Closure cover for a stamp and stamp therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to a closure for a stamp (2), in particular for a self-coloring stamp (2), an embossing device and a stamp (1), the stamp comprising at least one plate-shaped cover (14) or a cover surface (14), the cover or cover surface (14) having a protruding side wall (15) and preferably having at least one internal support element (16) for a lower part (4) of the stamp (1). Two operating elements (19) are arranged opposite each other on the outer circumference of the cover (14), at least one operating element (19) being flexibly or elastically connected to the cover (14) or the side wall (15), each operating element (19) having at least one latching element (22), in particular a latching hook (23), for hooking into a latching projection in an interior space (15) or a free space (25) of the upper part (3) of the stamp (2) or being connected to the latching projection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a closure cap according to the invention for a stamp and a stamp therefor. Background Art

[0002] A stamp, in particular a frame stamp, is known from WO 2016 / 197172 A1, which comprises at least one stamping assembly and a stamping unit, wherein the stamping assembly is formed by an upper part constructed in an arcuate manner and a lower part having an ink pad receiving element. The stamping unit is connected to the upper part in a kinematic connection via a tilting mechanism preferably having a sliding track in the lower part via an axis or a journal, wherein in the stationary position, a text plate mounted on the stamping unit rests on an ink-impregnated ink pad in the ink pad receiving element. During the stamping process for producing the stamp impression, the stamping unit with the text plate is adjusted into the stamping position via the tilting mechanism. In addition, a closing cover is shown, which is pushed onto the stamp being pressed via a narrow side so that the closing cover is held on a retaining element on the housing of the lower part. The closure cap has a cover surface and two side walls formed on the longitudinal sides, wherein the interior of the stamp and the letter plate fastened to the stamping unit are covered by the side walls and the cover surface when the closure cap is displaced.

[0003] EP 1 796 909 B1 and EP 2 634 005 B1 disclose a closure cap and a manual stamp, in particular a self-coloring stamp, made of plastic. The stamp is formed by an upper part and a lower part, wherein the upper part accommodates the lower part during the embossing process. The stamp unit, on which the letter plate is mounted, is coupled to the upper part via a turning mechanism in the lower part, so that during the embossing process the letter plate mounted on the stamp unit is rotated by the turning mechanism to produce the embossed impression.

[0004] The closure cover is composed of a cover plate or a cover surface and a side wall surrounding the side, wherein the closure cover is fitted onto the manual stamp from below, ie from the support surface. Here, the closure cover is connected to the shaft or shaft end of the stamping unit via a clamping device.

[0005] In the closure cap according to EP 2 634 005 B1, the closure cap is locked to the stamping unit via latching elements in the pressed state of the stamp, wherein the latching hooks are oriented inwards in order to be able to lock to the stamping unit, in particular to a text plate carrier.

[0006] Closure cap systems are also known in which the seal is fixed, in particular latched, on the outer surface of a stamp, in particular on the upper part of a self-coloring stamp, for example as disclosed in EP 0 873 245 B1.

[0007] For the sake of completeness, the closing caps of other stamp types, so-called flash stamps or pre-ink stamps, are mentioned, which must always be placed from below to close the letter plate in order to prevent the ink from drying up on the letter plate. If such a stamp is left for too long without a closing cap, the ink that has penetrated will solidify, so that the impression is no longer usable or only a more partial area remains.

[0008] The shortcoming of above-mentioned closure cover is that, in order to release the lock, the closure cover can only be pulled out from the stamp with the power consumption that improves.It may happen here that, due to the deformation of the latch hook, this latch hook breaks off or no longer returns in the initial position, and therefore no longer provides reliable maintenance for the closure cover. Summary of the invention

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a closure cap and a stamp therefor, in which the above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided and at the same time the user-friendliness is increased.

[0010] This object is achieved by the present invention.

[0011] The closure cover according to the invention is characterized in that two oppositely disposed operating elements are arranged on the outer circumference of the cover cover, wherein at least one operating element is flexibly or elastically connected to the cover cover or the side wall, wherein each operating element has at least one locking element, in particular a locking hook, for hooking into a locking protrusion in the inner space or free space of the upper part of the stamp or for connecting to the locking protrusion.

[0012] The advantage here is that the closure cap can be released reliably and simply by using the actuating element, while at the same time a secure hold can be ensured due to the design of the latching hooks. In this case, removal can be carried out effortlessly in this design, because the user first squeezes the actuating element, thereby pressing the latching hooks inwards and thus releasing the lock with the upper part of the stamp, so that the closure cap can be removed downwards effortlessly. Another advantage is that a higher holding force for the closure cap can be achieved, because the latching hooks or the latching surfaces can be dimensioned larger, because the latching hooks are moved by the actuating element for inserting or releasing the latching hooks, so that effortless insertion and removal are possible.

