JP7178463B1 - EMBROIDERED ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING METHOD AND EMBROIDERED ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURING SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

A manufacturing system for embroidered ornaments is provided, which enables more detailed expressions than conventional embroidery and expressions in which colors are continuously changed, and which can be implemented at a low cost. A mounting device (11) for detachably attaching an article to be decorated (DI) and an embroidery area (ER) on which at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the embroidery area (ER) on which the article to be decorated (DI) is to be embroidered are provided so that the embroidery area (ER) is covered. Fabrication of the embroidery part for fabricating the embroidery part EP, which is the decoration by embroidery applied to the article to be decorated DI attached to the attachment device 11, for each masking member ME, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area ER. A device 12 and a printing device 14 for performing inkjet printing on part or all of the surface of the embroidery part EP produced by the embroidery part producing device 12 on which the masking member ME is arranged. [Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an embroidered decorative article for decorating an article to be decorated, and a system for manufacturing the embroidered decorative article.

"Embroidery" is a technique of decorating objects such as clothes using embroidery threads (hereinafter, embroidery decoration is referred to as "embroidery part"), and it is excellent in that it can be expressed three-dimensionally. It can be said. Specifically, the embroidery can be three-dimensionally expressed by bulging the embroidered portion, and three-dimensionally by stitching. For example, when expressing an animal design by embroidery, more realistic expression can be achieved by stitching along the animal's fur.

On the other hand, there is a limit to two-dimensional expressions in embroidery, and for example, expressions that are finer than the thickness of the embroidery thread or expressions that continuously change colors (so-called “gradation”) are impossible. Also, the colors that can be used for expression are limited to the embroidery thread colors that can be prepared. In other words, if you prepare a large amount of embroidery threads of different colors, you can create an expression that uses many colors, such as a gradation style (an expression that looks like a gradation by intermittently arranging similar colors). Although it is also possible to do this, it will result in having a large inventory of embroidery threads.

In order to address such a problem, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for dyeing (printing) embroidery threads based on embroidery pattern information and thread feed amount detection information, and automatically embroidering according to the embroidery pattern information. is disclosed. Further, Patent Literature 2 discloses a technique in which a masking sheet is superimposed on an article to be decorated, embroidery is performed thereon, and then sublimation transfer printing is performed on the embroidered portion.

According to these techniques, the embroidery thread or the embroidered portion can be colored by printing, so that it is possible to express finer details than in conventional embroidery and to express colors in a continuous manner. Moreover, since various colors can be expressed by printing, there is no need to prepare a large amount of embroidery threads of different colors.

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However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 enables fine expression and continuous color expression in the stretching direction of the embroidery thread, but in the thickness direction of the embroidery thread. , these representations are impossible. Further, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, once the stitches are misaligned, the color of the printed embroidery thread is misaligned, and a desired embroidery portion cannot be manufactured.

The technique disclosed in Patent Document 2 is sublimation transfer printing, that is, a transfer paper is attached to an article to be decorated, and the ink printed on the transfer paper is applied to the decoration by heating this at a high temperature of 190 ° C to 220 ° C. Due to the fact that the technique of transferring to the article is used, the material of the article to be decorated is limited, and for example, it cannot be applied to the embroidered portion made of cotton embroidery thread. In addition, although it is not necessary to prepare embroidery threads of different colors, transfer paper is required instead.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional circumstances. One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a method and system for manufacturing embroidered ornaments, which can be performed at a low cost and which can be expressed more finely than conventional embroidery and can be expressed by continuously changing colors. to do.

Means for solving the problem and effects of the invention

A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a first aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article for decorating an article to be decorated, wherein the surface of the embroidered area where the embroidery of the article to be decorated is applied and a masking step of disposing a masking member, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area, on at least one of the embroidery area so as to cover the embroidery area; an embroidered portion creating step of creating an embroidered portion that is an embroidered decoration applied to an article; a printing step of performing inkjet printing on the embroidered portion; and a masking removing step of removing the masking member protruding from the embroidered area. can include

According to the above configuration, the embroidered portion can be colored by ink-jet printing in the printing process, so that it is possible to express finer details than in conventional embroidery and express changes in color continuously. In addition, there is no need to prepare embroidery threads of different colors, and when printing, unlike transfer paper for sublimation transfer printing, separate members are not required, so it can be implemented at a low cost. Work efficiency can be improved. In addition, since the masking member, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidered area, can be arranged by the masking process, it is possible to prevent coloring of the article to be decorated by protruding from the embroidered portion in the printing process. In addition, since sublimation transfer printing requires heating at a high temperature of 190° C. to 220° C., printing on cotton is not possible. You can use embroidery thread.

