DE102009021101A1 - Method and device for producing security documents - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for producing security documents (2), in particular of ID cards (3), each having a security element in which the security documents (2) are guided along a processing path (5) and in this case with the respective security element equipped, wherein a security element in the form of a person-specific Hument (2) is generated while this security document (2) along the processing line (5) is guided.

Description

The On the one hand, the invention relates to a device for producing Security documents, in particular ID cards, with a security element, comprising a processing line along which the security document be moved to equip with the respective security element can. On the other hand, the invention relates to a method for applying such a device and / or for producing security documents, in particular ID cards, each with a security element, in which the security documents guided along a processing line and in this case be equipped with the respective security feature. About that In addition, the invention also relates to a security document with at least a person-specific generated hologram as a security element.

Around Security documents, such as an identification document, for example an identity card in the form of an ID card, with at least one Provide a security element and thereby make it more tamper-proof, There are already several suitable devices and methods. For example security documents are equipped with prefabricated holograms, which are not or only insufficiently copied and reproduced can. As a result, a good security against counterfeiting can already be achieved become.

It The object of the invention is to provide a method and a device, by means of which / which again improved security documents in sufficiently large Quantity, fast and cost-effective can be manufactured and provided.

The The object is achieved by a method for using such a device and / or for producing security documents, in particular of ID cards, each with a security element, solved at which the security documents along a processing line led and equipped with the respective security element, Advantageously, a security element in the form of a Person-specific hologram individually for exactly one security document is generated while this security document is guided along the processing line. The security documents a hologram tape is fed and attached to the security documents, with one subsequently Personal hologram in real time on the respective security document is generated individually. This allows the security documents online, so in a coherent, continuous process, and thus technically exceptionally easy each equipped with a person-specific hologram before they leave the device.

Favorable Way allows This method involves mass production of personal security documents with at least one person-specific hologram, which for example tailored exactly to the holder of an identity document. It distinguishes the present process by its continuous or also discontinuous process, which makes it very compact is designed.

The The object is achieved by a device for producing security documents, in particular of ID cards, with a security element comprising a processing line along which the security document be moved to equip with the respective security element can, solved, wherein the device is provided by means for generating a person-specific Hologram distinguishes.

through Such a person-specific hologram can herewith equipped security documents in addition a particularly good Security protection against counterfeiting experienced, with a related Production of security documents according to the invention for the first time be carried out in real time by means of a self-contained overall concept solution can. This was not possible until now and therefore made the production of such security documents consuming, so that their production is very costly and lesser quality was. By means of the present device can rule with personpezifi Holograms provided security documents but now easily in big Masses are manufactured with a more constant quality.

at the present person-specific hologram is not a prefabricated, standardized hologram, which identically designed applied to all security documents but it is in particular holographic data, which at the device per security document new and individual to be generated. Such person-specific holograms can be next to Images also include barcodes, MRZ or the like. such Holograms possess at least thanks to their physical properties the advantages that they neither through reprography, for example by means of a toner, or by another photocopy method can be copied and that they have a particularly outstanding visual effect.

At this point it should be mentioned at once that the object of the invention also of a safe Security document is solved with at least one person-specific generated hologram as a security element, which is characterized in that the security document is produced by means of a device and / or a method according to one of the features explained here.

It It is understood that such security documents in a variety of forms can be trained. Preferably, the present security documents are ID cards formed in a card format, as related in particular with identity cards already common are.

Preferably the hologram ribbon used here consists of at least two layers, such as a hologram sheet and a liner such as a protective sheet or a carrier sheet. Of the Liner can thus be a protective or carrier layer for the hologram film form. It is understood in this context that the hologram tape can have almost any film structure, so that itself the structure of the hologram ribbon not in the presently explained construction limited.

Ideally the hologram ribbon consists of a hologram foil, a carrier foil and a protective film, wherein the hologram film from the carrier film and the protective film is surrounded on both sides, ie between the carrier film and the protective film is arranged.

Preferably are the two outer layers not sticky or only negligibly low adhesive and thus do not form an outer one adhesive carrier layer or an outer non-adhesive Protective layer of the hologram ribbon. Surrounded by this is the actual Hologram foil, so that it is particularly well protected in the Center of the hologram ribbon is located. With the help of hologram foil and using a suitable methodology, such as a lighting device, becomes the actual person-specific hologram ultimately individually trained.

