JP5414314B2 - Fastener color pattern transfer device and belt-like color pattern transfer device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a fastener color pattern transfer device and a belt-like color pattern transfer device, and in particular, can transfer a color pattern even in a dentition of a fastener having a dentition and an element of a resin fastener. Further, the present invention relates to a fastener color pattern transfer device and a belt-like color pattern transfer device capable of maintaining the quality of the fastener without penetrating ink to the back surface of the base fabric portion provided with the fastener.

  The fastener mainly consists of a slider and a tooth arrangement made of metal, or a resin made of resin. The base fabric part to which this fastener is attached is a fabric, and is therefore used in many applications such as clothes, bags or wallets. The base fabric part of such fasteners is often white and plain, and most of them are plain even if they are colored, and the color is also adapted to the coloring of clothes and accessories used. There is no kind of this. For this reason, for example, when the coloring of the clothes and the color of the base fabric portion of the fastener are unbalanced, the appearance may be bad or the fastener portion may be lifted.

In order to prevent such disproportionation, it is desirable that the color of the base fabric portion of the fastener can be colored or colored in accordance with the coloring of clothes or the like, but in the present situation where this is not possible, The problem is solved by hiding the zipper part with the front cloth.
For these reasons, fasteners that can be applied to various colors of products are demanded in the fashion industry and the accessory industry that manufactures bags and wallets. In order to meet this demand, it is only necessary to manufacture fasteners according to the color of the product. However, if fasteners are manufactured for each color of the product, there will be an excessive inventory, resulting in an increase in cost.

  On the other hand, when coloring and patterning are applied to the base fabric part of the fastener, it is possible to apply coloring and patterning by pattern weaving using dyed yarn. It takes time to design and weave, and it must be woven by a specific loom. Therefore, it cannot be profitable unless a large number is produced, and is not suitable for production of a small lot.

Therefore, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a method for manufacturing a fastener that can be applied to various color patterns of a product and can be easily produced in a small lot is proposed.
According to the method for manufacturing a fastener proposed in Patent Document 1, ink is directly ejected onto the cloth tape portion with the engagement tooth surface of the engaged fastener material and the cloth tape portion positioned on substantially the same plane. A color pattern can be formed on the surface of the cloth tape portion. Thus, since a color pattern can be formed by ink ejection, production of a small lot is also facilitated.

Moreover, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, there has been proposed a design imparting method for a resin fastener capable of continuously imparting a design to a long resin fastener using a sublimable dye.
In the design imparting method proposed in Patent Document 2, a transfer paper on which an arbitrary design is printed and a belt-like object (resin fastener) continuously formed in the length direction are respectively set in predetermined ways. The sheet is fed from the feeding device at a speed, and the surface of the transfer paper on which the design is placed and the surface of the resin fastener on which the design is imparted are sequentially superimposed and transferred over the length direction by the transfer device. The paper and the resin fastener are superposed on each other and heated and pressed with a heating roll to continuously transfer the design placed on the transfer paper onto the resin fastener (second (See the description of the embodiment). Thereby, a design can be continuously given with respect to the surface of a resin fastener.

JP 2001-145506 A JP 2006-144182 A

However, the conventional method for manufacturing a fastener and the method for imparting a design to a resin fastener have the following problems.
(1) In the fastener manufacturing method proposed in Patent Document 1, a color pattern is formed on the surface of the base fabric portion with a slight vertical interval from the dentition, and the slight vertical interval There is a problem that the color pattern is not formed and the color of the base fabric part is left slightly and the appearance is not good. In addition, although the color pattern is formed by directly ejecting ink to the base fabric part, the ink penetrates into the back surface of the base fabric part due to the direct jet of ink and stains occur, and the quality of the fastener itself is reduced. It will be dropped.
(2) In the design imparting method to the resin fastener proposed in Patent Document 2, the transfer paper is shaped with a shaped metal fitting so as to cover the entire engagement portion (element portion) of the resin fastener, and in this state, the transfer roll When the shaped paper is released before the shaped transfer paper is introduced into the transfer roll because the material is paper, it is moved to the side of the element part. May not be able to be transferred. In addition, in the method of applying pressure and heating with a transfer roll, when transferring to both sides, after transferring to one side, it must be transferred to the other side through the same process again, which is cumbersome and expensive. There was a problem.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to easily and inexpensively transfer a color pattern even in a service dentition of a fastener having a service dentition or an element of a resin fastener, and a base fabric provided with the fastener Another object of the present invention is to provide a fastener color pattern transfer device and a belt-like color pattern transfer device capable of maintaining the quality of the fastener without penetrating ink to the back surface of the portion.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a fastener color pattern transfer device for transferring a color pattern to a base fabric portion of a fastener, wherein the color pattern to be transferred to the base fabric portion of the fastener is preliminarily provided with a predetermined ink. A printed transfer member; a plurality of transfer stands for transferring the color pattern to the fastener while holding the transfer member and the fastener; a transport belt for transporting the transfer stand in a predetermined direction; and the transported transfer A first and second color pattern transfer unit each having a plurality of heat and pressure rollers that heat and press the table, and the first and second color pattern transfer units are arranged to face each other. as well as, in the color pattern transfer apparatus of the first and second of said heating and pressing roller in a heated chaos that full Asuna to the transfer table which is conveyed between the colors and patterns transfer unit, the transfer block, said fastener Dental dentition If there is a row of concaves and convexes meshing with the tooth row, the tooth row of the fastener and the transfer member are meshed with the row of concave and convex portions of the transfer table, and the tooth row and the transfer member are A fastener color / pattern transfer device characterized in that the transfer table engaged and transported is heated and pressed by the heating and pressing roller to transfer the ink printed on the transfer member onto the base fabric portion of the fastener. It is to provide.

  In the transfer table, when the dentition row is made of metal, it is desirable that the surface of the concavo-convex row is covered with carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, high heat transfer silicone rubber or the like, and the ink is a sublimation dye. Ink is desirable, and the transfer member is desirably paper, fabric, nonwoven fabric or film. The heating and pressing roller preferably includes a heater therein.

  The present invention is also a fastener color pattern transfer device for transferring a color pattern to a fastener, wherein the color pattern to be transferred to the fastener is printed in advance with a predetermined ink and a pair of transfer members (transfer paper 30). Each of which has a rotating wheel, a chain wound around the pair of rotating wheels, and a plurality of transfer stands that are fixed to the chain on the back side and continuously circulate on the same track. First and second caterpillar units (caterpillar units 310 and 320), which are caterpillar-shaped conveying means, a pressure adjusting unit that adjusts the pressure between the first and second caterpillar units, and the transfer table And the first and second caterpillar portions are formed such that the plurality of transfer stands are continuously formed so that the long flat plate surfaces face each other, and the facing surfaces In between Listener and the transfer member is heated while nipped was conveyed in a predetermined direction, characterized in that to transfer the color pattern on said fastener.

  In the above-described configuration, the first and second caterpillar portions include a transfer table of the first caterpillar unit and a transfer table of the second caterpillar unit on a surface sandwiching the fastener and the transfer member. It is desirable that a predetermined phase difference is formed between them.

  The color pattern transfer device further includes a lower casing that accommodates the second caterpillar portion, and an upper casing that is placed on the lower casing and accommodates the first caterpillar portion, and the pressure adjusting portion. Preferably, pressure is applied from the upper surface of the upper casing to lower the first caterpillar portion together with the upper casing to increase the pressure between the first and second caterpillar portions.

  Further, it is desirable that the pressure adjusting unit adjusts the pressure between the first and second caterpillar units so as to increase stepwise along the conveying direction of the fastener and the transfer member.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said heating part heats the surface and back surface of the said transfer stand periodically.

  In addition, it is desirable that the color pattern transfer device further includes a fastener opening portion that maintains the fastener in an open state between the opposing surfaces.

  In the transfer stand, when the dentition is made of resin, the surface of the uneven row of one transfer stand is covered with carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, or high heat transfer silicone rubber, and the other transfer stand 2. The fastener color pattern transfer apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the uneven rows is covered with high heat transfer silicone rubber.

  The present invention is a color pattern transfer device for a band-shaped object for transferring a color pattern to a band-shaped object, wherein the color pattern to be transferred to the band-shaped object is printed in advance with a predetermined ink, a pair of rotating wheels, A caterpillar that is provided to be opposed to each other in the vertical direction, and includes a chain wound around the pair of rotating wheels and a plurality of transfer stands that are fixed to the chain on the back side and continuously circulate on the same track. A first and second caterpillar units that are shaped conveying means, a pressure adjusting unit that adjusts the pressure between the first and second caterpillar units, and a heating unit that heats the transfer table, The first and second caterpillar portions are formed such that the plurality of transfer bases are continuous so that long plate-like surfaces face each other, and the belt-like object and the transfer member are disposed between the facing surfaces. Heat while pinching and transport in a predetermined direction, Colored pattern transfer apparatus of the web, characterized in that for transferring the color patterns in serial strip.

  According to the present invention, in the fastener color pattern transfer device for transferring the color pattern to the base fabric portion of the fastener, the transfer member on which the color pattern to be transferred to the base fabric portion of the fastener is printed in advance with a predetermined ink; A plurality of transfer stands for transferring the color pattern to the fastener while holding the transfer member and the fastener, a transport belt for transporting the transfer stand in a predetermined direction, and heating and pressurizing the transported transfer stand. The first and second color pattern transfer units each provided with a plurality of heat and pressure rollers, and the first and second color pattern transfer units are arranged to face each other, and the first and second color pattern transfer units are arranged opposite to each other. Since the heating table is heated and pressed by the heating and pressing roller to the transfer table conveyed between the two color pattern transfer units, the color pattern of the sublimation dye pattern drawn on the transfer paper can be stably and uniformly applied to the base fabric. Transfer to part Rukoto is possible. In addition, a single transfer process can transfer a plurality of color patterns on one or both sides of the fastener, and color patterns can be formed even within the dentition, with ink on the back of the base fabric portion. The quality of the fastener can be maintained without penetrating.

