DE102018120496A1 - Method and device for producing a plurality of sets of labels - Google Patents

Abstract

The method for producing a large number of sets of signs (50) with signs, labels (2) and / or other flat objects comprises: a) producing, providing and / or holding at least one carrier web (5) which has an adhesion-reducing material on at least one side (6), the adhesion-reducing material (6) on this side of the carrier web (5) being exposed and / or accessible over the entire surface or at least in a partial area of the surface of the carrier web (5), b) producing, providing and / or providing one A large number of signs, labels (2) and / or other flat objects which are intended for marking, labeling and / or mounting on products, product components or other objects, andc) application, in particular by pressing on and / or releasable gluing, a number of Signs, labels (2) and / or other flat objects on the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier rail n (5) in a predetermined position and / or arrangement within the surface of the exposed adhesion-reducing material (6), whereby on the surface of the carrier web (5) at least one set of labels (50) of a plurality of label sets with a predetermined arrangement of labels, labels (2) and / or objects is formed.

Description

The application relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a plurality of label sets. Under a shield set, i.e. a set of signs, is understood to mean a plurality of signs that belong together or are in any case intended for a common purpose, in particular stickers that can be stuck on, such as in the form of preferably self-adhesive labels. Such a set of signs or labels is used in many industrial branches and technical areas for proper labeling, in particular labeling and thus marking of products, intermediate products and in particular product components. For example, in the case of vehicles or other products made up of several components (e.g. washing machines or other household machines; industrial systems; electrical appliances or other technical goods), a certain number of different signs or labels are required, which are to be affixed to certain points on the product or its components To inform customers, end users or technicians about the origin, serial number, place and time of manufacture, technical framework conditions when using the product properly or about other circumstances relevant to the use, repair, reordering or disposal of the product. The labels or signs also serve as safety instructions for the consumer, transporter, dealer or repair shop to indicate certain dangers or work methods or general conditions to be observed. Finally, the signs or labels continue to serve as a reference to quality standards or other certificates in accordance with which the product or its component was manufactured.

The quantity and selection of labels, labels or other means of identification required for a specific product or at least one product component thus forms the associated label replacement for the actual product; this set of labels includes at least two labels or other means of identification; in practice usually between five and 25 means of identification (usually in the form of labels) - depending on the complexity of the product to be labeled. A typical set of labels can have, for example, a dozen labels in the form of self-adhesive labels. Regardless of whether the means of identification intended for common use on the same product or product copy are labels (in particular self-adhesive stickers), signs (in particular rigid signs) and / or other flat objects, the entire sentence is hereinafter referred to with the common and naturalized term Inscribed "shield replacement".

The manufacturers of complex products or product components often need a large number of the individual labels, signs or other components of the sign set, for example in hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands. Instead of supplying the respective labels or labels to the product manufacturer loose or in bags for the respective copy of the product, it has proven to be advantageous to have all the labels or labels etc. required for one and the same copy of the product on a common carrier web or at most a few To manufacture carrier webs together. In most cases, siliconized paper or a siliconized film serves as the carrier web; instead of silicone, another adhesion-reducing material can also be provided on at least one side of the paper or the film. Such a carrier web, also known as a “liner”, and the releasably adhesive material web for the labels are conventionally produced in conjunction with one another before labels are printed on it and then punched out. The required labels thus arise from the prefabricated layered composite of label layer (s) and underside adhesive layer and the underside carrier web (with the adhesion-reducing silicone layer adjacent to the adhesive layer) by printing and punching the label outlines, usually without punching the carrier web or the liner itself; if necessary, the surrounding grille is removed.

A product manufacturer needs exactly one corresponding label or label replacement for each copy of the product to be manufactured. Its carrier web can be in the form of sheets or sheets, or it can be a separated section of the surface of a carrier web (endless web) made up of rolls or connected with other sets of labels. In the factory of the product manufacturer, the label set supplied by the label manufacturer is assigned to the components of a copy of the product or its component and runs in the factory with the product components, so that the respective labels are precisely timed and in the correct order by the personnel of the product manufacturer, which is often largely automated Manufacturing process (just-in-time; just-in-sequence) can be glued on. In the automotive industry, for example, each individual vehicle thus receives its vehicle-specific plate set, the labels or plates of which, e.g. with regard to the country of destination, the language of the lettering, technical manufacturing or usage standards, legal standards and / or the serial numbers from the labels or plates of other plate sets (even for the otherwise identical or largely identical product).

Compared to the separate production of identical labels on separate carrier webs (possibly with consecutive serial numbers) and subsequent assignment, the use of label sets that are specifically designed for the respective copies of the product is safer with regard to preventing mix-ups of labels or their serial numbers, incorrect placement overlooked by labels or during product assembly and therefore missing labels later on the product. On the part of the label manufacturer, the production of complete and possibly also large carrier webs of successive sets of labels differs by the two-dimensional arrangement of the labels to be printed and die-cut, which are now more mixed together, but are now assigned to a specific copy of the product to be labeled or its component.

The labels to be assembled as a label replacement are thus - arranged according to planned copies of the products to be manufactured - in the entire material web, which is a layer composite of label layers, adhesive layer, non-stick layer and actual liner layer, which includes printing and die-cutting of the labels assigned to label sets , After the roll goods have been divided into individual sheets, each with one or a few label sets, a large number of label sets are delivered to the product manufacturer. Each plate replacement specimen intended for a specific product copy is printed with the necessary, and in some cases also individual, identification data (serial numbers etc.).

For a label manufacturer, depending on the client and his product, the type and content of the labels to be printed as a large number of label sets change, and often also the number of labels per copy of the label set. Otherwise, as with conventional individual labels, a serial number or continuous identification is printed in the appropriate order and / or frequency on the labels of the different copies of label sets, which are intended for copies of the product of the same type but later to be differentiated individually.

It would be desirable to be able to increase the variability in the manufacture of label sets compared to the conventional method for label set production. It would also be desirable to have such a more flexible manufacture without sacrificing economy, i.e. to be able to perform with at least as high or possibly even higher efficiency than conventional.

This object is achieved by the method according to claim 1 and by the device according to claim 15.

According to the invention, it is provided that although each copy of the label set is intended for a respective product copy, the labels or labels belonging to the label set are no longer (or at least not all) produced together on the carrier. Instead, it is provided that the required signs, labels and / or other flat objects are initially separate, i.e. are produced, prepared and / or kept ready separately from the carrier web that will later be used and only then applied to a common carrier web, i.e. are transferred from their original carrier webs to the common carrier web for the label replacement (or a plurality of label sets). Furthermore, it is provided that the labels (all explanations for labels apply equally to signs throughout the application and, if applicable, also to flat objects) in a previously defined, i.e. predetermined or predetermined arrangement and / or position are transferred to the common carrier web or its adhesion-reducing silicone layer. Such an arrangement is determined, for example, by a previously created or stored data record for controlling a device for executing the method; if necessary in connection with a parts list and / or another data record, which provides information about the type, nature and finally also the number of labels or signs etc. required per set of signs.

In comparison to the direct printing and punching of the labels, which are grouped alternately on a label, on a label web, including their carrier film, the process according to the application appears at first glance to be more cumbersome and complex. These disadvantages in terms of efficiency can, however, be compensated for if a more variable design or sequence of the label sets is desired, in which the loss of efficiency compared to the production of uniformly designed label sets is less than when using conventional manufacturing techniques for label production.

• 1 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine als Liner dienende Trägerbahn mit einer Mehrzahl von Schildersätzen, beispielsweise als zunächst zusammenhängende Rollenware,
• 2 ein schematisch dargestelltes, mindestens zweiteiliges Produkt mit dafür benötigten Etiketten jeweils eines Schildersatzes,
• die 3 bis 9 jeweils verschiedene, teils kombiniert veranschaulichte Beispiele hinsichtlich variabler Ausgestaltung von Schildersätzen,
• 10 eine schematische Anordnung von Bestandteilen einer Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens und
• die 11 bis 14 einige exemplarische Vorrichtungen zur Durchführung des vorgeschlagenen Verfahrens.

