button badge

Abstract

We offer button badges with enhanced design. [Solution] The button badge 1 comprises a shell 10 which constitutes the front side, a back part 12 which constitutes the back side, and memorabilia 11 which is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 via a first adhesive layer 13. Memorabilia 11 is a general term for commemorative items related to people, events, etc. By providing memorabilia 11 to the button badge 1, the appeal of the button badge 1 can be enhanced and its design can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a portable ornament, and particularly to a can badge that can be easily attached to a wearable object such as clothing or a bag.

Background Art

[0002] As an ornament used for various events, promotional activities, decorative purposes, etc., can badges are widely known. A can badge has a structure in which a shell, which is a part on the front side, and a back part, which is a part on the back side, are overlapped, and the peripheral portions thereof are caulked and integrated.

[0003] A predetermined design pattern is applied to the surface of the shell. The design pattern is a comic, a photograph, a picture, characters, a figure, etc. In Patent Document 1, the design pattern displayed on the surface of the shell includes a machine-readable code such as a two-dimensional barcode. On the back surface of the back part, a fastener such as a safety pin or a magnet is provided.

[0004] As a method of applying a design pattern to be displayed on a can badge, a method of directly printing the design pattern on the surface of the shell and a method of laminating a design sheet on which the design pattern is printed on the surface of the shell are known. In Patent Document 2, a resin layer containing a polyester resin is laminated on the surface of the shell, and the design pattern is printed on the resin layer by thermal transfer. In Patent Document 3, a design pattern is printed on a paper-made design sheet, and the design sheet and a transparent resin sheet such as a transparent polypropylene resin are laminated on the surface of the shell. In Patent Document 4, an aluminum vapor deposition transfer paper is used for the design sheet in order to enhance the decorativeness.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

[0006] This invention provides a button badge with enhanced design appeal. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This invention provides a button badge comprising a shell, which is a part that constitutes the front side, a back part, which is a part that constitutes the back side, and memorabilia laminated on the surface of the shell via a first adhesive layer. In the button badge according to this invention, the design is enhanced by laminating the memorabilia on the surface of the shell. In the button badge according to this invention, it is preferable to include a design sheet that is laminated on the surface of the shell and has a first window portion that exposes at least a part of the memorabilia. Laminating the design sheet onto the button badge can further enhance the design of the button badge. Furthermore, in the button badge according to this invention, it is preferable to include a protective film that is laminated using a second adhesive layer to cover the design sheet and has a second window portion that corresponds to the first window portion and exposes at least a part of the memorabilia. Laminating the protective film onto the button badge can protect the surface of the design sheet. Furthermore, in the button badge according to this invention, it is preferable that the shape of the first window portion and the shape of the second window portion be modeled after the item used as memorabilia. This enhances the design appeal of the button badge according to the present invention. It is envisioned that the uniform worn by athletes in matches and other events will be used as the memorabilia. Therefore, in the button badge according to the present invention, it is preferable to use scraps of the uniform as the memorabilia and to make the shape of the first window and the second window resemble the shape of the uniform. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In the button badge according to this invention, the design of the button badge is enhanced by laminating the memorabilia onto the surface of the shell. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] A diagram showing the appearance of a button badge according to the present invention. [Figure 2] A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge according to the present invention. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the appearance of a button badge according to Modification 1. [Figure 4] A diagram explaining the design sheet. [Figure 5] A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge according to Modification 1. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the appearance of a button badge according to modified example 2. [Figure 7] A diagram explaining protective film. [Figure 8] A schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge related to Modification 2. [Figure 9] A diagram illustrating the effect of bonding the protective film and the design sheet. [Figure 10] A diagram illustrating the can badge related to Modification 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] From here, embodiments relating to the present invention will be described in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the drawings are schematic diagrams drawn to facilitate understanding of the present invention.

[0011] The button badge disclosed in this invention will now be described. The button badge disclosed in this invention is a decorative item that can be attached to clothing, bags, hats, etc. The button badge disclosed in this invention can be applied to various shapes such as circular, elliptical, polygonal, and special shapes (for example, star-shaped or heart-shaped), but in this embodiment, the most common circular shape will be used as an example.

[0012] Figure 1 shows the external appearance of the button badge 1 according to the present invention. Figure 1(a) is a front view of the button badge 1. Figure 1(b) is a back view of the button badge 1. Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge 1 according to the present invention. Here, the front of the button badge 1 is the surface that is visible from the outside when the button badge 1 is attached to clothing or the like. The back of the button badge 1 is the surface opposite to the front of the button badge 1.

