EP0777898A1

EP0777898A1 - Proof-of-entry device and badge

Info

Publication number: EP0777898A1
Application number: EP95932699A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jehoshua Waw World Art Watch Chmiel
Original assignee: WAW World Art Watch Vertriebs GmbH
Current assignee: WAW World Art Watch Vertriebs GmbH
Priority date: 1994-09-09
Filing date: 1995-09-08
Publication date: 1997-06-11
Anticipated expiration: 2015-09-08
Also published as: JP3075755U; JPH10506722A; DE59502061D1; EP0777898B1; CA2199270A1; DK0777898T3; US6185848B1; AU701712B2; HK1009353A1; ATE165687T1; ES2116768T3; US6367178B1; WO1996008000A1; AU3564895A

Abstract

A proof-of-use device made of a thick fibrous sheet such as paperboard has manually tearable perforation defining an invalidation component on one side of the perforation and a basic component on the other side of the perforated region. The basic component has a front surface adaptable to receiving a badge image. A flexible region formed in the basic component defines a hinge along which the basic component is bendable over on itself. An attaching component is applied to at least one selected region of the basic component. Depending on configuration the attaching component may be on the front or back of the basic component. The attaching component and the hinge make the basic component attachable for wearing to display the badge image.

Description

ENTRY REPORT AND BUTTON

The present invention relates to proof of entry with a basic element and a cancellation element. In addition, the invention relates to a badge which is particularly suitable for proof of entry.

Proof of entry, such as tickets, with a basic element and a cancellation element are known, which are acquired together. When the entry verification is canceled, the cancellation element is then removed from the basic element. Particularly in the case of exhibitions and such events, there has recently been a move towards elaborately designing the basic element so that the purchaser of the proof of admission has a souvenir. For example, a basic element designed as a postcard. Such basic elements of proof of entry are becoming increasingly popular and are even traded as collector's items.

The object of the present invention is to provide a validated entry certificate, wherein the entry certificates should have a relatively high-quality basic element that can be put on display as simply as possible.

This problem is solved with proof of entry with the features of the corresponding patent claims.

In addition, the present invention is based on the object of providing an easy-to-produce, space-saving and easy-to-install pin which is particularly suitable for proof of entry according to the invention. This object is achieved with a pin with the features according to the corresponding patent claims.

The present invention is based on the idea of providing proof of entry with a badge as the basic element and a validation element attached to it, which can preferably be removed from the badge. In a preferred embodiment, the devaluation element interacts optically with the badge, for example if the devaluation element is designed as a mat and / or frame or part thereof for a motif located on the badge.

A pin and a cancellation element according to the present invention are preferably in one piece, e.g. made of a suitable plastic, metal or cardboard.

The cancellation element further preferably has a chip, magnetic stripe, a holographic image and / or a bar code for the cancellation. In the case of such elements, the validation can be carried out automatically by suitable reading devices. The validating element can preferably be removed from the connector so that it can be inserted into a reading device separately from the connector and retained or canceled. In the case of elements that can be canceled several times, such as chips or magnetic strips, the cancellation elements remain on the plug or can be reattached to them.

A badge according to the invention, which is particularly suitable for the proof of entry according to the invention, has a motif carrier and a counter-holder, which are in particular stretched out and are folded towards one another when the badge is used in order to form a retaining clip. They are held in the folded position by a holding element. The objects, advantages and features of the invention are explained below with reference to examples and with reference to the drawing. Show it:

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a first embodiment of an entry certificate according to the invention,

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the proof of admission according to FIG. 1

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of a second embodiment of the entry verification according to the invention,

FIG. 4 shows a side view of the proof of entry according to FIG. 3,

FIG. 5 shows a rear view of a third embodiment of the entry verification according to the invention,

FIG. 6 shows a side view of the entry certificate according to FIG. 5,

FIG. 7 shows a detailed rear view of a badge of the entry certificate according to FIG. 1,

