WO2017071936A1 - Data page, especially for a book-like document, and method for producing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a data page, in particular for a book-like document, and to a method for the production thereof, comprising at least one single page (27) for applying and/or storing data, and at least one flexible tab (23), which is connected to the at least one single page (27) in an overlapping area (30) and which comprises a projecting free tab area (31). A tab section (34, 35) of the at least one tab element (32) is arranged on an upper side and on a lower side of the single page (27) respectively in the overlapping area (30) and is connected to the upper and lower side of the single page (27).

Description

Data page, in particular for a book-type document,
and process for its preparation

The invention relates to a data page, in particular for a book-like document, with at least one single page for applying and / or storing data and with at least one tab made of a flexible layer and a method for its production.

From EP 2 001 686 B1, a data page is known in which a stepped receiving area is introduced at an edge region for the connection of a tab. On this stepped receiving area a tab is placed. The tab consists of a fabric which is surrounded on both sides with a plastic layer. Subsequently, the tab is connected in the receiving area to the data side by means of ultrasonic welding.

WO 2007/054618 A1 likewise discloses a data page in which a tab is assigned to a bottom side of a single page, so that a tab section of the tab forms an overlapping area with the underside of the single page. Subsequently, this tab portion and the single page are connected to each other in the overlapping area under pressure and temperature, wherein the tab made of a net-like material is pressed into the underside of the single page.

After producing this data page and the tab fixed thereto, these data pages are placed in a book-like document and preferably connected by a seam to a book block and / or a header and / or book cover to form a book-like document.

These aforementioned embodiments have the disadvantage that a manipulation in which the tab is mechanically separated from the single page and then the data page is connected to the tab again, not immediately apparent, since the connection of the tab is provided in each case on the underside of the single page and the relevant data, such as the name and / or a picture of the document holder, are applied on top. In addition, the connection of the tab with the single side has the disadvantage that the tab and the single side are formed differently hard and thereby merging, in particular ultrasonic welding, is difficult. In addition, the one-sided application of the tab has only limited durability to the single page.

The invention is therefore based on the object to propose a data page and a method for its production, by which the manipulation more difficult and a data page is created, which has an improved tear resistance of a single page to the tab.

This object is achieved by a data page, in which a tab section of the at least one tab element for forming the tab is arranged on an upper side and on an underside of the single side in the overlap region to the single side and connected to the top and bottom of the single page in the overlapping region. This allows the tab to engage both sides of the single side. The tab sections of the tab associated side edges of the individual pages are embraced on both sides. Preferably, the tab sections are positively connected to the top and bottom of the single page. Thus, a symmetrical structure and a symmetrical arrangement of the tab are possible to the single page, whereby an increased tear resistance is given. In addition, a manipulation by a one-sided peeling or mechanical release of the single side of the tab immediately apparent.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that in each case a strip-shaped tab element is arranged to form the tab on the top and bottom of the single page. As a result, on the one hand, it is possible to engage the tab elements on the outside of the individual sides, and at the same time a free tab area is formed, which has twice the material thickness and thus increases the tear resistance against a seam to form a book block.

Alternatively, the tab may be formed by at least one strip-shaped tab element, wherein the at least one strip-shaped tab element is folded over and connected to the free ends, which form the tab sections, on the top and bottom of the single side. The tab is thus transferred before attaching to the single page in a U-shape, to then form an overlap region with the free ends or the tab sections to the top and bottom of the single page and connected.

The individual side is preferably formed at least partially from a thermoplastic polymer, in particular polycarbonate, or from a polycarbonate derivative.

Furthermore, the at least one tab is preferably formed at least partially from a thermally fusible plastic. The tab is preferably formed of a textile material, such as fleece or fabric, which at least partially consists of a thermoplastic polymer and / or comprises at least one layer or layer of a thermoplastic polymer. As a result, a material connection between the individual side and the tab is made possible by temperature and / or pressure, which leads to an adhesive and / or cohesive adhesion of the materials.

A further preferred embodiment of the data page provides that the respective tab sections arranged on the upper and lower side of the single page are arranged congruently. This simplifies manufacture.

