EP3156252B1 - System zum aufbringen eines sicherheitsaufklebers auf ein objekt und entsprechendes verfahren - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system for applying a security sticker to an object, a corresponding packaging unit and a corresponding method for applying a security sticker to an object.

Currently, items such as ID cards, ID cards, passports and other value and / or security documents or packaging are being applied with changes or additional information by means of a labeled security sticker. These security stickers must often be affixed to the object in a certain predetermined position, not only to hide important data or features of this object, but also to ensure the validity of the object. In order to avoid counterfeiting of the security stickers, which are usually issued by an authority, such a sticker has security features that can be used to verify the authenticity.

Such security stickers are often small and unwieldy, so proper positioning of the security sticker requires great skill. An application of such a sticker by means of a machine device is not indicated due to cost / benefit considerations, since such labels are usually awarded decentralized. In addition, the location of the attachment for such a security sticker on different objects is very different and the number of applied in a certain period of time security sticker is comparatively low.

From the EP 0 371 301 A2 a system according to the preamble of claim 1 is known with a band having a plurality of self-adhesive plastic film sections separated by a line of weakness. To the To secure sections on a plastic support, a first component is first removed along the dividing line, adhered to the section on the plastic support and then pulled off a component. This allows easy production of a badge.

DE 1 497 869 discloses a system of self-adhesive characters and detachable portions therefrom having a projection and a recess. The projection and the recess serve to align several characters without additional tools to each other.

However, in both references mentioned above, it is not disclosed how the security stickers can be positioned on an object. The object of the present invention is therefore to facilitate the positioning of a security sticker and at the same time to ensure a proper application of the security sticker.

The above object is achieved by a system for applying a security sticker to an object. The system includes a leaflet body having a first portion and at least one second portion removably attached to the first portion. According to the invention, the security sticker is arranged in the first section and the second section has a positioning element. Particularly preferably, the security sticker forms the entire first section of the system according to the invention. An adhesive layer arranged on the rear side of the body for fastening the security sticker to the object preferably extends at least over the area of the security sticker in the first section, but may additionally also extend at least partially or over the entire area over the second section.

The system according to the invention can be easily arranged at the predetermined position of the object due to its positioning element provided in the second section. By detachably attaching the second portion to the positioning member to the first portion with the security sticker, the positioning member can be separated and removed from the security label during application of the security label to the object such that the positioning member is not mounted on the object in the final state. In addition, by the second portion, which preferably has a grip tab, easier handling of the security sticker during positioning possible. The security sticker is thus easily, quickly and safely applied to a predetermined location of an object.

As objects in connection with the present invention, in particular value and / or security documents, such as personal documents, identity cards (in notebook or card form), passports, tickets or other prepaid cards are considered, which have a substantially sheet or staple shape. In principle, an object can also be an article which has a larger dimension in the third dimension, for example a packaging.

In a preferred embodiment, the positioning element has at least one contact edge, preferably two contact edges, for application to an edge of the object. These abutment edges also form edges of the second portion of the system according to the invention and serve to position the system so that a contact edge rests against a corresponding edge or mark of the object or forms a common edge with the edge of the object. It is particularly advantageous to provide two non-mutually parallel abutment edges as positioning elements, as this positioning can be accomplished faster and more accurate. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the outer contour of the second portion of the contour of the object is precisely adapted at the location of the positioning. The positioning element is composed, for example, of two abutment edges and a rounded corner located therebetween (rounding), for example a rounded corner of an ID1 card, in order to optimally support the positioning of the system and thus of the security sticker.

As an alternative or additional positioning element, at least one marking may be provided in a transparent region of the second section of the system according to the invention, for example a crosshair or a dot, wherein the at least one marking must be matched with a corresponding marking on the object. Also Here it is advantageous if at least two markings are provided. However, this embodiment has the disadvantage that a marking must be present on the object. This is not necessary in the case of the positioning element designed as at least one contact edge.

As already explained above, in one embodiment, the second portion of the system according to the invention comprises a grip tab, which offers a possibility of holding the system and thereby facilitating the positioning. Preferably, the grip tab lies in a region of the second section in which the positioning element is not contained, i. H. the positioning member and the engaging tab occupy different portions of the second portion so that the retention of the system does not interfere with the positioning and vice versa. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a preferably siliconized carrier layer (carrier) is arranged in the region of the grip tab in the second section on an adhesive layer, so that the adhesive layer is at least partially covered in this area. The handling and positioning of the system is thus further improved.

