TW475160B - Retention mechanism for use within a security tag - Google Patents

Abstract

An improved EAS security tag may be attached to articles in a conventional manner by inserting the notched shank of a pin into the tag after first passing the said shank through the article. The pin shank is secured within the tag by a retention means which is capable of adopting at least two configurations. In the first configuration, a set of balls within the tag is urged into the notch or notches on the shank of the pin and the pin is thus secured to the tag. In the second configuration, the balls are allowed to fall from the notches on the pin shank which may thus be removed. The balls are situated on a spring-biased anvil which in the first configuration of the retention means forces the balls into a tapered cup and thus towards each other and into the notches on the pin shank passing therebetween. The anvil has associated therewith an electromagnet which is only activated after successful comparison of a signal transmitted to the tag and a code stored in memory within the tag and associated with signal processing means which effects the comparison. Ideally, both the power required to operate the electromagnet and the signal to be compared are transmitted to the tag through a pair of external contacts provided thereon. After activation of the electromagnet it is magnetically attracted to a stator and thus the anvil moves within the tag and the balls situated thereon fall from the notches on the pin shank releasing same.

Description

475160 A7 1 B7 V. Description of the invention (,) The present invention relates to an improved security label device, and in particular to an improved security label used in the electronic commodity surveillance (EAS) system.

I This E A S clause is commonly used at retail outlets to protect the items being sold from theft. These labels are widely used at the outlets of retail clothing because they are easy to attach, but the present invention should not be considered limited to labels used only at such outlets. Indeed, this case is primarily concerned with the attachment and separation of labels regardless of their shape, size and value. Printed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs * Standard Consumer Bureau only _T Consumer Cooperatives (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Normally, EAS articles are installed on clothing, books, medicines, audios, appliances, and some other Music retail outlets to prevent unauthorized removal of goods from the retail outlets. Typically, these strips contain one or more transmitters and detectors that are placed in the form of pedestals at customer entry / exit points at retail outlets. The bases transmit a signal to a tag. The tag is internally provided with a transponder circuit and the tag is being attached to the product. The transponder circuit responds to the emitted magnetic signal by re-issuing a second signal. The second The signal is detected by the base, and an alert is triggered to indicate an unauthorized attempt to remove the product. These labels can be permanently or removably attached to merchandise. At the point of sale of the merchandise, the label is removed from the merchandise or deactivated if the label is permanently attached to the merchandise. The present invention has only tags that can be separated from the goods to which they are attached, and the focus of the brief description below is on the use of, for example, safety tags attached to clothes merchandise. The most commonly used device for attaching a security label to clothing is shown in US Patent No. 4,523,356 granted to Security Tag Systems, Inc., which describes a ball clutch machine. China National Standards (CNS) Λ4 specification (210 × 297 mm) 475160 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (,) structure, which has two sets of balls in different radial planes, the handle for fixing the pin is provided with this one The mechanism is arranged in a label therein. The body pack

