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Abstract

Seal (01) comprising a seal body (02) and a seal band (03), wherein: - the seal body (02) comprises a seal sheath (06) with two seal sheath halves (61, 62) movably connected to one another along a connecting tab (60) in an initial state and a seal core (05), - the seal sheath halves (61, 62) are at least inseparably sealable to one another for transition to an operating state, - at least one of the seal sheath halves (61, 62) is provided with an adhesive layer for producing the seal, - in the initial state, one seal sheath half (61, 62) of the seal body (02) is provided with a seal core (05) which, in the operating state, is located between the inseparably sealed seal sheath halves (61, 62) of the seal body (02). is,- in the initial state a first section of the sealing band (03) at least partially between the sealing core (05) and the sealing sheath half (61) provided with it,62) of the seal body (02),- the seal core (05) has a locking element (50) for at least a second section of the seal band (03), and- the locking element (50) of the seal core (05) has an anchor part (53) pivotably connected to a base part (52) in the initial state along a bend line (51), characterized in that the anchor part (53) of the locking element (50) is surrounded on several sides by a remaining seal core part (55) of the seal core (50), of which, however, only a part is connected to the anchor part (53) via the bend line (51).

Description

The invention relates to a seal according to the preamble of claim 1. A seal consists of a seal body and a sealing band. To withstand even extreme weather conditions, it is made of weather-resistant material. Nowadays, this is typically metal or plastic. During the sealing process, the sealing strip is folded into a loop. The strip is then passed through two opposing openings on elements that move apart when opened or operated. These opposing openings are, for example, part of a closure. Once the loop is formed, the sealing strip is secured into a loop using the seal body. In this document, the term "loop" refers to a fixed eye in a rope and / or strap. The fixed eye neither loosens nor tightens. The loop is designed in such a way that it must be irreversibly destroyed to be removed. The loop must be removed, for example, to gain access to the contents of a container or a device, or to change a setting. Sealing provides proof that a setting has not been tampered with, a container has been left sealed, or a device has remained unused. Because a filling can only be removed by destroying it, at best it contributes to the amount of waste. At worst, it is spontaneously released into the environment. Both are detrimental to environmental protection. DE 295 06 104 U1 discloses a seal made of cardboard. The seal body and sealing strip are a single piece. The sealing strip extends from the seal body. The seal body consists of two hinged parts. The two parts can be folded together around a crease running parallel or perpendicular to the sealing strip. Both parts are coated with an adhesive layer. In its operational state, the seal body can be permanently sealed to a portion of the sealing strip spaced apart from it. In this process, the portion of the sealing strip furthest from the seal body is passed between the two parts of the seal body and adhered. A promotional seal is known from CH 170 891 A. This seal consists of a seal body and an advertising token. The seal body connects the sealing band sections entering and exiting it. The advertising token surrounds the seal body. The advertising token conceals the sealing band sections entering and exiting the seal body. The advertising token can only be removed after the seal has been detached from the seal body. WO 2020 / 157345 A1 discloses a security label comprising a tamper-evident band. The tamper-evident band has interlocking end pieces at both distal ends. The two end pieces are of the male and female type. The tamper-evident band is made of cellulose or a derivative thereof. The end pieces are made of biodegradable plastic. US Patent 2004 / 032332 A1 discloses a seal in the form of a cable tie made of biodegradable material. The seal consists of a seal body and a sealing band with male and female fasteners. The sealing band is attached to the seal body on one side. An information carrier can be incorporated into the sealing band or the seal body. The information contained therein can be read without contact. US Patent 2,639,479 discloses an adhesive seal. The seal consists of a bottom flap, an top flap, and a securing strip. The bottom flap has an opening for the ends of the securing strip. The top flap is hinged to the bottom flap. The opening can be a slit cut into the edge of the bottom flap or a central hole. A strip, such as parcel or gift ribbon, is inserted through the opening with its free ends. By folding the top flap over the bottom flap, the two portions of the ribbon positioned between the flaps are fixed in place by the adhesive layer located on the side of the bottom flap facing the top flap. The adhesive layer on the side