Some exemplary embodiments are described below with reference to the figures. Show it:

• 1 2 shows a schematic top view of a carrier web serving as a liner with a plurality of label sets, for example as initially coherent roll goods,
• 2 a schematically represented, at least two-part product with labels required for each of a set of labels,
• the 3 to 9 different examples, some of them combined, with regard to the variable design of label sets,
• 10 a schematic arrangement of components of an apparatus for performing the proposed method and
• the 11 to 14 some exemplary devices for performing the proposed method.

1 shows a schematic top view of a first example of label sets 50a . 50b . 50c , ... on one side of a carrier web 5 that with silicone or other liability reducing material 6 is provided, are arranged and can be produced according to the method proposed here. In contrast to the conventional production of all the labels required for the respective label set 50 these labels and other means of identification were not on the carrier web 5 , on which they are arranged and mapped together, but only produced individually on other, separate carrier webs and only afterwards in the specified positioning and / or arrangement 10 onto the carrier web 5 or their carrier web section 5a . 5b . 5c applied, ie transferred to it. In the 1 dashed lines, each with two sets of signs (e.g. 50a and 50b ) separate from each other, indicate where the carrier web, for example as a roll, will later (be it at the label manufacturer or at the product manufacturer) in individual, separate sheets, each with exactly one set of labels 50 or a certain number of them are tearable, divisible or otherwise separable. The dashed lines can, for example, be perforations that have already been introduced or are still to be introduced, or other weakening lines, alternatively to later cutting lines.

Alternatively, the carrier web 5 also available as sheets or sheets; in this case instead of the different sections 5a . 5b . 5c each separate, separate (and for example stacked on top of each other or still to be stacked) single sheets 5a . 5b . 5c as (respective) carrier web or carrier 5 to use to apply the required labels for the respective label set. Instead of roll goods, the at least one carrier web can therefore also be sheet goods with many sheets or sheets as carriers 5a . 5b . 5c available; the same applies to the 3 to 13 this registration.

According to 1 needs the respective shield replacement 50 not necessarily just from labels 2 to exist (here shown schematically two labels 2a and 2 B) , but can alternatively or additionally (for example rigid) signs 1 and / or other flat objects 3 include. These tracers 1 ; 2 ; 3 are equivalent to each other; for easier illustration, mostly only with reference to the following figures, only labels 2 spoken, even if some or all of them can also be signs or other flat objects.
The carrier web 5 or a plurality of carrier webs 5a . 5b . 5c , ... is either over the entire surface or in a certain partial surface area with silicone or with an adhesion-reducing material 6 provided on the labels in certain positions 2a . 2 B or other means of identification 1 . 3 in a predefined arrangement (which was previously determined, for example, by means of parts lists or positioning data stored in another data record), which can be removed again. In the simplest case, the arrangement is as in 1 to see for all sign sets 50a . 50b . 50c identical. Incidentally, it is generally preferred that after the last label or label has been applied or transferred to the carrier web 5 of the plate replacement a remaining area of the liability reducing material 6 is left that is not covered by labels. It preferably surrounds all the labels or marks of the set 50 individually or in groups, ie similar or identical to that of a conventional grille deduction.

2 shows schematically a two-part product with different labels 2a . 2 B or other means of identification 1 . 3 is to be provided at different points during its manufacture or assembly. A first component 60a of the product 60 is for example with a first label 2 ; 2a and a sign 1 and another flat object to be mounted (for example by snapping or plugging in) 3 to provide. A second component 60b of this product 60 is with a different label 2 ; 2 B to label, for example at a certain time before, during or after its assembly on the first product component 60a , The product 60 can also consist of even more components or just a single component; can also be used instead of products 60 also any other objects 70 to be provided with a set of signs, for example rooms in buildings. The products to be labeled can be, for example, vehicles, in particular motor vehicles of all types, ships or planes or any technical products or goods, such as household appliances, industrial plants, machines and in particular electrical machines or electrical appliances, and also any containers or packaging for goods of any type. Depending on the area of application the label sets can also be assigned to people; for example when creating business cards, SIM cards, ID cards, usage, entry or other access rights (such as access cards with photo ID for entering special buildings or other areas); for example for newly hired staff. For other applications in the medical field, such as in hospitals, the label sets can be used by certain people, namely to be assigned to patients; For example, to monitor the intake of tablets or other medication by the patient; Further applications in the medical field are, for example, label sets and / or their individual labels for creating, entering, making available, forwarding and / or tracing patient and / or health data (for example for condition monitoring). For example, RFID labels with and / or labels with certain sensors can be used. In yet other fields of application, the label sets or their labels or signs can also be assigned to animals or can be assigned to them; for example in agriculture or animal husbandry (eg ear clips for cows and / or (other) signs or objects with an RFID chip). The fields of application and uses listed above are only exemplary; Furthermore, they are equally applicable to all other exemplary embodiments of this application, even if this reference is not explicitly repeated there.

The 3 to 9 illustrate further exemplary embodiments and possible uses of the method according to the application using the alternative sequences of label sets. While in 1 every shield replacement 50 ; 50a . 50b . 50c the same number and arrangement of labels or means of identification 1 . 2a . 2 B . 3 on its respective carrier track 5a . 5b . 5c or its respective carrier web section, can according to 3 some sign sets 50b differ from the others with regard to the number, selection and / or arrangement of the associated labels or other means of identification. At this point it should be said that in the 1 and 3 to 9 each set of shields shown individually 50a . 50b . 50c a respective plurality of sets of labels (for example a large number of sets of labels produced spatially and / or chronologically in direct succession) can equally well represent this respective arrangement of the labeling means. Also the order of the only representative sets of plates shown in the respective figure 50a . 50b . 50c can in reality, be it along the carrier track 5 (for example in the unwinding direction of the roll goods) or within a stack or along another sequence of individual sheets lying one on top of the other, which act as carrier webs or carriers 5a . 5b . 5c , ... serve, be arranged and distributed as desired; the 3 to 9 In this respect, each show only one copy of three differently designed sets of labels, which, however, both with regard to their respective frequency and their sequence and / or distribution within the carrier web roll or the carrier web sheet sequence (for example stacked carrier sheets 5a . 5b . 5c , ...) can follow or alternate in any way.

According to 3 can, for example, be a product 60 out 2 suitable set of shields 50a with two labels each 2a . 2 B and one sign each 1 and / or other flat object 3 on the carrier web 5a be arranged; the same applies to the replacement of the shield 50c which is intended for another, identical copy of the same product (with only a different serial number etc.). Furthermore, even within this sequence of similar sets of shields 50a and 50c , also different sign sets 50b to manufacture and if necessary also between otherwise similar sets of plates 50a . 50c to be inserted; if necessary, distributed in a certain number consecutively or in between. So shows 3 representative of a single alternative shield replacement 50b which is just a single label 2a and a sign 1 having. It is used, for example, to identify products that do not contain the component 60b get along and no associated additional label 2 B need and / or for other reasons on certain means of identification (here: on the flat object 3 ) can do without. Since the method according to the application provides for the identification means of each set of labels or at least some of the identification means to be kept separate and only later on the at least one carrier web 5 ; 5a . 5b . 5c As shown, a varied or variable sequence of successive arrangements of labels or identification means of the respective label sets can be produced and, if necessary, is also technically easier to implement than with direct printing and die-cutting of a label web which adheres directly to the carrier web from the start, the later the at least one carrier webs 5 ; 5a . 5b . 5c results. The following 4 to 9 is usually only simplified by labels for the means of identification 2 (instead of actually means of labeling).

