JPH0451904A - Button made of plant and manufacture thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the button in which an effective component and a smell contained in a plant itself are left as they are by feeding a plant from which moisture is eliminated into a prescribed die by an equivalent quantity, heating it to a specific temperature or above and pressurizing it to a specific pressure, and thereafter, cooling it. CONSTITUTION:A plant such as weeds, etc., from which moisture is eliminated by drying is fed in by an equivalent quantity between both the upper and the lower dies heated to 120 deg.C or above in a shape as it is or by crushing it, pressure of about 300kg is applied thereto, and after about five minutes, the dies are taken out of a compressor and cooled, and thereafter, by opening the dies, a button is taken out. Also, as a sub-material, a small amount of synthetic resin of a urea compound or gelatin can be mixed in. In such a way, natural taste, color and smell and an effective component emitted from a plant can be utilized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] This invention relates to the production of buttons and ornaments by heating and compressing wild weeds and dried grasses.

[Conventional technology]

Up until now, buttons and ornaments have mainly been made by molding synthetic resin. Natural materials include shells, leather, and tortoise shell, but most of them were made using the same materials as they were.

Not only in molded synthetic resin buttons, but even in those made from natural materials, the natural texture, color, and scent are hardly utilized.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In the case of molded synthetic resin buttons, which have been mainly used in the past,
There are limits to the colors and patterns available, and when it becomes waste, it causes pollution.

Furthermore, in the case of natural materials, they do not cause pollution, but because the materials are used as they are, there are significant restrictions on the color, pattern, etc. of the materials, and they are expensive.

Even when natural materials are used as they are, their natural textures, colors, and scents are hardly utilized, but the present invention attempts to utilize not only the textures and colors, but also the scents and active ingredients emitted from plants. It is something.

[Means for solving problems]

First, as the raw material for buttons and decorative items, instead of using synthetic resin, we use the endless amount of dead leaves from plants, including weeds.

As a raw material, weeds and other plants from which water has been removed by natural drying or forced drying are shaped as they are or crushed and put in a considerable amount into a designated mold for buttons and ornaments, heated to over 120 degrees Celsius and weighed close to 300 kg. By applying pressure, the amount of input can be reduced by 10
Compress to one-tenth of the volume. There are two possible cases: natural cooling at room temperature and forced cooling using cooling water.

Another method is to use the endless dead leaves of plants, including weeds, as the main raw material for buttons and decorative items, and to mix in a small amount of urea-based synthetic resin or gelatin as an auxiliary raw material.

When using synthetic resin as an auxiliary raw material, mix plants such as weeds from which moisture has been removed by natural or forced drying and synthetic resin in pellet form at the desired weight ratio, which corresponds to the specified mold for buttons and ornaments. Pour in the amount, heat it to over 100℃ and heat it to 200k.
The volume is compressed to about 1/10 of the input amount by applying a pressure of more than 100 g. There are two possible cases: natural cooling at room temperature and forced cooling using cooling water.

When gelatin is used as an auxiliary raw material, the main raw material is impregnated with a solution of molten seratin, such as weeds, whose moisture has been removed by natural or forced drying, and then thoroughly dried to produce buttons and decorative items. Pour a considerable amount into the specified mold,
By heating to 100°C or higher and pressurizing to 200kg or higher, the volume is compressed to about 1/10 of the input amount.

There are two possible cases: natural cooling at room temperature and forced cooling using cooling water.

[Effect]

As for method (2), a considerable amount of plants such as weeds from which water has been removed by natural drying or forced drying is put into a designated mold for buttons or decorative items, heated to 120°C or higher and heated to 30°C.
When pressurized to close to 0 kg, the volume is compressed to less than one-tenth of the input amount, and when cooled, it can be taken out as a solid material in the shape of the mold, that is, a button. In this case, the volume of the dried plant will be reduced to one-tenth or less, but the active ingredients and aroma contained in the plant itself will remain intact.

This means that each button contains more than 10 times its volume of active ingredients and scent, and the active ingredients and scent per unit surface area are more than 10 times stronger than the original plant. It turns out.