A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a second aspect of the present invention can include a pressurizing step of applying pressure to the embroidered portion produced in the embroidered portion producing step to adjust the thickness of the embroidered portion.

Inkjet printing usually lowers printing precision and makes it impossible to print clearly when printing on a three-dimensional object to be printed. Therefore, clearer printing becomes possible.

Further, in the method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a third aspect of the present invention, provisional printing is performed by performing the same inkjet printing as the printing step on a member to be temporarily printed, which is a transparent or translucent sheet-like member. and a first position determination step of determining a position where inkjet printing is performed in the printing step based on the printing result on the temporary printing member in the temporary printing step.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily align the position for inkjet printing based on the printing result on the temporary printing member.

Furthermore, in the method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the masking member has a symbol, and based on the symbol, a position at which an embroidered portion is to be created in the embroidered portion creating step, or A second position determination step of determining at least one of the positions for inkjet printing in the printing step can be included.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to align the position where the embroidered portion is produced or the position where ink jet printing is performed in the printing process, based on the symbol of the masking member. In addition, since the same symbol possessed by the masking member can be used as a reference for the position where the embroidery part is produced and the position where the inkjet printing is performed in the printing process, the reference can be shared. deviation can be suppressed. Further, since the masking member protruding from the embroidered area is removed by the masking removing step, the symbol does not affect the appearance of the embroidered decorative article.

Furthermore, the method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a fifth aspect of the present invention includes, after the printing step, a heating step of heating the embroidered portion to fix the ink for the inkjet printing to the embroidered portion. be able to.

Further, in the method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, a range to be embroidered in the embroidered portion producing step and an embroidery needle in the embroidered portion producing step are selected based on the original image of the embroidered decorative article. Manufacturing content that determines at least one of the order of stitching, the type of thread used for embroidery in the embroidery portion fabricating process, the range of inkjet printing in the printing process, and the type of ink used for inkjet printing in the printing process. A determining step can be included.

According to the above configuration, a suitable expression can be selected based on the original drawing of the embroidered accessory.

Furthermore, a system for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a seventh aspect of the present invention comprises a mounting device for detachably mounting the article to be decorated, and and a masking member which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidered area and arranged to cover the embroidered area on at least one of the back side and the embroidered article attached to the attaching device. and an embroidery part producing apparatus for producing an embroidery part that is a decoration made by the embroidery part producing apparatus; device.

According to the above configuration, the embroidered portion can be colored by ink-jet printing in the printing device, so that it is possible to express finer details than in conventional embroidery and to express colors in a continuous manner. In addition, there is no need to prepare embroidery threads of different colors, and unlike transfer paper for sublimation transfer printing, there is no need for separate members, so it can be implemented at a low cost and work efficiency can be improved. can be done. In addition, since the embroidered portion fabricating device can embroider the entire masking member, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidered area, it is possible to prevent the printing device from protruding from the embroidered portion and coloring the article to be decorated.

Further, in the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the embroidered portion created by the embroidered portion creating device is pressed before ink jet printing is performed on the embroidered portion by the printing device. and a pressurizing device for adjusting the thickness of the embroidered portion, wherein the mounting device has strength to withstand the load applied by the pressurizing device.

When inkjet printing is used to print on a three-dimensional object to be printed, the accuracy of printing is usually lowered and clear printing cannot be achieved. Therefore, clearer printing becomes possible. In addition, since the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system can press the embroidered portion on the mounting device, the embroidered portion can be pressed without removing the article to be decorated from the mounting device, and work efficiency can be improved. . In addition, since sublimation transfer printing requires heating at a high temperature of 190° C. to 220° C., printing on cotton is not possible. You can use embroidery thread.

Furthermore, a system for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a ninth aspect of the present invention comprises: an imaging device for imaging an article to be decorated and producing image data; determining at least one of a position at which an embroidery part is created in the embroidery part creating device and a position at which inkjet printing is performed in the printing device, based on a storage device and image data stored in the first storage device; and a position determining device.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily align the position where the embroidery part is produced by the embroidery part production device or the position where the inkjet printing is performed by the printing device, based on the image data.

Furthermore, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the tenth aspect of the present invention includes a second storage device for storing color data, which is data relating to the color of the masking member, and the position determination device comprises the first Based on the image data stored in the first storage device and the color data stored in the second storage device, at least one of the position of the masking member and the position of the embroidery portion is determined, and based on the determination, the printing is performed. A location for inkjet printing in the device can be determined.

