ELASTIC FLEXIBLE MOLDING DIE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THREE-DIMENSIONAL DECORATIVE MOLDINGS HAVING A PRINTED PATTERN

摘要

An elastic flexible molding die (2) and process for the manufacturing three-dimensional decorative moldings having a printed pattern are disclosed, which comprises a molding die portion (2a) as a first constructive element in the form of a flexible open bag capable of being charged on the inner surface thereof (4a) with a fluid or viscous moldable material which may be taken out therefrom after solidification and a die holding portion (2b) as a second constructive element integrally shaped with an opening (4) of the molding die portion (2a) and capable of maintaining the outer surface (4a) of the molding die portion (2) under reduced pressure, characterized in that the molding die portion (2) is provided on the inner surface thereof (4a) forming a female figure corresponding to the three-dimensional decorative pattern with at least one coloring substance (1b) transferred from an elastic pad portion (1) as a third constructive element of the die (2) and capable of printing a pattern in confromity with the decorative pattern on the material. The present invention is distinguished by attaining molding and printing of a moldable material at the same time in one-shot treatment.