Identification mark forming apparatus and identification mark forming method

Abstract

An identification mark forming apparatus and a method for forming identification marks are provided, employing a new technology in forming identification marks on an object. The identification mark forming apparatus includes a mark applicator unit that applies a first mark and a second mark to the object, forming an identification mark with individual identifiability from the applied first and second mark. At least one of the first and second mark is capable of flowing after application to the object, i.e., post-application flow. The mark applicator unit comprises a first mark applicator unit for applying the first mark to the object and a second mark applicator unit for applying the second mark to the object, applying the first and second mark to the object in a manner where they are in contact with each other to form the identification mark. The individual identifiability of the identification mark is ensured by the post-application flow of at least one of the applied first and second mark.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an identification mark forming apparatus and a method for forming identification marks. Background Technology

[0002] There are known techniques for assigning identification marks to objects (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents Patent documents Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-207107 Summary of the Invention

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved Patent document 1 discloses a technique for forming anti-counterfeiting patterns (identification marks) on a substrate (the object being applied) through plateless printing. However, in recent years, new techniques have been required when forming identification marks on objects.

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an identification mark forming apparatus and a identification mark forming method, which employ new technology when forming identification marks on an object.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution The present invention adopts the structure described in the claims.

[0007] (III) Beneficial Effects According to the present invention, since the first and second markers are applied to the object to which the markers are applied in a manner that the markers are in contact with each other to form an identification mark, the individual identifiability of the identification mark is ensured by the post-application flow of at least one of the applied first and second markers. Therefore, an identification mark forming apparatus and a identification mark forming method can be provided that employ new technology when forming an identification mark on an object to which the markers are applied. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figures 1A to 1G This is an explanatory diagram of an identification mark forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and an explanatory diagram of the operation of the apparatus.

[0009] Figure 1H This is an explanatory diagram of a variation of the present invention.

[0010] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures EA: Identification mark forming apparatus; 10: Marker application unit; 13: First inkjet nozzle (first marker application unit); 15: Second inkjet nozzle (second marker application unit); 20: Flow promotion unit; 40: Fixation unit; DM: Identification mark; MA1: First marker; MA2: Second marker; WK: Object to be applied. Detailed Implementation

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0012] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are orthogonal. The X-axis and Y-axis are axes within a defined plane, and the Z-axis is an axis orthogonal to the defined plane. Also, in this embodiment, [the axis is] parallel to the Y-axis... Figure 1A Based on observations in the near-forward direction, without specifying a diagram, "up" indicates the direction of the arrow along the Z-axis, "down" is its opposite, "left" is the direction of the arrow along the X-axis, "right" is its opposite, and "forward" is parallel to the Y-axis. Figure 1A The direction of "near" is forward, and "back" is the opposite direction.

[0013] The identification mark forming apparatus EA implementing the identification mark forming method of the present invention includes: a mark applicator unit 10, which performs a mark applicator application step in which a first mark applicator MA1 and a second mark applicator MA2 are applied to an object WK, and an identification mark DM with individual identifiability is formed by the applied first mark applicator MA1 and second mark applicator MA2 (see reference). Figure 1D , Figure 1E ); a flow promotion unit 20, which performs a flow promotion process in which post-application flow of the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 applied to the object to be applied WK is promoted; an identification mark verification unit 30, which performs an identification mark verification process in which the ability to individually identify the identification mark DM is verified; and a fixation unit 40, which performs a fixation process in which the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 applied to the object to be applied WK are subjected to ultraviolet irradiation as a prescribed fixation treatment, thereby forcibly fixing the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 to the object to be applied WK. The above units are arranged in the following... Near the unit are: a lamination unit 50, which performs a lamination process in which an adhesive sheet AS, serving as a covering material, is laminated onto a base material BM to form an object to be applied, WK; an energy application unit 60, which performs an energy application process in which heat HA, with a predetermined energy, is applied to the adhesive sheet AS laminated onto the base material BM; an imaging unit 70, which performs an imaging process in which an identification mark DM is photographed to form an image, and the image is sent to another device TA, which performs a processing process in which a predetermined processing is performed on the object to be applied, WK; and a moving unit 80, which performs a moving process in which the object to be applied, WK, is moved.

[0014] Furthermore, in this embodiment, both the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 use ultraviolet-curable liquid ink as a forced adhesive. This forced adhesive is forcibly fixed to the object WK by ultraviolet irradiation as a predetermined fixing process. Both the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 can flow after being applied to the object WK, i.e., flow after application.

[0015] Furthermore, the adhesive sheet AS of this embodiment undergoes curing by being subjected to heat HA with a specified energy, resulting in a change characteristic of that heat HA.

[0016] The labeling agent application unit 10 includes: a linear motor 11, which serves as two drive devices and enables each slider 11A to move in the front-to-back direction; a linear motor 12, which serves as a drive device and is supported on each slider 11A, enabling slider 12A to move in the left-to-right direction; a first inkjet nozzle 13, which serves as a first labeling agent application unit and is supported on slider 12A, performing a first labeling agent application process of applying the first labeling agent MA1 to the object WK; a first canister 14, which serves as a first storage device and delivers the stored first labeling agent MA1 to the first inkjet nozzle 13 via a first hose 14A; and a second inkjet nozzle 13. The ink nozzle 15, which serves as a second marker application unit, is supported on the slider 12A and performs a second marker application process of applying the second marker MA2 to the object WK. The second tank 16, which serves as a second storage device, delivers the stored second marker MA2 to the second inkjet nozzle 15 via the second hose 16A, and applies it to the object WK in such a way that the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 come into contact with each other, forming an identification mark DM. The individual identifiability of the identification mark DM is ensured by the post-application flow of both the applied first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2.

[0017] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first marker MA1 is a black ultraviolet-curable liquid ink, and the second marker MA2 is a white ultraviolet-curable liquid ink.

[0018] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first inkjet nozzle 13 and the second inkjet nozzle 15 form the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 into fine particles and apply them to the object to be applied, such as... Figure 1B , Figure 1C As shown, the identification mark DM is formed by a mark consisting of the letters "ABC".

[0019] The flow promotion unit 20 includes a vibrator 21, which acts as a flow promotion device to impart vibration to the object WK.

[0020] The identification mark verification unit 30 includes a CCD camera 31 as an imaging device, an image matching device 32 as a verification device, and a RAM 33 as a storage device, and verifies whether the identification mark DM can be identified independently.

