JP2008113966A - Armband - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a personal ornament that has no adverse effect on the skin even if used for a long period as well as having no change in the degree of contact with the body, that is capable of efficiently effecting antibacterial action or improved circulation of the blood, and that shows superior external appearance for a long time. <P>SOLUTION: The armband 1 is composed of a metallic plate 3 that is formed in a long strip shape and curved circular-arcuately in the cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, a fabric body 4 on which a photocatalytic substance (titanium dioxide) is deposited, and a housing case 2 for housing the metallic plate 3 and the fabric body 4. The fabric body 4 is in a state laminated on the externally projecting surface of the metallic plate 3 inside the housing case 2. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a jewelry using a substance having a photocatalytic function.

  Conventionally, it has been known that photocatalytic substances having a function of causing a photocatalytic reaction and decomposing various germs when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet rays from fluorescent lamps. As such photocatalytic substances, substances such as titanium dioxide are known. It has been. In addition, such photocatalytic substances have also been reported to have good effects on the human body, such as promoting blood circulation. Therefore, in order to make the photocatalytic substance act on the human body, accessories such as necklaces and bracelets coated with a titanium dioxide thin film have been devised (Patent Document 1).

Utility Model Registration No. 3116965

  However, when a necklace or a bracelet coated with the above-described titanium dioxide thin film is used, there is a risk of adversely affecting the skin when used for a long time. In addition, during use, the degree of close contact between these accessories and the human body greatly changes, and it is difficult to efficiently produce antibacterial effects and blood circulation promotion effects. Furthermore, when a necklace or bracelet coated with a titanium dioxide thin film is used for a long time, the coated titanium dioxide thin film will be detached, resulting in a poor appearance as well as antibacterial and blood circulation promotion. The effect cannot be exhibited.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems associated with conventional accessories using photocatalytic substances, and will not adversely affect the skin even when used for a long period of time, and the degree of close contact with the human body will not change. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently provide effects such as antibacterial activity and blood circulation promotion, and to provide an accessory that exhibits a good appearance over a long period of time.

  Among the present inventions, the invention described in claim 1 is formed in a long band shape, and a photocatalytic substance is attached to a metal plate that is curved so that a cross section in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is an arc shape. And a storage case for storing the metal plate and the cloth-like body, and the cloth-like body is laminated on an outwardly convex surface of the metal plate in the storage case. It is an arm band characterized by being in the state of being.

  The photocatalytic substance in the present invention refers to a substance such as titanium dioxide that generates negative ions when absorbing light (ultraviolet rays) (hereinafter, the photocatalytic action of generating negative ions by absorption of light possessed by the photocatalytic substance). Called). As a method for attaching the photocatalytic substance, a powder made of titanium or a titanium alloy is sprayed at a high speed toward the surface of the metal or ceramic, and the powder heated by colliding with the surface of the metal or the like is attached to the nonwoven fabric. And a method of forming a titania film on the nonwoven fabric can be suitably used.

  The invention described in claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein the cloth-like body is a laminate of two nonwoven fabrics, and a photocatalytic substance is sandwiched between the nonwoven fabrics. It is characterized by being.

  In the invention described in claim 3, in the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the fluorescent paint is applied to the outer surface of the storage case (the outer surface on the same side as the outwardly concave surface of the metal plate). It is characterized by being.

  Since the armband according to the first aspect includes a non-woven fabric with a photocatalytic substance attached to the housing case, the armband does not adversely affect the skin even when used for a long period of time. Further, the degree of close contact between the built-in photocatalytic substance and the human body does not change, and it is possible to efficiently develop effects such as antibacterial activity and blood circulation promotion. Furthermore, since the photocatalytic substance is built in the storage case, the appearance does not deteriorate even when used for a long period of time. In addition, since the built-in metal plate functions as a leaf spring that changes from a straight shape to a coil shape, the armband according to claim 1 has an outwardly convex surface on the lower side. By gripping one end edge and pressing it with an appropriate force so as to cross the wrist (or ankle), it can be easily mounted around the wrist (or ankle). Furthermore, since the armband according to claim 1 is a metal plate incorporated in a coil shape and is attached to the wrist or ankle, it has a good fit regardless of the thickness of the wrist or ankle. Can be provided.

  In addition, since the photocatalytic substance is sandwiched between the two nonwoven fabrics in the armband according to claim 2, the photocatalytic substance does not fall out of the nonwoven fabric even when used over a long period of time. , Good photocatalytic activity can be maintained.

  On the other hand, since the fluorescent paint applied to the outer surface of the storage case emits light at night, the armband according to claim 3 can effectively prevent the wearer from being involved in a traffic accident.

  Hereinafter, the armband of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 and 2 are a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of an arm band according to the present invention, respectively. The arm band 1 includes a long strip-shaped metal plate 3, a cloth-like body 4 to which a photocatalytic substance (titanium dioxide) is attached, and a storage case 2 that houses the metal piece 3 and the cloth-like body 4. ing.

  The metal plate 3 is formed in a long strip shape having a length of about 285 mm and a width of about 25 mm by cutting an iron plate having a thickness of about 15 μm. FIG. 3 shows a cross section of the arm band 1 in the width direction (a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction), and the metal plate 3 is entirely curved so that the cross section in the width direction is arcuate. It has become.