4 shows another variety of sign sets 50 , in particular label sets, the labels of which are arranged together on a carrier web. In turn, the carrier web 5 instead of being rolled up as a plurality of separate sheets or sheets 5a . 5b . 5c available or only later divided into individual, separate sheets, each of which serves as a common carrier web or carrier of the respective set of shields. In 4 are some labels 2e in all label sets 50 included other labels 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2d . 2f however, only in certain sets of signs 50 ; like the labels 2a and 2c only in the with 50A and 50b designated label sets. In identical positions, where certain sets of plates 50a . 50b (or, as a result, representative numbers of respective copies of label sets) the labels 2a and 2c have other label sets 50c other labels 2 B . 2d , As an alternative or in addition, some plate sets can be used 50c also other labels 2f be provided at additional positions. The different in 4 Combined variation possibilities with regard to equipping the individual label sets or their carrier foils with labeling means and their positions can of course also be implemented individually and thus separately (or as sub-combinations); the same applies to all other figures in this application.

5 shows an embodiment in which some (types of) labels 2a to 2e (possibly with an individual, ie different serial number similar to that in 1 ) for all label sets 50 occurrence; preferably also at the same positions within the carrier web surface. Furthermore shows 5 that certain labels 2f ; 2g only for individual sets of plates or groups of sets of plates 50b or some of them (here: 50a and 50c ) need to be present. Furthermore, different labels can be placed at certain positions on the carrier web surface 2g . 2f (Sentences 50b . 50c) available; partly also exempting (replacement of shield 50a) that are not covered with a label or other means of identification.

With the method according to the application, such variations or variations of label sets as described below with regard to the position, arrangement, selection and / or nature of the labels and other identification means can be implemented without any problems, for example by individually or in groups (depending on the label replacement copy) controlling which labels are picked up and where exactly the area of the adhesion reducing material 6 of the carrier or carriers.

6 shows an embodiment in which certain types of labels 2a sometimes several times per plate replacement copy 50 can be present. According to 6 Depending on the label set, there are between two and four labels of the type 2a required. The sequences or varieties of label sets with different label arrangements according to 5 or 6 can be produced particularly efficiently if (to carry out the steps b ) and c ) from claim 1) as claimed in claim 5 in step a ) the procedure of such a carrier 5 respectively. 5a . 5b . 5c . .. , is produced or provided (or only kept ready), which is already pre-labeled with certain labels (in 6 : two copies of the label 2a and a label of the varieties 2 B and 2c) is equipped, that is, with those labels which appear in all plate sets in accordance with a uniform minimum number of pieces and / or at the same positions within the respective carrier web area. These labels, which are advantageously produced in advance (in a conventional manner) from a layered composite of label layer and carrier web, are in 6 marked by a trailing apostrophe as pre-produced labels or pre-produced means of identification, ie by the reference numerals 2a ' . 2 B' and 2c ' , These four labels 2a ' . 2 B' and 2c ' are produced across a set of labels in the same way and at the same positions from a label web made up of a label layer (including adhesive layer) and carrier web (including silicone layer), i.e. printed and pre-punched before the surrounding grille is removed or removed and thereby the silicone or other adhesion-reducing material 6 underneath is exposed. In this case, these preparatory manufacturing steps all belong to the process step a ) of the method from claim 1.

On this carrier web, the already semi-finished goods with four respective pre-produced labels 2a ' . 2a ' . 2 B' and 2c ' represents, then in the steps b ) and c ) of the method according to the application one or more further labels of the plurality of label sets and / or one or more labels of at least one or some label sets applied, ie preferably removed from their own carrier films and transferred to the carrier web of the respective label set prepared as a semi-finished product. This includes, for example, additional copies of certain types of labels 2a (here: one copy for each set of shields 50a and two more copies each 2a per set of shields 50c) subsequently on the at least one carrier web 5 ; 5a . 5c . .. , applied. Of course, additional labels can also be used here alternatively or additionally (in extreme cases individually for each individual label set) 2d for just a few sign sets 50b . 50c at certain positions and / or additional labels 2e on some or all of the label sets, but in different positions (e.g. label shifted to the left here 2e of the sentence 50b) be applied.

Regardless of the selection and arrangement of labels shown only as an example 6 Furthermore, that by the subsequent transfer to the (at least one) carrier web, in particular useful labels 8th can be placed individually or in any case variably, ie those labels that are to be attached to the product 60 , its component 60a ; 60b or the other item to be labeled 70 ( 2 ) are determined. Some of the useful labels intended for this 7 , which on all copies of the product 60 or object 70 and are therefore required in all label sets, can already be used as pre-produced labels or means of identification (here: 2a ' . 2a ' . 2 B' and 2c ' ) as part of the step a ) from claim 1 or 5 provided carrier 5 be realized before in step c ) the individual or variable additional useful labels 8th on the liability reducing material 6 same carrier web (after removing the surrounding one Grid) are transmitted. 6 further shows that the pre-produced labels or means of identification also include such (here: 2 B' ) may include that is not for attachment to the later product or item 60 ; 70 are intended, but only as auxiliary labels 9 during the manufacture of the label sets and / or as auxiliary labels 9 for orientation when dispensing the actual useful labels 7 ; 8th on the object to be manufactured 60 ; 70 serve. Such auxiliary labels 9 that ultimately together with the carrier film 5 are rejected, for example, to inform the assembly staff at the product manufacturer about which useful labels 7 ; 8th When (during which work steps), what (where on which product components) and / or where (at which assembly stations or factory areas) are to be donated. auxiliary labels 9 can therefore use certain useful labels 7 ; 8th or groups of them. However, they can also be assigned to certain work steps, assembly stations, factory areas, product components and / or other process sequences when the label replacement is later donated, etc. (cf. claim 5). Just like utility labels 7 can also do auxiliary labels 9 on a semi-finished liner 5 be pre-produced or alternatively, especially if they are not required on all label sets, only subsequently, ie in method step c), to be transferred to the carrier webs or the carrier web sections of these label sets.

Based on 6 A further development of the application is explained below, namely that one or more of the labels, signs or other objects can also be those that are required in stacked form on the product, preliminary product or product component to be labeled. In particular for labels or other types of labels, each of which has one or more layers with conductor tracks and which are ultimately to be stacked one on top of the other (at the latest when applied to the product), it can be provided that one or more label sets each have two or more such labels or Include signs, each of which has at least one layer or level with conductor tracks. In 6 for example, the labels labeled 7 could be labels that each have electrical interconnects (not shown). If two or more such labels represent partial layers of an overall electrical layout, i.e. each have only conductor tracks of one (or some) of several conductor track levels required in total, then the conductor track levels to be stacked from the total number required can optionally be combined as a total label from all of them stacked partial labels (those over one and the same position of the carrier web 5 are arranged on top of each other) or - alternatively - in the form of several, over several positions of the carrier web 5 arranged partial labels (with conductor tracks in each case only one conductor track level) or - alternatively - in the form of several over several positions of the carrier track 5 arranged partial labels with conductor tracks each with only a few, but several of the required conductor track levels.

If, for example, in the shield set 50c in 6 all four labels 7 each have conductor tracks of only a single, respective conductor track level (of a total of several conductor track levels required), but are still partial labels to be stacked on the product, these labels can be used for the label set 50c nevertheless - as shown - on the carrier web at different positions 5 be upset. Alternatively, all four labels 7 already stacked on top of each other at a single position on the carrier web 5 applied to this, ie as a composite label as a whole, which already contains conductor tracks of all required conductor track levels, at a certain position (for example the position of the top label shown 7 ), at this point of the liner 5 be glued on. Such a composite label would only be thicker or higher and less easily flexible, but would otherwise already be fully functional and fully electrically testable during a final inspection. Alternatively, two partial labels, each having conductor tracks from two of the four required conductor track levels, can be placed on the carrier track at two different positions 6 be upset. Then, for example, with the shield replacement 50b out 6 both labels 7 each have two conductor tracks, but still have to be stacked one above the other. A partial label with two conductor tracks (e.g. the top label 7 of the shield replacement 50a ) and two partial labels with conductor tracks can each be dispensed on only one conductor track level on the carrier track, so that, for example, there is an arrangement with three labels 7 like with the shield replacement 50a (one of which would then, however, comprise two interconnect levels) would result. Analogously, any labels of all other exemplary embodiments of this application can have conductor tracks of one, some and / or all conductor track levels of an ultimate composite label, regardless of the specific number (above, for example: four) of partial labels per composite label.