[0021] The CCD camera 31 forms an image by magnifying the identification mark DM formed on the object WK to a predetermined magnification and taking a picture. The image matching device 32 verifies by comparing the image captured by the CCD camera 31 with the image stored in the RAM 33. If there is no matching image (including the case where no image is stored in the RAM 33), it determines that the identification mark DM, which is the object captured by the CCD camera 31, can be identified independently. On the other hand, if there is a matching image, it determines that the identification mark DM, which is the object captured by the CCD camera 31, cannot be identified independently. The RAM 33 stores the image that the image matching device 32 determines can be identified independently.

[0022] The fastening unit 40 includes an ultraviolet emitter 41, which serves as a fastening device and is capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) light.

[0023] The lamination unit 50 includes: a substrate 51 that directly or indirectly supports the components constituting the lamination unit 50; a support roller 52 that supports the adhesive sheet AS temporarily bonded to the strip-shaped release sheet RL of the raw material roll RS; a guide roller 53 that guides the raw material roll RS; a release plate 54 that, as a release unit, folds the release sheet RL back at the release edge 54A and peels the adhesive sheet AS from the release sheet RL; a pressing roller 55 that, as a pressing unit, presses the adhesive sheet AS and laminates it onto the object to be applied WK; a drive roller 56 that, supported on an output shaft (not shown) of a rotary motor 56A, which is a drive device, clamps the release sheet RL between the drive roller 56 and the pinch roller 56B; and a recovery roller 57 that, as a recovery unit, is supported on the output shaft of a drive device (not shown), and during the automatic operation of the identification mark forming apparatus EA, always applies a predetermined tension to the release sheet RL present between the recovery roller 57 and the pinch roller 56B, and recovers the release sheet RL.

[0024] The energy imparting unit 60 includes a coil heater 61, which acts as an energy imparting device and is capable of imparting heat HA.

[0025] The imaging unit 70 is equipped with a CCD camera 71, which is an imaging device equivalent to the CCD camera 31. It forms an image by magnifying the identification mark DM assigned to the object WK to a predetermined magnification and taking a picture, and then sends the formed image to another device TA.

[0026] The moving unit 80 includes: a linear motor 81 as a driving device; and a support platform 82, which is supported on the slider 81A of the linear motor 81 via a flow promotion unit 20, and has a support surface 82A, which can be adsorbed and held by a pressure reduction unit (holding unit) not shown, such as a pressure reduction pump or a vacuum ejector.

[0027] The operation of the identification mark forming device EA described above will be explained.

[0028] First, regarding in Figure 1A The initial position shown by the solid line is equipped with the identification mark forming device EA for each component. After the user (hereinafter referred to as "user") sets the raw material roll RS as shown in the figure, they input a signal to start automatic operation via an operation unit (not shown), such as an operation panel or personal computer. Then, the laminating unit 50 drives the rotary motor 56A to release the raw material roll RS, as shown... Figure 1A As shown, at the folded-back portion of the peeling sheet RL, which has been folded back by the peeling edge 54A of the peeling plate 54, if the leading end of the foremost adhesive sheet AS in the release direction has been peeled from the peeling sheet RL by a predetermined length, the drive of the rotating motor 56A is stopped. Next, as... Figure 1A As shown, if a user or a conveying unit (not shown) such as a multi-joint robot or a belt conveyor places the base material BM at a predetermined position on the support platform 82, the moving unit 80 drives the pressure reduction unit (not shown) to begin adsorption holding using the support surface 82A, and then drives the linear motor 81 to move the support platform 82 to the left.

[0029] Subsequently, if the base material BM reaches a predetermined position relative to the laminating unit 50, the laminating unit 50 drives the rotary motor 56A to release the raw material roll RS in accordance with the moving speed of the base material BM. As a result, the adhesive sheet AS is peeled off from the release sheet RL at the folded-back portion of the release sheet RL, as... Figure 1A As shown by the double-dotted line, the material is pressed and stacked on the base material BM by the pressure roller 55, gradually forming the object to be applied, WK. Next, after the foremost adhesive sheet AS is entirely stacked on the base material BM to form the object to be applied, if the leading end of the next adhesive sheet AS after the foremost adhesive sheet AS is peeled off from the release sheet RL by a predetermined length at the fold-back portion of the release sheet RL, the stacking unit 50 stops driving the motor 56A.

[0030] Furthermore, if the object is assigned WK, then... Figure 1AWhen the energy-applying unit 60 reaches the energy-applying position EP (indicated by the double-dotted line), the moving unit 80 stops driving the linear motor 81. Next, the energy-applying unit 60 drives the coil heater 61 to apply heat HA to the adhesive sheet AS, causing it to cure. Afterward, if the adhesive sheet AS has cured, the energy-applying unit 60 stops driving the coil heater 61, and the moving unit 80 drives the linear motor 81 to move the support platform 82 to the left.

[0031] Next, if the object is assigned WK, then... Figure 1A When the marker, indicated by the double-dotted line, is assigned to the marker forming position MP of the marking unit 10, the moving unit 80 stops driving the linear motor 81. Then, the marking unit 10 drives the linear motors 11 and 12 and the first inkjet nozzle 13, as follows: Figure 1B , Figure 1C As shown, a first marker MA1, formed in granular form, is applied to the object WK, forming the basis of the identification marker DM. Next, once the application of the first marker MA1 is complete, the marker application unit 10 stops driving the first inkjet nozzle 13, and then drives the linear motors 11 and 12 and the second inkjet nozzle 15, as shown... Figure 1D , Figure 1E As shown, a second marker MA2, formed in granular form, is applied to the object to which the marker MA1 is applied, thereby forming an identification mark DM. Afterwards, once the application of the second marker MA2 is complete, the marker application unit 10 stops driving the second inkjet nozzle 15, and then drives the linear motors 11 and 12 to return the slider 12A to its initial position. Alternatively, if the marker application unit 10 stops driving the inkjet nozzle 13, the flow promotion unit 20 drives the vibrator 21 to begin vibrating the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, and the movement unit 80 drives the linear motor 81 to move the support platform 82 to the left.

[0032] Here, since the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are configured to flow after application, therefore, for example, Figure 1F As shown, the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 come into contact with each other, thereby flowing individually and producing various morphological deformations, or as... Figure 1G As shown, due to their mutual contact, they flow to each other, and their respective boundaries intertwine, resulting in various morphological deformations. These patterns, colors, shapes, or configurations undergo various changes, producing random expressions. In this way, by causing the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 to produce random expressions, identification markers DM with the same expression will not be formed, or the situation of forming identification markers DM with the same expression is extremely rare, thus ensuring the individual recognizability of the identification marker DM.