[0013] The prior art solutions do not have any such operating elements by means of which the latching elements are moved, but are merely plugged onto the stamp and removed. By arranging the latching elements on the flexible operating elements, a preferably linear movement, in particular a displacement path, is achieved, so that the latching elements of the closure cap are disengaged from the latching elements on the upper part via the displacement path, so that the closure cap can then be removed from the stamp without any effort. Therefore, the design of the latching elements, in particular the orientation of the latching hooks, can be achieved in different ways, because the release of the latching connection is achieved by the displacement path of the latching elements. Accordingly, different variants are described in the special description, such as the orientation of the latching hooks on the closure cap outwardly relative to each other, which latch into corresponding latching elements, in particular latching projections.

[0014] A design is advantageous in which the latching element, in particular the latching hook, projects outward, that is, in the direction of the actuating surface of the actuating element. This allows a simple design of the upper part, in that an undercut, in particular a latching edge, is required in the free space on the upper part, which can be produced simply and cost-effectively.

[0015] Another advantage is the feature in which two latching elements with outwardly directed latching hooks are arranged on the actuating element, thereby making it possible to securely hold the closure cap on the stamp.

[0016] The following feature is advantageous, for which the latching element, in particular the latching hook, is oriented parallel to the actuating surface of the actuating element. By means of the parallel orientation relative to the actuating element, in particular the pressure surface, a stable design of the latching element can be achieved.

[0017] The following feature is also advantageous, for which two latching hooks oriented parallel to the fixing surface are arranged on the actuating element, whose projection elements point towards each other. This achieves that the pulling force is increased so that the closure cap cannot fall off the stamp due to vibrations.

[0018] The feature is advantageous in which an intermediate space is formed between the two latching hooks for receiving a latching projection of a stamp, in particular a latching projection mounted on the inner side of the upper part. This allows an intermediate space to be provided between the projection elements for a corresponding latching element of the upper part, which is received therein when the closure cap is connected to the stamp and is thereby locked.

[0019] The following feature is advantageous, for which the cover, the side walls and the flexibly actuatable actuating element are formed in one piece, in particular as a single injection-molded part. This allows for cost-effective production, since no assembly effort is required to produce the closure cover.

[0020] The following feature is also advantageous, for which a free space is arranged between the operating element and the cover, in particular the supporting element, for the pressure-loaded operating element, in particular the deflection of the latch hook arranged thereon. It is thus achieved that, on the one hand, the stamp can be reliably mounted on the supporting element, and on the other hand, the operating element can be freely moved without interfering elements, so as to effortlessly assemble or disassemble the closure cover. By fitting the lower part of the stamp onto the supporting element of the closure cover, a certain seal can also be achieved. In addition, it is achieved that the letter plate, which is mounted on the stamping unit in the extruded state and has been turned to the embossing position when the closure cover is installed, is positioned between the supporting elements spaced apart from the cover, so that in the closed state, when the letter plate is pressed against a part, no indentation will be formed on the letter plate. That is, if the letter plate is pressed against a part or an element over a long period of time, the rubber of the letter plate will be deformed, so that the embossing quality will be significantly reduced, and the letter plate must be replaced. Therefore, it is important that when the closure cover is fitted, the letter plate is freely positioned, which is the case in the closure cover according to the present invention. It is also possible here to arrange a locking element on the supporting element or the supporting surface of the lower part for the stamp, so that the stamp is first put on the supporting element and the lower part is locked together with the supporting element, so that the closure cover can no longer fall off the lower part, and then by adjusting the stamp into the stamping position, the locking hook of the operating element is engaged with the upper part and fixes it in the stamping position.

[0021] Another advantageous configuration is that the latching element, in particular the latching hook, is oriented in the direction of the actuating surface on the actuating element, so that the latching hook is designed to latch into a latching projection on the inner surface of the upper part of the stamp. This allows the latching hook to point outwards and thus, when the closure cap is placed on the stamp, the latching hook can be introduced into the free space for the latching hook and can engage in this free space, thereby achieving a locking in the interior of the upper part, i.e., invisibly. Furthermore, the latching hook oriented outwards allows the latching hook to also move toward the center of the closure cap, i.e., inwards, when the actuating element is pressed, and can thus be easily released from the upper part.

[0022] A design is advantageous in which the actuating element is connected to the cover cap and / or the side wall in a flexible manner, in particular in a serpentine or meandering manner, via a connecting web. This allows the actuating element to be adjusted or the connecting web to be deformed by a corresponding pressure action in order to release or achieve the lock. This allows the closure cap and the flexible actuating element to be manufactured in one piece.

[0023] A design is advantageous in which two operating elements are arranged opposite each other on the closure cap so that they can be operated with just one hand, in particular with two fingers. This allows the user to hold the stamp with one hand and to simply release the closure cap with the other hand. There is therefore no risk of soiling the hands due to contact with the letter plate, since the hands are positioned on the outside of the closure cap and when the closure cap is removed from the stamp, the letter plate, in particular the stamping unit, automatically pivots back into the rest position of the stamp so that ink can be reabsorbed from the ink pad. It is therefore impossible for the fingers to come into contact with the letter plate provided with ink. A secure grip between two fingers is also achieved by the opposite arrangement of the operating elements.

