EP1766134B1 - Security and/or valuable document - Google Patents

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EP1766134B1
EP1766134B1 EP05776313.8A EP05776313A EP1766134B1 EP 1766134 B1 EP1766134 B1 EP 1766134B1 EP 05776313 A EP05776313 A EP 05776313A EP 1766134 B1 EP1766134 B1 EP 1766134B1
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Stéphane Mallol
Ivan Thierry
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21H—PULP COMPOSITIONS; PREPARATION THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES D21C OR D21D; IMPREGNATING OR COATING OF PAPER; TREATMENT OF FINISHED PAPER NOT COVERED BY CLASS B31 OR SUBCLASS D21G; PAPER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D21H21/00—Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper-impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties
    • D21H21/14—Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper-impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
    • D21H21/40—Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper
    • D21H21/44—Latent security elements, i.e. detectable or becoming apparent only by use of special verification or tampering devices or methods
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S283/00—Printed matter
    • Y10S283/901—Concealed data
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S283/00—Printed matter
    • Y10S283/902—Anti-photocopy

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  • the present invention particularly relates to a security document and / or value.
  • a security document comprising an information vector and a band masking element having a semi-reflective region at least partially covering the information vector, the masking element having a width smaller than that of the document.
  • the present invention aims in particular to facilitate the manufacture of security documents and / or value while offering a wider choice of types of patterns.
  • the invention thus relates to a security document and / or value according to claim 1.
  • micro-reflective region refers to a region that renders undetectable in reflected light the information vector that is disposed below, while being transparent enough to make the information vector visible in transmitted light.
  • the band masking element can be incorporated or transferred relatively easily to the document.
  • the masking element makes it possible to protect information against reproduction, in particular by photocopying, which improves the protection of the document against falsification.
  • the invention thus provides second-level security, detectable only in transmitted light, in addition to first-level security visible in reflected light such as a holographic element for example.
  • the information vector may have various shapes and / or colors.
  • the information vector can in particular be produced without metallization or demetallization.
  • the masking element comprises at least one region opaque to light, surrounding a semi-reflecting window.
  • the masking element comprises a semi-reflective coating
  • this semi-reflective coating may comprise in particular one or more metals.
  • This semi-reflective coating may include dots or frames of a metal or demetallized dots or frames.
  • the semi-reflective coating comprises a layer of metal of sufficiently small thickness to allow the transmission of light through this metal layer, which metal layer may have a thickness of between about 50 nm and 150 nm, especially close to 100 nm.
  • the semi-reflecting coating may comprise iridescent pigments, chosen especially from: mother-of-pearl extracts, lead salts and micas.
  • the semi-reflective coating may optionally be composite, and include several materials, including metals.
  • the semi-reflective coating comprises metallized or demetallized points or frames made on the information vector.
  • the masking element may comprise a support on which the semi-reflective coating is deposited, the information vector being in particular carried by this support.
  • This support may be flexible and / or transparent, being for example made of plastic material, in particular polyester.
  • the document may comprise two supports between which is disposed the information vector.
  • only one of the supports carries a semi-reflective coating.
  • the two supports each carry a semi-reflective coating.
  • the semi-reflective coating may be disposed between the support and the information vector or, alternatively, may be disposed on a face of the support opposite to the information vector side.
  • the support may be at least partially, in particular entirely, embedded in a layer of the document. In a variant, the support comes flush with one face of the document.
  • the document comprises a multilayer structure transferred to the surface of the document, the multilayer structure comprising a semi-reflective coating and the information vector.
  • the multilayer structure may comprise a layer of varnish.
  • the masking element comprises a semi-reflective film, for example an iridescent film.
  • the information vector may be carried by the semi-reflective film or, alternatively, be made on the document.
  • the information vector comprises an ink printing
  • the print may be a negative or positive impression.
  • the information vector can be colored or, alternatively, be black and white.
  • the information vector can carry at least one of the following motives: a word, a drawing, a symbol.
  • the information vector carries a plurality of identical patterns, spaced regularly or randomly.
  • the masking member may include a plurality of semi-reflective windows, where the windows and patterns may coincide evenly, i.e., the windows reveal the same pattern portions.
  • the windows and patterns coincide unevenly, that is, revealing different portions of the patterns.
  • the masking element may have a thickness of between 6 and 60 microns, for example.
  • the masking element may have a width for example greater than 0.7 mm, and preferably less than 60 mm, better still between 1 mm and 25 mm.
  • the masking element may have a non-constant width and have for example at least one longitudinal edge that is not entirely straight.
  • the document may comprise at least one fibrous layer or, alternatively, a layer of plastic material.
  • the masking element may extend from a first edge of the document to a second edge opposite the first edge.
  • the document is devoid of patterns able to define with the information vector masked by the masking element a compound pattern, when the document is observed in transmitted light.
  • the document may be one of the following: a bank note, a security paper, a coupon, a valuable document, a brand or product protection label, a traceability label.
  • the invention further relates to a strip structure according to claim 28.
  • the invention further relates to a strip structure according to claim 29.
  • the masking element may comprise a semi-reflective coating and optionally a support carrying the semi-reflective coating.
  • the semi-reflective coating and the information vector remain integral with the support once the masking element is incorporated in the article.
  • the support is arranged to be separated from the semi-reflective coating after transfer of the structure to a document.
  • the structure may comprise between the support and the semi-reflective coating at least one release layer.
  • the structure may further comprise a layer of varnish, especially between the release layer and the semi-reflective coating.
  • Complete information is understood to mean information that can be completely and independently revealed from other information vectors, unlike, for example, partial images made on opposite sides of a document that form a composite image in light. transmitted.
  • the masking element extends over a portion of only one side of the document and may be in the form of a patch for example.
  • the masking element can not be in contact with any edge of the document.
  • the part of the structure intended to be transferred to the document does not extend over a complete face of the support.
  • the support has a strip-like shape and carries a plurality of semi-reflecting regions spaced along the longitudinal axis of the support, each semi-reflecting region being for example in the form of a patch.
  • the aforementioned structure may carry one or more information vectors, made in particular on the semi-reflective coating.
  • the structure is devoid of information vector.
  • the transfer of the semi-reflective coating can be achieved for example by applying localized pressure and / or heat on the structure.
  • a document 1 according to the invention constituting for example a banknote.
  • This document 1 comprises one or more fibrous layers 2 in which or between which is incorporated a web safety structure 3 according to the invention.
  • the document 1 may alternatively comprise one or more layers of plastic material.
  • the structure 3 is completely embedded in a fibrous layer 2, as can be seen in FIG. figure 5 .
  • the structure 3 comes flush with a face 4 of the document 1.
