阅读说明：本技术 成型体 (Shaped body ) 是由 田中成朗 于 2020-02-05 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明提供一种能够使用喷墨油墨而赋予各种程度的消光性且形成有消光性不同的多个区域的成型体。所述成型体设置有光泽值彼此不同的第一区域和第二区域,第一区域和第二区域中的至少任一者为施加有喷墨油墨的区域。(The invention provides a molded body which can be provided with various degrees of matting properties by using an inkjet ink and is formed with a plurality of regions having different matting properties. The molded body is provided with a first region and a second region having different gloss values from each other, and at least either one of the first region and the second region is a region to which inkjet ink is applied.)

1. A molded body provided with a first region and a second region having different gloss values from each other,

at least either of the first region and the second region is a region to which inkjet ink is applied.

2. The molded body according to claim 1, wherein the inkjet ink contains particles having an average particle diameter of 0.4 to 2.5 μm, a refractive index of 1.40 to 1.70 and a specific gravity of 2.1 or less,

the particles are included in at least any one of the first and second regions.

3. The molded body according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a curved surface and a non-curved surface formed around the curved surface,

the first region is formed on the curved surface,

the second region is formed on the non-curved surface.

4. The molded body according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a first curved surface and a second curved surface formed around the first curved surface,

the first region is formed on the first curved surface,

the second region is formed on the second curved surface.

5. Shaped body according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the difference in gloss value (Δ G) between the first and second regions is from 0.5 to 95.

6. A molded body according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is an interior part of an automobile.

Technical Field

The invention relates to a molded body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a molded article having a plurality of regions with different matte properties formed by an inkjet ink.

Background

Conventionally, various molded articles provided with matte properties by coating have been known (patent document 1).

Disclosure of Invention

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the decorative sheet described in patent document 1 neither discloses nor suggests the provision of a plurality of layers having different degrees of gloss. Further, a technique for providing a plurality of regions having different matting properties using an inkjet ink is not known.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional inventions, and an object thereof is to provide a molded article having a plurality of regions with different matte properties, which can be provided with various degrees of matte properties using an inkjet ink.

The molded article of the present invention for solving the above problems mainly comprises the following constitutions.

(1) A molded body is provided with a first region and a second region having different gloss values from each other, and at least either one of the first region and the second region is a region to which an inkjet ink is applied.

With such a configuration, the molded article has a plurality of regions having different degrees of matting property (gloss values). In addition, at least any one of the regions is applied with inkjet ink by an inkjet method. Therefore, the degree of matting property (gloss value) of the molded article can be easily adjusted by appropriately changing the conditions of the ink jet printing and the like. Further, since the molded article has a plurality of regions (the first region and the second region) having different gloss values, the molded article is more excellent in design than a molded article having a monotonous matte property imparted by coating.

(2) The molded article according to the item (1), wherein the inkjet ink contains particles having an average particle diameter of 0.4 to 2.5 μm, a refractive index of 1.40 to 1.70 and a specific gravity of 2.1 or less, and the particles are contained in at least one of the first region and the second region.

According to such a configuration, the inkjet ink contains particles having the above-described predetermined average particle diameter, refractive index, and specific gravity. Such an inkjet ink can impart various degrees of matting properties by containing the particles, and can improve the design properties of a molded article. Further, the molded article is applied with ink by an ink jet method, and a plurality of regions containing the particles to different degrees are formed by appropriately changing conditions of ink jet printing and the like. The degree of matting property (gloss value) differs among the plurality of regions. Since the molded article has a plurality of regions (the first region and the second region) having different gloss values, the molded article has more excellent design properties than a molded article having a monotonous matte property imparted by coating. Further, since the molded article exhibits matting properties by the ink-jet ink containing the particles, an ink-jet device usable in ink-jet printing is not easily limited, and the amount of discharge can be increased by 1 time, or the ink can be applied in a short time, and the productivity is excellent.

(3) The molded body according to (1) or (2), which includes a curved surface and a non-curved surface, wherein the non-curved surface is formed around the curved surface, the first region is formed on the curved surface, and the second region is formed on the non-curved surface.

With such a configuration, the molded article can provide different matting properties between the curved surface and the non-curved surface. Thus, for example, the molded body can provide a visual representation to an observer that may impart a greater (or lesser) degree of curvature than the actual degree of curvature. As a result, in applications where the shape is limited (for example, applications such as automotive interior parts), the molded article can exhibit a more excellent appearance while satisfying the shape limitation.

(4) The molded body according to (1) or (2), wherein the molded body includes a first curved surface and a second curved surface, the second curved surface is formed around the first curved surface, the first region is formed on the first curved surface, and the second region is formed on the second curved surface.

With such a configuration, the molded article can provide different matting properties to the first curved surface and the second curved surface. Therefore, for example, the molded article can provide a visual expression that a larger (or smaller) curve than the actual curve degree may be given to the observer. As a result, in applications where the shape is limited (for example, applications such as automotive interior parts), the molded article can exhibit a more excellent appearance while satisfying the shape limitation.

(5) The molded article according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the difference (Δ G) in gloss value between the first region and the second region is 0.5 to 95.

With such a configuration, the molded article can be provided with various designability due to the difference in matting property.

(6) The molded article according to any one of (1) to (5), which is an automotive interior part.

According to such a configuration, the molded article is provided with a plurality of regions to which different matting properties are imparted. Therefore, for example, the molded article can provide a visual expression that a larger (or smaller) curve than the actual curve degree may be given to the observer. As a result, when used as an automotive interior, the molded article can exhibit a more excellent appearance while satisfying the shape restriction required for automotive interiors.

According to the present invention, there can be provided a molded article having a plurality of regions with different matte properties, which can be provided with various degrees of matte properties using an inkjet ink.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a molded article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional molded body to which an inkjet ink is not applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a molded article according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional molded body to which an inkjet ink is not applied according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a molded body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed Description

< shaped body >

The molded body according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a first region and a second region having different gloss values from each other. At least either of the first region and the second region is a region to which the inkjet ink is applied. By having such a configuration, the degree of matting property (gloss value) can be easily adjusted by appropriately changing the conditions of ink jet printing. Further, since the molded article has a plurality of regions (the first region and the second region) having different gloss values, the molded article having a monotonous matte property imparted by coating is more excellent in design property than the molded article. The following description will be made separately.

(outline of molded article)

The molded body of the present embodiment has the first region and the second region formed on the base material. The base material may be molded into a desired shape before the first region and the second region are formed, or may be molded into a desired shape after the first region and the second region are formed.

