JP2009240280A - Fishing rod - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fishing rod having appearance of more highly precise decoration. <P>SOLUTION: The fishing rod 10 has an ornamentally (printed) decorated portion 12 on the curved peripheral surface of the fishing rod 10. The decorated portion 12 is formed by suitably arranging a cluster &alpha; of dots d of various sizes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fishing rod having a curved outer peripheral surface.

For example, screen printing is known as a technique for printing on a curved surface such as a cylinder or a cone like a bottle or a cup. For example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, screen printing may be performed on a curved outer peripheral surface of a fishing rod.
The precision of printing (whether a more precise pattern can be formed) is determined by, for example, the size of dots. In screen printing on a fishing rod, a pattern is generally formed by dots having a size (diameter) of 30 μm or more at a minimum. The color density changes the dot arrangement interval and the color of the dots themselves to express various decorations.

The dot in this specification is a fine point formed by a droplet of a synthetic resin containing a pigment and a dye attached to the surface of a fishing rod in the form of a fine dot.
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  When printing on the curved outer peripheral surface of a fishing rod by screen printing, the plate is mesh-like and the number of lines is rough, so the reproducibility is somewhat inferior when trying to give fine letters, detailed photos, smooth gradation, etc. . That is, in screen printing, there may be a finish where there is a jagged portion that can be confirmed at first glance with the naked eye at a portion where a smooth curve is to be drawn.

However, it is difficult to evoke the purchasing power of consumers with the appearance that the appearance of the fishing rod has a jagged portion just at first glance, and in order to evoke the purchasing power of more consumers, It is necessary to perform more precise printing.
On the other hand, for example, a seal is used for high-precision decoration on the fishing rod. If a seal is used for decoration, the rod will enter when the decoration is formed, the fishing rod itself becomes heavier due to the weight of the seal, or the seal may be peeled off during and after use depending on the durability of the seal There are problems such as.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing rod having a more accurate decorative appearance.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the fishing rod according to the present invention is characterized in that a decorative portion is formed on a curved outer peripheral surface by combining a large number of dot aggregates having innumerable dots.
In addition, it is preferable that the density of the dots of the aggregate of dots is changed for each of the aggregates to express color shades.
The size of the aggregate is preferably 30 μm to 150 μm.

  It is preferable that the dot aggregates express color shades by adjusting the interval between adjacent dot aggregates.

  According to the present invention, since small dots of different sizes and colors are scattered in the dot aggregate, the color density, color tone, etc. can be arbitrarily set with a single dot aggregate. By setting the arrangement of the dot aggregates, it is possible to provide a fishing rod that can easily adjust the shade of the appearance.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 shows an example in which, for example, a letter “A” is given as a decoration on a curved outer peripheral surface of a hollow or solid fishing rod 10 by printing. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion indicated by reference numeral II in FIG. FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of a portion indicated by reference numeral III in FIG. Furthermore, in FIG. 4, the part shown with the code | symbol IV in FIG. 3 is expanded and shown.

Hereinafter, the letter “A” in FIG. 1 applied to the outer peripheral surface of the fishing rod 10 having a curved surface will be referred to as a decorative portion 12 of the fishing rod 10. Although not clearly shown in the drawings, the fishing rod 10 is generally tapered, and the distal end side is formed thinner than the proximal end side (rear end side).
The decorative portion 12 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is expressed by collecting a large number of dot d collections (hereinafter simply referred to simply as a collection) α in which countless dots d are collected by computer control. As described above, the dot d is a fine point formed by a droplet of a synthetic resin containing a pigment and a dye attached to the surface of a fishing rod in a fine dot shape.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an arbitrary outline is formed in one aggregate α by assembling innumerable dots d of various sizes. For this reason, of course, the dots d may be overlapped. In this aggregate α, the density, color, hue, brightness, saturation, and the like can be changed by various means such as the color of each dot d, the distance between the dots d, and the size of the dot d.

  Each dot d is formed by, for example, ink jet printing or pad printing in which ink is sprayed onto a pad and then the pad is transferred to the outer peripheral surface of a fishing rod. For this reason, for example, a desired pattern is formed with countless dots d by performing inkjet printing directly on the outer periphery of the ridge or indirectly pad printing. The printing technique (printing method) is not limited to these, and various methods can be used.

  For the dot d, subtractive three primary colors (usually yellow, magenta, cyan, and black or ink toned to a desired color) are used. The aggregate α can express various colors by combining these colors. Since the ink for forming the dots d is used for the fishing rod 10, it is needless to say that water resistance, weather resistance, and solvent resistance are required. And the magnitude | size (for example, diameter) of one dot (each dot) d shown in FIG. 4 is about 2 micrometers-15 micrometers, for example. This is smaller than 30 μm or more, which is a general minimum size of one dot d by screen printing on a fishing rod. Furthermore, as described above, when the size of the dot d is, for example, about 2 μm to 15 μm, it is difficult to recognize the shape of the edge of the dot d with the naked eye. Therefore, the decoration part 12 of this embodiment can express a smooth curve and a smooth gradation more densely than general screen printing. Therefore, the decoration unit 12 according to the present embodiment can express the shade, color, hue, brightness, saturation, and the like more finely.