[0013] The button badge 1 comprises a shell 10, which is the front part, a back part 12, which is the back part, and memorabilia 11 laminated on the surface of the shell 10 via a first adhesive layer 13. As shown in Figure 2, the button badge 1 has a structure in which the shell 10 and the back part 12 are integrated by overlapping the shell 10, which has the memorabilia 11 laminated on its surface via the first adhesive layer 13, and crimping their peripheries. This crimping process involves at least plastically deforming the periphery of the shell 10 to wrap around and fix the periphery of the back part 12, thereby firmly joining the shell 10 and the back part 12 without separating. Note that the structure of the button badge 1 shown in Figure 2 is merely an example. The structure of the button badge 1 can be appropriately modified depending on the form of the crimping process, etc.

[0014] The shell 10 is a part that constitutes the front side of the can badge 1. A metal material is used for the shell 10. Tin, iron, and aluminum are commonly used for the shell 10, but stainless steel can also be used for the shell 10. The back part 12 is a part that constitutes the back side of the can badge 1. For the back part 12, a metal material such as tin, aluminum, or iron, or a plastic material such as polypropylene can be used. The back part 12 is provided with an attachment member used when attaching the can badge 1 to clothes, bags, hats, etc. In the embodiment, the attachment member is a safety pin 120. The safety pin 120 is rotatably attached to a claw 121 provided on the back part 12. In FIG. 1(b), the attachment member is the safety pin 120, but a fastener according to the application, such as a hook pin (Z-pin), a clip, a magnet, or a folding stand, can be selected and provided on the back part 12.

[0015] In the present invention, the memorabilia 11 is a general term for items that become souvenirs related to people, events, incidents, etc. By providing the memorabilia 11 on the can badge 1, the charm of the can badge 1 can be improved and its design property can be enhanced. Also, as shown in FIG. 1(a), if the can badge 1 is made into a limited item, the rarity of the can badge 1 will be further increased and the collection value of the can badge 1 can be improved. In this case, it is advisable to engrave the serial number 14 on the surface of the can badge 1. In FIG. 1(a), the serial number 14 is engraved on the shell 10 in the form of "serial number / total number of limited items".

[0016] The can badge 1 is manufactured by overlapping the shell 10 with the memorabilia 11 laminated thereon and the back part 12, and caulking the peripheral portions thereof with a dedicated press machine. As the memorabilia 11, a cloth-like item that is difficult to be damaged by caulking is desirable. For example, the following items can be used for the memorabilia 11 according to the present invention. · Scrap of uniform (sports, e-sports, racing team, etc.) · Scrap of clothing (live clothing, stage clothing, movie / drama clothing, etc.) • Costume scraps (for idols, actors, stage performances, voice actor events) • Scraps of everyday clothing (jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, etc.) • Scraps of fabric from accessories (hats, wristbands, cap brims, etc.) • Fabric scraps for bags and small items • Parts of the shoe (rubber sole, leather part, etc.) • Parts of a ball (baseball, soccer ball, tennis ball, etc.) • Some printed materials (hand-drawn manga manuscripts, posters, etc.)

[0017] In Figure 1(a), the shape of the memorabilia 11 is shown as square, but the shape of the memorabilia 11 is not limited to square. For example, the memorabilia 11 stacked on the shell 10 may be circular. The size of the memorabilia 11 is smaller than the size of the shell 10. In the case of a circular button badge 1, the diameter of the shell 10 is typically 25mm, 32mm, 44mm, 57mm, or 75mm. For example, a shell 10 with a diameter of approximately 57mm can accommodate a memorabilia 11 that is approximately 20mm x 30mm square. Also, the placement of the memorabilia 11 on the shell 10 is arbitrary. In Figure 1(a), the memorabilia 11 is placed in the center of the shell 10 in the button badge 1, but the memorabilia 11 may be placed off-center from the shell 10.

[0018] The first adhesive layer 13 that adheres the memorabilia 11 to the shell 10 uses an adhesive that provides high adhesion between the material of the memorabilia 11 and the metal material used for the shell 10. If the material of the memorabilia 11 is a piece of cloth, using a liquid adhesive will cause the adhesive to soak into the cloth, damaging the texture of the memorabilia 11 or weakening the adhesive strength. Therefore, it is preferable to use double-sided tape, which has adhesive applied to both sides of a tape-like base material, as the first adhesive used to adhere the memorabilia 11 to the shell 10.