The base material is not particularly limited. Examples of the substrate include steel plates, metal plates such as aluminum and stainless steel, plastic plates or films such as acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS, polypropylene, polyester and vinyl chloride, ceramic plates, concrete, wood, glass, and the like. These substrates may be treated with a pretreatment prior to printing. Examples of the pretreatment agent include fluorine-based paints, silicone-based paints, acrylic paints, epoxy-based paints, and urethane-based paints. Examples of the method of applying these pretreatment agents to the substrate include a spray coating method, a roll coating method, a curtain coating method, a brush coating method, a blade coating method, a dipping method, an ink jet method, and the like. The base material may be a fabric or the like composed of polyester fibers such as Cationic Dyeable Polyester (CDP) fibers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) fibers, polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibers, wholly aromatic polyester fibers, polylactic acid fibers, and the like, acetate fibers, triacetate fibers, polyurethane fibers, nylon fibers, and the like, or composite fibers thereof. They may be appropriately selected depending on the purpose. When the base material is a fabric, the fabric is preferably treated with a pretreatment agent before printing. Examples of the pretreatment agent include water-soluble polymers, water-insoluble inactive organic compounds, flame retardants, ultraviolet absorbers, anti-reducing agents, antioxidants, pH adjusters, hydrotropes, antifoaming agents, penetrants, and pore formers. Examples of the method of applying these pretreatment agents to the fabric include a padding method (pad method), a spray method, a dipping method, a coating method, a lamination method, a gravure method, an ink-jet method, and the like.

The method for molding the base material is not particularly limited. For example, the molding method is extrusion molding, blow molding, calendering, casting molding, or the like. By these molding methods, the substrate can be molded into a desired shape.

The shape of the molded substrate is not particularly limited. The substrate to be molded may have any shape as long as it is three-dimensionally molded according to the intended use, and may suitably have one or more curved surfaces or surfaces other than curved surfaces (non-curved surfaces such as flat surfaces). The molded article of the present embodiment is formed by applying an inkjet ink to such a molded substrate (or a substrate before molding) to form a plurality of regions (first region and second region) having different gloss values from each other.

(ink-jet ink)

An inkjet ink (hereinafter, also simply referred to as ink) is applied to the molded substrate (or the substrate before molding) by an inkjet method. The ink is not particularly limited as long as it can make a difference in gloss value between the applied position and the non-applied position and the applied position. For example, the ink may be a solvent-based pigment ink, a water-based dye ink, an ultraviolet-curable pigment ink, or the like.

Particles of

The ink of the present embodiment is preferably an ink containing particles, because the coated surface can be provided with various degrees of matting properties. The particles contained in the ink are not particularly limited. For example, the particles may be various inorganic particles or organic particles (beads).

The inorganic particles are oxides containing metal elements such as silicon, aluminum, zinc, titanium, zirconium, yttrium, indium, antimony, tin, and tungsten. Among these, the inorganic particles are preferably silica beads (refractive index: 1.44, specific gravity: 2.0), alumina beads (refractive index: 1.63, specific gravity: 4.0), or the like, from the viewpoint of not being significantly different from the binder resin (for example, an acrylic monomer described later) and having a small specific gravity. Among these, the inorganic particles are preferably silica beads from the viewpoint of a low specific gravity. Inorganic particles may be used in combination. The composition may not be constant depending on the kind of the inorganic particles. Therefore, the value of the refractive index is only a general value of the inorganic particles, and even if the inorganic particles are the same, the values may be slightly different. The same applies to organic particles.

The organic particles are polymethyl methacrylate beads (refractive index 1.49, specific gravity: 1.2-1.4), acrylic beads (refractive index 1.50, specific gravity: 1.2-1.4), acrylic-styrene copolymer beads (refractive index 1.54, specific gravity: 1.2-1.25), melamine beads (refractive index 1.57, specific gravity: 1.5-1.6), melamine beads (refractive index 1.65, specific gravity: 1.5-1.6), polycarbonate beads (refractive index 1.57, specific gravity: 1.4-1.5), styrene beads (refractive index 1.60, specific gravity: 1.05-1.1), crosslinked polystyrene beads (refractive index 1.61, specific gravity: 1.05-1.1), polyvinyl chloride beads (refractive index 1.60, specific gravity: 1.35-1.5), benzoguanamine-melamine formaldehyde beads (refractive index 1.68, specific gravity: 1.4-1.5), silicone beads (refractive index 1.50, specific gravity: 1.3-1.3). Among these, from the viewpoint of being less likely to swell in the ink and excellent in stability of the obtained ink, the organic particles are preferably crosslinked polymer fine particles such as acrylic beads, melamine beads, and acrylic-styrene copolymer beads, and more preferably regular spherical crosslinked polymer fine particles from the viewpoint of being less likely to cause clogging in nozzles and flow paths during ink jet printing and improving discharge stability of the ink. In the present embodiment, the regular spherical shape means a smooth spherical shape having substantially no irregularities or protrusions on the bead surface. Further, the organic particles are preferably melamine beads from the viewpoint of being particularly unlikely to swell in the ink and particularly excellent in the stability of the obtained ink. The organic particles may be used in combination, or the composite fine particles may be formed by coating the surfaces of the organic particles with inorganic particles.

From the viewpoint of easily imparting various degrees of matting properties and easily improving the design properties of the molded article, the particles of the present embodiment preferably include particles having an average particle diameter of 0.4 to 2.5 μm, a refractive index of 1.40 to 1.70, and a specific gravity of 2.1 or less. In addition, such particles are less likely to cause clogging in the nozzle during inkjet printing, and are excellent in discharge stability. Further, by applying such particles, the resulting coating film is less likely to be clouded and the like, and the desired matte properties are easily imparted to the substrate.

The average particle diameter of the particles is preferably 0.4 μm or more, more preferably 0.8 μm or more. The average particle diameter of the particles is preferably 2.5 μm or less, more preferably 2.0 μm or less. Since the average particle diameter is within the above range, the ink easily exhibits a sufficient matting effect by the application of the particles. Further, the ink is less likely to cause clogging of nozzles and flow paths during ink jet printing, and is excellent in discharge stability. In the present embodiment, the average particle diameter can be measured by a particle size distribution measuring apparatus using, for example, a laser diffraction scattering method as a measurement principle. The particle size distribution measuring apparatus may be exemplified by a particle size distribution meter (MicrotracUPA manufactured by MicrotracBEL Co., Ltd.) using a dynamic light scattering method as a measurement principle.

The refractive index of the particles is preferably 1.40 or more, more preferably 1.45 or more. The refractive index of the particles is preferably 1.70 or less, and more preferably 1.65 or less. Since the refractive index is within the above range, the ink is less likely to have a lower refractive index than the binder resin (for example, an acrylic monomer described later), and thus the matting effect is more likely to be obtained. In addition, the coating film of the obtained printed product is not easily clouded. In the present embodiment, the refractive index of the particles can be measured by placing the particles on a prism using, for example, an abbe refractometer (KPR-30A, manufactured by shimadzu corporation).

