EP1594106A2 - Label and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The label (10) has an upper layer (20) with fields of printed information (21-23), and at least one additional under layer with at least one field of printed information. The upper layer covers the lower layer wholly, and they are bonded together in zones with a permanent (25) and a release (26) adhesion. Perforations (24) in the upper layer, in at least one row, allow it to be peeled away, to give a view of the lower layer. The upper layer is of a special paper or film.

Description

The invention relates to a multilayer label comprising an upper layer with at least one information field visible from the outside as well as at least one further lower layer with further information fields and a method for its Production.

Labels are widely used and are used to label products of daily life, as well as goods for commercial use. Such Label contains a variety of information, i.a. the product name, the Manufacturers and selling price, moreover, are in many cases legal Specify prescribed ingredients and safety instructions. Will a manufacturer offer its products in several countries, so these references for the Buyers in different countries be readable. Some safety instructions or Quality standards can be represented by generally understandable symbols, other notes must be translated into the appropriate languages. For a in The product distributed by the European Union has already been German text information identical information for about 10 countries necessary. The planned enlargement of the European Union doubles the number of instructions to be translated. For sufficiently large products leaves this can be done easily by increasing the size of the label. For others Products, the size of the label is determined by the packaging size. This This applies in particular to loose goods that are packaged in specified sizes Be offered for sale, such as liquids in bottles or chemical Canned products, paints and varnishes. For these products, the size of the for the label available space can not be changed. In these Cases would have printed different labels for different countries become. This means an additional expense for the manufacturer.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide an improved label, that contains more information for the same size.

This object is achieved with a label having the features of claim 1. The label according to the invention consists of several layers. The upper layer corresponds the known label, which has at least one information field, preferably several information fields, namely for a promotional designed area with the product name, the manufacturer's name and the logo and for a wider range of technical information, e.g. Ingredients, Safety instructions, for example in 10 languages. Furthermore, the label has another layer, which is located below the upper layer and with this is connected for example via an adhesive connection. This lower layer will be in Normally covered by the upper layer, however, if necessary, in particular be provided by provided opening means. The then visible Information fields of the lower layer and possibly on the back of the upper layer preferably have further technical information in other languages. at especially small labels can also be provided more than one lower layer, i.e. For example, two layers may be arranged below the upper layer. In addition, it is also possible, especially in Dosenbanderolen, several provide adjacent lower layers, preferably between these layers a gap is placed. This gap prevents tensions in the on the can of glued label can build up, which lead to the detachment of the label could.

In a preferred embodiment, the top and bottom layers have the same Size. This simplifies the manufacturing process. In the case where not the whole Size of the lower layer needed for information fields can also only one limited area of the lower layer. This is done by the Arranging the joints between the layers realized. In the simplest case The layers are connected by gluing. These adhesive joints are located in areas outside the information fields of the lower layer. It can to be provided a permanent adhesive bonds, for example in Edge area of both layers, at least on one side edge. Furthermore, one is Connection of the layers by releasable adhesive joints possible. Are exclusive provided detachable adhesive joints, the upper layer of the total be lifted lower position and, if necessary, again with the lower layer get connected. Permanent adhesive bonds have the advantage that both Layers when folding the upper layer of the lower layer connected together stay. In this case, for example, the back of the upper layer with Be provided information fields.

One embodiment has permanent adhesive bonds to two opposite side edges of the label and adjacent to the opening point also releasable adhesive bonds in the form of glue dots. These glue dots are preferably provided on the underside of the upper layer. In this case the upper layer remains connected to the lower layer when folding down. she can However, at the opening point by means of opening means far from the bottom Able to be lifted, that the information fields of the lower layer visible become. After studying the information, the lower layer can again through the upper Location to be covered. Such an embodiment has the advantage that the lower layer can be made from a cheap material and only the upper layer is provided with a protective layer. By the Reconnecting the upper layer with the lower layer remain the same Safety instructions and information on the information fields of the lower layer protected when handling the goods.