[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vibration supplied by the vibrator 21 promotes the post-application flow of the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2. Compared with the absence of this vibration, the random facial expressions of the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 are significantly enhanced, and their individual recognizability is further improved.

[0034] Next, if the object is assigned WK, then... Figure 1A When the ultraviolet irradiation position UP of the fixation unit 40 (shown by the double-dotted line) is reached, the movement unit 80 stops driving the linear motor 81. Then, if the flow promotion unit 20 stops driving the vibrator 21, the fixation unit 40 drives the ultraviolet emitter 41 to irradiate the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 with ultraviolet UV light, forcibly fixing the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 to the object WK. If fixation is complete, the driving of the ultraviolet emitter 41 is stopped. Next, the identification mark verification unit 30 drives the CCD camera 31 to capture an image of the identification mark DM, and then drives the image matching device 32 and RAM 33 to verify the image by comparing it with the image captured by the CCD camera 31 and the image stored in the RAM 33. If the result of the verification is that the image matching device 32 determines that the identification mark DM, which is the subject of the CCD camera 31, can be identified independently, then the identification mark verification unit 30 drives the RAM 33 to store the image captured by the CCD camera 31 in preparation for the next and subsequent comparisons, and the moving unit 80 drives the linear motor 81 to move the support platform 82 to the left.

[0035] Furthermore, if the result of the above verification is that the image matching device 32 determines that the identification mark DM, which is to be photographed by the CCD camera 31, cannot be identified independently, then it may output an electrical signal, radio wave signal, or other drive start signal to a warning unit (not shown) such as a light emitter or a sound emitter to convey to the user that it cannot be identified independently through light and sound, or output a drive start signal to an exclusion unit (not shown) such as a rejection device or a drive device, so that the object WK, which is to be photographed by the CCD camera 31, is removed from the identification mark forming device EA.

[0036] Afterwards, if the object is assigned WK, then... Figure 1AWhen the shooting position RP of the shooting unit 70, indicated by the double-dotted line, is reached, the moving unit 80 stops driving the linear motor 81. Next, the shooting unit 70 drives the CCD camera 71 to capture the identification mark DM assigned to the object WK, and sends the captured image to another device TA. Additionally, the other device TA, which receives the image from the shooting unit 70, stores the image in advance in the storage device T3. Then, the moving unit 80 stops driving the decompression unit (not shown), releasing the suction hold on the support surface 82A. Afterwards, when the user or a transport unit (not shown) transports the object WK, the moving unit 80 drives the linear motor 81 to return the support platform 82 to its initial position, and repeats the same operation.

[0037] Furthermore, during processing steps such as before and during the prescribed processing of the object WK, the other device TA uses the imaging device T1 to capture the identification mark DM assigned to the object WK. The image captured is then compared with the image stored in the storage device T3 by the verification device T2, thereby performing verification. If the verification result of the verification device T2 indicates the presence of a matching image, the other device TA performs the prescribed processing on the object WK that was photographed by the imaging device T1 or continues the prescribed processing. Conversely, if the verification result of the verification device T2 indicates the absence of a matching image, the other device TA either does not perform the prescribed processing on the object WK that was photographed by the imaging device T1 or stops the prescribed processing midway. This prevents the other device TA from performing the prescribed processing on counterfeit or inappropriate objects WK.

[0038] According to the above-described embodiments, the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 are applied to the object WK in a manner that they come into contact with each other to form an identification mark DM. The individual identifiability of the identification mark DM is ensured by the post-application flow of both the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2. Therefore, an identification mark forming apparatus EA and an identification mark forming method can be provided that employ new technology when forming an identification mark DM on the object WK.

[0039] The units and processes in this invention are not limited in any way as long as they can realize the actions, functions, or processes described for these units and processes, let alone being completely unrestricted to the components or processes of a single embodiment shown in the above embodiments. For example, a flow promoting unit can be any unit as long as it can promote the post-application flow of at least one of the first and second labeling agents applied to the object to be applied, and is not limited in any way as long as it is within the scope of the technical common sense at the time of the application (the same applies to other units and processes).

[0040] The marker application unit 10 can apply the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 to at least one of the base material BM and the covering material to form an identification mark DM. For example, it can be applied in such a way that the identification mark DM is formed with characters such as "ABCDEF", "あいう", "壱弐参", numerals including Chinese numerals such as "12345", "一二三四", "百千万", symbols such as "!#%&", "+-×÷", "、。· / ", patterns such as "●■▲", "◎▽◇", etc. in any identification form. It can also be applied in such a way that the identification mark DM is formed with only one identification such as only "A", only "1", only "#", only "●", etc. It can also be applied in such a way that the identification mark DM is formed with an identification composed of combining multiple characters from the same form, such as "いろは", "AAA", "56298", "#$%!?", "●▽◇▲". It can also be applied in such a way that the identification mark DM is formed with an identification composed of combining one or more characters from different forms, such as "あA1●#", "KをC3●▲!&", "%38语AA▲□+ / ". It can also be applied to the application object WK in such a way that different identifications are formed for each. It can also be applied to all application objects WK or multiple application objects WK in such a way that all or part of them have the same identification. As the first marker application unit and the second marker application unit, a marker application unit that applies the first marker MA1 in any form such as a mist shape, a cube shape, a cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, a spherical shape, an ellipsoidal shape, etc. to the application object WK can be used. As the first marker application unit and the second marker application unit, in addition to, for example, a letterpress printer, a gravure printer, a lithographic printer, a screen printer or a laminating printer, etc., an inkjet printer, a dot matrix printer, a thermal printer, a thermal transfer printer, a laser printer, etc. can also be used. As long as the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 can be applied to the application object WK considering the characteristics, traits, properties, materials, compositions and structures, etc. of the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, any marker application unit can be used. The first marker application unit and the second marker application unit can be composed of the same model. For example, both the first marker application unit and the second marker application unit can be composed of a letterpress printer, or both can be composed of a thermal printer, etc. The first marker application unit and the second marker application unit can be composed of different models. For example, the first marker application unit can be composed of a letterpress printer, and the second marker application unit can be composed of an inkjet printer.The first labeling unit can be constructed using a dot-matrix printer, and the second labeling unit can be constructed using an overlay printing mechanism. The second labeling agent MA2 can be applied in different ways: it contacts a portion of the first labeling agent MA1; it contacts a portion of the second labeling agent MA2; it contacts the entire periphery of the first labeling agent MA1; it contacts the entire periphery of the second labeling agent MA2; it contacts the upper part of the first labeling agent MA1; or it contacts the upper part of the second labeling agent MA2. For example, like a linear motor with a first slider and a second slider, the first labeling unit can be supported by the first output of a drive device with a first output and a second output, and the second labeling unit can be supported and moved by the second output. Alternatively, a drive device for moving the first labeling unit and a drive device for moving the second labeling unit can be provided separately. The moving drive device moves the first labeling agent application unit and the second labeling agent application unit. The second labeling agent application unit can apply the second labeling agent MA2 while the first labeling agent application unit applies the first labeling agent MA1 to the object WK, or the second labeling agent application unit applies the second labeling agent MA2 simultaneously. The ratio of the amount of the first labeling agent MA1 applied to the object WK to the amount of the second labeling agent MA2 applied can be set to 1:1, or any ratio such as 1:9, 3:7, 6:4, 9.5:0.5, etc. The identification mark DM can be formed by moving the object WK while simultaneously moving it, or by suppressing the movement of the object WK while simultaneously suppressing the movement of the object WK.

