JP5198059B2 - Hard cover product with hidden security device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a hard cover product. In particular, the present invention provides a hard cover product with a concealed security device, a liner that is an intermediate product of the hard cover product, and a book having a back portion concealing the security device to facilitate the manufacture and use of the hard cover product. The manufacture of products and their hardcover book products.

  In recent years, tracking of product inventory has become important. Merchandise inventory represents a significant capital investment. In addition to cost factors, increased demand for anti-theft, inventory verification and settlement, and just-in-time production where producers can receive raw materials just before producing goods, Increases interest.

  Various electronic devices and mechanical devices are provided for tracking and monitoring products and their containers. These devices include sonic magnetic strips and radio periodic security tags. These devices are often in the form of tags, pods, labels, patches, etc. and have a sticky surface for attachment to a product or a container of the product. These devices facilitate tracking and monitoring of a product and its container. Security devices are typically attached to items that are particularly susceptible to unloading and unauthorized removal from warehouses and vaults. These security devices include recognizable sensors. One known type of security tag has a circuit that resonates in a preset recognition frequency range. A transmitter provides electromagnetic energy that stimulates the circuit. A receiver detects the external signal emitted from the resonating circuit. The transmitter and the receiver are located at a detection location, often from a retail facility. As the product passes through the detection location, an activated sensor device is detected and the receiver signals an alarm. For products that are permitted to pass through the detection location (purchased products, etc.), the detection sensor cannot be operated by using another device prior to the passage. Other devices include RFID devices that transmit via digital signals. In one known RFID device, the signal displays an individual identifier for tracking a specific container.

  In many cases, large stores require product producers to have tracking and monitoring devices built into the product containers. And for small stores and small wholesalers, the tracking and monitoring device does not have to be built in or need not be attached. Under such circumstances, merchandise can be provided with aftermarket tracking and monitoring devices. For example, a tag for electronic investigation of a product is used by fixing the tag to a container with an adhesive back surface. Although the container is thereby subject to electronic surveys of merchandise, the tag attached by sticking experiences problems through its use. One important issue is that the tag on the outside of the container can easily peel off. The removal of the security tag avoids security and prompts unauthorized removal of goods from a safe area. On the other hand, peeling by the person who purchased the product also causes a problem. The product cover with the security tag attached may be torn or torn, thus damaging the product packaging.

  Further, the packaging with the security tag, or the packaging without the security tag due to peeling, creates something that is unsightly to the consumer. The security tag may also cover or wrap up decorative graphics or characters on the packaging. As a result, the security device interferes with printed graphics and other types of product covers, and the effect of promoting the marketability of the product by the design by printing or stamping is obstructed or vanished.

  Significantly, attaching an electronic security tag to an assembly during the assembly stage leads to production and handling problems. These problems in the production process include mechanical problems in producing products and the need to operate production equipment at a reduced production speed. The security tag protrudes from the surface of what it is wearing. When the assembly at the assembly stage is stacked high, this gradually causes a gradient or inclination between the newly stacked assembly. For example, a hardcover book that is assembled using a packaging machine receives an outer liner attached to the front and back covers. The assembly at such an assembly stage is applied with an inner liner by a packing machine as a second step. Gradient assembly stacks make production and handling in the production process more difficult. Further, when the providing device pushes the assembly out of the hopper, for example for processing and application of the inner liner, the protruding security tag may damage the adjacent assembly.

  Libraries, etc. are presented with a place to use hidden security devices that are of particular interest. Libraries typically have a large inventory of books, products that are readily portable. Technical books, valuable books, and similar books are subject to unauthorized removal. In order to prevent such a problem of inventory loss, a sensor-identifying device is installed near the exit door. The recognition device responds with a sensor installed in the book. For books that have undergone regular renting procedures, the sensor can no longer operate. If the sensor sends a signal to the recognition device, an alarm will sound. However, such a system using a library sensor and a recognition device is installed later, and the sensor is also manually installed in the library. The book is held and spread by a cover, and a gap is formed in the back portion. The gap is typically formed between the back edge of the bundled pages forming the book and the cover. The sensor device is inserted into an opening defined by the gap using a dedicated device. When the sensor device is installed, typically at the center of the back, the cover of the book is closed together and the tool is pulled out, thereby placing the security device in the back. In many cases, the security device has an adhesive surface for attachment to the back of a book. For books that do not create such a gap when the cover portion is opened, the security device must be installed on any one page, and is typically installed in the central portion of the book. This makes the sensor easier to peel off. It takes a lot of time to install the sensor device, and it is necessary to check the book periodically in order to check whether the sensor device is in a predetermined position. In addition, it is difficult to confirm proper arrangement and fixation of the sensor device inside the back.

