EP2049731B1 - Security member having a relatively small format and comprising a through-hole, and sheet comprising the same - Google Patents

Security member having a relatively small format and comprising a through-hole, and sheet comprising the same Download PDF

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EP2049731B1
EP2049731B1 EP20070823691 EP07823691A EP2049731B1 EP 2049731 B1 EP2049731 B1 EP 2049731B1 EP 20070823691 EP20070823691 EP 20070823691 EP 07823691 A EP07823691 A EP 07823691A EP 2049731 B1 EP2049731 B1 EP 2049731B1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D21—PAPER-MAKING; PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
    • D21H—PULP COMPOSITIONS; PREPARATION THEREOF NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES D21C OR D21D; IMPREGNATING OR COATING OF PAPER; TREATMENT OF FINISHED PAPER NOT COVERED BY CLASS B31 OR SUBCLASS D21G; PAPER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D21H21/00—Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper-impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties
    • D21H21/14—Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper-impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
    • D21H21/40—Agents facilitating proof of genuineness or preventing fraudulent alteration, e.g. for security paper
    • 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
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T83/00—Cutting
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  • the invention relates to flat and relatively small format security elements, of planchettes type, as well as a material containing them, security documents made from this material and the method of producing said elements.
  • security elements of small format, called boards, for authenticating said documents.
  • Said security elements are similar to confetti having various shapes, for example circular or hexagonal. They have a size of the order of 1 to 6 mm.
  • These elements may in particular have one or more of the following optical surface effects: interferential effects such as iridescence or dichroism, effects associated with the reflection or polarization of the light or else luminescent effects, and in particular fluorescent effects. These effects can in particular be obtained by printing, flat areas and / or patterns, or inclusion of specific compounds.
  • these security elements may comprise authentication agents such as chemical reagents or liquid crystals for example.
  • plastic sheets and / or light weight paper When they are based on a sheet of paper, it may be a so-called overlay sheet, usually used as a protective sheet in the field of decorative laminated papers; this sheet containing a wet strength, non-opacified and low basis weight, of the order of 25 to 40 g / m 2 , is traditionally manufactured by draining an aqueous suspension of low-refined cellulose fibers, of the order of 20 ° SR (Schopper-Riegler degrees). A sheet having a thickness of between 50 and 100 ⁇ m is then obtained. It may also comprise a wetting agent and / or a surface heat-sealing varnish to promote the holding of said elements in the material that will contain them.
  • Other types of papers may be used, as well as plastic sheets or complexes made from the aforementioned sheet materials.
  • Said security elements are obtained from these sheets, in particular by stamping with a punch, punching pieces possibly arranged on metal cylinders, by perforation by means of punches, pins or needles, by cutting made by means of a laser. They can also be made according to the patent application WO 2005/077622 by rotary cutting of sheets using a succession of rolls of cutting synchronized and having respective cutting nets which complement each other so as to form a figure corresponding to the shape of said security elements.
  • the security elements can be introduced in sowing, for example as described in the patent application.
  • WO 2005/003458 that is to say that the elements are added and dispersed upstream of the headbox of the paper machine, in the aqueous suspension containing in particular cellulose fibers and / or synthetic fibers as well as optionally Other additives commonly used in the papermaking technique, the suspension then being drained on the forming web of the machine to form the sheet which is then pressed and then dried, optionally with a surface treatment, according to the current papermaking process.
  • a sheet is obtained in which said security elements are randomly distributed.
  • said security elements are introduced in strip by a jet disposed above the fibrous suspension dripping on the forming web of the paper machine. .
  • This sheet will then be pressed and dried, possibly with a surface treatment.
  • This latter method is described for example in the patent application EP 1253241 .
  • the elements are therefore arranged in a strip in the sheet.
  • said security elements are introduced in band by a feed duct opening into the shaped tank near the suction cylinder and before the start of the dewatering of the fibrous suspension.
  • These security elements have the advantage of being able to carry a large number of securities, among which we can notably mention fluorescent printing, however they have the disadvantages in particular the creation of extra thicknesses and problems during printing. In particular, these security elements are torn off when printing documents or sheets containing them, which causes printing defects as well as fouling, or even damage, of the machines used for printing. the impression.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy the problems mentioned in particular to that of tearing flat and relatively small safety elements.
  • Another object of the invention is to increase the security of documents containing such elements.
  • the Applicant therefore proposes flat and relatively small size security elements whose support to which they are intended is improved.
  • the securing of documents comprising said elements is improved by the better holding of said security elements within the fibrous support and by the presence of said through hole whose shape provides additional protection against counterfeiting.
  • Securing documents will also be increased by the fact that said through hole can allow the registration or realization of alphanumeric characters or other reasons contributing to authenticate said documents.
  • the invention therefore relates to a flat and relatively small security element, such as boards, characterized in that it comprises at least one through hole.
  • the external shape of the security element is geometric, in particular circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.
  • said through hole is of geometric shape, in particular circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.
  • said security element has a substrate based on a fibrous sheet, a plastic film or a fibrous sheet / plastic film complex, in particular an overlay paper or a polyester film.
  • the thickness of said security element is between 10 and 100 ⁇ m.
  • said thickness is preferably between 40 and 70 ⁇ m and preferably between approximately 55 and 65 ⁇ m, and in the case where the element is based on a film plastic, said thickness is preferably between 20 and 50 microns and preferably between about 25 and 35 microns.
  • the external dimensions (diameter or width or length) of said element are between 2 and 6 mm, and preferably between 2.5 and 4 mm.
  • the dimensions of said element are such that it can fit in a circle of a diameter having the dimensions indicated here.
  • the dimensions of the through hole are between 0.5 and 4.5 mm, and preferably between 1 and 1.5 mm, the dimensions being obviously also adapted to the size of the element.
  • the dimensions of said through hole are such that it can fit in a circle of a diameter having the dimensions indicated here.
  • said security elements comprise prints that can enable the authentication of a document containing said elements.
  • it may be impressions as presented in the patent application WO 2005/078192 which describes a flat security element, having a front face and a reverse side, and a relatively small format, such as boards, having at least on one of its faces at least one authentication pattern identified and / or an authentication pattern resulting from the combination and / or superposition of a pattern on its front face and one on its back side, at least one of said authentication pattern being at least partly observable in transmitted light .
  • said impressions may be a solid surface covering the entire surface of said security element or a pattern.
  • said pattern may complete the shape of said through hole.
  • said through hole has the shape of the upper part of the letter "A", the lower part being completed by a fluorescent printed pattern.
  • said security element comprises at least two through holes. More particularly, said through holes form a code which can be a combination of alphanumeric characters, ideograms, figures or bars for example such as a barcode.
  • an acronym representing the organism issuing security documents comprising said security elements or a specific text on said security elements can be produced.
  • This symbol or said text is then observed in transmitted and / or reflected light, in particular under ultraviolet rays, on said security documents.
