palette

Abstract

To provide pallet that is convenient to use in such a manner that while a part is held with one hand, a pen can be used with the other hand.SOLUTION: A pallet according to the present invention has: a pallet plate portion 10 having a work surface 11 formed on the surface side thereof; and a finger fitting portion 20 formed on the rear side of the pallet plate portion 10. The pallet can be used, with the work surface 11 of the pallet plate portion 10 held facing up by fitting a finger in the finger fitting portion 20. A paint storage recess 12, a solvent storage recess 13, and a trial coating surface 14 are formed on the work surface 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The invention disclosed herein relates to a palette that can be used when painting models with a brush. [Background technology]

[0002] When painting models, especially their parts, with a brush, a palette like the one shown in Patent Document 1 is used to check the paint color and mix different colors of paint. This palette is generally held in the hand with the thumbs inserted into the long finger holes (see, for example, Figure 1 of Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3000713 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] For example, when painting detailed parts of a model, you may want to hold the part in one hand and use a brush with the other, but with conventional palettes, you cannot hold the part in the other hand while gripping the palette. In light of this, the present invention proposes a palette that is easier to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A pallet according to one aspect of the present invention has a pallet plate portion with a work surface formed on the front side and a finger fitting portion formed on the back side of the pallet plate portion, and when the finger fitting portion is fitted onto a finger, the work surface of the pallet plate portion can be held facing upward. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] The palette according to the present invention can be made more convenient to use by wearing it on the thumb or index finger of the hand holding the model (part) to be painted. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are six-view diagrams showing an embodiment of a pallet according to the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pallet of FIG. 1 from diagonally above. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pallet of FIG. 1 from diagonally below. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Figure 1 shows the pallet in this example in (A) a front view, (B) a back view, (C) a top view, (D) a bottom view, (E) a right side view, and (F) a left side view. The pallet comprises a pallet plate 10 that is approximately quadrilateral when viewed from the front (see front view), and a finger fitting portion 20 is formed on the back side of the pallet plate 10, facing rearward when viewed from the front (facing downward when in use) (see back view and side view). The pallet plate 10 has a work surface 11 on the front side, on which tasks such as thinning paint, mixing, and checking the color can be performed. As an example of an easy-to-use size, the pallet plate 10 is formed as a rectangle with sides of approximately 30 mm. Specifically, in this embodiment, the pallet plate 10 is a rectangle with a length of 26.5 mm and a width of 27 mm when viewed from the front.

[0009] Finger fitting portion 20 is formed by two opposing curved elastic walls 21, 22 erected on the back side of pallet plate portion 10 (opposite work surface 11). Curved elastic walls 21, 22 are each curved convexly outward (opposing inner surfaces are concave), and together they form finger fitting portion 20 with a C-shaped cross section. The thickness of the curved portions of curved elastic walls 21, 22 is 15.6 mm in diameter, with the center being larger than the center in the left-right direction (see, for example, the furthest vertical distance between the circular portions in (E) right side view). Meanwhile, the thickness of the curved portions at the left and right ends is smaller than the center, with a diameter of 17.3 mm (see, for example, (B) back view and (E) right side view). This difference in thickness makes it easier to insert fingers and prevents the pallet from slipping off the inserted finger. Furthermore, compared to a case where the thickness is constant, differences in finger thickness do not affect the stability of the pallet when it is worn, and it can accommodate a variety of finger thicknesses (for example, the curved elastic walls 21, 22 can be fitted to the finger at the areas between the joints rather than at the joints). A lightening hole 23 is formed in the base end portion (the rising portion that joins the back side of the pallet plate portion 10) of one or both of the curved elastic walls 21, 22, and the elastic force of the curved elastic walls 21, 22 can be adjusted by appropriately designing the size of this lightening hole 23. The elastic force of the curved elastic walls 21, 22 is related to the ability to maintain position when worn on a finger. The shape of the finger fitting portion 20 can also be a circle with an appropriate diameter in cross section, like a ring.

[0010] The work surface 11 of the pallet plate 10 is formed with a paint reservoir 12, a solvent reservoir 13, and a test application surface 14. The test application surface 14 is the largest and flattest of these surfaces, allowing paint color and thinning to be checked and for mixing. The paint reservoir 12 is an oval-shaped depression in plan view, and can be used like a paint tray by placing the paint therein. In this example, the paint reservoir 12 has a small capacity, and the paint stored therein will not spill due to its surface tension. The solvent reservoir 13 in this example is a circular depression in plan view that is smaller than the paint reservoir 12, and is used to store the paint solvent (e.g., water for water-based paint). The solvent reservoir 13 also has a small capacity, and the solvent stored therein will not spill due to its surface tension. In this example, the solvent-containing recess 13 has three smaller recesses 15 formed by partially cutting out its periphery, and these recesses 15 can be used to manipulate the tip of the brush. If the solvent-containing recess 13 were simply circular, the brush would take up more solvent than expected, making it difficult to control the amount of solvent taken up by the brush. However, by providing recesses 15 and allowing the brush tip to be manipulated, it is possible to adjust the amount of solvent taken up by the brush to an appropriate amount. In the example shown, recess 15 is semicircular, i.e., has a rounded, cornerless shape, but other shapes, such as a square with corners, can be used if they achieve the same effect.

