DE2032951A1 - System for packaging products with labels or inscriptions - Google Patents

Description

D- 24 LÜBECK, BREITE STRASSE 52-54 «ftftifilll

July 1, 1970 Th.W./Sch.

Applicant:

NORTHATLANTICRESEARCHPRODUCTSLIMITED, London E.C. 4, Temple Avenue, Temple Chambers, England

System for packaging with labels or inscriptions provided products

The invention relates to a system for packaging labeled or products with stickers or inscriptions. The object of the invention is to reduce the Errors that result in incorrectly labeled and labeled materials leave the factory.

A particular application of this invention is Packaging of drugs and similar products in which a mistake in labeling causes physical harm and im Extreme cases can even mean death for the user of the product can. However, the invention is not limited to this field of application as it can be used in virtually any industry can be used wherever products are packed automatically or semi-automatically. .

In industrial companies, certain safety precautions are taken in an attempt to ensure that all outer surfaces are precisely and correctly packaged and labeled.

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when they leave the factory. These precautions can be summarized in the form of a set of rules and regulations that are followed by the processing personnel must be, although it is known that it cannot be ruled out that errors may occur due to accidents or carelessness or simply through negligence. The weak point in any security system is clearly where two or more things come together, so that the fundamental security problem relates to a compilation process.

In studying this problem, it has been found that only two conditions can exist, namely security and anti-security. Every event must fall into one of these two state categories. A particular object of the invention is therefore to build and set up a packaging system that is safe

i and which to the greatest possible extent the possibility of an i

Excludes human error.

j j The invention provides a system for packaging labeling]

created or labeled products. which on the establishment and application of a number of AND gates in a flow line or production line, in the product and at least one (primary) container therefor and at least one label for attachment to the primary Container are introduced.

The total security therefore depends on the sensible structure

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and the setting up and use of logical AND gates, which have the maximum number of independent inputs that are selected or shielded separately. This can be compared are using several different keys to operate the lock of a single door with a complex Key multiple.

Conversely, the anti-security depends on the existence of logical OR gates, whereby the security is all the worse, the greater the number of inputs, i.e. the alternative options are. This can be compared to a door leading into a room that is connected to any of several Keys can be opened.

For a better understanding of the invention, an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in the accompanying drawing will now be described in more detail. Show it:

Fig. 1 the electrical analog for an AND gate, Fig. 2 the logic circuit diagram for an AND gate, j Fig. 3 the electrical analog for an OR gate, I Fig. K the logic circuit diagram for an OR gate,

5 shows a series identity system or a series identification system to illustrate later explained; Problems

\ Fig. 6 shows a first embodiment for a system according to the invention, which with the expression series identification

j ity compilation system is designated,

Fig. 7 shows a second embodiment of the invention, which

is referred to as a series compilation system with a common guideline,

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Pig. 8 shows a third embodiment of the invention, which as a serial identity aggregation system or aggregation system is called and works with a common identity manager and

9 to 15 different examples of coding labels or inscriptions.

In the AND gate shown in Fig. 1, current will only flow when the switches A1 and B1 and Cl are closed. The logical analogue is shown in FIG. In the OR gate according to FIG. 3, current will flow when the switches A2 or B2 or C2 are closed. For this, FIG. H shows the logical analogue.

In Fig. 5 is a schematic of a series assembly system of the kind shown commonly in the industry is used where the product labeled A is placed in a primary container such as into a bottle B, which must then be provided with the correct bottle label C, whereupon the labeled bottle is packaged, if desired in a secondary container D, for example in the form of a cardboard box, whereupon in turn a third container E can be used, such as a box. Labels or stickers or inscriptions could also be used attached to the second and third containers D and E. although these containers are generally pre-printed or are marked.

There are several stages and formations of the above process,

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however, that shown in Fig. 5 is typical of a main line sequence system or a system that works along a main line.

The problem is to make sure that the identity of the tag is for the to-be-assembled or to-come Parts (bottle, bottle label, container, etc.) corresponds to the true and exact product identity.

This problem therefore arises in principle (see FIG. 5) points A, B, C, D and E, for which you have to know at least the following:

(a) The previous main line identity, which is in the essentially relates to the product identity.

: Cb) The identity added in the compilation process must correspond to the previous identity.

