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JP2004141195A
JP2004141195A JP2002306318A JP2002306318A JP2004141195A JP 2004141195 A JP2004141195 A JP 2004141195A JP 2002306318 A JP2002306318 A JP 2002306318A JP 2002306318 A JP2002306318 A JP 2002306318A JP 2004141195 A JP2004141195 A JP 2004141195A
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Yuji Onda
恩田 裕司
Masahiro Sakai
堺 正裕
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wristwatch belt, excellent in water absorbency and air permeability, and in capability of being formed in a required shape. <P>SOLUTION: The wristwatch belt 14 is used for mounting a wristwatch 10 on an arm of a user. The wristwatch belt 14 is made of a polyester thermoplastic resin porous material with a three-dimensional communicating bubble structure manufactured by the extraction method. A band-like body 16 constituting the wristwatch belt 14 is an endless band by connecting the ends of the band-like body to a pair of connection parts 12a and 12a facing each other respectively. Since the polyester thermoplastic resin porous material is used for the wristwatch belt 14, the wristwatch belt 14 has the excellent touch to the skin, excellent water absorbency and air permeability, and excellent capability of being formed in a required shape. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
この発明は、腕時計用ベルトに関し、更に詳細には、該腕時計用ベルトの肌触り等の触感や汗の吸収性、すなわち吸汗性等の諸物性に優れた腕時計用ベルトに関するものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
一般に腕時計用ベルト(以下、単にベルトと云う。)に用いられる材質として、牛、ワニその他天然のなめし革を帯状に形成した革ベルトや、金属の小片をロッドで揺動自在に接続した金属ベルト等が知られている。これらの材質からなるベルトの場合、水分を吸収することがないため、使用者の汗等が該ベルトと腕の当接面に溜まって不快感の原因となっていた。このような問題に対応すべく、例えば下記の[特許文献1]に記載の如く、前記腕時計用ベルトに吸水性や防汚性を発現する繊維を織り込んだものがある。
【0003】
【特許文献1】
特開2000−106919号公報
【0004】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかし、前述したベルトの場合、その基材材質や吸水性、防汚性および耐久性を増すための複数の素材が複合されるため、所定形状への成形が困難である問題が指摘される。
【0005】
【発明の目的】
この発明は、従来の技術に係る腕時計用ベルトに内在する前記問題に鑑み、これらを好適に解決するべく提案されたものであって、抽出法を用いて得られるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体を材質とすることで、吸水性や通気性に優れると共に、所要形状への成形性に優れた腕時計用ベルトを提供することを目的とする。
【0006】
【課題を解決するための手段】
前記課題を克服し、所定の目的を達成するため、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルトは、腕時計用ベルトであって、
ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂と、水溶性気泡形成材と、滑材として作用する水溶性高分子化合物とを加熱状態下で混合して得られる混合物から、前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を水で抽出除去して3次元連通気泡構造としたポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体の帯状体からなることを特徴とする。
【0007】
【発明の実施の形態】
本発明の好適な実施例に係る腕時計用ベルトにつき、好適な実施例を挙げて、添付図面を参照して以下に説明する。図1に示す如く、実施例に係る腕時計用ベルト14(以下、単にベルトと云う。)は、ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体を所要の帯形状に成形した帯状体16等から構成されている。前記帯状体16は、長手方向の両端部をなす所要構造の接続部12a,12aを有し、該接続部12a,12aが時計本体12の向かい合う両端に夫々接続されることで、無端の帯形状、すなわち環状の腕時計10になっている。使用者は、前記時計本体12を介し、環状になった前記ベルト14を引き延ばしつつ腕に通すことで、腕時計10を装着する。
【0008】
前記帯状体16における短手方向の両端縁部には、縫い糸による縫い取り等の、所謂ステッチ20が施されている。前記ステッチ20は、後述([0023])する前記帯状体16をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体が有するゴム弾性における限界未満の伸び率以上の伸びを抑制するものである。従って、前記ゴム弾性を阻害しない程度に、縫い糸の長さに余裕を持たせて波縫い等の方法で縫い取りを施したものである。このステッチ20に使用される縫い糸は、綿等の天然糸やナイロン等の合成糸などの素材が用いられ、前記帯状体16の引張強度より、その引張強度は充分強く、2MPa程度以上に設定される。なお、前記ステッチ20については、殊に前記帯状体16の短手方向両端縁部に形成する必要はなく、構成素材であるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体が有するゴム弾性における限界未満の伸び率以上の伸びを抑制し得るものであれば、その位置および数等に制限はない。また、所要の色彩物を使用し、配置位置を工夫することで、意匠性を発現させることも可能である。
【0009】
以下に本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14の理解に資するため、該ベルト14を構成する帯状体16の素材となるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体につき説明する。従来、合成樹脂材料から帯状体16を製造した場合、連通した多孔体とすることで、肌触り等の触感がよく、吸水性や通気性に優れた帯状体16が得られると考えられる。しかし、ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の如き熱可塑性樹脂から多孔体を製造する一般的な方法である、主材料、すなわち骨格を形成する熱可塑性樹脂中に発泡剤を混入し、該発泡剤から発生した窒素等のガスにより気泡を形成させる、所謂化学的発泡法の場合、以下の問題が指摘される。すなわち、
▲1▼多数形成された前記気泡が、所謂独立気泡状態となってしまい、気泡相互間に吸水性や通気性が得られない。
▲2▼また発生した気泡径を均一にする制御が難しく、数十μmといった微小径の気泡形成が困難であるため、該気泡径によって大きく変動する表面状態、すなわち表面摩擦係数や機械的強度等の得られる多孔体の各物性値を制御し得ず、結果として良好な肌触り等の触感を達成できない。具体的には、所謂「つっぱり感」や「ネバつき感」が高くなってしまう。
▲3▼更に気泡率の制御も困難であるため、気泡率と密接に関係して変化する硬度、吸水性や通気性、弾性限界に至るまでの伸び率(弾力性)といったゴム物性を好適に制御し得ない。
【0010】
本発明においては、その素材となるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体を、所謂抽出法によって製造することで前述した問題を解消している。具体的に抽出法は、主材料である前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂に対して、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を加熱状態下で混練し、所要形状に成形した後、水に浸漬して該水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を抽出・除去することで、該ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂からなる骨格内に、微細な気泡を3次元的に連通させたポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体(以下、単に多孔体と云う。)を得るものである。なお前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂は、加熱成形性が高いという樹脂の特徴と、ゴム物性を発現するというゴムの特徴とを併有する物質である。
【0011】
なお、前記ポリエステル系樹脂、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物が混練された混合物においては、該ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂をマトリクスとし、その中に該水溶性気泡形成材が分散して浮島構造で存在し、かつ該水溶性高分子化合物が該水溶性気泡形成材の周囲を取り巻くように存在した構造となっていると考えられる。従って、前記水溶性気泡形成材同士は、前記水溶性高分子化合物により連続的に接続された形で、マトリクスであるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂中に存在し、これにより、該水溶性気泡形成材が互いに隣接・接触的に存在していない場合であっても、該水溶性高分子化合物の抽出を介してその殆ど全量が抽出され、抽出率は少なくとも95%以上となっている。すなわち、前記帯状体16をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体は、混練される前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の混合量により気泡率を決定することが可能であり、かつ該水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を除去することで形成される気泡は殆ど繋がった、すなわち連通度の高い3次元連通気泡を有する構造となる。
