DE3508369A1 - LABEL-LIKE IMAGE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1), which can be attached to an object, and which has at least one closed resonance circuit, or, as the case may be, a resonance element, which can be recognized by a detection system by means of a high frequency electromagnetic field, so that the device can be used as a security label (1) against the theft of merchandise. The device can be invalidated by making the resonance element so changeable, or, as the case may be, so inoperable as regards its resonance characteristics that it can not be recognized by the detection system. The label (1) has in particular a resonance field (3) with a resonance element and an invalidation field (4) with an invalidation system, which can be connected with the resonance field (3) in such a way that the resonance element can be made inoperable.

Description

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. Patent attorneys. . _; Dipl.-Ing. H.-Peter Lieck

EurOpeari Patent Attorneys Dipl.-Ing. Jürgen Betten

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Description

Label-like structure and process for its manufacture

The invention relates to a label-like structure, which can be attached to an object and at least one closed resonance circuit or one resonance element has, which can be detected by a detection system by means of a high-frequency electromagnetic field is, so that the structure can be used as a security label against theft of goods, and a method for its manufacture.

From DE-AS 2 826 861 are already as label-like Formation formed identification arrangements in the form of attachable to an object, solid body borrowed Forms known that have found spreading chains as fuse tags to goods equipped with it to protect against theft. They essentially contain an electrical resonance circuit and are therefor suitable to cause changes in a high-frequency electromagnetic field that lead to a conclusion for the existence of such structures in the interrogating Allow magnetic field. However, these objects can only be used for multiple uses, which are expensive in terms of personnel. They cannot be brought into a state in which an advertisement is accompanied by a corresponding

Control system is no longer possible. After all, these security tags are not suitable for equipment extremely light textile objects.

From DE-OS 3 143 208 is a goods labeling and Security label of the type described above known, that has a paper-like nature, is intended for single use and consists of a customer and a checkout section and in which preferably only one section, i.e. the customer or checkout section is provided with a resonant element. Between the customer and checkout sections there is one suitable perforation is provided, which separates the label into customer and checkout sections enables. In the described embodiment Goods and price data stored on the label secured in this way are transferred to the Entered cash register and registered there. Then, for example, the customer section is punched through at a suitable point, whereby the resonance element located inside the customer section is rendered ineffective or is devalued to the extent that the section of the label treated in this way is from known control systems

can no longer be recognized and reported. 25th

Label-like security marks that can be canceled without mechanical action are also disclosed in US Pat. No. 3,624,631 known. However, these structures cannot be used as goods identification and checkout labels. she provide that in the circuit of a resonance structure a fusible link is inserted which, when exposed to a sufficiently strong alternating magnetic field, the frequency of which essentially coincides with the resonance frequency of the marking structure, is irreversibly destroyed. That thought became too

taken up by many other inventors without it has been really satisfactory in practice to this day There are solutions for this in particular when a corresponding label is to be designed to be highly flexible.

In addition, malfunctions occur because control systems for the detection of such resonance structures can either be blocked or incorrectly triggered by cancellation devices on the same frequency. After all, there are a great many POS systems that support the Generation of sufficiently strong and sufficiently extensive high-frequency magnetic fields in the immediate vicinity not allow.

U.S. Patents 3,810,147, 3,863,244, 3,967,161 and 4,021,705 describe label-like structures that contain resonance circuit-like constructions, which by means of a Process, which is described in US-PS 3,913,219 and DE-PS 25 23 002, can be produced.

These constructions allow the irreversible change of their resonance properties when melting through an electrical conductor when a sufficiently large current flows through it, as is more suitable when a sufficiently strong alternating magnetic field is applied

Frequency can be caused by induction.

This means that the above-mentioned publications are essentially turning a method of changing resonant structures on, which was previously mentioned in the aforementioned US-PS 3,624,631 was described. Already this publication mentions a fusible conductor as a switching element, but without teaching about the design of one to give such a fusible conductor, the high requirements in terms of a safe function, insensitivity mechanical stress and downtime

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maintaining a state of the An interruption is enough.

The structures described in the US Pat and limitations imposed, in part, by the method of manufacture.

For example, a sufficiently accurate reproduction of the described fusible conductors in the described etching process turned out to be impossible, because two metal layers of considerably different thicknesses in the same etching process have to be processed and the fusible conductor is often completely destroyed during manufacture will. In addition, in the course of handling known labels, a new short-circuit is a line interruption previously caused by melting This is easily possible if only suitable mechanical stresses are applied to known labels - if necessary. especially under the action of chemical agents.

The welding contact of metal 1 layers through separating, electrically insulating layers, without them being able to be completely displaced from the welding zone, there is a high degree of unreliability such contacting under mechanical stress known labels or if the same e.g. Cleaning agents are exposed, as they are common in textile care. In addition, well-known labels lead under such stress, damage to textiles due to leaching of soluble, contaminating substances from various individual parts of such labels. Both the poor reproduction accuracy of the known fusible conductor, as well as the rest of the configuration well-known labels with the effect

a very poor utilization of radiated high-frequency energy to interrupt the fusible conductor require without exception strong and spatially extensive HF magnetic fields when handling such labels, making them especially in the immediate vicinity modern POS systems is impossible. Finally, known labels cannot use the above-mentioned method be manufactured in customer-specific designs, because this manufacturing process is due to shrinkage a material web does not have sufficient register accuracy during etching as it is a prerequisite for changing and complex printing, for example. Just a very simple standard print is possible, but re-printing is not. The function more well-known By the way, labels can be seen through very quickly and easily by shoplifters, which makes them a part lose their effectiveness.

In DE-PS 31 43 208 (WO 83/01697) and in DE-OS 32 21 500 (WO 83/04448) are already different embodiments a label-like identification arrangement described as an essential part of a contains an electrical component which has a parallel resonance circuit with high ambient field coupling and consists of an inductive element and a capacitive element Element is formed, the latter at least partially also along the inductive structure in the manner a strip line can be formed.

in these publications it is also already explained like bypassing the difficulties of the entrance mentioned manufacturing process this arrangement in the form of labels in a variety of designs with high register accuracy according to customer requirements

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shows, which allows only limited reliable and only limited resilient contact through to dispense with an elastic insulating material, so that a high level of reliability is achieved. However these labels cannot be irreversible and at the same time invisible with regard to their resonance properties to be changed.

In contrast, an essential object of the invention is the detectability of the label-like To improve the structure through the detection system so that only properly paid goods through the Detection system can be brought without a signal is generated by the detection system. 15th

This object is achieved in that the label can be canceled in that the resonance element with regard to its resonance properties so changeable or inoperable that it is feasible for the detection system is not recognizable.

Further advantageous embodiments of the label according to the invention are described in claims 2 to 47.
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Another essential object of the invention is to provide that which is described above and which is suitable for single use Manufacture label in such a way that the function of a security label and a goods label, in particular a cash register label is integrally combined in the label.

This object is achieved in particular by a manufacturing method described in claims 48 and 49. This allows a production in customer-specific execution with any printing and highest regi steric accuracy.

The advantages of the various embodiments of the

Invention are in the following description, respectively detailed so that reference can be made to it.

_In summary, it can be said that the label-like structure according to the invention has resonance properties which can be changed invisibly and irreversibly in the course of handling such labels - for example as goods labeling labels. Here you can

, Q the labels according to the invention, for example, in the immediate Close to the cash register - integrated into the entire sales process of the goods - are "devalued". With another Embodiment of the invention, the labels can also be used as disposable labels in the goods, e.g. in clothing

Ig pieces are firmly incorporated.

With the labels according to the invention are a large number given new application possibilities related to of the known labels due to the unreliability attached to them, handling restrictions and manufacturing inadequacies so far passed.

Various embodiments of the invention Labels also require operatively associated novel devices for handling them, as well as new ones Manufacturing process through which extremely reliable Labels are created.

2Q So is in a preferred embodiment of the invention the label is designed so that a fold along the perforation line, sol 1 kink line or the like running through the customer section is only possible if at least the checkout section, possibly also an inventory section and / or further sections from the customer section have been separated, and that the normal handling of the label at the cash register will invalidate it caused by the fact that after the previous division of the label into customer and non-customer sections the folding of the two fields of the customer

Section along said perforation line, intended folding line or the like. A magnetic coupling of the resonance field with the cancellation field causes the the desired change in the resonance properties of the structure.

The device in the field of cancellation, its fixed magnetic Coupling with the resonance field brings about a change in the resonance properties is in the simplest way Case a closed metal surface. she can but also from one or more, in the cancellation field preferably concentrically arranged short-circuit turns exist or else by a second Resonance circuit formed with suitable properties be, the geometric arrangement of these elements in relation to the resonance field is chosen so that after the folding of the resonance field and the cancellation field, the precisely fitting superimposition of these two fields for the desired change in the previously existing Resonanzei gens, in the unfolded state This change either results in an extremely strong damping of the resonance structure in the resonance field or in a shift in the resonance frequency through defined coupling of the marking of the Label performing resonance structure in the resonance field with a second, the "devaluation" mediating resonance structure can exist in the devaluation field, so that in each case a recognition and notification of a correctly folded customer section by known ones Control systems is excluded.

In a further preferred embodiment of the Invention is the device in the cancellation field of a part of the resonance element itself, i.e. the resonance element extends both in the resonance

field as well as in the cancellation field of the customer section and both parts are through a perforation line, Sol 1 kink! inie or the like. divided. Here is that Resonance element designed so that when it is flipped over pen of the part of the reso located in the cancellation field nanzelements on the remaining part of the resonance element in the resonance field the previously existing resonance properties and field coupling properties are changed so that a detection and notification of a the cash register properly handled customer section is no longer possible due to known control systems.

In general, the label-like structure is designed so that it has the function of an advertising medium, the

Function of a product-specific marking that

Function of a security label, the function of a Goods identification labels, consisting of at least one customer and one checkout section, as well as the Integrate the function of an inventory data carrier can, whereby all functions are fulfilled thereby that required data are stored in a suitable form at a suitable point on the label-like structure.

The label-like structure according to the invention can be used in particular as a labeling data carrier for use within security and control systems, in particular within goods security systems to prevent the theft of goods exhibited for sale.

It is particularly useful in this application form suitable in the fashion sector. With the appropriate training, however, it can also be used in property security systems, document security systems, access control systems, event control systems (e.g. parking systems),

Data backup systems and permission control systems.

Embodiments of the invention are based on the drawings described in more detail. Show it:

1 shows a structure according to the invention in the form of a hanging label, attached to an object and seen from the front;

2 shows a structure according to the invention in the form of a hanging label, attached to an object and seen from behind;

3 shows a similar label as it appears when it is properly dismantled at the cash register has accidentally been buckled;

4 individual parts in which a label according to the invention is exemplified can be dismantled;

5 shows a customer section of such a label before it is canceled and handed over to the customer, outside / front side;

Fig. 6 shows a customer portion of such a label before Cancellation and delivery to the customer, inside / back;

Fig. 7 shows a customer portion of such a label according to the Devaluation when handed over to the customer, inside / back;

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Fig. 8

an exemplary label and its handling associated with a subsequent award of the price Goods to which it is attached;

Fig. 9

part of a label according to the invention, here: Customer section with a resonance circuit in the resonance field and an electrically conductive short-circuit area in the cancellation field;

Fig. 10

part of a label according to the invention, here: customer section with resonance circuit in the resonance field and Short-circuit turns in the cancellation field;

Fig. 11

part of a label according to the invention, here: customer section with resonance circuit in the resonance field and a two-dimensional series capacitor in the cancellation field, which functions as a short-circuit area;

Fig. 12

part of a label according to the invention, here:

Customer section with resonance circuit, which is carried out in this way is that the planar resonance circuit capacitor is exclusively in the cancellation field and the resonance circuit inductance exclusively in Resonance field is carried out;

Fig. 13

part of a label according to the invention, here: customer section with resonance circuit, which is designed in this way is that part of the resonant circuit inductance is formed by conductor tracks that extend in the cancellation field;

Fig. 14

part of a label according to the invention, here: Customer section with resonance circuit that runs like this is that both part of the resonant circuit inductance as well as a flat resonant circuit capacitor is arranged in the cancellation field;

Fig. 15

part of a label according to the invention, here: customer section with resonance circuit in the resonance field and a second resonance circuit in the cancellation field;

Fig. 16

in three-dimensional view, the production of many fiction, according to labels in endless succession Folding up a production line;

Fig. 17

in three-dimensional view, the production of many fiction, according to labels in endless succession Folding up a production line;

Fig. 18

in a three-dimensional view, the production of many labels according to the invention in endless succession through precisely fitting illamination of two individual production lines, preferably with the inclusion of feed materials;

Fig. 19

a schematic sectional view of the lamination station according to FIG. 18 for precisely fitting illamination and Guiding two production lines to be connected, preferably with the inclusion of feed materials;

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Fig. 20

a three-dimensional view of the production of two individual production lines, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 be connected to each other;

Fig. 21

a schematic illustration of an inline process, which a capacitor dielectric is more suitable Properties as one of the two feed materials in accordance with FIG. 18 or FIG. 19 in the II1 amination station feed in;

Fig. 22

a schematic representation of the connection of conductor tracks assigned to different production tracks are directly to one another in an electrically conductive manner;

Fig. 23

a schematic representation of the connection of conductor tracks assigned to different production tracks are, by means of an electrically conductive, strip-shaped and especially - preferably endless - Contacting material to be supplied;

Fig. 24

the top view of the resonance structure of an inventive Labels made from conductor path structures assigned to two different production carriers, this conductor track structure is exemplified by a contacting element according to the invention are connected to one another in an electrically conductive manner;

Fig. 25

a three-dimensional view produced by folding Contact element, as it is used for electrical le-tsncen connection of conductor tracks, the various production

supply tracks are assigned, fed individually or endlessly can be used;

26 shows a sectional view through the structure according to FIG. 25;

Fig. 27 is a schematic illustration of manufacture of the contacting element according to FIG. 24 in pairs in each case mirror image successive shape (Dual-in-line manufacturing);

Fig. 28 is a schematic illustration of manufacture of the contacting element according to FIG. 24 individually, each in a uniform shape (single-in-one production);

29 shows a simple embodiment of the invention Label that can be used overall as a customer section can find and a devaluation alternatively either by folding along a crease line or by cutting into two sections along a perforation line identical to the folding line;

30 shows a resonance structure of a label according to the invention with two resonance frequencies and a state-changeable component as a connection between an upper one and a lower layer of a stripline;

Fig. 31

an equivalent circuit diagram of the resonance structure according to FIG. 30;
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32 shows an inductive structure comprising an open magnetic field;

33 shows an equivalent representation of the two states of the state variable component in Fig. 30;

34 shows a label according to the invention with two resonance frequencies and a loop-like, thread-like one Shutdown element;

35 shows a schematic view of the thread-like shutdown element;

36 shows a representation to illustrate the introduction a thread-like shutdown element in an inventive Label so that the shutdown element forms a loop in the label after it has been completed;

37 equivalent circuit diagrams of the label according to the invention according to FIG Fig. 34;

38 shows a label according to the invention with two resonance frequencies and a stretched, strip-shaped or wire-shaped disconnection element;

39 shows a schematic representation of the connection of contact surfaces, the various webs of carrier material are assigned, with a thread-like or band-like one Shutdown element;

40 shows a label according to the invention with two resonance frequencies and a band-shaped cut-off element produced by folding;

41 shows a disconnection element according to the invention as it is shown by Folding and punching of an endless belt can be produced;

Fig. 42

a pair of mirror images, ribbon-shaped Disconnection elements with a protected conductor loop;

43 shows a schematic representation of the connection of contact surfaces, the various carrier material webs are assigned, with an inventive, by Folding and punching produced shut-off element;

Fig. 44 is an illustration of a type known per se the coupling of energy into a label according to the invention by means of an open magnetic field;

45 shows a schematic illustration of a so-called closed field circuit;

Fig. 46

one HF transformer with two slides each Conductor structures as closed field circuits; 35

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an HF transformer with three slides each Conductor structures as closed field circuits;

Fig. 48

an HF transformer, each with two-loop Conductor structures as closed field circuits in im essential round design;

Fig. 49

a schematic representation of the patency of magnetic far fields through closed field circuits;

Fig. 50

a schematic representation of an inventive Label with a cancellation device, which can also be used to remotely query the state of the open field resonance section of the label is suitable;

Fig. 51

a schematic view of a label according to the invention, consisting of an open field section and a Closed field section with mutually different resonance frequencies;

Fig. 52

an equivalent circuit diagram of the label according to the invention according to FIG. 51;
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Fig. 53

a schematic view of a label according to the invention, consisting of an open field section with two Resonance frequencies and a closed field section with a third, non-identical resonance frequency;

Fig. 54

an equivalent circuit diagram of the label according to the invention according to FIG. 53;

Fig. 55

a schematic view of a label according to the invention, how it is particularly suitable for incorporation into textile goods;

Fig. 56

a schematic illustration of two situation states of the label according to the invention according to FIG. 55, in which it is equally recognizable and devaluable;

Fig. 57

a schematic illustration of the relative position electrically conductive surfaces to one another in the folded-over state of a label according to the invention according to FIG. 55;

Fig. 58

a schematic view of a label according to the invention, consisting of two wings, one of which is part of a foldable HF transformer and an open field resonance circuit, the other remaining parts of a foldable HF transformer as part of a closed-field resonance circuit contains;

Fig. 59
a schematic representation of the label according to the invention according to FIG. 58 with a cancellation device which is also suitable for remote interrogation of the state of the open field resonance circuit of the label;

Fig. 60

a schematic representation of an embodiment

of a hand-held device that has a primary winding of an RF transformer contains;

Fig. 61

a schematic representation of an operating device for a hand-held device according to FIG. 60;

Fig. 62

a schematic representation of an embodiment of a hand-held device that has a primary winding of an RF transformer and includes a reading device;

Fig. 63

a schematic representation of an operating device for a hand-held device according to FIG. 62, which shows the operation of such a hand-held device in conjunction with an electronic Cash register enables, and

Fig. 64

a schematic representation of a further operating device for a hand-held device according to FIG. 62.

A label according to the invention in the form of a data-bearing hanging label 1, consisting of two wings 2 and 8, is shown in Figures 1 and 2, namely seen in FIG. 1 from a side which is introduced as the "inside", and in the FIG. 2 seen from a side which is introduced as "outside". The wing 2 represents one so-called customer section, which the buyer of a product to which the label-like structure is attached, is handed over after payment of the purchase price.

The wing 8 represents a so-called P.O.S. (F ^ oint £ f! Sale) - Section showing special features fulfilled as they are in manifold ways by

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the initial labeling of the goods occur or are necessary until they are sold. In general, the Wing 8 made up of at least two sections 9 and 10, section 9 being an example of an inventory section can be used insofar as it mainly fulfills functions such as those of an automated one Storage are required, and where the section 10 is used as an example as a checkout section can be insofar as it mainly fulfills functions such as those in the course of a rationalized checkout process including a rational price display are required. These functions are described in more detail below.

First of all, a suitably designed longitudinal perforation and folding line 12, that the label 1 hangs on the goods in such a way that special properties, in particular restoring moments of the material from which the label is made, in each case a self-opening angle # ", which is between 0 and 180 °, preferably at 20 °. The case = 0 occurs in general only when the label is subjected to temporary stresses such as forced folding along the line 12, and the case = 180 ° or even greater than 180 ° generally only occurs if appropriate opening forces act on such a label. As long as the self-opening angle = 0 or = 180 ° is only temporarily enforced, suitable Execution of the label ensures that this Angle can in any case again assume a dimension between 0 and 180 ° after the removal of acting forces.

This is also the longitudinal perforation / kink line 12 designed so that it allows a division of the label 1 into the two wings / sections 2 and 8, that this is not damaged in this division, in particular

special not to be torn. The label also has two vertically offset, each on the Line 12 ending perforation / crease lines 7 and 11 on. The perforation / crease line divides it 7 the customer section 2 in a so-called resonance field or a resonance section 3 and in a so-called cancellation field or a cancellation section 4, and the perforation line 11 in the form of a dividing line the P.0.S. section 8 in the already mentioned Sections 9 and 10, acting as an inventory and checkout section.

It is important that these two perforations in terms of their height, i.e. in terms of their arrangement by no means coincide along line 12, but rather are sufficiently offset from one another in the direction of line 12. This ensures that that such a label after an accidentally forced fold along one of the two lines 7 or 11 in a relieved state can take on a form that according to FIG. 3 by an angle - greater than 90 is chrakterisiert. In any case, the Labels in the state = 0 along one of the two lines 7 or 11 do not fold simultaneously along one prepared compulsory fold line, which is shown in Fig. 3 with 26 is marked. The forced folding along such a forced and not pre-marked by special precautions fold line 26 therefore results in each Fall after discharge of such a label, i.

after the removal of the forces that caused such a forced folding, a thoroughly stable one Shape as shown in Figure 3, characterized by an angle - between the resonance field 3 and the cancellation field 4 greater than 90 ° and less than 180 °, as such "Wild" folding along a line 26 to produce considerable restoring forces in such a stable configuration

Consequence. The line 7 is mainly designed so that it unfolds the sections 3 and 4 after the label 1 has been divided into two separate sections 2 and 8 with the lowest possible return torque. Line 11 is in the main thing carried out so that they a slight division of the sections 9 and 10 after division of the label

1 into two separate sections 2 and 8 allows the two sections 9 and 10 not to be divided to be damaged.

A preferred embodiment of a label 1 according to the invention is shown, which is in the wing

2 has a hanging hole 14, with the help of which this Label using known attachment items, generally referred to as nylon anchor 13, which can be attached to goods to be marked and secured. Without loss of generality, such However, perforation can also be provided in field 8 or also be provided in both fields, for example in such a way that that such a double perforation when the two wings 2 and 8 are folded over one another along the longitudinal perforation / fold lines 12 overlap (= 0 °).

Fig. 1 further illustrates that the resonance section 3 contains a flat resonance arrangement 5, which a recognition of the label 1 or of the customer section 2 allows under certain conditions by means of known detection devices. The designer processing section 4 contains an analogous layout led cancellation arrangement 6, which leads to the modification of certain resonance properties of the resonance arrangement 5 can be used, so that under certain conditions, a recognition of the label 1 or the customer section 2 by means of known detection devices not more is possible.

