A multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag, characterized in that the radio frequency electronic tag has a tag chip, a coupling antenna, a connecting wire and a packaging material, wherein the tag chip and the coupling antenna are connected by a connecting wire, and the tag chip, the coupling antenna and the connecting wire are combined into a flat strip-shaped integrated structure by the packaging material; characterized in that the radio frequency electronic tag can be combined with a target item with a multi-layer component, the target item with a multi-layer component has at least one connecting layer, and a through hole is arranged on the connecting layer, and the radio frequency electronic tag with a flat strip structure can pass through the through hole, and the tag chip is arranged below the connecting layer, and the coupling antenna is arranged above the connecting layer, so that the radio frequency electronic tag is embedded in the target item with a multi-layer component. The electronic tag structure of the present invention effectively plays the role of anti-tearing and anti-breaking, and has a good anti-counterfeiting protection effect on the target item with a multi-layer component. If the label is forcibly torn off, the structure of the label will be destroyed, so that the label loses its basic function, thereby avoiding the repeated use of the electronic tag after being torn off.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a radio frequency electronic tag, in particular to a new type of radio frequency electronic tag system which can connect multi-layer components of a single product into one body, or can connect multiple single products into a combined body and is anti-disassembly, anti-tearing, anti-breaking and anti-counterfeiting. Background Art

[0002] Common radio frequency electronic tags include RFID and NFC, which is radio frequency identification. It is a contactless automatic identification technology that automatically identifies the target object through radio frequency signals, and can quickly track items and exchange data. The identification work does not require human intervention and can work in various harsh environments. Radio frequency electronic label technology can identify high-speed moving objects and can identify multiple tags at the same time, and the operation is quick and convenient. RFID and NFC are also called "electronic tags" or "radio frequency tags."

[0003] First, the most basic electronic label system consists of three parts:

[0004] Tag: It is composed of coupling elements and chips. Each tag has a unique electronic code and is attached to an object to identify the target object.

[0005] Reader: A device that reads (and sometimes writes) tag information and can be designed to be handheld or fixed;

[0006] Antenna: transmits radio frequency signals between the tag and the reader.

[0007] Second, the basic working process of electronic tags is introduced as follows:

[0008] 1. The electronic tag reader transmits the radio carrier signal through the transmitting antenna.

[0009] 2. When the electronic tag enters the working area of ​​the transmitting antenna, the electronic tag is activated and transmits the code of its own information through the antenna.

[0010] 3. The antenna of the electronic tag receives the carrier signal sent by the electronic tag and transmits it to the electronic tag reader through the antenna regulator. The reader demodulates and decodes the received signal and sends it to the computer control system in the background.

[0011] 4. The computer control system determines the legitimacy of the electronic tag based on logical operations, makes corresponding processing and control for different settings, and sends out command signals to control the action of the actuator.

[0012] 5. The actuator acts according to the instructions of the computer system.

[0013] 6. Connect various monitoring points through computer communication network to form a master control information platform, and design different software according to different projects to complete the functions to be achieved.

[0014] Existing tear-proof electronic tags are mostly attached to the outer surface of the object in a flat manner, or simply built-in and encapsulated in the outer component. They cannot be bent or built-in in multiple components in layers, otherwise the reading success rate will be affected due to antenna damage or obstruction. When the electronic tag system is intact, the electronic tag can be used for identification and marking. However, if a product is composed of multiple layers of components, the outer component to which the electronic tag is attached may be manually removed, reconnected and combined with other components, and reused repeatedly, which may lead to the illegal use of the electronic tag, resulting in counterfeit goods, data confusion, inaccurate statistical information, and inability to effectively prevent counterfeiting. Summary of the invention

[0015] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a new type of radio frequency electronic tag system which connects multiple layers of components into one and is anti-dismantling, anti-tearing, anti-breaking and anti-counterfeiting.

