JPH0491997A - Mail form and mail form issuance system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To adjust the feed amount of sheets in accordance with the volume of information by pressing several pieces of leaf sheets each having a weak adhesive layer, then comparing the printable capacity of each piece of leaf sheet with the volume of information in a system concealing a printing layer and performing processes such as sheet feed, printing and pressing based on the calculated number of required pieces of the sheet. CONSTITUTION:Several pieces of leaf sheet having an ordinary postcard size are stacked and public information is entered on the first sheet while secret information is entered on the second and later sheets. Print information is entered from an input part 22 to be stored in a memory 21, and a CPU 20 assigns information to the required number of leaf sheets based on data which is read from memory 21. All the leaf sheets which are printed by a printing part 24 are stacked over the other and then are fed to a sealer so that a bundle of leaf sheets becomes a single piece of postcard- like mail form 1. A postage for the mail form 1 issued as described is classified as a postcard, and a receiver can open it without destroying secret information. In addition, it is possible to limit sheet consumption to a practically required level as the leaf sheet can be used according to the volume of information, and at the same time, ensure that address information is completely conformed to secret information to be concealed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field 1) The present invention is based on stacking sheets of paper.
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``7 om, and i' t, sheets of paper to be stacked, 8 sq. - mail for issuing a mail form, + [form for issuing a snam.

r Conventional technology 1 (In the past, the paddy layer 11
(For certain items, sealed envelopes were used. Since such envelopes required confidentiality, a three-fold mail form was used to ensure that the address and the information to be concealed matched.
Mail forms, which are made by folding a series of sheets of paper to form a sealed letter when shipped, are currently the mainstream.

This tri-fold mail form prints confidential information such as bank account balances and loan amounts and converts it directly into an envelope, so there is no need to insert and seal the envelope, and it also ensures that the recipient and confidential information match. I can figure it out. Furthermore, since the destination and confidential information can be printed on the same side, they can be printed all at once using a high-speed printer such as a non-impact printer (NIP), allowing for efficient processing.

However, because the three-fold mail form is sole-soled with a pressure-sensitive adhesive only at the periphery, a space is created between the sheets, and due to mailability regulations, it is treated as a sealed letter and cannot be mailed as a postcard, which is inexpensive.

On the other hand, notices of pension payments and reminders for unpaid taxes are often sent as postcards, and there were many complaints that privacy could not be protected.

For this purpose, a mail form is folded in half or three, made into the size of a postcard, written with confidential information on the inside, and the mail form is sealed with heat and mailed as a postcard. Secret postcards, which allow confidential information to be read by peeling them open, have been approved and have been implemented in some cases.

FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams showing conventional examples of secret postcards.

The secret postcard 3 has mail sheets 31 and 32 arranged in series and is folded in half at the center.Address information 33 is printed on the outside of the mail sheet 31, and the mail sheet 3 is folded in half.
Confidential information 34 is written inside 1.32.

The inside of this mail paper 31°32 is a laminated adhesive sheet 3.
5, the entire surface is in close contact.

In this state, it can be mailed for a postcard fee, and the confidential information 34 cannot be read by a third party. By peeling off the laminated adhesive sheet 35 from the peeling portion 35c, the recipient can open the package and read the confidential information 34 without damaging the confidential information 34.

Secret postcard 4 is mail paper 41, 42, 43
are arranged in a row and folded into three, and the mail paper 4
Address information 44 is printed on the outside of the mail sheet 42, and confidential information 45 is printed on the inside of the mail sheet 42 and the opposite side of the mail sheet 43.
, address information 44 and secret information 45 can be printed in one printing. The mail sheets 41 and 42 are completely adhered, and the mail sheets 42 and 43 are completely adhered to each other by the above-mentioned laminated adhesive sorting so as to be removable.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, the former secret postcard 3 requires address information to be printed on the outside of the mail form that is folded in half, and confidential information to be printed on the inside.

For this reason, since it is necessary to print twice, the processing speed is reduced to about half, and there is a possibility that the address information and the secret information may be mismatched and the secret information may be sent to another addressee.

Furthermore, since the latter secret postcard 4 is folded into three, alignment can be achieved, but there is a problem in that extra paper, laminated adhesive sorting, adhesive, etc. are required for one postcard.

In any of the above cases, the laminated adhesive sheet is sandwiched and adhered to the entire surface, which is a time-consuming process.