Furthermore, in the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the masking member has a symbol, and a third storage device is provided for storing symbol data, which is data relating to the symbol of the masking member. , the position determination device determines the position of the masking member based on the image data stored in the first storage device and the symbol data stored in the third storage device, and based on the determination, the At least one of a position where the embroidery part is produced by the embroidery part production device and a position where the inkjet printing is performed by the printing device can be determined.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to align the position where the embroidered portion is produced or the position where the inkjet printing is performed in the printing apparatus, based on the symbol of the masking member. In addition, the same symbol on the masking member can be used as a reference for the position at which the embroidery part is produced and the position at which the inkjet printing is performed in the printing apparatus. deviation can be suppressed. Moreover, since the masking member protruding from the embroidered area can be removed, the symbol does not affect the appearance of the embroidered ornament.

Furthermore, in the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, after inkjet printing is performed on the embroidered portion by the printing device, the embroidered portion is heated to remove the ink for the inkjet printing. A heating device for fixing to the embroidered portion may be provided, and the mounting device may have heat resistance to withstand heating by the heating device.

Further, in the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, a range to be embroidered by the embroidered section producing apparatus and an embroidery needle is selected from the embroidered section producing apparatus based on the original image of the embroidered decorative article. Production content that determines at least one of the order of stitching, the type of thread used for embroidery by the embroidery part fabricating device, the range of ink-jet printing by the printing device, and the type of ink used for ink-jet printing by the printing device. A decision unit may be provided.

According to the above configuration, a suitable expression can be selected based on the original drawing of the embroidered accessory.

Furthermore, a method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention includes: an embroidered section producing step for producing an embroidered section, which is an embroidered decoration to be applied to the article to be decorated; and a printing step that performs inkjet printing.

A fifteenth aspect of the present invention provides an embroidered decorative article manufacturing system for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article for decorating an embroidered decorative article, wherein the embroidered decorative article is detachably attached. a mounting device for attaching; an embroidery part manufacturing device for manufacturing an embroidery part that is a decoration by embroidery applied to the article to be decorated mounted on the mounting device; and an embroidery part manufactured by the embroidery part manufacturing device. and a printing device for inkjet printing.

1 is a functional block diagram of an embroidery ornament manufacturing apparatus to which the present invention is applied; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a masking member; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a masking member; 4 is a flow chart explaining how to use the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiments shown below are examples for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the present invention does not specify them as follows. In addition, this specification does not specify the members shown in the claims as the members of the embodiment. Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, etc. of components described in the embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are merely explanations. Just an example. Note that the sizes and positional relationships of members shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation. Furthermore, in the following description, the same names and symbols indicate the same or homogeneous members, and detailed description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Furthermore, each of the elements constituting the present invention may be configured with the same member so that a single member may serve as a plurality of elements, or conversely, the function of one member may be performed by a plurality of members. It can also be realized by sharing.
[Manufacturing method of embroidered ornaments]

In the method of manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to one embodiment of the present invention, ink-jet printing is performed on the embroidered portion EP applied to the article to be decorated DI. , and can be implemented at low cost.

A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article using the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 (corresponding to an example of the "embroidered decorative article manufacturing system" in the scope of claims) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. , based on FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG.
<Manufacturing apparatus 1 for embroidered ornaments>

As shown in FIG. 1, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 includes a mounting device 11, an embroidered portion fabricating device 12, and a heat press 13 (which correspond to examples of the "pressure device" and "heating device" in the claims). ), printing device 14, camera 15 (corresponding to an example of “imaging device” in the claims), storage device 16 (“first storage device”, “second storage device” and (corresponding to an example of a "third storage device") and the control device 17 (corresponding to an example of a "position determining device" and a "manufacturing content determining unit" in the scope of claims). Each device will be described below.