[0041] The labeling unit 10 can apply the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2 to the object WK in a manner where they are in contact with each other to form an identification mark DM. The individual identifiability of the identification mark DM is ensured only by the post-application flow of the first labeler MA1. Alternatively, the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2 can be applied to the object WK in a manner where they are in contact with each other to form an identification mark DM. The individual identifiability of the identification mark DM is ensured only by the post-application flow of the second labeler MA2. The first labeler MA1, which can be applied to the object WK by the first labeling unit, may or may not be applied after application. The second labeler MA2, which can be applied to the object WK by the second labeling unit, may or may not be applied after application.

[0042] The flow promoting unit 20 can promote the post-application flow of the first labeling agent MA1 applied to the object WK, or it can promote the post-application flow of the second labeling agent MA2 applied to the object WK. As a flow promoting device, an eccentric motor, a piston vibrator, or an electro-electric vibrator can be used. It can employ vibrations in any direction, such as up-down, left-right, front-back, circumferential, or directions containing at least one of these directional components, or vibrations in directions combining these directions. It is not limited to a flow promoting device that vibrates the object WK, the first labeling agent MA1, or the second labeling agent MA2 via the support table 82. For example, a flow promoting device that vibrates the object WK, the first labeling agent MA1, or the second labeling agent MA2 via a linear motor 81 can also be used. Any flow promoting device that imparts vibration to the object WK, the first marker MA1, or the second marker MA2; a flow promoting device that imparts vibration to the object WK, the first marker MA1, or the second marker MA2 directly or indirectly without passing through the components of the moving unit 80; a flow promoting device that promotes the post-application flow of the first marker MA1 or the second marker MA2 by blowing gaseous substances such as air or gas onto the object WK, the first marker MA1, or the second marker MA2; a flow promoting device that promotes the post-application flow of the first marker MA1 or the second marker MA2 by tilting the object WK; or a flow promoting device that uses plate-shaped components, rod-shaped components, etc. A flow-promoting device that promotes the flow of the first and second labeling agents MA1 and MA2 after application by contacting the brush-like components with the first labeling agent MA1 and MA2 applied to the object WK can be used. This device can employ energy such as ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, visible light, radio waves, X-rays, or gamma rays, heating from hot water or hot air, or cooling from cold water or cold air to promote the flow of the first and second labeling agents MA1 and MA2 after application. Any flow-promoting device that can promote the flow of the first labeling agent MA1 and MA2 after application by considering the characteristics, properties, nature, material, composition, and structure of the first and second labeling agents MA1 and MA2 is suitable. After the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are applied, the flow can be promoted using any flow promoting device. The flow promoting device can be moved while the object to be applied, WK, is being moved, or the movement of the object to be applied, WK, is being suppressed, while the movement of the flow promoting device is being suppressed, while ...Alternatively, the flow-promoting device can be suppressed while the object to be applied (WK) is being moved, or while the movement of the object to be applied (WK) is being suppressed, the movement of the flow-promoting device can be suppressed to promote the flow of the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 after application. The identification mark forming apparatus EA of this invention may or may not include the flow-promoting device.

[0043] The identification mark verification unit 30 can use any device as an imaging device, such as an infrared camera, ultraviolet camera, ultrasonic camera, X-ray camera, optical sensor, ultrasonic sensor, area sensor, line sensor, image sensor, digital camera, microscope camera, film camera, etc. It can also use an imaging device that magnifies the identification mark DM to 2x, 1000x, or reduces it to 1 / 2x, 1 / 15x, or sets it to the same magnification for imaging. It can also use an imaging device that images part or all of the identification mark DM applied to the object WK. It can also use an imaging device that can see through the object WK and image the identification mark DM. It can use any device as a verification device, such as an image comparison tool or AI tool. It can also use an identification mark DM formed by a mark composed of numbers, symbols, or patterns. The verification device for verification can use any device such as flash memory, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM as the storage device. At least two of the imaging device, verification device, and storage device can be integrated into one unit. Alternatively, one of the imaging device, verification device, and storage device can have the function of at least one of the other two. It can be configured to send an image identical to the image stored in the storage device to another device TA, thereby functioning as the imaging unit 70. It can move the object WK while suppressing the movement of the object WK to capture the identification mark DM. It can also suppress the movement of the imaging device while moving the object WK to capture the identification mark DM. The identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention may or may not have an identification mark verification unit.

