Bookbinding Kit

Abstract

To provide a bookbinding kit that allows the enjoyment of bookbinding while increasing the degree of freedom in production including the texture of the front cover, back cover and spine without increasing the degree of difficulty in production. [Solution] A bookbinding kit (100) that can produce a book with a cover and a body (106) held by the cover, the cover comprising a decorative sheet that will become the front and back covers when produced, a base sheet (104A) that defines the shape of the decorative sheet, and an adhesive layer (104B) that attaches the decorative sheet to the base sheet (104A), and further comprising three core materials (108, 110) that are attached to the base sheet (104A) at positions corresponding to the front cover, back cover, and spine that is located between the front and back covers, respectively.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bookbinding kit. [Background technology]

[0002] A known conventional bookbinding kit is one configured as shown in Patent Document 1. In Patent Document 1, for example, an adhesive layer is provided on the back side of a plain cover, and core materials are attached to the adhesive layer in positions corresponding to the front cover, spine cover, and back cover, and the main text is attached to the inside so as to be sandwiched between them to bind the book. Therefore, Patent Document 1 allows the creator to create an original booklet by freely drawing titles, pictures, etc. on the plain cover while enjoying the fun of bookbinding. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-159429 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, although the bookbinding kit shown in Patent Document 1 makes it possible to draw original pictures on the cover itself, there is a risk that the degree of freedom in production, including the texture of the front cover, back cover, and spine, may be insufficient.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a bookbinding kit that allows you to enjoy bookbinding while increasing the degree of freedom in production, including the texture of the front cover, back cover, and spine, without increasing the difficulty of production. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention provides a bookbinding kit that can be used to create a book with a cover and a body of text held by the cover, the cover comprising a decorative sheet that will become the front and back covers when the book is produced, a base sheet that defines the shape of the decorative sheet, and an adhesive layer that attaches the decorative sheet to the base sheet. Furthermore, the kit solves the above-mentioned problem by providing three core materials that can be attached to the base sheet at positions corresponding to the front cover, the back cover, and the spine that is located between the front and back covers.

[0007] In this case, the cover is made up of a decorative sheet that will become the front and back covers when produced, a base sheet that defines the shape of the decorative sheet, and an adhesive layer that attaches the decorative sheet to the base sheet. This allows the creator to easily attach a decorative sheet of their choice to the front side of the cover. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this invention, it is possible to provide a bookbinding kit that allows you to enjoy bookbinding while increasing the freedom of production, including the texture of the front cover, back cover, and spine, without increasing the difficulty of production. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] Schematic diagrams showing components of a bookbinding kit according to an embodiment of the present invention (rear view of a closed envelope (A), rear view of an open envelope (B), rear view of the cover (C), cross-sectional view of the cover (D), perspective view of the main text (E), front view of the core material corresponding to the front and back covers (F), front view of the core material corresponding to the spine (G)). [Figure 2] A flowchart explaining the procedure for binding a book using the binding kit of FIG. [Figure 3]Diagrams showing the steps in Figure 2 ((A) shows the decorative sheet attached to the base sheet, (B) shows the base sheet and decorative sheet cut out along the inner frame, (C) shows the three core materials attached to the base sheet, (D) shows the top and bottom folds folded back, (E) shows the areas to be careful of when folding back the top and bottom folds, and (F) shows the left and right folds folded back). [Figure 4] Diagrams showing the steps in Figure 2 ((A) shows one endpaper attached to the core, (B) shows the other endpaper attached to the core and the base sheet folded, and (C) shows the areas to be careful of when attaching the endpapers). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1(A) to 4(C).

[0011] First, the bookbinding kit 100 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 1(A) to 1(G).

[0012] The bookbinding kit 100 is a kit that enables the creation of a book having a cover 105 (described below) and a body 106 held by the cover 105. Specifically, the bookbinding kit 100 includes an envelope 102 shown in FIG. 1(B), a cover sheet 104 shown in FIG. 1(C), a body 106 shown in FIG. 1(E), three cores 108, 110 (two shown in FIG. 1(F) and one shown in FIG. 1(G)), and two sets of kraft paper (not shown) (i.e., two books can be bound). The bookbinding size produced in this embodiment is A6 to A7 size, but may be larger, for example, B6 size. The bookbinding set may consist of one set, or three or more sets.

