WO2009053051A1 - Applicator for decorative objects - Google Patents

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WO2009053051A1
WO2009053051A1 PCT/EP2008/008939 EP2008008939W WO2009053051A1 WO 2009053051 A1 WO2009053051 A1 WO 2009053051A1 EP 2008008939 W EP2008008939 W EP 2008008939W WO 2009053051 A1 WO2009053051 A1 WO 2009053051A1
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handle
applicator
subatmospheric pressure
heating rod
pressure source
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Andreas Franken
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Viva-Decor Gmbh
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Priority claimed from DE102007050852A external-priority patent/DE102007050852B4/en
Priority claimed from DE200820010798 external-priority patent/DE202008010798U1/en
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Priority to EP08841611A priority Critical patent/EP2205450B1/en
Priority to AT08841611T priority patent/ATE516969T1/en
Publication of WO2009053051A1 publication Critical patent/WO2009053051A1/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B11/00—Work holders not covered by any preceding group in the subclass, e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
    • B25B11/005—Vacuum work holders
    • B25B11/007—Vacuum work holders portable, e.g. handheld
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
    • B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
    • B44C1/00—Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects
    • B44C1/18—Applying ornamental structures, e.g. shaped bodies consisting of plastic material

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  • the invention relates to an applicator for decorative objects.
  • the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive and are, for example, picked up using a pair of tweezers and placed at the desired po- sition and are fixed by the effect of heat. It is further known to arrange the decorative objects on an adhesive foil, arranged them on the substrate together with the adhesive foil and then ion the decorative objects onto the substrate.
  • an applicator for decorative objects comprising a heating rod projecting from a handle and carry - ing, at a free end thereof, a suction head, the applicator further comprising a suction line that passes from the suction head through the heating rod and the handle and is connected to a subatmospheric pressure source.
  • decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, may be applied onto substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials.
  • the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive, and they may be picked up by means of the applicator with the suction head using subatmospheric pressure, so that the heat generated by the heating rod is transferred by thermal conduction through the decorative object to the hot-melt adhesive to make the same tacky.
  • the decorative object is placed on the desired location on the substrate by means of the applicator.
  • the decorative object is released, e.g. by switching off the subatmospheric pressure, so that the decorative object remains on the substrate and is fixed thereon when the adhesive is cured. It is especially advantageous, that the applicator allows applying a decorative object using only one hand.
  • the subatmospheric pressure is on/off switchable. This facilitates releasing the applicator from the decorative object.
  • the subatmospheric pressure source is on/off switchable.
  • a switch or a key button for switching on the subatmospheric pressure is provided at the handle, for example, for switching the atmospheric pressure source on and off.
  • a switch or a key button for switching on the subatmospheric pressure is provided at the handle, for example, for switching the atmospheric pressure source on and off.
  • Alternative- Iy for example, a food-operated switch or key button may be provided.
  • the switch or key button may be an air path switch, which, for example, effects a cancellation or an insertion of a blockage of the suction line before the suction head.
  • the switch or key button may ef- feet an opening of the suction line, so that a subatmospheric pressure is maintained at the suction head only when the switch or key button is actuated accordingly. In this way, the user is not required to switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
  • the handle is provided with a vent hole that is connected to the suction line and adapted to be closed with a finger.
  • the applicator is more easy to operate.
  • the suction line is vented even when the subatmospheric pressure source is switched on, and, accordingly, the suction head is not operating.
  • the user wants to pick up a decorative object, he only has to place the suction head on the object and then to close the vent hole with one finger of the hand holding the handle, whereby a subatmospheric pressure is created in the suction line and the object is picked up by the suction head.
  • the decorative object may easily be placed on the desired location on the substrate by removing the finger from the vent hole. In this way, the user is no longer required to copi- ously switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off in order to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-section of an applicator according to the invention, having a vent hole
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross-section of a further embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.
  • the applicator 10 shown in Fig. 1 has an elongated handle 12 that can be gripped with one hand and is made of a material that is heat resistant but has a low heat conductivity.
  • the outer surface of the handle 12 is formed by a layer of a soft non-slip plastic that becomes thicker towards the front end of the handle.
  • An electric heating rod 14 projects from the front end of the handle 12, and a portion of this heating rod adjacent to the handle 12 is surrounded by a thermally insulating protection pipe 16 and a protective shield 18 formed by the handle.
  • the shield 18 serves as a heat shield and at the same time as a support which permits to deposit the applicator on a support surface in such a manner that the heating rod 14 will not contact the support surface.
  • An interchangeable, heat-conductive suction head 20 that is adapted to the specific shape of the decorative objects to be applied and has a heat-resistant non-stick coating, e. g. of PTFE is provided at the free end of the heating rod 14.
  • the interchangeable suction head 20 is connected to a suction line 22 that passes through the heating rod 14 and the interior of the handle 12 and leads to the rear end of the handle 12 where it is connected to a supply line 26 leading from a subatmospheric pressure source 24.
  • the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is formed by a control apparatus that can be connected to a mains supply and includes a pump for generating the subatmospheric pressure as well as a mains adapter for supplying power to the heating rod 14.
  • a thermostatic control for the heating rod may be integrated.
  • the heating rod can be switched on and off with a switch 28 at the control apparatus, and a regulator 30 is provided for controlling the displacement of the pump and hence the subatmospheric pressure.
  • the supply line 26 is formed by a flexible hose, and electrical leads 32 for connecting the mains adapter to the heating rod 14 are integrated in the wall of that hose.
  • the suction line 22 passes through a T-piece 34 the branched-off leg of which leads to a vent hole 36 formed in the surface of the handle 12.
  • the vent hole 36 is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner that it may conveniently be opened and closed, for example with the thumb or forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • the cross-sectional area of the vent hole is dimensioned such that, even when the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is operating with maximum power, the subatmospheric pressure in the suction line 22 is collapsed com- pletely as long as the user does not close the vent hole.
  • the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 and the vent hole 36 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise.
  • the power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.
  • Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of an applicator according to the inven- tion, which is similar to the applicator 10 of Fig. 1.
  • the applicator of Fig. 2 differs from the applicator of Fig. 1 in that instead of the vent hole 36, a switch 40 for switching the subatmospheric pressure source 24 on and off is provided at the surface of the handle 12.
  • the switch 40 comprises a switch button 42 at the surface of the handle 12. This switch button is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner, that is may conveniently be actuated, for example, with the thumb of forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
  • the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise.
  • the power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just suf- ficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.