I (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) The spring carried by the anvil containing a ferromagnetic material drives the flat, different radial ----- 'two sets of ball bearings into an inner cone Inside the cup. In its spring-loaded position, the anvil drives the ball groups into the cup, and as a result of the internal cone of the cup, the balls of the top group advance toward the other group with the force of the spring load, and the handle of the pin Pseudo-cuts such that when the handle is fully inserted into the cup between two sets of balls and finally penetrates a central opening in the anvil, the uppermost set of balls borrows from one of the cuts on the handle of the pin Accepting and thus preventing the pin from disengaging from the cup. In order to remove the pin, a magnet of sufficient strength is applied below the ferromagnetic anvil, and the anvil is thus displaced downward in the cup to resist the action of the spring, and stays on the anvil in the conical cup. The accompanying displacement of the balls of the group is separated into at least the uppermost group and thus falls out of the cutout in the handle of the pin, so that the pin can be longitudinally removed from the cup. These devices, which are fixed in the label and fixed in the clothing, are not satisfactory in terms of different rewards. First of all, they want to choose from them. , 1,. ·· -11-11 II, Ι ,,,,. Ι · ΒΙ11 * People who steal clothing and the like at retail outlets installed with EAS systems and their clothing custom labels can simply purchase large And remove the tags from the garments. Once the labels have been removed, the garment can be removed from the retail outlet without activating the E AS system at the customer entry / exit point of the outlet. Secondly, the attached device cannot provide flexibility or selectivity in attaching and detaching labels, for example, there is no way to provide different labels-4-this paper is of suitable size; fl China National Standard (CNS) Specification of Λ4 (210X 297 gong) 475160 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (4 Packing the clothes in addition to unloading and attaching them to the middle of the mouth, one at the other, the other cause, there is no sign at the 0 mouth The same thing as the best Γ7Τ mark is not the same as the class sign or C. Except for the person who requests the application, please apply for the installation. In addition to the signing of the sign, there is no need to install the device. In its handle, the miscellaneous mouth cuts this set of restrictions to support the set of bearing rolls. The pairing of the pair is easy to use, and the material is more than 10 pieces. The entrance must be sold in the middle of the zero-sided multi-level, but the shot is the same. It should not be in the 0 group of the bearing made of beads. The original sign is marked in any EA. For the whole of a, the sales order and the zero mark issued by the manufacturer should be replaced on the schedule. The pieces are added to the original statutes, which are based on the conscientiousness of the tactics. It is better to change the type than the one offered by a vendor. If it is passed on to the market, it should be installed and signed. Except for the removal and installation of this service, it is self-produced. The time bears the responsibility, and the sale of the missing zero by the merchant will be added to the signed copy of the coupon. A small time is the most important and I have a large number of special enrolled students. There is always a general sign and a type of standard for this reference. There is no lack of vulgar points. Contains a package of ground-type external codes and labels, which can be settled on the handle type. The machine signing device designed by Gu Shi will be labeled with a special order of s 0 (please read the back page first) Note for this page, please fill in this page) Order the Ministry of Economic Affairs ^ W 局 Only _τ. Consumption cooperative print $

Score 0: get the f mark on the label to make the road of W-P 栻 into □ out 1IO set up the mouth to install zero Αί to:? Therefore, because of the borrowing point, whether it is used or not, it should be given Items,, such as local special genders, exchanges of replacements, and many vulgar items can be sold for a good value, the price can be determined by Cunneng special library here in it # 定 商 附 特 .Sale can have Zero-signature is provided as standard, with a removable signature-type calibration, etc. The paper size is suitable for JFL China National Standards (CNS) Λ4 specification (210 × 297 mm) 475160 A7 / B7 5. Description of the invention (4), or Features such as size, color, style, etc. The object of the present invention is to provide an improved security label, and a method and device for attaching / detaching the label to / from clothing or other value items, unauthorized removal from retail, inventory, or the like The place is expected to be detected. A further object of the present invention is to provide a security label with recognizable characteristics, so that the labels of similar types and external architectures with the same selective and selective structure have the ability to distinguish each other. A further object of the present invention is to provide a safety tag having a modified clutch device for fixing the handle of a pin within the tag without ----- one-one-one-* one doubts only pray for To make use of a simple magnetic device. According to the Ministry of Defence Standards Bureau (printed by the Industrial and Consumer Cooperatives (read the precautions on the back before filling this page) according to the present invention, a maintenance device is provided for use in or with a security label. The device is adapted to receive and secure an attachment device therein for attaching the tag to an item, the holding device pseudo-has a suitable at least a first position where the attachment device is prevented from being removed from the holding device, and a second position which allows The ability of the attachment device to be removed from the maintenance device, characterized in that the maintenance device is moved between the first and second positions by an electromagnetic or electromechanical device connected to the signal processing device, so that the electromagnetic or motor The mechanical device operates only after a predetermined signal is received by the signal processing device. Preferably, the maintaining device is pseudo-configured inside a label of a mechanism preferably of a ball clutch type. Preferably, the attachment device includes a pin with a head and a handle with all mouths, which can be inserted into the Wave Pearl clutch mechanism in the label, and is driven by a group of 6-the paper size is suitable for the national standard of China (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X297 male f) 475160 A7. / B7 V. Description of the invention (,) The ball entering the cutout on the handle of the pin is maintained therein. Preferably, the signal processing device includes a processor and a memory device.