It should be noted that the "embroidered ornamental article manufacturing system" in the scope of the claims is not limited to an integrated apparatus such as the embroidered ornamental article manufacturing apparatus 1, but a system in which all or part of the apparatus is independent. may be That is, for example, the embroidery part forming device 12 can be replaced with an embroidery sewing machine, the heat press 13 can be replaced with an iron, and the printing device 14 can be replaced with a garment printer.
<<Mounting device 11>>

The mounting device 11 is a device for detachably mounting the item to be decorated DI to be decorated. A first heat press step (corresponding to an example of a “pressurizing step” in the claims) and a second heat press step (an example of a “heating step” in the claims) for pressurizing and heating the embroidery part EP. ), and the printing process of printing on the embroidery part EP using the printing device 14 is performed while the article to be decorated DI is attached to the attachment device 11 . Therefore, the mounting device 11 is configured to have the strength to withstand the load applied by the heat press 13 and the heat resistance to withstand the heating of the heat press 13 . With the above configuration, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 can perform the embroidered portion forming process, the first heat press process, the printing process, and the second heat press process (details will be described later) without attaching or detaching the decorated article DI. can be carried out continuously, so work efficiency can be improved.
<<Embroidery Part Making Device 12>>

As shown in FIG. 2, the embroidery part fabricating device 12 is a member that, under the control of the control device 17, embroiders the article to be decorated DI to which the masking member ME is attached, together with the masking member ME, to fabricate the embroidery part EP. It is possible to embroider the article to be decorated DI on the same principle as a general embroidery sewing machine. Although the mode of the embroidery part fabricating device 12 is not particularly limited, the printing device 14 can color the embroidery part EP. The function to create the embroidery part EP using embroidery threads of a plurality of colors is not necessarily required, and at least it is sufficient to create the embroidery part EP using embroidery threads of a single color. If only one type of embroidery thread is used, the trouble of attaching and switching embroidery threads can be saved, and the work efficiency can be improved.
《Heat Press 13》

The heat press 13 is a plate-like device whose temperature can be adjusted. Before and after the inkjet printing by the printing device 14, the heat press 13 is pressed while the temperature is adjusted by the control of the control device 17, thereby heating the embroidery part EP. It is a device that applies pressure.

The heating and pressurization performed before inkjet printing by the printing device 14 is a process (first heat press process) for adjusting the thickness of the embroidery part EP and enabling appropriate inkjet printing for the three-dimensional embroidery part. ). Since inkjet printing is a technique for printing on a flat substrate, it is usually not possible to perform suitable inkjet printing on the three-dimensional embroidery portion EP. On the other hand, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 uses the heat press 13 to pressurize the embroidered portion EP and adjust the thickness of the embroidered portion EP, thereby appropriately performing inkjet printing on the three-dimensional embroidered portion. It is possible.

On the other hand, the heating and pressurization performed after the inkjet printing by the printing device 14 is a process (second heat press process) for fixing the ink related to the inkjet printing to the embroidery portion EP.
<<Printing Device 14>>

As shown in FIG. 2, the printing device 14 is a device that performs inkjet printing on the embroidery part EP produced by the embroidery part producing device 12 under the control of the control device 17, and is similar to a general garment printer. Inkjet printing can be performed on the embroidery portion EP on the principle of . As a result, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 can color the embroidered part EP, so that it is possible to express finer details than in the conventional embroidery and express changes in color continuously. In addition, there is no need to prepare embroidery threads of different colors, and there is no need for separate members such as transfer paper for sublimation transfer printing.
《Camera 15》

The camera 15 is a device that captures an image of the article to be decorated DI attached to the attachment device 11, as well as the embroidery part EP, the masking member ME, etc., under the control of the control device 17, and creates image data ID. The created image data ID is stored in the storage device 16, which will be described later. used as a reference to determine where to perform
<<storage device 16>>

The storage device 16 stores electronic data necessary for controlling the operation of the embroidery ornament manufacturing apparatus 1, such as image data ID produced by the camera 15 and symbol data SD relating to the symbol SB provided on the masking member ME. A device that stores data. Data stored in the storage device 16 is used by the control device 17 .
<<control device 17>>

The control device 17 is a device that controls the operation of the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 based on the data stored in the storage device 16 (details will be described later).
<<Masking member ME>>

The masking member ME, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, is a water-decomposable sheet-like member that is larger than the embroidered area of the article to be decorated DI (hereinafter referred to as "embroidered area ER"). The masking member ME is arranged to cover the embroidery area ER, and is embroidered together with the article to be decorated DI by the embroidered portion fabricating device 12 .

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the masking member ME, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area ER, can cover the embroidery area ER. can be prevented from being colored. Moreover, the masking member ME protruding from the embroidered part EP is embroidered together with the article to be decorated DI, and is easily torn off along the outer edge of the embroidered part EP because it is pierced with a plurality of holes by the embroidery needle. be able to. Furthermore, since the masking member ME is water-degradable, the masking member ME placed between the embroidery part EP and the article to be decorated DI (which cannot be torn off) is removed by washing the article to be decorated DI with water. be able to.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, a cross-shaped symbol SB is printed on the masking member ME. position for inkjet printing can be aligned (details will be described later).