[0019] In addition to the memorabilia 11, applying a design pattern 201 to the surface of the shell 10 can further enhance the aesthetic appeal of the can badge 1. As a method for applying the design pattern 201 to the surface of the shell 10, the design pattern 201 may be printed on the surface of the shell 10, or a sheet with the predetermined design pattern 201 printed on it may be laminated onto the surface of the shell 10.

[0020] This section describes a modified example of a button badge 2, in which a sheet printed with a predetermined design pattern 201 is laminated onto the surface of a shell 10. Figure 3 shows the external appearance of the button badge 2 according to modified example 1. Figure 3(a) is a front view of the button badge 2 according to modified example 1. Figure 3(b) is a back view of the button badge 2 according to modified example 1. Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the design sheet 20. Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge 2 according to modified example 1.

[0021] The can badge 2 according to the modified example 1 comprises a shell 10 which constitutes the front side, a back part 12 which constitutes the back side, memorabilia 11 which is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 using a first adhesive layer 13, and a design sheet 20 which is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 and has a first window portion 200 which exposes at least a part of the memorabilia 11.

[0022] In the modified version 1 of the button badge 2, the same elements as those in button badge 1 are given the same symbols. The shell 10, back part 12, memorabilia 11, and first adhesive layer 13 of the button badge 2 in modified version 1 are the same as those in button badge 1, so a detailed explanation is omitted here.

[0023] Figure 4 shows the design sheet 20 as viewed from the front. As shown in Figure 4, the design sheet 20 has a predetermined design pattern 201 printed on it and a first window portion 200 that exposes at least a part of the memorabilia 11. In this embodiment, since the shape of the shell 10 as viewed from the front is circular, the design sheet 20 shown in Figure 4 is also circular. The shape of the design sheet 20 is the same as that of the shell 10, but the size of the design sheet 20 is slightly larger than that of the shell 10.

[0024] The design pattern 201 printed on the surface of the design sheet 20 is text (logo), illustrations, or photographs related to the memorabilia 11 to be placed on the shell 10. Paper substrates such as coated paper, fine paper, Japanese paper, kraft paper, and aluminum-metallized paper can be used for the design sheet 20, and substrates other than paper substrates can also be used for the design sheet 20. For example, plastic films such as olefin film, polypropylene film, and polyethylene terephthalate film, polyester cloth paper, and synthetic paper.

[0025] In the modified example 1 of the button badge 2, in addition to the memorabilia 11, a design sheet 20 is laminated on the surface of the shell 10. To allow the memorabilia 11 laminated on the surface of the button badge body to be seen and touched, the design sheet 20 is provided with a first window portion 200 that exposes at least a part of the memorabilia 11 laminated on the surface of the shell 10.

[0026] In the modified example 1 of the can badge 2, the first window portion 200 is an opening that penetrates the design sheet 20. In this embodiment, the size of the first window portion 200 is smaller than the memorabilia 11. The shape of the first window portion 200 may be the same as that of the memorabilia 11, or it may be different from that of the memorabilia 11. In this embodiment, the shape of the first window portion 200 is circular, and the size of the first window portion 200 is smaller than that of the memorabilia 11, so that the center of the memorabilia 11 is exposed by the first window portion 200.

[0027] As shown in Figure 5, the button badge 2 according to Modification 1 has a structure in which the memorabilia 11 is laminated on the surface via a first adhesive layer 13, and then the shell 10 on which the design sheet 20 is placed so that the first window portion 200 and the memorabilia 11 overlap, and the back part 12 are superimposed, and the edges of these are crimped together to integrate the design sheet 20, the shell 10, and the back part 12. Note that the structure of the button badge 2 according to Modification 1 shown in Figure 5 is just one example. The structure of the button badge 2 according to Modification 1 can be appropriately changed depending on the form of crimping, etc.

[0028] When a design sheet 20, which is slightly larger than the shell 10, is placed on the surface of the shell 10 and crimped, the periphery of the design sheet 20 wraps around to the back of the shell 10, as shown in Figure 5. As a result, the design sheet 20, the shell 10, and the back part 12 are integrated by the crimping process. When the design sheet 20 is placed on the surface of the shell 10 and the shell 10 and back part 12 are crimped together, an adhesive is not required to bond the design sheet 20 and the shell 10. However, it is also conceivable to crimp the shell 10 and back part 12 with the design sheet 20 laminated on the surface via an adhesive. In this embodiment, since the size of the first window portion 200 is smaller than the memorabilia 11, the design sheet 20 is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 with the periphery of the first window portion 200 covering the periphery of the memorabilia 11. By laminating the design sheet 20 onto the surface of the shell 10 with the periphery of the first window portion 200 covering the periphery of the memorabilia 11, in addition to enhancing the design of the can badge 2 according to the modified example 1, it is also possible to make it more difficult for the memorabilia 11 to peel off the surface of the shell 10.