  • the structure 3 is partially embedded in the fibrous layer 2, so as to present alternately embedded and uncovered portions.
  • the fibrous layer 2 may comprise recesses 19 leaving portions of the structure 3 discovered.
  • the fibrous layer 2 may comprise, if appropriate, bosses 14, shown in dotted lines on the figure 7 located between the recesses 19.
  • the security structure 3 constitutes a wire having a width less than that of the document 1.
  • the structure 3 has for example a width of between 0.7 mm and 60 mm.
  • the semi-reflecting coatings 7 and 9 can be made in different ways, preferably being obtained by metallization, either by chemical deposition or by vacuum deposition of a metal.
  • the latter may be aluminum, cobalt or nickel, for example.
  • the deposition of the metal may be carried out in spots using a mask directly on the support 6 or 10, the density of the points or frames being chosen so as to make the corresponding support semi-reflective.
  • the semi-reflecting coating 7 or 9 may alternatively be obtained by partially demetallizing the support 6 or 10 previously metallized according to dots or frames having a suitable density. Demetallization can be carried out for example by etching or cleaning non-adherent metal particles.
  • the coating 7 or 9 may be obtained by depositing on the support 6 or 10 a metal layer having a sufficiently small thickness to allow the transmission of light through this metal layer.
  • the latter has for example a thickness close to 100 nm.
  • the metallized or demetallized deposit 9 is carried out directly on the information vector 8.
  • the other semi-reflective coating 7 is deposited, not between the support 6 and the information vector 8, but on one face of the support 6 opposite to the side of the information vector 8, this coating semi-reflective 7 then constituting an outer layer of the structure.
  • One of the semi-reflective coatings may be an inner layer and the other an outer layer of the structure.
  • the semi-reflecting coating 7 or 9 comprises iridescent pigments, chosen in particular from: mother-of-pearl extracts, lead salts and micas.
  • the structure 3 can be integrated in the document 1 for example during the manufacture thereof.
  • This machine comprises a tank 15 containing a suspension 16 of fibers, for example cellulose fibers and / or cotton linters and / or synthetic and / or artificial fibers, in which is partially immersed a rotating roll cylinder 17 defining a surface 18 in contact with which is formed continuously the fibrous layer 2.
  • a suspension 16 of fibers for example cellulose fibers and / or cotton linters and / or synthetic and / or artificial fibers
  • the formation of the structure 3 can be incorporated in the fibrous layer 2 during its formation.
  • the cylinder 17 comprises reliefs 13, represented in dotted lines on the figure 4 these reliefs 13 being constituted for example by bosses on the cylinder 17 or by one or more masks.
  • the information vector 8 comprises an ink printing.
  • This impression can be a positive or negative impression.
  • the pattern reproduced by the information vector 8 can be colored.
  • the information vector 8 may comprise a colored background.
  • the information vector 8 may be in black and white.
  • the information vector 8 reproduces patterns constituted by a text.
  • the pattern 20 could still be a drawing or a symbol, for example.
  • the information vector 8 reproduces, in the example under consideration, identical patterns 20 regularly spaced along the security element 3.
  • the spacing may be random.
  • the structure 3 may comprise at least one opaque region 22 surrounding windows 21 in which the semi-reflective coating 7 or 9 extends, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8, 9, 11 and 12 .
  • the opaque region 22 may be constituted by an opaque layer not shown, for example a black ink, deposited between the support 6, 10 and the semi-reflective coating 7, 9, for example.
  • These windows 21 which can be spaced regularly or randomly are located at the right of the patterns 20, so that by placing the document 1 between a light source and the observer, the latter can see the patterns 20 in the windows 21, as illustrated on Figures 9, 11 and 12 .
  • windows and patterns coincide in a regular way, that is to say that the windows reveal the same portions of patterns.
  • windows and patterns coincide irregularly, that is to say, revealing different portions of the patterns.
  • the patterns 20 are undetectable, as shown in FIG. figure 8 .
  • the semi-reflective coating 7 or 9 makes the corresponding support 6 or 10 semi-reflective over its entire surface. So, as illustrated on the figure 10 in transmitted light, the security element 3 is devoid of opaque zones.
  • the security element 3 may have a constant width and have longitudinal edges 23 that are rectilinear and substantially parallel, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8 to 10 and 12 .
  • the security element may have a variable width, with for example edges 23 not completely rectilinear defining portions 3a wider alternate with portions 3b narrower.
  • the security element comprises windows 21 located in the larger portions 3a.
  • the varnish layer 27, the semi-reflective coating 28 and the information vector 29 form an assembly 30 to be transferred for example to a fibrous layer 2, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .
  • the assembly 30 can in particular be transferred hot, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .
  • the layer 2 and the structure 3 ' are then driven in displacement in the same direction by means of a machine comprising first 35 and second 36 rotary cylinders. After this passage, the support 25 and the release layer 26 are separated from the assembly 30, which remains integral with the layer 2.
  • the security structure 40 to be incorporated in a document comprises two semi-reflective films 41 and 42, for example two iridescent films, between which the information vector 8 is arranged.
  • the document 45 previously comprises an information vector 8 produced for example by printing an ink on the document 45.
  • the information vector 8 is covered by a masking element 46, for example a semi-reflective film or a medium with a semi-reflective coating, deposited on the document 45.
  • a masking element 46 for example a semi-reflective film or a medium with a semi-reflective coating
  • the document 50 for example a banknote, comprises on one side an information vector 51 entirely covered by a masking element 52, constituted by a semi-reflective coating.
  • the information vector 51 carries complete information, that is to say information that can be fully disclosed independently of other information vectors.
  • the information may be for example a text.
  • the masking element 52 covers only a relatively small area of the document 50 and forms a patch.
  • the information carried by the vector 51 is located on one side only of the document 50.
  • the document 50 is made in the following manner.
  • a structure 54 comprising a support 55, for example of polyester, carrying a plurality of elements 52 of a semi-reflective coating.
  • the elements 52 to be transferred do not extend over the entire surface of the support 55, as can be seen in FIG. figure 19 .
  • Each element 52 carries an information vector 51, made for example by negative printing.
  • the structure 54 is partially transferred to the document 50, for example by localized application of pressure and / or heat, so that the semi-reflecting element 52 is deposited on the document 50 with the information vector 51.

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La présente invention a notamment pour objet un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur.The present invention particularly relates to a security document and / or value.

On connaît par le brevet européen EP 536 855 un fil de sécurité réalisé en matière plastique translucide et portant des inscriptions obtenues par dépôt métallique. Ce fil de sécurité est destiné à être complètement noyé dans une couche de papier. Les inscriptions ne sont alors pas détectables en lumière réfléchie mais uniquement en lumière transmise. Néanmoins, lorsque l'épaisseur de papier entre le fil de sécurité et la face extérieure de la couche de papier est trop faible, les inscriptions peuvent apparaître en lumière réfléchie. De plus, les inscriptions étant réalisées par métallisation, le choix des formes et des couleurs est relativement limité.We know by the European patent EP 536 855 a security thread made of translucent plastic and bearing inscriptions obtained by metal deposition. This security thread is intended to be completely embedded in a layer of paper. The inscriptions are then not detectable in reflected light but only in transmitted light. However, when the thickness of paper between the security thread and the outer face of the paper layer is too small, the inscriptions may appear in reflected light. In addition, the inscriptions being made by metallization, the choice of shapes and colors is relatively limited.

