DE2338981A1 - Laminated blank strip for making identity cards - contains preshaped opaque core with picture window - Google Patents

Abstract

The blank consists of a double outer cover of transparent plastic with inner thermoplastic surfaces. A preshaped opaque core with a cut-out window to accept a photograph or similar identifying element is provided together with a printed insert. With all parts in position heat and pressure are applied to the sandwich to bond the layers and edges together. The design simplifies and speeds the process of making sealed units which are difficult to tamper witn and which are light and durable in use.

Description

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Fiiaiu LMiINEX Inc., 2Ö1 Madi & ou
NEW YOUL, New York

Before κ * - 'Iilenti fizierungsk; u to formed

The invention generally relates to the manufacture of layers Objects and specifically of id on types of qualification Ln D ieft aschenfoi-iu. The honte von Hanken, Univor & itätoii and Identif izierim which are commonly used by other institutions ^ s - kciiteu usually have a protective plastic cover, in which either the personal data is displayed or contains you a printed data card. A photograph of the card holder is also included to increase security. The invention relates to a new system for producing such cards, which are a preformed blank card that is personally related in any of the named or combined ways.

There are numerous different types of identification files used, which guarantee a high level of security! ice. For example, one type of card contains a thin, printed core sheet that contains the cardholder's personal data wearing. The surfaces of the kernel sheet are lower by a boi Temperature softening copolymer provided. The core is between hard, transparent, plastic-coated leaves

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tern embedded, which consist of multilayer materials. the The inner layers of the cover sheets or layers that adjoin the printed core consist of a copolymer that similar to the coating of the printed core, it has a low softening temperature. The outer or remote Layer consists of a polyester film. In other words, the polyester film is a polymerized polyethylene Glycol Ester. This material is commercially available and is sold by the "Du Pont do Nemours Company" under the trade name, "M \ lar" expelled.

With the application of heat and pressure, they soften and bind inner layers, while the outer layers stay firm and not sticky or on the rollers of the latnining press stick on. The pressure on the core is thus exerted between the melted or softened copolymer layers during layering embedded. The layered card therefore forms a one-piece, bound structure, which is then attached to a suitable one Size is punched.

It is often desirable to include a picture of the card holder as part of the personal data. In many cases the picture represents one Polaroid print or a die cut photograph of the person The image can be placed at a desired location on the printed core sheet. It becomes in the course of the subsequent lamination between the inner, molten copolymer layer of the protective cover sheet and the coating attached and supported on the core. Another protection against counterfeiting is a grid-like pattern achieved, which is printed on the copolymer layer covering the photograph. This will be printed during lamination Grid partially transferred to the surface of the photograph so that any attempt at cutting and removing a photography is thwarted. Ex-heating applied to the card destroys the pattern and thus shows a forgery at.

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Such security measures are necessary, probably numerous Card holder should be included. A show dta · card entitles the holder to use dm from the issuing Institution, and quick identification is therefore an important factor. This is true especially for credit cards issued by banks and by Universities and colleges or colleges Student identification cards. The dispensing process also requires if there are large numbers of cards, a significant one. Preparation and is an expensive and time consuming job.

For example, when inserting a photograph, the card holder appear in an appropriate place for taking pictures. Furthermore, typewriter-made data sheets must be used Be prepared · Usually the issuing offices have not a high-speed embossing armor, and if data is embossed on the card, conventional, slow embossing devices are used. Furthermore, a Laminating press 7 for feeding and laminating the plastics for making the cards as well as cutting equipment available for cutting out the produced cold be.

A known laminating press for producing the cards usually has coils atis continuously along a horizontal Path supplied in strips of plastic material. the Card positions on the stripes are given to him as a person by arranging the personal data information between the strips. The strips are then from positions above and brought together below the line of movement, heated and passed between the lamination rolls of the press. The cards are then punched from the layered strips and the reject material is ejected.

The object of the invention is to provide an improved Kart en Inmini ei'syst cms; using a preformed Blank card, whereby the 'disadvantages of known measures

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men are avoided.

