Foil-stamping printing mold and printed article

Abstract

A foil-stamping printing mold (24; 24A-24I) is pressed against a printing target (11) on which a foil (12) has been placed, thereby transferring the foil (12) while imparting an uneven pattern onto the surface of the printing target (11). A transfer suppression means (24; 24A-24D; 24F-24I) for suppressing transfer is provided at a site corresponding to a site where transfer of the foil (12) onto the printing target (11) is to be prevented. Preferably, the transfer suppression means (24) is constituted of a heat insulating member that suppresses heat transfer to the foil (12).

Description

Foil stamping printing mold and printed matter

[0001] The present invention relates to a foil stamping printing mold and a printed matter decorated by this foil stamping printing mold.

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses that a seam pattern is pseudo-formed on a synthetic resin sheet by die stamping and the seam pattern is decorated by foil stamping.

[0003] Japanese Patent No. 5054944

[0004] As a result of research by the present inventors, it has been found that when transferring a foil to a printing object by foil stamping printing, in some printing objects, the foil is transferred to a part where the foil should not be transferred. There is room for improvement in terms of enhancing the commercial value of the printed matter decorated on the printing object.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to provide a foil stamping printing mold in which the foil is transferred only to a predetermined part.

[0006] According to the present disclosure, in a foil stamping printing mold that transfers the foil while forming an uneven pattern on the surface of the printing object by pressing against the printing object on which the foil is placed, transfer suppressing means for suppressing transfer is provided at a part corresponding to a part where it is desired to prevent the transfer of the foil to the printing object. A foil stamping printing mold is provided.

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a foil stamping printing mold in which the foil is transferred only to a predetermined part.

[0008] Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 1. Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating a printed product decorated using the foil stamping die shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a bottom view of Figure 1. Figure 4A is a cross-sectional view along line 4A-4A in Figure 3, Figure 4B is an enlarged view of part 4B in Figure 4A, Figure 4C is a diagram illustrating the preparation process, Figure 4D is a diagram illustrating the foil stamping process, and Figure 4E is an enlarged view of part 4E in Figure 4D. Figure 5A is a diagram illustrating the foil stamping process using a foil stamping die according to a comparative example, Figure 5B is a diagram illustrating the problems with the comparative example, Figure 5C is a diagram illustrating the foil stamping process using a foil stamping die according to the example, and Figure 5D is a diagram illustrating the operation of the foil stamping die according to the example. Figure 6A is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 2, and Figure 6B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the foil stamping die shown in Figure 6A. Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 3. Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 4. Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 5. Figure 10A is a perspective view illustrating the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 6, and Figure 10B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the foil stamping die shown in Figure 10A. Figure 11A is an enlarged view of the main parts of the foil stamping die according to Example 7, and Figure 11B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the foil stamping die shown in Figure 11A. This is an enlarged view of the main parts illustrating the foil stamping die according to Example 8. This is an enlarged view of the main parts illustrating the foil stamping die according to Example 9. This is an enlarged view of the main parts illustrating the foil stamping die according to Example 10.

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. The embodiments shown in the attached drawings are examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0010] <Example 1> Example 1 will be described based on the drawings.

[0011] Refer to Figure 1. The foil stamping die 20 is used in a transfer device that performs transfer by manually moving it up and down. The foil stamping die 20 is installed in the transfer device so as to be able to move up and down. In addition to the foil stamping die 20, the transfer device is also equipped with a heater for heating the foil stamping die 20, an operating lever for raising and lowering the foil stamping die 20, and the like.

[0012] The foil stamping die 20 has a pattern shape portion 22, protrusions 23, 23 formed at both ends so as to sandwich the pattern shape portion 22, and a transfer suppression means 24 provided on a part of the surface of the pattern shape portion 22 and the protrusions 23, 23 to suppress transfer.

[0013] Refer to Figure 2 as well. Figure 2 shows a printed product 10 printed using a foil stamping die 20. The printed product 10 has a textured surface formed on a resin printing target 11 and foil 12 is printed on it. The patterned part 22 is used by pressing it against the printing target 11 and the foil 12, forming a predetermined pattern on the surface of the printing target 11 and transferring the foil 12.