7 shows one too 1 Similar embodiment, with labels now being provided everywhere, but with partially different properties with regard to label layer density, layer structure or layer sequence or another label variant 2 B" . 2d " and or 2f ' for certain label sets 50c , With these sign sets 50c the differently designed labels (like here for 2 B" and 2d " shown) in the same or at least corresponding position as labels 2a . 2c other sign sets 50a ; 50b be placed. Alternatively or additionally you can use these plate sets 50c the different types of labels (here: 2f ' ) also additional positions of the carrier web 5c cover where the corresponding positions of the remaining carrier webs or sections remain uncovered.

8th shows an embodiment with three alternative, as shown combined, but also individually realizable variations with regard to the subsequent transfer of (here marked with double quotes) labels. While the labels 2a ' to 2d ' Manufactured with a uniform layer structure and preferably pre-produced, are the subsequently transferred labels 2e " . 2f " and 2g " executed differently towards them and / or among themselves; eg with regard to layer structure, label density etc. Such labels 2e " can occupy additional positions of all shield replacement carriers or carrier track sections and / or occupy different additional positions ( 2f " on 5a or 5c) and / or certain additional positions depending on the shield replacement 5b . 5c with different labels 2g " . 2f ' to be occupied.

9 shows a further embodiment in which on all or some shield replacement sections of the carrier web (s) 5 ; 5a . 5b . 5c flat components 3 are applied, which have at least one plug-in, snap-in or snap-in element or any other mechanically engaging element and by a suitable snap-in or plug-in mechanism 4 (only shown symbolically) can be attached to a corresponding element of the product component or the product, in particular by being pressed on. These flat or other components 3 are for example on an intermediate carrier film 16 (which is preferably adhesive on both sides) applied, which in turn is applied to the carrier web. Such pluggable or otherwise mountable objects 3 , which can be or include screws or other small parts, for example, can be gripped on the plug-in element when the product is labeled, turned around and fastened in a corresponding, assigned latching, plug-in element or other mechanically engaging element of the product component or the product; in the simplest case by simply pressing it on, for example by hand.

As a further, additional or alternative (ie individually) feasible variant shows 9 furthermore that some labels, signs and / or components also include an RFID chip 18 or another electronic component 17 can be or include; for example if one of the labels or useful labels 8th as an RFID label 19 is designed. Such a label 19 is preferably only afterwards on the adhesion-reducing material 6 the carrier web 5 applied; the same applies at least to pluggable objects 3 and, if necessary, also for their intermediate carrier (preferably adhesive on both sides) 16 ,

Incidentally, are in 9 other labels, for example useful labels 7 , namely 1a ' and 1b ' provided that in this example with a serial number, ID number or other continuously or in any case systematically varied lettering, ie with an individual or semi-individual identification 25 ; 25a . 25b . 25c Mistake.

Otherwise, of course, the modification options described so far with regard to the type, number and / or arrangement of the respective labels or labeling means, as well as the other features and variation options, can of course be combined with one another. Furthermore, all embodiments of the method according to the application, which are based on the 1 and 3 to 9 have been explained, also according to the claims 1 to 14 and / or according to the exemplary embodiments discussed below, in particular by means of the devices described below. Exemplary variants of the method according to the application are therefore explained below using some exemplary devices for carrying it out.

10 shows schematically some components of an apparatus for performing the method, from which the operation of the method according to the application becomes clear. Below that is an (optional) control unit 29 , for example, using a video or other camera 31 a picture of the (normally completed and correct) copy, ie replacement of the shield 50 records and by comparison with in a computer (s. 11 to 14 ) or another control unit 32 stored data is checked and determines whether the position, selection and / or arrangement of the labels of the examined label set 50 actually with the predetermined position, selection and / or arrangement as they match or not through a data record (which is stored, for example, in addition to a parts list, as a component thereof or as another data record in a computer or other control or storage unit).

This check is carried out (optionally) only after the actual production steps for transferring labels 2 , Signs and / or objects on the at least one carrier web 5 , As in 10 is indicated schematically, the device comprises 75 a plurality of storage units for producing the large number of label sets 21 ; 21a , ..., 21d , in which different types of labels 2a ; 2 B ; 2c ; 2d or other labeling means already manufactured, provided and / or pre-assembled on their own carrier (s) are at least ready. Of these carrier webs (for example sheet goods and / or, as shown, in storage units 21 ; 21a , ..., 21d are housed rolls) are the labels 2a ; 2 B ; 2c ; 2d detached, ie dispensed and then onto the carrier web 5 transferred for the set of shields, ie donated there, in accordance with the desired number, selection and / or arrangement on the exposed or at least exposed surface of the liability-reducing material 6 , Any pre-produced labels already present on the at least one carrier web are in the 10 to 14 Not shown for the sake of simplicity, but of course, as in the 1 or 3 to 9 to be available. Those from the storage units 21 or labels or other means of identification to be released from their carrier webs, for example with individual markings 25 be printed or by a respective printing unit 23 still be printed before or even after the transfer takes place. The labeling means can, for example, labels 2a to 2d include, but also other components such as RFID chips 18 or other signs or components; especially flat objects. Furthermore, here and in all other embodiments of the application, the labels can be obtained from a respective storage unit 21 onto the carrier web 5 of the respective set of labels are transferred, have a wide variety of contours, pressure sensitive adhesive (eg different levels of adhesive strength) or label materials, surfaces (including their printing), layer sequences or layer thicknesses. So much for reprinting with the help of printing units 23 If this is done, this is preferably limited to prints that cannot be produced or are not economically feasible during step a), for example to such reprints 25 that only have some label sets and / or labels 2d affect. While traditionally the entire sheet or roll section provided with labels is subsequently printed and personalized, with only a few sets of labels required printing operations can be carried out more economically in the course of transferring these labels. In the case of subsequent labeling, the labels can also be printed and / or customized independently of one another, in particular independently of time. Furthermore, the arrangement of the labels on the carrier web can be selected independently of such individualization processes.

The 11 to 14 show exemplary devices 75 and their functioning for the technical implementation or execution of the method according to the application. 11 shows a schematic perspective view of a device 75 for the production of a variety of label sets 50 (Here, for example, with sheet goods as a carrier web 5 ), the at least one or some of the labels or other means of identification by subsequent transfer to the common carrier web 5 applies. For this purpose, in a section of a conveyor 33 , for example a conveyor belt on which the sheets or supports 5 a number of storage units are transported above the conveying path 21 provided, at least some of which also have a dispensing unit 22 for printing on the labels 2 or other means of identification on the carrier web that has been led past or stopped briefly in the meantime 5 are coupled. Type and number of storage units 21 depends on the type, number and nature of the required labels, in addition corresponding printing units (not shown) and / or other subunits for processing or dispensing the respective labels may be present. The parent unit, at least the storage unit 21 and, if necessary, also includes further units for dispensing, printing and / or positioning, is described in 12 overall as a positioning unit 28 designated; a large number of these are in the course of the conveyor 33 provided and the control unit 29 upstream.

Instead of individual carrier webs 50 an endless web made up of rolls can also be used for the label sets and by means of the conveying device (designed, for example, as a vacuum belt) 33 under the positioning units 28 be passed through. Here, a roll or winding of the carrier (not shown) is continuously or repeatedly processed piece by piece during conveying. After or before control by the control unit 29 can optionally be divided into many sign set-specific individual carriers (but usually with several signs, labels or objects arranged on them). The control of the entire system 75 done by their control device 32 , for example a computer, laptop or smartphone. Data entered in advance to predetermine the desired label arrangements, including parts lists or other customer specifications, can be sent to all the positioning units involved in good time via data networking 28 or other units of the device 75 report. The control, the data, recipes and / or flow diagrams required for this can also be controlled by another higher-level master computer 32 or server of the label manufacturer or even its client or customer. It is also linked to the control unit 29 control of the entire device depending on the test result 75 possible to be able to react immediately to incorrect positioning of labels.