  • the observation of said security element in transmitted light makes said abbreviation or said text negative, by contrast between the opaque areas of said security element and the transparent zones constituted by said through hole.
  • said security elements have a geometric shape which has portions promoting their attachment or entanglement within the substrate.
  • said through hole and dimensions of the security element which are of the order of magnitude of the length of the cellulosic and / or synthetic fibers used in the paper industry is between 0, 7 and 3 mm, the fibers become entangled more easily around said security elements, thus improving their resistance to pulling. This type of phenomenon is obtained in particular by using security elements as described through the following special cases.
  • the external shape of said security element and / or the shape of said through hole has portions which, relative to the dimensions of said security element, are thin and elongated.
  • the external shape of said security element and / or the shape of said through hole has protrusions and / or protuberances which, relative to the dimensions of said security element, are thin and elongated.
  • a star shape with thin branches, a thin ring (round safety element with a round perforation) or a geometric shape with several acute angles fulfill this condition.
  • the invention also relates to the method of manufacturing said security element, said security element according to its outer shape or said through hole being punched by die punching, punch-cutters possibly arranged on metal cylinders or, by perforation using punches, pins or needles or the combination of male and female metal shapes, by laser cutting a sheet or a film or by a rotary cutting method, a sheet or film, using a succession of synchronized cutting cylinders and having respective cutting nets which complement each other so as to form a figure corresponding to the shape of said security elements, in particular as described in the patent application WO 2005/077622 .
  • the invention also relates to a sheet material comprising the security element described above.
  • said sheet material is a fibrous sheet based on cellulosic fibers (in particular cotton fibers) and / or organic synthetic fibers and / or optionally mineral fibers.
  • Said fibrous sheet may in particular be produced on a paper machine having at least one flat table and / or at least one round shape.
  • said sheet material is a security sheet comprising at least one other security element.
  • This other security element may be chosen in particular from the following list: watermark, security thread, fibers or pigments visible or detectable under specific radiation, for example under UV or Infra Red, or optically variable device such as a hologram or a printing of patterns for example by luminescent inks, interferential for example iridescent, thermochromic, magnetic etc ...
  • said security elements are arranged in sowing in the sheet material.
  • said security elements are arranged in a strip.
  • this band layout is performed, especially when said security elements form a code, so as to represent the acronym of said body.
  • said material comprises several types of said flat elements and they form a code.
  • three types of security elements may be introduced into the material, the respective through-holes of which represent three different characters, these three characters being the initials of the body that owns the said material forming a security sheet.
  • the invention also relates to a security document comprising said sheet material described in the preceding paragraphs.
  • the security level of said document is increased by the presence of through holes and by their shapes which make the production of counterfeits more difficult.
  • This security element is particularly interesting because it is visible in transmitted or reflected light, under ambient or fluorescent lighting. Said security document containing said security elements of the invention is therefore easily authenticated.
  • Said security document may in particular be a means of payment, such as a bank note, a check or a restaurant ticket, an identity document such as an identity card, a visa, a passport or a permit of driving, a lottery ticket, a security label, a ticket, a ticket to cultural or sporting events.
  • a means of payment such as a bank note, a check or a restaurant ticket
  • an identity document such as an identity card, a visa, a passport or a permit of driving, a lottery ticket, a security label, a ticket, a ticket to cultural or sporting events.
  • the invention can also be applied to an article to be authenticated such as a packaging, in particular a packaging for medicines or for foodstuffs or for perfumes or for electronic parts or for spare parts in particular for a means of transport, a sheet used in the medical or hospital field, including a paper used to make sterilization packaging, or a paper art example watercolor paper.
  • a packaging in particular a packaging for medicines or for foodstuffs or for perfumes or for electronic parts or for spare parts in particular for a means of transport
  • a sheet used in the medical or hospital field including a paper used to make sterilization packaging, or a paper art example watercolor paper.
  • An overlay type paper sheet is produced according to the traditional method by draining an aqueous suspension of low-purity cellulose fibers, of the order of 20 ° SR (Schopper-Riegler degree), which is non-opacified and contains a resistance agent. in the wet state, and having a thickness of 50 microns. This sheet has a certain transparency.
  • the front and back sides are printed in a blue fluorescent color.
  • the surface is then applied an agent improving their wettability and a heat-sealing varnish facilitating their holding in the paper.
  • the sheet thus obtained is then cut into flat and rectangular fibrettes having a width of 4 mm and a length of 2 mm. Simultaneously with this cutting, the perforations are made by stamping metal cylinders provided with cutters, in the form of two rectangles. The respective dimensions of these two rectangles are as follows (height x width): 1 x 1.2 mm and 1 x 1.8 mm.
  • the fibrettes thus obtained are represented on the figure 1 described below.
  • security elements are then dispersed in the paper pulp intended to produce a security paper, and then the sheet which possibly contains other known security elements is produced on a paper machine according to the techniques known to those skilled in the art. for example a security thread and / or a watermark.
  • the resulting security paper has several security features of the invention as previously described.
  • Said security elements have a fluorescent coloration under UV illumination and their observation in transmitted light shows the shape of the hole made in the security elements.
  • said security elements described above are introduced in a band in the sheet of paper, during its manufacture.
  • the ultraviolet observation of the security document manufactured and then printed from said sheet reveals, within a band 2 cm wide and 5 cm from an edge of said document, said elements of rectangular safety and perforated.
  • a reel of 30 ⁇ m thick polyester film is unwound and then the security elements represented on the sheet are cut. figure 2 thanks to rollers metal.
  • These security elements comprising an "A" through-hole are made by stamping and likewise those comprising a "W" through-hole.
  • the two types of security elements are then separately introduced into a sheet in two 1.5 cm wide strips respectively, so that, once the security document is finished, said strips are separated from its left edge, respectively 2 and 6 cm.
  • the introduction of said security elements is by laminar flow over the forming security sheet. This security sheet is then pressed and dried and the security sheet shown on the figure 4 and described below.
  • the security element 1 presented on the figure 1 is rectangular of dimensions 2 x 4 mm and has two rectangular through holes 2 of respective dimensions 1 x 1.2 mm and 1 x 1.8 mm. This element has an impression on each of its faces with a blue fluorescent ink.
  • the through holes 2 made in the relatively flat 1-dish security elements are alphabetic characters: respectively an "A” on the figure 2a and a "W” on the figure 2b .
  • the diameter of the security elements 1 of the invention shown in this figure is 4 mm and the through holes 2 have dimensions (height and width) of between 2 and 3 mm.
  • the fibers 3 have lengths of the order of one millimeter (between 0.7 and 3 mm) which enable them to switch to through the through hole 2, above and below the security element 1 because the latter has dimensions of the same order of magnitude as said fibers 3. Said security element 1 is therefore better integrated with the fibrous medium in which it is incorporated.
  • the security elements 1 of the invention shown in the figure 2 and having through-holes 2 have been incorporated into strips in a sheet of paper 4 during its manufacture. They thus constitute the code "AW" which is observable in transmitted light and / or reflection under ambient lighting and / or ultraviolet.

