JP3040654U - Plastic label - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To obtain a plastic label having a thickness and elasticity, and also having a three-dimensional effect, mainly by screen printing. SOLUTION: A dark-colored pattern layer is formed on a relatively thick transparent sheet, a clear layer having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer is interposed, and a high-lightness colored layer is formed on the clear layer. Form.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention mainly relates to a plastic label having a three-dimensional appearance and unevenness that can be produced by screen printing, and relates to a plastic label having uses as a one-point mark, a decoration tag, a patch, an emblem, and the like.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventional cloth patches and emblems are heavy because they embroider and sew multiple colors while manually drawing patterns with a sewing machine, but on the other hand, sewing costs are so high that they cannot be distributed. Currently, most of the cloth patches and emblems are produced overseas, except for special items for high-end clothes.

Currently, commercially available patches and emblems are manufactured mainly by applying flocking printing or screen-type foam printing on a vinyl sheet, but even with this, the manufacturing cost is considerably high and the obtained product Is lacking in luxury. On the other hand, as an inexpensive label, after multicolor printing in screen format on vinyl sheet or paperboard. There are also those punched into a predetermined plane shape.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Existing commercial labels are generally poor products that lack a profound feeling because they are thin and do not have a three-dimensional effect. For this reason, this type of plastic label is sold as a toy label by sticking a double-sided adhesive sheet on the back like most paper labels, rather than as a decoration tag, patch or emblem. Nothing more.

The present invention has been proposed in order to improve the above-mentioned problems associated with conventional flocked labels and plastic labels, and an object thereof is to provide a beautiful plastic label having a three-dimensional effect. . Another object of the present invention is to provide a plastic label that can be manufactured at low cost by combining screen printing and welder processing.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, in the plastic label 7 (FIG. 2) according to the present invention, a label material 5 as shown in FIG. 1 is used, and the label material has a pattern layer 2 formed on a transparent sheet 1. A clear layer 3 having a partial gap 8 on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer 2 is interposed, and a colored layer 4 of high brightness is formed on the clear layer. The colored layer 4 may be on the entire surface of the label as shown in the figure or may be only on the clear layer 3. The relatively thick transparent sheet 1 may be colored, and is preferably made of elastic polyurethane or other expandable resin.

In the label material 5, in addition to the colored layer 4, a white layer 6 (FIG. 4) may be formed on the entire surface of the label. In the label material 5, the pattern layer 2, the clear layer 3, the coloring layer 4, the white layer 6 and the like are sequentially formed on the transparent sheet 1. The pattern layer 2 has one layer or two or more layers for a single color or multiple colors, and the color thereof is preferably a dark color system which usually has low lightness. In general, the clear layer 3 is colorless and transparent, and the colored layer 4 is a silver layer, a gold layer or a pearlescent layer or a gloss layer of other colored metallic layers, and even a yellow layer or a green layer having a high lightness as desired. Good.

It is preferable that the label material 5 is obtained by subjecting the label material 5 to unevenness corresponding to the design pattern from the transparent sheet side to obtain the label 7. As shown in FIG. 6, this uneven processing is generally performed by high-frequency welding using a jig 15 provided with linear protrusions corresponding to the pattern of the pattern layer 2, and the label is partially heated and pressed. The surface is linearly fused and concave.

[0009]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 As shown in FIG. 1, the label material 5 used in the present invention has a pattern layer 2 formed on a relatively thick transparent sheet 1 and a clear layer 3 having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer 2. Then, the colored layer 4 is formed on almost the entire surface of the label. The flat transparent sheet 1 is preferably made of elastic polyurethane or other foaming resin having a thickness of 0.2 to 0.5 mm, and may be transparent or translucent and may be colored to some extent. Due to the presence of the transparent sheet 1, the label 7 has thickness and elasticity, and further has a three-dimensional effect.

On the transparent sheet 1, a pattern layer 2, a clear layer 3 and a coloring layer 4 are provided, and a white layer 6 is added if desired. The resin layers 2, 3 and 4 are preferably composed mainly of a thermosetting resin, for example, a mixture of polyurethane resin and hexamethoxymethylmelamine. The resin layers 2, 3, 4 and the like may be formed by a known method such as letterpress offset printing, intaglio offset printing, lithographic printing instead of screen printing, and the same applies to the white layer 6. The fact that the ink main component of the resin layers 2, 3 and 4 is a thermosetting resin means that the label material 5 can be easily subjected to uneven processing before heating and pressurization, and the uneven shape of the label surface after the processing. Desirable to maintain.

