Badge and its manufacturing method

Abstract

To provide a badge that utilizes decorative effect of spin processing.SOLUTION: A badge 10 includes a printing layer 30 and a base material 20 that is a processed layer. On the printing layer 30, a subject image 32 is printed in which a radial center point 38 being the center point of the radial expression is defined. The base material 20 includes a spin processed surface 22 that has been subjected to spin processing. At least one of the printing layer 30 and the base material 20 is translucent. Further, the printing layer 30 is laminated on the spin processed surface 22 side of the base material 20 so that the radiation center point 38 of the subject image 32 and the spin center point 28 which is the center point of the spin processing are matched.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This specification discloses a badge, which is an ornament, and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Spin processing has been known for some time as a decorative process for metal parts. Spin processing, also known as circular processing, is a processing technique that applies a concentric or spiral linear pattern to the exposed surface of a part. When light is shone on the spin processed surface, a visual effect is obtained in which light is radiating from the center of the concentric or spiral pattern.

[0003] For example, in Non-Patent Document 1, spin processing is applied to the exposed surface of a knob for adjusting input / output of audio or electronic musical instruments. In addition, Non-Patent Document 2 and Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose examples in which metallic printing is applied to a transparent base material such as a resin film. The surface (exposed surface) of this transparent base material is decorated with a hairline finish or spin processing.

[0004] In addition, in Patent Document 3, a push button switch is subjected to spin processing. Patent Document 4 discloses an example in which a surface of a plastic sheet is subjected to spin processing. Patent Document 5 discloses an anti-counterfeiting card that includes a relief structure forming layer having a concave-convex structure on its surface and a reflective layer that covers the concave-convex structure. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-175995 [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2021-175996 [Patent Document 3] International Publication No. 2012 / 011282 [Patent Document 4] JP 2019-188609 A [Patent Document 5] JP 2008-044147 A [Non-patent literature]

[0006] [Non-Patent Document 1] "I'm glad I gave birth to HATA Nobu!!" [online], December 25, 2017, Hata Precision Industry Co., Ltd., [Retrieved May 12, 2022], Internet <https: / / t-nakamura-hata.amebaownd.com / posts / 3436646 / > [Non-Patent Document 2] Masaru Yoshida, “Light-transmitting metallic decorative technology for automotive and home appliance displays” [online], June 26, 2019, Nikkei Crosstech, [Retrieved May 12, 2022], Internet: https: / / xtech.nikkei.com / atcl / nxt / mag / nmc / 18 / 00012 / 00073 / Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] Disclosed herein is a badge that utilizes a decorative effect through spin processing and a method for making the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] This specification discloses a badge. The badge includes a printing layer and a processed layer. The printing layer is printed with a thematic image having a defined radial center point, which is the center point of the radial expression. The processed layer includes a spin-processed surface that has been subjected to spin processing. At least one of the printing layer and the processed layer is translucent. Furthermore, the printing layer is laminated on the spin-processed surface side of the processed layer so that the radial center point of the thematic image and the spin center point, which is the center point of the spin processing, coincide with each other.

[0009] According to the above configuration, the radial expression of the subject image is replaced or emphasized by the radial diffusion effect of light produced by spin processing.

[0010] In the above configuration, the subject image may include a light source image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radiation center point defined in the light source image and the spin center point coincide with each other.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the radial diffusion effect of light caused by the spin processing produces a visual effect as if light is being emitted from the light source image.

[0012] In the above configuration, the subject image may include an idol image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radiation center point determined for the idol image and the spin center point coincide with each other.

[0013] According to the above configuration, the brilliance of a religious icon or the so-called aura of a famous person can be expressed by the radiation diffusion effect of light produced by spin processing.

[0014] In the above-mentioned configuration, the subject image may include a moving object image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radial center point of the radial speed lines defined for the moving object image and the spin center point coincide with each other.

[0015] According to the above configuration, the speed lines of the moving object are replaced or emphasized by the radial diffusion effect of light caused by the spin processing.

[0016] In the above-mentioned configuration, the processed layer may be a non-transparent base material. In this case, a translucent printed layer is laminated on the spin-processed surface of the processed layer. Further, a translucent protective layer is laminated on the printed layer.