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L'invention concerne des éléments de sécurité plats et de format relativement petit, de type planchettes, ainsi qu'un matériau les contenant, les documents de sécurité fabriqués à partir de ce matériau et le procédé de réalisation desdits éléments.The invention relates to flat and relatively small format security elements, of planchettes type, as well as a material containing them, security documents made from this material and the method of producing said elements.

Dans les documents de sécurité, on trouve des éléments de sécurité de petit format, dits planchettes, permettant d'authentifier lesdits documents. Lesdits éléments de sécurité sont semblables à des confettis ayant des formes diverses, par exemple circulaires ou hexagonales. Ils ont une taille de l'ordre de 1 à 6 mm.In the security documents, there are security elements of small format, called boards, for authenticating said documents. Said security elements are similar to confetti having various shapes, for example circular or hexagonal. They have a size of the order of 1 to 6 mm.

Ces éléments peuvent notamment présenter un ou plusieurs des effets optiques de surface suivants : effets interférentiels tels que l'iridescence ou le dichroïsme, effets associés à la réflexion ou à la polarisation de la lumière ou encore effets luminescents, et en particulier fluorescents. Ces effets peuvent notamment être obtenus par impression, d'aplats et/ou de motifs, ou inclusion de composés spécifiques. Par ailleurs, ces éléments de sécurité peuvent comporter des agents d'authentification tels que des réactifs chimiques ou des cristaux liquides par exemple.These elements may in particular have one or more of the following optical surface effects: interferential effects such as iridescence or dichroism, effects associated with the reflection or polarization of the light or else luminescent effects, and in particular fluorescent effects. These effects can in particular be obtained by printing, flat areas and / or patterns, or inclusion of specific compounds. Moreover, these security elements may comprise authentication agents such as chemical reagents or liquid crystals for example.

Ces éléments peuvent être obtenus à partir de feuilles plastiques et/ou de papier de faible grammage. Quand ils sont à base d'une feuille de papier, il peut s'agir d'une feuille dite overlay, usuellement utilisée comme feuille protectrice dans le domaine de papiers stratifiés décoratifs ; cette feuille contenant un agent de résistance à l'état humide, non opacifiée et de grammage faible, de l'ordre de 25 à 40 g/m2, est traditionnellement fabriquée par égouttage d'une suspension aqueuse de fibres de cellulose peu raffinées, de l'ordre de 20 °SR (degrés Schopper-Riegler). On obtient alors une feuille d'une épaisseur variant entre 50 et 100 µm. Elle peut aussi comporter un agent améliorant la mouillabilité et/ou un vernis thermoscellant en surface pour favoriser la tenue desdits éléments dans le matériau qui les contiendra. D'autres types de papiers peuvent être utilisés, de même que des feuilles de plastique ou des complexes réalisés à partir des matériaux en feuille précédemment cités.These elements can be obtained from plastic sheets and / or light weight paper. When they are based on a sheet of paper, it may be a so-called overlay sheet, usually used as a protective sheet in the field of decorative laminated papers; this sheet containing a wet strength, non-opacified and low basis weight, of the order of 25 to 40 g / m 2 , is traditionally manufactured by draining an aqueous suspension of low-refined cellulose fibers, of the order of 20 ° SR (Schopper-Riegler degrees). A sheet having a thickness of between 50 and 100 μm is then obtained. It may also comprise a wetting agent and / or a surface heat-sealing varnish to promote the holding of said elements in the material that will contain them. Other types of papers may be used, as well as plastic sheets or complexes made from the aforementioned sheet materials.

Lesdits éléments de sécurité sont obtenus à partir de ces feuilles, notamment par emboutissage à l'emporte-pièce, emporte-pièces éventuellement disposés sur des cylindres métalliques, par perforation grâce à des poinçons, des picots ou des aiguilles, par découpe réalisée grâce à un laser. Ils peuvent aussi être réalisés selon la demande de brevet WO 2005/077622 , par découpe rotative de feuilles utilisant une succession de cylindres de découpe synchronisés et comportant des filets de découpe respectifs qui se complètent de manière à former une figure correspondant à la forme desdits éléments de sécurité.Said security elements are obtained from these sheets, in particular by stamping with a punch, punching pieces possibly arranged on metal cylinders, by perforation by means of punches, pins or needles, by cutting made by means of a laser. They can also be made according to the patent application WO 2005/077622 by rotary cutting of sheets using a succession of rolls of cutting synchronized and having respective cutting nets which complement each other so as to form a figure corresponding to the shape of said security elements.

Il existe différentes méthodes pour incorporer des éléments de sécurité dans un support.There are different ways to incorporate security elements into a media.

Dans le cas d'une feuille de papier comme support, les éléments de sécurité peuvent être introduits en semis, par exemple tel que décrit dans la demande de brevet WO 2005/003458 , c'est-à-dire que les éléments sont ajoutés et dispersés en amont de la caisse de tête de la machine à papier, dans la suspension aqueuse contenant notamment des fibres de cellulose et/ou des fibres synthétiques ainsi qu'éventuellement d'autres additifs employés couramment dans la technique papetière, la suspension étant ensuite égouttée sur la toile de formation de la machine pour former la feuille qui est ensuite pressée puis séchée, avec éventuellement un traitement surface, selon le procédé papetier courant. On obtient une feuille au sein de laquelle lesdits éléments de sécurité sont répartis aléatoirement.In the case of a sheet of paper as a support, the security elements can be introduced in sowing, for example as described in the patent application. WO 2005/003458 that is to say that the elements are added and dispersed upstream of the headbox of the paper machine, in the aqueous suspension containing in particular cellulose fibers and / or synthetic fibers as well as optionally Other additives commonly used in the papermaking technique, the suspension then being drained on the forming web of the machine to form the sheet which is then pressed and then dried, optionally with a surface treatment, according to the current papermaking process. A sheet is obtained in which said security elements are randomly distributed.