On connaît encore par le brevet US 6 089 614 un papier avec sur une face un motif imprimé recouvert par un patch iridescent. Ce dernier est collé sur le document et permet de rendre le motif indétectable en lumière réfléchie. En lumière transmise, le patch laisse apparaître le motif, lequel forme avec un autre motif sur une face opposée du document un motif composé.We still know by the patent US 6,089,614 a paper with a printed pattern on one side covered by an iridescent patch. The latter is glued on the document and makes the pattern undetectable in reflected light. In transmitted light, the patch reveals the pattern, which forms with a different pattern on an opposite side of the document a compound pattern.

On connaît par le document GB 2 250 473 un document de sécurité comportant un vecteur d'information et un élément de masquage en bande ayant une région semi-réfléchissante recouvrant au moins partiellement le vecteur d'information, l'élément de masquage ayant une largeur inférieure à celle du document.We know from the document GB 2,250,473 a security document comprising an information vector and a band masking element having a semi-reflective region at least partially covering the information vector, the masking element having a width smaller than that of the document.

La présente invention vise notamment à faciliter la fabrication de documents de sécurité et/ou de valeur tout en offrant un choix plus large de types de motifs.The present invention aims in particular to facilitate the manufacture of security documents and / or value while offering a wider choice of types of patterns.

L'invention a ainsi pour objet un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur selon la revendication 1.The invention thus relates to a security document and / or value according to claim 1.

On désigne par « région semi-réfléchissante » une région qui rend indétectable en lumière réfléchie le vecteur d'information qui est disposé dessous, tout en étant suffisamment transparente pour rendre le vecteur d'information visible en lumière transmise.The term "semi-reflective region" refers to a region that renders undetectable in reflected light the information vector that is disposed below, while being transparent enough to make the information vector visible in transmitted light.

Grâce à l'invention, l'élément de masquage en bande peut être incorporé ou transféré relativement facilement sur le document.Thanks to the invention, the band masking element can be incorporated or transferred relatively easily to the document.

L'élément de masquage permet de protéger des informations contre la reproduction, notamment par photocopie, ce qui améliore la protection du document contre la falsification.The masking element makes it possible to protect information against reproduction, in particular by photocopying, which improves the protection of the document against falsification.

L'invention fournit ainsi une sécurité de second niveau, détectable seulement en lumière transmise, en plus de sécurités de premier niveau visibles en lumière réfléchie telles qu'un élément holographique par exemple.The invention thus provides second-level security, detectable only in transmitted light, in addition to first-level security visible in reflected light such as a holographic element for example.

De plus, le vecteur d'information peut présenter des formes et/ou des couleurs diverses.In addition, the information vector may have various shapes and / or colors.

Le vecteur d'information peut notamment être réalisé sans métallisation ou démétallisation.The information vector can in particular be produced without metallization or demetallization.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément de masquage comporte au moins une région opaque à la lumière, entourant une fenêtre semi-réfléchissante.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the masking element comprises at least one region opaque to light, surrounding a semi-reflecting window.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément de masquage comporte un revêtement semi-réfléchissant, ce revêtement semi-réfléchissant pouvant comporter notamment un ou plusieurs métaux. Ce revêtement semi-réfléchissant peut comporter des points ou trames d'un métal ou des points ou trames démétallisés. En variante encore, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant comporte une couche de métal d'épaisseur suffisamment faible pour permettre la transmission de la lumière à travers cette couche de métal, laquelle couche de métal peut présenter une épaisseur comprise environ entre 50 nm et 150 nm, notamment voisine de 100 nm.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the masking element comprises a semi-reflective coating, this semi-reflective coating may comprise in particular one or more metals. This semi-reflective coating may include dots or frames of a metal or demetallized dots or frames. As a further variant, the semi-reflective coating comprises a layer of metal of sufficiently small thickness to allow the transmission of light through this metal layer, which metal layer may have a thickness of between about 50 nm and 150 nm, especially close to 100 nm.

Le revêtement semi-réfléchisant peut comporter des pigments iridescents, choisis notamment parmi : des extraits de nacres, des sels de plomb et des micas.The semi-reflecting coating may comprise iridescent pigments, chosen especially from: mother-of-pearl extracts, lead salts and micas.

Le revêtement semi-réfléchissant peut éventuellement être composite, et comporter plusieurs matériaux, notamment métaux.The semi-reflective coating may optionally be composite, and include several materials, including metals.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant comporte des points ou trames métallisés ou démétallisés réalisés sur le vecteur d'information.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the semi-reflective coating comprises metallized or demetallized points or frames made on the information vector.

L'élément de masquage peut comporter un support sur lequel est déposé le revêtement semi-réfléchissant, le vecteur d'information étant notamment porté par ce support.The masking element may comprise a support on which the semi-reflective coating is deposited, the information vector being in particular carried by this support.

Ce support peut être flexible et/ou transparent, étant par exemple réalisé en matière plastique, notamment en polyester.This support may be flexible and / or transparent, being for example made of plastic material, in particular polyester.

Le document peut comporter deux supports entre lesquels est disposé le vecteur d'information.The document may comprise two supports between which is disposed the information vector.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'un seulement des supports porte un revêtement semi-réfléchissant. En variante, les deux supports portent chacun un revêtement semi-réfléchissant.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, only one of the supports carries a semi-reflective coating. Alternatively, the two supports each carry a semi-reflective coating.

Le revêtement semi-réfléchissant peut être disposé entre le support et le vecteur d'information ou, en variante, être disposé sur une face du support opposée au côté du vecteur d'information.The semi-reflective coating may be disposed between the support and the information vector or, alternatively, may be disposed on a face of the support opposite to the information vector side.

Le support peut être au moins partiellement, notamment entièrement, noyé dans une couche du document. En variante, le support vient à affleurement d'une face du document.The support may be at least partially, in particular entirely, embedded in a layer of the document. In a variant, the support comes flush with one face of the document.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le document comporte une structure multicouche transférée à la surface du document, la structure multicouche comportant un revêtement semi-réfléchissant et le vecteur d'information. La structure multicouche peut comporter une couche de vernis.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the document comprises a multilayer structure transferred to the surface of the document, the multilayer structure comprising a semi-reflective coating and the information vector. The multilayer structure may comprise a layer of varnish.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément de masquage comporte un film semi-réfléchissant, par exemple un film iridescent. Le vecteur d'information peut être porté par le film semi-réfléchissant ou, en variante, être réalisé sur le document.In another embodiment of the invention, the masking element comprises a semi-reflective film, for example an iridescent film. The information vector may be carried by the semi-reflective film or, alternatively, be made on the document.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le vecteur d'information comporte une impression d'une encre, l'impression pouvant être une impression négative ou positive.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the information vector comprises an ink printing, the print may be a negative or positive impression.