of the bottom flap opposite the top flap then adheres the seal, along with the ribbon, to the package or gift. One objective of the invention is to create a preferably environmentally friendly seal that is easy to handle and offers improved protection against subsequent alteration. The problem is solved by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are described in the claims, the drawings, and the following description, including those pertaining to the drawings. The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings. Additional advantages over the prior art, beyond the complete solution of the stated problem, are also listed. The relative sizes of the individual elements in the figures do not always correspond to their actual sizes, as some shapes are simplified and others are enlarged for clarity in relation to other elements. Identical reference numerals are used for identical or equivalently functioning elements of the invention. Furthermore, for the sake of clarity, only reference numerals necessary for describing the respective figure are shown in the individual figures. The illustrated embodiments merely represent examples of how the invention can be implemented and do not constitute an exhaustive limitation. The following are shown schematically: Fig.Fig. 1a) shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a seal 01 comprising a sealing band 03 and a sealing body 02 with a sealing core 05 and a sealing shell 06 housing the core 05, in its operating state. Fig. 1b) shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a seal 01 comprising a sealing band 03 and a sealing body 02 with a sealing core 05 and a sealing shell 06 housing the core 05, in its operating state. Fig. 2a) shows a perspective view of the seal 01 from Fig. 1a) in its initial state, and Fig. 2b) shows a perspective view of the seal 01 from Fig. 1a) in its initial state. Fig. 3 shows a top view of the sealing core 05 of the seal 01 from Fig. 1. Fig. 4 in Fig. 4 a) is a top view of the seal casing 06 of the seal 01 from Fig. 1 a) in its initial state, and in Fig. 4 b) is a top view of the seal casing 06 of the seal 01 from Fig. 1 b) in its initial state.Fig. 5 shows the seal sheath 06 in the initial state of the seal 01 from Fig. 1 in a side view. Fig. 6 shows a security tab of the seal 01 from Fig. 1, also referred to as a security label 07, in a top view. Fig. 7 shows a tab protector of the seal 01 from Fig. 1, also referred to as a label protector 08, which must be removed to transfer the seal 01 from the initial state (Fig. 2) to the operating state (Fig. 1), in a top view. Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of a seal 01 comprising a seal band 03 and a seal body 02 with a seal core 05 and a seal sheath 06 housing it, in a configuration differing from Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. 7 in its operating state. Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of the seal 01 from Fig. 8 in its initial state. Fig. 10 shows the seal core 05 of the seal 01 from Fig. 8 in a top view. Fig. 11 shows the seal shell 06 in the initial state of the seal 01 from Fig. 8.Fig. 8 in a top view. Fig. 12 shows the seal sheath 06 in the initial state of the seal 01 from Fig. 8 in a side view. Fig. 13 shows a security tab of the seal 01 from Fig. 8, also referred to as security label 07, in a top view. Fig. 14 shows a tab protector of the seal 01 from Fig. 8, also referred to as label protector 08, which must be removed to transfer the seal 01 from the initial state (Fig. 9) to the operating state (Fig. 8), in a top view. Fig. 15 shows a perspective view of one of the components shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 to 7 and in Figs. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 to 8.Figure 14 shows a further embodiment of a seal 01 comprising a seal band 03 and a seal body 02 with a seal core 05 and a seal shell 06 housing the core 05, in its initial state, viewed from the outside of the halves 61, 62 of the seal shell 06, which are also each comprised by a part 21, 22 of the seal body 02 and are preferably integrally and movably connected to one another by a connecting tab 60, for example, provided with a fold line. Figure 16 shows the seal core 05 of the seal 01 from Figure 15, designed as a plate 55 with a locking element connected to it along a fold line 51, which is arranged in an area within a circular marking 50 highlighted in the drawing, in a perspective view.The plate, which encompasses the locking element connected to it along the fold line 51 (also referred to as the crease line), has a semi-oval opening that forms a projection on the locking element. A hole is formed in the locking element. The plate is provided with a slot leading to one edge of the plate. To close the seal 01, the upper free end of the flexible sealing element, formed, for example, by a rope and referred to as the sealing band 03, is inserted into the hole in the locking element. It is advantageous to minimize the loop in the eyelets of the object to be sealed. Furthermore, the free end of the flexible sealing element, formed by a rope and