  Accordingly, in the art, hard cover products with hidden tracking and monitoring security devices, intermediate cover boards with hidden security devices for these hard cover products, and hidden in the back There is a demand for hardcover books with tracking and monitoring security devices. The present invention is directed to such a demand.

Summary of the Invention
A. Hardcover Product and Method for Producing the Same The present invention addresses the above demand in the art by providing a hardcover product having an outer liner attached to the main surface for a pair of sheet members. . The sheet members are spaced apart and define a front cover and a back cover of the hard cover product. One of the hard sheet members defines a storage compartment for storing a security tag. An inner liner is overlaid on the pair of sheet members to conceal the security tag in the receiving compartment. The gap between the pair of seat members and the facing front and back covers that move so as to fold together define the back of the hard cover product.

As another aspect, the present invention provides:
(a) forming a recess in the first sheet;
(b) a step of attaching an outer liner to a main surface of the first sheet and a second sheet disposed at a distance so as to define a gap between the main surface and the first sheet; Each of the sheet and the second sheet define a front cover and a back cover,
(c) placing a security tag in the recess;
(d) A step of attaching an inner liner so as to overlap the first sheet and the second sheet, wherein the front cover and the back cover facing each other rotate toward each other on the gap. A method of manufacturing the hard cover product including the step of defining a spine is provided.

B. Intermediate Laminated Coverboard for Hardcover Product, and its Production As another aspect, the present invention provides an intermediate coverboard for a hardcover product, wherein the first thickness And providing an intermediate cover board for a hard cover product that is a primary sheet having opposing flat surfaces and that defines a receiving cavity in selected portions of the sheet. To meet the above demand. The accommodating cavity accommodates a security device. Thereby, the cover board is suitable for being overlaid by a cover liner in the production stage of the hard cover product.

  The present invention is a laminated coverboard for a hardcover product, a primary sheet having a first thickness and an opposing flat surface, wherein the receiving cavity is in a selected portion of the sheet A laminated sheet that provides a laminated coverboard that houses the security device. A pair of opposing secondary sheets, each having a second thickness that is less than the first thickness, is laminated to the opposing flat surfaces of the primary sheet. Thereby, the security device is encapsulated between the laminated secondary sheets with sufficient second thickness so that no trace of the security device is present on the surface. Is done.

The present invention also relates to a method for assembling an intermediate laminated cover board for later use as a component of a hard cover product.
(a) a primary sheet having opposing flat surfaces and having a length and width that exceeds a first thickness, the primary defining an opening through a selected portion of the primary sheet. Providing a secure sheet;
(b) laminating a first outer sheet to the first facing flat surface and closing the opening of the primary sheet;
(c) a security device having a thickness that does not exceed the thickness of the majority of the central sheet, the opposed sides of which are substantially flush with each of the opposed flat surfaces of the central sheet. Installing a security device that does not leave the area in the opening;
(d) laminating a second outer sheet to a second opposing flat surface, an intermediate laminate in which no trace of the presence of the security device appears on the opposing surface defined by the outer sheet Forming a laminated board comprising the steps of: forming an intermediate laminated board. The resulting laminated coverboard can be advantageously used as a coverboard for a hardcover product having an outer cover and an inner cover without revealing the trace of the encapsulated security device.

C. Hard Cover Product with Concealed Security Device on the Back As another aspect, the present invention provides an outer liner and a pair of hard seat members attached to the main surface of the outer liner and A pair of hard seat members that are spaced apart to define a back portion and are movable along the edges of the outer liner so that the pair of hard seat members fold together. To meet the above-mentioned demand in the technical field. A security tag is attached to the back portion, and a main body portion is attached to the hard seat member. The sensor enables tracking of the hardcover product with the security tag in response to a remote recognition device.

