DE202013105186U1 - label - Google Patents

Abstract

Label (1), which can be glued to an attachment surface on an object, with a code (5) arranged in the label (1) in an initial state of the label (1), an upper part being used to make the code (5) visible of the label (1) glued to the attachment surface can be removed with at least partially irreversible change in its original appearance and exposing the originally hidden code (5), with the following features: - a continuous transparent carrier layer (2), - a top or bottom or both sides image layer (3) applied to the support layer (2) with at least one window (15) free of the image layer (3), - an underside of the support layer (2) and / or the underside image layer (3), on this / this low-adhesion, first, transparent release agent layer (41), which covers a surface area occupied by the code (5), and which does not overlap that of the image layer (3) extends free window (15), - the code (5), which is applied to the underside of the first release agent layer (41), - one applied to the underside of the carrier layer (2) in the region of the window (15), from a visible side (11) of the label (1) readable additional code (50), - a second release agent layer (42) applied to the underside of the additional code (50), - at least one under all of the aforementioned layers (2, 3, 41, 42) applied color layer arrangement (6), which is equipped with void equipment in at least one area not covered by the code (50), and - an adhesive layer (7) applied underneath under all the aforementioned layers (2, 3, 41, 42, 6).

Description

The present invention relates to a label adhered to a mounting surface on an object with a code concealed in the label in an initial condition of the label, wherein an upper portion of the label adhered to the mounting surface is at least partially irreversible to visualize the code Change of its original appearance and deducting the originally hidden code deductible.

From the pamphlets DE 10 2007 046 858 A1 and DE 10 2008 038 675 A1 Labels are known with the features mentioned. In these known labels, a code can initially be concealed hidden and then made visible by an authorized person if necessary. However, it has been found in practical experiments that it is possible to read the code after at least partially lifting the label and then connect the lifted part of the label again with the rest of the label that the previous abusive lifting is not readily apparent.

The DE 101 45 808 C1 shows a security cover sticker, in particular for covering a string, such as PIN code, which is formed of two glued together adhesive parts. The top layer of this masking sticker is an opaque, removable scratch-off coating. In this cover sticker on the one hand, the production is relatively expensive due to the two separately produced adhesive parts. On the other hand, there may be an unintentional removal of Rubbellackschicht by wear, especially if the visualization of the hidden code to take place only after a long time, such as several years.

Based on this prior art, it is the object of the invention to provide an improved label of the type mentioned above, which in addition to the hidden code has a visible permanent additional code, the manufacture and handling of the label as simple and prone to be error a high level of security against abusive manipulation is achieved and the code can be kept safely concealed for a long time and then simply exposed if necessary.

• – eine durchgehende transparente Trägerschicht,
• – eine oberseitig oder unterseitig oder beidseitig auf die Trägerschicht aufgebrachte Bildschicht mit wenigstens einem von der Bildschicht freien Fenster,
• – eine unterseitig auf die Trägerschicht und/oder auf die unterseitige Bildschicht aufgebrachte, an dieser/diesen gering haftenden, einen von dem Code eingenommenen Flächenbereich überdeckende erste, transparente Trennmittelschicht, welche sich nicht über das von der Bildschicht freie Fenster erstreckt,
• – den Code, der auf die Unterseite der ersten Trennmittelschicht aufgebracht ist,
• – einen auf die Unterseite der Trägerschicht im Bereich des Fensters aufgebrachten, von einer Sichtseite des Etiketts lesbaren Zusatzcode,
• – eine auf die Unterseite des Zusatzcodes aufgebrachte zweite Trennmittelschicht,
• – mindestens eine unter allen vorgenannten Schichten aufgebrachte Farbschichtanordnung, welche in wenigstens einem von dem Code nicht eingenommenen Flächenbereich mit einer Voidausrüstung ausgestattet ist, und
• – eine unterseitig unter allen vorgenannten Schichten aufgebrachte Kleberschicht.

This object is achieved according to the invention with a label of the type mentioned, which has the following features:

• A continuous transparent carrier layer,
• An image layer applied to the carrier layer on the upper side or underside or on both sides, with at least one window free of the image layer,
• A first transparent release agent layer, which does not extend over the window which is free of the image layer, is applied on the lower side to the carrier layer and / or to the lower-side image layer, adhering to the latter and having a surface area occupied by the code;
• The code applied to the underside of the first release agent layer,
• A supplementary code applied to the underside of the carrier layer in the region of the window and readable from a visible side of the label,
• A second release agent layer applied to the underside of the additional code,
• At least one color layer arrangement applied under all the aforementioned layers, which is provided with a void finish in at least one surface area not occupied by the code, and
• - An applied below each of the aforementioned layers adhesive layer.

