EP1302922A2 - Label with protection laminate - Google Patents

Abstract

A markable self-adhesive label with a field for inscriptions and a transparent protective laminate, both on an at least partly transparent base, in which a first protective laminate (6) forms part of the base (8) and which can be detached along a line of perforations (12).

Description

The invention relates to a self-adhesive label for re-labeling with a label and one on it fixable, at least partially transparent protective laminate, the label and the protective laminate on one common, at least partially transparent carrier arranged are.

Such labels are from DE 197 49 632 C1 or known from DE 100 35 336.3.

Labels of the type mentioned are used for labeling of objects in application areas that have increased requirements the durability of the lettering, for example by the presence of aggressive media or by the to subject of additional protective or post-treatment is exposed. Under caption you can in this Connection any kind of marking of the object, especially a digital typeface or a handwritten lettering can be understood.

In the meantime, such labels have been pre-assembled as Roll goods available, so that a mechanical re-labeling in printing presses, for example in thermal transfer printer cores, is unproblematic, including short-term changes from labeling orders to not significant scrap production of the clothing material.

The related tasks are from previously known labels satisfactorily solved in such a way that the label has two leaves is designed and both the labeling field and the protective laminate is arranged side by side in one plane are and the protective laminate by folding with the Inscription field covered by adhesive can be adhered to an object.

However, the known labels have the disadvantage that that they were first applied to an expensive substrate after the application of the label remains and is thrown away as excess material without to be available for further use. Besides is in the application of the individual different material webs to drive a lot of effort on the carrier material. Every new material web must first be back on the carrier or the previous web are attached, what furthermore when they are later detached from the carrier web to additional ones Limitations on manageability, for example through a unintentional destruction of the laminate structure.

The invention is therefore based on the object of a label of the type mentioned at the outset with regard to use and Usability of the material used and the associated in terms of costs and in terms of a improve safe, failure-free handling.

The task is solved in that a first protective laminate is provided as part of the carrier and from this is designed to be detachable along a perforation line.

According to the invention, the first protective laminate is therefore no longer a component of the label applied to the carrier material, but rather is formed as part of the preferably single-layer carrier itself, so that after its release, only its edge regions remain and the laminate then, after being applied to the labeling field performs its actual protective function for the same. The simultaneous use of the first protective laminate as part of the carrier thus contributes significantly to material savings with unrestricted functionality. In addition, the proportion of carrier material that remains as a committee after the label has been applied is reduced to the same extent, so that the aspect of waste prevention is also taken into account to the extent described.
Instead of a line produced by a perforation, a cutting or punching line with breakpoints can also be arranged as a line along which the protective laminate is detached from the rest of the carrier.

It is initially advantageous to use the first protective laminate permanent or temporary fixation on the labeling field provided. After application to the labeling field becomes the first protective laminate from the rest of the backing material detached and remains on the labeling field Perception of its protective function against external influences. A merely temporary design is also conceivable here of the first protective laminate, so that after its removal only the labeling field remains.

In an advantageous development of the invention Labels is the first protective laminate for temporary fixation on a second one, between this and the labeling field arranged protective laminate provided, then the second Protective laminate as a permanent or temporary protective laminate is trained. In this case, this remains as a component the first protective laminate formed by the wearer only temporarily a composite through the labeling field and on it to be arranged second protective laminate is formed. After a intended aftertreatment of the object on which the Label had to be attached, such as a subsequent painting, the first protective laminate is removed from the composite mentioned, being through the tiered liability between the two Protective laminates or the second protective laminate and the labeling field, on the object that with the second Protective laminate permanently provided labeling field remains. Similar to the embodiment with one protective laminate, both protective laminates can also be used in this case for only temporary attachment on the labeling field be provided, for example, if several painting processes are planned for the object to be labeled.

It is further advantageous that the second protective laminate is embedded on both sides in adhesive layers, whereby the one intended for application to the labeling field Adhesive layer adheres more strongly to the second protective laminate than the other adhesive layer. The different liability the adhesive layers can be used by using different Adhesives, for example, also multi-component can be set. The greater liability of the Application to the adhesive layer provided on the labeling field makes sure that this is on the label did not fix second protective laminate together with others Layers are unintentionally detached. Instead of one full-surface embedding of the second protective laminate in adhesive layers is also a point or line order of adhesives conceivable.