[0024] A kind of structure is advantageous as follows, for which two oppositely disposed operating elements are flexibly connected to the cover and / or the side wall. Realize thus that two latching hooks can be removed or released from the latching connection by the simple extrusion realized by two fingers, thus the reliable release of the closure cover from the stamp can be realized. Therefore, it is also feasible that the latching hooks are moved relative to each other by extrusion when the closure cover is installed on the stamp, so that the latching hooks can be pushed into the free space of the upper part of the stamp without any effort. In order to fix the closure cover, only the pressure loading to the operating element must be ended immediately afterwards, so that the latching hooks are moved outwards again into its static position and abut on the latching projection in the free space of the stamp. Of course, the closure cover can also be assembled or fixed without pressure, wherein the closure cover is positioned so that the latching hooks can be pushed into the free space of the stamp, thus only the closure cover must be pressed against the stamp immediately afterwards without operating the operating element, so that the latching hooks and the operating element are offset inwards or squeezed accordingly. If the detent hook reaches the detent projection, the detent hook can be pivoted back into its rest position again, ie now pivoted outwards, and thus latches onto the detent projection.

[0025] It is thus also possible to simply press the closure cap against the stamp or the stamp against the closure cap, thereby also squeezing the stamp, whereby the latching elements of the closure cap and the stamp lock into the free space of the upper part and thus hold the stamp together with the inserted closure cap in the squeezed position. The flexible design of the connecting tab and the actuating element also prevents the latching hooks from being reliably deflected and no longer breaking off when the closure cap is inserted with full force.

[0026] A design is advantageous in which a protective bow is arranged in the region of the actuating element, which is connected to the cover and / or the side wall. This prevents unintentional opening due to pressure from objects on one or both actuating elements when transporting stamps with fitted closures. In other words, the protective bow is designed in such a way that the user must now consciously grip the actuating surfaces with his fingers in order to be able to squeeze them. The protective bow should therefore form a so-called stop to prevent undesired pressure from acting on the actuating element.

[0027] A design is also advantageous in which an operating element in the form of an operating surface is formed on the side wall and the opposite operating element is flexibly connected to the closure cap. Thus, even with only one flexible operating element, a secure hold for the finger is provided because the operating surface is provided with an anti-slip device, in particular a groove.

[0028] A kind of structure is advantageous, for which a protective arch is arranged in the region of the operating element, which is connected to the cover and / or the side wall. Thus, it is prevented that, for example, when transporting a stamp with a set of closure covers, the closure cover can be simply removed, because the protective arch can protect the operating element from involuntary force. Here, the protective arch is arranged in the transition area or corner area of ​​the bottom and the side wall of the closure cover. In order to avoid accidentally operating the operating element due to external objects when transporting in a bag, for example, the operating element is retracted so that the operating surface extends behind the external surface of the side wall and the protective arch. Therefore, the retracted operating surface must be grasped consciously with fingers in order to operate the operating surface.

[0029] An embodiment is advantageous in which the flexible actuating element or elements are designed in multiple parts, in particular from a base body and a pressure plate.

[0030] Thus, the two parts can be manufactured in a simple manner with different materials and colors. For example, the pressure plate on which the finger is positioned when operating the closure can be formed with a non-slip material for reliable operation, while the closure itself is made of a cost-effective material. If the two parts, the closure, in particular the cover and the side wall, are produced with a different color from the pressure plate, an important advantage is obtained, wherein black is preferably used for the closure and red is used for the pressure plate. Therefore, the user can immediately recognize the position of the operating element or the pressure plate through the red pressure plate and can operate these operating elements or pressure plates simply and quickly. Therefore, the closure is also given more value (aufwerten) visually and thus forms a high-quality impression.

[0031] The object of the invention is also achieved by a stamping device, in which the closure cap is designed according to the invention and a latching projection is arranged on the upper part of the stamp for locking with a latching element on the actuating element. Advantageously, a closure cap is provided, the latching element of which is moved by the actuating element. By moving the latching element, in particular by a linear movement, the latching element is disengaged from a corresponding latching element on the stamp, so that the closure cap can then be removed from the stamp without difficulty. However, at the same time, a very high holding force is achieved in the plugged-in state, because the latching projection of the latching element can be designed to be correspondingly large, because it is not released by the action of force, in particular by pulling the stamp and closure cap apart, but by moving the latching element on the closure cap.

[0032] Advantageously, a free space is provided between the upper part and the lower part of the stamp for introducing a latching element, in particular a latching hook of the closure cap. This allows the closure cap to be locked to the stamp on the inner side of the upper part, so that the latching element is secured by the upper part. Furthermore, this allows the latching projection of the latching element to be oriented outwards or parallel to the inner side of the upper part.

[0033] A design is also advantageous in which the latching hooks of the closure cap engage with the latching projections between the upper and lower parts in the free space. It is thus possible to construct or arrange a particularly adapted latching projection on the upper part in order to achieve the required or desired holding force for the latching connection.

[0034] A design is also advantageous in which the latching element is adjustable, in particular displaceable, on the closure cap by means of an actuating element, so that, in order to release the lock between the closure cap and the stamp, the latching element of the closure cap is disengaged from the latching element on the stamp, in particular on the upper part, by actuating the actuating element, and the closure cap can then be pulled away from the stamp without difficulty.