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Fig. 1 further shows that the customer section 2 has a so-called assignment text field 17, which is arranged, for example, pointing inwards, and that partly the reso arranged in the resonance section 3 nanzelement 5 covered. The customer section 2 has furthermore a field 20 which can be filled in, for example, with printed advertising; the perforation / Buckling line 7 divides this field in the middle. This field can also be used together with field 19 on the P.O.S.-Ab cuts must be made coherent, i.e. the Fel FIGS. 19 and 20 can extend uniformly across the entire inside of the label over the longitudinal perforation z-fold line 12. Regarding The fields 19 and 20 can in any case also be individually self-contained and designed to fulfill the same or related functions.

The field 20 of the customer section 2 is - preferably reaching to the outer edge and to the line 12 - Covered with a transparent adhesive layer 21, which has the property that it is only against itself itself developed an adhesive force, but not at all or only to a very small extent compared to other substances. 25th

The P.O.S. section 8, pointing inwards, carries that Field 19 already mentioned, which generally only extends as far as the perforation line 11 if it is not connected to field 20 on the customer section. prints / is used, but here as an example in the direction of the line 12 of the same length as the field 20 is shown. The field 19 is in any case mainly located on the section 10 of the wing 8 of the label 1. The one that is also assigned to this wing 8 Section 9 bears a further field 18, which is preferably used to hold product-specific advertising symbols, e.g.

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in the form of a product-specific self-adhesive sticker. However, it can also be used to fulfill P.0.S. functions, e.g. in connection with with the checkout or purchase process.

The P.O.S. section 8 can also be on the inside in an area which, when folded along the line 12, merges with the field 20 of the section 8 covered, with one not visible in appearance emerging adhesive resist 16 to the adhesive layer 21 is printed be, whereby the self-adhesion of the sections 2 and 8 to one another in the area of the adhesive layer 21 on a Minimum is reduced. This allows a self-opening be relieved of the label. The longitudinal perforation 28 is explained with reference to FIG. 2, which exemplifies the design of the outside of a label according to the invention.

To illustrate the many functions of the label, those are shown on the outside of the label See fields described in connection with Figures 5, 6 and 7, which show the customer section 2 in different handling states. Based on The description of the external design of the label is also used to illustrate how it is used.

Accordingly, on the outside of the P.O.S. section 8 initially a field 24 executed, which is used for filing ma machine-readable coded data is provided, which in first and foremost the article / object to be labeled clearly identify. To two general cases of importance in a figure, this field is T-shaped here, although this is in the Pra xis is usually not required. It is more important that this field extends over both sections

9 and 10 extends, in the simplest case either along the perforation line 11 or the perforation line 28. In practice this field 24 can indeed be T-shaped, but it must not all "branches" of this field are used for data storage. Such an execution comes from the universal one Opposing the applicability of such labels.

Machine-readable data that primarily uniquely identify the item to be labeled will be stored within this field 24 in fields 9e and 10e and / or 25 specially provided for this purpose. These Filing can be done in very different ways. For example, there can be such data in optically or magnetically coded form. The optical coding is possible, for example, by filing of data by means of a bar code or by means of a hole code produced by suitable perforation. For example, a bar code can be printed directly or stored by a suitable adhesive label with the corresponding bar coding in fields 9e and 10e and / or 25 is attached. In any case, the machine-readable data record can also be used in normally readable form in stored in these fields. The magnetic coding is possible, for example, that either a magnetized or a magnetizable film in the Fields 9e and 10e and / or 25 is applied, or that one already provided during the manufacture of the label Magnetic printing in these fields is suitably magnetized.

The filing of such machine-readable data represents the first marking step, which is for example already at the manufacturer of the goods - e.g. when it comes to clothing

can. In this case, the goods can - for control purposes - preferably be additionally equipped with an identical data carrier in the form of a self-adhesive label or film, as it is _{stored in fields 9e}} 10e and / or 25. This is advantageous in particular when the machine-readable code is also stored translated into readable writing on such data carriers. The assignment of labels and items of clothing can thus be easily checked even without mechanical aids. In practice, the storage of machine-readable data in a linearly readable form has proven itself. Fig. 2 illustrates this by the reading arrow symbols 29, 30 and 31, which symbolize particularly useful reading directions.

From Fig. 2 it can be seen that the perforation lines 11 and 28 are provided for the machine-readable data Divide fields 9e, 10e and / or 25 in the middle. So will machine-readable data in these fields be like that filed that they with respect to the perforation lines 11 and 28 redundant, the label can be dissolved along all perforations without the Legibility of such data and their clear assignment between different sections is lost by Corresponding data fields and, if necessary, data carriers attached to them are also divided up along perforation lines when they are divided. It goes without saying even that such a division of suitable data carriers can e.g. be facilitated by the fact that such data carriers also have a central perforation or hole. The design of this detail restricts however, the application of the label does not apply and is therefore not discussed further.

An optical bar code is given as an example of a "divisible" code. Magnetic coding too

can be compared with a bar code and allows a straightforward allocation to be made of data carriers and label fields carrying them. For the universal applicability of the label is at most it is important that the fields 9e, 10e and / or 25 are made so wide that after they have been divided Fields along perforation lines 28 and / or 11 the remaining subfields are still sufficiently wide to allow for trouble-free reading of data on each Individual part of the dissolved label still to enable

The machine-coded original data, which are primarily Line clearly identifi ed the awarded item, allow the buyer of the goods the further automatic labeling of the goods in a next step, so that here current calculation data can easily be included in flexible item and price labeling.

Without the possible applications and design options of the label should be restricted in any way is based on alphanumeric marked fields exemplarily one of many possible manipulations of such an invention Label illustrated in the course of labeling the goods until they are sold.

The buyer carries out the automatic labeling of the goods by placing the label - if it is not endless, with several similar coherent and separable into individual labels is available in introduces a markup printer, which is initially generated by automatically reading out the machine-coded Data in the fields 9e, 1Oe or 25 entered the article to be marked and then this article the current one current article and price information through readable

ren impression in the fields 9a, TOa and 4a assigned. For this purpose, the label printer can be connected to a suitable calculation computer, the the automatic inventory in real time and thus corresponding data records for each article are managed accordingly. The further description is not intended in any way neither the endless supply of such labels in such a label printer so that they initially consecutively contiguous and along suitable resolution / edge perforations can be resolved exist, or limit the endless production required for this.

The field 1Od corresponds in terms of its function the field 17 on the customer section by adding it line by line contains legible explanations of the entries in the adjacent fields 9a and 10a clearly identify / describe conceptually line by line. This field can therefore, for example, follow one another line by line in the direction of arrow 31 the pre-printed explanations "Article", "Size", "Color / Type", "Price", "Sales Price", "Cash Register Number" and "Checkout Date". Provided this label is only used on a specific labeling system is used, corresponding designations are already in the field when the label is produced 1Od - as well as in field 17 - firmly pre-printed. According to FIG. 1, there are corresponding assignment text fields 17 and 10d in the customer and P.O.S. section on different sides of the label.

The label that has been processed so far remains on the label to be sold in a known manner for labeling Object. The hanging holes can be torn out by means of a suitably sealed-on hole reinforcement strip 15 be more difficult, as shown in Fig. 2 for example

adhered to the outside of the customer section 2 is indicated.

The label is detached from the goods during the purchase process.

The machine-coded data is then either read into the cash register using known handheld readers, or the label is immediately entered into a suitable cash register system, which reads this internally executes. As a result of the registration, a Registration imprints 9b, 10b and 4b take place, which the cash register executes. As a rule, field 9b can be used be provided with a shortened registration impression, provided that section 9 is the inventory section. For example, only one Labeling can be printed whether the article is sold regularly, in the first or second special sales level as is desirable for keeping the item in stock or reordering it.

The field 9c can be used in a similar way for the storage of marks of origin, e.g. brand information on the back field 18 of section 9. This can be the processing of complaints e.g. make it much easier. A relatively large trademark in the back field 18 can also provide a particularly simplified sorting of inventory sections according to different original suppliers allow. It can thus have the dual function of brand advertising and simple brand identification Afford.

As a rule, the sales price, the The cash register number as well as the cash register date and time can be printed. The same impression is made in field 4b duplicated. In Figure 2, the field 4b is larger.

leads as the field IQb. This can be useful, though e.g. next to the registration imprint on the customer section 2 a so-called customer service text is to be printed in field 4b, such as "Thank you Thanks! ". Appropriately, this is done immediately after the registration print so no special positioning of the label this process is required.

Fields 10c on the P.0.S. section and 4c on the customer section can do this in a similar way be used to note handwritten entries, e.g. when changes are required to the object of purchase, to exclude an exchange or similar.

Subsequently, the label is still a single body along the perforation line 12 in the customer section 2 and P.O.S. Section 8. After this division it is possible to divide the P.O.S.-section into further individual parts, So e.g. the cash register section 10 and the inventory section 9 to disassemble. According to FIG. 4, the section 8 can also be divided into several parts 10, 9 and 27 may be possible if a suitable field division of the P.O.S. section has been selected and another Dissolution perforation line 11a in the P.0.S. section is provided. Section 27 can represent, for example, an additional control section.

In the figs. 5 and 6 is initially the detached, i.e. individually existing customer section of both Pages shown. Before this is now handed over to the customer, the cancellation section 4 is along the Kink / perforation line 7 on the resonance section 3 of the customer portion 2 is folded, as illustrated in FIG. 7. Through this process, the initially on the outside of the label without assigning

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sungstext existing data fields 4a and 4b of the customer section assigned the assignment text field 17, i.e. after the refolding has taken place, the relevant explanation for the appears in the correct order line by line Data that is now in the extension of the individual lines of the assignment text in the data fields 4a and 4b appear arranged. This means that a customer section handled in this way also corresponds to the legal one Labeling regulations, and allows the customer to easily control the checkout process or the exchange of the item.

At the same time as this text assignment is made by unfolding of the resonance section 3 and the devaluation section 4 contained in the resonance section Resonance structure 5 such with that in the cancellation section contained cancellation structure 6 magnetically coupled that a detection of such a properly handled customer section is no longer possible by means of known alarm systems, i.e. that the label - more precisely: the customer section - in the train proper handling is inevitably "devalued". If the goods are previously improperly treated label is stolen, the entire label is stolen by means of the resonance structure 5 in the customer section recognized by known alarm systems.

The field 22 on the outside of the resonance field 3 of the customer section 2 preferably carries an area-filling one Advertising emblem 23 of the sales transaction, which means that the concept of the sales transaction at Impresses customers in an advantageous manner. This achieves the customer section also has an advertising function beyond the time of purchase. In that regard, the The function of the label is described up to the point in time when the goods are regularly sold.

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The label according to the invention also fulfills in an advantageous manner still further functions then, if a second or third award of the object of sale - e.g. when declaring a final sale - becomes necessary. Figure 8 illustrates this. Accordingly, on the label along the Perforation 28 detached an edge strip 32 or 33 (34) which, as described above, is machine-readable Carries data which clearly identify the article. 10

While the actual label remains on the sales item and the sales item can also be left unchanged in its place where it is offered for sale, this detached data strip is transported to a re-labeling device. With the help of a suitable reading device - e.g. known optical or magnetic handheld readers - or some other suitable reading device (e.g. if data is stored in the form of perforation hole patterns), the identity of the object is read out, whereupon the re-marking device creates a self-adhesive adhesive label 80 that is so large that it fits in field 4d of the customer section. In order to make a special sales campaign clear, it can preferably be kept in a conspicuous basic color. _{This self-adhesive label bears a new field 4A 5} replacing the old data field 4a of the customer section 2, in addition, if necessary, further identifications, e.g. a note 81 on the type of sale (e.g. WSV) or an additional, particularly noticeable clarification 82 of the new price that replaces the old one Price replaced. In order to increase the security against forgery and thus to reduce the risk of personal manipulation, this label can additionally also bear the date and time of its manufacture, which is not detailed in FIG. 8, however. In any case it is on

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A legible imprint of the article code is printed on this adhesive label, so that a clear assignment to the associated label and thus to the associated object is possible. In order to enable this assignment in a simple manner, at least the data field 10a of the cash register section also contains the article code in plain text, unless it is already stored in this form in a non-removable manner in the fields 9e, 10e. 8 illustrates an example in which the code that can be read in plain text is stored redundantly with respect to the perforation line 28 in these fields, ie it is located on the removable edge strips 32 and 33 (34) as well as on the POS section 8 of the label remaining strips of FeI- (j _er 9e _unc j ige.

The adhesive label 80 is produced either on sheets or from roll, i.e. several such labels can be produced on a bow-shaped or ribbon-shaped separating support

be arranged, from which the adhesive layer and thus the adhesive labels can be easily removed. These details the handling of such adhesive labels is assumed to be known and not detailed here

described.
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The replacement data field 4A thus newly created is thus on the adhesive label with the function of a data carrier created. This data carrier 80 is then transported back to the goods and in field 4d of the customer

Section 2 of the label is attached so that the old markup data 4a is replaced by the new 4A.

In Fig. 8 is further clarified that when a sale of the item that was rebranded, the

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Registration imprint of the cash register is a special feature 83 that uniquely identifies this particular sales transaction and either in all ■ Data fields 4b, 9b and 10b equally or else in particular is entered in the data field 9b, whereby the warehouse management of the sale of the item can be communicated on the basis of a second award, provided that the section of the label that * the field 9b carries, is supplied as an inventory section of the warehouse management for evaluation.

For the sake of completeness, FIG. 8 also shows the customer section, as he did on the occasion of a sale of the goods that were re-marked after registration is handed over to the customer through the checkout and completion of the purchase process; the back of this Section is as shown in Fig. 5 over the entire area Provided with advertising printing of the sales business, e.g. a house emblem 23. Using other data-carrying Edge sections 32 (34) can repeat such a re-marking once or twice by assigning a new label 80 with a new data field 4A to label 1 in each case.

The label according to the invention therefore continues to offer the advantage that goods for the purpose of price change / change in labeling does not have to be moved and removed from the exhibition site. The clear assignment of new Labeling data for the object of sale is reliably guaranteed. That the text assignment for price printing in field 4a of the customer section is initially missing because this is on the before the checkout process The back of the customer section is immaterial, as in the case of sale due to the initial pricing the P.0.S. section 8 in field 10a the same Data carries like the customer section in field 4a, and

the field 1Od of the P.0.S. section is a unique one Allocation of text so that the legal price labeling regulations are met in every case. In the event of a price change, the adhesive label 80 has a special one as a change label in addition to field 4A Assignment text 82, which also clearly identifies the new price. Thus offers the invention Label has the further advantage that it can also be used in the course of necessary subsequent awards, in particular Preisän changes, the current price in accordance with legal regulations always in a sufficient manner indicates.

Fig. 9 illustrates how the customer section 2 is constructed is. The P.0.S. section 8, which is sent to the customer section 2 is only indicated figuratively. It is later shown that he is particularly strong at one simplified embodiment of the invention Labels can also be completely absent insofar as the section, which in principle is always constructed according to the invention 2 - previously referred to as the customer section - with a suitable one Design and handling to a limited extent. Can also take on P.0.S. functions to a large extent.

With regard to the external appearance of the materials and surface properties, the P.O. S. section 8 has the same structure as customer section 2, only the P.O.S. section, in contrast to the Customer section does not have electrically effective equipment as described below.

Based on the view according to FIG. 9, the underside / outside of the customer section 2 (and thus the label) made of a paper-like wrapping material 35, which faces inwards with an adhesive layer 37, preferably with the properties of a mirror

layer, is covered. Pointing outwards, this wrapping material carries those fields that are already shown in FIG. Fig. 2 are known. The top / inside of the customer section 2 (and thus the label) also consists of a paper-like wrapping material 36, facing inwards with an adhesive layer 38, preferably with the properties of a sealing layer, is covered. Inward, i.e. pointing towards the viewer, this covering material carries those fields that are already from Fig. 6 and Fig. 1 are known. The two casing materials do not necessarily have to be trade one and the same material. The type of production of the label or special application requirements may well require the use of different types of materials 35 and 36. In any case however, the adhesive / sealing layers 37 and 38 have properties that are particularly strong and inseparable Allow connection of these two layers with one another and thus the envelope materials with one another. 20th

With the marks 39 and 40 are extensive Designated conductor tracks. Such conductor tracks are - also in the following figures - the simplicity half shown in line. In practice, however, these conductor tracks are designed to be flat in the manner known from the art of printed circuit manufacture. This means, that such conductor tracks - at least those that mainly only serve to build up an inductance in the level of the customer section 2 in practice 0.3 .. 3mm wide, perpendicular to this level, however, relatively are made thin, approximately in a range of thickness of 1 O ^ in. . .60jjm. The line-shaped representation should therefore not mean a restriction, but simply contribute to a simple and clear design of the figures.

The conductor tracks 39 and 40, as well as all other conductive coverings connected to them, are made of one electrical one highly conductive material, e.g. made of copper, preferably but made from ultra-soft aluminum. 05

The conductor track structure 39 is essentially rectangular to square, spiral-shaped conductor tracks that have the special property that they in a more or less extensive zone 41 '° other conductor tracks 40 - seen from the viewer

- cross over, and generally build up a first partial inductance, which is about 1/4 of the total inductance of the connected conductor track formation 39 and 40 together

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The conductor track structure 40 comprises essentially rectangular to square, spiral-shaped conductor tracks, which have the special property that they are in the same more or less extensive zone

41 the conductor tracks 39 - seen from the viewer

- under cross, and generally build up a second partial inductance, which is about 1/4 of the total inductance of the connected conductor track formation 39 and 40 together.

As will be explained in more detail later, it is makes sense to use the conductor track structure 39 as the cladding material

36 assigned to consider, to which it is mediated by the

Adhesive layer 38 of the envelope material 36 is attached.

In this respect, the conductor track structure 39 can be used as an "upper" (closer to the viewer) or "inner" (the inside of the label 1 facing) conductor track structures are designated. Similarly, it makes sense to create the conductor track structure 40 assigned as the wrapping material 35

to consider at which it is by means of the adhesive layer

37 is attached. In this respect, the conductor track structure can

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40 referred to as the "lower" or "outer" conductor path structure will.

The point 42 denotes a fictitious point, which is common to both conductor track formations 39 and 40 insofar as than at this point they have to be imagined connected. How such a connection is carried out technically, is also explained later. In this respect, point 42 is the starting point understand from which (lower) interconnects 40 and intersecting (upper) interconnects 39 nested in opposite directions up to the metal coverings 43 and 44 extend. This arrangement ensures that the resulting inductive structure due to physical Laws an inductance builds up, which is about four times the value of the inductance of an individual for itself considered conductor track formation 39 or 40 corresponds, provided that the partial inductances of these two Structures are approximately the same.

The upper, two-dimensional metal coating 43 and the lower, two-dimensional metal coating 44 form together with the dielectric layer 45 interposed therebetween Capacitor. Preferably, these two coverings have different dimensions so that one of the others mainly overlapping. Preferably these coverings are integrally connected to the conductor track formations 39 and 40, i.e. there are no special ones Contact points between the conductor track structures

39 or 40 and the metal 1 at 43 and 44 are required. The metal coverings 43 and 44 thus generally have the same thickness as the conductor tracks 39 and

40 on.
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The dielectric layer 45 has suitable material

properties, especially in terms of dielectric Displacement and dielectric losses as well as a certain thickness, which in cooperation with the metal 1 attach 43 and 44 a desired capacity result. In general, this layer 45 does not extend over the entire surface of section 3, but it extends essentially only in the Area of capacitive metal coverings and beyond only to the extent that they also provide the mutual isolation of crossing conductor tracks the conductor track formation 39 and 40 provides, as is illustrated in the zone 41. Zone 41 can also be divided into several zones. Thus, the components 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 and 44 form 45 a parallel resonance circuit, which is called an areal The resonance element 5 in the resonance section 3 functions and the detection of the customer section 2 by means of known alarm systems in a contactless way allows.

In the formation of the label according to the invention 9, the cancellation element 6 in the cancellation section 4 of the customer section 2 consists of a flat formed, electrically conductive metal layer 46. It can be made of the same material with the same material thickness be made like the conductor track formations 39 and 40 or the capacitor coatings 43 and 44, or but also be made of another, electrically sufficiently conductive material.

As long as the metal surface 46, i.e. the cancellation section 4, is in one plane with the resonance section 3 or at least an angle θ between the cancellation section 4 and resonance section 3 greater than 120 ° is present - this state is inevitable, as long as the label has not yet been broken down into individual sections 2 and 8, see FIG

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Resonance properties of the resonance circuit through the Cancellation section only slightly influenced. This is stirring therefore that lines of an external magnetic field due to eddy current induced mutual induction in the metal surface 46 dodge this metal surface, and partially in the direction of the interior of the resonance circuit, partially in the opposite direction, at least in areas outside the metal surface. Magnetic Field lines generated when the resonance circuit is excited by an external magnetic field of a suitable frequency arise with such a configuration influenced to such a small extent that a detection of such caused by resonant mutual induction Field lines are also possible from a large distance, i.e.

an alarm triggering by a label in described Safe configuration is enabled.

Used after dividing the label into sections

2 and 9 the cancellation section 4 folded / folded onto the resonance section 3, becomes a very solid magnetic Coupling established between the resonance circuit and the metal surface. In this state, which in Fig. 7 is illustrated in cross section, not only field lines of an external magnetic field from the interior of the resonance structure 5 or the resonance section

3 displaced. Rather, the resonance circuit is also so heavily loaded by transformer coupling that i.e. attenuates the self-field lines of the resonance circuit with resonance excitation are no longer detectable at a greater distance. This means that such a changed structure can no longer trigger known alarm systems.

In practice, the smallest possible cancellation section 4 is desirable. Smallest possible dimensions can be reached if through appropriate coordination with

the geometry of the resonance circuit is ensured, that the metal surface 46 fills the section 4 as possible in the entire width, if in addition the dimension 49 is chosen so that it is equal to or not much greater than the distance of the outermost, parallel to the ICnick line 7 running conductor track of the conductor track structure 40 to the crease line 7, and if the dimension 48 is chosen so large that it is after folding the Section 4 comes to lie on the section 3 within the dimension 47, which is the clear distance of the The outer contour of the larger of the two capacitor plates 43 and 44 - here 44 - describes the buckling line 7.