[0044] In the case of a forcibly bondable adhesive, where the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are forcibly bonded by electromagnetic wave irradiation treatment (e.g., by irradiation with electromagnetic waves such as ultraviolet light, infrared light, visible light, radio waves, X-rays, or gamma rays), an electromagnetic wave irradiation device such as an infrared irradiation device or an X-ray irradiation device can be used as the bonding device. In the case of a forcibly bondable adhesive, where the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are forcibly bonded by heating treatment (e.g., by applying a heating medium such as hot air or hot water), a heating device such as a coil heater or an infrared irradiator can be used as the bonding device. In the case of a forcibly bondable adhesive, such as the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are forcibly bonded by cooling treatment with a cooling medium such as cold air or cold water, a cooling device such as a blower or a Peltier element can be used as the bonding device. In the case of a forcibly bondable adhesive, such as the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are forcibly bonded by drying treatment such as blowing air or heating, a drying device such as a coil heater or a blower can be used as the bonding device. In the case of a forcibly bondable adhesive, such as the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are forcibly bonded by bonding treatment with other bonding agents such as oxygen or a curing agent, a bonding treatment can be used as the bonding device. In the case of preparing a fixing agent, a fixing agent application device such as an oxygen spraying device or a curing agent application device can be used as the fixing device. As long as the characteristics, properties, properties, materials, composition, and structure of the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 can be taken into account to forcibly fix the fixing agent to the object WK, any fixing device can be used. It can also be set in a location other than that shown in the above embodiments. As long as the forcible fixing agent can be forcibly fixed to the object WK, it can be set in any location. It can also be set immediately or after the forcible fixing agent is applied to the object WK. After a specified time has elapsed, a specified fixing process is performed on the forcibly fixing agent. The first marking agent MA1 and the second marking agent MA2 can be forcibly fixed to the object WK by moving the object WK or by moving the fixing device while suppressing the movement of the object WK. Alternatively, the first marking agent MA1 and the second marking agent MA2 can be forcibly fixed to the object WK by suppressing the movement of the fixing device while moving the object WK or by suppressing the movement of the object WK. The identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention may or may not include a fixing unit.

[0045] The fixing unit 40 may perform a prescribed fixing process only on the first marker MA1 applied to the object WK and forcibly fix the first marker MA1 to the object WK, or it may perform a prescribed fixing process only on the second marker MA2 applied to the object WK and forcibly fix the second marker MA2 to the object WK.

[0046] The lamination unit 50 can peel the adhesive sheet AS from the predefined area divided by the cut, which is the raw material roll RS of the adhesive sheet AS, and laminate it onto the base material BM by forming a closed-loop or integral cut in the short-width direction on the strip adhesive sheet substrate temporarily bonded to the strip release tab RL. Alternatively, it can use a strip adhesive sheet raw material roll with the strip adhesive sheet substrate temporarily bonded to the strip release tab RL. While releasing the strip adhesive sheet raw material roll, a cutting blade, which is a cutting unit, forms a closed-loop or integral cut in the short-width direction on the adhesive sheet substrate. The strip adhesive sheet AS is then peeled from the predefined area divided by the cut, which is the raw material roll RS of the adhesive sheet AS, and laminated onto the base material BM. Alternatively, it can peel the strip adhesive sheet AS from the raw material roll RS with the strip adhesive sheet AS temporarily bonded to the strip release tab RL and laminate it onto the base material BM. When AS is laminated onto the base material BM, lamination tension control can be performed. That is, the speed and tension of the released raw material roll RS can be controlled to apply a specified tension to the adhesive sheet AS, or no tension can be applied. Alternatively, the adhesive sheet AS can be peeled off from the fan-folded raw material roll RS and laminated onto the base material BM without winding. Alternatively, a pressing unit with the following structure can be used, which is supported on the output shaft of a direct-drive motor that serves as a drive device. The adhesive sheet AS is held by a holding member that can be adsorbed and held by a pressure-reducing mechanism (not shown) such as a pressure-reducing pump or a vacuum ejector. The adhesive sheet AS held by the holding member is pressed against the base material BM for lamination. Alternatively, a recycling mechanism can be used to recycle the peeling sheet RL without winding, such as by fan-folding, cutting with a shredder, or random aggregating. Alternatively, a recycling mechanism can be omitted, or the adhesive sheet AS can be used without being temporarily bonded to the peeling sheet RL.

[0047] The laminated unit 50 can laminate cover material on only one or the other face of the parent material BM, or laminate cover material on both one and the other face, or as follows: Figure 1B As shown, a covering material is laminated on a portion of one surface of the base material BM, or on all of one surface of the base material BM, or on all or part of the entire surface of the base material BM. The covering material can be laminated onto the base material BM by spraying or coating. Any material can be used as long as it can be laminated onto the base material BM to form the object WK. The covering material can be laminated onto the base material BM while the base material BM is moved or while the movement of the base material 51 is suppressed. The covering material can be laminated onto the base material BM while the base material BM is moved or while the movement of the base material 51 is suppressed. The identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention may or may not have a lamination unit.

[0048] The energy imparting unit 60 can impart a specified energy to the entire covering material or a portion thereof. It can employ any energy imparting device, such as an electromagnetic wave imparting device that imparts electromagnetic waves like ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, visible light, radio waves, X-rays, or gamma rays; a heating device that imparts heating media like hot water or hot air; or a cooling device that imparts cooling media like cold water or cold air. Any covering material can be used as long as its characteristics, properties, properties, material, composition, and structure can be considered to cause a unique change in its energy. For example, such as... Figure 1A As shown by the double-dotted line, a coil heater 62, which is disposed inside the support platform 82 or on the support surface 82A and can impart heat as a predetermined energy, can be used as an energy imparting device. Both coil heaters 61 and 62 can be used, or any one of coil heaters 61 and 62 can be used. The energy imparting unit can be moved to impart the predetermined energy to the covering agent while the object to be imparted WK is moved, or the movement of the energy imparting unit is suppressed while the object to be imparted WK is suppressed, and the predetermined energy is imparted to the covering material. The identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention may or may not have an energy imparting unit.

[0049] The imaging unit 70 may be configured with an imaging device that is the same as or different from the imaging device of the identification mark verification unit 30, or may use a method that is the same as or different from the imaging device of the identification mark verification unit 30 to capture the identification mark DM. It may also capture multiple images of an object WK multiple times to form multiple images, and send one of these images, multiple images (not all of these images), or all of these images to another device TA. The imaging device may be moved while the object WK is moved, or the movement of the object WK is suppressed while the object WK is moved, or the movement of the imaging device is suppressed while the object WK is moved. The imaging unit may or may not be included in the identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention.

[0050] The moving unit 80 may be a support platform 82 that cannot be held by the support surface 82A. The support platform 82 may be supported on the slider 81A without the flow promotion unit 20. The moving unit may or may not be included in the identification mark forming apparatus EA of the present invention.

