JPH11262576A - Jigsaw puzzle and manufacture thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a jigsaw puzzle, etc., punched out especially so as to match with the shape of a design when the connection of all pieces is completed. SOLUTION: This is a jigsaw puzzle constituted of plural connectable pieces 10 on which a part of a design of picture or photograph is applied so as to make the picture or photograph completed when the connection of pieces is completed. At least a part of pieces 10 forms a flexible layer member 101 and a surface member 102 on whose upper part a part of the picture or photograph is applied, and the pieces are punched out so that they match the design when the connection is completed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a jigsaw puzzle, and more particularly to a jigsaw puzzle punched out so as to have a shape conforming to a design when each piece is connected, and a method of manufacturing the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a jigsaw puzzle in which a plurality of pieces are connected to complete a design such as a painting or a photograph. In recent years, with the dramatic progress of photographic technology and printing technology, a wide variety of extremely high-quality and beautiful jigsaw puzzles have been supplied.

[0003] The jigsaw puzzles include, for example, a jigsaw puzzle of a type which becomes a replica (copied image) when the connection of each piece is completed, and a jigsaw puzzle which becomes various kinds of landscape photographs when the connection is completed. Some puzzles are designed so that the surface of the puzzle shines beautifully, while others have colors that change with temperature.

Similarly, sheet members such as posters and postcards are also provided with beautiful patterns by advanced printing techniques.

In the hobby industry such as jigsaw puzzles,
Since the life cycle is relatively short and the trend is high, it is always required to provide innovative products. Therefore, unlike conventional jigsaw puzzles, the emergence of novel and high value-added products has been strongly desired.

In recent years, in particular, photographs and the like to which the technique of three-dimensional image (3D) has been applied have gained popularity, and more and more three-dimensional products have been favored over flat ones.

[0007] Jigsaw puzzles in which the thickness of each piece is changed have also been developed.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional jigsaw puzzle, each piece is formed so as to have the same shape, and after connection is completed, it becomes a simple square or the like. There was no jigsaw puzzle punched out along the shape.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and in a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, a pattern such as a picture or a photograph is provided on the surface of each piece. Are applied, and when the connection of these pieces is completed, the painting, the photograph, etc. are completed, and at least some of the pieces are
A flexible layer member and a surface member formed on the upper portion of the flexible layer member and provided with a part of the design such as the picture, photograph, etc., and each of the pieces has a shape along the design when the connection is completed. It is formed by being punched out.

Further, according to the present invention, in a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to a surface of each piece, and the connection of these pieces is performed. At the time of completion, the painting, the photograph, etc. are completed. At least some of the pieces are formed on the flexible layer member and the upper portion of the flexible layer member. A part of the surface member is provided, and each of the pieces is punched and formed so as to have a shape conforming to the design when the connection is completed, and the pieces are arranged on the upper part of the base member. The base member is formed by forming the following diagram.

Further, the surface member of the present invention may be configured to use flexible papers.

Further, the surface member and the flexible layer member of the present invention may be configured to form a pattern on the surface by embossing.

The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, wherein a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to the surface of each piece. When the connection of each piece is completed, the painting, the photograph, etc. are completed, and at least a part of each piece is formed on a flexible layer member and an upper portion of the flexible layer member, and the painting, In a method of manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces composed of a surface member provided with a part of a design such as a photograph, a first step of joining a flexible layer member and a surface member; A second step of punching the layer member and the surface member into a shape following the pattern when the connection is completed, and manufacturing each of the pieces.

Further, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, wherein a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to the surface of each piece. When the connection of each piece is completed, the painting, the photograph, etc. are completed, and at least a part of each piece is formed on a flexible layer member and an upper portion of the flexible layer member, and the painting, In a method of manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces composed of a surface member to which a part of the design such as a photograph is applied, the flexible layer member and the surface member are joined, and the surface is pressed by embossing. A first step of forming a design, and punching the flexible layer member and the surface member so as to have a shape following the design when the connection is completed;
And a second step of manufacturing each of the pieces.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention constructed as described above
This is a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, and a part of the design such as a painting or a photograph is applied to the surface of each piece. When the connection of each piece is completed, the painting, the photograph, etc. are completed. At least a part of each piece is a flexible layer member, on the upper portion of the flexible layer member,
A surface member to which a part of a design such as a painting or a photograph is applied is formed, and each piece is punched out to have a shape following the design when connection is completed.

Further, in the present invention, the pieces are arranged on the upper portion of the base member, and the base member is formed as shown below.

Further, as the surface member of the present invention, flexible papers can be used.

The surface member and the flexible layer member of the present invention can also be formed with a pattern on the surface by embossing.

The present invention is also a method of manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces. A part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to the surface of each piece to complete the connection of the pieces. Sometimes the paintings, photographs, etc. are completed, and at least a part of each piece is provided with a flexible layer member and a part of a design such as a painting, a photograph, etc. on the upper portion of the flexible layer member. A method of manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle in which each piece is punched out so as to have a shape according to the pattern at the completion of connection, joining the flexible layer member and the surface member, Each piece is manufactured by punching out the flexible layer member and the surface member into a shape following the design when the connection is completed.

Further, according to the present invention, the flexible layer member and the surface member are joined to each other, and the surface pattern is formed by embossing. Further, the flexible layer member and the surface member are formed into a shape according to the design when the connection is completed. Each piece is manufactured by punching.

[0021]

【Example】

An embodiment of the jigsaw puzzle 100 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the jigsaw puzzle 100 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of pieces 10, 10,.