Furthermore, the tab sections in the overlapping region are connected to one another by lamination or welding, in particular ultrasonic welding.

In particular, point-shaped, linear or planar connection regions are preferably created during welding, at least in the overlapping region. As a result, a secure and permanent connection can be made possible.

Furthermore, tab sections of the free tab region of the at least one tab are connected by punctiform, linear or planar connection regions. This keeps the tab flexible. In addition, a sewing of the tab in a book block by means of a thread can be made possible. The connection areas do not extend completely over the free tab area.

Furthermore, the two tab sections engaging on the upper side and underside of the single side engage in a U-shaped or V-shaped manner at the edge region of the single side assigned to the tab. As a result, a secure and firm connection of the tab sections in the overlapping area to the single page can take place, in particular a cohesive connection between the tab sections and the single page can be made possible.

Furthermore, the single side preferably has at least one front side booklet with at least one layer or printing layer and at least one back side booklet with at least one layer or printing layer, and the one tab section of the at least one tab on an upper side of the front side booklet and the at least one tab section on an underside of the back page booklet are connected. Such a single page is preferably referred to as a PC card, so polycarbonate card, in which the respective outer layers made of polycarbonate and intervening at least one printing layer or a printable layer and / or a transponder module may be provided with an antenna for storing data , Such a single side can have a completely circumferential and closed edge through the outer layers of PC, which is embraced by the tab sections on the outside, wherein the tab sections in the overlapping area are integrally connected to the closed edge of such a PC card.

The object underlying the invention is further achieved for producing a data page, in which a tab portion of the at least one tab overlapping to a top of the single page and another tab portion of the at least one tab to the underside of the single page overlapping arranged and then each tab portion each having a tool is assigned and subsequently each tab portion is connected to the tool in the overlap area with the single page. In particular, the tab sections are positively connected to the single side in the overlapping area. By virtue of such a method, due to the symmetrical structure and the two-sided introduction of the tab sections, a permanent and firm connection between the tab and the single side can be created from outside on the single side, without this having a particularly sensitive tear-off direction. In addition, an improved durability is achieved by the double connection of the tab sections in the overlap region to the single side.

Preferably, the opposing tools are simultaneously moved and held in the connection position. As a result, a force is applied on both sides, at least in the overlapping region, to the tab sections and the single side therebetween so that the selection of the material of the single side plays only a subordinate role compared to a one-sided application of the tab to the single side.

A sonotrode is preferably used as the welding tool, so that the sonotrodes are fed to the respective tab section for welding to the single side on both sides and weld the tab sections to the single side at least in the overlapping area.

Alternatively, a lamination tool is used and the tab sections are connected under temperature and pressure with the single side at least in the overlapping region.

According to a first embodiment of the method, at least one strip-shaped tab element is folded over on two sides and subsequently the free ends of the tab sections of the at least one strip-shaped tab element are positioned overlapping to the top and bottom of the single side and then connected to the single side at least in the overlapping area. As a result, for example, a strip-shaped tab element can be arranged in each case to the outside of the single page and connected to it.

According to an alternative embodiment of the method, at least two tab members are provided which form the tab and at least one tab member with its tab portion on the top and the at least one further tab member with its tab portion of the bottom of the individual pages are arranged and connected in the overlapping area with the single page. This allows the tab also consist of two different materials or different structure of materials.

A further preferred embodiment of the method provides that at least one connecting region is introduced into the tab sections forming the free tab region during or after the connection of the tab sections to the single side in the overlapping region. As a result, sections of the tab sections can be fixed to one another in the free strap area, while at the same time maintaining flexibility and bendability.

The invention and further advantageous embodiments and developments thereof are described in more detail below with reference to the examples shown in the drawings and explained. The features to be taken from the description and the drawings can be applied individually according to the invention individually or in combination in any combination. Show it:

1 shows a perspective view of a book-like document,

FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of a data page according to FIG. 1,

FIG. 3 a shows a schematic side view of a first production step for a data page according to FIG. 2,

FIG. 3b shows a schematic side view of a second method step for producing the data page according to FIG. 2,

FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of the data page according to FIG. 2 with connection areas,

FIGS. 5a and 5b show schematic side views of production steps for an alternative embodiment of the data page to FIGS. 3a and 3b, and FIG

Figure 6 is a schematic side view of another alternative embodiment of the data page to Figures 3a and 3b.