Another particularly advantageous embodiment has two adjacent arranged lower layers, each at its left side edge a permanent Have adhesive bond with the upper layer, which may also adjacent to the opening location, if the corresponding lower layer information fields has. Between the opening point and the information fields can in the same As described above, a releasable adhesive joints in the form of Be provided with glue spots. On a permanent adhesive bond on the right Side edge of the label can be omitted if a recess at this Side margin is provided. In this way, when attaching the label, For example, a can band on the can, by gluing the back of the Labels a link between this back and the can as well simultaneously a connection between the overlapping side edges, i. of the Surface of the left margin of the upper layer with the backs of the right Side edges of both the lower and the upper layer achieved.

To access the information fields of the lower layer and / or the To get information panels on the back of the upper tier, either must the upper layer can be lifted altogether or in the upper layer one Opening point should be provided to a part of the upper layer of the lower layer deducted. If you want to remove the entire upper layer, can as an aid to a lower layer superior tab be provided on the upper layer. In that case, that only a part of the upper layer is lifted, are in the upper layer Perforations provided, either single row or preferably to form a Pull tab double row.

Fig. 1

eine Draufsicht auf ein erfindungsgemäßes Etikett,

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Etiketts gemäß Fig. 1,

Fig. 3

eine Draufsicht auf das geöffnete Etikett gemäß Fig. 1,

Fig. 4

eine Rückansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Etiketts,

Fig. 5

eine Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen Etiketts gemäß Fig. 4,

Fig. 6

eine Draufsicht auf ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes Etikett.

The object of the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to illustrative illustrated embodiments. It shows:

Fig. 1

a top view of a label according to the invention,

Fig. 2

a side view of the label according to the invention of FIG. 1,

Fig. 3

a top view of the opened label of FIG. 1,

Fig. 4

a rear view of a label according to the invention,

Fig. 5

a side view of the label according to the invention of FIG. 4,

Fig. 6

a plan view of another inventive label.

A first embodiment of the multilayer label 10 according to the invention is shown in FIG Figs. 1 to 3 shown. FIG. 1 shows the upper layer 20 of the label 10 with the information fields 21, 22, 23. These information fields 21, 22, 23 can serve for different information and hints. Is it the case, as in This embodiment, to a can band, so is preferably a large box 21 designed as a promotional eye-catching, preferably containing the name of the product and the name of the manufacturer as well as the filling quantity. at a known brand product is further an area of Information field 21 for the brand name or the logo 27 used. This Part of the label 10 represents the front of a can, which in a Sales shelf to attract customers. As a rule, this area of the label particularly elaborately designed by an attractive design and possibly by using different colors and finishes. The right side of the label 10 forms the back of a can and is in this example in two Information fields 22 and 23 for particular technical information divided. The information field 22 may, for example, various standardized symbols containing instructions on how to handle the contents of the box. Furthermore, the information field 22 provides space for a bar code. In one Further information field 23 can provide appropriate instructions for safe Be listed for the user and / or the composition of the in the Can be given filled liquid, pasty or powdery product. Since such safety instructions must be understandable for every user these notes are listed in information box 23 in different languages, this is with the symbols D for German, F for French, NL for Dutch, DK for Danish, I for Italian, GB for English, E for Spanish and SE for Swedish in 1 indicated. Of course, the above information be arranged arbitrarily on the visible side of the top layer 20 of the label, depending on Request of the manufacturer. This upper layer 20 of the label is preferably made a high quality material, such as a special paper, which with a Protective coating is provided or made of a high quality film. At this Protective layer can be a lacquer layer that ensures that the by a printing process applied label of the label also at Exposure to moisture or chemical substances as long as possible remains.

From Fig. 2 it can be seen that this label 10 consists of two layers, the upper layer 20 and a lower layer 30. Both layers 20, 30 adhere to each other, ensure adhesive bonds 25, 26. The adhesive bonds 25 is preferably permanent adhesive bonds, which only destroy the Composite can be solved. These adhesive bonds 25 are in the edge region of the Label 10 is provided, indicated in FIG. 1 by the dashed lines, in addition to the adhesive bonds 25 at the edges to the side edge 28 and 29 of the Label 10 is another adhesive bond 25 adjacent a tear tab 40 arranged.

This tear tab 40 is formed by two parallel across the entire width of the label 10 extending perforation lines 24 formed exclusively in the upper layer 20 are provided. By separating the tear tab 40 in the direction of the arrow, i.e. either from top to bottom or from bottom to top, you get access to the information fields 31, 32 of the lower layer 30. In this example, there are none Information fields provided on the back of the upper layer, resulting in larger Scope of information would be possible.