The form of the masking member ME is not limited to the above. For example, the masking member ME does not necessarily have to be water-decomposable, as long as it is impermeable to ink for inkjet printing and can be embroidered together with the article to be decorated DI. Also, the symbol SB is not limited to a cross pattern, and may be a bar code, a password, a QR code (registered trademark), or the like.
<Method of Using the Apparatus 1 for Manufacturing Embroidered Ornaments>

The above-described embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 can be used in accordance with the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4 to manufacture embroidered decorative articles. Each step will be described below.
<<Step ST101: Manufacturing content decision process>>

In this step, it is determined how to manufacture the embroidered ornament based on the original drawing of the embroidered ornament. Specifically, details such as the range to be embroidered, the order in which the embroidery needle is inserted, the type of embroidery thread, the range to be ink-jet printed, and the type of ink are determined.

For example, the order in which the embroidery needles are inserted, that is, the stitches (seams) greatly affects the aesthetic appearance of the embroidered decorative article, so it is preferable to determine the order according to the embroidered decorative article to be manufactured. For example, when embroidering an animal design, the stitches follow the fur of the animal, and when embroidering a plant design, the stitches follow the veins of the leaves for a more realistic expression. is possible.

Moreover, the color of the embroidery thread is not particularly limited. For example, if white embroidery thread is used, the ink can be beautifully colored. In addition, a tiger pattern can be reproduced by inkjet-printing a striped pattern using black ink on the embroidery part EP produced using yellow embroidery thread. In this way, the color of the embroidery thread may be appropriately selected according to the embroidered decorative article to be manufactured.

Also, the material of the embroidery thread is not particularly limited, and general embroidery threads such as cotton (cannot be used in the method using sublimation transfer printing), polyester, and rayon can be used. For example, if the embroidered ornament is manufactured using cotton, it will have a soft matte texture, and if the embroidered ornament is manufactured using polyester, it will have a glossiness. Just do it.

Inkjet printing is basically performed in a range slightly larger than the embroidery part EP. As a result, the entire embroidered portion EP can be embroidered with certainty, and the portion protruding from the embroidered portion EP can be removed by tearing off the masking member ME. Conversely, ink-jet printing may be performed on an area smaller than the embroidery part EP so that the color of the embroidery thread is partially expressed as it is.

Inkjet printing can also be performed on the back surface of the embroidery part EP, and is suitable for decorating an article to be decorated DI, such as a handkerchief, whose back surface is also visible. In this case, it is preferable to determine the above contents in consideration of performing inkjet printing on the back surface of the embroidery part EP.

The manufacturing content determination process can be performed not only by the user of the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 but also by the control device 17 . As a method for the control device 17 to perform the manufacturing content determination process, there is a method of processing the original images of the embroidered ornaments based on a specific algorithm, or a method of learning a plurality of original images of the embroidered ornaments in advance by machine learning and creating a learning model. and processing based on the learning model.
<<Step ST102: Data Input Process>>

In this process, based on the content determined in the manufacturing content determination process, embroidery data ED, which is data that determines the flow of embroidery thread (the order in which the embroidery needle is inserted), colors to be colored by inkjet printing, and their positions are selected. Print data PD and symbol data SD, which are determined data, are created and stored in the storage device 16 .

The embroidery data ED can be created from the original image of the embroidered ornament using software for an embroidery sewing machine. can be created using
<<Step ST103: Embroidery Thread Mounting Process>>

In this step, the embroidery thread to be used is attached to the embroidered decorative article manufacturing apparatus 1 based on the content determined in the manufacturing content determination step.
<<Step ST104: Decorated article attachment process>>

In this step, the article to be decorated DI is attached to the attachment device 11 . Since the mounting device 11 is configured to have strength to withstand the load applied by the heat press 13 and heat resistance to withstand the heating of the heat press 13, the embroidered decorative article manufacturing device 1 can be used as a substrate, which will be described later. The process after the decorative item attaching process can be continuously performed without attaching or detaching the decorated item DI, and the work efficiency can be improved.
<<Step ST105: Masking process>>

In this step, as shown in FIG. 3, a masking member ME is placed on the article to be decorated DI so as to cover the embroidery area ER. As described in <<Step ST101: Manufacturing Contents Determining Process>>, when inkjet printing is also performed on the back surface of the embroidery area EP, the masking member ME is also arranged on the back surface of the embroidery area ER. As a result, the periphery of the embroidery area ER can be covered, so that the printing device 14 can be prevented from protruding from the embroidery part EP and coloring the article to be decorated DI.
<<Step ST106: Embroidery position determination process>>