! The invention provides three alternative security systems suggested, which can optionally be used to the security in such a compilation process

guarantee. These systems are as follows: 'a) The serial identity assembly system,

b) the series compilation system with a common or general master code and - -

c) the serial identity aggregation system with a common or general identity conductor.

der All these systems close in accordance with the / AND security principle

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the above, and these systems will now be discussed in more detail.

a) The serial identity assembly system:

According to FIG. 6, this system consists in that an identification or identification of an object or part is made at the beginning of a process, for example on an original bottle or on a vial, and that this identification along the line as the main identi ™ identification forwarded, is, however, this main identification is carried over to the next level at the time when the previous identification is carried out by the the subsequent packaging process was darkened or »extinguished. As soon as, for example, a. Bottle in a cardboard box has been placed, the marking on the box must then be used as the main identifier or main identity for the next stage, for example box packaging j i.e. at a stage where several containers are packed in one box. ;

However, this system suffers from the disadvantage that when an error occurs it remains hidden and is constantly repeated during the remaining part of the process or sequence. Open au except for the possibility of the packaging and the original marker firmly ^ UBT © Ilan ₃ is little Schuts against an error of this kind ·

b) The series compilation system with elo © m common baw _o general Leitcodej -. ■

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In this system of FIG. 7, the first step is the generation of a general identity routing code. A A typical example of this would be a punched or punched card with coded holes to provide a uniform code for the product and all subsequent labeling. This main code or lead must be in a security department generated and checked by the factory as it is the common and general key for the whole Process forms. This general identity conductor is not attached to any object itself, rather it forms its type the pass-through key.

Then all new additions and additions in the process must be compared in various compilation processes (for example with regard to the coding on the labels) with the identity of this conductor or conductor code.

This system is much better integrated than in accordance with the system from the standpoint of safety (Fig. 6.

je) The serial identity aggregation system

jwith a general identity ladder: j This system is identical to that of FIG. 7, however

ι both entrances or accesses to the process at each stage J (both main line and the newly added item)

j checked for identity against a general routing code as shown in FIG. This system states the following: _R

Access or input "A" and input "B" and conductor "C" must agree. This basic 3-AND system is an extremely good one good security system.

On the basis of the above needs and prerequisites, the following is now given:

1. A proposal for the general automatic methods used in the overall system according to the invention can be.

2. Suggestions for modular units in different ways can be put together to meet the requirements of different automatic test points will.

3. Typical systems that can be built from standard models.

All of these proposals are combined into a security system, which is used, for example, for the packaging of drugs Can apply.

1. General comments on proposals for automatic procedures

Operations required

Types of die cut cards

Short name

CDC

Q Q 9.8.8 4 /

Suggested general technique

A bound drug card to attach to a loose supply of drugs, such as one ire or filled _Q

Operations required

production of

punched cards

Brief- suggested general drawing technique

Piaschenkiste, or on a tray with biscuits and such further, and with an expandable capacity, so that the punched card is further exploited or can be expanded in order to be able to be inserted into a card reader. This card will usually have the drug code on it.

DC The card for surveillance drug preparation at the primary filling level. Use j

together with the CDC as a cross examination.

CMC commercial routing card that carries the full drug code and all container and label codes. Used for labels pressure test both in label production ale also in the compilation of stages in the production line.

A decimal typewriter with automatic

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Operations required

Short name

Testing of punched cards

Checking labels, etc.

Material of the punched cards

Labels

or label markings

Primary or main fill level Suggested general technique

conversion into a punched ternary code.

At the same station as above with automatic decimal readout or read display the ternary decoding.

By printing labels from the block and automatic Check against the CMC for; the label. This system can also be used for general

Label inspection used prior to production ¹ tion line.

Resin-soaked fabric (synthetic

i resin)!

I prefer black or J dark on a lighter one Background.

Automatic testing of filling machines between:

CDC (loose or »un- < packs)

DC

CDC (vial, etc.) alternative replacement d®F last

Required operations

Short name '

First stage of labeling of the filled vials, bottles, etc. Proposed general technology

above stage by vial markings. Here is the DC the master card against which the others are checked. It appears in view of the Fact that the same vial (etc.) has different labels in terms of can carry the language, desired the vials, etc. regardless of such changes be filled. Thus the output from the previous stage is unmarked with Except for the accompanying CDC, which is attached to the tablet system.

It is suggested that the first stage of labeling be the Cooperation or collaboration of the following includes:

CDC (vial , etc.)

DC or CMC

Inflict labels Code

ISiXi

Read

Operations required

Short name

Suggested general technique

subsequent additional packaging

This can consist of the collaboration of the following: CMC

printed label code

Read

added label code

Read

This arrangement will suit all progressive stages of packaging where the incoming products for putting together individual and separate code markings to the joint examination for the CMC.

