EP0791305A2 - Button and manufacturing thereof - Google Patents

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EP0791305A2
EP0791305A2 EP97102825A EP97102825A EP0791305A2 EP 0791305 A2 EP0791305 A2 EP 0791305A2 EP 97102825 A EP97102825 A EP 97102825A EP 97102825 A EP97102825 A EP 97102825A EP 0791305 A2 EP0791305 A2 EP 0791305A2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/22—Removing surface-material, e.g. by engraving, by etching
    • B44C1/228—Removing surface-material, e.g. by engraving, by etching by laser radiation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B1/00—Buttons
    • A44B1/04—Ornamental buttons

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  • the invention relates to a button according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is to show a button that is designed in a particularly simple manner at its edge.
  • a button is designed according to the characterizing part of claim 1.
  • the peculiarity of the button according to the invention is that it is treated at its edge by means of a laser beam, specifically to produce a structure or symbols on this edge.
  • the button body preferably consists of a plastic material, into which the structuring can be very easily introduced by thermal treatment using the laser beam.
  • the structuring is formed, for example, by symbols or letters. In the latter case, it is possible, for example, to provide the brand name of a particular piece of clothing for which the button is intended on the edge of the button.
  • the invention also relates to a device for laser treatment of buttons.
  • 1 is a button which, in the embodiment shown, has a circular disk-shaped body 2 which is made of plastic, for example by injection molding, and has two button holes 3 in the central region.
  • symbols 5, for example letters are introduced by burning or melting using a laser beam 6.
  • This is generated in a laser cannon or laser arrangement 7, namely as a clocked or periodically interrupted beam.
  • this laser beam is deflected by a deflection device of the laser arrangement 7, as is indicated by the double arrow C in FIG.
  • the burned-in symbols 5 and their lines form 4 depressions in the edge.
  • buttons 1 has a substantially circular disc shape. It goes without saying that other button shapes are also conceivable, for example triangular, rectangular or oval buttons, which can also be structured at the edge with a laser treatment or provided with the symbols 5.

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Abstract

The button for a garment, with a body (2) of a material which can be altered by heat such as glass or plastics, is given a surface structure at the edge (4) by a laser beam. Also claimed is an appts., with at least one clamp for at least one button (1). A laser generates a laser beam which is guided along the surface of the button edge (4).

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Knopf gemäß Oberbegriff Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a button according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, einen Knopf aufzuzeigen, der an seinem Rand in besonders einfacher Weise gestaltet ist. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist ein Knopf entsprechend dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruches 1 ausgeführt.The object of the invention is to show a button that is designed in a particularly simple manner at its edge. To solve this problem, a button is designed according to the characterizing part of claim 1.

Die Besonderheit des Erfindungsgemäßen Knopfes besteht darin, daß er an seinem Rand mittels eines Laserstrahles behandelt ist, und zwar zur Erzeugung einer Strukturierung oder von Symbolen an diesem Rand.The peculiarity of the button according to the invention is that it is treated at its edge by means of a laser beam, specifically to produce a structure or symbols on this edge.

Bevorzugt besteht der Knopfkörper aus einem Kunststoffmaterial, in welches unter Verwendung des Laserstrahles durch thermische Behandlung sehr leicht die Strukturierung eingebracht werden kann.The button body preferably consists of a plastic material, into which the structuring can be very easily introduced by thermal treatment using the laser beam.

Die Strukturierung wird beispielsweise von Symbolen oder Buchstaben gebildet. In letzteren Fall ist es möglich, am Rand des Knopfes beispielsweise den Markennamen einer bestimmten Bekleidung vorzusehen, für die der Knopf bestimmt ist.The structuring is formed, for example, by symbols or letters. In the latter case, it is possible, for example, to provide the brand name of a particular piece of clothing for which the button is intended on the edge of the button.

In Weiterbildung betrifft die Erfindung auch eine Vorrichtung zur Laserbehandlung von Knöpfen.In a further development, the invention also relates to a device for laser treatment of buttons.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der Figuren an einem Ausführungsbeispiel näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
in vereinfachter Darstellung und in Seitenansicht einen Knopf gemäß der Erfindung;
Fig. 2
den Knopf der Figur in Draufsicht;
Fig. 3
in vereinfachter Prinzipdarstellung eine Vorrichtung zur Verwendung bei der Herstellung der Knöpfe der Figuren 1 und 2.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures using an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
in a simplified representation and in side view a button according to the invention;
Fig. 2
the button of the figure in top view;
Fig. 3
a simplified schematic representation of a device for use in the manufacture of the buttons of Figures 1 and 2.

In den Figuren ist 1 ein Knopf, der bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform einen kreisscheibenförmigen Körper 2 besitzt, welcher aus Kunststoff beispielsweise durch Spritzformen hergestellt ist und im mittleren Bereich zwei Knopflöcher 3 aufweist.In the figures, 1 is a button which, in the embodiment shown, has a circular disk-shaped body 2 which is made of plastic, for example by injection molding, and has two button holes 3 in the central region.