Sufficient damping of the resonance circuit, i.e.

a sufficient devaluation of the customer section 2 so that it is no longer of known alarm systems can be recognized, is then possible through a cancellation section that is as small as possible in terms of area, when - as illustrated in FIG. 9 - the capacitive pads 43 and 44 of the resonance element 5 be arranged with respect to the kink line 7 so that they are in an imaginary transmitted light projection are outside the superimposed conductor surface 46, i.e. the dimension 47 in no way smaller than the dimension 48 is. Since the metal coverings 43 and 44 themselves cause damping of the resonance circuit by vortex induction, In this case, these metal coverings with the metal surface 46 in the cancellation section 4, folded on the resonance section 3, magnetically coupled so that they advantageously the Damping of the resonance circuit by the metal surface 46 support. By appropriately dimensioning the Metal coverings 43 and 44 and their arrangement in relation to the kink / fold line 7 and in relation to the conductive one Area 46 in the unfolded section 2, this effect can be optimized. The functions of the adhesive layer 21,

of fields 17 and 20, of adhesive resist 16, of the advertising emblem 23, the hanging hole 14 etc. have already been discussed in detail earlier.

It should be noted that in the execution of the label according to FIG. 9, the conductor surface 46 is not must be made of metal. There are also printable conductive materials, i.e. metal 1 or soot-containing conductive paints or conductive pastes, e.g.

surface printable with known screen printing processes are proven. Since the conductor track formations 39 and 40, however, must have significantly lower specific path resistances than the conductor surface 46 is in the interest of a production technology that is as uniform as possible this modification is generally of less interest since it is obvious that the conductor surface 46 together with the conductor track formations 39 and 40 in one single process.

Fig. 10 illustrates a modified but very different one similar embodiment of the customer section. the electrically conductive surface 46 in FIG. 9 is formed by two self-contained short-circuit windings 50 and 51 replaced. If such short-circuit windings are made of material with sufficient electrical conductivity can be, in practice, a single one, if possible on the periphery of the cancellation section 4 running along, i.e. the largest possible area comprehensive short-circuit turns 50 suffice. Manufacturing techniques, which allow such labels to be produced in a simple manner by using conductor track structures 39 and 40 assign to one another also allow the production and assignment of two of these in an equally simple manner Short-circuit turns 50 and 51, one being each one of the upper, crossing conductor track formation 39 and the other to the lower, crossing one

Interconnect structure 40 can think assigned. In the In practice, the short-circuit winding arranged concentrically within the outer short-circuit windings 50 has proven itself 51 to carry out so that it comprises about 50% of the area that the outer short-circuit winding 51 includes. It has also proven useful to make the width of the conductor tracks of these short-circuit turns larger than the width of the conductor tracks 39 and 40. All versions relating to the dimensions 47, 48 and 49 in FIG. 9 apply in an analogous manner to the dimensions 47, 48a and 49a in FIG. 10. The function of a section 2 constructed in this way does not differ from the function of a section 2 according to FIG. 9. Both constructions have the feature in common that the perforation line 7 does not penetrate any electrically conductive coatings, i.e. that no current flows in any state of the label being handled takes place across this perforation line. The resonance section 3 therefore also remains functional when the cancellation section 4, for example along the kink / fold line7, usually as Perforation line will be torn off and is thus completely removed from the resonance section 3.

Fig. 11 shows a further preferred embodiment of the customer section 2. In this case, the fictitious connection point 42 between an upper 39 and lower one is missing 40 conductor track structure, so that no contact is made during the production of a label designed in this way of electrical conductors with each other is required. About the details already known in FIG In addition, the customer section 2 according to FIG. 1 has a second capacitor instead of the connection point 42 65, whose capacity according to known physical laws in connection with the capacity of the Capacitor 64 the effectively effective resonance circuit capacitance

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builds quality. While the capacitor 64 consists of already known components 43, 44 and 45 in the resonance section 3 of the label section 2 consists, the second capacitor 65 consists in an analogous manner of a upper metal covering 60, a lower metal covering 61 and one inserted between these two metal coverings th dielectric 62. The dielectric 62 can have other properties such as the dielectric 45 or but also consist of identical material. Just like the dielectric 45, the dielectric 62 do not complete section 4 in its entirety; rather, it can with regard to its areal extent be designed in such a way as is necessary for the production of the capacitor 65.

In this connection it is mentioned that the dielectric can also be formed by the fact that all conductor tracks and thus also all metallic surfaces in a suitable manner with a dielectric coating are provided, and conductor track surfaces superimposed on one another, So also, for example, capacitive coatings, through these dielectric layers, are isolated from one another. Here, special precautions can be taken that in places where conductor tracks cross or occur in the contours of superimposed conductor tracks, no short-circuit connections can occur. this will be executed later. Without limitation, the formation of a required dielectric is on this Way applicable to all resonance structures dealt with in this document.

The connection of the metal coverings 60 and 61 with the conductor track structures 39 and 40 is produced in that the outermost one tapering towards the kink / fold line 7 Conductor 53 of the lower conductor formation 40 - which is also connected to the lower capacitor surface 44 -with a flat conductor track

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55 is connected, which is on both sides of the crease / fold perforation line 7 to point 57 extends in sufficient length so that despite the perforation of this Conductor 55 a very good electrical conduction across the perforation line 7 is guaranteed. The half the conductor track 55 thus lies in the resonance section 3, the other half in the cancellation section 4.

The outermost one, on the kink / fold line, is analogous tapering conductor track 52 of the upper conductor track structure 39 - which is also connected to the upper capacitor surface 43 - with a planar design Conductor 54 connected, which extends on both sides of the kink / FaItperforationslinie 7 up to point 56 in sufficient length so that, despite the perforation of this conductor track 54, a very good electrical conduction transversely to the perforation line 7 is guaranteed. the The conductor track 54 is therefore also half in the resonance section 3 and half in the cancellation section 4. The Conductor track pieces 54 and 55 are in the cancellation section

3 by conductor tracks 58 and 59 with the upper capacitor plate 60 and the lower capacitor plate 61, respectively tied together.

Ultimately, the electrically conductive structure thus consists of a lower conductor path structure, including the Conductor tracks 40, 53, 55, 59 and the capacitor coatings 44 and 61 and an upper conductor track structure isolated therefrom, comprising the conductor tracks 39, 52, 54, 58 and the capacitor plates 43 and 60.

The capacitor 65 is in terms of its areal extent and its location in the cancellation section

4 designed or arranged so that he in any case

mainly in the free inner space 63 of the resonance circuit comes to rest in the resonance section, if

the cancellation section 4 to the resonance section 3 is folded. The capacitor 65 then fulfills the same - as a two-layer verified metal surface Function like the short-circuit area 46 according to FIG. 9 or like the short-circuit windings 50 and 51 according to FIG. 10. For an expedient arrangement and configuration of the two capacitors 64 and 65 and the one that forms them The same applies analogously to metal coverings with a capacitive effect as already stated in FIG. In practice, therefore, the capacitor 65 with larger metal surfaces will be surfaces implemented as the capacitor 64.

The cancellation of the label section 2 by folding it on top of one another of sections 3 and 4, i.e. the destruction of properties which its recognition by means of known Enable alarm systems, happens mainly through eddy current loading of the resonance circuit, the capacitor surfaces 43 or 44 and 60 or 61 cooperating. In the second place becomes the resonance structure During this process it is also detuned towards a higher resonance frequency, since not only the declining frequency Superposition of the conductor tracks 52 and 58 or 53 and 59 in the folded state, but also the mutual induction effect of those lying in space 63 Capacitor areas 50 and 61, the inductance of the Reduce the resonance structure. This effect can re the recognition or non-recognition of such structures are additionally exploited, but is usually the adequate damping of the resonance circuit that more significant criterion for recognizing the state of the shape of Section 2.

It should be noted that when replacing the cancellation section 4 from the resonance section 3 in contrast to embodiments of the section 2 according to FIG 9 and 10 show any resonance properties of the

Section 2 or 3 according to FIG. 11 are lost.

The remaining parts marked in FIG. 11 correspond those already shown in FIG. 9 and have already been described in this context.

Fig. 12 shows a further preferred embodiment of the customer section 2. In this embodiment too, the resonance-capable structure extends into the two sections 3 and 4; from the point of view of uniform handling, however, section 3, which in this case only contains the inductive component a resonance circuit in the form of essentially spiraling conductor tracks, as a resonance section, and the section 4, which in this case mainly contains the associated capacitive component a resonance circuit in the form of flat metal coverings contains, referred to as the cancellation section. In effect, the capacitor 64 becomes invalid with respect to the cancellation of section 2 is used quite analogously to conductor surface 46 in FIG. 9.

Without the general public being restricted by it is supposed to be, the spiral track structure, which represents the resonance circuit inductance, is also here again from a lower conductor track structure 40 and an upper conductor path formation 39 is shown, The zone of intersecting conductor tracks is preferably divided into two zones 41.

The embodiment according to FIG. 12 is very similar with the embodiment according to FIG. 11. While there strictly speaking, the missing point 42 due to the capacitive connection of points 56 and 57 by means of the second capacitor 65 is replaced, occurs in Fig.

12 instead of the second capacitor 65 in the cancellation

section the only resonant circuit capacitor 64, here arranged in the cancellation section 4. As a result occurs again a fictitious connection point 42, which is an electrical connection between conductor tracks, which are assigned to the various levels.

The inductive structure in the resonance section 3 is general executed spirally. In a preferred embodiment, it is carried out analogously as already in figs. 9 to 11 explained. Accordingly, one can see a lower conductor path structure that consists of the spiraling, crossing under other conductor tracks There is conductor tracks 40, and on the one piece over the outermost conductor track 53 the conductor track piece 55, the conductor track piece 59 and the lower capacitor plate 44 connect. Analogously, the upper conductor track structure comprises spirally extending conductor tracks that cross over other conductor tracks Conductor tracks 39, to which in one piece via the outermost conductor track 52, the conductor track piece 54, the Connect the conductor track section 58 and the upper capacitor plate.

The connection point 42 does not have to lie exactly where it is arranged in FIG. 12 by way of example. Rather, it can also be located at a different point along the inductively acting conductor track structure. For manufacturing reasons, but it may in an embodiment of the inventive tag of FIG. 12 be useful, 42 somewhere to place this point along the tracks, which delimit the interior space of the inductive structure. It is therefore not excluded that this point, for example, also comes to lie in the area of the dielectric 45 if only the geometry of spirally nested, inductively acting conductor tracks is suitably selected.

Figure 12 further illustrates that the dielectric

45, the capacitive metal coverings 43 and

44 isolated from each other and kept at the prescribed distance, partly also in section 3 extends in order to act as an insulating layer there between, for example in two zones 41 Crossing, inductively acting conductor tracks 39 and 40 to perform. This has the consequence that the viewer seen from the conductor track 55 from the dielectric

45 appears covered, but the conductor track 54 does not. The design of the conductor tracks 54 is sufficient and 55 has already been provided. 11 explained. Of course, other explanations also apply to Fig. 11 also here. For example, the dielectric be designed to be as small as possible in terms of area, so that it is only in the area of the capacitor plates 43 and 44 is present, and the insulation of intersecting conductor tracks 39 and 40 can be achieved by a special, preferably strip-shaped, the zones 41 covering insulating material be made. Likewise, the dielectric 45 between the capacitively acting coverings 43 and 44 through uniform, dielectric coatings of the conductor tracks and thus also of the conductor track surfaces that face one another, be formed, and an additional insulating material, preferably in strip form introduced, can then only be provided between conductor tracks where they cross or occur in the contours of superimposed conductor track areas. In this embodiment as well as in all the others, there are no restrictions in this document treated insulation techniques can be used as they were already in DE-PS 31 43 208 (WO 83/01697) and in DE-OS 32 21 500.2 (WO 83/04448) have been described.

Fig. 12 still illustrates how by expedient Design preferably one in the resonance section 3 external conductor track - through preferably flat

Chen-like design at one corner of section 3 - an additional reinforcement of a hanging hole can be achieved against tearing out, in that such a conductor track surface 66 is perforated by the hanging hole 14 and thus the function of a hole reinforcement band 15, as shown in FIG. 5, can support.

The cancellation of such a label takes place in the same way as in the previously considered embodiments by folding the cancellation coupon 4 on the resonance section 3, whereby the transformer coupling of the capacitively acting Coverings 43 and 44 with the inductive structure in section 3 sufficient displacement of a stimulating magnetic alternating field from the interior of section 3 and an active load on the resonance circuit causes the detection of the section 2 in the folded state by means of known alarm systems makes impossible. It should be noted that when the cancellation section 4 is detached from the resonance section 3, as in the embodiment according to FIG. 11, any resonance properties of the section 2 according to FIG. 12 are lost.

Fig. 13 shows a further preferred embodiment of the label section 2. This embodiment has proven to be useful if, on the one hand, from production engineering For reasons, the dielectric 45 should only have the smallest possible area - because it e.g.

must be made very precisely and therefore expensive - if further the "metal content" of such a label should be as low as possible, and if the cancellation of section 2 not by a complete destruction of resonance properties, but preferably should be done by shifting the resonance frequency, so that e.g. correctly devalued sections

from a suitable control! age as correct devalued can be recognized and observed.

The structure according to FIG. 13 is similar to that according to FIG. 9 as regards the structure in section 3, however here as an example outermost conductor tracks 52 and 53, which run towards the kink / fold line 7 and are part of the an upper conductor path formation 39 - connected with the upper capacitor plate 43 - or part of it a lower conductor path formation 40 - connected to the lower capacitor layer 44 - are sufficient over a suitable area and along the kink / fold line 7 long conductor track pieces 54a and 55a with a outer, first, loop-shaped conductor track 74 running along the periphery of section 4 connected, and further are the second outermost conductor tracks 72 and 73, which run towards the kink / fold line 7 and here, by way of example, both components of an upper conductor track formation 39 are, via suitable, two-dimensional and executed along the kink / fold line 7 sufficiently long Conductor track pieces 70 and 71 are connected to an inner, tapered conductor track 75 in section 4, which is designed to run essentially next to the conductor track 74.

As for the conductor track pieces 54a, 55a, 70 and 71, the half are in section 3 and half in section 4, As soon as the perforation penetrating it arrives, this already applies to the conductor track pieces 54 and 55 in FIG.

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The connection point 42 between an upper and a The lower conductor track structure is arranged in FIG. 13 in such a way that, for example, the outer trough-shaped conductor track 74 in the cancellation section 4 together with the

outer conductor track pieces 54a and 55a in one piece to form a lower conductor track structure comprising the conductor track 53 40 belong in the resonance section 3, which is connected to the lower capacitor plate 44, and that, for example, the inner loop-shaped conductor track 75 in the cancellation section 4 together with the inner conductor track pieces 70 and 71 in one piece upper, the conductor tracks 52, 72 and 73 comprising conductor track formations 39 in the resonance section 3 belong.

If such an assignment of described items of the resonance structure on two different levels is not expedient or is expedient in some other way, the connection point 42 can also be longitudinally inductive at another point acting conductor tracks be arranged.

The remaining parts marked in FIG. 13 correspond those already described in previous figures.

This embodiment of the label according to the invention allowed - based on a certain detectability in a magnetic field of certain, defined field density - the smallest possible design of the section 2, because the cancellation section 4 is very effective for coupling the resonance structure to an exciting magnetic field is also used, i.e. that the section 2 thereby has the largest possible effective induction surface having.

When the section 2 is canceled by folding the subsections 3 and 4 on top of each other, the The inductance of the resonance circuit is significantly reduced by the positive feedback of the loops 74 and 75 to the inductive structures 39 and 40 in unfolded State in a negative feedback in folded State passes. For this reason, the resonance frequency is first increased by this process

postponed. At the same time, the resonance quality is also reduced, since the quotient of total inductance / ohmic The resistance of the inductance is reduced. this can be used if e.g. canceled sections are to be observed with a detection system, that only works with a discrete sampling / interrogation frequency. Scatters of those resonance frequencies which adjusts itself after folding the sections 3 and 4 and for inaccuracies or tolerances can be attributed to the folding process can thereby advantageously be compensated for by a reduced resonance quality by using a suitable framing system also within certain permissible tolerance limits for the resonance frequency folded Sections 2 can safely detect such sections in each case by using the resonance curve of a properly The folded section according to FIG. 13 is no longer as steeply flanked as that in the unfolded section Condition is. This is not necessary, for example, if the gestalt status is "folded up" from a Kontrol1 system, which is located directly under a packing table should be queried at close range, while non-folded sections 2 or not Properly handled labels 1 yes within very large control fields in the entrance / exit area of shops should be queried and, in addition, the highest possible resonance quality and the greatest possible effective Should have induction surface.

pig Reduction of the resonance quality during the cancellation process is advantageous for all applications which after the checkout the goods are packed together with the customer section. This can achieve that customer segments lying next to such a packing table or carried past it, properly treated - e.g. together with purchased / paid goods

in a plastic bag - such near field control systems do not falsely trigger.

When the cancellation section 4 is detached from the resonance section 3 go in the same way as in the embodiments according to FIGS. 11 and 12 lost all resonance properties .

14 shows a further preferred embodiment of label section 2. It is related to that in Fig. 12, but offers the embodiment according to Fig. 14 has the advantage that a devaluation of the section 2 by properly folding the sections te 3 and 4 on each other essentially by a Increase in the resonance frequency, and not by destroying the resonance properties. In principle, the roles of fields 3 and 4 according to FIG. 13 are reversed in FIG. The resonance circuit capacitor 64, consisting of a lower metal covering 44, an upper metal covering 43 and an interposed one Dielectric 45 is located together with any crossovers of conductor tracks within one more or less extensive area 41 in the smaller cancellation section, namely together with ladder

^ ⁵ tracks that build up part of the resonance circuit inductance. Such a design can also offer advantages in terms of manufacturing technology, since the dielectric can also be designed as small as possible in terms of area. As will be shown later, this aspect can be essential for the inexpensive continuous production of such labels.

The function of the conductor track pieces 70a, 70b, 70c, 71a, 71b and 71c, the center of the crease / fold line 7 are penetrated, corresponds to that already discussed conductor track pieces 54 and 55 or 54a and

55a or 70 and 71. Depending on the type of Production of the kink line 7, its length along the line 7 is sufficiently dimensioned to ensure a faultless to ensure electrical line across the kink line 7 from section 3 to section 4. Similar to in the previously illustrated embodiments of the label according to the invention, the electrical structure is also in this case separable into an upper and a lower conductor path structure. Starting from point 42, which is arbitrarily chosen such that both conductor track structures extending from it approximately have the same partial inductance, then extends an upper trace from this point 42 in one piece over the flat conductor track part 71a, the Conductor track 52a, conductor track 73a, the flat conductor track part 70b, the beautiful conductor track 85, the flat conductor track part 71b, the conductor track 72a and remaining essentially spiral-running conductor tracks 39 up to the upper capacitor plate 43, while a lower conductor path structure in monotonously opposite one Direction of rotation from point 42 in one piece over the larger part of the loop-shaped conductor track 84, the flat conductor track part 70a, the conductor track 53a, the conductor track 76, the flat conductor track part 71c, the loop-shaped conductor track 86, the flat conductor track part 70c, the conductor track 77 and the remaining spiral conductor tracks 40 up to the lower capacitor plate 44 extends in section 4 of the label.

As already stated in connection with FIG. 13, the inductance of the resonance structure increases when the sections are folded together 3 and 4 depend on each other; the quality of the resonance is also reduced as a result. The embodiment according to Fig. 14 has all the other properties as that according to FIG. 13. However, the arrangement according to FIG. 14 is simple in terms of production engineering

another filing of the resonance frequency in folded State of the resonance frequency in the unfolded state, as this usually occurs at desirable dimensional relationships between Section 3 and Section 4 - in the form of execution according to Fig. 13 is possible. The embodiment of the invention Label according to FIG. 14 can offer considerable advantages in terms of manufacturing technology in that the Connection point 42 is moved to that section in which neither intersecting conductor tracks nor Precisely positioned capacitor deposits occur.

All other parts identified in Fig. 14 are known from earlier figures and correspond to those described there.

15 shows a further, preferred embodiment of the label according to the invention. In Sections 3 and 4 it has two complete, not necessarily identically constructed resonance elements 5a and 6a. Without restricting the general public, they can each be carried out separately in one of the two sections, as already shown in Fig. 9 and 10 and has been explained in more detail with regard to FIG. 11. Both separate resonance structures can in particular contain connection points 42 and 42a, these either along an imaginary line the outer edge of section 2 or not linearly assigned to one another in sections 3 and 4 can be arranged. The two resonance structures 5a and 6a can, but need not, be electrically conductive connected by the kink / fold line 7 through be. The at least one-piece through-connection of a - e.g. a lower or an upper - conductor track structure through line 7 so that a such a conductor track common to both resonance circles

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structure as a whole in sections 3 and 4, but can be made from manufacturing technology as well as from be appropriate for application reasons.

Without the rest, already sufficient in previous figures illustrated equipment details or the substantially spirally arranged conductor tracks the resonance structures are executed here is shown in Fig. 15 only the boundary contour of such a resonance element and the arrangement of capacitive components 43, 44 and 45 or corresponding 43a, 44a and 62 are indicated .

Such a label can be designed in such a way that, in the unfolded state, it can detect two resonance frequencies permitted. These frequencies are not completely identical to the resonance frequencies of the individual Sections 3 and 4 viewed / measured separately in free space, since both sections are in an unfolded state are weakly magnetically coupled to each other. Strictly speaking, one according to Fig. 15 executed section 2 to the simplest form of a two-circuit band filter, whose resonance poles for one by changing the degree of coupling - in very much wide limits possible by changing the room geometry in the course of a folding process - and for others by changing the eddy current load - Can be influenced within very wide limits by the size, arrangement and position of the capacitor surfaces 43 and 44 and 43a and 44a before and after folding the Sections 3 and 4 on top of each other - can be influenced within wide limits.

Becomes a high detectability of such a section Desired after folding because it can still be recognized within large surveillance zones

should, so it has been found to be appropriate, size and Choose the arrangement of capacitive linings 43 and 44 and 43a and 44a so that they are symmetrical to the kink / fold line 7 are arranged and correspond in size. This means that in an imaginary transmitted light projection of a folded section 2 as closed metal surface, i.e. as the resonance quality incriminating short-circuit area, only the simple one projected area of the coverings 43 and 44 or 43a and 44a appears, since these then fold onto one another in the two Cover sections 3 and 4. As the pole shift the resonance frequencies of the sections 3 and 4 after folding up very much from the coupling factor and its reproducibility depends on a sufficiently precise positioning of the resonance structures 5a and 6a can be reached on top of one another by the forced folding along the kink / fold line 7, if in the manufacture of the label according to the invention it is only ensured that the fold line 7 is solid Dimensional reference for the arrangement of the resonance structures 5a and 6a in section 2 is established. This is simple Possibly.

