EP0900903A2 - Device for protection of articles against theft, a corresponding method of manufacturing, and an apparatus for carrying out the method - Google Patents

Device for protection of articles against theft, a corresponding method of manufacturing, and an apparatus for carrying out the method Download PDF

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EP0900903A2
EP0900903A2 EP98114681A EP98114681A EP0900903A2 EP 0900903 A2 EP0900903 A2 EP 0900903A2 EP 98114681 A EP98114681 A EP 98114681A EP 98114681 A EP98114681 A EP 98114681A EP 0900903 A2 EP0900903 A2 EP 0900903A2
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Manfred Dr. Rührig
Terry Clancy
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2428—Tag details
    • G08B13/2434—Tag housing and attachment details
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0017—Anti-theft devices, e.g. tags or monitors, fixed to articles, e.g. clothes, and to be removed at the check-out of shops
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G08—SIGNALLING
    • G08B—SIGNALLING SYSTEMS, e.g. PERSONAL CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B13/00—Burglar, theft or intruder alarms
    • G08B13/22—Electrical actuation
    • G08B13/24—Electrical actuation by interference with electromagnetic field distribution
    • G08B13/2402—Electronic Article Surveillance [EAS], i.e. systems using tags for detecting removal of a tagged item from a secure area, e.g. tags for detecting shoplifting
    • G08B13/2428—Tag details
    • G08B13/2437—Tag layered structure, processes for making layered tags
    • G08B13/244—Tag manufacturing, e.g. continuous manufacturing processes

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  • the invention relates to a device for securing Anti-theft articles, consisting of a housing and a securing element arranged in the housing. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method to manufacture the device according to the invention and on a device for performing the invention Procedure.
  • a device is already from the prior art - a so-called Hard Tag - became known, which consists of two in there are essentially identical halves. On the A strip element is made on the inside of one half glued on soft magnetic material. Then be the two halves put together, and the hard tag will be by means of a releasable pin on one to be secured Article, for example attached to a piece of clothing.
  • the response signal to an external magnetic field is at a maximum if the preferred axis of the securing element is aligned parallel to the field.
  • the response signal disappears when the external magnetic field is perpendicular to the preferred axis of the securing element.
  • two strip elements are therefore oriented in a cross shape to one another in the prior art.
  • the soft magnetic strip or the soft magnetic wire must have a certain length. Since a hard tag has its largest diameter in the central area, the stripe elements run in the central area.
  • the fastening mechanism is usually designed to be magnetic, with relatively high magnetic fields being required to detach the fastening pin from the article.
  • An example of such a fastening mechanism has become known, for example, from EP 0 132 531 B1.
  • the invention has for its object an electronic propose detectable fuse element that is characterized by a high detection rate. Still lies the invention has for its object an inexpensive Manufacturing method and a device for carrying it out to present the procedure.
  • the securing element has approximately closed form.
  • the securing element is ring-shaped or elliptical educated.
  • the strip is due to the curved, in itself closed form so long that it is sufficiently strong Response signal to an external magnetic field. Furthermore, the securing element is so far from that Mounting mechanism removed that its magnetic Condition due to stray fields of the locking mechanism is adversely affected; and third is the detection rate especially with a circular configuration of the Securing element regardless of the orientation to outer field.
  • the device provides that the securing element is in one piece is formed or that it consists of at least two individual elements consists essentially in an annular or elliptical shape. It has it turned out that the arrangement of the individual elements there is essentially nothing in the gap Functionality of the device according to the invention changes.
  • the Fastening mechanism for hard tags usually on magnetic base.
  • To detach the hard tags from the Secured items are relatively high magnetic fields required. These fields usually magnetize the magnetic locking mechanism, which in turn a nearby securing element via a stray field negatively influenced.
  • the distance of the securing element from the Fastening mechanism is selected as possible.
  • the housing at least two parts exist that there is an attachment mechanism has and that the securing element one in substantially constant distance from the fastening mechanism having. Because of the great distance from that Attachment mechanism will change the magnetic state of the Security element not or hardly by stray fields of the Locking mechanism 'affected.
  • the securing element is preferably a wire or around a strip. It goes without saying it is also possible to get the shape you want from a punching out the soft magnetic layer - a method that however, is associated with relatively high material losses.
  • the following advantageous embodiment is in the housing suggested: there is one on the inside of the housing circular, elliptical or other type of guidance provided, and the securing element lies against this on.
  • the guide can be a groove or a Survey acts, the survey as a continuous or interrupted bead can be formed.
  • the securing element is at least on the corresponding part of the housing fixed at certain points.
  • the task is thereby regarding the procedure solved that the securing element in the form of tape material is provided and that the tape material in a closed form is fastened in the housing.
  • a dispensing device is provided, which the securing element in the form of tape material provides; furthermore is a rotation unit provided on which a part of the housing is mounted; the Dispensing device is above the rotating part of the Arranged housing and placed the fuse element ring-shaped during a rotation of the rotation unit or in another self-contained form on the Inside of the housing part.
  • the dispensing device a cutting device is assigned, the provides the tape material in a desired length. Furthermore, an adhesive device is provided which Securing element at least selectively on the part of the Housing attached.
  • Fig. 1 shows a plan view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention in the unassembled state.
  • the device 1 consists of two essentially identical halves 2a, 2b which are firmly connected to one another in the assembled state.
  • the device 1 is fastened to an article to be secured via the fastening mechanism 4.
  • the securing element 3 is arranged according to the invention in a self-contained form. In the case shown, the shape is a ring.
  • the securing element 3 it is not necessary for the securing element 3 to consist of one part, rather it can consist of a plurality of sub-elements 3a arranged in a gap from one another.
  • This configuration considerably simplifies the assembly of the securing element 3 in the device according to the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 2, it is sufficient to fix the securing element 3 if the guide consists of individual projecting elements.
  • the securing element 3 is as Tape material 8 wound on a supply roll 13 and is successively provided by the dispensing device 9.
  • the beginning of the strip material 8 is in a clamping part 14 fixed on the housing part 2a and during the subsequent rotating process of the rotary unit 10 circular or in the desired shape on the Housing part 2a placed. Is it the Band material 8 around a strip material, so this lies with the edge on the housing part 2a and with the flat side at the guide 5.
  • a fixation of the securing element 3 on the guide 5 or the housing part 2a is carried out by means of an adhesive donated by the gluing device 12.