The specific gravity of the particles is preferably 2.1 or less, more preferably 2.0 or less. The lower limit of the specific gravity of the particles is not particularly limited. Since the specific gravity of the particles is within the above range, the particles are less likely to sink during the formation of a coating film, and a desired matte effect is easily obtained. In the present embodiment, the specific gravity of the particles represents a true specific gravity, and can be measured by a Gay-Lussac type Pycnometer (Pycnometer) method.

The content of the particles is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the particles in the ink is preferably 0.5% by mass or more, more preferably 1% by mass or more, and further preferably 2% by mass or more. The content of the particles in the ink is preferably 15% by mass or less, more preferably 12% by mass or less, and still more preferably 10% by mass or less. Since the content of the particles is within the above range, the desired matting effect can be easily obtained from the ink. Further, the ink is excellent in storage stability, and the obtained coating film is less likely to be clouded.

Other ingredients

The ink of the present embodiment may contain a binder resin, a dispersant, a solvent, and various optional components in addition to the particles.

The binder resin is appropriately blended for adjusting the viscosity of the ink, adjusting the hardness of the obtained printed product, and controlling the shape, for example.

The kind of the binder resin is not particularly limited. For example, the binder resin may be exemplified by epoxy resin, diallyl phthalate resin, silicone resin, phenol resin, unsaturated polyester resin, polyimide resin, polyurethane resin, melamine resin, urea resin, ionomer resin, ethylene ethyl acrylate resin, acrylonitrile acrylate styrene copolymer resin, acrylonitrile styrene resin, acrylonitrile chlorinated polyethylene styrene copolymer resin, ethylene vinyl acetate resin, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer resin, vinyl chloride resin, chlorinated polyethylene resin, polyvinylidene chloride resin, cellulose acetate resin, fluorine resin, polyoxymethylene resin, polyamide resin, polyarylate resin, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer, polyether ether ketone resin, polyether sulfone resin, polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate resin, polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic acid, styrene copolymer resin, acrylonitrile chlorinated polyethylene styrene copolymer resin, ethylene vinyl acetate resin, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer resin, ethylene vinyl acetate resin, polyvinyl alcohol, Polystyrene maleic acid copolymer resin, polystyrene acrylic acid copolymer resin, polyphenylene ether resin, polyphenylene sulfide resin, polybutadiene resin, polybutylene terephthalate resin, acrylic resin, methacrylic resin, methylpentene resin, polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate resin, butyral resin, methylal resin, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, ethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, gelatin, and copolymer resins thereof, and the like. The binder resin may be appropriately selected in consideration of film strength, viscosity, residual viscosity of the inkjet ink, dispersion stability of the pigment, thermal stability, non-coloring property, water resistance, and chemical resistance. A binder resin may also be used in combination.

The fluororesin is not particularly limited. For example, the fluororesin is preferably a copolymer of various fluorine-containing monomers and a vinyl monomer. Further, the fluororesin is more preferably a copolymer with a vinyl ether monomer among vinyl monomers. Further, the fluororesin is more preferably a copolymer of vinyl fluoride and a vinyl ether monomer.

The weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the fluororesin is not particularly limited. For example, Mw is preferably 5000 or more, more preferably 8000 or more. Mw is preferably 50000 or less, more preferably 40000 or less. When Mw is within the above range, the fluororesin is easily dissolved in the solvent. In addition, the drying property of the obtained ink is improved, and the discharge stability in ink jet printing is excellent. When Mw is less than 5000, the resultant printed product tends to be easily sticky or to have reduced blocking resistance. On the other hand, when Mw exceeds 50000, the solubility of the fluororesin tends to be lowered, or the discharge stability of the ink tends to be lowered in the case of ink jet printing. In the present embodiment, Mw and the number average molecular weight (Mn) described later are values measured by, for example, GPC (gel permeation chromatography), and can be measured by using a high performance GPC apparatus (HLC-8120 GPC, manufactured by Tosoh corporation).

The acrylic resin is not particularly limited. For example, the acrylic resin may exemplify polymers of Acrylate (Acrylate) or Methacrylate (Methacrylate). More specifically, examples of the acrylic resin include alkyl acrylates such as methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, propyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, isobutyl acrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate; alkyl methacrylates such as methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, propyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, and 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate; hydroxyl-containing acrylates such as 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl acrylate, 2-hydroxybutyl acrylate and the like; hydroxyl-containing methacrylic acid esters such as 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl methacrylate. Acrylic resins may also be used in combination.

The weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the acrylic resin is not particularly limited. For example, Mw is preferably 5000 or more, and more preferably 10000 or more. Mw is preferably 100000 or less, more preferably 50000 or less. When Mw is within the above range, the ink containing such an acrylic resin is excellent in discharge stability at the time of inkjet printing.

The vinyl chloride resin is not particularly limited. For example, the vinyl chloride resin may be exemplified by a copolymer of vinyl chloride and other monomers such as vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride, acrylic acid, maleic acid, and vinyl alcohol. Among these, the vinyl chloride resin is preferably a copolymer (vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer) containing constituent units derived from vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.

The vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer can be obtained by, for example, suspension polymerization. The vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer preferably contains 70 to 90 mass% of a vinyl chloride unit. When the amount is within the above range, the vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer is stably dissolved in the ink, and therefore, the long-term storage stability is excellent. The obtained ink was excellent in discharge stability.

The vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer may contain other constituent units as necessary in addition to the vinyl chloride unit and the vinyl acetate unit. For example, the other constituent units may be exemplified by a carboxylic acid unit, a vinyl alcohol unit, a hydroxyalkyl acrylate unit, and the like. Among these, the other constituent unit is preferably a vinyl alcohol unit.

The number average molecular weight (Mn) of the vinyl chloride resin is not particularly limited. For example, Mn of the vinyl chloride resin is preferably 10000 or more, more preferably 12000 or more. Further, Mn is preferably 50000 or less, more preferably 42000 or less. Mn can be measured by GPC and can be obtained as a relative value in terms of polystyrene.

The silicone resin is not particularly limited. Examples of the silicone resin include methyl group-based linear silicone resin (polydimethylsiloxane), methylphenyl group-based linear silicone resin (polydimethylsiloxane in which a part of a methyl group is substituted with a phenyl group), acrylic resin-modified silicone resin, polyester resin-modified silicone resin, epoxy resin-modified silicone resin, alkyd resin-modified silicone resin, and rubber-based silicone resin. These silicone resins may also be used in combination. Among these, the silicone resin is preferably a methyl-based linear silicone resin, a methylphenyl-based linear silicone resin, or an acrylic resin-modified silicone resin.

