A hard pack cigarette security structure containing a random texture distribution

Abstract

The utility model relates to a hard box cigarette anti -fake structure containing random texture distribution, aims at solving the problem of insufficient anti -fake effect, public identification difficulty and high cost in the prior art cigarette anti -fake technology. The anti -fake structure is arranged on the cigarette tongue of the cigarette hard box, contains the first material layer, second material layer and the random texture distribution layer between both. The first material layer is the transparent paper pulp layer or plastic film, ensures that the human eye can see the random texture pattern through it. The cigarette tongue or its package is equipped with the code, and the code corresponds with the random texture pattern and is stored in the database, and the consumer scans the code and compares and identifies. The cigarette tongue is also equipped with the layer knife line structure, and the first material layer is convenient for being opened to view the texture. The anti -fake structure adopts four layers and above paper pulp layer, and the texture distribution layer is located in the adjacent layer of the first material layer, prevents the imitation. The block breaking line is combined with the aluminum foil and is designed, and the block area is convenient for being extracted to identify. The utility model combines random texture, code database and multi -layer structure design, significantly enhances the anti -fake effect, reduces the cost, improves the public identification convenience, and has wide application prospect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an anti-counterfeiting technology for cigarette packaging, and more particularly to a random texture anti-counterfeiting structure and method implemented on the tongue of a hard-pack cigarette, belonging to the field of packaging anti-counterfeiting technology. Background Technology

[0002] Cigarettes, as a mass-market consumer product, have high added value. This is especially true in China, where a tobacco monopoly system exists, making counterfeit cigarettes a serious problem. While existing anti-counterfeiting measures can prevent the circulation of counterfeit cigarettes to some extent, the following issues remain:

[0003] 1. Insufficient anti-counterfeiting effect: Existing anti-counterfeiting technologies are easily imitated and cannot effectively prevent the circulation of counterfeit cigarettes.

[0004] 2. Difficulty for the public to identify: Existing anti-counterfeiting technologies often require specialized equipment or complex identification processes, making it difficult for the public to easily distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products.

[0005] 3. Cost and management issues: Existing anti-counterfeiting technologies may involve complex printing and management processes, increasing production costs and management difficulty.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an anti-counterfeiting technology that can effectively prevent the circulation of counterfeit cigarettes, is easy for the public to identify, and is low in cost. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes with random texture distribution. By setting a random texture distribution layer on the cigarette tongue and combining it with coding and database identification methods, this invention solves the problems of insufficient anti-counterfeiting effect, difficulty in public identification, and high cost in existing anti-counterfeiting technologies.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0009] An anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes with random texture distribution is provided. The hard-pack cigarette consists of a hard-pack white cardboard, a cigarette tongue, an aluminum foil paper, and a cigarette from the outside to the inside. An anti-counterfeiting structure is set on the cigarette tongue of the hard-pack cigarette. The anti-counterfeiting structure includes a first material layer and a second material layer, and a random texture distribution layer exists between the first material layer and the second material layer.

[0010] The first material layer is a pulp layer or plastic film with a certain degree of transparency, ensuring that the random texture distribution pattern of the random texture distribution layer can be seen by the human eye through the first material layer;

[0011] The cigarette tongue or its corresponding cigarette packaging is equipped with a code that corresponds to the random texture distribution pattern of the random texture distribution layer. The code, along with the random texture distribution pattern, is stored in a database for verification by the user. The pattern of the random texture distribution layer is randomized, making it difficult to counterfeit, and the texture pattern of each cigarette packaging is unique. By storing the code and the random texture pattern together in the database, consumers can scan the code to retrieve the pattern from the database for comparison, thereby identifying authenticity.

[0012] Currently, cigarettes with cigarette clips account for as much as 80% of cigarette packaging. The random texture anti-counterfeiting technology is implemented on the cigarette clip for the following reasons: First, the paper area of ​​the cigarette clip is small, which can greatly save costs; second, the cigarette clip basically does not go through a reprinting process, and is directly provided to the cigarette factory without going through many printing plants, which greatly facilitates management and reduces management costs.

[0013] Furthermore, the tongue of the cigarette is provided with a delamination knife line structure, which includes at least one of a surface knife line, a guide knife line, and a reverse fracture delamination knife line, for facilitating the removal of the first material layer to expose the randomly textured distribution layer.

[0014] Furthermore, the delamination cutter line structure includes at least one of the following combinations:

[0015] Surface cut lines are set separately;

[0016] The guide line is set separately;

[0017] The reverse fracture delamination cutter line is set separately;

[0018] The combination of surface tool lines and guide tool lines;

[0019] The combination of the guide cutter line and the reverse fracture delamination cutter line;

[0020] The combination of reverse fracture delamination cutter line and surface cutter line;

[0021] A combination of surface cutter lines, guide cutter lines, and reverse fracture delamination cutter lines.