[0017] According to the above configuration, badges can be manufactured using a method commonly used for manufacturing badges, such as applying a spin process to the surface of a substrate, layering a printed layer, and then laminating a clear coating layer on top of that.

[0018] In the above-mentioned configuration, the processed layer may be a light-transmitting protective layer. In this case, the printed layer is laminated on the base material, and the processed layer is further laminated on the printed layer.

[0019] According to the above-described configuration, by providing a spun surface on the protective layer that can become the uppermost layer, the manufacturing process for badges that are spun and those that are not spun can be standardized up to just before the uppermost layer.

[0020] In the above configuration, the radiation does not have to be printed on the print layer.

[0021] The light radial diffusion effect of spin processing dynamically changes the light radial diffusion pattern depending on the angle of incidence of the light and the angle at which the badge is viewed. On the other hand, when radiation is applied to the printing layer, the radiation maintains a fixed position within the subject image regardless of the angle at which the badge is viewed. By omitting the radiation on the printing layer, the mixture of static and dynamic radiation can be eliminated.

[0022] In the above configuration, the printing layer and the processed layer may be disk-shaped. In this case, the radiation center of the printing layer and the spin center of the processed layer are determined at positions shifted from the disk centers of the printing layer and the processed layer.

[0023] According to the above configuration, a visual effect is obtained in which light is emitted from a position away from the center point of the disk.

[0024] Also disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a badge. The method includes the step of printing a theme image on a printing layer, the theme image having a defined radial center point, which is the center point of the radial expression. The method further includes the step of performing spin processing on the spin processing surface of the processing layer. At least one of the printing layer and the processing layer is translucent. The method further includes the step of laminating the printing layer on the spin processing surface side of the processing layer so that the radial center point of the theme image and the spin center point, which is the center point of the spin processing, coincide with each other.

[0025] In the above configuration, the subject image may include a light source image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radiation center point defined in the light source image and the spin center point coincide with each other.

[0026] In the above-mentioned configuration, the subject image may include an idol image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radiation center point and the spin center point determined for the idol image coincide with each other.

[0027] In the above-mentioned configuration, the subject image may include a moving object image. In this case, the print layer and the processed layer are laminated so that the radial center point of the radial speed lines defined for the moving object image and the spin center point coincide with each other.

[0028] In the above-mentioned configuration, the processed layer may be a non-transparent base material. In this case, a translucent printed layer is laminated on the spin-processed surface of the processed layer. Further, a translucent protective layer is laminated on the printed layer.

[0029] In the above-mentioned configuration, the processed layer may be a light-transmitting protective layer. In this case, the printed layer is laminated on the base material, and the processed layer is further laminated on the printed layer.

[0030] In the above configuration, the radiation does not have to be printed on the print layer.

[0031] In the above configuration, the printing layer and the processed layer may be disk-shaped. In this case, the radiation center of the printing layer and the spin center of the processed layer are determined at positions shifted from the disk centers of the printing layer and the processed layer. Effect of the Invention

[0032] The badges and methods of manufacture disclosed herein allow for the use of spin-on decorative effects in badge production. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the structure of a badge according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a spin-processed surface of a substrate. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating a subject image. [Figure 4] 13 is a plan view showing an example of a printed layer laminated on a spin-processed surface. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a first example of a theme image (sunset). [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a second example of a theme image (Christmas tree). [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a third example of the theme image (idol). [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a fourth example of the theme image (Buddha statue). [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a fifth example of the theme image (spaceship). [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a sixth example of the theme image (vehicle). [Figure 11] 13 is a plan view showing an example in which the spin center point is set at a position offset from the disk center point. FIG. [Figure 12] 13 is a plan view showing an example in which the radial center point of a theme image is set at a position offset from the center point of the disk. FIG. [Figure 13] 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating another example of the badge structure according to the present embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] A badge according to an embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. The shapes, materials, numbers, and values ​​described below are examples for the purpose of explanation and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the badge. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for equivalent elements in all drawings below.

[0035] 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a badge 10 according to this embodiment. The badge 10 is a so-called emblem badge or symbol badge that is attached to, for example, the front grille or an outer panel of a vehicle.

[0036] 1, the badge 10 is composed of a laminate. For example, in the badge 10, an intermediate protective layer 40 is laminated on a lowermost base material 20. A printed layer 30 is further laminated on the intermediate protective layer 40. A surface protective layer 50 is further laminated on the printed layer 30. For example, as described later, the base material 20 is disc-shaped, and the intermediate protective layer 40, printed layer 30, and surface protective layer 50 laminated thereon are all disc-shaped.