FIG. 8 shows a front view of the badge according to FIG. 7,

FIG. 9 shows a partial section along B-B in FIG. 8,

FIG. 10 shows a detail of the badge according to FIG. 9,

FIG. 11 shows a spring element for a pin according to FIG. 9,

FIG. 12 shows a rear view of a first embodiment of a badge according to the invention, in particular for the proof of entry according to the invention, FIG. 13 shows a side view of the badge according to FIG. 12 in the unfolded state,

FIG. 14 shows a side view of the badge according to FIG. 12 in the folded state,

FIG. 15 shows a detail of the badge according to FIG. 12 before assembly,

FIG. 16 shows a front view of a further embodiment of a badge according to the invention, in particular for the proof of entry according to the invention,

FIG. 17 shows a longitudinal section through the pin according to FIG. 16,

FIG. 18 shows a detail of a section along A-A in FIG. 16,

FIG. 19 shows a front view of a further embodiment of an entry certificate according to the invention with a further pin according to the invention and a cancellation element arranged thereon,

FIG. 20 shows a longitudinal section through the proof of entry according to FIG. 19,

FIG. 21 shows a longitudinal section of the badge according to FIG. 19 in the folded state,

FIG. 22 shows a front view of a further embodiment of an entry certificate according to the invention with a further badge according to the invention and a cancellation element arranged thereon, FIG. 23 shows a longitudinal section through the proof of entry according to FIG. 22 when the badge is separated from the devaluation element,

FIG. 24 shows a schematic illustration of the folding of the connector according to FIGS. 22 and

25 shows a longitudinal section through the pin according to FIG. 22 in the folded state.

Figures 1 to 6 show entry proofs 1 according to the invention with different plugs 2 and different cancellation elements 3. According to Figures 1 and 2, a pin 2a, e.g. a devaluation element 3a is attached to the rear. The badge 2a has on its front, e.g. in a pocket formed in the front, a motif (not shown). This motif can e.g. a printed or enamelled picture, e.g. represents an object of an exhibition, demonstration, performance, event, etc. for which the proof of entry according to the invention is purchased.

The pin 2a can be made of suitable plastic, cardboard, brass, zinc etc. and e.g. be produced by spraying, pouring or punching. The cancellation element 3a preferably covers at least the width and / or length of the badge 2a in the front or rear view shown in FIG. 1. This makes it possible for the proof of entry when stacked flat on top of one another in a dispenser to be led from the protruding sides of the devaluation elements 3a or for a supply of several proof of entry e.g. attached to each other on their devaluation elements and can be separated by perforations.

The cancellation element 3a is preferably a printed cardboard clay and is attached to the connector 2a by means of an adhesive adhesive, so that it can be easily removed from the connector. Plug 2a is guaranteed before or during validation without residues of the adhesive sticking to pin 2a. However, it is also possible for the cancellation element to be formed in one piece with the pin in another way, for example by means of a perforation, and / or to be torn off, perforated when the entry certificate is canceled, or by inserting it with a chip, magnetic strip, holographic image or barcode provided devaluation element is devalued.

FIGS. 3 and 4 or 5 and 6 show further embodiments of an entry verification 1b or 1c according to the invention. In the case of the connectors 2b, 2c shown there, a devaluation element 3b, 3c is attached to the front thereof. This has the advantage over the entry certificate la that the entry certificates lb or lc can be attached to a piece of clothing before validation. This process will be described in more detail later.

The badges 2b and 2c are advantageously stretched or unfolded and applied to a corresponding cancellation element 3b or 3c, as shown. This has the great advantage that the badges can be easily manufactured and take up only a small space and can therefore be stored better, in particular lying one on top of the other. After such entry documents have been handed over, the user can easily attach the badges to a piece of clothing together with the corresponding devaluation element. Thereafter, the cancellation is due to the removal of the cancellation element, e.g. by the operating personnel.

