JP3754247B2 - A coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a coaster that can be used as a jigsaw puzzle, in addition to being used as a coaster laid under a cup or the like, and by adding a function as a jigsaw puzzle toy to enjoy puzzle play.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a coaster laid under a cup filled with a drink is generally used in a coffee shop, a restaurant, or a general household.
This coaster is made of various materials such as paper, cloth, leather, or metal, so that water droplets adhering to the outer periphery of the cup due to the condensation phenomenon do not flow down on the desk or are visually stylish. It is used to create an atmosphere.
[0003]
On the other hand, as a jigsaw puzzle, for example, a structure disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-142094 is known as a conventional example.
As shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (B), this jigsaw puzzle is composed of a plurality of puzzle pieces 1, 1... That fit into predetermined places, and on the surface thereof, appropriate designs such as pictures, photographs, characters, designs, etc. The pattern (puppy and gavel in the figure) 2 is drawn.
Then, the puzzle pieces 1, 1... Separated once are fitted together so as to match the design pattern 2 to restore the design pattern 2, thereby enjoying the puzzle play.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The coaster of the conventional example has only a function as a cup rug, and there is no idea of adding a function of a jigsaw toy to the coaster to enjoy puzzle play.
[0005]
If the jigsaw puzzle of the conventional example is formed in a small size and applied to a coaster, only the concave and convex portions of each puzzle piece are fitted together, so when the coaster is held or moved by hand, Each puzzle piece is separated into pieces and has a problem that it does not function as a coaster.
[0006]
Therefore, in the coaster in the conventional example, the function of the jigsaw puzzle toy is added so that the puzzle play can be enjoyed, and at that time, the individual puzzle pieces are not separated separately and have a function as a coaster. Have problems that must be solved.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
As a specific means for solving the problems of the conventional example, the present invention is a coaster laid under a cup or the like, and the coaster has drawn all or part of a design pattern such as a picture, a photograph, a character, and a design. As a jigsaw puzzle characterized by having a puzzle piece capable of separating a plate-like material into a plurality of pieces, and having a connecting means made of an adhesive applied so that the puzzle pieces can be peeled apart at adjacent positions between the puzzle pieces. A coaster that can be played is provided.
[0008]
In addition, a pattern such as a picture, a photograph, a character, or a design is also drawn on the back side of a plurality of puzzle pieces, and the puzzle pieces are bonded to a paper material having water absorption. It is set as the structure formed by containing.
[0009]
In the coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to the present invention, it is normally used as a coaster, and if the connecting means is separated, the puzzle play can be enjoyed as a jigsaw puzzle.
In other words, due to the presence of the connecting means, even if the coaster is held or moved by hand, each puzzle piece functions as a coaster without being separated apart.
Further, since the connecting means is an adhesive, it can be used as a coaster repeatedly as long as the puzzle pieces are fitted and connected and pasted.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, in FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle. The coaster 11 is formed of a plate-like material such as a cardboard material or a synthetic resin material, and a plurality of puzzle pieces that fit into predetermined locations. 12, 12...
[0011]
The coaster 11 is shown in a substantially square shape in FIG. 1, but is not necessarily limited to this shape. For example, the coaster 11 may be formed in an appropriate shape such as a circular shape, an elliptical shape, a rectangular shape, or a polygonal shape. Of course it is good.
Moreover, the size of the coaster 11 is an appropriate size convenient when laid under a cup or the like, and the thickness is about 1 to 4 mm as an example.
[0012]
On the surface side of the coaster 11, a pattern 13 such as a picture, a photograph, a character, or a design is drawn on all or a part thereof. Further, on the back side of the coaster 11, as shown in FIG. A design pattern 14 different from the design pattern 13 on the side is drawn. Thus, different puzzle play can be enjoyed on the two sides of the front side and the back side of the coaster 11.
[0013]
Each of the puzzle pieces 12, 12... Has a concave portion and a convex portion, and the concave portion and the convex portion are fitted to the convex portions and the concave portions of the adjacent puzzle pieces 12, 12,. The design pattern 13 such as a picture or a photograph drawn on each of the pieces 12, 12...
[0014]
Moreover, the puzzle piece 12 is formed by adding a predetermined adhesive to a paper material having water absorption by a publicly known method. Therefore, when water droplets adhering to the outer periphery of the cup due to the dew condensation phenomenon flow and adhere to the coaster 11, the puzzle pieces 12 absorb the water droplets, so that an excellent water absorbing function as a coaster is exhibited.
