EP1185422A1 - Optically variable security attribute - Google Patents

Optically variable security attribute

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EP1185422A1
EP1185422A1 EP00952853A EP00952853A EP1185422A1 EP 1185422 A1 EP1185422 A1 EP 1185422A1 EP 00952853 A EP00952853 A EP 00952853A EP 00952853 A EP00952853 A EP 00952853A EP 1185422 A1 EP1185422 A1 EP 1185422A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/20—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof characterised by a particular use or purpose
    • B42D25/29—Securities; Bank notes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41M—PRINTING, DUPLICATING, MARKING, OR COPYING PROCESSES; COLOUR PRINTING
    • B41M3/00—Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
    • B41M3/14—Security printing
    • B41M3/148—Transitory images, i.e. images only visible from certain viewing angles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
    • B42D25/328—Diffraction gratings; Holograms
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/30—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery
    • B42D25/36—Identification or security features, e.g. for preventing forgery comprising special materials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B42—BOOKBINDING; ALBUMS; FILES; SPECIAL PRINTED MATTER
    • B42D—BOOKS; BOOK COVERS; LOOSE LEAVES; PRINTED MATTER CHARACTERISED BY IDENTIFICATION OR SECURITY FEATURES; PRINTED MATTER OF SPECIAL FORMAT OR STYLE NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DEVICES FOR USE THEREWITH AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; MOVABLE-STRIP WRITING OR READING APPARATUS
    • B42D25/00—Information-bearing cards or sheet-like structures characterised by identification or security features; Manufacture thereof
    • B42D25/40—Manufacture

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  • the invention relates to an optically variable security feature for documents, securities, banknotes, packaging and goods.
  • optically variable security features are holograms, whose human-visually recognizable information is subject to change when viewed from different angles. This effect offered good copy protection, as the angle-dependent changes could not be imitated by a copier.
  • Such holograms usually consist of a carrier film, a layer of curable lacquer into which diffractive structures are embossed, and a reflection and an additional protective layer.
  • the reflection layer is embodied as a highly brilliant metallization which has been evaporated in a high vacuum and which, in order to test the authenticity, can additionally contain a functional design in the form of demetallized points which can be recognized by human vision or not recognized by human vision. These demetallized points can take the form of characters, letters or geometric figures.
  • DE 40 30 493 shows that an optically variable element is applied to a multi-layer data carrier, in which additional information, such as a pattern for a functional design, which is subsequently introduced and can be recognized by human vision, is present and is superimposed on the optical effect.
  • additional information such as a pattern for a functional design, which is subsequently introduced and can be recognized by human vision
  • DE 39 32 505 describes data carriers with diffraction structures, the standard information of which can be changed in a human-visually recognizable manner by additional measures, for example by removing the metal layer.
  • DE 44 19 089 and DE 44 19 173 have disclosed magnetizable luster pigments and luster pigment mixtures which are suitable for producing three-dimensional optical effects through the action of magnetic fields during or after their application in the still liquid application medium. They are based on multi-coated, platelet-shaped, non-ferromagnetic metallic substrates and are used in paints and printing inks. Among other things, they should be able to replace costly holograms, but the color change that can be achieved is still too low. Likewise, DE 195 15 988 describes that gloss pigments are used for coloring paints, inks and printing inks.
  • DE 33 08 31 also shows that in the case of holograms, the metallic foil usually used as a reflection layer can also be produced by vacuum evaporation or by applying thin aluminum layers. Another possibility is the described casting process. When trying to remove the hologram from the security, the thin metal layers collapse and the hologram is subject to destruction.
  • suitable polythiophenes for example 3,4-polyethylenedioxythiophene
  • Another option for reading out the polythiophene markings is based on their electrical conductivity. With suitable electrode arrangements, the differences in surface resistance between the non-conductive support and the conductive markings can be registered.
  • EP 753 623 to produce a security sheet which is used as.
  • Counterfeit protection contains an electrically conductive element.
  • the conductive element consists of a polythiophene polymer. Inks containing metal pigments are similarly called.
  • DE 38 43 075 describes an arrangement in a security document with a security thread that contains a metallic coating.