[0022] The peeling knife line structure of this utility model includes a surface knife line, a guide knife line, and a reverse fracture peeling knife line. These knife lines can be used individually or in combination to ensure the smoothness and controllability of the peeling process.

[0023] Furthermore, the first material layer is located on the back of the tobacco tongue in a hard-pack cigarette.

[0024] The present invention selects a textured surface on the back of the cigarette tongue that does not affect the appearance of the original cigarette box packaging, nor does it affect the possibility of reprinting or other surface treatments.

[0025] Furthermore, the anti-counterfeiting structure is a white cardboard composed of four or more layers of pulp, and the random texture distribution layer containing pulp is located in the adjacent layer of the first material layer.

[0026] Currently, the main type of white cardboard for cigarette tongues is approximately 210g / m². 2 The paper has a three-layer pulp structure, with the middle pulp layer typically having a basis weight of 150 g / m³. 2 The above applies if the texture distribution is at 150g / m 2 In this paper pulp layer, only a few fiber patterns are visible in the surface pulp layer. Furthermore, even after peeling back the surface layer, it's difficult to scrape off solid textured fibers with a fingernail, making it difficult for counterfeiters to imitate the printed patterns. Therefore, for white cardboard used for cigarette tongues, only white cardboard with multiple layers of pulp can be selected, distributing the textured fibers in the adjacent liner pulp layers. The multi-layered structure of this invention ensures the distribution and visibility of the textured fibers, preventing counterfeiters from imitating the textured patterns through printing.

[0027] Furthermore, the cigarette tongue is provided with a fragmentation line, which corresponds to a fragmentation area, excluding the two fixed wings of the cigarette tongue. This invention provides a fragmentation line on the cigarette tongue, allowing consumers to remove the fragmentation area by pulling out the aluminum foil, facilitating anti-counterfeiting identification. If the fixed wings of the cigarette tongue are removed, the flip-top cannot be closed again.

[0028] Furthermore, the taking-up area is bonded to the aluminum foil, and the taking-up area is brought out when the aluminum foil is removed.

[0029] Furthermore, the aluminum foil is divided into a first-pull-out aluminum foil portion and a second-pull-out aluminum foil portion. The first-pull-out aluminum foil portion remains on the cigarette pack while the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion remains on the pack. The first-pull-out aluminum foil portion is not adhered to the picking area, while the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion is adhered to the picking area. The exposed portion of the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion at the top of the cigarette pack serves as a gripper for finger-pulling.

[0030] Furthermore, the area for taking the block is located at the lower end of the tobacco tongue.

[0031] Furthermore, the upper end of the break line in the upper part of the extraction area is thinned, concave, or warped, or the lower end of the break line in the upper part of the extraction area is thinned, concave, or warped. The purpose of this technique is to facilitate the extraction of the extraction area at the lower end of the cigarette tongue.

[0032] Furthermore, the anti-counterfeiting structure is composited with a material layer, and there is no adhesion between the block-taking area of ​​the anti-counterfeiting structure and the material layer. The anti-counterfeiting structure also includes a block-taking area extraction structure, which includes at least one of the following:

[0033] The upper edge of the cigarette tongue has a material layer with a breaking line (cutting through the material layer and anti-counterfeiting structure) and a breaking line (cutting through only the material layer). The breaking line cuts through both the material layer and the anti-counterfeiting structure, while the breaking line only cuts through the material layer. When extracting the block area, pinch the area enclosed by the breaking line (cutting through the material layer and anti-counterfeiting structure) and the breaking line (cutting through only the material layer) with your fingers and extract it.

[0034] The extraction end is located at the upper edge of the cigarette tongue, and there is a notch at the upper edge of the material layer; when extracting the extraction area, the fingers go around the notch and directly pinch the extraction area to pull it out.

[0035] The extraction end is made of aluminum foil, which is at least partially adhered to the extraction area. When the aluminum foil is extracted, the extraction area is pulled out.

[0036] This utility model features a variety of extraction structures, including a breaking line, a notch design, etc., to ensure the convenience of the extraction process and minimize the impact on the appearance of the cigarette box.

[0037] Furthermore, the cigarette tongue is a composite structure of an anti-counterfeiting structure and a material layer. The anti-counterfeiting structure is located in the inner layer of the cigarette tongue, and a cutting line is set to correspond to the cutting area. At least there is no adhesion between the cutting area of ​​the anti-counterfeiting structure and the material layer, and the aluminum foil of the cigarette tongue is adhered to the cutting area of ​​the anti-counterfeiting structure.

[0038] This utility model integrates the anti-counterfeiting structure with the material layer, ensuring that there is no adhesion between the sampling area of ​​the anti-counterfeiting structure and the material layer, making it easy to extract.