The label according to the invention offers in addition to the initially hidden, if necessary uncoverable code a visible additional code that is well protected due to its attachment under the support layer against external influences and thus constantly and permanently readable. Thus, the label is also suitable for applications in which in addition to the hidden code, which can be exposed if necessary, an always visible additional code is required or expedient. The production of the label can advantageously be automated in a printing press with multiple printing units. Since not two initially individually manufactured label parts must be assembled to the label here, the manufacture and handling of the label are relatively simple. High security against manufacturing errors is achieved by having both the code and the additional code within it, one label. This rules out that two parts of the label to be joined together, one of which carries the code and the additional code, are mismatched. High security against tampering is achieved by the voiding equipment, which provides a noticeable irreversible change in the appearance of the label once it has been opened. Since the code lies under the protective carrier layer and is covered by the image layer, a long shelf life, even over years, is guaranteed. A scratch-off layer that could unintentionally wear off over time does not exist in the label according to the invention. To visualize the hidden code is sufficient Removing an upper part of the label by the authorized user. The initially hidden code is then immediately visible and readable. Additional handling steps after removing the upper label part, such as the manual removal of a scratch-off layer with the risk of damaging the code, are not required.

A refinement of the label provides that the first release agent layer, which is applied on the underside on the first carrier layer and / or on the lower-side image layer, has an encircling distance to an outer edge of the label. This cohesion is formed in the edge region of the label between the carrier layer and underlying the code color layer arrangement with the Voidausrüstung, which causes an irreversible optical change of the edge region of the label by destroying the ink layer arrangement when opening the label with removal of the carrier layer. The width of the edge region is appropriately chosen in relation to the size of the label so that a reliable recognizability of the void effect is ensured in the event of its occurrence.

Further, it is preferably provided that the image layer has an encircling distance to an outer edge of the label, whereby an edge region free of the image layer is formed. This ensures in particular that the recognizability of the change in the visual appearance of the label in its edge region when opening the label is not hindered by the image layer.

Preferably, the image layer is arranged only on the upper side of the carrier layer and formed by a code concealing flat opaque, recessed in the window color layer and applied to the top of the color layer textual and / or numeric and / or pictorial printing. The color layer is here the background for the printing and ensures at the same time for an opaque cover of the code upwards.

If required, the code can alternatively or additionally be covered by a separate cover layer, in particular a dark color layer, which is lifted off when the label is opened with the carrier layer.

In order to keep the production costs low and to use the materials necessary for the void equipment as sparingly as possible, it is proposed that the void equipment provided in at least one area of the ink layer arrangement not covered by the code be arranged in the peripheral edge area of the first release agent layer and / or is free from the image layer. The void equipment is therefore provided only where, when the label is opened, its optical change becomes clearly and unobstructedly visible.

In order for the authorized user the handling of the label when opening it is as simple as possible, the invention proposes that the adhesive layer is recessed in a limited edge or corner of the label to form a grip tab. Since the grip tab has no adhesive connection to the mounting surface of the label, it can easily be bent up and taken to then pull off an upper part of the label to expose the code.

According to the invention, the code-peelable upper part of the label adhered to the attachment surface is formed by the support layer, the image layer, the additional code and a first adherent part of the void-equipped paint layer assembly and then attached to the attachment surface The remaining lower portion of the label is formed by the now exposed code, a second portion of the color coat assembly not adhered to the backing layer and having the void finish, and the adhesive layer. In this way it is ensured that after opening the label, the additional code can not interfere with the reading of the code or hinder.

In order to achieve a particularly clear and reliable effect of the void equipment when opening the label, it is preferably provided that the color layer arrangement equipped with the void equipment is formed by three color layers in different colors, that a third and fourth release agent layer in each case between two adjacent color layers in partial surface areas is attached and that these two release agent layers are complementary in terms of area to each other. With this, a change effect composed of color changes and special geometric destructive patterns can be achieved, which can be clearly identified, even for untrained persons.

Depending on the intended use of the label, the code and / or the additional code may be in the form of a machine-readable code and / or a plain-text code. Thus, the label can be used in various applications where automatic reading devices such as scanners or cameras are used, or where reading is done by people or both should be possible.