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Abstract

An applicator for decorative objects, comprising a heating rod (14) projecting from a handle (12) and carrying at a free end thereof a suction head (20), the applicator further comprising a suction line (22) that passes from the suction head through the heating rod and the handle and is connected to a subat- mospheric pressure source (24).

Description

APPLICATOR FOR DECORATIVE OBJECTS
The invention relates to an applicator for decorative objects.
Several procedures are customary for applying decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, on substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials. For example, on the side with which they are to be applied to the substrate, the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive and are, for example, picked up using a pair of tweezers and placed at the desired po- sition and are fixed by the effect of heat. It is further known to arrange the decorative objects on an adhesive foil, arranged them on the substrate together with the adhesive foil and then ion the decorative objects onto the substrate.
It is an object of the invention to find a new possibility of applying the decorative objects.
According to the invention, this object is achieved by an applicator for decorative objects, comprising a heating rod projecting from a handle and carry - ing, at a free end thereof, a suction head, the applicator further comprising a suction line that passes from the suction head through the heating rod and the handle and is connected to a subatmospheric pressure source.
Using this applicator, decorative objects such as gems, sequins and the like, may be applied onto substrates, e. g. on clothing or other textile materials. For example, on the side with which they are to be applied to the substrate, the decorative objects are coated with a hot-melt adhesive, and they may be picked up by means of the applicator with the suction head using subatmospheric pressure, so that the heat generated by the heating rod is transferred by thermal conduction through the decorative object to the hot-melt adhesive to make the same tacky. Then, the decorative object is placed on the desired location on the substrate by means of the applicator. Then, the decorative object is released, e.g. by switching off the subatmospheric pressure, so that the decorative object remains on the substrate and is fixed thereon when the adhesive is cured. It is especially advantageous, that the applicator allows applying a decorative object using only one hand.
Advantageous embodiments of the invention are indicated in the dependent claims.
Preferably, the subatmospheric pressure is on/off switchable. This facilitates releasing the applicator from the decorative object.
For example, the subatmospheric pressure source is on/off switchable.
Preferably, a switch or a key button, in particular an electrical switch, for switching on the subatmospheric pressure is provided at the handle, for example, for switching the atmospheric pressure source on and off. Alternative- Iy, for example, a food-operated switch or key button may be provided.
The switch or key button may be an air path switch, which, for example, effects a cancellation or an insertion of a blockage of the suction line before the suction head. Alternatively or additionally, the switch or key button may ef- feet an opening of the suction line, so that a subatmospheric pressure is maintained at the suction head only when the switch or key button is actuated accordingly. In this way, the user is not required to switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
In one embodiment, the handle is provided with a vent hole that is connected to the suction line and adapted to be closed with a finger. Thereby, the applicator is more easy to operate. As long as the vent hole is left open, the suction line is vented even when the subatmospheric pressure source is switched on, and, accordingly, the suction head is not operating. When the user wants to pick up a decorative object, he only has to place the suction head on the object and then to close the vent hole with one finger of the hand holding the handle, whereby a subatmospheric pressure is created in the suction line and the object is picked up by the suction head. Likewise, the decorative object may easily be placed on the desired location on the substrate by removing the finger from the vent hole. In this way, the user is no longer required to copi- ously switch the subatmospheric pressure source on and off in order to make the suction head operative and inoperative, respectively.
An embodiment example will now be explained in conjunction with the dra- wing, in which:
Fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-section of an applicator according to the invention, having a vent hole; and
Fig. 2 shows a schematic cross-section of a further embodiment of an applicator according to the invention.
The applicator 10 shown in Fig. 1 has an elongated handle 12 that can be gripped with one hand and is made of a material that is heat resistant but has a low heat conductivity. The outer surface of the handle 12 is formed by a layer of a soft non-slip plastic that becomes thicker towards the front end of the handle.
An electric heating rod 14 projects from the front end of the handle 12, and a portion of this heating rod adjacent to the handle 12 is surrounded by a thermally insulating protection pipe 16 and a protective shield 18 formed by the handle. The shield 18 serves as a heat shield and at the same time as a support which permits to deposit the applicator on a support surface in such a manner that the heating rod 14 will not contact the support surface.
An interchangeable, heat-conductive suction head 20 that is adapted to the specific shape of the decorative objects to be applied and has a heat-resistant non-stick coating, e. g. of PTFE is provided at the free end of the heating rod 14. The interchangeable suction head 20 is connected to a suction line 22 that passes through the heating rod 14 and the interior of the handle 12 and leads to the rear end of the handle 12 where it is connected to a supply line 26 leading from a subatmospheric pressure source 24.
In the example shown, the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is formed by a control apparatus that can be connected to a mains supply and includes a pump for generating the subatmospheric pressure as well as a mains adapter for supplying power to the heating rod 14. As the case may be, a thermostatic control for the heating rod may be integrated. The heating rod can be switched on and off with a switch 28 at the control apparatus, and a regulator 30 is provided for controlling the displacement of the pump and hence the subatmospheric pressure.
The supply line 26 is formed by a flexible hose, and electrical leads 32 for connecting the mains adapter to the heating rod 14 are integrated in the wall of that hose.
Inside of the handle 12, the suction line 22 passes through a T-piece 34 the branched-off leg of which leads to a vent hole 36 formed in the surface of the handle 12. The vent hole 36 is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner that it may conveniently be opened and closed, for example with the thumb or forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
The cross-sectional area of the vent hole is dimensioned such that, even when the subatmospheric pressure source 24 is operating with maximum power, the subatmospheric pressure in the suction line 22 is collapsed com- pletely as long as the user does not close the vent hole. Moreover, the power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 and the vent hole 36 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise. The power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just sufficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.
Fig. 2 shows a further embodiment of an applicator according to the inven- tion, which is similar to the applicator 10 of Fig. 1. The applicator of Fig. 2 differs from the applicator of Fig. 1 in that instead of the vent hole 36, a switch 40 for switching the subatmospheric pressure source 24 on and off is provided at the surface of the handle 12.
Electrical leads 38, which connect the switch 40 to the control apparatus, are integrated in the wall of the flexible hose. The switch 40 comprises a switch button 42 at the surface of the handle 12. This switch button is arranged in the thickened end of the handle 12 near the protective shield 18 in such a manner, that is may conveniently be actuated, for example, with the thumb of forefinger, when the user holds the handle 12 in his hand like a stylus.
The power of the pump in the subatmospheric pressure source 24 and the cross-sections of the suction line 22 are so adapted that, when the pump is running, the air current does not produce any substantial disturbing noise, and the pump itself operates at very low noise. The power of the pump is controlled with the regulator 30, so that the subatmospheric pressure is just suf- ficient for picking up the decorative objects with the suction head 20.