【0012】
前記多孔体は抽出法で製造されるため、抽出されて気泡となる前記水溶性気泡形成材の粒径および/または混合量を調整することが可能である。すなわち得られる多孔体の気泡径および/または気泡率を制御し得る特徴を有する。このため、得られる多孔体における硬度、吸水性(通気性)およびゴム物性といった各物性値を任意に制御し得るものである。
【0013】
前記水溶性気泡形成材としては、水に可溶性であって、かつ前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂が熱溶融する際に熱的に安定な物質であれば各種のものが使える。例えば無機物としては、NaCl、KCl、CaCl、NHCl、NaNO、NaNO等が挙げられる。有機物としては、TME(トリメチロールエタン)、トリメチロールプロパン、トリメチロールブタン、しょ糖、可溶性でんぷん、ソルビトール、グリシンまたは各有機酸(リンゴ酸、クエン酸、グルタミン酸またはコハク酸)のナトリウム塩等が挙げられる。
【0014】
前記水溶性高分子化合物としては、ポリエチレングリコール、ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレート、ポリエチレングリコールジオレエート、ポリエチレングリコールジアセテート等のポリエチレングリコール誘導体、その他水に溶解し、樹脂に対して粘度を低下させる働きをする化合物であれば如何なるものであっても使用可能である。殊にポリエチレングリコールは、メルトフローが高く、かつ水溶性が高いので好適に使用し得る。また水溶性気泡形成材として有機系物質を選択した場合は、該水溶性気泡形成材の抽出・除去を促進する作用も確認されている。更に押出成形方法で成形を行なう場合、前記ポリエチレングリコールの分子量は2,000〜30,000、好ましくは5,000〜25,000、更に好ましくは15,000〜25,000の範囲が好適であるとの知見が得られている。
【0015】
前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂と、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物(水溶性物質)との混合割合は、体積百分率で10:90〜40:60の範囲内が好ましく、殊に12:88〜35:65の範囲内が好適である。前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂が体積百分率で10%未満の場合には、水溶性物質の抽出・除去時に成形体自体が分離してしまう。一方、前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂が体積百分率で40%以上の場合、すなわち該ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂以外の前記水溶性物質が体積百分率で60%未満の場合には、成形体内に充分な数の気泡が形成されなくなってしまう。なお本実施例において成形体とは、前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を抽出除去していない状態の得るべき帯状体に成形された混合物を指す。
【0016】
前記水溶性気泡形成材と水溶性高分子化合物との混合割合は、体積百分率で45:55〜95:5の範囲内に設定される。前記水溶性気泡形成材が体積百分率で45%未満の場合には、3次元的に連通した発泡構造が得られなくなり、95%を越える場合には、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の抽出割合が低下して充分な気泡率、すなわち連通度が得られなくなる。殊に前記気泡形成材と高分子化合物との混合割合は、体積百分率で65:35〜88:12の範囲内が好適である。
【0017】
前述した如く、骨格を形成するポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の割合は、体積百分率で10〜40%、すなわち気泡率は60〜90%とされる。この気泡率は、得られる多孔体の密度、伸び率および硬度等の各物性値に大きな影響を与える。基本的には、100−気泡率(%)=骨格(%)の存在割合として捉えられるため、気泡率が体積百分率で80%であれば骨格の存在割合は20%、従って前述の各物性値は、基本的にポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の20%程度の値を示すことになる。そして前記各物性値は、前述した骨格の存在割合の他、前記気泡の大きさ、すなわち気泡径によって大きな影響を受ける。具体的には、前記骨格の存在が同一である場合、前記気泡径が30〜200μmの間に設定される際に、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14に使用される帯状体16として、好適な各物性値を示す。
【0018】
前記帯状体16において、前記硬度は柔軟性を示す指標の1つであり、また前記通気性(吸水率)は、運動等により使用者がかいた汗を吸収する吸汗性を示す指標である。そしてゴム物性については、得られる多孔体の伸び率が一定以内であればその形状が復元する、といった所謂弾性変形が可能な伸び率により評価され、前記帯状体16の形状が使用者の腕に対して、該帯状体16を引き延ばすことで装着する無端の帯形状に形成される場合には、取り扱い性の点から重要な指標となる。すなわち前記抽出法により製造される多孔体からなる帯状体16は、その気泡径等を制御することで、柔軟性、吸汗性および取り扱い性を良好とすることが可能である。
【0019】
また、前記帯状体16は、該帯状体16の素材が持つ摩擦係数に起因して、この摩擦係数が高いと使用者の腕に「べたつき感」や「つっぱり感」などの装着感を与える。しかし、人体に接触する多孔体の表面における接触面積によって大きく影響を受ける肌触り等の触感についても、該接触面積を前記気泡径および/または気泡率を制御させることで最適化し得る。この接触面積の減少は、同時に得られる帯状体16の摩擦性低下の効果も奏し、使用時の、所謂「つっぱり感」や「ネバつき感」を解消し得る。なお、前記摩擦係数については、例えばリストバンド等の所謂グリップ力が要求される物品は、その摩擦係数が0.8〜0.9に設定されており、所謂「つっぱり感」や「ネバつき感」が高く、該触感が良好とはいえない。しかし本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14の場合、基本的に樹脂であるので、基となる樹脂自体の摩擦係数も0.43程度と低く、良好な触感と適度の摩擦係数との両立が期待できる。
【0020】
前記帯状体16に必要とされる硬度は、直接肌に接触するため高い柔軟性が求められ、少なくともアスカーC硬度で50以下となると好適である。そして前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂は、前述の気泡率の範囲内である、すなわちその気泡径が30μm以上であればアスカーC硬度50以下を達成し得る。前記気泡径が30μm未満であると、前記アスカーC硬度が50を越えてしまう。また、前記帯状体16をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂内に、各種機能を持たせる、所謂第3成分として、触感等を向上させる、シルク、コットン、シノン、ウールまたは麻等の各種天然繊維或いはナイロン、レーヨン、ポリプロピレン、ポリエチレンテレフタレートまたはポリエステル等の化学合成繊維を混合するようにしてもよい。
【0021】
また前記通気性については、基本的に前記帯状体16の材質である抽出法により製造されるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂は、前述([0011])の如く、3次元連通気泡構造を備えるため、良好な物性を有している。殊に前記水溶性気泡形成材の粒径が小さい程、所謂毛管現象による吸汗効果も期待できる。なお前記通気性としては、人体に接触的に使用する状態を想定した場合、局所的な発汗量は運動時においても1g/cm/min以下程度であるので、前記多孔体であれば充分な吸汗・発散効果が期待できる。このように好適な吸汗性を示すので、汗による帯状体16の摩擦係数が低下することに起因する腕時計10のズレを防止し得る。そのためズレ防止のため、ベルト14のきつい締め付けによる腕時計10による、腕への圧迫を解消することもできる。また、前記帯状体16をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂内に、前記第3成分として、親水性を発現させて吸水性を向上させる、例えばエチレンオキサイド等の分子構造内に水酸基を有する物質を混合するようにしてもよい。
【0022】
そして、ゴム物性を有するポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の多孔体からなる帯状体16により構成された前記ベルト14は、腕時計10を装着するに際して、その無端の帯形状になっており、またゴム物性を有するため適宜に引き延ばすことによる容易な脱着が可能となっている。また前記ベルト14は、腕に対して密着的な装着が可能であるため、装着位置からのズレ等も効果的に防止し得ると共に、取付のための金具を必要としないので、該金具が腕に当たる圧迫感がなくなる。
【0023】
前記ゴム物性については、前記気泡径を200μm以下の範囲に設定することで達成される。前記気泡径がこの数値の範囲であれば、大きな力をかけることなく引き延ばせるといった良好な取り扱い性を示す。ここで良好な取り扱い性を表す物性指標は、0.8MPa以下の引張応力により少なくとも100%以上の伸び率を示すこと規定されている。その理由は、使用者の力によっても、1MPa程度の引張応力をかけることは容易に可能であり、しかも100%程度の伸び率を示す多孔体からなる前記帯状体16であれば、実際の使用に際してもほぼゴム部材と同様の取り扱いが可能で、前記ベルト14は引き延ばして腕に密着的に装着させ得る。
【0024】
このように、前記ベルト14を構成する帯状体16はゴム部材の如く適宜な弾力性を示すので、該ベルト14の内径は使用者の腕の外形寸法と同一である必要はない。腕の外形寸法よりベルト14の内部寸法がある程度小さい場合であっても、該ベルト14を引き延ばすことで腕に装着することができる。これらのことから、前述の硬度に係る条件([0020])と、ゴム物性発現のための条件とから、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14に使用される帯状体16をなす多孔体の気泡径は、30〜200μmの範囲に設定される。
【0025】