Next, if dried plants are used as the main raw material and synthetic resin as an auxiliary raw material, the desired weight ratio of the plants and pelleted synthetic resin is poured into the designated mold for the button or ornament. , 100
By heating to a temperature above .degree. C. and pressurizing above 200 kg, the material is compressed to a volume of 1/10 or less of the input amount and cooled. In this case, the synthetic resin is strongly intertwined with the plant fibers, resulting in not only a stronger button, but also a resin film formed on the button surface, making it water repellent.

Furthermore, when gelatin is used as an auxiliary raw material, plants such as weeds from which water has been removed are impregnated with a solution of molten gelatin, thoroughly dried, and then a considerable amount is poured into the designated mold for buttons and ornaments. Then, by heating and pressurizing, the volume is compressed to one-tenth or less of the input amount and cooled. In this case, the gelatin solution is sufficiently dried, and the gelatin is sufficiently intertwined with the plant fibers to act as an adhesive, resulting in a button that is more glossy and stronger than the plant alone. Furthermore, since ceratin is a natural product, there is no risk of pollution even if the buttons are disposed of.

In addition, whether a plant is used alone or gelatin is used as an auxiliary raw material, a water-resistant button can be obtained by waterproofing it.

〔Example〕

First example.

As a raw material, weeds and other plants from which water has been removed by natural drying are placed in their original form or crushed and heated to over 140°C, and a considerable amount is placed between the upper and lower molds, and a pressure of approximately 300 kg is applied. After about 5 minutes, the mold is removed from the compressor, and after being forcibly cooled, the mold is opened and the button is taken out.

Second example.

This method uses dried weeds as the main raw material and mixes a small amount of urea-based synthetic resin as an auxiliary raw material.

3 parts of dehydrated weed and pelleted synthetic resin
The weight ratio of approximately 50 kg was poured between the upper and lower molds heated to over 130°C, and a pressure of approximately 270 kg was applied.
After a few minutes, the mold is removed from the compressor, left to cool forcibly, and then the mold is opened and the button is removed.

Third example.

This method uses dried weeds as the main raw material and mixes gelatin as an auxiliary raw material.

The weeds from which water had been removed were impregnated with a solution of molten gelatin, thoroughly dried by forcible heating, and a considerable amount was placed between upper and lower molds heated to over 130°C, producing 270 kg.
After approximately 5 minutes, the mold is removed from the compressor, and after being forcibly cooled, the mold is opened and the button is removed.

Fourth example.

A considerable amount of plants such as weeds from which water has been removed is put into both upper and lower molds that have been heated as they are or crushed and heated to 140℃ or higher, and about 300 kg of pressure is applied. After removing the mold from the compressor and forcing it to cool down, open the mold and remove the button to create a button that emits natural active ingredients and fragrance.

On the other hand, if the button obtained as described above is impregnated with a synthetic resin solution for a short period of time and dried again, a button with a waterproof effect can be obtained. In addition to the synthetic resin solution, any solution may be used as long as it has a waterproofing effect, such as a silicone solution.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The effects of the present invention described above will be listed below.

(1) 0 The present invention covers weeds, flowers, etc. that grow infinitely in nature,
Since the main raw material is trees, it is extremely easy to procure raw materials.

(2) It is extremely easy to manufacture as it only requires drying plants such as weeds, and no special treatment is required.

(3) There are many types of plants in nature, so
A wide variety of raw materials can be used.

(4) One of the important effects of the present invention is that the button emits a fragrance, but since there are as many fragrances as there are types of plants, it is difficult to attach a fragrance to the synthetic resin button afterwards. In comparison, we can provide buttons with an incomparably wide variety of scents.

(5) When it comes to colors, which are the lifeblood of buttons, plants come in an extremely wide variety of colors, making it possible to obtain natural and complex colors that cannot be obtained by artificially coloring.

(6) Since many plants can be used in combination, an unlimited number of colors and scents can be obtained.

(7) Since the plant is compressed to less than 1/10th of its size, a scent that is more than 10 times stronger than its volume can be obtained.

