JP2009193262A - Rfid tag - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an RFID tag normally operating even when sticking it on an attached object made of a metal, and to provide a method of using it. <P>SOLUTION: A plurality of RFID tags 1 are peelably continuously disposed on a belt-like seal 2, and a tag 4 attached with a paste material 3 on the rear face is divided into and formed with a printing part 6 and an arrangement part 7 arranged with an RFID 5 communicating with a communication device having an IC chip and an antenna. The arrangement part 7 is a space formation part 8 maintaining a space L for spacing and holding the antenna of the RFID 5 and the attached object (not shown in Figure). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an RFID tag, and more particularly, to an RFID that can record identification data of a metallic product and move it following the movement of the product.

  RFID tags that can send and receive data without contact are widely used by being affixed to many products for production management, history management, and the like. When the RFID tag is affixed to a product and used, management data and an ID number are recorded on the IC chip for each product, and the identifiable items of the management data are printed on the surface. For this reason, in order to be able to process a lot of products continuously, it is stuck on the seal continuously so as to be peeled off and can be continuously printed by a label printer.

  By the way, the RFID tag is used by being affixed to various products. However, when the RFID tag is affixed to a metal product, inconvenience occurs when data is read and written by the communication means. In other words, since the antenna is normally arranged on the tag in a flat plate shape, the magnetic flux generated in the antenna penetrates the metal plate, but an eddy current is generated in the metal by the penetration, and this eddy current causes Since the antenna radio waves are canceled out, there is a problem that the antenna does not operate normally.

Thus, there are those disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 for preventing the influence of eddy currents generated in the metal. The thing of patent document 1 makes a space part in the tag, and provided the antenna part in the space part, and the thing of patent document 2 folds up the edge of a tag and separated RFID from the metal. is there.
JP 2007-164399 A WO2006 / 027409 A2

  However, since the thing of patent document 1 provides RFID in the space part of a tag, when this is affixed on the product which actually manages, it may collide with other things at the time of conveyance, or may be pressed. In this case, there is a problem that the space part must be returned to the original state again to use it, and in the case of Patent Document 2, the antenna is arranged at the folded part of the tag. For this reason, there is a possibility that it may be deformed by being hit by another object or being pressed during transportation, and may not operate normally.

In the present invention, even when affixed to a metal adherend by forming the tag and the adherend so as to be able to be kept apart when the tag is affixed to the metal adherend,
An RFID tag that operates normally is provided. In addition, since the tag itself is formed so as to be able to be kept away from the adherend, a separate spacer is not required, so a plurality of tags are arranged and can be continuously printed and used. Provided is an RFID tag that can be attached and does not require time and effort, and a method for using the RFID tag. Furthermore, the present invention provides an RFID tag that can be normally operated without being deformed even when it hits or is pressed against another object while being attached to an adherend.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an arrangement unit in which an RFID including an IC chip and an antenna is arranged in one half of a tag attached to an adherend made of metal by a paste material on the back side, and the other half. The arrangement part has a space forming part that can adjust the distance between the RFID antenna and the adherend, and the space forming part is an elastic deformation formed by the tag member itself. It consisted of parts.

Further, the present invention is configured such that the space forming portion is folded in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to the adherend, and the distance from the adherend can be adjusted by the amount of folding.
Further, the present invention is configured such that the space forming portion is wound in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to the adherend, and the distance from the adherend is adjustable by the amount of winding.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space forming portion is folded back to the printing portion side when being attached to the adherend, and the distance from the adherend is adjusted according to the amount of folding, and a spacer is inserted into the gap to form the RFID. The antenna can be held between the antenna and the adherend.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space forming portion is folded in a bag shape on the printing portion side when being attached to the adherend, and the distance from the adherend is adjusted according to the amount of return, and a spacer is inserted in the gap. Thus, the RFID antenna and the adherend can be held.

In the present invention, the tag is formed of an elastic member, and the space adjusting portion is formed into a ring shape that is folded back to the printing portion side when attached to an adherend and has an interval.
According to the present invention, the space forming portion is formed by being folded into a bag shape on the printing portion side, and a spacer can be inserted into the bag-like portion.

  In addition, the present invention is formed by separating a placement portion where an RFID having an IC chip and an antenna is placed in one half of a tag to be attached to an adherend such as a metal product with a paste on the back side, and an IC chip and an antenna provided in the other half. Configured.

  In addition, the present invention is divided into a printing portion that prints a tag to be attached to an adherend such as a metal product on the back surface with a paste material on the back surface, and a placement portion that places an RFID having an IC chip and an antenna on the other half portion. In the formed RFID tag, the printing part was configured to be cut out according to the length of the long part of the RFID.