前記帯状体16は、前述[0023]のように、大きな力をかけることなく良好に伸びるゴム物性を示すので、前記帯状体16をなす多孔体の引張強度を越えた力をかけてしまう可能性がある。しかし、力をかける方向、すなわち前記帯状体16の長手方向に沿った両端縁部に前記ステッチ20が施してあるので、ステッチ20を構成する縫い糸の最大長さ以上には引き延ばすことができない。従って、前記帯状体16は、ステッチ20により過剰な伸びを防止することで、該帯状体をなす多孔体の引張強度の限界まで引き延ばすことができず、該ベルト14の破断を阻止し得る。
【0026】
また前述したベルト14の装着感を良好とするために、前記帯状体16はその厚さは2mm以下が好適である。このような厚さは、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14に使用される帯状体16をなす多孔体の抽出法による製造においては、容易に設定可能である。更に後述([0032])するが、前記帯状体16の厚さは薄い方が、その製造時間等は短縮、すなわち製造コストを低減し得る。
【0027】
【製造方法の一例】
本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14を構成する帯状体16を製造するには、図2に示す如く、先ず気泡を形成する水溶性気泡形成材或いは該気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物に分級を実施して所要範囲の粒子寸法とし、分級された該気泡形成材或いは気泡形成材および高分子化合物と、骨格を形成する熱可塑性樹脂とを所定の機器を使用して、混合・混練して加熱混合物とし、これに押出成形や射出成形等を施して所定形状とされた成形体を水または所定温度の温水に浸漬することで、前記水溶性気泡形成材および高分子化合物を抽出・除去して、微細な気泡が3次元連通気泡構造を構成する帯状体16を得るものである。なお混合時の粘性が高く混合が困難な場合には、前述した混合に先立ち予混合を施すようにしてもよい。殊に所要の機能を発現させる第3成分([0020参照])を使用した際には、予混合の併用が望ましく、主材料となるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂と該第3成分との予混合、および/または全物質の予混合が考えられる。
【0028】
また前記水溶性高分子化合物についてその粒径を制御しない場合、必要とされる分級が不要となり製造コストを低減し得る。また前記水溶性高分子化合物は、マトリクスとなるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂内で加熱により溶解し、前記水溶性気泡形成材を均質に分散させる、所謂滑材として作用するため、粒径制御をなさないことによる悪影響は小さい。
【0029】
前記水溶性気泡形成材或いは該気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の分級については、その分級すべき粒子寸法にもよるが、一般的に必要とされる粒子寸法の上限を設定した篩いにより篩い分級を実施し、次いで必要とされる粒子寸法の下限を設定したエアー分級を実施して、設定された範囲の粒子寸法物を得るものである。基本的に篩い分級はエアー分級より時間当たりの分級効率が高く、かつ細かい粒子寸法では目詰まりが心配されるので、粒子寸法の上限を篩いで分級することで短時間にかつ目詰まりのない効率的な分級を実施し得るので、下限の前記エアー分級に先立って行なった方が効率がよい。
【0030】
前述のポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂、気泡形成材および高分子化合物の混合・混練には、1軸式または2軸式押出機、ニーダ、コニーダ、バンバリーミキサ、ヘンシェル型ミキサ或いはロータ型ミキサその他の混練機等の混練すべき各物質を充分に混合させ得るものが好適に使用される。この混練について、特殊な装置は必要なく、また混練速度等も限定されない。混練時の温度は使用する前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂等の溶融点によって適宜設定されるが、本発明においては、このポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の溶融点で前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物が溶融または昇華することがないので、如何なる温度であっても設定可能となっている。
【0031】
また前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の混合・混練の混練時間は、該各物質の物性により左右されるが、結果として充分に混合・混練されればよく、通常では30〜40分程度で充分である。この際に長時間の混練は、帯状体16をなす多孔体の骨格を形成する前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の物性的な劣化を引き起こす原因となるので注意が必要である。混練された原料は、物性的に押出、射出、プレスまたはローラー等により所要形状に成形が可能であるが、無端の帯形状であるベルト14の場合、量産性が高い押出成形が、後述([0039])する時計本体12を着脱自在に設置可能なベルト30の場合、複雑形状を形成し得る射出による成形が夫々好適である。
【0032】
なお、前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物から得られる混合物は、好適には2mm以下の厚さに成形されるが、本発明に係る抽出法、具体的には乾式抽出法の採用下においては何等問題は生じない。これは前記乾式抽出法の一般的な特徴、すなわち▲1▼成形時には気泡となるべき前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物が、骨格となるポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂内に混合された、所謂ソリッドな状態である点、▲2▼混合物の成形の際に施す加熱の度合いによって、骨格をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の粘度を任意とし得るため、成形時に重要とされる該混合物の流動性を制御し得る、による。この▲1▼の特徴により、2mmと薄い状態への成形の際にも形状的な欠陥の発生が抑制され、▲2▼の特徴により成形容易性が高いものとなり、前述の2mm以下の厚さが達成される。
【0033】
また、成形容易性が高いことにより、所定形状への成形の際に、前記帯状体16の表面にエンボス加工等の装飾などを施すことも容易である。このエンボス加工を施すことで、前記腕時計用ベルト14のデザイン性を高め、形状的に該帯状体16の接触面積を制御することにより、この接触面積によって大きく影響を受ける肌触り等の触感についても最適化し得る。そしてこの接触面積の減少は、同時に得られる帯状体16の摩擦性低下の効果も奏し、使用時の、所謂「つっぱり感」や「ネバつき感」を解消し得る。
【0034】
各成分を混合して所要形状に成形された帯状体16は、前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を、溶媒である水に所定時間(例えば12〜24時間、帯状体16の形状・厚さ等にもよる)浸漬させることで抽出・除去される。この浸漬時間については、抽出すべき前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の粒子寸法が制御されていることにより、制御されていない場合に較べて短縮がなされている(理由は[0036]に記載)。
【0035】
この際の浸漬は、どのような方法であってもよいが、抽出前の前記帯状体16全体を水に接触させる水中浸漬による抽出・除去が好適である。このとき使用される水の温度についても、殊に限定がなく室温程度のものであってもよいが、前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物の効率的な除去のために、15〜60℃の温水を利用してもよい。
【0036】
また前記抽出による水溶性気泡形成材等の抽出除去については、前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂および該気泡形成材等を混合した際に、抽出法の特性上、その構造が六方最密充填となることから、該気泡形成材等の粒子寸法の数値範囲が、0.16×n〜6.45×n(ここでnは自然数)に収まるようにすることで、図4に示す如く、結晶構造的(図3(a)参照)に抽出不可能な、すなわち浮島構造的な該気泡形成材等がポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂中に存在する(図3(b)参照)ことがなくなると考えられる。従って、前記帯状体16をなす多孔体の気泡径を設定する場合には、該気泡径の範囲が前述の数値の範囲内に収まるようにすることが望ましく、このような範囲内とすることで前記水溶性気泡形成材等の量的および時間的に効率のよい抽出が可能となる。
【0037】
本発明に係る腕時計用ベルト14を使用した場合、使用者がかいた汗等は、該ベルト14を構成している帯状体16に形成されている微細な気泡の作用により該帯状体16に吸収され、該気泡が3次元的連通気泡構造により外方に発散されるため、該ベルト14と腕との当接面は常に好適な肌触りを維持することができると共に、使用者の汗等による該ベルト14における当接面の摩擦係数の低下に起因する腕時計10のズレの発生を防ぐことができる。また前記ベルト14は、軽量で適度なクッション性も有しているので、長時間の使用に際しても、腕に対する圧迫等の不快感を与えない。
【0038】
この他、主材料である前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂には、所要の機能性を発現する第3成分の添加も容易であるため、例えば帯電防止材の添加による静電気の除去、色材の添加による着色等も可能であり、時計本体12のデザインに応じてカラーバリエーションを増やすことも可能である。なお、本実施例に記載のステッチ20に係る加工等は、その他後加工、検査等と同様に最終的な段階で施される。
【0039】
【変更例】
これまでに、無端の帯状体16で形成された腕時計用ベルト14について説明したが、本発明の腕時計用ベルトはこのような形状に限定されるものではない。例えば図4に示すように、前記帯状体16の略中央部に、着脱自在に時計本体12を設置し得る設置部36を備えた腕時計用ベルト30であってもよい。前記帯状体16に一体に形成した設置部36の内径は、時計本体12の外径と略同一寸法に設定された内径を有する孔構造となっており、該設置部36と一体に形成された係合爪38と時計本体12とが嵌合することにより、該時計本体12が保持される構成となっている。この腕時計用ベルト30は、一方の帯状体16に長手方向に沿って一定間隔で開設された小孔16aと、他方の端部に配設された尾錠32(留め金)およびピン34を備え、小孔16aが開設された該帯状体16の端部を尾錠32に挿入し、ピン34を小孔16aに差し込むことで装着される。そして前記ベルト30は、前記小孔16aへのピン34の差込位置を選択することで、腕に対する締め付け具合を調節する。また、前記帯状体16において、長手方向の両端縁部にステッチ20を施すことで、過剰な該ベルト30の伸びを防止している点は前述したベルト14と同様である。