According to the invention, this includes; preformed blank card an envelope pre-cut to size with an open flap. The envelope contains transparent sides which consist of outer layers of polyester and inner layers of a thermoplastic such as polyethylene or copolymers of ethylene with other monomers such as acrylic acid and vinyl acetate. An ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer with three to 10 % acrylic acid is preferably used. A separate, preprinted core of the same size is coated on one side with the thermoplastic copolymer and a narrow strip of coating on the opposite side, adjacent one edge, is bonded between the sides of the envelope. The inner copolymer layers of the casing sides have the same softening temperature as the copolymer coating of the core. The envelope and core are pre-laminated and form a composite, pre-formed card blank, one side of which is fully bonded to the pre-printed core, while the opposite side is largely free and hinged by being hinged where the binding with the narrow coating strip is on the back of the core.

The preprinted core bears some general data, such as the name and address of the issuing agency. A separate personal data sheet can be used before the final lamination. The personal data sheet can be prepared in advance and contain information such as the name, residence, security number and the like of the card holder. The term "person-related" is used here exclusively for the step within the lamination process in which the preformed blank card is prepared for delivery to the card holder by inserting the personal data, in comparison to general and on the cards already during the prefabrication of the Card blanks attached information.

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In one embodiment, a cutout is provided in the core which forms a window in the casing tin g. This i: it dux * ch Opening the back cover accessible. The Fonatex * usually takes a photograph of the mug holder on this picture punched to a suitable window size beforehand wiudo and that after introducing in raised cut white ο through the Vox-derseite of the pre-formed card blank w sichlLu.r is.

The development of the per sum nality of the cardboard roll pieces is very simple according to the invention and consists in that a Personal data sheet inserted and / or a photograph of the intended card holder made, punched to size and in the raw gnar is inserted, after which the back flap of the Enclosure is closed by lamination. Since the blank card is pre-formed to the required size, a subsequent punching is not necessary.

The invention also includes the method for the object of Identification cards using a pre-formed Blank card, whereby the following steps are provided: Pre-printing of general data on a polymer coating of a Kerns; Bonding the core to a transparent, protective polymeric material on one side and partially bonding to one second protective polymer material on the opposite side; Attachment of a personal reference to yeses pre-formed Blank card, namely by inserting the personal data deo provided card holder between the protective Polymex · materials; Lamination of the partially bound pages Sufficient heat and pressure to seal the blank card without affecting the pre-bonded surfaces.

The invention is referred to below with reference to the drawings explained in more detail. Eö show:

Figures 1 and 2 are top and cross-sectional views of a mold

of a card blank, wherein

to achieve a personal relationship a

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Photograph of the card carrier and a personal data sheet be inserted and taking the photo through a window in the front visible on the map, and

Figures 3 and 4 are top and bottom views of another

Execution of the Korten raw piece, in which a personal data sheet and / or a photograph of the card holder and me from dex back of the card are visible.

The pressed parts or blanks 4O, 40 'are required in the Ze.Limung hard, protective outer covers 4l, 42 and core assemblies 43, 43 'on. The cover sides are preferably multilayered formed, with them on the inner surface of the core adjacent to a thexmoplast that is soft when exposed to heat and an outer fat and protective layer of polyester film exhibit. The core structure or core parts 43 »43 * widen opaque curses 44, 44 '. These surfaces or the corresponding parts are made of a suitable material like prpier or vinyl and are on both sides with the thermoplastic coated. The upper surface of each core structure is connected with a cover 41. Hence the thermoplastic top layer of the cores 43, 43 'and the bottom layer of the cover 4l bonded together to form a single layer 45, which is deposited on the surface of the core Pressure is arranged or worn.

In the present invention, it is essential that the rear Covers 42 are freely arranged as an opening flap to personal data of the prospective card owner to be able to insert. According to FIGS. 1 and 2, this data can include a photograph 46 and a personal data card 47. According to 3 and 4 it is possible that the data part is a personal data card 47 on which an image 48 of the card holder is arranged.