12 shows an alternative embodiment of the device 75 , which still have a sufficient number of storage units 21 has, however, a positioning unit associated with this 24 owns through any storage unit 21 from the label to be dispensed in each case 2 or marking means is gripped, sucked in or in any case picked up (and preferably for all marking means individually and in succession) onto the carrier web 5 of the set of shields currently to be fitted 50 is transmitted. For this purpose, the positioning device 24 for example a gripper 27 , like a robot 20 or robot arm with two or more rotary joints or axes of rotation and / or longitudinal movements or axes of displacement. This eliminates the need for many positioning units on the storage units 21 itself (cf. 11 ), even with fixed positions of the storage units 21 ,

The work of the only or at least a small number of grabs 27 , Robot 20 or other type of positioning unit 24 is to be mastered with a sensible division of labor, since those labels and markers are used for all label sets 50 are needed on the carriers 5 are pre-producible. The carrier is removed before the labels are fitted 5 in a pre-positioning position near the storage units 21 emotional; with the help of a conveyor belt or a shuttle. The storage units 21 assigned donation units 21 (Applicators; not explicitly shown) donate outdoors, ie towards the end of the robot arm 20 , Gripper 24 or other positioner 27 , which picks them up individually, ie detaches them from the previous carrier and on the carrier 5 (Liner) of the shield replacement. After completing it with all the labels, the carrier becomes 5 in a control position in or under the control unit 29 driven where, for example, a photo or video is created and evaluated or another, other form of control and evaluation of this set of signs is carried out. The set of labels approved and approved can be sorted, transported (for example, separated from each other) and / or stacked on top of one another or assembled and / or packaged in some other way. Sign sets that are not recognized correctly can be discarded or reworked. All of these options regarding the final inspection also apply to the other embodiments of the application, in particular 10 . 11 . 13 and 14 ,

The 13 and 14 show alternative embodiments of a device 75 , Instead of the labels and labels to be transferred to the at least one label replacement carrier web 5 to bring up, the device reversely guides the shield replacement carrier web 5 to the labels to be transferred, to a unit used to handle them 21 ; 22 ; 23 ; 24 ; 28 (see above) at least to a plate replacement carrier web position assigned to these units. For this purpose, the device 75 a positioning unit; about in the form of a bracket 15 not only for stopping, but also for guiding the at least one plate replacement carrier web 5 , After picking up the backing sheet or paper 5 for the replacement of the label (for example by suction using a vacuum or vacuum), a large part of the path between the carrier and the respective one is in the positioning unit 28 prepared label by the holder 15 of the carrier 5 (together with this), ie the arm, robot, holding area or other end area of the holder 15 becomes as close as possible to the next positioning unit required for label transfer 28 (or one of its subunits). The bracket 15 or the carrier web held 5 in such a relative position to the respective donation or other unit 21 ; 22 introduced that when dispensing the label 2 or other marking means in a predefined, desired position and / or orientation on the carrier web 5 is donated. After that, the bracket 15 moves to the next positioning unit and receives the next transfer label there. In this way, the movable and controllable bracket collects 15 one after the other all the required or still required labeling means and ensures that they are correctly selected and arranged on the (remaining) surface of the adhesion-reducing material. After all transfers of tracers have been carried out on the carrier 5 this becomes optional of the control unit 29 fed.

While in 13 a respective sheet as a carrier web 5a handled and by means of the movable and controllable bracket 15 is populated according to 14 First of all, the entire carrier web, which is still assembled as a roll, (together with a flat end section of it, which is to be equipped with transferred labels for the next set of labels) on the carrier arm to the required positioning units 28 moved there. Only after the flat, generally flat section for the current set of signs has been fully equipped is this section separated and optionally as an arch of the optional control unit 29 fed, whereas the rest of the carrier web roll 5 on the movable bracket 15 remains and experiences those transport movements that are necessary for the application of the next set of shields. Donation with the help of the donation units 22 in 13 or 14 can be done with the help of suitable stamps or dispensing edges on which the bracket 15 or any other part of the moving robot 20 , Arms or grippers 24 drives past from a predefined position at a defined dispensing speed. The different variants of 11 to 14 (regarding the structure and functioning of the devices 75 or their respective modes of operation) are applicable to all exemplary embodiments of this application.

In the following, different possibilities for their execution are listed for some relevant work steps, the technical implementation not necessarily as with the 10 to 14 must be explained.

With regard to the donation and possibly also the printing of labels to be transferred, the following options are listed as examples:

Dispensing can be done manually by pulling off a separate carrier or liner, ie by hand; if necessary, only supported manually, for example by manual removal from a label roll holder 21 and sticking on the carrier by hand 5 , Dispensing and, if necessary, printing or reprinting can alternatively also take place semi-automatically or fully automatically; in the first case, for example, electrically operated label dispensers 21 or reprint 22 used; eg label reprint systems based on inkjet, laser or thermal transfer printers. At this point, it should be said that instead of printing on such marking means which represent or contain an electronic component, such as an RFID chip, an alternative or additional method step can be to store data; This means that individual markings can also be stored in electronic form instead of being printed on. In addition, it should be noted that instead of labels and identification means used only for labeling and identification, labels other than RFID labels are also to be transferred to the common carrier 5 can be used, such as those that have an additional technical function. These include, for example, pressure compensation labels, laser-writable labels, seal labels or sensor labels for all conceivable physical influences or other parameters.

Finally, dispensing and / or printing (possibly also storing, activating, etc., depending on the function of the label) can also take place fully automatically; for example for automatic reprinting, transferring and positioning relative to the carrier 5 and / or for its holder 15 , To take up the holder, a pull-off edge or a positioning stamp with a suction function can be used to suck up the next label; possibly combined with a function as a blower applicator based on overpressure.

• Die Positionierung kann manuell oder manuell unterstützt durchgeführt werden, etwa mit einer optischen oder mechanischen Positionierhilfe. Beispielsweise kann ein Positionierbild, welches die vorbestimmten Konturen eines oder aller Etiketten auf der Trägerbahn einblendet bzw. darauf projiziert, kurzzeitig mittels eines Lasers, Beamers, Leuchttisches oder Projektors usw. erzeugt werden. Alternativ kann eine Schablone zum lagegenauen Anlegen eines Etiketts auf die Oberfläche der Trägerbahn verwendet werden, um manuelle Fehlbestückungen zu vermeiden. Schließlich kann eine vollautomatische Positionierung erfolgen, etwa durch einen Roboterarm, insbesondere zur Realisierung der beweglichen Halterung 15 gemäß 13 oder 14 oder zur Übertragung gemäß 12 zwischen den Spende- oder sonstigen Einheiten 21 und dem Förderband 33. Derartige Roboter können rotative Achssysteme und/oder lineare Förderbandsysteme, ferner Rollengetriebe- sowie Shuttle-Transportsysteme aufweisen. Als nicht abschließende Beispiele seien hier N-Achsen-Roboter mit einer Anzahl N von ein, zwei, drei oder bis zu sieben Achsen, Scara- oder
• Delta-Roboter, ein Portalroboter genannt oder - zur linearen Transportierung - eigene Förderbänder zur Übertragung der Etiketten auf den Träger 5; etwa mit Hilfe von durch Vakuum oder Unterdruck betriebenen Förderbändern mit Umroller; weiterhin Förderbandsysteme mit Klammermechanismen usw. Insbesondere Dreiachssysteme mit Rotationsachsen und/oder linearen Verschiebewegen sind hier einsetzbar.

