DE102010055485B4 - Method of making an insert sheet for a book-like document - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for producing an insert sheet (2), in particular a data page, for a book-like document (1), in particular an identification document, the insert sheet (2) having a main body (3) and at least one connected to the main body (3) via a side edge ( 4) of the main body (3) has a protruding hinge element (5), the insert sheet (2) being connected via the at least one hinge element (5), in particular by means of a seam, to at least one further part (6) of the book-like document (1), in particular a book cover or book binding or paper pages, and wherein the at least one hinge element (5) is subsequently attached to an already completed main body (3), characterized in that a number of through openings (7) are made in the main body (3), that through the openings (7) in each case at least one hinge element (5) is passed and folded over in the manner of a tab and that the folded over part (10) of the at least one hinge element (5) is fixed to the main body (3) and/or to the unfolded part (11) of the hinge element (5) connected to it.

Description

The invention relates to a method for producing an insert sheet, in particular a data page, for a book-like document, in particular for an identification document, the insert sheet having a main body and at least one hinge element connected to the main body and protruding beyond a side edge of the main body, the insert sheet having the hinge element can be connected, in particular by means of a seam, to at least one further part of the book-like document, in particular a book cover or a book binding. In addition, the invention relates to an insert sheet produced using such a method and to a book-like document with such an insert sheet.

Identification documents are understood below to mean, for example, passports, book-like identity cards, driver's licenses, provisional personal documents, security documents, access authorizations or the like.

Book-type identification documents generally consist of a plastic, paper, cardboard or fabric cover, and data pages made of paper and/or plastic. The data pages are usually attached to the cover or inner pages with a stitch. The cover page is also referred to as the cover or, if an integrated transponder has been inserted, as the so-called "e-cover". The data page is also known as the holder page. Data pages made of plastic material, for example polymer material (PVC, polycarbonate, ...) are mostly personalized with laser, dye-sublimation printing (D2T2), retransfer printing, etc., while data pages made of paper are usually printed with digital prints or the like.

The problem with such documents is that plastic data pages have insufficient bending properties. In the hinge area, in which the data page is bent in the connected state with the other parts of the book-like document, material fatigue can occur due to severe bending stress and thus the data page or the so-called cover can break. The edge region of the main body at the transition to the hinge element is particularly affected by the risk of breakage, especially when the thickness of the hinge element is less than the thickness of the main body of the insert sheet. In this case, the hinge element has a potential breaking line in the area of the outer side edge of the main body.

In DE 10 2009 051 106 A1 , EP 1 878 589 A1 , EP 1 008 459 A1 and WO 2007/114700 A1 methods are described which deal with the production and structure of a book-like document. However, the problem described above is not solved satisfactorily with the methods described there.

In addition, to solve this problem, it is known to subsequently attach a separate hinge element to a main body that has already been completed. In this case, a step is either milled into the main body, in which the hinge element is inserted and bonded to the main body, e.g. B. by gluing, welding or the like, or the hinge element is integrally connected to the top or bottom of the main body without creating such a step. The disadvantage of this method is, on the one hand, that the stage is comparatively complex to manufacture. On the other hand, the choice of materials that can be used for the hinge material is severely limited by the material connection that is required.

An object of the present invention is to increase the tear resistance and thus the service life of an insert sheet for a book-like document without having to accept the disadvantages of the solutions known from the prior art.

This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1 or by an insert sheet having the features of claim 8. If a book-like document includes such insert sheets as specified in claim 10, the service life of the entire document is increased at the same time.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

The advantages and configurations explained below in connection with the method also apply analogously to the insert sheet according to the invention and vice versa.

Firstly, it is advantageous that the material of the hinge element no longer has to be matched to the material of the main body, since the solution according to the invention no longer requires an integral connection between the hinge element and the main body. Materials with particularly good bending properties can thus be used for the hinge element. For example, elastic polymer materials, rubber, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and its modifications, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), silicone, leather, Knitted fabrics, woven fabrics or other textiles and foils, but also synthetic and natural papers. However, other materials can also be used provided they have the required properties, in particular are flexible enough to ensure the required hinge properties and can preferably also be processed using standard processes such as gluing, heat-fixing or sewing.