[0039] Furthermore, the aluminum foil is adhered to the surface of the second material layer of the anti-counterfeiting structure.

[0040] The aluminum foil of this invention is divided into two parts. When it is pulled out for the first time, part of the aluminum foil remains on the cigarette box. When it is pulled out for the second time, it is taken out of the retrieval area to ensure the smoothness of the retrieval process.

[0041] Beneficial effects of this utility model

[0042] This invention improves the anti-counterfeiting performance of cigarette packaging by combining a random texture distribution layer with coding. The pattern of the random texture distribution layer is difficult to replicate, and the combination of coding and pattern further enhances the anti-counterfeiting effect. In addition, the design of the layering knife line structure and the block breaking line makes the anti-counterfeiting structure more convenient and secure to use. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the four-layer pulp anti-counterfeiting cardboard structure of the cigarette tongue in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the surface cutter line of the delaminated cutter line structure;

[0045] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the guide cutter line for the delamination cutter line structure;

[0046] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the reverse fracture of the delamination cutter line structure;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette packaging before the block is removed.

[0048] Figure 6 A 3D view of the back of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the cigarette packaging after the pieces have been removed.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a plan view of the extracted area after the block is extracted;

[0051] Figures 9 to 14 A schematic diagram of various delamination cutter line structures in the block extraction area;

[0052] Figure 15 : Show the combined distribution pattern of the surface cutter line 4, the guide cutter line 5 and the reverse fracture delamination cutter line 6 at the edge opening end line 101;

[0053] Figures 16 to 21 These are schematic diagrams of the aluminum foil extraction and block taking area in Example 2;

[0054] Figures 22 to 30 These are schematic diagrams of the aluminum foil extraction and block taking area in Example 3;

[0055] Figure 31 It shows the interlayer connection relationship and texture fiber distribution of the anti-counterfeiting structure on the back of the cigarette tongue;

[0056] Figure 32 : This illustrates the effect after the reverse fracture delamination cutter line 6 and the surface cutter line 4 are combined to peel off the first material layer 1;

[0057] Figure 33 Showcasing the overall three-dimensional structure of hard-pack cigarette packaging and the assembly relationship of its various components;

[0058] Figures 34 to 39 This is a schematic diagram of the composite structure cigarette tongue in Example 4;

[0059] Figure 40 : Presents the overall appearance of the cigarette box before the composite structure cigarette tongue is removed, and the notch at position 507;

[0060] Figure 41 : Enlarged view of the details of the notch 507, the blade line 505, and the auxiliary extraction block 506 on the front of the composite structure cigarette tongue;

[0061] Figure 42The rear view shows the interlayer layout of the composite structure tongue and the trajectory of the 403 breakage line.

[0062] Figures 43 to 48 This is a series of schematic diagrams of the aluminum foil extraction block area in Example 6.

[0063] Figure label:

[0064] 11: Hard box white cardboard, 12: Cigarette tongue, 13: Aluminum foil, 100: Anti-counterfeiting structure, 1: First material layer, 2: Second material layer, 3: Random texture distribution layer, 200: Code, 4: Surface knife line, 5: Guide knife line, 6: Reverse fracture and delamination knife line, 8: Two fixed wings of the cigarette tongue, 101: Edge opening end line, 400: Block taking area, 401: Block taking break line, 131: Aluminum foil part pulled out for the first time, 132: Aluminum foil part pulled out for the second time, 4031: Upper break line of the block taking area, 4032: Upper break line of the upper break line of the block taking area, 4033: Lower break line of the upper break line of the block taking area, 500: Material layer, 505: Break line knife line, 506: Break knife line, 507: Notch at the upper edge of the material layer, 508: Knife line. Detailed Implementation

[0065] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0066] Example 1

[0067] This embodiment details a cigarette tongue 12 with a unique anti-counterfeiting structure and its related operation and identification process.

[0068] First, let's introduce the four-layer paper pulp anti-counterfeiting cardboard structure used in the Cigarette Tongue 12, specifically as follows: Figure 1 As shown. The total basis weight of the anti-counterfeiting paperboard is 210 g / m².

[0069] The first material layer 1 serves as the surface pulp layer, with a basis weight of 30 g / m².

[0070] The random textured layer 3 is a liner pulp layer adjacent to the surface pulp layer, with a basis weight of 10 g / m². The pulp fibers in this liner pulp layer have specific requirements: a hardwood pulp content greater than 60% and a freeness less than 18°SR. Furthermore, this liner pulp layer contains textured fibers with a cross-section of 0.12 mm × 0.18 mm rectangles and a fiber length between 1 mm and 4 mm. If the textured fibers are too fine, considering the practical requirement of being able to be scraped off with a fingernail, the liner pulp layer can be omitted.