  As a result, it is possible to easily and inexpensively manufacture a fastener that matches the color pattern of clothes and accessories. In addition, since it can be transferred to a fastener in a short time at a low cost, it is possible to manufacture with a small number of lots suitable for on-demand.

  Further, according to the present invention, while the fastener and the transfer member bonded to both sides of the fastener are clamped between the long flat plate-shaped pressing surfaces formed by the plurality of transfer stands in the first and second caterpillar portions, By transferring the transfer with sufficient heat, the color pattern of the sublimation dye pattern drawn on the transfer member can be simultaneously and stably transferred onto both the front and back surfaces of the fastener.

It is the top view which showed the structure of the fastener in which a color pattern is formed by the color pattern transfer apparatus of the fastener which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the conceptual diagram which showed the structure of the apparatus (pattern creation apparatus) for manufacturing the transfer paper used in order to form a color pattern with respect to a fastener. It is a figure which shows the structure of the color pattern transfer apparatus for transcribe | transferring the color pattern drawn on the transfer paper to a base fabric part, and forming a color pattern in a fastener. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the color pattern transfer apparatus shown in FIG. 3. It is a perspective view which shows the transcription | transfer stand of the fastener which has a dental dentition. It is the figure which showed the state just before a fastener and the transfer paper of the state which closely_contact | adhered were pinched | interposed by the transfer stand of a pair of heat-pressing roller. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where a pressurizing state and a transfer sheet are sandwiched between a pair of heat press rollers and a heat press is performed. The first pressure applied to the transfer sheet and the base cloth portion pushed between the respective engagement teeth of the fastener dentition, and the base cloth portion and the transfer sheet other than the place where the fastener dentition is provided It is a figure used for description of ratio with the 2nd pressure added with respect to it. It is a figure used for description of the relationship between the width of the fine line transferred to the base fabric portion of the fastener and the width of the fine line printed on the transfer paper. It is a figure used for description of the relationship of the penetration depth of the sublimation dye ink when the color pattern is transferred from both sides of the base fabric portion. It is a perspective view which shows the transfer stand of a resin fastener. It is a permeation | transmission side view which shows the structure of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed typically the side surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the name of each area on the circular track | orbit which the transfer stand rotates. It is sectional drawing which simplified and showed the side surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is the side view which showed typically the motion of the transfer stand in the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the comparative example in case the phase difference is not provided between the transfer stands. It is the figure which showed typically the front of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the transcription | transfer stand at the time of forming the ditch | groove in the surface side in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which simplified and showed the side surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which simplified and showed the upper surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and is the figure which expanded the guide part side. It is the figure which simplified and showed the upper surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus in the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is the figure which expanded the sending part side.

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Hereinafter, a fastener color pattern transfer device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a configuration of a fastener on which a color pattern is formed by the fastener color pattern transfer apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in the figure, the fastener 10 is composed of a base cloth part 11, a slider 12, a dentition 13, an upper stopper 14, and a lower stopper 15. In this configuration, the base fabric portion 11 is formed by weaving resin fibers such as polyester. The slider 12, the tooth set 13, the upper fastener 14 and the lower fastener 15 are made of metal or resin. In the fastener 10 configured in this manner, by moving the slider 12 back and forth between the upper fastener 14 and the lower fastener 15, the dentition 13 provided on the pair of base fabric portions 11 is engaged. It opens and closes.

  Normally, at the time of shipment from the factory, the fastener 10 is wound with a base cloth portion 11 in a state in which a tooth set 13 is provided, and is used as a fastener for products such as clothes and bags. When used, the slider 12 and the upper stopper 14 and the lower stopper 15 are attached by cutting to a predetermined length.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a configuration of an apparatus (pattern creating apparatus) for manufacturing a transfer sheet used for forming a color pattern on the fastener 10.
As shown in the figure, the pattern creating apparatus 100 includes an image reading apparatus 101, an image creating apparatus 102, a storage unit 103, and a dye pattern creating unit 104.

  The image reading apparatus 101 reads an original image composed of a monochrome image or a color image as image data. Here, as the image reading apparatus 101, for example, a commercially available personal computer can be used. The original image data to be captured by the personal computer can be image data of various storage formats stored on various media. As the image data in various storage formats, for example, image data taken by a digital camera, image data designed by the author, or an analog image such as a picture printed on a paper or a picture drawn on paper as a digital signal. Image data that has been converted and captured can be listed.

  When the original image is an analog image, the image reading apparatus 101 converts an optical image obtained by an imaging unit including an optical element into a digital signal, performs predetermined signal processing, and converts it into image data. An output device, for example, a film scanner, an image scanner, a copier, or a complex machine of these may be used. In addition to the above, the original image may be image data received via a communication device such as a computer or a mobile phone through a communication network such as an electric communication line or optical fiber communication.

  Hereinafter, an image captured as a digital signal by the image reading apparatus 101 is referred to as a digital image. Examples of file formats of digital images read by the image reading apparatus 101 include so-called JPEG, JTIF, TIF, and the like, and these file formats can be converted to each other as necessary. The image data read by the image reading apparatus 101 is sent to the image creating apparatus 102.

  The image creating apparatus 102 performs image processing necessary for forming a sublimation dye pattern that can be transferred onto a transfer sheet on the digital image read by the image reading apparatus 101. That is, for example, if the digital image is an image that is too dark or too bright, an image that is too strong, an image that is too weak, etc., the image creating apparatus 102 has an appropriate gradation with respect to them and is the lowest. Image adjustment is performed so that the image meets the intended purpose in which the density and the maximum density are appropriate.

  Further, when a sublimable dye pattern is transferred onto a transfer sheet, for example, when a commercially available ink jet printer is used, a color profile suitable for the sublimable dye ink used in the ink jet printer is obtained. Adjust the color to correct the digital image. Appropriate image processing is also performed on the peripheral image combined with the digital image as necessary.

The image creating apparatus 102 preferably includes a display unit (display device). When a display unit is provided, by displaying the digital image and the peripheral image on the display unit, while checking the contents of the digital image and the peripheral image, image selection, image processing combination, correction, etc. It can be carried out.
Examples of image modification include trimming to remove unnecessary parts and cutting out only necessary parts, image enlargement / reduction, addition of a background image, addition of name, date, and other character data. it can.

  The storage unit 103 stores digital image data created by the image creation device 102 and peripheral image data combined with the digital image as necessary. The storage unit 103 includes, for example, an internal storage device or an external storage device. Examples of the file format stored in the storage unit 103 include JPEG, JTIF, TIF, and the like, and these file formats can be converted to each other as necessary.

  The dye pattern creation unit 104 uses the digital image read from the storage unit 103 and its peripheral image, or the digital image directly transferred from the image creation device 102 and its peripheral image, on the transfer paper. Negative pattern). This sublimable dye pattern is preferably an image with the left and right reversed when viewed from the original image. Examples of the dye pattern creating unit 104 include an ink jet printer provided with a sublimable dye ink, a thermal transfer printer provided with a sublimable dye ink ribbon, and a gravure printing machine. Note that the dye pattern creation unit 104 may have the functions of both the image creation device 102 and the storage unit 103.

Here, as a formation method when the dye pattern creation unit 104 forms a sublimation dye pattern on the transfer paper, for example, a non-contact inkjet method is preferably used. Hereinafter, a sublimable dye pattern forming method when the ink jet method is used will be described.
In this method, the inkjet head is moved in the XY coordinate plane based on the image information of the digital image, and C (cyan) and M (magenta) are moved from the inkjet discharge nozzle based on the color data of the image information during the movement of the head. ), Y (yellow), and K (black) inks are appropriately ejected to form a sublimation ink pattern on the transfer paper.
In the first embodiment of the present invention, the on-demand ink jet method is shown as the ink jet method, and it is particularly preferable to use the piezo on demand ink jet method.

  The sublimation dye ink is an ink in which a fine sublimation dye is dispersed in a water-soluble solvent. A dispersion stabilizer such as a surfactant is used to prevent aggregation of the dispersed dye fine particles. The ink is preferably used in combination with three primary colors (C (cyan), M (magenta), and Y (yellow)) of the subtractive color method, and K (black) may be used in combination as necessary. Alternatively, Y (yellow) may be used as one color, M (magenta) and C (cyan) may be used as two shades of light and dark, and K (black) may be formed by mixing three CMY colors. Separately, one color of K (black) may be prepared.

  As the sublimation dye, many disperse dyes, some oil-soluble dyes and some basic dyes can be used. Since the dye used in the first embodiment of the present invention is required to have a high vapor pressure and good thermal stability, a nonionic disperse dye is preferable. Specifically, the display is based on the color index number, and examples thereof include CIDdisperse Yellow-7, 42, 64, 71, Orange-13, Red-4, 50, 60, 146, 364, Violet-28, Blue-56, and the like. In addition, aminoanthraquinone, indoaniline, quinophthalone, dicyanoimidazole, dicyanomethine, diaminoanthraquinone, dihydroxyanthraquinone, and diaminodihydroxyanthraquinone dyes are effective.