Furthermore, trifold mail forms that conceal information involve folding a series of sheets into an envelope or postcard, so regardless of the amount of information, the trifold form of the mail form cannot be changed. That is, when the amount of information is small, paper is wasted, and when the amount of information is large, it is necessary to send two or more copies, which is unreasonable.

Such waste and unreasonableness can of course be eliminated by using individual sheets of paper and stacking them one on top of the other.

However, despite this, the main reason why the conventional three-fold mail form was used was because it ensured that address information and confidential information were consistent.

In other words, if one sheet of paper is used and simply overlapped, there is a possibility that the destination and the content to be mailed to that destination will not match, resulting in erroneous delivery. Moreover, if the content is privacy-related or information that must be kept confidential, simply saying it was sent by mistake is unacceptable.

A first object of the present invention is to provide a mail form in which the number of sheets can be adjusted according to the amount of information, and which can be mailed as a single postcard up to a predetermined amount of information.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a mail form issuing system that uses such a mail form and uses computer control technology to reliably match address information and confidential information in the same way as trifold mail forms. It is to be.

[Means to solve the problem]

The mail form according to the present invention is a sheet of paper in which a weak adhesive layer that adheres under pressure is formed on at least the entire surface of a base material that is to be in close contact with the surface of the base material and/or the weak adhesive layer. A printing layer is formed on the sheet, a plurality of the sheets are laminated and pressure-bonded, the printing layer is hidden, and then the sheet is peeled off from between the weak adhesive layers.

Further, the mail form issuing nostem according to the present invention includes a storage means for storing address information and secret information, and a first sheet is allocated to the address information stored in the storage means, and an allocation means that compares the amount of information and the printable capacity of each sheet, calculates the required number of sheets, allocates the sheets, and assigns an index to each sheet; , a paper feeding means for feeding the necessary number of sheets allocated by the allocation means, and a sheet fed by the paper feeding means,
printing means for printing the respective pieces of information and the index assigned to each sheet by the allocation means; detection means for detecting the index for each sheet printed by the printing means; and the detection means The apparatus is configured to include a crimping means for overlapping and crimping a plurality of sheets on which the address information and the secret information corresponding to the address information are printed, when the index is detected.

[Effect]

According to the mail form, the amount of paper used can be adjusted in units of sheets according to the amount of address information and secret information.

Further, according to the mail form issuing system, by attaching an index to each sheet, it is possible to ensure consistency of one or more pieces of secret information corresponding to one piece of address information.

[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and the like.

1 to 3 are diagrams showing an embodiment of the mail form according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and FIG. 3 shows the relationship of adhesive force. It is an explanatory diagram.

As shown in Figure 1, Mail for LI is a stack of multiple sheets of paper the size of regular postcards (standard size postcards), and the first sheet, X, contains address information, etc. Fill in the public information included, and fill in the confidential information on the second and subsequent sheets Y1 to Y0.

FIG. 2 is a cutaway view of the laminated mail form 1, in which a weak adhesive N12 is formed on the entire surface of both sides of the base material 11. Note that sheets x and y, which will be the front side when stacked, have a weak adhesive layer 1 on the outer side.
2 may not be formed.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the mail form 1 is printed to form the printing layer 13 and then pressure bonded. The adhesive force between the base material 11 and the weak adhesive layer 12 is α, The adhesive force between the layers 12 is β, and the weak adhesive is I! When the adhesive force between 12 and the back side of the printing layer 13 is T, and the adhesive force between the weak adhesive layer 12 and the surface of the printing layer 13 is 6, adhesive force α>adhesive force β, adhesive force T>adhesive force This is related to δ.

Next, the specific structure will be explained in more detail.

The base material 11 is usually made of white high-quality paper, but if the surface is made rough by corona treatment or cloak treatment, a synthetic resin film such as PET, PE, PP, vinyl chloride, etc. can be used. You can also do it.

The low-adhesive layer 2 can use an adhesive whose main components are SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) as a resin component, water as a volatile component, and Micronrica as a pigment component. In addition, in order to improve the adhesion between adhesives,
A trace amount of NR (natural rubber), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), etc. may be added. Furthermore, deterioration due to ultraviolet rays can be prevented by adding an alkaline component such as ammonia, which absorbs ultraviolet rays better than the resin component.

Furthermore, a trace amount of vinyl acetate may be added.

In addition to microsilica, various dispersions, nonmetallic powders, and the like may be used as additives for improving printing suitability.