[0071] The second material layer 2 is the bottom pulp layer. An intermediate pulp layer with a basis weight of 180 g / m² is also provided between the liner pulp layer and the bottom pulp layer; the basis weight of the bottom pulp layer is 30 g / m².

[0072] A chip removal and breaking line 403 is provided on the cigarette tongue 12, corresponding to the chip removal area 400. The chip removal area 400 is located between the two flip-top retaining wings 8. It is worth noting that after chip removal, the retaining wings 8 will remain on the cigarette box packaging. At the same time, a QR code is provided on the chip removal area 400. This QR code corresponds to the fiber distribution pattern, and both are stored in a cloud database for verification by the reader.

[0073] The following diagrams illustrate the different stages of the process:

[0074] Figure 5 The image shown is of the cigarette box packaging before the block was removed, presenting the overall appearance of the cigarette box before the block removal operation.

[0075] Figure 6 This is a view of the back of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed. The delamination cutter structure set at the edge opening line 101 is a combination of guide cutter line 5, reverse fracture delamination cutter line 6, and surface cutter line 4. This combination structure provides convenient conditions for subsequently peeling off the first material layer 1.

[0076] Figure 7 The image shown is of the cigarette box packaging after the block has been removed. Because the fixing wing 8 is outside the block removal area 400, even after the block is removed, closing the flip cover can still achieve the fixing function, ensuring the basic structural integrity of the cigarette box packaging.

[0077] Figure 8 This image shows the removed area 400. The delamination cutter line structure on this area 400 is a relatively ideal opening solution. This structure allows for a very smooth peeling of the first material layer 1. The guide cutter line 5, the reverse fracture cutter line 6, and the surface cutter line 4 work together to make peeling the first material layer 1 relatively easy. Furthermore, the surface cutter line 4 plays a crucial role, controlling the size and shape of the peeled surface area.

[0078] The entire anti-counterfeiting identification process is as follows:

[0079] Step 1: Open the lid of the cigarette pack and use your fingers to forcefully pull out the 400mm section. Then, touch the surface of the fibers. If there is a raised or uneven texture, it initially matches the characteristics of a genuine product; if there is no raised or uneven texture, it is determined to be a counterfeit cigarette.

[0080] Step 2: Use your mobile phone to scan the QR code, retrieve the corresponding fiber distribution pattern from the cloud database, and display it on your phone's screen. Then, carefully compare the actual fiber distribution pattern on the cigarette tongue with the pattern displayed on your phone. If they don't match, the cigarette is considered counterfeit.

[0081] Step 3: Using your fingers to peel back the surface pulp layer with the help of guide knife line 5, reverse break knife line 6, and surface knife line 4, try to scrape out the solid fibers with your fingernail. If you cannot scrape them out, it is determined to be a counterfeit cigarette.

[0082] To more clearly illustrate the influence of different delamination cutter line structures on the removal of the first material layer 1, the following analysis examines various delamination cutter line structures:

[0083] Figure 9 Only a surface blade line 4 is provided at the edge opening end line 101. This structure is somewhat helpful in peeling off the first material layer 1, but it is a relatively low-level solution. When the interlayer bonding force between the first material layer 1 and the adjacent random texture distribution layer 3 is weak, it is relatively easy to peel off the first material layer 1 with a fingernail; however, if the interlayer bonding force is strong, it becomes difficult to peel off the first material layer 1 with a fingernail.

[0084] Figure 10 Only a guide blade line 5 is provided at the edge opening end line 101. This structure is helpful for peeling off the first material layer 1, but it is still a low-level solution. When the first material layer 1 is peeled off through the guide blade line 5, the shape of the peeled first material layer 1 is irregular, and the size and shape of the peeled area cannot be controlled.

[0085] Figure 11 The structure only has a reverse-side delamination cutter line 6 at the edge opening end line 101. This structure has some effect on peeling off the first material layer 1, but it is a low-level solution. When peeling off the first material layer 1 through the delamination cutter line 6, the peeled first material layer 1 is irregular, and the size and shape of the peeled area cannot be controlled.

[0086] Figure 12 A combination of guide blade line 5 and surface blade line 4 is provided at the edge opening end line 101. This combination structure is helpful for peeling off the first material layer 1 and is considered a moderate solution. When peeling off the first material layer 1 through the guide blade line 5, although the peeled first material layer 1 is irregular, the size and shape of the peeled area can be controlled by the surface blade line 4.

[0087] Figure 13 A combination of a guide blade line 5 and a reverse fracture delamination blade line 6 is provided at the edge opening end line 101. This combination structure helps to peel off the first material layer 1 and is considered a medium-sized solution. When peeling off the first material layer 1 using the guide blade line 5 and the reverse fracture blade line 6, the peeling process is relatively easy, but the peeled first material layer 1 is irregular, and the size and shape of the peeled area cannot be controlled.