[0035] In addition, the task is also achieved by a stamp, wherein a free space constructed in the direction of the interior space is arranged on the upper part for accommodating a locking element of the closure cover, wherein a corresponding locking element, in particular a locking projection, is arranged in the free space for locking with a locking element, in particular a locking hook, molded on the closure cover.

[0036] Advantageously, the upper part and the closure cap are locked together in the squeezed state of the stamp, so that the stamp remains in the squeezed state. At the same time, due to the spring-acting restoring force in the stamp, the closure cap is firmly pressed against the lower part of the stamp, so that a very good seal and protection against contamination are achieved. Moreover, the structural dimensions of the stamp with the fitted closure cap are also reduced, so that, for example, simpler storage or simple transportation in a drawer is possible. By using the closure cap, it is also possible to avoid unintentional squeezing of the stamp during transportation, which inevitably leads to contamination of the object in contact with the stamp ink, because the stamp is fixed in the squeezed position.

[0037] Finally, a configuration is advantageous in which the operating element of the closure cap is freely accessible below the upper part when the closure cap is placed on the stamp, thereby making it possible for the user to easily access the operating element, thereby enabling the closure cap to be quickly and easily released from the stamp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The present invention is described below in the form of an embodiment, wherein it should be pointed out that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown and described. It is shown in it:

[0039] Figure 1 A simplified schematic diagram shows a schematic flow chart for mounting a closure cap on a stamp, wherein

[0040] Figure 1 a shows the seal above the closure cover,

[0041] Figure 1 b shows the seal in the stationary position being fitted onto the closing plate, and

[0042] Figure 1 c shows the stamp with the closure cap fitted on it in a squeezed state;

[0043] Figure 2 A simplified schematic diagram shows a cross-section through a stamp with a fitted closure cap;

[0044] Figure 3 A simplified schematic diagram shows a schematic diagram of a closure cap, wherein the actuating element is connected to the side wall;

[0045] Figure 3a A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 3 A top view of the closure cover;

[0046] Figure 3b A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 3 A rear view of the closure cover;

[0047] Figure 3cA simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of the closure cover along line AA in FIG.

[0048] Figure 4 A further embodiment of a closure cap is shown in a simplified schematic diagram, in which the actuating element is connected to the support surface;

[0049] Figure 4a A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 3 A top view of the closure cover;

[0050] Figure 4b A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 4a A cross-sectional view of the closure cover along line AA in FIG.

[0051] Figure 5 A simplified schematic diagram shows a schematic diagram of a closure cap, wherein the actuating element is connected to the cover surface;

[0052] Figure 5a A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 5 A top view of the closure cover;

[0053] Figure 5b A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 5a A cross-sectional view of the closure cover along line AA in FIG.

[0054] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a further embodiment is shown in a simplified schematic diagram, which has a safety clip for an actuating element;

[0055] Figure 6a A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 6 A top view of the closure cover;

[0056] Figure 6b A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 6 A bottom view of the closure cover;

[0057] Figure 6c A simplified schematic diagram shows the Figure 6b A cross-sectional view of the closure cover along line AA in FIG.

[0058] Figure 7 A schematic exploded view of another embodiment of a closure cap with a pressure plate is shown in a simplified schematic diagram;

[0059] Figure 7a A simplified schematic diagram shows an enlarged view of the closure cap in the region of the actuating element with the pressure plate;

[0060] Figure 7b A simplified schematic diagram shows a closure cap with an assembled pressure plate;

[0061] Figure 8 A simplified schematic diagram shows a stamp with an attached closure cap and an assembled pressure plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] Firstly, it is provided that identical parts are provided with identical reference numerals or identical component names in different figures, wherein the disclosure contained in the entire description can be transferred to the same parts with identical reference numerals or identical component names in a meaningful manner. Selected positional descriptions in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., also refer to the described figures and are transferred to the new positions in a meaningful manner in the event of a change in position. Individual features or combinations of features of the exemplary embodiments shown and described may also constitute independent inventive solutions in themselves.

[0063] exist Figures 1 to 8 Detailed Description of the Invention A closure cap 1 for a stamp 2 , in particular a self-coloring stamp 2 , is shown.

[0064] The stamp 2 comprises at least one upper part 3, a lower part 4 and a stamping unit 5, wherein the stamping unit 5 is connected or coupled to the upper part 3 via a tilting mechanism 6, in particular via a guide rail 7 in the lower part 4. In addition, a spring element 8 for returning to a rest position 9 is arranged between the upper part 3 and the lower part 4, wherein during an embossing process for producing an embossed impression (not shown), the stamping unit 5 with a letter plate 10 fixed thereto can be adjusted via the tilting mechanism 6 into an embossing position 11 or embossing area 11, which corresponds approximately to a transport position or storage position 11 with the attached closure cap 1. In the rest position 9, the letter plate 10 mounted on the stamping unit 5 is oriented in the direction of an ink pad receiving element 12 in the lower part 4, so that when the ink pad 13 is used, the letter plate 10 for receiving ink rests on the ink pad 13 impregnated with ink. Such a structure of a stamp 2 with corresponding components is already known from the prior art, so that the interaction or the functional principle will not be discussed in detail. It is also known that such a stamp 2 can be provided with a closure cap 1 .