referred to as the sealing band 03, wraps from below around the projection of the locking element and enters the slot of this element, causing the rope to wrap around the rigid projection and form a loop. Fig.Fig. 17 shows the seal jacket 06, for example, in one half 61 of its two halves 61, 62, provided with, for example, two perforation lines 41, 42 as predetermined breaking points, in the initial state of the seal 01 from Fig. 15 in a perspective view, wherein at least one half 61, 62 of the seal jacket 06 is provided with an adhesive layer 23 or with a part of an adhesive layer 23. Fig. 18 shows a securing tab of the seal 01 from Fig. 15, also referred to as a security label 07, arranged on a carrier substrate in a top view. The security label 07, also referred to as a closure sticker, can be provided with an indicator 70 for detecting at least one environmental influence, which indicates, for example, thermal stresses, ionization, radioactivity at its maximum intensity and / or cumulatively over time. Fig. 19 shows a device for transferring the seal 01 from the initial state (Fig.15 ) the flap protection of the seal 01 from Fig. 15 in a top view, which is to be removed into an operating state, for example designed as a special film or comprising such a film, also referred to as label protection 08. A seal 01, shown in whole or in part in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, comprises a seal body 02 and a flexible closure element in the form of a seal band 03 which can be formed into a loop on the seal body 02 and which can be permanently connected to the seal body 02 at least non-destructively in order to maintain a seal. The seal 01 has an initial state and an operating state. The seal body 02 comprises a seal core 05 and a seal shell 06 with two seal shell halves 61, 62 movably connected to each other along a connecting tab 60 in an initial state. The seal sheath halves 61, 62 can be permanently sealed at least to each other and advantageously to at least one, preferably two, spaced-apart sections of the seal band 03 for the purpose of transferring the seal into the operating state. At least one of the seal sheath halves 61, 62 is provided with an adhesive layer for creating the seal formed by a permanently sealable connection between the two seal sheath halves 61, 62 and the remaining seal sheath half 62, 61. The adhesive layer may also serve, or at least contribute, to fixing one or more sections of the seal band 03. The adhesive layer can be protected by a special film in its initial state before sealing. In the initial state, one seal sheath half 61, 62 of the seal body 02 is provided with the seal core 05. In the operating state, the seal core 05 is housed between the permanently sealed seal sheath halves 61, 62 of the seal body 02. The sealing strip 03 is fixed in the operating state along two spaced-apart sections between the sealing shell halves 61, 62 of the sealing body 02. A portion of the sealing strip 03 running outside the sealing body 02 and remaining between sections fixed on both sides is fixed in a loop in the operating state. Preferably, in the initial state, a first section of the seal band 03 is fixed to or within the seal body 02. For example, a first section of the seal band 03 is fixed at least partially between the seal core 05 and the seal sheath half 61, 62 of the seal body 02 provided with it. The seal core 05 has a locking element 50 for securing at least a second section of the seal band 03. The locking element 50 of the seal core 05 has an anchor section 53 which, in its initial state, is pivotably connected to a base section 52 along a core fold line, also referred to as the core fold or core bend line. The fold line 51 can, for example, be formed by a fold. In the operating state, it is advantageous that at least the second section of the sealing strip 03 is wrapped around the anchor section 53 at least once. Preferably, the section of the sealing band 03 to be determined for establishing the operating state encircles the anchor part 53 at least partially parallel to the core bend line. The seal is characterized by the fact that the anchor part 53 of the securing element 50 is surrounded on several sides by a remaining seal core part 55 of the seal core 50, of which remaining seal core part 55, however, only a part is connected to the anchor part 53 via the bend line 51. A remaining portion of the seal core 05 spans a plane within which the anchor portion 53 abuts the remaining portion of the seal core 05 on several sides, or is even wholly or partially surrounded by it. For example, the remaining seal core portion 55 abuts the anchor portion 53 on two or more sides. Advantageously, the remaining seal core portion 55 can form a frame that wholly or partially surrounds the anchor portion 53. Preferably, in the initial state, at least the remaining core part of the seal 55, or preferably alternatively or additionally the base part 51, is connected to a seal shell half 62, preferably glued. The fold line 51 is particularly preferably realized by a half-cut 43. The half-cut 43 can be realized, for example, by