  • a layer with electrically conductive pigments or a layer made of an electrically conductive plastic due to its molecular structure is provided in the immediate vicinity of this coating. This layer serves to bridge any interruptions in the metallic coating of the security thread.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an optically variable security feature with concealed, detectable features in order to increase counterfeit security, and despite their introduction, the manufacture should be able to be designed sufficiently quickly and inexpensively.
  • the solution according to the invention affords the advantage of providing optically variable security features with concealed, detectable features that are not recognizable by human vision and can either be depicted pictorially or can be functionally supplemented by bridging interruptions to form a testable whole.
  • optically variable security features with concealed, detectable features that are not recognizable by human vision and can either be depicted pictorially or can be functionally supplemented by bridging interruptions to form a testable whole.
  • bridging interruptions to form a testable whole.
  • 1 to 3 is a schematic representation of the different structure of an optically variable security feature, for example a hologram, consisting of a carrier film 1, a layer of PEDT / PSS (polyethylene dioxythiophene polystyrene sulfonate) 2, a curable lacquer layer 3, preferably as a carrier of diffractive structures, a reflection layer 4, a protective layer 7 and an adhesive layer 5.
  • a carrier film 1 to 3 consisting of a carrier film 1, a layer of PEDT / PSS (polyethylene dioxythiophene polystyrene sulfonate) 2, a curable lacquer layer 3, preferably as a carrier of diffractive structures, a reflection layer 4, a protective layer 7 and an adhesive layer 5.
  • PEDT / PSS polyethylene dioxythiophene polystyrene sulfonate
  • the reflection layer 4 contains a functional design 6 in the form of interruptions.
  • optically variable security feature The function of the optically variable security feature according to the invention is as follows: With the knowledge that the reflection layer 4 can contain a functional design 6 in the form of a microscript or other interruptions that are no longer recognizable by human vision, it is also possible for counterfeiters in a short time Introduce such a functional design 6 optically variable security feature. To increase the security against forgery, an electrically conductive feature substance in the form of a layer of PEDT / PSS 2 is applied to the carrier film 1 as a transparent, electrically conductive polymer. This layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 cannot be recognized by human vision and can only be detected by demonstrating its electrical conductivity.
  • the layer of the PEDT / PSS 2 can form a functional design and is applied to the carrier film 1 as a coherent surface or as a surface divided by a line-like interruption. In the first case you can see the conductivity of the surface, in the second you check the electrical interruption of the otherwise electrically conductive surface.
  • the layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 can, however, also be applied to the carrier film 1 as a line or as a plurality of straight or curved lines running side by side. In such a case, the pattern of the lines can be recognized with test equipment and evaluated if necessary. Similar to the lines, the layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 can also take the form of points.
  • the conductivity of the layer PEDT / PSS 2 is adjustable either by the type of application or by the type of its special formulation.
  • the reflection layer 4 contains the functional design 6 in the form of interruptions. These interruptions of the reflection layer 4, which are no longer visible in human vision, preferably follow the pictorial design of the diffractive structures of the hologram. This makes them more difficult to find.
  • the functional design in the PEDT / PSS 2 and the functional design 6 of the reflection layer 4 are advantageously arranged in adjacent planes. In this case, parts of the functional design in the PEDT / PSS 2 and the functional design 6 of the reflection layer 4 interact in such a way that interruptions in the reflection layer 4 are bridged. In this way, despite the interruptions in the reflection layer 4, a coding that can be evaluated by machine is obtained. If the PEDT / PSS 2 and the reflection layer 4 are arranged in mutually separate planes, their design is advantageously designed such that they only produce a complete image together, which can be recognized with appropriate test equipment.
  • the PEDT / PSS 2 shows significantly better properties than other organic conductors, such as the previously known polythiophenes as well as polypyrrole or polyaniline. It shows a higher transmission in visible light. It results in transparent, colorless to slightly blue colored coatings. Depending on the manufacturing conditions, minimal surface resistances can be achieved. It has better hydrolysis resistance, good light and temperature resistance, a high absorption in the range of 900 - 2000 nm and no absorption maximum in the range of visible light up to 800 nm. According to the invention, the PEDT / PSS 2 is applied in the form of an aqueous dispersion. This form of application fits into the technology of manufacturing security features such that there are no interruptions in the ongoing production process.