FIG. 1 shows in perspective a book-like document 11, in particular a security document. This book-type document 11 is, for example, an identification document such as a passport. The document 11 comprises, for example, a book cover 12. An intent 14, which is fastened to the book cover 12, may be provided on an inner side of the book cover 12. Via a seam 16, a data page 17 and one or more inner sides 18 are connected to each other. If a book cover 12 and in particular a header 14 are provided, at least this header 14 is also connected to the seam 16. The insides 18 of the book-like document 11 are used to hold visas, stamps or other entries. By way of example, the data page 17 may be designed in accordance with the ICAO standard and may include a document holder image 19, an OCR-readable ICAO zone 21 and other personalization data 22. The Personalisierdaten 22 are provided within the data page 17. The data page 17 has a tab 23, which extends over the seam 16, for example. This tab 23 also includes a seam area in which the seam 16 is formed. In addition, the seam 16 may also be provided with an adhesive and / or welded connection in order to integrate the tab 23 into the book-type document 11.

FIG. 2 schematically shows a view of the data page 17. According to one embodiment, the data page 17 may comprise, for example, a transponder module 24, which consists of an IC chip 25 and an antenna 26. In addition or as an alternative, further electronic and / or other security elements, in particular diffractive security elements, can be introduced.

FIG. 3 a shows a schematic side view of a first production step of a data page 17 according to FIG. 2. FIG. 3b shows a further production step of the data page 17 according to FIG. 2. The data page 12 in FIG. 3b shows a sectional view along the line II-II in FIG.

The data page 17 comprises a single page 27, which may for example consist of a single layer. This can be, for example, a layer of plastic or a layer consisting of paper and impregnated with plastic.

In the exemplary embodiment, the single page 27 comprises a front page booklet 28 and a back side booklet 29, each consisting of at least one layer or print layer. This front page booklet 28 and back booklet 29 are integrally connected to each other.

The tab 23 is formed from a strip-shaped tab element 32. The tab element 32 may extend almost or completely along a side edge 41 of the single side 27. Alternatively, a plurality of tab elements 32 may extend at a distance from one another along the side edge 41 of the single side 27. According to the first embodiment, the tab member 32 is arranged U-shaped or hammered on two sides. As a result, a tab section 34 is assigned to an upper side of the single side 27 or outer side of the front side pocket 28 and a further tab section 35 of the tab element 32 to the lower side of the single side 27 or to the outer side of the rear side stitch 29. The tab sections 34, 35 form the individual page 27 and the front page booklet 28 and back cover 29 each have an overlap region 30. Adjacent thereto is a free strap portion 31 formed by the tab portions 42, 43, along which the tab member 32 extends in a U-shape.

After the positioning of the tab element 32 to the single side 27, the tab element 32 is connected to the single side 27 with a tool 36, 27. The tools 36, 37 each engage on an outer side of the tab element 32 and are moved toward one another. As a result, at least the tab sections 34, 35 in the overlapping area 30 are connected to the single side 27 or to the front page book 28 and the back book 29.

According to a first embodiment, the tools 36, 37 are designed as sonotrodes, so that the tab sections 34, 35 are connected to the single side 27 by welding in the overlapping area 30. For example, a plurality of connecting regions 38 are introduced, which may be formed, for example point-like, as shown in Figure 4. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide line-shaped or partially planar connection regions. Likewise, the connection portion may be formed by a line bordering the connection surface or a dot line or seam line or the like. In addition, the sonotrodes can also be used to introduce connecting regions 39 in the free strap region 31, by means of which the individual strap sections 42, 43 of the strap element 32 are connected to one another. These connection regions 39 can be formed and / or introduced analogously to the connection regions 38.