Le vecteur d'information peut être coloré ou, en variante, être en noir et blanc.The information vector can be colored or, alternatively, be black and white.

Le vecteur d'information peut porter au moins l'un des motifs suivants : un mot, un dessin, un symbole.The information vector can carry at least one of the following motives: a word, a drawing, a symbol.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le vecteur d'information porte une pluralité de motifs identiques, espacés de manière régulière ou aléatoire.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the information vector carries a plurality of identical patterns, spaced regularly or randomly.

L'élément de masquage peut comporter une pluralité de fenêtres semi-réfléchissantes, les fenêtres et les motifs pouvant coïncider de manière régulière, c'est-à-dire que les fenêtres laissent apparaître les mêmes portions de motifs.The masking member may include a plurality of semi-reflective windows, where the windows and patterns may coincide evenly, i.e., the windows reveal the same pattern portions.

En variante, les fenêtres et les motifs coïncident de manière irrégulière, c'est-à-dire laissant apparaître des portions différentes des motifs.Alternatively, the windows and patterns coincide unevenly, that is, revealing different portions of the patterns.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le document, notamment l'élément de masquage ou le vecteur d'information, comportent en outre au moins l'un des éléments suivants :

  • une puce électronique,
  • un élément holographique et/ou diffractif,
  • un filigrane,
  • un revêtement magnétique ou cristallin,
  • des cristaux liquides,
  • une impression d'un vernis,
  • des biomarqueurs,
  • une encre ou une substance luminescente et/ou fluorescente,
  • des pigments thermochromiques et/ou piézochromiques.
In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the document, in particular the masking element or the information vector, also comprises at least one of the following elements:
  • an electronic chip,
  • a holographic and / or diffractive element,
  • a watermark,
  • a magnetic or crystalline coating,
  • liquid crystals,
  • an impression of a varnish,
  • biomarkers,
  • an ink or a phosphor and / or fluorescent substance,
  • thermochromic and / or piezochromic pigments.

L'élément de masquage peut présenter une épaisseur comprise entre 6 et 60 µm par exemple.The masking element may have a thickness of between 6 and 60 microns, for example.

L'élément de masquage peut présenter une largeur par exemple supérieure à 0,7 mm, et de préférence inférieure à 60 mm, mieux entre 1 mm et 25 mm.The masking element may have a width for example greater than 0.7 mm, and preferably less than 60 mm, better still between 1 mm and 25 mm.

L'élément de masquage peut présenter une largeur non constante et avoir par exemple au moins un bord longitudinal non entièrement rectiligne.The masking element may have a non-constant width and have for example at least one longitudinal edge that is not entirely straight.

Le document peut comporter au moins une couche fibreuse ou, en variante, une couche en matière plastique.The document may comprise at least one fibrous layer or, alternatively, a layer of plastic material.

L'élément de masquage peut s'étendre d'un premier bord du document à un deuxième bord, opposé au premier.The masking element may extend from a first edge of the document to a second edge opposite the first edge.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le document est dépourvu de motifs aptes à définir avec le vecteur d'information masqué par l'élément de masquage un motif composé, lorsque le document est observé en lumière transmise.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the document is devoid of patterns able to define with the information vector masked by the masking element a compound pattern, when the document is observed in transmitted light.

Le document peut constituer l'un des éléments suivants : un billet de banque, un papier de sécurité, un coupon, un document de valeur, une étiquette de protection de marque ou de produit, une étiquette de traçabilité.The document may be one of the following: a bank note, a security paper, a coupon, a valuable document, a brand or product protection label, a traceability label.

L'invention a encore pour objet une structure en bande selon la revendication 28.The invention further relates to a strip structure according to claim 28.

L'invention a encore pour objet une structure en bande selon la revendication 29.The invention further relates to a strip structure according to claim 29.

L'élément de masquage peut comporter un revêtement semi-réfléchissant et éventuellement un support portant le revêtement semi-réfléchissant.The masking element may comprise a semi-reflective coating and optionally a support carrying the semi-reflective coating.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant et le vecteur d'information restent solidaires du support une fois que l'élément de masquage est incorporé dans l'article.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the semi-reflective coating and the information vector remain integral with the support once the masking element is incorporated in the article.

En variante, le support est agencé pour être séparé du revêtement semi-réfléchissant après transfert de la structure sur un document.Alternatively, the support is arranged to be separated from the semi-reflective coating after transfer of the structure to a document.

La structure peut comporter entre le support et le revêtement semi-réfléchissant au moins une couche de libération. La structure peut en outre comporter une couche de vernis notamment entre la couche de libération et le revêtement semi-réfléchissant.The structure may comprise between the support and the semi-reflective coating at least one release layer. The structure may further comprise a layer of varnish, especially between the release layer and the semi-reflective coating.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur comportant :

  • au moins un vecteur d'information portant une information complète,
  • au moins un élément de masquage ayant au moins une région semi-réfléchissante recouvrant entièrement le vecteur d'information.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a security and / or value document comprising:
  • at least one information vector carrying complete information,
  • at least one masking element having at least one semi-reflecting region completely covering the information vector.

On entend par « information complète » une information qui peut être révélée de manière complète et indépendante d'autres vecteurs d'information, contrairement par exemple à des images partielles réalisées sur des faces opposées d'un document et qui forment une image composée en lumière transmise."Complete information" is understood to mean information that can be completely and independently revealed from other information vectors, unlike, for example, partial images made on opposite sides of a document that form a composite image in light. transmitted.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, l'élément de masquage s'étend sur une portion seulement d'une face du document et peut se présenter sous la forme d'un patch par exemple.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the masking element extends over a portion of only one side of the document and may be in the form of a patch for example.

L'élément de masquage peut notamment n'être en contact avec aucun bord du document.In particular, the masking element can not be in contact with any edge of the document.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, une structure, notamment en bande, destinée à être transférée partiellement sur un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur, la structure comportant :

  • au moins un support,
  • au moins un revêtement semi-réfléchissant porté par le support, lequel est agencé pour être séparé du revêtement semi-réfléchissant après application de la structure sur le document.
According to another of its aspects, the subject of the invention is also a structure, particularly in a strip, intended to be partially transferred to a security and / or value document, the structure comprising:
  • at least one support,
  • at least one semi-reflecting coating carried by the support, which is arranged to be separated from the semi-reflective coating after application of the structure on the document.

De préférence, la partie de la structure destinée à être transférée sur le document ne s'étend pas sur une face complète du support.Preferably, the part of the structure intended to be transferred to the document does not extend over a complete face of the support.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le support présente une forme en bande et porte une pluralité de régions semi-réfléchissantes espacées suivant l'axe longitudinal du support, chaque région semi-réfléchissante se présentant par exemple sous la forme d'un patch.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the support has a strip-like shape and carries a plurality of semi-reflecting regions spaced along the longitudinal axis of the support, each semi-reflecting region being for example in the form of a patch.

