Decorative stickers

Abstract

This product provides decorative stickers that can be enjoyed not only by being applied to a surface substrate, but also by appreciating the sticker itself and enjoying the process of peeling it off the surface substrate from the separator. [Solution] A decorative seal 1 comprising a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped surface substrate 3, an adhesive layer 5 provided on the back surface of the surface substrate, and a separator 7 covering the adhesive layer, wherein the surface substrate includes a pattern portion 31, a peripheral portion 33 surrounding the pattern portion, and a recess 35 located between the pattern portion and the peripheral portion, and when the pattern portion is pressed from the separator side, the pattern portion separates from the surface substrate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a decorative sticker.

Background Art

[0002] For example, there is known a sticker comprising a base material formed in a flat sheet shape, a printed layer printed on the surface of the base material, and an adhesive layer formed on the back surface of the base material, and being peelable from a release paper into an arbitrary shape. See, for example, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3229888). Such a sticker is mainly manufactured for the purpose of enjoying pasting the base material on an object.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional sticker, it is not assumed to enjoy appreciating the sticker itself or the process of peeling the surface base material from the release paper (separator).

[0005] The inventor has focused on such problems and has come to create this invention. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a decorative sticker that can not only enjoy pasting the surface base material on an object, but also appreciate the sticker itself and enjoy the process of peeling the surface base material from the separator.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention A decorative seal comprising a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped surface substrate, an adhesive layer provided on the back surface of the surface substrate, and a separator covering the adhesive layer, The surface substrate includes a pattern portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the pattern portion, and a recess located between the pattern portion and the peripheral portion. When the pattern portion is pressed from the separator side, the pattern portion separates from the surface substrate (or the surrounding portion). We provide decorative stickers characterized by the following.

[0007] In the decorative seal of the present invention, it is preferable that the peripheral portion has a pattern layer including a frame pattern surrounding the design portion.

[0008] Furthermore, in the decorative seal of the present invention, it is preferable that the pattern layer further includes a gate pattern extending from the frame pattern toward the design portion.

[0009] Furthermore, in the decorative sticker of this invention, it is preferable that the thickness of the design portion and the surrounding portion are 0.05 to 3.0 mm, respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, in the decorative seal of this invention, it is preferable that the separator is a transparent resin sheet. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] In the decorative sticker according to this invention, the surface substrate is divided into a design portion and a peripheral portion via a recess (boundary), creating a unique appearance, so that users can appreciate and enjoy the sticker itself. Furthermore, pressing the design area from the separator side can cause the design area to pop out from the surface substrate, providing users with a unique experience. Therefore, the decorative stickers according to the present invention can be enjoyed not only by applying them to a surface substrate (or design portion), but also by appreciating the sticker itself or by enjoying the process of peeling it off the surface substrate (or design portion) from the separator. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a schematic perspective view showing a decorative seal 1 according to a typical embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a front view and a cross-sectional view along line AA of the decorative seal 1. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged view of region B in Figure 2(B). [Figure 4] This figure shows the pattern portion 31 separated from the separator 7 and protruding from the remaining surface substrate 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The following describes in detail a typical embodiment of the decorative seal according to the present invention, with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these drawings. Furthermore, since the drawings are intended to conceptually explain the present invention, dimensions, ratios, or numbers may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary for ease of understanding.

[0014] Decorative sticker 1 can also be called a sticker and can be applied to objects that generally have a flat surface. Examples of such objects include, but are not limited to, smartphones and their cases, carry cases, suitcases, tablet computers, notebook computers, pen cases, diaries, sticker books, notebooks, pencil cases, desks, etc.

[0015] 1. Overall composition of decorative stickers For example, as shown in Figure 1, the decorative seal 1 comprises a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped surface substrate 3. In the illustrated example, the surface substrate 3 has a generally rectangular shape (for example, a generally rectangular shape), but it may also be generally circular or generally polygonal.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2(B), the surface substrate 3 has a generally uniform thickness except for the recess 35 described later. The thickness of the surface substrate 3 is greater than the thickness of the separator 7 described later and also greater than the thickness of a conventional general surface substrate. The thickness of the surface substrate 3 may be, for example, generally 0.05 to 3.0 mm, more preferably 0.1 to 2.5 mm. Therefore, the rigidity (elasticity) of the surface substrate 3 is greater than the rigidity (elasticity) of the separator 7 and also greater than the rigidity of a conventional general surface substrate. Thus, when the surface substrate 3 is bent or the pattern portion 31 is pressed from the side of the separator 7, the pattern portion 31 peels off from the separator 7 and pops out from the surface substrate 3. That is, the decorative seal 1 exhibits an operation different from that of a conventional general decorative seal. Details of the surface substrate 3 will be described later.

[0017] The decorative seal 1 also includes an adhesive layer 5 provided on the back surface of the surface substrate 3. The adhesive layer 5 serves to attach the surface substrate 3 to an object.