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The security tag has a housing containing a security element which is formed as a closed circle or ellipse and which can be provided by a number of individual security element sections (3a) of a wire or band material, positioned at a maximum spacing from the fixing mechanism for attaching the security tag to the protected item.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Sicherung von Artikeln gegen Diebstahl, bestehend aus einem Gehäuse und einem in dem Gehäuse angeordneten Sicherungselement. Desweiteren bezieht sich die Erfindung auf ein Verfahren zur Herstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und auf eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens.The invention relates to a device for securing Anti-theft articles, consisting of a housing and a securing element arranged in the housing. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method to manufacture the device according to the invention and on a device for performing the invention Procedure.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist bereits eine Vorrichtung - ein sog. Hard Tag - bekannt geworden, das aus zwei im wesentlichen gleichaufgebauten Hälften besteht. Auf die Innenseite der einen Hälfte wird ein Streifenelement aus weichmagnetischem Material aufgeklebt. Anschließend werden die beiden Hälften zusammengefügt, und das Hard Tag wird mittels eines lösbaren Stiftes an einem zu sichernden Artikel, beispielsweise an einem Kleidungsstück, befestigt.A device is already from the prior art - a so-called Hard Tag - became known, which consists of two in there are essentially identical halves. On the A strip element is made on the inside of one half glued on soft magnetic material. Then be the two halves put together, and the hard tag will be by means of a releasable pin on one to be secured Article, for example attached to a piece of clothing.