[0037] 1 and 2, the substrate 20 is made of a metal material such as aluminum. For example, the substrate 20 is formed into a disk shape. The disk surface of the substrate 20 has a metallic luster. Here, one of the opposing disk surfaces of the substrate 20 is subjected to spin processing. From this point of view, the substrate 20 can be regarded as a non-translucent processed layer.

[0038] 2, circular lines 24 are formed concentrically on a spin-processed surface 22 formed on the disk surface of a substrate 20. A spin center point 28, which is the center of this concentric pattern 26, is positioned so as to coincide (overlap) with the disk center point of the substrate 20, for example.

[0039] In FIG. 2, the concentric circle pattern 26 is formed as the spin processed surface 22, but instead, the lines 24 may be extended in a spiral shape from the spin center point 28 toward the outer edge of the disk.

[0040] As illustrated in FIG. 2, when light is applied to the spin-processed surface 22, a visual effect is obtained in which light is diffused in a radial direction from the spin center point 28, as shown by diffused light 25.

[0041] 1, an intermediate protective layer 40 is laminated on the spin-processed surface 22 of the substrate 20. The intermediate protective layer 40 may be, for example, a translucent clear coat layer made of a resin material. By laminating the intermediate protective layer 40 on the spin-processed surface 22, the next layer, the printing layer 30, can be formed on the smooth surface.

[0042] On the printing layer 30, a theme image 32 as exemplified in Fig. 3 is printed. For example, the theme image 32 includes a light source image 34 indicating a light emitting source. In Fig. 3, an image of the sun is drawn as an example of the light source image 34. Note that the light source image 34 does not have to be a light emitting body.

[0043] The thematic image 32 in Fig. 3 depicts a scene in which the sun rises from the depths of the earth in the foreground. Here, the light source image 34 (sun), earth image 35, space image 36, and other images that make up the thematic image 32 are all printed with, for example, translucent paint. For example, a dye-based paint is used to make the printing layer 30 translucent (semi-transparent).

[0044] A radial center point 38, which is the center point of the radial representation, is defined in the subject image 32. In the example of FIG.

[0045] 1, a printed layer 30 is laminated on the spin-processed surface 22 side of a substrate 20, which is a layer to be processed, via an intermediate protective layer 40. A surface protective layer 50 is further laminated on the printed layer 30. Like the intermediate protective layer 40, the surface protective layer 50 may be a light-transmitting clear coat layer made of, for example, a resin material.

[0046] The surface protective layer 50 is provided to protect the printed layer 30. When the badge 10 is attached to the outer surface of a vehicle body, there is a risk that the surface of the badge 10 may be scraped by a brush or the like during a car wash. By covering the printed layer 30 with the surface protective layer 50, damage to the printed layer 30 is suppressed.

[0047] 4 illustrates a plan view of the completed badge 10. The completed badge 10 refers to a state in which the intermediate protective layer 40, the printing layer 30, and the surface protective layer 50 are laminated on the spun surface 22 of the substrate 20, as illustrated in FIG.

[0048] 2-4, the print layer 30 is laminated on the spin-processed surface 22 so that the position of the radial center point 38 of the thematic image 32 coincides with the position of the spin center point 28 of the spin-processed surface 22. By performing such positioning, the radial expression of the thematic image 32 is replaced or enhanced by the radial diffusion effect of light by the spin processing.

[0049] That is, when light is incident on the glossy spin-processed surface 22, the reflected light causes diffuse light 25 to be visible in the radial direction centered on the spin center point 28. By aligning the spin center point 28 with the radiation center point 38 of the subject image 32, a visual effect is obtained in which light is emitted from the light source image 34, which is not a light-emitting body.

[0050] In addition, the diffused light 25 on the spin processed surface 22 rotates around the spin center point 28 by changing the angle of incidence of the light on the spin processed surface 22 and the visual angle of the viewer. In other words, the light that appears to be emitted from the light source image 34 dynamically changes (rotates) in response to, for example, a change in the visual angle of the viewer. This dynamic change in the diffused light 25 creates an effect of making the viewer feel a sense of depth in the subject image 32.