  • the PEDT / PSS 2 is applied in its monomeric precursor to the intended positions of the optically variable security feature as a 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDT) and then with an oxidizing agent, namely iron III Toulol sulfonate solution in n-butanol, polymerized to PEDT / PSS 2.
  • EDT 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene
  • an oxidizing agent namely iron III Toulol sulfonate solution in n-butanol

Abstract

The invention relates to an optically variable security attribute for documents, securities, banknotes, packagings, and goods. The aim of the invention is to provide an optically variable security attribute having concealed detectable attributes in order to increase the security against counterfeiting. To this end, the invention provides an optically variable security attribute comprising diffractive structures that consist of an electrically conductive polymer and of at least one supporting film (1), a protective layer (7), a lacquer coat (3), and a reflecting layer (4), and the electrically conductive polymer is a polyethylene dioxythio polystyrene sulfonate (PEDT/PSS) arranged on different layers.

Description

Optisch variables SicherheitsmerkmalOptically variable security feature
Die Erfindung betrifft ein optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal für Dokumente, Wertpapiere, Banknoten, Verpackungen und Waren.The invention relates to an optically variable security feature for documents, securities, banknotes, packaging and goods.
Die Fälschungssicherheit von Dokumenten, Wertpapieren, Banknoten, Verpackungen und Produkten konnte durch die Einführung von optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmalen in entscheidender Weise verbessert werden. Eine Art der optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmale sind Hologramme, deren humanvisuell erkennbare Informationen beim Betrachten unter verschiedenen Blickwinkeln Veränderungen unterliegen. Dieser Effekt bot einen guten Kopier- schütz, da die winkelabhängigen Veränderungen durch ein Kopiergerät nicht nachgeahmt werden konnten.The security against counterfeiting of documents, securities, banknotes, packaging and products has been significantly improved by the introduction of optically variable security features. One type of optically variable security features are holograms, whose human-visually recognizable information is subject to change when viewed from different angles. This effect offered good copy protection, as the angle-dependent changes could not be imitated by a copier.
Derartige Hologramme bestehen üblicherweise aus einer Trägerfolie, einer Schicht aus härtbarem Lack, in die diffraktive Strukturen geprägt sind, sowie aus einer Reflexions- und einer zusätzlichen Schutzschicht. Die Reflexionsschicht ist bei Hologrammen als eine im Hochva- kuum aufgedampfte, hochbrillante Metallisierung ausgeführt, die zur Prüfung der Echtheit zusätzlich ein funktionelles Design in Form von humanvisuell erkennbaren oder humanvisuell nicht erkennbaren, demetallisierten Stellen enthalten kann. Diese demetallisierten Stellen können die Form von Zeichen, Buchstaben oder geometrischen Figuren besitzen. Die zur Herstellung von Hologrammen erforderlichen technologischen Einrichtungen sowie Analysegeräte zum Erkennen von Mikroschriften und Mikro-Design stehen gegenwärtig selbst Fälschern wohlfeil zur Verfügung, so dass das Bestreben nach einer Erhöhung der Fälschungssicherheit durch die Einführung weiterer, möglichst verdeckter, detektierbarer Merkmale besteht.Such holograms usually consist of a carrier film, a layer of curable lacquer into which diffractive structures are embossed, and a reflection and an additional protective layer. In the case of holograms, the reflection layer is embodied as a highly brilliant metallization which has been evaporated in a high vacuum and which, in order to test the authenticity, can additionally contain a functional design in the form of demetallized points which can be recognized by human vision or not recognized by human vision. These demetallized points can take the form of characters, letters or geometric figures. The technological equipment required for the production of holograms, as well as analysis devices for recognizing micro-fonts and micro-design, are currently cheaply available even to counterfeiters, so that efforts are being made to increase counterfeit security by introducing further, as possible hidden, detectable features.