[0016] The present invention discloses an integrated radio frequency electronic tag system of a multi-layer component, wherein the radio frequency electronic tag comprises a tag chip, a coupling antenna, a connecting wire and a packaging material, wherein the tag chip and the coupling antenna are connected via the connecting wire, and the tag chip, the coupling antenna and the connecting wire are combined into a flat strip-shaped integrated structure via the packaging material; the radio frequency electronic tag is characterized in that the radio frequency electronic tag can be combined with a target item having a multi-layer component, the target item having a multi-layer component has at least one connecting layer, the multi-layer components are bonded to each other, the bonding surface is a plane or an arc, a through hole is provided on the connecting layer, the radio frequency electronic tag of the flat strip structure can pass through the through hole, and the tag chip is arranged below the connecting layer, and the coupling antenna is arranged above the connecting layer, thereby realizing that the radio frequency electronic tag is embedded in the target item having the multi-layer component.

[0017] Furthermore, the tag chip of the radio frequency electronic tag is located in the center of the strip structure, the antennas are distributed at both ends of the strip structure, and two through slots are arranged on the connection layer. The radio frequency electronic tag enters from one through slot and exits from the other through slot.

[0018] Furthermore, the multi-layer structure of the target object includes a connecting layer, a protective layer located above the connecting layer and a bottom layer located below the connecting layer, the tag chip of the radio frequency electronic tag is located between the connecting layer and the bottom layer, the coupling antenna is located between the protective layer and the connecting layer, and the connecting wire passes through the through groove of the connecting layer to respectively connect the coupling antenna and the tag chip.

[0019] Furthermore, the connecting wire is made of a tough conductive wire that is not easy to break, so that the multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag can be bent at the connecting wire portion without affecting the scanning and reading success rate of the tag, and the packaging material is a double-sided adhesive packaging material. Before the radio frequency electronic tag is embedded with the multi-layer component, the upper and lower surfaces of the double-sided adhesive packaging material are coated with a protective film for protection.

[0020] Furthermore, the through groove can be perpendicular or inclined relative to the upper and lower surfaces of the connection layer, so that the RFID tag can be concave, dovetail or trapezoidal when viewed from the side after installation.

[0021] Furthermore, the connecting wire and the coupling antenna are integrally constructed, so that the connecting wire has the functions of both a wire and an antenna, thereby expanding the receiving range of the antenna.

[0022] Furthermore, the connection layer itself may have multiple layers, and the through grooves of each layer are connected to form a straight line.

[0023] Furthermore, the connection layer itself may have multiple layers, and the through grooves of each layer are staggered and connected to form a folded line groove, so that the connection wire is a multi-layer folded line structure.

[0024] Furthermore, for a target product having multiple separate parts, a channel for the RFID tag to pass through is provided on one or more parts serving as a connecting layer, and multiple parts of the target product can be bonded into an anti-disassembly body using one RFID tag.

[0025] Furthermore, the component can be a component in a single product, or a single product can be used as a single-layer component, a through groove can be processed on the product or its outer packaging, and then multiple products can be connected into an anti-disassembly body in the form of a multi-layer component using the radio frequency electronic tag.

[0026] Furthermore, the antenna portion attached outside the connecting layer can be covered with a protective layer that does not affect the antenna reading. The protective layer preferably uses acrylic thin material as a waterproof, moisture-proof, wear-proof, and anti-aging protective patch for the electronic tag. When the protective layer or the connecting layer of the radio frequency electronic tag is removed, the internal structure of the electronic tag will be destroyed, resulting in the radio frequency electronic tag being unable to be moved to other items for repeated use, and has anti-counterfeiting security.

[0027] The radio frequency electronic tag of the present invention is improved by the structure:

[0028] The appearance and structure of the electronic tag are similar to medical band-aids, and the tag wire can be bent or folded at a certain angle without affecting the scanning and reading success rate of the tag;

[0029] Due to the tear-proof and bendable characteristics, the electronic label of the present invention can use one label to bond multiple parts of the anti-counterfeiting target product into an anti-disassembly body using double-sided adhesive.

