JP3312947B2 - Seal making device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a stamp making device, and more particularly to a device for making a desired stamp (seal) easily even by a person other than a stamp making expert or a professional trader.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, not only stamps for imprinting names and names, but also stamps larger than this, including so-called stamps, are often prepared by specialists and specialists, either manually or using a machine. Aside from sculptures, seals are often created by selectively engraving one end surface of a bar. In addition, a mold having irregularities opposite to the irregularities of the stamp is formed of, for example, a resin, and thereafter, a fluid is poured into the mold and solidified to form a stamp surface member, thereby producing a stamp.

[0003] However, the number of seals that corporations and individuals desire to own is large. For example, various seals are often required, such as a seal for stamping a frequently mailed recipient, a seal for stamping accounting items, and a seal for distribution to new employees. In such a case, when requesting the creation of a seal from an expert or a specialized trader, there may be a problem in terms of money or a period until the creation.

[0004] For this reason, it is demanded that a person other than a specialist or a specialist in the production of a seal can easily produce a desired seal. Strictly speaking, a kit) is already commercially available.

[0005] It is considered that the seal created by the stamp creating apparatus is often applied to applications in which a rubber stamp was used, and the same applies to the embodiments of the present invention described later.

[0006] Although not shown, the conventional seal making device includes an ultraviolet-sensitive film, an ultraviolet irradiation device,
A seal was prepared as follows, including a flat ultraviolet-curing resin member and a stock. The ultraviolet irradiation device includes a housing having a built-in ultraviolet fluorescent lamp, a timer for setting the lighting time of the ultraviolet fluorescent lamp by a user, and a transparent mount provided on the upper surface of the housing for transmitting ultraviolet light. It is composed of a mounting plate and a lid that can be opened and closed to prevent the ultraviolet light transmitted through the transparent mounting plate from leaking to the outside. Further, the ultraviolet curable resin member is composed of a base layer insensitive to ultraviolet light and an ultraviolet curable resin layer, and the base layer is thinner than the ultraviolet curable resin layer.

When a stamp is to be created by this conventional stamp creating apparatus, first, a character or a pattern (hereinafter referred to as an imprint pattern) that is transferred to the ultraviolet-transparent paper, such as tracing paper, by stamping. ) To create the original picture.

[0008] Then, the transparent mounting plate of the ultraviolet irradiation device,
After placing the original and the UV-sensitive film on top of each other, close the lid, set the irradiation time according to the paper quality on which the original was drawn with a timer, and emit ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet fluorescent lamp for a predetermined time. Only irradiate. The film exposed in this manner is washed with a predetermined liquid (water in a commercially available apparatus) to obtain a negative film in which the imprint pattern is inverted from the negative to the positive.
That is, a negative film is obtained in which the imprint pattern portion is transparent to ultraviolet rays and the other portions are brown (ultraviolet ray cut color).

Next, the negative film and the ultraviolet-curable resin member are placed on the transparent mounting plate of the ultraviolet irradiation device in such a manner that the negative film and the ultraviolet-curable resin member are placed on each other, and the lid is closed. Only irradiate. By this irradiation, an ultraviolet ray irradiated portion (corresponding to the imprint pattern) of the ultraviolet ray cured resin member is cured, and other portions are not cured. After such a curing process, the UV-curable resin member is washed with a predetermined liquid (water in a commercially available apparatus) to remove the uncured portion, so that the UV-cured resin layer of the imprint pattern portion is removed from other portions. The stamp face member protruding from the base layer is completed.
Ultraviolet rays are further applied to the stamp face member completed in this way to fix the stamp face.

The stamp is completed by attaching the stamp face member to a stock.

[0011]

However, according to the conventional stamp making apparatus, if the work of creating the original image is included, a very large number of works must be performed by the stamp creator, resulting in poor workability. However, there is a problem that the preparation time is long.

[0012] Despite the presence of the imprint pattern in the original image itself, this information cannot be used directly for the production of the stamp face member, that is, it is necessary that the stamp creator himself create the negative film as an intermediate member. The production of this negative film is a major cause of the above-mentioned problem.