The silicone resin may be a silicone resin dissolved in an organic solvent or the like. Examples of the organic solvent include xylene and toluene.

The number average molecular weight (Mn) of the silicone resin is not particularly limited. For example, Mn of the silicone resin is preferably 10000 or more, and more preferably 20000 or more. Further, Mn is preferably 5000000 or less, more preferably 3000000 or less. Mn can be measured by GPC and can be obtained as a relative value in terms of polystyrene.

Returning to the description of the entire binder resin, the content of the binder resin is not particularly limited. For example, the binder resin is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, and further preferably 5% by mass or more in the ink in terms of solid content. The binder resin is preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, and still more preferably 25% by mass or less in the ink. When the content of the binder resin is less than 1% by mass, desired performance as a binder, adhesion to a substrate, and the like tend to be less likely to be obtained. On the other hand, when the content of the binder resin exceeds 40 mass%, the viscosity of the ink tends to be high, and the discharge stability during ink jet printing tends to be low.

Dispersing agent

The dispersant is appropriately blended for dispersing the pigment. The dispersant is not particularly limited. Examples of the dispersant include anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and polymeric dispersants. These dispersants may also be used in combination.

Examples of the anionic surfactant include fatty acid salts, alkyl sulfate ester salts, alkylbenzenesulfonates, alkylnaphthalenesulfonates, lignosulfonates, dialkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl phosphate ester salts, naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde compounds, polyoxyethylene alkyl sulfate ester salts, and substituted derivatives thereof.

Examples of the nonionic surfactant include polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ethers, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene alkylamines, glycerin fatty acid esters, oxyethylene oxypropylene block polymers, and substituted derivatives thereof.

From the viewpoint of obtaining more stable dispersion characteristics, the polymer dispersant preferably has both an acid value and a base value, and the acid value is larger than the base value. Examples of the polymer dispersant include PB series manufactured by Wako pure chemical industries, Hinoact series manufactured by Chun Kagaku K.K., Solsperse series manufactured by Nippon Rakazu K.K., DISPARLON series manufactured by Nakei Kabushiki Kaisha, and Efka (registered trademark) series manufactured by BASF Nippon Kabushiki K.K.

The content of the dispersant may be appropriately determined depending on the kind and content of the pigment to be dispersed. For example, the content of the dispersant is preferably 5 parts by mass or more, and more preferably 10 parts by mass or more, per 100 parts by mass of the pigment. The content of the dispersant is preferably 150 parts by mass or less, and more preferably 80 parts by mass or less, per 100 parts by mass of the pigment. When the content of the dispersant is less than 5 parts by mass, the pigment tends to be less likely to be dispersed. On the other hand, when the content of the dispersant exceeds 150 parts by mass, the raw material cost tends to increase, or the dispersion of the pigment tends to be suppressed.

Solvent(s)

The solvent is a liquid component for dissolving the binder resin in the ink constituting the ink set. The kind of the solvent is not particularly limited. Examples of the solvent include water, glycol ether solvents, acetate solvents, alcohol solvents, ketone solvents, ester solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, fatty acid ester solvents, and aromatic solvents. These solvents may also be used in combination. The solvent of the present embodiment preferably contains at least one of the glycol ether solvent and the acetate solvent. Both the glycol ether solvent and the acetate solvent have low viscosity and high boiling point. Therefore, the drying properties of the ink containing these as a solvent are further improved, and the discharge stability in ink jet printing is more excellent.

Examples of the glycol ether solvent include ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol mono (iso) propyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, triethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, triethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, tripropylene glycol monoethyl ether, tripropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, tripropylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether, polyethylene glycol dimethyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, diethylene glycol dibutyl ether, Diethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol isopropyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol butyl methyl ether, triethylene glycol butyl methyl ether, dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether, tripropylene glycol dimethyl ether, and the like.

Examples of the acetate-based solvent include ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monopropyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol mono-sec-butyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol mono-isobutyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol tert-butyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monoisopropyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monopropyl ether acetate, propylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether acetate, propylene glycol mono-sec-butyl ether acetate, propylene glycol mono-isobutyl ether acetate, propylene glycol mono-tert-butyl ether acetate, 3-methyl-3-methoxybutyl acetate, 3-methyl-3-ethoxybutyl acetate, 3-methyl-3-propoxybutyl acetate, propylene glycol mono-sec-butyl ether acetate, propylene glycol mono-, Alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether acetates such as 3-methyl-3-isopropoxybutyl acetate, 3-methyl-3-n-butoxyethyl acetate, 3-methyl-3-isobutoxydibutyl acetate, 3-methyl-3-sec-butoxydibutyl acetate, and 3-methyl-3-tert-butoxydibutyl acetate, ethylene glycol diacetate, diethylene glycol diacetate, triethylene glycol diacetate, propylene glycol diacetate, dipropylene glycol diacetate, and tripropylene glycol diacetate.

The boiling point of the solvent of the present embodiment is preferably 150 ℃ or higher, and more preferably 180 ℃ or higher. The boiling point of the solvent is preferably 300 ℃ or lower, and more preferably 280 ℃ or lower. When the boiling point is within the above range, the drying property of the obtained ink is further improved, and the discharge stability in ink jet printing is further excellent. Further, according to the ink, a clear printed product with less bleeding is easily formed. When the boiling point of the solvent is less than 150 ℃, the ink tends to be easily dried in the vicinity of the head nozzle, and the discharge stability tends to be lowered. On the other hand, when the boiling point of the solvent exceeds 300 ℃, the ink is not easily dried, and the drying step in forming a printed material tends to take a long time. In addition, the image of the obtained printed product is easily discolored.

The content of the solvent is not particularly limited. For example, the solvent is preferably 50% by mass or more, and more preferably 60% by mass or more in the ink. The solvent is preferably 99% by mass or less, and more preferably 80% by mass or less in the ink. When the content of the solvent is less than 50% by mass, the viscosity of the ink tends to be high, and the discharge stability during ink jet printing tends to be low. On the other hand, when the content of the solvent exceeds 99% by mass, the proportion of the binder resin that can be added to the ink tends to be low, and desired performance tends not to be easily obtained.

Optional ingredients

The ink of the present embodiment may contain any component in addition to the above components. Examples of the optional components include a heat stabilizer, an antioxidant, an antiseptic, an antifoaming agent, a penetrant, an anti-reducing agent, a leveling agent, a pH adjuster, a polymerization inhibitor, an ultraviolet absorber, and a light stabilizer.