The pattern layer 2 is composed of one layer or two or more layers in order to obtain a dark color pattern, and the thickness thereof may be as thin as 4 to 8 μm. The color of the pattern layer 2 is usually a dark color system with low lightness, and it is preferable that the pattern layer 2 is black, gray, dark gray or indigo. The pigment added to the pattern layer 2 is, for example, black pigment such as carbon black, ceramic black, iron oxide or the like.

The clear layer 3 having the partial gap 8 is generally colorless and transparent, but it may be colored by adding a coloring pigment. As shown in FIG. 1, the clear layer 3 is applied to a thickness of 20 to 40 μm so as to fill the surface of the label layer on which the pattern is not present, and is generally thicker than the pattern layer 2. The clear layer 3 is applied as close as possible so as not to create a gap between the periphery of the clear layer 3 and the periphery of the pattern layer 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the partial gap 8 in the clear layer 3 becomes an embossed pattern 10 such as characters and figures on the label 7. A phosphorescent pigment or a fluorescent pigment may be added to the pattern layer 2 and / or the clear layer 3.

As shown in FIG. 7, the clear layer may have a thickness of 20 to 40 μm partially applied on the surface where the pattern of the pattern layer 2 does not exist. In this case, the clear layer may be applied. There is a gap between the periphery of the layer and the periphery of the pattern layer 2. The label 17 in FIG. 7 partially has a sinking pattern such as characters and figures on the plateau due to the presence of the clear layer 16.

The colored layer 4 is generally a silver layer, a gold layer, a pearlescent layer or another colored metallic layer having a thickness of 4 to 8 μm, and may be a yellow layer or a green layer having a high brightness as desired. The pigments added to the colored layer 4 are aluminum powder for the silver layer, bronze powder for the gold layer, vermiculite, aluminum powder and yellow pigments, pearl pigment, silver powder, sodium tungstate, colloidal silver, mica, and metal vapor deposition pieces. And so on. The colored layer 4 effectively imparts a three-dimensional effect to the label 7 by being reflected on the label surface through the relatively thick transparent sheet 1 or directly through the clear layer 3.

In the label 7 of the present invention, the white layer 6 can be formed as shown in FIG. The white layer 6 is a relatively thin layer having substantially the same plane shape as the colored layer 4, and contains a white pigment such as titanium oxide, barium sulfate, or zinc white. Since the white layer 6 further optically shields the background color of the colored adherend 12 (see FIG. 5), the adherend 12 such as cloth is labeled with a clear pattern such as black or red 7 Even if there is a possibility that the image of the label will be seen through, the design of the label will be prosperous on the colored adherend 12.

The label material 5 is subjected to unevenness processing from the transparent sheet side so as to correspond to the design pattern, whereby a plastic label 7 having a three-dimensional effect is obtained. The label 7 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is slightly deformed for the sake of illustration, and only the linear recess 13 is formed, but in reality, it is also possible to form a planar recess. . This uneven processing is generally welder processing using a jig 15 (FIG. 6) provided with linear or plane-shaped convex portions corresponding to the pattern of the pattern layer 2, and linear or partial heat or pressure is applied. Ultrasonic waves, high frequency waves, impulse welding methods, etc. are used for fusing and denting in a planar manner, and generally high frequencies of 40 to 70 MHz are used.

The plastic label 7 may be obtained by punching the pattern-printed transparent sheet 1 into a predetermined planar shape to obtain individual label materials 5, and subjecting the individual label materials 5 to unevenness in the subsequent step. In addition, the label 7 can be formed by continuously embossing the transparent sheet 1 on which the pattern has been printed in a strip shape, and then punching it into a predetermined planar shape, or performing both embossing and punching at the same time. Is.

