JP2001051589A

JP2001051589A - Braille seal

Info

Publication number: JP2001051589A
Application number: JP11230355A
Authority: JP
Inventors: Yoshio Sato; 喜夫佐藤
Original assignee: Sato Corp
Current assignee: Sato Corp
Priority date: 1999-08-17
Filing date: 1999-08-17
Publication date: 2001-02-23
Anticipated expiration: 2019-08-17
Also published as: JP4361172B2

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable even a person having no knowledge of braille to easily discriminate a printing defect or the presence or absence of damage by forming built-up braille by curing transparent three-dimensional ink and providing the points formed with the built-up braille with marking which are earmarks. SOLUTION: A seal base material 1 consisting of a colorless transparent plastic film is transparent and is consequently visible through on the rear surface from the front surface side. The braille formed by subjecting the three- dimensional ink consisting of a colorless transparent UV curing resin to a curing treatment after printing is used for the built-up braille display 2 formed on the front surface of the seal base material 1. The markings, such as black dots, smaller than the respective dots of the braille are formed by ordinary printing on the front surface of a mount 4 while existing right under the point formed with the built-up braille display 2. Since respective dots of the braille constitute convex lenses, the markings are enlarged and are distinctly visible but on the other hand, if the missing by the printing defect or damage of the braille exists, the markings are small and hardly visible and, therefore, the presence or absence of the three-dimensional ink at the printing points of the braille may be checked.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【０００１】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は点字シールに関し、
特に印刷や貼付を行う取扱者が点字知識がない者であっ
ても印刷不良や点字欠落の有無が容易に確認できるよう
にした点字シールに関する。TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a Braille seal,
In particular, the present invention relates to a Braille sticker that enables a printing or pasting person who has no knowledge of Braille to easily confirm the presence or absence of printing defects or missing Braille.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】表面に盛り上げ点字表示が設けられ、裏
面に接着剤または粘着剤が塗布された点字表示板や点字
シールは知られている。従来、これらの点字表示物は紙
やプラスチックフィルムを型に押し付けて形成されてい
たが、近年では印刷すると盛り上がる立体インキと印刷
技術が用いられるようになっている。2. Description of the Related Art Braille display boards and stickers having a raised braille display on the front surface and an adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the back surface are known. Conventionally, these braille display materials have been formed by pressing paper or a plastic film against a mold, but in recent years, three-dimensional inks and printing techniques that rise when printed are used.

【０００３】[0003]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところで、上述した立
体インキによる点字印刷では、点字シールや点字表示板
の製造・販売や貼り付け作業を行う者が、その表示内容
を判読できるほど点字の知識を有していない場合が多々
あるため、印刷時に点字形成箇所にインキが付着してい
なかったり、印刷後に点字印刷が欠落しても気づかない
という問題があった。By the way, in the above-described braille printing using three-dimensional ink, a person who manufactures, sells, or pastes a Braille sticker or a Braille display board has enough knowledge of Braille so that the displayed contents can be read. In many cases, the printing medium does not have the ink, so that there is a problem that the ink is not attached to the braille forming portion at the time of printing or that the printing of the braille is missing after printing.

【０００４】本発明は上記従来技術の問題に鑑みなされ
たもので、本発明は点字知識がない者にも印刷不良や損
傷の有無が容易に判別できる点字シールを提供すること
を目的としている。[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a Braille sticker that enables even a person who has no knowledge of Braille to easily determine whether printing failure or damage has occurred.

【０００５】[0005]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するた
め、本発明によれば、盛り上げ点字を透明な立体インキ
を硬化させて形成すると共に、該盛り上げ点字の形成箇
所に目印となるマーキングを設けた点字シールが提供さ
れる。According to the present invention, a raised braille is formed by curing a transparent three-dimensional ink, and a marking is provided at a position where the raised braille is formed. Braille seals are provided.

【０００６】上記構成により、マーキング箇所に立体イ
ンキが付着していなければ、点字の知識が無くても即座
に印刷不良や印刷後の脱落を察知できる。According to the above configuration, if the three-dimensional ink does not adhere to the marking portion, it is possible to immediately detect a printing failure or dropout after printing without knowledge of Braille.