[0088] Figure 14A combination of a reverse fracture delamination cutter line 6 and a surface cutter line 4 is provided at the edge opening end line 101. This combination is very helpful in peeling off the first material layer 1 and is considered a medium-to-high-quality solution. When peeling off the first material layer 1 using the reverse fracture cutter line 6 and the surface cutter line 4, the peeling process is easy, and the peeled first material layer 1 is relatively regular. At the same time, the size and shape of the peeled area can be controlled.

[0089] This embodiment provides a relatively complete anti-counterfeiting identification system for cigarette products through a unique anti-counterfeiting paperboard structure for the cigarette tongue, a reasonable block-taking area setting, and a variety of layering knife line structure designs.

[0090] Example 2

[0091] The structure of this embodiment is largely the same as that of embodiment 1. The main difference is in the implementation of the extraction block area 400. In this embodiment, aluminum foil is used instead of other forms for extraction.

[0092] The entire process is explained in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0093] Figure 16 This diagram shows a cigarette pack before the aluminum foil extraction and removal area (400mm). During the cigarette packaging production process, the aluminum foil is die-cut into the shape shown in the diagram using a cigarette packaging machine. At this point, the entire cigarette pack is in its initial state before the extraction and removal operation, with the aluminum foil completely covering the corresponding area, laying the foundation for the subsequent extraction operation.

[0094] Figure 17 This diagram shows the aluminum foil being pulled out for the first time, but before the extraction area 400 is reached. The shape of the pulled-out aluminum foil is clearly visible in the diagram. At this stage, the extraction process is only preliminary; the extraction area 400 has not yet been reached and remains in its initial position.

[0095] Figure 18 This diagram illustrates the cigarette box packaging before the aluminum foil is fully removed from the first extraction area (400mm section). The diagram allows a comprehensive view of the overall appearance of the cigarette box packaging at this stage. The overall structure of the cigarette box remains largely unchanged; only part of the aluminum foil has been removed, and the integrity of the packaging has not been substantially affected.

[0096] Figure 19 The image shows a schematic diagram of the back of the cigarette tongue before the aluminum foil is fully removed from the extraction area 400. In this diagram, it can be seen that the aluminum foil is partially adhered to the extraction area 400. This partial adhesion is designed to effectively move the extraction area 400 during subsequent extraction operations, ensuring a smooth extraction process.

[0097] Figure 20This image shows a schematic diagram of the cigarette box packaging after the aluminum foil in section 400 has been removed for the second time. After the second extraction, the cigarette box packaging has undergone a change in appearance, with section 400 successfully extracted. This change in the cigarette box packaging shape is clearly visible in the image.

[0098] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates the extracted block region 400. Through this diagram, we can intuitively see the specific shape, size, and structural features of the extracted block region 400, fully demonstrating the final result of the block extraction operation.

[0099] This embodiment utilizes existing cigarette foil for the extraction and dispensing of cigarette chips, making the chip extraction process smoother and more convenient compared to other methods. This design fully considers the user's operational experience during actual use, greatly enhancing the user experience and making the entire chip extraction operation more natural, convenient, and in line with user habits.

[0100] Example 3

[0101] The structure of this embodiment is largely similar to that of Embodiment 2, with the main difference being that the extraction area 400 is located at the lower end of the cigarette tongue in this embodiment. This design aims to ensure that the appearance of the cigarette tongue on the cigarette box remains visually unchanged after the extraction operation is completed. Since cigarette packaging maintains a largely uniform standard globally, any change could potentially create customer resistance. This design effectively avoids this problem and is more readily accepted by customers.

[0102] The following is a detailed description of this embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0103] Figure 22 This diagram shows a cigarette pack before the aluminum foil extraction area 400 is reached. Under the action of the cigarette packaging machine, the aluminum foil is die-cut into the shape shown in the diagram. In this state, the entire cigarette pack is in a complete, unoperated initial state, with the extraction area 400 cleverly concealed inside the pack.

[0104] Figure 23 This diagram shows the aluminum foil being pulled out for the first time, but before it is removed from the extraction area 400. The shape of the pulled-out foil is clearly visible in the diagram; at this point, the extraction area 400 is unaffected and remains in its initial position on the cigarette tongue.

[0105] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette box packaging before the aluminum foil is first removed from the 400mm area. The diagram provides a comprehensive view of the overall appearance of the cigarette box packaging at this stage; the overall structure and appearance of the cigarette box remain largely unchanged, except that part of the aluminum foil has been removed.

[0106] Figure 25 This diagram shows the back of the cigarette tongue before the aluminum foil is first removed but before the take-up area 400 is fully extracted. The take-up area 400 is located at the lower end of the cigarette tongue and is cleverly hidden inside the cigarette pack 11, making it invisible from the outside. Furthermore, there is a partial adhesion between the aluminum foil and the take-up area 400; this adhesion provides the necessary connection for subsequent extraction of the take-up area 400.