[0029] As in the modified example 1, when a design sheet 20 is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 in addition to the memorabilia 11, the surface of the design sheet 20 may rub against other objects, causing the design pattern 201 printed on the design sheet 20 to fade. Therefore, when laminating the design sheet 20 on the surface of the shell 10, it is preferable to provide a protective layer for the surface of the design sheet 20.

[0030] This section describes a modified example 2 of the button badge 3, which is configured to protect the surface of the design sheet 20. Figure 6 shows the external appearance of the button badge 3 according to modified example 2. Figure 6(a) is a front view of the button badge 3 according to modified example 2. Figure 6(b) is a back view of the button badge 3 according to modified example 2. Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating the protective film 30. Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of the button badge 3 according to modified example 2. Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the effect of using the second adhesive layer 31 to bond the protective film 30 and the design sheet 20.

[0031] The can badge 3 according to the modified example 2 comprises a shell 10 which constitutes the front side, a back part 12 which constitutes the back side, memorabilia 11 laminated on the surface of the shell 10 using a first adhesive layer 13, a design sheet 20 laminated on the surface of the shell 10 and provided with a first window 200 that exposes at least a part of the memorabilia 11, and a protective film 30 laminated to cover the design sheet 20 using a second adhesive layer 31 and provided with a second window 300 that corresponds to the first window 200 and exposes at least a part of the memorabilia 11.

[0032] In the modified version 2 of the button badge 3, the same elements as those in the button badge 2 of modified version 1 are given the same reference numerals. The shell 10, back part 12, memorabilia 11, first adhesive layer 13, and design sheet 20 of the button badge 3 of modified version 2 are the same as those in the button badge 2 of modified version 1, so a detailed explanation is omitted here.

[0033] The protective film 30 on the can badge 3 according to Modification 2 is a layer that protects the surface of the design sheet 20 laminated on the surface of the shell 10. As shown in Figure 7, the protective film 30 has a second window 300 that exposes at least a portion of the memorabilia 11. The shape and size of the protective film 30 are almost the same as those of the design sheet 20.

[0034] The protective film 30 can be made of a transparent resin film such as polyethylene terephthalate film or hologram film. In this example, hologram film is used for the protective film 30. A hologram film is a film in which a hologram 301 is formed on a transparent substrate 302 such as polyethylene terephthalate. By using a hologram film, which produces various reflections depending on the angle of incidence of light, for the protective film 30, the visual appeal of the can badge 3 according to Modified Example 2 can be enhanced. Furthermore, using a hologram film for the protective film 30 also provides an anti-counterfeiting effect for the can badge 3 according to Modified Example 2.

[0035] Similar to the design sheet 20, the protective film 30 is provided with a second window 300 that corresponds to the first window 200 provided on the design sheet 20, so that the memorabilia 11 laminated on the surface of the shell 10 can be seen and touched. The second window 300 corresponding to the first window 200 means that the second window 300 is approximately the same size as the first window 200 and is positioned to overlap with the first window 200. By providing the protective film 30 with a second window 300 that corresponds to the first window 200 provided on the design sheet 20, the memorabilia 11 is exposed on the surface of the can badge 3 according to the modified example 2 through both.

[0036] In the modified badge 3 according to Modification 2, the protective film 30 is adhered to the design sheet 20 using a second adhesive layer 31. For example, an acrylic adhesive layer can be used for the second adhesive layer 31. In the modified badge 3 according to Modification 2, the second adhesive layer 31 is used to adhere the protective film 30 to the design sheet 20 in order to prevent the protective film 30 from peeling off. As shown in Figure 9(a), if the protective film 30 and the design sheet 20 are not adhered, there is a risk that the protective film 30 will peel off from the periphery of the second window portion 300. Therefore, in the modified badge 3 according to Modification 2, as shown in Figure 9(b), the second adhesive layer 31 is used to adhere the protective film 30 to the design sheet 20, preventing the protective film 30 from peeling off from the periphery of the second window portion 300.