[0051] 5 to 10 show other examples of the theme image 32. Note that the configuration (such as the layered structure) other than the theme image 32 may be the same as the configuration in FIGS.

[0052] 5 shows a plan view of a badge 10 printed with a thematic image 32 according to a first modified example. In this thematic image 32, a scene of a sunset at the so-called Meoto Iwa rocks is depicted. A light source image 34 (sun) is depicted in the thematic image 32. A radial center point 38 is set within this light source image 34. As described above, the light source image 34, reef images 61A, 61B, ocean image 62, and sky image 63 in the thematic image 32 are all printed with translucent paint.

[0053] 6 shows a plan view of a badge 10 printed with a theme image 32 according to a second modified example. In this theme image 32, a scene in which the star top of a Christmas tree is shining is depicted. A light source image 34 (star top) is depicted in the theme image 32. A radial center point 38 is set within this light source image 34. As described above, the light source image 34, tree image 64, and background image in the theme image 32 are all printed with translucent paint.

[0054] In these examples, the print layer 30 (see FIG. 1) is laminated on the spin-processed surface 22 side so that the spin center 28 of the spin-processed surface 22 (see FIG. 2) coincides with the radiation center 38 of the subject image 32. By positioning in this way, a visual effect is obtained in which light is emitted from a light source image 34 (sun, star top) that is not a light emitter.

[0055] Fig. 7 shows a plan view of a badge 10 on which a thematic image 32 according to a third embodiment is printed. In this thematic image 32, an idol image 70 (idol) is depicted. Fig. 8 shows a plan view of a badge 10 on which a thematic image 32 according to a fourth embodiment is printed. In this thematic image 32, an idol image 70 (Buddha statue) is depicted.

[0056] In these thematic images 32, the radiation center point 38 is set at a predetermined position with respect to the idol image 70. For example, in Fig. 7, the radiation center point 38 is set at the mouth position of the idol image 70 (idol). Also, in Fig. 8, the radiation center point 38 is set at the position between the eyebrows of the idol image 70 (Buddha statue).

[0057] In these examples, the print layer 30 (see FIG. 1) is laminated on the spin processed surface 22 side so that the spin center point 28 of the spin processed surface 22 (see FIG. 2) coincides with the radiation center point 38 of the subject image 32. By positioning in this way, a visual effect can be obtained in which a radiator (aura, light) is radiating from the idol image 70 (idol, Buddha statue) due to the radiation diffusion effect of light caused by the spin processing.

[0058] 7 and 8, the drawing of radial lines on the theme image 32 may be omitted. As described above, in the radial diffusion effect of light produced by spin processing, the radial diffusion pattern of light changes dynamically depending on the angle of incidence of the light and the angle at which the badge 10 is viewed. On the other hand, when radial lines are printed on the printing layer 30, the radial lines maintain a fixed position within the theme image 32 regardless of the angle at which the badge 10 is viewed. By omitting the drawing of radial lines on the printing layer 30, it is possible to eliminate the coexistence of static and dynamic radial lines.

[0059] Fig. 9 shows a plan view of a badge 10 on which a thematic image 32 according to a fifth embodiment is printed. In this thematic image 32, a moving object image 80 (spaceship) is depicted. Fig. 10 shows a plan view of a badge 10 on which a thematic image 32 according to a sixth embodiment is printed. In this thematic image 32, a moving object image 80 (vehicle) is depicted.

[0060] In these thematic images 32, a radial center point 38 is set at a predetermined position relative to the moving object image 80. For example, in both Figures 9 and 10, the radial center point 38 is set at the center of the moving object image 80. In this case, the radial center point 38 becomes the radial center of the speed line, which is a part of the effect line.

[0061] In these examples as well, the print layer 30 (see FIG. 1) is laminated on the spin processed surface 22 side so that the spin center point 28 of the spin processed surface 22 (see FIG. 2) coincides with the radial center point 38 of the subject image 32. With this positioning, the speed lines of the moving object image 80 are replaced or emphasized by the radial diffusion effect of light caused by the spin processing. Note that in these examples as well, the drawing of the radial lines on the subject image 32 may be omitted.

[0062] 1 to 10 show an example in which the positions of the disk center point and spin center point 28 of the base material 20 (see FIG. 2) and the radial center point 38 of the thematic image 32 coincide with each other. However, the badge 10 according to this embodiment is not limited to this example.