Unless the original image is created by hand, the original image is to be created in a predetermined font, a so-called word processor or the like is used. Therefore, it takes much time and effort to create an original image because it is necessary to make a copy on an ultraviolet ray transmissive paper by using the above method.

Further, it is necessary to set the timer time according to the thickness of the ultraviolet ray transmissive paper, the density of the document, and the like, which requires some skill.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has been made to provide a seal making apparatus which can make a desired seal easily and in a short time even by a person other than a seal making expert. is there.

[0016]

Means for Solving the Problems In order to solve such a problem, in the first invention, a seal making apparatus is provided as follows .
And sea urchin.

That is, (1) a resin-made stamping surface member in which a portion receiving a light beam of a predetermined frequency component has a state different from that of the other portions and can form an uneven surface by the action of a predetermined fluid; Information processing means for capturing imprint pattern information;
(3) a negative film creating means for creating a negative film having the captured imprint pattern information through a printing process; (4)
A negative film transporting unit that transports the created negative film to or from the irradiation position, and (5) a resin stamping surface member, including a light beam irradiation unit that irradiates a light beam of a predetermined frequency component through the negative film, The above negative film is printed
A translucent sheet with the ink partially adhered through the process
There is a feature .

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a second book
In the invention, the seal making device is as follows. You
That is, (1) the part receiving the light beam of the predetermined frequency component is another
The state of the part differs from that of the
A resin stamping surface member that can form an uneven surface by
Information processing means for capturing shadow pattern information, and (3) captured mark
Use a negative film with shadow pattern information with an ink ribbon
Transfer the imprint pattern to the print paper ribbon
Created through the printing process.
The light transmittance of the ink ribbon is partially reduced.
Create the ink excluding part as the above negative film.
Negative film making means and (4) negative film made
Negative film that transports the system to or from the irradiation position
Transport means, and (5) the predetermined frequency
Light rays irradiating light rays of several components through the above negative film
Irradiation means and (6) the above negative film
The imprint pattern is transferred by the printing process using the ink ribbon.
Printing paper with imprint pattern printed on the printing paper ribbon
A printing paper ribbon conveying means for discharging the ribbon portion to the outside;
It is characterized by having. In the first or second invention,
And the negative film is made of a resin stamping surface member and a light beam irradiating means.
To stop during the irradiation by the light irradiation means
So that the negative film contacts the resin stamping surface
When taking the first position and transporting the negative film
The negative film from the resin stamping surface
It is preferable to have a transparent plate that takes a second position as
It is a mode that is not good.

[0019]

In the stamp making apparatus of the first and second aspects of the present invention, the portion receiving the light beam of the predetermined frequency component has a different state from the other portions as the stamp surface member. A resin stamping surface member capable of forming a surface is applied.

The information processing means (similar to the information processing configuration of a word processor, a personal computer, a tape printer, an image scanner, or the like) takes in imprint pattern information specified by the stamp creator. The negative film creation means creates a negative film by performing printing processing on the imprint pattern information thus taken in. The negative film transporting unit transports the created negative film to or from the irradiation position (the negative film may be created at the irradiation position). The light beam irradiating means irradiates the resin stamp surface member with a light beam of a predetermined frequency component through a negative film, and changes the state of the portion corresponding to the imprint pattern of the resin stamp surface member or other portions. That is, the captured imprint pattern information is transferred to the stamp surface member. The imprint asperity is completed by causing the stamped surface member having been subjected to the transfer process to act with a predetermined fluid and by removing the applied ink.

[0021] Here, the first present invention, the negative film is translucent sheet der ink is partially adhered through print processing is, can easily create a negative film.