  The objects, advantages and technical features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A. Hardcover Product and Method Reference will now be made in more detail to figures in which like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views. FIG. 1 shows a hardcover product 10 having an outer liner 12, a pair of spaced sheets 14, 16 and further covered by an inner liner 18. The outer liner 12 and the inner liner 18 may include graphics, text, and visual decorations, such as graphics 17. The sheets 14, 16 (enclosed by the outer liner 12 and the inner liner 18) define front and back covers for the hard cover product. A pair of spaced grooves, or fold lines 20, allow the sheets 14, 16 to be folded together to close the hard cover product 10. The gap 22 between the notches 20 forms the back or back of the hard cover product 10 that can be closed. A security sensor 24 is attached with adhesive to selected locations on the surface of the inner liner 18. The sensor extends above a plane defined by the inner liner 18. As shown in FIG. 2, this can lead to problems in handling and production during the manufacturing process of the hardcover product 10. The upwardly extending security sensor causes a portion of the product stack to be arranged to form a diagonally inclined angle 26 rather than horizontally. This non-horizontal stacking makes handling in each process more difficult.

  FIG. 3 shows a hardcover product 30 of the present invention in which the security sensor 24 is hidden within an assembly that includes the outer liner 12, the sheets 14, 16 and the inner liner 18. FIG. 4 is an exploded end view of the hardcover product assembly shown in FIG. The recess 32 is formed in the sheet 14 by die cutting or the like in a packing operation for bookbinding of a typical book using a packing machine. An applicator device installs the security sensor 24 in the recess 32. Outside the assembly for the hardcover product 30, the recess 32 is closed by the outer liner 12, and on the opposite inside, the inner liner 18 closes the recess 32. Therefore, the inner liner 18 covers the security device 24 inside the hard cover product 30.

  With respect to the thickness of the sheet 14 (shown by the line 34 traversing between the opposing major surfaces in FIG. 4), the extent to which the security device 24 is within the recess 32 and creates a recess with respect to the major surface. Is preferably sufficient. The sheets 14 and 16 are cardboard sheets, fiberboard sheets, or other hard sheet materials, and are suitable for book covers, cases, or containers for other products.

  In the illustrated example, the gap 22 defines a score or groove between the overlapping inner liner 12 and outer liner 18. These indentations and grooves define a rotation axis or line on which the front and back covers bend each other.

  FIG. 5 shows a hard cover product 50 which is another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a substantially flat radio frequency tag 52 is attached to the surface of the sheet 14a. The inner liner 18 is attached to the sheets 14 and 16 so as to overlap with each other. In the embodiment shown in the figure without the recess 32, the inner liner 18 extends over the back region. Therefore, the inner liner 18 encloses the sheet-like security tag 52 so as to be overlaid. The security tag 52 can be perceived as a slight bulge, but does not detract from the effects of graphics and text drawn on the inner liner.

  In the example shown in the figure, the hard cover product 50 is attached to an internal body, such as a plastic disc holder, which is configured to accommodate compact discs and DVD discs and engage and fit face to face. However, the inner body may be a bundle of paper combined for a book. Other shell-type devices for packaging small items, videotapes, books, ring binders and other items that define the inner body for the hardcover product also include the inner front and back covers Can be advantageously attached to. By way of example, FIGS. 8A and 8B show a combined assembly 61 of paper sheets containing printed materials for attachment to the hardcover product as books. The coupling assembly 61 is attached to the spine 22. In the specific example shown in FIG. 8A, the sheet-like security tag 52 is used, but in the specific example in FIG. 8B, the security tag 24 is used.

FIG. 6 shows the hardcover product 50 in which the outer liner 12 includes an indicator 62 such as a bar code or other product inventory number. In this specific example, the concave portion 32 for the security tag 24 (or the security tag 52 mounted on the sheet 14) is disposed at a position overlapping the display object 62. By this method, when the hard cover product 30 is scanned at checkout, the security tag detection device prevents the security tag from being activated and takes the product out of the store without activating an alarm. Can do.