[0030] The middle parts of the target product need to be processed with through grooves so that the labels can pass through these grooves and bond the outer and middle parts together.

[0031] The multi-layer integrated radio frequency electronic tag of the present invention effectively plays the role of preventing tearing and breaking. If the tag is forcibly torn off, the structure of the tag will be destroyed, so that the tag loses its basic function, thereby avoiding the hidden danger caused by repeated use of the electronic tag after it is torn off. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 and 2 This is a top view of a radio frequency electronic tag;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of an electronic tag in a multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system;

[0035] Figure 5 It is a top view of the connection layer of the multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag;

[0036] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the integrated radio frequency electronic replacement solution for multi-layer components;

[0037] Figure 7 and Figure 8 for Figure 1 Other variant embodiments of the multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag structure are shown.

[0038] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of another embodiment of a multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag;

[0039] Fig.10 The schematic diagram is a structural diagram of another embodiment of a multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag.

[0040] Description of reference numerals:

[0041] 100. RFID tag; 200. Target item; 1. Coupling antenna; 2. Tag chip; 3. Connecting wire; 4. Packaging material; 5. Connecting layer; 6. Protective layer; 7. Bottom; 8. Through groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The present invention is described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown. However, the present invention may be embodied in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention is comprehensive and complete and fully conveys the scope of the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0043] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figure relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation shown in the figure, the spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is inverted, the elements described as being "below" other elements or features will be positioned "above" other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "lower" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device can be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here can be interpreted accordingly.

[0044] Attached Figure 1-5 The installation structure according to the first preferred embodiment of the present application is shown. According to the multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system of the present invention, the structure of the radio frequency electronic tag 100 is as follows Figure 1 As shown, it includes a tag chip 2, a coupling antenna 1, a tough connecting wire 3, and a double-sided adhesive packaging material 4. The tag chip 2 and the coupling antenna 1 are connected through the connecting wire 3, and the connecting wire 3 is made of a tough conductive wire that is not easy to break. The double-sided adhesive packaging material 4 packages the chip 2, the antenna 1, and the connecting wire 3 into a flat strip structure. After packaging, the radio frequency electronic tag is similar to a band-aid. The double-sided adhesive packaging material 4 is a flexible film with adhesive on both sides, which can be a plastic film. The flexible film can also be made of other materials such as fiber materials or textile materials.

[0045] Similar to the adhesive layer design of a Band-Aid, the upper and lower surfaces of the double-sided adhesive packaging material are covered with protective films. When in use, the protective films on the upper and lower surfaces are torn off to expose the adhesive layer, and then the material can be bonded to the target object of the multi-layer component.

[0046] As a new type of RFID tag that is tear-proof and break-proof, the RFID tag is equipped with a tag IC chip, which stores a unique identification code. The tag also has a coupling antenna connected to the IC chip. When the reader reads the tag, it sends electromagnetic waves to the tag, which also contain a command requiring the tag to send back the stored code. The antenna coil in the tag converts the electromagnetic waves into voltage for the IC chip to work. After receiving the command, the IC chip sends the code to the reader through the antenna coil.

[0047] The flat strip-shaped radio frequency electronic tag has a chip arranged in the middle and antennas arranged at both ends. The antennas at the left and right ends are connected to the chip at the middle through connecting wires at the left and right sides. Since the connecting wires are made of a tough, bendable and unbreakable material, the radio frequency electronic tag of the present invention can be bent according to the structure of the target object (the bending shape of the radio frequency electronic tag is as follows: Figure 2 as shown).