In the second aspect of the present invention, the ink ribbon is
In this case, a negative film is created using
Printed with ink (imprint) removed from the surface
Is required, and this is used as the printing paper ribbon, and the imprint pattern is eliminated.
When the printed printing paper ribbon is ejected outside, that part is
Cut as needed and paste on top of seal body
And use it as a clarification of the imprint pattern
it can. In addition, the negative film is illuminated with a resin
To stop irradiation with the beam irradiation means.
When making a negative film and a resin stamped surface with a transparent plate
When contacting the member, the mark on the negative film
Light rays corresponding to the shadow pattern are satisfactorily irradiated on the resin stamping surface member.
You. Note that the transparent plate is an obstacle when transporting the negative film.
Position where it should not be. Therefore, in the present invention, it is not necessary for the stamp creator to create an intermediate member such as a negative film, and as a result, the stamp can be created easily and in a short time.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (A) First Embodiment Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a stamp making apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The seal making device of the first embodiment includes a seal main body and a seal making machine.
Broadly, it is composed of the electrical components shown in FIG. 2 (information processing unit, imprint transfer control unit, etc.) and the mechanical optical components shown in FIG. 1 (printing unit, light irradiation unit, etc.). FIG. 1 also shows the configuration of the seal body. Further, FIG.
5 and FIG. 5 are flowcharts each showing a basic process executed by the control unit of this embodiment.

First, the electrical components of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

This electrical component is mainly for controlling the mechanical optical component by taking in imprint pattern information, and corresponds to a kind of information processing apparatus. Like the device, the input unit 1
0, a control unit 20, and an output unit 30. The control unit 20 performs a process according to information from the input unit 10 and a processing stage at that time, and controls the mechanical and optical components via the output unit 30 according to the processing result and the like. is there.

The input unit 10 includes a key input unit 11 provided with a press key, a dial key, and the like, an image reading unit 12, a type of a seal, and a detection of mounting of an ink ribbon. And various types of detection sensors 13. The key input unit 11 generates character code data and various control data to be given to the control unit 20. The image reading unit 12 reads a document and supplies image data to the control unit 20.

The output unit 30 is composed of a mechanical optical component drive circuit group 31 for driving and controlling each component of a mechanical optical component, which will be described later, and a drive circuit 32 of the display device 33. The circuits 31 and 32 drive corresponding components under the control of the control unit 20. The display device 33 corresponds to a display device in the information processing device, and displays a guidance message for a seal creator, imprint pattern information input by the seal creator, and the like.

The mechanical and optical component drive circuit group 31
Are composed of various drive circuits, but are collectively shown here. Among the components of the mechanical optical components, there are various components that require drive control, as described later,
In practice, there is a drive circuit for each component.

The control unit 20 is constituted by, for example, a microcomputer, and includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22,
RAM 23, character generator ROM (CG-R
OM) 24, an input interface unit 25, and an output interface unit 26 are connected via a system bus 27.

The ROM 22 stores various processing programs (see FIGS. 4 and 5) for creating a seal executed by the CPU 21 and fixed data such as kana-kanji conversion dictionary data.

The RAM 23 is used as a working memory by the CPU 21 and stores fixed data relating to user input.

The CG-ROM 24 stores dot patterns of characters and symbols prepared in the stamp maker. When the code data for specifying the characters and symbols is given, the CG-ROM 24 corresponds to the dot pattern. Is output. Note that separate CG-ROMs are used for display and imprint.
May be provided.

The input interface unit 25 includes the input unit 10
And an interface between the control unit 20 and the output interface unit 26. The output interface unit 26 performs an interface between the output unit 30 and the control unit 20.

The CPU 21 uses a processing program in the ROM 22 determined according to an input signal from the input unit 10 and a processing stage at that time, while using the RAM 23 as a working area.
The processing is performed by appropriately using the fixed data stored in the storage unit 3, and the processing status, the processing result, and the like are displayed on the display device 33, and each unit of the mechanical and optical components (FIG. 1) is driven. Or make a seal.

Next, the structures of the mechanical optical components and the seal body will be described with reference to FIG.

The stamp body 40 has a stick-shaped rootstock (not necessarily made of wood) 41 and a convex part of the stamp surface member, which is attached to one end of the rootstock 41 and absorbs pressing force and pressing force at the time of printing. Sponge member 43 for improving the conformity between the paper and the paper surface
And a flat stamping member 42 provided on the surface of the sponge member 43. The stamp face member 42 is
UV-resistant base layer 42a and UV-curable resin layer 4
2b, so that the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b is exposed to the outside. The thickness of the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b is selected to be equal to the amount of protrusion required for the convex portion of the stamp surface to which the stamp is attached.