Is not first and foremost a high detectability of a required after folding - because, for example, for control 1 purposes, it is not queried within large rooms, but only from close by becomes -, and instead is at least an influencing factor of a resonance pole it is desirable towards higher frequencies when collapsing, can be capacitive Linings 43 and 44 and 43a and 44a in terms of size and arrangement within the resonance structures 5a or 6a or sections 3 or 6 are designed so that they are after folding the sections 3 and 4 on top of each other along the kink / fold line 7 not at all or only partially cover it.

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In this context, the use of different dielectrics 45 and 62 - in particular with regard to the thickness - advantageous embodiments enable, especially if, for example, a pole frequency is to be reduced so much after it has been folded up, that section 2 of known alarm systems does not more can be recognized or the new gestalt status "folded up" by recognizing this new, lower pole frequency can be registered by devices that work according to similar principles.

Fig. 16 shows a method of production of the invention Labels, which is particularly advantageous when there are many such labels in the same shape, however different, often changing external printing is to be produced, possibly also an endless one Transportiochung along the edge of such endlessly successively produced labels in must be designed primarily according to the changing needs of users.

On a web-shaped production carrier 100, the properties and function of the wrapping materials 35 and 36 10 is a sealing layer 101 applied, which in an analogous manner the functions of the sealing layers 37 and 38 according to FIG. 10 met; preferably this sealing layer is below selective exposure to heat and pressure in their adhesion (affixation) controllable.

Without loss of generality, the production web is first cut to required processing width and one-sided to the boundaries with one, but preferably two side sprocket holes 102 is provided, wherein the boundaries of the manufacturing \\ z

transport tracks that carry this transport perforation an endless perforation 103 can later be made removable. In any case, some of these Transport holes, if they come to lie on top of each other on the finished label, later also the Fulfill the function of a hanging hole similar to the hole 14 according to FIG. In any case, the prepared one can Production line already - at least partially - preprinted on the side later facing outwards or otherwise pretreated for the application.

On this production line are now in more precise geometric Fit metallic conductor tracks applied. 16 illustrates the case by way of example of the structure according to FIG. 10. A one-piece conductor track structure comprises parts 39, 40, 43, 44, 104 and 105 is positioned in a defined position to the line 106 on the production line, which is generally with the center of which coincides. Parts 39 and 43 represent an "upper" conductor track structure analogous to FIG. 10, and the parts 40 and 44 represent a "Lower" conductor track structure analogous to FIG. 10. The connection point 42 corresponding conductor track structure in Fig. 10 is through the two conductor track pieces 104 and 104 running along the line 106 on the left and right 105 shown, which are connected to each other and remain even if at or immediately after this positioning process the line 106 as a perforation line is designed so that the conductor track parts 104 and 105 only through perforation bars remain connected to one another, i.e. the entire production track together with the conductor track structure on it is processed so that later a simple, guided folding of the two web halves on top of each other is possible with high geometric precision.

Simultaneously, between the track boundaries and this one-piece conductor track structure in the middle of the track preferably a larger short-circuit turn 50 and a smaller short-circuit winding 51 on the production line applied, the winding 50, for example, an "upper" part of the resonance structure 39 and 43 and 104, the winding 51 is assigned to a "lower" part of the resonance structure 40 and 44 and 105 can. The schematic enlargement in FIG. 16 shows that the conductor tracks consist of at least one metal layer

107 exist, which are precisely contoured in special cases

may be covered by a dielectric layer 108, the metal layer being directly on top of the sealing layer 101 adheres, i.e. the conductor tracks are initially isolated after positioning, pointing upwards could be. Depending on the type of production of the conductor tracks, the conductor tracks can also only be in the form of Metal layer 107 are present.

Subsequently, the production track and the conductor track structures located thereon are preferably shaped a strip of a thin dielectric film 45 is applied, which is appropriately pretreated to a provisional Stable positioning on the production line to enable and using pressure and heat later an intimate connection with the layer 107 resp.

108 and to enter with the sealing layer 101 as soon as the production line for this purpose is then folded along the forced folding line 106 so that the previous underside of the web faces outwards. To this amination of the resonance structure in to facilitate the folded production line, appropriate chemical activation can be exposed Production line surfaces preferably prior to application of the dielectric strip 45 and immediately before folding the web.

To illustrate this, there are also perforations in FIG. 16 109, 7, 11 and 12 indicated, after the 111 amination On the one hand, the production line divides the resulting endless label strip into individual pieces

O ^ labels and on the other hand a handling of the individual Enable labels as already described. Usually these perforations are made only after Il1 ami nation of the folded production line provided in this; to clarify the situation

^ ^{0 of} different conductor track parts in relation to the fields described, these perforations are already identified before the track is folded. The tractor perforation 102 at the edges of the track serves, among other things, as an aid for precisely fitting these perforations so that enclosed conductor tracks are not damaged.

17 illustrates the manufacture of the invention Labels, if the conductor tracks consist of a

^ dielectrically coated metal foil produced so that only such an insulating coating 108 of conductor tracks is used as the capacitor dielectric is exploited. The tape-shaped filler material 111, which is on the production line before the assembly

^ menfalten is applied, only fulfilled here the function of an insulating tape between intersecting Conductor tracks in the crossover zone 41 and intersecting conductor track contours in the connection zone of the capacitor plates 43 and 44. It can therefore be relatively narrow. In Fig. 16, this function becomes also fulfilled in areas 41 by the correspondingly wider capacitor dielectric 45. In Fig. 17 is made clear that the surface 110 of the dielectric layer 108 on conductor tracks to achieve a

firm adhesion to each other after folding is chemically pretreated under pressure and heat. 17 also shows the continuous production of the invention Labels attached to one another, i.e. at right angles

to

compared to FIG. 16 adjoining one another. Also is the exemplary configuration of a short-circuit area 46 is shown as an alternative to a short-circuit winding 50. Otherwise applies to the remaining details that already stated for FIG.

FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate another way of manufacturing labels according to the invention, which is particularly advantageous when there are a large number of such labels produced in the same shape, preferably with - at least partially - always the same printing should be and a perforation of production lines for transport purposes always in the same Type and shape can be executed.

19 is a side sectional view part of Fig. 18 and particularly illustrates the guidance of various materials. That in production The label shown corresponds to the embodiment according to FIG. 10; of course all are left as well described embodiments can be produced analogously.

A "lower" lane 115 and an "upper" lane 116, both facing each other with one Sealing layer 101 provided with controllable adhesion, are preferably continuously a lamination station fed, which mainly consists of two Laminationszyl by 117 and 118, between which the two production lines are both under controlled Heating as well as being put together under controlled pressure.

In order to ensure this assembly with the required high accuracy of fit, the two production lines were first equipped with perforations along the edges after initially precise edge trimming. ⁰ ^ It is shown that along each boundary smaller traction holes 119 and alternating larger open holes 120 in the same center distances. In addition, the holes are preferably arranged in a zigzag fashion on the tracks, ie as you progress on a track, the next hole of a type appears on the other track edge with the effect that free holes and traction holes are alternately opposite one another. After the webs have been joined, the holes alternate in pairs along the web boundary in the manner of "superimposed" step holes 121, in that the smaller traction hole of one production path masks the larger free hole of the other production path. This is enforced with high accuracy by alternately combing

Mende transport humps 122 along the edge of the circumferential lines of the lamination cylinder, which interact with cavities 123 between two such transport humps so that the transport humps through traction and free holes - ie through the step holes 121 - of the laminate reaching through in the cavities of the opposing cylinder mesh like a gear. The transport humps 122 are matched on the one hand with regard to their shape and in particular with regard to their contour in the circumferential plane of the lamination cylinder to the inlet angle of the webs 115 and 116, the diameter of the cylinders 117 and 118 and the size of the traction holes 119 so that when the webs are drawn in between the cylinders "shovel" the transport humps 122 in the transport holes 119 without damaging the same i ..: ^ r "?)" -

such a thing is possible. On the other hand, there are the counter cavities 123 designed so that no contact with the transport bumps 122 comes about even then

not if the cylinder is defined with a controllable Circumferential slip set against each other will; this is described below. As a rule, the cavities 123 therefore appear as oblong oval Recesses in the circumferential direction of the lamination cylinder in appearance.

19 illustrates that cylinders 117 and 118 are preferably designed as hollow cylinders, in the interior of which devices 124 can be provided, depending on the structure of the lamination cylinder, in particular depending on their thermal conductivity, for cooling or heating the cylinders. Furthermore, devices 125 are located outside the cylinder in the circumferential direction the cylinder shown as being used for temporary heating only a relatively thin surface layer of the Cylinders are suitable immediately before contact with the production lines. In use cases where from the point at which the production lanes come into contact with the cylinders to the point at which the pressure develops at the highest level of the production lines against each other as possible constant flow of heat from the cylinders in the material tracks is advantageous - this depends in particular from used sealing materials - an arrangement has proven itself in which the hollow cylinder is multilayered graded thermal conductivity are carried out and have a metal surface. In the interior of the cylinder there is a device 124 in each case a halogen filament lamp arranged on very uniform Assign a fixed preset to the cylinders

Allowing the amount of heat to be supplied per time. The devices 125 are designed as induction fields with High-frequency energy fed the metal surface of the cylinder with a very short and therefore precise control 35

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bar - response time / time constants allow heating. In the case of such a station, the radiation losses are essentially constant due to the constant supply of heat compensated by means of the coaxially arranged lamps, while the one transferred into the material paths Heat process-monitored immediately before contact with the production lines on a defined surface layer the cylinder is applied inductively. A cooling of such cylinders has only occurred in such Proven to be useful in cases when sealing materials are used as laminators that have a certain time particularly uneven heat flow from the Cylinders in the production lines up to the point of maximum pressure development require around one Flooding and "floating" of conductor path structures avoid the fact that "seal substances are first activated without pressure at a higher temperature and then at be sealed together under pressure at a reduced temperature. As a rule, it turns out to be cooling

being more difficult to control and can be circumvented by just choosing and appropriately selecting the surface finish of the production line under the sealing layer 101 the sealing layer itself is suitably applied, e.g. in the form of a grid coating. An "exclusive

lent hot "sealing and lamination station allowed extremely high processing speeds. In any case, the surface heating is controlled the cylinder by means 125 by means of suitable means Control devices depending on the web speed, the type of web materials used, etc. controlled; this is explained in more detail below explained.

Fig. 18 shows that on the "lower" production line (by means of the sealing layer 101) a "lower" conductor path structure 40, 44 with 105a or 105b and, for example, a larger short-circuit winding 50, and on the “upper” production line (by means of the sealing layer 101) is an “upper” conductor track structure 39, 43 with 104a or 104b and a smaller one, for example Short-circuit winding 51 is set.

To capture the most common case, next is In the form of a tape fed in at 1, there is shown material 126, via a tracking roller 127 here, for example, on the lower production line immediately before its connection with the upper one is traced in such a way that in the finished laminate the conductor track pieces that do not overlap 104a and 105a each covered. Are these conductor track pieces as parts 104b and 105b, themselves so executed after the connection of the two production lines overlapping each other, as an example is indicated by dashed lines in the direction of the web, this can normally be omitted in the case of 1aufmaterial 126. In the simplest case, this filler material can be a thin metal band, which is preferably through a perforation 128, which expediently has a fixed dimensional reference to the perforations 119 or 120 repeats by means of engagement bumps 129 the scope of the tracking roller 127 can be performed. Depending on the use of finished labels, the tape can 126 but can also be replaced by a metal wire or a metal thread, which by means of a suitably executed Groove along the circumference of the tracking roller 127 can be fed in a track-stable manner. In the representation of the assembled resonance structure at distant The upper cover in Fig. 18 is the position of the upper material

126 with regard to conductor track sections 104a and 105a clarify light; this situation is therefore also in the case of wire-shaped Design of the case 1 material 126 before.

At the second at 1, the take-up material 134, which is over the take-up reel 130 exemplarily on the upper production line immediately before its connection with the lower one is tracked, it is usually a suitably pretreated dielectric material, i. to an insulating material, the crossing conductor tracks Insulated from one another in the finished laminate and preferably also as a capacitor dielectric 45 utilized between the conductor track areas 43 and 44 will. The pre-treatment of this material ensures a sufficiently strong adhesion on the conductor tracks and in particular on the sealing layers 101 according to the Lami nation.

Fig. 18 also illustrates that the outer beran ·

development lines 112 of the production lines which the Carry holes 119 and 120, by means of a longitudinal perforation 103 are designed to be detachable. As a rule, this perforation is only made after the illamination has taken place of conductor tracks or resonance structures in

running the production lines; however, it can also work together with this perforation in one operation the holes 119 and 120 are carried out earlier. Furthermore, perforations 109, 7 and 11 are indicated,

which after the !! lamination a parting of the endless 30th

Label tape into individual labels and handling of the individual labels as already described enable. Usually these are perforations carried out at the end of the manufacturing process and

made with reference to the marginal perforation 121 to achieve an exact fit and registration. the Sketching these perforations illustrates this Creation of wings 2 and 8 and their further subdivisions as already described.

18 still illustrates in an exemplary manner two track imprints 131 and 132 on the backs of the production lines 115 and 116, for example in Form of a progressively cyclically repeating Barcodes. Such printing can either only be in the area of the transport perforation - i.e. from the later Label detachable - or also partially or entirely carried out within the longitudinal perforations 103 be. By continuously scanning, i.e. reading out a such marking when the web is moving by means of the position reading devices 135 and illustrated in FIG. 19 136 - preferably optical reading devices in the form of transmission or reflection light barriers behind the lamination station are moved by the Path by comparing the signals over time, as they are decoded according to the position, error signals through the fit of the upper and lower web, i.e. through the positioning of the upper on the lower Conductor path structures derived. Bad fit can by the above-mentioned adjustment of the lamination cylinder with respect to its circumferential angle Getting corrected; In practice, such positions are only a few fractions of an arc degree. That there is sufficient clearance of the transport humps required for this 122 in the counter cavities 123 - already mentioned above - is dimensioned so that this combing game without Comb contact is possible. If visible printing with a suitable position code interferes,

such a position control can also be carried out optically The traction holes 119 contained in the perforations 121 are queried. A light barrier 135, for example a row of holes along an edge of the finished laminated web 134 is monitored and "counted"

(It can be a reflection or transmission light barrier act!), delivers at constant path speed and evenly successive in time Holes, i.e. with an exact fit between the upper and lower web, a strictly periodic output signal (no sidebands!). However, there are also only minor mismatches of the two webs in the longitudinal direction in front of one another, traction holes 119 do not appear in FIG regular time intervals. There is thus a periodicity modulation which causes a phase modulation of the output signal of such a light barrier. We._rden measures through simple signal analysis from this phase modulation manipulated variables for the mutual Instead of the lamination cylinder derived. A second light barrier 136 is expediently used in the same way for reading out the holes 121 used along the other edge of the track, as the mutual offset of the traction holes then in a simple way not only register errors unambiguously of the path causing them (and i.e. assigned to the relevant lamination cylinder), but also enables easy control of the track constancy of the web. Be for this purpose both outputs of the light barriers 135 and 136 are continuously compared or added, only in the case of exact fit and exact tracking results in frequency doubling without modulation. If there are reasons the production speed a discrimination 35

The periodicity of the transport hole proves to be inexpedient in order to derive adjustment criteria for checking and controlling the fit of the lamination, and if at the same time a pilot track printing is undesirable, i.e. should not be visible, it has proven to be very advantageous to carry out such a pilot track printing with a dye that is only in ultraviolet light - and therefore only visible to suitable light barriers. In this way, corresponding labels can also be secured very effectively invisibly against imitation. The described method of checking the fit on a moving web allows extreme processing speeds and is particularly useful if the web materials are printed anyway at the beginning of the production process, i.e. have to be passed through a printing station, and if a special process controller is used for other controls of the production process will like him in

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So far the materials 115, 116, 126 and 134, which according to 19 coming from the left into the lamination station enter, require special figurative explanation regarding their production, these are in the following

Figures 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 are shown.

Fig. 20 illustrates how the two come about Production tracks 115 and 116 in such a way that they are always without "shrinkage", even over infinite lengths. i.e. without the formation of bubbles or loops, m.a.W. in consistently high register accuracy according to FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 can be connected to one another. It is shown that the two webs 115 and 116 only immediately before the lamination station according to FIG

by dividing a single web 114 in the middle. This ensures that both Lanes 115 and 116 always correspond to one another the locations / longitudinal positions have the same dimensions.

This is important if, for example, the web 114 is produced on a different production line and as an intermediate material - for example for the purpose of correspondingly different finished printing - is to be temporarily stored. In practice it has proven impossible to prevent web shrinkage to avoid; Dimensional instabilities with the effect of register tolerances, which in the Further processing must be averaged out due to different tensions or weight loads from webs to rolls - depending on the winding diameter etc. - on. The one illustrated in FIG Process step enables the complete and problem-free collection and averaging / distribution all longitudinal dimensional instabilities possible in practice the path with the highest precision of the reproduction of the resonance circles to be produced.

Accordingly, the two production lines 115 and 116 become initially pre-machined and manufactured in one piece next to one another as a web 114. The twice as wide The web is therefore not only provided with transport perforations at the edges, but also along the center line 137 119 and 120 holes in the already described Way equipped. The same applies to the perforations 103. Preferably in the middle, but not necessarily Exactly symmetrical to the center line 137, a position coding in the form of an endlessly continuous track can be used for later optical register control be printed, as illustrated by means of various types of printing patterns 133a to 133d is. The sealing layer 101 is located on the upper side of the production line 114 and on this

"upper" and "lower" conductor path structures are defined in zones of the later label flanges 2; the overview For the sake of this, such conductor track structures 139 and 140 are only shown as hatched areas and with respect to them Outline made recognizable.

The web 114 runs in a driven manner preferably over a stepped deflecting cylinder 141 Cutting cylinder 142 closed. Driven means that this cylinder is also equipped with transport humps 122, as they are already with the lamination cylinders 117 and 18 were described. In practice, two cylinders 142 of this type have proven successful to use stacked lamination cylinders. Since these cylinders in terms of their circumference and the The division of the circumference between the transport humps is then identical, resulting in particularly simple relationships nisse regarding the common drive in a machine. In this special case, the cylinder 142 then also contain known caves 123, which are not used, however. Within a wrap angle, in which the web 114 rests on the cylinder 142, this web is produced by a rotating knife 143 divided into two parts 115 and 116. The one part 115 becomes directly the lamination station according to FIG. 19 fed. The other part 116 is initially held down by a hold-down, which is preferably also designed in a stepped manner cylinder 144 guided on the cutting cylinder 142 to then laterally turned to be fed to a turning cylinder 145, on which the web 116 is preferably in the

Edge areas is guided by a preferably stepped impression cylinder 146. The turning cylinder is preferably via an adjustable friction clutch driven so that the A-35

position of the drive torque, the tension of the web 116 to be turned between the cylinders 144 and 145 can be adjusted. After the turning cylinder 145, the web 116 is in the correct position in order to be fed directly to the lamination station according to FIG. 19. Fig. 20 further illustrates how a positioning code printed on the web 114 is cut with the web 114 into two precisely corresponding parts 131 and 132, which subsequently, in the manner already described, a highly precise monitoring and control of the webs 115 and 116 on each other allow, without causing prior to the lamination station to track loops due to unequal Längsverzüge of the webs 115 and 116 against each other ^ ^5. Fig. 20 illustrates further that the train 114 applied pilot track is slightly asymmetrically relative to the centerline 137 to the position control 133c advantageous if the positioning code after the lamination station exclusively along a loading ^ randung the finished laminated web to be queried on both sides and this reflection light barriers 135 and 136 are used, the reading spots of which, due to the transmissive properties of the webs, should be offset transversely to the same by the amount of asymmetry so that a high signal-to-noise ratio of the position signals from the light barriers is not impaired by extraneous light from the light barrier responsible for the other side of the web. A fictitiously identical reading spot can also be read on both sides if the light barrier signals are chopped and locked against each other and passed on to the evaluation device. These special features of the signaling method for self-control of the process will not be discussed further in the context of this application. Fig. 20 finally shows that the edge

perforations 119 and 120 always inevitable after turning the web 116 and then laminating the webs come correctly to coincide if they are carried out as indicated in the path 114.

21 illustrates the on-line manufacture of a suitable material web 134 according to FIG. 18 or FIG. 19. The system shown produces a suitable capacitor dielectric 45 in exactly the version that is necessary so that at the end of the Manufacturing process within specifiable tolerance limits lying resonance frequencies of the label resonance circles result.

A conveyor 153 draws from a storage container 152 a dielectric raw material 151 in preferably granulated form. Especially in practice Polyethylene was found to be suitable, as it was produced under special polymerization conditions will. The conveyor 153 is operated by a servo Direction 154 (S) controlled, which in turn is addressed by the control channel s of a process controller 150 will. The granules 151 come in a small one, however fast-reacting high pressure extruder 155 promoted.

Via channels $ ■ ,, s _? and s, of the controller 150 servo devices 156 (S-,) for controlling the extrusion temperature, 157 (S «) for controlling the extrusion pressure and 158 (S ₃ ) for setting the variable slot nozzle 159 as an extrusion tool are activated.

The variable slot nozzle allows the extrusion of a relatively narrow polyethylene tape 160 which can be selected Thickness, in practice 10 ... 40 µm. The slot nozzle and extrusion throughput are dimensioned so that the production of the tape is possible at very high speed. This and one for later processing

The advantageous crystallization form of the polyethylene is promoted by the fact that the freshly extruded strip 160 is suitably quenched by a deep-frozen gas 162 within a special chamber 161 as it leaves the extrusion nozzle. For this purpose, a gas cooling system 163 charges a storage tank 165 provided with thermal insulation 164, preferably with liquid air or liquid nitrogen. Cooling gas is conveyed to the extrusion nozzle via a line 166 and a valve 167 provided therein. The delivery is controlled by the valve servo 168 (p.), Which is addressed by the channel s of the controller 150. The freshly extruded tape is withdrawn from the cylinder 169. This cylinder is preferably a porous, ie air-permeable, hollow cylinder which is driven by a drive unit 170 with a high degree of uniformity of the adjustable rotational speed. In practice, a drive by means of a flywheel 171 which is connected between the drive unit and the cylinder has proven itself. The drive unit is via the servo 172 (S _c ) from the channel s _{c of} the controller

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controlled. A vacuum pump 173 is supplied via a line 174 and a manually presettable valve 175 a vacuum chamber 176, which is fixed in space within the cylinder 169, is charged with a vacuum 177. This vacuum chamber is designed so that it over / a circumferential angle which is smaller than the angle of wrap is through the belt 160, sucks air through the rotating hollow cylinder. Inside this fixed circumferential angle is therefore a high level of adhesion of the belt 160 on the cylinder 169 is achieved. Immediately before the belt 160 runs out of the cylinder 169 can by means of rotating knives 178 acting against the cylinder, an edge trimming of the strip 160 takes place;

the trimmings 179 are removed by a suction device 180 eliminated.

