EP2780903B1 - Drehbare befestigungsklammer und verfahren dafür - Google Patents

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EP2780903B1
EP2780903B1 EP12839160.4A EP12839160A EP2780903B1 EP 2780903 B1 EP2780903 B1 EP 2780903B1 EP 12839160 A EP12839160 A EP 12839160A EP 2780903 B1 EP2780903 B1 EP 2780903B1
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wristband
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Jonan Carlier TACO
Jean Paul NIELLISSEN
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/005—Identification bracelets, e.g. secured to the arm of a person
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/0286—Forms or constructions provided with adaptations for labelling machines
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F3/03—Forms or constructions of security seals
    • G09F3/0305—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used
    • G09F3/0323—Forms or constructions of security seals characterised by the type of seal used having clamp-like sealing means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/16—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by clamps
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F2003/0201—Label sheets intended to be introduced in a printer, e.g. laser printer

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  • the present invention relates to a wristband closure for providing a closure for a wristband.
  • the present invention further provides a semi-finished product comprising a number of wristbands according to the present invention arranged on a substrate.
  • the present invention further provides a method for manufacturing and/or processing a semi-finished product according to the present invention.
  • Document DE 10 2005 001359 Al discloses a closure for a wristband that can be closed about the wristband and that provides a sliding protection by means of pointy pins.
  • Document US 6 684 462 B1 provides a tying system for tying together ropes, strips or cords. Retention services are provided for retaining the ropes, strips or cords.
  • Document DE 10 2009 021 748 Al discloses a reusable band closure for multiple usage with several persons.
  • Document JP 2007 148066 A provides a closure that can be used with a band that has an array of mutually identically spaced fastening openings at both ends of the band for functioning with fastening pins of their closure.
  • the present application has the advantage that, due to the pivoting action, closing of a hinge clip is exceptionally practical for the person performing the closing.
  • the present wristband closure has the advantage of it being possible to arrange the clip flat against the wrist during use thereof, this resulting in an increased wearer comfort, in addition to further advantages as stated in the above-mentioned patent application.
  • the wristband closure comprises a hinge comprising at least one shaft element and at least one shaft holder.
  • the pivotable connection is hereby embodied in advantageous manner.
  • the base body more preferably forms a shaft holder and the closing body comprises a shaft element. It hereby becomes possible to give the closing body a relatively thin form compared to the base body, this providing the further advantage that there is space in the relatively thick base body to attach the wristband thereto.
  • the base body comprises a central part and a bottom part mounted or mountable thereon, between which the wristband can be arranged, preferably between which the wristband is permanently attached by means of fixation, such as by means of ultrasonic welding or adhesion.
  • fixation such as by means of ultrasonic welding or adhesion.
  • Ultrasonic welding further provides a very firm permanent connection between parts of the bottom part and the central part which together form the shaft holder of the hinge.
  • a robust hinge is hereby realized.
  • the at least one shaft holder is more preferably formed by parts of the central part and the bottom part.
  • the side opposite the hinge is provided with a snap closure connection comprising at least one snap-in element which is enclosed in the base body once it has been snapped in.
  • a snap closure connection comprising at least one snap-in element which is enclosed in the base body once it has been snapped in.
  • indicator means such as weakening means, such as openings passing partially through the material such as at least one gap-like opening, for the purpose of weakening the attachment between the base body and the closing body, preferably as according to claim 6 by weakening the connection between the at least one snap-in element and the body, preferably the closing body, to which it is attached.
  • the closure breaks loose in visible manner, whereby it is on the one hand non-reclosable and on the other the line of the break is clearly visible in preferably the upper surface of the closing body.
  • Possible manipulation of the wristband closure can hereby be determined by means of a quick and simple visual check.
  • the wristband closure preferably comprises screening means for at least partially screening lateral view of or access to the space between the base body and the closing body, the screening elements preferably being arranged on the closing body.
  • the wristband closure preferably comprises screening elements for at least partially screening lateral view of or access to the space between the central part and the bottom part, the screening elements preferably being arranged on the bottom part.
  • the closing body, the central part and/or the bottom part comprise mutually coacting retention members for preferably providing a retention action in respect of the wristband, wherein the retention members preferably comprise protruding elements such as pins and corresponding receiving elements such as openings.