[0051] The identification mark forming apparatus EA can be directly or indirectly connected to the flow promotion unit 20, identification mark verification unit 30, adhesion unit 40, stacking unit 50, energy application unit 60, imaging unit 70, moving unit 80, or other apparatus TA, or it can be not directly or indirectly connected to them. The labeling unit 10, flow promotion unit 20, identification mark verification unit 30, adhesion unit 40, stacking unit 50, energy application unit 60, imaging unit 70, moving unit 80, and other apparatus TA can be arranged in appropriate positions and the labeling application process, flow promotion process, identification mark verification process, adhesion process, stacking process, energy application process, imaging process, moving process, and processing process can be performed in an appropriate sequence. For example, while maintaining the configuration structure of the above embodiment, the operation can be changed so that the energy application process is performed after the labeling application process. After the first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 are applied to the object WK, the moving unit 80 transports the object WK in the opposite direction, i.e., to the right. The energy application unit 60 applies a specified energy to the adhesive sheet AS. Alternatively, the configuration of the above-described embodiment can be modified, such as arranging the energy application unit 60 between the marker application unit 10 and the fixing unit 40, or between the fixing unit 40 and the imaging unit 70. For example, the operation and configuration can be changed by performing a flow promotion process between the first marker application process and the second marker application process, or by performing a fixing process between the first marker application process and the second marker application process, or by performing a fixing process between the first marker application process and the second marker application process, and then performing a fixing process again after the second marker application process.

[0052] The identification mark forming device EA can also perform an identification mark verification process before performing the fixing process. If the identification mark DM cannot be identified independently in the result of the identification mark verification process, the flow promotion process is driven for a specified time, or after a specified time has elapsed without performing the flow promotion process, the identification mark verification process is repeated until the identification mark DM can be identified independently in the result of the identification mark verification process. If the identification mark DM still cannot be identified independently in the result of the identification mark verification process even after repeated retrying a specified number of times, a drive start signal is output to the warning unit and the exclusion unit, and the object WK that has become the subject of the CCD camera 31 is removed from the identification mark forming device EA.

[0053] Other devices TA can be, for example, cleaning devices, etching devices, dipping devices, cutting devices, oxide film forming devices, nitriding devices, grinding devices, sandblasting devices, polishing devices, coating devices, lamination devices, sheet bonding devices, surface treatment devices, opening devices, bending devices, inspection devices, verification devices, irradiation devices, plating devices, counterfeit detection devices, etc. They can be directly or indirectly connected to the identification mark forming device EA, or they can be not directly or indirectly connected to the identification mark forming device EA. For example, they can be not directly or indirectly connected to the identification mark forming device EA but located in the same building or the same land where the identification mark forming device EA is located, or they can be located in a different building or other land where the identification mark forming device EA is located, or they can be located in the building or land where the object WK is assigned a shipping destination. They can exist anywhere and can be included in the identification mark forming device EA of the present invention, or they can be not included.

[0054] Other devices TA can be the same as or different from the imaging device, verification device, or storage device of the identification mark verification unit 30, constituting imaging device T1, verification device T2, or storage device T3. Alternatively, they can capture, verify, or store the identification mark DM using the same or different methods as the imaging device, verification device, or storage device of the identification mark verification unit 30. The imaging device T1 can be any device as long as it can form an image that can be compared with the verification device T2. The verification device T2 can be any device as long as it can verify the image captured by the imaging device T1 and the image sent from the imaging unit 70. The storage device T3 can be any device capable of storing the image captured by the imaging device T1, or any device capable of storing the image sent from the imaging unit 70.

[0055] In the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2, either only the first labeler MA1 or only the second labeler MA2 can be allowed to flow after being applied.

[0056] The first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are configured to flow after application, can be any marker that flows after being applied to the object WK. For example, they can be any substance such as oil-based or water-based ink, paint, varnish, coating, or adhesive. They can be molten metal, molten solder, molten resin, molten rubber, etc., which are melted in the pre-curing stage. They can also be resins or adhesives that are not cured in the pre-curing stage, such as thermosetting, energy-curing, drying-curing, or mixed-curing types. They can be substances that flow after application even without load when applied to the object WK, or substances that flow after application by applying load when applied to the object WK. They can also be substances that flow after application by energy application such as ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, visible light, radio waves, X-rays or gamma rays, heating with hot water or hot air, or cooling with cold water or cold air when applied to the object WK.

[0057] The first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are set to not flow after application, can be any markers that do not flow after being applied to the object WK. For example, in addition to markers used in dot matrix printers, thermal printers, thermal transfer printers, laser printers, etc., they can also be labels, adhesive sheets, etc. Compared with such markers that do not flow after application, markers that can flow after application can change into random expressions by flowing along the edge of the markers that do not flow after application or by penetrating into the markers that do not flow after application, thus ensuring the individual recognizability of the identification mark DM.

[0058] The first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2 can promote post-application flow through any method such as gas blowing, tilting, or contact with contacting components, or they can not promote post-application flow.

[0059] When the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2 are promoted to flow after application by the same flow promoting device, the flow promoting unit 20 can use one flow promoting device to promote the post-application flow of both the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2. Alternatively, it can have a first flow promoting device to promote the post-application flow of the first labeler MA1 and a second flow promoting device to promote the post-application flow of the second labeler MA2. When the first labeler MA1 and the second labeler MA2 are promoted to flow after application by different flow promoting devices, the flow promoting unit 20 can have a first flow promoting device to promote the post-application flow of the first labeler MA1 and a second flow promoting device to promote the post-application flow of the second labeler MA2. When only the first labeler MA1 is promoted to flow after application by the flow promoting device, the flow promoting unit 20 can have a flow promoting device that only promotes the post-application flow of the first labeler MA1. When only the second labeler MA2 is promoted to flow after application by the flow promoting device, the flow promoting unit 20 can also have a flow promoting device that only promotes the post-application flow of the second labeler MA2.

[0060] It is possible that only the first labeling agent MA1 is a forced-adhesive agent, or only the second labeling agent MA2 is a forced-adhesive agent, or neither the first labeling agent MA1 nor the second labeling agent MA2 is a forced-adhesive agent.

[0061] At least one of the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 can be a forcibly fixed adhesive that is forcibly fixed to the object WK by any treatment such as a prescribed fixing treatment, such as electromagnetic wave irradiation treatment, heat treatment, cooling treatment, drying treatment, or assemblage treatment. Examples of forcibly fixed adhesives that are forcibly fixed to the object WK by electromagnetic wave irradiation treatment include ultraviolet curable inks, coatings, infrared curable resins, and adhesives. Examples of forcibly fixed adhesives that are forcibly fixed to the object WK by heat treatment are... Examples of such agents include thermosetting resins, adhesives, and toners, which can be forcibly fixed to the object to which the material is applied (WK) by means of cooling treatment. Examples of such agents include molten metal, molten solder, molten resin, and molten rubber, which can be forcibly fixed to the object to which the material is applied (WK) by means of drying treatment. Examples of such agents include paints, varnishes, coatings, and adhesives, which can be forcibly fixed to the object to which the material is applied (WK) by means of treatment. Examples of such agents include oxygen-bonded inks or resins, two-component mixed resins or coatings, etc.

