Clothing badges

Abstract

We provide a clothing badge that is highly portable and has multiple functions, including being used as a badge and being able to stand on its own as a display piece. [Solution] The clothing badge 10 comprises a resin plate 40 having a front member and a back member 44. The front member displays a character image or text, and the back member is provided with an attachment member for attaching to clothing and a first recess 46, which has a second recess with a width corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate. The end of the resin plate is inserted into the second recess to support the resin plate, and the back member comprises a support base 60 which is inserted into the first recess to hold the resin plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a clothing badge.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, can badges with full-color prints of anime and manga characters, pet photos, or scenic views of tourist destinations on the front side and safety pins for attaching to clothes, hats, or bags on the back side have been widely known. Such can badges come in various sizes, ranging from about 15 mm to 100 mm in diameter.

[0003] As a stand for displaying a can badge upright, Patent Document 1 discloses a can badge stand that forms slit-shaped insertion holes in a base plate, inserts insertion pieces of a support plate into the insertion holes to erect a standing plate-shaped support plate, and holds the can badge by inserting the annular portion of the safety pin of the can badge into the support portion of the safety pin formed on the upper part of the support plate.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, the can badge stand described in Patent Document 1 requires a separate stand consisting of a base plate and a support plate, and there is a problem that the stand must be managed separately from the badge when carrying the stand.

[0006] The inventors of the present application have tried and erred to solve such current problems and conceived the clothing badge according to the present application. The purpose of the present application is to provide a clothing badge that is excellent in portability and has multiple functions including being used as a badge and being able to stand upright and be decorated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] This application discloses a badge for clothing. The badge for clothing comprises a resin plate having a front member and a back member, the front member having a character image or text displayed on it, and the back member having a mounting member for attaching it to clothing and a second recess having a recess with a width corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate, the end of the resin plate being inserted into the second recess to support the resin plate, and a support base which is inserted into the first recess of the back member to hold the resin plate. With the above configuration, the support stand can be held in the first recess provided on the back side of the resin plate, allowing the badge and support stand to be stored and managed together. In other words, the user does not need to carry a separate stand from the badge, and can carry the support stand with the badge alone, thus providing a highly portable badge. Furthermore, by inserting the end of the resin plate into the second recess of the support stand, the badge can be displayed upright. Thus, the clothing badge according to this application has not only the original function of a badge, such as being attached to clothing, but also the function of self-standing display using a support stand, making it possible to accommodate multiple usage scenarios with a single badge. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a front view of a badge according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a rear view of a badge according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of a badge according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a plan view of a support base according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a side exploded view of a badge according to one embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted. The following embodiments are illustrative examples for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention to these embodiments only.

[0010] For convenience, the left-right direction in Figure 3 is sometimes referred to as the front-back direction X, specifically the left direction as front X1 and the right direction as rear X2; the up-down direction is sometimes referred to as the up-down direction Z, specifically the top direction as up Z1 and the bottom direction as down Z2; and the direction perpendicular to the front-back direction X and the up-down direction Z is sometimes referred to as the left-right direction Y, specifically the left direction as Y1 and the right direction as Y2 when facing forward X1. These terms are used to explain relative directional relationships and do not indicate absolute directions.

[0011] [Overall badge structure] Figure 1 is a front view of the badge 10 according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, the badge 10 has a circular planar shape, and its diameter is, for example, 30 mm to 100 mm. However, the planar shape of the badge 10 is not limited to a circle, and may be elliptical, rectangular, polygonal, or star-shaped.

[0012] As shown in Figure 1, the badge 10, when viewed from the front X1, has an outer frame 20 and a transparent plate 30. The outer frame 20 is a ring-shaped member that constitutes the outer periphery of the badge 10. The transparent plate 30 is a transparent plate-shaped member that is positioned inside the outer frame 20 and covers the surface of the badge 10.

[0013] In this embodiment, the outer frame 20 is made of relatively soft polypropylene, and the transparent plate 30 is made of relatively hard polycarbonate. Since the outer frame 20 is more flexible than the transparent plate 30, the user can easily attach the outer frame 20 to the transparent plate 30 by bending the outer frame 20, and even if the outer frame 20 comes off the transparent plate 30, it can be easily reattached in the same way. However, the material of the outer frame 20 is not limited to polypropylene, but may be other resins such as polycarbonate, acrylic, or ABS resin. Also, the material of the transparent plate 30 is not limited to polycarbonate, but may be other resins as long as they are light-transmitting, or even inorganic materials such as glass.