The surface of the plastic label 7 is smooth on the transparent sheet 1, and the high-brightness colored layer 4 is reflected directly on the transparent sheet 1 or directly on the clear layer 3 on the label surface, and a portion of the clear layer 3 Characters, figures, etc. on the label plateau stand out in the target gap 8, and the standout pattern 10 is beautiful. Furthermore, by performing unevenness processing corresponding to the pattern from the transparent sheet side, the dark color pattern layer 2 further rises to increase the three-dimensional effect, and it is possible to impart a profound feeling not present in conventional plastic labels.

[0019]

【Example】

 Next, the present invention will be described based on embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

Example 1 In order to manufacture the label 7 of FIG. 2, a black pattern layer 2 is provided by screen printing on a transparent polyurethane sheet 1 having a thickness of 0.5 mm. The black pattern layer 2 is composed of, for example, 59% by weight of polyurethane resin, 5% by weight of hexamethoxymethylmelamine, 4% by weight of silica, and 32% by weight of carbon black pigment, and a paste-like thermosetting ink having a 180 mesh screen. Screen printing is performed using a plate to form a predetermined pattern having a thickness of 4 to 8 μm.

Next, the clear layer 3 is applied so as to enclose the non-existing surface of the pattern layer 2 and has a plurality of partial gaps 8, but together with the pattern layer 2, the entire surface of the label 7 (FIG. 3). Form. The clear layer 3 is composed of, for example, 52% by weight of a polyurethane resin, 42% by weight of hexamethoxymethylmelamine, and 6% by weight of silica. The paste-like thermosetting ink is screen-printed with a 70 mesh screen plate to form a pattern layer 2 A predetermined pattern having a corresponding thickness of 20 to 40 μm is formed. When the layer thickness is close to 40 μm, screen printing is performed in three times.

Further, the silver layer 4 is provided on the entire surface of the label. The silver layer 4 is composed of, for example, 56% by weight of polyurethane resin, 5% by weight of hexamethoxymethylmelamine, 6% by weight of silica and 33% by weight of aluminum pigment. The thermosetting ink in paste form is screened by a 180 mesh screen plate. Printing is performed to form a predetermined pattern having a thickness of 4 to 8 μm.

The label material 5 is obtained by punching the pattern-printed transparent sheet 1 into a predetermined flat shape. The label material 5 is turned upside down and subjected to high-frequency welding in a pattern-like manner from the transparent sheet side. This welding process uses a jig 15 (FIG. 6) provided with linear protrusions corresponding to the pattern of the pattern layer 2. The label material 5 is inserted upward between both poles of the welder, placed on a flat anvil and aligned with it, then the jig 15 is lowered and welded at 100 to 120 ° C. by a high frequency of 40 to 70 MHz. . The label material 5 is linearly fused and dented by partial heating and pressurization, and a linear dent 13 is formed along the periphery of the pattern layer 2.

The label 7 has an uneven surface which is smooth on the transparent sheet 1, and the silver layer 4 on the lower side is reflected on the label surface directly through the transparent sheet 1 and through the clear layer 3 and on the clear layer. In the partial gap 8 of 3, the characters and figures of the label plateau stand out, and it is made thicker than it actually is by being contrasted with the black pattern layer 2. Due to the linear recess 13, the black pattern layer 2 is further lifted to enhance the standing feeling, and there is a solid feeling that has never been seen as a one-point mark of the adherend 12 such as clothing.

Example 2 In the label material 5 of Example 1, a white layer 6 (FIG. 4) is formed on the entire surface of the silver layer 4 by screen printing. The white layer 6 comprises 33% by weight of polyurethane resin, 4% by weight of silica, 3% by weight of hexamethoxymethylmelamine, and 60% by weight of titanium oxide pigment. The thermosetting ink in paste form is used with a 180 mesh screen plate. Screen printing is performed, and the thickness is set to 15 to 20 μm.

The label material 5 is obtained by punching the pattern-printed transparent sheet 1 into a predetermined flat shape. Similar to the first embodiment, the label material 5 is subjected to high-frequency welding from the transparent sheet side in accordance with the design pattern. By this welding process, linear depressions 13 are formed along the periphery of the pattern layer 2.