[0062] Even without the prescribed fixation treatment, at least one of the first marking agent MA1 and the second marking agent MA2 can be fixed to the object WK by means of, for example, natural cooling, natural drying, or natural oxidation. Examples of substances that can be fixed to the object WK by natural cooling include molten metal, molten solder, molten resin, and molten rubber. Examples of materials that can be fixed to the object WK by natural drying include paint, varnish, coatings, and adhesives. Furthermore, examples of materials that can be fixed to the object WK by natural oxidation include resins and adhesives that cure by combining with oxygen present in the atmosphere.

[0063] At least one of the first marking agent MA1 and the second marking agent MA2 can be a substance that can be fixed to the object WK by means of, for example, natural cooling, natural drying, or natural oxidation, even without performing the prescribed fixing treatment. Examples of substances that can be fixed to the object WK by natural cooling include molten metal, molten solder, molten resin, and molten rubber. Examples of substances that can be fixed to the object WK by natural drying include paint, varnish, coating, and adhesive. Examples of substances that can be fixed to the object WK by natural oxidation include resins and adhesives that cure by combining with oxygen present in the atmosphere.

[0064] At least one of the first marking agent MA1 and the second marking agent MA2 can be a forcibly adhesive that can be fixed to the object WK by means of, for example, natural cooling, natural drying, or natural oxidation, even without performing a prescribed fixing treatment, and can be forcibly fixed to the object WK by performing a prescribed fixing treatment. Examples of such forcibly adhesives that can be fixed to the object WK by natural cooling and forcibly fixed to the object WK by performing a prescribed fixing treatment include molten metal, molten solder, molten resin, and molten rubber. In this case, the fixing unit 40 can use a blower, Peltier element, or the like as the fixing device. Alternatively, examples of forcibly adhesives that can be fixed to the object WK by natural drying and forcibly fixed to the object WK by performing a prescribed fixing treatment include paint, varnish, coating, and adhesive. In this case, the fixing unit 40 can use a coil heater, blower, or the like as the fixing device. In addition, as a forcibly fixed agent that is fixed to the object WK by natural oxidation and forcibly fixed to the object WK by performing a prescribed fixing treatment, examples include resins, adhesives, etc. that are cured by combining with oxygen present in the atmosphere. In this case, the fixing unit 40 can use an oxygen blowing device, a blower, etc. as the fixing device.

[0065] When the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are forcibly fixed to the object WK through the same prescribed fixing process, the fixing unit 40 can use a single fixing device to forcibly fix both the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 to the object WK. Alternatively, it can have a first fixing device for forcibly fixing the first labeling agent MA1 to the object WK and a second fixing device for forcibly fixing the second labeling agent MA2 to the object WK. When the first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 are forcibly fixed to the object WK through different prescribed fixing processes, the fixing unit 40... The device may include a first fixing device that forcibly fixes the first marker MA1 to the object WK and a second fixing device that forcibly fixes the second marker MA2 to the object WK. If only the first marker MA1 is forcibly fixed to the object WK by a forcibly fixing agent through a predetermined fixing process, the fixing unit 40 may also include a fixing device that forcibly fixes only the first marker MA1 to the object WK. If only the second marker MA2 is forcibly fixed to the object WK by a forcibly fixing agent through a predetermined fixing process, the fixing unit 40 may also include a fixing device that forcibly fixes only the second marker MA2 to the object WK.

[0066] The first marker MA1 and the second marker MA2, which are forcibly fixed by performing a prescribed fixation treatment, can be forced fixatives that cannot be permanently fixed by simply being applied to the object WK, but are fixed to the object WK by performing a prescribed fixation treatment; or they can be forced fixatives that are applied to the object WK sooner or later and will be fixed sooner or later by simply being applied to the object WK, and will advance the fixation period of the object WK by performing a prescribed fixation treatment.

[0067] The first labeling agent MA1 and the second labeling agent MA2 can be the same composition or different compositions. They can have the same viscosity or different viscosities, and are not limited to black and white. For example, they can be any combination of colors such as red and light blue, gray and green, black and yellow.

[0068] The identification mark DM can be a mark that imitates the shape of a group consisting of a first marking agent MA1 attached to multiple locations and a second marking agent MA2 attached to multiple locations; it can also be a mark that imitates the shape of a group consisting of a first marking agent MA1 attached to multiple locations and a second marking agent MA2 attached to only one location; it can also be a mark that imitates the shape of a group consisting of a first marking agent MA1 attached to only one location and a second marking agent MA2 attached to multiple locations; it can also be a mark that imitates a predetermined shape only by the first marking agent MA1 and attaches the second marking agent MA2 to multiple locations or only one location in contact with the first marking agent MA1; or it can be as follows. Figure 1H As shown, the mark of the prescribed shape is not imitated by the attachment of the first marker MA1, but by the application of the second marker MA2 in contact with the first marker MA1.

[0069] The identification mark DM can be used to determine whether an object has a WK (worthiness certificate), whether it is a counterfeit, genuine, tampered, or qualified product; to provide separate certification or qualification / denial for the object; to verify facts or qualifications; and can be used for any purpose.

[0070] The object WK can be covered with a material on one side and the other side of the base material BM, or it can be composed of only the base material BM, or it can be without a material layer. It can also be supported by other adhesive sheets different from the adhesive sheet AS, or it can be supported by other adhesive sheets, such as ring-shaped parts, rod-shaped parts, or other supporting parts.

[0071] The covering material can be any material that can cover the base material BM, such as adhesive sheets, adhesive tapes, adhesives, adhesives, resin materials, rubber materials, metal materials, solder, wax, varnish, etc. It can be a solid, liquid, or gel-like substance. It can be larger, smaller, or the same size as the object to be applied (WK). As for the specified energy, it can be any energy that causes a change specific to that energy, such as heating energy (e.g., ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, visible light, radio waves, X-rays or gamma rays, heating energy (e.g., hot water, hot air) or cooling energy (e.g., cold water, cold air). The specific change caused by applying the specified energy can be any change such as curing, softening, shrinking, expanding, vaporizing, liquefying, solidifying, discoloration, oxidation, penetration, fixation, decrease in adhesion or increase in adhesion. It can also be a substance that does not cause a change specific to that specified energy when the specified energy is applied, and it can be not layered on the object to be applied (WK).