[0065] According to the invention, a novel closure cap 1 is now described, which can preferably be used for self-coloring stamps 2. In principle, the closure cap 1 can also be used for so-called pre-coloring stamps or flashing stamps, if the lower part or the ink pad holder of the corresponding pre-coloring stamp or flashing stamp is correspondingly constructed corresponding to the closure cap 1, for which the free space is integrated with a locking element, in particular a locking projection, as will be explained later. In addition, a stamp 2 according to the invention, in particular a so-called self-coloring stamp 2, is described, which is constructed for use with the closure cap 1, wherein the stamp 2 and the closure cap 1 can be constructed for all shapes, such as round, rectangular, square, oval. In the embodiment shown, a round stamp 2 with a round closure cap 1 is selected, so that corresponding adaptations must be made in other shapes.

[0066] The closure cap 1 comprises at least one plate-shaped cover cap 14 or cover surface 14 with a side wall 15 protruding in one direction and at least one supporting element 16 located inside for fitting or erecting the lower part 4 of the stamp 2. The supporting element 16 extends in the direction of the protruding side wall 15, but the height 17 of the supporting element 16 is preferably smaller than the height 18 of the side wall 15. It is also possible here that the side wall 15 can be configured with different heights.

[0067] Furthermore, at least one actuating element 19 is arranged on the outer circumference of the cover 14 and / or on the side wall 15, which actuating element 19 is flexibly or elastically connected to the cover 14 and / or the side wall 15 and / or the support element 16. Figure 3 The embodiment in FIG. 2 shows two operating elements 19, which are connected to the side wall 15 via flexible connecting webs 20. It is possible that the operating element 19 has an anti-slip device on its operating surface 21, which can be formed, for example, by grooves, markings or other materials, so as to achieve a reliable hold on the finger.

[0068] In order to connect the closure cap 1 to the stamp 2, the closure cap 1 has at least one outwardly directed latching element 22, in particular a latching hook 23, wherein the latching element 22 is arranged or molded on the actuating element 19 and extends in the same direction as the side wall 15. Preferably, at least one latching element 22, in particular a latching hook 23, is provided on each actuating element 19, wherein the latching element 22 is arranged or molded on the actuating element 19 and extends in the same direction as the side wall 15. Figure 3In the exemplary embodiment, the latching element 22 is formed by two latching hooks for each actuating element 19. However, it is also possible to use only one latching element 22 on one actuating element 19 and to use a supporting element (not shown) on the other actuating element 19 instead of the second latching element 22, which can be arranged on the stamp or on the closure cap 1. It is also possible that only one latching element 22 is flexibly formed via a flexible actuating element 19 and the other second actuating element 19 and the latching element 22 arranged thereon are fixedly or rigidly formed so that the latching connection can be released or established only via the flexible actuating element 19.

[0069] Preferably, the actuating element 19 is fastened to the cover 14 or the side wall 15 or the supporting element 16 via a connecting web 20, wherein the actuating element 19 is fastened to the cover 14 or the side wall 15 or the supporting element 16 according to the connection web 20. Figure 3 , the actuating elements 19 are connected to the side wall 15. The two actuating elements 19 are held in position by preferably four connecting webs 20, wherein the connecting webs 20 are designed to be flexible so that they can be displaced or adjusted accordingly when pressure is applied to the actuating elements 19, wherein the actuating elements always return automatically to the initial position. Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present invention, the connecting web 20 is designed in a serpentine or meandering shape. As a result, the material thickness for the connecting web 20 can be designed to be correspondingly large, wherein the flexibility of the connecting web 20 is nevertheless maintained. However, in order to enable such a deformation or adjustment, a free space 24 for displacement when the operating element 19 is subjected to pressure is arranged between the operating element 19 and the cover 14, in particular the support element 16, that is, when the operating element 19 is pressed, the connecting web 20 is deformed in such a way that the operating element 19 is moved or pressed into the free space 24 together with the molded locking element 22, so that the free space 24 is reduced, wherein after the pressure application ends, the connecting web 20 returns to the initial position again, and the operating element 19 is thus positioned in the initial position again.

[0070] In addition, from Figure 3 It can be seen that all elements, in particular the cover cap 14, the side wall 15 and the actuating element 19 which can be flexibly actuated via the connecting web 20, and the latching element 22 arranged thereon are integrally formed, in particular as a single injection-molded part. Thus, the closure cap 1 can be produced cost-effectively in one working step without additional assembly effort, ABS being preferably used as the material.