Aus der DE 298 07 638 ist dazu bekannt geworden, die Prägefolie eines Hologramms, die mit einem oder mehreren Sicherheitsmerkmalen versehen ist, mit einer zusätzlichen humanvisuell erkennbaren, individualisierenden Kennzeichnung auszustatten. Diese Kennzeichnung geschieht unter anderem durch das Abtragen einer vorhandenen Reflexionsschicht, wobei die entstandenen Unterbrechungen zur Kennzeichnung dienen. Aus der DE 40 30 493 geht ferner hervor, dass bei einem mehrschichtigen Datenträger ein optisch variables Element aufgebracht ist, bei dem nachträglich eingebrachte, humanvisuell erkennbare Zusatzinformationen, beispielsweise ein Muster für ein funktionelles Design, vorhanden sind, die dem optischen Effekt überlagert sind. Schließlich werden in der DE 39 32 505 Datenträger mit Beugungsstrukturen beschrieben, deren Standardinformationen durch zusätzliche Maßnahmen in humanvisuell erkennbarer Weise veränderbar sind, beispielsweise durch das Abtragen der Metallschicht. Als detektierbares Merkmal sind durch die DE 44 19 089 und DE 44 19 173 magnetisierbare Glanzpigmente und Glanzpigmentmischungen bekannt geworden, die sich zur Erzeugung dreidimensionaler optischer Effekte durch die Einwirkung von Magnetfeldern während oder nach ihrer Applikation im noch flüssigen Anwendungsmedium eignen. Sie basieren auf mehrfach beschichteten, plättchenförmigen, nichtferromagnetischen metallischen Substraten und finden Anwendung in Lacken und Druckfarben. Unter anderem sollen sie kostspielige Hologramme ersetzen können, jedoch ist der erzielbare Farbumschlag noch zu gering. Ebenso wird in der DE 195 15 988 beschrieben, dass Glanzpigmente zum Einfärben von Lacken, Tinten und Druckfarben verwendet werden.From DE 298 07 638 it has become known to provide the embossing film of a hologram, which is provided with one or more security features, with an additional, human-visually recognizable, individualizing identification. This marking is done, among other things, by removing an existing reflective layer, the resulting interruptions being used for marking. DE 40 30 493 also shows that an optically variable element is applied to a multi-layer data carrier, in which additional information, such as a pattern for a functional design, which is subsequently introduced and can be recognized by human vision, is present and is superimposed on the optical effect. Finally, DE 39 32 505 describes data carriers with diffraction structures, the standard information of which can be changed in a human-visually recognizable manner by additional measures, for example by removing the metal layer. As a detectable feature, DE 44 19 089 and DE 44 19 173 have disclosed magnetizable luster pigments and luster pigment mixtures which are suitable for producing three-dimensional optical effects through the action of magnetic fields during or after their application in the still liquid application medium. They are based on multi-coated, platelet-shaped, non-ferromagnetic metallic substrates and are used in paints and printing inks. Among other things, they should be able to replace costly holograms, but the color change that can be achieved is still too low. Likewise, DE 195 15 988 describes that gloss pigments are used for coloring paints, inks and printing inks.
In der DE 33 08 31 wird außerdem dargestellt, dass bei Hologrammen die üblicherweise als Reflexionsschicht verwendete metallische Folie auch durch ein Vakuum-Aufdampfen beziehungsweise durch das Aufbringen dünner Aluminiumschichten hergestellt werden kann. Eine weitere Möglichkeit besteht durch ein geschildertes Gießverfahren. Bei dem Versuch, das Hologramm von dem Wertpapier zu entfernen, kolabieren die dünnen Metallschichten und das Hologramm unterliegt einer Zerstörung.DE 33 08 31 also shows that in the case of holograms, the metallic foil usually used as a reflection layer can also be produced by vacuum evaporation or by applying thin aluminum layers. Another possibility is the described casting process. When trying to remove the hologram from the security, the thin metal layers collapse and the hologram is subject to destruction.
