DE102017205357A1 - A method of mechanically or manually producing a flat information carrier by lamination and arrangement for producing such an information carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for producing a laminar information carrier by lamination, in particular for producing laminated signs of any kind, comprises the following method steps: the preferably printed information carrier is arranged in a recess, recess, cutout or the like of a laminating template, wherein the laminating template is a transfer film in the sense assigned to a liftable or wegschwenkbaren or wegklappbaren cover is that covers the information carrier, if necessary. the lamination template for the purpose of better positioning with an auxiliary template behind / underlay, if necessary. the information carrier is pretreated with an activator, under the transfer film is a prefabricated UV film, optionally with protective film (adhesive cover) on the side facing away from the transfer film, inserted, which is exactly aligned and connected to the transfer film, the lamination of the auxiliary template is separated, there is the prelamination, so that the UV film is transferred as possible bubble-free on the transfer sheet, the transfer sheet is lifted, the adhesive cover is removed and the transfer template is placed back, see No. 8in a laminator, the lamination begins, the Transfer film is kept as taut as possible, so that no air bubbles form, after lamination, the transfer sheet is separated from the information carrier and the transfer sheet is raised / removed, after which the information carrier is removed.

Description

The present invention relates to a method for producing a flat information carrier by lamination, in particular for producing laminated signs of any kind. Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding method for the manual production of flat information carriers of the type in question. Finally, the invention relates to an arrangement which is suitable for producing a laminated information carrier.

Information carriers of any kind are well known in practice, for example, signs in the sense of signs. These may be differently sized sheets of plastic or metal, for example aluminum. The information carriers can have a smooth or even surface. You can also be provided with a relief.

Meanwhile, such information carriers are printed by means of inkjet printers. In that regard, be merely exemplary of the DE 10 2008 034 839 B4 directed. Printing by inkjet provides a very good print quality.

To this state of the art is further on the DE 10 2006 003 056 A1 directed. Thereafter, the ink is heat-cured after being applied by ink-jet printers in the same apparatus. From the DE 603 13 926 T2 is the printing and curing using a chemical reaction, also in the same device, known.

Information carriers of the type in question, in particular signs, are required both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor application is particularly problematic in colorful print, since the colors fade due to the sunlight. Over the months and years, the outdoor information carriers become unsightly, even leading to a partial loss of information content.

The present invention has for its object to provide a method for both machine and manually producing a flat information carrier that does not have the disadvantages of solar radiation occurring in the prior art. In addition, an arrangement is to be specified, which is suitable for the production of such an information carrier. Finally, the method according to the invention is to be distinguished from competitive products, namely to bring about a differentiation insofar as well.

Previous task is solved by the features of the independent claims 1, 14 and 16.

The method according to the invention for the automatic production of a laminar information carrier by lamination, in particular for producing laminated signs of any kind, comprises the following method steps:

The preferably printed information carrier is arranged in a recess, recess, cutout or the like. A lamination, wherein the lamination template is associated with a transfer sheet in the sense of a liftable or wegschwenkbaren or wegklappbaren cover is that covers the information carrier. For better positioning, an auxiliary template may be provided. However, this is not mandatory. In the case of provision of such an auxiliary template, the lamination template is backed or underlayed with the auxiliary template for the purpose of better positioning.

Under the transfer film a prefabricated UV film is possibly inserted with protective film (adhesive cover) on the side facing away from the transfer film, which is exactly aligned and connected to the transfer film.

Thereafter, the lamination template is separated from the auxiliary template. An adhesive layer or adhesive layer can be an integral part of the transfer film and / or lamination template. It is likewise conceivable for a laminator to be introduced or abandoned up to a marking on the lamination template. This can be a liquid adhesive.

In the next step, the transfer template is lifted and any adhesive cover is removed. Thereafter, the transfer template is hung up again.

Now the lamination process begins, regularly in a special laminator. In simplified terms, this can be a type of hot press or cold press, depending on the adhesives / active ingredients used. In any case, the lamination process is carried out under pressure, wherein the transfer film is positioned and held as tight as possible so that no air bubbles form in the laminate. After lamination, the transfer sheet is released from the information carrier. It is pulled up or down and the laminated information carrier, one or more, can be removed.