The ink of the present embodiment may be a radical polymerization type ultraviolet curable ink or a cationic polymerization type ultraviolet curable ink. In these cases, the following components may be further included in addition to the above components.

Ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink of radical polymerization type

In the case of a radical polymerization type ink, the ink mainly contains a reactive monomer, a reactive oligomer, and a photopolymerization initiator in addition to the particles. Since the ink is free-radically polymerizable, the ink is less expensive than a cationic polymerization type ink, and the ink is available on the market in many cases, and thus the design of the ink is easy.

The reactive monomer is not particularly limited. Examples of the reactive monomer include various aromatic vinyl monomers, vinyl ester monomers, vinyl ethers, allyl compounds, (meth) acrylamides, and (meth) acrylates. More specifically, the reactive monomer is an aromatic vinyl monomer such as styrene, α -methylstyrene, α -chlorostyrene, vinyltoluene, or divinylbenzene; vinyl ester monomers such as vinyl acetate, vinyl butyrate, N-vinylformamide, N-vinylacetamide, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-vinylcaprolactam, and divinyl adipate; vinyl ethers such as ethyl vinyl ether and phenyl vinyl ether; allyl compounds such as diallyl phthalate, trimethylolpropane diallyl ether, and allyl glycidyl ether; (meth) acrylamides such as acrylamide, N-dimethylacrylamide, N-dimethylmethacrylamide, N-methylolacrylamide, N-methoxymethacrylamide, N-butoxymethacrylamide, N-t-butylacrylamide, acryloylmorpholine, and methylenebisacrylamide; (meth) acrylic acid, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, propyl (meth) acrylate, n-butyl (meth) acrylate, isobutyl (meth) acrylate, tert-butyl (meth) acrylate, hexyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, lauryl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth) acrylate, morpholinyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl (meth) acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate, glycidyl (meth) acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, benzyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl, Monofunctional (meth) acrylates such as phenoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, tricyclodecanyl (meth) acrylate, dicyclopentenyl (meth) acrylate, dicyclopentenyloxyethyl (meth) acrylate, dicyclopentanyl (meth) acrylate, allyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, isobornyl (meth) acrylate, ═ 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1, 3-dioxolan-4-yl) methyl acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, and phenyl (meth) acrylate; and ethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, diethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, triethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, tetraethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, polyethylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n ═ 5 to 14), propylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, dipropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, tripropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, tetrapropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, polypropylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n ═ 5 to 14), 1, 3-butylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, 1, 4-butylene glycol di (meth) acrylate, polybutylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n ═ 3 to 16), poly (1-methylbutylene glycol di (meth) acrylate (n ═ 5 to 20), and 1-di (meth) acrylate, 6-hexanediol ester, 1, 9-nonanediol di (meth) acrylate, neopentyl glycol hydroxypivalate di (meth) acrylate, dicyclopentanol di (meth) acrylate, tricyclodecanyl di (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri (meth) acrylate, pentaerythritol tetra (meth) acrylate, ditrimethylolpropane tetra (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta (meth) acrylate, dipentaerythritol hexa (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane trioxethyl (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane trioxypropyl (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane polyoxyethylene (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane polyoxypropylene (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane polyoxyethylene (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane polyoxypropylene (meth) acrylate, trimethylolpropane ethylene glycol, and mixtures thereof, And polyfunctional (meth) acrylates such as tris (2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate tri (meth) acrylate, tris (2-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate di (meth) acrylate, ethylene oxide-added bisphenol a di (meth) acrylate, ethylene oxide-added bisphenol F di (meth) acrylate, propylene oxide-added bisphenol a di (meth) acrylate, propylene oxide-added bisphenol F di (meth) acrylate, tricyclodecane dimethanol di (meth) acrylate, bisphenol a epoxy di (meth) acrylate, and bisphenol F epoxy di (meth) acrylate. These reactive monomers may also be used in combination. Among these, from the viewpoint of low viscosity, the reactive monomer is preferably (2-ethyl-2-methyl-1, 3-dioxolan-4-yl) methyl acrylate or tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate.

The content of the reactive monomer is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the reactive monomer is preferably 50% by mass or more, and more preferably 70% by mass or more in the ink. The content of the reactive monomer in the ink is preferably 95% by mass or less, and more preferably 90% by mass or less. Since the content of the reactive monomer is within the above range, the ink easily exhibits appropriate curability. Further, the ink can be easily adjusted to an appropriate viscosity, and the discharge stability in ink jet printing is excellent.

The reactive oligomer is not particularly limited. For example, the reactive oligomer is urethane acrylate, polyester acrylate, epoxy acrylate, silicon-containing acrylate, polybutadiene acrylate, and the like. Among these, the reactive oligomer is preferably urethane acrylate, more preferably aliphatic urethane acrylate, from the viewpoint of excellent toughness, adhesion and flexibility. These reactive oligomers may be used in combination.

The content of the reactive oligomer is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the reactive oligomer is preferably 2% by mass or more, and more preferably 5% by mass or more in the ink. The content of the reactive oligomer in the ink is preferably 40% by mass or less, and more preferably 30% by mass or less. Since the content of the reactive oligomer is within the above range, the toughness, adhesion, and flexibility of the obtained coating film can be easily adjusted appropriately. Further, the ink can be easily adjusted to an appropriate viscosity, and the discharge stability in ink jet printing is excellent.

The photopolymerization initiator is not particularly limited. For example, the photopolymerization initiator is benzoin, benzyl ketal, aminoketone, titanocene, bisimidazole, hydroxyketone, acylphosphine oxide, or the like. The photopolymerization initiator may be used in combination. Among these, from the viewpoint of high reactivity and little yellowing, the photopolymerization initiator is preferably a hydroxyketone or acylphosphine oxide.

The content of the photopolymerization initiator is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the photopolymerization initiator in the ink is preferably 1% by mass or more, and more preferably 2% by mass or more. The content of the photopolymerization initiator in the ink is preferably 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 12% by mass or less. Since the content of the photopolymerization initiator is within the above range, the ink can be easily cured at an appropriate curing rate and curing speed.

The radical polymerization type ink may contain a dispersion aid, a sensitizer, a heat stabilizer, an antioxidant, a preservative, an antifoaming agent, a resin binder, a resin emulsion, a reducing inhibitor, a leveling agent, a pH adjuster, a pigment derivative, a polymerization inhibitor, an ultraviolet absorber, a light stabilizer, and the like, as required. In particular, the ink of the present embodiment preferably contains (meth) acrylic silane as a dispersion aid.