2. Suggestions for the modular units of the automatic inspection systems.

The above listing of the automated procedures required shows that a number of different techniques are required which, however, usually have some common features. Therefore, a coordinated or modular approach is used of the required components based on common features proposed as follows:

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General technique:

All electronic circuits are said to be made up of integrated circuit units exist, which are attached to 80-way slide-in boards are. Mechanically, all units are dimensioned according to the unit or manufactured according to module dimensions and on standard panels for example those known in the UK as "19 Post Office Panels" dated UK Post Office are built as a standard pattern and are 482.6mm wide, and such units can be in on the Standard housings available on the market can be installed.

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Module or unit

EC - electronics chassis

SPB 1, SPB 2 etc. System connector panel

PCOU - Photocell Optical Unit Description

A skeleton chassis to accommodate about twenty slide-in 80-way boards, complete with a constant voltage source, everything mounted on a standard panel.

A slide-in 80-way board (for EC), which is connected in such a way that different systems can be built and that the control of the key or passport connections to other panels is possible.

An independent, separate unit with lamps, optics and photocells to be placed in front of a label or sticker in order to be able to read its coding. This unit should preferably work with a pre-focus and be fastened with dowels so that a new unit can be brought to the place of the defective unit in the event of a lamp failure, etc.

Each typical system will have a characteristic system table SPB 1, SPB 2 , and so on.

PCPB - photocell connector panels

LCU - lamp control unit

PCR reader for punched cards

One insert (for EC) -8O way-board, which can receive the outputs of a set of photocells that assigned to a given photoelectric measurement of the label code complete with preamplifiers and Sehmitt trigger circuits.

A standard panel on which rotary resistors to control the photocell lamps together with measuring devices or measuring counters for the cell currents and setting the trigger points are attached. Of the . The output of the PCOU becomes this first Unit before getting to the PCPB explained earlier. This unit also contains a rectified stabilized voltage from the lamp supply. It can operate two PCOUs.

Mounted on a standard panel, this can be a punched card | and pick up the hole contacts! place.

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MR 1, MR 2, etc. Message register connector panels

DD Decimal Display A series of various 80 way patch panels that are wired to various electrical components and matched to form functions such as: Message registration Coding
Decoding
Binary decimal display Decimal display drives

Mounted on a standard panel this unit gives a 99999 visual indication of decimal numbers for visual inspection of punched Cards etc.

TCP typewriter card creation

: AA - alarm operator

A typewriter keyboard into which a set of decimal numbers can be typed and which are written in Cooperation with separate electronics can punch a coded punched card.

This unit can be mounted on a standard panel and has two functions:
An audible and a visible one

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To give an alarm in the event of an incorrect identification decision and a control for stopping of a machine or machines.

3, Typical units or model systems:

After the above units or modules have been set up, the following can be built up from them: For simplification, the give various modules or units their abbreviations, as can be seen from the following instructions:

Key for the ten standard units or modules

EC electronics chassis

SPBl, etc. System plug-in connector

PCPB photocell amplifier

LCU lamp control unit

PCOU Photoelectric Optic Unit

PCR reader for punched cards

MRl, etc. Message register and data processing

fcafeln

DD Dec lma lance

TCP Sührelbmaschlnenkartenatanze

AA Alarin confirmation eLt

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system

Required units

Production of punch cards and testing

Check the printing blocks and labels or stickers

Primary filling stations

First label feed TCP

EC

SPB

MR 1 etc.

( different )

DD

PCR

EC

PCOU

LCU PCPB

SPB

MR 1 etc.

( different )

DD

AA

three PCR EC

SPB MR 1 etc. (various) AA

two PCR

PCOU

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The following compilations with two labeled items, which are checked into a punched card

LCU

SPB i \ PCPB MR 1 etc.

( different )

PCR two PCOU

LCU

SPB 5 two PCPB

MR 1 etc.

( different )

So that the systems can work according to detection techniques, codes must be used to mark the containers, for example bottles or bottles, on their labels.

Coding for the labels or stickers:

A label code is a set of symbols that can be used to represent a specific type of product. The most commonly used general codes use decimal numbers, so the symbols of the digits 0-9. Digital calculators work

usually with a binary code, i.e. with two symbols, as these are determined by the presence or absence of an electronic signal can be recognized and determined at a given time or at a specific location. Thus, the binary symbols are written as digits 1 and O, as is well known.