Furthermore, when the moisture absorbed in the puzzle piece 12 evaporates, the puzzle piece 12 once wetted and softened is solidified again by the action of the adhesive, so that it can be used again as a coaster and the function as a jigsaw puzzle is not lost.
[0015]
Furthermore, it has the connection means which can be isolate | separated in the adjacent position of the puzzle pieces 12 mutually. Due to the presence of the connecting means, even if the coaster 11 is held or moved by hand, each puzzle piece 12 functions as the coaster 11 without being separated apart.
[0016]
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the connecting means is a connecting portion 15 that connects the puzzle pieces 12 to each other (first embodiment), and the thickness of the connecting portion 15 is about 0.1 as an example. About 1 mm.
When the coaster 11 is desired to be a jigsaw puzzle, the individual puzzle pieces 12 may be lightly pulled with fingers to cut the connection portion 15.
[0017]
Moreover, as a 2nd Example of a connection means, as shown in FIG. 4, it is the adhesive 16 apply | coated to the side surface of the puzzle piece 12 so that the puzzle pieces 12 can be peeled apart. The adhesive 16 is a publicly known one that can be repeatedly peeled off.
In this case, if the puzzle pieces 12 are fitted and connected to each other and are attached by the adhesive 16, they can be used repeatedly as a coaster.
[0018]
The coaster 11 that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle configured as described above can be used as a coaster usually placed under a cup or the like. At this time, the puzzle pieces 12 are not separated apart due to the presence of the connecting means.
And if a connection means (connection part 15) is isolate | separated, a puzzle play can be enjoyed as a jigsaw puzzle.
Further, when the connecting means is the pressure-sensitive adhesive 16, it can be used repeatedly as a coaster.
[0019]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to the present invention is a coaster laid under a cup or the like, and the coaster is a board on which all or part of a pattern such as a picture, a photograph, a character, a design is drawn. It is usually used as a coaster by having a connecting means made of an adhesive applied so that the puzzle pieces can be peeled and peeled at adjacent positions between the puzzle pieces, and the puzzle pieces can be separated into a plurality of pieces. If the connecting means is separated, the puzzle play can be enjoyed as a jigsaw puzzle.
In other words, due to the presence of the connecting means, even if the coaster is held or moved by hand, each puzzle piece functions as a coaster without being separated apart .
In addition, since the connecting means is an adhesive, if the puzzle pieces are fitted and connected to each other and attached, an excellent effect is obtained that they can be used repeatedly as a coaster.
[0021]
In addition, it is possible to enjoy puzzle play on both the front and back of the coaster by drawing patterns such as pictures, photos, letters, and designs on the back of the puzzle pieces. Has an effect.
[0022]
In addition, the puzzle piece is formed by adding water-absorbing paper to the adhesive, so that when the water droplets attached to the outer periphery of the cup flow and adhere to the coaster due to condensation, the puzzle pieces Since it absorbs, it will exhibit an excellent water absorption function as a coaster.
In addition, when the moisture absorbed by the puzzle piece evaporates, the puzzle piece once wetted and softened is solidified again by the action of the adhesive, so that it can be reused as a coaster and does not lose its function as a jigsaw puzzle. Play.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a surface side of a coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the back side of a coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of a main part of a puzzle piece (first embodiment).
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view showing a main part of a puzzle piece (second embodiment).
FIG. 5A is a front view showing a main part of a jigsaw puzzle according to a conventional example.
(B) It is a front view of the jigsaw puzzle which concerns on a prior art example.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Puzzle piece 2 Design pattern 11 Coaster 12 which can be played as a jigsaw puzzle Puzzle piece 13 Design pattern 14 Design pattern 15 Connection part 16 Adhesive

Claims (3)

A coaster laid under a glass
The coaster is a puzzle piece that can separate a plate-like material in which a pattern such as a picture, a photograph, a character, or a design is drawn in whole or in part into a plurality of pieces, and the puzzle pieces are adjacent to each other. A coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle, characterized in that it has a connecting means made of an adhesive applied so that it can be peeled off . The coaster which can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to claim 1, wherein a pattern such as a picture, a photograph, a character, or a design is also drawn on the back side of the plurality of puzzle pieces. The coaster that can be played as a jigsaw puzzle according to claim 1, wherein the puzzle piece is formed by adding an adhesive to a paper material having water absorption.

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