According to the invention, one or more continuous openings are introduced into an already completed main body, through which at least one hinge element is passed and folded over in the manner of a strap. The parts of the hinge elements returned in this way are then fixed to the main body and/or to the corresponding unfolded parts of the hinge elements. This attachment can be done, for example, by gluing, riveting, sewing, upsetting, bending, embedding, etc.

An already completed main body is understood to mean a main body that already has all the properties intended for it, with the exception of the hinge function or the features required to implement the hinge function. In particular, such a main body is structurally complete. Whether the main body is already equipped with security features, e.g. B. embossing and the like, or whether the main body is only provided with such security features after the assembly of the hinge element is irrelevant.

In the simplest case, the openings run from the top of the main body to the bottom of the main body. If required by the specific application, they can also be provided in other ways. For example, it is possible to provide openings in such a way that the hinge element is guided through from the front side of the main body to its top or bottom side. If the dimensions of the main body and hinge element allow this, a through-opening with a U-shaped cross-section is also possible exclusively on the end face of the main body, so that the hinge element is fed into the end face and out of the end face again.

If the hinge elements are in the form of bands or strips, the openings are preferably in the form of oblong holes. A single elongated hole arranged along the side edge of the main body can also be sufficient for fastening the hinge element.

As an alternative to using one or more hinge elements in the form of a band or strip, it is also possible to use a large number of thread-like hinge elements, which are then passed through a corresponding number of openings with a comparatively small diameter.

The openings for the passage of the hinge elements are preferably in close proximity to the side edge of the main body.

If several hinge elements are used, they either remain individual, i.e. are not connected to one another, and are also individually connected to the book cover, the book cover, the paper pages (paperset) or the like, or the hinge elements are connected to one another via a common crossbar, with the connection with the book cover, the paper pages (paperset) or book cover is then preferably made via the transverse web.

After passing through the opening, the hinge element is folded over and fastened. Folding is preferably carried out in such a way that the folded part of the hinge element is arranged in an overlapping manner on the non-folded part of the same hinge element and is connected to it there. In other words, a loop is formed. The size of this loop is preferably kept small by joining the folded portion to the unfolded portion in close proximity to the side edge of the main body.

If the two parts of the hinge element are fixed to one another by sewing, then the seam can be used alone to complete the hinge or at the same time to attach the hinge to the book cover, the paper pages (paperset) or cover.

In one embodiment of the invention, a particularly secure fixing of the hinge element to the main body is achieved in that the hinge element, which is passed through an opening in the main body, is clamped in the opening. For this purpose, the main body is subjected to pressure in the region of the opening in such a way that the opening is greatly reduced.

In a further embodiment of the invention, fixing the hinge element to the main body can also be achieved without the folded part of the hinge element being connected to the main body and/or the non-folded part of the hinge element using fastening elements such as rivets, adhesives, etc. In this case, the hinge element is fixed to the main body in that the part of the Hinge element is provided with a thickening or is provided in such a way that it is impossible to pass through the part of the hinge element having the thickening again through the opening counter to the direction of passage.

In summary, the invention is characterized, among other things, by the fact that an extraordinarily large selection of material combinations for the hinge element and main body are possible, so that individual requirements for the material properties of the insert sheet can be met very precisely. The service life and resilience of previous hinge solutions are surpassed. In addition, the hinge material can be provided with additional security features, such as holograms, security prints, embossing or perforations.

• 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Identifikationsdokumentes mit einer Holderpage,
• 2 eine Holderpage und ein Scharnierelementeverbund im nicht montierten Zustand,
• 3 eine Holderpage mit montiertem Scharnierelementeverbund,
• 4 eine Holderpage mit einzelnen Scharnierbändern im nicht montierten Zustand,
• 5 eine Holderpage mit montierten Scharnierbändern,
• 6 eine Holderpage mit Scharnierfäden im nicht montierten Zustand,
• 7 eine Holderpage mit montierten Scharnierfäden,
• 8 einen Querschnitt durch eine Holderpage mit montiertem Scharnierelement,
• 9 einen Querschnitt durch eine Holderpage mit einem verklemmten und vernähten Scharnierelement,
• 10 Querschnitt durch eine Holderpage mit einem verklemmten und mit einer Verdickung versehenen Scharnierelement.

Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Here show:

• 1 a perspective view of an identification document with a holder page,
• 2 a holder page and a hinge element assembly in the unassembled state,
• 3 a holder page with assembled hinge elements,
• 4 a holder page with individual hinge straps in the unassembled state,
• 5 a holder page with mounted hinge straps,
• 6 a holder page with hinge threads in the unassembled state,
• 7 a holder page with mounted hinge threads,
• 8th a cross section through a holder page with mounted hinge element,
• 9 a cross section through a holder page with a clamped and sewn hinge element,
• 10 Cross-section through a holder page with a jammed hinge element that is provided with a thickening.

All figures show the invention only schematically and with its essential components. The same reference symbols correspond to elements with the same or comparable function.

In 1 a book-like identification document 1 with a polymer data page (holder page) 2 is shown. As in the 4 and 5 shown, the holder page 2 has a main body 3 and several hinge elements 5 connected to the main body 3 and protruding beyond a side edge 4 of the main body 3 . The holder page 2 can be connected to the book cover 6 and/or the paper pages by means of a seam connection (not shown) via the hinge elements 5 .

The main body 3 of the holderpage 2 is essentially made of polymeric materials. The hinge elements 5 connected to the main body 3 are band-shaped and made of rubber, which ensures the desired flexibility.

When the holder page is later used, for example in a passport, the transition area from the hinge elements 5 to the side edge 4 of the main body 3 is particularly stressed. In the area of this side edge 4, the hinge elements 5 have a potential breaking line.

The hinge elements 5 are subsequently attached to a main body 3 that has already been completed. In a first and a second embodiment of the invention, as in the 2 and 4 shown, introduced into the main body 3 two openings 7, which lead from the top 8 of the main body 3 to the bottom 9 thereof. The openings 7 are in the form of elongated holes. They run parallel to the side edge 4 of the main body 4 and are arranged in the immediate vicinity of the side edge 4 . Depending on how the main body and hinge elements are dimensioned and depending on the requirements placed on the hinge connection, the number of openings can vary. Instead of two slot openings, three or more slot openings or just one slot opening and corresponding hinge elements 5 could also be provided, for example. The shape of the openings can also vary.

A ribbon-shaped hinge element 5 is passed through each of the openings 7 and folded over in the manner of a strap. The width of a hinge element 5 corresponds approximately to the length of the corresponding elongated hole. The folded over part 10 of the hinge elements 5 is then fixed to the unfolded part 11 of the hinge elements 5 connected to it.

In the first embodiment, as in 2 shown, a plurality of hinge elements 5 are connected to one another via a common transverse web 12 which runs parallel to the side edge 4 of the main body 3 in the form of a strip. In the second embodiment, as in FIG 4 shown, the hinge elements 5 are not connected to one another the. In both cases, the parts 11 of the hinge elements 5, which are returned in the manner of a tab, are sewn to overlap their corresponding counterparts 10, so that two loops are formed. The seam 13 runs in the immediate vicinity of the side edge 4 of the main body 3.

In the third embodiment, thread-like hinge elements 5 are used, which, as in 6 shown, are passed through the main body 3 in a plurality of circular openings 7 with a small diameter and, after folding, are connected either to themselves, to a carrier tape (not shown) or directly to the book cover 6 or the paper pages, preferably by means of an adhesive connection along the line 14. This exemplary embodiment illustrates the variety of shapes of the hinge elements 5 made possible by the present invention.

It is advantageous if both the main body 3 and the hinge elements 5 are provided with security features. This can be done at any time during the manufacture of Holderpage 2. The security features can be embossing, printing, numbering, perforation, pigmentation, holograms, kinegrams or woven threads, etc., as well as other methods that are common, for example in the field of banknotes or in the production of ID cards. Providing such security features makes manipulation of the Holderpage 2 practically impossible. The use of common security features for the main body 3 and hinge elements 5, for example holograms, labels or stamps, which extend over the main body 3 and hinge elements 5 or affect both components, is particularly advantageous here, so that removal or replacement of a holder page 2 is reliably detected can be.

in the in 9 and 10 The illustrated exemplary embodiments show further options for fixing the hinge element 5 to the main body 3.