[0018] When the pattern portion 31 is pressed as described later, the adhesive layer 5 separates from the separator 7 together with the pattern portion 31, whereby the pattern portion 31 can be separated from the surface substrate 3.

[0019] The adhesive layer 5 is preferably transparent from the viewpoint of forming an appearance like a plastic model, but may be translucent or opaque. The adhesive layer 5 is formed, for example, by applying an adhesive to the surface substrate. The main component of the adhesive may be, for example, an acrylic-based, rubber-based, silicone adhesive, or the like.

[0020] The decorative seal 1 also includes a separator 7 that covers and protects the adhesive layer 5. The separator 7 may be referred to as a release sheet or a backing paper. The separator 7 may have substantially the same dimensions as the adhesive layer 5 or may be larger than the adhesive layer 5. The separator 7 may be made of paper or resin as long as it protects the adhesive layer 5, but is preferably a transparent resin sheet from the viewpoint of forming an appearance like a plastic model.

[0021] The thickness of the separator 7 is less than the thickness of the surface substrate 3. The thickness of the separator 7 can be, for example, about 0.05 mm to 0.15 mm.

[0022] 2. Details of the surface substrate The surface substrate 3 will be described in detail. For example, as shown in Figure 2(A), the surface substrate 3 includes a patterned portion 31, a peripheral portion 33 surrounding the patterned portion 31, and a recess 35 located between the patterned portion 31 and the peripheral portion 33. In the illustrated example, the patterned portion 31 and the peripheral portion 33 are separated by the recess 35 (see, for example, Figure 2(B)), but the patterned portion 31, the peripheral portion 33, and the recess 35 may be integrally constructed.

[0023] 2-1. Design section The pattern portion 31 is separated from the surface substrate 3 (peripheral portion 33) and attached to an object, for example, a smartphone case. The pattern portion 31 may have a layer (pattern layer 43, described later) that includes a pattern such as an illustration of a character, person, animal, plant, figure, etc., a photograph, or text.

[0024] The design section 31 may be one or multiple, as shown in the illustrated example. In the latter case, the design sections 31 may have different designs. In the illustrated example, the pattern portion 31 has a generally uniform thickness, but it may have different thicknesses depending on the area.

[0025] 2-2. Peripheral Area The peripheral portion 33 surrounds the outer periphery (surroundings) of the design portion 31. Preferably, the peripheral portion 33 surrounds the entire periphery of the design portion 31, but it may also surround only a portion of the periphery of the design portion 31.

[0026] In the illustrated example, the thickness of the peripheral portion 33 is approximately the same as the thickness of the design portion 31, but the thickness of the peripheral portion 33 may differ from the thickness of the design portion 31. In the latter case, the thickness of the peripheral portion 33 may vary depending on the part.

[0027] The peripheral portion 33 preferably has a pattern layer 43 including a frame pattern 33A that surrounds one or more design portions 31. The frame pattern 33A, in combination with the gate pattern 33B, creates a plastic model-like appearance. In the illustrated example, the frame pattern 33A is generally rectangular (for example, generally rectangular), but is not limited to this.

[0028] In the illustrated example, the frame pattern 33A is arranged along the outer edge of the surface substrate 3, or is arranged to include the outer edge of the surface substrate 3, but is not limited to this. The frame pattern 33A (particularly the outer frame line along the outer edge of the surface substrate 3) may be represented by lines or bands of generally uniform width (thickness).

[0029] The frame pattern 33A may include dividing lines that divide the surface of the surface substrate 3 into a plurality of small regions. The dividing lines may extend generally straight in the horizontal and / or vertical directions and may be represented by lines or bands thinner than the outer frame.

[0030] The peripheral portion 33 preferably further includes a gate pattern 33B extending from the frame pattern 33A toward the design portion 31. For example, the gate pattern 33B extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the frame pattern 33A (outer frame line or dividing line) and reaches the recess 35 or ends just before the recess 35. The gate pattern 33B may also be arranged to connect the design sections 31.

[0031] 2-3. Recess The recess 35 is located between (or at the boundary between) the design portion 31 and the peripheral portion 33. The recess 35 can also be described as a cut that separates the design portion 31 from the peripheral portion 33.

[0032] The recess 35 is recessed more than the pattern portion 31 and the surrounding portion 33. In the illustrated example, the recess 35 separates or divides the pattern portion 31 and the surrounding portion 33 by being recessed, but the recess 35 may also connect the pattern portion 31 and the surrounding portion 33. In the latter case, the thickness of the recess 35 may be less than the thickness of the pattern portion 31 and the surrounding portion 33. Furthermore, it is preferable that the recess 35 is formed on the surface side of the decorative seal 1. The recess 35 may be formed, for example, by pressing a heated mold (e.g., a metal mold) against the surface substrate 3 and partially melting it.