It is also in an embodiment of the invention Labels are advantageous if the two protective laminates are used the one between them, stronger on the first protective laminate adhesive layer temporarily bonded together are. First, the two laminates are before application overlapping on the same side of the support arranged and remain in this through the adhesive layer Arrangement even after application to the labeling field. This ensures that the process of attachment no relative displacement of the two on the labeling field Protective laminates occur to each other. When removing the first Protective laminates from the second one, now on the labeling field adhesive protective laminate is the between the laminates arranged adhesive layer due to their lower adhesion peeled off the second protective laminate. The adhesive strength of the Layer of adhesive between the first and second protective laminates is also less than the adhesive strength of the adhesive layer between the second protective laminate and the labeling field, so that when peeling off the first protective laminate, the second is not included is subtracted.

For this it is also advantageous that the first protective laminate is provided with a one-piece molded tongue. By grasping the tab that is part of the first Protective laminate was also part of the carrier and from this has been removed along the perforation line the first protective laminate without much effort and without Tools from the label field attached to an object peel off with the second protective laminate. The tongue is just like the first protective laminate as a carrier component realized, so that getting caught or fluttering around this part, which in particular in printing units too could lead to undesirable disruptions in the operational process, can be avoided. Because of the one-piece design also avoided that the first protective laminate along a Unwanted tearing or tearing off the connecting line to the handle tongue could or the defined application of the protective laminates the labeling field would be hindered.

Furthermore, in an advantageous embodiment of the invention Labels that can be attached to the labeling field provided permanent or temporary protective laminate a removable cover when not applied. Regardless of whether the label with one or two protective laminates is formed, the cover is by means of an adhesive layer arranged on the surface after application of the protective laminate (s) on the labeling field comes to rest. The cover serves to protect those Adhesive layer with which the laminate is attached when the label should stick and can without difficulty from very different, for their intended use suitable materials, such as foils or paper, be made. So that this cover is particularly easy the adhesive layer holding them on the permanent protective laminate can be solved, it is preferably siliconized educated.

A desirable material saving and a reduction in Manufacturing costs are thereby advantageously taken into account worn that when loosening the first protective laminate the carrier only carrier material in the peripheral areas of the Carrier remains. So in particular it is not another Material to support the first protective laminate within the Carrier necessary. This is changed with the full contour of the protective laminate can be used, while only the edge areas of the carrier remain as rejects.

In this context, the first protective laminate is preferred along a perforation line through breakpoints with the Carrier material connected. By removing the first Protective laminates from the rest of the carrier composite will Laminate from these breakpoints, for example through Perforating, punching or cutting the contour of the protective laminate arise, solved, the interior of the perforation line separated from the edge areas of the carrier. happens the contouring for the laminate by means of a micro perforation, so is the first protective laminate in a row especially fine micro dots along the perforation line connected to the other carrier material and very simple and structure-friendly type detachable from this.

Furthermore, the carrier of the label according to the invention is along a fold line is provided so foldable that two identical, arranged on different sides of the carrier Contours with their border lines aligned to cover are feasible. A corresponding arrangement of the crease line thus ensures that, for example, the first protective laminate by simply folding it in a way with the labeling field can be brought to cover. Furthermore, it can The label should also be useful, the contours of the labeling field 4 and the or the laminates 6, 28 different train. These are then provided so that the labeling field is only partially or also overhanging. In addition, other arrangements of the fold line are also conceivable, so that depending on your wishes in different folds or full coverage of on different Sections arranged on the carrier sides are conceivable.

The symmetrical arrangement of the Labeling field and the first protective laminate or two protective laminates with respect to this crease line, since this is the Folding along the crease line, especially in the event that the protective laminate completely covers the labeling field should be particularly easy to use and quick to carry out makes. It is also readily apparent that such Order the use of other alignment tools of the laminate when covering the labeling field makes redundant.