either not completely but only partially cutting through a cardboard sheet, particularly with regard to its thickness or strength, or by gluing two cardboard sheets together, wherein one cardboard sheet is cut through in the area of ​​the half-cut 43 and the remaining cardboard sheet extends continuously over the half-cut 43. The fold line 51 can alternatively be realized by a perforation line or a fold, or by a combination thereof, instead of a half cut 43. The anchor section 53 borders the bend line 51 on one side. The anchor section 53 is separated on its other sides, for example, from the remaining core section 55 by a separation line 56, produced, for example, by punching. Towards the bend line 51, the separation line 56 preferably runs convergently in a V-shape. This ensures that the sealing band 03, when at least partially encircling the anchor section 53, fits snugly along the bend line 51. The separation line 56 can extend across the bend line 51 on one or both sides, as shown in Fig. 3. Adjacent to the bend line 51, a notch 54 may be provided. Preferably, such a notch 54 is provided along a section around the anchor part 53. The fold line 51 can, for example, be formed by a fold. The dividing line 56 can be produced by punching. Any notch 54 provided can be produced simultaneously with the dividing line 56 by punching. Advantageously, the anchor section 53 of the securing element 50 is connected via the bend line 51 to the remaining seal core section 55 and thus to the entire remaining part of the seal core 05. Preferably, there is no connection between the anchor section 53 and the remaining seal core section 55 on sides that may not be adjacent to the bend line 51. The dividing line 56 runs along at least part of this separation. The anchor part 53 is advantageously surrounded in a frame-like manner by the remaining core part of the seal 55. The anchor section 53 is preferably connected on one side to the remaining seal core section 55 – preferably the frame – via the fold line 51. On the remaining sides, the connection between the anchor section 53 and the frame is interrupted, for example, by punching. A notch 54 can interrupt the frame's rotation around the anchor section 53. At least in the initial state, the remaining core portion 55 of the seal – preferably the frame – is fixed to one half of the seal sheath 62, for example by an adhesive layer. In contrast, the anchor portion 53 remains pivotable out of the area spanned by the frame about the bend line 51 in the initial state. The seal body 02 can be provided with predetermined breaking points 04, which, by tearing, indicate an attempt to detach the seal band 03 from the seal body 02, in particular from the locking element 50. The predetermined breaking points 04 can be realized by or comprise one or more perforation lines 41, 42 in the seal shell 06. Preferably, such a perforation line 41, 42 extends along the extension of the course of the section of the seal band 03, which is looped around the anchor part of the locking element 50 to establish the operating state, from the loop towards the edge of the seal body 02 and across it, for example, to the middle of the seal body 02, at least through the seal shell 06. Advantageously, the perforation lines 41, 42 are arranged symmetrically to the connecting tab 60 on the two seal halves 61, 62. The fold line 51 can also be aligned with these perforation lines 41, 42, at least during operation. A continuous perforation thus runs as a predetermined breaking point 04 along a line through all parts of the seal 01. When the seal 01 is opened, the seal body 02, along with the seal core 05, is torn along this line. This makes opening the seal 01 easy and requires little force, and the damage to the main elements of the construction renders it unusable in the future. It is particularly noteworthy that the seal core 05 preferably has a groove 57 in the area of ​​the base section 52. The groove 57 preferably runs parallel to the fold line 51. The groove accommodates a section of the seal band 03 that is already connected to the seal body 02 in the initial state. The seal band 03 is inserted into the groove with its section already connected to the seal body 02 in the initial state. The base section 52 of the seal core 05, with its side provided with the groove 57, faces the seal shell half 62 and is bonded to the seal shell half 62 with the section of the seal band 03 inserted into the groove 57. In other words, the seal band 03, with its section already connected to the seal body 02 in the initial state and placed in the groove 57, is bonded to the seal shell half 62 when the two parts shown in Fig. 1 are glued together.2 right seal shell half 62 and the seal core 05 directly between the base part 52 of the seal core 05 and the seal shell half 62 clamped and glued. The remaining core section 55 and the right half of the seal sheath 62 are also bonded together. Only the anchor section 53 remains connected to the seal sheath 06, at least initially, only via the bend line 51, until the seal is transferred to its operational state. To bring it into operating