[0014] As will be explained in more detail later, the foil 12 is a sheet that is sandwiched between the foil stamping die 20 and the object to be printed 11, and the color is transferred to the object to be printed 11.

[0015] When the foil stamping die 20 is pressed against the object to be printed 11, the surface of the object to be printed is shaped to follow the tip surface 22b of the pattern shape portion 22 and the tip surface 23b of the protruding portion 23, and the foil 12 is transferred, coloring the surface of the object to be printed 11. For example, a raised (three-dimensional) stitch pattern (design) is formed on the surface of the object to be printed 11. By repeatedly moving the object to be printed 11 relative to the foil stamping die 20 and lowering the foil stamping die 20, the stitch pattern can be formed in a straight line.

[0016] The printed product 10 is, for example, an interior part for a vehicle. Hereinafter, the printed product 10 may be referred to as the interior part for a vehicle 10. More specifically, an example of the interior part for a vehicle 10 is the surface material of an instrument panel. By adding a stitching pattern to the surface material of an instrument panel, a more luxurious feel can be created for the interior part for a vehicle 10.

[0017] Refer to Figures 2 and 3. The leading edge surface 22b of the patterned portion 22 is formed in a concave shape that follows the stitch pattern. The bottom of the concave portion has diagonal lines that resemble the stitching pattern.

[0018] Refer to Figure 4A. When the direction corresponding to the direction in which the stitch pattern extends (front-to-back direction in the drawing) is defined as the longitudinal direction, and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is defined as the width direction (left-to-right direction in the drawing), Figure 4A shows a cross-section in the width direction. The leading surface 22b of the patterned portion 22 is formed in a roughly U-shape with a concave shape.

[0019] Refer to Figure 3. The edge 22a of the patterned portion 22 is formed in a cloud shape, and the thickness T1 is the same throughout its entire length. The patterned portion 22 corresponds to a single stitch pattern (see Figure 2).

[0020] The protruding portion 23 is formed at the longitudinal end of the patterned portion 22 and protrudes higher than the patterned portion 22. Also, the widthwise length L1 of the protruding portion 23 is shorter than the widthwise length L2 of the patterned portion 22. The protruding portion 23 is formed so as to fit within the region between adjacent patterned portions 22 without protruding from there.

[0021] Refer to Figure 2 as well. When a continuous stitch pattern is formed, the areas between the stitch patterns on the printed object 11 are formed by protrusions 23. By creating a deeper recess with the protrusions 23, the color of the areas between the stitch patterns becomes less visible from the surface. This represents the areas between the stitches.

[0022] Refer to Figures 1 and 4B. The transfer suppression means 24 is composed of an insulating member that suppresses heat transfer to the foil 12 (see Figure 4E). More specifically, the insulating member can be a sheet made of Teflon® or a sheet made of silicone. The transfer suppression means 24 is constructed by attaching these resin sheets to a part of the patterned portion 22 or the protruding portion 23.

[0023] The transfer suppression means 24 is provided on the edge 22a of the patterned portion 22, the lower part of the side surface 22c of the patterned portion 22, and a part of the protruding portion 23 (including the entire tip surface 23b of the protruding portion 23).

[0024] Furthermore, materials with low heat conductivity other than Teflon (registered trademark) and silicon can also be used as the heat insulating material. In addition, the transfer suppression means 24 can also be constructed by spraying a material with low heat conductivity, rather than using a sheet. Any means may be used to form the heat insulating material on the surface of the foil stamping die, such as film, sheet, paint, or coating.

[0025] The location where the transfer suppression means 24 is provided is not limited to the location shown in the embodiment, and it is also possible to provide it on a part of the leading edge surface 22b of the patterned portion 22. Furthermore, it is also possible to omit the transfer suppression means 24 from a part of the area where the transfer suppression means 24 is provided in the embodiment.

[0026] Next, a method for manufacturing the vehicle interior component 10 will be described.

[0027] Refer to Figure 4C. First, the object to be printed 11, the foil 12, and the foil stamping die 20 are prepared (preparation step), and the foil 12 is placed on the upper surface of the object to be printed 11 (placement step).