The plurality of pieces 10, 10,... Are configured so as to be connected side by side, and each piece 10, 10,.
A part of a design such as a painting or a photograph is applied to the surface of the unit. When the connection of the pieces 10, 10,... Is completed, the painting, the photograph and the like are completed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the design of the doll is completed when the connection is completed. However, any design such as a character may be used.

Each piece of this embodiment is prepared as follows.

That is, a picture,
It is configured by joining surface members 102 provided with a design such as a photograph. The bonding between the flexible layer member 101 and the surface member 102 can be performed by an appropriate method, and for example, an adhesive or the like can be used.

The flexible layer member 101 may be a flexible substrate. In this embodiment, a synthetic resin made of a polymer material is used.

The surface member 102 is made of flexible paper,
Designs such as paintings and photographs are printed on the surface. In the present embodiment, the design of the doll is drawn, but any design may be used.

The flexible layer member 101 and the surface member 102 are joined, and embossing is performed. By this embossing, an appropriate pattern can be formed on the surface. That is, the flexible layer member 1
01 is plastically deformed, the thickness is reduced, and a groove 1021 can be formed on the surface of the surface member 102. With this groove 1021, an appropriate pattern can be formed on the surface.

The flexible layer member 101 and the surface member 10
2 are punched out into a shape following the pattern when the connection is completed to form a plurality of pieces 10, 10,....

Further, a plurality of pieces 10, 10,...
Also, each of them can be formed into an appropriate shape according to the design when the connection is completed.

A plurality of pieces 10, 10,... Are arranged on an appropriate base member 200 to form a jigsaw puzzle 10
Complete 0. The following figure (a doll in this embodiment) can be drawn on the base member 200. In this case, there is an excellent effect that the jigsaw puzzle 100 can be easily assembled.

The base member 200 and the plurality of pieces 10,
If 10. are fixed by an appropriate method, it is possible to decorate and enjoy the display as a display after the assembly is completed. This fixing method may employ any method such as an adhesive and a seal.

[0034]

According to the present invention configured as described above, in a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to the surface of each piece, When the connection of these pieces is completed, the painting, the photograph, and the like are completed. At least some of the pieces are formed on a flexible layer member and an upper portion of the flexible layer member. , Consisting of a surface member to which a part of the design such as a photograph has been applied, and since each of the pieces is punched out so as to have a shape following the design when the connection is completed, the pattern is formed when the connection is completed. There is an outstanding effect that it is possible to provide an interesting jigsaw puzzle having a shape along the shape.

Further, since the surface member of the present invention can use soft papers, there is an effect that the feel is good.

Since the surface member and the flexible layer member of the present invention can be formed with a pattern on the surface by embossing, it is possible to provide a jigsaw puzzle that is rich in variety and has a high-quality feel.

Further, when each piece is arranged on the upper part of the base member and the following figure is formed on the base member, it is easy to assemble, and the jigsaw puzzle can be completed in a short time, and it is possible to decorate and enjoy the puzzle. There is an effect.

[0038]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a jigsaw puzzle 100 of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 jigsaw puzzle 10 pieces 101 flexible layer member 102 surface member 1021 groove 200 member

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A jigsaw puzzle comprising a plurality of connectable pieces, a picture, a picture,
A part of the design such as a photograph is applied, and when the connection of these pieces is completed, the painting, the photograph, and the like are completed, and at least a part of the pieces is a flexible layer member. And a surface member formed on the upper part of the flexible layer member and provided with a part of the design such as the painting and the photograph, and the respective pieces are punched into a shape according to the design when the connection is completed. A jigsaw puzzle that has been pulled out. 2. In a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces, a painting, a picture,
A part of the design such as a photograph is applied, and when the connection of these pieces is completed, the painting, the photograph, and the like are completed, and at least a part of the pieces is a flexible layer member. And a surface member formed on the upper part of the flexible layer member and provided with a part of the design such as the painting and the photograph, and the respective pieces are punched into a shape according to the design when the connection is completed. A jigsaw puzzle which is formed so as to be pulled out and arranged on the upper part of the base member so that the pieces are arranged, and the base member is formed as shown below. 3. The jigsaw puzzle according to claim 1, wherein said surface member is made of flexible paper. 4. The jigsaw puzzle according to claim 1, wherein the surface member and the flexible layer member have a pattern formed on the surface by embossing. 5. A method for manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle comprising a plurality of connectable pieces, wherein a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to a surface of each piece, and each of these pieces is provided. When the connection is completed, the painting, the photograph, and the like are completed. At least a part of each of the pieces is formed on a flexible layer member and an upper portion of the flexible layer member. In a method for manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces comprising a surface member to which a part of the design is applied, a first step of joining the flexible layer member and the surface member, A second step of punching the surface member into a shape following the pattern when the connection is completed, and manufacturing each of the pieces. 6. A method for manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle comprising a plurality of connectable pieces, wherein a part of a design such as a picture or a photograph is applied to a surface of each piece, and each of these pieces is provided. When the connection is completed, the painting, the photograph, and the like are completed. At least a part of each of the pieces is formed on a flexible layer member and an upper portion of the flexible layer member. In a method of manufacturing a jigsaw puzzle composed of a plurality of connectable pieces composed of a surface member with a part of the design applied, a flexible layer member and a surface member are joined, and a surface pattern is formed by embossing A jigsaw puzzle manufacturing method comprising: a first step of making the flexible layer member and the surface member punched into a shape following the pattern when the connection is completed, and manufacturing each of the pieces.