A particularly advantageous embodiment provides that means of generating the person-specific Hologramms have a device for mask generation. through the device for mask generation, the respective person-specific Hologram structurally simple generated directly on the processing line For example, the hologram band may be suitably adjusted is illuminated intensively. By means of such lighting, the required holographic data, especially on the hologram foil be realized holographically, whereby the person-specific Hologram provided on the respective security document can be.

It understands that for the device for mask generation in particular almost any suitable Lighting device can be used as long as hereby generates a person-specific hologram on the hologram foil can be. Also can in the sense of such devices for mask generation and laser printer and / or Inkjet printers are advantageously used.

Regarding another alternative embodiment Is it possible, that several mask generation devices are used, for example, different color effects in terms of of the person-specific hologram can be realized. So For example, a single lighting device can be a hologram within a color with corresponding light and dark effects and several Lighting devices produce a multi-colored color hologram.

Of Furthermore, it is advantageous if the device has a Entrance area, in which means for feeding the security documents are provided, wherein the means for supplying in particular at least one magazine for storing security documents include. This allows enough Security documents or semi-finished products for the production of security documents immediately be stored on the device. In particular, can or In this entrance area already advantageous singling the security documents take place in such a way that the Security documents afterwards one after the other, ideally in a line, along the processing line can be moved.

Ideally can the security documents here with each other directly defined intervals be separated on a conveyor belt so that it is advantageous when the processing line a conveyor belt, in particular a Vacuum belt, includes. For example, the vacuum belt by means of a circulating vacuum belt structurally easy to implement.

To the Generating a suitable vacuum, in particular in the region of the vacuum band, it is advantageous if the device has a corresponding vacuum generating device has.

Around Being able to filter out faulty security documents is it in addition advantageous if the device has means for detecting faulty Includes security documents.

For example, the security documents reach a first inspection device in order, in particular, to obtain personal data which are to be applied by means of the hologram know and inspect. This can be done with the aid of an optical recognition device or another data acquisition device, for example with the aid of OCV, RFID or the like.

Should a security document can not be accurately identified can, or is it in any other way wrong and / or flawed has been identified, this security document can be more advantageous Way by means of a first discharge from the other Be discharged. As a result, it is beneficial if the device is also over Has means for removing defective security documents.

Becomes a security document for well, it is moved along the processing line and may advantageously be a cleaning device supplied who the, by means of which at least the surface is cleaned, at which the person-specific hologram should be attached.

In order to on the surface of the security document the hologram ribbon, in particular the hologram foil, it can be fastened securely, it is advantageous if the Device comprises means for applying adhesive to the security documents, by means of which the hologram foil on the surface of the security document can be glued.

Preferably The adhesive can be influenced with regard to its curing properties be, for example by light, such as UV rays. It understands itself, that in terms of the glue different adhesives for Can use, as long as with them an intimate connection between the hologram ribbon and the surface of the security document can be.

in the Specifically, the adhesive structurally simple and very precise means a printing device on the surface of the security document be printed.

Should the print can still be faulty, but this can be faulty with glue printed security document at a second ejection device the manufacturing process can be removed in an advantageous manner.

at a successful one Pressure of the glue can the security documents in the course of the processing route now the hologram tape fed become.

To the Applying in particular the hologram foil, it is advantageous if the device means for laminating a hologram ribbon on the Includes security documents. For application, then the carrier layer the hologram tape about by means of a winding device of the Hologram foil withdrawn and preferably wound on a roll become. The two remaining layers of the hologram band will be subsequently on the surface the security documents laminated or glued, so thereby all security documents provided with the hologram ribbon over them both layers of the hologram ribbon are temporarily interconnected.

Especially by means of the laminated or glued hologram foil can Now with the device for mask generation described above on each of the security documents a person-specific hologram to be generated. Ideally, the adhesive can be used immediately be cured in particular on those areas where the Person-specific hologram can be generated on the hologram foil should. This can be a particularly high quality of the person-specific Hologram can be achieved. In this respect, this partial curing can also regarded as a precursor to person-specific hologram production become.