[0014] As shown in Figure 5, the badge 10 has a structure in which an outer frame 20, a transparent plate 30, a piece of paper 70 on which an image 72 is printed, and a resin plate 40 are stacked in that order from the front X1. That is, as shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the piece of paper 70 on which the image 72 is printed is sandwiched between the front member 42 of the resin plate 40 and the transparent plate 30. With this configuration, when the user views the badge 10 from the front X1, they can see the image 72, such as a character design or text, printed on the paper 70 placed inside through the transparent plate 30.

[0015] In this embodiment, a character image 72 is printed on the paper 70. However, the image 72 printed on the paper 70 is not limited to a character; it may be any image, such as text, a pet's photo, a landscape, an event logo, or an original illustration created by the user. The user can change the image 72 displayed on the badge 10 by disassembling the badge 10 and replacing the paper 70. That is, by sandwiching the paper 70 between the front member 42 and the transparent plate 30, the user can freely replace the paper 70 according to the purpose or mood, and enjoy a variety of images 72 on a single badge 10. For example, the user can change the image 72 according to the season or event, or display multiple images 72 from their collection on a rotating basis. Thus, unlike conventional button badges with fixed images, the badge 10 according to this embodiment allows for the replacement of the image 72, enabling the use of a single badge 10 in various forms over a long period of time. Note that the image 72 is not limited to the form printed on the paper 70. For example, the image 72 may be displayed by attaching a sticker with the image 72 drawn on it to the front surface member 42 of the resin plate 40, or it may be provided by other known methods.

[0016] The resin plate 40 (Figures 2 and 5) is a plate-shaped member positioned on the rear X2 side of the badge 10. In this embodiment, the resin plate 40 is made of polypropylene. However, the material of the resin plate 40 is not limited to polypropylene and may be other resins. The thickness of the resin plate 40 is, for example, 3 mm to 10 mm.

[0017] [Structure of the backing material of the resin plate] Figure 2 is a rear view of the badge 10. As shown in Figure 2, the badge 10 comprises a mounting member for attaching to clothing, a resin plate 40 having a back member 44 provided with a first recess 46, and a support base 60 that is held by the resin plate 40 by being inserted into the first recess 46 of the back member 44. The first recess 46 is a recess provided in the back member 44 of the resin plate 40 for housing the support base 60, and has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the support base 60. In this embodiment, the support base 60 has a circular planar shape, and the first recess 46 is formed as a circular recess corresponding to the support base 60. When the support base 60 is inserted into the first recess 46, the support base 60 is formed to be flush with the back member 44 of the resin plate 40. As a result, when used as a badge 10, the support base 60 does not protrude from the back member 44, thereby preventing damage to clothing or bags, and also preventing the support base 60 from falling out of the first recess 46 due to snagging on clothing or bags.

[0018] The support base 60 according to this embodiment is made of polycarbonate. On the other hand, as described above, the resin plate 40 is made of polypropylene, which is softer than polycarbonate. In this way, because the support base 60 is made of a relatively hard material and the resin plate 40 is made of a relatively soft material, the resin plate 40 is more elastically deformable than the support base 60. With this configuration, when the user pushes the support base 60 into or removes it from the first recess 46, the resin plate 40 elastically deforms, allowing the support base 60 to be attached and removed, thus making it easy to insert and remove the support base 60 from the first recess 46. However, the material of the support base 60 is not limited to polycarbonate, and may be other resins that are harder than the resin plate 40.

[0019] On the back member 44 of the resin plate 40, a safety pin support portion 50 is further provided. The safety pin support portion 50 is configured to support a safety pin and is used as an attachment member for attaching the badge 10 to clothes or a bag. As shown in FIG. 2, the safety pin support portion 50 is formed as a horizontally long member located above Z1 of the back member 44 and above Z1 of the first recess 46. The safety pin support portion 50 has holes in the upper portions near both ends thereof, and the needle portions of the safety pins are inserted into these holes. Thus, by providing the safety pin support portion 50, the user can attach the badge 10 to clothes or a bag with a safety pin in the same manner as a conventional can badge.