The possibly trimmed band 160 then passes through a chamber 181 in which it is exposed to an intense high-frequency corona discharge between two suitably designed electrodes 182. These electrodes are connected to a high-frequency generator 184 via connecting lines 183. This is controlled via '"the servo 185 (S-,) from channel S _{7 of} the controller with regard to the strength of the discharge field. Since the belt 160 is very narrow, the generator 184 does not need to be very powerful the surface of the polyethylene undergoes radical radicalization under the action of atmospheric oxygen, so that the tape can then be laminated with particularly good adhesion to metal surfaces and polyethylene

very strong electrostatic charge, causing immediate 20

bar before the lamination according to FIG. 18 a track-stable Adhesion on the opposite production line as well is made possible without the use of special stapling measures. After the edge has been trimmed and the coronaization has taken place is the band according to Fig. 19 with the label

Chen 134 designated.

The deflection cylinder 186 has a particularly low moment of inertia. This cylinder is driven by a special drive unit 187, a flywheel 188 and a slip clutch 189 connected directly in front of the cylinder 186 so that the polyethylene tape 134 between cylinder 169 and cylinder 186 can be constantly and constantly tensioned . Via channels s _Q and

Sg of the controller 150 are servos 190a (S _g ) and 190b (Sg) for setting the speed and / or Frik-

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tion of the slide drive controlled. For this purpose, the tension of the belt can also be recorded directly, but this is not further elaborated here. After the cylinder 186, the belt 134 runs through a loop ^ 191, preferably by hanging it from a roll 192, to which a mark 193 can be attached, is weighted. From the roller 130, which is not self-propelled is, the tape 134 will eventually enter the lamination station passed according to FIG. 19; the take-up roller 130 is illustrated in FIG. The loop 191 is required to maintain a constant speed of the To be able to retain the cylinder 169 even when the adjustment of the lamination cylinder is changed against each other the speed of the train at the location of the light barriers 135 and 136 for a short time fluctuates slightly (transient process). Through the Loop 191 are thus overstretched or stretched of the band 134 avoided so that it is defined with Thickness introduced between capacitor plates 43 and 44

can be.

The setting of the slot nozzle 159 as required is possible because the material in measuring chambers 211 and 212 is constant at high frequencies

Thickness / dielectric constant is measured on the moving dielectric 160 or 134. Before the strip 160 reaches the measuring chamber 211 for this purpose, it passes through a first chamber 194 in which it is heated to room temperature by means of a heating device 195. The heating device is controlled via the servo 196 (S ₁ -) from the Sr channel of the controller 150. The measuring chambers 192 and 193 are connected by connecting lines 197 and 198 to a ref1ectometrically operating measuring device 199 which receives the instantaneous measured values

over two Digi ta! outputs 200 (R-.) and 201 (R _? )

the input channels r-, and r "of the controller 150 transmits. A measuring device 202 with preferably optically or inductively acting linear sensor 203 also transmits the position of the mark 193 and thus the state of the loop 191 to the input channel r ~ of the controller _{via a digital output 204 (R 3).} The two measurements in chambers 211 and 212 on the dielectric 160 and 134, respectively, allow a particularly reliable control of the coronaization of the web and its tension.

In the input channel r. of the controller, the statistical mean value of the resonance frequency of finished labels is transmitted via a line 205 from the end of the production plant. This is queried inductively by means of an induction loop 206 and a suitable measuring device 207 from finished labels and obtained via the digital output 208 (R ₄ ).

The main function of the controller 150 is to Enabling controlled amination of the Resonance structure between production tracks and the capacitor dielectric between capacitor layers so that the desired resonance frequency is within sets predeterminable tolerance limits. So that these is reached, the controller controls the entire process after "starting up" mainly through control of the slot nozzle 159 of the extruder 158 not only the thickness of the dielectric 45, but also fluctuations various raw material parameters of the granulate 151 including dividing the quotient of the thickness of the dielectric by dielectric constant. This will Reject by storing the resonance frequency outside Tolerance limits avoided.

It is obvious that the process controller 150 the plant parts to be assigned according to FIG. 21, since this device quasi as a closed preproduction system the fast processing of numerous measurement and control

^ values as well as quick implementation in setting instructions requires. Because the process in Fig. 21 is optimally preferred is to be carried out at a constant speed, it is therefore useful to self-control this process with self-optimized path speed complete and the entire production speed the rest of the subsequent production plant from him to "cycle" or "conduct". This is illustrated by the fact that the controller is connected to other parts of the system, not shown in Fig. 21, one

'' Clock in the form of a clock pulse via channel 209 ("CP"), which is derived from the path speed of the Dielectric 160 or 134 is derived. For example the rotational speed of the lamination cylinders 117 and 118 or the cutting cylinder 142 derived therefrom.

be switched. The controller can also have further input, output or bidirectional operable channels 210 (f, ... f .... f _y ) in order to query further control values or measured values from external processing stations (e.g. light barriers 135 and 136 etc.) )

or to transfer manipulated variables to it (e.g. servo device for changing the position of the lamination cylinders 117 and 118 against each other). It can a special control circuit for this controller act with a microcomputer, or it can be a sufficiently fast one with sufficient channel capacity equipped commercial computer application find, which allows the linking of all important variables by means of suitable software.

Of course, the entire system according to FIG. 21 can also be replaced by adding a dielectric with precisely defined properties with high geometric dimensional stability as material 134. Although can be taken in subsequent production stations, various measures in this case, to meet a desired resonant frequency, the Committee, by making the resonance frequency outside is tolerance limits ^b, ei not nearly as far reduced

as is the case when using the system according to Fig.

21 is possible. The system according to Fig. 21 of crucial economic importance .

Fig. 22 illustrates how overlapping conductor track parts 104b and 105b without any additional intervening material 126 in the finished laminated web

be electrically connected to each other. .20

For this purpose, a weld becomes more overlapping Conductor track parts 104b and 105b made, and through the covering materials 35 or 115 and 36 or 116 through. Seal layers 37 and 38 and 101 respectively "Shown in simplified form as components of the enveloping sheets; the welding takes place in any case also through these sealing materials.

One example is the welding of conductor tracks

share 104b and 105b at two welding points each 216 illustrates. The welding takes place here preferably between upper and lower welding tips 214 and 215 that oppose each other

works. The welding can be carried out in a known manner the excitation of the welding tips with ultrasonic energy done particularly quickly. As a rule, metal is welded directly to metal, i.e. without previously existing dielectric material between metal Material must be displaced. For this reason, cold welding processes are ideal. A heating the welding tips can, however, mainly have advantages offer if parts of the enveloping materials 35 and 36 (100) in the area of the welds 216 do not should only be compacted, as indicated between the welding tips and the weld metal, but displaced should be, for example, a "reinforcement" of the penetration points of welding tips in cladding materials to reach. If, for example, TYVEK (Du Pont / pTemours) is used in one step the welding of conductor tracks and the edge welding of wrapping materials around the welds around if only the welding tips are suitably preheated are. By welding through cladding materials, which cover the conductor tracks to be contacted on the outside and dissipate release forces which the Welding tips when loosening from each other on the conductor tracks exercise, this method offers the advantage over previously known Kontaktierverfarhen that the welding pressure can be increased far into the flow area of the conductor tracks. In particular, this forms at the edge of the welding points 216 a circular zone 218 of intensive welding of the conductor track material from, the wild material surrounding the support in the area of the displacement collar 217 very much is effectively supported against separating forces, which are preferably in the middle of the welding zones 216 when Separation process of the welding tips occur. The welding by HülImateri3] -—? "-this results in a ^ it

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particularly high reproduction quality by adding different Material properties of wrapping materials can advantageously be used in the course of the welding process (buri ed weldi ng).

The advantages described are also

effective if, for example, conductor tracks are covered with a thermoplastic dielectric, i.e. before welding of one metal layer 107 and one Insulating layer 108 are arranged so that the insulating layers are enclosed between layers of metal, i.e. must be penetrated during the welding process. Primarily expedient for the displacement of envelope materials Heating of the welding tips can be secondary to displace such dielectric material (e.g. Layer 108) between electrically conductive, metallic layers 107 are used. This repression happens completely under high pressure by the flowing of the conductor rail material between Welding tips in the edge area of the welding zone these Displacement significantly supports as well as the cushion effect to be displaced enveloping material between the Welding tips. Even when welding through dielectric Layers enables pronounced flow welding between supporting shell materials great advantages and high reliability of such manufactured Welds. Welding process without such a support in direct contact contact conductor tracks through dielectric layers, are considerably inferior here.

If labels according to the invention in the subsequent Use exposed to strong rolling or buckling loads are and such a stress in particular along superimposed, mutually contacting conductor tracks occurs or is to be expected, it has turned out to be

It has been shown to be advantageous not to design corresponding conductor tracks 104a and 105a as mutually overlapping and this not directly, but through an inserted conductor in the manner of a contacting element to connect indirectly with each other. In this way, shear stresses on welded joints, such as they result from bending stresses, are effectively derived or prevented, e.g. by not in the "neutral fiber" of such a bend exposed labels are transferred. The following figures illustrate this.

23 shows the simultaneous execution of all welded connections in a label according to the invention with the aid of such a special contact material, generally referred to as contacting element 126. In the simplest case, this contacting element can be an endless wire or metal thread that is used in the Execution of the dissolving perforation 109 for division is severed by labels, i.e. broken down into individual contact elements. In Fig. 23 figuratively however, the embodiment of a contacting element 126 in the form of a thin metal strip is shown thinner than the thickness of the non-overlapping Conductor tracks 104a and 105a, which have perforations 128 which coincide with the location of the perforation 109. That processing step is thus shown which is related to that inserted in FIG Volume 126 follows. 23 represents the sectional view through a field 2 of a label according to the invention through track parts 104a and 105a at the moment the contacting of these conductor track parts with one another. All advantages and properties already explained with reference to FIG. 22 are unchanged here as well the hidden welding - here of conductor tracks with a contacting element 126 - usable; remaining parts in FIG. 23 correspond to those already described in FIG. Fig. 23 shows a special case in which the wrapping

materials 35 and 36 (100) between welding tips and Weld metal are completely displaced.

24 and 26 show how a contacting element 126a produced by folding is arranged in a resonance structure 5 or within a label wing 2 or is incorporated into it. For illustration, the contact element is shown on its own in Fig. 25 shown spatially. It consists of an i.a.

at least two-layer material and is designed in such a way that that an external metal layer on one End to the other side at the other end, the changeover taking place along a fold length 225. The metal layer is preferably one non-conductive, i.e. insulating material 221 covered. As a result, parts of the metal layer 220 superimposed by folding can interpose in the overlap area Fold length 225 and overlap length 224 do not touch each other. So that the structure folded up in this way folded together against restoring moments of both layers remains, can either be self-adhesive or sealable Adhesive layer 222 on the insulating layer 221 can be applied over the entire surface or only in the area of the above-mentioned covering, or the insulating layer 221 can dispensing with such a special sealable layer at least a short time before folding of the structure at points 223 - especially in the area of the overlap mentioned - temporarily self-adhesive have been made, e.g. by suitable chemical activation. 25 shows transport holes in sections 128, further the indication of a zone 226, within which the metal layer will later be marked with a Conductor track piece 104a or 105a is welded.

The backing of the metal layer by an insulating layer can be considerable with regard to the welding process

Offer advantages, provided that the insulating material is only certain Strength requirements are sufficient and such strip-shaped Contacting elements thereby in an endless interconnection can then also be easily and robustly incorporated into labels as loose material 126, when the metal layer 220 is made relatively thin is. In particular, the insulating material can be specific have self-welding properties that the mentioned annular weld seams between conductor tracks and contact layers in the manner of a seal protect against corrosive effects as soon as the welding tips removed and welds cooled are.

Lower and upper conductor track parts 40 and 39, 105a and 104a, lower and upper cover material 100 (35 and 36, respectively) of the resonance structure 5 and of the label wing 2 correspond to those as already described.

FIG. 26 shows a Schm'tttani cht X-Y, as in FIG. 24 indicated. This view corresponds to that in FIG. 23 with the difference that there the band-shaped contacting element 126 here by the contacting element 126a 24 and 25 is replaced. The metal layer 220 and the non-conductive layer 221 with 222, 223 is shown. Here, too, the special case is shown that the shell material between welding tips and Weld deposit is completely displaced. Thinning in the area of weld points 216 by flowing Material can preferably occur in the area of the non-conductive layer 221.

FIGS. 27 and 28 show different manufacturing methods inventive contacting elements 126a. In each pair, mirror-inverted execution endless consecutively, as they are in different

Design forms of labels according to the invention can be used, they are advantageously produced according to FIG. 27; two successive elements are shown there as a composite 250.
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A strip 228 of a film, which is constructed according to FIG. 24, is made by means of a suitable punching tool a meandering strip 229 punched out. For example, the outline is thereby produced that the structure is cut piece by piece along cutting lines 230 from the strip, so that it only remains connected to the rest of the strip by means of webs 231, m.a.W. that punch and punching waste initially remain connected to one another, but can easily be separated by Tearing off the bars. The benefit 229 is thus fringed on two sides by a left and a right Punching waste 232 and 233 in front or like this in the middle is shown, there is at least one contiguous waste 1 strip 234, whereas the waste on the other side of benefit 229 - here for example the left one - can be separated immediately from utility 229 in loose parts 235. In the illustration above are "Waste 1 eye" 236 in the coherent structure Use 229 and waste edges 232 and 233 are present, in that waste parts 235 have already been removed there. Preceding or at the same time as the contour cut, 228 traction holes are created along the edges of the strip 237 or 238 and transport and guide holes 128 provided in the panel, which are at equal intervals repeat. Symbols 223 illustrate that the strip facing the viewer is adhesive or sealable is equipped with adhesive, either over the entire surface as shown in the above two examples,

or only within a transverse strip 227 in the area of later overlaps of the panel after folding along the fold line 239. After folding together, the sealing surfaces 222 and 223 are marked by point-wise or strip-wise sealing in areas of overlap of the utility 229 activated, so that an endless one The result is a tape from which the waste can easily be separated. It is illustrated that parts 232b and 232c of a sealing strip 227 in the panel and parts 232a and 232d in the waste are connected to one another, so that at the end the benefit 250 can easily be separated from the one-piece sealed waste 232 and 233, by tearing off webs 231. These webs can preferably be in the immediate vicinity of the strip 227, but not arranged in the area of the perforation 128 which makes it easier to tear off. A perforation 109a can coincide with the perforation 128 be provided to convert the pair 250 of two mirror-image contacting elements into two individual elements 216c and 216d to share. However, the perforation 109a can also be omitted if later after it has been introduced of these elements in labels, a separation perforation 109 between individual labels is fed in anyway Contacting elements cut through in a previously endless form, for example in the area of a perforation 128. Folded panels for adhesive sealing in a short time have, depending on the insulating materials 221 Ultrasonic sealing method has proven very effective.

28 shows the production of contacting elements according to the invention analogous to FIG. 27, but in endless succession uniform if after each displacement of the strip 228 by a pitch of the transport perforation 237 or by the distance between the guide holes 128 folding the strip along fold line 239

and subsequent dissolution along the perforation 109a happens. As for the sealing of utility and / or waste 232 and 233, that already applies 27 carried out. Contacting elements according to the invention 250 and 126a can be produced in large numbers on relatively small, high-speed machines.

In Fig. 27 and Fig. 28 are for completeness Zones 226 indicated, in which later the metal layer 220 of these contacting elements with conductor track parts 104a and 105a of the webs 115 and 116 is welded.

The remaining parts, insofar as they are designated, correspond to those according to FIG. 27.

29 illustrates that the label of the present invention not necessarily on a double leaf label with a wing 2, which is equipped with a resonance and a cancellation device, and a Wing 8, which is unequipped, must be limited.

Rather, the invention also includes simpler forms, as they arise when on an unequipped wing is waived. 29 illustrates one according to the invention Label that consists of only one wing 2, which is mainly used as a customer section functions, but also POS functions through suitable printing of the covers and suitable handling can meet. The embodiment according to FIG. 29 corresponds with regard to their function that of the section 2 according to FIG. 11. As an alternative, this label can be canceled by folding it on top of one another one on top of the other or by dividing the sections / fields 3 and 4 along the suitably designed

ten perforation line 7. Suitable adhesive printing 21, which can be superimposed on one side of an advertising print, / be designed so that it is only at the registration printing is activated in the cash register,

z. B. in the form of a suitable embossing printing (e.g. herringbone-like). Individual labels can go through Dissolving perforations 109 from an endless manufacturing belt be replaced analogously as described; Edge strips 112, which carry traction perforations 119 can, through suitable longitudinal perforations 103 be separable along the production line boundaries, provided that the traction holes 119 are not used as hanging holes are to be provided by about a special hanging hole 14 is provided in the label, which is an example can be reinforced by the protruding coating of a capacitor. Other parts, as far as designated, were already to FIG. 11 and to the FIGS. 18 and 20 explained.

Another embodiment of the label item according to the invention The structure contains an areal as a basic component formed, electrical resonance structure, as illustrated by way of example in FIG. 30 by Wrapping or covering materials are omitted for the sake of clarity are. This resonance structure is designed in such a way that that it has at least two distinct resonance frequencies that depend on the state of the Component 301 can be changed.

This is achieved by using a lower, planar conductor track structure 302 and an upper, planar conductor track structure 303 with the interposition of a dielectric

Layer 304 so superimposed on one another be positioned so that preferably spirally extending conductor track parts 305 have a pronounced main inductance 310 and superimposed conductor surfaces 306 and 307 or 308 and 309 - through the dielectric 304 spaced from each other - one lying in the interior of the spiral track parts Capacitor 311 or one in the outer space of the spiral track parts, i.e. along the edge of the label arranged strip line 312 form. The lower part 308 is the stripline 312 and the upper part 309 of the stripline 312 on one side with the state variable component 301 Electrically connected points 317 and 318 respectively.

31 shows the equivalent circuit diagram of such an arrangement. Except for the main inductor 310 and the capacitor 311, the stripline 312 can also be identified there made, illustrated by distributed capacitances 315 and distributed inductances 316. Thus represents this stripline is a quadrupole connector between component 301 and the series resonant circuit how he made up the capacitor 311 and the main inductor 310 is formed.

As long as the component 301 essentially represents a short circuit, the strip line short-circuited at the ends 317 and 318 acts as a parallel resonance circuit with a first resonance frequency which, if the wiring elements 310 and 311 are suitably designed, only slightly depends on their dimensions. In essence, this resonance frequency is rather determined by the partial inductances 316 and the partial capacitances 315, that is to say by the contour geometry and the characteristic impedance of the strip line 312.

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Due to the magnetic coupling between the main inductance 310 and the distributed inductances 316 exist under the same conditions a second, lower resonance frequency, mainly determined on the dimensioning of the main inductance 310 and the capacitance of the capacitor 311, i.e. the geometry of the conductor track parts which preferably run in a spiral 305 and the planar execution of the Coverings 306 and 307 depending on properties the dielectric separation layer 304.

For the embodiment shown in FIG identification arrangement according to the invention is essential that both magnetic fields, as they are at resonance of the resonance structure either on the one or at the other resonance frequency emanate from this structure, so-called "open fields" 325 are like this is symbolized in FIG. This means that a current arrow 319, which are assigned along the edge of the spanned area of the resonance structure can, in each case corresponds to a magnetic field, which within this boundary a magnetic arrow 320 into a Direction - perpendicular to the spanned surface 322 and outside this boundary a magnetic arrow 321 in the opposite direction. This field configuration is characterized in that that magnetic flux that is encompassed by the outermost turn of the inductive structure or that of this Curve spanned area interspersed, is closed in infinity, at least in a distance.

In the three-dimensional or sectional illustration in FIG. 32 are each components of the resonance structure for each of the two cases of resonance symbolically on only one single-loop turn / winding of a planar inductance 323 and a concentrated capacitance 324 guided.

For reasons of reciprocity, a coupling of the resonance structure to an inducing magnetic field is necessary for both Resonance frequencies possible if this is the case it is an "open field" in the sense of a far field, which the boundary of the resonance structure with less Divergence, at least interspersed with a uniform direction. Where or at what distance from the viewed Resonance structure of the magnetic flux, which is just this is penetrated, closed, is immaterial. The resonance will be at the first resonance frequency Detection or localization of the resonance structure, the resonance at the second resonance frequency, however, for changing tion of previously existing resonance properties are exploited, both of the resonance excitations required for this can be achieved by means of relatively large magnetic fields with the Property brought about by far fields. It just have to make sure that the resonance arrangement of spanned area not field areas with opposite direction includes, which cancel each other within the boundary of the resonance arrangement with respect to their induction effect.

The mentioned change in resonance properties is possible by designing the component 301 as an automatic switch in the form according to the invention. This switch is originally closed and is dependent on the strength of the current flowing through it mes interrupted in such a way that this interruption is reliable sig is irreversible. Fig. 33 symbolizes the two states I and II of component 301. Together

slope offers the formation of the higher frequency resonance formed as a stripline with distributed capacities 315 and distributed inductances 316 along the edge of the label the advantage that the induced current at the location of the component 301, i.e. between its connection points 317 and 318, are maximized by being made up of individual partial amounts along the stripline composed such that the stripline winding not only as an inductive element, but at the same time also acts as an impedance transformer, the best possible adaptation of the component 301 to a stimulating Magnetic field causes. The embodiment of the invention of the resonance structure according to FIG. 30 thus allows a certain minimum current through the component 301 with the lowest possible magnetic flux density to bring about within the edge of the label, if only this magnetic field has the resonance frequency of the stripline winding. The current efficiency is much better than that which can be achieved, for example, if the stripline winding is only through a inductive winding / loop and an im Substantial concentrated capacity is replaced, as is known in the art.