A label or sticker can be marked with magnetic ink so that the markings can be read and identified by magnetic heads. Alternatively, markings that can be photoelectrically read can also be used. These can consist of black markings or punched holes "Such markings do not necessarily have to be in the visible spectrum if a suitable transducer is used " irile it is the case with phosphorescent marking or b @ i nuclear radiation detectors *

If a hundred objects or similar 3? Teil® eodiert we have to ₉ then seven rows are required as binary code! © !! - (2 's 128) «

The Deeccli © 2? I °
made of ropes:

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: L_. 0 ^ ι- 8th 16 O 64 · O 0 0 ο O O O O 1 1 1 O O O O O ρ 0 1 O O O . O O 1 0 O O O O O ': - 0 0 1 O O O O 3 1 1 1 O O O O 5 0 1 1 . O O O O 7th 1 0 1 O O O O a 0 .0 O 1 O Ό O 9 1 1 O 1 O O O 10 0 1 O 1 O O O 11 1 .0 O 1 ο. O O 12th 0 '■ 1 1 O O

The coded label in Pig. 9 has the code 1 χ 2 ° + 0 χ 2 ¹

+ 1 χ 2 ⁵ + 0 χ 2 ^β = 45.

+ 1 χ 2 ² + 1 x 2 ³ + 0 χ
This reader registers the number 1 by the presence of a black mark and the number 0 by the absence of a mark. This requires the reader to check every 1/4 inch of the label after it enters the reader, assuming a constant rate of label travel. Since this will most likely not occur in practice, it will be necessary to have another set of fiducial marks with a second photocell, as can be seen from PIg, 10. The Pig, Il alternatively shows the same code with inversion.

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Electronic logic circuits can then be used behind the Read heads are used to check that the rows are inverse to one another, since otherwise an incorrect marking or an incorrect reading process has occurred and the label is rejected.

If two column markings are to be used, a more effective use of the markings is that one Double marking is taken as a new symbol, resulting in a binary coded ternary system. This ternary code, using the symbol digits 0, 1 and 2 would use the decimal system represent as follows:

O 0 0 O 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 it 1 1 0 5 2 1 0 6th 0 2 0 7th 1 2 0 θ 2 2 ο 9 0 0 1 10 1 0 1 11 2 0

If a hundred objects or parts have to be coded, five more heights of the Temäroode are required (3 ⁵ = '243 )

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The Pig. 12 shows the same decimal number 45 in the ternary code: 45 = 0x1 + 0x3 +2 χ 9 + 1 x 27 + 0 χ 81

A map or plan can now be recorded to show the number of marking positions required for different numbers of products, where When comparing the ternary code to the binary code (as in Fig. 3) the following results:

Products

Ternary code binary code

100

1000

14 20

10,000

18 28

The decimal number 45 is represented in the ternary code by the number 00210. Using an automatic label inspection device, the operator could use five 3-way. Set switches that are marked for the above numbers, with the digits 0, 1 and 2. When ¹ .zieht Considering., Öaß about 1000 products are present, then the product 853 to be 2,211,101, "'2. χ 1 + 2 χ 3 + i χ 9 ♦ 1 J 2ΐ + 1 χ 8l ♦ 0 χ 2ΐ3 + Ix 729.

This is a difficult set of digits and is opposite susceptible to an incorrect setting

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The symbols 0, 1 and 2 were used for the ternary code; however, 0 and 1 to 8 could be used for the nine-digit code. This then results in the following coding:

0 0 0

110

2 2 0

3 0 1

5 2 1 "

6 0 2. *

7 12

8 2 2

So the number 853 = 7 x 1 + 4 x 9 x 1 x 8i + 1 χ 729 '

= "7411

Thus , fewer numbers would have to be set by the operator than for the number 2211101 mentioned above.

j The digit 45 is shown in the code of nine in FIG. From this the equation follows: 0x1 + 5x9 + Ox 81 = 050, i.e., j that six rows or twelve marking positions are required if at least 100 products are to be included.

In the case of the nine system, it might seem appropriate to use the symbol numbers 1 to 9 instead of the numbers 0 to 8 for the Classification of products to choose. So if three

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There would be main products with four subdivisions each, these could be coded with the digits 11, 12, 13, 14; 21, 22, 23, 24; 31, 32, 33 and 34. If other five categories were introduced into the first, these could be coded are aged 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19.

Binary coded decimal numbers are used in computers because of the economic. Utilization of electronic circuits used. As is known, there are fewer switching devices for coding and decoding between binary and decimal Digits required. However, more digits are necessary than the above system of nine and there is usually a requirement to the label selection or A label sorting that the printed code should be as short as possible. Every Decimal number is represented in binary code as follows:

O O O O O 1 1 O O O 2 O 1 O O 3 1 1 O 0 4th O O 1 0 5 1 0 1 O 6th 0 1 1 O 7th 1 1 1 O 8th 0 O O 1 9 1 O O 1

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Thus, each decimal number would require four rows, sore like Pig, 11.