condition, the sealing band 03 is preferably looped one and a half times around the anchor part 53 with a second section, which is spaced apart from the first section of the sealing band 03 already fixed to the sealing body 02 in the initial state. The second section of the seal band 03 can be fixed to the seal body 02, for example, by the following steps: - Folding out the anchor section 53 around the fold line 51 from a plane defined by the remaining seal core section 55 and the seal sheath half 62 provided with the seal core 05, - At least partially, preferably at least once, wrapping the folded-out anchor section 53 with the section of the seal band 03 to be fixed to the seal core 05 to establish the operational state. Preferably, the wrapping is carried out parallel to the fold line 51. - Folding back the anchor section 53, which is at least partially wrapped by the section of the seal band 03 to be fixed, back into the plane defined by the remaining seal core section 55 and the seal sheath half 62 provided with the seal core 05, and - Folding the two seal sheath halves together and bonding them. 61, 62 around the connecting tab 60. The bonding is preferably carried out by removing a protective film from at least one of the two seal sheath halves 61, 62. Subsequently, the two seal sheath halves 61, 62 are folded together around the connecting tab 60 in accordance with and by placing their surfaces to be bonded to each other by means of the adhesive layer on top of each other, wherein the now unprotected adhesive layer on at least one of the two seal sheath halves 61, 62 faces the other seal sheath half 62, 61. The sealing strip 03 is looped directly around the anchor section 53, preferably in one and a half turns. This forms a loop that securely holds the sealing strip 03 to the anchor section 53 when an attempt is made to pull it out of the sealing sheath 06 after it has been closed. This simplifies the manufacture of the seal 01 and the establishment of its operational state. The sealing body 02 can be equipped with at least one indicator for detecting at least one environmental influence. Such an indicator can, for example, be integrated into a security or safety label 07. Whether the contents of a container are intact cannot be proven by a conventional seal if the contents can be altered even without opening the container. In other words, the integrity of, for example, a sealed container's contents cannot be proven by a conventional seal if this integrity can only be compromised by environmental influences that do not require opening the container or direct contact with the container's contents. The same applies to sealed settings or sealed devices that can be altered or damaged solely by environmental influences. To improve environmental compatibility, at least the sealing body 02 and / or the sealing band 03 can be made of a biodegradable material. The seal 01 can be used as described below. In its initial state, the seal sheath 06 has two halves 61, 62 (seal sheath halves) movably connected to each other by a connecting tab 60. In the initial state, the sealing core 05 is arranged on one of the halves 61, 62, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the right half 62. A first section of the seal band 03 can be defined between the seal core 05 and the corresponding half 61, 62, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the right half 62. At least one of the halves 61, 62 may be provided with an adhesive layer. After the two halves 61, 62 are folded together, the adhesive layer permanently bonds them. The adhesive layer may be covered with a removable protective film until the seal 01 is used. A security label 07, for example self-adhesive, can be arranged on one of the halves 61, 62, in the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the left half 61. In its initial state, the security label 07 projects laterally beyond the corresponding half 61, 62. The adhesive surface of the security label 07 projecting beyond the corresponding half 61, 62 can be protected by a label protector 08, for example designed as a tear-off film. To create a seal, the anchor section 53 is first folded up around the bend line 51. The free end of the sealing strip 03 is then passed through the eyes or loops of the object to be sealed. The second section of the sealing strip, which is then passed through the eyes or loops, is advantageously wrapped at least once around the folded-up anchor section 53, passing through a notch 54. The anchor section 53 is then folded back into the plane of the remaining sealing core section 55 surrounding it. The loop of the sealing tape 03 thus produced, which is passed through the eyes or eyelets of the object to be sealed, is secured by first removing any protective film that may be present on the adhesive layer. Then the remaining seal sheath half 61, 62, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the left half 61, is folded over the seal sheath half 62, 61, which is provided with the sealing core 05, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the right half 62, by bending the connecting tab 60. The