【０００７】[0007]

【発明の実施の形態】以下に、本発明の実施の形態を図
１ないし図５に基づいて説明する。図１において１は無
色透明なプラスチック製フィルムからなるシール基材を
示し、該シール基材１は透明であることにより表面側か
ら裏面側が透けて見えるようになっている。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a sealing base made of a colorless and transparent plastic film, and the sealing base 1 is transparent so that the back side can be seen from the front side.

【０００８】２は前記シール基材１の表面に形成された
盛り上げ点字表示で、該点字表示２は無色透明な紫外線
硬化性樹脂を成分とする立体インキを印刷後硬化処理し
たものが好適に用いられる。その理由は紫外線照射によ
る硬化であるため量産性に優れ、加熱硬化する場合に比
べシール基材１の熱変形の恐れが少ないほか、香料や抗
菌剤などの揮発性成分を配合し易いことも挙げられ、本
実施形態では点字部分に抗菌剤が添加されている。Reference numeral 2 denotes a raised braille display formed on the surface of the seal base material 1. The braille display 2 is preferably formed by printing and curing a three-dimensional ink containing a colorless and transparent ultraviolet curable resin as a component. Can be The reason for this is that curing by ultraviolet irradiation is excellent, so mass production is excellent, there is less risk of thermal deformation of the sealing base material 1 than in the case of heating and curing, and volatile components such as fragrances and antibacterial agents are easily compounded. In this embodiment, an antimicrobial agent is added to the Braille portion.

【０００９】そして、該盛り上げ点字表示２の形成箇所
真下に位置して後述する台紙４の表側に、通常の印刷に
より点字の各点より小さな黒丸「●」や白丸「○」、プ
ラス記号「＋」などのマーキングＭが形成されている
(図３参照)。A black circle “●”, a white circle “○”, and a plus sign “+”, which are smaller than each point of the Braille by normal printing, are located on the front side of the mount 4 which is located immediately below the raised braille display 2 and which will be described later. Is formed.
(See FIG. 3).

【００１０】該マーキングＭは点字の各点より十分に小
さなものでも各点字が凸レンズ状をなすため、拡大され
てはっきりと目視できる反面、点字の印刷不良や損傷に
よる欠落があると、小さく見辛くなるため、点字の印刷
予定箇所に立体インキの有無を確認するのに役立つ。[0010] Even if the marking M is sufficiently smaller than each point of the Braille, each Braille has a convex lens shape, so that it is enlarged and clearly visible. On the other hand, if the Braille is missing due to printing failure or damage, it is small and hard to see. Therefore, it is useful to check the presence or absence of three-dimensional ink at the place where Braille is to be printed.

【００１１】３は前記シール基材１の裏面に塗布された
粘着剤を示し、該粘着剤３は前記シール基材１と同様に
透明なものが用いられ、該粘着剤３によってシール基材
１は台紙４上に仮着されている。Reference numeral 3 denotes a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the back surface of the seal substrate 1. The pressure-sensitive adhesive 3 is a transparent material similar to the seal substrate 1. Are temporarily attached on the mount 4.

【００１２】４は台紙を示し、該台紙４は表面に前述の
マーキングＭが印刷された後にシリコーンなどの剥離剤
層５が形成され、該剥離剤層５によって粘着剤３が付着
しにくくなり、シール基材１は剥離可能な状態で台紙４
上に仮着されている。一方、台紙４の裏面は通常の紙面
のままなので後述する通常表示６が印刷可能となってい
る。Reference numeral 4 denotes a backing sheet, and the backing sheet 4 has a release agent layer 5 made of silicone or the like after the above-described marking M is printed on the surface thereof, and the release agent layer 5 makes it difficult for the adhesive 3 to adhere. The sealing substrate 1 is mounted on the backing sheet 4 in a peelable state.
Temporarily worn on top. On the other hand, since the back surface of the mount 4 remains on the normal paper surface, a normal display 6 described later can be printed.