The pins 2b and 2c have motifs (not shown) on their front sides. The cancellation element 3b or 3c can interact optically with these motifs. So it is preferred that the cancellation elements 3b, 3c in the form of a surrounding the front of the pin 2b, 2c Passepartouts are formed, the viewing window, which allows the view of the front of the badge 2b, 2c, is preferably punched out or provided with a transparent film. A film preferably has the adhesive adhesive by means of which the cancellation element 3b, 3c is applied to the badge 2b, 2c.

FIGS. 7 to 10 show the pin 2a of the entry document la in detail. According to FIG. 7, a counter holder 5a is attached behind a motive support 4a via a spring joint 6a. As also shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the design of the spring joint 6a with the arrangement of a spring 7a enables the counter-holder 5a, e.g. is pressed with its convex lower end 5a 'against the back of the motif support 4a. A free leg above the joint 6a enables the user to spread the counter-holder 5a away from the motif carrier 4a against the spring force of the spring 7a for attaching the badge 2a.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show that the motif carrier 4a is preferably designed with a pocket in the front in which a motif (not shown) can be arranged in a fixed manner.

FIGS. 12 to 15 show an embodiment of the badge 2b according to the invention, which is particularly suitable for the proof of entry according to the invention. A motif support 4b and a counter support 5b are connected to one another via a joint 6b. The motif carrier 4b and the counter-holder 5b are preferably more rigid or stronger than the joint 6b connecting them.

FIG. 13 shows a preferred embodiment of such a badge 2b. The motif support 4b and the counter support 5b are formed, for example, by foils welded or glued to one another, which gives them sufficient rigidity. For example, such a badge 2b can have the character of a check card. The joint 6b will on the other hand, preferably formed from only one film, which is why it is flexible and / or plastically bendable relative to the motif carrier 4b and the counter-holder 5b. The rigidity of the motif support 4b and the counter-holder 5b is alternatively preferably achieved by rigid plates which are connected by means of a deformable joint 6b, such as a foil made of aluminum, a film hinge or a thin spot.

A holding element 7b is arranged essentially adjacent to the joint 6b at a suitable location on the back of the motif carrier 4b and / or the counter-holder 5b. As shown, this holding element 7b preferably has several functions. On the one hand, it can serve as a spacer between the motif carrier 4b and the counter-holder 5b if the counter-holder 5b is folded behind the back of the motif holder 4b, as shown in FIG. 14. This ensures that a space remains between the motif carrier 4b and the counter-holder 5b, which allows the pin 2b to be attached to a piece of clothing, e.g. to a lapel of a jacket. On the other hand, the holding element 7b on the surface exposed in the unfolded state e.g. an adhesive adhesive, e.g. in this state is covered with a release film. Before the plug 2b is plugged in, the pull-off film must then be removed from the holding element 7b, which ensures that the motif carrier 4b and the counter-holder 5b are fixed in the folded state, as shown in FIG. 14. The holding element 7b is preferably an elastic material, e.g. be a polyurethane foam, foam rubber or a dense foam.

FIGS. 13 to 15 show an example of how a motif 9b can be enclosed, for example, between two foils 8b and forms a motif carrier 4b. At least the film on the front of the motif support 4b should be transparent. The foils 8b are preferably adherent on their inside. welded or at the points where they lie directly opposite each other. However, it is also conceivable that only a motif 9b fixedly arranged on a film 8b gives the motif carrier 4b the necessary strength. The counter-holder 5b is formed by two foils 8b and the joint 6b in a preferred and advantageous manner by one, as shown.

In the embodiment shown, the foils 8b are preferably 0.5 mm thick. The motif 9b is preferably a printed cardboard, such as Chromolux with approx. 120 g.

FIGS. 16 to 18 show a further embodiment of a pin 2c according to the invention, which further clarifies the principle according to the invention for a particularly suitable pin and is particularly suitable for proof of entry according to the invention.