  FIG. 7 shows another example hardcover product 70 having a triple ring binder assembly 72. In this specific example, the sheet 14 accommodates one of the sheet-like security devices 52, but in another specific example, the sheet defining the front cover (or back cover) includes the recess 32.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of an assembly line 90 for producing the hardcover product of the present invention discussed above. The assembly line 90 includes a supply hopper 92 that houses a stack 93 of intermediate assemblies of the hardcover product. The packing machine 94 performs an operation of cutting a margin of a cardboard sheet that is sandwiched between the outer and inner liners and defines the front and back cover bodies. The packing machine 94 (for example, a Kolbus 232 type packing machine or similar equipment) has a rotatable cylinder 91 with a die cutter 95 for cutting the recess 32 into an elongated shape. The hard cover product intermediate assembly includes the outer liner 12 attached to the sheets 14, 16. A label applicator 96 (eg, LABELAIRE or similar device) receives the supply of the security tag 24 and individually feeds it into the recess 32 or on the sheet 14 (in the case of a sheet-like security tag). Deploy. Operation of the assembly line in the first step of production produces an intermediate assembly that is later returned to the hopper to install the inner liner 18.

  The assembly line 90 further includes an inner liner application station 97 for mounting the inner liner 18 overlying the main surface of the sheets 14, 16 opposite the outer liner 12. The bonding station 98 includes an adhesive applicator 100 that applies a selected adhesive 101 to the inner liner 18. The casing applicator 102 includes a supply hopper 104 that holds a plurality of internal bodies or cases 103 such as the mating shells 54, 56. A metering device 106 serves to place one of the cases 103 on the back 22. Opposing plows 108 guide the front and back covers so that the opposing front and back covers pivot relative to each other to fold and close the hardcover product. The roller 110 presses the facing cover so as to close the hard cover product, and fits the case 103 together with the adhesive. Then, the completed and closed hardcover product is then stored in the stacker 112 for packaging.

  Therefore, as one specific example, the manufacturing process is as follows: (a) Prior to wrapping the hard cover product or pasting the paper surface on top, the folded or paper-lined product board is opened by die cutting. (B) bonding or attaching the printed cover material on the board surface; and (c) installing a security sensor bar in the opening formed by the die cutting. And (d) lining the exposed side of the board with an inner liner of printed or unprinted sheet material. In this process, the security bar or device can be installed in the opening or cavity formed by the die-cutting without covering the cover or the print on the inner liner or printed matter. Reduce manufacturing mechanical problems, resulting in cost savings, making it more difficult to remove the security tag without damaging the package or the product itself, and any location on the board of the hardcover product Can also install the security bar.

  With regard to RFID security stickers, the present invention applies to selected locations on the board before and after making a case for a cover used in a hard cover product and before overlaying the cover product with printed cover stock. Installing the sheet-like RFID sticker provides a method and apparatus for completely hiding the RFID security sticker, thereby hiding the RIFD sticker so that it has a lower visibility than competing products. The RFID security device is installed inside the product, thereby reducing visibility on the surface without obscuring the printed or decorated product. Manufacturing problems are also reduced due to the resulting cost savings. The hidden security device becomes difficult to remove without significantly damaging the product or the package itself.

B. Intermediate laminated coverboard for hardcover products and its manufacture.
The hardcover product 10 provides the closed and hidden security sensor 24, but the outer liner 12 and the inner liner 18 are on its outer surface and the security sensor in it. It is easy to include traces indicating the presence of These traces are subtle but noticed by the edges of the recesses as slight recesses formed around the recesses 32 of the outer liner 12 and the inner liner 18, or as slight bulges around the recesses. The boundary line with the peripheral surface of The present invention, as depicted in FIG. 10, is another aspect in which the security sensor or device 32 is encapsulated in a hard cover product 122 assembled from an intermediate laminated cover board 120, the sensor An intermediate laminated cover board 120 is provided in which no indication of the presence of the intermediate appears on the surface. The hard cover product 122 includes the outer liner 12, a cover board 124, the intermediate laminated cover board 120 spaced therefrom, and the inner liner 18. The cover board 124 and the intermediate laminated cover board 120 overlaid by the outer liner 12 and the inner liner 18 are products having a book, binder, disc packaging, or similar inner body. Define front and back covers for certain said hardcover products. The gap between the spaced-apart cover board 124 and the intermediate laminated cover board 120 is a back, and the hard cover board is folded and closed along the notch defined by the back. The back of the cover product 122 is defined.

  Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the intermediate laminated coverboard 120 (shown in cutaway and exploded perspective views in FIGS. 11 and 12, respectively) is beneficial for assembly of the hardcover product 122. Used. The intermediate laminated coverboard 120 has a primary or central sheet 130 having a length and width that exceeds a first thickness 136 and includes opposing flat surfaces 132, 134. Further, the central sheet 130 defines an opening 138 that passes through the central sheet. The opening 138 is a roller with a protruding die, and is formed by a die cutter that causes the die to rest on the cover board when the cover board passes the roller portion on the conveyor. The opening 138 is formed at a selected location on the cover board so that, in particular, the outer liner 12 leads a security release device, such as a scanner for use in a store checkout, to the selected location. It can be printed with a display such as a barcode.

  The security device 32 is accommodated in the opening 138. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the security at each of the opposed flat surfaces 132, 134 of the central sheet is best shown in FIG. 13 as a cross-sectional view on line 13-13 in FIG. The thickness of the security device 32 does not substantially exceed the thickness of the majority of the central sheet 130 such that both sides of the device 32 are substantially coplanar.

  Two opposing outer sheets 142, 144 are bonded to each of the opposing flat surfaces 132, 134 of the central sheet 130 by lamination using an adhesive. Each of the outer sheets 142, 144 has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness 136. Accordingly, the outer sheets 142 and 144 enclose the security device 32 inside the opening 138 in a form sandwiched between the outer sheets. The outer sheets 142 and 144 are sufficiently thick so that no traces of the security device 32 appear on the surface of the intermediate laminated cover board 120. Thus, the security device 32 enclosed in the central sheet 130 is hidden from the superficial trace of its presence.

  In the same manner as the external boards 142 and 144, the central board 130 is a chip board, paste chip board, cardboard, gray, or the like used as a cover board used for books, notepad spines, and other similar products. Made of semi-rigid sheet material such as fiberboard and other similar materials.

  Referring to FIGS. 11-13, the central board 130 and the outer boards 142, 144 cooperate to form an intermediate that creates the laminated board 120 that is then used as a component of a hardcover product. The central sheet 130 is provided with the opening 138 penetrating the facing surface at a location selected by a die cutter or the like. The outer sheet 144 is then laminated to the flat surface 134 using an adhesive. As a result, one side of the opening 138 is closed. The security device 32 is installed in the opening 138. As shown in FIG. 13, the security device 32 has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the majority of the central sheet so that it does not exceed substantially the same plane as the opposing flat surfaces 132, 134 of the central sheet 130. It is preferable to have. The second outer sheet 142 is laminated to the flat surface 132 to enclose the security device 32, and is an intermediate laminated board 130, the presence of the security device 32 within the board. Forms an intermediate laminated board 130 that does not appear on the facing surface defined by the outer sheet.

  As an example, the central board 130 has a length of 7.5 inches, a width of 5.75 inches, and a thickness of 0.060 inches. The opening 138 is opened at a position 1 inch from the upper part of the central board, and is located at the center in the lateral direction. A commercially available security device has a thickness of about 0.056 inches. The outer boards 142, 144 are coincident with the central board in length and width and have a thickness of about 0.010 inches. In another embodiment, using a single external board having a thickness of about 0.020 inches, the central board 130 with one surface exposed is cited, and the embodiment of the present invention is less expensive May be. Other specific examples are obvious to those with ordinary knowledge in the technical field of making hardcover products.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the intermediate laminated cover board 130 includes the foldable hard cover in which the security device 32 is enclosed in a state in which no trace indicating its presence is observed from the surface, as described above. It is immediately assembled with the cover board 124, the outer liner 12, and the inner liner 18 to form a product 122.