  • the wristband preferably comprise protruding elements such as pins and corresponding receiving elements such as openings.
  • the central part and the bottom part are more preferably connected to each other by means of a material bridge for the purpose of providing a flexible or breakable mutual connection.
  • a material bridge for the purpose of providing a flexible or breakable mutual connection.
  • the wristband closure is preferably manufactured from a single material, preferably by means of a moulding process such as an injection moulding process, wherein the closing body and/or the bottom part is more preferably provided with a tamper-proof indicator, such as of breakage of the closing body or the bottom part during attempts at manipulation thereof, which is preferably embodied as weakened portions or break lines.
  • a tamper-proof indicator such as of breakage of the closing body or the bottom part during attempts at manipulation thereof, which is preferably embodied as weakened portions or break lines.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a semi-finished product comprising a predetermined number of wristbands and a number of wristband closures connected to the wristbands, wherein the wristbands and/or the wristband closures are arranged removably on a substrate member for providing a relative placing of the wristbands. It hereby becomes possible to print blank wristbands with information, wherein the position and/or arrangement of the wristbands is known relative to the substrate.
  • the assembly of the substrate member and the wristbands is more preferably suitable for processing by means of a printer, such as an offset printer, screen printer, inkjet printer and the like.
  • a printer such as an offset printer, screen printer, inkjet printer and the like.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing and/or processing a semi-finished product according to one more of the foregoing claims, comprising steps for:
  • the method more preferably comprises steps for providing the wristbands adhered to the substrate with an imprint by means of a printer.
  • a first preferred embodiment relates to a wristband closure or wrist clip 1.
  • This comprises a base body comprising a bottom part 2 and a central part 3.
  • both these parts are welded ultrasonically to each other by means of the mutually contacting parts 13, 15 and 14.
  • Parts 13 together with the abutting parts of rounded portions 16 form the hinge, or at least the shaft holder of the hinge.
  • the pins 15 serve to pierce an end part 51 ( Fig. 3 ) of the wristband and as welding material for ultrasonic welding for the purpose of attaching bottom part 2 to central part 3.
  • Protrusions 14 likewise serve as welding material.
  • the bottom part and the central part are attached to each other.
  • the end part 51 is located here between these two parts.
  • the bottom part comprises upright edges 19 which, when the bottom part is welded fixedly to the central part, ensure that viewing or the possibility of inserting manipulation means is limited or minimized.
  • the central part has chamfered edges 29 on either side for guiding material of the wristband.
  • the central part also has pins 27 which protrude into the wristband when it is arranged between the base body and the closing body.
  • the end part 51 of the wristband and the bottom part and the central part are therefore integrated with the closing body 4 pivotable relative thereto.
  • the closing body has on one side the hinge shaft 11 which is strengthened by the connecting elements 17 and the rest of the closing body.
  • the closing body is pivotable relative to the bottom part by means of this hinge shaft.
  • the closing body further has upright edges 29 on either side which likewise have the purpose of limiting or minimizing access to the interior.
  • the closing body is provided with pins 26 which can extend through openings 28 in the base body.
  • the part of the wristband arranged in this space is hereby retained in effective manner.
  • the base body On the opposite side relative to the hinge the base body has two openings bounded by an edge 21 for retaining the snapped-in members of the closing body.
  • two openings with two associated snap-in elements so that, when a manipulation attempt is made, only one of the snap-in elements will be broken. This, in coaction with the weakening lines 34 in the closing body, will cause the closing body to break, whereby the manipulation becomes visible.
  • FIG. 4 A further means according to the present invention for showing that manipulation has taken place is shown in Fig. 4 .
  • the closing body here has two openings 41 which weaken the connection between the closing body and the snap elements.
  • the advantage hereof is that, when an attempt is made to open the closing body, the closing body will break at the location of the opening and the snap element on the side where manipulation is taking place.
  • An alternative hereto is a weakened portion 25 on the underside of the snap element whereby, when a snap-in element is broken, the closing body will break at the weakening lines 34, whereby the manipulation becomes visible.
  • Fig. 5A and Fig. 5B show a semi-finished product of substrate sheets 41 with wristbands 8 adhered thereto having a wristband closure on one end thereof. It is an advantage of this semi-finished product that either wristbands or neutrally coloured wristbands can be applied which can be printed with a suitable pattern for an occasion. This provides a high measure of flexibility in respect of customizing the wristbands for specific occasions. This provides great advantages in production.