The (meth) acryl silane is not particularly limited as long as it is a compound having a (meth) acryl group ((meth) acryloyloxy group or (meth) acryloyloxy group) and a hydrolyzable silyl group. The (meth) acrylic group and the hydrolyzable silyl group may be bonded via an organic group. The (meth) acrylic group may be bonded to the organic group via an oxygen atom. In this case, the (meth) acrylic group is a (meth) acryloyl group. The organic group may be an aliphatic hydrocarbon group (the aliphatic hydrocarbon group may be a chain, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof), an aromatic hydrocarbon group, or a combination thereof. The organic group may have a hetero atom such as an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, or a sulfur atom. The hydrolyzable silyl group is a methyldimethoxysilyl group, methyldiethoxysilyl group, trimethoxysilyl group, triethoxysilyl group, or the like.

The (meth) acrylic silane may be 3-methacryloxypropylmethyldimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropyltriethoxysilane, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane, etc.

The (meth) acrylic silane may react with a portion of the hydroxyl groups remaining in the particles (e.g., melamine-based beads) in the ink. The particles after the reaction have excellent compatibility with the reactive monomer. Therefore, the ink of the present embodiment can reduce the re-aggregation of particles in the ink by including the (meth) acryl silane, and thus the storage stability of the ink can be easily further improved.

The content of the (meth) acrylic silane is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the (meth) acrylic silane is preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and more preferably 0.02% by mass or more in the ink. The content of the (meth) acrylic silane in the ink is preferably 5% by mass or less, and more preferably 1% by mass or less. Since the content of the (meth) acrylic silane is within the above range, the particle compatibility of the ink is easily improved, and the storage stability is easily improved. The (meth) acrylic silane is particularly useful in the case where melamine-based beads are contained as particles. That is, the melamine-based beads improve compatibility with, for example, an acrylic monomer by (meth) acrylic silane. As a result, the storage stability of the ink is more excellent.

The mixing ratio (mass ratio) of the (meth) acrylic silane to the melamine-based beads is preferably 1: 10-1: 200, more preferably 1: 20-1: 200, more preferably 1: 50-1: 200. since the compounding ratio is within the above range, the melamine-based beads are further improved in compatibility with, for example, an acrylic monomer by the (meth) acrylic silane. As a result, the storage stability of the ink is further improved.

Cationic polymerization type ultraviolet curable inkjet ink

In the case of a cationically polymerizable ink, the ink mainly contains a dispersant, a cationically polymerizable compound, and a photopolymerization initiator in addition to the particles.

The cationically polymerizable compound is not particularly limited. For example, the cationically polymerizable compound is an aromatic epoxy, an alicyclic epoxy, an aliphatic epoxy, or the like. The aromatic epoxy compound is a di-or polyglycidyl ether of bisphenol A or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof, a di-or polyglycidyl ether of hydrogenated bisphenol A or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof, a novolak-type epoxy resin, or the like. The alicyclic epoxide is a cyclohexene oxide-or cyclopentene oxide-containing compound obtained by epoxidizing a compound having at least one cycloalkane ring such as cyclohexene or cyclopentene ring with an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide or a peracid, or the like. The aliphatic epoxide is a diglycidyl ether of an alkylene glycol such as a diglycidyl ether of ethylene glycol, a diglycidyl ether of propylene glycol or a diglycidyl ether of 1, 6-hexanediol, a polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric alcohol such as a di-or triglycidyl ether of glycerin or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof, a diglycidyl ether of a polyalkylene glycol such as a diglycidyl ether of polyethylene glycol or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof, or a diglycidyl ether of a polyalkylene glycol such as a diglycidyl ether of polypropylene glycol or an alkylene oxide adduct thereof.

The content of the cationically polymerizable compound is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the cationic polymerizable compound in the ink is preferably 50% by mass or more, and more preferably 70% by mass or more. The content of the cationically polymerizable compound in the ink is preferably 95% by mass or less, and more preferably 90% by mass or less. Since the content of the cationically polymerizable compound is within the above range, the obtained coating film of the ink is excellent in curability.

The photopolymerization initiator is not particularly limited. Examples of the photopolymerization initiator include acetophenone, 2-diethoxyacetophenone, p-dimethylaminoacetophenone, p-dimethylaminopropylketone, benzophenone, 2-chlorobenzophenone, pp ' -dichlorobenzophenone, pp ' -bisdiethylaminobenzophenone, Michler's ketone, benzil, benzoin methyl ether, benzoin ethyl ether, benzoin isopropyl ether, benzoin n-propyl ether, benzoin isobutyl ether, benzoin n-butyl ether, benzil dimethyl ketal, tetramethylthiuram monosulfide, thioxanthone, 2-chlorothioxanthone, 2-methylthioxanthone, azobisisobutyronitrile, benzoin peroxide, di-tert-butyl peroxide, 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-one, 1- (4-isopropylphenyl) -2-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-1-one, methylbenzoyl formate, and the like.

The content of the photopolymerization initiator is not particularly limited. For example, the content of the photopolymerization initiator in the ink is preferably 1% by mass or more, and more preferably 2% by mass or more. The content of the photopolymerization initiator in the ink is preferably 15% by mass or less, and more preferably 12% by mass or less. Since the content of the photopolymerization initiator is within the above range, the obtained coating film of the ink has excellent curability.

Returning to the description of the whole ink, the viscosity of the ink is not particularly limited. For example, the viscosity of the ink is preferably 2 mPas or more, more preferably 5 mPas or more. The viscosity is preferably 50 mPas or less, more preferably 30 mPas or less. Since the viscosity is within the above range, poor discharge of the ink from the inkjet head is less likely to occur, and the discharge stability is excellent. In the present embodiment, the viscosity of the ink can be measured by using a B-type viscometer (TVB-20 LT, rotor speed 60rpm, rotor No. M1, manufactured by Toyobo industries Co., Ltd.).

The method for adjusting the viscosity to be within the above range is not particularly limited. For example, the viscosity can be adjusted according to the amount of each component added, the kind of solvent, and the amount added. Viscosity modifiers such as thickeners can be used as required.

The surface tension of the ink is not particularly limited. The surface tension of the ink is preferably 20dyne/cm or more, and more preferably 22dyne/cm or more at 25 ℃. The surface tension of the ink is preferably 40dyne/cm or less, more preferably 35dyne/cm or less at 25 ℃. When the surface tension is within the above range, the ink discharge stability is excellent. In the present embodiment, the surface tension can be measured using a static surface tensiometer (plate method) (CBVP-a 3, product of kyowa interfacial science).