With regard to the precise positioning of the labels or markings on the carrier web, the following technical variants are listed:

• The positioning can be carried out manually or manually supported, for example with an optical or mechanical positioning aid. For example, a positioning image, which fades in or projects the predetermined contours of one or all labels on the carrier web, can be generated briefly using a laser, beamer, light table or projector, etc. Alternatively, a template can be used to position a label in the correct position on the surface of the carrier web in order to avoid incorrect assembly. Finally, fully automatic positioning can take place, for example by means of a robot arm, in particular for realizing the movable holder 15 according to 13 or 14 or for transmission according to 12 between the donation or other units 21 and the conveyor belt 33 , Such robots can have rotary axis systems and / or linear conveyor belt systems, as well as roller gear and shuttle transport systems. As non-final examples, here are N-axis robots with a number N of one, two, three or up to seven axes, Scara or
• Delta robot, called a portal robot or - for linear transport - own conveyor belts for transferring the labels to the carrier 5 ; with the help of conveyor belts with rewinders operated by vacuum or vacuum; furthermore conveyor belt systems with clamp mechanisms etc. In particular, three-axis systems with rotation axes and / or linear displacement paths can be used here.

• - Ein Roboter, Greifer oder eine sonstige bewegliche Halterung kann die Trägerbahn bzw. den Trägerbogen 5 aufnehmen, zur automatischen Spendeapplikation bzw. Spendeeinheit 21; 28 befördern und dort solange verweilen, bis der Spendevorgang vollendet ist.
• - Die Positionierung kann vollautomatisch durch Vorbeifahren oder Vorbeiführen des Trägers 5 an den vollautomatischen oder sonstigen Spende- und/oder Druck-Einheiten 21; 22 erfolgen, wo das Übertragen, insbesondere Abspenden auf dem zum Schildersatz gehörigen Träger 5 erfolgt.
• - Der Roboter oder Greifer kann ein zu verspendendes Etikett automatisch aufnehmen und auf dem ruhenden Träger oder seiner Halterung abspenden; der Roboter oder Greifer kann eines oder mehrere Bevorratungs- und/oder Spendeeinheiten 21; 22 über einen bewegten oder ruhenden Träger 5 bzw. dessen Halterung führen; der Träger kann ebenfalls mit Hilfe eines weiteren Roboters; etwa durch die Halterung selbst bewegt oder zwischenzeitlich ruhend gehalten werden. Das Aufspenden erfolgt beispielsweise über vollautomatische Druckspendesysteme (d.h. durch großes Aufdrücken) oder alternativ durch sonstige Stempelsysteme oder Abzugskanten; nicht nur für diese Ausführungsform.

• - Der Roboter oder Greifer kann vollautomatisch ein Druckspendesystem über die Trägerbahn 5 bewegen und bei Erreichen einer vorbestimmten Etikettenposition den Spendevorgang zur Übertragung auf diesen Träger auslösen.
• - Solch eine mittels Druckspendesysteme erfolgende, bei Erreichen einer vorbestimmten Position ausgelöste Etikettenverspendung kann auch über einen fahrenden bzw. bewegten Träger 5 oder dessen Halterung erfolgen.
• - Schließlich kann ein Aufnahmesystem verwendet werden, dessen Halterung oder Aufnahmeeinheit ein oder mehrere Rollenwicklungen mit einer als Rollenware konfektionierten Trägerbahn aufweist. Es können Druckspendesysteme oder sonstige Abspendesysteme vorbeibewegt und in vorliegender Position angehalten werden. Das Weiterwickeln der Rolle, insbesondere Aufwickeln nach Bestückung mit den Etiketten, kann auch durch eine Zugwalze und ggfs. eine Längsschneideeinheit versetzt werden, wodurch das Rollenmaterial 5 in Einzelstücke zerteilbar ist.

The concrete transfer, ie donation from the original liner, positioning on the common carrier for the replacement of the shield and donation thereon can take place, for example, as follows, the following list not being exhaustive:

• - A robot, gripper or other movable holder can the carrier web or the carrier sheet 5 for automatic dispensing application or dispensing unit 21 ; 28 transport and stay there until the donation process is completed.
• - The positioning can be fully automatic by driving past or passing the carrier 5 on the fully automatic or other donation and / or printing units 21 ; 22 take place where the transfer, in particular donations on the carrier belonging to the shield replacement 5 he follows.
• - The robot or gripper can automatically pick up a label to be dispensed and dispense it on the stationary carrier or its holder; the robot or gripper can do one or more storage and / or donation units 21 ; 22 over a moving or resting carrier 5 or lead its holder; the carrier can also with the help of another robot; be moved by the bracket itself or held in the meantime at rest. The dispensing takes place, for example, via fully automatic pressure dispensing systems (ie by large pressing) or alternatively by other stamping systems or trigger edges; not just for this embodiment.

• - The robot or gripper can use a fully automatic print dispensing system on the carrier web 5 move and upon reaching a predetermined label position trigger the dispensing process for transfer to this carrier.
• Such a label dispensing, which takes place by means of pressure dispensing systems and is triggered when a predetermined position is reached, can also be carried out via a moving or moving carrier 5 or its holder.
• - Finally, a take-up system can be used, the holder or take-up unit of which has one or more roll windings with a carrier web assembled as roll goods. Pressure dispensing systems or other dispensing systems can be moved past and stopped in the present position. The further winding of the roll, in particular winding after the labels have been fitted, can also be offset by a pull roller and, if appropriate, a slitter unit, thereby reducing the roll material 5 can be divided into individual pieces.

• - Das Bedienpersonal kann manuell bzw. persönlich, ggfs. mit geeigneten Hilfsmitteln, den Zustand und die Vollständigkeit des Schildersatzes bzw. ausgewählter Schildersätze prüfen, etwa durch optische bzw. visuelle Prüfung mit bloßem Auge oder Hilfsmitteln wie Lupe, Multimeter oder einem Reader; weiterhin mit einer Prüflehre, einem Pilotlaser, einem Prüfadapter für Kontaktstifte, einer Reader- oder sonstigen Kamerastation; ferner können Foto-, Video- oder sonstige Lichtbilder erstellt und ausgewertet und zu Vergleichszwecken, ggfs. nur von dem Etikettenumriss, einbelichtet oder aufbelichtet werden.
• - Schließlich kann die Kontrolle automatisch, insbesondere ohne eigene Eingriffe des Bedienpersonals erfolgen; etwa durch optisch-visuelle, physikalische oder sonstige Prüfung der hergestellten Schildersätze. Die Prüfung kann beispielsweise umfassen: Prüfung auf vorbestimmte Anzahl, Vollzähligkeit, etwaige Beschädigung, Dicke bzw. Materialstärke, insbesondere Schichtdicke der Etiketten, laterale Abmessungen und überhaupt Prüfung auf vorbestimmte Umrisse oder Geometrien der applizierten Etiketten oder Kennzeichen; Prüfung auf Schrift oder sonstigen gedruckt-textlichen oder elektronisch gespeicherten Inhalt; Prüfung auf elektrische Funktionen; Prüfung elektrischer Widerstände; Auswahl und Farbtreue vorgesehener Farben; Glanz und Rauigkeit der Etikettenoberfläche; deren Luftdurchlässigkeit oder Hydrophobie. Diese und andere Kriterien können beispielsweise durch Vergleich zweier oder mehrerer Bilder der Schildersätze oder ihrer Etiketten oder durch Vergleiche mit pdf-Dateien oder durch Vergleiche mit hinterlegten Vergleichsdatenwerten erfolgen.

The following options are available for checking manufactured label sets:

• - The operating personnel can check the condition and completeness of the label set or selected label sets manually or personally, if necessary with suitable aids, for example by visual or visual inspection with the naked eye or aids such as magnifying glasses, multimeters or a reader; further with a test gauge, a pilot laser, a test adapter for contact pins, a reader or other camera station; Furthermore, photo, video or other light images can be created and evaluated and for comparison purposes, possibly only from the label outline, exposed or exposed.
• - Finally, the control can take place automatically, in particular without any intervention by the operating personnel; for example by optically, physically or otherwise checking the label sets produced. The check can include, for example: checking for a predetermined number, completeness, any damage, thickness or material thickness, in particular layer thickness of the labels, lateral dimensions and in general checking for predetermined outlines or geometries of the applied labels or labels; Check for writing or other printed-textual or electronically stored content; Testing of electrical functions; Testing of electrical resistances; Selection and color fidelity of intended colors; Gloss and roughness of the label surface; their air permeability or hydrophobicity. These and other criteria can be carried out, for example, by comparing two or more images of the label sets or their labels or by comparing them with PDF files or by comparing them with stored comparison data values.