If the part 10 of the hinge element 5 passed through the opening 7 is to be jammed in the opening 7, then the hinge element 5 is first passed through the opening 7, as in FIG 8th pictured.

Locally limited pressure is then exerted on the underside of the main body 3 on both sides of the opening 7, for example with the aid of a pressing tool provided for this purpose. Arrows 17 indicate the position and direction of the pressing pressure applied. This compression or squeezing of the main body causes the main body material to be displaced on both sides of the opening 7 in the direction of the opening 7, which is thereby reduced in size and the hinge material passing through is jammed in itself. This positive locking secures the fixing of the hinge element 5 on the main body 3 in addition to the seam 13. However, such a seam is then no longer absolutely necessary, particularly not when the pressure on the main body 3 is not only from one side, here the underside, but exercised on both sides, as in 10 shown, since then a particularly strong crushing of the main body 3 and thus a particularly secure clamping of the hinge element 5 in the opening 7 takes place. If the sewn connection is omitted, the hinge element 5 is preferably additionally secured to the main body by providing the part 10 of the hinge element 5 passed through the opening 7 with a thickening 15 which makes it impossible to remove it from the opening. In the example shown here, the thickening 15 is produced by sewing 16 the folded-over part 10 of the hinge element 5 to itself.

All of the features presented in the description, the following claims and the drawing can be essential to the invention both individually and in any combination with one another.

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identification document

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holder page

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cover

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Claims (10)

Method for producing an insert sheet (2), in particular a data page, for a book-like document (1), in particular an identification document, the insert sheet (2) having a main body (3) and at least one part connected to the main body (3) and connected via a side edge ( 4) of the main body (3) has a protruding hinge element (5), the insert sheet (2) being connected via the at least one hinge element (5), in particular by means of a seam, to at least one further part (6) of the book-like document (1), in particular a book cover or book binding or paper pages, and wherein the at least one hinge element (5) is subsequently attached to an already completed main body (3), characterized in that a number of through openings (7) are made in the main body (3). that through the openings (7) in each case at least one hinge element (5) is passed and folded over in the manner of a strap and that the folded part (10) of the at least one hinge element (5) is fixed to the main body (3) and/or to the non-folded part (11) of the hinge element (5) connected to it. procedure after Claims 1 , characterized in that the plurality of openings (7) extend from the top (8) of the main body (3) to the bottom (9) of the main body (3). procedure after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the openings (7) are oblong holes through which a hinge element (5) in the form of a band, strip or thread is passed. Procedure according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that several hinge elements (5) are connected to one another via a common transverse web (12). Procedure according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , characterized by a plurality of non-interconnected hinge elements (5). Procedure according to one of Claims 1 until 5 , characterized in that the folded part (10) of the at least one hinge element (5) is fixed to the associated non-folded part (11) of the hinge element (5) in close proximity to the side edge (4) of the main body (3). . Procedure according to one of Claims 1 until 6 , characterized in that the parts of the hinge elements (5) passed through the openings (7) are provided with a thickening such that removal from the openings (7) is impossible. Insert sheet (2), in particular a data page, for a book-like document (1), in particular for an identification document, the insert sheet (2) having a main body (3) and at least one connected to the main body (3) via a side edge (4) of the The main body (3) has a hinge element (5) protruding, the insert sheet (2) via the at least one hinge element (5), in particular by means of a seam, to at least one further part (6) of the book-like document (1), in particular a book cover or a book cover or paper pages, wherein the at least one hinge element (5) is attached to an already completed main body (3), characterized in that the main body (3) has a number of through openings (7) that through the openings (7) in each case at least one hinge element (5) is passed through and folded over in the manner of a strap and that the folded over part (10) of the at least one hinge relements (5) is fixed to the main body (3) and/or to the unfolded part (11) of the hinge element (5) connected to it. Insert sheet (2) after claim 8 , characterized in that the hinge strap (5) is provided with security features, in particular with embossing and/or printing and/or numbering and/or perforations and/or pigmentation and/or holograms and/or kinegrams and/or woven threads. Book-like document (1), in particular an identification document, with at least one insert sheet (2). claim 8 or 9 .

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