The YMC sublimable dye will be described in detail below.
Examples of sublimable dyes for Y (yellow) are Kayace Yellow AG, Kayak Yellow TDN (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), PTY 52, Dianix Yellow 5R-E, Dianix Yellow F3G-E, and Dianix Brilliant YG )), Plast Yellow 8040, DY108 (manufactured by Arimoto Chemical Co., Ltd.), Sumikaron Yellow EFG, Sumikaron Yellow E-4GL (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), FORON Brilliant YellowS6GLPI (manufactured by Sand), and the like.

  Examples of sublimable dyes for M (magenta) include, for example, Kayace Red 026, Kayace Red 130, Kayet Red B (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), Oil Red DR-99, Oil Red DK-99 (manufactured by Arimoto Chemical Co., Ltd.) ), Diacelliton Pink B (manufactured by Mitsubishi Kasei Co., Ltd.), Srmikaron Red E-FBL (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), LateylRedB (manufactured by Du Pont), Sudan Red7B (manufactured by BASF), Resolin Red FB, CeresRed7 Examples include Bayer).

  Examples of sublimable dyes for C (cyan) include Kayalon Fast Blue FG, Kayace Blue FR, Kayace Blue 136, Kayace Blue 906 (manufactured by Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.), OilBlue 63 (Arimoto Chemical Co., Ltd.), HSB9 (manufactured by Mitsubishi Kasei Co., Ltd.), Disperse Blue # 1 (manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.), MS Blue 50 (manufactured by Mitsui Toatsu Co., Ltd.), CeresBlue GN (manufactured by Bayer), Duranol Brilliant Blue 2G (ICI) And the like).

Next, it is preferable that the transfer paper is appropriately impregnated with sublimable dye ink. That is, if the dye ink enters the paper too deeply from the surface of the transfer paper, it tends to be difficult to sublimate at the stage of thermal transfer, and conversely, if the dye fine particles are not properly impregnated in the paper, ink bleeding occurs. . As the transfer paper, a paper made of cellulose pulp and subjected to appropriate waterproofing is used.
The transfer paper may be a roll or a sheet. In the case of a sheet-like transfer paper, it can be appropriately selected according to the size of the transfer image. Further, instead of the transfer paper, a fabric, nonwoven fabric or film having an appropriate impregnation property with sublimable dye ink may be used as the transfer body.

  Although details will be described later, the transfer paper in a state where the sublimation dye is impregnated with the sublimation dye pattern based on the digital image as described above is in close contact with the fastener in a state where the dentition row is fitted on the transfer table. In order to carry out thermal transfer in that state, it is placed in a pressurized and high temperature atmosphere. As a result, the sublimation dye held on the transfer paper sublimates to the base fabric portion of the fastener, which is the transfer object, and dyes the base fabric portion, whereby a digital image is drawn on the base fabric portion. become.

  In the first embodiment of the present invention, the original image may be not only the digital image but also an analog image. Examples of analog images include photographic film images and posters, and these may be black and white or color.

  When the original image is an analog image, the image reading apparatus 101 converts an optical image obtained by an imaging unit including an optical element into a digital signal, performs predetermined signal processing, converts the image into digital image data, and outputs the digital image data. . Examples of the image reading apparatus 101 include a film scanner, an image scanner, a copier, or a complex machine of these.

  As an original image, in addition to the above-mentioned ones, a digital image received through a communication network can be used. It is possible to receive a digital image data transmitted using a communication network such as an electric communication line or an optical fiber communication, and manufacture a belt-like object in which an original image is transferred to an object to be transferred by a manufacturing method similar to the above. Examples of the transmission medium include a computer and a mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for forming a color pattern on the fastener 10 by transferring a color pattern drawn on the transfer paper 30 (a color pattern of a sublimation dye pattern formed based on a digital image) to the base cloth portion 11. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the color pattern transfer apparatus 200 of FIG.
As shown in the figure, the color pattern transfer device 200 includes a first transfer device 200A that performs transfer onto one surface of the fastener 10 and a second transfer device 200B that performs transfer onto the other surface of the fastener 10. Composed.

  Each of the transfer devices 200A and 200B includes transfer bases 210 and 211 each having a concave and convex groove array that meshes with the dentition of the fastener 10, and transport belts 201 and 202 that transport the transfer bases 210 and 211. A pair of left and right drive wheels 203, 204, 205, 206 on which the conveyor belts 201, 202 are suspended and driven, and a pair of left and right drive wheels 203, 204, 205, 206 are disposed between the conveyor belts 201, 202. And a plurality of heating and pressing rollers 207 and 208 for heating and pressing the transfer stands 210 and 211 conveyed in the above.

  In the above configuration, the transfer tables 210 and 211 are each composed of a plurality of rigid flat plates. When the transfer tables 210 and 211 are continuously provided in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belts 201 and 202, as shown in FIG. 4, a single groove is formed by the uneven groove rows formed on the transfer tables 210 and 211. Will do.

  The heat and pressure rollers 207 and 208 include a heater (not shown) serving as a heat source. Further, the drive wheels 203 and 204 and the drive wheels 205 and 206 are configured to rotate in synchronization with each other. In this case, when the drive wheels 203 and 204 are rotated counterclockwise, the drive wheels 205 and 206 are rotated clockwise. In addition, you may make it provide the heater used as a heat source in the drive wheels 203,204,205,206.

  In FIGS. 3 and 4, the transfer belts 210 and 211 are provided with the transfer belts 210 and 211 on which only one row of concave and convex grooves is attached to the conveyor belts 201 and 202. However, a plurality of transfer belts 210 and 211 are attached. In this way, it may be conveyed. In this way, it is possible to respond to mass production requests. Further, since the size of the fastener tooth may vary depending on the product to be attached, a plurality of transfer tables for the tooth row corresponding to such a size may be prepared and appropriately replaced.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a part of the transfer stands 210 and 211.
Since the transfer table 210 and the transfer table 211 have the same structure, only the transfer table 210 will be described (the transfer table 211 may be described if necessary), and the description of the transfer table 211 will be omitted.
As shown in the figure, the transfer table 210 has a recess 210a formed in the longitudinal direction. A plurality of protrusions projecting in the direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the recesses 210a have a width substantially the same as or slightly narrower than the clearance widths of the service teeth of the service teeth 13 in the fastener 10 in the recesses 210a. The protrusions 210b are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the recesses 210a. In addition, the protrusions 210b are provided so as to be opposed to each other in the recess 210a and to be staggered.

Further, depending on the material of the dentition 13 of the fastener 10, the surfaces of the recesses 210a and the protrusions 210b may be covered with a material such as sheet-like carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, or high heat transfer silicone rubber.
For example, when the dentition 13 is made of resin, the surfaces of the recesses 210a and the protrusions 210b are covered with carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, high heat transfer silicon rubber, or the like, and the surfaces of the recesses 211a and the protrusions 211b are high heat transfer silicon. Cover the rubber.
Further, when the dentition 13 is made of metal, the surfaces of the recesses 210a and the protrusions 210b and the recesses 211a and the protrusions 211b are covered with carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, high heat transfer silicon rubber, or the like.
Since these materials have flexibility, they reduce wear when the protrusions 210b and 211b and the dental dentition 13 come into contact with each other, and at the same time have high thermal conductivity. Therefore, the recesses 210a and 211a and the protrusions 210b, Even if it is pressure-bonded to the surface of 211b, heat conduction is not hindered.

  Hereinafter, the operation of transferring the color pattern to the base fabric portion 11 of the fastener 10 by the color pattern transfer device 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the case of this example, an upper stopper 14 and a lower stopper 15 are attached to the fastener 10, and the dentition row 13 is engaged.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when a color pattern is transferred to the base fabric portion 11 of the fastener 10 by the color pattern transfer device 200, the transfer paper 30 is brought into close contact with both surfaces of the fastener 10, and the fastener 10 in that state is placed. In addition, the transfer paper 30 is fed from, for example, the left side to the right side in FIG. 3 while being sandwiched between the first color pattern transfer device 200A and the second color pattern transfer device 200B. In the transfer tables 210 and 211 at this time, the operation tooth row 13 of the fastener 10 is fitted into the recesses 210a and 211a, so that even if the drive wheels 203 and 204 and the drive wheels 205 and 206 rotate, the fastener 10 and the transfer are transferred. The close contact state with the paper 30 is maintained.

  FIG. 6 schematically shows a state immediately before the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 in close contact with each other are placed between the transfer stands 210 and 211. FIG. 7 shows the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 in the transfer stand 210. , 211 schematically shows a state of being sandwiched between two.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the transfer paper 30 has not yet entered the clearance between the service teeth 13 of the service tooth row 13 of the fastener 10 before being sandwiched between the transfer tables 210 and 211. When sandwiched between the transfer tables 210 and 211, the transfer sheet 30 is sandwiched between the recesses 210 a and 211 a of the transfer tables 210 and 211 and the protrusions 210 b and 211 b, and at the same time, each service tooth of the service teeth row 13 of the fastener 10. It is pushed in between, and it will be in the state which closely_contact | adheres to the base fabric part 11 between each service tooth.