[0107] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette box packaging section removed after the aluminum foil was pulled out for the second time from the 400mm extraction area. It is clear from the diagram that the appearance of the cigarette box packaging remains unchanged compared to before the extraction, maintaining its original integrity and consistency.

[0108] Figure 27 This diagram shows the extraction area 400 after the aluminum foil has been removed. It can be seen that the aluminum foil remains firmly adhered to the extraction area 400, indicating that the entire extraction process was completed successfully and that the connection between the aluminum foil and the extraction area 400 meets design expectations.

[0109] Through the above series of design and operation steps, in this embodiment, the appearance of the cigarette box remains unchanged after the 400 block is removed. From a business perspective, this design greatly enhances customer acceptance of the product packaging and reduces the risk of customer churn that might result from packaging changes.

[0110] Furthermore, to improve the smoothness of the block extraction process and effectively reduce resistance during extraction, this embodiment carefully processes the boundary of the upper edge line 4031 of the block extraction area 400. Specifically, the upper portion 4032 of the upper edge line 4031 is thinned, convex inward, and warped inward; the lower portion 4033 of the upper edge line 4031 is thinned, convex outward, and warped outward. Figure 29 yes Figure 30 The cross-sectional view and the combination of these two images provide a clearer and more intuitive understanding of the specific methods and effects of processing the upper boundary of the 400-inch block extraction area, thus providing a strong guarantee for achieving smooth block extraction operations.

[0111] Example 4

[0112] This embodiment shares some similarities with Embodiment 1, but also has significant differences. In this embodiment, the cigarette tongue white cardboard adopts a composite structure of anti-counterfeiting structure 100 and material layer 500. The total basis weight of this composite structure is 300g / m², and its specific composition is as follows: the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is a high-stiffness white cardboard composed of 4 layers of pulp, with a basis weight of 190g / m²; the material layer 500 is a high-stiffness white cardboard with a basis weight of 110g / m².

[0113] In terms of structural layout, the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is located in the inner layer of the cigarette tongue. It is worth noting that either the first material layer 1 or the second material layer 2 of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 can be designed on the back of the cigarette tongue. Simultaneously, the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is provided with a fragmentation line 403, which corresponds to the fragmentation area 400, and it must be ensured that there is no adhesion between the fragmentation area 400 of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 and the material layer 500.

[0114] The extraction end of the 400-inch extraction area is positioned above the center of the tobacco tongue. The following detailed explanation of the process, along with accompanying diagrams, illustrates the entire process:

[0115] Figure 34 This diagram shows the cigarette pack packaging before the block is removed. As can be seen from the diagram, a block-removing end 506 is provided on the cigarette tongue, which provides a starting position marker for the subsequent block removal operation.

[0116] Figure 35 This image presents a 3D view of the front of the cigarette tongue before extraction. An auxiliary extraction block 506 is positioned on the material layer 500, along with cutting lines 505 and 508. Cutting line 505 cuts through the entire cigarette tongue, while cutting line 508 only cuts through the material layer 500 without damaging the anti-counterfeiting structure 100. This design ensures the feasibility of subsequent extraction while maintaining the integrity of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100.

[0117] Figure 36 This image shows a 3D view of the back of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed. An auxiliary extraction block 506 is also present on the material layer 500. The cutting lines 505 and 508 are positioned identically to the front view; cutting line 505 cuts through the entire cigarette tongue, while cutting line 508 cuts through the material layer 500 but not the anti-counterfeiting structure 100. This demonstrates the structural features of the cigarette tongue before removal from the block from different angles.

[0118] Figure 37 This is a schematic diagram of the cigarette box packaging after the piece has been removed. A notch (506) is clearly visible on the cigarette tongue. Due to the well-designed removal area and extraction method, this structure has a relatively small impact on the appearance of the cigarette tongue, ensuring the anti-counterfeiting function is achieved while maintaining the overall aesthetic appeal of the cigarette box packaging to the greatest extent possible.

[0119] Figure 38 This image presents a three-dimensional view of the front of the cigarette tongue after the block is removed. This image allows for further observation of the specific morphological changes on the front of the cigarette tongue after the block is removed.

[0120] Figure 39 The diagram shows the extracted block area 400, clearly presenting the specific shape and structure of the block area 400, providing a complete demonstration of the entire anti-counterfeiting block extraction operation.

[0121] In summary, this embodiment, through its unique composite structure design of the cigarette tongue and the reasonable setting of the extraction area and extraction method, achieves anti-counterfeiting function while effectively balancing the impact on the appearance of the cigarette tongue, thus meeting various needs of the product in practical applications.