So that the label on the one hand is easy to produce and on the other hand a good stability and Shelf life, the carrier layer is preferably formed of a transparent plastic film.

In particular, in order to facilitate the handling of the labels at the sites or institutions using or dispensing them, it is proposed that a plurality of labels on a sheet or sheet of a non-stick coated material, particularly silicone paper, be removably held prior to attachment to the mounting surface.

An embodiment of the invention will be described below with reference to a drawing. The figures of the drawing show:

1 a label in plan view,

2 the label off 1 in a schematic sectional view along the section line II-II in 1 and

3 the label off 1 in a schematic sectional view along the section line III-III in 1 ,

In the following description of the figures, the same parts are always provided with the same reference numerals, so that not every reference symbol in each drawing figure must be explained.

The 1 The drawing shows a label 1 in plan view, so in view on its top 11 which is also the visible side of the label 1 in its intended use is. The label 1 has an outer edge in the illustrated example 16 with a rectangular outline with slightly rounded corners. Other shapes, eg round or oval, are of course possible. At its side facing away from the viewer underside has the label 1 an adhesive layer with which it can be attached to an attachment surface of an object to be labeled.

A rectangular central area 10 contains an image layer consisting of a background color layer and a print 31 , which here consists of alphanumeric characters, but may also contain pictorial elements is formed. Right down in the central area 10 here is a window 15 in the picture layer 3 spared. Through the window 15 There is an additional code 50 visible and readable, which consists here eg of an alphanumeric character. Inside the label 1 is still a code arranged in the illustrated initial state of the label 1 is hidden invisibly.

To the central area 10 around a border area extends around 13 , which is free from the image layer and free from imprinting 31 is. This edge area 13 serves, as will be described below, to identify an opening of the label 1 for the purpose of reading the hidden code.

A here on the top right corner area 14 of the label 1 is designed as a grip tab by the recessed bottom layer of adhesive there. On the grip tab thus formed can be an upper part of the label 1 be deducted to make the initially hidden code visible, as will be explained in more detail below.

2 the drawing shows the label 1 out 1 in a schematic sectional view along the section line II-II in 1 , where the section line through the central area 10 and through the window 15 runs.

The carrying part of the label 1 forms the carrier layer 2 extending over the entire surface of the label 1 extends and which preferably consists of a transparent plastic film.

Upper side is here on the carrier layer 2 a picture layer 3 applied, which consists of a background forming color layer 30 and the print attached to it 31 consists. At the same time the color layer forms 30 Here is an opaque cover layer that has a view from the top 11 in lower layers of the label 1 in derogation. Alternatively, the image layer 3 also on the underside of the carrier layer 2 be attached or on both sides of the carrier layer 2 be distributed.

In the central area 10 is, except the window 15 , on the underside of the carrier layer 2 a first release agent layer 41 appropriate. In the area of the window 15 is on the underside of the carrier layer 2 the additional code 50 applied.

On the underside of the first release agent layer 41 is the code 50 applied, in particular in the form of alphanumeric characters and / or in machine-readable form. On the bottom of the additional code 50 is a second release agent layer 42 applied. Also the additional code 50 may be in the form of alphanumeric characters and / or in machine-readable form.

Further downwards then closes a color layer arrangement 6 with a void kit on. A void equipment is known per se and usually consists of a full-surface color layer and a separating layer applied in part between the color layer and another layer bearing this color layer.

In the present embodiment of the label 1 but is a more elaborate void equipment provided here, the three color layers 61 . 62 and 63 as well as two release agent layers 43 and 44 includes. The paint layers 61 . 62 and 63 each extend over the entire surface of the label 1 , but can alternatively only in the border area 13 be attached. It is also possible the paint layers 61 . 62 . 63 partly full surface and partly only in the border area 13 to install.

The between the paint layers 61 . 62 and 63 arranged release agent layers 43 . 44 are here only in the border area 13 intended. In each case between two adjacent color layers 61 and 62 respectively 62 and 63 is the third and the fourth release agent layer in partial surface areas 43 . 44 attached, in which case these two release agent layers 43 . 44 in terms of area are complementary to each other. When opening the label 1 This void equipment leads to a combined effect, on the one hand by color changes and on the other hand by a destruction image corresponding to the geometric distribution of the third and fourth release agent layer 43 . 44 is formed.

If at least one of the paint layers 61 . 62 . 63 the color layer arrangement 6 over the full area of the label 1 is attached and provides sufficient opacity, then covers at least one of the paint layers 61 . 62 and 63 the color layer arrangement 6 the code 5 down invisible and a special cover layer is not required.