In den bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform kreiszylinderförmigen Rand 4 sind Symbole 5, beispielsweise Buchstaben eingebracht, und zwar durch Einbrennen oder Einschmelzen mit Hilfe eines Laserstrahls 6. Dieser wird in einer Laserkanone oder Laseranordnung 7 erzeugt, und zwar als getakteter bzw. periodisch unterbrochener Strahl. Entsprechend dem jeweils gewünschten Symbol 5 wird dieser Laserstrahl durch eine Ablenkeinrichtung der Laseranordnung 7 abgelenkt, wie dies in der Figur 3 mit dem Doppelpfeil C angedeutet ist. Gleichzeitig erfolgt eine Drehbewegung des jeweiligen Knopfes 1, der hierfür in eine Drehhalterung 8 eingespannt ist. Die eingebrannten Symbole 5 bzw. deren Linienführung bilden im Rand 4 Vertiefungen. Gleichzeitig ergibt sich eine Verfärbung des verwendeten Kunststoffmaterials an der Linienführung der Symbole 5, so daß diese optisch gut sichtbar sind.In the circular-cylindrical edge 4 in the embodiment shown, symbols 5, for example letters, are introduced by burning or melting using a laser beam 6. This is generated in a laser cannon or laser arrangement 7, namely as a clocked or periodically interrupted beam. Corresponding to the desired symbol 5, this laser beam is deflected by a deflection device of the laser arrangement 7, as is indicated by the double arrow C in FIG. At the same time there is a rotary movement of the respective button 1, which is clamped in a rotary holder 8 for this purpose. The burned-in symbols 5 and their lines form 4 depressions in the edge. At the same time there is a discoloration of the plastic material used on the lines of the symbols 5, so that they are visually well visible.

Bei der vorstehenden Beschreibung wurde davon ausgegangen, daß der Knopf 1 im wesentlichen kreisscheibenförmig ausgeführt ist. Es versteht sich, daß auch andere Knopfformen denkbar sind, beispielsweise dreieckförmige, rechteckförmige oder ovale Knöpfe, wobei auch diese am Rand mit einer Laserbehandlung strukturiert bzw. mit den Symbolen 5 versehen werden können.In the above description, it was assumed that the button 1 has a substantially circular disc shape. It goes without saying that other button shapes are also conceivable, for example triangular, rectangular or oval buttons, which can also be structured at the edge with a laser treatment or provided with the symbols 5.

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Knopfstud
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KnopfkörperButton body
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KnopflochButtonhole
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Randedge
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Symbolsymbol
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Laserstrahllaser beam
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LaseranordnungLaser array
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DrehhalterungSwivel bracket

Claims (5)

Knopf mit einem aus einem thermisch veränderbaren Material, beispielsweise aus Glas oder Kunststoff, hergestellten Knopfkörper (2) mit einem Rand (4), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Knopfkörper am Rand (4) durch Behandlung mit einem Laserstrahl (6) oberflächen-strukturiert ist.Button with a button body (2) made of a thermally changeable material, for example made of glass or plastic, with an edge (4), characterized in that the button body on the edge (4) is surface-structured by treatment with a laser beam (6) . Knopf nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am Rand (4) des Knopfkörpers (2) durch Behandlung mit dem Laserstrahl (6) die Strukturierung bildende Vertiefungen oder Linien eingebracht sind.Button according to Claim 1, characterized in that indentations or lines forming the structure are introduced at the edge (4) of the button body (2) by treatment with the laser beam (6). Knopf nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem Rand (4) durch Laserbehandlung Symbole (5) eingebracht sind.Button according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that symbols (5) are introduced into the edge (4) by laser treatment. Vorrichtung zum Behandeln eines Knopfes (1) am Rand (4) seines Knopfkörpers (2) mit einem Laserstrahl (6), gekennzeichnet durch wenigstens eine Einspannhalterung (8) für mindestens einen Knopf (1) sowie durch wenigstens eine zumindest einen Laserstrahl (6) erzeugende Laseranordnung (7) sowie durch Mittel zum Führen des Laserstrahles (6) entlang der Fläche des Randes (4).Device for treating a button (1) on the edge (4) of its button body (2) with a laser beam (6), characterized by at least one clamping holder (8) for at least one button (1) and by at least one at least one laser beam (6) generating laser arrangement (7) and by means for guiding the laser beam (6) along the surface of the edge (4). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einspannhalterung als Drehhalterung (8) ausgeführt ist, und daß die Laseranordnung (7) eine Ablenkeinrichtung für den Laserstrahl (6) aufweist.Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the clamping bracket is designed as a rotating bracket (8) and that the laser arrangement (7) has a deflection device for the laser beam (6).
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