These information fields 31, 32 can be the information of the information fields 22 and / or 23, but in another language. In the information field 32 of the Fig. 3 this is represented by the characters CZ for Czech, GR for Greek, H for Hungarian, RO for Romanian and P for Portuguese indicated. At closed label immediately to know that additional information on the lower layer 30 can be found in a desired language, these can Language shortcuts can also be noted on the tear-off tab. Then it is for every user obviously, what additional information on the Information fields 31, 32 of the lower layer 30 are to be expected.

In the example of Fig. 3, only one half of the upper layer 20 through the Tear tab lifted from the lower layer 30. It is not completely removed, because on the side edge 29, the permanent adhesive connection 25 is arranged. On In this way, the information on the top layer 20 of the label 10 at Opening the label is not lost. The lower layer 30 can be made of a cheap one Material are prepared, for example, a corresponding paper or a cheap foil. In order not to provide this lower layer 30 with a protective layer must, the upper layer 20 may be equipped so that they cover the lower layer 30 again connects to this, for example via a detachable Adhesive connection 26, indicated here in FIG. 3 by glue points. these can either on the underside of the upper layer 20 or on the lower layer 30, preferably be provided outside the information fields 31, 32.

Figures 4 and 5 show a further embodiment of an inventive Labels 10 '. The top layer 20 has been compared to the example described above, shown in Figs. 1 to 3, not changed. However, none of the upper layer 20 equal bottom layer 30, but two adjacent lower layers 30 ' and 30 ", which do not cover the entire back of the topsheet 20. Between two lower layers 30 'and 30 ", a gap 33 is provided and on right side edge of the lower layer 30 "a recess 34. This gap 33 should especially with labels 10 'that are not on flat surfaces of a product be applied, the structure of tensions, the detachment of the label 10 ' prevent. Will a label 10 with an upper layer 20 and a lower layer 30 of the same size and with permanent adhesive bonds 25 in the Edge regions, shown in Figs. 1 to 3, for example as Dosenbanderole used, so after attachment of the label 10 to the can the Side edges of the upper layer 30 overlap and this upper layer is fixed to the Can be present. The lower layer 30 would be in such a compound of overlapping side edges, wherein from the flat label 10 is a cylinder forms, in the areas where it is not connected to the upper layer 20, in the Dodge inner cylinder space, as is for the lower, now inner position smaller extent than for the upper, outer layer results. This alternative option is in the connection of the label 10 with the can not exist, this leads to Build up of tension. In the presence of a gap 33 has the lower layer 30 'of a label applied as Dosenbanderole 10' the possibility in the direction of the gap 33, i. the gap 33 decreases when moving the Labels 10 'around the can.

Such a gap 33 is preferably arranged at several adjacent lower layers 30 ', 30 "respectively between them, that is, for example, to the right of each Side edge of a lower layer 30 ', 30 "and then also on the outer right side edge arranged. In the example of FIGS. 4 and 5 is on the outer right side edge, the right side edge of the lower layer 30 ", a recess 34 is provided This recess will be a part of the back of the upper layer 20 visible. These Recess 34 is provided in particular in the central region of the side edge and preferably has a width which is a possible overlap of the Side margins when used as Dosenbanderole corresponds. In the upper and lower Area is a gap of lesser width between the Boundary edges 35 of the lower layer 30 "and the right edge of the label 10 ', which is formed by the upper layer 20. This gap has the same function as the gap 33. The recess 34 serves that on an adhesive bond between the lower layer 30 "and the upper layer 20 are dispensed with on the right edge can. When gluing the back of the label 10 ', both the back of the lower layers 30 ', 30 "and the back of the upper layer 20 in the area of Slit 33 and the right side edge moistens. When attaching the label 10 'on the can, on the one hand, the right edge of the lower layers 30', 30 "in Move direction gap 33 or recess 34 and on the other hand, a Connection between the back of the label 10 'and the box and at the same time a connection between the overlapping side edges, i. the surface of the left side edge of the top layer 20 with the backs of the right side edges Both the lower 30 '' and the upper layer 20, achieved.