【００１３】６は前記台紙４の裏面に印刷された通常表
示を示し、該通常表示６は前記点字表示２の意味内容を
そのまま表示したものは勿論、意味内容を簡略したり、
一部のみを通常文字で表示したもの、イラストや図形、
マークなども含む概念である。Reference numeral 6 denotes a normal display printed on the back side of the backing paper 4. The normal display 6 not only displays the meaning of the Braille display 2 as it is, but also simplifies the meaning,
Some of them are displayed in normal characters, illustrations and figures,
This is a concept that includes marks and the like.

【００１４】例えば、前記点字表示２の内容は「きつね
うどん 330CCのお湯で３分炊く(つゆ付き)」である
が、当該点字シールを取り扱う者は通常点字シールの貼
り付け対象物が(袋入りインスタント食品の)「きつねう
どん」であると判ればよいので単に「きつねうどん」と
だけ表示している。ここで、通常表示６は点字文字２と
上下方向を一致させて表示するのが好ましい。For example, the content of the Braille display 2 is "cook for 3 minutes with hot water of Kitsune Udon 330CC (with soup)". Since it is enough to know that it is "Kitune Udon" (of instant food), it is simply displayed as "Kitune Udon". Here, it is preferable that the normal display 6 be displayed in such a manner that the Braille characters 2 are aligned in the vertical direction.

【００１５】本発明の点字シールは以上の如き構成を有
するもので、当該点字シールの印刷を行う際には、予め
点字形成箇所に相当する台紙４にマーキングＭを印刷し
ておき、該マーキングＭの真上のシール基材１に立体イ
ンキをスクリーン印刷等で印刷し、該インキを硬化させ
て点字シールを製造する。The Braille sticker of the present invention has the above-described configuration. When printing the Braille sticker, a marking M is printed on the mount 4 corresponding to the Braille forming portion in advance, and the marking M A three-dimensional ink is printed on the seal base material 1 directly above by a screen printing or the like, and the ink is cured to produce a Braille seal.

【００１６】かくして、各点字が凸レンズ状をなすため
に台紙４上のマーキングＭをはっきりと目視でき、反
面、点字の印刷不良や損傷による欠落があるとマーキン
グＭが見辛くなるため、印刷不良や損傷の有無を確認す
るのに大いに役立つ。Thus, since each Braille has a convex lens shape, the markings M on the mount 4 can be clearly seen. On the other hand, if there is a printing failure or a missing part due to damage of the Braille, the markings M become hard to see. It is very useful for checking for damage.

【００１７】また、当該点字シールを台紙４から剥がし
た後は、マーキングＭは台紙４と共に除去されるのでシ
ール基材１および粘着剤３が透明なことから点字シール
は目立たず、通常の表示物の上に重ねて貼り付けても下
の通常表示やデザインが透過して見えるため、デザイン
や一般の表示に影響せず、専用の貼り付けスペースも省
略できる。After the braille sticker is peeled off from the backing sheet 4, the marking M is removed together with the backing sheet 4, so that the seal base material and the adhesive 3 are transparent, so that the braille sticker is inconspicuous. Even if it is pasted on top of, the normal display and design below can be seen through, so it does not affect the design or general display, and the dedicated pasting space can be omitted.

【００１８】そして、点字表示２を紫外線硬化性樹脂を
成分とする立体インキで構成したため量産性に優れ、硬
化する場合にシール基材１の熱変形が少なく、さらに香
料や抗菌剤などの揮発性成分を配合し易くなる。Since the Braille display 2 is made of a three-dimensional ink containing a UV-curable resin as a component, it is excellent in mass productivity, and when cured, has little thermal deformation of the seal substrate 1 and further has a volatile property such as a fragrance or an antibacterial agent. It becomes easy to mix the components.

【００１９】次に、図４および図５は第２の実施態様を
示し、本実施態様では前記第１の実施態様で用いた符号
と同一の構成要素に同一符号を付しその説明を省略する
ものとするに、本実施態様の特徴はマーキングＭをシー
ル基材の表面に設けたこと、通常表示６を台紙４の表面
に設けたこと、シール基材の外縁部に点字表示の上下方
向を識別するための切り欠き部を設けたことにある。Next, FIGS. 4 and 5 show a second embodiment. In this embodiment, the same components as those used in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted. The features of the present embodiment are that the marking M is provided on the surface of the seal base material, the normal display 6 is provided on the surface of the mount 4, and the vertical direction of the Braille display on the outer edge of the seal base material is That is, a notch for identification is provided.