Bei weichmagnetischen Materialien ist das Antwortsignal auf ein äußeres Magnetfeld maximal, wenn die Vorzugsachse des Sicherungselements parallel zum Feld ausgerichtet ist. Das Antwortsignal verschwindet, wenn das äußere Magnetfeld senkrecht zur Vorzugsachse des Sicherungselements einfällt. Um die Detektionswahrscheinlichkeit zu erhöhen, werden im Stand der Technik daher zwei Streifenelemente kreuzförmig zueinander orientiert.
Damit das Sicherungselement ein detektierbares Antwortsignal aussendet, muß der weichmagnetische Streifen bzw. der weichmagnetische Draht eine gewisse Lange aufweisen. Da ein Hard Tag seinen größten Durchmesser im Mittelbereich hat, verlaufen die Streifenelemente daher im mittleren Bereich. Diese Anordnung bereitet aus folgendem Grund erhebliche Probleme: Üblicherweise ist der Befestigungsmechanismus magnetisch ausgebildet, wobei zum Lösen des Befestigungsstifts von dem Artikel relativ hohe Magnetfelder erforderlich sind. Ein Beispiel für einen derartigen Befestigungsmechanismus ist z.B. aus der EP 0 132 531 B1 bekannt geworden. Bei Anlegen der hohen Magnetfelder ist es unvermeidbar, daß der im mittleren Bereich des Hard Tags plazierte Befestigungsmechanismus remanent magnetisiert wird und nachfolgend das in der Nähe plazierte Sicherungselement durch Streufelder beeinflußt. Das Sicherungselement ist dann nicht mehr in der Lage, ein charakteristisches Antwortsignal auf ein äußeres Magnetfeld zu remittieren. Die Detektionswahrschein-lichkeit für die Hard Tags wird durch diese unbeabsichtigte Deaktivierung natürlich ganz erheblich verringert.With soft magnetic materials, the response signal to an external magnetic field is at a maximum if the preferred axis of the securing element is aligned parallel to the field. The response signal disappears when the external magnetic field is perpendicular to the preferred axis of the securing element. In order to increase the detection probability, two strip elements are therefore oriented in a cross shape to one another in the prior art.
In order for the security element to send out a detectable response signal, the soft magnetic strip or the soft magnetic wire must have a certain length. Since a hard tag has its largest diameter in the central area, the stripe elements run in the central area. This arrangement causes considerable problems for the following reason: The fastening mechanism is usually designed to be magnetic, with relatively high magnetic fields being required to detach the fastening pin from the article. An example of such a fastening mechanism has become known, for example, from EP 0 132 531 B1. When the high magnetic fields are applied, it is unavoidable that the fastening mechanism placed in the middle area of the hard tag is remanently magnetized and subsequently the securing element placed in the vicinity is influenced by stray fields. The security element is then no longer able to remit a characteristic response signal to an external magnetic field. The detection probability for the hard tags is of course significantly reduced by this unintentional deactivation.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein elektronisch detektierbares Sicherungselement vorzuschlagen, das sich durch eine hohe Detektionsrate auszeichnet. Weiterhin liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein kostengünstiges Herstellungsverfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens vorzustellen.The invention has for its object an electronic propose detectable fuse element that is characterized by a high detection rate. Still lies the invention has for its object an inexpensive Manufacturing method and a device for carrying it out to present the procedure.

Bezüglich der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß das Sicherungselement eine näherungsweise in sich geschlossen Form aufweist. Gemäß einer bevorzugten, einfach zu fertigenden Ausführungsform ist das Sicherungselement ringförmig oder elliptisch ausgebildet.With regard to the device according to the invention Task solved in that the securing element has approximately closed form. According to a preferred, easy to manufacture embodiment the securing element is ring-shaped or elliptical educated.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung werden alle Nachteile des Standes der Technik mit einem Schlag beseitigt: Der Streifen ist infolge der gebogenen, in sich geschlossenen Form so lang, daß er ein ausreichend starkes Antwortsignal auf ein äußeres Magnetfeld aussendet. Weiterhin ist das Sicherungselement so weit von dem Befestigungsmechanismus entfernt, daß sein magnetischer Zustand durch Streufelder des Schließmechanismus' nicht negativ beeinflußt wird; und drittes ist die Detektionsrate insbesondere bei einer kreisförmigen Ausgestaltung des Sicherungselements unabhängig von der Orientierung zum äußeren Feld.Through the device according to the invention, all Disadvantages of the prior art in one fell swoop eliminated: The strip is due to the curved, in itself closed form so long that it is sufficiently strong Response signal to an external magnetic field. Furthermore, the securing element is so far from that Mounting mechanism removed that its magnetic Condition due to stray fields of the locking mechanism is adversely affected; and third is the detection rate especially with a circular configuration of the Securing element regardless of the orientation to outer field.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sieht vor, daß das Sicherungselement einteilig ausgebildet ist oder daß es aus zumindest zwei Einzelelementen besteht, die im wesentlichen in einer ringförmigen oder elliptischen Form angeordnet sind. Es hat sich herausgestellt, daß die Anordnung der Einzelelemente auf Lücke im wesentlilchen nichts an der Funktionstüchtigkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ändert.An advantageous embodiment of the invention The device provides that the securing element is in one piece is formed or that it consists of at least two individual elements consists essentially in an annular or elliptical shape. It has it turned out that the arrangement of the individual elements there is essentially nothing in the gap Functionality of the device according to the invention changes.