【0040】
時計用ベルト30は、時計本体12を設置部42に着脱自在に嵌合可能な構成としたことで、前記ベルト30が異なる時計本体12に対応し、腕時計10のバリエーションを増やすことが可能である。時計本体12を設置部42に着脱自在に設置する構成の前記腕時計用ベルト30は、前述した腕時計用ベルト14と同様に、帯状体16を無端の帯形状としてもよいことは勿論である。
【0041】
【別の変更例】
別の変更例として図5に示す腕時計用ベルト40は、所定寸法で成形した2本の帯状体16,16の一端を、時計本体10の向かい合う両側に形成された接続部12a,12aに夫々接続している。前記帯状体16,16の他端は、該帯状体16,16同士が接続できるよう一方に尾錠32およびピン34と、他方に該ベルト30の長さ調節用の小孔16aが該帯状体16の長手方向に沿って一定間隔で開設されている。そして前記ベルト30は、前記小孔16aへのピン34の差込位置を選択することで、腕に対する締め付け具合を調節する一般的に用いられている腕時計用ベルト40の構成である。
【0042】
前記ベルト40は、使用者の腕との当接面が常に好適な肌触りを維持し、使用者の汗等による摩擦係数の低下に起因する時計のズレの発生を防ぐことができる等の点で、帯状体16を無端の帯形状に形成した前記ベルト14と同様である。そして更にこのベルト40は、前記小孔16aへのピン34の差込位置を選択することで、より好適に使用者は装着感を調節し得る。また、前記ベルト40においても、夫々の帯状体16,16は、長手方向の両端縁部にステッチ20を施すことで、過剰な該ベルト40の伸びを防止している。
【0043】
【実験例】
以下に、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルトの各物性値を示す実験例を示す。この腕時計用ベルトは、ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を、下記の表1に示す内容(気泡形成材径および混合割合)で混合し、得られた混合物を汎用の押出機または射出成形機を使用して所要形状に成形し、この成形体に加工を施すことで所要の試験片(幅100mm、長さ100mm、厚さ1.7mm)とした後、水による48時間の抽出処理および熱風乾燥機による乾燥処理を施して得られるものである。得られた実施例1〜4および比較例1〜3の各試験片について、目視または各種測定機器を使用して成形性(成形可能:○、不可能:×)、引張強度(MPa)、伸び率(%)および硬度(アスカーC)を夫々観察・測定した。そして更に得られた試験体を帯状体に加工し、加工試験体を接着剤等により接着することで無端の帯形状に形成し、試験者の腕にはめることで、その触感等を官能(良好:○、不良:×)により評価した。使用した機器および原料については下に記す。なお比較例として、ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂だけからなるソリッド体(比較例1)、多孔体の骨格を形成するポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂の混合割合を前述[0015]の範囲外としたもの(比較例2および3)を用いた。また参考的に引張応力0.8MPa時の伸び率(%)と、伸び率(%)が100%時の引張応力(MPa)とを併せて示した。
【0044】
(使用機器および使用原料)
・使用機器:押出機ラボプラストミル(東洋精機製)
・使用原料:
ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂:商品名 ペルプレン;東洋紡製
水溶性気泡形成材:商品名 うず塩(NaCl);鳴門塩業製
水溶性高分子化合物:商品名 PEG20000(PEG);三洋化成製
【0045】
【表1】

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【0046】
(結果)
結果を上記の表1に併せて示す。この表1から、基本的に骨格を構成する物質としてポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂を使用すると共に、多孔体として成形等して得ることが可能な混合割合、すなわち該ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂と、水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物(水溶性物質)との混合割合が体積百分率で10:90〜40:60の範囲内であれば本発明に係る内容、すなわち3次元連通気泡構造を有し、腕時計用ベルトとして好適に利用し得る多孔体が得られた。
【0047】
また前記水溶性気泡形成材の大きさ、すなわち粒径を30〜200μmの範囲とすることで、30μm未満または200μmを越える場合に較べて、容易に100%程度の伸びを発現する伸び率と、柔軟性(アスカーC硬度)とを併有することが確認された。なお実施例3および4については、引張強度が0.8MPaに至らなかったため、参考として記載した「引張応力0.8MPa時の伸び率(%)」は測定不能であった。
【0048】
【発明の効果】
以上に説明した如く、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルトによれば、その骨格となる素材として加熱成形性が高い樹脂性と、ゴム物性を発現するゴム性とを併有するポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂を用い、気泡率および気孔径の制御が容易である抽出法で製造された3次元連通気泡構造を有するように製造したので、成形性、摩擦係数並びに吸水性および通気性を好適に設定できる。従って、本発明に係る腕時計用ベルトは、使用者の汗等を吸い取る吸汗性を良好とすると共に、外部に汗等を放出する通気性がよく、該汗等による腕との当接部における摩擦係数の低下に起因する時計のズレを防止し得る。
【0049】
また、前記ベルトは、肌触り等の触感が優れ、かつ軽量であり、またその形状によっては、留め具等を使用していないので、長時間の使用に際して、使用者に圧迫感を低減する効果も奏する。更に、多孔体をなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂のゴム物性により、着脱が容易であると共に、該ベルトの内部寸法が腕の外形寸法より小さくても装着できので、各個人の腕の大きさに合わせて複数のバリエーションを用意する必要がなくなる、といった長所を有する。
【0050】
更に、前記ベルトを帯状体の所定位置に設けた設置部に時計本体を設置する構成とした場合には、腕時計用ベルトは時計本体を設置部に着脱自在に嵌合可能であり、様々な時計本体に対応可能としてそのバリエーションを増やしたり、または交換用のベルトとして、様々な現に使用中の時計本体にも使用可能である。また抽出法を用いた際のポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂には、色材等の、所謂第3成分を均質に分散させつつ容易に混合可能であるので、シルク等を混合させて触感を向上させる、使用者の嗜好にあったカラーリングとする、といったことも可能である。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の好適な実施例に係る腕時計用ベルトを示す概略斜視図である。
【図2】実施例に係る腕時計用ベルトを製造する製造工程の一例を概略的に示す工程図である。
【図3】腕時計用ベルトをなすポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体の結晶構造的な内部構造(図3(a))および実際の内部構造(図3(b))を示す概略図である。
【図4】変更例に係る腕時計用ベルトを示す概略斜視図である。
【図5】別の変更例に係る腕時計用ベルトを示す概略斜視図である。
【符号の説明】
12 時計本体
14 腕時計用ベルト
16 帯状体
20 ステッチ
42 設置部[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a wristwatch belt, and more particularly, to a wristwatch belt excellent in various physical properties such as a touch feeling such as a touch and a sweat absorbing property, that is, a sweat absorbing property.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a material generally used for a wristwatch belt (hereinafter simply referred to as a belt), there are a cow belt, an alligator, a leather belt formed of a natural leather in a belt shape, a metal belt in which small pieces of metal are swingably connected by a rod, and the like. It has been known. In the case of a belt made of these materials, since it does not absorb moisture, sweat or the like of the user accumulates on the contact surface between the belt and the arm, causing discomfort. In order to cope with such a problem, for example, as described in the following [Patent Document 1], there is a wristwatch belt in which fibers exhibiting water absorption and antifouling properties are woven.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-106919 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of the above-mentioned belt, a problem is pointed out that it is difficult to form the belt into a predetermined shape because a plurality of materials for increasing the material of the base material, water absorption, antifouling property and durability are combined.