  Further, the present invention is an RFID tag in which a tag on which an RFID having an IC chip and an antenna is arranged is attached to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back surface, and the RFID is provided between the back surface of the tag and the adhesive material. Arranged and configured.

  Further, the RFID tag is a RFID tag in which an RFID chip provided with an IC chip and an antenna is attached to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back surface, and the tag is formed of a transparent member.

  In addition, the present invention provides a tag provided with a placement portion for placing an RFID having an IC chip and an antenna on one half of a tag attached to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back surface, and the other half. A method of using an RFID tag that is attached to an adherend such as a metal product, and the tag prints on a print portion when attached to the adherend, and an RFID antenna and an attachment on a space adjustment portion of an arrangement portion. It was set as the structure which forms the space | interval which spaces apart between kimonos.

  Further, the present invention is configured such that the space adjusting unit is subjected to a plurality of diffraction foldings in the direction of the printing unit, and the tag is attached to the adherend after adjusting the distance by separating the space adjusting unit by the folding amount.

  Moreover, this invention set it as the structure which affixes a tag to a to-be-adhered object, after winding the said space adjustment part in the printing part direction, and adjusting the space | interval by separating | separating between adhering materials with the amount of winding.

  According to the present invention, after the space adjusting portion is folded back to the printing portion side, a spacer is inserted into an interval generated by folding.

According to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is folded in a bag shape on the printing portion side, and a spacer is inserted in an interval generated by the folding.
Furthermore, the present invention is configured such that after a tag formed of the elastic member is folded back to the printing unit side, a spacer is inserted into a ring-shaped interval generated by folding.

  According to the present invention, the arrangement portion is formed with the space adjustment portion that can be adjusted with a gap for keeping the RFID antenna and the adherend apart, so that the print portion can be placed in use. After printing the necessary items and adjusting the deformed part with an interval to keep the deformed part separated from the adherend, when the tag is attached to the adherend, the space adjustment part is between the RFID antenna and the adherend. In particular, in the case of a metal adherend, the tag can be operated normally while preventing the influence of eddy currents induced by radio waves from the communication means. Even if it hits or is pressed against other things, the space adjustment part prevents deformation and can be operated normally, and the printing part and the placement part where the RFID is placed are formed separately. , It is possible to perform printing work without being disturbed by the RFID in thickness, and the like.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is deformed by being diffracted in a plurality of directions in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to the adherend, and the distance between the space adjusting portions is adjusted according to the amount of folding, so that the tag itself becomes a spacer. No need for spacers with other members and increase in thickness due to other members, so a plurality of stickers can be formed and used for continuous printing. Can be easily performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is wound and deformed in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to the adherend, and the distance between the attachment and the adherend is adjusted by the amount of winding, whereby the tag itself becomes a spacer, No spacers by other members are required and the thickness by other members is not increased, so that a plurality of stickers can be formed and used for continuous printing. Work can be done easily.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is formed so that a spacer can be inserted so as to be folded back toward the printing portion side when being attached to the adherend and to keep the RFID antenna and the adherend spaced apart. Is inserted into the space adjustment part when affixed, so that the spacer can be formed into a seal-like tag without obstruction, and the spacer between the RFID antenna and the adherend is more securely held by the spacer. can do.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is folded back in a bag shape on the printing portion side when being attached to the adherend, and the distance from the adherend is adjusted by the amount of return, and the spacer is within this interval at the time of attaching. Therefore, a spacer can be inserted within this interval to keep the RFID antenna and the adherend spaced apart.

  Further, according to the present invention, the tag is formed of an elastic member, and the space adjusting portion is configured to be folded into a ring shape that is folded back to the printing portion side when being attached to the adherend. Therefore, the elastic force keeps the RFID antenna and the adherend apart from each other, and in particular, in the case of a metal adherend, the influence of eddy currents induced by radio waves from the communication means is prevented and the In addition to being able to operate, even if the tag hits or is pressed against another object during transportation, it can easily be restored to its original state by its elasticity and prevented from being deformed, so that it can operate normally. .

  Further, according to the present invention, the space adjusting portion is folded in a bag shape on the printing portion side, and a spacer is inserted into the bag-like portion. It can be formed into a seal-like tag that can be used in the past, and the pasting operation can be easily performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, the tag is attached to the adherend such as a metal product by the adhesive material on the back side, and the printed part is divided into the arrangement part having the IC chip and the antenna in the other half. Thus, it is possible to reliably perform the printing operation on the printing unit without being disturbed by the thickness of the RFID.