La structure précitée peut porter un ou plusieurs vecteurs d'informations, réalisés notamment sur le revêtement semi-réfléchissant.The aforementioned structure may carry one or more information vectors, made in particular on the semi-reflective coating.

En variante, la structure est dépourvue de vecteur d'information.Alternatively, the structure is devoid of information vector.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un procédé de fabrication d'un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur, comportant les étapes suivantes :

  • fournir une structure telle que précitée,
  • transférer le revêtement semi-réfléchissant sur une surface du document.
Another subject of the invention, according to another of its aspects, is a method of manufacturing a security and / or value document, comprising the following steps:
  • provide a structure as mentioned above,
  • transfer the semi-reflective coating to a surface of the document.

Le transfert du revêtement semi-réfléchissant peut être réalisé par exemple en appliquant de manière localisée pression et/ou chaleur sur la structure.The transfer of the semi-reflective coating can be achieved for example by applying localized pressure and / or heat on the structure.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur comportant :

  • au moins un vecteur d'information reproduisant une pluralité de motifs identiques espacés entre eux suivant une direction longitudinale,
  • au moins un élément de masquage ayant au moins une région semi-réfléchissante recouvrant au moins partiellement le vecteur d'information.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a security and / or value document comprising:
  • at least one information vector reproducing a plurality of identical patterns spaced apart in a longitudinal direction,
  • at least one masking element having at least one semi-reflecting region at least partially covering the information vector.

L'invention a encore pour objet, selon un autre de ses aspects, une structure en bande destinée à être transférée partiellement sur un document, comportant :

  • au moins un vecteur d'information,
  • au moins un élément de masquage ayant au moins une région semi-réfléchissante recouvrant au moins partiellement le vecteur d'information, l'élément de masquage comportant un support portant le revêtement semi-réfléchissant, le support étant agencé pour être séparé du revêtement semi-réfléchissant après application de la structure sur un document.
The invention further relates, in another of its aspects, to a band structure intended to be partially transferred to a document, comprising:
  • at least one information vector,
  • at least one masking element having at least one semi-reflecting region at least partially covering the information vector, the masking element comprising a support carrying the semi-reflecting coating, the support being arranged to be separated from the semi-reflective coating; reflecting after applying the structure on a document.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, un exemple de document conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique et partielle, en coupe transversale, d'une structure en bande conforme à un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention destinée à être incorporée dans le document de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, une structure en bande selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 4 illustre schématiquement une étape du procédé de fabrication du document de la figure 1 selon un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • les figures 5 à 7 représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, des documents respectivement conformes à trois exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • les figures 8 à 12 représentent, schématiquement et partiellement, différents exemples de mise en oeuvre de l'élément de masquage,
  • la figure 13 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, une structure en bande conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 14 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, un document comprenant la structure en bande de la figure 13,
  • la figure 15 illustre schématiquement une étape du procédé de fabrication du document de la figure 14 conformément à un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 16 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, une structure en bande conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 17 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, en coupe transversale, un document conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 18 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, un document selon un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, et
  • la figure 19 représente, schématiquement et partiellement, une structure destinée à être transférée partiellement sur le document de la figure 18.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents, schematically and partially, an exemplary document according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 is a schematic partial view, in cross-section, of a strip structure according to an exemplary implementation of the invention intended to be incorporated into the document of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 represents, schematically and partially, in transverse section, a band structure according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 4 schematically illustrates a step in the manufacturing process of the document of the figure 1 according to an exemplary implementation of the invention,
  • the Figures 5 to 7 represent, schematically and partially, in cross-section, respectively documents conforming to three examples of implementation of the invention,
  • the Figures 8 to 12 represent, schematically and partially, various examples of implementation of the masking element,
  • the figure 13 represents, schematically and partially, in cross-section, a band structure according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 14 represents, schematically and partially, in cross-section, a document comprising the band structure of the figure 13 ,
  • the figure 15 schematically illustrates a step in the manufacturing process of the document of the figure 14 according to an exemplary implementation of the invention,
  • the figure 16 represents, schematically and partially, in cross-section, a band structure according to another embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 17 represents, schematically and partially, in cross section, a document according to another example of implementation of the invention,
  • the figure 18 represents, schematically and partially, a document according to another example of implementation of the invention, and
  • the figure 19 represents, schematically and partially, a structure intended to be partially transferred to the document of the figure 18 .

Sur le dessin, dans un souci de clarté, les proportions relatives des différents éléments représentés n'ont pas toujours été respectées, les vues étant schématiques.In the drawing, for the sake of clarity, the relative proportions of the various elements represented have not always been respected, the views being schematic.

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un document 1 conforme à l'invention, constituant par exemple un billet de banque. Ce document 1 comporte une ou plusieurs couches fibreuses 2 dans laquelle ou entre lesquelles est incorporée une structure de sécurité en bande 3 conforme à l'invention. Le document 1 peut, en variante, comporter une ou plusieurs couches de matière plastique.We have shown on the figure 1 a document 1 according to the invention, constituting for example a banknote. This document 1 comprises one or more fibrous layers 2 in which or between which is incorporated a web safety structure 3 according to the invention. The document 1 may alternatively comprise one or more layers of plastic material.

Dans l'exemple considéré, la structure 3 est complètement noyée dans une couche fibreuse 2, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 5.In the example under consideration, the structure 3 is completely embedded in a fibrous layer 2, as can be seen in FIG. figure 5 .

En variante, comme illustré sur la figure 6, la structure 3 vient à affleurement d'une face 4 du document 1.Alternatively, as illustrated on the figure 6 , the structure 3 comes flush with a face 4 of the document 1.

En variante encore, comme illustré sur la figure 7, la structure 3 est noyée partiellement dans la couche fibreuse 2, de manière à présenter alternativement des portions noyées et découvertes. A cet effet, la couche fibreuse 2 peut comporter des renfoncements 19 laissant des portions de la structure 3 découvertes. La couche fibreuse 2 peut comporter, le cas échéant, des bossages 14, représentés en pointillés sur la figure 7, situés entre les renfoncements 19.In another variant, as illustrated on the figure 7 , the structure 3 is partially embedded in the fibrous layer 2, so as to present alternately embedded and uncovered portions. For this purpose, the fibrous layer 2 may comprise recesses 19 leaving portions of the structure 3 discovered. The fibrous layer 2 may comprise, if appropriate, bosses 14, shown in dotted lines on the figure 7 located between the recesses 19.

La structure de sécurité 3 constitue un fil présentant une largeur inférieure à celle du document 1. La structure 3 présente par exemple une largeur comprise entre 0,7 mm et 60 mm.The security structure 3 constitutes a wire having a width less than that of the document 1. The structure 3 has for example a width of between 0.7 mm and 60 mm.