Claims

1. An applicator for decorative objects, comprising a heating rod (14) projecting from a handle ( 12) and carrying at a free end thereof a suction head (20), the applicator further comprising a suction line (22) that passes from the suction head through the heating rod and the handle and is connected to a subatmospheric pressure source (24).
2. Applicator according to claim 1 , characterised in that the subatmosphe- ric pressure is on and off switchable.
3. Applicator according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the subatmospheric pressure source (24) is on and off switchable.
4. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a switch (40) or a key button for switching on the subatmospheric pressure is provided at the handle (12).
5. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle (12) is provided with a vent hole (36) that is connected to the suction line (22) and adapted to be closed with a finger.
6. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the handle (12) has an elongated stylus-like shape.
7. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the suction line (22) is connected, at an end of the handle (12) opposite to the heating rod (14), to a flexible supply line (26) that is itself connected to the subatmospheric pressure source (24).
8. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that a switch (28) for switching the heating rod (14) on and off is provided at the subatmospheric pressure source (24).
9. Applicator according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the subatmospheric pressure source (24) comprises a regulator (30) for controlling the subatmospheric pressure.
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AT08841611T ATE516969T1 (en) 2007-10-24 2008-10-22 APPLICATOR FOR ORNAMENTAL OBJECTS

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DE102007050852A DE102007050852B4 (en) 2007-10-24 2007-10-24 Applicator for jewelry objects
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DE202008010798.9 2008-08-05
DE200820010798 DE202008010798U1 (en) 2008-08-05 2008-08-05 Applicator for jewelry objects

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DE2233412A1 (en) * 1972-06-12 1974-01-24 Tri Innovations Ab METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FASTENING OBJECTS TO A SURFACE BY ADHESIVING
US5118153A (en) * 1991-03-06 1992-06-02 H-Square Corporation Hand-operated reciprocating bellows for electronic component pickup
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