Here too, a motif carrier 4c with a counter-holder 5c, both of which are relatively rigid or fixed, is connected to one another via a flexible joint 6c. In addition, both parts are preferably fixed in a folded state via a holding element 7c.

When such a connector 2c is made of plastic, the joint 6c is preferably a film hinge or a thin point. The motif carrier 4c preferably has a pocket, as can be seen in FIG. 17. Furthermore, the holding element 7c, 7c "is preferably formed by an undercut pin 7c on the counter-holder 5c, wherein the pin 7c engages in a corresponding window 7c 'when the motif carrier 4c and the counter-holder 5c are folded together. They are preferably, as well shown, several pins 7c and several windows 7c 'are provided, but there are also other holding elements which ensure fixation of the motif carrier 4c and the counter-holder 5c in the folded state, such as a push button, an adhesive. 10

pillow, etc., conceivable. In the example shown, the pin 7c shown in FIG. 17 only has an undercut downward in the non-folded state. Such a configuration facilitates the insertion of the pin 7c into the recess 7c '. The recess 7c ¹ has at least one shoulder which interacts positively with the undercut of the pin 7c in the assembled state.

The counter-holder 5c preferably has a corrugation 10c, which is intended to prevent the wearer's finger from slipping when attached to the clothing. Furthermore, the counter-holder 5c has a convex element 5c 'in the vicinity of its free end, which further improves the fixing of the badge 2c on the item of clothing.

FIG. 18 further shows an advantageous embodiment of the connector 2c, which is intended to give a relatively high-quality impression. The motif carrier 4c has on its sides a projection 4c 'inwards, behind which a transparent pane, e.g. made of 1 mm thick acrylic glass. The motif 9c can then be arranged between the motif carrier 4c and the pane 12c. In a further advantageous manner, in the manner shown in FIG. 18, a slide opening 11c is formed for the manufacture of the motif carrier 4c from plastic.

FIGS. 19 to 21 show a further embodiment of an entry verification le according to the invention with a further embodiment of a badge 2e according to the invention. Here, in particular, the badge 2e and a cancellation element 3e are made together in one piece. Both elements 2e, 3e are made together, for example, from a suitable plastic. In order to ensure easy separation of the cancellation element 3c from the badge 2e, short webs 12e are provided, for example, in a few places, which are used to separate the cancellation element 3e from the badge 2e. _

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must be separated. FIG. 19 shows one of many possible arrangements of the webs 12e which, in the example shown, is intended, in particular, to ensure that a motif carrier 4e and a counter-holder 5e remain as rigid as possible in the invalidation element 3e in the non-canceled state.

Alternatively, perforation is possible between the pin 2e and the devaluation element 3e.

In the example shown, permanently articulated elements, such as preferably 2 metal strips 6e, are shown in FIG. the badge 2e embedded, e.g. poured or put on. The metal strips 6e ensure permanent bending of the counter-holder 5e relative to the motif carrier 4e, as shown in FIG.

FIGS. 22 to 25 show a further embodiment of an entry certificate ld according to the invention with a further embodiment of a badge 2d according to the invention. The badge 2d and a cancellation element 3d are easily detachably connected by means of webs 12d. They are preferably made in one piece from one material. The release of the elements 2d, 3d shows in particular FIG. 23.

A counter-holder 5d can be pivoted between them relative to a motif carrier 4d, preferably via film hinges 6d. In addition, a window with an intermediate element 11d is provided in the counter holder 5d, which is closed in the original state. The intermediate element 11d can be pivoted with respect to the counter-holder 5d via a further preferred film hinge 6d. Adhesive points 13d are preferably arranged on the counter-holder 5d or on the back of the motif carrier 4d at the suitable locations. In the original state, these are preferably covered by a protective paper 14d which, as shown in FIG. 23, can be peeled off from the adhesive locations I3d if required. That can be before or after Break out of the badge 2d happen from the cancellation element 3d.