  Further, when sandwiched between the transfer tables 210 and 211, the flat portions (recesses 210 a and 211 a and protrusions of the transfer tables 210 and 211) also apply to the base fabric portion 10 other than the place where the operation tooth row 13 of the fastener 10 is provided. The transfer paper 30 is brought into close contact with the portion other than the portions 210b and 211b.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30 are brought into close contact with each other by being sandwiched between the transfer stands 210 and 211, and a certain amount of pressure (transfer pressure) is applied. In this state, as shown in FIG. 4, the driving wheels 203 and 204 and the driving wheels 205 and 206 are driven to rotate in a predetermined direction, and the transfer belts 210 and 211 are moved in a predetermined direction (right side in the figure by the conveyor belts 201 and 202). Move to the back side. During this plane movement, heat (transfer heat) and pressure are applied to the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 by the heat and pressure rollers 207 and 208 provided between the drive wheels 203 and 204. Thereafter, the transfer sheet 30 and the fastener 10 that are kept in close contact with each other are sent out to the right rear side in FIG. 4 by the rotation of the heat and pressure rollers 207 and 208 and the rotation of the drive wheels 204 and 206.

  In this way, the transfer table transported by the transport belt sandwiches the fastener and the transfer paper and moves them in a plane, and the sublimation dye drawn on the transfer paper by heating the transfer table while moving in the plane. It becomes possible to transfer the color pattern of the pattern to the base fabric portion of the fastener stably and uniformly. In addition, a single transfer process can transfer a plurality of color patterns on one or both sides of the fastener, and color patterns can be formed even within the dentition, with ink on the back of the base fabric portion. The quality of the fastener can be maintained without penetrating.

  In addition, although the above embodiment demonstrated with the example of the fastener which has a service dentition, this invention is not limited to this, It can apply also in the case of a resin fastener. In the case of resin fasteners, there is no requirement for the formation of a color pattern in the dentition, and it may be transferred directly to the element. For example, as shown in FIG. A concave groove 230 corresponding to the shape is formed. Thereby, the color pattern can be easily transferred to the resin fastener by the same operation as the above-described embodiment.

Hereinafter, heating and pressurizing conditions and heating time conditions when transferring the color pattern of the transfer paper 30 to the base cloth portion 11 of the fastener 10 by applying transfer heat and transfer pressure to the transfer paper 30 and the fastener 10 will be described. .
The transfer temperature can be appropriately selected depending on the type of sublimation dye, but in the present embodiment, it is in the range of 130 ° C. to 250 ° C., and more preferably in the range of 160 ° C. to 200 ° C. .

  In the present embodiment, the transfer time is typically 0.5 to 5 minutes, more preferably 0.6 to 1 minute. The heating time varies depending on the thermal properties of the sublimable dye. Generally, when high fastness is required after transfer, a sublimable dye having a thermal property that requires a high heating temperature and a long heating time is used.

  The transfer pressure is preferably 0.01 to 1.0 kgf / cm2 (0.098 to 9.8 N / cm2), and 0.02 to 0.5 kgf / cm2 (0.19 to 4.9 N / cm2). More preferred.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the transfer bases 210 and 211 shown in FIG. 3 are provided, as shown in FIG. 8, the transfer paper 30 that is pushed between the service teeth of the service tooth row 13 of the fastener 10. The first pressure Pb applied to the base cloth part 11 between the service teeth and the base cloth part 11 and the transfer paper 30 other than the place where the service tooth row 13 of the fastener 10 is provided. The ratio (Pb / Pa) with the second pressure Pa can be adjusted according to the type of the dentition 13 of the fastener 10.

  When heat and pressure are applied to both the transfer paper 30 and the fastener 10 under the above-described conditions, the sublimation dye ink adhering to the transfer paper 30 is vaporized, and at the same time, the fiber molecules forming the base fabric portion 11 are heated. Separation begins and vaporized sublimation dye ink penetrates between the molecules. That is, when the base fabric part 11 is formed of polyester fibers having a melting point of 220 ° C. to 330 ° C. (pure polyester has a melting point of 265 ° C.), heating at the transfer temperature of the present embodiment is performed. When done, the core of the polyester fiber begins to melt and melt. Then, the sublimation dye vaporized from the transfer paper 30 penetrates into the fibers that have started to melt.

  Thereafter, when the heating is finished and the temperature is lowered, the separation of the fiber molecules of the base fabric portion 11 is settled, and the sublimation dye ink that has been vaporized and penetrated into the fiber molecules of the base fabric portion 11 Fixed within the fiber molecule. Thereby, the dyeing | staining of the base fabric part 11 of the fastener 10 is completed.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, not only the dyeing penetration can be adjusted by the amount of heat applied to the fastener 10, but also the recesses 210a, 211a and the protrusions 210b, 211b of the transfer bases 210, 211 can be used for the operation of the fastener 10. The transfer paper 30 is pushed between the respective teeth in the tooth row 13 and the transfer paper 30 pushed between the respective teeth is pressed so as to be in close contact with the base cloth portion 11, and the inter-tooth portion and the other portions Since the ratio of pressurization to the tooth is also adjustable, a fine portion in the gap between each tooth in the fastener in a state where the tooth row 13 is fitted, that is, the base cloth portion 11 in the space between the teeth. It is possible to transfer the color pattern precisely.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as a color pattern of the base cloth portion 11 of the fastener 10, for example, when transferring a thin line pattern having a width M formed on the transfer paper 30, The width M of the fine line on the portion 11 is a fine line that falls within an error range of ± 0.2 mm or less with respect to the width M of the fine line on the transfer paper 30. Further, this error range is the same for the thin line transferred to the base cloth portion 11 in the space between the service teeth of the service gear row 13 of the fastener 10. The value of this “error” is somewhat affected by the surface roughness of the base fabric portion 11. However, even if the surface roughness of the base fabric portion 11 is 0.2 mm or more, the error can be ± 0.2 mm or less. If the surface roughness is small, the error can be 0.15 mm or less.

  When the thin line on the transfer paper 30 is compared with the thin line transferred to the base cloth part 11, the thin line transferred about 0.05 mm on the average is thicker. When a thin line having a width of 0.2 mm is prepared in advance on the transfer paper 30, it was actually measured that the transferred thin line was transferred approximately 0.05 mm thick.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the transfer sheet is transferred to the base cloth portion 11 between the respective engaging teeth of the engaging tooth row 13 of the fastener 10 and the base cloth portion 11 other than the place where the engaging tooth row 13 is provided. The color density change rate at the edge portion (color changing portion) of the color pattern formed by transferring 30 color patterns can be suppressed by finely adjusting parameters such as heating temperature and heating time. It is.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, both sides of the base fabric portion 11 of the fastener 10, particularly, the base fabric portion 11 in the interdental teeth 13 in the service tooth row 13 of the fastener 10. However, it is possible not only to transfer the color pattern on both sides simultaneously (the color pattern on both sides may be the same or different), but also to increase the degree of dyeing by heating and pressing as described above. It is made adjustable. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the thickness of the base fabric portion 11 is “T”, and the depth of T / 2 from one surface side of the base fabric portion 11 is the first depth “ta”. Suppose that the depth of T / 2 from the other surface side is the second depth “tb”. According to the present embodiment, for example, the error “± between the first penetration depth ta ± β due to staining from one surface side and the second penetration depth tb ± β due to staining from the other surface side. β ”is within 20% at most, and the predetermined error amount can be 90% or more and 10% or less.

  Therefore, the color pattern formed on one surface side of the base fabric portion 11 does not affect the color pattern on the other surface side, and the color of the fabric of the base fabric portion 11 is visible, for example, during sewing. There is no such thing. The first depth ta and the second depth tb do not necessarily have to be half the thickness T of the base fabric portion 11, and the quality of the color pattern formed on the surface of the base fabric portion 11 The depth may be within a range that does not allow the fabric color of the base fabric portion 11 to be seen during sewing.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, dyeing can be easily performed by a single transfer process, and pretreatment such as discoloration processing can be performed by using a sublimation dye ink. Since there is no need for post-processing, it is possible to color and design at low cost with a small number of man-hours, and to manufacture a fastener with a precise color pattern formed on the base fabric part between the fasteners. it can. In addition, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, since a dye is dyed on a translucent polyester fiber or the like to perform coloring and patterning, a high quality finish is achieved.

Also, unlike normal printing and dyeing, the dye penetrates the fibers themselves and does not enter the gaps between the fibers, causing problems in the operation of the fastener slider without impairing the breathability and ventilation of the fibers. There is nothing. For example, there is no need to create a plate for each color as in screen printing, and printing is performed only with a commercially available inkjet printer, thermal transfer printer, or gravure printing machine, which is advantageous in terms of work and cost, and is advantageous and inexpensive. .
In addition, when using fasteners made of polyester resin for the dentition and polyester fabric for the base fabric, high-quality fasteners that allow uniform expression of the dye, no color unevenness, and the ability to express designs with fine lines You will be able to get

<Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Unless otherwise specified, the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment is the color pattern transfer apparatus 200 according to the first embodiment. And the configuration, operation and effect thereof are the same.