【００２０】ここで、台紙４の表面には剥離剤層５が設
けられるため、通常表記６は剥離剤層５の形成に先だっ
て印刷しておく必要がある。Here, since the release agent layer 5 is provided on the surface of the mount 4, it is usually necessary to print the notation 6 before forming the release agent layer 5.

【００２１】また、切り欠き部７は図４に山形(逆Ｖ字
状)のものを例示したがこれに限るものではなく、円弧
状、Ｗ字状など視覚や触覚に訴えるものであればよく、
また形成する部位も四辺の中間に限らず角隅部であって
もよい。Further, the cutout portion 7 is illustrated in FIG. 4 as an example of a mountain shape (an inverted V shape), but is not limited thereto, and may be any shape that appeals to the sense of sight or touch such as an arc shape or a W shape. ,
Further, the portion to be formed is not limited to the middle of the four sides but may be a corner.

【００２２】以上の如く構成される本実施形態によって
も前記第１の実施形態とほぼ同様の作用効果を奏するも
のの、本実施形態によれば台紙を裏返さなくても表側か
ら点字シールを透して台紙上の通常表記が見える利点が
あり、また、点字表示２や通常表示６を妨害することな
く、台紙４から剥離した後も点字シールの上下方向を容
易に確認することができるという効果を奏するものであ
る。According to the present embodiment having the above-described structure, substantially the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. However, according to the present embodiment, the braille seal can be passed through from the front side without turning over the mount. This has the advantage that the normal notation on the mount can be seen, and that the vertical direction of the Braille sticker can be easily checked even after peeling off from the mount 4 without interfering with the Braille display 2 or the normal display 6. To play.

【００２３】なお、前記各実施の形態ではシール基材お
よび粘着剤が透明な場合を例示したが、本発明は盛り上
げ点字表示を形成する立体インキが透明であれば、シー
ル基材および粘着剤は不透明であってもよい。In each of the above embodiments, the case where the seal base material and the pressure-sensitive adhesive are transparent has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to the case where the three-dimensional ink forming the raised braille display is transparent. It may be opaque.

【００２４】[0024]

【発明の効果】以上詳述したとおり、本発明によれば、
点字シールに印刷不良や点字部分の損傷があった場合、
マーキングの見え方が異なって見えるので、点字の知識
が無い者にでも印刷の不良や損傷の有無を容易に判別で
きるようになる。As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
If the Braille sticker is badly printed or the Braille is damaged,
Since the appearance of the markings looks different, even a person who does not have knowledge of Braille can easily determine whether printing is defective or damaged.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図１】本発明の第１の実施形態の点字シールを表面側
から見た平面図である。FIG. 1 is a plan view of a Braille seal according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front side.

【図２】図１の点字シールの裏面を示す平面図である。FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the back surface of the Braille seal of FIG. 1;

【図３】図１中の矢示III−III方向断面図である。FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken in the direction of arrows III-III in FIG.

【図４】本発明の第２の実施形態を示す図１と同様の平
面図である。FIG. 4 is a plan view similar to FIG. 1, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

【図５】図４中の矢示V−V方向断面図である。FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken in the direction of arrows VV in FIG. 4;

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１シール基材２盛り上げ点字表示３粘着剤４台紙５剥離剤層６通常表示７切り欠き部Ｍマーキング DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Seal base material 2 Raised braille display 3 Adhesive 4 Backing paper 5 Release agent layer 6 Normal display 7 Notch M marking

Claims

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims]

【請求項１】シール基材表面に盛り上げ点字表示が形
成され、裏面には粘着剤が塗布されて台紙上に仮着され
た点字シールにおいて、前記盛り上げ点字は透明な立体
インキを硬化させて形成すると共に、該盛り上げ点字の
形成箇所に目印となるマーキングを設けたことを特徴と
する点字シール。1. A braille sticker in which a raised braille display is formed on the surface of a seal base material and an adhesive is applied on the back surface, and the raised braille is formed by curing a transparent three-dimensional ink. A braille seal provided with a marking as a mark at a place where the raised braille is formed.