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Claims (15)

  1. Armband mit Verschluss (1), das einen manipulationssicheren Verschluss für ein Armband (8) bereitstellt, umfassend ein Armband (8) und einen Armbandverschluss (1), wobei der Armbandverschluss umfasst:
    - einen Grundkörper (2,3), der einen Teil, vorzugsweise einen Endteil, des Armbandes hält;
    - einen Schließkörper (4) zum Schließen des Armbandes mittels Aufnahme eines weiteren Teils des Armbandes zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper;
    - eine Schließanordnung zum Bereitstellen eines geschlossenen Verschlusses zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper auf einer Seite des Armbandverschlusses;
    - eine Scharnieranordnung zum Bereitstellen einer schwenkbaren Verbindung zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper (4) auf einer gegenüberliegenden Seite, wobei die Schließanordnung ein einmaliges Schließen bereitstellt, indem sie eine Schnappverschlussverbindung umfasst, die mindestens ein Schnappelement (24) umfasst die nach dem Einrasten im Grundkörper eingeschlossen ist.
  2. Armband mit Verschluss nach Anspruch 1, umfassend ein Scharnier mit mindestens einem Wellenelement (11) und mindestens einem Wellenhalter (12).
  3. Armband mit Verschluss nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei der Grundkörper einen Wellenhalter (12) bildet und der Schließkörper ein Wellenelement (11) umfasst.
  4. Armband mit Verschluss nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei der Grundkörper ein Mittelteil (3) und ein darauf montiertes oder montierbares Unterteil (2) umfasst, zwischen denen das Armband angeordnet sein kann, vorzugsweise zwischen denen das Armband (8) durch Befestigung, beispielsweise durch Ultraschallschweißen oder Kleben, dauerhaft befestigt ist.
  5. Armband mit Verschluss nach Anspruch 4, wobei der mindestens eine Wellenhalter durch Teile des Mittelteils und des Unterteils gebildet ist.
  6. Armband mit Verschluss nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei die dem Scharnier gegenüberliegende Seite mit dem Schnappverschluss versehen ist.
  7. Armband mit Verschluss, nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, umfassend Indikatormittel (34), wie Schwächungsmittel, wie Öffnungen, die teilweise durch das Material verlaufen, wie mindestens eine spaltartige Öffnung, zum Zweck von Schwächen der Befestigung zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper, vorzugsweise nach Anspruch 6, durch Schwächen der Verbindung zwischen dem mindestens einen Schnappelement und dem Körper, vorzugsweise dem Schließkörper, an dem er befestigt ist.
  8. Armband mit Verschluss, nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, umfassend Abschirmmittel (29) zum Abschirmen der Seitenansicht oder des Zugangs zu dem Raum zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper, wobei die Abschirmelemente vorzugsweise angeordnet auf dem Schließkörper.
  9. Armband mit Verschluss nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche 4 bis 8, umfassend Abschirmelemente (19) zum Abschirmen der Seitenansicht oder des Zugangs zu dem Raum zwischen dem Mittelteil und dem unteren Teil, wobei die Abschirmelemente vorzugsweise angeordnet sind auf dem unteren Teil.
  10. Armband mit Verschluss nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Grundkörper, der Schließkörper, der Mittelteil und / oder der Unterteil gegenseitig zusammenwirkende Rückhalteelemente zum Bereitstellen einer Rückhaltewirkung in Bezug auf die Armband, wobei die Halteelemente vorzugsweise hervorstehende Elemente wie Stifte (15, 26) und entsprechende Aufnahmeelemente wie Öffnungen (28) umfassen.
  11. Armband mit Verschluss nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, wobei der Mittelteil und der Unterteil mittels einer Materialbrücke miteinander verbunden sind, um eine flexible oder zerbrechliche gegenseitige Verbindung bereitzustellen.
  12. Armband mit Verschluss nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche 10 oder 11, wobei sich die hervorstehenden Elemente (15,26) während der Verwendung des Armbandverschlusses in und/oder über das Material des Armbandes hinaus erstrecken und/oder der Armbandverschlus umfasst Abdeckelemente zum Abdecken eines Durchgangs für das Armband am Durchgang zwischen dem Grundkörper und dem Schließkörper.
  13. Armband mit Verschluss nach einem oder mehreren der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Armbandverschluss (1) aus einem einzigen Material hergestellt ist, vorzugsweise mittels eines Formverfahrens wie eines Spritzgussverfahrens, wobei der Schließkörper und/oder der untere Teil ist bevorzugter mit einem manipulationssicheren Indikator versehen, wie beispielsweise einem Bruch des Schließkörpers oder des unteren Teils während Manipulationsversuchen davon, der vorzugsweise als geschwächte Abschnitte oder Bruchlinien ausgeführt ist.
  14. Verfahren zur Herstellung und / oder Verarbeitung des Armbandes mit Verschluss, nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, umfassend Schritte für:
    - Bereitstellen eines Armbandes mit Verschluss und einem daran befestigten Bandteil;
    - Bereitstellen eines Substrats wie eines Blattes Papier und/oder Kunststoff;
    - Anbringen der Armbänder und/oder des Armbandverschlusses am Substrat, vorzugsweise mittels einer lösbaren Haftung, an einer relativen Stelle, die vorzugsweise für den Durchgang durch einen Drucker geeignet ist.
  15. Verfahren nach Anspruch 13, umfassend Schritte zum Versehen der am Substrat haftenden Armbänder mit einem Aufdruck mittels eines Druckers.
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NL2007820A NL2007820C2 (nl) 2011-11-18 2011-11-18 Bevestigingsclip, scharnierend en/of werkwijze.
PCT/NL2012/050823 WO2013095100A1 (en) 2011-11-18 2012-11-19 Fastening clip, hingeably and/or method

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