(Configuration of Second Embodiment)
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional side view showing the configuration of the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 in the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the color pattern transfer device 300 includes a transfer sheet 30 that is a transfer member to the fastener 10 on which a sublimation dye pattern (negative pattern) is printed by the dye pattern creation unit 104, and the transfer sheet 30 includes A pair of caterpillar portions 310 and 320 that convey the long belt-like fastener 10 stacked on both the front and back surfaces and are arranged vertically so as to face each other, and the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 are driven synchronously. The drive unit 330, the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 for adjusting the pressure applied between the caterpillar units 310 and 320 by raising or lowering the caterpillar unit 310, and the transfer sheet conveyed via the caterpillar units 310 and 320 30 between the heating units 351, 352, 353, and 354 for heating 30 and the above-described caterpillar units 310 and 320. -10 and the guide 30 for guiding the transfer paper 30, the feeding part 366 for sending the fastener 10 transferred between the caterpillar parts 310 and 320 to the outside of the apparatus, and the fastener for supplying the fastener 10 to the guide part 361 A supply unit 371, a fastener collection unit 376 for collecting the transferred fastener 10 delivered from the delivery unit 366, transfer sheet supply units 381 and 382 for supplying the transfer paper 30 to the guide unit 361, and the aforementioned delivery The transfer sheet collection unit 386 and 387 collects the transfer sheet 30 after transfer sent out from the unit 366, and the upper casing 391 and the lower casing 392 that accommodate the above-described caterpillar units 310 and 320 and the like. The

  The caterpillar unit 310 is transmitted around the pair of rotating wheels 311a and 311b that rotate in synchronization with the rotation drive by the driving unit 330, and the pair of rotating wheels 311a and 311b. An endless chain 312 that continuously moves and a plurality of transfer bases 313 that are rigid and flat plate members whose back surfaces (back surfaces) are fixed to the chain 312 are configured.

  Further, the caterpillar part 320 disposed to face the substantially parallel lower part below the caterpillar part 310 has the same configuration as the caterpillar part 310 as a whole, and the rotating wheels 311 a and 311 b of the caterpillar part 310 and the chain 312. In addition, as a configuration corresponding to the transfer table 313, there are provided rotating wheels 321a and 321b, a chain 322, and a transfer table 323, respectively.

  In the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 configured as described above, the plurality of transfer bases 313 and 323 continuously move on the circular orbits of the chains 312 and 322, respectively, and the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 stacked thereon. Then, the sheet is conveyed from the guide unit 361 side to the delivery unit 366 side.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a side surface of the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 in the present embodiment, in which names of the respective sections on the circular orbit around which the transfer tables 313 and 323 move are shown. Yes.
As shown in the drawing, among the entire sections on the orbit of the transfer tables 313 and 323, the sections on both the left and right sides in the figure that rotate around the rotating wheels 311a, 311b, 321a, and 321b are referred to as folding sections.
Further, in a section sandwiched between the left and right folded sections, the transfer stands 313 and 323 go straight in a substantially horizontal direction. This section is called a straight section. Among these straight-ahead sections, a section in which the transfer stands 313 and 323 face each other and directly clamp the fastener 10 and the like to transfer the sublimation dye is referred to as a transfer section, and direct transfer is performed on the opposite side of these transfer sections. The non-transcription interval is called a non-transcription interval.

Here, it returns to FIG. 12 again and advances description.
The transfer table 313 has at least one transfer plate 313 adjacent to the front and rear in the moving direction at least in the above-described transfer section, and the front and rear ends of the transfer table 313 that are continuous with each other in the moving direction. Form.
Similarly, each transfer table 323 of the caterpillar unit 320 also forms one long flat plate shape that is continuous in the traveling direction at least in the transfer section.
The fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30 are sandwiched between the long flat plate surfaces formed by the flat plate surfaces of the transfer tables 313 and 323 and heated by the heating units 351 to 354 to transfer the sublimation dye pattern. Is done. At the time of this transfer, the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 are clamped by the flat transfer tables 313 and 323, so that the pressure can be uniformly applied to both sides simultaneously. Accordingly, it is possible to guarantee stable transfer with no distortion or misalignment in the design of the fastener 10.
Further, since the caterpillar-shaped conveyance means (caterpillar portions 310 and 320) perform the transfer while conveying the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30, the transfer speed is increased.

As described above, the transfer bases 313 and 323 transmit the transfer heat from the heating units 351 to 354 to the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 and pinch them. Therefore, the transfer stands 313 and 323 have a predetermined thermal conductivity and a predetermined resistance that can withstand the pressure. It is preferable to be composed of a material having strength, and as the material, for example, aluminum or duralumin which is an alloy thereof is used.
When these metals are heated, they are elongated by a minute length, but the strain at the time of stretching is extremely small compared to other metals and can be ignored. Accordingly, it is possible to form a continuous and smooth pressing surface having a long plate shape, and to apply pressure uniformly to the fastener 10.
Moreover, since these metals, such as aluminum, are lightweight compared with other metals, it can prevent that the chains 312 and 322 hang down with the weight, and can ensure smooth surrounding motion.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the surface side (clamping surface side) of the transfer stands 313 and 323 is coated with polytetrafluoroethylene. By applying this coating process, even if sublimation dyes or dirt adhere to the surfaces of the transfer stands 313 and 323, they can be easily removed.

The pressure adjustment units 341 and 346 apply a pressure in the vertical downward direction to the caterpillar unit 310.
As shown in the figure, pressure adjusting portions 341 and 346 are provided in this order from the guide portion 361 side to the delivery portion 366 side along the moving direction of the fastener 10. Each of the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 is constituted by, for example, an air compressor that operates independently, and can set an individual pressure value.
In the present embodiment, a pressure value larger than that of the pressure adjustment unit 341 is set in the pressure adjustment unit 346. Accordingly, the fastener 10 is gradually clamped with a strong pressure in the moving direction. In this way, since a large pressure is applied stepwise instead of applying a large pressure suddenly to the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30, wrinkles are generated in the clamped fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a transcription inhibiting factor.

The heating units 351 to 354 heat the transfer bases 313 and 323 in order to sublimate the sublimable dye printed on the transfer paper 30. For example, the heating units 351 to 354 are configured by various other heating means such as an electric heater and a halogen heater. These heating units 351 to 354 are preferably long so that the entire transfer section can be heated.
As shown in the drawing, the heating unit 351 is installed above the caterpillar unit 310 and heats the transfer table 313 of the circulating caterpillar unit 310 from the surface side.
The heating unit 352 is installed inside the caterpillar unit 310 and above the transfer section, and heats the transfer table 313 of the circulating caterpillar unit 310 from the back side.
The heating unit 353 is installed inside the caterpillar unit 311 and below the non-transfer section, and heats the transfer table 323 of the circulating caterpillar unit 311 from the back side.
The heating unit 354 is installed below the caterpillar unit 311 and heats the transfer table 323 of the circulating caterpillar unit 311 from the surface side.
As described above, the heating units 351 to 354 are configured to be able to periodically heat the transfer stands 313 and 323 from both the front and back surfaces, so that the transfer temperature of the sublimation dye can be always constant. It has become.

The guide unit 361 guides the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 between the caterpillar units 310 and 320.
For example, as shown in the drawing, the guide portion 361 includes a pair of rollers that are arranged in parallel vertically with a predetermined interval. The pair of rollers guide the transfer paper 30 between the rollers while applying tension to the long belt-like transfer paper 30 supplied from the transfer paper supply units 381 and 382, and the caterpillar portion. The transfer sheet 30 can be stably supplied between 310 and 320.

  The delivery unit 366 is an opening through which the fastener 10 to which the sublimation dye is transferred by being pressed between the caterpillar units 310 and 320 is sent out to the outside of the color pattern transfer device 300.

The fastener supply part 371 winds and holds the long belt-like fastener 10 in a roll shape so as to be rotatable and drawable around an axial center rotatably attached to the main body of the fastener supply part 371.
Similarly to the fastener supply unit 371, the transfer paper supply units 381 and 382 are configured to have an axial center rotatably attached to the main body, and a long belt-shaped transfer paper 30 is placed around the axis. It is wound and held in a roll that can be rotated and pulled out.
The transfer paper 30 pulled out from the transfer paper supply units 381 and 382 respectively sandwiches the fastener 10 similarly drawn out from the fastener supply unit 371 from above and below, and the caterpillar portion from between the pair of rollers of the guide unit 361 described above. Guided between 310 and 320.

Similarly to the fastener supply unit 371, the fastener collection unit 376 is configured by attaching an axial center to the main body so as to be rotatable. The front end of the fastener 10 in the transport direction is fixed to the shaft center.
The fastener recovery unit 376 rotates the axis of its own so as to synchronize with the circumferential movement of the caterpillar units 310 and 320, so that the fastener 10 after sublimation dye transfer sent from the sending unit 366 is rotated around the axis. It is rolled up and collected.
Similarly to the fastener collecting unit 376, the transfer paper collecting units 386 and 387 are also configured by attaching an axial center to the main body so as to be rotatable. The front end of the transfer paper 30 in the transport direction is fixed to this axis.
The transfer paper collecting units 386 and 387 rotate their axes so as to synchronize with the circumferential movement of the caterpillar units 310 and 320, and the long belt-like transfer paper 30 fed from the feeding unit 366 is removed from the fastener 10. While being peeled, it is wound around a shaft and collected in a roll.

The upper casing 391 is a box-shaped member having a bottom opening that accommodates each portion disposed on the upper part of the color pattern transfer device 300 and accommodates at least the caterpillar portion 310.
The rotation shafts of the rotating wheels 311a and 311b of the caterpillar portion 310 are pivotally supported on the side surface of the upper casing 391, and the caterpillar portion 310 is configured to move up and down together with the upper casing 391.

The lower casing 392 is a box-shaped member having an upper surface opening that accommodates each part disposed in the lower part of the color pattern transfer device 300, and accommodates at least the caterpillar portion 320.
The rotating shafts of the rotating wheels 321a and 321b in the caterpillar portion 320 are pivotally supported on the side surface of the lower casing 392, and the caterpillar portion 320 is independently prevented from going up and down in accordance with the raising and lowering of the upper casing 391. It is configured.