[0122] Example 5

[0123] This embodiment is largely similar to Embodiment 4, with the main difference being in the design of the material layer 500. In this embodiment, a notch 507 is provided at the upper middle part of the material layer 500.

[0124] When extracting the block area 400, the operation method is as follows: the user can wrap their fingers around the notch 507, directly clamp the upper end of the block area 400, and then pull it out forcefully.

[0125] The following is a detailed description of this embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0126] Figure 40 This image shows the cigarette box packaging before the removal of the block, presenting the overall appearance of the cigarette box before the removal operation, providing an initial reference for subsequent observation of changes before and after the removal.

[0127] Figure 41 The image presents a three-dimensional view of the front of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed. This image clearly shows the structure of the front of the cigarette tongue and the position of the notch 507 on the material layer 500. It also shows the relationship between the removal area 400 and the surrounding structure.

[0128] Figure 42 The image shown is a 3D view of the back of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed. It further demonstrates the structural features of the cigarette tongue from the back, including the layout of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 and the material layer 500. This complements the 3D view of the front and helps to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the overall structure of the cigarette tongue before the block is removed.

[0129] It should be noted that the state of the cigarette box packaging and the removal area 400 after the block is removed is exactly the same as in Example 4. For details, please refer to... Figure 37 (Illustrative image of the cigarette box packaging after the block is removed) Figure 38 (3D view of the front of the cigarette tongue after smoking) and Figure 39 (Schematic diagram of the extracted block area 400). This means that after the block extraction operation, the shape of the cigarette box packaging and the block extraction area in this embodiment is consistent with that in embodiment 4, and can also meet the relevant design requirements and functional needs.

[0130] The tongue structure used in Examples 4 and 5 has minimal impact on the appearance of the cigarette box packaging before and after the tamper is removed. This design ensures the realization of the anti-counterfeiting tamper function while largely maintaining the original appearance integrity of the cigarette box packaging, thus helping to improve the overall quality of the product and user acceptance.

[0131] Example 6

[0132] The structure of this embodiment is somewhat similar to that of embodiments 4 and 5, but it has a unique design in terms of the extraction structure. In this embodiment, the extraction structure is characterized by using aluminum foil adhered to the surface of the extraction area 400.

[0133] Specifically, the cigarette tongue still employs a composite structure of anti-counterfeiting structure 100 and material layer 500. The anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is a high-stiffness white cardboard composed of four layers of pulp, with a basis weight of 190 g / m²; the material layer 500 is also a high-stiffness white cardboard, with a basis weight of 110 g / m². The anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is located in the inner layer of the cigarette tongue, and the second material layer 2 of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 is located on the back of the cigarette tongue. Simultaneously, a cutting line 403 is provided corresponding to the cutting area 400, ensuring that there is no adhesion between the cutting area 400 of the anti-counterfeiting structure 100 and the material layer 500.

[0134] The principle of the aluminum foil extraction structure is basically the same as that in Example 2, but the presentation differs, as follows: Figure 3-5 As shown in the figure, the cigarette box packaging remains visually unchanged after the removal of the piece. This design not only retains the advantages of the tongue structure in the previous embodiment but also, through a unique aluminum foil extraction structure, maximizes the integrity of the cigarette box packaging's appearance while achieving the removal function. This avoids affecting the overall aesthetics of the cigarette box due to the removal process, thus better meeting the needs of the product in practical applications and enhancing its market acceptance.

[0135] Example 6 provides a new way to implement the anti-counterfeiting block removal function of the product by combining a specific cigarette tongue composite structure with an innovative aluminum foil extraction structure, which ensures functionality while taking into account the consistency and aesthetics of the appearance.

[0136] The beneficial effects of this utility model are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

[0137] Enhanced anti-counterfeiting effect: The random texture distribution layer has a random pattern that is difficult to imitate. Each cigarette pack has a unique texture pattern, which greatly enhances the anti-counterfeiting effect.

[0138] Public participation identification: Through the layering knife line structure and the block breaking line design, consumers can easily peel off the first material layer, view the random texture pattern, and make comparisons and identifications.

[0139] Reduced costs and management difficulty: The anti-counterfeiting structure is set on the cigarette tongue, and the paper area of ​​the cigarette tongue is small, saving costs; the cigarette tongue basically does not have a second printing process and is directly provided to the cigarette factory, reducing the management links of the printing plant and reducing management costs.

[0140] Enhanced user experience: The combination of the chip removal and breaking line with aluminum foil makes the chip removal process smooth and provides a good user experience; the composite structure design ensures that the appearance of the cigarette box is not affected after chip removal, which increases consumer acceptance.

[0141] Preventing counterfeiting: The multi-layered pulp structure and random texture distribution make it difficult for counterfeiters to imitate the texture patterns through printing, further enhancing the anti-counterfeiting effect.