As in the prior art, the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b
Is one that can be removed by a predetermined liquid (for example, water: gas may be used) other than the cured portion.

The stamp body 40 is detachably attached to the stamp making machine by an attachment mechanism (not shown). For example, the stamp body 40 having a rectangular cross section is attached such that one corner of the rectangle conforms to a rectangular coordinate system (XY coordinate system) in which a corner coincides with a reference point, and the stamp body 4 has a circular or oval cross section.
0 is mounted on a stamp making machine in the same manner as the stamp main body 40 having a rectangular cross section, for example, by being loaded via a mounting jig. It is preferable to prevent the ultraviolet rays from leaking outside when the seal is attached.

The mechanical and optical components shown in FIG. 1 are mainly composed of a printing configuration and an ultraviolet irradiation configuration.

The printing configuration follows the thermal transfer system,
Fixed print head 50, platen roller 51, ink ribbon 52, printing paper ribbon 53, supply reel 54
, A take-up reel 55, and rollers 56 and 57 for changing the traveling direction of the ink ribbon 52.

The ink ribbon 52 and the printing paper ribbon 53 are wound on the supply reel 54 of the first embodiment in a superimposed state. The process proceeds to a printing position between the head 50 and the platen roller 51.

The print head 50 generates heat and transfers the ink of the ink ribbon 52 to the printing paper ribbon 53 when the heating driving circuit (see 31 in FIG. 2) is driven under the control of the control unit 20. It is.

Here, in the ink ribbon 52 of the thermal transfer system, the transferred portion is depleted of ink and becomes transparent. That is, the transferred ink ribbon 52 includes a portion that can transmit ultraviolet rays (a portion from which ink has been removed) and a portion that blocks transmission of ultraviolet rays (a portion where ink remains). Therefore, in the first embodiment, the imprint pattern is subjected to printing processing, and the transferred ink ribbon 52 in which the portion corresponding to the imprint pattern becomes transparent is used as a negative film.

The ink ribbon 52 and the printing paper ribbon 53 in a superimposed state that have passed through the printing section consisting of the print head 50 and the platen roller 51 reach the roller 56, and the roller 56 (and the roller 56 are provided in association with the roller 56). The ink ribbon 52 and the printing paper ribbon 53 are separated by the ribbon separation mechanism that is used.

After the separated ink ribbon 52 passes immediately below the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b of the stamp body 40, the traveling direction is changed by a roller 57, and the take-up reel 55
It is made to be wound up by. In addition, at the time of an optical transfer process of an imprint pattern described below for curing a portion corresponding to the imprint pattern of the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b,
The region (negative film) of the ink ribbon 52 where the portion corresponding to the imprint pattern is transparent is the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b.
The ink ribbon 52 is stopped in a state immediately below the ink ribbon 52.

On the other hand, the printing paper ribbon 53 on which the separated imprint pattern is printed is pulled out of the stamp making machine from the discharge opening 58, and cut by a manual or automatic cutter (not shown). The printed paper portion thus cut is used for checking the imprint pattern. Also, by attaching the cut printing paper portion to the top of the stamp main body 40, it is possible to visually recognize what kind of stamp surface the stamp main body 40 has.

As the ultraviolet irradiation structure, for example, an ultraviolet irradiation light source 60 having a fluorescent lamp structure is provided, for example, in a fixed manner. Further, the transparent plate 6 which is moved forward and backward by a moving mechanism (not shown).
1 is provided on the opposite side of the ultraviolet curing resin layer 42b of the stamp face member 42 with the ink ribbon 52 interposed therebetween. That is, the ultraviolet light emitted from the ultraviolet irradiation light source 60 reaches the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42 b via the transparent plate 61 and the ink ribbon 52. The transparent plate 61 has an ink ribbon 52 functioning as a negative film in the advanced position.
And the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b so that the ink ribbon 52 does not hinder the running of the ink ribbon 52 at the retracted position.