  In the upper casing 391, when the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 are not operated, that is, when the caterpillar unit 310 is not lifted by the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346, and the pressure in the vertically downward direction is not applied, It is placed on the lower casing 392.

(Sublimation dye transfer method in the second embodiment)
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view showing a simplified side view of the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the drawing, in order to explain the transfer of the sublimation dye to the fastener 10, a part of the configuration of the color pattern transfer device 300 is omitted. Hereinafter, a sublimation dye transfer method by the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the example of this figure, as indicated by an arrow, the caterpillar portion 310 rotates counterclockwise as viewed in the figure, and conversely, the caterpillar portion 320 rotates counterclockwise. The caterpillar units 310 and 320 convey the zipper 10 and the transfer sheet 30 from the guide unit 361 disposed on the left side to the sending unit 366 disposed on the right side as viewed in the drawing.

First, as shown in the figure, when transferring the sublimation dye to the fastener 10 by the color pattern transfer device 300, the long belt-shaped transfer paper 30 is also overlapped on both the front and back surfaces of the long belt-shaped fastener 10, and the guide unit From between a pair of rollers 361, the sheet is fed between the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 facing each other.
In the case of the example shown in the figure, an upper stopper 14 and a lower stopper 15 are attached to the fastener 10 to be fed, and the engagement tooth row 13 is engaged.

Then, the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 are conveyed in the right direction as viewed in the drawing while being sandwiched between the transfer stands 313 and 323 of the caterpillar portions 310 and 320. At this time, the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30 are brought into close contact with each other by being pinched by the transfer bases 313 and 323 heated by the heating units 351 to 354, and a certain amount of pressure (transfer pressure) and heat (transfer heat). Is added, and the sublimation dye pattern printed on the transfer paper 30 is transferred to both the front and back surfaces of the fastener 10.
Then, the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30 are sent out from a sending portion 370 disposed at the right end as viewed in the figure, and the transferred fastener 10 is wound around a fastener collecting portion 376 and collected. The transfer paper 30 that has been in close contact with both front and back surfaces is peeled up and down as viewed in the figure, and is wound around and collected by transfer paper collecting sections 386 and 387, respectively.

Next, the movement of the transfer tables 313 and 323 when the sublimable dye is transferred to the fastener 10 as described above will be described.
FIG. 15 is a side view schematically showing the movement of the transfer table 313 in the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment.
In the following, the description of the specific movement is advanced with the transfer table 313 as the center along this figure, and a part of the description of the transfer table 323 that moves in the same way is omitted.

As shown in the figure, in the transfer section or in addition to this, adjacent transfer stands 313 are connected in parallel to each other to form one continuous long plate shape.
On the other hand, in the folding section, the transfer table 313 moves around the rotation axis of the rotation wheels 311a and 311b, so that the transfer tables 313 are not parallel to each other and an interval between the adjacent transfer tables 313 is opened. Therefore, when moving around the rotation axis of the rotation wheels 311a and 311b, the adjacent transfer table 313 and the end portion do not come into contact with each other and interfere with the movement.

In addition, the transfer stands 313 and 323 are all configured to have the same dimensions in the caterpillar portions 310 and 320, and the positions of the transfer stands 313 and the transfer stands 323 are relatively equal. Further, the rotational speeds of the rotating wheels 311a, 311b, 321a, and 321b, that is, the moving speeds of the transfer tables 313 and 323 are also adjusted equally.
The transfer stands 313 and 323 are provided with a predetermined phase difference in the circumferential direction after the arrangement and movement speed are adjusted as described above. In this manner, the phase difference is provided between the transfer stands 313 and 323 so that the peripheral movement of the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 is prevented from being troubled.
This point will be described in more detail.
As described above, the transfer tables 313 and 323 rotate while being alternately repeated in the straight section → turning section → straight section → turning section →. When shifting from the folding section to the straight section, as shown in the drawing, the flat transfer stands 313 and 323 first come into contact with the transfer paper 30 at the corners obliquely toward the drawing, and eventually. The entire surface is in close contact with the transfer paper 30. When the corners are in contact with each other, they protrude most in the vertical direction with respect to the facing caterpillar portions 310 and 320, and the largest pressure is applied to the transfer paper 30.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a comparative example in the case where no phase difference is provided between the transfer stands 313 and 323, unlike the present embodiment.
As shown in this figure, when the corners of the transfer bases 313 and 323 are simultaneously brought into contact with the same position from above and below the transfer paper 30 stacked on both the front and back surfaces of the fastener 10, the corners are The smooth rotation of the transfer tables 313 and 323 is impaired due to interference, and an extremely large pressure is applied to the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30 to cause wrinkles, so that the sublimation dye can be transferred well. There is a risk of being lost.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to avoid such a problem, as shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined phase difference is provided in the circumferential direction of the transfer tables 313 and 323, thereby shifting from the folding section to the straight section. The corners of the upper and lower transfer stands 313 and 323 are not always brought into contact with each other when moving from the straight section to the turning section.

  The phase difference between the transfer tables 313 and 323 is preferably approximately ½ of the pitch L of the length in the circumferential direction of the transfer tables 313 and 323, as shown in FIG. With this configuration, it is possible to reliably prevent the corners between the transfer stands 313 and 323 described above from interfering with each other, and it is possible to ensure stable circumferential movement along the chains 312 and 322.

Further, the pressure between the transfer stands 313 and 323 is applied by the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 as described above.
The pressure adjustment units 341 and 346 apply a downward pressure to the caterpillar unit 310 to clamp the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 between the caterpillar units 310 and 320.
FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing the front of the color pattern transfer device 300. In addition, since this figure is a figure for demonstrating the application operation of the pressure by the pressure adjustment parts 341 and 346, in order to simplify description, a one part structure is abbreviate | omitted.
Hereinafter, the pressure application operation by the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pressure adjusting unit 341 is a pair of equal lengths of columns 342a and 342b that are erected substantially vertically with respect to the lower casing 392, and spans at the upper ends of the pair of columns 342a and 342b, together with these columns 342a and 342b. A crossover portion 342c that forms a U-shape when viewed from the front, a pressing portion 343 that is fixed to the crossover member 342c so as to reciprocate in a substantially vertical direction, and a lower surface of which is fixed to the upper surface of the upper casing 391, and And a pressing drive part (not shown) for driving the part 343.

  Similarly, the pressure adjustment unit 346 includes a pair of support columns 347a and 347b, a bridge portion 347c, a pressing unit 348, and a pressing drive unit. Each component of the pressure adjusting unit 346 is configured in the same manner as each component having the same name in the pressure adjusting unit 341 described above.

When the pressure adjustment units 341 and 346 are not operating, the upper casing 391 is placed on the lower casing 392. At this time, the caterpillar part 310 is opposed to the caterpillar part 320 in a substantially parallel manner with a slight gap, and no pressure is generated between the caterpillar parts 310 and 320.
Here, when transferring the sublimation dye, a switch (not shown) is operated to operate the pressing drive unit. Then, the lower surfaces of the pressing parts 343 and 348 move vertically downward, and a pressure in the vertically downward direction is applied to the upper casing 391 from its upper surface, and the upper casing 391 is lowered vertically downward. At this time, together with the upper casing 391, the caterpillar portion 310 pivotally supported on the inside thereof also descends, and pressure is generated between the caterpillar portions 310 and 320, so that a transfer pressure sufficient for transfer is secured.

On the other hand, when the transfer pressure is decreased or when the color pattern transfer device 300 is maintained, the lower surfaces of the pressing portions 343 and 348 move vertically upward, and the upper casing 391 is lifted and raised. At this time, together with the upper casing 391, the caterpillar part 310 pivotally supported on the inner side of the upper casing 391 also rises, the pressure between the caterpillar parts 310, 320 decreases, and a vertical gap is provided between the caterpillar parts 310, 320. Or the gap is enlarged.
In this state, the upper casing 391 has a U-shaped member composed of a pair of support columns 342a, 342b and a bridge portion 342c, and a U-shape formed of a pair of columns 347a, 347b and a bridge portion 347c. The members are suspended from above via the pressing portions 343 and 348, respectively.

Specifically, the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 configured as described above can be configured as follows.
For example, the pressing units 343 and 348 may be air cylinders, and the pressing drive unit may be configured as an air compressor that supplies compressed air to the air cylinders or intakes them in reverse.
In this case, when the air compressor supplies compressed air to the air cylinder, the lower surface of the air cylinder fixed to the upper surface of the upper casing 391 descends and presses the upper casing 391 vertically downward. Then, together with the upper casing 391, the caterpillar part 310 moves substantially vertically downward, and the pressure between the caterpillar parts 310, 320 increases.
On the other hand, when the air compressor sucks air from the air cylinder, the lower surface of the air cylinder fixed to the upper surface of the upper casing 391 rises and pulls the upper casing 391 upward in the vertical direction. Then, together with the upper casing 391, the caterpillar part 310 moves substantially vertically upward, the pressure between the caterpillar parts 310, 320 decreases, and a gap is formed between the caterpillar parts 310, 320.

  In addition, the pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 can also be configured by a hydraulic compressor or the like. In this case, the pressing portions 343 and 348 may be configured as hydraulic cylinders, and the pressing drive unit may be configured as a hydraulic compressor that adjusts the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic cylinders.