It should be noted at this point that pre-lamination is also possible, after which the lamination template is removed from the auxiliary template and is preferably guided into the laminator via a guide table. Before the actual lamination of the transfer film, the protective film is peeled off and runs the composite again through the laminator. After lifting the transfer film, the laminated sign or the laminated signs can be removed.

It should be noted once again that the method can be used to laminate one or more information carriers, for example in the context of so-called benefit sheets. Accordingly, the lamination template is equipped with recesses for a plurality of identical or different information carriers.

In an advantageous manner, the thickness of the lamination template is matched to the thickness of the respective information carrier. The lamination template can be made of aluminum or plastic.

On one side of the lamination template, in particular on an edge region, the transfer film is preferably adhesively attached. Accordingly, it can be lifted from the unattached side, similar to the sheet of a writing pad, and bent backwards, so that free access to the lamination template is possible.

In a further advantageous manner, the lamination template preferably has positioning means for unique positioning on two opposite edge regions. These positioning means may be recesses or catching holes. As a result, the lamination template with the attached transfer film can be clearly positioned.

The recesses coincide with corresponding recesses in the edge region of the UV film, both in size and in position. As a result, an unambiguous assignment of the UV film to the laminating film is possible, namely for positionally accurate lamination of the information carrier.

As already stated above, the provision of the auxiliary template is not absolutely necessary. However, it favors the positioning of the lamination template and according to the UV film. In that regard, it is of further advantage if the auxiliary template is equipped with gripping pins that serve to position the lamination template together with UV template. In this case, the auxiliary template may have a uniform size with predetermined positions of the gripping pins for all imaginable lamination templates and UV films. The realization of a plug-in system is conceivable, so that the auxiliary template is equipped with gripping pins according to the lamination template to be used. A universal usability of the auxiliary template is given.

The previously mentioned transfer film is adhesively bonded to the laminating stencil at a preferably upper edge region. This bond is - more or less - unsolvable. At preferably a lower edge region, the transfer film is releasably fixable to the lamination template, wherein this determination is reversible. Here, a releasable adhesion is used.

In a further advantageous manner, the transfer film is stabilized at an edge region opposite to the lamination template, preferably by means of a glued-on aluminum strip. This stabilization can take place at the edge region opposite the upper fixation - below.

The UV film is matched to the size or the edge of the information carrier / label to be laminated, with simultaneous lamination of a plurality of information carriers to the concrete arrangement of these in the lamination template. For this purpose, the UV film is cut and perforated with respect to the dimensions of the information carrier, so that a weeding the prefabricated surfaces is possible. The recesses serving for positioning can also be produced in this way. The use of the plotter is not mandatory. Other cutting / perforating devices can be used.

Corresponding perforation, the UV film is de-meshed, so that only the laminate for the information carrier remains on the carrier. An exact positioning of the information carrier to be laminated and the UV film is required.

The "spirit" of the method according to the invention can also be used for the manual production of a flat information carrier, namely taking into account the special requirements of the customer's application of the method.

The transfer film is provided for manual lamination, wherein this is optionally printed on the front side with the outer contour of the information carrier to be laminated or printed. The pressure of the outer contour then makes sense or may be necessary if the information carrier is more or less opaque, so that the outer contour is not recognizable.

The UV film is provided with perforation as described above and separated from the perforation. She will open the transfer sheet applied in exact position according to the pressure of the outer contour.

The composite of transfer film and UV film is aligned on the information carrier to be laminated, wherein the transfer film is accurately positioned at the edge, pinned. The transfer film is then folded up and the cover is peeled off. Preferably, from the side, the UV film is doctored bubble-free, optionally with the interposition of a laminator, the pressure and optionally provides heat. The aforementioned method for the manual production of a flat information carrier can be combined with the method steps for the mechanical production of a flat information carrier, if that makes sense.

The arrangement according to the invention for producing information carriers by means of lamination comprises the lamination template into which the information carrier or the information carriers are / are inserted. In addition, the arrangement comprises a transfer film, which is permanently associated with the lamination template. She can be swung away or folded away.

Furthermore, an auxiliary template can be provided with which the lamination template is backed or underlaid.