The ink of the present embodiment can be applied to a substrate by discharging the ink to the substrate using an ink jet device employing an ink jet system. Thus, the substrate is provided with a region (the first region or the second region, or both) to which the ink is applied. The size of the ink droplets is not particularly limited. For example, the size of the droplets is about 50 to 100 μm. The degree of matting property (gloss value) of the ink can be easily adjusted by adjusting the composition (for example, the above-mentioned particles) or adjusting the density of droplets on the substrate.

(first region and second region)

The first region and the second region are regions provided in the molded article of the present embodiment, and show different gloss values from each other. At least one of the first region and the second region is the above-described ink-applied region. As described above, the substrate to be molded may have any shape as long as it is three-dimensionally molded according to the intended use, and may suitably have one or more curved surfaces or surfaces other than curved surfaces (non-curved surfaces such as flat surfaces). Next, a molded body in which the first region and the second region are formed is exemplified.

Specific example 1 of the molded article (example in which the molded article has a plurality of curved surfaces and ink is applied to one region)

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a molded body 1 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 1 illustrates a molded body 1 in which a flat plate-like base material 2 is bent into an arc shape. The molded body 1 shown in fig. 1 is bent in a convex shape on the front surface side of the paper surface. The molded body 1 has a region (first region a1, first curved surface) that is greatly curved near the center of the base material 2 and a region (second region a2, second curved surface) that is located around the first region a1 and that is curved to a lesser extent than the first region a 1. As shown in fig. 1, the second region a2 is a region to which ink is applied, and has a matting property. On the other hand, the first region a1 is not inked, and is the substrate 2 itself. Therefore, the first region a1 does not impart extinction.

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional molded body 3 to which an inkjet ink is not applied according to the present embodiment. The molded body 3 shown in fig. 2 had no ink applied to the region corresponding to the second region a2 shown in fig. 1.

As shown in fig. 1, the curved surface of the molded article of the present embodiment, which is curved to a greater extent, is a region to which ink is not applied as the first region a 1. In this way, the molded body 1 was adjusted so that the gloss value of the first region a1 was greater than the gloss value of the surrounding second region a 2. As a result, the molded article 1 can exhibit a visual effect of being more curved in the first region a1 than the actual degree of curvature, as compared with the molded article 3 shown in fig. 2. Such a visual effect is particularly useful for applications in which the shape of the molded body 1 is limited (for example, applications such as interior parts of automobiles), applications such as interior parts of transportation means other than automobiles (for example, buses, trains, and airplanes), applications of interior materials such as furniture, and applications of house materials such as building materials. That is, the shape of the molded body may be limited for the purpose of securing a vehicle interior space, for example, in automotive interior parts and the like. In such a case, it may be difficult for the molded article to actually have a desired degree of bending. However, even in such a case, the molded body 1 of the present embodiment can provide a visual expression that a larger degree of bending than the actual degree of bending can be imparted to the observer. As a result, the molded article 1 can satisfy the shape restriction and exhibit more excellent appearance.

In such a molded article, the difference (Δ G) in gloss value between the first region and the second region is preferably 0.5 or more. The difference in gloss value (Δ G) is preferably 95 or less. Since the difference in gloss value (Δ G) is within the above range, the molded article can be provided with various designability based on the difference in matting property.

Specific example 2 of the molded article (example in which the molded article has a curved surface and a non-curved surface and ink is applied to one region)

Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of the molded body 1a of the present embodiment. Fig. 3 illustrates a molded body 1a in which the center of a flat plate-shaped base material 2a is bent. The molded body 1a shown in fig. 3 is bent in a convex shape on the front surface side of the paper surface. The molded body 1a has a region (first region A1a) bent near the center of the base material 2a and a flat region (second region A2a, non-curved surface) located around the first region A1a and not bent. As shown in fig. 3, the first region A1a is a region to which no ink is applied, and is the substrate 2a itself to which matting properties are imparted. On the other hand, the second region A2a is applied with ink, and matting properties are imparted. The gloss values of the first region A1a and the second region A2a are the same as described above.

Fig. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a conventional molded body 3a to which no inkjet ink is applied according to the present embodiment. The molded body 3a shown in fig. 4 has no ink applied to the region corresponding to the second region A2a shown in fig. 3.

As shown in fig. 3, in the molded article of the present embodiment, ink is applied to the region around the bent surface as a second region A2 a. Thereby, the molded body 1a is adjusted to have a gloss value of the second region A2a larger than that of the first region A1 a. As a result, the molded article 1a can exhibit a visual effect that it is bent at an acute angle in the first region A1a as compared with the actual degree of bending, as compared with the molded article 3a shown in fig. 4. Such a visual effect is useful for the purpose of defining the shape of the molded body 1a as described above.

Specific example 3 of the molded article (example in which the molded article has a plurality of curved surfaces and ink is applied to a plurality of regions)

In the above-described specific examples 1 and 2, the case where ink is not applied near the center of the base material and ink is applied only to the second region around the base material in the molded body that is bent in a convex shape on the front surface side of the paper surface is exemplified. The molded article of the present embodiment may have different gloss values in the first region and the second region. The molded body can therefore be provided with ink not only in the second region but also in the first region. The molded body may be a molded body that is bent in a convex shape on the back side of the paper surface, for example. Fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the molded body 1b of the present embodiment. Fig. 5 illustrates a molded body 1b obtained by bending a flat plate-like base material 2b into an arc shape. The molded body 1b shown in fig. 5 is curved in a convex shape on the back side of the paper. The molded body 1b has a region (first region A1b) that is greatly bent near the center of the base material 2b and a region (second region A2b) that is located around the first region A1b and is bent to a gentler degree than the first region A1 b. As shown in fig. 5, the first region A1b and the second region A2b are both ink-applied regions, and are provided with matting properties. Wherein the first area A1b has a gloss value greater than the second area A2 b. Therefore, the molded body 1b further enhances the gloss near the center. The gloss values of the first region A1b and the second region A2b are the same as described above.

In the above-described specific examples 1 to 3, the case of enhancing the gloss of the region near the center is exemplified (see fig. 1,3, and 5). Instead of this, the molded body can suppress the gloss of the first region by applying ink only to the first region or applying ink having a smaller gloss value to the first region. That is, in the shape of the base material shown in fig. 1,3, and 5, the glossiness of the region near the center is easily perceived to be higher than the glossiness of the surrounding region due to the relationship of the reflected light. Therefore, in order to intentionally lower the glossiness of the region near the center, adjustment may be made such that the second region has a larger glossiness than the first region, or ink may be applied only to the first region. This makes it possible to provide the observer with a visual appearance that a smaller degree of curvature than the actual degree of curvature is imparted to the molded article.