[0048] The coupling antenna 1 and the connecting wire 3 can be made of the same material, so that the connecting wire 3 has the functions of both a wire and an antenna. The coupling antenna 1 can be a coil, or a metal film or a metal sheet, and the connecting wire 3 can be a common wire, or a metal film or a metal sheet with the same structure as the coupling antenna 1. When the connecting wire 3 has the same structure as the coupling antenna, it has the functions of both a wire and an antenna, so that the receiving capability of the coupling antenna is stronger.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 The figure is a schematic diagram of the installation of the electronic tag 100 on the target object 200. The target object 200 is a structure with layered components, which at least has a connecting layer 5, a protective layer 6 and a bottom 7 that are mutually embedded with the radio frequency electronic tag 100. The protective layer 6 is located above the connecting layer 5, and the bottom 7 is located below the connecting layer 5. Two through grooves 8 are provided on the connecting layer 5. When installing the radio frequency electronic tag, after tearing off the upper and lower protective films on the double-sided adhesive packaging material, one end of the electronic tag is passed through one through groove 8 and then out of the other through groove 8, so that the part of the chip 2 located at the center of the strip structure of the electronic tag is arranged in the middle position of the two through grooves 8 on the lower surface of the connecting layer 5 and is bonded and fixed, and the parts of the antenna 1 at both ends extend out of the through grooves 8 respectively and are laid on the upper surface of the connecting layer 5, and the radio frequency electronic tag 100 and the connecting layer 5 of the target object 200 are embedded as a whole through the double-sided adhesive packaging material 4. The target object 200 is any object to which an anti-counterfeiting electronic tag is to be installed, and the target object 200 is a layered component having at least a connecting layer 5. The target object 200 is preferably a multi-layer component.

[0050] After the electronic tag 100 is combined with the target object 200, it is bonded to the connection layer 5, the protective layer 6 and the bottom 7 through the double-sided adhesive packaging material 4. The function of the connection layer 5 is to form a chimeric structure with the electronic tag 100, and the function of the protective layer 6 is to protect the antenna 1 exposed on the upper surface of the connection layer 5. The antenna portion of the connection layer can be covered with a protective layer that does not affect the antenna reading. The protective layer is preferably made of a thin material such as acrylic as a waterproof, moisture-proof, wear-resistant, and anti-aging protective patch for the electronic tag. The protective layer can also be made of other materials that do not affect the antenna receiving function. The main function of the bottom 7 is to form a space between the connection layer 5 to accommodate the chip 2 of the electronic tag 100. The bottom 7 can be a layered component or any part of the target object 200. After the electronic tag 100 is installed, due to the bonding effect of the double-sided adhesive packaging material 4, the electronic tag 100 and the target object 200 are embedded into an inseparable integral structure. Once an attempt is made to separate the connecting layer 5 from the target object 200, the electronic tag is destroyed and cannot be used, so that the electronic tag with the above structure cannot be moved to other objects for reuse, and the anti-counterfeiting effect is very high.

[0051] Of course, in addition to the double-sided adhesive packaging material 4 of the electronic tag 100 itself, the multi-layer structure of the target object can also be reinforced using other connection and fixing methods. For example, the connection layer 5 and the bottom 7 can be connected and fixed by other general technical means such as bonding and threading.

[0052] Figure 4 The electronic tag 100 is shown installed on a multi-layered target object 200. The electronic tag 100 has a bent shape at the connection wire position, and the antennas at both ends extend to the left and right directions to maximize the antenna reception range. When viewed from the side, the position of the chip 2 in the middle of the electronic tag 100 is recessed downward, so that the chip 2 and the antenna 1 are located on different levels.

[0053] Figure 5 The structure of the connecting layer 5 of the target object 200 is shown, and two through grooves 8 are parallel to each other, which are used to pass and fit the flat strip-shaped electronic tag 100. The passage direction of the through groove 8 is perpendicular to the upper and lower surfaces of the connecting layer. The length of the electronic tag 100 can be adjusted according to the thickness of the connecting layer 5 of the target object 200 or the distance between the two through grooves 8, so that it is suitable for the layered structure of the target object 200.