In this respect, the embodiment according to the invention comes from Resonance arrangement contrary to the desire to have sufficient resonance excitations or an induced current sufficient To produce strength through a magnetic far field with the lowest possible field density. This wish exists in practice always because far fields are disturbed by unwanted induction, especially interference voltages between interconnected, spatially distributed Can cause system parts.

As soon as the component 301 no longer represents a short circuit, i.e. points 317 and 318 are no longer directly electrically connected to one another, the resonance structure can be a new one, of both before existing resonance frequencies different resonance frequency assume, as shown in the equivalent circuit diagram Fig. 32 becomes plausible.

The main concern of the invention is to describe practicable embodiments of the component 301, the requirements of application technology fiction according to the Ertiketten.

In FIGS. 34 to 36, one of the inventive Possibilities illustrates how the structure 301 in the course of a preferred production method according to the invention Labels can be produced and incorporated into labels, especially if wanted Labels with a paper-like appearance allow flexibility which, for example, allow unrolling when loading with automatic tools.

As the actual switching element, according to FIG. 35 first made a securing thread 326, which is made of a less electrically conductive, stretch-resistant Core material 327 is made in good electrical contact with a sheath of electrical better conductive material 328 is provided. Depending on the desired breaking current, the selected contacting method and the thermal time constant heat-dissipating cladding materials has become in the Practice on the one hand as the core material a chromium-nickel-containing resistance wire from approx. 15 µm in diameter proven, which was provided with an approximately equally thick aluminum layer in a vacuum.

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If the label according to FIG. 34 is produced in that the strip line 312 described, capacitor plates 306 and 307 as well as inductively acting conductor track parts 305 made of half-way distributed conductor tracks of two flat conductor track formation 302 and 303 ("lower" and "upper" conductor track formation) by folding together lengthways a fold line 106 are joined together in a carrier material 100, which the conductor path structure by means of a sealing layer 101 is provided is, the described securing thread 326 can be used before or after the preferably one-sided application of the dielectric covering 304 along the fold line 106 are incorporated by being on particularly pronounced contact surfaces 332 and 333 near the Fold line 106 is welded at a suitable distance. When you then fold the conductor track ge form together with the carrier web 100 which then envelops them

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the securing thread forms a loose one, at least tension-relieved loop 329, which is enclosed on both sides within the sealing material 101. The controlled generation of this loop 329 can are favored by the fact that the securing thread between the two connection points 317 and 318, i. between the two welds, twisted 180 degrees will. When folded, this twist becomes dissolved again and a uniform training the loop-shaped position of the securing thread 326 as shown in FIG. 34. To enable such a twist in a simple way, It can be advantageous to manufacture the securing thread according to FIG. 35 with an oval cross-section, so that he by means of a suitable guidance of the welding point to the welding point easily by 180 each Degree can be twisted.

36 shows the placement of the securing thread folding. The securing thread 326 can also made of an electrically non-conductive core material 327 be made with a suitable metal Enclosure 328 is provided. In this case it can be achieved that a current flowing through the envelope melts this and thus creates an electrical interruption, but not the core material is heated until it melts and is thus preserved remain.

In the first case, due to different response time constants when heating the electrically differently conductive core and cladding materials of the securing thread, when an HF alternating current flows through it, the thread melts through like an avalanche can be achieved so that between the remaining melting ends of the thread one for practical use sufficient interruption distance remains. At the complete melting of the thread is one, Sufficient interruption distance is necessary so that, after the thread has melted through, such a label according to the invention is subjected to bending stresses - in particular because of its inherent elasticity and shear stiffness of the thread ends remaining on both sides of the interruption point - no secondary contact and thus renewed contact taking place can.

In the second case, this is less of a concern as the

Core material in the form of a support that keeps the parts of the covering, which have been interrupted by melting, at a distance, i.e. a renewed approach and contact once the conductor parts have been melted off from the sheathing of the Consisting of core material, thus effectively prevented. The welding of the securing thread onto the contact surfaces 332 and 333 can be carried out as a function of the

Material combination using known welding processes take place, preferably by means of ultrasonic bonding sung.

The formation of a loose, strain-relieved loop of the securing thread in the folded label causes thrust and tensile forces in the thread, which at Bending stresses on the finished label can occur, diverted into the cover material 100 in a compensating manner i.e. that the welds correspond to the shear stresses are largely kept free.

37 shows the equivalent circuit diagrams of the label according to FIG 34 in the two states I and II before and after the fuse thread 326 has melted through, preferably by the action of an inducing magnetic field with the frequency of the stripline circuit, where the Distribution of the main inductance 310 over two partial inductances 310a and 310b is indicated.

The same equivalent circuit applies to the one according to the figures 38 and 40 modified embodiments of the invention Labels. The looped one In FIG. 38, the securing thread is replaced by one that is stretched between the contact surfaces 332 and 333 arranged securing thread 326a.

This configuration can thereby be used in terms of production engineering can easily be achieved that the securing thread as endless at 1 material in endless successive Labels is introduced, but this is not produced by folding a web of carrier material especially by precisely fitting and aminating two previously unconnected carrier material tracks 115 and 116, the interconnecting track structures 302 and 303 by means of a sealing

Wear layer 101 (see description of Fig. 18/19 "Laminating station"; the thread corresponds to the contact tape 126 there). In this case, the securing thread is track-controlled (analogous to the contacting tape 126) a - preferably continuously working - lamination station fed in such a way that it follows one another along the direction of travel of the production line Contact surfaces 332 and 333 alternately come lying down. 39 illustrates in sectional view A-B from FIG. 38, like the contacting of the securing thread 326a with the contacting surfaces 332 and 333 by carrier or wrapping materials 115 and 116 and sealing layers 101 covering them after the lamination has taken place by welding tips 214 and 215. The special case is indicated here, that the carrier / sleeve material between the welding tips, i.e. in the area of the welding zones 216, is complete be displaced, as is the case, for example, when using an ultrasonic 1 hot welding process, if thermoplastic carrier / casing materials - e.g. TYVEK - to be used. In Fig. 39 is a dissolving perforation 109 indicated, which can be provided in order to then follow the label tape that is produced in this way dissolve into individual labels and the securing thread 326a between adjacent labels cut through. This embodiment is suitable mainly for applications in which the invention Labels are not sawed out under any unwinding or bending stress, i.e. in the form of cards with a certain rigidity can be produced.

In Fig. 38, a separation perforation 103 is shown at least along one side of the label, which the Detachment / separation of an edge strip 112 allowed, which can be equipped with transport holes 119.

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In a similar way, the label according to the invention can be produced in the embodiment according to FIG. 40.

In addition, in this modification, the contrast / for applications is suitable for which a high roll-off and bending strength Such labels are important for the application technology, is the thread-shaped shutdown element replaced by one as shown in Fig. 41 in a three-dimensional detail.

This shutdown element 335 is similar to that Contacting element according to FIG. 25 and the associated description. It is therefore created by cutting, folding and post-processing from a preferably three-layer Material that can also be used for the production of said contacting element. A thin metal layer 220 is through a suitable one Insulating layer 221 covered or deposited; this in turn is either over the entire surface or only in the overlap area after folding the structure along the fold line 330 with a layer 222 (i.e. at least covered in zones 227, cf. FIG. 27), the surface 223 of which can be activated in an adhesive, preferably sealing manner.

Fig. 41 makes it clear that this structure emerges in principle from the structure according to FIG. 25 in that additional free spaces 336 are punched in, which only have a narrow, metal, electrically conductive connection small cross-section between the upper part and the lower part of the folded metal 1 at ages 220 exist permit. 42 further explains that the free punchings 336 recognizable in FIG. 41 together form one have a slightly greater length than the material cover 225 along the fold line 330, which lies opposite the overlap border 224. According to the form

stable sealing of "upper part" and "lower part" of the folded structure is therefore the largest part of the Fold zone cut away / fluted along fold line 330 so that the vertically arranged conductor loop 337 - emerged from the metal layer 220 - as a melt-through zone in the manner of a melt-through fuse remains with a sufficiently small cross-section. Will the material and dimensions of the insulating layer 221 is suitably selected, such a conductor loop that has once been melted through and thereby interrupted in the form according to the invention to the extent that it is very reliable, as a later second touch of the resulting ladder ski Aufenstummel and thus a new, accidental one Contact is made between the upper and lower parts of the metal layer 220 by being deposited with the Insulating material 221 in double strength is impossible. This disconnection element according to the invention is therefore special reliably irreversible. To reliability In practice, that the conductor loop contributes significantly 337 according to FIG. 43 vertical to the label plane, and thus relieved of tension and tension caused by deformation Shear stresses introduced into the label and applied to the wrapping materials on all sides by means of the sealing layer 101 115 and 116 is bound, whereby a high geometric stability of the introduced shutdown arrangement is also caused by bending loads. Practical experiments have shown that precisely with such things Stress the achievable functional reliability is many times higher than that of known paper labels under the same conditions that use semiconductor chips assembled in paper webs to make status / property changes more similar Bring about labels. Further it turned out this shutdown element is advantageous in practice on a special production line like a endless tape, which will later be used for can easily be guided and further processed during assembly can.

For this purpose, holes 128 can be used as separation markers. ! stanchions between successive elements

j should be provided in such a band that

; see position control of the leadership of such

j 05 tape can be used so that these holes: and thus also the cut-off elements arranged in between

ments - always correct with regard to conductor path structures

302 or 303 and / or contact surfaces 332 or 333

and / or separation perforations 109 for dissolving a j 10 endless label strips to be put into individual labels ; gen come.

. Despite the small cross-section of the conductor

Loop 337 can be such a disconnection element in the ; 15 assembly can withstand considerable loads and can ■ be handled with significantly greater tolerances,

than, for example, with the thread-like shuttering described te! ementen is permitted. Can also be advantageous relatively "rough" and rapid welding processes can be applied to the contacting of such an element within the layers 101 through the sail manufacturing envelopes 115 and 116 laminated together to produce the contact surfaces 332 and 333, respectively. the Conductor loop 337 is in all of these workflows secured against tensile and shear loads.

Fig. 42 further shows that the shutdown element according to the invention can also be designed so that the outermost edge 331 of the conductor loop 337 behind the rest Boundary contour of the shutdown element band springs back by the amount 339. One such design is advantageous if such disconnection elements are combined are to be guided as a prefabricated belt over guide and / or pulleys. It is then damage of the ladder loops 337 due to abrasion on the guide or edge collars are excluded from transport or deflection pulleys because the conductor loops 337

then cannot be concerned with such.

42 shows the special case that the disconnection elements according to the invention are in each case mirror images Pairs 334 are produced, which, given a suitable configuration, is to be fitted with conductor track structures can be advantageous in terms of assembly. The welding zones 226 are also indicated in FIG. 42. Furthermore reference is made to FIG. 27 and the earlier description thereof.

Fig. 43 illustrates in sectional view C-D 40 shows the installation of the shutdown element according to the invention in a label according to the invention according to the Principle according to FIG. 30. For the sake of clarity, the insulating layer is 221 and the sealing layer 222 shown in one piece. Here, too, is the special case of the complete displacement of the envelope materials 115 and 116 between the welding tips 214 and 215 indicated; depending on However, this displacement can also be influenced by properties of these materials and the welding process used be only partially.

Fig. 44 shows how such a label according to the invention can be switched from state I to state II, so that there are other resonance properties afterwards owns than before. As is known, for this purpose an HF current source 340 feeds an HF current 341 into an antenna loop 342, which spans an area 343 which is equal to or larger than the outline area of the label 344, so that the magnetic field 345 assigned to the HF current penetrates the label with a uniform sense of direction. Regardless of how the magnetic field closed after penetration of the label surface 35

an open field is used to excite the label's resonance. The greatest possible inductive Reaction current for switching actuation of the component 301 (325 / 326a / 337) with the smallest possible excitement -

C5 stung or flux density of the antenna loop is within of a certain limit distance 346 of the label to the surface 343 possible if the label is preferably is in a parallel position to this surface. When the component 301 melts through, the label goes off from state I to state II. While in state I it has known detection systems can be recognized, this is no longer possible in state II due to changed resonance properties.

Labels according to the invention of the type described above enable z.S. as article security labels that to avoid goods theft, a simple switch from state I (goods is recognized because not yet paid) to state II (goods are no longer recognized because paid). So can is known to have such an antenna loop 342 directly embedded in the tabletop of a sales counter be, with the effect that it gets on the table Labels that are e.g. with the goods over the table and thus pushed across the magnetic open field, with a high degree of probability switched, i.e. deactivated, i.e. "deleted", with regard to their recognizability. Due to mostly in practice However, a fairly large antenna area 343 must be used for this relatively large RF energy in such an antenna loop fed to the required magnetic Flux density for switching within label areas reliably to reach. Since the open field of such a spacious antenna is widely spread, can in practice the operation of such an antenna

in the vicinity of sensitive electronic devices, such as e.g. modern cash register systems, because parts of the induced magnetic field are scattered at a great distance for disruptive signal coupling in such systems that either prevent or severely impair their operation. In many cases However, if this process should take place in the vicinity of the cash register, so that the deactivation of such labels in the course of the checkout process is carried out in a personnel-saving manner

^ O can be.

Further embodiments of the invention Labels as described below allow this. The wish is taken into account to use such labels at the same time as a data carrier from which item data can be read at the cash register can be. Embodiments according to the invention such labels allow switching, i.e. erasure, mainly in this process of reading

^ ⁰ to. With a suitable choice of data to be read which clearly identify the object equipped with such a label, the theft by personnel can thus be effectively restricted. An important basis for this is the design of labels according to the invention in such a way that they can be handled, in particular switched / erased, in the immediate vicinity of cash register systems or even in direct association with them.

This is achieved by the part of the resonance structure that is used to detect it through coupling a magnetic far field should serve as a so-called "open field resonance structure" and that Part of the resonance structure, which is mainly per Induction should convey the status change than

so-called. "Closed field resonance structure" is carried out and an energy converter in the form of a resonance transformer is used to convert an available RF energy with a higher degree of efficiency into a to couple such a label than can be achieved in practice with the one previously described. Advantageously the "closed field" to "delete" such labels then extends to one only small space, so that impairments are more distant System parts can be reduced to a minimum by disruptive inductions.

45 initially shows how a so-called "closed field circuit" by dividing the sch! ■ * the turn in Fig. 32 and turn one half around 180 to form an 8-shaped conductor structure 350 is created.

If this conductor structure is connected to a power source 340 or a resonance capacitor 324 terminated so

™, the current flow in the circuit is a current arrow 341 assigned. Within the front, first loop surface 351, the current arrow assigned to this points Magnet arrow 353 pointing downwards, within the rear, second loop surface 352, the associated magnet

"arrow 354 upwards, i.e. in the opposite direction. Thus, it includes both loop surfaces Total boundary closed magnetic field lines 355.

46 shows two such 8-shaped conductor structures shown vertically aligned, but spaced by the dimension 356 from each other in an exploded view. will this Dimension is only sufficiently reduced, and the surfaces 351 and 352 of the upper conductor structure 350 are the same and covering with the surfaces 351 'and 352' of the lower conductor

formed 350 is selected, such an arrangement with regard to the transmission behavior between the terminals A and B as well as A 'and B' are compared with the transformer shown on the right, which consists of a first Winding 358 and a second winding 358 'and a core 359 as a magnetic path.

The same similarity analogy is illustrated in FIG. 47 for two conductor structures 360 and 360 ', the area ratio 1: 2: 1 are folded twice and loop areas 361, 362 and 363 or 36Γ, 362 'and 363' stretch.

48 shows that line transformers of this type can also be designed in a round shape with flat, essentially circular conductor tracks. Maximum coupling between terminals A and B or A ¹ and B ¹ is achieved with the lowest possible dimension 356 and precise overlap of the conductor track contours.

Fig. 49 notes that the shown short-circuited Conductor structures 350 and 360 when the Areas of loops 351 and 352 behave as 1: 1 or the areas of loops 361, 362 and 363 behave as 1: 2: 1, behave neutrally towards a homogeneous, in practice ideal far magnetic field 364, because the The voltages induced in the individual loops cancel each other out to such an extent that they are connected in parallel in each case when idling appear and thus prevent a current flow in the conductor structures. This comes about there is no mutual induction, and thus no disturbance of the exciting - homogeneous - far field. this has the consequence that such structures for magnetic far fields, in general: magnetic fields lower

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Can consider divergence as "transparent". How later shown, this is exploited in the interaction with open fields.

The further embodiment of the label according to the invention allows high-frequency energy to be coupled in for the purpose of switching to another state with high efficiency by means of such a transformer, designed in the manner of a flat conductor or slot transformer. The secondary element of such a transformer is - removable or not removable - housed in the label, while the primary element of such a transformer is in a handling device is housed with which a label according to the invention in the prescribed manner is overlined when it is to be deactivated. The scope of the invention implies that it is such a handling device can be a reading device at the same time, which is preferably at the same time can read optically encoded data from a label according to the invention if it is appropriately overridden the label is guided.

50 shows a preferred one in the manner of a schematic diagram Embodiment of the label according to the invention together with parts that are essential for the function of the label, but not accommodated in the label are.

Between a backing material 115 and a cover material 116 is preferably a two-dimensional covering a larger part 389 of the total area of the label executed open field resonance circuit 387

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is. Only the state-variable component 301 and its connection points 317 and 318 with that resonance structure are indicated in more detail therefrom. The remaining one Contains smaller part 388 of the label area adjoining a closed-field resonance circuit which is turned over from the inductance of an 8-shaped, two-layer conductor track structure 370 as a secondary winding a transformer and a capacitor 376, which is made of adjacent metal 1 attach 374 and 375 and a dielectric 373 spacing them is formed. They are preferably of the 8-shaped conductor track structure shaped loops or loop surfaces the same or approximately the same size.

The secondary winding, i.e. the conductor track formation 370, is on one side so to the capacitor 376 on the opposite Side at points 317 and 318 to the state variable component 301 and thus to the structure 387 connected. In the short-circuit state of component 301, the structure in label part 388 represents thus also a parallel resonance circuit, in contrast to that in part 389 however mi1 / led magnetic Field in closed configuration.

As the 8-shaped conductor track formation 370 for far fields low divergence is practically "transparent" - cf. Explanation to Fig. 49 - it has only a slight transformative effect on the open magnetic field of the structure 387 Retroactive effect, if it is only either at a sufficient distance from the periphery of the structure 387 is arranged so as to cover the interior of the structure 387 in the label plane or even in the same plane - as long as only the loop surfaces 371 and 372 are in a ratio of 1: 1 to each other. This is also the reason why the closed-field resonance circuit

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not necessarily arranged next to the open field resonance circuit have to be. It is also possible to use the closed-field resonance circuit within the open field resonance circuit to accommodate the spanned area, i.e. within integrate the outline of the latter.

A track 377 is provided on the label, on / along the preferably in the direction of a reading arrow 379 readable data 378 are / are stored. A linearly readable barcode is shown here as the simplest example.

For the sake of clarity, this track is shown laterally offset next to the closed-field resonance structure.

However, this track can advantageously be used in practice exactly cover this resonance structure with the result, that a reading of the data from this track then takes place in the overlap area of the closed field resonance image of the label part 388. This is in detail depending on the type and design of suitable reading devices. The data can be stored by suitable printing on the cover material 116; that too Applying a suitable, self-adhesive label, that carries the data can be provided within an assigned field on the cover material 116 will.

To read out the data, a suitable reading device is positioned in the reading direction 379 along the data track 377 in FIG a small distance from this. At the same time, a conductor structure is formed at a small distance 356 380 over the conductor track structure located in the label part 388 370 led. This conductor structure 380 consists either from two or from three substantially similar conductor loops 381, 382 and possibly 383, the corresponding to FIGS. 46 and 47 together with the

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mentioned closed-field resonance structure under the Cover material 116 - that is, in the label - form a resonance transformer. A fixed coupling of this transformer is reached at the moment when the loops 381 and 382 lie on the loops 371 and 372 come.

If the device 386 is an HF current source which, via the supply line 385, supplies a suitable If HF current is fed into the conductor structure 380, the transmitter can be made up of the conductor structures 370 and 380 at this moment this HF current with great efficiency into the closed-field resonance structure couple in if only the frequency of the HF current coincides with the resonance frequency of this structure. A version of the ladder structure 380 with only two Loops 381 and 382, the secondary loops 371 and Cover 372 is particularly useful when the arrangement 386 is used exclusively for feeding in RF energy provided in the closed field resonance structure is with the aim of bringing about the switching of the component 301.

An embodiment of the ladder structure 380 with three loops 381, 382 and 383, the secondary loops 371, 372 as well as cover metal coverings 374 and 375, has proven to be expedient if the arrangement 386 does so is designed that it is able to emit an RF current for switching the component 301 on the one hand, for others, however, the conductor structure 380 used as the primary winding in a combined manner as a transmission and receiving antenna used to measure the

Label 387 with regard to its resonance properties a confirmation criterion for the successful change of the component 301 to be processed and forwarded (so-called acknowledgment query).

If the loops 381 and 371 or 382 and 372 are on top of one another and the dimension 365 is small, the third loop 383 is completely covered by the metal 1 attachments 374 and 375. In a rough approximation of the first type, this "masking" of the third loop 383 by the "short-circuit coatings ¹¹ 374 and 375 for the current and voltage distribution in the loops 371 and 372 has the same effect as if the loop 383 were short-circuited. This means that on the loop 383 in this position only produces a slight voltage drop, and energy is mainly transferred from the loops 381 and 382 into the loops 371 and 372.

Will - e.g. immediately afterwards - after termination

the reading of data increases the dimension 356 and removes the reader from the label, and this happens preferably in continuation of the reading arrow 379 to the right, the effect is used that the

three-loop ladder structure 380 with the flat surface 95

chen single loops 381, 382 and 383 in the absence of one Short-circuit masking of one of these loops only partially represents a closed-field circuit structure, because with the same area of each of the individual loops the magnetic arrow of a loop is considered not

closed within the overall outline of all loops appears. M.a.W. has such a three-part "primary winding" partial e open field properties, like them

are welcome to a coupling with the open field of the resonance structure 387 even from a greater distance (in practice 10 ... 20 cm). The cover of the loop 383 by the inductively short-circuiting Metal coverings 374 and 375 at the moment of highest transmission coupling between the conductor structures 370 and 380 is thus comparable to a "switchover" the field properties of the primary conductor structure 380 between "closed" and "partially open".