[0033] Therefore, by pushing the pattern portion 31 from the separator 7 side, the pattern portion 31 gradually separates from the separator 7 from the peripheral side, thereby allowing it to be separated from the peripheral portion 33 (surface substrate 3).

[0034] Here, the surface substrate 3 can be configured as a laminate of a transparent base layer 41, a pattern layer 43, and a transparent protective layer 45 (see Figure 3). The base layer 41 may have a generally uniform thickness, the pattern layer 43 may have a generally uniform thickness, and the protective layer 45 may have a generally uniform thickness. Furthermore, the base layer 41, the pattern layer 43, and the protective layer 45 may have approximately the same dimensions (length and width). The base layer 41, the pattern layer 43, and the protective layer 45 are bonded together by heat to form a surface substrate 3. The protective layer 45 may be omitted.

[0035] The base layer 41 and the protective layer 45 may be made of resin materials such as polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane. Various patterns are printed on the pattern layer 43. For example, a character or other pattern may be printed on the pattern layer 43 at the position corresponding to the pattern section 31, and a frame pattern 33A and a gate pattern 33B may be printed on the position corresponding to the peripheral section 33. The pattern layer 43 is preferably a film made of a transparent resin material, but it may also be made of paper. The pattern layer 43 may be thinner than the base layer 41 and the protective layer 45.

[0036] 3. Manufacturing of decorative stickers The decorative seal 1 described above is manufactured, for example, by the following method. Prepare the base layer 41, pattern layer 43, protective layer 45, adhesive, and separator 7 in advance. Also, print the design on the pattern layer 43.

[0037] A surface substrate 3 is created by bonding the base layer 41, the pattern layer 43, and the protective layer 45 together. Then, the pattern portion 31, the peripheral portion 33, and the recessed portion 35 are formed by pressing a heated mold onto the surface substrate 3 and melting it. An adhesive is applied to the surface substrate 3 (forming an adhesive layer 5), and then a separator 7 is attached (the surface substrate 3 with the adhesive layer 5 formed may be placed on the separator 7). Alternatively, the pattern portion 31, peripheral portion 33, and recessed portion 35 may be formed by applying an adhesive to the surface substrate 3, then attaching the separator 7, and finally pressing a heated mold against the surface substrate 3 to melt it. If necessary, cut the separator 7, etc., to the desired dimensions to complete the decorative seal 1.

[0038] 4. Use of decorative stickers Decorative sticker 1 can be used, for example, as follows:

[0039] In terms of appearance, the design portion 31, which includes various patterns, is separated from the peripheral portion 33 via a recess 35. The peripheral portion 33 includes a frame pattern 33A and a gate pattern 33B, while being transparent in areas other than these patterns. Therefore, the decorative sticker 1 gives the user the impression that it is a plastic model, thus providing enjoyment to the user.

[0040] Then, by pressing the pattern portion 31, for example, from the separator 7 side, the pattern portion 31 separates from the separator 7 at the point of pressure and protrudes beyond the remaining surface substrate 3 (see Figure 4). By bending the surface substrate 3 at this time, the pattern portion 31 can be made to protrude even further from the remaining surface substrate 3. This is because the rigidity of the surface substrate 3 (pattern portion 31 and surrounding portion 33) is significantly greater than the rigidity of the separator 7 (if the rigidity of the surface substrate 3 were about the same as the rigidity of the separator 7, when the separator 7 is pressed, the pattern portion 1 would only bend to follow the separator 7, and would not partially separate from the separator 7). This allows users to be highly stimulated visually and enjoy an experience as if they were handling a plastic model.

[0041] The design portion 31, separated from the surface substrate 3, can be attached to an object such as a smartphone case to decorate it. In other words, the decorative sticker 1 can also be enjoyed as a decorative sticker.

[0042] Although a decorative seal, which is one embodiment of the present invention, has been described above, the present invention is not limited to these, and various design modifications are possible as long as they embody the technical concept of the present invention, and all such design modifications are included within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Decorative stickers 3 Surface base material 5 Adhesive layer 7 Separator 31 Design section 33 Peripheral area 35 recess

Claims

1. A decorative seal comprising a plate-shaped or sheet-shaped surface substrate, an adhesive layer provided on the back surface of the surface substrate, and a separator covering the adhesive layer, The surface substrate includes a pattern portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the pattern portion, and a recess located between the pattern portion and the peripheral portion. When the pattern portion is pressed from the separator side, the pattern portion separates from the surface substrate. A decorative sticker featuring the following characteristics.

2. The peripheral portion has a pattern layer including a frame pattern surrounding the design portion. A decorative seal according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The pattern layer further includes a gate pattern extending from the frame pattern toward the design portion. A decorative seal according to claim 2, characterized by the above.

4. The thickness of the design portion and the surrounding portion is 0.05 to 3.0 mm, A decorative seal according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

5. The separator is a transparent resin sheet. A decorative seal according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

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