According to the invention, the second section is fastened to the first section by means of at least one retaining web, which is designed such that it is severed when the security sticker is applied to the object, namely when the second section is removed from the object. Such a holding web thus has dimensions, ie a corresponding length, width and / or thickness, which on the one hand ensure that the first section with the security sticker is securely fastened to the second section at least during positioning. On the other hand, the dimensions must be such that when the security sticker is affixed to the object, the first section with the security sticker can be easily separated from the second section of the system according to the invention

For example, such a holding web has a width in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.8 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm. The length of such a holding web is preferably in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.3 mm.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the second portion of the system at least partially surrounds the first portion and preferably forms a frame (mat) around the first portion. This allows the first section to be very simple, e.g. be attached to the second portion by means of only two or four retaining webs, which are arranged on opposite edges of the first portion or the security label. Further, the frame-shaped second section effectively forms a protective frame around the first section with the security sticker, which is e.g. prevents damage to the corners of the safety sticker. In addition, the security sticker can be attached to an object very easily with a distance from a corner, which is a frequently used position for a security sticker. Here, the respective width of the frame corresponds to the distance of the security sticker from the corner forming edges of the object. The width of the frame and a label of the security sticker are further dimensioned so that the label is disposed at a predetermined location of the object, preferably in alignment with another, attached to the object label. An outer edge of the frame, which forms the second portion, serves as a positioning element in the form of a contact edge. Further, on one side of the frame, an enlarged portion of the second portion may be provided, which forms the grip tab.

In an advantageous embodiment, it is further provided that the leaf-shaped body of the security sticker or the first portion has at least one predetermined breaking point, preferably in the form of a punched or punched. After sticking the safety sticker on the object offer these breaking points a starting point for cracks when trying to unsolder the security label from the document in an unauthorized manner, so then easily tear the security sticker in the region of the predetermined breaking points and thereby destroyed. Reuse of the safety sticker is therefore not possible.

It has also proved to be advantageous that an individual marking is provided for monitoring the production in the region of the second section, for example a 1D barcode or 2D code. This does not disturb the safety sticker and its properties, as it is located on the second section, which tears off and is peeled off when the security sticker is affixed to the object.

• Auflegen des Systems auf das Objekt,
• Positionieren des in dem zweiten Abschnitt angeordneten Positionierungselements an dem Objekt derart, dass das Positionierungselement und somit der Sicherheitsaufkleber eine vorbestimmte Position auf dem Objekt einnimmt,
• Aufbringen des Sicherheitsaufklebers durch Andrücken in der vorbestimmten Position und anschließendes oder gleichzeitiges Lösen oder Durchtrennen der Befestigung des zweiten Abschnitts an dem ersten Abschnitt.

Mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens kann ein Sicherheitsaufkleber einfach, sicher und genau an der vorbestimmten Stelle auf dem Objekt aufgeklebt werden.The above object is also achieved by a method for applying a security sticker to an object, preferably to a security and / or security document, in which the inventive system described above is used and the following steps are carried out:

• Placing the system on the object,
• Positioning the positioning element located in the second section against the object such that the positioning element and thus the security sticker assume a predetermined position on the object,
• Applying the security sticker by pressing in the predetermined position and then or simultaneously releasing or severing the attachment of the second portion to the first portion.

By means of the method according to the invention, a security sticker can be easily, securely and accurately adhered to the predetermined location on the object.

As has already been explained above, positioning can be achieved particularly simply by positioning the positioning element at least one contact edge on a corresponding edge or marking of the object and / or at least one marking on a corresponding marking of the object is aligned on the object.

It has also been shown above that the positioning and application of the security sticker is simplified by holding the system to the grip tab during the positioning step.

The above object is also achieved by a packaging unit comprising a strip or arcuate carrier on which a plurality of the inventive systems described above is releasably fixed. The system is arranged on the carrier before application to the object, the carrier preferably having a siliconization or a silicone lacquer. With such a packaging, the security labels or the systems according to the invention can be stored in a particularly simple manner and protected from damage.