Among the components of the adhesive described above, SBR has good adhesion to plain paper, but does not have very good self-adhesion between adhesives. N
R has poor adhesion but good self-adhesion. PMMA has good adhesion and self-adhesiveness, so in order to make the adhesive strength α strong, the adhesives have almost no self-adhesiveness and instead use SBR as the main component, which has good adhesion. That's why. However, as it is, although the relational expression "adhesive force α>adhesive force β" in the above equation is satisfied, it is not possible to increase the adhesive force γ, so microsilica is added to the weak adhesive to improve the surface. It was made slightly rough to improve the suitability for NJP printing and to increase the adhesion between the weak adhesive layer 12 and the toner forming the printing layer 13.

Note that since the toner is fixed to the weak adhesive layer 12 by heat, even if pressure is applied from the opposing surface during sealing, the toner will not be transferred to the opposing surface during peeling. Furthermore, if the printing layers 13 made of toner are brought into close contact so as to overlap, although the toner itself has weak adhesiveness, the adhesive force in that area will be weakened, so it is desirable to prevent them from overlapping depending on the printing layout. .

In this example, the above-mentioned components were mixed and used in the following proportions.

SBR 20 to 25 parts Water 65 to 70 parts Microllica 10 parts NR @ Amount P MMA When forming the very weak adhesive layer 12, coating with a coater, etc. that can be used at relatively high speed can be used as an adhesive application method. . In the conventional flexo method, the adhesive inside the hat was discarded over time, so even if the amount of adhesive applied is increased by applying it to the entire surface as in the present invention, it will not work as well as the conventional three-fold mail form. Since the size is relatively small, the amount used does not change significantly, resulting in cost reduction.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the mail form issuing system according to the present invention, and FIGS. 5 to 9 are flowcharts illustrating the operation of the CPU of the system according to the embodiment.

This mail form issuing system 2 is a system for reliably matching address information and secret information, printing them on a plurality of sheets, and issuing the above-mentioned mail form 1. J Mori 21. Input section 22. Paper feed section 23 printing section 24 detection section 25. Crimping part 26. It is composed of interfaces 13 to f6, etc.

First, print information such as address information and secret information is inputted from the input section 22 and stored in the memory 21 .

Further, the input unit 22 inputs a print command and a command necessary for reading print information from the memory 21 to the CPU 20 .

The CPU 20 determines the required number of sheets based on the data read from the memory 21, allocates information to each sheet, and assigns an index to each piece of information (S100).

Next, the CPU 20 issues a paper feed command to the paper feed unit 23 to feed the required number of sheets (S200), and also issues a print command to the print unit 24 to simultaneously print the contents of each information and the index. (S300).

After printing in the printing unit 24, the CPU 20
A first detection command is issued to 5A to detect the index of each sheet, and it is determined whether the indexes match (5400). (S50()). The crimping unit 26 drives the crimping unit 26 according to the receiving command r, and produces a postcard-shaped melfau Al on the east side of the rotten paper.

It is also possible to provide a matching section for stacking paper sheets for each track number and address in the crimping section 26, and place them in the management drying section of the CI'U 20.

It is also possible to provide a detection section 251 after the crimp section 21' (FIG. 5A). In this case, the crimp portion 26
After crimping, the second detection command from CP [J20 detects the in-two links for each addressee, embeds them, (S600), and performs sorting and reconfirmation before shipping. I can do it.

When both FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B are completed, a state W is reached in which other address information can be handled.

Figures 6 through 9 are detailed flowcharts of the sash routine of Figure 5 described above.

In this example, the index allows information to be subdivided;
We will explain the points conveniently using a highly visible bar. However, any index may be used as long as its resolution is appropriate for the software, the total number of addresses, and the amount of secret information.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the assignment process (S100).

First, the CPU 20 is assigned 64゛ and input section 1.
The corresponding information (address information, secret information) instructed by Co. 2 is read out from Me. 1 21 (SIOI).

Next, determine whether the information is address information or secret information (S
102).

If it is address information, the sheet and first page are specified (S
103), bar r-F(X) is attached with information of one sheet [-1 (S104), and returned to the nIa innl cogram.

If you have confidential information, please send a sheet of paper, capacity (ω) and confidential information 1 (
φ) is read (S105.5I06).

1. For comparison and allocation of sheet capacity (ω) and secret information amount (φ). By specifying the variables i and i4・1 (S107), ≠−ω1〉0 is not satisfied, so step 5I08
~Add the i0) value by 1 for each loop of Sll+'
Zuru. And 4. When ≠-ωi>0 is no longer satisfied, the variable i (Max (i)) becomes the amount of secret information (φ)G and the number of required pieces of rotten paper 2-.