[0011] The pallet plate 10 also has two opposing claws 16 that protrude outward from the pallet plate 10 (upward when viewed from the front in Figure 1). These claws 16 are elastic and can hold tissue paper, sponge, or other absorbent material between them, and in some cases can also be used to hold a brush. The absorbent material can be used to fine-tune the amount of paint or solvent in the brush.

[0012] Two parallel tapered slits 17 are formed on the work surface 11 of the pallet plate 10, adjacent to the solvent-containing recess 13 in this example. Each tapered slit 17 narrows from the solvent-containing recess 13 toward the edge of the work surface, tapering outward from the pallet plate 10. By placing a brush tip on the tapered slit 17 and sliding it, the brush tip can be sharpened. The two tapered slits 17 can also have different taper angles to accommodate brush tips of different thicknesses. Note that only one tapered slit 17 may be used, and the taper angle can be designed as needed.

[0013] In the pallet of this example described above, at least the pallet plate portion 10 is made of silicone, and after use, paint that has adhered to the work surface 11, particularly the paint storage recess 12 and the test coating surface 14, can be removed with tape, making cleaning easy. Other resins and other materials that provide the same functionality are also applicable, but silicone is suitable for this function, taking into account ease of production. In this example, the entire pallet, including the claw pieces 16, is made of silicone, which is flexible and resistant to various solvents. Silicon is particularly preferred for work surface 11 in terms of its resistance to various solvents and paint stripping performance. However, synthetic rubber materials other than silicone, such as fluororubber, poly-based resins (polypropylene, polyethylene, etc.), or metals can also be used. For finger fitting portion 20, synthetic rubber materials other than silicone, such as fluororubber, poly-based resins (polypropylene, polyethylene, etc.), or metals can also be used, but silicone is preferred in terms of flexibility and stress during long-term use.

[0014] When the finger restraint 20 of this embodiment is placed on the thumb or index finger, the elastic force of the curved elastic walls 21, 22 of the finger restraint 20 maintains the orientation of the pallet, allowing use with the work surface 11 of the pallet plate 10 facing upward. The finger restraint 20 can be placed on the fingers of either the left or right hand. Regarding left-right compatibility, the pallet plate 10 described in this embodiment may be designed with the relative positions of the paint receiving recess 12, solvent receiving recess 13, and test coating surface 14 on the work surface 11, the position of the claw piece 16, and the position of the tapered slit 17 reversed, either up-down, left-right, or up-down, left-right. It is also possible to use the pallet by placing it on fingers other than the thumb or index finger, and it is also possible to use multiple pallets at once by placing multiple pallets on one finger, or by placing multiple pallets on multiple fingers. [Explanation of symbols]

[0015] 10 Pallet plate 11 Work surface 12 Paint storage recess 13 Solvent Recess 14 Test surface 15 dent 16 Claw piece 17 Tapered slit 20 Finger fitting part 21,22 Curved elastic wall 23 Lightening hole

Claims

1. A pallet having a pallet plate portion having a work surface formed on the front side and a finger fitting portion formed on the back side of the pallet plate portion, A pallet in which two opposing elastic claw pieces are formed to protrude outward from the pallet plate portion, and the claw pieces can be used to hold absorbent material.

2. A pallet having a pallet plate portion having a work surface formed on the front side and a finger fitting portion formed on the back side of the pallet plate portion, The finger fitting portion is composed of two opposing curved elastic walls erected on the back side of the pallet plate portion, and the curved elastic walls are each curved convexly outward, thereby forming the finger fitting portion whose cross section, viewed in a plane parallel to the extension direction of the curved elastic walls, is C-shaped together, A pallet in which a lightening hole is formed in a base end portion of one or both of the curved elastic walls to adjust the elastic force of the curved elastic wall.

3. a solvent-receiving recess formed in the working surface of the pallet plate; 3. A palette according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the solvent-containing recess has a recess formed by partially cutting out a periphery thereof, and the recess can be used to stroke the tip of a brush.

4. 4. A pallet according to claim 3, wherein the working surface of said pallet plate is formed with a paint receiving recess and a test coating surface in addition to said solvent receiving recess.

5. A pallet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a slit tapering outward from the pallet plate portion is formed on the working surface of the pallet plate portion.

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