[0005]
[Object of the invention]
The present invention has been proposed to solve these problems in view of the problems inherent in the wristwatch belt according to the prior art, and has been proposed to solve the above problems.The present invention relates to a porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin obtained by using an extraction method. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wristwatch belt that is excellent in water absorbency and air permeability by being made of a material, and that is excellent in moldability into a required shape.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to overcome the above problems and achieve a predetermined object, a wristwatch belt according to the present invention is a wristwatch belt,
From a mixture obtained by mixing under heating the polyester-based thermoplastic resin, a water-soluble bubble-forming material, and a water-soluble polymer compound acting as a lubricant, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound Is extracted and removed with water to form a three-dimensionally open cell structure of a porous polyester thermoplastic resin body.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A wristwatch belt according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a wristwatch belt 14 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a belt) according to the embodiment includes a belt-shaped body 16 formed by molding a porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin into a required band shape. The belt-like body 16 has connection parts 12a, 12a having a required structure forming both ends in the longitudinal direction, and the connection parts 12a, 12a are respectively connected to opposite ends of the watch main body 12, thereby forming an endless belt-like shape. That is, the ring-shaped wristwatch 10 is formed. The user wears the wristwatch 10 by passing the belt 14 having an annular shape through the wrist while extending the belt 14 via the watch main body 12.
[0008]
A so-called stitch 20, such as sewing with a sewing thread, is provided on both ends of the belt-like body 16 in the short direction. The stitch 20 suppresses the elongation of the rubber elasticity of the porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin constituting the belt-like body 16 described later ([0023]), which is equal to or less than an elongation rate less than a limit. Accordingly, the sewing thread is sewn by a method such as wave stitching while giving a margin to the length of the sewing thread so as not to impair the rubber elasticity. As the sewing thread used for the stitch 20, a material such as a natural thread such as cotton or a synthetic thread such as nylon is used. The tensile strength of the strip 16 is sufficiently strong and set to about 2 MPa or more. You. The stitches 20 need not be formed at both ends in the short direction of the belt-shaped body 16 in particular, and have an elongation of less than a limit in rubber elasticity of a porous polyester thermoplastic resin as a constituent material. There are no restrictions on the position, number, etc., as long as the elongation can be suppressed. In addition, it is also possible to express a design by using a required color object and devising an arrangement position.
[0009]
Hereinafter, in order to help understanding of the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention, a polyester-based thermoplastic resin porous body which is a material of the belt-like body 16 constituting the belt 14 will be described. Conventionally, when the band 16 is manufactured from a synthetic resin material, it is considered that by forming a continuous porous body, it is possible to obtain the band 16 excellent in tactile sensation such as touch and excellent in water absorption and air permeability. However, a foaming agent is mixed in a main material, that is, a thermoplastic resin forming a skeleton, which is a general method of producing a porous body from a thermoplastic resin such as a polyester-based thermoplastic resin, and is generated from the foaming agent. In the case of the so-called chemical foaming method in which bubbles are formed by a gas such as nitrogen, the following problems are pointed out. That is,
{Circle around (1)} A large number of the above-mentioned air bubbles form a so-called closed cell state, and water absorption and air permeability cannot be obtained between the air bubbles.
{Circle around (2)} Since it is difficult to control the generated bubble diameter to be uniform and it is difficult to form a bubble having a small diameter of several tens of μm, the surface state greatly varies depending on the bubble diameter, that is, the surface friction coefficient, mechanical strength, etc. The physical properties of the porous body obtained cannot be controlled, and as a result, a good touch such as a soft touch cannot be achieved. Specifically, the so-called “tension feeling” and “nebar feeling” are increased.
(3) Furthermore, since it is difficult to control the bubble rate, rubber properties such as hardness, water absorption, air permeability, and elongation (elasticity) up to the limit of elasticity, which are closely related to the bubble rate, are preferably adjusted. I can't control it.
[0010]
In the present invention, the above-mentioned problem is solved by manufacturing the polyester-based thermoplastic resin porous material as the material by a so-called extraction method. Specifically, in the extraction method, a water-soluble bubble-forming material and a water-soluble polymer compound are kneaded under heating in the polyester-based thermoplastic resin as a main material, molded into a required shape, and then immersed in water. And extracting and removing the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound, whereby a polyester-based thermoplastic resin in which fine bubbles are three-dimensionally communicated within a skeleton made of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin. A porous body (hereinafter simply referred to as a porous body) is obtained. The polyester-based thermoplastic resin is a substance having both characteristics of a resin having high heat moldability and characteristics of a rubber exhibiting rubber physical properties.
[0011]
In a mixture obtained by kneading the polyester-based resin, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound, the polyester-based thermoplastic resin is used as a matrix, and the water-soluble bubble-forming material is dispersed in the matrix. It is considered that the water-soluble polymer compound exists in such a structure as to surround the water-soluble bubble forming material. Therefore, the water-soluble bubble-forming materials are present in the polyester-based thermoplastic resin as a matrix in a form in which they are continuously connected by the water-soluble polymer compound. Even when they do not exist adjacent to or in contact with each other, almost all of them are extracted through the extraction of the water-soluble polymer compound, and the extraction rate is at least 95% or more. That is, in the porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the belt-like body 16, it is possible to determine the bubble rate by the mixing amount of the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound to be kneaded, and The bubbles formed by removing the water-soluble foam-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound are almost connected, that is, have a structure having three-dimensional communicating bubbles having high communication.
[0012]
Since the porous body is manufactured by an extraction method, it is possible to adjust the particle size and / or the mixing amount of the water-soluble bubble forming material that is extracted and becomes bubbles. That is, it has a feature that the cell diameter and / or cell rate of the obtained porous body can be controlled. For this reason, it is possible to arbitrarily control each property value such as hardness, water absorption (air permeability) and rubber properties of the obtained porous body.
[0013]
As the water-soluble bubble forming material, various materials can be used as long as they are soluble in water and are thermally stable when the polyester-based thermoplastic resin is thermally melted. For example, examples of the inorganic substance include NaCl, KCl, CaCl 2 , NH 4 Cl, NaNO 3 , and NaNO 2 . Examples of the organic substance include TME (trimethylolethane), trimethylolpropane, trimethylolbutane, sucrose, soluble starch, sorbitol, glycine, and a sodium salt of each organic acid (malic acid, citric acid, glutamic acid, or succinic acid). .
[0014]
Examples of the water-soluble polymer compound include polyethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol diacrylate, polyethylene glycol dioleate, polyethylene glycol derivatives such as polyethylene glycol diacetate, and other substances that dissolve in water and reduce the viscosity of the resin. Any compound can be used. Particularly, polyethylene glycol can be suitably used because it has a high melt flow and high water solubility. In addition, when an organic substance is selected as the water-soluble bubble forming material, an effect of promoting the extraction and removal of the water-soluble bubble forming material has been confirmed. Further, when molding is performed by an extrusion molding method, the molecular weight of the polyethylene glycol is preferably in the range of 2,000 to 30,000, preferably 5,000 to 25,000, and more preferably 15,000 to 25,000. And the knowledge has been obtained.
[0015]
The mixing ratio of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin to the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound (water-soluble substance) is preferably in the range of 10:90 to 40:60 by volume percentage, particularly 12:40. A range of 88 to 35:65 is preferred. If the content of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin is less than 10% by volume percentage, the molded product itself will be separated when the water-soluble substance is extracted and removed. On the other hand, when the polyester-based thermoplastic resin is 40% or more by volume percentage, that is, when the water-soluble substance other than the polyester-based thermoplastic resin is less than 60% by volume percentage, a sufficient number of No air bubbles are formed. In this embodiment, the molded article refers to a mixture formed into a strip to be obtained without extracting and removing the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound.
[0016]
The mixing ratio of the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound is set in the range of 45:55 to 95: 5 by volume percentage. If the volume percentage of the water-soluble bubble-forming material is less than 45%, a three-dimensionally connected foamed structure cannot be obtained, and if it exceeds 95%, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound , The extraction rate decreases, and a sufficient bubble rate, that is, a degree of communication cannot be obtained. In particular, the mixing ratio of the cell forming material and the polymer compound is preferably in the range of 65:35 to 88:12 by volume percentage.