[0071] However, in order to be able to fix the closure cap 1 on the stamp 2, the stamp 2 must have a free space 25 between the upper part 3 and the lower part 4. The size, in particular the length and width, of the free space 25 is designed here to accommodate the latching element 22 and also has corresponding latching elements 26, in particular latching projections 27, inside. Preferably, the upper part 4 is slightly curved outwards in the region of the free space 25, such as in Figure 1 and 2 As can be seen in the figure, the free space 25 is thus formed only in the region of the curvature, that is, the free space 25 is of only limited design. However, a design of the upper part 4 is possible which has a free space 25 over the entire circumference, which has a latching projection 27 arranged or molded therein, so that the closure cap 1 can be inserted at any point. The latching element 26, in particular the latching projection 27, is preferably formed in one piece with the upper part 4, in particular by injection molding.

[0072] The closure cap 1 can be fixed in this way by placing the closure cap 1 on a flat surface 28, in particular an office table, on which the stamp 2 is positioned above the closure cap 1 (see FIG. Figure 1 ) and then placed onto the closure cap 1 so that the lower part 3 lies flat on the support surface 16 (see Figure 2 ). The stamp 2 can then simply be pressed so that the latching element 22, in particular the latching hook 23, is pushed from below into the free space 25 of the upper part 3 and deformed or pressed back accordingly until the latching hook 23 reaches the height of the latching projection 27 and thus returns to the resting position again, so that the latching hook 23 is locked on the latching projection 27.

[0073] In order to release the closure cap 1, the stamp 1 must now be taken in one hand, so that the actuating element 19 can be squeezed with the other hand, in particular with two fingers. As a result, the latching hook 23 is moved back again, so that the locking with the latching projection 27 is released and the closure cap 1 can be pulled downwards, so that the latching hook is pulled out of the free space. It should be mentioned here that when the latching connection between the latching hook 23 and the latching projection 27 is released, the stamp 2 will immediately be adjusted into the rest position 9 due to the spring element 8, so that the closure cap 1 can be easily removed.

[0074] In the attached Figure 4 2 shows a further embodiment of a closure cap 1 . In this case, the actuating element 19 is now connected to the support surface 16 via a connecting web 20 .

[0075] exist Figure 51 shows an embodiment in which the actuating element 19 is connected to the cover 14 or the cover surface 14, i.e. the bottom of the closure cap 1, via a connecting web 20, so that when pressure is applied to the actuating element 19, the latching element 22 is rotated or tilted toward the center of the cover 14 and can thus be released from the latching connection. In other words, in contrast to other embodiments, the latching element 22 on the actuating element 19 is now not displaced horizontally but is adjusted by a rotational movement.

[0076] In addition, Figure 6 An embodiment is shown in the figure, in which a safety bow 29 is arranged, which protects the operating element 19 from unintentional pressure loading when the stamp 1 is transported. The safety bow 29 is arranged in the area of ​​the bottom or cover surface 14, so that the operating element 19 is arranged at the top. In this case, the safety bow 29 is connected to the side wall 15 and / or the cover hood 14. It is advantageous here that the operating element 19 is not designed to be flush with the outer surface of the safety bow 29, but the operating element 19 is slightly retracted, so that the finger must be consciously positioned on the retracted operating element 19 in order to operate it. The arrangement of the safety bow 29 has shown that when the stamp 1 is transported in a bag, unintentional opening due to pressure loading of external objects on the operating element 19 is avoided. In principle, Figure 6 The structure corresponds to Figure 3 An embodiment with a serpentine or meandering connecting web 20.

[0077] exist Figure 7 and 8 , in which the actuating element 19 is now constructed in multiple parts, wherein the actuating element 19 is formed by a base body 30 and a pressure plate 31. The base body 30 is in turn connected to the side wall 15 or the cover cap 14 via flexible connecting webs 20, which are now designed to be curved, whereas the pressure plate 31 is fixed to the base body 30 of the actuating element 19. The pressure plate 31 is preferably fixed here by a snap-fit ​​connection, so that during production it only has to be pressed onto the base body 30. For this purpose, one or two parts 33 are arranged on the back side 32, which are inserted into corresponding corresponding snap-fit ​​openings 34 on the base body 30, thereby locking the pressure plate 31 to the actuating element 19. The pressure plate 31 now has an operating surface 21, so that by applying pressure to the pressure plate 31, in particular the operating surface 21 of the pressure plate 31, the base body 31 is pressed inward or backward, so that the locking hooks 23 protruding outward on the base body 30 are also moved and thus the locking hooks 23 are disengaged when fixed to the stamp 1, so that the closure cover 1 can be removed.

[0078] In this embodiment of the operating element 19 with the pressure plate 31, it is advantageous that the pressure plate 31, the so-called operating button, can be made of another material or color so that the user can easily perceive the pressure plate 31. Figure 8 , a stamp 1 with an attached closure cap 2 is shown, wherein the pressure plate 31 is shown, while the closure cap 2 itself is produced in black. Thus, the position of the pressure plate 31 for actuation can be immediately seen, so that the user can purposefully grasp the pressure plate 31 between two fingers and apply appropriate pressure in order to release the latching hook 23 from the stamp 1 and pull the closure cap 2 downwards away.

[0079] It can also be said that although the production process or assembly is slightly increased by producing the closure cap 2 in multiple parts, the user comfort is significantly increased, because color contrasts can be easily produced. It is also possible to provide the pressure plate 31 with a marking, for example by laser engraving, which forms a color change during engraving and thus is easily visible and shows the position of the pressure plate 31.