In this step, a position for fabricating an embroidery portion is determined in an embroidery portion fabricating step, which will be described later (corresponding to an example of a "second position determining step" in the scope of claims). The determination of the position where the embroidered portion is to be made is made by the control device 17 . Specifically, first, the camera 15 takes an image of the masking member ME or the like attached to the article to be decorated DI under the control of the control device 17, and creates image data ID. The image data ID is stored in the storage device 16. FIG. Next, the control device 17 reads the symbol data SD and the image data ID from the storage device 16, and detects the coordinates of the symbol SB in the image data ID (the coordinates of the intersection of the crosses) based on the symbol data SD. Finally, the control device 17 converts the coordinates of the symbol SB in the detected image data ID into actual coordinates of the symbol SB, and stores them in the storage device 16 as coordinate data CD. The coordinate data CD thus created is used as a reference (original point) for creating the embroidery portion EP in the embroidery portion creating process.
<<Step ST107: Embroidered part production process>>

In this step, the embroidery part EP is created based on the coordinate data CD created in the embroidery position determining step. Specifically, the control device 17 reads the embroidery data ED and the coordinate data CD from the storage device 16, and causes the embroidery part making device 12 to make the embroidery part EP based on them. At this time, the origin of the embroidery data ED is controlled to coincide with the coordinate data CD, that is, the actual coordinates of the symbol SB.

Note that the embroidered portion fabricating process is not limited to the above-described mode. For example, the control is not limited to matching the origin of the embroidery data ED with the coordinates of the symbol SB in reality, and control may be performed to match the center of the embroidery data ED.
<<Step ST108: First heat press process>>

In this step, the embroidered portion EP produced in the embroidered portion producing step is heated and pressed. Accordingly, the thickness of the embroidered portion EP can be adjusted, and appropriate inkjet printing can be performed on the three-dimensional embroidered portion.

Since the first heat press process is intended to adjust the thickness of the embroidered portion EP, it is not always necessary to heat the embroidered portion EP. Further, the degree of heating and pressing is not particularly limited as long as it enables appropriate inkjet printing and does not impair the three-dimensional expression of the embroidery. The degree of such heating and pressurization may be set in advance in the manufacturing content determination process, or controlled by the control device 17 based on the embroidered decorative article to be manufactured, for example.
<<Step ST109: Print position determination process>>

In this step, the position for inkjet printing is determined in the printing step described later (corresponding to an example of the "second position determining step" in the scope of claims). The determination of the position for inkjet printing is performed by the control device 17 . Specifically, first, the camera 15 takes an image of the masking member ME or the like attached to the article to be decorated DI under the control of the control device 17, and creates image data ID. The image data ID is stored in the storage device 16. FIG. Next, the control device 17 reads the symbol data SD and the image data ID from the storage device 16, and detects the coordinates of the symbol SB in the image data ID based on the symbol data SD. Finally, the control device 17 converts the coordinates of the symbol SB in the detected image data ID into actual coordinates of the symbol SB, and stores them in the storage device 16 as coordinate data CD. The coordinate data CD created in this way is used as a reference (origin) for creating the embroidery part EP in the printing process.

Note that the print position determination process is not limited to the above. For example, the color of the masking member ME may be used to determine the location of ink jet printing. Specifically, first, color data, which is data relating to the color of the masking member ME, is created and stored in the storage device 16 . Next, under the control of the control device 17, the camera 15 takes an image of the masking member ME attached to the article to be decorated DI and creates image data ID. The image data ID is stored in the storage device 16. FIG. Next, the control device 17 reads the color data and the image data ID from the storage device 16, and detects a range matching the color of the masking member ME in the image data ID based on the color data. Based on this detection result, the position of the masking member ME and the position of the embroidery portion EP can be specified, and based on this, the position for inkjet printing is determined.

In addition, a transparent or translucent sheet-like member such as an OHP sheet (corresponding to an example of a “member to be temporarily printed” in the scope of claims) can be used to determine the position for inkjet printing. Specifically, first, while the sheet-like member is fixed to the mounting device 11, the same inkjet printing as the printing process (corresponding to an example of a "provisional printing process" in the scope of claims) is performed, and the mounting is performed. Using the device 11 as a reference, it is clarified at which position ink jet printing will be performed. Next, the inkjet-printed sheet-like member and the article to be decorated DI are placed on top of each other, and the article to be decorated DI is attached to a mounting device so that the article to be decorated DI is ink-jet printed at a desired position on the article to be decorated DI while the article to be decorated DI is transparent. 11 to determine the position for inkjet printing.