[0017]
As described above, the proportion of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the skeleton is 10 to 40% by volume percentage, that is, the bubble rate is 60 to 90%. This bubble rate has a great influence on each property value such as density, elongation and hardness of the obtained porous body. Basically, 100-bubble rate (%) = the existence ratio of the skeleton (%). Therefore, if the bubble ratio is 80% by volume percentage, the skeleton existence ratio is 20%. Basically indicates a value of about 20% of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin. Each physical property value is greatly influenced by the size of the bubble, that is, the bubble diameter, in addition to the above-described existence ratio of the skeleton. Specifically, when the presence of the skeleton is the same, when the bubble diameter is set between 30 and 200 μm, it is suitable as the band 16 used for the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention. Each physical property value is shown.
[0018]
In the belt-like body 16, the hardness is one of indexes indicating flexibility, and the air permeability (water absorption) is an index indicating sweat-absorbing property of absorbing sweat sweated by a user due to exercise or the like. The rubber properties are evaluated based on the so-called elastically deformable elongation rate that the shape of the porous body is restored if the elongation rate of the obtained porous body is within a certain range, and the shape of the strip 16 is applied to the arm of the user. On the other hand, when the belt-like body 16 is formed into an endless belt-like shape to be attached by stretching, it is an important index from the viewpoint of handleability. That is, by controlling the bubble diameter and the like of the porous body 16 produced by the extraction method, the flexibility, sweat absorption, and handleability can be improved.
[0019]
In addition, due to the friction coefficient of the material of the band 16, if the friction coefficient is high, the band 16 gives the user's arm a feeling of wearing such as “stickiness” and “tension”. However, the tactile sensation, such as the touch, greatly affected by the contact area on the surface of the porous body that comes into contact with the human body can be optimized by controlling the bubble diameter and / or the bubble ratio. This reduction in the contact area also has the effect of lowering the frictional properties of the strip 16 obtained at the same time, and can eliminate the so-called “tension” and “stickiness” during use. With respect to the coefficient of friction, for an article such as a wristband, which requires a so-called grip force, the coefficient of friction is set to 0.8 to 0.9, so-called "smooth feeling" or "sticky feeling". ”Is high and the touch is not good. However, in the case of the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention, since it is basically a resin, the friction coefficient of the base resin itself is as low as about 0.43, and both good tactile sensation and an appropriate friction coefficient can be expected. .
[0020]
As for the hardness required for the band-like body 16, high flexibility is required since it is in direct contact with the skin, and it is preferable that the hardness is at least 50 or less in Asker C hardness. The polyester-based thermoplastic resin can achieve an Asker C hardness of 50 or less as long as it is within the range of the above-described bubble rate, that is, the bubble diameter is 30 μm or more. If the bubble diameter is less than 30 μm, the Asker C hardness will exceed 50. In addition, various kinds of natural fibers such as silk, cotton, chinon, wool or hemp, or nylon are used as a third component to improve various feelings in the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the belt-shaped body 16 as a so-called third component. Alternatively, synthetic fibers such as rayon, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polyester may be mixed.
[0021]
As for the air permeability, the polyester-based thermoplastic resin produced by the extraction method, which is basically the material of the belt-like body 16, has a three-dimensional open-cell structure as described above ([0011]). Physical properties. In particular, as the particle size of the water-soluble bubble forming material is smaller, a so-called capillary effect can be expected. In addition, as for the air permeability, assuming a state of being used in contact with the human body, the amount of local sweating is about 1 g / cm 2 / min or less even during exercise. Can be expected to sweat and wick Since such a suitable sweat-absorbing property is exhibited, the wristwatch 10 can be prevented from being displaced due to a decrease in the coefficient of friction of the belt 16 due to sweat. Therefore, in order to prevent displacement, pressure on the arm by the wristwatch 10 due to tight tightening of the belt 14 can be eliminated. In addition, a substance having a hydroxyl group in the molecular structure of, for example, ethylene oxide or the like, which develops hydrophilicity and improves water absorption, is mixed as the third component in the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the belt-shaped body 16. You may do so.
[0022]
The belt 14 composed of a belt-like body 16 made of a porous body of a polyester-based thermoplastic resin having rubber properties has an endless band shape when the wristwatch 10 is worn, and has rubber properties. Therefore, easy attachment / detachment by appropriately extending the length is possible. Further, since the belt 14 can be attached to the arm in close contact with the arm, deviation from the attachment position can be effectively prevented, and a metal fitting for mounting is not required. There is no sense of oppression.
[0023]
The rubber properties can be achieved by setting the bubble diameter in a range of 200 μm or less. When the bubble diameter is in the range of this value, good handling properties, such as stretching without applying a large force, are exhibited. Here, it is specified that the physical property index indicating good handleability shows an elongation of at least 100% or more by a tensile stress of 0.8 MPa or less. The reason is that it is possible to easily apply a tensile stress of about 1 MPa by the force of the user, and if the strip 16 made of a porous body having an elongation of about 100% is used, At this time, the same handling as that of the rubber member is possible, and the belt 14 can be stretched and attached to the arm in close contact.
[0024]
As described above, since the belt-like body 16 constituting the belt 14 has appropriate elasticity like a rubber member, the inner diameter of the belt 14 does not need to be the same as the outer dimension of the arm of the user. Even when the inner dimensions of the belt 14 are somewhat smaller than the outer dimensions of the arm, the belt 14 can be attached to the arm by stretching it. From these facts, the bubble diameter of the porous body forming the band 16 used in the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention is determined from the above-mentioned condition relating to the hardness ([0020]) and the condition for expressing the rubber physical properties. Is set in the range of 30 to 200 μm.
[0025]
Since the band 16 exhibits rubber properties that can be easily stretched without applying a large force as described in [0023], there is a possibility that a force exceeding the tensile strength of the porous body forming the band 16 may be applied. There is. However, since the stitches 20 are applied to both edges along the direction in which a force is applied, that is, along the longitudinal direction of the strip 16, the stitches 20 cannot be stretched beyond the maximum length of the sewing thread constituting the stitches 20. Therefore, the belt 16 cannot be stretched to the limit of the tensile strength of the porous body forming the belt by preventing excessive elongation by the stitch 20, and the breakage of the belt 14 can be prevented.
[0026]
Further, in order to improve the wearing feeling of the belt 14 described above, the thickness of the belt 16 is preferably 2 mm or less. Such a thickness can be easily set in the production of the porous body forming the band 16 used for the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention by the extraction method. As will be described later ([0032]), when the thickness of the strip 16 is smaller, the manufacturing time and the like can be shortened, that is, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[0027]
[Example of manufacturing method]
In order to manufacture the belt-like body 16 constituting the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention, first, as shown in FIG. 2, a water-soluble bubble-forming material for forming bubbles or a classification of the bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound is performed. The particle size in the required range is implemented and the classified bubble-forming material or the bubble-forming material and the high-molecular compound, and the thermoplastic resin forming the skeleton are mixed, kneaded and heated using a predetermined device. The mixture is subjected to extrusion molding, injection molding, or the like, and the molded body formed into a predetermined shape is immersed in water or hot water at a predetermined temperature to extract and remove the water-soluble bubble forming material and the polymer compound. And a strip 16 in which fine bubbles form a three-dimensional communicating bubble structure. When the viscosity at the time of mixing is high and mixing is difficult, pre-mixing may be performed prior to the above-described mixing. In particular, when a third component (see [0020]) that exhibits a required function is used, it is desirable to use premixing in combination. Premixing of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin as a main material with the third component, And / or premixing of all substances is conceivable.
[0028]
If the particle size of the water-soluble polymer compound is not controlled, the required classification is not required and the production cost can be reduced. In addition, the water-soluble polymer compound is dissolved by heating in a polyester-based thermoplastic resin serving as a matrix, and uniformly disperses the water-soluble bubble forming material. The adverse effects of this are small.