Furthermore, the arrangement includes a UV film, possibly with protective film or protective cover on the side facing away from the transfer film. It is inserted accordingly and aligned exactly and connected to the transfer film.

Furthermore, a laminator may be provided which is placed on the lamination template. The process is carried out according to the above statements by machine or manually.

• 1 in einer schematischen Draufsicht ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung zur Herstellung eines laminierten Informationsträgers,
• 2 in einer schematischen Draufsicht eine Hilfsschablone zum Unterlegen des Gegenstands aus 1,
• 3a in einer schematischen Draufsicht den Gegenstand aus Fig. 1 für einen einzigen Informationsträger,
• 3b in einer schematischen Draufsicht den Gegenstand aus Fig. 1 für vier Informationsträger,
• 3c in einer schematischen Draufsicht den Gegenstand aus Fig. 1 für einen Nutzenbogen mit zehn Informationsträgern,
• 4 in einer schematischen Draufsicht ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel des Gegenstands aus 1,
• 5a bis 5c in schematischen Draufsichten perforierte UV-Folien zum Laminieren einzelner bzw. mehrerer Informationsträger und Nutzenbögen,
• 6a und 6b in schematischen Draufsichten Anordnungen zum manuellen Laminieren, im Falle der Darstellung gemäß 6a mit aufgedruckter Außenform des Informationsträgers auf der Übertragungsfolie.

There are now various possibilities for designing and developing the teaching of the present invention in an advantageous manner. For this purpose, on the one hand to the claims subordinate to claim 1 and on the other hand to refer to the following explanation of preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings. In conjunction with the explanation of the preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the drawings, also generally preferred embodiments and developments of the teaching are explained. In the drawing show

• 1 1 is a schematic plan view of an exemplary embodiment of an arrangement according to the invention for producing a laminated information carrier;
• 2 in a schematic plan view of an auxiliary template for placing the object from 1 .
• 3a 1 shows a schematic plan view of the article from FIG. 1 for a single information carrier;
• 3b in a schematic plan view of the article of FIG. 1 for four information carriers,
• 3c FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of the article from FIG. 1 for a benefit sheet with ten information carriers, FIG.
• 4 in a schematic plan view of another embodiment of the subject matter 1 .
• 5a to 5c in schematic plan views perforated UV films for laminating single or multiple information carriers and benefit sheets,
• 6a and 6b in schematic plan views arrangements for manual lamination, in the case of the illustration according to 6a with printed outer shape of the information carrier on the transfer sheet.

1 shows a schematic view of an inventive arrangement for applying the method according to the invention for the machining of a flat information carrier 3 , In the concrete shows 1 a lamination template 1 in the sense of a carrier, which consists of aluminum in the embodiment chosen here. At the lamination template 1 is in the upper edge of a transfer sheet 2 glued. The transfer foil 2 may also be securely positioned with at least light adhesive and aluminum strip guide.

1 further shows the in the lamination template 1 inserted information carrier 3 which is merely hinted at here. This can be a sign to be laminated. As I said, the sign is 3 into the lamination template 1 inserted.

1 shows the already inserted UV-foil 4 , which is designed in the sense of UV light protection. In the edge area of both the lamination template 1 as well as the UV-foil 4 are fishing holes 5 for joint positioning of lamination template 1 and UV-foil 4 intended.

2 shows in itself an auxiliary template 6 For the purpose of better positioning of lamination template 1 and UV-foil 4 serves. It serves as the basis for the lamination template 1 , In the lateral edge areas are positioning pins 7 provided according to the Prevention of the fishing holes 5 in the lamination template 1 and the UV-foil 4 according to 1 , An exact positioning is thus possible.

The procedure is as follows:

First, the information carrier to be laminated 3 or the sign individually, several times or in the benefits sheet 10 in recesses of the lamination template 1 placed. Thereafter, the lamination template 1 on the auxiliary template 6 placed and over the fishing holes 5 in the lamination template 1 by means of the positioning pins 7 positioned.

In the next step, the transfer film 2 folded back or folded or folded so that the UV film 4 inserted and on the positioning pins 7 can be positioned. If necessary, the information carrier (shield) is pretreated with an activator. The unit so formed serves for prelaminating in a laminator, for example at 90 ° C.