< method for producing molded article (other than ultraviolet-curable inkjet ink) >

The method for producing a molded article according to an embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a step of applying the ink to a substrate by an inkjet method using the ink, and a step of drying the substrate. The base material may be molded into a desired shape in advance, or may be molded into a desired shape after drying.

(application Process)

The manner in which the inks constituting the ink set are applied to the substrate by the inkjet recording method is not particularly limited. Examples of such a system include a continuous system such as a charge modulation system, a micro-dot system, a charged jet control system, and an ink mist system, an on-demand system such as a piezoelectric system, a pulse jet system, a bubble jet (registered trademark) system, and an electrostatic attraction system.

The ink jet apparatus for applying ink is an apparatus as follows: ink is supplied from an ink tank to a pressure chamber through an ink supply path, an electric signal corresponding to image data is applied to a piezoelectric element, and the piezoelectric element is driven, whereby a vibration plate constituting a part of the pressure chamber is deformed to reduce the volume of the pressure chamber, and the ink in the pressure chamber is discharged as droplets from a discharge port of a nozzle (ink jet head).

The inkjet head has a shuttle mode (multi-channel mode) and a line mode (single-channel mode). The multi-channel system is a system in which recording is performed using a rectangular serial ink jet head while the ink jet head is scanned in the width direction of the substrate. On the other hand, the single-pass system is a system in which a full-line inkjet head covering the entire area of the base material is used, and an image is formed on the entire surface of the base material by an operation of moving the full-line inkjet head and the base material relatively only once.

The method of producing a molded article according to the present embodiment can increase the discharge amount by 1 time or apply ink to a base material in a short time by producing a printed product using an ink jet device employing a single pass system, and can improve the productivity of the printed product.

In the method for producing a molded article according to the present embodiment, the first region, the second region, or both the first region and the second region are provided on the base material by applying ink. Thus, the substrate is provided with a plurality of regions having different gloss values from each other.

(drying Process)

Next, the substrate to which the ink is applied is dried. The drying conditions are not particularly limited. For example, the drying temperature is preferably 150 ℃ or higher, more preferably 180 ℃ or higher, and still more preferably 200 ℃ or higher. The drying temperature is preferably 400 ℃ or lower, more preferably 350 ℃ or lower, and still more preferably 300 ℃ or lower. The drying time is preferably 1 minute or more, more preferably 2 minutes or more, and further preferably 3 minutes or more. The drying time is preferably 60 minutes or less, more preferably 30 minutes or less, and still more preferably 10 minutes or less. By such drying, the pigment in the ink is less likely to be discolored and the solvent can be removed. In order to prevent bleeding of the ink, drying is preferably performed simultaneously with or immediately after the application of the ink to the substrate.

The resulting printed matter is provided with a first area and a second area having gloss values different from each other. At least either one of the first region and the second region is the above-described ink-applied region. As described above, according to the present embodiment, a printed product having excellent design properties can be obtained, in which a plurality of regions having different gloss values are formed on a substrate by an ink jet method.

< method for producing printed Material (in the case of ultraviolet-curable ink-jet ink) >

The method for producing an ink-jet printed product according to an embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a method for producing a printed product) mainly includes a step of applying the ink to a substrate by an ink-jet method and a step of irradiating the applied ink with ultraviolet rays to cure the ink, particularly in the case of producing an ink-jet printed product using the above-described ultraviolet-curable ink. The following description will be made separately.

(application Process)

The application step is a step of applying the ink to a substrate by an ink jet method. The base material is not particularly limited. The substrate may be the same as the above substrate. In addition, the same inkjet apparatus as the inkjet apparatus described above may be used as the inkjet apparatus for applying the ink.

The substrate may have a chemical conversion coating film, an undercoat coating film, or the like formed on the surface thereof. The chemical conversion coating is formed on the entire surface of the substrate, and can improve the coating adhesion and corrosion resistance. The undercoat film is formed on the surface of the substrate or the chemical conversion coating film, and can improve the adhesion of the film and the corrosion resistance. The resin contained in the undercoat paint for forming an undercoat coating film is not particularly limited. For example, the resin is a polyester resin, an epoxy resin, an acrylic resin, or the like.

In the method for producing a molded article according to the present embodiment, the first region, the second region, or both the first region and the second region are provided on the base material by applying ink. Thus, the substrate is provided with a plurality of regions having different gloss values from each other.

(curing step)

The curing step is a step of curing the applied ink by irradiating the ink with ultraviolet light. The ink discharged onto the substrate is cured by irradiating ultraviolet rays with an ultraviolet ray irradiation lamp attached to the ink jet apparatus. Examples of the ultraviolet radiation lamp include a mercury lamp and a gas/solid laser. Among these, the ultraviolet irradiation lamp is preferably a mercury lamp, a metal halide, or the like. The ultraviolet radiation lamp may be an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV-LED) or an ultraviolet laser diode (UV-LD).

Cumulative light of ultraviolet rays upon curingThe amount is not particularly limited. The cumulative light amount is preferably 40mJ/cm²Above, more preferably 60mJ/cm²The above. In addition, the cumulative light amount is preferably 500mJ/cm²Hereinafter, more preferably 400mJ/cm²The following. The cumulative light amount can be measured using, for example, an ultraviolet light meter (UV-351-25, manufactured by ORC corporation) under the conditions of a measurement wavelength range of 240 to 275nm and a measurement wavelength center of 254 nm.

The resulting printed matter is provided with a first area and a second area having gloss values different from each other. At least one of the first region and the second region is the above-described ink-applied region. As described above, according to the present embodiment, a printed product having excellent design properties can be obtained, in which a plurality of regions having different gloss values are formed on a substrate by an ink jet method.

(Molding Process)

The substrate to which the ink is applied is appropriately molded into a desired shape. The method for molding the base material is not particularly limited. For example, the molding method is extrusion molding, blow molding, calendering, casting molding, or the like. By these molding methods, the base material can be molded into a desired shape. English or japanese, the molding process may be omitted in the case of applying ink to a previously molded substrate.

As described above, according to the method for producing a molded article of the present embodiment, a molded article in which a plurality of regions having different degrees of matting property (gloss values) are formed can be obtained. At least any one of the regions is applied with ink by ink jet. Therefore, the degree of matting property (gloss value) of the molded article can be easily adjusted by appropriately changing the conditions of the ink jet printing and the like. Further, since the molded article has a plurality of regions (the first region and the second region) having different gloss values, the molded article is more excellent in design than a molded article having a monotonous matte property imparted by coating.

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1.1 a, 1b moldings

2. 2a, 2b base material

3. 3a conventional shaped body

A1, A1a, A1b first region

A2, A2a, A2b second region