FIGS. 24 and 25 show how the intermediate piece 11d can first be pivoted onto the lower part of the counter-holder 5d. It then adheres to this due to the upper adhesive strip 13d shown only in FIG. 23.

Then the entire counter-holder 15d is folded together with the already folded intermediate piece lld onto the rear side of the motif carrier 4d. In order to ensure a parallel arrangement of the counter-holder 5d to the motif carrier 4d with the intermediate piece 11d in between, a spacing element 15d is provided, which preferably has a width which corresponds to the thickness of the intermediate piece 11d.

By arranging a second adhesive strip 13d, which is shown at the bottom in FIG. 23, the surface of the intermediate piece 11d adjacent to the motif carrier 4d is permanently attached to the motif carrier 4d. This results in a free end of the counter-holder 5d, which is spaced in parallel from the motive carrier 4d, in order to give the pin its clip shape.

The cancellation elements 3d, 3e according to FIGS. 19 to 23 are preferably provided on the front or back with chips, magnetic strips, holographic images and / or barcodes. If these elements are attached to the front side, they can optionally be advantageously incorporated into the decor of the cancellation element 3d, 3e. This allows additional functional effects to be achieved with these functional elements.

According to the invention, all described preferred elements of the badge are interchangeable or combinable. A supply of entry documents preferably has a plurality of entry documents according to the invention, which are stacked flat on top of one another. Alternatively, a supply preferably has a plurality of entry documents which are detachably connected to one another and which are wound up, for example, into a roll.

Claims

Patent claims

1. Proof of entry with a pin (2) and a validation element (3).

2. proof of entry according to claim 1, characterized gekennzeich¬ net that the cancellation element (3) is detachably arranged on the plug (2).

3. proof of entry according to claim 1 or 2, characterized ge indicates that the cancellation element (3) has at least the length and / or width of the badge (2).

4. proof of entry according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cancellation element (3) is flat and cooperates with a motif (9) on the badge (2).

5. Proof of entry according to claim 4, characterized gekennzeich¬ net that the cancellation element (3) surrounds the motif (9) like a mat and / or frame.

6. Evidence of entry according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cancellation element (3) and the badge (2) in one piece, e.g. are made of a suitable plastic.

7. Proof of entry according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cancellation element (3) has a chip, magnetic stripe, barcode and / or a holographic image.

8. badges, in particular for proof of entry according to one of claims 1 to 7, with

a) a motif carrier (4), b) a counter-holder (5), c) a joint (6) connecting the motif carrier (4) and the counter-holder (5) for folding the counter-holder

(5) behind the motif carrier (4) and d) a holding element (7) which holds the counter-holder (5) after folding essentially behind the carrier (4).

9. badge according to claim 8, characterized in that the motif carrier (4b) of at least one film (8b), the counter-holder (5b) of two films (8b) and the joint (6b) are formed by a film.

10. Badge according to claim 8 or 9, characterized gekennzeich¬ net that the holding element (7) is an adhesive pad (7b).

11. Badge according to claim 8, characterized in that the motif carrier (4c) and the counter-holder (5c) consist of solid plastic and are pivotally connected to a film hinge or a thin point as a joint (6c).

12. Badge according to one of claims 8 to 11, characterized ge indicates that the holding element (7) consists of a pin (7c) and a recess (7c) which on the Gegenhal¬ ter (5c) or in the motif carrier (4c ) or vice versa, the pin (7c) engaging in the recess (7c ¹ ) in the folded state.

13. Badge according to claim 8, characterized in that the counter-holder (5e) and the motif support (4e) via at least one embedded joint (6e) are connected to one another, which likewise forms the holding element (7e).

14. Badge according to claim 8 or 11, characterized gekennzeich¬ net that the counter-holder (5d) behind the motif carrier (4d) spaced and substantially parallel by an intermediate element (lld) and a suitable joint (6d) is pivotable.