An advantageous handling also serves for easier handling Development of the label according to the invention, in the the carrier on the side on which the labeling field is arranged has a siliconized surface. By the siliconization of this surface is the labeling field particularly easy and gentle from its carrier side removable and can then be applied to the desired object become. However, the surface can also be used with others Types of release agents are provided, the releasability of the Simplify the labeling field.

The invention is described below with reference to two in the drawings illustrated exemplary embodiments explained in more detail.

Fig.1

eine Draufsicht auf den Abschnitt eines bahnförmigen Trägers 8 mit ein- bzw. aufgebrachten Bestandteilen der erfindungsgemäßen Etiketten 2,

Fig.2

einen Schnitt durch den Träger 8 mit Etikett 2 aus Fig.1 entlang der Linie II-II,

Fig.3

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels mit nur einem Schutzlaminat 6,

Fig.4

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers aus Fig.2 mit abgelöster Abdeckung 34,

Fig.5

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers aus Fig.4, der entlang der Knicklinie 38 in Pfeilrichtung gefaltet wurde,

Fig. 6

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers aus Fig.5, bei dem die Randbereiche 16 des Trägers 8 von dem Schutzlaminat 6 in Pfeilrichtung abgelöst wurden,

Fig. 7

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers aus Fig.6, bei dem der Verbund des Beschriftungsfeldes 4 mit den Schutzlaminaten 6, 28 von der Seite 8a des Trägers 8 mit silikonisierter Oberfläche in Pfeilrichtung gelöst wurde und

Fig. 8

eine Schnittdarstellung des Trägers aus Fig.7, bei der das Beschriftungsfeld 4 mit den Schutzlaminaten 6, 28 auf der Oberfläche eines Gegenstandes appliziert sind und das Schutzlaminat 6 mit der Klebstoffschicht 30 von dem Beschriftungsfeld 4 mit dem Schutzlaminat 28 in Pfeilrichtung gelöst wird.

Show it:

Fig.1

2 shows a plan view of the section of a web-shaped carrier 8 with the components 2 of the labels 2 according to the invention inserted or applied,

Fig.2

2 shows a section through the carrier 8 with the label 2 from FIG. 1 along the line II-II,

Figure 3

3 shows a sectional illustration of the carrier of a second exemplary embodiment with only one protective laminate 6,

Figure 4

3 shows a sectional illustration of the carrier from FIG. 2 with the cover 34 detached,

Figure 5

4, which has been folded along the fold line 38 in the direction of the arrow,

Fig. 6

5 shows a sectional illustration of the carrier from FIG. 5, in which the edge regions 16 of the carrier 8 have been detached from the protective laminate 6 in the direction of the arrow,

Fig. 7

6, in which the connection of the labeling field 4 with the protective laminates 6, 28 has been released from the side 8a of the carrier 8 with a siliconized surface in the direction of the arrow, and

Fig. 8

a sectional view of the carrier of Figure 7, in which the labeling field 4 with the protective laminates 6, 28 are applied to the surface of an object and the protective laminate 6 with the adhesive layer 30 is detached from the labeling field 4 with the protective laminate 28 in the direction of the arrow.

1 and 2 is a label 2, which according to of the invention for subsequent labeling with a labeling field 4 and the at least partially transparent fixable thereon Protective laminate 6 initially on an at least partially transparent carrier 8 is arranged together.

The sides 8a and 8b of the carrier 8 are web-shaped trained and for buckling along a crease line 38 in Direction towards the side facing the viewer. While on the side 8a of the carrier 8, the labeling field 4 in the form of the film 24 can be seen, are on the Page 8b of the carrier arranged protective laminates 6, 28 of the Embodiment not visible in Figure 1 because it are covered by the cover 34 arranged on them. Next is that applied to the surface of page 8a Siliconization 20 can be identified by hatching this side made.

The first protective laminate 6, which is not visible in FIG. 1, is present in the inner region 10 of a perforation line 12 in the carrier 8 embedded as part of the same. Along with the necessary Adhesive layers 30, 32 is the second protective laminate 28 on the first protective laminate 6, in Fig. 1 from the cover 34 covered, arranged. Along the perforation line 12 becomes the first protective laminate 6 by means of a microperforation process generated breakpoints 36, which in Fig.1 in an area of the perforation line 12 are indicated at which Rest of the backing material held on page 8b.