  FIG. 14 shows another embodiment of a sheet-like security device, such as the flat radio frequency tag 52, with an intermediate laminated, with no evidence of the presence of the security device appearing on the surface. A cutaway perspective view of the cover board 150 is shown. FIG. 15 shows an exploded cross-sectional side view of the intermediate laminated cover board 150 defining a shallow recess 154. The recess 154 has a bottom surface and is formed by debossing the cover board. The recess 154 is formed by compressing a selected portion of the cover board so that the cover board 152 passes between a roller having a protrusion and a pressure plate to form the recess 154. . Thereafter, the recess 154 accommodates one of the flat radio frequency tags 52. The depth of the recess 154 by the debossing is almost the same as the thickness of the radio frequency tag 52, but the outer surface of the radio frequency tag 52 is generally sufficiently compressed so that the outer surface of the radio frequency tag 52 is covered with the cover. Compared to the surface of the board 152 around the recess, the board 152 is coplanar or recessed. A liner board 156 is attached to the radio frequency tag 52 by an adhesive so as to be overlaid, and even if a mark indicating the presence of the security device in the laminate structure appears on the outer surface, it is hardly visible. The radio frequency tag 52 in the recess is encapsulated. With reference to FIG. 15, it is preferred that the security sensor (radio frequency tag 52) be completely hidden before the cover 12 and inner liner 18 are attached. Producers of hard cover products (such as book binders) with the intermediate cover board 150 not attached with the laminated cover liner 156 for attachment of the binder including the cover 12 and liner 18 May be provided. In this alternative embodiment having the recesses 154, the security tag traces can be barely exposed on the surface after the cover 12 is attached.

  FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of an intermediate cover board 160, which is another specific example, that houses the combination security device 166. FIG. The cover board 160 defines a slot 162 and a recess 164 adjacent thereto. The slot 162 is a die cut that penetrates the cover board 160, but the recess 164 is debossed in the same manner as described above. The combination security device 166 includes a backing sheet 168 with a sonic magnetic security bar 170 and a flat radio frequency tag 172. The peripheral portion of the combination security tag 166 contains an adhesive coating 173.

  For purposes of illustration, in FIG. 16, the combination security tag 166 with the security bar 170 and the flat radio frequency tag 172 are disposed away from the cover board 160. In the installed state, the combination security tag 166 is arranged facing the cover board 160, the security bar 170 is in the slot 162, and the flat sheet-like radio frequency tag 172 is in the recess 164. Be placed. The peripheral adhesive coating 173 secures the combination security tag 166 in place. Although not shown, referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the combination security tag 166 can be encapsulated by laminating a cover liner 142 to the cover board 160. It can be seen that the facing cover boards 142, 144 can be laminated to the facing surface of the cover board 160. The specific example shown in FIG. 16 is beneficially used in a facility (for example, a store or a library) having either one or both of such security devices. The intermediate cover board 160 including the security device 166 is provided to the producer of the hard cover product for attaching the cover liner 12 and the inner liner 18. The resulting hard cover product has a reduced surface trace indicating the presence of a hidden and encapsulated security device, or with the cover liners 142 and 144, there is a trace indicating the encapsulated security device. The product cannot be observed at all. Hardcover product producers can choose between having the cover liner 142, 144 or an intermediate coverboard containing the single layer.

  FIG. 17 shows a laminated multilayer board 320 comprising at least two layers of board stock material 322, 324, wherein the security device 52 is sandwiched between the laminate boards and arranged in the position of the security device 52 3 is a cutaway perspective view of the multilayer board 320 of the present invention including a mark 326. FIG. The board 320 may include the security device 24, but the laminated security board 52 preferably uses the sheet-like security device 52. The board 320 provides an intermediate product that is convenient for assembling hard cover products as described above. For example, when the board 320 is properly oriented in accordance with the position of the display 62 on the external cover sheet 12, the intermediate product may be transferred to a packing machine or other device during the subsequent process of packing the book. For alignment, the board 320 includes the display mark 326 on the outer surface of the layer 322. In one embodiment, the board layers 322 and 324 are 40-point chips that are commonly used in bookbinding operations and are bonded together using an adhesive to form a substantially 80-point board. It is a board.