  Further, the cloth-like body 4 is formed to have substantially the same size as the metal plate 3. FIG. 4 shows a vertical cross section of the cloth-like body 4. The cloth-like body 4 is composed of a powdery titanium dioxide (titania film) 6 and titanium dioxide between two nonwoven fabric sheets 4a and 4b. Pressed (thermocompression bonding) with the pellets 5, 5. The attachment of the titanium dioxide pellets 5 and the powdered titanium dioxide 6 to the upper nonwoven fabric sheet 4a and the lower nonwoven fabric sheet 4b causes the powder made of titanium or titanium alloy to move toward the metal or ceramic surface at high speed. The powder is heated by colliding with the surface of metal or the like and sprayed onto the nonwoven fabric sheet.

  On the other hand, the storage case 2 has an outer member 2a formed in a long belt shape (length 300 mm × width 30 mm) that is slightly larger than the metal plate 3 by natural leather, and an outer member made of a synthetic resin knitted fabric (knit). 2a and the lower member 2b formed to be approximately the same size.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the armband 1 has a cloth-like body 4 stacked on the lower side (surface protruding outward) of the metal plate 3, and the metal plate 3 and the cloth-like body 4. Is formed between the upper member 2a and the lower member 2b, and the upper member 2a and the lower member 2b are stitched together.

  When such an arm band 1 is used, it is appropriate to hold one end edge so that the lower surface (outwardly convex surface) of the inner metal plate 3 is on the lower side and cross the wrist (or ankle). Press with force. By pressing against the wrist (or ankle) in such a manner, the built-in metal plate 3 is elastically wound with the lower surface inside while being deformed into a flat shape by eliminating the arc shape, so that the arm band 1 Is coiled as shown in FIG. 5 around the wrist (or ankle).

  As described above, the arm band 1 attached to the wrist (or ankle) has the cloth-like body 4 to which the photocatalytic substance (titanium dioxide 5, 6) is attached built-in in the storage case 2, and therefore, for a long period of time. Does not adversely affect the skin even when used. Further, the degree of close contact between the built-in photocatalytic substance and the human body does not change, and it is possible to efficiently develop effects such as antibacterial activity and blood circulation promotion. Furthermore, since the photocatalytic substance is in a state of being housed in the storage case 2, the appearance does not deteriorate even when used for a long period of time. In addition, since the built-in metal plate 3 functions as a leaf spring that changes from a linear state to a coiled state, the armband 1 has a downwardly convex surface facing downward. Thus, it is possible to easily attach around the wrist (or ankle) simply by gripping one edge and pressing it with an appropriate force so as to intersect the wrist (or ankle). Furthermore, the armband 1 is provided with a built-in metal plate 3 in a coil shape and attached to the wrist or ankle, so that a good fit can be provided regardless of the thickness of the wrist or ankle. (Ie, the armband 1 is a so-called free size).

  The armband 1 is formed by laminating two non-woven sheets 4a and 4b on a cloth-like body 4 to which a photocatalytic substance is attached, and a photocatalytic substance (titanium dioxide) between the non-woven sheets 4a and 4b. 5 and 6) are sandwiched, so that even when used for a long period of time, the photocatalytic substance does not fall off between the nonwoven fabric sheets 4a and 4b, so that a good photocatalytic action can be maintained. it can.

  Note that the configuration of the armband of the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the above-described embodiment, and the configuration of the shape and structure of a metal plate, a storage case, a cloth-like body, etc. departs from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it is not necessary, it can be changed as needed.

  For example, the material of the storage case is not limited to natural leather or knit as in the above embodiment, but can be changed to woven fabric or synthetic leather. Further, the storage case is not limited to the one constituted by the two members of the upper member and the lower member as in the above embodiment, and can be changed to a single member. Further, the cloth-like body to which the photocatalytic substance is attached is not limited to the non-woven fabric as in the above embodiment, but can be changed to a woven fabric or a synthetic resin sheet.

  Moreover, it is also possible to give various decorations to the outer surface of a storage case, or to perform printing which can write a name etc. with water-based ink or oil-based ink. In addition, a fluorescent paint or a phosphorescent paint can be applied to the outer surface of the storage case. In this way, when fluorescent paint or phosphorescent paint is applied to the outer surface of the storage case, the applied fluorescent paint or phosphorescent paint emits light at night, effectively preventing the wearer from getting involved in a traffic accident. It becomes possible.

  Since the armband of the present invention exhibits excellent effects as described above, it can be suitably used as an accessory that also serves the purpose of promoting health.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of an armband. It is a perspective view which shows the state which decomposed | disassembled the armband. It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the arm band in the width direction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the vertical cross section of a nonwoven fabric. It is explanatory drawing which shows the use condition (state wound in the shape of a coil) of an arm band.

Explanation of symbols

  1 .... armband, 2 .... storage case, 3 .... metal plate, 4 .... cloth, 4a, 4b ..., non-woven sheet, 5 .... photocatalytic substance (titanium dioxide pellets), 6 .... photocatalytic substance (Powdered titanium dioxide).

Claims (3)

A metal plate that is formed in a long band shape and is curved so that a cross section in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction is an arc shape;
A cloth-like body to which a photocatalytic substance is attached;
A storage case for storing the metal plate and the cloth-like body;
The arm band, wherein the cloth-like body is laminated on an outwardly convex surface of the metal plate in the storage case.   The armband according to claim 1, wherein the cloth-like body is a laminate of two nonwoven fabrics, and a photocatalytic substance is sandwiched between the nonwoven fabrics.   The armband according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a fluorescent paint is applied to an outer surface of the storage case.

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