Furthermore, the formation of a Handle tongue 40 in the edge area of the first protective laminate 6 recognize that arranged there along the perforation line 12a is. Their direct visibility is shown again in FIG. 1 through one facing the viewer, the handle of the Contour forth corresponding piece of cover 34a prevented. Because the contours of the laminates, adhesive layers and the Cover only after laying one on top of the other Fixation of all materials initially in web form is only one step for this process required. However, this can also be divided into several Steps are subdivided, for example if there are special requirements occur at the contouring. In the following it cannot required material of the layers in the process of so-called weeding can also be removed together from the carrier 8, so that on the edge regions 16 of the carrier 8 on the side 8b Mterial survives more.

In addition, further perforation lines 14 are on the Carrier 8 in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction to separate individual or several labels 2 provided from the continuous carrier 8. Those that can be made into roll goods in this way Of course, labels are not on one Path limited, the rollers can also in their transverse extent Have labels 2 arranged several times next to each other which means a larger volume in post-labeling at the same time could be edited.

The section shown in Fig. 2 along the line II-II can first be seen that the carrier 8 on his the surface facing the viewer in FIG. 1 on the with the labeling field 4 side 8a over the entire surface has a silicone layer 20. This represents a preferred one Kind of a separating layer, which the loosening of individual used To facilitate layers of each other, but is only as one of several conceivable possibilities, this functionality to ensure to understand.

It can also be seen from FIG. 2 that then on the Side 8a of the carrier 8 after an adhesive layer 22 a Foil 24 is applied, such as polyester, PVC, acetate or another suitable material or composite material different materials can exist. Beyond that the film also colored, with metallizing or other optical effects imaginable and forms that in the Figures on the side 8a of the carrier 8 shown inscription field 4. The type of arrangement of the labeling field on the carrier material, as shown, in simple way of any kind of manual or machine Labeling process accessible.

On the side 8b of the carrier 8, also in FIG. 2 recognizable within the edge regions 16 of the carrier 8 first protective laminate 6 arranged as part of the carrier 8. Starting from this one follows in the direction of buckling Adhesive layer 30, then the second protective laminate 28, again an adhesive layer 32 on which the film or a paper cover 34, 34a is arranged. Also shown in Fig. 2 are the individual Layers belonging sections, which come from the contouring of the molded onto the first protective laminate 6 with grip tongue 40 which result in this covered cover part 34a.

3 is a further embodiment of the invention Shown labels. Here page 8b of the Carrier 8 only a first protective laminate 6, which is again part of the carrier 8. Hence, on the Protective laminate 6 immediately after covering the adhesive layer 30 34 arranged. Because in this embodiment the first Protective laminate 6 after application of the permanent label What is left on the label is on this first protective laminate 6 is not provided with a grip tongue 40, whereby also the corresponding ones assigned to the other layers Sections do not exist. The embodiment 3 is to that extent a simplified version of the embodiment to see from Fig. 2.

4 to 8, the application of an inventive Label 2 on a desired item for the better Understanding will be explained in more detail, here again the embodiment in FIG. 2 is assumed.

From a label 2 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is, as can be seen in Fig. 4, when using it first the cover 34 from the side 8b of the carrier 8 in the direction of the arrow peeled and removed, leaving the underlying, adhesive layer adhering more strongly to the second protective laminate 28 32 is exposed. The one assigned to the grip tongue 40 The cover part 34a remains on the grip tongue 40.

Then the two sides 8a, 8b of the carrier 8, as from 5 can be seen in this way along the crease line 38 in the direction of the arrow folded that the adhesive layer 32 on the Labeling field 4 comes to lie in the desired manner with the material from which it is formed and stays on it. The previous symmetrical arrangement of the parts of the label 2 to be covered on the Carrier 8 simplifies this process considerably since there are no additional ones Tools provided to align these parts Need to become.

