure 3] (A) is a front view of the foldable information communication body sheet S1, and (B) is a back view. [Figure 4] It is a common plan view showing the state where the foldable information communication body sheets S1 and S2 are folded from the vertical fold line. [Figure 5] (A) is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 4 of the information communication body sheet S1, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV. [Figure 6] (A) and (B) are perspective views of the foldable information communication body J1. [Figure 7] (A) is a sectional view taken along line I-I in FIG. 1 of the foldable information communication body J2, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line II-II. [Figure 8] (A) is a front view of the foldable information communication body sheet S2, and (B) is a back view. [Figure 9] (A) is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 4 of the information communication body sheet S2, and (B) is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV. [Figure 10] (A) and (B) are perspective views of the foldable information communication body J2. [Figure 11] (A) is a sectional view of a step of an example of the opening of the foldable information communication body, and (B) is a perspective view of the foldable information communication body having a stepped structure. [Figure 12] (A) is an example of the opening of the foldable information communication body, and is a sectional view when the pseudo-adhesive film sheet G is covered inward along the opening edge, and (B) is a perspective view of (A).

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

Examples

[0017] [Foldable Information Communication Body J1] The following explanation will use a film format (full coverage) as the pseudo-adhesive medium and will be presented clearly with reference to the drawings. Figures 1(A) and (B) are the common front and back views of the foldable information communication bodies J1 and J2 of the present invention. This embodiment 1 introduces a basic foldable information communication body consisting of three types of unit sheets: a flap unit sheet, a pseudo-adhesive unit sheet, and a main body unit sheet, without any built-in unit sheets. However, even if the number of built-in leaf pieces (built-in unit sheets) is increased by connecting them, the front and back surfaces after completion will remain the same.

[0018] As shown in Figure 2(A), the foldable information communication body J1 of this embodiment has the first leaf 1, third leaf 3, second leaf 2, fifth leaf 5, sixth leaf 6, and fourth leaf 4 folded and overlapped from top to bottom along fold lines 7 and 8. The opposing surfaces of the second leaf 2 and the fifth leaf 5 are peelably bonded to each other via a pseudo-adhesive film sheet G.

[0019] As shown in Figure 2(B), the first leaf 1 and the fourth leaf 4 (flap unit sheet), the third leaf 3 and the sixth leaf 6 (main unit sheet), and the second leaf 2 and the fifth leaf 5 (pseudo-adhesive unit sheet) are connected via fold lines 9. The fold lines 9 correspond to the lower edge of the folded information communication body J1 in Figure 1, and as shown in Figures 6(A) and (B), the lower edge is closed by folding along the lateral fold lines 9 of the leaf pairs constituting each unit sheet.

[0020] [Manufacturing method for folding business cards J1] To clarify the structure of the folding business card J1 of the present invention, its manufacturing sequence will be explained below in an easy-to-understand manner. As shown in Figures 3(A) and (B), the foldable information communication sheet S1 of the present invention consists of six leaves connected vertically and horizontally by vertical fold lines 7 and 8 (which may have known folding means such as fold lines or creases) and horizontal fold lines 9 (which may have known folding means such as fold lines or creases). The surfaces of the second leaf 2 and the fifth leaf 5 are covered with a pseudo-adhesive film sheet G shown as halftones.

[0021] The folded information communication sheet S1 may be printed on a long sheet used for form printing, or on a sheet-fed sheet used for offset printing, etc. In any case, once the pseudo-adhesive film sheet G is covered on a predetermined surface and then trimmed around the edges to cut it out, it becomes a foldable information and communication sheet S1. The same applies to the following embodiments.

[0022] As shown in Figures 4 and 5(A) and (B), the foldable information communication sheet S1 with the configuration described above is folded along fold line 8 so that the back surfaces of the third leaf 3 and sixth leaf 6 (main unit sheet) and the second leaf 2 and fifth leaf 5 (pseudo-adhesive unit sheet) face each other. Then, the first leaf 1 and fourth leaf 4 (flap unit sheet) are folded along fold line 7 so as to seal the open edges of the main unit sheet and the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet.

[0023] Next, the second leaf 2 and fifth leaf 5 shown in Figures 5(A) and (B) are folded in half along the horizontal fold line 9 shown in Figure 4, with the pseudo-adhesive film sheet G facing each other, and finally finished to the state shown in the cross-sectional views of Figure 2. After that, if pressure or heating and pressure treatment is applied, the opposing pseudo-adhesive film sheets G are bonded to each other in a peelable manner, and finished to the state shown in Figures 6(A) and (B).

[0024] The recipient of the foldable information communication body J1, configured as described above, can easily recognize it as a folded envelope or direct mail because the unsealed upper edge of the foldable information communication body J1, which is sealed on three sides by vertical and horizontal fold lines and does not open naturally, is open. If they become interested in the information inside, they can then grasp the open upper edges of the first leaf 1 and second leaf 2 that constitute the flap unit sheet of the foldable information communication body J1, peel them away from the interface between the pseudo-adhesive film sheets G, and unfold them into the original flat state of the foldable information communication body sheet S1, allowing them to view the various information written inside. [Examples]

[0025] [Foldable Information and Communication Device J2] This second embodiment introduces a foldable information communication body in which an internal unit sheet is added to the three types of unit sheets (flap unit sheet, pseudo-adhesive unit sheet, and main unit sheet) of the foldable information communication body described in the first embodiment. There is no limit to the number of internal leaf pieces (internal unit sheets) that can be embedded, and the front and back surfaces will be the same after completion.