• - Einzelprozesse, beispielsweise einzelne Verfahrensschritte oder dazu erforderliche Arbeitsschritte von Teilanlagen der Vorrichtung, können einzeln durch das Bedienpersonal gesteuert werden. Die zur Steuerung dienenden Programme können vom Bedienpersonal ebenso festgelegt werden wie der festzulegende Ablauf von Arbeitsschritten in der Anlage oder in dem Verfahren. Auch deren Auslösung und gegenseitige Koordination bezüglich der Prozessschritte sind so steuerbar.
• - Die Steuerung kann die jeweiligen Abläufe zumindest teilweise miteinander verknüpfen; etwa durch Anweisung vorher programmierter Arbeitsabläufe; ferner kann der Bediener diese Abläufe durch vorherige Programmierung festlegen, wobei der Bediener zwar den gesamten Arbeitsprozess auslöst, aber der Computer oder die sonstige Rechen- oder Steuereinheit den weiteren Arbeitsablauf unter Initiieren der übrigen, nachfolgenden Prozessschritte koordiniert.
• - Schließlich kann auch die Durchführung des Verfahrens insgesamt automatisiert, insbesondere vollautomatisch erfolgen; beispielsweise erfolgt auch der Start des gesamten Prozesses rechnergesteuert.

Regarding the control, the process or the system intended for it 75 controls, the following options are possible:

• - Individual processes, for example individual process steps or work steps required for this from subsystems of the device, can be controlled individually by the operating personnel. The programs used for control can be determined by the operating personnel as well as the sequence of work steps to be defined in the system or in the process. The triggering and mutual coordination of the process steps can also be controlled in this way.
• - The controller can at least partially link the respective processes; for example by instructing previously programmed work processes; Furthermore, the operator can define these processes by prior programming, the operator triggering the entire work process, but the computer or the other computing or control unit coordinates the further work process while initiating the remaining, subsequent process steps.
• - Finally, the implementation of the method can be automated, in particular fully automated; for example, the entire process is also started under computer control.

All of the variants described above with regard to dispensing and / or printing, positioning, checking and controlling through the system 75 Process steps to be carried out can be combined with one another as desired. This applies in connection with any embodiment of this application.

Customer data, parts lists or. Can be used as the basis for the processes, for the machine units involved in the device and their control other data records or customer specifications are used, in particular the number and sequence of required label sets, type, structure, number, selection and / or arrangement of their labels or other characteristics or other for the manufacturing process or the device carrying it out 75 define relevant requirements. Such and other data can be stored, for example, in an output data record in the computer, host computer, cell phone or another control unit or storage unit.

Using the methods and devices described here 75 For example, in the automotive industry or any other branch of industry in which more complex products have to be manufactured and labeled or labeled with other labels, any products can be made error-free, at specified times, at specified locations (conveyor belt section; assembly station; factory area) and in each case in the in the correct order. Depending on the situation, the production method proposed here for the large number of label sets is often even more efficient and cost-effective than conventional methods for label production. With the help of the label or label sets produced in this way 50 Any technical products, product components or other objects can be labeled, in particular merchandise or white goods produced in stock that have not yet reached the customer decoupling point, that is to say that they have not yet or only insufficiently been labeled and individualized using labels or other labels. In addition, otherwise necessary, possibly complex roll-to-roll processes of label production can be avoided, simplified or avoided. Finally, each background is also labels or other characteristics with different adhesive strength on the underside of the adhesive layer on a common carrier 5 or functional labels made of different materials or layer sequences can also be applied. All pre-produced and / or subsequently transferred labels or marks are combined with their common carrier 5 delivered by the label manufacturer to the product manufacturer or another intermediary or supplier.

Otherwise, the method can be carried out as in the claims 1 to 14 claimed take place. With regard to the carrier used for process step a), this can, ie the carrier web 5 initially as raw material, but also as semi-finished goods (ie pre-produced goods with pre-produced labels including any associated printing, punching and / or folding processes). Such a semi-finished carrier web does not have to be assigned to the end customer, the end product or their individual serial numbers from the start; such an assignment can initially be ambiguous or completely open.

With regard to the technical implementation, conventional printing processes such as screen printing, offset printing etc., but also non-printing techniques such as digital printing or inkjet printing can be used; be it for the upstream printing of the pre-produced or pre-produced labels on the carrier web itself or for the labels or markings still to be transferred that are required for step b).

The label sets produced 50 can contain only one or more finished labels, which are subsequently or subsequently added to the carrier web, alternatively also semi-finished labels; be it printed or unprinted; for example, with exemptions for later application of individualized identification 25 , In some cases, RFID tags can also be provided; be it programmed or not yet programmed; also electrical circuits or components or labels containing them; For example, for documentation purposes or to label the label sets themselves. Information that is to be stored or still to be printed can also be integrated into a database, such as the parts list or another data record.

In particular for those labels that are to be subsequently labeled and transferred, data are preferably generated and stored in advance in a database. Such and other data, such as those from a parts list or the database, can be either individual, continuous, constant or otherwise randomized. The latter means that the data in question are ordered according to random numbers or another numbering (in particular with a randomly dependent coding key or another randomly dependent part). Inference or tracing is then only possible by means of decoding or if the database is known.

In addition, the processing of the manufacture or completion of the plate sets can be done individually or with an undetermined lot size. The arrangement and / or positioning of the respective labels per label set can also be randomized or prioritized; for example according to criteria such as the time of acceptance or space efficiency. The specific arrangement and / or position of the labels or other types of signs need not be known in advance, stored or otherwise specified or specified; it is sufficient if the arrangement and / or the positions are determined by a computer or another computing unit. For example, the arrangement and / or positions are determined in such a way that the available area size of the carrier web 5 and / or its adhesion-reducing layer 6 is taken into account; if necessary, an optimal, for example space-saving, arrangement and / or a systematic arrangement (for example easy to understand when dispensing the labels) is also determined. In addition to the area size, other additional parameters and / or framework conditions can also be included in the determination of the arrangement and / or the positions.

The label sets can be checked with any sample size between 0 and 100%; such as visually or optically, sensory and / or visually supported; for example by means of a camera or another control system.

For the sake of completeness, it should also be noted that a label set produced in this way can also comprise a plurality (for example two separate) associated carrier webs, each with only a partial number of the labels or markings required for the complete label set. Furthermore, the labels to be transferred can be stored as one or more coherent label composites of two or more (side by side still coherent) copies and coherent label composites on the carrier web 5 be positioned.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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label

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plug-in mechanism

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support web

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liability reducing material

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Nutzetikett

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arrangement

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bracket

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subcarrier

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electronic component

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RFID chip

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RFID tag

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robot

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storage unit

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dispensing unit

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printing unit

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positioning

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Labelling

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transmission unit

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grab

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positioning

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control unit

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camera

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Conveyor

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contraption

Claims (20)