I position, further preferably, the electromagnetic device in the form of a magnetic reed wire _ coil wiring will cause the ball clutch from which the pin is fixedly maintained within the standard. The first position is moved into it The handle can be moved from the ball clutch r-_ …… to the second position where the structure is removed from 轚 山 .々 .., χν. * 1-- £ ΛΛ £ ϋίβ ^ * ί ». Preferably, the electromagnetic device and the processor device are pseudo-configured inside the tag, and a pseudo-power is externally applied to the tag through a contact device arranged on an outer surface of the tag. Ύ Further preferably, the processor device performs a comparison with a power signal supplied to the tag through the contacts to determine whether the power signal contains a code that can match a memory stored in the memory of the tag. Only after successfully comparing the codes, the processor can energize the electromagnetic device, thereby releasing the handle of the pin. Further preferably, the code disposed in the power signal and / or the code stored in the memory of the tag may be encoded, and then decoded by the processor. In the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the bidding will be exchanged with the .T eliminate the combination of the bamboo society printed ¥ (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) / and further preferably, the billion in the label with additional information / The ability of programming allows a specific label or range of labels to be distinguished from other labels that are the same. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, it is particularly easy to implement the pseudo processing in a simple processing device that can be applied to an SS signal in the above-mentioned manner and the combination of the memory device, so only for the entirety of the tag The cost is given a small increase. A piece of paper is in accordance with China's national standard ((^ $) / \ 4 size (210 '/: 297 gong)) 475160 A7. B7 V. Description of the invention (t) According to the invention provided to the retailer " The additional flexibility and advantages of the "programmable regulation" label will outweigh the lowest increase in cost. 1 A specific description of the invention will now be provided by way of example with reference to the following figures, where: V / Figure 1 Schematic illustration of the label of the invention. Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a label 2 with a short tube head 4, an opening 8 arranged in its vertex 6, and a pin 1 with a head 12 and a handle 14.傜 shows that the handle is inserted through the opening, and the handle is provided with at least all mouth portions 16 compared to the rest of the handle 14, the cutout portion is pseudo-reduced in diameter. A body having an opening at the same time is arranged in the body of the label 2 22 In the conical cup in its upper part, the opening 22 is aligned with the opening 8 so that the handle 14 of the pin can be inserted through these. It floats on the anvil 26, which is preferably made of plastic material. The upper ball bearings 2 4 are confined by a bias spring 2 8 The conical cup 20 moves inside. A hollow magnetic reed coil 3 Q is pseudo-inserted between the bias spring 28 and the anvil 24, and the hollow magnetic reed coil 30 is provided with a power source through the wiring 32, and When the power is applied, it is pseudo-magnetically attracted to the iron core 3 4 of the ferromagnetic armature 36, and the spring 34 is arranged around the iron core 34 to be biased by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) In order to attach a label of the type shown in Figure 1, an unfixed pin simply passes through the material of the garment or other item to which the label will be attached. The Huai is inserted into the opening 8 until a click is heard. This indicates that the ball bearings have been seated within the cutouts 16 in the handle of the pin 10. Then, the pin is fixed in the label.- 8- The size of this paper conforms to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X 297 mm) 475160 A7., B7 " V. Description of the invention (7) At the same time, a processing device is provided in the body of the label 3 8 And a related bodywear with the ability to store unique information about the tag ^ ^… Shu Shu _ | - -,

