JP3087248U - Model using colored super absorbent resin - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a model using a colored superabsorbent resin which can be applied to various forms, and is colorful and varied. SOLUTION: A required amount of water 3 is put through an opening 1a of a container 1 shaped like a penguin with a translucent material. The superabsorbent resin 5 stored in the bag 4 is placed in the container 1 to absorb water.
Inflate. The superabsorbent resin 5 is colored with a dye, a thermosensitive pigment, or a fluorescent material that develops color by absorbing water. In order to prevent the superabsorbent resin 5 from shifting, the inside of the container 1 may be gently stirred with a thin rod 6. Opening 1 of container 1
Push cap 2 into a and cover it. Until it absorbs water, it is not known how many colors it will be, or it will be discolored / discolored due to temperature change, or a unique model that emits fluorescence in a dark place.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a model using a superabsorbent resin, in particular, a colored superabsorbent resin.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, there has been known a model in which a highly water-absorbent resin is stored in a container formed in a desired form with a synthetic resin, glass, or the like, and water is added thereto to absorb and expand the water (for example, Japanese Utility Model No. 4-60293, JP-A-8-182864, etc.).

[0003] Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 4-60293 discloses a model as a doll or a toy, etc., in which a snowman-shaped hollow case formed of a transparent resin is filled with a highly water-absorbent resin in a water-absorbing state. There is disclosed a bag as a doll or a toy, etc., made of a bag body in the shape of an animal, a person, or an anime character, etc., made of a water-permeable material, and a highly water-absorbent resin filled in the bag body. I have. In the latter case, when a flat bag is covered with water or the bag is immersed in water, the highly water-absorbent resin absorbs and expands to change into a three-dimensional shape.

[0004] In this case, the appearance of snow, which is a characteristic of the superabsorbent resin, gives the impression of being made of real snow, and provides a sense of seasonality and a sense of reality compared to conventional snowman dolls. Can overflow. In the case of a water-permeable bag filled with a highly water-absorbent resin, the shape of a flat animal or the like changes to the same three-dimensional shape as the real one as it is absorbed by water or by immersing it in water. You can enjoy the change.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-182864 discloses a transparent or partially opaque container body having a mouth and a cap for closing the mouth and presenting a shape of an animal, a doll, or the like. There is disclosed an ornament comprising a moisture-proof packaging bag filled with a polymer water-absorbing resin, containing the polymer water-absorbing resin in a container body, and adding water to use.

In this case, it is a combination of the container main body, water and a polymer water-absorbing resin, and it is mysterious that the water-absorbing action of the polymer water-absorbing resin causes a large swelling simply by adding water to the container body later. You can observe the situation, and you can satisfy your tastes with fresh surprises at that time.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, the superabsorbent resin is usually white, so that it is suitable for a snowman form, but is not necessarily suitable for other forms. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-182864 describes an embodiment applied to fish. However, since this embodiment is made of non-woven fabric, it does not mean that the polymer water-absorbing resin contained therein can be seen through. The publication states that the use of a pigment or a colored or multicolored polymer water-absorbing resin can realize an ornament with higher decorativeness. Not disclosed.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional situation, and its object is to use a colored superabsorbent resin which can be applied to various forms and has a colorful finish. It is intended to provide a model.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As a means for achieving the above object, the present invention provides, as described in claim 1, a method in which a highly water-absorbent resin and water are stored in a container formed of a light-transmitting material into a desired shape, The gist of the present invention is a model made by absorbing a water-absorbing resin and expanding the resin, wherein the model uses a colored super-absorbent resin characterized in that the super-absorbent resin is colored. Further, as described in claim 2, as the coloring of the superabsorbent resin, a dye that develops color by absorbing water is used. As described in claim 3, as the coloring of the superabsorbent resin, The use of a temperature-sensitive pigment, as described in claim 4, the use of a fluorescent material as the coloring of the superabsorbent resin. I do.