In a preferred embodiment, an adhesive layer is provided on each system at least on the back of the security label, each system being fixed to the carrier such that the adhesive layer faces the carrier. The adhesive layer is thus located between the carrier and the security sticker. The siliconization or silicone varnish is provided on the side of the carrier facing the security sticker. The carrier is used to transport and hold the security stickers, as long as they are not yet to be mounted on an object. The carrier may be formed as a rolled strip (roll) or as a single sheet (sheet), wherein the carrier in each case carries a plurality of systems according to the invention. In a preferred embodiment of the carrier as a rolled strip, the plurality of systems according to the invention are arranged one after the other or behind each other, each with a security sticker. In this Embodiment is between two adjacent portions of the carrier strip, each section carries a system, preferably a perforation provided in the strip, so that the sections of the carrier can be easily separated.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the support in the region of the second portion of the system fixed thereto, preferably in the region of the overlying grip tab, a punching or punching, which preferably includes a field of the carrier in the size of at least 0.25 cm ² . The An- or punched is, for example, rectangular, triangular, round, square or elliptical. When the system is detached from the carrier, therefore, the punched or punched out field of the carrier adheres to the back of the system and covers the adhesive layer, so that the grip tab does not adhere to the finger when released.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one security feature is provided on and / or in the body of the system according to the invention in the first section, preferably in the area of the security sticker, and / or in the second section. Such a security feature is used to verify the authenticity of the security label and / or to avoid counterfeiting. Such a security feature can be guilloches, imprints with a luminescent (phosphorescent or fluorescent) color, eg hidden IR pigment, and / or with a thermochromic color, a daylight color, an optically variable color (OVI), a tilted image, the use of a special paper or plastic, optionally with luminescent fibers or other detectable deposits, magnetic, electroluminescent or otherwise optically active elements. Furthermore, various types of holograms and / or watermarks, including digital watermarks (eg KryptoSecure of the Schreiner Group), and / or copy protection features (eg BitSecure of the Schreiner Group), can be used and / or be incorporated or incorporated in the carrier or body of the system according to the invention or of the security label. The security features mentioned can be combined as desired. With an arrangement of a security feature on the at least one second section, the second section can also be used as proof or for documentation, eg to show that the security sticker has been applied to an object. For this purpose, the at least one second section can be stored or stored separately.

The system according to the invention may preferably comprise a paper or plastic material.

Other advantages, features and applications of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment and the figures, all described and / or illustrated features alone or in any combination form the subject of the present invention, regardless of their summary in the claims or their remittances.

Fig. 1

ein Objekt in Form eines elektronischen Truppenausweises mit einem Sicherheitsaufkleber, der mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens aufgebracht wurde, in einer Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 2

den Sicherheitsaufkleber in Form eines Dienstgrad-Aufklebers in einer Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 3

ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Systems zum Aufbringen des Dienstgrad-Aufklebers gemäß Fig. 2 in einer Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 4

einen Ausschnitt des Objekts gemäß Fig. 1 mit dem erfindungsgemäßen System gemäß Fig. 3 während des Aufbringens des Sicherheitsaufklebers in einer Ansicht von oben,

Fig. 5

den zweiten Abschnitt des erfindungsgemäßen Systems gemäß Fig. 3 nach dem Aufbringen des Sicherheitsaufklebers und

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eine erfindungsgemäße Konfektionierungseinheit in Form einer Trägerrolle mit einer Vielzahl von erfindungsgemäßen Systemen gemäß Fig. 3 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von der Seite.

They show schematically:

Fig. 1

an object in the form of an electronic troop badge with a safety sticker applied by the method according to the invention, in a view from above,

Fig. 2

the security sticker in the form of a rank sticker in a top view,

Fig. 3

An embodiment of a system according to the invention for applying the rank-rank sticker according to Fig. 2 in a view from above,

Fig. 4

a section of the object according to Fig. 1 with the inventive system according to Fig. 3 while applying the security sticker in a top view,

Fig. 5

the second section of the system according to the invention according to Fig. 3 after applying the safety sticker and

Fig. 6

an assembly unit according to the invention in the form of a carrier roll with a plurality of inventive systems according to Fig. 3 in a perspective view from the side.

The invention will be described with reference to the application of a rank sticker as a security sticker on an object in the form of a card-shaped electronic troop 1. Any other applications of the invention, e.g. the application of an address sticker as a security sticker on an object in the form of an identity card, are also possible and included according to the invention. Further applications include, for example, the application of a validation sticker on a badge card, e.g. driver's license, the application of a label to a vehicle registration document, e.g. mentioning the date of the next main inspection, the application of a visa sticker to a passport or the application of an anti-counterfeiting label to a medicine box or to a packaging of an automotive spare part.

The in Fig. 1 shown card-shaped electronic troop 1 contains the rank of the holder. If this z. B. changes by carriage, By updating the rank sticker 10, the upgrade of the rank on troop 1 is effected.