Both ends of the transparent plate 61 in the direction of travel of the ink ribbon 52 are rounded, for example, so as not to damage the ink ribbon 52 at the time of contact. The rounded ends of the transparent plate 61 are slightly projected from the general surface, and when the transparent plate 61 moves to bring the ink ribbon 52 into contact with the stamp surface member 42, the tension is increased to improve the adhesion. Function to increase the

Incidentally, a lens system or a mirror system for condensing the irradiation light on the ultraviolet curing resin layer 42b may be appropriately provided between the ultraviolet irradiation light source 60 and the transparent plate 61.

Although a large pressing force is applied to the ink ribbon 52 depending on the mounting structure of the seal body 40,
It is preferable that the ink ribbon 52 is formed of a sheet member having a higher resistance to a vertical pressing force than the material of a general ink ribbon sheet member.

The stamp making apparatus having the above-described electrical component shown in FIG. 2 and the mechanical optical component shown in FIG. 1 has, for example, the appearance shown in FIG. In the external appearance example shown in FIG. 3, the key input unit 11, the display device 33, and the mounting structure 70 of the seal body 40 are arranged at appropriate positions on the operation panel surface, and the image reading unit 12 is connected via a cable. It is connected to the stamp making machine main body 71.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a description will be given of an example of the imprint pattern information taking process performed by the CPU 21 as a center.

For example, when the key input unit 11 instructs the processing for capturing the imprint pattern information, the CPU 21 reads the ROM
4 is stored in the storage device 22. First, the stamp type information is displayed on the display device 33, and the stamp type information selected by the stamp creator from the key input unit 11 is displayed. (Step 100). Here, the type of seal is defined by a stamp surface shape such as a rectangle, a circle, and an oval shape, and a size such as a large size, a medium size, and a small size. Stipulated.

Next, the CPU 21 causes the display device 33 to display a message asking whether to input the imprint pattern information by a key or an image, and fetches information on the input method selected by the seal creator from the key input section 11. Then, the selected input method is determined (step 101).

Here, when the image input is selected, a message requesting that the original be set on the image reading section 12 and the image reading section 12 be activated is displayed on the display device 33, and the image reading section 12 reads the message. Image data is captured (step 102). And the read image and
The display device 33 superimposes and displays the outer contour of the stamp surface relating to the designated seal type, requests designation of a portion to be used for the seal image pattern in the read image, captures the designated seal image portion, and imprints only that portion. Display device 3 as a pattern image
3 is displayed, and the process of capturing the imprint pattern information is completed (step 103). For example, if the creator of the seal is the key input unit 11
When the cursor key is operated, the outline contour display of the stamp face related to the designated seal type is moved in that direction, and when the enter key of the key input unit 11 is operated, the outline contour display of the stamp face at that time is performed. The portion of the read image is taken in as being designated as the imprint pattern.

On the other hand, when the CPU 2 recognizes that the key input method is selected as the input method of the imprint pattern information, the CPU 2
1 displays a message requesting the designation of the attribute information of the imprint pattern on the display device 33 and captures the attribute information of the designated imprint pattern (step 104). The attributes of the imprint pattern include, for example, whether or not the imprint has a frame, whether it is vertical or horizontal, the number of lines, the size of the character (either absolute value or relative value can be specified), intaglio (reverse display in the display) ) Or positive (corresponds to non-inverted display in the display)
Or whether to perform character outline conversion processing (such as circularization processing) on character typefaces, circular stamps, etc., whether or not to create the entire area with a slight blur, the size of the outline of the imprint pattern part, etc. Capture this information. Some attributes do not allow designation due to restrictions such as the size of the designated seal. For example, in the case of a small seal, prohibition of multiple lines is performed.