[0029]
Regarding the classification of the water-soluble bubble-forming material or the bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound, it depends on the particle size to be classified, but is generally sieved with a sieve having an upper limit of the required particle size. Classification is performed, and then air classification is performed in which the lower limit of the required particle size is set to obtain a particle size product in a set range. Basically, sieve classification has a higher classification efficiency per hour than air classification, and there is a concern about clogging with fine particle size.Since the upper limit of particle size is classified by sieve, efficiency in a short time and no clogging Since efficient classification can be performed, it is more efficient to perform the classification before the lower air classification.
[0030]
For mixing and kneading of the above-mentioned polyester-based thermoplastic resin, bubble-forming material and polymer compound, a single-screw or twin-screw extruder, a kneader, a co-kneader, a Banbury mixer, a Henschel mixer or a rotor mixer and other kneaders. Those that can sufficiently mix the respective substances to be kneaded, such as, for example, are preferably used. For this kneading, no special device is required, and the kneading speed and the like are not limited. The temperature at the time of kneading is appropriately set according to the melting point of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin to be used. In the present invention, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer are determined at the melting point of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin. Since the compound does not melt or sublime, it can be set at any temperature.
[0031]
Further, the kneading time of mixing and kneading of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound depends on the physical properties of the respective substances, but as a result, it is sufficient if they are sufficiently mixed and kneaded. Usually, about 30 to 40 minutes is sufficient. At this time, care must be taken because prolonged kneading causes deterioration of the physical properties of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the skeleton of the porous body forming the belt-shaped body 16. The kneaded raw material can be physically formed into a required shape by extrusion, injection, pressing, a roller, or the like. However, in the case of the belt 14 having an endless belt shape, extrusion molding with high mass productivity will be described later ([[ In the case of the belt 30 on which the watch main body 12 can be detachably mounted, molding by injection which can form a complicated shape is preferable.
[0032]
The mixture obtained from the polyester-based thermoplastic resin, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound is preferably molded to a thickness of 2 mm or less, but the extraction method according to the present invention, specifically, Does not cause any problem when the dry extraction method is employed. This is a general feature of the dry extraction method, that is, (1) the water-soluble foam-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound which should become bubbles at the time of molding are mixed in a polyester-based thermoplastic resin serving as a skeleton. (2) The viscosity of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the skeleton can be made arbitrary depending on the degree of heating applied during the molding of the mixture. Can be controlled. Due to the feature of (1), the occurrence of geometrical defects is suppressed even when molding into a state as thin as 2 mm, and the ease of molding is enhanced by the feature of (2), and the thickness of 2 mm or less described above. Is achieved.
[0033]
In addition, since the moldability is high, it is easy to apply decoration such as embossing to the surface of the band-shaped body 16 when molding into a predetermined shape. This embossing enhances the design of the wristwatch belt 14 and controls the contact area of the belt 16 in shape, so that the tactile sensation, such as touch, which is greatly affected by the contact area, is optimized. Can be The reduction in the contact area also has the effect of lowering the frictional property of the belt 16 obtained at the same time, and can eliminate the so-called “tension” and “stickiness” during use.
[0034]
The band 16 formed by mixing the respective components into a required shape is prepared by adding the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound to water as a solvent for a predetermined time (for example, 12 to 24 hours, the shape of the band 16).・ Depends on the thickness etc.) It is extracted and removed by immersion. The immersion time is shortened as compared with the case where the water-soluble bubble forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound to be extracted are not controlled by controlling the particle size of the water-soluble bubble forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound (the reason is [0036] ])).
[0035]
The immersion at this time may be performed by any method, but extraction and removal by immersion in water in which the entire band 16 is brought into contact with water before extraction is preferable. The temperature of the water used at this time is not particularly limited and may be about room temperature. However, in order to efficiently remove the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound, 15 to 15 may be used. Hot water of 60 ° C. may be used.
[0036]
In addition, regarding the extraction and removal of the water-soluble bubble forming material and the like by the extraction, when the polyester-based thermoplastic resin and the bubble forming material and the like are mixed, the structure becomes hexagonal close-packed due to the characteristics of the extraction method. Therefore, by setting the numerical range of the particle size of the bubble forming material or the like to be within a range of 0.16 × n to 6.45 × n (where n is a natural number), as shown in FIG. It is considered that the bubble-forming material or the like that cannot be extracted (see FIG. 3A), that is, has a floating island structure, does not exist in the polyester-based thermoplastic resin (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, when setting the bubble diameter of the porous body forming the belt-like body 16, it is desirable that the range of the bubble diameter be within the range of the numerical value described above. Efficient quantitative and time-efficient extraction of the water-soluble bubble forming material and the like becomes possible.
[0037]
When the wristwatch belt 14 according to the present invention is used, sweat or the like absorbed by the user is absorbed by the band 16 by the action of the fine air bubbles formed in the band 16 constituting the belt 14. Since the bubbles are scattered outward by the three-dimensional communication bubble structure, the contact surface between the belt 14 and the arm can always maintain a suitable touch, and the belt 14 can be kept in contact with the user due to sweat or the like. It is possible to prevent the wristwatch 10 from shifting due to a decrease in the friction coefficient of the contact surface of the belt 14. In addition, since the belt 14 is lightweight and has an appropriate cushioning property, it does not give any discomfort such as pressure on the arm even when used for a long time.
[0038]
In addition, since it is easy to add a third component that exhibits required functionality to the polyester-based thermoplastic resin as a main material, for example, static electricity can be removed by adding an antistatic material, and a coloring material can be added. Coloring and the like are also possible, and it is also possible to increase color variations according to the design of the watch main body 12. The processing related to the stitch 20 described in the present embodiment is performed at the final stage, like other post-processing and inspection.
[0039]
[Modification example]
The wristwatch belt 14 formed of the endless band 16 has been described above, but the wristwatch belt of the present invention is not limited to such a shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a wristwatch belt 30 may be provided with a mounting portion 36 at which the watch main body 12 can be removably mounted at a substantially central portion of the belt-like body 16. The inner diameter of the installation portion 36 formed integrally with the belt-like body 16 has a hole structure having an inner diameter set to be substantially the same as the outer diameter of the timepiece body 12, and is formed integrally with the installation portion 36. The engagement between the engagement claw 38 and the watch body 12 holds the watch body 12. The wristwatch belt 30 includes small holes 16a formed in the one band 16 at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction, and a buckle 32 (clasp) and a pin 34 arranged at the other end. The end of the band 16 having the small hole 16a is inserted into the buckle 32, and the pin 34 is inserted into the small hole 16a to be mounted. The belt 30 adjusts the degree of tightening with respect to the arm by selecting the insertion position of the pin 34 into the small hole 16a. The belt 16 is similar to the belt 14 described above in that stitches 20 are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction to prevent excessive elongation of the belt 30.
[0040]
The watch belt 30 is configured so that the watch main body 12 can be detachably fitted to the installation portion 42, so that the belt 30 corresponds to a different watch main body 12, and the number of variations of the wristwatch 10 can be increased. . In the wristwatch belt 30 having the configuration in which the watch main body 12 is detachably mounted on the installation portion 42, it is a matter of course that the belt 16 may have an endless belt shape, similarly to the above-described wristwatch belt 14.
[0041]
[Another modification example]
As another modified example, a wristwatch belt 40 shown in FIG. 5 connects two ends of two belt-shaped bodies 16, 16 formed with predetermined dimensions to connection portions 12 a, 12 a formed on both sides of the watch main body 10 facing each other. are doing. The other ends of the strips 16 are provided with a buckle 32 and a pin 34 on one side and a small hole 16a for adjusting the length of the belt 30 on the other side so that the strips 16 can be connected to each other. Are set up at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction. The belt 30 has a configuration of a commonly used wristwatch belt 40 that adjusts a tightening degree with respect to an arm by selecting an insertion position of the pin 34 into the small hole 16a.
[0042]
The belt 40 is such that the contact surface with the user's arm always maintains a suitable touch, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a clock deviation caused by a decrease in the coefficient of friction due to sweat or the like of the user. This is the same as the belt 14 in which the belt 16 is formed in an endless belt shape. Further, by selecting the position where the pin 34 is inserted into the small hole 16a, the user can more suitably adjust the wearing feeling of the belt 40. In the belt 40 as well, each of the belt-like bodies 16 and 16 is provided with stitches 20 at both ends in the longitudinal direction to prevent the belt 40 from being excessively stretched.