The rank is introduced by issuing the electronic troop 1 down at a certain point, namely a few millimeters from the side edge 3, by laser into the card body. The new ranked security sticker 10 may be placed either flush with, or just within, that area adjacent to the original rank. In the second case, the previous rank is completely covered by the rank grade sticker 10 with the new rank. In both cases, an accurate positioning of the rank-rank sticker 10 on the troop 1 is required.

The grade-sticker 10 with a sheet-shaped body to be attached to the troop 1 includes an imprint 11 which includes the rank grade abbreviation of the new rank. As security features, for example, a printed individual number 12, Guilloche 13 and T-shaped Sicherheitsanstanzungen 14 are provided as predetermined breaking points, which in the case of removal of a sticker from the original object to prevent re-use of the rank sticker 10 ( Fig. 2 ). Preferably, the security bumps 14 extend to the edge of the ranked sticker 10. For example, the ranked sticker may have dimensions of 6mm (height) x 16mm (width).

An overall sheet-shaped system 20 according to the invention for positionally correct attachment of the rank-rank sticker 10 on the electronic troop 1 is shown in FIG Fig. 3 shown. The system 20 has a first section in the form of the rank-rank sticker 10 and a second section 22 which surrounds the first section 10 in the form of a frame. The rank-rank sticker 10 is secured by means of retaining ridges 23 in the frame-shaped second section 22 held. Each retaining web 23 is, for example, 0.3 mm wide and 0.1 mm long. Below and laterally, the second portion 22 each form a contact edge 24, which constitute the positioning element. A part of the positioning element further forms a rounding 25 at the corner between the two abutment edges 24. The radius r of the rounding 25 is for example 3 mm. On the back side, the system is fully coated with an adhesive layer.

To the left of the rank sticker 10, the second portion 22 is formed as a grip tab 27, which has such a large area that it can be easily held with two fingers without touching the rank sticker 10. In the area of the grip tab 27, a data matrix code 28 is also provided which serves to mark the system 20 during production. Furthermore, the adhesive layer on the gripping tab 27 is covered by a part of a carrier in a region 27a (for further explanation see below).

The data matrix code 28 is of particular importance for the automatic quality control of the numbering in the manufacturing process, namely to document the produced good numbers of the grade sticker 10. Here, good numbers are the numbers actually used for a ranked sticker 10. There are also "bad" numbers that are not used. As part of the manufacturing process, a good number protocol with the sum of the incorrect numbers per roll is created via the good numbers and archived at a central location. The data matrix code 28 can alternatively be detected by means of a detection device, for example by means of a 1D barcode scanner or a 2D code scanner, and stored digitally in a company management system (eg ERP system for managing personal or customer data or other business-relevant data).

In order to achieve the best possible protection against manipulation, the surface of the electronic troop 1 is dried before the application of the security sticker 20 and freed of grease, dirt and release agents. Detergents such as heptane, isopropyl alcohol or spirit may be used for this purpose. Loose surface particles or oxidation layers reduce the durability of the rank-rank sticker 10 on the surface of troop 1.

For applying the rank-rank sticker 10 to the electronic troop 1, first the system 20 according to the invention is replaced by a carrier 30, which is shown in FIG Fig. 6 is shown detached. Now, as in Fig. 4 shown, the system 20 is placed on the electronic troop 1. In this case, the system 20 is held with two fingers in the grip tab 27 and positioned so that the lower side edge 3 of the electronic troop 1 and the right side edge 3 of the electronic troop 1 with the corresponding side edges 24 of the system 20 exactly abut each other (see arrows A, B in Fig. 4 ). The positioning is done so that the rounding 25 of the second portion 22 of the system 20 according to the invention with the rounded corner of the electronic troop 1 right aligned below.

If a correct positioning of the system according to the invention is achieved on the electronic troop 1, the rank sticker 10 is pressed onto the surface of the electronic troop 1, so that the arranged on the bottom of the rank sticker 10 glued to the surface of the troop 1 , At the same time the second portion 22 of the system 20 according to the invention by means of the grip tab 27 is deducted from the surface of the troop 1 upwards and removed from the troop 1. In this case, the holding webs 23, which are used to fasten the rank sticker 10 on the second portion 22 of the system 20 are provided until they are completely severed. The system 20 according to the invention now comprises two separate parts, namely the rank-rank sticker 10, which is connected to the troop ID 1, and the second section 22, which is separate therefrom, in FIG Fig. 5 is shown and can be disposed of. Alternatively, the second portion 22 may be applied as a documentation label to an output form as a proof of expenditure. For this purpose, the second section contains data of the rank sticker 10, for example the rank and the individual number - represented for example in the form of the data matrix code 28. The second section 22 has a recess 29 and parts after the application of the rank sticker 10 in the area of the sticker the holding webs 23. After removing the second portion 22 of the rank-order sticker 10 can be firmly pressed once again with a finger on the troop 1 to improve the adhesive bond.