[0020] On the back member 44 of the resin plate 40, a strap connection portion used as an attachment member for attaching to clothes or a bag is further provided. In the present embodiment, the strap connection portion includes a first strap connection portion 52 provided at the upper portion of the resin plate 40 and a second strap connection portion 54 provided at the lower portion of the resin plate 40. The first strap connection portion 52 and the second strap connection portion 54 are members provided on the outer frame 20 at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the resin plate 40, respectively, and through holes are formed in each member. The user can insert a strap or a hook through the through hole. By connecting a strap to the first strap connection portion 52, the badge 10 can be suspended from above. Also, by connecting a strap to the second strap connection portion 54, the badge 10 can be suspended from below. Thus, by providing the strap connection portions vertically, the user can select the suspension direction according to the usage mode. Note that the position of the strap connection portion is not limited to the vertical direction Z and may be provided in the horizontal direction Y.

[0021] [Configuration of the support base] FIG. 3 is a side view of the badge 10, showing the state in which the badge 10 is held by the support base 60. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the support base 60. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the support base 60 has a second recess 62 with a width corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate 40, and the resin plate 40 can be supported by inserting the end of the resin plate 40 into the second recess 62. As described above, since the support base 60 according to the present embodiment is formed of polycarbonate, sufficient hardness and strength for supporting the resin plate 40 can be ensured. When the user stands and decorates the badge 10, the support base 60 is removed from the first recess 46 of the resin plate 40, and the end of the resin plate 40 is inserted into the second recess 62 of the support base 60. Thereby, the support base 60 functions as a stand for the badge 10, and the badge 10 stands upright with the front facing forward. Since the width of the recess of the second recess 62 corresponds to the thickness of the resin plate 40, the badge 10 is stably supported.

[0022] Note that the width of the second recess 62 corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate 40 includes a width sufficient to support the resin plate 40 by inserting the end of the resin plate 40 into the second recess 62, and is not limited to the same width as the width of the end of the resin plate 40 inserted into the second recess 62. For example, the width of the second recess 62 may be slightly smaller than the thickness of the portion of the resin plate 40 inserted into the second recess 62. For example, the width of the second recess 62 includes cases where it is 3 mm or less smaller than the thickness of the end of the resin plate 40 inserted into the second recess 62. According to such a configuration, by forming the resin plate 40 from a material having elasticity as compared with metal, it is possible to insert and support the end of the resin plate 40 in the second recess 62 in a compressed state. On the other hand, the width of the second recess 62 may be slightly larger than the thickness of the portion of the resin plate 40 inserted into the second recess 62. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to insert and support the end of the resin plate 40 in the second recess 62.

[0023] The thickness of the resin plate does not necessarily have to be constant. In that case, the thickness of the resin plate refers to the width of the end portion of the resin plate that is inserted into the second recess. Furthermore, the width of the second recess does not necessarily have to be constant. For example, the width of the second recess may be formed such that it varies in width according to the depth when viewed from the side, and the width of the end portion of the resin plate that is inserted into the second recess may be formed to vary in accordance with the variation in the width of the second recess, so that the resin plate is suitably supported according to this shape. As described above, the second recess 62, which has a recess with a width corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate 40, may include recesses that are slightly narrower in width than the thickness of the resin plate 40, or recesses that are slightly wider in width than the thickness of the resin plate 40.

[0024] Furthermore, the second recess 62 may be tapered, with the width of the recess gradually narrowing from the entrance side to the back side. In addition, the second recess 62 may be provided with ribs or projections that protrude from the surface (inner surface to inner wall surface) that constitutes the recess of the second recess 62. Alternatively, the resin plate 40 may be supported by forming further recesses or protrusions on the inner surface of the recess of the second recess 62, and on the other hand, by providing protrusions or recesses that engage with these recesses or protrusions at the end of the resin plate 40.