In the present invention, a monochromatic or multicolored model can be provided by coloring the superabsorbent resin with a dye, a thermosensitive pigment, or a fluorescent material. The dye, the thermosensitive pigment, or the fluorescent material can be adhered to the surface of the particulate superabsorbent resin or included in the interior.

[0011]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Next, an embodiment of a model using the colored superabsorbent resin according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a specific form applied to a penguin. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a light-transmitting container shaped like a penguin, which is made of synthetic resin or glass. The container 1 is provided with an opening 1a on the bottom surface, and has a cap 2 to be attached to and detached from the opening 1a.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the cap 2 is removed and the container 1 is turned upside down. First, a required amount of water 3 (about 5 to 6 minutes) is put into the container 1. Next, the superabsorbent resin 5 stored in the bag 4 is put into the container 1 as shown in FIG. The water 3 may be injected after the superabsorbent resin 5 is first charged.

As the superabsorbent resin 5, for example, polymers such as acrylamide, acrylic acid, acrylate, methacrylate, styrene, vinyl ether and the like, terpolymers and the like can be used. In particular, a method of saponifying a spherical or granular polyacrylate, a copolymer of vinyl alcohol and acrylate or a copolymer of isobutylene and maleic anhydride obtained by reverse phase suspension polymerization in an organic solvent. The highly water-absorbing polymer (average particle size: about 0.005 to 5 mm) obtained by the above is preferable because it maintains independent particles even after absorbing water and exhibits a snow-like appearance. As the superabsorbent polymer, for example, “PQ polymer BL-100” manufactured by Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. can be used.

The superabsorbent resin 5 is usually white, but in the case of the present invention, it is colored. As a coloring means, a dye that develops color by absorbing water, a temperature-sensitive pigment that changes color depending on temperature, a fluorescent material that emits light in a dark place, and the like can be used, and these are attached to the surface of the superabsorbent resin particles. Or contained inside.

As the dye that develops color by absorbing water, for example, “Kayacryl ED Dye” manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. can be used alone or in combination. The color development state is as follows. I have. Kayacryl Red GRL-ED Kayacryl Yellow 3RL-ED Kayacryl Blue 204-ED Kayacryl Black R-ED

As the temperature-sensitive pigment, for example, “Kuromi Color” manufactured by Matsui Dyeing Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., “Metamo Color” manufactured by Pilot Ink, and the like can be used.

Examples of the fluorescent material include “N night light (Luminova)” manufactured by Nemoto Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd., which is a luminous fluorescent pigment, and “Illuminarl BBS Pure” manufactured by Showa Kako Co., Ltd., which is a fluorescent dye. Can be used.

When the superabsorbent resin 5 and the water 3 are put in the container 1 as described above, the superabsorbent resin 5 rapidly absorbs a large amount of water and expands the volume several tens times. The state of the expansion can be observed through the container 1, and it is interesting to witness a mysterious sight because it expands rapidly in several tens of seconds.

If there is a risk that the superabsorbent resin 5 may be offset during water absorption and expansion, the inside of the container 1 is gently stirred with a thin rod 6 as shown in FIG.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 1 (d), the cap 2 is pushed into the opening 1a of the container 1 and the lid is closed to prevent the expanded superabsorbent resin 5 from spilling. In this way, the container 1 can be filled with the superabsorbent resin 5 that has absorbed and expanded water.

The completed penguin model can be used not only as a figurine but also as a toy. When the superabsorbent resin 5 is colored by the dye that develops its color by absorbing water, it is not known how many colors it will be until it absorbs water, and when the water is added, the superabsorbent resin 5 expands. With the change until the container 1 is filled and the interest in how many colors to color, the fun is further increased. Penguins that are colorfully colored are beautiful because they reflect diffusely when illuminated and glitter. Further, not only a single color but also a penguin in which a plurality of colors are mixed can be formed. When a mixed color is used, the superabsorbent resin 5 stored in the bag 4 may be mixed in advance in a combination of a plurality of colors.