I set. This information may contain the code, which is equipped with a code clip to make the above-mentioned ball clutch disc, and additionally a unique label-the signature g code, and specific information about the product to which the label is attached, such as the model number , Stock code, or any other special code, such as by the manufacturer of the label or the retailer where the EAS system is installed and the location where the label will be used. Roughly, the interrogator circuit indicated at 42 ^ -------- a-^-pseudo-provisioning enables the E A S system to detect the tag. The security level provided by the tag is a function of the number of bits stored in the code. Therefore, a memory can be easily provided, which can be applied to a code that allows more than 109 different arrangements. Moreover, integrated electronics will effectively maintain this code in the memory of more than 20 Q years without the need for battery power. When considering that the processor can be configured with a simple software subroutine to protect the code chaos Try, for example, you can deny access to the memory for half an hour every time the processor reads 5 G incorrect codes, it will be understood that if you do not have the knowledge of the previous correct codes or use the cutting device to remove them The head 12 cuts the handle 1 4, thereby removing the label, which is practically impossible to remove. Printed by the Women's Workers Consumer Cooperative of the Central Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs? ★ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) On the outer surface of the label 2, there are contacts 4 4, which can be used to add power to the processor 38 and finally power up the magnetic The spring coil 38 provides the correct signal applied there. This signal is applied pseudo via a corresponding contact 46 arranged on the outer surface of an activation / deactivation (A / D) pad 48. The A / D pad can be controlled by a computer program, and the program can be used to program the labels with a special code, or replace the -9- paper size of the China State Standard (CNS) Λ4 specification (210X 297 mm) 475160 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (^ The code of the subject is unique ^ 3P The specification process is earlier than the use of land C, which can be sold separately, etc., except for ground replacement, special signing can be configured _ 商 售 零 一 之Do not have a code, you can sign the mark A / Let it be obtained from the merchant, and sell the piece of equipment to Zhiyou, C. After the defense, please follow the lead. This code is a special account, and the zero-phase commercial and zero-phase in-sale phase in the pad of the Riccidian is used in the process of signing the consideration, etc., and the Chinese and foreign systems shall sign this standard. Even if the rules are very different or unloading process, things re-sell like they are sold so that zero or promoted appearance is not the same as self-styled fast A / process, which can be used when it is used Placed on the floor should be free or movable signing hand sign or the order of speed程 D / A of the formula on ο should be simple, in the 40 yards of the 100 million deposits stored in the foot · sign the mark in the fixed and set a special code to be one of the special pads The medium-touch die-clamping ground is added only when the time-mode die is actively retired and stored at the time. The medium-size body B remembers a coil wire spring magnet and signs it. Click on the handle to rt. Ο & 1 pin should be signed and released, and can be added again (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) in the Ministry of Economic Affairs * For this reason, the anvil 36 should be placed within a large group of magnetic iron fe magnets and placed within a large set of magnetic iron. It should be a sign of the thief. R is the purpose of the finger, and it is The anvil and plastic can be added to the show for 30 reasons. \ ,, the effect of the spring magnetic signature in the line does not have the mark, when the decoration is only for clothing. Move the automatic iron sign to move the magnetic mark What are the effects of the action? How can the victim be affected? The magnetic line A / should be moved on the anvil Is it necessary to attach the 4 to 4 points between the ML and the liaison between the 2 signatures and the G 4 points to the paper? The scale is suitable for China ’s national standard ((: yang) 8 4 specifications (210 ' / 297mm) 475160 In the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the sample is accurate and the goods are _τ-Consumer Cooperative Co., Ltd. printed a clear statement issued ΛFive pads 0 S Ke Ho Α / Ren Qiu and 0 strong _ Xinying source calls to negotiate the supply system Continuing the other line and matching the double reference, the connection point is provided for the value of the point of reference \ Most of \ — / V / (V Tv 9 Yu Weiwei pseudo-materials / 0 source number telecommunications the material, the land As usual, the first one who receives the transfer and subscribes to the device to the whole material transfers the pressure to send the telex. The inner pad is signed / D. The assignment of 5 can be settled to allow the electricity to be allowed.