  The size (for example, diameter) of the aggregate α of one dot d shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is preferably about 30 μm to 150 μm, for example. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the sizes of the aggregates α are appropriately set, and the sizes of the adjacent aggregates α can be appropriately set. It is preferably about 30 to 150 μm.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the aggregates α are arranged (aligned) in a desired state, for example. For this reason, the interval between the aggregates α can be determined by appropriately setting the size of the aggregate α. For example, assuming that the density of the dots d of each aggregate α is constant, the larger the size of one aggregate α, the shorter the distance to the outer edge of the adjacent aggregate α. The density around the body α is higher (darker), and the smaller the size of one aggregate α, the longer the distance to the outer edge of the adjacent aggregate α, and the density around the aggregate α. Is expressed low (thin). The interval between the aggregates α is preferably within 150 μm.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example, when the aggregate α is formed large and the density is high (dense), other parts (for example, the density is low in proportion to the size). It can be expressed as a darker portion than the aggregate α). As described above, the density, color, hue, brightness, saturation, and the like can be freely expressed by the size of the adjacent aggregates α and the density of the dots d.

  Various patterns can be formed by changing the size, density, color, and the like of the dots d in each aggregate α. Then, the more dots d are gathered (the more dots d are gathered), the deeper the color can be expressed, and the lighter the space (the interval between the aggregates α), the lighter the color. can do. Of course, the density of the dots d does not depend on the size of the aggregate α, and the aggregate α itself is formed larger, but the density of the dots d is smaller than that of the smaller aggregate α. It may be formed low. 2 and 3, the example in which the aggregates α are arranged in a desired state has been described. However, it is also preferable that the aggregates α are randomly arranged. In addition, it is preferable that the alignment direction of the aggregates α of the dots d is appropriately shifted with respect to the axial length direction of the fishing rod 10 (an angle is given to the alignment direction). In this way, it is possible to prevent a linear portion (blank portion) that is not printed in the axial length direction generated by the space between the aggregates α from being noticeable.

  As described above, for example, density, color, hue, brightness, saturation, and the like can be expressed by the aggregate α of the dots d having a size of about 30 μm to 150 μm, and the density α is also expressed by the aggregate α of the dots d. Color, hue, brightness, saturation, etc. can be expressed. For this reason, when printing on a tubular curved surface having a diameter of about several millimeters to several centimeters like the fishing rod 10, more precise curves and gradations can be expressed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the letter “A” is printed as the decorative portion 12 has been described. However, the decorative portion 12 may have various shapes and patterns such as a bamboo knot shape, a tree ring, a wood grain, etc. Colors can be expressed as a collection of dots.

  Further, by connecting the aggregates α with a line (a straight line or curve having an arbitrary width formed by collecting a large number of dots d), the interval between the aggregates α can be made inconspicuous, and the decoration can be made by the lines. The effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, as described above, the fishing rod 10 of the present embodiment uses fine dots having a size of about 30 μm to 150 μm, for example, and instead of the letter “A”, other symbols and characters (for example, serial numbers) are used. Printing can be performed. In this case, it is possible not only to form a pattern on the surface of the fishing rod 10 but also to determine whether or not it is a counterfeit product.

  Further, for example, a light-colored underlayer (printed surface on which a pattern or the like is formed by combining a large number of dot aggregates α) is formed, and a darker color print (decoration) is applied to the outer layer than the above-described underlayer It is also suitable. In this way, since printing is performed on the color and pattern of the underlayer, it is possible to make use of the color and pattern of the underlayer that is transparent from the outer layer, so that the color shade can be further precisely formed. Can widen the decoration width.

  Although one embodiment has been specifically described so far with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes all embodiments performed without departing from the scope of the invention. .

Schematic which shows the decoration part given to the fishing rod which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. The schematic enlarged view of the part shown to the code | symbol II shown in FIG. 1 among the decoration parts given to the fishing rod which concerns on one embodiment. The schematic enlarged view of the part shown to the code | symbol III shown in FIG. 2 among the decoration parts given to the fishing rod which concerns on one embodiment. The schematic enlarged view of the part shown to the code | symbol IV shown in FIG. 3 among the decoration parts given to the fishing rod which concerns on one embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  10 ... fishing rod, 12 ... decoration, α ... aggregate, d ... dot.

Claims (4)

  A fishing rod characterized in that a decorative portion is formed on a curved outer peripheral surface by combining a large number of dot aggregates having innumerable dots.   The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein the density of the dots in the aggregate of dots is changed for each aggregate to express color shading.   The fishing rod according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aggregate has a size of 30 to 150 µm.   The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the aggregate of dots expresses a color shade by adjusting a distance between adjacent aggregates.

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