  Further, according to the present invention, a printing unit that prints a tag to be attached to an adherend such as a metal product on the surface with an adhesive on the back side, and an arrangement unit that arranges an RFID having an IC chip and an antenna on the other half This RFID tag is divided into two parts, and the printed part can be cut off according to the length of the long part of the RFID. can do.

  In addition, according to the present invention, there is provided an RFID tag for attaching an RFID chip including an IC chip and an antenna to an adherend such as a metal product with a paste on the back surface, wherein the RFID includes a back surface of the tag and a paste material. The RFID is protected by the tag so that it does not have to be peeled off from the tag even if it is affixed to the adherend and hits another object. RFID can be prevented from peeling off and can be operated normally.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the printing unit is configured to be cut according to the length of the long part of the RFID, the printing unit can be reduced in size and the entire tag can be reduced in size. It can be affixed to a small adherend where it is difficult to secure a place. In addition, according to the present invention, since the tag is formed of a transparent member, the printed portion can be identified even when the printed portion is overlapped or covered. Can be reduced in size, and can be attached to a small adherend for which it is difficult to secure an attachment location.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when the tag is attached to the adherend, the tag is printed on the printing portion, and the space forming portion of the placement portion is formed with an interval for separating the RFID antenna and the adherend. The RFID antenna and the adherend are held apart by the spacing of the space adjustment unit, and in particular, in the case of a metal adherend, the influence of eddy currents induced by radio waves from the communication means is prevented. The tag can be operated normally, and even when the tag hits or is pressed against another object during conveyance, the deformation is prevented by the deforming portion, and the tag can be operated normally.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space forming part is diffracted a plurality of times in the direction of the printing part, the distance between the adherend is adjusted by the amount of folding and the interval is adjusted, and then the tag is attached to the adherend. Since the tag itself becomes a spacer, and a separate spacer is not required and the thickness of the other member is not increased, a plurality of tags are arranged and can be used continuously by printing. It can be formed and the pasting operation can be easily performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space forming part is diffracted a plurality of times in the direction of the printing part, the distance between the adherend is adjusted by the amount of folding and the interval is adjusted, and then the tag is attached to the adherend. Since the tag itself becomes a spacer, and a separate spacer is not required and the thickness of the other member is not increased, a plurality of tags are arranged and can be used continuously by printing. It can be formed and the pasting operation can be easily performed.

  In addition, according to the present invention, after the space forming portion is wound in the direction of the printing portion, the space is adjusted between the adherend and the interval by adjusting the spacing, and then the tag is attached to the adherend. Since the tag itself becomes a spacer and no separate spacer is required, and the thickness of the other member is not increased, a plurality of tags are arranged and formed into a seal-like tag that can be printed and used continuously. It is possible to perform the pasting work easily.

  Further, according to the present invention, after the space forming portion is folded back to the printing portion side, the spacer is inserted into the space adjusting portion at the time of pasting by inserting the spacer within the interval generated by the folding. It can be formed in a seal-like tag without obstruction, and the RFID antenna and the adherend can be more securely separated by the spacer.

  Further, according to the present invention, the space forming portion is folded back into a bag shape on the printing portion side, and the spacer is inserted into the space adjusting portion at the time of pasting by inserting the spacer within the interval generated by the folding. Can be formed in a seal-like tag without obstruction, and the auxiliary antenna can more reliably hold the RFID antenna and the adherend apart from each other.

  Further, according to the present invention, after the tag formed by the elastic member is folded back to the printing unit side, the spacer is inserted into a ring-shaped interval generated by the folding, so that the spacer can be adjusted in space when being attached. Therefore, the spacer can be formed in a seal-like tag without obstruction, and the RFID antenna and the adherend can be reliably separated by the spacer.

  FIG. 1 is a plan view of an RFID tag arranged continuously in a seal state, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the RFID tag arranged on the seal, and FIG. 3 is an RFID tag arranged on the seal. 4 is a perspective view of the RFID tag printed by a label printer and attached to an adherend.

A plurality of RFID tags 1 are continuously disposed on a strip-shaped seal 2 so as to be peelable, and are peeled off and attached to an adherend. The RFID tag 1 is provided with a tag 4 having a peelable adhesive 3 attached to the back surface and an RFID 5 having an IC chip and an antenna and communicating with a communication device. The RFID 5 is formed in a rectangular shape.
The tag 4 is divided into a printing part 6 in which one half can be printed by a label printer and a placement part 7 in which the other half is arranged with the RFID 5.