[0054] As various alternatives, such as Figure 6-10 As shown, viewed from the side view, the through groove 8 has an inclination angle relative to the upper and lower surfaces of the connection layer 5, which can be inclined at an acute angle, so that the electronic tag is dovetail-shaped as a whole, and the inclination angle is 30-60 degrees, preferably 45 degrees.

[0055] It may also be inclined at an obtuse angle so that the electronic tag 100 is trapezoidal as a whole, and the inclination angle is 120-150 degrees, preferably 135 degrees.

[0056] By fixing the tag chip 2, coupling antenna 1, and connecting wire 3 of the electronic tag 100 to the object, the electronic tag of the present invention and the object form a mutually interlocking integral structure. Once installed and fixed, the electronic tag of the present invention will be difficult to detach from the object, thereby achieving the purpose of safe use. Even if someone tries to tear off or remove the protective layer of the object to transfer the electronic tag, the overall structure of the electronic tag will be destroyed because the tag chip is set below the connecting layer 5 and cannot be removed together, fundamentally eliminating the safety problem of electronic tags of multi-layered objects.

[0057] Due to the above structure, even if the multi-layered article is a flexible article, the connecting wire 3 of the electronic tag is made of tough conductive wire that is not easy to break, has a certain flexibility, can follow the movement, and thus has an anti-breaking function.

[0058] In addition, the selection of each level and the angle setting of the connecting wire can be carried out according to the structure and characteristics of the target product, and the connecting wire 3 can have variant embodiments with different tilt directions. In addition, the connecting wire 3 can be a straight structure, a thin plate structure, or an arc structure, a spiral structure or other structures.

[0059] Fig. 9 The schematic diagram shows that the target object 200 has a multi-layer structure with more than 3 layers. The multi-layer component in this embodiment has a total of five layers. At this time, in order to improve the security of the electronic tag, in this case, the outermost layer is used as a protective layer 6, the innermost layer is used as a bottom layer 7, all the middle layers 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 can be used as a connecting layer 5, and through grooves 8 are opened on all the middle layers 5.1, 5.2, 5.3. The opening direction of the through grooves 8 of each layer can be through to form a straight groove, or the layers can be staggered to make the electronic tag installed inside a multi-layer folded line (such as Fig.10 The advantage of this is that it can make full use of the bonding effect of the electronic tag double-sided adhesive packaging material to achieve the bonding effect between the layers. This style is suitable for more complex multi-layer product structures and is safer to use.

[0060] In the case of a connecting layer having multiple layer elements (for example 5.1, 5.2, 5.3), it is preferred that the through grooves of each layer element are staggered, or the through grooves of each layer element are staggered and tilted, so that the electronic tag installed inside becomes a multi-layer fold line or step shape, and the double-sided adhesive packaging material of the fold line or step-shaped part bonds each adjacent layer element together. The technical effect of such a setting is that the connecting layer as a whole has a more secure connection structure, and the more complex the multi-layer structure of the internal electronic tag is, the less likely it is to be dismantled and reused, and the higher its anti-counterfeiting effect is.

[0061] In order to increase the antenna signal receiving capability, a portion of the antenna 1 can also be used as the connecting wire 3, that is, a portion of the antenna 1 can be extended as the connecting wire 3, and at the same time, the area of ​​the antenna 1 located on the surface of the object can be increased to ensure that the antenna 1 located on the surface meets the basic function of transmitting radio frequency signals between the tag and the reader.

[0062] In addition, since the RFID electronic tag of the present invention has tear-resistant and bendable characteristics, it can be used to adhere multiple parts of the anti-counterfeiting target product into an anti-disassembly body with one electronic tag, or to sell multiple similar products in combination; in this case, similar to the attached Fig. 9 In the structure shown, the layered structural parts of multiple parts or articles are arranged in layers (for example, similar products sold in combination can use the sealing part of the packaging bag as a layered structure, or if the packaging bag is provided with holes, the holes can be directly used as through grooves), and the part serving as the connecting layer 5 is entirely provided with through holes or through grooves, and the flat strip-shaped electronic tags pass through each through hole or through groove in turn, and the double-sided adhesive packaging material can be used to achieve the adhesion of multiple parts in the target product into an anti-disassembly body.