After that, the CPU 21 asks the creator of the seal by inputting the character information by display on the display device 33, and the character information input via the key input unit 11 is processed by a process similar to that of an information processing device such as a word processor. (Step 105). Note that the display in this input process is not an imprint pattern image display. When the end of the input of the character information is instructed, the CPU 21 converts the input character information in accordance with the specified various attributes, displays the character information on the display device 33 as an imprint pattern image, and allows the stamp creator to confirm it. Then, the processing for capturing the imprint pattern information is terminated (step 106). In addition, input character display,
The display of the imprint pattern image of the characters input up to that point may be switched according to the key operation of the user.

Upon completion of the input operation of the imprint pattern information, the stamp creator may immediately start the transfer process to the stamp surface member 42, or temporarily store the transfer process in the RAM 23 (or an external storage device). You can also.

For example, in a state where the imprint pattern image is displayed on the display device 33 (including a case where the stored image is read out and displayed), the stamp creator uses the key input unit 11 to make a stamp face member. 42 can be instructed. At this time, the CPU 21 starts a transfer processing program to the stamp face member 42 shown in FIG.

First, the CPU 21 fetches the information from the seal type detection sensor, and confirms that the seal body 40 is mounted on the seal making machine, and that the mounted seal body 40 is mounted.
Is confirmed to be the designated type (step 200).

Here, when a result such as non-attachment or improper attachment is obtained, error processing for displaying a message requesting attachment or a message requesting replacement of the stamp body 40 attached is performed on the display device 33. Perform (Step 201).

The seal body 40 attached thereto
When the validity is confirmed, the print head 50 and the running mechanism of the two ribbons are driven to execute the printing process of the imprint pattern, thereby causing the ink ribbon 52 to form a portion functioning as a negative film (step 202).

Thereafter, the printing paper ribbon 53 on which the imprint pattern is printed is discharged and cut, and the negative film functional portion is brought into close contact with the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b to complete the preparation for optical transfer. Is displayed, prompting the user to instruct whether or not to perform optical transfer, and the creator of the seal responds accordingly.
Of the instruction given to the user (203, 20)
4). For example, the stamp creator makes a final check whether the size, character shape, and the like are the desired imprint pattern according to the imprint pattern of the cut and discharged printing paper ribbon 53, and performs optical transfer when appropriate. If not, it instructs the forced termination of the transfer process.

It should be noted that the imprint pattern displayed on the display device 33 at the time of input of the imprint pattern and the imprint pattern printed on the imprint member 42 are often slightly different in size, pitch between characters, and the like. .

When forcible termination is instructed, the CPU 21 immediately terminates a series of transfer processing. On the other hand, when the optical transfer is instructed, the CPU 21 sets the ultraviolet light source 5
6 is turned on for a predetermined time (step 205).

Finally, the CPU 21 confirms that the transfer process has been completed and that the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42
A message instructing that b is washed with a predetermined liquid (for example, water) is displayed on the display device 33, and a series of imprint pattern transfer processing ends (step 206).

When the stamp creator cleans the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b of the stamp body 40 after the transfer process with a predetermined liquid, portions other than the imprint pattern are removed, and irregularities constituting the imprint pattern are formed. , The seal is completed.

After that, it is preferable that the seal body 40 be mounted again on the seal making machine and irradiated with ultraviolet rays to ensure the curing of the resin.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is not necessary for the stamp creator to create a negative film, and the information corresponding to the original image can be easily created by using the key input unit 11. Even a person other than a seal maker can easily and easily create a desired seal. It should be noted that it is considered that an original image is created by a word processor or the like even with a conventional stamp making apparatus. However, work such as copying the original image to tracing paper or the like is necessary.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show the basic processing flow, but the embodiment has an information processing configuration.
It is also possible to easily change the size of the seal body (accordingly, the size of the seal) or the attribute of the seal on the way. For the same reason, various types of seals having different sizes but having similar imprints can be obtained by one process of inputting the imprint pattern information.

Further, according to the first embodiment, since the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b is used in which the convex portions constituting the imprint pattern remain by curing, the imprinted image is input when the print is transferred. It is unnecessary to convert the pattern information, that is, it is not necessary to perform reverse character processing (mirror character conversion processing), and the load on information processing is small.