adhesive layer seals the two halves 61, 62 and preferably also the remaining half 61, 62, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 the left half 61, with the seal core 05 while simultaneously fixing the second section of the seal band 03 in the seal body 02. Now the label protection 08 can be peeled off the adhesive surface of the security label 07 which extends beyond the corresponding half 61, 62, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 beyond the left half 61. The protruding part of the security label 07 is then glued around the edge of the corresponding seal sheath half 61, 62, over which it protrudes, onto the other seal sheath half 62, 61. It is important to emphasize that at least the sealing body 02 and / or the sealing band 03 can be made of a biodegradable material. In light of increasing environmental awareness and protection efforts, and to prevent the harmful spontaneous release of plastics and metals, commonly used for sealing today, into the environment, the seal 01 with seal body 02 and / or seal band 03 made of biodegradable material aims to minimize harmful environmental impact. Such harmful environmental impact can occur both through the spontaneous release of a discarded seal 01 into the environment and through the proper disposal of a discarded seal. It should be noted that spontaneous release cannot be completely prevented. However, the biodegradable design of the seal makes its release into the environment less harmful. Biodegradable materials (BDMs) must degrade within 6-10 weeks in a large-scale composting facility. BDMs are tested according to the DIN standard EN 13432. They do not necessarily have to be made from biological raw materials. Examples include so-called starch blends, for example, those based on corn, or certain polyesters. The biodegradable material could be a biodegradable plastic. For example, it is a biodegradable and bio-based plastic. Preferably, the biodegradable material is a compostable material that occurs naturally. Preferably, the biodegradable material consists at least partially of self-compostable material. The possibility of home composting ensures that even those Plomben 01 seals which are subjected to non-industrial recycling during their disposal have the least possible harmful impact on the environment. Composting, also known as decomposition or rotting, refers to the part of the nutrient cycle. In this part of the nutrient cycle, organic material is broken down by soil organisms under the influence of atmospheric oxygen. In addition to carbon dioxide, water-soluble minerals are released, which act as fertilizers. Some of the intermediate products formed during this decomposition are transformed into humus. The biodegradable material can be, for example: - a biodegradable plastic, and / or - a biodegradable and bio-based plastic, and / or - a solid polylactic acid material, and / or - cellulose, and / or - cellulose esters, and / or - celluloid, and / or. The biodegradable material can be based on the aforementioned variants alternatively or additionally. Alternatively or additionally, the biodegradable material can include the aforementioned variants. Advantageously, the seal body 02, which is also referred to below as the base, can be made entirely or partially from a waterproof, cellulose-based material in all described designs. Alternatively or additionally, the base or parts of it can be made of waterproof paper or cardboard. In contrast to the seal 01 shown in Fig. 1 a), Fig. 2 a), and Fig. 4 a), at least the seal casing 06 of the seal 01 shown in Fig. 1 b), Fig. 2 b), and Fig. 4 b) is free of perforation lines 41, 42, which would otherwise create a predetermined breaking point 04. An embodiment according to Fig. 1 a), Fig. 2 a), and Fig. 4 a) exhibits higher resistance, for example, against unintentional damage to the seal 01. The seal core 05 shown in Fig. 3 can be designed with a half-cut 43, which would create a predetermined breaking point 04, or without one, as shown in Fig. 3. The seal 01 shown in Fig. 1 a), Fig. 2 a), Fig. 4 a) exhibits the highest resistance to unintentional or unauthorized damage when the seal core 05 is free of a half-cut 43. The spacing between the slit and / or hole punches forming the perforation lines 41, 42 can advantageously be 1 mm. The seals 01 shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are dimensioned as examples. The dimensions given represent possible configurations, but not exhaustive limits. Nevertheless, it should be emphasized that the specified dimensions and dimensional ranges achieve an optimum balance between material requirements, handling, safety, and detectability. The seal casing 06 can advantageously be made of die-cut and cold-pressed cardboard. The seal casing 06 preferably consists of two halves 61, 62. The halves 61, 62 are advantageously joined together by being manufactured in one piece from a single piece of cardboard, along with the connecting tab 60. The deformations on both casings, produced, for example, by cold pressing, allow them to accommodate the thickness of the seal band 03, which may be