[0028] Refer to Figure 4D. Next, the heated foil stamping die 20 is pressed against the object to be printed 11 (foil stamping process), thereby shaping the surface of the object to be printed 11 to conform to the leading edge surface 22b of the patterned portion 22, and transferring the foil 12. This completes the vehicle interior part 10.

[0029] Refer to Figure 4E. In the foil stamping process, the patterned portion 22 does not come into contact with the foil 12 in the areas where the transfer suppression means 24 is provided. Only the parts of the patterned portion 22 where the transfer suppression means 24 is not provided come into contact with the foil 12. The same applies to the protruding portion 23 (see Figure 1).

[0030] The operation of the foil stamping die 20 used in this manner will now be explained.

[0031] Refer to Figure 5A. Figure 5A shows the foil stamping process using the foil stamping die 120 according to the comparative example. The foil stamping die 120 according to the comparative example does not have a transfer suppression means 24 (see Figure 5B). Therefore, not only the leading edge 122b of the pattern shape portion 122, but also the edges 122a and side surfaces 122c come into contact with the foil 112. The areas where the edges 122a and side surfaces 122c of the pattern shape portion 122 come into contact are the areas Ar where transfer is to be prevented.

[0032] Refer to Figure 5B as well. Figure 5B shows a printed object 111 printed using the foil stamping die 120 according to the comparative example. In the foil stamping die 120 according to the comparative example, the edges 122a and sides 122c of the pattern shape portion 122 came into contact with the foil 112. As a result, the heat from the heated pattern shape portion 122 was transferred to the foil 112, and the foil 12 was transferred to the area Ar where transfer was to be prevented. The foil 112 transferred to the area Ar where transfer was to be prevented reduces the aesthetic appeal of the printed object 111.

[0033] Refer to Figure 5C. Figure 5C shows the foil stamping process using the foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment. The foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment has a transfer suppression means 24. Therefore, the edges 22a and sides 22c of the pattern shape portion 22 do not come into contact with the foil 12. The areas where the edges 22a and sides 22c of the pattern shape portion 22 come into contact are the areas Ar where transfer is to be prevented.

[0034] Refer to Figure 5D as well. Figure 5D shows an interior vehicle part 10 printed using the foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment. In the foil stamping die 20 according to the embodiment, the patterned portion 22 did not touch the foil 12 in the area Ar where transfer was to be prevented. As a result, the heat from the heated patterned portion 22 was not transferred to the foil 12, or the heat transfer was suppressed. Consequently, the foil 12 was not transferred in the area Ar where transfer was to be prevented. For the same reason, the foil 12 was not transferred to the printing target 11 in the area corresponding to the protruding portion 23 (see Figure 1).

[0035] <Example 2> Next, Example 2 will be described based on the drawings.

[0036] Figure 6A shows the cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping die 20A according to Example 2. Figure 6B shows the foil stamping process using the foil stamping die 20A. The foil stamping die 20A according to Example 2 differs from the transfer suppression means 24A of the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1 (see Figure 1) in its configuration. Other basic configurations are common to the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. For parts common to Example 1, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0037] The transfer suppression means 24A is composed of a surface formed in an uneven manner on the object to be printed 11. The transfer suppression means 24A may be formed by directly creating an uneven surface on the patterned portion 22A or the protruding portion 23 (see Figure 1), by arranging independent protruding shapes, or by providing other materials on the surface of the patterned portion 22A or the protruding portion 23 to create an uneven surface. Alternatively, Teflon® or silicone may be sprayed in a staggered pattern to create an uneven surface. In this case, the transfer suppression means 24A can be said to be composed of a heat insulating material and a surface formed in an uneven manner.

[0038] Refer to Figure 6B. On the printing target 11, the surface of the area Ar that you want to prevent transfer from is formed in an uneven shape. The heat from the heated patterned area 22A is less likely to be transferred to the foil 12, making it less likely for the foil 12 to be transferred to the area Ar that you want to prevent transfer from. For the same reason, the foil 12 is not transferred to the printing target 11 in the area corresponding to the protruding part 23 (see Figure 1).

[0039] <Example 3> Next, Example 3 will be described based on the drawings.