Around about that In addition, to be able to act favorably on a hologram production is it is advantageous if the device comprises means for partially curing a comprises adhesive applied to the security documents. such Partial curing agent can structurally very simple by means of the mask generation device to be provided. But also additional lighting equipment can be used in this context, so that a partial adhesive curing also independent can be done by the device for mask generation.

Around furthermore, in particular, the adhesive on the security documents harden completely reliable within the processing section can, it is advantageous if the device means for surface drying of the adhesive applied to the security documents. constructive just can the means for surface drying be provided, if they also have a lighting with a sufficient light intensity, especially with UV rays, can ensure. If necessary, too other types of drying are provided.

If the means for laminar drying are displaceably mounted along the processing section, in the course of drying, the characteristic features of the person-specific can additionally be determined Hologram be acted.

moreover can by means of moving means along the processing path for drying on possible faults be reacted in the manufacturing process. This can in particular the reject rate will be further reduced. In addition, the process time, especially development time, overall more constant be kept when the means for drying flexible along the Machining distance can be moved.

at an application of the hologram foil or the hologram ribbon the adhesive, for example in the form of an adhesive layer or vice versa, due to the composition and properties of the hologram foil or the hologram ribbon and the composition of the adhesive one Reaction between these two materials instead. This will formed the hologram. The hologram foil or the hologram ribbon react with the glue until the process by means of the agent for partial curing is stopped and optionally by means of a downstream curing unit to the flat Drying or curing is stopped.

Preferably After the adhesive has dried, the remaining of the hologram film can also Protective layer of the hologram ribbon from the already pasted hologram foil withdrawn and by means of another take-up on a further roles are wound up, so that the hologram foil now open on the security documents.

hereafter can the band-shaped Holographic foil according to the dimensions of the security documents be cut by means of a suitable cutting device, so that each hologram piece of film produced in this way advantageously adjoins the respective security document is well adapted.

Around later the now still lying hologram foil, especially against mechanical Protect impacts well to be able to it is advantageous if the device comprises means for applying a protective layer, about a varnish, and in particular means for drying the protective layer includes. For example, instead of such a varnish also a PET layer or such materials with suitable Protective properties are advantageously used.

After this now the hologram foil and thus also the individual security documents can be separated from each other the security documents are individually supplied to another printing device, by which the security documents now with a Varnisch, be provided in the form of a paint. This paint is used in particular as a surface finish or as surface finishing of the security document.

in the Can connect to this the security documents printed with the varnish of another Drying device are fed to dry the paint areas completely and herewith the surface to seal the respective security document advantageous.

Usually withstand the person-specific hologram generated on the security document a varnish curing not and becomes unusable. For example, solvents often act and other ingredients negative on the hologram film. Especially by the presently explained continuous process management succeeds for the first time, a person-specific hologram along a processing line within a compact device on a security document to generate individually.

Around improperly made Security documents immediately within the present device to sort out, can be more advantageous Make all security documents of another inspection device be supplied.

Complies one of the security documents does not meet a demanded quality standard, can this deficient security document by another discharge device be sorted out or discharged.

All however for well tested Security documents can in an exit region of the device advantageous in at least arranged and stacked a removable stacking magazine.

When a particularly noteworthy further feature of the present invention Device is to call that the device means for suction and / or Filtering a process air above the processing line includes. For example the present device over a facility for creating clean room conditions, such as a filter or Air conditioning system, by means of which generates overpressure conditions within the process space can be thereby an undesirable Particle load, especially along the processing line, preferably to keep low. Especially in the area of particularly critical and sensitive processing zones are ideally installed suitable exhaust air filter, so on ensures a particularly clean working environment for these areas can be.

such critical and sensitive processing zones are for example in the Area of hologram tape application on the security documents and / or in the area of the protective film separation from the hologram film, when the hologram sheet is blankly placed on the security documents is available.

Further Advantages, objects and characteristics of the present invention explained with reference to the following description attached drawing in which an example of an apparatus for producing corresponding Security documents with person-specific holograms in one continuously running process is shown.

It demonstrate:

1 schematically a perspective view of an overall concept of the device according to the invention;

2 schematically a first detailed view of the device of the 1 regarding an entrance area and a front processing area; and

3 schematically a further detail view of the device from the 1 and 2 in terms of a back machining area and an exit area.