made, for example, of jute cord. The seal sheath 06 can be partially or completely protected from environmental influences by a coating of lacquer. For example, certain areas, particularly on the inside of one of the two halves 61, 62, can be left uncoated, allowing the seal core 05 to be glued onto them. Depending on the adhesive used, the area where the seal core is advantageously attached by gluing can be lacquered or uncoated. The thickness of the lacquer layer can be up to 1.5 mm, but 1 mm is advantageous. The thickness of the material for the seal sheath 06 or its area-specific weight can be between 295 and 330 g / m2, preferably with a thickness of 0.53 to 0.61 mm. The sealing core 05 is advantageously a die-cut piece of 1.5 mm thick cardboard. The sealing core 05 can advantageously be glued to the inside of one of the two halves 61, 62 of the sealing shell 06 using water-based vinyl adhesive. The thickness of the material for the sealing core 05 is preferably 1.5 mm. The security tab 07, or security label 07 – which can also be called a security label – is advantageously made of extra-strong adhesive paper on a rubber base. This security tab 07 can be equipped with various tamper-evident security systems. The area-specific weight of the material for the security tab 07, also known as security label 07, can range between 50 and 80 g / m2. The label protector 08, also known as a flap protector, is advantageously made of silicone-coated paper. The label protector 08 can be double-sided. The label protector 08 can be printed on or – depending on the application – printed on. The thickness of the material for the label protection 08 or its area-specific weight can be between 50 and 90 g / m2, preferably 80 g / m2. It is also important to emphasize that the term "seal band 03" encompasses a strand-like element with its greatest extent along the strand. This strand-like element can have any cross-sectional geometry perpendicular to the strand's length. In this context, the term "band" does not restrict the cross-section to a flat or circular geometry. If it had a flat geometry, the band would most accurately be described as a strip. If it had a circular geometry, the band would most accurately be described as a rope, cord, or wire. For the present seal 01, both of the aforementioned cross-sectional geometries of the strand-like element, as well as intermediate geometries, are suitable. The seal band 03 can be flexible, elastic, flexible, or rigid without restricting the fundamental usability of the seal 01.In this document, the term "sealing band" is used to refer to a flexible sealing element of any cross-sectional shape. As a flexible sealing element, the sealing band preferably has a significantly greater extent in a longitudinal direction than in a transverse direction. The term "sealing band" is by no means limited to a specific cross-sectional shape. This can, of course, be flat, as is predominantly the case with a band, but also round, as is common with a rope, cord, or wire. Other cross-sectional shapes are also possible, such as an elliptical profile, a hollow profile, or a flat symmetrical or asymmetrical cross-sectional shape, for example, based on an asymmetrical or symmetrical aerodynamic profile, such as an airfoil.Basically, any cross-sectional shape is suitable that allows for low bending stiffness along the longitudinal extent of the sealing strip, or even a flexible sealing strip, or alternatively or additionally a flexible sealing strip. The seal 01 may alternatively or additionally have one or a combination of several features described in the preceding description in connection with the prior art and / or in one or more of the documents mentioned in connection with the prior art and / or in the preceding description of the embodiments shown in the drawings. The Plombe 01 can be used, for example, to seal containers or devices, such as on their housing, and is generally known as a customs seal in international trade and goods. For example, by affixing the seal 01 to the closure of a container or device, a process known as sealing, it can be determined whether the container or device has been opened without authorization after sealing. The same applies to other uses of the seal 01, such as proof that a setting on a device has not been changed, as a substitute for an admission ticket, to disable technical connections without deactivating them, and in military installations. The invention is not limited by the description based on the exemplary embodiments. Rather, the invention encompasses every new feature as well as every combination of features, which in particular includes every combination of features in the claims, even if that feature or combination itself is not explicitly specified in the claims or exemplary embodiments. The invention is particularly applicable in the field of manufacturing customs seals and the like. Furthermore, the invention is commercially applicable in the field of manufacturing and operating plants and devices where an unauthorized change to a setting or unauthorized access must be subsequently detectable by means