[0072] In this invention, there are no particular limitations on the material, type, or shape of the object WK, the base material BM, the first marking agent MA1, the second marking agent MA2, and the covering material. For example, the object WK, the base material BM, and the covering material can be polygonal shapes such as circles, ellipses, triangles, and quadrilaterals, or other shapes. The covering material can be bonded using pressure-sensitive adhesives, heat-sensitive adhesives, or other bonding methods. When using a heat-sensitive adhesive sheet AS, bonding can be performed using an appropriate method such as providing a heating unit that heats the adhesive sheet AS, such as a coil heater or a heating side of a heat pipe. Furthermore, such an adhesive sheet AS can be any of the following types: a single layer consisting only of an adhesive layer; two layers stacked with a substrate and an adhesive layer; three or more layers stacked with one or more intermediate layers between the substrate and the adhesive layer; three or more layers stacked with one or more capping layers on the upper surface of the substrate; a substrate, intermediate layers, or capping layers disposed in a peelable manner; a single-layer double-sided adhesive sheet consisting only of an adhesive layer; a double-sided adhesive sheet with adhesive layers stacked on the two outermost surfaces of one or more intermediate layers, etc. In addition, the base material BM or the object to which it is applied can be, for example, semiconductor wafers such as silicon semiconductor wafers, compound semiconductor wafers, or diamond semiconductor wafers, as well as information recording substrates such as food, resin containers, circuit boards, or optical discs, glass plates, steel plates, ceramics, wood boards, or resins, or composites formed from two or more of these. Any type of component or article can be an object. In addition, regarding the adhesive sheet AS, it can be any sheet, film, or tape, such as an information recording label, a decorative label, a protective sheet, a cutting tape, a chip bonding film, a chip bonding tape, or a recording layer forming resin sheet.

[0073] Regarding the driving device in the above embodiments, it may be an electric device such as a rotary motor, direct-drive motor, linear motor, single-axis robot, so-called multi-joint robot with two or more axes, cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, rodless cylinder, and rotary cylinder, etc. It may be a combination of these electric devices and actuators directly or indirectly, and may be a method that can or cannot perform torque control, speed control, etc. on the output of these electric devices and actuators.

[0074] In the above embodiments, regarding any object (hereinafter referred to as "object A") and an object moving relative to object A (hereinafter referred to as "object B"), i.e., objects A and B moving relative to each other, the movement can be object B relative to the stationary object A, object A relative to the stationary object B, or both object A and object B moving. As long as the result achieved by the movement is the same, either object A or object B can move. When a rotating component such as a roller is used, a drive device for rotating the rotating component can be provided, which can be made of rubber, etc. The surface of the rotating component and the rotating component itself can be made of deformable parts such as resin, or they can be made of non-deformable parts. Other components such as rotating shafts or blades can replace rollers. When pressing the object using pressing units or pressing components such as pressing rollers or pressing heads, rollers, round bars, blades, or brush-like components can be used instead of or in combination with the methods illustrated above. Furthermore, the pressing can be achieved by blowing air or other gases. The pressing components can be made of deformable parts such as rubber, resin, or sponge. The structure can also be composed of non-deformable components such as metal or glass. When peeling is performed using peeling units or peeling components such as peeling plates or peeling rollers, the above-described methods can be replaced or used in conjunction with them. Components such as plate-shaped parts, round bars, and rollers can be used. The peeling components can be composed of deformable parts such as rubber or resin, or non-deformable parts. When the supported (held) component is supported (held) using support (holding) units or support (holding) components, the following methods can be used: a chuck motor, a chuck cylinder, a holding unit, Coulomb force, or an adhesive. Structures that support (hold) supported components, such as splices, adhesive tapes, adhesives (adhesive sheets, adhesive tapes), magnetism, Bernoulli adsorption, suction adsorption, and drive devices, can replace or be used in conjunction with the methods described above when cutting components or forming cut depths or cut lines on the components to be cut using cutting units, cutting parts, etc., or when cutting is performed by moving the object to be cut using a drive unit composed of appropriate drive devices.

Claims

1. An identification mark forming apparatus comprising a mark applicator unit that applies a first mark and a second mark to an object, thereby forming an identification mark with individual identifiability from the applied first and second mark, characterized in that... At least one of the first and second labeling agents is capable of flowing after being applied to the object to which it is applied, i.e., post-application flow. The labeling unit comprises: a first labeling unit for applying the first labeling agent to the object to be labeled, and a second labeling unit for applying the second labeling agent to the object to be labeled, wherein the first labeling agent and the second labeling agent are applied to the object to be labeled in such a manner that the first labeling agent and the second labeling agent are in contact with each other to form the identification mark, wherein the individual identifiability of the identification mark is ensured by the post-application flow of at least one of the applied first labeling agent and the second labeling agent.

2. The identification mark forming apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes a flow-promoting unit that promotes post-application flow of at least one of the first and second labeling agents applied to the application object.

3. The identification mark forming apparatus as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least one of the first and second labeling agents is a forcibly fixative agent, which is forcibly fixed to the object to which it is applied by performing a prescribed fixation treatment. The identification mark forming apparatus includes a fixing unit that performs the prescribed fixing process on the forcibly fixing agent applied to the object to which the forcibly fixing agent is applied, thereby forcibly fixing the forcibly fixing agent to the object to which the forcibly fixing agent is applied.

4. A method for forming an identification mark, comprising a marker application step, wherein the marker application step applies a first marker and a second marker to an object, and the applied first and second markers form an identification mark with individual identifiability, the method being characterized in that... At least one of the first and second labeling agents is capable of flowing after being applied to the object to which it is applied, i.e., post-application flow. In the labeling process, a first labeling process of applying the first labeling agent to the object to be labeled and a second labeling process of applying the second labeling agent to the object to be labeled are performed. The first labeling agent and the second labeling agent are applied to the object to be labeled in such a way that the first labeling agent and the second labeling agent come into contact with each other to form the identification mark. The individual identifiability of the identification mark is ensured by the post-application flow of at least one of the applied first labeling agent and the second labeling agent.

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