[0040] Figure 7 shows the cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping die 20B according to Example 3. The foil stamping die 20B according to Example 3 differs from the transfer suppression means 24B of the foil stamping dies 20 and 20A according to Examples 1 and 2 (see Figure 1, etc.) in that the transfer suppression means 24 and 24A are different. Other basic configurations are the same as the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. Parts common to Example 1 are given the same reference numerals and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0041] The transfer suppression means 24B is configured by inclining the side surface 22Bc of the pattern-shaped portion 22B. In this embodiment, the transfer suppression means 24B is constituted by the inclined side surface 22Bc. More specifically, the foil stamping printing die 20B is movable from above (the other side) toward the printing object 11 disposed below (one side), and the transfer suppression means 24B is constituted by an inclined surface that separates from the printing object 11 from below upward.

[0042] By using the side surface 22Bc of the pattern-shaped portion 22B as an inclined surface as the transfer suppression means 24B, the side surface 22Bc of the pattern-shaped portion 22B cannot be brought into contact with the foil 12 in the foil stamping printing process.

[0043] <Embodiment 4> Next, Embodiment 4 will be described based on the drawings.

[0044] Fig. 8 shows a cross-sectional configuration of a foil stamping printing die 20C according to Embodiment 4. The configuration of the transfer suppression means 24C of the foil stamping printing die 20C according to Embodiment 4 is different from that of the transfer suppression means 24, 24A, 24B (see Fig. 1 etc.) of the foil stamping printing dies 20, 20A, 20B according to Embodiments 1 to 3. Regarding other basic configurations, they are common to the foil stamping printing die 20 according to Embodiment 1.Remarks for parts common to Embodiment 1 are reused for reference signs, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0045] The transfer suppression means 24C is configured by inclining the side surface 22Cc of the pattern-shaped portion 22C and providing a heat insulating member 31C on a part of the pattern-shaped portion 22C.

[0046] As the heat insulating member 31C, sheet-like Teflon (registered trademark) or silicon can be used, but other materials with low heat conductivity can also be used. Further, in addition to sheets, the transfer suppression means 24C can also be constituted by spraying a material with low heat conductivity. The means for forming the heat insulating member on the surface of the foil stamping printing die may be any means such as film, sheet, painting, coating, etc.

[0047] By making the side surface 22Cc of the pattern-shaped portion 22C an inclined surface, in the foil stamping printing process, the side surface 22Cc of the pattern-shaped portion 22C can be prevented from contacting the foil 12. Also, regarding the edge 22a of the pattern-shaped portion 22C, since the heat insulating member 31C is provided, it can be prevented from contacting the foil 12.

[0048] <Example 5> Next, Example 5 will be described based on the drawings.

[0049] FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping printing mold 20D according to Example 5. The configuration of the transfer suppression means 24D of the foil stamping printing mold 20D according to Example 5 is different from the transfer suppression means 24, 24A, 24B, 24C (see FIG.!) of the foil stamping printing molds 20, 20A, 20B, 20C according to Examples 1 to 4. Regarding other basic configurations, they are common to the foil stamping printing mold 20 according to Example 1. For the parts common to Example 1, the reference signs are reused and the detailed description is omitted.

[0050] The transfer suppression means 24D is configured by inclining the side surface 22Dc of the pattern-shaped portion 22D and making a part of the surface of the pattern-shaped portion 22D uneven. The uneven shape may be directly formed on the surface of the pattern-shaped portion 22D or the protruding portion 23 (see FIG. 1), or independent convex shapes may be arranged, or other members or the like may be provided on the surface of the pattern-shaped portion 22D or the protruding portion 23 to form an uneven shape. Also, Teflon (registered trademark) or silicon may be sprayed in a zigzag pattern. In this case, it can be said that the transfer suppression means 24D is constituted by the inclined surface 22Dc, the heat insulating member, and the surface formed in an uneven shape.

[0051] By making the side surface 22Dc of the pattern-shaped portion 22D an inclined surface, in the foil stamping printing process, the side surface 22Dc of the pattern-shaped portion 22D can be prevented from contacting the foil 12. Also, regarding the edge 22a of the pattern-shaped portion 22D, since it is formed in an uneven shape, it can be prevented from contacting the foil 12.