In a next step, this unit is placed on a front support table and becomes the transfer film 2 busted. The protective cover of the single-sided adhesive is removed from the UV-foil 4 away. The lamination template 1 is returned to the laminator for the final lamination process. This is the transfer film 2 kept as taut as possible, for example by an aluminum strip of the transfer film 2 to prevent bubbles from forming in the laminate. After the lamination process, the transfer film 2 pulled up and can the information carrier 3 from the lamination template 1 be removed. A cooling time of, for example, 20 sec. to be noted.

It should be noted that the method sequence discussed above is given by way of example only.

The 3a . 3b and 3c show exemplary embodiments of different lamination templates 1 namely with different recesses 8th for inserting different information carriers 3 serve.

The respective laminating templates 1 have form milling for signs in single or multiple use with further cutouts 8th matching the position of the fishing holes 5 in the UV-foil 4 , It is used for positionally accurate alignment with respect to the positioning pins 7 the auxiliary template 6 ,

Also the 3a . 3b and 3c Let's recognize that the lamination template 1 on top with a transfer sheet 2 is glued. This bonding is done with permanent glue. It is therefore a solid bond.

In the lower area may additionally be provided a pressure-sensitive adhesive (Fixum). For stable guidance is at the end of the transfer film 2 an aluminum strip 9 glued.

3b differs from 3a by the number and shape of the information carrier to be laminated 3 or signs.

According to 3c has the lamination template 1 a cutout with a depth suitable for the benefit sheet 10 ,

In all three variants, the information carrier is for exact positioning 3 an auxiliary template 6 intended.

The lamination template 1 is made of aluminum. In thickness, it is tuned to the plate thickness. The outer shape fits the neckline and has for example 150 mm × 200 mm.

4 shows in a modification of the arrangement of the figures 1 and 3a, where there at the bottom of an aluminum strip 11 for stable guidance of the transfer film 2 is glued on.

It should be noted that it is for each size of the information carrier 3 or shield with uniform positions of the fishing holes 5 a lamination template 1 suitable for the auxiliary template 6 with corresponding positioning pins 7 gives.

The 5a . 5 b and 5c show according to the information carriers / signs to be laminated 3 and thus according to the laminating templates used 1 different types of UV films 4 , each on a support or protective film.

5a shows the UV-foil 4 for individual information carriers / signs 3 suitable for the respective cut-out in the lamination template 1 ,

The UV-foil 4 is considered an element of the perforation 12 of the benefits sheet 10 ( 5b ) separated. Fang holes 5 are provided. The foil is latticed out of the arch so that only the shape of the sign remains on the carrier. Also the fishing holes 5 are to de-mesh or remove the foil there.

5b shows the UV-foil 4 for multiple use, also there matching the cutouts in the lamination template 1 ,

The film is cut on a plotter, including the fishing holes 5 ,

The outer shape, the contours for the single use and the fishing holes 5 are then perforated in the plotter. The excess film is de-icing. Such an arrangement serves both multiple use and individual signs and is delivered to users accordingly.

5c shows the UV-foil 4 on a support for benefit sheets 10 ( 3c ). The film is including the fishing holes 5 cut. The outer shape and the fishing holes 5 are then perforated in the plotter. The excess film is de-meshed so that only the laminate of the labels remains on the sheet. For precise positioning is the previously discussed several times auxiliary template 6 meaningful.

The 6a and 6b show an arrangement for manual lamination.

The transfer foil 2 for manual lamination, for accurate positioning, front side with outer shape 13 of the information carrier 3 or the sign printed.

The transfer foil / protective foil 2 is separated from the already provided perforation. The printed transfer foil 2 is on the UV-foil 4 according to the outer shape 13 of the information carrier 3 accurately positioned. The composite is aligned on the sign and it is attached outside the printed transfer film on the edge. The transfer foil 2 is folded up and the cover is peeled off. After that, the UV film 4 bubble-free as possible from the side blown or pressed or pressed by a laminator.