  18 is a schematic diagram of a production process for making the laminated multilayer board 320 shown in FIG. A supply roll 330 provides a continuous supply of the first layer 322. The applicator 332 attaches the security device 52 from the supply 333 to the surface of the layer 322, while the marker 334 attaches the display mark 326 to the opposite side of the layer 322. The security device is drawn in the highlighted dimensions for illustrative purposes. The marker 334 moves from a rearward position to a marking position as the applicator 332 attaches the security device. Adhesive spray 336 communicates with supply 338 and sprays the adhesive onto the surface of layer 322. A second supply roll 340 provides a continuous supply of the second layer 324 that has passed through a suitable guide roll 342. Crimp rollers 344 and 346 compress both the first and second layers 322 and 324 so as to sandwich the security device. The knife 348 periodically moves relative to the iron floor 350 to separate the laminate board 320 individually from the continuous supply. The stacker 352 collects the separated board 320 for transportation to a packaging or packaging line.

C. FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of a hard cover book 230 having an outer liner 12 integral with the spaced hard cover sheets 14, 16. An edge portion around the outer liner 12 overlaps an outer edge portion of the sheets 14 and 16. The sheets 14 and 16 are attached to the inner surface of the outer liner 12 with a space therebetween. The gap 22 is defined as the back of the back 232 or the hard cover book 230. The security sensor 24 is adhesively attached to the inner liner surface within selected locations of the back portion 232. A book block 234 made by the combined assembly of printed pages 236 for a book is conventionally attached to the spine 22 and the covers 14, 16 of the book 230. The book block or body 234 includes a plurality of pages 236 and is integrally attached to a back portion 238 that defines the back or back of the book block 234 in a conventional manner.

  Referring to FIG. 19A showing a perspective partial cutaway view of the book 230 from the back, the front cover 12 includes a pre-printed barcode 240. The sensor device 24 is attached to the spine 132 in an arrangement opposite to the bar code 240. This is a pricing scanner / sensor that reads the barcode for inventory control at the same time as the security device is deactivated at the checkout and checkout locations at the checkout point, in addition to its use for tracking the library in the library Makes it easy to use deactivation devices.

  In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 19, the sensor device 24 is attached to the inner surface of the outer cover 12. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a hard cover book 246 which is a second specific example. In this example, the spine 22 is defined by the spaced hard cover sheets 14, 16 in the same manner as the back member 248. The back member 248 defines gaps 250 and 252 with respect to adjacent edges of the hard cover sheets 14 and 16, and closes the book 146 by folding the hard cover toward each other. The security device 24 is attached to the back member 248. In another embodiment, the back member 248 preferably includes a recess such as the recess 32 formed in the seat 14 to accommodate the security device 24.

  FIG. 21 is a perspective partial cutaway view from the back of a hard cover book 260, which is a third example, and the radio frequency tag 52 that is sufficiently flat before the book body is attached to the spine 232, 3 is a view of the book block 234 attached to the spine 238. FIG.

  Referring to FIGS. 19-21, each of the hardcover products 230, 246, and 260 has a security device, such as the security sensor 24, the radio frequency tag 52, or other similar remote recognition sensor, inside the back portion. Has a back portion to conceal and hold. As illustrated in these specific examples, the security device is located on the inner surface of the spine 232 facing the back surface 238 of the book block 234, on the back member 248 (or in a recess therein). ) Or on the back surface 238 of the book block 234. By adding a device for placing a label at the appropriate part of the production line, the hardcover product is easily made according to a conventional book binding process. In the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 19 and 20, an apparatus for placing the label in a production line for assembling the cover for the hard cover product is provided. The example depicted in FIG. 19 provides an example of attaching the security device to the back surface 238 of the book body in the process of attaching the book body to the cover in a conventional packaging line.

  The packing operation on the line involves fixing the book body to the cover, typically using an adhesive. The belt conveyor of the packing line conveys the book block in a state where the book block is arranged with its back facing up. In order to attach a fiberboard or kraft paper liner onto the back, the roller applies adhesive to the first and last page sheets and back of the book block. In the specific example shown in FIG. 21, the label attachment device selects the front and back of the fiberboard liner on the back and attaches the security device to the back surface. The cover is overlaid on the book block 234 and the spine 22 holds the cover in place with respect to the book block. The front and back covers move to a position where they contact the adhesive on the inner surfaces of the sheets 14,16. An attachment device having a heat pressure plate closes the front and rear of the book so that the adhesive is cured with the cover and the book block assembly sandwiched therebetween. The assembled book products are stacked and packaged for shipping and storage.