When in the 1 shown device 1 is an overall machine concept with a continuous mechanical process, by means of which security documents 2 Advantageously, in a very short time and in a large number can be produced. In this first embodiment are the security documents 2 in the form of ID cards 3 before, which are used as an identity card. For an improved and exceptionally high counterfeit security, each of the finished produced ID cards is equipped with a person-specific hologram (not shown here) which has been person-specifically generated by means of the present device on the respective ID card.

The device 1 has a housing 4 which is a processing line 5 from an entrance area 6 the device 1 up to an exit area 7 the device 1 surrounds and thus a process room 8th the device 1 from the surroundings 9 separates. Nevertheless, good access to individual areas of the process space 8th to have is the case 4 with a variety of deployable cover segments 10 (numbered here only as an example).

To the process room 8th Furthermore, if possible to operate as a clean room, is outside of the housing 4 another case 11 flanged in which a plant for creating clean room conditions, such as a filter or air conditioning, (not shown here) is located. The filter or air conditioning is in particular with hoods 12 and 13 inside the device 1 in operative connection, so over the hoods 12 . 13 always a good overpressure ventilation of the process area 8th can be guaranteed.

In the entrance area 6 the device 1 are means 14 for feeding the ID cards 3 provided by means of which the ID cards 3 , which still have to be provided with a person-specific hologram, the processing line 5 can be supplied sporadically. The ID cards 3 are for this purpose in a storage device 15 with at least one storage magazine 16 (see in particular also 2 ) housed.

The isolated ID cards 3 are then at substantially defined intervals by means of a conveyor belt 17 in the form of a revolving vacuum belt 18 according to a machining direction 19 along the processing line 5 emotional. A suitable vacuum on the circulating vacuum belt 18 can be generated by means of a vacuum suction device, which also advantageously in the housing box 11 can be accommodated.

Here are the isolated ID cards 3 first to an inspection facility 20 in which, in particular, personal data which are to be implemented holographically by means of the person-specific hologram are recognized and inspected.

Is one of the ID cards 3 faulty, that is, not sufficiently well recognizable or damaged in any other way, it is by means of a first discharge device 21 discharged.

For well-found ID cards 3 However, continue to get to a cleaning device 22 , by means of which at least those surface sides of the ID cards 3 to be cleaned, on which later the person-specific holograms are generated.

The cleaned ID cards 3 continue to become a first printer device 23 transported, by means of which they can be printed one after the other in surface pressure with a curable adhesive by suitable illumination.

If printing a printed adhesive on one of the ID cards 3 This ID card may be flawed 3 by means of a second off schleuseinrichtung 24 the device 1 also be discharged.

Properly printed ID cards 3 become a laminator 25 guided, by means of which the ID cards 3 a hologram ribbon 26 is supplied. The hologram ribbon 26 is in this case of a stocking role 27 settled. The hologram ribbon 26 consists of three layers, a carrier layer, a hologram foil and a protective layer. The hologram foil is located between the two remaining layers.

The carrier layer of the hologram ribbon 26 is at the laminator 25 withdrawn from the hologram film and wound on a carrier layer roll (not explicitly numbered here). Thus, the hologram ribbon 26 , still consisting of the hologram foil and the protective layer, with its hologram foil on the previously cleaned and glued surface sides of the individual ID cards 3 be laminated.

Behind the laminator 25 follow now means 28 for generating a person-specific hologram, which can form on the hologram foil. The means 28 To generate the respective person-specific hologram include a projector 29 for generating a corresponding hologram mask by means of intensive illumination of the hologram film. In this case, at the same time, the adhesive can cure particularly well at those areas which are illuminated by the projector for mask generation. In this respect, the projector for mask production can also be considered as a means for partially curing the adhesive.

In addition, to be able to completely dry the adhesive, the device has 1 still about funds 30 for flat drying of the ID cards 3 printed adhesive. The means 30 For extensive drying also guarantee intensive lighting using UV rays.

In order to be able to intervene in the drying process in a targeted manner, the means are 30 for surface drying on a displaceable carriage 31 arranged along the processing line 5 is movably mounted. This allows the funds 30 for flat drying when needed the movement of ID cards 3 along the processing line 5 follow, so that in particular in addition to the characteristic features of the holograms can be acted. In addition, this mobility can serve to intervene as needed in case of disturbances. This reduces the reject rate and especially the development time can be kept constant.