Ferner ist aus Research Disclosure, Dez. 1995/787 bekannt, dass sich aus geeigneten Polythi- ophenen, beispielsweise 3,4-Polyethylendioxythiophen helle bis für das Auge nicht sichtbare Markierungen herstellen lassen. Sie absorbieren Licht im Nahinfrarotbereich, während sie im sichtbaren Licht weitgehend transparent sind. Eine weitere Möglichkeit des Auslesens der Polythiophenmarkierungen basiert auf ihrer elektrischen Leitfähigkeit. Mit geeigneten Elektrodenanordnungen können die Unterschiede im Oberflächenwiderstand zwischen dem nicht- leitfähigen Träger und den leitfähigen Markierungen registriert werden. Weiter ist aus der EP 753 623 bekannt, einen Sicherheitsbogen herzustellen, der als. Fälschungsschutz ein elektrisch leitendes Element enthält. Das leitende Element besteht aus einem Polythiophen-Polymer. In ähnlicher Weise werden Metallpigmente enthaltende Druckfarben genannt. Schließlich beschreibt die DE 38 43 075 eine Anordnung in einem Sicherheitsdokument mit einem Sicherheitsfaden, der eine metallische Beschichtung enthält. In unmittelbarer Nähe zu dieser Beschichtung ist eine Schicht mit elektrisch leitfähigen Pigmenten beziehungsweise eine Schicht aus einem auf Grund seiner Molekularstruktur elektrisch leitfähigen Kunststoff vorgesehen. Diese Schicht dient zur Überbrückung eventueller Unterbrechungen der metallischen Beschichtung des Sicherheitsfadens.It is also known from Research Disclosure, Dec. 1995/787 that suitable polythiophenes, for example 3,4-polyethylenedioxythiophene, can be used to produce bright markings which are invisible to the eye. They absorb light in the near infrared range, while they are largely transparent in visible light. Another option for reading out the polythiophene markings is based on their electrical conductivity. With suitable electrode arrangements, the differences in surface resistance between the non-conductive support and the conductive markings can be registered. It is also known from EP 753 623 to produce a security sheet which is used as. Counterfeit protection contains an electrically conductive element. The conductive element consists of a polythiophene polymer. Inks containing metal pigments are similarly called. Finally, DE 38 43 075 describes an arrangement in a security document with a security thread that contains a metallic coating. A layer with electrically conductive pigments or a layer made of an electrically conductive plastic due to its molecular structure is provided in the immediate vicinity of this coating. This layer serves to bridge any interruptions in the metallic coating of the security thread.
Der Verwendungszweck der Hologramme als ein Sicherheitsmerkmal für einzelne Gegenstände, seien es Wertpapiere oder Waren, setzt deren Herstellung in großen Stückzahlen an überwiegend großindustriellen Anlagen und zu einem möglichst geringen Preis voraus. Durch die gegenwärtig praktizierten technologischen Herstellungsverfahren sind dem aber Grenzen gesetzt.The intended use of the holograms as a security feature for individual objects, be they securities or goods, requires their production in large quantities at predominantly large-scale industrial plants and at the lowest possible price. However, there are limits to this due to the current technological manufacturing processes.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, zur Erhöhung der Fälschungssicherheit ein optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal mit verdeckten, detektierbaren Merkmalen auszustatten, wobei trotz ihrer Einführung die Herstellung ausreichend schnell und kostengünstig gestaltbar sein soll.The object of the invention is to provide an optically variable security feature with concealed, detectable features in order to increase counterfeit security, and despite their introduction, the manufacture should be able to be designed sufficiently quickly and inexpensively.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 sowie deren spezielle in den Unteransprüchen dargelegte Ausführungsformen gelöst. Die Merkmale der Er- findung gehen außer aus den Ansprüchen auch aus der Beschreibung und der Zeichnung hervor, wobei die einzelnen Merkmale jeweils für sich allein oder zu mehreren in Form von Unterkombinationen schutzfähige Ausführungen darstellen, für die hier Schutz beansprucht wird. Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher erläutert.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of claim 1 and their specific embodiments set out in the subclaims. In addition to the claims, the features of the invention also emerge from the description and the drawing, the individual features each representing protectable versions, individually or in groups in the form of subcombinations, for which protection is claimed here. An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawings and is explained in more detail below.
Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung gewährt den Vorteil, optisch variable Sicherheitsmerkmale mit verdeckten, detektierbaren Merkmalen auszustatten, die humanvisuell nicht erkennbar sind und sich entweder bildhaft darstellen lassen oder durch Überbrückung von Unterbrechungen funktionell zu einem prüfbaren Ganzen ergänzen. Zugleich ergibt sich in überraschender Wei- se der Vorteil eines kontinuierlich ablaufenden, zeitsparenden und kostengünstigen Verfahrens zur Herstellung von optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmalen. In den zugehörigen Zeichnungen zeigen:The solution according to the invention affords the advantage of providing optically variable security features with concealed, detectable features that are not recognizable by human vision and can either be depicted pictorially or can be functionally supplemented by bridging interruptions to form a testable whole. At the same time, there is surprisingly the advantage of a continuously running, time-saving and inexpensive method for producing optically variable security features. In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 bis 3 - den unterschiedlichen schematischen Aufbau eines optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmals, zum Teil mit einem funktioneilen Design 6 in der Reflexionsschicht 4.1 to 3 - the different schematic structure of an optically variable security feature, partly with a functional design 6 in the reflective layer 4.
In den Fig. 1 bis 3 wird in einer schematischen Darstellung der unterschiedliche Aufbau eines optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmals, beispielsweise eines Hologramms, bestehend aus einer Trägerfolie 1, einer Schicht aus PEDT/PSS (Polyethylendioxythiophenpolystyrolsulfonat) 2, einer härtbaren Lackschicht 3, vorzugsweise als Träger von diffraktiven Strukturen, einer Reflexionsschicht 4, einer Schutzschicht 7 und einer Klebschicht 5.1 to 3 is a schematic representation of the different structure of an optically variable security feature, for example a hologram, consisting of a carrier film 1, a layer of PEDT / PSS (polyethylene dioxythiophene polystyrene sulfonate) 2, a curable lacquer layer 3, preferably as a carrier of diffractive structures, a reflection layer 4, a protective layer 7 and an adhesive layer 5.
In Fig. 2 ist dargestellt, dass die Reflexionsschicht 4 ein funktioneilen Design 6 in Form von Unterbrechungen enthält.2 shows that the reflection layer 4 contains a functional design 6 in the form of interruptions.
Fig. 3 lässt das Fehlen der Klebschicht 5 erkennen. Diese Art Aufbau eines optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmals ist für den Fall vorgesehen, dass auf dem zu applizierenden Untergrund bereits eine Klebschicht vorhanden ist.3 shows the absence of the adhesive layer 5. This type of structure of an optically variable security feature is provided in the event that an adhesive layer is already present on the substrate to be applied.
Die Funktion des erfindungsgemäßen optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmals ist folgende: Mit dem Wissen, dass die Reflexionsschicht 4 ein funktionelles Design 6 in der Form einer Mik- roschrift oder anderer humanvisuell nicht mehr erkennbaren Unterbrechungen enthalten kann, ist es Fälschern in kurzer Zeit auch möglich, in ein optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal ein solches funktionelles Design 6 einzubringen. Zur Erhöhung der Fälschungssicherheit ist auf die Trägerfolie 1 ein elektrisch leitender Merkmalsstoff in Form einer Schicht aus PEDT/PSS 2 als ein transparentes, elektrisch leitendes Polymer aufgebracht. Diese Schicht aus dem PEDT/PSS 2 ist humanvisuell nicht erkennbar und nur durch den Nachweis ihrer elektrischen Leitfähigkeit detektierbar.The function of the optically variable security feature according to the invention is as follows: With the knowledge that the reflection layer 4 can contain a functional design 6 in the form of a microscript or other interruptions that are no longer recognizable by human vision, it is also possible for counterfeiters in a short time Introduce such a functional design 6 optically variable security feature. To increase the security against forgery, an electrically conductive feature substance in the form of a layer of PEDT / PSS 2 is applied to the carrier film 1 as a transparent, electrically conductive polymer. This layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 cannot be recognized by human vision and can only be detected by demonstrating its electrical conductivity.