The label 7 has a smooth surface with a feeling of unevenness on the transparent sheet 1, and the lower silvery layer 4 causes the letters, figures, etc. of the label plateau to stand out in the partial gaps 8 of the clear layer 3 to give a black pattern. Contrast with layer 2 to make it feel thicker than it really is. Moreover, since the white layer 6 further optically shields the background color of the colored adherend 12 (FIG. 5), the adherend 12 such as cloth has a clear pattern such as black or red. Even if there is a possibility of being reflected through the label 7, the label pattern will be prosperous on the colored adherend 12. Due to the linear recesses 13, the black pattern layer 2 is further raised to enhance the three-dimensional effect, and the one-point mark of the adherend 12 such as a garment has a solid feeling that has never been seen before.

[0028]

[Effect of the invention]

 The plastic label of the present invention has a thickness and elasticity as compared with the conventional label, and is beautiful because it has a two-dimensional stereoscopic effect. This plastic label is filled with a relatively thick clear layer on the non-existing side of the pattern layer, and the clear layer has a partial gap, so that the lower colored layer is directly reflected in this partial gap and the label plateau is formed. Embossed patterns such as letters and figures are formed on the.

The plastic label of the present invention can be manufactured inexpensively mainly by a combination of screen printing and welding such as high frequency. In the resin layer that constitutes this plastic label, the main component of the ink is a thermosetting resin, so if the label surface is subjected to uneven processing such as welding, the uneven shape of the label surface will be maintained after the processing. be able to.

In this plastic label, the uneven surface has a transparent sheet and is smooth, and by filling the non-existing surface of the pattern layer with a relatively thick clear layer, the lower colored layer is reflected on the surface. Gives the label a depth, and makes it feel thicker as well as uneven. This plastic label is suitable as a one-point mark for ski wear, decoration tags for bags and bags, badges and emblems for clothes.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic sectional view of a label material used in the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of a plastic label according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the label shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view showing a modified example of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of a garment showing an example of using the label of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of uneven processing performed on a label material.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing another modification of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Transparent sheet 2 Design layer 3 Clear layer 4 Coloring layer 5 Label material 7 Plastic label

Claims (6)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A dark-colored pattern layer is formed on a relatively thick transparent sheet, a clear layer having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer is interposed, and a high-lightness colored layer is formed on the clear layer. By forming a plastic label, the partial gap in the clear layer that becomes the plateau becomes a relief pattern such as letters. 2. A pattern layer is formed on a relatively thick transparent sheet, and a clear layer having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the dark-colored pattern layer is interposed, and a high-lightness colored layer is formed on the clear layer. After forming the, a plastic label that gives a relief pattern such as letters in the partial gap in the clear layer that becomes the plateau by subjecting the transparent sheet side to uneven processing corresponding to the pattern. 3. A dark-colored pattern layer is formed on a relatively thick transparent polyurethane sheet, a clear layer having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer is interposed, and a high-lightness layer is formed on the clear layer. After forming the colored layer and the white layer,
A plastic label in which the partial gaps in the clear layer that serves as a plateau become a relief pattern such as letters by applying unevenness processing from the transparent sheet side according to the design pattern. 4. A pattern layer containing a thermosetting resin is formed on a relatively thick transparent polyurethane sheet, and a clear layer of the thermosetting resin having a partial gap on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer is interposed, After forming a glossy layer containing a thermosetting resin on the clear layer, welding is applied from the transparent sheet side in accordance with the design pattern to give unevenness to the surface, thereby partially forming the clear layer to be the plateau. A plastic label in which the gap has a raised pattern such as letters. 5. A dark-colored pattern layer containing a thermosetting resin is formed on a transparent polyurethane sheet having a thickness of 0.2 to 0.5 mm, and a heat having a thickness of 20 to 40 μm is formed on the non-existing surface of the pattern layer. A clear layer of curable resin was interposed, and a silver or gold layer containing a thermosetting resin and an aluminum pigment was formed on the clear layer, and then a linear protrusion corresponding to the pattern was provided from the transparent sheet side. A high-frequency welder that uses a jig to give unevenness to the surface, resulting in a relief pattern such as letters with partial gaps in the clear layer that serves as a plateau. 6. A pattern layer is formed on a relatively thick transparent sheet, a clear layer is partially interposed on the non-existing surface of the dark color pattern layer, and a high-lightness colored layer is further formed on the entire surface of the label. , A plastic label in which the clear layer part on the plateau becomes a sinking pattern such as letters by performing uneven processing corresponding to the pattern from the transparent sheet side.