[0026] As shown in Figure 7(A), the foldable information communication body J2 of this embodiment 2 has the first leaf 11, third leaf 13, fourth leaf 14, second leaf 12, sixth leaf 16, eighth leaf 18, seventh leaf 17, and fifth leaf 15 folded and overlapped from top to bottom along fold lines 19 and 20. The opposing surfaces of the second leaf 12 and the sixth leaf 16 are peelably bonded to each other via a pseudo-adhesive film sheet G.

[0027] As shown in Figure 7(B), the first leaf 11 and the fifth leaf 15 (flap unit sheet), the third leaf 13 and the seventh leaf 17 (main unit sheet), the fourth leaf 14 and the eighth leaf 18 (built-in unit sheet), and the second leaf 12 and the sixth leaf 16 (pseudo-adhesive unit sheet) are connected via fold lines 22. This portion corresponds to the lower edge of the foldable information communication body in Figure 1, and therefore the lower edge is in a closed pocket state due to the folding from the lateral fold lines 22 of each pair of leaf pieces.

[0028] [Manufacturing method for foldable information communication device J2] To further clarify the structure of the folding business card J2 of the present invention, its manufacturing sequence will be explained below in an easy-to-understand manner. As shown in Figures 8(A) and (B), the foldable information communication sheet S2 of the present invention consists of eight leaves connected vertically and horizontally by vertical fold lines 19, 20, and 21 and horizontal fold line 22. The surfaces of the second leaf 12 and the sixth leaf 16 are covered with a pseudo-adhesive film sheet G shown as halftone dots.

[0029] The aforementioned foldable information communication sheet S2 is initially folded in a roll-fold state by the other three leaves (other three unit sheets) so as shown in Figures 9(A) and (B) along vertical fold lines 19, 20, and 21, with the first leaf 14 and the eighth leaf 18 (internal unit sheet) wrapped inside.

[0030] Next, the second leaf 12 and the sixth leaf 16 shown in Figures 9(A) and (B) are folded in half along the horizontal fold line 22 shown in Figure 4, with the pseudo-adhesive film sheet G facing each other, and finally finished to the state shown in the cross-sectional view in Figures 7(A) and (B). After that, if pressure or heating and pressure treatment is applied, the opposing pseudo-adhesive film sheets G are bonded together in a peelable manner, and finished to the state shown in Figures 10(A) and (B).

[0031] The recipient of the foldable information communication body J2, configured as described above, can easily recognize it as a folded envelope or direct mail because the unsealed upper edge of the foldable information communication body J2, which is sealed on three sides by vertical and horizontal fold lines and does not open naturally, is open. If they become interested in the information inside, they can then grasp the open upper edges of the first leaf 11 and fifth leaf 15 that constitute the flap unit sheet of the foldable information communication body J2, peel them away from the interface between the pseudo-adhesive film sheets G, and unfold them into the initially flat foldable information communication body sheet S2, allowing them to view the various information written inside.

[0032] However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the vertical width of each leaf constituting the foldable information communication sheet does not necessarily have to be the same. As shown in Figures 11(A) and (B), the vertical width of the upper and lower leaf sections of each unit sheet connected by horizontal fold lines can be varied to create a step at the horizontal edge of the foldable information communication body. This step at the horizontal edge can serve as a suitable opening trigger.

[0033] Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned step, as an initiation point for peeling, for example, as shown in Figures 12(A) and (B), the edges of the pseudo-adhesive film sheet G are arranged to be set back inward from the leaf edge, forming a non-adhesive area V along the vertical edge of the folded information communication body. This allows for easy peeling by placing a finger on the non-adhesive area.

[0034] Furthermore, in addition to the two opposing leaves when the sheet is finally folded in half, any other opposing surfaces may be bonded together with a pseudo-adhesive film sheet or a fully adhesive film sheet in a way that allows for peeling or prevents peeling. Furthermore, there is no limit to the number of connected built-in unit sheets, nor is there any limit to their folding configuration in the case of multiple sheets. Ultimately, they just need to be folded along the vertical fold lines, wrapped around other unit sheets, and then folded in half along the horizontal fold lines. Considering the effects of these structures, various folding configurations can be adopted to attract the recipient's interest and enhance the appeal. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0035] J1, J2 Foldable Information and Communication Unit S1, S2 Foldable Information and Communication Sheet G Simulated adhesive film sheet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 leaf pieces Fold lines 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 21, 22

Claims

1. A foldable information communication body characterized in that a flap unit sheet consisting of two leaves connected vertically by horizontal fold lines is placed on the outermost edge, and a pseudo-adhesive unit sheet and a main unit sheet consisting of two leaves with a pseudo-adhesive medium formed on the surface connected vertically by horizontal fold lines, the information communication body sheet being sequentially connected horizontally to the flap unit sheet via vertical fold lines, is folded from the vertical fold lines so that it is finally sealed by the flap unit sheet, and the pseudo-adhesive medium formed on the pseudo-adhesive unit sheet faces each other from the horizontal fold lines, thereby bonding the opposing pseudo-adhesive media to each other in a detachable manner.

2. A foldable information communication body, characterized in that it comprises a foldable information communication body sheet, wherein one or more built-in unit sheets, each consisting of two leaves connected vertically by horizontal fold lines via vertical fold lines on the outside of the main unit sheet, are connected.

3. A foldable information communication body characterized in that, according to claim 1 or 2, the vertical widths of two sheets connected vertically via horizontal fold lines of each unit sheet are different.

Images