[0052] <Example 6> Next, Example 6 will be described based on the drawings.

[0053] Refer to Figures 10A and 10B. Figures 10A and 10B show the foil stamping die 20E according to Example 6. The foil stamping die 20E according to Example 6 differs from the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1 (see Figure 4C, etc.) in the shape of the tip surface 22Eb. Other basic configurations are the same as the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. For parts common with Example 1, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0054] The foil stamping die 20E is generally formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The tip surface 22Eb of the foil stamping die 20E, which is pressed against the object to be printed 11, is formed to be flat. In addition, a heat insulating member, which serves as a transfer suppression means 24, is provided from the lower end of the side surface 22Ec of the foil stamping die 20E up to a predetermined height.

[0055] The leading edge 22Eb of the patterned portion 22E is formed to be entirely flat and has a substantially rectangular shape. The patterned portion 22E does not have edges 22a or protrusions 23 (see Figure 1) that protrude beyond the leading edge 22Eb. By pressing such a foil stamping die 20E onto the object to be printed 11, the surface of the object to be printed 11 is indented, and the foil 12 is transferred to the indented portion.

[0056] <Example 7> Next, Example 7 will be described based on the drawings.

[0057] Refer to Figures 11A and 11B. Figures 11A and 11B show the foil stamping die 20F according to Example 7. The foil stamping die 20F according to Example 7 differs from the foil stamping die 20A according to Example 2 (see Figure 6A, etc.) in the shape of the tip surface 22Fb. Other basic configurations are common to the foil stamping die 20A according to Example 2. Parts common to Example 1 or 2 are given the same reference numerals and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0058] The foil stamping die 20F is generally formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The tip surface 22Fb of the foil stamping die 20F, which is pressed against the object to be printed 11, is formed to be flat. In addition, a transfer suppression means 24F is formed from the lower end of the side surface 22Fc, which is the side surface of the foil stamping die 20F, up to a predetermined height.

[0059] The transfer suppression means 24F is composed of a surface formed in an uneven manner on the object to be printed 11. The transfer suppression means 24F may be formed by directly forming an uneven shape on the surface of the patterned portion 22F, by arranging independent convex shapes, or by providing other materials on the surface of the patterned portion 22F to create an uneven shape. Alternatively, Teflon (registered trademark) or silicone may be sprayed in a staggered pattern to create an uneven shape. In this case, the transfer suppression means 24F can be said to be composed of a heat insulating material and a surface formed in an uneven manner.

[0060] On the printing target 11, the surface of the area corresponding to the area where transfer is to be prevented is formed in an uneven manner. The heat from the heated patterned area 22F is less likely to be transferred to the foil 12, making it less likely for the foil 12 to be transferred to the area where transfer is to be prevented.

[0061] The leading edge 22Fb of the patterned portion 22F is formed to be entirely flat and has a roughly rectangular shape. The patterned portion 22F does not have edges 22a or protrusions 23 (see Figure 1) that protrude beyond the leading edge 22Fb. By pressing such a foil stamping die 20F onto the object to be printed 11, the surface of the object to be printed 11 is indented, and the foil 12 is transferred to the indented portion.

[0062] <Example 8> Next, Example 8 will be described based on the drawings.

[0063] Figure 12 shows the cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping die 20G according to Example 8. The foil stamping die 20G according to Example 8 differs from the transfer suppression means 24G of the foil stamping die 20 and 20A according to Examples 1 and 2 (see Figure 1, etc.) in the configuration of the transfer suppression means 24G. Other basic configurations are common with the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. For parts common with Example 1, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0064] The foil stamping die 20G has a flat leading edge surface 22Gb of the pattern shape portion 22G.

[0065] The transfer suppression means 24G is configured by inclining the side surface 22Gc of the patterned portion 22G. In this embodiment, the transfer suppression means 24G is configured by the inclined side surface 22Gc. More specifically, the foil stamping die 20G is movable from above (the other side) toward the printing target 11 located below (one side), and the transfer suppression means 24G is configured by an inclined surface that moves away from the printing target 11 from below to above.

[0066] By making the side surface 22Gc of the patterned portion 22G an inclined surface as a transfer suppression means 24G, the side surface 22Gc of the patterned portion 22G can be prevented from coming into contact with the foil 12 during the foil stamping printing process.