Furthermore, the printing position determination process does not necessarily have to be performed, and it is possible to use the coordinate data CD created in the embroidery position determination process.
<<Step ST110: Printing Process>>

In this step, inkjet printing is performed based on the coordinate data CD created in the printing position determination step. Specifically, the control device 17 reads the print data PD and the coordinate data CD from the storage device 16, and causes the printing device 14 to perform ink jet printing on the embroidery portion EP based on these to color the embroidery portion EP. At this time, control is performed so that the origin of the print data PD coincides with the coordinate data CD, that is, the coordinates of the symbol SB in reality.
<<Step ST111: Second heat press process>>

In this process, the embroidery part EP that has been ink-jet printed and colored in the printing process is heated and pressed. As a result, ink for inkjet printing can be fixed on the embroidery portion EP.

The purpose of the second heat press process is to fix the ink for inkjet printing on the embroidery part EP, so it is not always necessary to apply pressure. Further, the degree of heating and pressing is not particularly limited as long as the ink for inkjet printing can be fixed on the embroidery portion EP and the three-dimensional representation of the embroidery is not impaired. The degree of such heating and pressurization may be set in advance in the manufacturing content determination process, or controlled by the control device 17 based on the embroidered decorative article to be manufactured, for example.
<<Step ST112: Masking Removal Process>>

In this step, the masking member ME protruding from the embroidered portion EP is torn off along the outer edge of the embroidered portion EP. By adjusting the appearance of the embroidered part EP in this way, the embroidered decorative article is completed.

Note that the method for removing the masking member ME is not limited to the one described above. For example, when a water-decomposable masking member ME is used, it can be removed by washing the article to be decorated DI with water.

As described above, according to the embroidered decorative article manufacturing method and the embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the embroidered portion can be colored by ink-jet printing in the printing process. It is possible to express finer details and to express colors in a continuous manner. In addition, there is no need to prepare embroidery threads of different colors, and when printing, unlike transfer paper for sublimation transfer printing, separate members are not required, so it can be implemented at a low cost. Work efficiency can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Embroidered accessory manufacturing system 11... Mounting device 12... Embroidered part fabricating device 13... Heat press 14... Printing device 15... Camera 16... Storage device 17... Control device DI... Decoration object ER... Embroidery range PR... Printing range EP...Embroidery part ME...Masking member SB...Symbol ID...Image data SD...Symbol data ED...Embroidery data PD...Print data CD...Coordinate data

Claims (13)