Due to the diversity of varieties and the greatly differing quantity structure, the packaging is preferably carried out on a rolled strip-shaped support 30 (cf. Fig. 6 ). On this carrier 30 a plurality of systems 20 according to the invention is arranged in succession. The assembly on roll has the advantage of a quantity-accurate redistribution of the label to the end user. Between two adjacent systems 20, a perforation 31 is provided in the carrier, which serves as a separation aid for each system of the roller 30. Preferably, the roll product has a roll width of 15 mm. The core core inner diameter is preferably 76 mm. The roller has a running direction C, wherein the systems 20 are separated in the direction of C from the roller 30. For example, about 1,000 systems according to the invention are packaged per roll.

Next, the carrier 30 below each system 20 in the region of the grip tab on a rectangular Anstanzung 32. This stamping 32 causes a rectangular field of the carrier 30 to remain on the system 20 when the system is detached from the carrier 30 and covers the adhesive layer in the region 27a. As a result, adhesion of the grip tab on the finger is prevented.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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electronic troop ID

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side edge

10

Rank sticker

11

Imprint containing rank grade abbreviation

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individual number of the rank sticker

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guilloche

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T-shaped security fence

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System for installing the new rank sticker

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second section of the system 20

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holding web

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contact edge

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curve

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grip tab

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Area of the grip tab

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Marking in the form of a data matrix code

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recess

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strip-shaped carrier

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perforation

32

Punching in carrier 30

Claims (14)

1. System (20) for applying a security label (10) to an object (1), wherein the system includes a sheet-like body with a first section and with at least second section (22) attached detachably to the first section (22), wherein the security label (10) is arranged in the first section, and the second section (22) has a positioning element (24, 25), characterized in that the second section (22) is attached to the first section by means of at least one retaining rib (23), which is designed in such manner that it is severed when the security label (10) is applied to the object (1), preferably when the second section (22) is removed from the object (1).
2. System according to Claim 1, characterized in that the positioning element (24, 25), has at least one bearing edge (24), preferably two bearing edges for bearing on an edge of the object (1).
3. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positioning element (24, 25) includes a transparent area with at least one marking.
4. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second section (22) has a grip tab (27).
5. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second section (22) at least partially surrounds the first section, wherein the second section (22) preferably forms a frame around the first section.
6. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sheet-like body of the first section has at least one predetermined breaking point, preferably in the form of a kiss-cut or perforation (14) .
7. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second section (22) has an individual marking (28) that is usable for monitoring the manufacture of the system, for example a 1D barcode or a 2D code.
8. System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one security feature (13) is provided on and/or in the body in the first section and/or in the second section (22), preferably in the area of the security label (10).
9. Assembly unit including a strip-like or sheet-like carrier (30) to which a plurality of systems (20) according to any one of the preceding claims is affixed detachably.
10. Assembly unit according to Claim 9, characterized in that each system (20) includes an adhesive layer at least on the back of the security label (10), wherein each system (20) is mounted on the carrier (30) in such manner that the adhesive layer faces the carrier (30) .
11. Assembly unit according to Claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the carrier (30) has a kiss-cut or perforated (32) region in the area of the second section (22) of the system (20) mounted thereon, which region preferably encloses a field of the carrier (30) which has an area of at least 0.25 cm² and is for example, rectangular, triangular, round, square or elliptical in shape.
12. Method for applying a security label (10) to an object (1), preferably to a document of value and/or a security document, using the system according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, comprising the steps of:

    - placing the system (20) on the object (1),

    - positioning the positioning element (24, 25) arranged in the second section (22) on the object (1) in such manner that the positioning element and thus also the security label occupies a predetermined position on the object (1),

    - applying the security label (10) by pressing in the predetermined position and simultaneously or subsequently detaching or severing the attachment (23) between the second section (22) and the first section.
13. Method according to Claim 12, characterized in that while the positioning element (24, 25) is being positioned on the object (1) at least one bearing edge (24) is aligned with a corresponding edge (2) of the object (1) and/or at least one mark on a corresponding marking of the object.
14. Method according to any one of Claims 12 to 13, characterized in that the system is held by means of the grip tab (27) during positioning.

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