If necessary, however, as in 2 shown under the paint layer arrangement 6 another, fourth color layer 64 be attached as an opaque cover layer, which is a reading of the code 5 from the bottom 12 of the label 1 prevents it from sticking to a mounting surface ago. This fourth color layer 64 then only needs to know about the code 5 extend occupied area.

When the color layer arrangement 6 with void equipment only in the peripheral edge area 13 is applied frame-shaped, then the fourth color layer 64 as an opaque covering layer for the code 5 definitely attached under this.

A full-surface adhesive layer 7 here forms the bottom layer of the label 1 ,

Until its use is the label 1 expediently by means of its adhesive layer 7 individually or together with other labels 1 on a bow or a train 8th Made of non-stick coated material, such as silicone paper, removable. The label becomes his glue 1 including its adhesive layer 7 from the train 8th manually or mechanically removed and attached to the intended mounting surface of an object to be labeled.

The 3 the drawing shows the label 1 out 1 in a schematic sectional view along the section line III-III in 1 just by the edge area 13 of the label 1 runs.

At the edge 13 forms the carrier layer 2 the top layer of the label 1 , Below this follows immediately the color layer arrangement 6 with the void kit. The bottom layer of the label 1 forms the adhesive layer 7 Standing here near the right edge in the corner area 14 to the formation of the grip tab recessed or neutralized, that is not made adhesive, is. At the bottom of 3 is how in 2 , the bow or the track 8th from the non-stick coated material visible on the label 1 is removable.

When used as intended, the label becomes 1 first glued to an object to be labeled and so connected to the object. The integrity of the label 1 is recognizable as long as the of the void equipment when opening the label 1 caused change effects are not visible.

If the authorized user wants to perform or initiate a process he is aware of the one in the label 1 concealed code 5 needed, the user grasps the grip tab in the corner area 14 and exerts a tensile force. As a result, the user pulls an upper part of the label 1 from. This upper part of the label comprises the carrier layer 2 , the picture layer 3 , the additional code 50 and a first, on the carrier layer 2 adherent portion of the void equipped color coat assembly 6 , These are the adhesive force of the adhesive layer 7 on the object and the adhesion of the layers of the label 1 mutually adjusted and matched to each other, that the adhesive force of the adhesive layer 7 larger and thereby a lower label part securely remains on the object when the upper part of the label is removed. The then remaining on the object lower part of the label 1 is through the now exposed code 5 , a second part of the equipped with the Voidausrüstung, on the carrier layer 2 non-adhesive ink layer arrangement 6 and the adhesive layer 7 educated.

Due to the above-described layer arrangement and its properties, this removal of the upper label part has various consequences:
The first is the initially hidden code 5 immediately visible because of the part of the label lying above it 1 is removed, the code 5 but remains with the underlying layers on the object. A stay of the first Release layer 41 on the code 5 does not bother, because the first release agent layer 41 is transparent.

Second, together with the upper label part, the additional code 50 deducted so that it is no longer present in the remaining part of the object label part. This simplifies the reading of the code 5 , Especially when using readers, such as a scanner or camera, and avoids detecting the "wrong" code, ie the additional code. The additional code 50 can, as it is always visible, even before opening the label 1 or even after opening the label 1 from the then loose upper part of the label can still be read.

Third, the void finish irreversibly changes the appearance of the label 1 causes. When opening the label 1 a first remains on the carrier layer 2 good adhesion part of the color layer arrangement 6 at the withdrawn or lifted upper label part, while a second, at the carrier layer 2 no or only slightly adherent part of the ink layer arrangement 6 remains in the remaining on the object label part. On the one hand, this results in a change in the color appearance of the label 1 or its parts and on the other hand a destruction image of the paint layers 61 . 62 . 63 according to the geometric shape of the third and fourth release agent layer 43 . 44 within the paint layer arrangement 6 , Even by a positionally accurate reassignment of the upper part of the label on the lower part of the label can be the original appearance of the label 1 then do not restore. It also goes by opening the label 1 the cohesion between the two parts of the label is lost. This cohesion can not subsequently be restored because there are no adhesive layers in the area of the interface between the label parts.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

 label

10

 Central area

11

 Top and side view

12

 bottom

13

 border area

14

 corner

15

 window

16

 outer edge

2

 backing

3

 image layer

30

 coat of paint

31

 Oppression

41

 first release agent layer

42

 second release agent layer

43

 third release agent layer

44

 fourth release agent layer

5

 code

50

 additional code

6

 Color layer arrangement with void equipment

61

 first color layer

62

 second color layer

63

 third color layer

64

 fourth color layer

7

 adhesive layer

8th

 train

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102007046858 A1 [0002]
• DE 102008038675 A1 [0002]
• DE 10145808 C1 [0003]