[0037] As shown in Figure 8, the button badge 3 according to Modification 2 has a structure in which the memorabilia 11 is laminated on the surface via a first adhesive layer 13, and a shell 10 and back part 12 are superimposed on a design sheet 20 on which a protective film 30 is laminated so that the first window portion 200 and the second window portion 300 overlap with the memorabilia 11, and the design sheet 20 with the protective film 30 laminated on it, the shell 10 and back part 12 are superimposed, and the edges of these are crimped together to form an integrated structure. In the button badge 3 according to Modification 2, the protective film 30 is pre-laminated on the design sheet 20 via a second adhesive layer 31 so that the first window portion 200 and the second window portion 300 overlap. Note that the structure of the button badge 3 according to Modification 2 shown in Figure 8 is just one example. The structure of the button badge 3 according to Modification 2 can be appropriately changed depending on the form of crimping, etc.

[0038] By making the size of the protective film 30 and the design sheet 20 slightly larger than the shell 10, and then placing the design sheet 20 with the protective film 30 laminated on it via the second adhesive layer 31 onto the shell 10 and crimping it, as shown in Figure 8, the periphery of the design sheet 20 with the protective film 30 laminated on it wraps around to the back of the shell 10. As a result, the design sheet 20 with the protective film 30 laminated on it, the shell 10, and the back part 12 are integrated by the crimping process. In this embodiment, since the size of the first window section 200 and the second window section 300 is made to fit within the memorabilia 11, the design sheet 20 with the protective film 30 laminated on it is laminated on the surface of the shell 10 with the periphery of the first window section 200 and the second window section 300 covering the periphery of the memorabilia 11.

[0039] In the modified version 2 of the can badge 3, the first window portion 200 provided on the design sheet 20 and the second window portion 300 provided on the protective film 30 are circular in shape, but the design is not limited to this. That is, in the modified version 2 of the can badge 3, the design appeal of the can badge 3 can be further enhanced by making the shapes of the first window portion 200 and the second window portion 300 resemble those of the item used as memorabilia 11.

[0040] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the button badge 4 according to Modification 3. The button badge 4 according to Modification 3 is an embodiment in which the shape of the first window portion 400 and the shape of the second window portion 401 are modeled after the item used as memorabilia 11. In the button badge 4 according to Modification 3 shown in Figure 10, only the shape of the first window portion 200 and the second window portion 300 are changed from the button badge 3 according to Modification 2. The structure of the button badge 4 according to Modification 3 is the same as that of the button badge 3 according to Modification 2.

[0041] For example, it is conceivable that scraps of uniforms worn by athletes during matches or other events could be used as memorabilia 11. Therefore, in the button badge 4 according to Modification 3, uniforms worn by athletes during matches or other events are used as memorabilia 11. In the button badge 4 according to Modification 3, the shapes of the first window 400 and the second window 401 are made to resemble the shape of the item used as memorabilia 11. Accordingly, in the button badge 4 according to Modification 3 shown in Figure 10, the shapes of the first window 400 and the second window 401 are made to resemble the shape of a uniform. Note that making the shapes of the first window 400 and the second window 401 resemble the shape of a uniform is just one example. When using scraps of clothing as memorabilia 11, the shapes of the first window 400 and the second window 401 may be made to resemble the whole person or their face.

[0042] Furthermore, although we have described the number of memorabilia 11 as being one, it is also possible to have multiple memorabilia 11. In the can badge 2 according to Modification 1 and the can badge 3 according to Modification 2, multiple memorabilia 11 can be stacked and arranged on the surface of the shell 10, as long as the design sheet 20 and the like do not tear when the shell 10 and the back part 12 are crimped together. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Pin badge 10 Shells 11 Memorabilia 12 Back parts 120 safety pins 121 Nails 13 1st adhesive layer 14 Serial Number 2. Can badge related to variation 1 20 design sheets 200 Window Section 1 201 Design Patterns 3. Can badge related to variation 2 30 protective films 300 Second Window Section 301 Hologram 302 Transparent base material 31 Second adhesive layer 4. Can badge related to modification 3 400 Window Section 1 401 Second Window Section

Claims

1. A button badge comprising a shell, which is a part that constitutes the front side; a back part, which is a part that constitutes the back side; and memorabilia laminated on the surface of the shell via a first adhesive layer.

2. The button badge according to claim 1, comprising a design sheet laminated on the surface of the shell and provided with a first window portion that exposes at least a portion of the memorabilia.

3. The button badge according to claim 2, comprising a protective film laminated with a second adhesive layer to cover the design sheet, and having a second window portion corresponding to the first window portion and exposing at least a portion of the memorabilia.

4. The can badge according to claim 3, characterized in that the shape of the first window portion and the shape of the second window portion are modeled after the item to be used as memorabilia.

5. The can badge according to claim 4, characterized in that scraps of uniform fabric are used as the memorabilia, and the shape of the first window and the shape of the second window are made to resemble the shape of the uniform.

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