[0067] <Example 9> Next, Example 9 will be described based on the drawings.

[0068] Figure 13 shows the cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping die 20H according to Example 9. The foil stamping die 20H according to Example 9 differs from the transfer suppression means 24H of the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1 (see Figure 1, etc.) in its configuration. Other basic configurations are common to the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. For parts common to Example 1, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0069] The foil stamping die 20H has a flat leading edge surface 22Hb of the pattern-shaped portion 22H.

[0070] The transfer suppression means 24H is configured by inclining the side surface 22Hc of the patterned portion 22H and providing a heat insulating member 31H on a part of the patterned portion 22H.

[0071] The heat insulating material 31H can be a sheet of Teflon (registered trademark) or silicone, but other materials with low heat conductivity can also be used. In addition to sheets, the transfer suppression means 24H can also be constructed by spraying a material with low heat conductivity. Any means is acceptable for forming the heat insulating material on the surface of the foil stamping die, such as film, sheet, paint, or coating.

[0072] By making the side surface 22Hc of the patterned portion 22H an inclined surface, the side surface 22Hc of the patterned portion 22H can be prevented from coming into contact with the foil 12 during the foil stamping printing process.

[0073] <Example 10> Next, Example 10 will be described based on the drawings.

[0074] Figure 14 shows the cross-sectional configuration of the foil stamping die 20I according to Example 10. The foil stamping die 20I according to Example 10 differs from the transfer suppression means 24I of the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1 (see Figure 1, etc.) in its configuration. Other basic configurations are common to the foil stamping die 20 according to Example 1. For parts common to Example 1, the same reference numerals are used and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0075] The foil stamping die 20I has a flat leading edge surface 22Ib of the pattern shape portion 22I.

[0076] The transfer suppression means 24I is constructed by inclining the side surface 22Ic of the patterned portion 22I and making a part of the surface of the patterned portion 22I uneven. The uneven shape may be formed by directly creating an uneven shape on the surface of the patterned portion 22I, by arranging independent convex shapes, or by providing other materials on the surface of the patterned portion 22I to create an uneven shape. Alternatively, Teflon® or silicone may be sprayed in a staggered pattern. In this case, the transfer suppression means 24I can be said to be composed of an inclined surface 22Ic, a heat insulating material, and an unevenly formed surface.

[0077] By making the side surface 22Ic of the patterned portion 22I an inclined surface, the side surface 22Ic of the patterned portion 22I can be prevented from coming into contact with the foil 12 during the foil stamping process.

[0078] The foil stamping dies 20, 20A to 20I described above are summarized below.

[0079] Refer to Figure 5C. Firstly, the foil stamping die 20 transfers the foil 12 to the surface of the printing object 11 by pressing it against the printing object 11 on which the foil 12 is placed, thereby creating an uneven pattern. The foil stamping die 20 is provided with transfer suppression means 24 in the area corresponding to the area Ar where the transfer of foil 12 to the printing object 11 is to be prevented.

[0080] Because a transfer suppression means 24 is provided, it is possible to suppress the transfer of foil 12 to areas Ar where transfer is to be prevented. Foil 12 can be transferred only to predetermined positions on the printing target 11, thereby enhancing the design of the printed product 10. The same applies to foil stamping dies 20A (see Figure 6), 20B (see Figure 7), 20C (see Figure 8), 20D (see Figure 9), 20E (see Figure 10), 20F (see Figure 11), 20G (see Figure 12), 20H (see Figure 13), and 20I (see Figure 14).

[0081] Secondly, in the first foil stamping die 20, the transfer suppression means 24 is composed of an insulating member that suppresses heat transfer to the foil 12. This simple configuration is preferable because it can suppress the transfer of the foil 12 to the area Ar where transfer is to be prevented. The foil stamping dies 20A (see Figure 6), 20C (see Figure 8), 20D (see Figure 9), 20E (see Figure 10), 20F (see Figure 11), 20H (see Figure 13), and 20I (see Figure 14) are similar.