As described above, the transfer tables 313 and 323 are plate-like members. However, as in the first embodiment (FIG. 11), the fastener 10 is provided on the front surface side (pressing surface side) of the transfer tables 313 and 323. A concave groove corresponding to the shape of the dentition 13 (element) may be formed.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the transfer table 313 when a concave groove is formed on the surface side in the present embodiment.
As shown in the figure, the transfer table 313 includes a base 313a that is a main body of the transfer table 313, and a groove 313b that extends from the front end to the rear end of the transfer table 313 in the traveling direction of the base 313a. The protective layer 313c that protects the surface side of the transfer table 313, and a buffer material 313d that is laid with a predetermined thickness in the concave groove 313b.

As described above, the base 313a is made of, for example, aluminum or an alloy thereof.
As described above, the concave groove 313b is provided in accordance with the shape of the dentition 13 of the fastener 10. When the transfer table 313 forms one continuous long flat plate-shaped pressing surface in the straight section, the concave groove 313 also forms one continuous long groove shape.
The protective layer 313c is a layer that protects the surface of the transfer table 313, and is formed by coating with polytetrafluoroethylene or the like as described above.
The cushioning material 313d is for protecting the surface of the concave groove 313b and preventing wear due to contact with the dental dentition 13. For example, as in the first embodiment, carbon, carbon graphite, silicon Alternatively, high heat transfer silicone rubber or the like is used. This buffer material 313d is used as needed.
In addition to or instead of the buffer material 313d, the transfer paper 30 having a predetermined thickness or more can be used so that the transfer paper 30 can function as a buffer material. For example, the thickness of the transfer paper 30 is about 100 μm.

The transfer table 323 includes a base 323a, a groove 323b, a protective layer 323c, and a buffer material 323d. Each component of the transfer table 323 is configured in the same manner as each component having the same name in the transfer table 313 described above.
Depending on the shape of the fastener 10, only one of the transfer bases 313 and 323 may be provided with a ditch and a cushioning material may be used.

  As described above, by providing the recessed grooves 313d and 323d having a predetermined depth on the surface side of the transfer bases 313 and 323 in accordance with the shape of the dentition 13 of the fastener 10, the entire fastener 10 is interposed via the transfer paper 30. Thus, it is possible to easily transfer the sublimable dye easily by applying the appropriate transfer pressure and transfer heat to the transfer stands 313 and 323.

(Summary of the second embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30 bonded to both sides thereof are pressed between the long flat plate-shaped pressing surfaces formed by the plurality of transfer bases 313 and 323. However, by applying sufficient heat to the transfer and transporting it from the guide unit side 361 to the sending unit 366 side, the color pattern of the sublimation dye pattern drawn on the transfer paper 30 can be stably and evenly distributed. It becomes possible to transfer to both sides simultaneously.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the transfer tables 313 and 323 rotate in accordance with the circulation of the chains 312 and 322, and around the rotating wheels 311a, 311b, 321a, and 321b in the turning section of the circulation track. In the straight section, it is connected horizontally to the other transfer stands 313 and 323 in the front and rear direction of movement, so that a continuous flat plate-shaped pressing surface is formed between the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 without interruption. The pressure can be stably applied to the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30, and the transfer operation can be speeded up.

  In addition, since a predetermined phase difference is provided between the opposing transfer stands 313 and 323 and the transfer stands 313 and 323 are circulated, the corners of the front and rear ends of the opposing transfer stands 313 and 323 interfere with each other. It is possible to prevent this and to guarantee a stable circumferential movement.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the pressure adjustment unit 346 applies a pressure vertically below the pressure that the pressure adjustment unit 341 applies vertically downward, so that the fastener conveyed between the caterpillar units 310 and 320 is applied. 10 and the transfer paper 30 are applied with pressure so as to increase stepwise, so that generation of wrinkles and the like due to sudden application of strong pressure is prevented, and finally, a good transfer result is obtained. A sufficient pressure can be applied.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the heating units 351 to 354 for heating the transfer tables 313 and 323 are provided on both front and back surfaces of the transfer tables 313 and 323, respectively. A uniform temperature can always be maintained, and good transfer of the sublimable dye to the fastener 10 can be performed.

By the way, in a conventional sublimation dye transfer method, transfer is generally performed by pressing between a pair of flat members or pressing between a pair of opposed roller members.
Among these, in the case where the transfer is performed with a pair of flat-plate members, the pressure can be applied to the transfer object for a long time, but sufficient to cover the size of the transfer object. It is necessary to secure the area of the pressing surface. Therefore, when the object to be transferred is in the form of a long belt such as a fastener, the transfer device must be large-scaled, and because of the clamping pressure as the area of the clamping surface increases. It is necessary to apply enormous force to the. In addition, such a transfer method requires time for work and cannot cope with mass production. Further, in such a transfer method, in general, a cushioning member is superimposed on the flat plate-like member in order to cope with transfer of a complicated shape, but the pressure applied during transfer is There is a possibility that the cushioning member disperses and the transfer pressure cannot be applied sufficiently.
On the other hand, when transferring by pressing between a pair of opposing roller-shaped members, transfer can be performed at a high speed, but when the pressure exceeds a predetermined level, the roller is caused by the frictional force between the opposing roller-shaped members. There is a risk that it will not rotate stably. Further, since the transfer pressure is applied by passing between the roller-shaped members facing each other at a high speed, the transfer pressure cannot be continuously applied for a predetermined time or more.
On the other hand, as described above, the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment is a sublimable dye in the process of transporting between the long flat plate-shaped pressing surfaces formed by the pair of caterpillar portions 310 and 320 facing each other. The transfer is performed. Therefore, it can be said that when the transfer is performed by the flat plate member and the transfer is performed by the roller member, the respective disadvantages are solved and the advantages of both of them are provided.
In other words, the color pattern transfer device 300 does not need to be large-scale even when transferring to a long transfer object such as a fastener, and can be transferred at a high speed, and a pressure above a certain level on the pinching surface. Does not stop the circumferential movement of the transfer stands 313 and 323.

Also, when pressure or heat is applied to the fastener, it may shrink or deform depending on the material. When the front and back surfaces of the fastener are individually transferred as in the conventional transfer method, the above-mentioned shrinkage / deformation occurs when the transfer operation on one side is performed, and the transfer pattern on the front and back sides shifts and the sublimation is stable. The transfer of sex dyes cannot be performed.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, both front and back surfaces are transferred at a time, so that stable sublimation dye transfer can be performed without causing such a problem.

In addition, the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment can transfer to the fasteners 10 of any dentition shape or any material (made of metal, resin, etc.).
Further, the shape of the concave grooves 313b and 323b of the transfer bases 313 and 323, the thickness and shape of the cushioning materials 313d and 323d, the thickness of the transfer paper 30, and the like are adjusted according to the shape of the dentition of the fastener 10 to be transferred. As a result, it is possible to transfer the sublimable dye to the fasteners 10 having various shapes.

  In the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment, two pressure adjusting units 341 and 346 and four heating units 351 to 354 are provided, but the number and installation positions are not limited thereto.

<Third Embodiment>
(Outline of the third embodiment)
In principle, the color pattern transfer apparatus in the first and second embodiments performs transfer to the fastener 10 with the engagement tooth row 13 engaged.
On the other hand, the color pattern transfer device according to the third embodiment of the present invention provides the dentition 13 to the fastener 10 that is difficult to transfer between the dentitions with the engagement dentition 13 engaged. It is possible to perform transfer in a state in which is detached (opened).
Hereinafter, although the color pattern transfer apparatus 400 in the third embodiment of the present invention will be described, the color pattern transfer apparatus 400 in the present embodiment is the color pattern transfer apparatus 300 in the second embodiment unless otherwise specified. And the configuration, operation and effect thereof are the same.

In the present embodiment, as an example, an example in which a sublimation dye is transferred to a fastener 10 having two sliders 421 and 422 will be described. For example, the slider 421 is a so-called zipper open slider, and the slider 422 is a so-called zipper close slider.
The engagement teeth in the section sandwiched between the sliders 421 and 422 are in a detached state.
In the present embodiment, the upstream side refers to the side that supplies the fasteners 10 and the like in the conveying direction of the fastener 10 and the transfer paper 30, and the downstream side refers to the side that collects the transferred fasteners 10 and the like.

(Configuration in the third embodiment)
FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view showing a simplified side view of the color pattern transfer apparatus 400 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a simplified view of the upper surface of the color pattern transfer device 400, and is an enlarged view of the guide portion 361 side. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the upper surface of the color pattern transfer device 400 in a simplified manner, and is an enlarged view of the sending unit 366 side.
Hereinafter, the configuration of the color pattern transfer apparatus 400 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to these drawings.

As shown in the figure, in addition to the configuration of the color pattern transfer device 300 in the second embodiment, the color pattern transfer device 400 in this embodiment always further includes a portion where the fastener 10 is transferred. It is configured to have fastener opening portions 411 and 412 that are kept open.
Although not particularly shown in the drawing, the fastener opening portions 411 and 412 are fixedly installed on the main body of the color pattern transfer device 400 or the device installation surface.

As shown in FIG. 20, the fastener opening portion 411 regulates the movement of the slider 421 located on the guide portion 361 side of the sliders 421 and 422. For example, as shown in FIG. It is composed of very thin columnar members.
This columnar fastener opening 411 is inserted between the opposing tooth rows 13 in the opened fastener 10, and is upstream of the transfer section between the caterpillar portions 310, 320 and on the slider 421. It is inserted at a downstream position.