Selon une deuxième méthode utilisée, notamment lorsque la machine à papier possède au moins une table plate, lesdits éléments de sécurité sont introduits en bande par un jet disposé au-dessus de la suspension fibreuse en égouttage sur la toile de formation de la machine à papier. Cette feuille sera ensuite pressée puis séchée, avec éventuellement un traitement surface. Cette dernière méthode est décrite par exemple dans la demande de brevet EP 1253241 . Les éléments sont donc disposés en bande dans la feuille.According to a second method used, especially when the paper machine has at least one flat table, said security elements are introduced in strip by a jet disposed above the fibrous suspension dripping on the forming web of the paper machine. . This sheet will then be pressed and dried, possibly with a surface treatment. This latter method is described for example in the patent application EP 1253241 . The elements are therefore arranged in a strip in the sheet.

Selon une troisième méthode utilisée lorsque la machine à papier possède au moins une forme ronde, lesdits éléments de sécurité sont introduits en bande par un conduit d'alimentation débouchant dans la cuve de forme près du cylindre aspirant et avant le début de l'égouttage de la suspension fibreuse.According to a third method used when the paper machine has at least one round shape, said security elements are introduced in band by a feed duct opening into the shaped tank near the suction cylinder and before the start of the dewatering of the fibrous suspension.

Des documents de sécurité sont alors réalisables à partir des supports ainsi formés, ils sont notamment décrits, dans les demandes de brevets EP 342929 , EP 546917 , EP 544611 et US 4,037,007 .Security documents are then possible from the media thus formed, they are described in particular in the patent applications EP 342929 , EP 546917 , EP 544611 and US 4,037,007 .

Ces éléments de sécurité ont pour avantage de pouvoir véhiculer un grand nombre de sécurités, parmi lesquelles on peut notamment citer l'impression fluorescente, toutefois elles ont notamment pour inconvénients la création de surépaisseurs et de problèmes lors de l'impression. On constate notamment des arrachages de ces éléments de sécurité lors de l'impression de documents ou feuilles les contenant, ce qui entraîne des défauts d'impression ainsi qu'un encrassement, voire un endommagement, des machines servant à l'impression.These security elements have the advantage of being able to carry a large number of securities, among which we can notably mention fluorescent printing, however they have the disadvantages in particular the creation of extra thicknesses and problems during printing. In particular, these security elements are torn off when printing documents or sheets containing them, which causes printing defects as well as fouling, or even damage, of the machines used for printing. the impression.

On connaît encore la demande WO 2005/026440 qui décrit un élément de sécurité sous forme de bande incorporée en fenêtre(s) dans un document de sécurité tel qu'un billet de banque.We still know the demand WO 2005/026440 which describes a security element in the form of a strip embedded in window (s) in a security document such as a banknote.

Le but de l'invention est de remédier aux problèmes cités notamment à celui de l'arrachage des éléments de sécurité plats et relativement petits.The object of the invention is to remedy the problems mentioned in particular to that of tearing flat and relatively small safety elements.

Un autre but de l'invention est d'accroître la sécurisation de documents contenant de tels éléments.Another object of the invention is to increase the security of documents containing such elements.

La Demanderesse a mis en évidence que ce problème d'arrachage peut provenir notamment d'une trop grande taille des éléments de sécurité, de leur mauvaise adhésion/tenue vis-à-vis du support en particulier du fait d'un mauvais recouvrement fibreux.The Applicant has shown that this tearing problem can come in particular from too large size of the security elements, their poor adhesion / holding with respect to the support in particular due to poor fiber recovery.

La Demanderesse propose donc des éléments de sécurité plats et de format relativement petit dont la tenue au support auquel ils sont destinés est améliorée.The Applicant therefore proposes flat and relatively small size security elements whose support to which they are intended is improved.

Elle propose à cet effet des éléments de sécurité plats et de format relativement. petit comprenant un trou traversant. Ledit trou traversant permet un meilleur enchevêtrement desdits éléments de sécurité au sein du support fibreux car les fibres du support peuvent passer à travers ce trou et ainsi créer plus de liaisons entre le support et l'élément. Par ailleurs, les éléments étant plus tenus donc mieux enfouis dans le support, on obtient des surépaisseurs plus faibles qu'avec les éléments de l'art antérieur.To this end, it proposes flat and relatively large security features. small including a through hole. Said through hole allows better entanglement of said security elements within the fibrous support because the fibers of the support can pass through this hole and thus create more connections between the support and the element. Moreover, the elements being more held therefore better buried in the support, one obtains smaller thicknesses than with the elements of the prior art.

De plus la sécurisation des documents comprenant lesdits éléments est améliorée par la meilleure tenue desdits éléments de sécurité au sein du support fibreux ainsi que par la présence dudit trou traversant dont la forme constitue une protection supplémentaire contre la contrefaçon. La sécurisation des documents sera aussi accrue par le fait que ledit trou traversant peut permettre l'inscription ou réalisation de caractères alphanumérique ou autres motifs contribuant à authentifier lesdits documents.In addition the securing of documents comprising said elements is improved by the better holding of said security elements within the fibrous support and by the presence of said through hole whose shape provides additional protection against counterfeiting. Securing documents will also be increased by the fact that said through hole can allow the registration or realization of alphanumeric characters or other reasons contributing to authenticate said documents.