[0080] As can be seen from the figures, the pressure plate 31 is designed in such a way that it covers not only the base body 30 but also the lateral connecting webs 20 , so that only the pressure plate 31 and the housing of the closure cap 2 are visible from the outside. At the same time, protection against contamination is thereby achieved.

[0081] What is important in the above-described exemplary embodiment is the realization of a closure cap 2 and an associated stamp 1, wherein one or two actuating elements 19 are arranged on the closure cap 2, which are moved by pressure in order to release the closure cap 2 from the stamp 1. Previous solutions in the prior art do not have such an actuating element 19, but are merely plugged onto the stamp and removed from it.

[0082] The invention also discloses two further exemplary embodiments of an embossing device with a stamp and a closure cap which can be plugged thereon, in which a modified arrangement of the latching connection between the stamp and the closure cap is used or utilized.

[0083] According to the invention, the closure cap is provided as before with at least one, preferably two flexible actuating elements, which are arranged opposite each other on the closure cap so that the closure cap can be gripped or held between two fingers of one hand so that the stamp can be held with the other hand.

[0084] However, in order to connect the two components, namely the closure cap and the stamp, the closure cap is preferably placed flat on a flat surface, in particular a desk, and the stamp is then placed on the closure cap, in particular on a supporting element or a supporting surface, and locked by a stamping process, whereas the closure cap is preferably released or removed in such a way that the stamp is held in one hand and the closure cap is held on two operating elements between two fingers of the second hand, in particular the thumb and index finger, and the latching connection is released by applying pressure to the operating elements so that the closure cap can be pulled out of the stamp.

[0085] In this new embodiment variant, the structure of the base body of the closure cap is Figures 1 to 8 The above-mentioned variant scheme corresponds to, in particular, the construction of the cover surface 14, the side wall 15, the support surface 16, the actuating surface 19 of the connecting piece 20, the safety bow 29 and the pressure plate 31, or can be constructed in different variant schemes, so that a detailed description of these components is omitted.

[0086] The variants differ in the design of the latching connection between the closure cap and the stamp. The latching elements on the actuating element no longer point outwards, but are rotated by 90° so that the latching hooks are oriented parallel to the actuating surface. It is possible to arrange only one latching hook or also two latching hooks, wherein the design with two latching hooks has proven to be advantageous since the holding of the closure cap on the stamp is improved.

[0087] The two latching hooks extend toward each other, ie the projection elements of the latching hooks point toward each other, so that they engage with one or two latching projections on the stamp in the intermediate space formed by the two latching hooks.

[0088] It can also be said that the latching projection of the stamp, which is arranged on the inner side of the upper part, is accommodated in the intermediate space between the two latching hooks and thus establishes a latching connection. It has been found to be advantageous here that the latching projection is designed to be V-shaped so that when the closure cap is put on the stamp, the latching hooks on the actuating element of the closure cap are slightly pressed away from each other by the V-shaped surfaces of the latching projection until the latching hooks are pushed onto the latching projection and then the raised element is pivoted back into the rest position so that the latching projection is accommodated in the intermediate space, that is, the raised element lies on the upper side of the latching projection and fixes or holds the closure cap before it is removed from the stamp.

[0089] However, in order to release the closure cap from the stamp, one or more actuating elements on the closure cap must now be actuated by applying pressure. This is advantageously achieved with two fingers of one hand, so that the actuating element is squeezed, i.e. moved in the direction of the center of the closure cap. As a result, the latching hooks arranged or molded on the actuating elements are also moved. Here, the latching hooks must perform a linear movement with the actuating element for such a long time that the latching projections are pushed out of the intermediate space between the two latching hooks, so that the closure cap can be removed downwards, i.e. from the stamp.

[0090] Therefore, if Figures 1 to 8 As in the embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention, the closure cap is released from the stamp by actuating the actuating element.

[0091] Of course, a design can also be used in which the latching hooks do not point towards each other but in opposite directions, i.e. outwards. In this case, a separate latching projection is assigned to each latching hook so that after the closure cap is plugged onto the stamp, the latching projection lies flat on the top again, thus preventing the closure cap from falling off the stamp. The stamp is closed with the closure cap, wherein the latching hooks (in which case only a single latching hook can also be used) point outwards, wherein the latching hooks are oriented parallel to the actuating surface of the actuating element.

[0092] Finally, it is to be noted that, for a better understanding of the structure of the system 1 and its components or their constituent parts, parts are shown not to scale and / or in an enlarged and / or reduced form.