As shown in FIG. 21, the fastener opening portion 412 is a member fixed at a predetermined position that restricts the movement of the slider 422 located on the delivery portion 366 side of the sliders 421 and 422.
For example, as shown in the figure, the fastener opening portion 412 is provided on the downstream side of the slider 422 so as to abut only on the slider 422 projecting in either the upper or lower direction from the base fabric portion 11 and the dentition 13. It is installed and provided at a position that does not hinder the conveyance of the base cloth part 11 and the tooth set 13.

Also in this embodiment, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, the transfer tables 313 and 323 are provided with concave grooves 313b and 323b, respectively. However, in the first and second embodiments, the concave grooves 313b and 323b are provided in accordance with the shape of the engaged tooth row 13, but in this embodiment, the state where the tooth tooth row 13 is detached. Thus, the width of the concave grooves 313b and 323b is configured to be slightly wider than the width of the meshing tooth row 13 engaged.
For example, the widths of the concave grooves 313b and 323b may be configured to be substantially the same as the width when inserted between the dentitions 13 with the fastener opening 411 open.

(Operation of the third embodiment)
Next, a sublimation dye transfer operation by the color pattern transfer apparatus 400 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in the figure, before the transfer of the sublimable dye is started, the sliders 421 and 422 are slid so that the fastener 10 is opened between the sliders 421 and 422.

Next, the position of the slider 421 is adjusted so that the slider 421 contacts the upstream side of the predetermined length of the transfer section between the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 and the upstream side of the fastener opening portion 411 to adjust the fastener 10 and the transfer sheet 30. Is placed in the transcription section.
At this time, the position of the slider 422 is adjusted so that the slider 422 contacts the downstream side of the predetermined length of the transfer section and the upstream side of the fastener opening 412.

Thereafter, when the color pattern transfer device 400 starts the transfer operation of the sublimation dye, the base cloth portion 11 and the dentition 13 of the fastener 10 together with the transfer paper 30 stacked on both the front and back surfaces of the fastener 10 are located upstream of the transfer section. It is conveyed from the downstream side.
On the other hand, the movement of the slider 421 in the conveyance direction is restricted by the fastener opening 411, and the position is maintained as it is. Further, the slider 422 is also restricted from moving in the transport direction by the fastener opening 412 and maintains its position.
As a result, while the transfer operation of the sublimation dye is performed, the transfer section is always sandwiched between the sliders 421 and 422, and the fastener 10 is kept open.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the transfer of the sublimation dye is performed between the caterpillar portions 310 and 320 with the fastener 10 always opened. Therefore, even if the dentition row 13 has a complicated shape or the interval between the dentitions is narrow, even when the sublimation dye cannot be transferred satisfactorily with the fastener 10 closed, It is possible to transfer the sublimation dye pattern satisfactorily to the base cloth portion 11 between the service teeth 13.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the transfer of the sublimation dye to the fastener 10 provided with two sliders has been described. However, the fastener that can detach the dentition 13 from the pressing surface of the caterpillar portions 310 and 320. If so, other shapes are also applicable.

<Summary of Embodiment>
The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Is possible.
In the first to third embodiments described above, as an example, the transfer object has been described as the fastener 10, but in addition, sublimation dyes can be transferred to various strips.
For example, when the transfer table is a flat plate not provided with a concave groove, a car seat belt, a belt-like rubber surface coated with a fiber such as polyester or the like (waist rubber for trunks, hats) Chin rubber, etc.), suspenders, apron shoulder straps, neck straps, shoulder belts such as heels, etc. can be colored and patterned with sublimation dyes on both sides.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Fastener 11 Base cloth part 12,421,422 Slider 13 Teeth row 14 Upper stopper 15 Lower stopper 20 Pattern 30 Transfer paper 100 Pattern creation apparatus 101 Image reading apparatus 102 Image creation apparatus 103 Memory | storage part 104 Dye pattern creation part 200 , 300, 400 Color pattern transfer device 200A First color pattern transfer device 200B Second color pattern transfer device 201, 202 Conveyor belt 203, 204, 205, 206 Driving wheel 207, 208 Heating and pressure roller 210, 211, 220 , 221, 313, 323 Transfer base 210a, 211a Recessed part 210b, 211b Protruding part 230, 313b, 323b Recessed groove 310, 320 Caterpillar part 311a, 311b, 321a, 321b Rotating wheel 312, 322 Chain 313a, 323a Base 313c, 3 3c Protective layer 313d, 323d Buffer material 330 Drive unit 341, 346 Pressure adjustment unit 342a, 342b, 347a, 347b Strut 342c, 347c Crossing unit 343, 348 Press unit 351-354 Heating unit 361 Guide unit 366 Sending unit 371 Fastener supply unit 376 Fastener recovery unit 381, 382 Transfer paper supply unit 386, 387 Transfer paper recovery unit 391 Upper casing 392 Lower casing 411, 412 Fastener opening portion

Claims (13)

A fastener color pattern transfer device for transferring a color pattern to a base fabric portion of a fastener, wherein the color pattern to be transferred to the base fabric portion of the fastener is previously printed with a predetermined ink, the transfer member, A plurality of transfer stands for transferring the color pattern to the fastener while holding the fastener, a transport belt for transporting the transfer stand in a predetermined direction, and a plurality of heating processes for heating and pressurizing the transported transfer stand. A first color pattern transfer unit and a second color pattern transfer unit. The first color pattern transfer unit and the second color pattern transfer unit are arranged to face each other, and the first and second color patterns in the color pattern transfer apparatus of the hot pressing rollers in the heating chaos that full Asuna to the transfer table which is conveyed between the transfer unit,
When the fastener has a service tooth row, the transfer table is formed with an uneven row that meshes with the service tooth row, and the transfer tooth row of the fastener and the transfer member are arranged on the uneven row of the transfer table. , The transfer dentition and the transfer member are engaged and conveyed, and the transfer table is heated and pressed by the heating and pressure roller, and the ink printed on the transfer member is transferred to the base cloth portion of the fastener. A fastener color pattern transfer device characterized by the above . The fastener pattern transfer apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the heating and pressing roller includes a heater therein. In the fastener color pattern transfer device that transfers the color pattern to the fastener,
A transfer member on which a color pattern to be transferred to the fastener is printed in advance with a predetermined ink;
A pair of rotating wheels, a chain wound around the pair of rotating wheels, and a plurality of transfer stands that are fixed to the chain on the back side and continuously circulate on the same track, are opposed to each other vertically. First and second caterpillar portions which are caterpillar-shaped conveying means arranged as
A pressure adjusting unit for adjusting a pressure between the first and second caterpillar units;
A heating unit for heating the transfer table,
The first and second caterpillar portions are formed such that the plurality of transfer stands are continuously formed so that long plate-like surfaces face each other, and the fastener and the transfer member are disposed between the facing surfaces. A fastener color pattern transfer apparatus, wherein the fastener is heated while being pinched and conveyed in a predetermined direction to transfer the color pattern to the fastener. The first and second caterpillar portions have a predetermined position between a transfer table of the first caterpillar unit and a transfer table of the second caterpillar unit on a surface that sandwiches the fastener and the transfer member. The color pattern transfer device for fasteners according to claim 3, wherein a phase difference is formed. A lower casing that accommodates the second caterpillar portion; and an upper casing that is placed on the lower casing and accommodates the first caterpillar portion;
The pressure adjusting unit applies pressure from the upper surface of the upper casing, lowers the first caterpillar unit together with the upper casing, and increases the pressure between the first and second caterpillar units. The color pattern transfer apparatus for fasteners according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that The pressure adjusting unit, the pressure between said first and second caterpillar portion, claim 3, characterized in that adjusted to be gradually increased along the conveying direction of the fastener and the transfer member colored pattern transfer apparatus of the fastener according to any one of 5. The fastener pattern transfer apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6 , wherein the heating unit periodically heats the front and back surfaces of the transfer table. The fastener color pattern transfer device according to any one of claims 3 to 7 , further comprising a fastener opening portion that maintains the fastener in an open state between the opposing surfaces. In the transfer table, when the dentition row is made of resin, the surface of the concavo-convex row of one transfer pedestal is covered with carbon, carbon graphite, silicon, or high heat transfer silicone rubber, and the concavo-convex shape of the other transfer pedestal The fastener color pattern transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the surface of the row is covered with highly heat-conductive silicon rubber. The printing station, said case element row is made of metal, the surface of the column of the uneven carbon, carbon graphite, claim 1, characterized in that it is covered with silicon or high thermal conductivity silicone rubber 8 Any one of the fastener color pattern transfer devices. The fastener pattern transfer apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the ink is a sublimation dye ink. The fastener pattern transfer apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein the transfer member is paper, fabric, nonwoven fabric, or film. In the color pattern transfer device for the belt-shaped object that transfers the color pattern to the belt-shaped object,
A transfer member on which a color pattern to be transferred to the belt-like object is printed in advance with a predetermined ink;
A pair of rotating wheels, a chain wound around the pair of rotating wheels, and a plurality of transfer stands that are fixed to the chain on the back side and continuously circulate on the same track, are opposed to each other vertically. First and second caterpillar portions which are caterpillar-shaped conveying means arranged as
A pressure adjusting unit for adjusting a pressure between the first and second caterpillar units;
A heating unit for heating the transfer table,
The first and second caterpillar portions are formed such that the plurality of transfer bases are continuously formed so that long plate-like surfaces face each other, and the belt-like object and the transfer member are formed between the facing surfaces. An apparatus for transferring a color pattern of a band-shaped object, wherein the color pattern is transferred to the band-shaped object by being heated while being pressed and conveyed in a predetermined direction.

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