The tools 36, 37 have a working surface, which, for example, starting from the free end of the free tab portion 31 and initially planar in the direction of the single side 27 and preferably aligned parallel to each other, then to go into a curved course, whereby the distance between the two Work surfaces enlarged each other. As a result, for example, a tab 23 can be formed with a tab element 32, which seen in cross section has a Y-shape, wherein the free legs of the Y attack on the single side 27, in particular surround the side edge 41, through which the overlap region 30 is formed. As a result, a rounded or flowing transition of the tab member 32 from the free tab portion 31 in the transition region 30 and subsequently in the top and bottom of the single page 27 done.

Alternatively, the tools 36, 37 may be formed as lamination tools, so that they too - as shown in Figure 3b - are moved toward each other to connect the tab 23 with the single side 27, thereby characterized under pressure and temperature at least one cohesive connection between the tab portion 34, 35 and the single side 27 is formed in the overlapping region 30.

FIGS. 5a and 5b show side views of production steps according to an alternative embodiment to FIGS. 3a and 3b. This embodiment differs from FIGS. 3a and 3b in that two separate strip-shaped tab elements 32 are provided. In each case a strip-shaped tab element 32 is assigned to an outer side of the single page 27. Subsequently, the manufacturing steps for connecting the tab member 32 to the single page 27 are carried out analogously to the embodiment of Figure 3b.

In the embodiments according to FIGS. 3 a, 3 b and FIGS. 5 a, 5 b, a plurality of tab elements 32 may also be provided one above the other.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 5a and 5b, the tab elements 32 may even differ from one another in construction and / or material.

FIG. 6 shows a schematic side view of a further alternative embodiment of the data page 17 for FIG. In this embodiment, the tab sections 34, 35 surround the side edge 41 in the edge region of the single side 27 in a U-shape. Such an embodiment can be produced both by a tab member 32 folded on two sides according to FIG. 3a and by two separate tab members 32 according to FIG. 5a.

The at least one layer 32 of the front side booklet 28 and / or the at least one layer 34 of the back side booklet 29 may be made of one or more plastics (polymers). In particular, these consist of polycarbonate (PC). Other alternatives may include bisphenol A polycarbonate, carboxy modified PC, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), its derivatives such as glycol modified PET (PETG), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyimide (PI), Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polystyrene (PS), polyvinylphenol (PVP), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), especially thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS), and / or derivatives thereof, or of paper and / or cardboard or of mixtures of the abovementioned materials.

The tab member 32 for forming the tab 23 may consist of one or more flexible strip-shaped layers. The tab member 32 may be formed of a textile material. For example, a textile fabric may be provided in the form of a woven, knitted, knitted or the like or in the form of a felt or fleece. The material is preferably formed from a composite of filaments, in particular fibers, yarns, threads or the like. In particular, the textile material is or includes one or more fusible materials to facilitate a welding or lamination process. The at least one meltable textile material is preferably formed from plastic (polymer), in particular from thermoplastic material. For example, polyester, in particular polyethylene terephthalate or a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) may be provided. The melting point or glass transition temperature of the fusible material is preferably matched to the material properties of the individual pages. The melting or glass transition temperatures of the tab element 32 and the single side 27 are preferably similar in size, in particular within a temperature range of 50 degrees. As a result, the welding and / or laminating process can be carried out easily. Furthermore, the tab may be formed of different materials, such as a blended fabric. In this case, one of the two materials melts in the production of the compound at least in the transition region, and the other material does not connect. In a woven fabric, for example, warp and weft threads may be made of different materials. For example, the warp threads of a mixed fabric can remain unchanged during welding, while the weft threads melt or melt and connect to the single side. The weft threads extend in this case from the free tab area in the overlapping area. In such a mixed fabric, for example, the weft threads can also consist of metallic threads.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11. Book-like document

29. Back side booklet

12. Book cover

30. Overlap area

14. intent

31. Free flap area

16. seam

32. tab element

17. Data page

34. tab section

18th inside

35. tab section

19th picture

36. Tool

21. ICAO Zone

37. Tool

22. Personalization data

38. interface

23. Tab

39. Connection area

24. Transponder module

40th work surface

25. IC chip

41. Side edge

26. Antenna

42. tab section

27. Single page

43. tab section

28. Front page booklet

Claims (18)