Comme illustré sur la figure 2, la structure 3 peut comporter de sa face supérieure à sa face inférieure :

  • un premier support 6, par exemple en polyester,
  • un premier revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7,
  • un vecteur d'information 8,
  • un deuxième revêtement semi-réfléchissant 9,
  • un deuxième support 10, par exemple en polyester.
As illustrated on the figure 2 , the structure 3 may comprise from its upper face to its lower face:
  • a first support 6, for example polyester,
  • a first semi-reflective coating 7,
  • an information vector 8,
  • a second semi-reflective coating 9,
  • a second support 10, for example polyester.

Les revêtements semi-réfléchissants 7 et 9 peuvent être réalisés de différentes façons, étant de préférence obtenus par métallisation, soit par dépôt chimique, soit par dépôt sous vide d'un métal. Ce dernier peut être l'aluminium, le cobalt ou le nickel, par exemple.The semi-reflecting coatings 7 and 9 can be made in different ways, preferably being obtained by metallization, either by chemical deposition or by vacuum deposition of a metal. The latter may be aluminum, cobalt or nickel, for example.

Le dépôt du métal peut être effectué par points à l'aide d'un masque directement sur le support 6 ou 10, la densité des points ou trames étant choisie de manière à rendre le support correspondant semi-réfléchissant.The deposition of the metal may be carried out in spots using a mask directly on the support 6 or 10, the density of the points or frames being chosen so as to make the corresponding support semi-reflective.

Le revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 ou 9 peut en variante être obtenu en démétallisant partiellement le support 6 ou 10 préalablement métallisé selon des points ou trames ayant une densité convenable. La démétallisation peut s'effectuer par exemple par attaque chimique ou par nettoyage de particules métalliques non adhérentes.The semi-reflecting coating 7 or 9 may alternatively be obtained by partially demetallizing the support 6 or 10 previously metallized according to dots or frames having a suitable density. Demetallization can be carried out for example by etching or cleaning non-adherent metal particles.

En variante encore, le revêtement 7 ou 9 peut être obtenu en déposant sur le support 6 ou 10 une couche de métal ayant une épaisseur suffisamment faible pour permettre la transmission de lumière à travers cette couche de métal. Cette dernière présente par exemple une épaisseur voisine de 100 nm.In another variant, the coating 7 or 9 may be obtained by depositing on the support 6 or 10 a metal layer having a sufficiently small thickness to allow the transmission of light through this metal layer. The latter has for example a thickness close to 100 nm.

Dans une variante illustrée à la figure 3, le dépôt métallisé ou démétallisé 9 s'effectue directement sur le vecteur d'information 8.In a variant illustrated in figure 3 the metallized or demetallized deposit 9 is carried out directly on the information vector 8.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'autre revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 est déposé, non pas entre le support 6 et le vecteur d'information 8, mais sur une face du support 6 opposée au côté du vecteur d'information 8, ce revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 constituant alors une couche extérieure de la structure.In the example considered, the other semi-reflective coating 7 is deposited, not between the support 6 and the information vector 8, but on one face of the support 6 opposite to the side of the information vector 8, this coating semi-reflective 7 then constituting an outer layer of the structure.

L'un des revêtements semi-réfléchissants peut être une couche intérieure et l'autre une couche extérieure de la structure.One of the semi-reflective coatings may be an inner layer and the other an outer layer of the structure.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 ou 9 comporte des pigments iridescents, choisis notamment parmi : les extraits de nacre, les sels de plomb et les micas.In another embodiment of the invention, the semi-reflecting coating 7 or 9 comprises iridescent pigments, chosen in particular from: mother-of-pearl extracts, lead salts and micas.

La structure 3 peut être intégrée au document 1 par exemple lors de la fabrication de celui-ci.The structure 3 can be integrated in the document 1 for example during the manufacture thereof.

On a représenté partiellement et schématiquement sur la figure 4 une machine papetière à forme ronde.Partially and schematically represented on the figure 4 a paper machine with a round shape.

Cette machine comporte une cuve 15 contenant une suspension 16 de fibres, par exemple des fibres de cellulose et/ou des linters de coton et/ou des fibres synthétiques et/ou artificielles, dans laquelle est partiellement immergé un cylindre de toile rotatif 17 définissant une surface 18 au contact de laquelle se forme en continu la couche fibreuse 2.This machine comprises a tank 15 containing a suspension 16 of fibers, for example cellulose fibers and / or cotton linters and / or synthetic and / or artificial fibers, in which is partially immersed a rotating roll cylinder 17 defining a surface 18 in contact with which is formed continuously the fibrous layer 2.

On peut incorporer à la couche fibreuse 2, lors de sa formation, la structure 3.The formation of the structure 3 can be incorporated in the fibrous layer 2 during its formation.

Lorsque la couche fibreuse 2 comporte des bossages 14 comme décrit ci-dessus, le cylindre 17 comporte des reliefs 13, représentés en pointillés sur la figure 4, ces reliefs 13 étant constitués par exemple par des bossages sur le cylindre 17 ou par un ou plusieurs masques.When the fibrous layer 2 comprises bosses 14 as described above, the cylinder 17 comprises reliefs 13, represented in dotted lines on the figure 4 these reliefs 13 being constituted for example by bosses on the cylinder 17 or by one or more masks.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le vecteur d'information 8 comporte une impression d'une encre.In the example considered, the information vector 8 comprises an ink printing.

Cette impression peut être une impression positive ou négative.This impression can be a positive or negative impression.

Lorsque l'impression est positive, le motif reproduit par le vecteur d'information 8 peut être coloré.When the printing is positive, the pattern reproduced by the information vector 8 can be colored.

Lorsque l'impression est négative, le vecteur d'information 8 peut comporter un fond coloré.When the printing is negative, the information vector 8 may comprise a colored background.

En variante, le vecteur d'information 8 peut être en noir et blanc.Alternatively, the information vector 8 may be in black and white.

Dans l'exemple des figures 8 à 12, le vecteur d'information 8 reproduit des motifs 20 constitués par un texte.In the example of Figures 8 to 12 the information vector 8 reproduces patterns constituted by a text.

Le motif 20 pourrait encore être un dessin ou un symbole, par exemple.The pattern 20 could still be a drawing or a symbol, for example.

Le vecteur d'information 8 reproduit, dans l'exemple considéré, des motifs 20 identiques régulièrement espacés le long de l'élément de sécurité 3.The information vector 8 reproduces, in the example under consideration, identical patterns 20 regularly spaced along the security element 3.

En variante, l'espacement peut être aléatoire.Alternatively, the spacing may be random.

La structure 3 peut comporter au moins une région opaque 22 entourant des fenêtres 21 dans lesquelles s'étend le revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 ou 9, comme illustré sur les figures 8, 9, 11 et 12.The structure 3 may comprise at least one opaque region 22 surrounding windows 21 in which the semi-reflective coating 7 or 9 extends, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8, 9, 11 and 12 .