(B) Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment of the seal making apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, FIG. 6 shows the mechanical and optical components (printing unit, light beam irradiation unit, etc.) of the second embodiment, and the same or corresponding parts as those in FIG. Is shown.

In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment,
The feature is that a negative film is automatically created by using a printing process. The biggest difference is that a ribbon that functions as a negative film is different. The electrical components are almost the same as those of the first embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described below mainly on the mechanical optical components.

In FIG. 6, the printing paper ribbon 53 of the second embodiment is formed of a transparent sheet (in this respect, the expression "paper" may not be appropriate), and the imprint pattern is transferred through the printing process. The roller 6 travels with the ink ribbon 52 without being discharged to the outside,
After that, the roller 63 reaches the roller 63. The roller 63 has a ribbon separation mechanism (not shown) in association therewith.
The ink ribbon 52 and the printing paper ribbon 53 are separated. The separated ink ribbon 52 whose traveling direction has been changed is taken up by a take-up reel 55.

[0075] On the contrary, the rectilinear separated printing paper ribbon 53 is passed through the right under the ultraviolet setting resin layer 42b of the stamp body 40, the traveling direction is changed by the roller 64, up by the take-up reel 65 Is to be taken. During the optical transfer process of the imprint pattern for curing the portion corresponding to the imprint pattern of the ultraviolet-curable resin layer 42b, the area of the printing paper ribbon 53 where the imprint pattern is black-and-white inverted is cured by the ultraviolet curing. The printing paper ribbon 53 is stopped so as to be immediately below the resin layer 42b.

The ultraviolet irradiation structure of the second embodiment is similar to the ultraviolet irradiation structure of the first embodiment.
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it faces the ultraviolet-curing resin layer 42b with 3 interposed therebetween.

The processing executed by the CPU 21 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. It should be noted that the imprint pattern image to be printed is black and white inverted from the imprint pattern image to be printed in the first embodiment.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, the negative film (a part of the printing paper ribbon 53) is also printed through the printing process.
Is automatically created and immediately transferred to the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b, so that the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

(C) Other Embodiments The present invention is not limited to the embodiments, but can be variously modified. Some of the modified embodiments are exemplified as follows. is there.

(1) A component for performing a cleaning step of the cured resin layer 42b with a predetermined fluid may be provided in the stamp making machine. For example, by moving the stamp body 40 after the imprint transfer process is completed, the tip of the stamp body 40 is immersed in a predetermined liquid stored in the storage container to automatically remove the hardened portion and the attached ink. Is also good.

(2) Only the stamp face member 42 separate from the stock 41 is mounted on the stamp making machine, and the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42
The curing treatment of b may be performed.

(3) A commercially available information processing device may be applied as a part of the present invention. For example, as an information processing configuration other than the mechanical optical component, a word processor, a personal computer, or a tape printer may be applied, and each component of the mechanical optical component may be controlled via a cable.

(4) The printing process may be performed not by the fixed print head 50 but by the movable head.

(5) The printing method is not limited to the thermal transfer method.
An inkjet system or a wire dot system may be applied. The ink jet method cannot be applied to the first embodiment.

(6) Instead of the cured resin layer 42b, a material that is cured or softened by physical factors other than ultraviolet rays can be applied. For example, a visible light curing resin or an ultraviolet softening resin can be used.

(7) As a method for inputting the imprint pattern, only image reading may be enabled, or only key input may be enabled. For example, in a stamp making apparatus that performs only image reading, the image information read by the image reading unit may be directly provided to the print head for control. In such a case, the CPU itself may be omitted, or The input control and the transfer control of the pattern pattern by the CPU can be omitted.

(8) Regarding the second embodiment, the printed paper ribbon 53 after the printing process can be discharged and cut and stored.
At a later date, it may be attached to an ultraviolet irradiation arrangement and re-used.

(9) In the above embodiment, the negative film and the ultraviolet curable resin layer 42b are brought into close contact with each other to transfer the imprint pattern, but the negative film and the ultraviolet curable resin layer 4b are transferred.
Alternatively, the imprint pattern may be transferred by providing an optical system such as an objective lens between them.