[0082] Refer to Figure 6B. Thirdly, in the first foil stamping die 20A, the transfer suppression means 24A is composed of a surface formed in an uneven manner on the object to be printed 11. This simple configuration is preferable because it can suppress the transfer of foil 12 to the area Ar where transfer is to be prevented. The foil stamping dies 20D (see Figure 9), 20F (see Figure 11), and 20I (see Figure 14) are similar.

[0083] Refer to Figure 7. Fourth, the first foil stamping die 20B has an inclined surface (side surface 22Bc) that is tilted with respect to the displacement direction toward the object to be printed 11 so that the foil 12 is separated from the object to be printed 11 when the foil 12 is transferred to the object to be printed 11, and the transfer suppression means 24B is made up of the inclined surface. This simple configuration makes it possible to suppress the transfer of the foil 12 to the area Ar where transfer is to be prevented, which is preferable. The foil stamping dies 20C (see Figure 8), 20D (see Figure 9), 20G (see Figure 12), 20H (see Figure 13), and 20I (see Figure 14) are similar.

[0084] Refer to Figure 3. Fifth, in any of the first to fourth foil stamping molds 20, the pattern shape portion 22 that applies a pattern to the object to be printed 11 has an edge 22a that is formed to have the same thickness over its entire range. When using a foil stamping mold 20, the foil 12 adheres to a position T1 away from the pattern. Compared to using a foil stamping mold in which the thickness of the edge 22a changes, the area to which the foil 12 adheres can be narrowed. This makes it possible to provide an object to be printed 11 with an even higher design quality. The same applies to foil stamping molds 20A (see Figure 6), 20B (see Figure 7), 20C (see Figure 8), and 20D (see Figure 9).

[0085] Refer to Figures 1 and 2. Sixth, the printed product 10 is decorated with a foil stamping die 10 described in any of the first to fifth. The design is highly aesthetic because the foil 12 is printed only on predetermined parts of the object to be printed 11. The same applies to printed products 10 decorated with foil stamping dies 20A (see Figure 6B), 20B (see Figure 7), 20C (see Figure 8), 20D (see Figure 9), 20E (see Figure 10), 20F (see Figure 11), 20G (see Figure 12), 20H (see Figure 13), and 20I (see Figure 14).

[0086] Although the foil stamping die according to the present invention has been described using an example of transferring a stitch pattern to an interior part of a vehicle, the object to be printed on may be something other than an interior part of a vehicle, and the pattern to be transferred may be a pattern other than a stitch pattern. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the examples, as long as it achieves the function and effect of the present invention.

[0087] The foil stamping die of the present invention is suitable for decorating interior parts of vehicles.

[0088] 10…Printed product (interior parts for vehicles) 11…Object to be printed 12…Foil 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, 20F, 20G, 20H, 20I…Foil stamping mold 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E, 22F, 22G, 22H, 22I…Pattern shape part, 22a…Edge 24…Transfer suppression means (heat insulating material) 24A, 24F…Transfer suppression means (surface formed in an uneven shape) 24B, 24G…Transfer suppression means (inclined surface) 24C, 24H…Transfer suppression means (inclined surface and heat insulating material) 24D, 24I…Transfer suppression means (inclined surface and surface formed in an uneven shape)

Claims

1. A foil stamping die that transfers foil to a printing object on which foil is placed, thereby creating an uneven pattern on the surface of the printing object, wherein a transfer suppression means is provided in a portion of the printing object that corresponds to a portion where the transfer of the foil to the printing object is to be prevented, for suppressing the transfer.

2. The foil stamping die according to claim 1, wherein the transfer suppression means is composed of a heat insulating member that suppresses heat transfer to the foil.

3. The foil stamping die according to claim 1, wherein the transfer suppression means is composed of a surface formed in an uneven manner on the object to be printed.

4. The foil stamping mold according to claim 1, wherein, when transferring the foil to the object to be printed, it has an inclined surface that is tilted with respect to the direction of displacement toward the object to be printed so as to be separated from the foil and the object to be printed, and the transfer suppression means is composed of the inclined surface.

5. The foil stamping die according to claim 1, wherein the pattern-shaped portion for applying a pattern to the object to be printed has edges that are formed to be of the same thickness throughout their entire range.

6. A printed article decorated with a foil stamping die according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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