In Fig. 4 it is shown that it is intended, only a part of the upper layer 20 of The lower layer 30 'has in this example no information fields. To lift off half of the upper layer 20 is by means of the tear tab 40 to introduce an opening in the upper layer 20. The lifted one Half of the top layer 20 is then not completely removed when the label 10 ' is attached to the can via the above sizing, since the area containing the Recess 34 covers, a connection to the box or with the opposite Side margin manufactures. In this way, the information goes on the upper layer 20 of the label 10 when opening the label 10 'not lost. The lower layer 30 "is equipped so that they are due to a detachable adhesive connection 26 'at Cover again with the upper layer 20 connects. This adhesive connection 26 'is to the right of the tear tab 40 and to the left, i. outside, the information fields of Bottom layer 30 "to the right of the tear tab 40 is a permanent Adhesive 25 'to find the removed with tear tab 40 left Side edge of the right bottom layer 30 "with the right side edge of not lifted left half of the upper layer 20 connects.

If information fields are provided on both lower layers 30 'and 30 ", one can another tear tab 40 are arranged in the upper layer 20.

In the illustrated embodiment according to FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, only one part becomes the upper layer 20 from the lower layer 30, 30 "lifted It may also be necessary that the entire area of the lower layer for Information fields must be available. In this case, as in example 6, the tear tab 40 in the region of a side edge, here the Side edge 28, be provided. By separating the tear tab 40 is the entire area of the lower layer 30 visible and can serve as an information carrier.

The illustrated embodiments of the label 10, 10 'give the subject of the Invention only for example again. Of course it is also conceivable, others To select label shapes, to arrange the tear tab in other areas, instead the tear tab only provide a perforation line or the entire top layer separate. Also, the arrangement of the splices is arbitrary. Prefers are embodiments where permanent and / or releasable adhesive bonds be provided outside the information fields 31, 32 of the lower layer 30, 30 " or it becomes a transparent adhesive for the releasable adhesive bonds used. Furthermore, it is possible, several lower layers 30 with each other to be arranged below the upper layer 20. Access to the information of this single layers is done either by tearing the tear tab once 40 in the upper layer 20 or there are more openings in the under upper layer 20 arranged layers provided.

A label made in this way offers more space for the same dimensions Information, in particular, can provide significantly more technical data and hints can be accommodated on the label without the eye-catching design area (Information field 21), which forms the front of a can, limited must become. There is enough space for more information fields on the Back of the upper layer and on the lower layer. The more information is also not by a much more expensive and therefore more expensive label bought, because the lower layer as an additional information carrier from a cheap Material can be produced.

The production takes place, for example, in that, as with known labels Location special paper or film is printed by an offset method. This poses in the finished label 10, the upper layer 20. In a second process step If desired, perforations 24 are placed in the upper layer 20 and on the underside of the upper layer 20, the corresponding splices 25, 26th provided, so that in a third method step, the second layer 30 at the upper layer 20 can be attached.

In the offset printing process of the upper layer 20 may be a well-known Offline method, namely the application of conventional oil printing ink, which is then covered with a UV lacquer layer for protection. Also For a particular design, partial varnishes can be on the visible side be made.

It is also conceivable an inline method for printing, in which Hybrid printing inks for UV drying are applied to the top layer 20. These hybrid colors cure by UV rays, so that in one process step the print image and the protective layer are applied. No matter with which Method and how elaborately the top layer of the label is designed for the multi-layer label is only a small extra effort, namely, if desired, the Introduction of the perforation 24 and the pasting of this upper layer 20 with a inexpensive printed bottom layer 30 perform.

The printing of the label layers is not limited to offset printing. ever according to the customer's request, other well-known printing methods for Printing the layers of labels are used.

The application of these labels is not limited. Advantageously, they let themselves However, use where for a label only a limited space on the goods or products, such as on standardized packaging, such as cans or bottles.