[0013] As shown in Fig. 1(A), the bookbinding kit 100 is entirely contained in an envelope 102 (storage container) (in other words, the bookbinding kit 100 is configured to include an envelope 102 (storage container) that contains all of the components of the bookbinding kit 100). As shown in Fig. 1(A), all of the components to be contained and the materials that must be prepared when binding with the bookbinding kit 100 are written on the flap 102B of the envelope 102. The components to be contained include a cover sheet 104, a body 106, three cores 108 and 110, and kraft paper (not shown). The materials that must be prepared when binding using the binding kit 100 include a decorative sheet DS that is larger than the cover sheet 104 and is attached to the back of the cover sheet 104, a stick-shaped glue (if the bound book size is large enough, a glue that can be applied with a brush can also be used, in which case a chipboard soldering iron can be enclosed in the envelope), scissors, etc.

[0014] Furthermore, the binding process is written on the back surface 102A of the envelope 102. By looking at this, the producer can easily perform the binding process.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1(D), the cover sheet 104 has a base sheet 104A on the front side and a protective sheet 104C on the back side, which protects the adhesive layer 104B on the base sheet 104A (for example, similar in structure to a label sheet). In other words, in this embodiment, the base sheet 104A is provided with the adhesive layer 104B to which the decorative sheets DS, which form the front and back covers, are attached. The base sheet 104A has an inner frame 104AA, and inside it, cover position frames 104AB and spine position frames 104AC, which indicate the attachment positions of the cores 108 and 110, respectively (i.e., the base sheet 104A indicates the attachment positions of the three cores 108 and 110). Between the cover position frame 104AB and the spine position frame 104AC, an attachment reference line 104AD is displayed to align the edge of the cheesecloth 106B of the body 106.

[0016] Note that top and bottom fold-back portions 104AE are provided at the top and bottom ends of inner frame 104AA when folding back base sheet 104A, and left and right fold-back portions 104AF are provided at the left and right ends of inner frame 104AA when folding back base sheet 104A. In this embodiment, inner frame 104AA, cover position frame 104AB, pasting reference line 104AD, and spine position frame 104AC are printed in advance on base sheet 104A, but the present invention is not limited to this. A pad for drawing these lines may be enclosed in an envelope with the bookbinding kit, and the creator may draw these lines.

[0017] The main text 106 includes an inside paper 106A with a cheesecloth 106B attached to the center of the folded inside paper 106A, and one or more leaves folded in half between the inside paper 106A. The cheesecloth 106B is a very strong material called "backed cheesecloth," which is made of a gauze-like material with paper attached to one side. In this embodiment, the one or more leaves are sewn together with the cheesecloth 106B by a sewing machine in advance, but this is not limited to this. The creator may also sew together the required number of leaves with perforations by themselves, by enclosing a needle and thread in an envelope with multiple leaves punched with the cheesecloth, and then creating the main text.

[0018] Core materials 108 come in a set of two, and are attached to the portions of the base sheet corresponding to the front and back covers (cover position frames 104AB), respectively, to prevent the front and back covers from easily deforming. Core materials 108 are cardboard with a thickness of about 2 mm (it can be more or less than 2 mm), but they can also be made of styrene board or the like. Core material 110 is a member that corresponds to the spine, and is made of cardboard that is thinner than core material 108. In other words, the three core materials 108, 110 are configured to be attached to base sheet 104A at positions corresponding to the front cover, back cover, and spine that is located between the front and back covers, respectively.

[0019] The kraft paper is larger than the cover sheet 104 and is prepared so that it can be used as a backing when applying glue to the core materials 108, 110, the top and bottom folds 104AE, the left and right folds 104AF, the inside cover 106A, the cheesecloth 106B, etc.

[0020] In this embodiment, the decorative sheet DS is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, a relatively strong paper with an embossed and colored surface. Alternatively, the decorative sheet DS may simply be colored paper or wallpaper, or may be cloth or leather cloth. Of course, the decorative sheet DS may also be plain so that the creator can write letters or pictures in any position on it.

[0021] Next, the procedure for bookbinding using the bookbinding kit of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2, FIGS. 3(A) to 3(F), and FIGS. 4(A) to 4(C).

[0022] First, the decorative sheet DS, which is larger than the outer shape of the cover sheet 104, is turned inside out, the protective sheet 104C of the cover sheet 104 is peeled off, and the adhesive layer 104B is pressed against the decorative sheet DS to firmly attach the decorative sheet DS to the base sheet 104A of the cover sheet 104 (Step S2 in Figure 2, Figure 3(A)).