Alternatively, the manual operation with the transfer sheet 2 without an imprint on the UV foil marking the outer shape of the label 4 be performed. This is from the clear view of the transfer film 2 dependent. With insufficient clarity of the transfer film 2 you can see the contour of the information carrier 3 badly recognize and is the imprint of the outer shape 13 of the information carrier 3 advantageous.

With regard to further advantageous embodiments of the teaching of the invention reference is made to avoid repetition to the general part of the specification and to the appended claims.

Finally, it should be expressly understood that the above-described embodiments of the teaching of the invention are only for the purpose of discussion of the claimed teaching, but do not limit these to the embodiments.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Laminierschablone

2

transfer sheet

3

Information carrier, shield

4

UV film

5

Fang holes

6

auxiliary template

7

positioning

8th

Recesses, cutouts

9

permanent bonding

10

copy sheet

11

aluminum strips

12

perforation

13

Outer shape of the information carrier

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102008034839 B4 [0003]
• DE 102006003056 A1 [0004]
• DE 60313926 T2 [0004]

Claims (16)

Method for producing a laminar information carrier by lamination, in particular for producing laminated signs of any kind, with the following method steps: the preferably printed information carrier is arranged in a recess, recess, cutout or the like. A lamination, wherein the lamination template is associated with a transfer sheet in the sense of a liftable or wegschwenkbaren or wegklappbaren cover that covers the information carrier, if necessary, the lamination template is back-backed with an auxiliary template for the purpose of better positioning, if necessary, the information carrier is pretreated with an activator, under the transfer film is a prefabricated preferably UV film, optionally with protective film (adhesive cover) on the side facing away from the transfer film, inserted, which is exactly aligned and connected to the transfer film, the lamination template is separated from the auxiliary template, the prelamination is carried out so that the UV film is transferred to the transfer film as free of bubbles as possible, The transfer film is lifted, the adhesive cover is removed and the transfer template is replaced, see No. 8 in a laminator, the lamination process begins, keeping the transfer film as taut as possible, so that no air bubbles form, after lamination, the transfer sheet is separated from the information carrier and the transfer sheet is pulled up / down, after which the information carrier is removed. Method according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the lamination template has recesses for a plurality of identical or different information carriers. Method according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the thickness of the lamination template is matched to the thickness of the information carrier. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the lamination template is made of aluminum or plastic. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that on one side of the lamination template, in particular on an edge region, the transfer film is preferably adhesively attached. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the lamination template, preferably on two opposite edge regions, has positioning means for unambiguous positioning, in particular in the form of recesses or catching holes. Method according to Claim 6 , characterized in that the recesses coincide with corresponding recesses of the UV film in size and position, so that a clear assignment and thus positioning is possible. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that the auxiliary template is equipped with gripping pins which serve to position the lamination template together with UV film. Method according to Claim 8 , characterized in that the auxiliary template has a uniform size with predetermined positions of the gripping pins for all lamination templates. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the transfer film at a preferably upper edge region firmly bonded to the lamination and at preferably a lower edge region releasably secured to the lamination template. Method according to Claim 10 , characterized in that the transfer film is stabilized at an edge region opposite the lamination template, preferably by means of a glued aluminum strip. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the UV film is preferably cut by means of a plotter including the recesses serving for positioning and perforated with respect to the dimensions of the information carrier. Method according to Claim 12 , characterized in that the UV film is de-meshed according to the perforation, so that only the laminate remains for the information carrier on the carrier. Method for manually producing a laminar information carrier by lamination, in particular for producing laminated signs of any type, comprising the following method steps: the transfer film is provided for manual lamination, which is optionally printed on the front side with the outer contour of the information carrier to be laminated, the UV Film is separated from a perforation, the UV film is applied to the transfer sheet according to the printing positionally accurate, the composite of transfer film and UV film is aligned on the information carrier to be laminated, the transfer film is adhered to the edge, the transfer film is folded up and the cover is peeled off, preferably from the side, the UV film is bubble-dried, possibly with the interposition of a laminator Method according to Claim 14 characterized by the combination with one or more method steps according to one of Claims 1 to 13 , Arrangement for producing information carriers by means of lamination, the arrangement having a structure corresponding to the features of Claims 1 to 13 includes.

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