1. Data page, in particular for a book-type document, having at least one individual page (27) for applying and / or storing data and having at least one flexible tab (23) which is connected in an overlapping area (30) to the at least one single page (27) and which comprises a free strap region (31) protruding beyond, characterized in that a strap section (34, 35) of the at least one strap element (32) is arranged on an upper side and an underside of the single side (27) in each case in the overlapping region (30) is connected to the top and bottom of the single page (27).
2. Data page according to claim 1, characterized in that in each case one at the top and one on the underside of the single side (27) arranged strip-shaped tab member (32) forms the tab (20).
3. Data page according to claim 1, characterized in that the tab (23) by a strip-shaped tab member (32) is formed, which turned over and with the at the free end portions of the folded tab member (32) respectively formed tab portions (34, 35) on the upper - And bottom of the single page (27) are connected.
4. Data page according to claim 1, characterized in that the single side (27) is at least partially formed of polycarbonate or a polycarbonate derivative.
5. Data page according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one tab (23) consists of at least one flexible, strip-shaped layer and is preferably formed at least partially of a thermally fusible plastic or of a textile material which consists at least partially of a thermoplastic polymer or at least one layer or layer of thermoplastic polymer.
6. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective tab sections (34, 35) arranged on the upper side and the underside of the single side (27) are arranged congruently in the overlapping area (30).
7. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tab sections (34, 35) in the overlapping region (30) with the single side (27) are laminated or welded, in particular by means of ultrasonic welding are connected.
8. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tab sections (34, 35) in the overlapping region (30) are connected to the single side (27) by punctiform, linear or planar connection regions (38).
9. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that tab sections (42, 43) of the free tab region (31) of the at least one tab (23) are connected by punctiform and / or linear or planar connection regions (39).
10. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the individual side (27) arranged tab portions (34, 35) U- or V-shaped edge portion of the side edge (41) of the single side (27), in particular form-fitting engage around.
11. Data page according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the single side (27) has at least one front side booklet (28) with at least one layer or print layer and at least one back side booklet (29) with at least one layer or print layer and which has a tab section (34) of the at least one tab element (32) is provided on an upper side of the front side booklet (28) and the further tab section (35) of the at least one tab element (32) is provided on an underside of the back side booklet (29).
12. Method for producing a data page (17), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one tab (23) is arranged overlapping to a single side (27), so that an overlapping area (30) is formed, and in which the at least one Tab (23) is connected to the single side (27), characterized

    - That a tab portion (34) of the at least one tab member (32) for forming the at least one tab (23) to an upper side of the single side (27) overlapping and another tab portion (35) of the at least one tab member (32) to an underside of Single side (27) is arranged overlapping,

    - That each tab portion (34, 35) is assigned in each case a tool (36) and

    - That each tab portion (34, 35) with the tool (36, 37) in the overlapping region (30) with the single side (27) is connected.
13. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the opposing tools (36, 37) at the same time in the connecting position for connecting the tab portions (34, 35) in the overlapping region (30) to the single side (27) moved and held and in particular the tab portions (34 , 35) are positively connected in the overlapping area to the single side.
14. Method according to Claim 12, characterized in that a sonotrode is used as the tool (36, 37) and a sonotrode is fed to the tab sections (34, 35) for welding to the single side (27) at least in the overlapping area (30) on both sides.
15. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that a lamination tool is used as a tool (36, 37) and the tab sections (34, 35) under pressure and temperature in the overlapping region (30) with the single side (27) are connected.
16. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one strip-shaped tab member (32) is folded on two sides and the free ends of the tab member (32) tab sections (34, 35) positioned to the top and bottom of the single side (27) overlapping and then at least in the overlapping region (30), the tab sections (34, 35) are connected to the single side (37).
17. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the tab (23) formed by at least two tab members (32) and the respective tab portion (34, 35) of the tab members (32) to the top and bottom of the single side (27) positioned overlapping and then in the overlap region (30) with the single side (27) are connected.
18. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that during or after the joining of the tab sections (34, 35) of the at least one tab element (32) to the single side (27) in the overlapping area (30) at least one connecting area (39) in the tab section (42, 43 ) is introduced in the free strap region (31).

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