Die Schicht aus dem PEDT/PSS 2 kann ein funktionelles Design bilden und wird dazu auf die Trägerfolie 1 als eine zusammenhängende Fläche beziehungsweise als eine durch eine linienartige Unterbrechung geteilte Fläche aufgetragen. Im ersten Fall erkennt man die Leitfähigkeit der Fläche, im zweiten Fall prüft man die elektrische Unterbrechung der sonst elektrisch lei- tenden Fläche. Die Schicht aus dem PEDT/PSS 2 kann aber auch als eine Linie beziehungsweise als mehrere, nebeneinander verlaufende, gerade oder geschwungene Linien auf die Trägerfolie 1 aufgebracht sein. In einem solchen Fall ist mit Prüfmitteln das Muster der Linien zu erkennen und gegebenenfalls auszuwerten. Ähnlich den Linien kann die Schicht aus dem PEDT/PSS 2 auch die Form von Punkten annehmen. Die Leitfähigkeit der Schicht aus PEDT/PSS 2 ist entweder durch die Art des Aufbringens oder durch die Art seiner speziellen Formulierung einstellbar.The layer of the PEDT / PSS 2 can form a functional design and is applied to the carrier film 1 as a coherent surface or as a surface divided by a line-like interruption. In the first case you can see the conductivity of the surface, in the second you check the electrical interruption of the otherwise electrically conductive surface. The layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 can, however, also be applied to the carrier film 1 as a line or as a plurality of straight or curved lines running side by side. In such a case, the pattern of the lines can be recognized with test equipment and evaluated if necessary. Similar to the lines, the layer from the PEDT / PSS 2 can also take the form of points. The conductivity of the layer PEDT / PSS 2 is adjustable either by the type of application or by the type of its special formulation.
Die Reflexionsschicht 4 enthält das funktioneile Design 6 in Form von Unterbrechungen. Vorzugsweise folgen diese humanvisuell nicht mehr erkennbaren Unterbrechungen der Reflexionsschicht 4 der bildhaften Gestaltung der diffraktiven Strukturen des Hologramms. Sie sind auf diese Weise schwieriger auffindbar.The reflection layer 4 contains the functional design 6 in the form of interruptions. These interruptions of the reflection layer 4, which are no longer visible in human vision, preferably follow the pictorial design of the diffractive structures of the hologram. This makes them more difficult to find.
Das funktioneile Design in dem PEDT/PSS 2 und das funktioneile Design 6 der Reflexionsschicht 4 sind vorteilhafterweise in benachbarten Ebenen angeordnet. In diesem Fall wirken Teile des funktioneilen Designs in dem PEDT/PSS 2 und das funktioneile Design 6 der Reflexionsschicht 4 derart zusammen, dass Unterbrechungen in der Reflexionsschicht 4 überbrückt werden. Auf diese Art ergibt sich trotz der Unterbrechungen in der Reflexionsschicht 4 eine maschinell auswertbare Kodierung. Sind das PEDT/PSS 2 und die Reflexionsschicht 4 in voneinander getrennten Ebenen angeordnet, ist vorteilhafterweise ihr Design derart gestaltet, dass sie erst zusammen ein vollständiges Bild ergeben, das mit entsprechenden Prüfmitteln erkennbar ist.The functional design in the PEDT / PSS 2 and the functional design 6 of the reflection layer 4 are advantageously arranged in adjacent planes. In this case, parts of the functional design in the PEDT / PSS 2 and the functional design 6 of the reflection layer 4 interact in such a way that interruptions in the reflection layer 4 are bridged. In this way, despite the interruptions in the reflection layer 4, a coding that can be evaluated by machine is obtained. If the PEDT / PSS 2 and the reflection layer 4 are arranged in mutually separate planes, their design is advantageously designed such that they only produce a complete image together, which can be recognized with appropriate test equipment.