A suitable configuration of the arrangement 386 will be received later.

Especially when the impressing HF power source

^ in the arrangement 386 capacitive in a suitable manner is connected, so that with respect to the primary structure of the line transformer due to the Eigeninduk activity of the conductor structure 380 a free field resonance results, the time-changing coverage leads

the loop 383 through metal surfaces 374 and 375 at Reading process - i.e. when the conductor structure is moved 380 along the movement arrow 384 - due to the fixed Coupling with the closed field resonance structure in Label section 388 depending on the position

"nation of the conductor structure 380 with respect to the conductor structure 370 to a shift in the resonance frequency which the closed-field resonance structure for is alone in free space. In this way, the change in the inductance of the conductor structure

^{ου of} the 380 are used when passing over the capacitor coatings 374 and 375, in particular the loop 383, in order to place the secondary structure in section 388 at a very specific position of the conductor structure 380 relative to the conductor structure 370 on the preferably fixed

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Adjust the deactivation frequency of the arrangement 386, which in practice is chosen as the ISM frequency. In this way, manufacturing variations in the resonance frequency can be avoided of the closed-field resonance area outdoors Space to be balanced. In a position of sufficiently tight coupling between primary and secondary structures

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of the transformer and / suitable tuning of the resonance frequency of the abutment to the deactivation

the
frequency of the current source in / arrangement 386, the resonance current in structure 370 leads through component 301 to its switching by melting.

In Fig. 51 is a special embodiment of the label according to the invention (the cover material was removed) seen in plan view. The part 389 of the label that includes an open field resonant circuit or represents, in contrast to the open field resonance structure According to FIG. 30, there is no strip line running along the periphery and thus only one pronounced resonance frequency. The equivalent circuit 52 thus shows only one main inductance 310 for this part - realized by the spiral Here, for example, conductor track parts 305 distributed over two levels - and a resonance capacitor 311 - consisting of the coatings 306 and 307, which are spaced apart from one another by the dielectric 304 are.

By resonance induction of a suitable current in the conductor structure 370 in part 388 - preferably on one ISM frequency - the component 301 changes from the short-circuit state I to the open state II. This is in the associated equivalent circuits according to FIG. 52 illustrated. It is essential that the label section 389, which in practice has a main resonance for detection

the same between about 2 and 14 MHz, by Exposure to an ISM magnetic field is no longer deactivated can be if the section 388 is previously torn off from the section 389 along the perforation line 390 has been. Switching over the component 301 by an increased resonance current would therefore be for the section 389 alone is only possible on the actual open field detection frequency of this section. However, this proves to be inapplicable in practice, since such induction surges within the the useful detection band to be queried lead to malfunctions or secondary blockages of detection systems, that are in operation.

in Fig. 53 is for applications in which in the train the handling of a label according to the invention that Sever parts 388 and 389 along the perforations lines 390 has a special meaning, the label according to Fig. 34 or Fig. 40 by adding the "disposable resonance transformer" according to FIG. 50 added.

This means that the part 389 of the label, which is an open field resonance structure includes / represents, a except for the actual one used for remote field detection Resonance frequency also has a second resonance frequency, which is determined by the strip line 312 is and is preferably placed on a second ISM frequency that corresponds to that ISM frequency on the the closed-field resonance structure in section 388 resonates, is not identical, but is at a sufficient distance from it.

Such a label has the advantage that if the switching of the component 301 fails

Closed field induction in section 388 - about due to failure of the intended device, due to electrical damage along the perforation Connections in the label or through premature Divide into individual sections 388 and 389 - these Switching brought about in a second way can be achieved by having the section 389 alone in a suitable ISM open field (e.g. in a suitable, shielded and provided with special guidance of the magnetic field arrangement) that the section 389 uniformly penetrates, is exposed.

In practice, it has proven to be useful, for example, that the main resonance of such a label, i.e. of its section 389, to put on 8 MHz, the closed field resonance of section 388 to the ISM frequency 27.12 MHz or 40.68 MHz, and the resonance of the stripline oscillating circuit to the ISM frequency 40.68 or 433 MHz. In the latter case, the stripline can into a structure of concentrated inductances and Skipped concentrated capacities, since a maximum induction current yield when using such special Field arrangements for switching over the component 301 '"in an emergency" is not required; appropriate devices In practice, to build up such sufficiently strong magnetic fields, it is always a safe distance from cash register systems be placed so that harmful coupling in the same can be avoided.

54 shows the corresponding equivalent circuits for the "active" state I and the "deactivated" state II of such a label. The strip line 312 is indicated as a four-pole coupling element.

As in FIGS. 53 and 52, respectively, the dividing lines are 390 between the open field resonance structure 389 and the Closed-field resonance structure 388 indicated. The symbol 357 illustrates the closed magnetic field within the conductor structure 370 even when approaching of the conductor structure 380 as the primary winding of the HF transformer.

That the detection capability of the Etikettab- is ^ ^0-section does not affect almost by the adjacent connected Closed field resonance structure in section 388 389, since the scanning magnetic fields of the Detketi onsanlagen always weiträmige is important, i-ernfelder are the ver sufficiently homogeneous in the region of a label - '** run with the effect that their induction voltages compensate each other in the 8-shaped conductor structure 370 so that no inductive reactions on the label section 389 arise. This will be explained in more detail later on the basis of a special embodiment of the label according to the invention.

It is also important that the inductance of the conductor track structure 370 - due to "transparency" for unidirectional fields - mainly after the transition of the component 301 to the open state II not transformative, but algebraic to the main inductance 310a and 310b added. This will also be explained in more detail later.

This is one of the main reasons why, given suitable dimensioning, the various inductances and capacitances when the switch 301 is opened from state I to state II a sufficient frequency shift with the effect that the label according to the invention in this state of known detection devices can no longer be recognized even if the sections 388 and 389 are divided longitudinally the line 390 does not take place.

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Fig. 53 shows how both resonance areas are technically produced arise from the superposition of second flat conductor track structures, with conductor tracks 370 following the contact areas already mentioned 332 and 333 further up to capacitor plates 374 and 375 extend. The totality of both resonance structures thus forms the "inner workings" of the invention Labels.

55 illustrates a further embodiment of the label according to the invention. It is particularly suitable when such labels are solid and partial should be hidden in clothing with the effect that a deactivation, i.e. a switch to the unrecognized state, is only possible with correct reading of article data at the cash register is possible and such a deactivation with previous Separation of the data-bearing section is no longer possible or only possible in a special way; a Part of the label according to the invention thus remains in the clothing purchased by the customer.

According to FIG. 55, this label consists of two contiguous parts 405 and 406, with part 406 normally is sewn hidden in clothing, while the part 405 is visible and detachable - e.g. on a sewing seam - protrudes / stands out of the clothing. Because this part 405 is accessible, can readable article data can be stored on it, this storage being possible on the front or back is. For the sake of clarity, the covering cladding layer has been completely removed in FIG. 55, which as a rule consists of Similar material to the illustrated carrier layer 115 with a sealing layer 101 provided thereon is made. Plastic paper made from polyethylene fibers, for example, has proven itself for use in the textile sector proven.

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The point of separation between the two sections 405 and 406 have a "fitted" taper zone 392. In this zone there is a - on finished Label e.g. color-coded - track 391, lengthways and on which the label is e.g. sewn into a hem allowed. This trace points to section 406. Next to this track there is a pointing towards section 405 Parting line 390 along which section 405 is at Need can be replaced. This can be done with a suitable tool or by the fact that the Line 390 is designed to be resolvable by hand by suitable formation of a perforation.

The waist at the point of separation between the two Sections allows easy sewing in a short time without creasing, because this means that with the sewing needle to be met sewing track 391 is kept as short as possible.

At section 405, for example, is on the remote Cover material applied data track 377 made symbolically identified so that it is above the conductor structure 400 - i.e. covering it - runs. As already mentioned, a self-adhesive Label may be used unless an immediate one Imprint takes place. Section 406 is constructed similarly to section 389 in FIG. 53, with the difference that that not the entire outermost turn is designed as a two-layer stripline (there 312), but that such a mainly capacitive strip line in the form of superimposed capacitor coatings 394 and 395 along the outermost edge of the label extends. This superimposed line is by line pieces 398 and 399 with known contact surfaces 332 and 333 connected, between which the state variable Kurzschlussbaueleinent 301 is arranged and connected. The hatched for the sake of clarity

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Drawn dielectric 304 capacitively distances all effective surfaces and crossing conductors from each other. The internal capacitor 311, consisting of from Selägen 306 and 307, is thus an external capacitor 396, consisting of the Linings 394 and 395 and each assigned to the dielectric.

There is also a measure 393 entered between the innermost Edge of the capacitor plate 306 and the innermost Winding of the spirally nested Conductor tracks 305. Section 405 is constructed similarly to section 388 in FIG. 53, with the following Deviations:

A conductor structure 400 functioning as a secondary winding of a transformer does not directly adjoin the line 390, but is connected to the sowing element 301 through the zone 391 and the line 390 via conductor tracks 397. The loop areas 401, 402 and 403 spanned by the loops of the slot winding have an area ratio of 1: 2: 1. According to FIG. 49 and the associated description, this means that this structure is "transparent" for a magnetic far field, at least for an approximately homogeneous field of low divergence, in that all the voltages induced by such a field compensate each other in this structure, and therefore no mutual induction comes about .
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Upper and lower parts of the conductor track formation 400 are spaced from one another by dielectric layer 373, which also extends between the capacitor plates 374 and 375, in which the last parts the loop 403 open in each case. In contrast to the embodiment according to FIG. 53, the capacitor 376,

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Consists of 373, 374 and 375, not intended to work together as an inductive short-circuit area to function with an energy-fed primary building.

The electrical structure in section 405 thus represents - as long as component 301 represents a short circuit - a closed-field resonance circuit, which preferably operates on an ISM frequency, e.g. 27.12 MHz, is performed resonantly.

56 illustrates a section of a Garment into which a label according to the invention is incorporated. The label part 406 is invisible enclosed between a sub-material 410 and an upper material 411 which is fastened to the lower material in the manner of a seam 413 by means of a thread seam 412 is. In any case, the label is penetrated by the thread seam in zone 391, with Punctures of the sewing needle through the conductor tracks 397 do not lead (s) to their electrical interruption. The label part 405 stands in one case from the sewn Part 406 off, in the other case it is around the seam 413 around on the one under the upper material 411 Label part 406 beaten. Particularly when the line 390 is designed as a perforation or even a perforated line can adjust to this position.

It is a data field arranged in a track 377 on the front or the rear of the label section 405 378 indicated, which can be read in the direction of the reading arrow 379a. Just like deactivating by painting over with a suitably fed and designed primary conductor structure in both excellent locations of section 405 can be made,

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as long as the section 405 has not yet been separated along the line 390, a Label in the not deactivated state in both excellent positions from known detection devices can also be recognized.

FIG. 57 illustrates this in addition to FIG. 49 for the case that the two label parts 405 and 406 according to FIG. 56 are folded onto one another. To that extent Fig. 57 shows a cross section E-F, where however, only the electrically essential parts and their position to one another are illustrated.

Accordingly, with such a turning over / folding over of the label along the line 390, the areas of the loops 401, 402 and 403 or the entire conductor track structure 400 to lie within the contour dimension 393.

When deactivating such a label in this folded position by coupling a suitable one three sloppy ones, through which a suitable HF current flows Primary conductor structure according to Fig. 47 the magnetic field of the resonance transformer then closes largely within the winding-free Inner contour of the open field resonance circuit in the label section 406

For the detection of such a label in this folded position in the magnetic fields of known detection systems It is essential that the double-flipped secondary winding of the resonance transformer with the ratio of the loop areas to each other of 1: 2: 1 in this position does not represent a short circuit for the scanning far field, but rather "through-

visible "for this, as already explained.

Since in the plane of the open field resonance circuit in section 406 extensive metal surfaces - as far as they are cover metal-free contour areas there - the resonance quality of such a system through eddy current loading Open-field resonance circuit and thus its recognizability deteriorate by means of known systems, due to their position symmetrically to the folding line 390, it is ensured that that the metal surfaces 307, 308 of the capacitor 311 and the metal surfaces 374, 375 of the capacitor 376 in the overlaid state in projection overlapping as this is made clear in FIG. 57. This way, wear in clasped State of the label according to FIG. 56 or FIG. 57, only part of the conductor tracks 397 and the Metal coating of the conductor tracks of the conductor structure 400 to a slight change in the resonance and field properties of the open field resonance circuit in section 406, which are of such a size that they are readily permitted in practice or in terms of technical details can be processed. In particular the capacity of the pads 374 or 375 and 306 or 307 against each other is insignificantly small in this case and in any case not to a disruptive degree because In practice, these coverings are at least due to the double lower 115 or upper 116 material of the label sleeve and are additionally separated from one another by the material 411 of the goods.

If the switching of the component 301 from the short-circuited state I to the open state II fails for any reason, or was section 405 too early, at least before the goods were recorded at the checkout replaced, the switching of the component can still be brought about in a second way by the section 406 alone - sewn into the goods in a suitable ISM open field (e.g. in a suitable

neten, shielded and with special leadership of the Magnetic field equipped arrangement), is exposed so that this magnetic field the section 406 largely penetrates homogeneously. In practice, the ISM frequency 40.68 MHz has proven its worth, which is why the metal surfaces 394 and 395 in cooperation with the dielectric 304 and the conductor tracks 398 and 399 and in cooperation with other conductive coverings in section 406 are designed in such a way that at this frequency sets a parallel resonance, and the short circuit in component 301 can be eliminated by melting through.

This embodiment of the label according to the invention excludes - normal - deactivation in practical use if a goods thief believes, for example, that he can bypass the security of the goods by separating the visible, accessible label section. If the line 390 is designed, for example, in such a way that a special tool, which leaves typical traces on the tear-off edge, is required / used to cut off the label section 405, the intent of the theft of the goods can easily be proven in such cases if the article data from field 378 have not been read at any cash register. An article alarmauslösendem section 406, visible unfachgerecht removed section 405 and product data that were not previously covered by a cash register, so that is a great, ₀ suspected to have been stolen. In particular, when article data are transferred along the track 377 to the data field 378 of the section 405 by means of a self-adhesive label, a corresponding control can be facilitated by the fact that a duplicate

kat this self-adhesive data label on another, In any case, a place where the goods are accessible to the staff is attached.

The formation of the conductor structure 400 as a secondary winding and a corresponding conductor structure - see FIG. 47 - as a primary winding with three loops without Utilization of the inductive masking of a loop of the primary structure as described for FIG. 50 is made possible the direction-independent guidance of a primary image in one orientation, like the bilateral Arrow 379a illustrates.

Using the explanations for Fig. 46, this can Label according to Fig. 50 can be modified in an embodiment with several, but at least two fold- and separable fields, the secondary structure being des Resonance transformer for coupling deactivation energy is distributed over two fields. Fig. 58 illustrates this.

Accordingly, it is in a label wing or section 421 by means of a sealing layer 101 between two cover materials 115 and 116 an already mentioned open field resonance circuit 387 housed, which like the resonance circuit can be constructed in section 389 according to FIGS. 51 and 53, respectively. The state-variable short-circuit element 301 is connected at points 317 and 318 to contact surfaces 332 and 333, each one assigned upper and a lower conductor path structure could be. From the conductor tracks 332 and 333, conductor track parts 370a and 37Od extend in the direction of the fold and perforation line 390 which is the label into the two wings or sections 420 and 421

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Splits. On the one hand, there is along this perforation line 390 one on both sections 420 and 42! distributed conductor track part 370b and a conductor track part! 37Oe trained, that in section 420 into a lower capacitor plate 375 passes, which connects to the perforation line 390. An upper capacitor layer is spaced from this coating by a dielectric layer 373 374, the one through the meandering conductor track piece 370c is connected to the conductor track piece 370b. The perforation that the label material and Conductor parts penetrates, is designed so that good electrical conductivity across the direction of perforation is ensured. As in section 421, the individual parts in section 420 are

! 5 supplies 115 and 116 housed covered on both sides.

59 illustrates the process of deactivating such a label according to the invention. For this purpose, the wing 420, which runs along the perforation 390 has not yet been separated from the wing 421, folded or folded over onto this wing 421. This forms - distributed in the sections 420 and 421 - an 8-shaped conductor structure, the two Loops 37! and 372 forms. Adjacent to the loop 372 there is a surface in section 420 inductive short circuit, indicated by the capacitor layers 374 and 375. In this state, a primary conductor formation 380 guided over the label at a short distance 356 along the track 377 Current induced in the secondary conductor structure in the label, which leads to the melting of the component 301. Maximum coupling is achieved when the loops are covered 371 and 381 or 372 and 382 or the loop 383 and the metal coatings 374, 375 reached. The feeding of the primary area 380 via a connecting line 385 from an apparatus 386 as well as the dimensioning

tion of the loop areas, the utilization of partial Open field properties of the conductor structure 380 for remote Query / remote scanning of the resonance structure 387 after deactivation etc. already correspond to Fig.

50 executed. Along track 377 is a data field 378 is applied, which can preferably be read out in connection with the deactivation process. To after reading out the data field 378 or after deactivation has taken place, the label can be moved along the perforation 390 can be resolved into two separate sections 420 and 421. Such a resolution before deactivation then no longer allows this by means of a conductor structure 380 and associated parts 385 and 386. If the open field resonance circuit 387 in section 421 accordingly Fig. 53 is constructed is a deactivation option given on a second frequency when the section 421 has a sufficiently strong magnetic field suspended as stated earlier. Here too, for the "normal" and the "makeshift" deactivation of two ISM frequencies be provided that are not identical and not coincide with that frequency on which the presence of the non-deactivated open field resonance circuit is queried. As already guessed, there will be malfunctions and blockages of the interrogator avoided in the interrogation frequency band.

In the following, the design of the loop-shaped Primary conductor formation 380, as well as on the device 386, to which it is connected by the connecting line 385 has been discussed in more detail.

The invention provides that the preferably rectangular, slit-like meandering Loops of the primary conductor structure preferably in the Head of a suitable hand-held device are housed, which is equipped with a suitable handle

an operator allowed the primary conductor structure containing head with sufficient track and orientation accuracy to lead over labels according to the invention. If this leadership - i.e. in motion - is then at a certain position of primary and secondary conductor structures reached a state of fixed transformer coupling for a certain period of time, during which the energy for deactivation according to the invention Labels is transferred to the label in a transformative manner.

The invention further provides that such a hand-held device also has the function of known hand-held devices, preferably optical reading / reading out of article data from a data field of an article label, i.e.

the function of a handheld data reader and the function of a hand-held device for deactivating labels according to the invention combined.

The invention further provides that such a handheld device is used at the same time as a display device that signals whether the deactivation has taken place properly has, or whether it requires a repeated guidance of the hand-held device over the label or whether a deactivation - for whatever reason with the hand-held device is not possible and therefore deactivation must be carried out in another way.

60 initially illustrates a simple hand-held device, as it is only to deactivate inventive Labels can be used. The loop-shaped primary conductor structure already mentioned is in a read head 422 380 housed so that it was operated by an operator Person by means of the handle 423 with the aid of the optical sight marking 425 - e.g. along a preprinted marking - in more suitable Location are guided over a label according to the invention

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can. The conductor structure 380 closes the loop surfaces 381, 382 and 383, the labels to be handled depending on the design and the secondary conductor structures / loops located therein are designed and area ratios between 1: 1: 1 and 1: 2: 1. In the supply line 385 can be an adapter element in the vicinity of the loop 385a, e.g. in the form of a broadband transmitter in connection with additional components, The transmission of energy and signals with as little loss as possible on the connecting line 385. The connecting cable 424 extending from the handle 423 can in addition to the connecting line 385, there are also control lines 425, which establish the connection to control displays 427 and 428, for example. The control display 427 can be provided for signaling as soon as and for as long as the conductor structure 380 functions as a Interrogation antenna a resonance response of a nearby open field resonance circuit 387 in the detection frequency band receives. The control display 428 can be provided for signaling, if one Resonance cannot be eliminated by means of the hand-held device, i.e. deactivation of the open field resonance circuit is not possible in the normal way.

61 illustrates the basic structure of a Apparatus 386 for operating such a hand-held device. It essentially comprises a search receiver 430, the presence of resonance points of non-deactivated open field resonance circuits in the intended detection frequency band can recognize. So it is a Detek_tionseinrichtung that to certain Times resonance queries in a controllable number of consecutive cycles. It will be in this Context reminds that the ladder structure

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380 - due to the loop design - also as a partial Open field structures can function and thus couplings to other open-field structures - just such in nearby label resonance circles. The times of the resonance queries and

its duration is determined by a sequence control 431 to which the search receiver reports the presence or absence of a resonance in the detection frequency band.
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The sequencer 431 is in communication with a HF generator 432, which is preferably switched off at times when the search receiver is queried is and vice versa. Search receiver and HF generator are connected to one another by means of a signal splitter 429, the output of which feeds the connecting line 385. the Sequence control controls the control displays 427 and 428 via the connecting lines 425. In practice the ISM frequency 27, 12 MHz is provided for the HF generator, provided that the detection frequency band, within which non-deactivated labels are to be recognized, ranges from 7.4 MHz to 9.0 MHz. These Frequency selection makes sense as it is a simple way of complying with national and international postal regulations permitted.

As long as no resonance is found in the detection frequency band the search receiver searches endlessly periodically Successive the detection frequency band after a resonance occurs; during this time the HF generator is switched off.

If a resonance is detected, e.g. when approaching a non-deactivated label on the conductor track structure 380, the sequence control causes the switch-on of the HF generator, in pulsed form ^ so that during the longer switch-on times of the HF generator the search receiver is switched off and during the shorter switch-on times of the search receiver in between the HF generator is switched off. It is provided, for example, that the switch-on time of the receiver then only lasts long enough for it to carry out 1 to 10 searches for the detected resonance, to report their presence to the sequential control system. As long as the continued existence of the detected resonance in the detection frequency band is reported to the sequence control the sequence control initiates the new one in each case Switching on the HF generator for a specified time.