(10) In the above embodiment, the ink ribbon or the printing paper ribbon corresponding to the negative film is transported to the irradiation position in a continuous ribbon shape. May be transported.

(11) In the above embodiment, the printing position (the position where the negative film is formed) is away from the position of the negative film that irradiates the ultraviolet rays (the ultraviolet irradiation position). Printing may be performed at an ultraviolet irradiation position by applying a head, a platen roller, or the like.

(12) By fixing the transparent plate 61 and moving the stamp body 40 forward and backward, the negative film and the stamp face member may be brought into close contact with each other.

[0092]

As described above, according to the seal making apparatus of the present invention, the part receiving the light beam of the predetermined frequency component has a different state from the other parts as the stamp surface member, and the seal member is in contact with the predetermined fluid. In addition to applying a resin-made stamping surface member capable of forming an uneven surface by the action, the negative film creating means creates a negative film by performing printing processing on the imprint pattern information taken in by the information processing means, and the negative film transport means Since the light beam is irradiated onto the resin-made stamping surface member through the negative film which is appropriately conveyed and positioned at the irradiation position, the state of the portion corresponding to the imprint pattern of the resin-made stamping surface member or other portions is changed. In addition, a person other than a seal maker can easily and easily create a desired seal.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a layout diagram showing mechanical and optical components of a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric component of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example of an external configuration of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of capturing imprint pattern information according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a stamp pattern transfer process to a stamp member according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a layout diagram showing mechanical and optical components of a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 input unit, 20 control unit, 21 CPU, 22 R
OM, 23 RAM, 30 output unit, 40 seal body,
42 ... stamping surface member, 42b ... ultraviolet curable resin layer, 50 ... print head, 52 ... ink ribbon, 53 ... printing paper ribbon,
60 ... ultraviolet irradiation light source.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kenji Watanabe 2-10-18 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Inside King Gym Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tomoyuki Ichikawa 2- 10-18 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Stock (72) Inventor Yuichiro Taniguchi 2-10-18 Higashi Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Inside King Jim Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Chieko Aida 2- 10-18 Higashi-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 56) References JP-A-2-179783 (JP, A) JP-A-57-46242 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B41K 1/02 B41C 1/00 G03F 7/00 502

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] A portion receiving a light beam of a predetermined frequency component has a state different from that of another portion, a resin-made stamping surface member capable of forming an uneven surface by the action of a predetermined fluid, and capturing imprint pattern information. Information processing means, a negative film creating means for creating a negative film having the captured imprint pattern information through a printing process, a negative film transporting means for transporting the created negative film to or from the irradiation position, The resin-made sign surface member is provided with light irradiation means for irradiating the light beam of the predetermined frequency component through the negative film, and the negative film is partially irradiated with ink through a printing process.
A stamp making apparatus , characterized in that it is a translucent sheet adhered to a stamp. 2. A part which receives a light beam of a predetermined frequency component is
The state differs from the other parts, and the operation with the specified fluid
A resin stamping surface member capable of forming an uneven surface by use, information processing means for capturing imprint pattern information, and a negative film having the captured imprint pattern information.
Imprint pattern on printing paper ribbon by printing process using ribbon
It is created by transferring and printing
Ink was partially excluded through
The above-mentioned negative film
Negative film creation means to create as , and the created negative film to or from the irradiation position
A light beam of the predetermined frequency component is applied to the negative film conveying means for conveying and the resin stamping surface member.
Light irradiation means for irradiating through the negative film, and the ink ribbon for producing the negative film
On printing paper ribbon to which imprint pattern is transferred by the used printing process
Remove the printed paper ribbon with the imprint pattern
Japanese to have a printing paper ribbon transport means for discharging the parts
A seal making device to be used as a sign. 3. A resin stamping surface member comprising:
Between the light irradiation means and the light irradiation means
When irradiating by step, the above negative film
When the first position is taken to make contact with the resin stamping surface member,
In both cases, when transporting the negative film,
The film is brought out of contact with the resin stamping surface member.
Having a transparent plate in a second position.
The seal making device according to claim 1 or 2.