From Fig. 6 it can be seen how thereafter while the Protective laminates 6, 28 and adhesive layers 30, 32 on the Labeling field 4 along the perforation line 12, the edge areas 16 of the side 8b of the carrier 8 from the first protective laminate 6 can be loosened and removed in the direction of the arrow. The composite formed on the side 8a of the carrier 8 Adhesive layers 22, 30, 32, labeling field 4 and Protective laminates 6, 28 can, as can be seen in FIG. 7, simply lift off from this side 8a. Page 8a with the silicone layer 20 arranged thereon approximately in the direction of the arrow be deducted from this network.

8 is the composite just mentioned after attachment to be seen on a desired surface of an object. Is directly on this surface, connected by the adhesive layer 22, the film 24 in the form of the labeling field 4 arranged in the direction from the object surface this is followed by the adhesive layer 32, the second protective laminate 28, the adhesive layer 30 and the first protective laminate 6. The first protective laminate can now be placed in the direction of the arrow 6 with the adhesive layer 30 of the remaining composite on the object surface Adhesive layer 22, labeling field 4, adhesive layer 32 and second protective laminate 28 by gripping the grip tongue 40 pull it off. The protected label 2 thus remains on the Object. This detachment of the first protective laminate happens preferably after one painting process, in order to do that with the second Protective laminate protected labeling field 4 visible again close.

Alternatively, the detachment shown in Figs Attachment process also in a different order be performed. Starting from Fig. 6, in which the both sides 8a, 8b of the carrier 8 are folded over one another, in this case, the side 8a of the carrier first 8 released from this composite and thereby the liability on the intended object intended adhesive layer 22 exposed. Only after attaching it to the item the composite then weed from the side 8b of the carrier 8. By cleverly grasping the label, this attachment variant can the side 8a of the carrier 8, if from the The rest of the network has not yet been completely replaced as Positioning aid for the label can be used.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

2

label

4

labeling field

6

protective laminate

8th

carrier

8a

Side of the carrier with the labeling field

8b

Side of the carrier with the protective laminate

10

interior

12

perforation

12a

Perforation line between the contour of the laminate and the tongue

14

Perforation lines between labels

16

Marginal areas (of the beam)

20

silicone layer

22

adhesive layer

24

foil

28

second protective laminate

30

adhesive layer

32

adhesive layer

34

cover

34a

Cover in the area of the handle tongue

36

breakpoints

38

fold line

40

handle tongue

Claims (13)

Self-adhesive label for re-labeling with a labeling field and an at least partially transparent protective laminate which can be fixed thereon, the labeling field and the protective laminate being arranged on a common, at least partially transparent carrier, characterized in that a first protective laminate 6 is provided as a component of the carrier 8 and is made of it this is designed to be detachable along a perforation line 12. Label according to claim 1, characterized in that the first protective laminate 6 is provided for permanent or temporary fixation on the labeling field 4. Label according to claim 1, characterized in that the first protective laminate 6 is provided for temporary fixation on a second protective laminate 28 arranged between the latter and the labeling field 4 and that the second protective laminate 28 is designed as a permanent or temporary protective laminate. Label according to Claim 3, characterized in that the second protective laminate 28 is embedded on both sides in adhesive layers 30, 32, the adhesive layer 32 provided for application to the labeling field adhering more strongly to the second protective laminate 28 than the other adhesive layer 30. Label according to Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the two protective laminates 6, 28 are temporarily connected to one another by means of the adhesive layer 30 arranged between them and more strongly adhering to the first protective laminate 6. Label according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the first protective laminate 6 is provided with an integrally molded grip tongue 40. Label according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the permanent or temporary protective laminate 6, 28 provided for application on the labeling field 4 has a detachable cover 34 in the non-applied state. Label according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that when the first protective laminate 6 is released from the carrier 8, only carrier material remains in edge regions 16 of the carrier 8. Label according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the first protective laminate 6 is connected along a perforation line 12 by holding points 36 to the carrier material. Label according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the carrier 8 can be folded along a crease line 38 such that two identical contours arranged on different sides 8a, 8b of the carrier 8 can be brought into alignment with their edge lines. Label according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the contours of the labeling field 4 and the laminate or laminates 6, 28 can be designed differently. Label according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the labeling field 4 and the first protective laminate 6 or the protective laminates 6, 28 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the crease line 38. Label according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the carrier 8 has a siliconized surface on the side 8a on which the labeling field 4 is arranged.

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