Wie bereits an vorhergehender Stelle erwähnt, arbeitet der Befestigungsmechanismus für Hard Tags üblicherweise auf magnetischer Basis. Zum Lösen der Hard Tags von den gesicherten Artikeln sind relativ hohe Magnetfelder erforderlich. Diese Felder magnetisieren den in der Regel magnetischen Schließmechanismus, der hierdurch wiederum über ein Streufeld ein nahegelegenes Sicherungselement negativ beeinflußt. Um dies zu verhindern, ist gemäß einer Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vorgesehen, daß der Abstand des Sicherungselementes von dem Befestigungsmechanismus maximal möglich gewählt ist. Weiterhin sieht eine günstige Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung vor, daß das Gehäuse aus zumindest zwei Teilen besteht, daß es einen Befestigungsmechanismus hat und daß das Sicherungselement einen im wesentlichen gleichbleibenden Abstand von dem Befestigungsmechanismus aufweist. Wegen des großen Abstandes zu dem Befestigungsmechanismus wird der magnetische Zustand des Sicherungselementes nicht bzw. kaum durch Streufelder des Schließmechanismus' beeinflußt.As mentioned earlier, the Fastening mechanism for hard tags usually on magnetic base. To detach the hard tags from the Secured items are relatively high magnetic fields required. These fields usually magnetize the magnetic locking mechanism, which in turn a nearby securing element via a stray field negatively influenced. To prevent this, according to one Design of the device according to the invention provided that the distance of the securing element from the Fastening mechanism is selected as possible. Furthermore, a favorable further education of the device according to the invention that the housing at least two parts exist that there is an attachment mechanism has and that the securing element one in substantially constant distance from the fastening mechanism having. Because of the great distance from that Attachment mechanism will change the magnetic state of the Security element not or hardly by stray fields of the Locking mechanism 'affected.

Vorzugsweise handelt es sich bei dem Sicherungselement um einen Draht oder um einen Streifen. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, die gewünschte Form aus einer weichmagnetischen Schicht auszustanzen, - eine Methode die jedoch mit relativ hohen Materialverlusten verbunden ist.The securing element is preferably a wire or around a strip. It goes without saying it is also possible to get the shape you want from a punching out the soft magnetic layer - a method that however, is associated with relatively high material losses.

Zwecks Erleichterung der Plazierung des Sicherungselements in dem Gehäuse wird folgende vorteilhafte Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen: auf einer Innenseite des Gehäuses ist eine ringförmige, elliptische oder andersartige Führung vorgesehen, und an diese legt sich das Sicherungselement an. Bei der Führung kann es sich um eine Nut oder eine Erhebung handelt, wobei die Erhebung als durchgehender oder unterbrochener Wulst ausgebildet sein kann.To facilitate the placement of the securing element the following advantageous embodiment is in the housing suggested: there is one on the inside of the housing circular, elliptical or other type of guidance provided, and the securing element lies against this on. The guide can be a groove or a Survey acts, the survey as a continuous or interrupted bead can be formed.

In einer möglichen Ausführungsform ist das Sicherungselement an dem entsprechenden Teil des Gehäuses zumindest punktuell befestigt.In one possible embodiment, the securing element is at least on the corresponding part of the housing fixed at certain points.