  An RFID 5 is arranged in the vicinity of the edge of the placement part 7 with its long side parallel to the edge of the seal 2 in the width direction. The placement part 7 is formed in the space forming part 8. A plurality of broken lines 9, 9, 9,... Are formed in the space forming portion 8 in parallel with the edge in the width direction of the seal 2, and as shown in FIG. By this, the distance between the RFID antenna and the adherend (not shown) can be adjusted.

  In the above-described configuration, in order to attach the RFID tag 1 to an adherend such as a metal product, first, a necessary information such as a serial number is printed on the printing unit 6 of the RFID 5 on the seal 2 by a label printer, and then the space forming unit 8 is installed. When folded at the position of the broken line 9 a desired number of times, an interval L is generated between the surface of the tag 1 and an adherend (not shown), and the RFID 5 is positioned at a position away from the bottom surface of the tag 3. From this state, the RFID tag 1 is peeled off from the seal 2 and attached to an adherend such as a metal product with the paste material 3 as appropriate. In a state where the RFID tag 1 is attached to the adherend, the RFID 5 or the antenna forming the RFID 5 is held away from the adherend by an interval L generated by the thickness of the spacer portion 8. In this state, when communication is performed with the RFID 5 by the communication device, an eddy current is induced in the metal particularly when the adherend is made of metal, but the antenna forms a spacer with the adherend. Since they are held apart by the distance L depending on the thickness of the portion 8, the influence of eddy currents can be prevented and operation can be performed normally.

  In addition, even if the RFID tag 1 hits or is pressed against another object during transportation, the thickness of the space adjustment unit 8 prevents deformation, and the RFID 5 has a back surface of the tag 4 and a paste 3. By interposing between them, deformation and stripping are prevented, so that it can be operated normally.

  Further, since the printing unit 6 and the arrangement unit 7 for arranging the RFID 5 are formed separately, the printing operation can be reliably performed on the printing unit 6 without being disturbed by the thickness of the RFID 5 or the like.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an RFID tag continuously arranged in a seal shape showing another embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the RFID tag printed by a label printer and attached to an adherend.
In this arrangement, the RFID 5 is arranged in the center of the arrangement part 7 with its longitudinal direction parallel to the edge of the width direction of the seal 2, and the entire area of the arrangement part 7 is a space forming part 8. As shown in FIG. 6, the space forming portion 8 can be deformed by being wound and having an interval L that keeps the RFID 5 antenna and an adherend (not shown) apart.

7 is a perspective view of an RFID tag arranged on a seal showing another embodiment, FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the RFID tag arranged on the seal, and FIG. 9 is an adherend printed by a label printer. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the RFID tag in a state where the spacer is inserted.
In this case, the printing part 6 is formed so as to be cut off in accordance with the length of the long part of the RFID 5, and the rectangular cutting part 6 a is formed so as to be detachable from the arrangement part 7 through the cutting line 11. Yes. In the longitudinal direction of the arrangement portion 7, an interval L is formed by folding the folding line 12 toward the printing portion 6, and the spacer 10 is inserted into the interval L. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the RFID 5 is interposed and protected between the tag 4 and the paste material 3 backed with the release paper 13.

  Since the printing part 6 becomes small by cutting off the cut-out part 6a, it can be used by attaching it to a small adherend. Further, the spacer 10 can reliably separate the RFID 5 and the adherend from each other by the distance L.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the RFID tag arranged on a seal showing another embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the RFID tag printed by a label printer and attached to an adherend.
In this example, after the space forming portion 8 is folded back in a bag shape on the printing portion 6 side, a spacer 10 is inserted into the bag-like portion to form an interval L. The spacer 10 can reliably separate the RFID 5 and the adherend by the distance L.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the RFID tag in a state of being placed on a seal showing another embodiment, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the RFID tag in a state in which the placement portion is folded back on the printing portion side.
This is formed by a tag 4 of a transparent and elastic member, and the space forming portion 8 is formed into a ring shape which is folded back to the printing portion 6 side when attached to an adherend and has an interval. The The elastic force keeps the antenna of the RFID 5 and the adherend apart from each other. In particular, in the case of a metal adherend, the influence of eddy currents induced by radio waves from the communication means is prevented and the antenna is normally operated. In addition, even if the tag hits or is pressed against another during transportation, the tag can be easily restored to its original state by its elasticity and prevented from being deformed, and can be operated normally. In addition, since the tag 4 is formed of a transparent member, the printing unit 6 can be seen through even if the arrangement unit 7 is overlapped with the printing unit 6, so that the tag 4 can be reduced in size and attached. It can also be attached to small adherends where it is difficult to secure a place.