[0063] Fig. 11 shows an example in which the spin center 28 is determined at a position offset from the disk center 27 on the spin-processed surface 22 of the substrate 20. In this example as well, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the print layer 30 (see Fig. 1) is laminated on the spin-processed surface 22 so that the spin center 28 of the spin-processed surface 22 and the radial center 38 of the thematic image 32 coincide with each other. Therefore, the radial center 38 is also positioned at a position offset from the disk center 27.

[0064] In the example of Fig. 1, the substrate 20 is given as the processed layer having the spin-processed surface 22, but the badge 10 according to the present embodiment is not limited to this form. Fig. 13 shows a cross-sectional view of the badge 10 as another example different from that of Fig. 1.

[0065] In this example, spin processing is not performed on the disk surface of the substrate 20. Therefore, the disk surface of the substrate 20 is a smooth surface, so the intermediate protective layer 40 (see FIG. 1) is omitted, and the printing layer 30 is laminated directly on the disk surface.

[0066] A surface protective layer 50 is laminated on the printing layer 30. As described above, the surface protective layer 50 has light-transmitting properties and may be, for example, a transparent clear coat layer. In the example of Fig. 13, the spin-processed surface 22 is formed on the surface protective layer 50. From this point of view, the surface protective layer 50 can be regarded as a light-transmitting processed layer.

[0067] For example, the spin-processed surface 22 is provided on the surface of the surface protection layer 50 facing the printed layer 30. By forming the spin-processed surface 22 on the surface facing the printed layer 30 instead of the exposed surface of the surface protection layer 50, wear of the striae 24 during car washing, etc. is suppressed.

[0068] In addition, since the spun surface 22 is formed on the printed layer 30, the printed layer 30 does not need to be light-transmitting. For example, the printed layer 30 may be made of a pigment-based paint. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 10 badge, 20 substrate (processed layer), 22 spin-processed surface, 24 stripes, 25 diffuse light, 27 disk center, 28 spin center, 30 printing layer, 32 subject image, 34 light source image, 38 radiation center, 40 intermediate protective layer, 50 surface protective layer (processed layer), 70 idol image, 80 moving object image.

Claims

1. A printing layer on which a subject image is printed, in which a non-light-emitting light source image showing a light emission source is defined as a radial center point that is the center point of the radial expression; a processed layer having a spin-processed surface on a glossy surface of a non-translucent disk substrate, on which spin processing is performed to form concentric or spiral lines, the spin center point being the center of the spin processing, coinciding with the center of the disk; Equipped with The printing layer is printed with a light-transmitting dye-based paint, A badge in which the stripes are overlaid on the theme image in the stacking direction, the entire surface of the printed layer is laminated on the spin-processed surface side of the processed layer so that the light source image of the theme image coincides with the spin center point, and incident light that passes through the printed layer is reflected by the spin-processed surface, causing radially diffused light centered on the spin center point to be superimposed on the theme image.

2. 2. The badge of claim 1, A badge having a light-transmitting protective layer laminated on the printed layer.

3. 3. The badge according to claim 1 or 2, A badge, wherein the printing layer is not imprinted with radiation.

4. A subject image is printed on a printing layer, in which a non-light-emitting light source image showing a light emitting source is defined as a radial center point that is the center point of the radial expression; a spin processing is performed on the glossy surface of the processed layer, the spin processing being a concentric or spiral line formation, so that the spin center point, which is the center point of the spin processing, coincides with the center of the disk; The printing layer is printed with a light-transmitting dye-based paint, A method for manufacturing a badge, in which the lines are stacked on the theme image in the stacking direction so that the light source image of the theme image coincides with the spin center point, the entire surface of the printed layer is stacked on the spin-processed surface side of the processed layer, and incident light that passes through the printed layer is reflected by the spin-processed surface, thereby superimposing radial radial diffuse light centered on the spin center point on the theme image.

5. A method for manufacturing a badge according to claim 4, comprising the steps of: The method for manufacturing a badge further comprises laminating a light-transmitting protective layer on the printed layer.

6. A method for manufacturing the badge according to claim 4 or 5, comprising the steps of: The method for manufacturing a badge, wherein the printing layer is not imaged with radiation.

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