(8) There are many plants in nature that have medicinal properties, but since the medicinal properties are contained in the button and gradually released, it is possible to create a button that has hitherto unimaginable insect repellent properties and is excellent for health. We can provide buttons and decorative items.

(9) 1 In the present invention, dried plants are manufactured by molding, but things that can be molded are not limited to buttons, but many other things can be considered.

If used in body decorations that emit scents, decorations and ornaments for rooms and cars, and interior building materials, interior building materials and decorations with medicinal effects that were previously unimaginable can be produced at extremely low prices. Moreover, it is easily obtained. For example, the medicinal components emitted by cypress leaves and stems have not been analyzed, but it is thought that concentrating them can be effective against incurable diseases.

Moreover, you can get unlimited scents and colors.
No one is the same as others and it has an individualizing effect.

(The range of applications is extremely wide even by using gelatin, synthetic resins, etc. as auxiliary materials.)

As described above, the present invention can be applied not only to buttons but also to any molded product, and the fragrance, color, and medicinal ingredients are unlimited depending on the combination of plants, and combined with the shape of the mold, the range of applications is limitless. This is a groundbreaking invention.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a chart showing the manufacturing method of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a chart of another embodiment. FIG. 3 is a chart showing yet another embodiment.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Plants whose moisture has been removed by drying, etc. are put into a button manufacturing mold, the mold is heated and pressurized, and then the mold is cooled to manufacture buttons. A unique method for manufacturing plant-made buttons. 2. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, which comprises drying the plant in the shade to remove moisture. 3. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, which comprises drying the plant in the sun to remove moisture. 4. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, which comprises heating the plant and forcibly drying it to remove moisture. 5. The method for producing a plant-made button according to claim 1, characterized in that water is removed from the plant using a centrifuge. 6. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, characterized in that the plant is a weed. 7. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, characterized in that the plant is a leaf of a tree. 8. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, wherein the button is a plant obtained by crushing a tree. 9. The method for producing a vegetable button according to claim 1, which comprises naturally cooling the button at room temperature. 10. The method for producing a button made from a vegetable according to claim 1, which comprises forcibly cooling with tap water or the like. 11. The method for producing a vegetable button as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the heating temperature is approximately 120°C. 12. The method for producing a vegetable button as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the heating temperature is 150° C. or higher. 13. The method for manufacturing a vegetable button as set forth in claim 1, wherein the pressurization is approximately 300 kg. 14. The method for producing a plant-made button according to claim 1, characterized in that the plant is powdered. 15. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, characterized in that more than half of the water content of the plant is removed. 16. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 1, characterized in that gelatin is mixed with the plant. 17. The method for producing a plant-made button according to claim 1, characterized in that a synthetic resin or a natural resin is mixed with the plant. 18. A plant-made button characterized by heating and compressing a plant whose moisture has been removed by drying or the like. 19. The plant-made button according to claim 18, characterized in that the plant is a weed. 20. A button made of a plant according to claim 18, characterized in that the plant is a leaf of a tree. 21. The plant-made button according to claim 18, which is a plant obtained by crushing a tree. 22. The vegetable button according to claim 18, which is a mixture of a vegetable and gelatin. 23. The plant-made button according to claim 18, which is a mixture of a plant and a synthetic resin or a natural resin. 24. The method for producing a button made from a plant according to claim 18, characterized in that the plant is a weed. 25. A button made of a plant according to claim 18, characterized in that the plant is a leaf of a tree. 26. The plant-made button according to claim 18, which is a plant obtained by crushing a tree. 27. The vegetable button according to claim 18, which is a mixture of a vegetable and gelatin. 28. The plant-made button according to claim 18, which is a mixture of a plant and a synthetic resin or a natural resin. 29. The vegetable button according to claim 18, characterized in that the surface is waterproofed. 30. A plant-made ornament characterized by heating and compressing a plant whose moisture has been removed by drying or the like. 31. The plant-made ornament according to claim 29, which is a mixture of a plant and a synthetic resin or a natural resin.