15 is a perspective view of an RFID tag arranged in a seal shape showing another embodiment, FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the RFID tag printed by a label printer and pasted on an adherend, and FIG. 17 is an arrangement. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the RFID tag in a state in which a part is folded on a printing part side.
This is formed by the transparent and elastic tag 4 and the printing part 6 is formed so as to be cut off in accordance with the length of the long part of the RFID 5. This is formed such that a rectangular cut portion 6 a can be separated from the arrangement portion 7 through a cut line 11. A ring-shaped interval L is formed and held by folding back in the longitudinal direction of the arrangement portion 7. In this case, the printing unit 6 can be reduced in size by separating the cut-out portion 6a, and the printing unit 6 can be seen through even if the arrangement unit 7 is overlapped on the printing unit 6, so that the tag 4 can be reduced in size. It can also be attached to small adherends where it is difficult to secure the attachment location.

Plan view of RFID tag in a state of being continuously arranged on the seal Cross-sectional view of RFID tag placed on seal The perspective view of the RFID tag in the state arrange | positioned on a seal | sticker A perspective view of an RFID tag printed by a label printer and attached to an adherend The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state arrange | positioned continuously on the seal | sticker which shows another Example. The perspective view of the RFID tag printed by the label printer which shows another Example, and affixing on an adherend The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state arrange | positioned at the seal form which shows another Example Sectional drawing of the RFID tag arrange | positioned on the seal | sticker which shows another Example. The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state at the time of affixing on the adherend printed by the label printer which shows another Example The perspective view of the state which inserted the spacer which shows another Example The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state arrange | positioned at the seal form which shows another Example The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state at the time of affixing on the adherend printed by the label printer which shows another Example The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state arrange | positioned on the seal | sticker which shows another Example. The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state which turned the arrangement | positioning part which shows another Example on the printing part side The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state arrange | positioned on the seal | sticker which shows another Example. The perspective view of the RFID tag printed by the label printer which shows another Example, and affixing on an adherend The perspective view of the RFID tag of the state which turned the arrangement | positioning part which shows another Example on the printing part side

Explanation of symbols

  1 ... RFID tag, 2 ... Seal, 3 ... glue, 4 ... tag, 5 ... RFID, 6 ... printing section, 6a ... cut-out section, 7 ......... Arrangement part, 8 ......... Space forming part, 9 ... ... Polyline, 10 ... ... Spacer, 11 ... ... Cut line, 12 ... ... Polygonal line.

Claims (9)

  The placement portion is formed by dividing the placement portion where the RFID portion having the IC chip and the antenna is placed in one half portion of the tag attached to the adherend made of metal by the adhesive material on the back surface, and the other half portion. An RFID having an adjustable space forming portion for separating and holding an RFID antenna and an adherend, and the space forming portion is constituted by an elastic deformation portion formed by a tag member itself. tag.   The RFID tag according to claim 1, wherein the space forming portion is configured to be folded in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to an adherend, and to be formed so that a distance from the adherend can be adjusted by a folding amount.   2. The RFID tag according to claim 1, wherein the space forming portion is formed so as to be wound in the direction of the printing portion when being attached to the adherend, and to be formed so that an interval between the space forming portion and the adherend can be adjusted according to a winding amount.   The space forming portion is folded in a bag shape on the printing portion side when being attached to an adherend, and the interval between the adherend and the adherend is adjusted according to the amount of folding. The RFID tag according to claim 1, wherein the RFID tag is configured to be capable of being held between the adherend.   2. The tag according to claim 1, wherein the tag is formed of an elastic member, and the space forming portion is formed into a ring shape that is folded back to the printing portion side when being attached to an adherend and has an interval. RFID tag.   The RFID tag according to claim 1, wherein the space forming portion is provided with a spacer on the back side of the RFID mounting surface. An RFID tag that is formed by dividing a tag to be attached to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back side into a printing part that prints on the surface in one half and an arrangement part in which an RFID with an IC chip and an antenna is placed in the other half There,
The RFID tag, wherein the printing unit is configured to be cut out in accordance with the length of the long part of the RFID. An RFID tag for attaching an RFID chip including an IC chip and an antenna to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back surface,
The RFID tag, wherein the RFID is arranged between a back surface of the tag and a paste material. An RFID tag for attaching an RFID chip including an IC chip and an antenna to an adherend such as a metal product with an adhesive on the back surface,
An RFID tag, wherein the tag is formed of a transparent member.

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