Die Aufgabe wird hinsichtlich des Verfahrens dadurch gelöst, daß das Sicherungselement in Form von Bandmaterial bereitgestellt wird und daß das Bandmaterial in einer in sich geschlossenen Form in dem Gehäuse befestigt wird.The task is thereby regarding the procedure solved that the securing element in the form of tape material is provided and that the tape material in a closed form is fastened in the housing.

Als vorteilhafte Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens wird folgende erfindungsgemäße Lösung vorgeschlagen: es ist eine Spendevorrichtung vorgesehen, die das Sicherungselement in Form von Bandmaterial bereitstellt; weiterhin ist eine Rotationseinheit vorgesehen, auf der ein Teil des Gehäuses gelagert ist; die Spendevorrichtung ist oberhalb des rotierenden Teils des Gehäuses angeordnet und plaziert das Sicherungselement während einer Rotation der Rotationseinheit ringförmig oder in einer anderen in sich geschlossenen Form auf der Innenseite des Gehäuseteils.As an advantageous device for performing the The method according to the invention is the following suggested: a dispensing device is provided, which the securing element in the form of tape material provides; furthermore is a rotation unit provided on which a part of the housing is mounted; the Dispensing device is above the rotating part of the Arranged housing and placed the fuse element ring-shaped during a rotation of the rotation unit or in another self-contained form on the Inside of the housing part.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird vorgeschlagen, daß der Spendevorrichtung eine Schneidevorrichtung zugeordnet ist, die das Bandmaterial in einer gewünschten Länge bereitstellt. Weiterhin ist eine Klebevorrichtung vorgesehen, die das Sicherungselement zumindest punktuell an dem Teil des Gehäuses befestigt.According to an advantageous development of the invention Device is proposed that the dispensing device a cutting device is assigned, the provides the tape material in a desired length. Furthermore, an adhesive device is provided which Securing element at least selectively on the part of the Housing attached.

Als besonders vorteilhaft hat es sich herausgestellt, wenn an der Innenseite des einen Gehäuseteils eine ringförmige oder eine andere in sich geschlossene Struktur aufgebracht ist und wenn die Spendevorrichtung derart plaziert ist, daß sie das Sicherungselement an dieser Struktur ausrichtet.It has proven to be particularly advantageous if on the inside of one housing part an annular or another self-contained structure applied and if the dispensing device is placed in such a way that it aligns the securing element with this structure.

Die Erfindung wird anhand der nachfolgenden Figuren näher erläutert. Es zeigt:

  • Fig. 1: eine Draufsicht auf eine erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im nicht montierten Zustand,
  • Fig. 2: eine Draufsicht auf ein Gehäuseteil mit einer zweiten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
  • Fig. 3: eine Draufsicht auf ein Gehäuseteil mit einer dritten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung und
  • Fig. 4: eine schematische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens.
    • The invention is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. It shows:
  • 1: a plan view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention in the unassembled state,
  • 2: a plan view of a housing part with a second embodiment of the device according to the invention,
  • 3 shows a plan view of a housing part with a third embodiment of the device according to the invention and
  • 4: a schematic representation of the device according to the invention for carrying out the method.