[0142] The above provides a detailed description of the anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes with random texture distribution provided by this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A counterfeit-proof structure for hard-pack cigarettes with a random texture distribution, wherein the hard-pack cigarettes consist, from the outside in, a hard-pack white cardboard (11), a cigarette tongue (12), aluminum foil (13), and a cigarette, characterized in that: An anti-counterfeiting structure (100) is provided on the tongue (12) of a hard-pack cigarette. The anti-counterfeiting structure (100) includes a first material layer (1) and a second material layer (2), and there is a random texture distribution layer (3) between the first material layer (1) and the second material layer (2). The first material layer (1) is a pulp layer or plastic film with a certain degree of transparency, ensuring that the random texture distribution pattern of the random texture distribution layer (3) can be seen by the human eye through the first material layer (1); The cigarette tongue (12) or its corresponding cigarette packaging is provided with a code (200), the code (200) corresponds to the random texture distribution pattern of the random texture distribution layer (3), and the code (200) is stored in the database together with the random texture distribution pattern for the identifier to retrieve and verify.

2. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tongue (12) is provided with a delamination knife line structure, which includes at least one of a surface knife line (4), a guide knife line (5) and a reverse fracture delamination knife line (6), for facilitating the removal of the first material layer (1) to expose the random texture distribution layer (3).

3. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 2, characterized in that: The delaminar cutter line structure includes at least one of the following combinations: Surface cutter line (4) is set separately; The guide line (5) is set separately; The reverse fracture delamination cutter line (6) is set separately; The combination of surface cutting line (4) and guide cutting line (5); The combination of the guide cutter line (5) and the reverse fracture delamination cutter line (6); The combination of reverse fracture delamination cutter line (6) and surface cutter line (4); The combination of surface cutter line (4), guide cutter line (5) and reverse fracture delamination cutter line (6).

4. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-counterfeiting structure (100) is a white cardboard made of four or more layers of pulp, and the random texture distribution layer (3) is located in the adjacent layer of the first material layer (1).

5. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tongue (12) is provided with a block-removing and breaking line (401), which corresponds to a block-removing area (400), which does not include the two fixed wings (8) of the tongue.

6. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 5, characterized in that: The taking area (400) is bonded to the aluminum foil (13), and the taking area (400) is brought out when the aluminum foil (13) is pulled out.

7. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 6, characterized in that: The aluminum foil (13) is divided into a first-pull-out aluminum foil portion (131) and a second-pull-out aluminum foil portion (132). When the first-pull-out aluminum foil portion (131) is pulled out, the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion (132) remains on the cigarette hard box. The first-pull-out aluminum foil portion (131) is not adhered to the block-taking area (400), while the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion (132) is adhered to the block-taking area (400). The exposed part of the second-pull-out aluminum foil portion (132) at the upper end of the cigarette tongue (12) serves as a finger gripper for pulling out the cigarette.

8. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 7, characterized in that: The block-taking area (400) is located at the lower end of the tongue (12).

9. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper end (4032) of the upper break line (4031) of the block taking area (400) is thinned, concave, or warped, or the lower end (4033) of the upper break line (4031) of the block taking area is thinned, concave, or warped.

10. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-counterfeiting structure (100) is laminated with a material layer (500). There is no adhesion between the block-taking area (400) of the anti-counterfeiting structure (100) and the material layer (500). The anti-counterfeiting structure (100) also includes an extraction structure for the block-taking area (400). The extraction structure includes at least one of the following: The upper edge of the cigarette tongue has a material layer (500) with a rupture line (505) that cuts through the material layer and the anti-counterfeiting structure and a rupture line (506) that only cuts through the material layer. The rupture line (505) cuts through the material layer (500) and the anti-counterfeiting structure (100), while the rupture line (506) only cuts through the material layer (500). The extraction end is located at the upper edge of the tongue, and there is a notch (507) at the upper edge of the material layer (500). The extraction end is aluminum foil (13), which is at least partially adhered to the extraction area (400). When the aluminum foil (13) is extracted, the extraction area (400) is extracted.

11. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cigarette tongue is a composite structure of an anti-counterfeiting structure (100) and a material layer (500). The anti-counterfeiting structure (100) is located in the inner layer of the cigarette tongue. A block-taking and breaking line (401) is set to correspond to the block-taking area (400). At least there is no adhesion between the block-taking area (400) of the anti-counterfeiting structure (100) and the material layer (500). The aluminum foil paper (13) of the cigarette tongue is adhered to the block-taking area (400) of the anti-counterfeiting structure (100).

12. The anti-counterfeiting structure for hard-pack cigarettes according to claim 11, characterized in that: The aluminum foil (13) is adhered to the surface of the second material layer (2) of the anti-counterfeiting structure (100).

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