List of reference numbers:

10, 10 '

label

20

upper layer

21

information field

22

information field

23

information field

24

Opening means, perforation

25, 25 '

Adhesive bond, permanent

26, 26 '

Adhesive connection, detachable

27

logo

28

side edge

29

side edge

30, 30 ', 30 "

lower position

31

information field

32

information field

33

gap

34

recess

35

boundary edge

40

pull tab

Claims (25)

A label comprising an upper layer (20) with information fields, wherein at least one information field (21, 22, 23) visible from the outside is present,
and at least one further lower layer (30) with at least one information field (31, 32),
wherein the lower layer (30) is disposed below the upper layer (20) and is covered by this upper layer (20) in the closed state,
wherein the layers (20, 30) are partially connected to each other, wherein in the upper layer (20) at least one row perforations are introduced as opening means
and in the opened state by folding down at least a part of the upper layer (20) access to the not visible from the outside information fields on the back of the upper layer (20) and / or to the non-visible from the outside information fields (31, 32) of the lower layer (30) is enabled. Label according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower layer (30) has the same size as the upper layer (20). Label according to claims 1 or 2, characterized in that for the connection of the layers (20, 30) permanent adhesive bonds (25) and / or releasable adhesive bonds (26) are provided. Label according to claim 3, characterized in that the permanent adhesive bonds (25) are preferably provided in the edge region of both layers (20, 30) and outside the information fields (31, 32). Label according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the releasable adhesive bonds (26) are provided outside the information fields (31, 32) and lifting the upper layer (20) from the lower layer (30) and reconnecting the layers (20, 30). Label according to Claim 1, characterized in that, in order to form a tear-open tab (40), double-row perforations are introduced as opening means (24) into the upper layer (20). Label according to claim 6, characterized in that the tear tab (40) is provided in the edge region of a side edge (28) and / or side edge (29) of the top layer (20), wherein between the tear tab (40) and the side edge (28 , 29) an adhesive connection (25) is located. Label according to Claim 6, characterized in that the tear tab (40) is provided in the middle region of the upper layer (20), depending on the size of the information fields (31, 32), so that only the region after separation of the tear tab (40) with the information fields (31, 32) of the lower layer (30) is visible. Label according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that adjacent to the pull tab (40) is a permanent adhesive bond (25) and a releasable adhesive bond (26). Label according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that adjacent to the pull tab (40) on the underside of the raised portion of the upper layer (30) portion of the upper layer (20) are glue points as a releasable adhesive bond (26). Label according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that more than one lower layer (30) is provided, these lower layers are arranged one below the other. Label according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that more than one lower layer (30) is provided, these lower layers (30 ', 30 ") are arranged side by side and between these lower layers (30', 30") a gap (33) is provided. Label according to Claim 12, characterized in that no adhesive bond is provided between lower layer (30 ') and upper layer (20) at the side edge of the lower layer (30') adjacent to the gap (33) and at the side edge adjacent to the gap (33) the lower layer (30 ") a permanent adhesive connection (25 ') between the lower layer (30") and upper layer (20) is provided. Label according to claim 13, characterized in that the permanent adhesive bond (25 ') is arranged so as to be parallel to the right-hand side edge of the lower layer (30 ") and parallel to the left-hand pull-tab (40) of the upper layer (20) is. Label according to claim 14, characterized in that to the right next to the tear-open tab (40) a further releasable adhesive bond (26 ') is arranged between the lower layer (30 ") and the upper layer (20). Label according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the lower layer (30, 30 ") at its right, outer side edge has a recess (34). Label according to claim 16, characterized in that the recess (34) in the central region of the side edge of the lower layer (30, 30 ") is provided and in the upper or lower region of the side edge of the boundary edges (35) of the lower layer (30, 30 ") are not or only slightly offset from the side edge of the upper layer (20). Label according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the lower layer (30, 30 ', 30 ") consists of a low-cost material. Label according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the upper layer (20) consists of a high-quality material, preferably a special paper or a film. Label according to claim 19, characterized in that the upper layer (20) is provided with a protective layer. A method for producing a label according to claim 1, characterized in that
a layer provided as upper layer 20 and one or more layers provided as lower layer 30, 30 "are printed on at least one side,
then perforations 24 are introduced into the upper printed layer and the lower layer is provided with splices 25, 26 and
then the upper layer is attached to the lower layer. A method according to claim 21, characterized in that as upper layer 20, a special paper or a film is used. A method according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the upper layer 20 is printed by means of an offset printing process offline or inline. A method according to claim 23, characterized in that conventional oil printing inks are applied in the offline process, which are then covered with a UV lacquer layer. A method according to claim 23, characterized in that in-line hybrid printing inks are applied.

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