As soon as the search receiver during a sampling phase

the disappearance of the resonance in the detection frequency band reports, the sequence control switches the HF generator no more on again, and the search receiver remains switched on. The insistence, i.e. responding to a Resonance in the detection frequency band is determined by the flow

control by means of a hold circuit also during of the switch-on times of the HF generator are transmitted to the control display 427 until the label is either deactivated or removed from the v-om handset

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The sequence control also contains a counting device, when a predetermined maximum number of switch-on cycles of the HF generator is reached - without a Elimination of the resonance in the detection frequency band

has been achieved - the HF generator is switched on again prevented and the control display 528 activated, the staff

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indicates that the deactivation is either by removing of the label from the hand-held device and again approaching the same to repeat or to bring about in another way e.g. in a special device through a largely homogeneous magnetic field through the label through on a second ISM frequency, e.g. 40.68 MHz.

62 illustrates a hand-held device as it is on the one hand ] 0 for reading / reading out data from inventive Labels, on the other hand to deactivate inventive Labels can be used. Compared to the device illustrated in FIG. 60, here is additional an optical reader, e.g., an OCR code reader 433, is integrated in the head 422 of the hand-held device that controls the label surface can scan through an optical window 434. The assembly 429 from Fig. 61 is here as The structural unit 429a is integrated into the handle 423 of the hand-held device and can therefore include structural elements 385a from FIG. 60 with include. The connection cable 424 to the operating device 385a according to FIG. 63 comprises a read line 436 and at least one read control line 437 belonging to this, a high-frequency connection line 438 to the Connection of the assembly 429a to the search receiver 430, a high-frequency connection line 439 for connection the assembly 429a with the high-frequency generator 432 and also control lines 425, in particular for controlling / actuating the control displays 427 and 428 as well as 448 and 450. The control displays 427 and 428 have the same function as in the device according to FIG. 60. The control display 448 shows the operating status the cancellation; the cash register-related counter display 450 shows that the cash register is ready to read which the device is connected via the apparatus 386a according to FIG. 63, or the acknowledgment of the error-free Reading by the till.

63 initially illustrates the principle Structure of an apparatus 386a for operating such a hand-held device in such a way that the reading process and the transmission read data in a cash register 445 and the deactivation of a label according to the invention against each other locked in time. Such a time lock does not offer the best protection against theft by staff, but very good protection against interference from HF interference in existing cash register systems, as they are already commercially available are.

The function of the search receiver 430 and the RF generator 432 for deactivation and their alternating operation during deactivation, controlled by the sequencer 431, are the same as for the apparatus 386 according to FIG. 61. The apparatus 386a is expanded by a reading interface 440, which can be accessed via the reading line 436 and Control line 437 on the one hand with the reader 433 in the hand-held device, e.g. an OCR code reader, on the other hand Via a read line 441 and a control line 442 communicates with the cash register. This reading interface is also connected to the sequence control 431 so that the transfer of read data to the cash register can be blocked or delayed after storage.

The readiness of the cash register is controlled by the sequence control communicated via line 443. The acknowledgment of the reading into the cash register is shown in the control display 450 in the Handset communicated by the cash register via a special line 444; this line is part of the Understand control lines 425 in FIG.

The mixed reading of data from normal, unsecured tags and from tags secured according to the invention To enable labels so that they are deactivated with the same handheld device in the same operation can, the sequence control 431 holds in the absence of a Label resonance in the detection frequency band the reading interface 440 open during read-only, i.e. read in data is immediately forwarded to the cash register. The correct reading can be acknowledged, for example, by the control display 450. aside from that If there is no label resonance in the reading interface, the read out data will not be saved caused. As long as only one corresponding memory in the reading interface remains empty, the simple one is sufficient Transfer of the read data in the cash register to the registry there.

If the label to be read is a label according to the invention that has not yet been deactivated, so the search receiver 430 makes a resonance in the detection frequency band when the handheld device approaches the label a short time before the earliest possible time Start of reading feast. The flow control is now there A fixed time limit is set for the read interface within which the reading in of data must be completed got to; after this time has elapsed, the reading interface 440 blocked and the activation of the HF generator 432 already described with reference to FIG. 61 alternately with that of the search receiver 430 is triggered. Of the The beginning is indicated by the control display 448. The control display 427 shows the once established resonance in the detection frequency band up to its final one Elimination as long as only one label according to the invention is close enough to the handheld device head.

On the basis of the detection of a resonance, the sequence control causes the reading interface to be blocked

to save the imported data. These are "stored" there during the deactivation phase. This is done for the following purpose: If there is a label to be deactivated, the sequence control causes that the cash register - after reading and acknowledgment has already taken place - after the blocking time has expired of the read interface, i.e. at the end of the deactivation phase, the data stored in the read interface again for an identity comparison in the checkout and to delete the relevant memory in the read interface from this. The flow control sees before that this repeated data transmission to the checkout is omitted if and only if a deactivation is not within the intended maximum number of switch-on cycles of the deactivation HF generator 432 can be brought about. So if not a usual one, but a resonance label according to the invention is present it does not register without this double data transfer. This is the case if a deactivation, i.e. a destruction of certain resonance properties in the detection frequency band - from which Reason whatever - did not take place. The control display 428 indicates this status and thus the registration that is not possible. The staff can then, as already described, bring about a deactivation in another way. Such a device with the The function described provides a high level of security that labels according to the invention are working properly can be deactivated.

64 illustrates the basic structure of a Apparatus 386b for operating such a hand-held device in such a way that the reading process and the transmission of read Data in the cash register and the deactivation of labels according to the invention at the same time, i.e. in time inseparable from one another. This verse

Driving offers a much higher level of protection against theft by the staff, but it does have a certain amount Minimum requirements for the reading unit 433 in the handheld device with regard to RF radiation resistance. In this case, the assembly 429a in the hand-held device is more pronounced as a frequency-dependent power switch Directional characteristics of the signal paths designed so that the search receiver 430 even when operated continuously HF generator 432 on an ISM frequency indicates the presence or disappearance of label resonances in the detection frequency band can determine continuously. The search receiver only acts on an evaluation circuit 449, which shows the presence of a resonance for so long by means of the control display 427, as long as it has not been eliminated by deactivation. The read line and read control line 436 and 437 are connected directly to the cash register in this case; the control display 450 is also used to acknowledge the data input via the line 444 was controlled independently of the apparatus 386b from the cash register, so that in this embodiment of the apparatus according to the invention there is no line interface to the cash register is required. The deactivation is preferably carried out at the same time as the reading, i.e. at the same time guided movement of the handheld device carried out relative to the label. If the deactivation fails for the first time - e.g. if the handset is not guided in the correct lane - the second reading can result a second registration of read data by the Cash register can preferably be prevented by entering at the cash register if the deactivation is carried out with the same handheld device should be repeated.

Such a device with the function described offers a high level of security that each one is deactivated Label has been registered with certainty also with regard to its data and thus complicates the 05 Theft of appropriately labeled goods by staff in particular.

Changes and configurations of the described execution Approximation forms are readily possible for the person skilled in the art 10 and fall within the scope of the invention.

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Claims (1)

LIECK & BEDS Patentahwälta European patent attorneys Technolaw® DiDl. Ing.H.-Peter Lieck Dipl.-Ing. Jürgen Betten Maximiliansplatz D-8000 Munich © 089-220821 Telex 5 216 741 list d Telegram Electropat -S- Claims Label-like structure that can be attached to an object is and has at least one closed resonance circuit or a resonance element that of a detection system by means of a high frequency electromagnetic field is recognizable, so that the Structure can be used as a security label against theft of goods, characterized in that that the label (1) can be canceled by the fact that the resonance element with regard to its resonance properties so changeable or non-functional is feasible, that it is not visible to the detection system. 15th 2. Label according to Claim 1, characterized in that it has a resonance field (3) with a resonance element and a cancellation field (4) with a cancellation device which is connected to the resonance field (3) can be brought into connection in such a way that the resonance element can be rendered inoperable. 3.
Label according to claim 2, which has a customer section and a checkout section, between which a perforation line, predetermined folding line or the like is provided, characterized,
that the customer section (2) the resonance field (3) and the cancellation field (4), between which a perforation line, Sol 1 kink! inie or the like (7) is provided, and that for the cancellation of the label (1) the cancellation field (4) can be folded together with the resonance field (3) along the perforation line (7). 4th Label according to one of Claims 2 or 3, characterized in that that the cancellation device is a closed metal area (46) is. 5. Label according to one of Claims 2 or 3, characterized in that that the cancellation device represents one or more short-circuit turns (50, 51). 6th Label according to one of Claims 3 to 5, characterized in that that when the resonance field (3) and Cancellation field (4) the capacitive part (43, 44, 45) of the resonance element from the cancellation device (46; 50, 51) is not covered. 7th Label according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized, that the resonance element has two capacitors (64, 65) and an inductance (39, 40), wherein the one capacitor (64) and the inductance (39, 40) in the resonance field (3) and the other capacitor (65) are in the cancellation field (4) and the second Capacitor (65) represents the cancellation device. 8th. Label according to claim 7,
characterized, that along the desired bending line (7) flat conductor tracks (54, 55) are formed and these on the one hand with the capacitor (65) in the cancellation field (4) and on the other hand with the conductor track formations (39, 40) forming the inductive part of the resonance element in the resonance field (3) are connected. 9. Label according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized, . that the resonance element consists of a capacitive part (64) and an inductive part (39, 40) is formed, the resonance field (3) exclusively the inductive Part of the resonance element and the cancellation field essentially the capacitive part (64) of the resonance element contains. 10. Label according to one of Claims 3 to 9, characterized in that that the checkout section (8) also has two, through one Perforation line, sol 1 kink line or the like (11) from each other has separate fields (9, 10) that the perforation lines (7) between the resonance field (3) and the cancellation field (4) and the perforation line (11) in the Checkout section (8) perpendicular to the perforation line (12) run between the checkout section (8) and customer section (2) and they are offset from one another. 11th Label according to one of Claims 3 to 10, characterized in that that the resonance element and the cancellation device surrounded by a stiff and unbreakable cover material ben are and the resonance field (3) and the cancellation field (4) only when the customer section (2) is separated Cash section (8) are collapsible. 12th Label according to one of Claims 3 to 11, characterized, that the resonance field (3) and the cancellation field (4) with a layer that only adheres to itself (21) are covered when the two are folded together Fields (3, 4) this inseparably connects, and that the adhesive layer (21) is transparent. 13th Label according to one of Claims 3 to 12, characterized, that the checkout section (8) has an adhesion inhibiting layer or an adhesive resist (16) opposite the adhesive layer (21). 20th 14th Label according to one of Claims 3 to 13, characterized in that that it pre-kinks along the perforation line (12) is and an angle (V) between the inside of the Customer section (2) and the checkout section (8) geß is preferably about 20. which is greater than 0 ° and less than 100 °, 15th Label according to claim 1, characterized, that the cancellation of the label takes place in that the resonance element in the unfolded or original State a first resonance frequency and when the resonance and Cancellation field (3, 4) has a second resonance frequency, whereby the resonance element of the detection system is not detectable. 16. Label according to claim 15, characterized, that the resonance element (39, 40, 64) is arranged in the resonance field (3) and that along the intended bending line (7) planar conductor tracks (54a, 55a; 70, 71) are formed are, on the one hand with the conductor track formations forming the inductive part of the resonance element (39, 40) in the resonance field (3) and on the other hand with loop-shaped Conductor tracks (74, 75) are connected, which are formed in the cancellation field (4). 17th Label according to claim 15,
characterized, that the capacitive part (64) of the resonance element and part of the inductive element (39, 40) of the resonance element in the cancellation field (4) and the other part of the inductive element of the resonance element are arranged in the resonance field (3). 18th Label according to claim 17, characterized, that along the Sol Iknicklinie (7) conductor track pieces (70a, 70b, 70c, 71a, 71b, 71c) are formed, the on the one hand with the other part of the inductive element of the resonance element in the resonance field (3) and on the other hand with cup-shaped conductor tracks (52a, 73a; 53a, 76) or one part of the inductive element of the resonance element in the cancellation field (4) for formation an upper or lower coherent conductor track structure are connected. 19th Label according to claim 1,
characterized, that the resonance field (3) and the cancellation field (4) each have a resonance element (5a, 6a). 20th Label according to claim 19, characterized, that there are two resonance frequencies in the unfolded state possesses and that in the folded state or with parts lying one on top of the other, the resonance elements thereby are inoperable that their two resonance frequencies can be shifted to a different resonance frequency. 21. Label according to claim 1, wherein the resonance element has planar conductor track structures formed in two superimposed surfaces, part of which forms at least one inductive element and a part, together with an interposed dielectric, forms at least one capacitive element which, together with the inductive element, forms the resonance element , whereby the conductor path structure of one (lower) surface is not electrically connected to the conductor path structure of the other (upper) surface,
characterized,
that the outermost turn of the conductor track structure (40; 302) on the lower surface and the outermost turn of the conductor track structure (39; 303) on the upper surface are connected to one another via a connecting device (126; 126a; 326; 326a; 301; 335). 22nd Label according to claim 21, characterized, that the end (105a; 332) of the outermost turn of the conductor strip structure (40; 302) on the lower surface extends only over part of the long side of the surface and the end (104a; 332) arranged above it the outermost turn of the conductor track structure (39; 303) of the upper surface extends over the remaining part of the Long side of the surface extends that between the superimposed ends of the conductor track structure The gap remains free, and that the connection is made via a contacting element bridging the gap (126; 126a; 326; 326a; 301; 335) takes place. 23 Label according to one of Claims 21 or 22, characterized in that that the connecting device is a securing thread (326), which at the two ends (332, 333) of the one above the other arranged conductor track structure (302, 303) each welded on and relieved of tension by forming a loop (329). 24 Label according to claim 22, characterized, that the contacting element (126a) folded over from a Band is formed, which meander-shaped in its original state or is step-shaped and that consists of an external conductive layer (220) and at least one non-conductive layer (221, 222), the contact strip alternating in the folded-over state the top or bottom as well as the outside of the bent meander jump the conductive layer (220) and in each case the side with the conductive layer (220) with the conductor track structures (39, 40) of upper or lower surface is connected. 25th Label according to claim 24, characterized, that the contact strip (126a; 335) consists of three layers consists of a conductive layer (220) such as a metal layer, an insulating layer (221), and a self-adhesive or sealable adhesive layer (222) and has a small width of preferably 5 mm. 26th Label according to claim 22,
characterized,
that the connecting device from a component (301) is formed, the ends of which in each case with the end of the lower conductor track formation (302) or the upper Conductor formation (303) are connected. 27 Label according to one of Claims 21 to 26, characterized in that that the resonance element consists of two parts which are connected by a connecting device (301; 326; 326a; 335) are interconnected in such a way that when high-frequency electromagnetic energy is fed through the induced current the connecting device can be separated and the label from a state I with certain resonance properties can be brought into a state II with other resonance properties. 28. Label according to one of Claims 21 to 27, characterized in that that the first resonance frequency is used for detection by a known detection system and the second Resonance frequency so as to change previously existing ones The purpose of resonance properties is that when high-frequency electromagnetic energy is fed in with of the second resonance frequency, the connecting device (301; 326; 326a; 335) can be separated, in particular Is meltable and the resonance frequency of the resonance element is shifted towards a third resonance frequency. 29 Label according to claim 23, characterized, that the securing thread (326) is electrically less Well-conducting, or an electrically non-conducting, stretch-resistant core material (327) and a sheath (328) of electrically better conductive material and that as a result of the electromagnetic Field-induced current an electrical interruption can be generated in such a way that the core material (327) together with the sheath (328) or only the sheath (328) can be irreversibly melted through. 30th Label according to one of Claims 21, 22 or 24, characterized in that that the connecting device is a disconnection element gc (335) with a conductor loop (337) in the manner of a Blow-through fuse is. 31. The label of claim 30, wherein the shutdown element of a contacting element according to claim 25, characterized in that that in the contacting element (126a) along its edge a fold-over zone (225) covering free spaces (336) are stamped in such a way that only a narrow, electrically conductive connection between the upper and lower Part of the folded, external conductive layer (220) remains as a conductor loop (337) and this Conductor loop (337) can be melted to cancel the label is. 32. Label according to claim 27, characterized, that the part of the resonance element which is to be used for recognition by the detection system is a so-called open field resonance structure (387; 389) is carried out that the part of the resonance element which by induction to cause the state switching, as a closed field resonance structure (370, 376; 388) and that a resonance transformer for coupling in RF energy is provided, the parts (388, 389) along a separation perforation (390) from one another are separable. 33 Label according to claim 32, characterized, that the resonance transformer of at least one 8-shaped folded loop of a two-layer Conductor track structure (370) in the closed field resonance structure (388) of the label and of at least one 8-shaped folded loop of a conductor track structure (380) is formed outside the label, the conductor track structure (370) in the label as a secondary winding and the conductor track structure (380) outside the label serves as a primary winding into which an HF current can be fed is. 34. Label according to claim 33, characterized, that the resonance transformer from an outside of the Label located conductor track formation (380), which is preferably three of the same area, 8-shaped folded Has loops (381, 382, 383), and from a two-layer conductor track structure (370) and one areal executed resonance capacitor (376) in the closed field section (388) of the label, the conductor track structure (370) in the label having two 8-shaped folded over, has loops of the same area, and the Resonance capacitor (376) is designed so that it has a loop (383) of the primary winding Conductor formation (380) covered when the remaining loops are brought to cover. 35. Label according to one of claims 27, 32 to 34, characterized, that it consists of a separable part (405), which contains the closed field resonance structure, and an in
a piece of clothing or the like sewable part (406) which contains the open field resonance structure, which are each connected to the connecting device (301), and that it has a conductor track structure (400) functioning as a secondary winding of a transformer, the connecting device (301 ) when a current is induced in the conductor path structure (400) via a primary winding serving as a deactivation device (380), which is connected to an HF current source (386) via a connection (385), can be melted through is. 36. Label according to claim 35, characterized, that between the separable part (405) and the sewable part (406) a tapering zone (392) is formed is. 37. Label according to claim 36,
characterized, that in the tapering zone (392) a sewing-in track (391) for sewing the label into an item of clothing and /
or a separation perforation (390) are provided. 38. Label according to one of claims 36 or 37,
characterized, that the conductor track structure (400) functioning as a secondary winding of a transformer over the tapering zone (392) and the one lane (391) through ladder tracks (397) is connected to the connecting device (301). 39. Label according to one of Claims 35 to 38, characterized in that that the conductor track structure (400) functioning as a secondary winding of a transformer has three loops (401, 402, 403), the loop surfaces of which relative to one another are in a ratio of 1: 2: 1. 40. Label according to one of Claims 35 to 39, characterized in that that the separable part (405) of the label is wrapped around the seam (413) in its sewn-in state and - with the interposition of the fabric of the garment - Is arranged on the sewable part (406). 41. Label according to one of Claims 27, 32 to 34, characterized in that that the label has two label wings (420, 421), which can be folded together around a perforation line (390) so that one label wing (421) is the Open field resonance structure (387), the connection device (301) and parts (370 a, b, d, e) of loops (371, 372) of a secondary winding structure and that the other label wing (420) other parts (370 b, c) of loops (371, 372) of the secondary winding structure, the Label wing (420, 421) the conductor track structure (371, 372) acts as the secondary winding of a transformer and the connector (301) when induced a current in the conductor track structure (371, 372) via a primary winding (380), which via a connection (385) is connected to an HF power source (386), is meltable. 42. Label according to one of Claims 35 to 41, characterized in that that the DeaktiVierungseinrichtung one of several Has loops formed conductor track structure (380), which is preferably accommodated in the head of a hand-held device and serves as the primary winding of the transformer. 43. Label according to claim 42, characterized, that the hand-held device is one that also makes the optical readout of article data from the label can. 44. Label according to A42, characterized, that the hand-held device contains display devices which, when the hand-held device approaches a non-voided Label and / or give different, non-identical signals after an attempt to validate the label if the label cannot be validated. 45. Label according to A42, characterized, that the hand-held device has an optoelectronic arrangement (433) for reading preferably linearly filed Contains data in a clearly legible or coded form that the hand-held device also contains a frequency-dependent effective signal splitter (429a) and others Display devices for signaling the operational status Status of cancellation and / or readiness to read a cash register (445) to which the hand-held device is connected via an operating and coupling device (386a). 46. Label according to A42, characterized, that the hand-held device, as the primary winding of an HF transformer, has a conductor track structure with three approximately identical Chen or equal area contains loops, so that this primary winding structure is an open field component has, whereby a coupling of the primary winding structure also to open field resonance structures in labels according to the invention over a distance of at least 10 cm is possible. 47. Label according to A42, characterized, that the hand-held device in connection with an operating and coupling apparatus (386a) and an electronic Cash register (445) while optical reading of data stored on labels according to the invention at the same time enables the cancellation of labels according to the invention, before they are broken down into different parts (388, 389; 405, 406; 420, 421). 48. Process for the production of label-like structures for securing and labeling goods, characterized in that that the labels follow one another endlessly in the manner of of a coherent band that enveloping material suitable for use as a data carrier, which can be preprinted and is used as an endless production carrier, that on this production carrier continuously on each other following at least two per label, correct with each other Sponding, but unconnected, flat conductor tracks images are applied, that the unconnected conductor track structures in the area of mutually facing ends are connected to one another by a securing thread or a contacting element. be bound, that the manufacturing carrier including at least one dielectric tape along one, between the two conductor track structures running FaIt or perforation lines are folded together so that the attached securing thread forms a forced loop, that the so-folded production carrier web with the enclosed parts is firmly adhered to one another under heat and / or pressure, so that one another Corresponding conductor track structures are fixed in their final position and that in places of overcross Tongues or superimpositions of conductor track parts these by at least one dielectric tape from one another are separated and that perforations are provided to separate individual labels from the endless belt and in to divide up separable fields. 49. The method of claim 48,
characterized, that after the conductor track structure has been applied to the production carrier track, these between each other corresponding conductor track formations are cut lengthwise, that one of the resulting partial webs is turned,
that between the material acting as a production carrier tracks - preferably endless - at least one band-shaped dielectric, which fills at least part of the label surface, and a contacting element are inserted,
that both material webs are brought into contact and, including the parts inserted in this way, are firmly connected to one another under heat and / or pressure, that the ends of at least two mutually corresponding conductor track structures are each welded to the inserted contacting element and that perforations are provided to individual labels to be detached from the endless belt and divided into separable fields.