Method for producing a large number of sets of labels (50; 50a, 50b, ...) with labels (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) which are used to identify, label and / or mount products, Product components or other objects are determined, the method comprising at least the following: a) producing, providing and / or providing at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) which has an adhesion-reducing material (6) on at least one side , The adhesion-reducing material (6) on this side of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) being exposed and / or accessible over the entire surface or at least in a partial surface area of the surface of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) is, b) Manufacture, provide and / or keep a large number of signs (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) that are used for marking, labeling and / or mounting on products, product components or other objects are determined, and c) applying, in particular by pressing and / or releasable gluing, a number of signs (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) onto the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier web (5 ; 5a, 5b, ...) in a predetermined position and / or arrangement (10) within the surface of the exposed adhesion-reducing material (6), as a result of which on the surface of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) at least one set of shields (50) a plurality of sets of labels with a predetermined one Arrangement (10) of signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) is formed. Procedure according to Claim 1 , characterized in that for all or at least for a number of label sets of the plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) a number of labels (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) on the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) is applied. Procedure according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that for all or at least for a number of label sets of the plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b) a respective number of labels (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) on the adhesion-reducing material ( 6) the carrier web (5) is applied, the number and / or selection of the labels (1), labels (2) and / or flat objects (3) to be applied in step c) being varied at least for some label sets of the plurality of label sets , Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the carrier web for the plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) is an initially coherent carrier web (5), for example made up as roll goods, or a large number of individual, separate carrier webs (5a, 5b, ... ), for example as sheet goods or sheet goods made up, prepared and / or kept ready and that step a) further comprises that a subset or partial selection of all signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) that for all or at least for some label sets of the plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) are required, previously formed directly on the carrier web (5) or carrier webs (5a, 5b, ...) before in step c) a number of additional signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) is applied and / or transferred to the carrier web (5) or carrier webs (5a, 5b, ...). Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that in step a) such a carrier web (5) or a plurality of such carrier webs (5a, 5b, ...) is produced, provided and / or kept ready, which has the following: - useful labels (7) and / or such signs and / or objects which are intended for marking, labeling and / or mounting on a product, its product components or on another object, and / or - auxiliary labels (9) and / or such signs and / or objects which - are required during the manufacture of the label set (50) and / or - after the manufacture of the label set (50) are assigned to certain useful labels (7; 8) and / or labels and / or objects and / or - specific work steps, assembly stations, factory areas, Product components and / or other process flows are assigned when the label replacement (50) is later donated. Procedure according to Claim 5 , characterized in that steps b) and c) for all or at least for many plate sets of the plurality of plate sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) either a constant number or variable down payment and / or selection of additional useful labels (8) and / or additional signs and / or objects are applied to the carrier web (5) or carrier webs (5a, 5b, ...), whereby the respective number, selection and / or arrangement (10) of signs (1), labels ( 2) and / or objects (3) of the respective set of shields (50; 50a, 50b, ...) on the carrier web (5) or the carrier webs (5a, 5b, ...) is completed. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that a plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) is produced by providing the required labels (1), labels (2) and / or flat objects (3) for each label set are printed and / or reprinted and then onto the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) or the section of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) provided for this label replacement or one own carrier web (5a, 5b, ...) are applied, the arrangement (10) of all signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) of a predetermined arrangement (10) for the respective sign set (50; 50a, 50b, ...) corresponds. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that step c) the application of a number of such labels (1), labels (2) and / or for at least one label set or for some label sets of the plurality of label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) flat objects (3), which with regard to their surface dimensions or other geometry, their material thickness or layer thickness, their layer structure, their technical function, their printing or the colors or additives used for them and / or their other properties from each other and / or from each other at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) of pre-produced signs (1 '), labels (2') and / or flat objects (3 ') deviate. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that steps b) and / or c) at least for a few sets of labels of the plurality of sets of labels (50; 50a, 50b, ...) also the manufacture, preparation, preparation, programming, printing, formatting, overwriting and / or applying one or more electronic components (17) or signs containing them or Include labels (2), for example of RFID chips (18) or of RFID labels (19) containing them. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that steps b) and / or c) at least for a few sets of labels of the plurality of sets of labels (50; 50a, 50b, ...) also the manufacture, provision, preparation, printing and / or application of an or comprise a plurality of signs (1) to be assembled by latching or plug-in mechanisms (40), flat objects (3) and / or intermediate supports (16) provided for this purpose. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 10 , characterized in that in step c) the number of labels (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) of the respective label set of the plurality of label sets (50, 50a, 50b, ...) on the carrier web ( 5; 5a, 5b, ...) is applied by the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) together with a holder (15) by which it is held to a number of storage units (21), Dispensing units (22), printing units (23) and / or positioning units (24) are brought up, each time at least one sign (1), label (2) and / or flat object (3) in a predetermined position within the remaining one Exposed surface of the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) is pressed onto it and thereby releasably glued on. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the number of signs (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) to be applied in step c) also includes those which are identified by an individual identification (25; 25a, 25b, ... ), such as an individual identification of this set of labels, a specific product, a specific product component, a specific assembly station or with another, individual or group-specific identification (25; 25a, 25b, ...) are printed or marked, the individual or group-specific Printing or labeling of these signs (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) for which this sign set (50; 50a, 50b, 50c) is carried out in step b) before or during or after these signs ( 1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) of the respective label set (50; 50a, 50b, ...) are applied to the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...). Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 12 , characterized in that the method further comprises: d) detecting and subsequently checking the signs (1), labels (2) and / or flat objects (3) arranged on the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) in Compound with the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) for completeness and / or compliance with a predetermined number, selection, arrangement (10), frequency, assignment, labeling and / or later use. Procedure according to one of the Claims 1 to 13 , characterized in that the labels (1), labels (2) or flat objects (3) to be applied to the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) for the respective label set (50; 50a, 50b,. ..) are first provided on and / or kept ready for removal on other, own and / or separate carrier webs (11; 12; 13; 14) and are lifted, subtracted, unrolled or otherwise detached therefrom in order to access the at least one for the respective Set of shields (50; 50a, 50b, ...) certain carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) to be transmitted. Device (75) for producing a plurality of sets of labels (50; 50a, 50b, ...) of labels (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) which are used for marking, labeling and / or mounting are determined on products, product components or other objects and are detachably arranged in association with at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) on this at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...), the device (75) has at least the following: - at least one holder (15) for holding the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) intended to form one or more sets of shields (50; 50a, 50b, ...), and - One or more storage units (21) for making available and / or holding ready for signs (1), labels (2) and / or flat objects (3) to be transferred to the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) as long as they have not yet been transferred to it, the device (75) being configured such that at least some of the signs (1), labels (2) and / or flat objects (3) to be applied to the at least one carrier web (5) are produced, provided and / or kept ready in the storage units (21) separately from the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) intended for label sets, before they are placed on the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, .. .) be transmitted. Device after Claim 15 , characterized in that the device (75) is configured such that it for forming and / or completing label sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) on the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ... ) Applies and / or transfers signs (1), labels (2) and / or other flat objects (3) in a predetermined position and / or arrangement (10) to the surface of the exposed adhesion-reducing material (6), in particular presses them on and thereby removably sticks on. Device after Claim 15 or 16 , characterized in that the device (75) has a movable and positionable holder (15) which holds the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) intended for the plate sets (50; 50a, 50b, ...) and / or picks up and leads to a respective storage unit (21) and / or to a dispensing unit (22) and / or printing unit (23) assigned to it, together with the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) itself moved into a relative position, which corresponds to a predetermined position of the sign, label and / or flat object on the surface of the carrier web (5, 5a, 5b, ...). Device according to one of the Claims 15 to 17 , characterized in that the device (75) has a transmission unit (26) designed as a robot (20), gripper (27) or in another manner, which transfers the plates, labels and / or objects required for the plate sets from a respective storage unit (21 ) or one of the associated dispensing units (22) and / or printing units (23), leads them to the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) and / or their holder (15) and in a predetermined position on the carrier web ( 5; 5a, 5b, ...) attaches, presses on and / or sticks on. Device according to one of the Claims 15 to 18 , characterized in that the device (75) comprises a plurality of positioning units filled with signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) for application to the at least one carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) (28), by means of which a type of sign, label and / or object can be applied to the carrier web, each positioning unit (28) comprising a storage unit (21), a dispensing unit (22) and / or a printing unit (23) and wherein each positioning unit (28) either positions the signs, labels and / or objects themselves in a predetermined position on the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) or in a position relative to the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b,. ..) is arranged which corresponds to the predetermined position of a label (2) to be transferred thereby relative to the surface of the adhesion-reducing material (6) of the carrier web (5). Device on one of the Claims 15 to 19 , characterized in that the device (75) has a control unit (29), the on a carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) arranged and / or applied signs (1), labels (2) and / or objects (3) in conjunction with the carrier web (5; 5a, 5b, ...) checked for completeness and / or agreement with a predetermined selection, arrangement (10), frequency, assignment, labeling and / or later use.

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