[0063] The radio frequency electronic tag of the present invention is improved in structure, a part of the electronic tag is embedded and fixed with the object, and embedded inside the object. The tag body is installed at the lower part of the object, which plays a good protective role and can effectively prevent the tag body from being damaged. Through the embedded form, the electronic tag can be prevented from being torn off and reused. If the tag is torn off forcibly, the structure of the tag will be destroyed, so that the tag loses its basic function, thereby avoiding the hidden danger caused by repeated use after installation.

Claims

1. A multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system, the radio frequency electronic tag has a tag chip, a coupling antenna, a connecting wire and a packaging material, wherein: The tag chip and the coupling antenna are connected by a connecting wire, and the tag chip, the coupling antenna and the connecting wire are combined into a flat strip-shaped integrated structure by a packaging material; the characteristic is that the connecting wire is made of a tough conductive wire that is not easy to break, so that the radio frequency electronic tag can be bent at the connecting wire; the connecting wire and the coupling antenna are integrally constructed, so that the connecting wire has the functions of both a wire and an antenna; the packaging material is a double-sided adhesive packaging material; the radio frequency electronic tag is combined with a target object with a multi-layer component, and the target object with a multi-layer component has at least one connecting layer, and the adjacent layers of the multi-layer component are mutually attached, and the attaching surface is a plane or an arc, and a through groove is arranged on the connecting layer, and the radio frequency electronic tag with a flat strip-shaped integrated structure passes through the through groove, and the tag chip is arranged below the connecting layer, and the coupling antenna is arranged above the connecting layer, so that the radio frequency electronic tag is embedded in the target object with a multi-layer component; wherein, The tag chip of the radio frequency electronic tag is located in the center of the flat strip-shaped integrated structure, and the coupling antennas are distributed at both ends of the flat strip-shaped integrated structure. Two through slots are arranged on the connection layer, and the radio frequency electronic tag enters from one through slot and exits from the other through slot. The multi-layer structure of the target object includes a connecting layer, a protective layer located above the connecting layer and a bottom layer located below the connecting layer. The tag chip of the radio frequency electronic tag is located between the connecting layer and the bottom layer, the coupling antenna is located between the protective layer and the connecting layer, and the connecting wire passes through the through groove of the connecting layer to respectively connect the coupling antenna and the tag chip; wherein, if the protective layer or the connecting layer of the radio frequency electronic tag is removed, the internal structure of the radio frequency electronic tag will be destroyed, resulting in that the radio frequency electronic tag cannot be moved to other objects for repeated use.

2. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Before the radio frequency electronic tag is embedded with the multi-layer component, the upper and lower surfaces of the double-sided adhesive packaging material are covered with a protective film for protection.

3. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The through groove is in a vertical direction or an inclined direction relative to the upper and lower surfaces of the connection layer, so that the side surface of the radio frequency electronic tag is concave, dovetail or trapezoidal after installation.

4. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting layer has multiple layers, and the through grooves of each layer are connected to form a straight line, or the through grooves of each layer are staggered and connected to form a folded line groove, so that the connecting wire is a multi-layer folded line structure or a step-shaped structure after installation.

5. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: For a target object having multiple separate parts, a channel for the radio frequency electronic tag to pass through is set on one or more parts as a connecting layer, and multiple parts of the target object are adhered to an anti-disassembly body by one radio frequency electronic tag.

6. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A single article is taken as a single-layer component, a through groove is processed on the article or its outer packaging, and then multiple articles are connected into an anti-disassembly body in the form of multi-layer components using the radio frequency electronic tag.

7. The multi-layer component integrated radio frequency electronic tag system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The antenna portion outside the connection layer is covered with a protective layer that does not affect the antenna reading, and the protective layer is made of a thin acrylic material.

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