When the superabsorbent resin 5 is colored with the temperature-sensitive pigment, it is possible to enjoy a color change due to a temperature change. The color disappears or changes when the temperature is sensed. For example, those exhibiting blue at 10 ° C or lower, becoming colorless at 16 ° C or higher, exhibiting green at 20 ° C or lower, becoming yellow at 30 ° C or higher, exhibiting purple at 25 ° C, and becoming red at 31 ° C or higher. Can be formed. A transition region where the color becomes pale between the color development temperature and the decolorization temperature is obtained. Not only is it interesting because the penguin's color changes with temperature, but it also becomes possible to estimate the temperature from the color change if it gets used to.

In the case where the superabsorbent resin 5 is colored with the fluorescent material, it is possible to enjoy the appearance of emitting fluorescence when darkened.

As shown in FIG. 2, in a penguin-shaped hollow container 11 made of a light-transmitting material such as synthetic resin or glass, the penguin abdomen 11a is left as a light-transmitting portion, and the other portions are left as light-transmitting portions. It is also possible to implement the non-light-transmitting portion by coloring with paint or the like. Of the non-translucent portions, for example, the penguin head 11b, the back and side wings 11c are painted black, the nose 11d and the feet 11e are painted red, and the chest 11f is painted yellow to give a beautiful finish.

In this case, the procedure for absorbing and expanding the highly water-absorbent resin in the container 11 and fitting the cap to form a model is the same as that in FIG. The same applies to the point that the superabsorbent resin is colored by the coloring means. However, the superabsorbent resin is visible only from the penguin abdomen 11a, which is a translucent part. As described above, the abdomen 11a of the penguin is colored colorfully, changes its color due to a change in temperature, loses its color, or emits fluorescence in a dark place, so that it becomes more interesting.

Further, although not shown, the present invention can be implemented in a light-transmitting container in the shape of a snowman. In this case, a colored snowman other than white is formed, which is very conspicuous, discolored or erased by temperature change, or emits fluorescent light in a dark place, which draws more attention. You get something much better than a natural white snowman.

In addition, animals such as dogs, cats and pigs, birds such as owls and peacocks, fruits such as apples, mandarins, bananas, dolls such as kokeshi and kewpies, robots, dinosaurs, etc. It can be implemented in various forms such as characters.

[0028]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, a superabsorbent resin and water are placed in a container formed in a desired shape with a translucent material, and the superabsorbent resin absorbs and expands. Since the super-absorbent resin is colored with a dye, a temperature-sensitive pigment or a fluorescent material that develops color when absorbing water, it is difficult to know how many colors it will be until it absorbs water. It is possible to provide a model having a peculiarity such as an object that disappears or emits fluorescence in a dark place. Thus, the model object according to the present invention is aesthetically pleasing, varied, fun and mysterious, and its practical effects are enormous especially when applied to figurines and toys.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a model using a colored superabsorbent resin according to the present invention, in which (a) is a state in which water is injected into a penguin-shaped translucent container, and (b) is a highly water absorbent. FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating a state in which a resin is charged, FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating a state in which the inside of the container is agitated with a thin stick, and FIG.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Container 1a ... Opening part 2 ... Cap 3 ... Water 4 ... Bag 5 ... Superabsorbent resin 6 ... Thin rod 11 ... Container 11a ... Abdomen (light transmission part)

Claims (4)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A model in which a highly water-absorbent resin and water are housed in a container formed in a desired form with a light-transmitting material, and the highly water-absorbent resin absorbs water to expand it. A model using the colored superabsorbent resin, wherein the superabsorbent resin is colored. 2. A model using a colored superabsorbent resin according to claim 1, wherein a dye that develops color by absorbing water is used as a coloring of the superabsorbent resin. 3. A model using the colored superabsorbent resin according to claim 1, wherein a temperature-sensitive pigment is used as the coloring of the superabsorbent resin. 4. A model using a colored superabsorbent resin according to claim 1, wherein a fluorescent material is used for coloring the superabsorbent resin.