L'invention concerne donc un élément de sécurité plat et de format relativement petit, tel que des planchettes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un trou traversant.The invention therefore relates to a flat and relatively small security element, such as boards, characterized in that it comprises at least one through hole.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, la forme externe de l'élément de sécurité est géométrique, notamment circulaire, hexagonale, triangulaire, ovale, carrée, rectangulaire, étoilée ou à bords courbes.According to a particular case of the invention, the external shape of the security element is geometric, in particular circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit trou traversant est de forme géométrique, notamment circulaire, hexagonale, triangulaire, ovale, carrée, rectangulaire, étoilée ou à bords courbes.According to a particular case of the invention, said through hole is of geometric shape, in particular circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit élément de sécurité a un substrat à base d'une feuille fibreuse, d'un film plastique ou d'un complexe feuille fibreuse/film plastique, notamment un papier overlay ou un film de polyester.According to a particular case of the invention, said security element has a substrate based on a fibrous sheet, a plastic film or a fibrous sheet / plastic film complex, in particular an overlay paper or a polyester film.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, l'épaisseur dudit élément de sécurité est comprise entre 10 et 100 µm. Dans le cas d'un élément à base d'une feuille fibreuse, ladite épaisseur est comprise de préférence entre 40 et 70 µm et préférentiellement entre environ 55 et 65 µm, et dans le cas où l'élément est à base d'un film plastique, ladite épaisseur est comprise de préférence entre 20 et 50 µm et préférentiellement entre environ 25 et 35 µm.According to a particular case of the invention, the thickness of said security element is between 10 and 100 μm. In the case of an element based on a fibrous sheet, said thickness is preferably between 40 and 70 μm and preferably between approximately 55 and 65 μm, and in the case where the element is based on a film plastic, said thickness is preferably between 20 and 50 microns and preferably between about 25 and 35 microns.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, les dimensions externes (diamètre ou largeur ou longueur) dudit élément sont comprises entre 2 et 6 mm, et préférentiellement entre 2,5 et 4 mm. De manière générale les dimensions dudit élément sont telles qu'il peut s'inscrire dans un cercle d'un diamètre ayant les dimensions indiquées ici.According to a particular case of the invention, the external dimensions (diameter or width or length) of said element are between 2 and 6 mm, and preferably between 2.5 and 4 mm. In general, the dimensions of said element are such that it can fit in a circle of a diameter having the dimensions indicated here.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, les dimensions du trou traversant sont comprises entre 0,5 et 4,5 mm, et préférentiellement entre 1 et 1,5 mm, les dimensions étant évidemment adaptées aussi à la taille de l'élément. De manière générale les dimensions dudit trou traversant sont telles qu'il peut s'inscrire dans un cercle d'un diamètre ayant les dimensions indiquées ici.According to a particular case of the invention, the dimensions of the through hole are between 0.5 and 4.5 mm, and preferably between 1 and 1.5 mm, the dimensions being obviously also adapted to the size of the element. In general, the dimensions of said through hole are such that it can fit in a circle of a diameter having the dimensions indicated here.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, lesdits éléments de sécurité comportent des impressions qui peuvent permettre l'authentification d'un document contenant lesdits éléments. Par exemple il peut s'agir d'impressions telles que présentées dans la demande de brevet WO 2005/078192 qui décrit un élément de sécurité plat, ayant une face recto et une face verso, et d'un format relativement petit, tel que des planchettes, comportant au moins sur l'une de ses faces au moins un motif d'authentification repéré et/ou un motif d'authentification résultant de la combinaison et/ou superposition d'un motif sur sa face recto et d'un sur sa face verso, l'un au moins desdits motif d'authentification étant au moins en partie observable en lumière transmise.According to a particular case of the invention, said security elements comprise prints that can enable the authentication of a document containing said elements. For example, it may be impressions as presented in the patent application WO 2005/078192 which describes a flat security element, having a front face and a reverse side, and a relatively small format, such as boards, having at least on one of its faces at least one authentication pattern identified and / or an authentication pattern resulting from the combination and / or superposition of a pattern on its front face and one on its back side, at least one of said authentication pattern being at least partly observable in transmitted light .

Selon l'invention, plus généralement lesdites impressions peuvent être un aplat recouvrant toute la surface dudit élément de sécurité ou un motif. Dans le cas d'un motif imprimé, ledit motif peut compléter la forme dudit trou traversant. Par exemple, ledit trou traversant a la forme de la partie supérieure de la lettre « A », la partie inférieure étant complétée par un motif imprimé fluorescent. On obtient ainsi un élément de sécurité présentant une sécurisation accrue et authentifiable par observation en lumière transmise et sous des rayons ultraviolets.According to the invention, more generally said impressions may be a solid surface covering the entire surface of said security element or a pattern. In the case of a printed pattern, said pattern may complete the shape of said through hole. For example, said through hole has the shape of the upper part of the letter "A", the lower part being completed by a fluorescent printed pattern. This gives a security element with increased security and authenticated by observation in transmitted light and under ultraviolet rays.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit élément de sécurité comprend au moins deux trous traversants. Plus particulièrement, lesdits trous traversants forment un code qui peut être une combinaison de caractères alphanumériques, d'idéogrammes, de figures ou de barres par exemple tel qu'un code-barre.According to a particular case of the invention, said security element comprises at least two through holes. More particularly, said through holes form a code which can be a combination of alphanumeric characters, ideograms, figures or bars for example such as a barcode.

On peut par exemple réaliser un sigle représentant l'organisme émetteur des documents de sécurité comprenant lesdits éléments de sécurité ou un texte spécifique sur lesdits éléments de sécurité. On observe alors ledit sigle ou ledit texte en lumière transmise et/ou réfléchie, notamment sous rayons ultraviolets, sur lesdits documents de sécurité. En particulier, l'observation dudit élément de sécurité en lumière transmise fait apparaître ledit sigle ou ledit texte en négatif, par contraste entre les zones opaques dudit élément de sécurité et les zones transparentes constituées par ledit trou traversant.For example, an acronym representing the organism issuing security documents comprising said security elements or a specific text on said security elements can be produced. This symbol or said text is then observed in transmitted and / or reflected light, in particular under ultraviolet rays, on said security documents. In particular, the observation of said security element in transmitted light makes said abbreviation or said text negative, by contrast between the opaque areas of said security element and the transparent zones constituted by said through hole.

De préférence lesdits éléments de sécurité ont une forme géométrique qui présente des parties favorisant leur accrochage ou enchevêtrement au sein du substrat. Dans le cas d'un substrat fibreux, du fait dudit trou traversant ainsi que des dimensions de l'élément de sécurité, qui sont de l'ordre de grandeur de la longueur des fibres cellulosiques et/ou synthétiques utilisées en papeterie soit entre 0,7 et 3 mm, les fibres s'enchevêtrent plus facilement autour desdits éléments de sécurité, améliorant ainsi leur résistance à l'arrachage. Ce type de phénomène est notamment obtenu en utilisant des éléments de sécurité tels que décrits au travers des cas particuliers suivants.Preferably said security elements have a geometric shape which has portions promoting their attachment or entanglement within the substrate. In the case of a fibrous substrate, because of said through hole and dimensions of the security element, which are of the order of magnitude of the length of the cellulosic and / or synthetic fibers used in the paper industry is between 0, 7 and 3 mm, the fibers become entangled more easily around said security elements, thus improving their resistance to pulling. This type of phenomenon is obtained in particular by using security elements as described through the following special cases.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, la forme externe dudit élément de sécurité et/ou la forme dudit trou traversant présente des parties qui, relativement aux dimensions dudit élément de sécurité, sont fines et allongées.According to a particular case of the invention, the external shape of said security element and / or the shape of said through hole has portions which, relative to the dimensions of said security element, are thin and elongated.