[0043]
[Experimental example]
Hereinafter, experimental examples showing respective physical property values of the wristwatch belt according to the present invention will be described. This wristwatch belt was prepared by mixing a polyester-based thermoplastic resin, a water-soluble bubble-forming material, and a water-soluble polymer compound in the manner shown in Table 1 below (diameter and mixing ratio of the bubble-forming material). After molding into a required shape using a general-purpose extruder or injection molding machine, and processing this molded body to obtain required test pieces (width 100 mm, length 100 mm, thickness 1.7 mm), water And a drying treatment with a hot air drier for 48 hours. For each of the obtained test specimens of Examples 1 to 4 and Comparative Examples 1 to 3, the formability (formable: 、, impossible: ×), tensile strength (MPa), elongation were visually observed or using various measuring instruments. The rate (%) and hardness (Asker C) were observed and measured, respectively. Further, the obtained test body is processed into a band-like body, and the processed test body is formed into an endless band shape by bonding with an adhesive or the like. : 、, defective: ×). The equipment and raw materials used are described below. As a comparative example, the mixing ratio of the solid body composed only of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin (Comparative Example 1) and the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the skeleton of the porous body was out of the range of the above [0015] (Comparative Example). 2 and 3) were used. For reference, the elongation (%) at a tensile stress of 0.8 MPa and the tensile stress (MPa) at an elongation (%) of 100% are also shown.
[0044]
(Used equipment and raw materials)
・ Equipment: Extruder Labo Plast Mill (Toyo Seiki)
-Raw materials used:
Polyester-based thermoplastic resin: Trade name Perprene; Toyobo water-soluble bubble-forming material: Trade name Vortex (NaCl); Naruto Salt Industry water-soluble polymer compound: Trade name PEG20000 (PEG); Sanyo Chemical
[Table 1]
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[0046]
(result)
The results are shown in Table 1 above. From Table 1, it can be seen that a polyester-based thermoplastic resin is basically used as a material constituting the skeleton, and a mixing ratio that can be obtained by molding as a porous body, that is, the polyester-based thermoplastic resin and the water-soluble If the mixing ratio of the bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound (water-soluble substance) is in the range of 10:90 to 40:60 by volume percentage, it has the content according to the present invention, that is, has a three-dimensional open-cell structure. Thus, a porous body suitable for use as a wristwatch belt was obtained.
[0047]
Further, by setting the size of the water-soluble bubble-forming material, that is, the particle size in the range of 30 to 200 μm, as compared with the case where the size is less than 30 μm or more than 200 μm, the elongation percentage at which the elongation of about 100% is easily achieved; It was confirmed that it had flexibility (Asker C hardness). In Examples 3 and 4, since the tensile strength did not reach 0.8 MPa, the "elongation (%) at a tensile stress of 0.8 MPa" described as a reference could not be measured.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the wristwatch belt according to the present invention, as the skeleton material, a resin having high heat moldability and a polyester-based thermoplastic resin having both rubber properties expressing rubber properties are used. Since it was manufactured so as to have a three-dimensional communicating cell structure manufactured by an extraction method in which the bubble ratio and the pore diameter were easy to control, the moldability, the coefficient of friction, and the water absorption and air permeability can be suitably set. Therefore, the wristwatch belt according to the present invention has good sweat-absorbing properties of absorbing sweat and the like of the user, has good air permeability for releasing sweat and the like to the outside, and friction at the contact portion with the arm due to the sweat and the like. It is possible to prevent the clock from shifting due to a decrease in the coefficient.
[0049]
Further, the belt has an excellent tactile sensation such as touch, and is lightweight, and, depending on its shape, does not use fasteners or the like, so that when used for a long time, it also has an effect of reducing the feeling of oppression to the user. Play. Furthermore, the rubber properties of the polyester-based thermoplastic resin forming the porous body allow easy attachment and detachment, and the belt can be attached even if the inner dimension of the belt is smaller than the outer dimension of the arm. Thus, there is no need to prepare a plurality of variations.
[0050]
Further, in a case where the watch main body is installed at an installation portion where the belt is provided at a predetermined position of the belt-like body, the watch belt can detachably fit the watch main body to the installation portion, and various watch types can be provided. It can be used in various currently used watch bodies as a replacement belt, or as a replacement belt. In addition, since the so-called third component, such as a coloring material, can be easily mixed into the polyester-based thermoplastic resin when the extraction method is used, and the so-called third component is uniformly dispersed, silk and the like are mixed to improve the tactile sensation. It is also possible to make the coloring match the taste of the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a wristwatch belt according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a process diagram schematically showing an example of a manufacturing process for manufacturing a wristwatch belt according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a crystal-structured internal structure (FIG. 3A) and an actual internal structure (FIG. 3B) of a porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin constituting a wristwatch belt.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing a wristwatch belt according to a modification.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view showing a wristwatch belt according to another modification.
[Explanation of symbols]
12 Watch body 14 Wristwatch belt 16 Band 20 Stitch 42 Installation part

Claims (12)

腕時計用ベルト(14)であって、
ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂と、水溶性気泡形成材と、滑材として作用する水溶性高分子化合物とを加熱状態下で混合して得られる混合物から、前記水溶性気泡形成材および水溶性高分子化合物を水で抽出除去して3次元連通気泡構造としたポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体の帯状体(16)からなる
ことを特徴とする腕時計用ベルト。
A watch belt (14),
From a mixture obtained by mixing under heating the polyester-based thermoplastic resin, a water-soluble bubble-forming material, and a water-soluble polymer compound acting as a lubricant, the water-soluble bubble-forming material and the water-soluble polymer compound A belt made of a porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin (16) having a three-dimensionally open cell structure by extracting water with water.
前記帯状体(16)は、前記混合物の時点で所要の帯形状に成形される請求項1記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to claim 1, wherein the band (16) is formed into a required band shape at the time of the mixture. 前記帯状体(16)は、無端の帯形状に成形される請求項2記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to claim 2, wherein the band (16) is formed into an endless band shape. 前記帯状体(16)は、その所要位置に時計本体(12)を着脱自在に配置し得る設置部(42)が一体的に形成されている請求項2または3の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。4. A wristwatch according to claim 2, wherein said band-like body (16) is integrally formed with a mounting portion (42) in which a watch body (12) can be detachably disposed at a required position. belt. 前記設置部(42)は、前記時計本体(12)の外径と略同一の内径を有する孔構造となっている請求項4記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to claim 4, wherein the installation portion (42) has a hole structure having an inner diameter substantially the same as the outer diameter of the timepiece body (12). 前記帯状体(16)は、その長手方向に沿ってステッチ(20)が施され、これにより過剰な伸びの防止が図られている請求項1〜5の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the band (16) is provided with stitches (20) along a longitudinal direction thereof, thereby preventing excessive elongation. 前記ステッチ(20)は、前記帯状体(16)の長手方向両端縁部に施されている請求項6記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to claim 6, wherein the stitch (20) is provided at both longitudinal edges of the band (16). 前記3次元連通気泡構造における気泡率は、体積百分率で60〜90%の範囲に設定される請求項1〜7の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a bubble rate in the three-dimensional communication bubble structure is set in a range of 60 to 90% by volume percentage. 前記3次元連通気泡構造における気泡径は、30〜200μmに設定される請求項1〜8の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a bubble diameter in the three-dimensional communication bubble structure is set to 30 to 200 µm. 前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体の硬度は、アスカーC硬度で50以下に設定される請求項1〜9の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the hardness of the porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin is set to 50 or less in Asker C hardness. 前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体は、0.8MPa以下の引張応力により少なくとも100%以上の伸び率を発現し得るようにした請求項1〜10の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the polyester-based thermoplastic resin porous body can exhibit an elongation of at least 100% or more by a tensile stress of 0.8 MPa or less. 前記ポリエステル系熱可塑性樹脂多孔体は、厚さが2mm以下に設定される請求項1〜11の何れかに記載の腕時計用ベルト。The wristwatch belt according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the porous polyester-based thermoplastic resin has a thickness of 2 mm or less.
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