  The present specification relates to a hard cover product integrated with a hidden security device, an intermediate laminated cover board, and a useful method of making a hard cover product integrated with such a hidden security device. The present invention provides a hard cover product integrated with a security device hidden in the back, including the steps necessary to make and use the various embodiments. However, within the concept and scope of the invention, various changes and modifications may be made to the structure of the hardcover product, and without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. It will be understood that modifications and variations can be made to the present invention.

A. Hard cover product and its manufacturing method
Top view of a hard cover product with a security device on the outer surface End view of the stack of assemblies used to make the hardcover product shown in FIG. A plan view of a hard cover product with a hidden security device, which is a specific example of the present invention FIG. 3 is an exploded sectional view of the assembly of the hard cover product shown in FIG. The top view of the hard cover product which is another specific example of this invention A perspective view of a hard cover product showing the features of the present invention The perspective view of the hard cover product which is another specific example of this invention An exploded perspective view of a hardcover product with an assembly that is a bundle of paper for books An exploded perspective view of a hardcover product with an assembly that is a bundle of paper for books Schematic showing assembly line for making the hard cover product of the present invention B. Intermediate laminated cover board for hard cover product and its manufacture A plan view of a hard cover product of the present invention having an intermediate laminated cover board enclosing a security device Cutaway perspective view of the intermediate laminated cover board shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the intermediate laminated cover board shown in FIG. Sectional view of the intermediate laminated cover board shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is another specific example of the intermediate laminated cover board according to the present invention, and is a perspective view of the cover board using a sheet type security device. 14 is a cross-sectional view of an intermediate laminated cover board which is another example shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an intermediate laminated cover board according to another embodiment of the present invention, which is characterized by a combination of a pair of security devices. A multi-layer laminated board of the present invention, with a cut-away perspective view of the multi-layer laminated board having a security device sandwiched between the boards, and a mark indicating the location of the security device Schematic diagram representing the production process of the multilayer laminated board shown in FIG. Hardcover product with hidden security device on the back The exploded perspective view of the heart cover book which has a security device in the back part of the present invention 19 is a rear perspective partial cutaway view of the hard cover book shown in FIG. The exploded perspective view of the heart cover book which has a security device in the back part which is the 2nd example of this invention. The perspective cut-out rear view of the heart cover book which has a security device in the back part which is the 3rd example of this invention

Claims (8)

A hardcover product,
An outer liner having at least one coded indicator on a portion of the outer surface;
A pair of rigid sheet members mounted on opposite surfaces of the outer liner, each pre-cut to a selected size and having a length and width exceeding the thickness and spaced apart to define a gap. A hard sheet member that defines a storage compartment at a position where one of the encoded display objects overlaps ,
A security tag contained in the containment compartment;
A respective pair of inner liner Do that heavy over the pair of the hard sheet member, overlaps with the hard sheet member having a housing compartment, mask the presence of security tag in it, a pair of inner liner When,
An internal body mounted inside the hard cover product,
A gap between the pair of hard sheet members defines the back of the hard cover product, whereby the opposing hard sheet cover members are along a line defined by the side facing the back gap of the hard cover product. A hard cover product that defines a front cover and a back cover that move in a collaborative manner.   The hard cover product according to claim 1, wherein the housing section is a groove defined in one of the hard sheet members.   The hard cover product according to claim 2, wherein the groove has a depth such that the security tag is recessed with respect to a main surface attached to the inner liner.   The hard cover product according to claim 1, wherein the security tag is a sheet-like electronic response device. The hard cover product according to claim 1, wherein a peripheral portion of the outer liner overlaps and is attached to a lateral outer end of the pair of hard sheet members. The internal present body, hardcover products according to claim 1 comprising an arrangement shell to accommodate the disc. The internal Body comprises a plurality of pages that define a loose-leaf book, hardcover products according to claim 1, wherein further said side liner comprising the first and last pages of a plurality of pages. The internal present body, hardcover products according to claim 1 further comprising a ring-like member for accommodating the sheet.

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