[0025] As shown in Figure 3, the support base 60 has a roughly hemispherical shape when viewed from the left-right direction Y, and the second recess 62 is formed at its apex. Also, as shown in Figure 4, the support base 60 has a circular planar shape when viewed from above Z1, and the second recess 62 is formed in the center thereof. The second recess 62 is formed as a vertically elongated recess that crosses the center of the support base 60, into which the end of the resin plate 40 is inserted. Because the second recess 62 is formed in the center of the support base 60, the resin plate 40 is supported in a position at the center of the support base 60, thus ensuring the stability of the badge 10 when it is standing upright. Note that the shape of the support base when viewed from above Z1 is not limited to a circle, but may be elliptical or rectangular, and a notch may be provided in a part of the circle.

[0026] In this embodiment, the shape of the inner surface of the second recess 62 is formed to conform to the circular shape of the badge 10. That is, when the end of the resin plate 40 is inserted into the second recess 62, the inner surface of the recess 62 contacts the outer circumference of the badge 10. With this configuration, the end of the resin plate 40 is held in place within the second recess 62 without displacement, thereby improving the stability of the badge 10's posture when it is standing upright.

[0027] Furthermore, the recess of the second recess 62 is set to a depth that can stably hold the edge of the resin plate 40. In other words, because the recess of the second recess 62 has sufficient depth, the edge of the resin plate 40 is stably held within the second recess 62 even when the badge 10 is standing upright. With this configuration, the badge 10 is prevented from unintentionally sliding off the support base 60, and the user can display the badge 10 in a stable state.

[0028] [Badge breakdown structure] Figure 5 is an exploded side view of the badge 10. As shown in Figure 5, the badge 10 is composed of the following components, in order from the front X1 to the rear X2: an outer frame 20, a transparent plate 30, paper 70, and a resin plate 40. The support base 60 is a separate component housed in the first recess 46 of the resin plate 40, and is removed from the first recess 46 when in use to support the badge 10.

[0029] [Usage Pattern] The badge 10 according to this embodiment has multiple uses. As described above, the badge 10 can be attached to clothing or bags in the same way as conventional badges by attaching a safety pin to the safety pin support part 50. The badge 10 can also be displayed upright like an acrylic stand by removing the support base 60 from the first recess 46 and using it as a stand. Furthermore, the badge 10 can be used by hanging it from the top or bottom by inserting a hook or strap through the first strap connection part 52 or the second strap connection part 54. In addition, for example, it can be used as a magnet by attaching a magnet to the back member 44 of the badge 10.

[0030] As described above, the badge 10 according to this embodiment can be used in a variety of ways, such as being attached to clothing or bags, displayed as a stand, or hung by a strap, and has higher versatility than conventional button badges. Furthermore, since the support base 60 can be stored in the first recess 46 provided in the back member 44 of the resin plate 40, the badge 10 and the support base 60 can be carried together as a single unit, making it highly portable. In other words, the user does not need to manage a stand separately from the badge, and only needs to carry the badge 10.

[0031] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. For example, the planar shape of the badge 10 is not limited to a circle, but may be rectangular or polygonal, and the material of each component is not limited to the above examples. Also, the number or position of the strap connection parts is not limited to the examples of the above embodiments and can be changed as appropriate. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0032] 10 Badges 20 Outer frame 30 Transparent plate 40 resin plate 42 Front side member 44 Rear side component 46. ​​First recess 50 Safety pin support section 52 First strap connection part 54 Second strap connection point 60 Support stand 62 Second recess 70 sheets 72 images

Claims

1. A clothing badge comprising a resin plate having a front member and a back member, The aforementioned front-side member displays character images, text, etc. The aforementioned back side member is provided with an attachment member for attaching to clothing and a first recess. The support base has a second recess having a width corresponding to the thickness of the resin plate, and the end of the resin plate can be inserted into the second recess to support the resin plate, and is held by the resin plate by being inserted into the first recess of the back side member, Clothing badge.

2. The mounting member includes a safety pin support portion configured to support a safety pin. A clothing badge according to claim 1.

3. The mounting member includes a strap connection portion configured to be connectable to a strap. A clothing badge according to claim 1.

4. The strap connection portion includes a first strap connection portion provided on the upper part of the resin plate and a second strap connection portion provided on the lower part of the resin plate. The clothing badge according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned clothing badge further comprises a transparent plate, and a piece of paper with a character design or text printed on it is sandwiched between the front member and the transparent plate. A clothing badge according to claim 1.

6. The support base is formed so as to be flush with the back side member when inserted into the first recess. A clothing badge according to claim 1.

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