Claims (11)

Label ( 1 ) attachable to an attachment surface on an object with one in an initial state of the label ( 1 ) hidden in the label ( 1 ) arranged code ( 5 ), whereby the visualization of the code ( 5 ) an upper part of the label adhered to the mounting surface ( 1 ) with at least partially irreversible alteration of its original appearance, revealing the originally hidden code ( 5 ) is removable, having the following features: - a continuous transparent carrier layer ( 2 ), - a top side or bottom side or both sides on the carrier layer ( 2 ) applied image layer ( 3 ) with at least one of the image layer ( 3 ) free window ( 15 ), - a lower side on the carrier layer ( 2 ) and / or on the lower-side image layer ( 3 ), at this / these low adhesion, one of the code ( 5 ) covered surface area covering the first, transparent release agent layer ( 41 ) that are not above that of the image layer ( 3 ) free windows ( 15 ), - the code ( 5 ) placed on the underside of the first release agent layer ( 41 ) is applied, - one on the underside of the carrier layer ( 2 ) in the area of the window ( 15 ) applied, from a visible side ( 11 ) of the label ( 1 ) readable additional code ( 50 ), - one on the bottom of the additional code ( 50 ) applied second release agent layer ( 42 ), - at least one of all the aforementioned layers ( 2 . 3 . 41 . 42 ) applied color layer arrangement ( 6 ) contained in at least one of the code ( 50 ) area not provided with void equipment, and - one below each of the aforementioned layers ( 2 . 3 . 41 . 42 . 6 ) applied adhesive layer ( 7 ). Label according to claim 1, characterized in that the regions on the underside on the first carrier layer ( 2 ) and / or on the lower-side image layer ( 3 ) applied first release agent layer ( 41 ) to an outer edge ( 16 ) of the label ( 1 ) has a circumferential distance. Label according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the image layer ( 3 ) to an outer edge ( 16 ) of the label ( 1 ) has a circumferential distance, whereby one of the image layer ( 3 ) free edge area ( 13 ) is formed. Label according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the image layer ( 3 ) only on the upper side of the carrier layer ( 2 ) and by a code ( 5 ) concealing flat opaque, in the window ( 15 ) recessed color layer ( 30 ) and one on top of the color layer ( 30 ) applied textual and / or numerical and / or pictorial printing ( 31 ) is formed. Label according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that in at least one of the codes ( 5 ) not occupied area of the color layer arrangement ( 6 ) provided Voidausrüstung in the peripheral edge region ( 13 ) arranged by the first release agent layer ( 41 ) and / or from the image layer ( 3 ) free is. Label according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the adhesive layer ( 7 ) in a limited edge or corner area ( 14 ) of the label ( 1 ) is omitted to form a grip tab. Label according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the code for visualizing the code ( 5 ) peelable upper part of the attached to the mounting surface label ( 1 ) through the carrier layer ( 2 ), the image layer ( 3 ), the additional code ( 50 ) and a first, on the carrier layer ( 2 ) adherent part of the void equipped color coat assembly ( 6 ) is formed and that the then remaining at the mounting surface lower part of the label ( 1 ) through the now exposed code ( 5 ), a second part of the equipped with the void equipment, on the carrier layer ( 2 ) non-adherent ink layer arrangement ( 6 ) and the adhesive layer ( 7 ) is formed. Label according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the color layer arrangement equipped with the void equipment ( 6 ) by three paint layers ( 61 . 62 . 63 ) is formed in different colors, that in each case between two adjacent color layers ( 61 . 62 ; 62 . 63 ) in partial surface areas a third and fourth release agent layer ( 43 . 44 ) and that these two release agent layers ( 43 . 44 ) are complementary in terms of area. Label according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the code ( 5 ) and / or the additional code ( 50 ) has the form of a machine-readable code and / or a plain-text code. Label according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the carrier layer ( 2 ) is formed of a transparent plastic film. Label according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, prior to its attachment to the mounting surface, a plurality of labels ( 1 ) on a train ( 8th ) or a bow of one non-stick coated material, especially silicone paper, are removable.

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