A method for manufacturing an embroidered ornament for decorating an article to be decorated, comprising:
A masking member that is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area and arranged on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the embroidery area, which is the area where the embroidery is applied to the article to be decorated, so as to cover the embroidery area. process and
an embroidered portion producing step of producing an embroidered portion, which is an embroidered decoration applied to the article to be decorated, for each masking member arranged in the masking step;
a pressing step of applying pressure to the embroidered portion produced in the embroidered portion producing step to adjust the thickness of the embroidered portion;
a printing step of performing inkjet printing on the embroidered portion whose thickness has been adjusted in the pressing step;
a masking removal step of removing the masking member protruding from the embroidery area;
A method of manufacturing an embroidered ornament comprising: A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to claim 1,
A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, wherein the masking member is water decomposable. A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising:
A temporary printing step of performing the same inkjet printing as the printing step on a temporary printing member that is a transparent or translucent sheet-like member;
a first position determination step of determining a position where inkjet printing is performed in the printing step based on the printing result on the temporary printing member in the temporary printing step;
A method of manufacturing an embroidered ornament comprising: A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising:
the masking member has a symbol;
A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, comprising a second position determination step of determining at least one of a position where an embroidered portion is created in the embroidered portion creating step and a position where inkjet printing is performed in the printing step, based on the symbol. A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:
A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, comprising a heating step of heating the embroidered portion to fix the ink for the inkjet printing to the embroidered portion after the printing step. A method for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising:
Based on the original image of the embroidered decorative article, the range to be embroidered in the embroidered part making process, the order of embroidering the embroidery needles in the embroidered part making process, the type of thread used for embroidery in the embroidered part making process, and the printing process A method of manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, comprising a manufacturing content determining step of determining at least one of a range for inkjet printing and a type of ink to be used for inkjet printing in the printing step. An embroidered ornament manufacturing system for manufacturing an embroidered ornament for decorating an article to be decorated, comprising:
a mounting device for detachably mounting the article to be decorated;
Each masking member, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area, is arranged so as to cover at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the embroidery area, which is the area where the embroidery is applied to the article to be decorated. an embroidered part producing device for producing an embroidered part, which is an embroidered decoration applied to the article to be decorated attached to the mounting device;
a pressing device for applying pressure to the embroidered portion produced by the embroidered portion producing apparatus to adjust the thickness of the embroidered portion;
a printing device that performs inkjet printing on part or all of a surface of the embroidered portion on which the masking member is arranged, the thickness of which is adjusted by the pressurizing device ;
with
A system for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, wherein the attachment device has strength to withstand the load applied by the pressurizing device . The embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to claim 7 , further comprising:
an imaging device that captures an image of an article to be decorated and creates image data;
a first storage device for storing image data produced by the imaging device;
a position determining device that determines at least one of a position where the embroidery part is created by the embroidery part creating device and a position where ink jet printing is performed by the printing device, based on the image data stored in the first storage device;
An embroidered ornamental manufacturing system comprising: An embroidered ornament manufacturing system for manufacturing an embroidered ornament for decorating an article to be decorated, comprising:
a mounting device for detachably mounting the article to be decorated;
Each masking member, which is a sheet-like member larger than the embroidery area, is arranged so as to cover at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the embroidery area, which is the area where the embroidery is applied to the article to be decorated. an embroidered part producing device for producing an embroidered part, which is an embroidered decoration applied to the article to be decorated attached to the mounting device;
a printing device that performs inkjet printing on part or all of a surface of the embroidery portion produced by the embroidery portion producing apparatus on which the masking member is arranged;
an imaging device that captures an image of an article to be decorated and creates image data;
a first storage device for storing image data produced by the imaging device;
a position determining device that determines at least one of a position where the embroidery part is created by the embroidery part creating device and a position where ink jet printing is performed by the printing device, based on the image data stored in the first storage device;
A second storage device for storing color data, which is data relating to the color of the masking member,
The positioning device determines at least one of the position of the masking member and the position of the embroidered portion based on the image data stored in the first storage device and the color data stored in the second storage device; An embroidered decorative article manufacturing system that determines a position for inkjet printing in the printing device based on the determination. An embroidered ornament manufacturing system for manufacturing an embroidered ornament for decorating an article to be decorated, comprising:
a mounting device for detachably mounting the article to be decorated;
A sheet-like member larger than the embroidered area arranged on at least one of the surface and the back of the embroidered area, which is the embroidered area of the article to be decorated, so as to cover the embroidered area. an embroidered part producing device for producing an embroidered part, which is an embroidered decoration to be applied to the article to be decorated attached to the attaching device, for each masking member;
a printing device that performs inkjet printing on part or all of a surface of the embroidery portion produced by the embroidery portion producing apparatus on which the masking member is arranged;
an imaging device that captures an image of an article to be decorated and creates image data;
a first storage device for storing image data produced by the imaging device;
a position determining device that determines at least one of a position where the embroidery part is created by the embroidery part creating device and a position where ink jet printing is performed by the printing device, based on the image data stored in the first storage device;
a third storage device for storing symbol data, which is data relating to the symbol of the masking member;
The position determination device determines the position of the masking member based on the image data stored in the first storage device and the symbol data stored in the third storage device, and based on the determination, determines the embroidery pattern. A manufacturing system for an embroidered decorative article that determines at least one of a position where an embroidered part is produced in a part producing device and a position where inkjet printing is performed in the printing device. The embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to any one of claims 7 to 10,
A manufacturing system for embroidered ornaments, wherein the masking member is water decomposable. The embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to any one of claims 7 to 11, further comprising:
a heating device that heats the embroidered portion after performing inkjet printing on the embroidered portion in the printing device to fix the ink related to the inkjet printing to the embroidered portion;
A system for manufacturing an embroidered decorative article, wherein the mounting device has heat resistance to withstand heating by the heating device. The embroidered decorative article manufacturing system according to any one of claims 7 to 12,
Based on the original image of the embroidered decorative article, the range to be embroidered by the embroidery part producing device, the order of inserting the embroidery needles from the embroidery part producing device, the type of thread used for embroidery by the embroidery part producing device, and the printing device A manufacturing system for an embroidered decorative article, comprising a manufacturing content determination unit that determines at least one of a range for inkjet printing and a type of ink to be used for inkjet printing by the printing device.

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