The arrangement of a back cover 42

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The opening flap is created by forming a narrow end 30 along the left hand edges of the cards according to FIGS. 2 and 4 achieved. This conclusion is in the form of execution according to FIG. 2 between a lower thermoplastic layer 51 on the core assembly 43 and a thermoplastic bonding layer 52 on the lower cover 42. In the embodiment According to FIG. 4, the close termination, which serves as a linkage, is between a covering bonding layer 52 and a bonding layer 51 'of the core assembly 43'.

The difference between the embodiments from FIGS. 1 and 2 on the one hand and 3 and 4 on the other hand consists in education of a see-through window 53 in the core assembly 43 this one opening is formed at least in the core base 44 and the lower bonding layer 51 for taking the photograph 46, so that it is visible from the front of the card. Alternatively, an opening can also be arranged only in the core base 44, or it is possible to have a transparent one in the core base To arrange window behind which there can be a photograph for viewing from the front of the card. In the The embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 is an optionally present one The photograph is only visible through the rear cover layer 42.

After inserting the personal data card and the photograph into the blank card, it is simply inserted through a feed slot Laminating device plugged in, with the close closure or the Articulation end 50 occurs first. After completing the Layering process, the entire assembly forms a sealed and connected unit, the top or front Cover layer 45 with the photograph 46 and the personal data card 47 closely with both the lower tie layer 51 of the Core assembly as well as with the bonding layer 52 of the lower Cover 42 are connected. Similarly, the bonding β layers are 51'i 52 of the embodiment of Figures 3 and 4, respectively connected to the personal data card 47 and with one another.

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In the method according to the invention for the preparation of the preformed diamond raw pieces, the binding layers of the core assemblies are preprinted with general files and information that are common to all cards of a given configuration. The preformed card blanks are first assembled and the front cover is connected to the core assembly while the back cover is connected to the core assembly along the narrow strip 50. Then the personal data card and the photograph of the designated card holder are prepared. When the photograph is to be inserted into the core opening 53, it is punched out according to the size of the opening. The stamped photograph and the Pcrsoiinldatenkarte ^l \ 7 are then inserted into the Kartcnrohstück, wodui-eh this their Persouenbezogenheit to the intended card holder receives. When Ausführmi £ of Kartenrohstücks sForm of FIG. 3 and ¹ L are the Persoiialdaten nuf a separate sheet 4 ?, which can be a photographic print of the data and the photograph "(l8 de." · Knrttmhalturs. This data ^sheet! L ~ is used with the photograph ^; i8 facing the back.

Dps card blank is then in a not shown Aluaiiniumkl. animtzr used to hold in a predetermined form, after which dii! Arrangement in a laminating device. is inserted, where the heating pressure rolls or rolls are individual card pieces inside the aluminum clamshell to a temperature in Heat range between 300 ° to 375 ° F, which will soften the bond layers 51, 51 ", 52 of the core and the covers necessary is. While this temperature range is higher than that described in known Vei-driving and by the relative Due to the thick structure of the card, there is a seal and a seal without smearing of the paint on the bonding layers achieved. After releasing the laminating rollers is the card is completely sealed around the edges and does not require final trimming or other processing.

The above description only refers to a preferred

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and as an example gunainite \ usfUhrimgaforni, and there are ziil rft.ichu requirements in the Dutai.ls de ^ Aurbaues and the combination soKXu arrangement of the parts possible.

Claims

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Claims (12)