Stereo knob 5108~5ill with 4' width C1φ-ω
If i>0 (510B) is satisfied, 1 to 1 at that point
Sheet 1-1 is designated (109).

Barcode (X→-1) is a single sheet! (Add 1 to the i+1st information (SILO). Then, add 1 to variable 1 (Sill) L, return to Sudesop 310B, same, B] Until it no longer satisfies 0,
Repeated. Then, if φ-ωi > () is no longer satisfied, then proceed to the next Stenob \\ in the Nl, :Komi 11 Near'ry Tsuno program.

Through the operations from 1 to 1 below, the CPU 20 calculates the number of required sheets from the data read out from the memory 21, and allocates information to each piece of paper by ``ζ''. The bar': 1-card (Kt-J creates a unit in which the information will be processed later (a unit in which the information is divided into bar 2 and 1)): 65 degrees.

Here, -i? between CPU 20, MeT, 1I22? Although the access details are omitted, each unit in the list is stored in the memory 22 at this point.

Assign sag routine (S100) 4 Confirmed secret information ζ, 7, Required number of sheets M
Add one sheet for printing address information based on ax(i), and feed one sheet of Hisato-, May(i)+.

(S200).

Hereinafter, m a i n b 1 in Figs. 7 and 8. x l
-, Munosig Routine S, I/B S 300
S 4001, -Oi-C1 address information is in the number 10. Q, -1 continuous sheet 1-11, from the mark '10
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the printing sub-run 1 (S300), in which the flow O'1M is arranged so that detection can be performed.

Read the information from the first 5 assignments (S, 301
), ■, each bar--1-do C(x+-i),
0≦i≦Max(i)) and each piece of information attached with its barcode is sequentially printed, a variable j (j-1) is set.

In steps 5303 to 5305, from variable j to 1
Subtract 1 for each loop (5305), use j≧0 as a criterion S3'03), and if it satisfies each applicable information, each time subtracting 1 from variable j (S305), the information assigned one after another. is printed on a sheet of paper, and if it no longer satisfies m
Proceed to the next step of the ain program, step 5400.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the first detection routine (S400), in which alignment before crimping is achieved using a bar code printed on a sheet of paper.

Here, the printed board sheets are conveyed sequentially and the assigned barcode [(X+i), 0≦1≦Max<i)]
Check whether it is consistent with

Read the assigned barcode (S401) and read each of the above barcodes [(X+i), 0≦1≦May(i))
In order to detect sequentially, a variable k (k=i) is set.

In steps 5403 to 5405, from variable k to 1
Subtract 1 for each loop (S405) L, k≧0 (S40
3) is used as the judgment criterion, and while the criterion is met, a sheet is detected every time 1 is subtracted from the variable k for each corresponding information (S405), and when the criterion is no longer met, the process advances to the next step 5500 of the main program.

As a result of detection, if the barcode at that time and the barcode on the sheet after printing do not match, the barcode of the corresponding barcode ((X + i), O≦l≦Maχ(i)] range All sheets on which are printed are discarded and the main program is restarted from the beginning (S100).

When the main program advances to the next step 5500, a crimping command is issued to the crimping section 26, and the barcode [(X
+i), O≦i≦Max(i)] All printed sheets in the range O≦i≦Max(i)] are overlapped and then applied with a sealer (3
500), the bundle of sheets becomes mail form 1 of a single postcard.

If the mail form 1 issued as described above is mailed in this state, the postage will be treated as a postcard. By peeling off the weak adhesive layer 12, the recipient can open the secret information without damaging it and read the secret information.

This mail form issuing system 2 can be provided with functions beyond those described above.

For example, as in the detection routine (S600) of FIG. 9A, the assigned barcode [(χ+i), 0≦j≦Max(
i)) is read (S601), and the general barcode XO after crimping (here, the address information barcode);
=X) (S602). Then, it is determined whether they match (S603), and if it is X, the series of programs ends, and other information can be read and accessed in the same way.

If the total barcode X at that point (address information barcode at this point) and the total barcode X0 on the sheet after printing and crimping do not match, the postcard The plural sheets are discarded and the main program is restarted from the beginning (3100) in the same manner as in FIG. 8B.

Even in a series of programs, the functions of the CPU 20 can be diversified by adding other peripheral devices.

FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing other embodiments of the present invention.

The mail form IA shown in FIG. 10A is provided with a bar code 15 on the lower end. This barcode 15
does not print a separate barcode for each sheet as explained in Mail Form Issuance System 2, but prints the same barcode as the address information, so it is easy to read after crimping. You can check that all sheets are aligned.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the mail form I
The size of the sheet used for B is gradually shifted, and whether or not the barcode 15 matches that part is checked visually or by the detection part 25B, and it can be used as a holding part for peeling off when opening the package. can.

Also, mail Tsume! , IC has the overall thickness as shown in Fig. 10C, and it is checked whether the bars of the thickness part 1J-1-゛ that have arrived at 1゜ match or not [1
Confirmation can be made by visual inspection or by the detection unit 25Y3.

Of course, even if separate barcodes are printed, the barcodes may be used separately for matching purpose F and matching other purposes.

In the mail form ID shown in the 11th section, in order to be able to confirm the beginning and end, the first sheet is the first one, Inbujin 7 Kusu, and the first sheet is the first sheet [1 Otsuko is the last sheet. The index of a certain thing may be H.

Note that L-) visual information such as the number of blank spaces on the first sheet used for the address information on the first sheet is printed.

You can leave it there.

In addition, as shown in the 10th ΔM 5), among the stacked sheets, leaf damage due to return δ or separation may occur: -, -
I+ can be used as a card, advertisements, pamphlets/r□, etc., which are printed partially, can be +shiruko, l: can be -. Individual information (gender 2) corresponding to address information
age, preferences, etc.) are stored in the memory 21 (1)
The number of sheets selected based on the individual information may be included in the sheets to be stacked.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

Mail form 1 is a mail form with T4-7 character and weight as defined by the Postal Law. '', but this is not particularly limited considering the usage pattern.

Also, with Mail Form Q-5, you can print out any information that is confidential or not available. moreover.

To prevent the package from being opened unnecessarily, apply a strong adhesive (such as NR"\-su) to all or part of the periphery so that it does not touch the area where printing is planned. Similarly, the bellows, bulge 11.'/yellow of the j-base part form the black ＼tight part, and the cuff 1 part, the holding part, etc. are also set as 6J.

The printing unit is not limited to NIP, but may also be an I'□yl□K compact printer or the like.

(Effect of the invention e) As described above, according to claim (1) Q7, since the weak viscosity η agent layer is formed on almost the entire surface of the substrate where DJ is to be applied, a high-speed coating device can be used. , it can be manufactured, and even if OJ does not work properly, there are no large irregularities on the surface due to the adhesive. It's hard to happen.

Go, depending on the amount of information) - It is possible to use 5 pieces of paper, so it is necessary to use paper, J-9 (lambda), and because the amount of information is large, 2'iA):C is divided, etc. No more waste or irrationality.

According to claim (2), since an index for each sheet is printed together with each piece of information, it is possible to print an index for each sheet of paper along with each piece of information, thereby eliminating the need for notifications that require confidentiality (
, also ensure that the address information and the confidential information (positive) are consistent t5
, 'I can figure it out.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 13 show an embodiment of the Mersoian according to the present invention. Figure 1 is a perspective view, Figure 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view, and Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the adhesive strength and the adhesive strength.
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~FIG. 9 shows the CP 1. system of the same example. 7 is a flowchart explaining the operation of J. FIG. :,
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A sheet of paper in which a weak adhesive layer that adheres under pressure is formed on at least the entire surface of the base material that is to be adhered, and a printing layer is formed on the surface of the base material and/or the weak adhesive layer. The mail form is configured such that the mail form is peeled off from between the weak adhesive layers after a plurality of sheets are laminated and pressure-bonded to hide the printed layer. (2) Storage means for storing address information and secret information; allocating a first sheet to the address information stored in the storage means, and assigning the amount of information of the secret information corresponding to the address information and one sheet; an allocating means that compares the printable capacity of each sheet, calculates the required number of sheets, allocates the sheets, and allocates an index to each sheet; a paper feeding means for feeding a required number of sheets; printing the information and the index assigned to each sheet by the allocation means on the sheets fed by the paper feeding means; printing means for detecting the index for each sheet printed by the printing means; and detecting means for detecting the index for each sheet printed by the printing means; when the detection means detects the index, the address information and the secret corresponding to the address information are detected. A mail form issuing system comprising: a crimping means for overlapping and crimping a plurality of sheets on which information is printed;