Das PEDT/PSS 2 zeigt im Vergleich zu anderen organischen Leitern, wie die bisher bekannten Polythiophene sowie Polypyrrol oder Polyanilin, wesentlich bessere Eigenschaften. Es zeigt eine höhere Transmission im sichtbaren Licht. Es ergibt transparente, farblose bis leicht blau gefärbte Beschichtungen. In Abhängigkeit von den Herstellungsbedingungen lassen sich minimale Oberflächenwiderstände erzielen. Es besitzt eine bessere Hydrolysebeständigkeit, gute Licht- und Temperaturbeständigkeiten, eine hohe Absorption im Bereich von 900 - 2000 nm sowie kein Absorptionsmaximum im Bereich des sichtbaren Lichts bis 800 nm. Erfindungsgemäß wird das PEDT/PSS 2 in der Form einer wässrigen Dispersion aufgetragen. Diese Form des Auftragens fügt sich in die Technologie der Herstellung derartiger Sicherheitsmerkmale derart ein, dass keine Unterbrechungen in dem laufenden Produktionsprozeß eintreten. In einer für bestimmte Anwendungsfälle vorteilhaften Variante wird auf die dafür vorgesehe- nen Lagen des optisch variablen Sicherheitsmerkmals das PEDT/PSS 2 in seiner monomeren Vorstufe als ein 3,4-Ethylendioxythiophen (EDT) aufgetragen und anschließend mit einem Oxidationsmittel, nämlich Eisen-III-Touluolsulfonatlösung in n-Butanol, zu PEDT/PSS 2 polymerisiert. The PEDT / PSS 2 shows significantly better properties than other organic conductors, such as the previously known polythiophenes as well as polypyrrole or polyaniline. It shows a higher transmission in visible light. It results in transparent, colorless to slightly blue colored coatings. Depending on the manufacturing conditions, minimal surface resistances can be achieved. It has better hydrolysis resistance, good light and temperature resistance, a high absorption in the range of 900 - 2000 nm and no absorption maximum in the range of visible light up to 800 nm. According to the invention, the PEDT / PSS 2 is applied in the form of an aqueous dispersion. This form of application fits into the technology of manufacturing security features such that there are no interruptions in the ongoing production process. In a variant which is advantageous for certain applications, the PEDT / PSS 2 is applied in its monomeric precursor to the intended positions of the optically variable security feature as a 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDT) and then with an oxidizing agent, namely iron III Toulol sulfonate solution in n-butanol, polymerized to PEDT / PSS 2.

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1. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal mit diffraktiven Strukturen, bestehend aus einem elektrisch leitenden Polymer und mindestens einer Trägerfolie (1), einer Schutzschicht1. Optically variable security feature with diffractive structures, consisting of an electrically conductive polymer and at least one carrier film (1), a protective layer
(7), einer Lackschicht (3) und einer Reflexionsschicht (4), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das elektrisch leitende Polymer ein an unterschiedlichen Lagen angeordnetes Poly- ethylendioxythiophenpolystyrolsulfonat (PEDT/PSS) ist.(7), a lacquer layer (3) and a reflection layer (4), characterized in that the electrically conductive polymer is a polyethylene dioxythiophene polystyrene sulfonate (PEDT / PSS) arranged in different layers.
2. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS an den unterschiedlichen Lagen des Sicherheitsmerkmals ein funktionelles Design bildet.2. Optically variable security feature according to claim 1, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS forms a functional design at the different positions of the security feature.
3. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeich- net, dass sich das Design des PEDT/PSS und ein funktionelles Design (6) der Reflexionsschicht (4) gegenseitig bildlich oder durch Überbrückung von Unterbrechungen zwischen elektrisch leitfähigen Zonen funktionell zu einem prüfbaren Ganzen ergänzen.3. Optically variable security feature according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the design of the PEDT / PSS and a functional design (6) of the reflective layer (4) functionally to one another or by bridging interruptions between electrically conductive zones complete testable whole.
4. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS als mindestens eine zusammenhängende4. Optically variable security feature according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS as at least one coherent
Fläche auf die Trägerfolie (1) aufgebracht ist.Surface is applied to the carrier film (1).
5. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS als eine Fläche auf die Trägerfolie (1) aufgebracht ist, die durch mindestens eine linienartige Unterbrechung geteilt ist.5. Optically variable security feature according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS is applied as a surface to the carrier film (1) which is divided by at least one line-like interruption.
6. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS als mindestens eine Linie auf die Trägerfolie (1) aufgebracht ist. 6. Optically variable security feature according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS is applied as at least one line to the carrier film (1).
7. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS punktförmig auf die Trägerfolie (1) aufgebracht ist.7. An optically variable security feature according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS is applied to the carrier film (1) in a punctiform manner.
8. Optisch variables Sicherheitsmerkmal nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das PEDT/PSS vorzugsweise nach der Formulierung CPP 105 Anwendung findet. 8. Optically variable security feature according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the PEDT / PSS is preferably used according to the formulation CPP 105.
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