of a broken seal. The invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, it is conceivable to a person skilled in the art that modifications or changes to the invention can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the following claims. Reference symbol list 01 Seal 02 Seal body 03 Seal strip 04 Break point 05 Seal core 06 Seal sheath 07 Security tab / security label 08 Tab protector / label protector 21 Batch 22 Batch 23 Adhesive layer 41 Perforation line 42 Perforation line 43 Half cut 50 Security element 51 Crease line 52 Base section 53 Anchor section 54 Notch 55 Remaining seal core section 56 Separation line 57 Groove 60 Connecting tab (of the seal sheath halves) 61 Half (of the seal sheath) 62 Half (of the seal sheath) 70 Indicator QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature DE 295 06 104 U1

[0008] CH 170 891 A

[0009] WO 2020 / 157345 A1

[0010] US 2004 / 032332 A1

[0011] US 2,639,479

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Claims

Seal (01) comprising a seal body (02) and a seal band (03), wherein: - the seal body (02) comprises a seal sheath (06) with two seal sheath halves (61, 62) movably connected to one another along a connecting tab (60) in an initial state and a seal core (05), - the seal sheath halves (61, 62) are at least inseparably sealable to one another for transition to an operating state, - at least one of the seal sheath halves (61, 62) is provided with an adhesive layer for producing the seal, - in the initial state, one seal sheath half (61, 62) of the seal body (02) is provided with a seal core (05) which, in the operating state, is located between the inseparably sealed seal sheath halves (61, 62) of the seal body (02). is,- in the initial state a first section of the sealing band (03) at least partially between the sealing core (05) and the sealing sheath half (61) provided with it,62) of the seal body (02),- the seal core (05) has a locking element (50) for at least a second section of the seal band (03), and- the locking element (50) of the seal core (05) has an anchor part (53) pivotably connected to a base part (52) in the initial state along a bend line (51), characterized in that the anchor part (53) of the locking element (50) is surrounded on several sides by a remaining seal core part (55) of the seal core (50), of which, however, only a part is connected to the anchor part (53) via the bend line (51). Seal according to claim 1, wherein the first section of the seal band (03) is guided through a groove (57) formed in the seal core (05) and is fixed between the seal core (05) and the seal sheath half (61, 62) provided with it. Seal according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a remaining part of the seal core (05, 52, 55) spans a plane within which the anchor part (53) is wholly or partially surrounded by the remaining part of the seal core (05, 52, 55). Seal according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein in the initial state at least the remaining seal core part (55) and / or the base part (51) is connected, in particular glued, to a seal shell half (61, 62). Seal according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fold line (51) is realized by a half-cut (43). Seal according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the anchor part (53) borders on one side the bend line (51). Seal according to claim 6, wherein the anchor part (53) is separated on its remaining sides from the remaining seal core part (55) by a separation line (56). Seal according to claim 7, wherein the separation line (56) converges in a V-shape towards the bend line (51). Seal according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a notch (54) is provided adjacent to the anchor part (53). Seal according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the remaining seal core part (55) is fixed at least in the initial state to a seal shell half (61, 62) provided with the seal core, whereas the anchor part (53) remains pivotable out of the area spanned by the remaining seal core part (55) about the fold line (51) in the initial state. Seal according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the seal body (02) is provided with predetermined breaking points (04) which, by tearing, indicate an attempt to detach the seal band (03) from the seal body (02). Seal according to claim 11, wherein the predetermined breaking points 04 comprise one or more perforation lines (41, 42) in the seal sheath (06). Seal according to claim 12, wherein at least one perforation line (41, 42) extends along an extension of the course of the section of the seal band (03) looped around the anchor part (53) to bring the operating state into being within the seal sheath (06). Seal according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the perforation lines (41, 42) are arranged symmetrically to the connecting tab (60) on the two seal sheath halves (61, 62). Seal according to claims 1 to 14, wherein the bend line (51) is also arranged congruently with the performance lines (41, 42) in the operating state.

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