La région opaque 22 peut être constituée par une couche opaque non représentée, par exemple d'une encre noire, déposée entre le support 6, 10 et le revêtement semi-réfléchisant 7, 9, par exemple.The opaque region 22 may be constituted by an opaque layer not shown, for example a black ink, deposited between the support 6, 10 and the semi-reflective coating 7, 9, for example.

Ces fenêtres 21 qui peuvent être espacées de manière régulière ou aléatoire sont situées au droit des motifs 20, de sorte qu'en plaçant le document 1 entre une source lumineuse et l'observateur, ce dernier peut apercevoir les motifs 20 dans les fenêtres 21, comme illustré sur les figures 9, 11 et 12.These windows 21 which can be spaced regularly or randomly are located at the right of the patterns 20, so that by placing the document 1 between a light source and the observer, the latter can see the patterns 20 in the windows 21, as illustrated on Figures 9, 11 and 12 .

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 9, les fenêtres et les motifs coïncident de manière régulière, c'est-à-dire que les fenêtres laissent apparaître les mêmes portions de motifs.In the example shown in figure 9 , windows and patterns coincide in a regular way, that is to say that the windows reveal the same portions of patterns.

En variante, dans l'exemple de la figure 12, les fenêtres et les motifs coïncident de manière irrégulière, c'est-à-dire laissant apparaître des portions différentes des motifs.Alternatively, in the example of figure 12 , windows and patterns coincide irregularly, that is to say, revealing different portions of the patterns.

En lumière réfléchie, c'est-à-dire lorsque la source lumineuse et l'observateur sont situés du même côté du document 1, les motifs 20 sont indétectables, comme illustré sur la figure 8.In reflected light, that is, when the light source and the observer are located on the same side of the document 1, the patterns 20 are undetectable, as shown in FIG. figure 8 .

En variante, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant 7 ou 9 rend le support correspondant 6 ou 10 semi-réfléchissant sur toute sa surface. Ainsi, comme illustré sur la figure 10, en lumière transmise, l'élément de sécurité 3 est dépourvu de zones opaques.Alternatively, the semi-reflective coating 7 or 9 makes the corresponding support 6 or 10 semi-reflective over its entire surface. So, as illustrated on the figure 10 in transmitted light, the security element 3 is devoid of opaque zones.

L'élément de sécurité 3 peut présenter une largeur constante et comporter des bords longitudinaux 23 rectilignes et sensiblement parallèles, comme illustré sur les figures 8 à 10 et 12. En variante, comme illustré sur la figure 11, l'élément de sécurité peut présenter une largeur variable, avec par exemple des bords 23 non complètement rectilignes définissant des portions 3a plus larges alternées avec des portions 3b moins larges.The security element 3 may have a constant width and have longitudinal edges 23 that are rectilinear and substantially parallel, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 8 to 10 and 12 . Alternatively, as illustrated on the figure 11 , the security element may have a variable width, with for example edges 23 not completely rectilinear defining portions 3a wider alternate with portions 3b narrower.

Dans l'exemple considéré, l'élément de sécurité comporte des fenêtres 21 situées dans les portions 3a plus larges.In the example considered, the security element comprises windows 21 located in the larger portions 3a.

On a représenté sur la figure 13 une structure en bande 3', conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on the figure 13 a band structure 3 ', in accordance with another example of implementation of the invention.

Cette structure 3', encore appelé « foil », comporte :

  • un support 25, par exemple en polyester,
  • une couche de libération 26, par exemple en cire,
  • une couche de vernis 27 contenant une résine et éventuellement un colorant,
  • un revêtement semi-réfléchissant 28 analogue au revêtement 7 ou 9 précédemment décrit,
  • un vecteur d'information 29 analogue à celui 20 précédemment décrit.
This structure 3 ', also called "foil", comprises:
  • a support 25, for example polyester,
  • a release layer 26, for example wax,
  • a layer of varnish 27 containing a resin and optionally a dye,
  • a semi-reflecting coating 28 similar to the coating 7 or 9 described above,
  • an information vector 29 similar to that previously described.

La couche de vernis 27, le revêtement semi-réfléchissant 28 et le vecteur d'information 29 forment un ensemble 30 à transférer par exemple sur une couche fibreuse 2, comme illustré sur la figure 14.The varnish layer 27, the semi-reflective coating 28 and the information vector 29 form an assembly 30 to be transferred for example to a fibrous layer 2, as illustrated in FIG. figure 14 .

L'ensemble 30 peut notamment être transféré à chaud, comme illustré sur la figure 15. La couche 2 et la structure 3' sont alors entraînées en déplacement dans le même sens au moyen d'une machine comportant des premier 35 et deuxième 36 cylindres rotatifs. Après ce passage, le support 25 et la couche de libération 26 sont séparés de l'ensemble 30, qui reste solidaire de la couche 2.The assembly 30 can in particular be transferred hot, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 . The layer 2 and the structure 3 'are then driven in displacement in the same direction by means of a machine comprising first 35 and second 36 rotary cylinders. After this passage, the support 25 and the release layer 26 are separated from the assembly 30, which remains integral with the layer 2.

Dans un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention illustré en référence à la figure 16, la structure de sécurité 40 à incorporer dans un document comporte deux films semi-réfléchissants 41 et 42, par exemple deux films iridescents, entre lesquels est disposé le vecteur d'information 8.In another example of implementation of the invention illustrated with reference to the figure 16 , the security structure 40 to be incorporated in a document comprises two semi-reflective films 41 and 42, for example two iridescent films, between which the information vector 8 is arranged.

Celui-ci peut être obtenu par exemple par impression d'une encre sur l'un des films 41 et 42.This can be obtained for example by printing an ink on one of the films 41 and 42.

En variante encore, comme illustré sur la figure 17, le document 45 comporte préalablement un vecteur d'information 8 réalisé par exemple par impression d'une encre sur le document 45.In another variant, as illustrated on the figure 17 the document 45 previously comprises an information vector 8 produced for example by printing an ink on the document 45.

Ensuite, le vecteur d'information 8 est recouvert par un élément de masquage 46, par exemple un film semi-réfléchissant ou un support avec un revêtement semi-réfléchissant, déposé sur le document 45.Then, the information vector 8 is covered by a masking element 46, for example a semi-reflective film or a medium with a semi-reflective coating, deposited on the document 45.

On a représenté sur la figure 18 un document de sécurité et/ou de valeur 50 conforme à un autre exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention.We have shown on the figure 18 a security document and / or value 50 according to another example of implementation of the invention.

Le document 50, par exemple un billet de banque, comporte sur une face un vecteur d'information 51 recouvert entièrement par un élément de masquage 52, constitué par un revêtement semi-réfléchissant.The document 50, for example a banknote, comprises on one side an information vector 51 entirely covered by a masking element 52, constituted by a semi-reflective coating.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le vecteur d'information 51 porte une information complète, c'est-à-dire une information qui peut être révélée de manière complète indépendamment d'autres vecteurs d'information. L'information peut être par exemple un texte.In the example considered, the information vector 51 carries complete information, that is to say information that can be fully disclosed independently of other information vectors. The information may be for example a text.

