FR2979578A1

FR2979578A1 - Method for printing card decks used for playing while traveling in car, involves applying acrylic varnish over card for conferring strength and elasticity to foldings of card, and cutting corners of card in round shape

Info

Publication number: FR2979578A1
Application number: FR1102723A
Authority: FR
Inventors: Gellin Sara Guyon
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-09-07
Filing date: 2011-09-07
Publication date: 2013-03-08

Abstract

The method involves printing a card on a glossy modern, two-sided coated paper board i.e. Chromo card paperboard with weight of 250g/m square to obtain maximized flexibility for the card, where the paperboard used for manufacturing the card meets elemental chlorine free (ECF) standard, and is produced from sustainbly managed forests. An acrylic varnish is applied over the card for conferring strength and elasticity to foldings of the card. Corners of the card are cut out in round shape.

Description

Description de l'invention De nombreux jeux ont été élaborés dont l'élément central était constitué par un jeu de cartes : jeux classiques, jeux des sept familles, et plus récemment jeux de cartes illustrées visant à développer l'observation et l'imaginaire. Dans le contexte éprouvant et non exempt de risques des voyages en voiture, force est de constater que si la quasi-totalité des jeux de cartes disponibles ont résolu le problème de l'encombrement et du maniement par des enfants en voiture, ils ne sont pas complètement sûrs du fait de la rigidité des cartes, et ce malgré les coins arrondis destinés à réduire les risques d'éraflure. En effet, le tranchant des cartes est toujours susceptible d'entrer en contact avec le visage des enfants en cas de geste brusque (résultant d'un coup de frein par exemple), occasionnant un risque de coupure. Si ce risque est minime avec des jeux de cartes classiques, fabriqués suivant la technique des deux faces imprimées séparément et collées ensemble par de la colle noire qui leur confère une épaisseur impropre à la coupure, il est en revanche amplifié avec les cartes plastifiées, disponibles dans la majorité des commerce vendant des jeux de cartes. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Many games have been developed whose central element was constituted by a deck of cards: classic games, games of the seven families, and more recently illustrated card games aimed at developing observation and the imagination. In the difficult and risk-free context of car travel, it is clear that while almost all the available card games have solved the problem of clutter and handling by children in the car, they are not completely safe because of the stiffness of the cards, despite the rounded corners to reduce the risk of scratching. Indeed, the edge of the cards is always likely to come into contact with the face of children in case of sudden action (resulting from a sudden brake for example), causing a risk of cut. If this risk is minimal with classic card games, manufactured using the technique of two sides printed separately and glued together with black glue which gives them a thickness unsuitable for cutting, it is however amplified with plastic cards, available in the majority of the trade selling card games.

L'invention suivante a été développée afin de remédier à cet état de fait : elle consiste en un procédé d'impression et de finition des jeux de cartes et de leur étui, divisé comme suit - 1- Impression et finition des cartes L'impression des cartes, afin de maximiser leur souplesse, se fait sur du papier couché 2 5 moderne brillant, recto-verso, d'un grammage de 250g/m2 (dénommé ci-après le support). Le papier couché est un papier dont la surface est recouverte d'une ou plusieurs couches généralement constituées de produits minéraux (pigments), en mélange avec des liants et des produits d'addition divers. L'opération de couchage consiste à déposer sur une ou les deux faces de la feuille un enduit à base de pigments fins. Le but de cette opération est de permettre une 30 meilleure reproduction des impressions en transformant une surface rugueuse et macroporeuse en une surface unie et microporeuse, et d'améliorer la blancheur du papier, son aspect, son toucher. La finition se fait par le dépôt recto-verso d'un vernis acrylique, destiné à conserver à la carte sa souplesse tout en préservant le support des pliures, et par une découpe en « coins arrondis ». - Il - Impression et finition de l'étui L'impression de l'étui, afin de lui conférer la rigidité nécessaire à son rôle de protection des cartes, tout en étant d' un poids minimal, se fait sur du carton Chromocard©, carton couché (voir explication du procédé ci-dessus) sur 1 face, intérieur bois. 1 face brillante (couchée triple couche), 1 face mate (légèrement couchée), d'un grammage de 300g/m2. La finition se fait par le dépôt d'un vernis acrylique sur la face recto. Afin de respecter une éthique écologique, les papiers et cartons utilisés pour la fabrication des jeux répondent à la norme ECF (sans chlore) et ne contiennent ni phtalates, ni phosphates (les rendant aptes au contact alimentaire). The following invention has been developed to remedy this state of affairs: it consists of a process of printing and finishing card games and their case, divided as follows - 1- Printing and finishing cards Print cards, in order to maximize their flexibility, are made on glossy, double-sided, modern coated paper with a grammage of 250 g / m2 (hereinafter referred to as the support). Coated paper is a paper whose surface is covered with one or more layers generally consisting of mineral products (pigments), mixed with binders and various additives. The coating operation consists of depositing on one or both sides of the sheet a coating based on fine pigments. The purpose of this operation is to allow better reproduction of prints by transforming a rough, macroporous surface into a smooth, microporous surface, and to improve the whiteness of the paper, its appearance, and its feel. The finishing is done by the double-sided filing of an acrylic varnish, designed to keep the card flexible while preserving the support folds, and a cut in "rounded corners". - He - Printing and finishing of the case The printing of the case, in order to give it the rigidity necessary for its role of card protection, while being of a minimal weight, is done on Chromocard © cardboard, coated cardboard (see explanation of the process above) on 1 side, interior wood. 1 shiny side (layered triple layer), 1 matte side (slightly supine), a weight of 300g / m2. The finish is done by filing an acrylic varnish on the front face. In order to respect an ecological ethic, the paper and cardboard used for the production of games meet the ECF standard (without chlorine) and contain neither phthalates nor phosphates (making them suitable for food contact).

Claims

CLAIMS1) Card games printing process applying to both conventional cards and illustrated cards, broken down into three steps: printing on glossy modern coated paper, double-sided, a weight of 250g / m2 to to maximize their flexibility, followed by a finish by applying an acrylic varnish conferring resistance to bending and elasticity, then a rounded cutting corners, the method is intended to improve the safety of car games by ensuring greater flexibility cards, minimizing the risk of cutting through the edges in case of contact, and meeting ecological requirements ensuring food safety in case of accidental ingestion.

2) The printing process according to claim 1, in which a sleeve of the card game is also produced by printing on Chromocard © cardboard, cardboard coated on one side, wood interior: 1 glossy side (triple layered layer), 1 matte side (slightly prone), of a weight of 300g / m2, then finish by the filing of an acrylic varnish on the front face.

3) Printing method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein, in order to respect an ecological ethic, paper and cardboard used for the manufacture of games meet the standard ECF © (without chlorine), do not contain phthalates (making them suitable for food contact), and come from sustainably managed forests (guaranteed by Imprim'Vert © labeled printing, and the affixing of the PEFC © and FSC © labels).