The current 〇V sign should be connected and connected to V 9 and V 3 11 0 of the wave material. Code the solution and receive it at the time of receipt (read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Applicable to China National Standards (CNS) Λ4 specifications (210X 297 mm) 475160 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (...) Reference symbol description 2 ..... Label i 4 ... Printed by the Standards Bureau at the Industrial and Commercial Cooperatives 6.... Vertices 8... • Opening 10 ... • • Pin 12 ... • • Head 14 ... • • Handle 16 ... • • Cut □ 18 ... •. Body I3S. 2 0 ... • • conical cup 2 2 ... • • open □ 2 4 ... • • ball bearing 2 (3… • • anvil 28… compression spring 3 0 .... • Hollow Reed Wire 圏 3 2 ... • • Wiring 3 4… • • Iron Core 3 6… • • Ferromagnetic Armature 3 8 ... • • Processing Unit 4 0 ... Body unit 4 2 ... • • Interrogator circuit 4 4 ... .. contact 4 6… • • contact 48… • A / D pad -12- This paper size Chinese National Standard (CNS) Λ4 size (210X297 mm) ITAw ~ (Please read the notes and then fill in the back of this page)

Claims (1)

6. Patent Application No. 871 1 8120 "Patent Maintenance Device for Security Labels" (Amended in November 1990) 6 Patent Application Scope 1. A security label maintenance device for receiving and releasing An attachment device fixed therein to attach the call to an item, the maintenance device can use at least a first position, wherein the attachment device is prevented from being removed from the maintenance device, a second position, which allows The attachment device is removed from the second position, and the maintenance device or a portion thereof is moved between the first and second positions by an electromagnetic or electromechanical device connected to a signal processing and / or comparison device So that the electromagnetic or electromechanical device operates only after the signal processing and / or comparison device receives a predetermined signal, and the marked signal does not only contain signal data that can be identified by the processor, One by one ^ one by one ^ .. ,,-one-0 ..'....-one '..........' The processor determines whether the maintenance device should be triggered and contains Nori Liri holding device was triggered 2 full power supply. 2. The maintenance device according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the maintenance device includes a ball clutch type mechanism. 3. The maintenance device according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the attachment device contains a pin having a head and a handle, which can be inserted into the ball clutch mechanism in the tag, and through a set of Balls pushed into the cutouts on the shank of the pin are maintained therein. 4. The maintenance device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the signal processing device includes a processor and a memory device. 475160 VI. Application for patent scope 5. For the maintenance device of any of the items 1 to 3 of the scope of application for patent, the electromagnetic device in the form of wiring of the reed coil will cause the ball clutch mechanism or a part thereof to move on the label Inside, from a first position in which the handle of the pin is fixedly maintained in the tag to a second position in which the handle is removable from the ball clutch mechanism. 6. The maintenance device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processor device performs a comparison between a signal supplied thereto and a predetermined code stored in an associated memory. To confirm whether the signal includes a code that can be paired with a code stored in the memory of the tag, a successful comparison of the signal and the memory code will trigger the maintenance device to release the attached device. 7. If the maintaining device of the scope of application for patent No. 6, wherein the code configured in the power signal and / or the code stored in the memory of the tag is encoded, and wherein the signal processing device can decode The encoding. 8. If the maintenance device of the scope of the patent application is applied for, the memory in the tag can be programmed by additional information, which allows a special tag or a tag indium to be used from In addition, it is distinguished from the actual external tags. 9. If the maintenance device of the scope of patent application item 7, wherein the memory in the tag is programmable by additional information, the additional information allows a special tag or the range of tags to be changed from another Distinguished from externally identical tags. -2-