Claims

1. A closure cap (1) for a stamp (2), comprising at least one plate-shaped cover cap (14) having protruding side walls (15) and at least one supporting element (16) for a lower part (4) of the stamp (2) located in the interior, characterized in that: Two operating elements (19) are arranged opposite each other on the outer circumference of the cover (14), at least one of the operating elements (19) being flexibly or elastically connected to the cover (14) or the side wall (15), each of the operating elements (19) having at least one latching element (22) for hooking into a latching projection in an inner space or a free space (25) of an upper part (3) of a stamp (2) or being connected to the latching projection, the operating element (19) being flexibly and bendably connected to the cover (14) and / or the side wall (15) via a connecting web (20), a free space (24) being arranged between the operating element (19) and a supporting element (16) for deflecting the operating element (19) which is loaded with pressure, the supporting element (16) extending in the direction of the protruding side wall (15), the height (17) of the supporting element (16) being smaller than the height (18) of the side wall (15).

2. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The cover (14), the side wall (15) and the flexibly actuatable actuating element (19) are designed as one piece.

3. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A free space (24) is arranged between the actuating element (19) and the cover (14) for deflecting the actuating element (19) which is acted upon by pressure.

4. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The latching element (22) is oriented in the direction of an actuating surface (21) on the actuating element (19), so that the latching hook (23) is designed to latch into a latching projection (27) on the inner surface of the upper part (3) of the stamp (2).

5. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Two actuating elements (19) are arranged opposite each other on the closure cap (1) for actuation with just one hand.

6. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Two oppositely disposed actuating elements (19) are flexibly connected to the cover (14) and / or the side wall (15).

7. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that An operating element (19) in the form of an operating surface (21) is formed on the side wall (15), and the opposite operating element (19) is flexibly connected to the closure cap (1).

8. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A protective bracket (29) is arranged in the region of the actuating element (19) and is connected to the cover (14) and / or the side wall (15).

9. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that One or more flexible actuating elements (19) are constructed in multiple parts.

10. The closure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The closure cover is a closure cover for a self-coloring stamp.

11. The closure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The cover (14), the side wall (15) and the flexibly actuatable actuating element (19) are designed as a single injection-molded part.

12. The closure cap (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A free space (24) is arranged between the actuating element (19) and the supporting element (16) for deflecting a latching hook (23) arranged on the actuating element.

13. The closure (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Two actuating elements (19) are arranged opposite each other on the closure cap (1) for actuation using only two fingers.

14. The closure (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that One or more flexible actuating elements (19) are formed from a base body (30) and a pressure plate (31).

15. The closure (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that Each actuating element (19) has at least one latching hook (23) for hooking into a latching projection in an interior space or free space (25) of an upper part (3) of a stamp (2) or for connecting to the latching projection.

16. A stamp (2) comprising at least one upper part (3), a lower part (4) and a stamp unit (5), wherein the stamp unit (5) is connected or coupled to the upper part (3) via a tilting mechanism (6), and a spring element (8) is arranged between the upper part (3) and the lower part (4) for returning to a rest position (9), wherein during an embossing process for producing an embossed impression, the stamp unit (5) with a letter plate (10) can be adjusted into an embossing position (11) by the tilting mechanism (6). or in an embossing area, wherein in the rest position (9) a letter plate (10) mounted on the stamping unit (5) is oriented in the direction of an ink pad receiving element (12) in the lower part (4), and when an ink pad (13) for receiving ink is used, the letter plate (10) rests on an ink pad (13) impregnated with ink, and the stamp (2) is constructed for space-saving storage and / or for closing the inserted ink pad (13) or letter plate (10) for coupling with a closure cover (1), characterized in that A free space (25) is arranged on the upper part (3) in the direction of the interior space for accommodating a locking element (22) of the closure cover (1), wherein a corresponding locking element (26) is arranged in the free space (25) for locking together with the locking element (22) molded on the closure cover (1), wherein a closure cover (1) is constructed according to any one of claims 1 to 15.

17. The seal according to claim 16, characterized in that: The closure hood (1) is provided with at least one operating element (19) on the outer circumference of the cover hood (14), which operating element is flexibly or elastically connected to the cover hood (14), wherein each operating element (19) has at least one outwardly directed locking element (22) in a free space (25) of the upper part (3) or is connected thereto for hooking with a corresponding locking element (26).

18. The seal according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that: The lower part (4) lies on a supporting element (16) of the closure cap (1) when the closure cap (1) is assembled.

19. The seal according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that: The actuating element (19) of the closure cap (1) is arranged below the upper part (3) so as to be freely accessible from the outside when the closure cap (1) is placed on the stamp (2).

20. The seal according to claim 16, characterized in that: The stamping unit (5) is connected or coupled to the upper part (3) via a sliding groove rail (7).

21. The seal according to claim 16, characterized in that: A latching projection (27) for latching with a latching element (22) molded onto the closure cap (1) is arranged in the free space (25).

22. The seal according to claim 16, characterized in that: A latching projection (27) which latches with the latching hook (23) is arranged in the free space (25).

23. The seal according to claim 16, characterized in that: The closure cap (1) has two actuating elements (19) arranged on the outer circumference of the cover cap (14).

24. The seal according to claim 17, characterized in that: Each actuating element (19) has at least one outwardly directed latching element (22) in a free space (25) of the upper part (3) or is connected thereto for hooking with a latching projection (27).

25. The seal according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that: When the closure cap (1) is mounted, the support surface lies on a support element (16) of the closure cap (1).

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