Selon un autre cas particulier de l'invention, la forme externe dudit élément de sécurité et/ou la forme dudit trou traversant présente des excroissances et/ou des protubérances qui, relativement aux dimensions dudit élément de sécurité, sont fines et allongées.According to another particular case of the invention, the external shape of said security element and / or the shape of said through hole has protrusions and / or protuberances which, relative to the dimensions of said security element, are thin and elongated.

Une forme étoilée avec de fines branches, un anneau fin (élément de sécurité rond avec une perforation ronde) ou encore une forme géométrique avec plusieurs angles aigus remplissent notamment cette condition.A star shape with thin branches, a thin ring (round safety element with a round perforation) or a geometric shape with several acute angles fulfill this condition.

L'invention concerne aussi le procédé de fabrication dudit élément de sécurité, ledit élément de sécurité selon sa forme externe ou ledit trou traversant étant découpés par emboutissage à l'emporte-pièce , emporte-pièces éventuellement disposés sur des cylindres métalliques ou, par perforation à l'aide de poinçons, de picots ou d'aiguilles ou de l'association de formes métalliques mâle et femelle, par découpe au laser d'une feuille ou d'un film ou encore par un procédé de découpe rotative, d'une feuille ou d'un film, utilisant une succession de cylindres de découpe synchronisés et comportant des filets de découpe respectifs qui se complètent de manière à former une figure correspondant à la forme desdits éléments de sécurité notamment tel que décrit dans la demande de brevet WO 2005/077622 .The invention also relates to the method of manufacturing said security element, said security element according to its outer shape or said through hole being punched by die punching, punch-cutters possibly arranged on metal cylinders or, by perforation using punches, pins or needles or the combination of male and female metal shapes, by laser cutting a sheet or a film or by a rotary cutting method, a sheet or film, using a succession of synchronized cutting cylinders and having respective cutting nets which complement each other so as to form a figure corresponding to the shape of said security elements, in particular as described in the patent application WO 2005/077622 .

Plus particulièrement ledit trou traversant est découpé simultanément à la découpe de la forme externe dudit élément de sécurité.More particularly said through hole is cut simultaneously with the cutting of the outer shape of said security element.

L'invention concerne aussi un matériau en feuille comprenant l'élément de sécurité décrit précédemment.The invention also relates to a sheet material comprising the security element described above.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit matériau en feuille est une feuille fibreuse à base de fibres cellulosiques (en particulier de fibres de coton) et/ou de fibres synthétiques organiques et/ou éventuellement de fibres minérales. Ladite feuille fibreuse peut notamment être produite sur une machine à papier possédant au moins une table plate et/ou au moins une forme ronde.According to a particular case of the invention, said sheet material is a fibrous sheet based on cellulosic fibers (in particular cotton fibers) and / or organic synthetic fibers and / or optionally mineral fibers. Said fibrous sheet may in particular be produced on a paper machine having at least one flat table and / or at least one round shape.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit matériau en feuille est une feuille de sécurité comprenant au moins un autre élément de sécurité. Cet autre élément de sécurité peut être notamment choisi parmi la liste suivante : filigrane, fil de sécurité, fibres ou pigments visibles ou détectables sous rayonnement spécifique, par exemple sous UV ou Infra Rouge, ou encore dispositif optiquement variables comme un hologramme ou une impression de motifs par exemple par des encres luminescentes, interférentielles par exemple iridescentes, thermochromes, magnétiques etc ...According to a particular case of the invention, said sheet material is a security sheet comprising at least one other security element. This other security element may be chosen in particular from the following list: watermark, security thread, fibers or pigments visible or detectable under specific radiation, for example under UV or Infra Red, or optically variable device such as a hologram or a printing of patterns for example by luminescent inks, interferential for example iridescent, thermochromic, magnetic etc ...

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, lesdits éléments de sécurité sont disposés en semis dans le matériau en feuille.According to a particular case of the invention, said security elements are arranged in sowing in the sheet material.

Selon un autre cas particulier de l'invention, lesdits éléments de sécurité sont disposés en bande. En particulier, cette disposition en bande est réalisée, notamment lorsque lesdits éléments de sécurité forment un code, de manière à représenter le sigle dudit organisme.According to another particular case of the invention, said security elements are arranged in a strip. In particular, this band layout is performed, especially when said security elements form a code, so as to represent the acronym of said body.

Selon un cas particulier de l'invention, ledit matériau comprend plusieurs types desdits éléments plats et ils forment un code. On peut par exemple introduire dans le matériau trois types d'éléments de sécurité dont les trous traversants respectifs représentent trois caractères différents, ces trois caractères étant les initiales de l'organisme propriétaire dudit matériau formant une feuille de sécurité.According to a particular case of the invention, said material comprises several types of said flat elements and they form a code. For example, three types of security elements may be introduced into the material, the respective through-holes of which represent three different characters, these three characters being the initials of the body that owns the said material forming a security sheet.

L'invention concerne aussi un document de sécurité comprenant ledit matériau en feuille décrit dans les paragraphes précédents. Le niveau de sécurité dudit document est accru par la présence de trous traversants et par leurs formes qui rendent la production de contrefaçons plus difficile. Cet élément de sécurité est de plus particulièrement intéressant car il est visible en lumière transmise ou réfléchie, sous éclairage ambiant ou fluorescent. Ledit document de sécurité contenant lesdits éléments de sécurité de l'invention est donc aisément authentifiable.The invention also relates to a security document comprising said sheet material described in the preceding paragraphs. The security level of said document is increased by the presence of through holes and by their shapes which make the production of counterfeits more difficult. This security element is particularly interesting because it is visible in transmitted or reflected light, under ambient or fluorescent lighting. Said security document containing said security elements of the invention is therefore easily authenticated.

Ledit document de sécurité peut notamment être un moyen de paiement, tel qu'un billet de banque, un chèque ou un ticket restaurant, un document d'identité tel qu'une carte d'identité, un visa, un passeport ou un permis de conduire, un ticket de loterie, une étiquette de sécurité, un titre de transport, un ticket d'entrée à des manifestations culturelles ou sportives.Said security document may in particular be a means of payment, such as a bank note, a check or a restaurant ticket, an identity document such as an identity card, a visa, a passport or a permit of driving, a lottery ticket, a security label, a ticket, a ticket to cultural or sporting events.