Claims 1. Preformed it Kartenroixstück an identification card, characterized in that a transparent envelope tait along at least one edge (50) freely separable opening side to form a data recording space between the freely separable parts of the envelope is provided that the inner adjacent surfaces of the envelope under heat softening layers (51 »52, 51 ') for forming a bond upon heating and application of pressure have that the blank furthermore has a separate, opaque core (43, k ¹ } ¹ ) which is no larger in shape than that of the envelope is cut, and that the core to form a layer structure with one side (4l) of the envelope and further at least along a narrow heat-softening strip (50) with the opening side ( ^! i2.) is connected so that opening of the opening side is possible is. 2. Preformed blank card according to claim 1, characterized in that that the core (43, 43 ') has a cut out Has opening (53) for receiving an inserted and visible through the envelope photograph. 3 · Preformed raw card according to claim 1, characterized in that that the casing consists of a combination of polyester and thermoplastic ethylene substances contained consists, one of which is the inner surfaces of the under heat and in a temperature range between 300 Forms up to 375 F softenable unihulling sides. 4. Preformed card blank according to claim 1, characterized in that that the core (43, 43 ') with' a precut and a window-forming opening for receiving the photograph of the card holder. - 11 - 509807/0166 5. Preformed arrangement for the formation of an identification card which, after sealing, forms a layered and insert-receiving envelope structure, characterized by a pair of transparent and an opaque core (43, 43 ') covering side tabs (kl, ^l l2) , which form a similar one Molded and aligned with their outer edges coincident, with the core pre-cut to a mold no larger than that of the side flaps placed therebetween so that it does not protrude beyond the outer edges, the core further forming with one of the side flaps a coherent, layered arrangement is connected and a bond is also made with the other side flap, but only in partial areas of the adjacent surfaces, so that the remaining associated surface parts are freely separable for inserting an insert. 6. The arrangement of claim 5, characterized in that the core ( ^; i3j ^; l3 ') has a pre-cut opening, whereby information arranged on both sides of an insert are visible through the side flaps. 7 · Arrangement according to claim 5 »characterized in that the inner, adjoining surfaces of the side flaps have layers (51 »52, 51 ') which soften under heat. 8. The arrangement according to claim 3%, characterized in that the side flaps are formed from a combination of polyester and ethylene-containing thermoplastic substances, the inner adjacent surfaces of the side flaps softening at a temperature between 300 to 375 F. 9 · Identification card according to claim 5 »characterized in that that the core (43, 4 3 ') with general and by a data visible on the side flaps is preprinted. - 12 - 509807/0166 10. Idoii tif izi crungskarte after one or more of the previous jokes! Η - '. Priiohe, characterized in that a layered envelope structure sealed under heat surrounds an insert (6, 7) that the layered envelope structure learns to seal a pair of transparent and one opaque cells (4, 7). Ί-3 ') surrounding side flaps (' ll ^,! L?) EnLliä.lt, that the sides!;! Appon are pre-cut to a i'hiil iche shape and angcoi'dnut with mutual alignment their or outer carton, you Π die inner adjoining surfaces of the side flaps under the tub have softening layers (^ 1, 52, 51 ') that the core is pre-cut to a shape no larger than that of the scallop and lined between the side flaps to avoid protruding over the outer edges The main thing is that the core is connected to one of the side flaps to form a layered arrangement that is stacked to form an ammunition, and that the core is also connected to the other side flap along part of the regions of the upper surfaces that belong together is connected, as a result of which the remaining surface parts ZUi 'receiving the insert are freely separable, and the insert (Ί6 ^,! i7) is pre-cut to such a shape that the remaining, associated surface areas can be pushed in and bears identification tags on its surface assigned to the other side flap, whereby these are visible through the other side flap. 11. Identif i zierungskarte of claim 10, characterized in that the core C has * 3i ^ 3 ') comprises a precut opening (53) and that the insert (46, k7) on its one side flap associated surface additional identification information carries the through which a side flap is visible. 12. Identification card according to claim 11, characterized in that that the insert (46, ^ 7) from an insert pair exists, whereby the one insert part is the identification 509807/0166 ■ BAD information and the other the additional identification information carries that the insert parts are arranged back to back between the side flaps so that the Identification information through the other side flap and the additional identification information is visible through a soap flap. 13 identification card according to claim 12, characterized in that that the other insert has a shape no larger than that of the pre-cut opening Contains cut photograph, which is arranged in the opening and through which a side flap is visible. id. Identification card according to claim 10, characterized in that the side flaps of a combination of polyester and an ethylene-containing thermoplastic substances exist, wherein the inner adjacent surfaces under heat at a temperature between 3OO ° i ^s 375 ° F soften. 15 · Identification card according to claim 10, characterized in that the core (^ 3, ^ι ί3 ') is preprinted with general data visible through a side flap. 509807/0166 Blank page