L'élément de masquage 52 couvre seulement une surface relativement faible du document 50 et forme un patch.The masking element 52 covers only a relatively small area of the document 50 and forms a patch.

L'information portée par le vecteur 51 se situe sur une face seulement du document 50.The information carried by the vector 51 is located on one side only of the document 50.

Le document 50 est réalisé de la manière suivante.The document 50 is made in the following manner.

Tout d'abord, on réalise une structure 54 comportant un support 55, par exemple en polyester, portant une pluralité d'éléments 52 d'un revêtement semi-réfléchissant.First, there is provided a structure 54 comprising a support 55, for example of polyester, carrying a plurality of elements 52 of a semi-reflective coating.

Les éléments 52 à transférer ne s'étendent pas sur toute la surface du support 55, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 19.The elements 52 to be transferred do not extend over the entire surface of the support 55, as can be seen in FIG. figure 19 .

Chaque élément 52 porte un vecteur d'information 51, réalisé par exemple par impression en négatif.Each element 52 carries an information vector 51, made for example by negative printing.

La structure 54 est transférée partiellement sur le document 50, par exemple par application localisée de pression et/ou de chaleur, de sorte que l'élément semi-réfléchissant 52 se dépose sur le document 50 avec le vecteur d'information 51.The structure 54 is partially transferred to the document 50, for example by localized application of pressure and / or heat, so that the semi-reflecting element 52 is deposited on the document 50 with the information vector 51.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de mise en oeuvre qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the implementation examples which have just been described.

L'élément de sécurité peut notamment comporter l'un des éléments suivants, porté par exemple par un support sur lequel est réalisé le revêtement semi-réfléchissant :

  • une puce électronique,
  • un élément holographique et/ou diffractif,
  • un filigrane,
  • un revêtement magnétique ou cristallin,
  • des cristaux liquides,
  • une impression d'un vernis,
  • des biomarqueurs,
  • une encre ou une substance luminescente et/ou fluorescente,
  • des pigments thermochromiques et/ou piézochromiques.
The security element may in particular comprise one of the following elements, carried for example by a support on which the semi-reflective coating is made:
  • an electronic chip,
  • a holographic and / or diffractive element,
  • a watermark,
  • a magnetic or crystalline coating,
  • liquid crystals,
  • an impression of a varnish,
  • biomarkers,
  • an ink or a phosphor and / or fluorescent substance,
  • thermochromic and / or piezochromic pigments.

Claims (29)

  1. A security document and/or document of value (1; 45) comprising:
    • at least one information vector (8; 20); and
    • at least one masking element in the form of a strip (3; 3'; 40; 46) having at least one semi-reflecting region (7; 9; 28; 41; 42; 46) covering the information vector (8; 20) at least in part, the masking element being of a width that is less than the width of the document, characterized by the fact that the masking element (3) is semi-reflecting over a fraction only of its surface.
  2. A document according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the masking element (3) includes at least one light-opaque region (22) surrounding a semi-reflecting window (21).
  3. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the masking element comprises a semi-reflecting coating (7; 9; 28).
  4. A document according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises a metal.
  5. A document according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises dots or a screen, in particular of a metal.
  6. A document according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises dots or screen where metal has been removed.
  7. A document according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises a layer of metal of thickness that is sufficiently small to enable light to be transmitted through said layer of metal.
  8. A document according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the layer of metal presents thickness lying in the range 50 nm to 150 nm, and in particular close to 100 nm.
  9. A document according to any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises iridescent pigments, selected in particular from: extracts of mother-of-pearl; salts of lead; and micas.
  10. A document according to any one of claims 3 to 9, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting coating comprises dots or a screen of metal or where metal has been removed implemented on the information vector (8).
  11. A document according to any one of claims 3 to 10, characterized by the fact that the masking element comprises a support (6; 10; 25), in particular a flexible support, on which the semi-reflecting coating (7; 9; 28) is deposited.
  12. A document according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the information vector (8) is carried by the support (6; 10).
  13. A document according to claim 11 or claim 12, characterized by the fact that the support is transparent, e.g. being made of plastics material, in particular of polyester.
  14. A document according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterized by the fact that it comprises two supports (6: 10) with the information vector (8) placed between them.
  15. A document according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized by the fact that the support is embedded in a layer of the document, at least in part, and in particular completely.
  16. A document according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized by the fact that the support comes flush with a face of the document.
  17. A document according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by the fact that it includes a multilayer structure (30) transferred onto the surface of the document, the multilayer structure comprising a semi-reflecting coating and the information vector.
  18. A document according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized by the fact that the masking element comprises a semi-reflecting film (41; 42; 46), the information vector being carried by the semi-reflecting film or made by the document.
  19. A document according to the preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the semi-reflecting film is an iridescent film.
  20. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the information vector comprises printing an ink, the printing being negative or positive.
  21. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the information vector carries at least one of the following patterns: a word (20); a drawing; a symbol.
  22. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the information vector carries a plurality of identical patterns that are spaced apart in regular or random manner and that the masking element includes a plurality of semi-reflecting windows, and by the fact that the windows and the patterns coincide in regular manner.
  23. A document according to claim 21, characterized by the fact that information vector carries a plurality of identical patterns and that the masking element includes a plurality of semi-reflecting windows and by the fact that the windows and the patterns coincide in irregular manner.
  24. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the masking element presents thickness lying in the range 6 µm to 60 µm.
  25. A document according to any preceding claim, characterized by the fact that the masking element presents width greater than 0.7 mm, and preferably less than 60 mm, better lying in the range 1 mm to 25 mm.
  26. A document according to any preceding claim, including at least one fiber layer (2).
  27. A document according to any preceding claim, constituting one of the following elements: a banknote; a security paper; a coupon; a document of value; a label for protecting a trademark or goods; a traceability label.
  28. A strip structure (3; 3'; 40) for being incorporated in or transferred at least in part onto a document of width greater than the width of the structure, the structure being characterized by the fact that it comprises:
    • at least one information vector (8); and
    • at least one masking element (7; 9; 28; 41; 42) having at least one semi-reflecting region covering the information vector at least in part, characterized in that the masking element comprises a semi-reflecting coating and support carrying the semi-reflecting coating, the support being arranged to be separated from the semi-reflecting coating after the structure has been applied onto a document.
  29. A strip structure (3; 3'; 40) for being incorporated in or transferred at least in part onto a document of width greater than the width of the structure, the structure being characterized by the fact that it comprises:
    • at least one information vector (8); and
    • at least one masking element (7; 9; 28; 41; 42) having at least one semi-reflecting region covering the information vector at least in part, characterized in that the masking element comprises a semi-reflecting film, the information vector being made on this semi-reflecting film.
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