    • Fig. 1 zeigt eine Draufsicht auf eine erste Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im nicht montierten Zustand. Die Vorrichtung 1 besteht aus zwei im wesentlichen gleichen Hälften 2a, 2b, die im montierten Zustand fest miteinander verbunden sind. Die Befestigung der Vorrichtung 1 an einem zu sichernden Artikel erfolgt über den Befestigungsmechanismus 4.
    Auf der Innenseite einer der beiden Gehäuseteile 2a; 2b ist erfindungsgemäß das Sicherungselement 3 in einer in sich geschlossenen Form angeordnet. Im dargestellten Fall handelt es sich bei der Form um einen Ring. Wie aus Fig. 2 zu ersehen, ist es nicht erforderlich daß das Sicherungselement 3 aus einem Teil besteht, vielmehr kann es aus mehreren voneinander auf Lücke angeordneten Teilelementen 3a bestehen. Zwecks Fixierung des Sicherungselements 3 bzw. der Teilelemente 3a ist eine Führung 5, entweder eine Nut 6 oder eine Erhebung (Wulst 7) (Fig. 3), vorgesehen. Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird die Montage des Sicherungselements 3 in der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wesentlich vereinfacht. Zur Fixierung des Sicherungselements 3 reicht es -wie in Fig. 2 zu sehen- aus, wenn die Führung aus einzelnen vorstehenden Elementen besteht.    Fig. 1 shows a plan view of a first embodiment of the device according to the invention in the unassembled state. The device 1 consists of two essentially identical halves 2a, 2b which are firmly connected to one another in the assembled state. The device 1 is fastened to an article to be secured via the fastening mechanism 4.
    On the inside of one of the two housing parts 2a; 2b, the securing element 3 is arranged according to the invention in a self-contained form. In the case shown, the shape is a ring. As can be seen from FIG. 2, it is not necessary for the securing element 3 to consist of one part, rather it can consist of a plurality of sub-elements 3a arranged in a gap from one another. A guide 5, either a groove 6 or an elevation (bead 7) (FIG. 3), is provided for the purpose of fixing the securing element 3 or the partial elements 3a. This configuration considerably simplifies the assembly of the securing element 3 in the device according to the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 2, it is sufficient to fix the securing element 3 if the guide consists of individual projecting elements.

    In Fig. 4 ist eine schematische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens gezeigt. Das Sicherungselement 3 ist als Bandmaterial 8 auf einer Vorratsrolle 13 aufgewickelt und wird sukzessive von der Spendevorrichtung 9 bereitgestellt. Der Anfang des Bandmaterials 8 wird in einem Klemmteil 14 auf dem Gehäuseteil 2a fixiert und während des nachfolgenden Drehprozesses der Rotationseinheit 10 kreisförmig bzw. in der gewünschten Form auf dem Gehäuseteil 2a plaziert. Handelt es sich bei dem Bandmaterial 8 um ein Streifenmaterial, so liegt dieses mit der Kante auf dem Gehäuseteil 2a und mit der flachen Seite an der Führung 5 an. Eine Fixierung des Sicherungselements 3 an der Führung 5 oder dem Gehäuseteil 2a erfolgt mittels eines von der Klebevorrichtung 12 gespendeten Klebers. 4 is a schematic representation of the Device according to the invention for performing the Procedure shown. The securing element 3 is as Tape material 8 wound on a supply roll 13 and is successively provided by the dispensing device 9. The beginning of the strip material 8 is in a clamping part 14 fixed on the housing part 2a and during the subsequent rotating process of the rotary unit 10 circular or in the desired shape on the Housing part 2a placed. Is it the Band material 8 around a strip material, so this lies with the edge on the housing part 2a and with the flat side at the guide 5. A fixation of the securing element 3 on the guide 5 or the housing part 2a is carried out by means of an adhesive donated by the gluing device 12.