Again it is more economical for the code length to use a code that is binary coded for the decimal numbers Ternary code used:

O O O O 1 1 O O 2 2 O O 3 O 1 O 4th 1 1 O 5 2 1 O 6th O 2 O 7th 1 2 O 8th 2 2 O 9 O O 1

In this way, the decimal number for 45 is shown in Figure 14,! Six rows will give 99 decimal numbers.

The plan for representing the number of marker positions for the binary and ternary code can now include the Neunercod5 and decimalods are repeated as follows:

Products.

Binary rood Ttrnärood

Combinations in 12 100 1000 10,000 Marking rooms 64 14th 20th 28 729 10 14th 18th

Neuner code 729 12 l6 20

Decimal code 99 12 18 2k

The decimal marking spaces or distances actually result in 99, 999 and 9999 combinations. The first combination figure for 12 marking spaces corresponds to approximately 19 mm code, if one looks at two columns with 1.6 mm black markers; and 1.6 mm spaces between starts. This results in [ |

the proposal that the ternary system or preferably

I the system of nine will bring the most suitable code. j

It may arise that with certain labels or stickers or containers with an area of 37.5 mm square for the code markings there is insufficient space for several hundred different code combinations when using two rows of markings. 5 shows a method with three rows and a Slebener code. This would allow 3 ^ 3 combinations with only three rows. Four rows would make 2401 combinations .

If a cylindrical bottle has to be read according to code markings, another column or column can be added another marking can be added to the photocell to give the instruction when to start reading should * This reference poeitlon is necessary for the stow. the The end position, on the other hand, results from counting the rows

Claims (5)

PATENT LAWYERS O DR. HUGO WILCKEN DIPL.-ING. THOMAS WILCKEN D - 24 LÜBECK. WIDE STREET 52-S4 JP July 1, 1970 ^% 'Th.W./Cha. Applicant: NORTH ATLANTIC RESEARCH PRODUCTS LIMITED, London E.C. 4, Temple Avenue, Temple Chambers, England Claims / l) System for packaging and labeling or marking of products, characterized in that a sequence line is set up for this purpose, in which a number of AND gates is used, the product and at least one container for this purpose in the line together with at least one Label or identification for attachment to the container can be entered or fed. 2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that each input for the AND gates is dimmed or shielded separately or can be darkened. 3. System according to claim 1, characterized by three optionally applicable security systems, namelyι a) A serial identity compilation system, b) A series compilation system with a common master code and c) A serial identity transfer system with a common _ ρ · »
009 8 8A / 1S80 * Practices * (0451) 7 58 88, Prlvaft Dr. H. Wllektn, Curau (04505) JlO · DIpI ₁ -In ₀ . TK Wlldien, lObed (0451) 2 51 59 Baniti Commtribank AG, FlI. lObtcfc, account no. 39 0187 Poittchtcki Homburg 1381 19 seed identity ladder. 4, system according to claim 1, characterized in that the Serial identity compilation system in the production of the identification of a product item at the beginning of a Process is that this identification is passed along the flow line as the main identification, but in addition, the main identification is transferred to the next stage at the time when the previous identification was covered or extinguished by subsequent packaging. , 5. System according to claim 4, characterized in that a common or general identity code is generated and checked to a common key for the whole Process or process to generate, and that afterwards all nine Entries or additions to the process are compared with the identity of the said head. 6, system according to claim 4, characterized in that both Entrances or accesses to the process at each stage checked for their identity against a common routing code will* ?. Sy ot em according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by the fact that the gwiein * name IdentitÄtleitccde includes a punched card , neleH · coded · holes. around a .'- uniform code * fttr dtn tooauktgegenetiiti and * ··! »· gtnwtt -S- To set up labeling or marking 8. System according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the. applied various Controls are built up by electronic modules or units that can be fastened on a chassis. 9. System according to claim 8, characterized in that the Cocfe used to mark the labels on the containers will. 10. System according to claim 9, characterized in that the labels are marked with a magnetic ink as a code, which can be detected or read by magnetic heads which form part of the electronic units. 11. System according to claim 9 »characterized in that the labels are provided with markings that are photoelectric) Facilities are readable. 12. System according to claim 11, characterized in that the _markings% either llchtundurehläaslg are ode? are formed by punched holes 1 (. 13. System with speech ii »dadttret! gekensaaeichEefe that "the markings Sw tttoht ttobfcbgupen spectrum help suitable"? MuiAlereinrtituiigen o da a 84/1 siö