Behind the means 30 for surface drying is further a winding device 32 arranged, by means of which now also the protective layer can be removed from the hologram foil and wound up, so that only the hologram foil on the ID cards 3 remains.

So that the hologram foil can now be cut to the card size, the device has 1 still about a cutting device 33 , Now the individual ID cards 3 no longer connected to each other by the hologram foil.

To protect the hologram film permanently from environmental influences, is on the ID cards 3 by means of another printing device 34 each a Varnisch imprinted. This will give each of the ID cards 3 a corresponding protective layer.

Behind the further printing device 34 is still a stationary drying device 35 provided with the varnish can be dried or cured. Thus, each of the ID cards 3 permanently provided with a resistant protective layer.

To the quality of the so finished ID cards 3 Finally, to be able to check automatically, the device has 1 via another inspection device 36 which precede a provisioning device 37 with at least one replaceable provisioning magazine 38 is placed.

Such a compact device 1 for making ID cards 3 with person-specific holograms with a single linear and short processing path 5 is not known.

All Features disclosed in the application documents are considered to be essential to the invention as long as they are individually or in combination with respect to State of the art are new.

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contraption

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security documents

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ID cards

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casing

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processing path

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entrance area

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output range

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process space

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deployable covering segments

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housing box

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medium for feeding from ID cards

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stocker

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storage magazine

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conveyor belt

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vacuum belt

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machining direction

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inspection device

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first discharge device

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cleaning device

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Printer Setup

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second discharge device

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laminating

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hologram band

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stockpiling role

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medium to generate a person-specific hologram

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projector

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medium to the flat dry

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displaceable carriage

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takeup

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cutter

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replaceable Deployment Magazine

Claims (17)

Method for producing security documents ( 2 ), especially of ID cards ( 3 ), each with a security element in which the security documents ( 2 ) along a processing line ( 5 ) and in this case equipped with the respective security element, characterized in that a security element in the form of a person-specific hologram individually for exactly one security document ( 2 ) is generated while this security document ( 2 ) along the processing line ( 5 ) to be led. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the security documents ( 2 ) supplied a continuous hologram ribbon and on the security documents ( 2 ), whereby subsequently in each case a person-specific hologram in real time on the respective security document ( 2 ) is generated individually. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the respective hologram by means of illumination of the hologram ribbon on the respective security document ( 2 ) is generated. Method according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the hologram strip ( 26 ) is adhered to the security documents at least partially by means of an adhesive. Method according to one of Claims 2-4, characterized the hologram ribbon consists of at least two layers, namely one Holo grammfolie and another layer. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the processing path ( 5 ) a conveyor belt ( 17 ), in particular a vacuum belt ( 18 ). Contraption ( 1 ) for producing security documents ( 2 ), especially of ID cards ( 3 ), with a security element comprising a processing line ( 5 ) along which the security document ( 2 ) can be moved to equip with the respective security element, characterized by means ( 28 ) for generating at least one person-specific hologram on each security document by means of a hologram film provided for a plurality of security documents. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that the means ( 28 ) for generating the person-specific hologram of a device ( 29 ) for mask generation. Contraption ( 1 ) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by means ( 29 ) for partially curing one of the security documents ( 2 ) applied adhesive. Contraption ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 7-9, characterized by means ( 25 ) for laminating a hologram tape ( 26 ) on the security documents ( 2 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to one of claims 7-10, characterized by means ( 30 ) for flat drying of one onto the security documents ( 2 ) brought up adhesive, the displaceable along the processing line ( 5 ) and means for cutting the hologram ribbon ( 26 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 7-11, characterized by means for cutting the hologram ribbon ( 26 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 7-12, characterized in that the processing line ( 5 ) a conveyor belt ( 17 ), in particular a vacuum belt ( 18 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims 7-13, characterized by means ( 34 ) for applying a protective layer, such as a varnish, and in particular means ( 35 ) for drying the protective layer. Contraption ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 7-14, characterized by means ( 12 . 13 ) for aspirating and / or filtering a process air above the processing line ( 5 ). Contraption ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 7-15, characterized by means ( 20 . 36 ) for detecting faulty security documents ( 2 ). Security document ( 2 ) with at least one person-specific generated hologram as a security element, characterized in that the security document ( 2 ) by means of a device ( 1 ) and / or a method according to any one of the preceding claims.