[0023] Next, base sheet 104A and decorative sheet DS are cut using scissors along inner frame 104AA of base sheet 104A (step S4 in FIG. 2, FIG. 3(B)). Then, cover sheet 105 is produced (that is, cover sheet 105 comprises decorative sheets DS, which will become the front and back covers when produced, base sheet 104A, which defines the shape of decorative sheet DS, and adhesive layer 104B, which attaches decorative sheet DS to base sheet 104A).

[0024] Next, glue is applied to the cores 108 and 110 with a glue stick, and the cores 108 and 110 are attached to the base sheet 104A (step S6 in FIG. 2, FIG. 3(C)).

[0025] Next, the upper and lower folded portions 104AE are attached (step S8 in FIG. 2, FIG. 3(D)). That is, glue is applied using a glue stick to the upper and lower folded portions 104AE above or below the folding position BL1 in FIG. 3(C). Then, the upper and lower folded portions 104AE are folded back at the folding position BL1. At this time, since the core material 108 is thick, the upper and lower folded portions 104AE are carefully folded back along the step FD as shown in FIG. 3(E) and attached. Then, the corners and edges of the upper and lower folded portions 104AE are trimmed so that the left and right folded portions 104AF can be folded back neatly.

[0026] Next, the left and right folded portions 104AF are attached (step S10 in FIG. 2, FIG. 3(F)). At this time, glue is applied with a stick-shaped glue to the left or right folded portions 104AF on the right side or left side of the folding position BL2 in FIG. 3(D). Then, the left and right folded portions 104AF are folded back at the folding position BL2.

[0027] Next, one end paper 106A is attached (Step S12 in FIG. 2, FIG. 4(A)). That is, glue is applied evenly to one end paper 106A (including the cheesecloth 106B) of the main text 106 using a glue stick, and the end paper is attached to the portion of the decorative sheet DS folded backward and to the core material 108. At this time, the position of the end of the main text 106 on the cheesecloth side is aligned with the attachment reference line 104AD.

[0028] Next, the other end paper 106A is attached (step S14 in FIG. 2, FIG. 4(B)). That is, glue is applied evenly to the other end paper 106A of the main text 106 (including the cheesecloth 106B) using a glue stick, and the glue is attached to the portion of the decorative sheet DS folded backward and to the core 108. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(C), the distance L1 from the edge of one cover 105 to the main text and the distance L2 from the edge of the other cover 105 to the main text are made equal.

[0029] 4(C), the cover 105 is folded, compressed by hand, and the endpapers 106A are firmly attached to complete the book (step S16 in FIG. 2). If the bookbinding size is different, in step S12 in FIG. 2 and after, wood glue may be applied to the core material rather than using glue sticks, and when the cover is folded, it may be sandwiched between disposable chopsticks or bamboo sticks and secured with rubber bands to create a more professional finish.

[0030] In this embodiment, cover 105 comprises decorative sheet DS, which will become the front and back covers when produced, base sheet 104A that defines the shape of the decorative sheet, and adhesive layer 104B that attaches decorative sheet DS to base sheet 104A. This allows the creator to easily attach a decorative sheet DS of their choice to the front side of cover 105.

[0031] In this embodiment, the main text 106 includes an inside paper 106A with a cheesecloth 106B attached to the center of the folded inside paper, and one or more leaves folded in half between the inside paper. In other words, because only the inside paper 106A is attached to the cover 105, it is possible to optimize the paper quality and thickness of the inside paper 106A and the multiple leaves. At the same time, the cheesecloth 106B can contain a large amount of glue, further strengthening the bond between the cover 105 and the cheesecloth 106B. Furthermore, the creator can freely draw letters, pictures, and the like directly on the multiple leaves. However, this is not a limitation; there may be no difference between the inside paper and the multiple leaves, or the cheesecloth may be omitted.