L'invention peut aussi s'appliquer à un article à authentifier tel qu'un emballage, notamment un emballage pour des médicaments ou pour des aliments ou pour des parfums ou pour des pièces électroniques ou pour des pièces détachées notamment pour un moyen de transport, une feuille utilisée dans le domaine médical ou hospitalier, notamment un papier utilisé pour faire des emballages de stérilisation, ou encore un papier d'art par un exemple un papier pour aquarelle.The invention can also be applied to an article to be authenticated such as a packaging, in particular a packaging for medicines or for foodstuffs or for perfumes or for electronic parts or for spare parts in particular for a means of transport, a sheet used in the medical or hospital field, including a paper used to make sterilization packaging, or a paper art example watercolor paper.

L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture des exemples non limitatifs et des figures qui suivent.The invention will be better understood on reading the non-limiting examples and the figures which follow.

Sur les dessins, dans un souci de clarté, les proportions relatives des différents éléments représentés n'ont pas toujours été respectées, les vues étant schématiques.In the drawings, for the sake of clarity, the relative proportions of the various elements represented have not always been respected, the views being schematic.

EXEMPLESEXAMPLES Exemple 1 selon l'inventionExample 1 according to the invention

On considère la réalisation d'un élément de sécurité selon l'invention et d'un papier de sécurité le contenant, ledit élément étant de forme rectangulaire et à base d'une feuille fibreuse.Considering the realization of a security element according to the invention and a security paper containing it, said element being of rectangular shape and based on a fibrous sheet.

On fabrique une feuille de papier de type overlay selon la méthode traditionnelle par égouttage d'une suspension aqueuse de fibres de cellulose peu raffinées, de l'ordre de 20°SR (degré Schopper-Riegler), non opacifiée et contenant un agent de résistance à l'état humide, et ayant une épaisseur de 50 µm. Cette feuille présente une certaine transparence.An overlay type paper sheet is produced according to the traditional method by draining an aqueous suspension of low-purity cellulose fibers, of the order of 20 ° SR (Schopper-Riegler degree), which is non-opacified and contains a resistance agent. in the wet state, and having a thickness of 50 microns. This sheet has a certain transparency.

On imprime les faces recto et verso en une couleur fluorescente bleue. On applique alors en surface un agent améliorant leur mouillabilité et un vernis thermoscellant facilitant leur tenue dans le papier.The front and back sides are printed in a blue fluorescent color. The surface is then applied an agent improving their wettability and a heat-sealing varnish facilitating their holding in the paper.

La feuille ainsi obtenue est ensuite découpée en fibrettes planes et rectangulaires ayant une largeur de 4 mm et une longueur de 2 mm. Simultanément à cette découpe, on réalise les perforations, par emboutissage par des cylindres métalliques munis d'emporte-pièces, selon la forme de deux rectangles. Les dimensions respectives de ces deux rectangles sont les suivantes (hauteur x largeur) : 1 x 1,2 mm et 1 x 1,8 mm. Les fibrettes ainsi obtenues sont représentées sur la figure 1 décrite ci-après.The sheet thus obtained is then cut into flat and rectangular fibrettes having a width of 4 mm and a length of 2 mm. Simultaneously with this cutting, the perforations are made by stamping metal cylinders provided with cutters, in the form of two rectangles. The respective dimensions of these two rectangles are as follows (height x width): 1 x 1.2 mm and 1 x 1.8 mm. The fibrettes thus obtained are represented on the figure 1 described below.

On disperse alors ces éléments de sécurité dans la pâte à papier destinée à fabriquer un papier de sécurité puis on fabrique, sur une machine à papier selon les techniques connues de la personne du métier, la feuille qui contient éventuellement d'autres éléments de sécurité connus, par exemple un fil de sécurité et/ou un filigrane.These security elements are then dispersed in the paper pulp intended to produce a security paper, and then the sheet which possibly contains other known security elements is produced on a paper machine according to the techniques known to those skilled in the art. for example a security thread and / or a watermark.

Le papier de sécurité résultant comporte plusieurs éléments de sécurité de l'invention tels que décrits précédemment. Lesdits éléments de sécurité présentent une coloration fluorescente sous illumination UV et leur observation en lumière transmise fait apparaître la forme du trou réalisé dans les éléments de sécurité.The resulting security paper has several security features of the invention as previously described. Said security elements have a fluorescent coloration under UV illumination and their observation in transmitted light shows the shape of the hole made in the security elements.

A titre de variante, lesdits éléments de sécurité décrits ci-dessus sont introduits en bande dans la feuille de papier, lors de sa fabrication. L'observation sous rayons ultraviolets du document de sécurité fabriqué puis imprimé à partir de ladite feuille, fait apparaître, à l'intérieur d'une bande de 2 cm de large et distante de 5 cm d'un bord dudit document, lesdits éléments de sécurité rectangulaires et perforés.Alternatively, said security elements described above are introduced in a band in the sheet of paper, during its manufacture. The ultraviolet observation of the security document manufactured and then printed from said sheet, reveals, within a band 2 cm wide and 5 cm from an edge of said document, said elements of rectangular safety and perforated.

Exemple 2 selon l'inventionExample 2 according to the invention

On considère la réalisation d'un élément de sécurité selon l'invention, de forme circulaire et à base d'un film plastique, ainsi que d'un document de sécurité le contenant.Considering the realization of a security element according to the invention, of circular shape and based on a plastic film, and a security document containing it.

Une bobine de film de polyester de 30 µm d'épaisseur est déroulée puis on réalise la découpe des éléments de sécurité représentés sur la figure 2 grâce à des rouleaux métalliques. On réalise par emboutissage lesdits éléments de sécurité comprenant un trou traversant en « A » et de même on réalise à part ceux comprenant un trou traversant en « W ».A reel of 30 μm thick polyester film is unwound and then the security elements represented on the sheet are cut. figure 2 thanks to rollers metal. These security elements comprising an "A" through-hole are made by stamping and likewise those comprising a "W" through-hole.