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    EinzelelementSingle element
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    Vorrichtung zur Sicherung von Artikeln gegen Diebstahl, bestehend aus einem Gehäuse und einem in dem Gehäuse angeordneten Sicherungselement,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Sicherungselement (3) eine in sich geschlossen Form aufweist.     Device for securing articles against theft, consisting of a housing and a security element arranged in the housing,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) has a closed shape.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Sicherungselement (3) ringförmig oder elliptisch ausgebildet ist.     Device according to claim 1,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) is annular or elliptical.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Sicherungselement (3) einteilig ausgebildet ist oder aus zumindest zwei Einzelelementen (3a) besteht, die im wesentlichen in einer ringförmigen oder elliptischen Form angeordnet sind.     Device according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) is formed in one piece or consists of at least two individual elements (3a) which are arranged essentially in an annular or elliptical shape.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Gehäuse (2) aus zumindest zwei Teilen (2a, 2b) besteht, daß es einen Befestigungsmechanismus aufweist, und daß das Sicherungselement (3) einen im wesentlichen gleichbleibenden Abstand von dem Befestigungsmechanismus (4) aufweist.     Device according to claim 1,
    characterized, that the housing (2) consists of at least two parts (2a, 2b), that it has a fastening mechanism, and that the securing element (3) is at a substantially constant distance from the fastening mechanism (4).     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, 2, 3 oder 4,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei dem Sicherungselement (3) um einen Draht oder um einen Streifen handelt.     Device according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) is a wire or a strip.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 4,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Abstand (a) des Sicherungselementes (3) von dem Befestigungsmechanismus (4) maximal möglich gewählt ist.     Device according to claim 1 or 4,
    characterized, that the distance (a) of the securing element (3) from the fastening mechanism (4) is chosen to be the maximum possible.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 4,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf einer Innenseite des Gehäuses (2) eine ringförmige oder elliptische Führung (5) vorgesehen ist, an die sich das Sicherungselement (3) anlegt.     Device according to claim 1 or 4,
    characterized, that an annular or elliptical guide (5) is provided on an inside of the housing (2), against which the securing element (3) bears.     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es sich bei der Führung (5) um eine Nut (6) oder eine Erhebung handelt, wobei die Erhebung als durchgehender oder unterbrochener Wulst (7) ausgebildet ist.     Device according to claim 7,
    characterized, that the guide (5) is a groove (6) or an elevation, the elevation being designed as a continuous or interrupted bead (7).     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 4,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Sicherungselement (3) an dem Teil (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) zumindest punktuell befestigt ist.     Device according to claim 1 or 4,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) is attached to the part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2) at least at certain points.     Verfahren zur Integration eines Sicherungselementes für die elektronische Artikelüberwachung in ein Gehäuse, das aus zumindest zwei Teilen besteht,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Sicherungselement (3) in Form von Bandmaterial (8) bereitgestellt wird und daß das Bandmaterial (8) in einer in sich geschlossenen Form in das Gehäuse (2) eingebracht wird.     Method for integrating a security element for electronic article surveillance into a housing, which consists of at least two parts,
    characterized, that the securing element (3) is provided in the form of strip material (8) and that the strip material (8) is introduced into the housing (2) in a self-contained form.     Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 9,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Spendevorrichtung (9) vorgesehen ist, die das Sicherungselement (3) in Form von Bandmaterial (8) bereitstellt, daß eine Rotationseinheit (10) vorgesehen ist, auf der ein Teil (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) gelagert ist, daß die Spendevorrichtung (9) bezüglich des rotierenden Teils (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) angeordnet ist und daß sie das Sicherungselement (3) während einer Rotation der Rotationseinheit (10) ringförmig auf der Innenseite des Teils (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) plaziert.     Device for carrying out the method according to claim 9,
    characterized, that a dispensing device (9) is provided which provides the securing element (3) in the form of strip material (8), that a rotation unit (10) is provided on which a part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2) is mounted, that the dispensing device (9) is arranged with respect to the rotating part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2) and that it places the securing element (3) in a ring shape on the inside of the part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2) during a rotation of the rotation unit (10).     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 11,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Spendevorrichtung (9) eine Schneidevorrichtung (11) zugeordnet ist, die das Bandmaterial (8) in einer gewünschten Länge (1) bereitstellt.     Device according to claim 11,
    characterized, that the dispensing device (9) is assigned a cutting device (11) which provides the strip material (8) in a desired length (1).     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 11 der 12,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Klebevorrichtung (12) vorgesehen ist, die das Sicherungselement (3) zumindest punktuell an dem Teil (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) befestigt.     Device according to claim 11 of 12,
    characterized, that an adhesive device (12) is provided, which secures the securing element (3) at least selectively to the part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2).     Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 11, 12 oder 13,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Innenseite des Teils (2a; 2b) des Gehäuses (2) eine ringförmige oder eine andere in sich geschlossene Struktur aufgebracht ist und daß die Spendevorrichtung (9) derart plaziert ist, daß sie das Sicherungselement (3) an dieser Struktur ausrichtet.     Device according to claim 11, 12 or 13,
    characterized, that an annular or other self-contained structure is applied to the inside of the part (2a; 2b) of the housing (2) and that the dispensing device (9) is placed in such a way that it aligns the securing element (3) with this structure.
    EP98114681A 1997-09-02 1998-08-05 Device for protection of articles against theft, a corresponding method of manufacturing, and an apparatus for carrying out the method Expired - Lifetime EP0900903B1 (en)

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