[0032] In this embodiment, one or more sheets are sewn together with the cheesecloth 106B. Therefore, the multiple sheets do not easily come off. In this embodiment, the sheets are sewn together with a sewing machine from the beginning, but the creator may sew the sheets together later to complete the main text. However, this is not limiting, and the cheesecloth may not be used, and one or more sheets may be adhered by a method such as gluing instead of sewing.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the positions where the three cores 108, 110 are attached are marked on the base sheet 104A. This reduces misalignment of the cores 108, 110, making it possible to neatly finish the cover 105. However, this is not limiting, and the positions where the three cores are attached do not have to be marked.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, an envelope 102 is provided as a storage container for storing all of the components of the bookbinding kit 100. Therefore, even after removing the bookbinding kit 100 from the envelope 102 and using it, the bookbinding kit 100 can be stored back in the envelope 102, making it possible to prevent the components of the bookbinding kit 100 from being lost. However, this is not a limitation; the storage container for storing all of the components of the bookbinding kit may be a box instead of an envelope, or there may be no storage container at all. If the storage container is not an envelope, a separate instruction manual describing all of the components to be stored, the materials to be prepared when binding using the bookbinding kit, and the steps for binding may be printed on both sides of an A3 size sheet, folded in quarters, and enclosed with the bookbinding kit.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the storage container is an envelope 102, and all of the components to be stored and the materials to be prepared when binding using the bookbinding kit 100 are written on the lid 102B of the envelope 102, and the process steps for binding are written on the back 102A of the envelope 102. This allows the contents of the bookbinding kit 100 to be checked as needed. At the same time, it is possible to quickly understand the materials required to proceed with the production. Furthermore, since the production order can be confirmed by actually looking at the envelope 102, it is possible to bind the book quickly and without any mistakes. However, this is not a limitation, and all of the components to be stored in the envelope and the materials to be prepared when binding using the bookbinding kit do not have to be written. Furthermore, the process steps for binding do not have to be written on the envelope.

[0036] Therefore, according to this invention, it is possible to provide a bookbinding kit 100 that allows you to enjoy bookbinding while increasing the freedom of production, including the texture of the front cover, back cover, and spine, without increasing the difficulty of production.

[0037] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and it goes without saying that improvements and design changes are possible within the scope of the present invention.

[0038] In the above embodiment, the base sheet 104A is provided with an adhesive layer 104B for attaching the decorative sheets DS, which will become the front and back covers, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a backing sticker may be attached to the decorative sheet DS, and the backing sticker may serve as the base sheet. In this case, the backing sticker (base sheet) is provided with an inner frame, a cover position frame, a spine position frame, and an attachment reference line. This is because, when produced, the cover will have a configuration comprising the decorative sheets DS, which will become the front and back covers, a base sheet that defines the shape of the decorative sheets DS, and an adhesive layer that attaches the decorative sheets to the base sheet. [Industrial Applicability]

[0039] This invention is suitable for bookbinding kits that allow users to easily create original bookbinding experiences. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 100...Bookbinding kit 102...Envelope 102A...Back 102B…Lid part 104...Cover sheet 104A...Base sheet 104B…adhesive layer 104C...Protective sheet 104AA...inner frame 104AB…Cover frame 104AC…Spine position frame 104AD...Attachment reference line 104AE...Top and bottom folds 104AF…Left and right folds 105...Cover 106…Main text 106A...Endpaper 106B…Cheeseen 108, 110...Core material BL1, BL2...Flip position DS...Decorative sheet FD...step L1, L2…distance

Claims

1. A bookbinding kit capable of producing a book having a cover and a body of text held by the cover, The cover comprises a decorative sheet that will become the front cover and the back cover when produced, a base sheet that defines the shape of the decorative sheet, and an adhesive layer that bonds the decorative sheet and the base sheet together, and further The book includes three cores attached to the base sheet at positions corresponding to the front cover, the back cover, and the spine between the front cover and the back cover. A bookbinding kit characterized by:

2. In claim 1, The bookbinding kit is characterized in that the main text comprises an inside cover having cheesecloth pasted to the center part of the folded inside cover, and one or more sheets of paper folded in half between the folded inside cover.

3. In claim 2, further comprising: A bookbinding kit characterized in that the one or more sheets of paper are sewn together with the cheesecloth.

4. In claim 1, further comprising: A bookbinding kit characterized in that the base sheet has marks indicating the positions where the three core materials are to be attached.

5. In claim 1, further comprising: A bookbinding kit comprising a storage container for storing all of the components of the bookbinding kit.

6. In claim 5, The storage container is an envelope, and the lid of the envelope lists all the components to be stored and the parts that need to be prepared when binding with the binding kit, and the back of the envelope lists the steps for binding.

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