On introduit ensuite séparément les deux types d'éléments de sécurité dans une feuille respectivement selon deux bandes de 1,5 cm de largeur de manière à ce qu'une fois le document de sécurité fini, lesdites bandes soit distantes de son bord gauche, respectivement de 2 et 6 cm. L'introduction desdits éléments de sécurité se fait par flux laminaire au-dessus de la feuille de sécurité en formation. Cette feuille de sécurité est ensuite pressée puis séchée et on obtient la feuille de sécurité représentée sur la figure 4 et décrite ci-après.The two types of security elements are then separately introduced into a sheet in two 1.5 cm wide strips respectively, so that, once the security document is finished, said strips are separated from its left edge, respectively 2 and 6 cm. The introduction of said security elements is by laminar flow over the forming security sheet. This security sheet is then pressed and dried and the security sheet shown on the figure 4 and described below.

DESCRIPTION DES FIGURESDESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

  • la figure 1 représente une vue de face d'un élément de sécurité rectangulaire objet de l'invention.the figure 1 represents a front view of a rectangular security element object of the invention.
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de face de deux éléments de sécurité circulaires objets de l'invention.the figure 2 represents a front view of two circular security elements object of the invention.
  • la figure 3 représente de façon schématique l'enchevêtrement fibreux à travers un des éléments de sécurité de l'invention représentés sur la figure 2.the figure 3 schematically represents the fibrous entanglement through one of the security elements of the invention shown in the figure 2 .
  • la figure 4 représente une vue de face d'une feuille de sécurité contenant les éléments de sécurité objets de l'invention.the figure 4 represents a front view of a security sheet containing the security elements object of the invention.

L'élément de sécurité 1 présenté sur la figure 1 est rectangulaire de dimensions 2 x 4 mm et il possède deux trous traversants rectangulaires 2 de dimensions respectives 1 x 1,2 mm et 1 x 1,8 mm. Cet élément comporte une impression sur chacune de ses faces avec une encre fluorescente bleue.The security element 1 presented on the figure 1 is rectangular of dimensions 2 x 4 mm and has two rectangular through holes 2 of respective dimensions 1 x 1.2 mm and 1 x 1.8 mm. This element has an impression on each of its faces with a blue fluorescent ink.

Sur la figure 2, les trous traversants 2 réalisés dans les éléments de sécurité 1 plats et de format relativement petit sont des caractères alphabétiques : respectivement un « A » sur la figure 2a et un « W » sur la figure 2b. Le diamètre des éléments de sécurité 1 de l'invention représentés sur cette figure est de 4 mm et les trous traversants 2 ont des dimensions (hauteur et largeur) comprises entre 2 et 3 mm.On the figure 2 , the through holes 2 made in the relatively flat 1-dish security elements are alphabetic characters: respectively an "A" on the figure 2a and a "W" on the figure 2b . The diameter of the security elements 1 of the invention shown in this figure is 4 mm and the through holes 2 have dimensions (height and width) of between 2 and 3 mm.

On montre sur la représentation schématique de la figure 3 comment le trou traversant 2 permet, par l'enchevêtrement fibreux, une meilleure tenue de l'élément de sécurité au sein d'un milieu fibreux tel qu'une feuille de papier. En effet, les fibres 3 ont des longueurs de l'ordre du millimètre (entre 0,7 et 3 mm) qui leur permettent de passer à travers le trou traversant 2, au-dessus et au-dessous de l'élément de sécurité 1 car ce dernier a des dimensions du même ordre de grandeur que lesdites fibres 3. Ledit élément de sécurité 1 est par conséquent mieux intégré au milieu fibreux dans lequel il est incorporé.We show on the schematic representation of the figure 3 how the through hole 2 allows, by the fibrous entanglement, a better holding of the security element in a fibrous medium such as a sheet of paper. Indeed, the fibers 3 have lengths of the order of one millimeter (between 0.7 and 3 mm) which enable them to switch to through the through hole 2, above and below the security element 1 because the latter has dimensions of the same order of magnitude as said fibers 3. Said security element 1 is therefore better integrated with the fibrous medium in which it is incorporated.

Sur la figure 4, les éléments de sécurité 1 de l'invention représentés sur la figure 2 et comprenant des trous traversants 2, ont été incorporés en bande dans une feuille de papier 4 lors de sa fabrication. Ils constituent ainsi le code « AW » qui est observable en lumière transmise et/ou réflexion sous un éclairage ambiant et/ou ultraviolet.On the figure 4 , the security elements 1 of the invention shown in the figure 2 and having through-holes 2, have been incorporated into strips in a sheet of paper 4 during its manufacture. They thus constitute the code "AW" which is observable in transmitted light and / or reflection under ambient lighting and / or ultraviolet.

Claims (15)

  1. A confetti looking security element that is flat, such as a planchette, characterized in that in comprises at least one through-hole.
  2. The security element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the external shape of the small-format security element is selected from one of circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.
  3. The security element as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shape of said through-hole is selected from circular, hexagonal, triangular, oval, square, rectangular, star-shaped or with curved edges.
  4. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said security element has a substrate with a base of a fibrous sheet, a plastic film or a fibrous sheet/plastic film complex, in particular an overlay paper or a polyester film.
  5. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that its thickness ranges between 10 and 100 µm.
  6. The security element as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that it has a base of a fibrous sheet and its thickness ranges between 40 and 70 µm, preferably between approximately 55 and 65 µm.
  7. The security element as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that it is based on a plastic film and its thickness ranges between 20 and 50 µm, preferably between approximately 25 and 35 µm.
  8. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that its external dimensions range between 2 and 6 mm, preferably between approximately 2.5 and 4 mm.
  9. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the dimensions of said through-hole range between 0.5 and 4.5 mm, preferably between 1 and 1.5 mm.
  10. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one print on at least one of its faces, said print being a design supplementing the shape of said through-hole.
  11. The security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least two through-holes forming a code.
  12. A method of manufacturing a security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said security element according to its external shape or said through-hole are cut out according to a means chosen from the methods by die-stamping or stamping with metal cylinders furnished with dies, by perforation with the aid of punches, pins or needles or with the association of male and female shapes, by laser cutting of a sheet or of a film, or by rotary cutting, of a sheet or of a film, using a succession of cutting cylinders that are synchronized and comprise respective cutting rules which complement one another so as to form a figure corresponding to the shape of said security element and/or of said hole.
  13. The method of manufacturing a security element according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said through-hole is cut simultaneously with the cutting of the external shape of said security element.
  14. A sheet material characterized in that it comprises at least one flat security element as claimed in any of the preceding claims.
  15. The sheet material as claimed in the preceding claim, characterized in that said material is a fibrous sheet based on cellulose fibers and/or organic synthetic fibers and/or mineral fibers, comprising at least one other security element.
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