Label element

Abstract

Labeling element for attachment to a door, to a mailbox or to a house wall, comprising a sign holder (2) which is at least partially transparent and has an opening (4) for inserting a label insert (9), wherein a cover (5) is assigned to the opening (4) so ​​that the label insert (9) is enclosed on all sides by the sign holder (2) and the cover (5) when used as intended, characterized in that a rear side of the sign holder (2) forms a flat contact surface for the full-surface application of an adhesive strip (10) for attaching the sign holder (2) to a substrate.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a labeling element for attachment to a door, to a mailbox or to a house wall, comprising a sign holder which is at least partially transparent and has an opening for inserting a label insert, wherein a cover is assigned to the opening so that the label insert is enclosed on all sides by the sign holder and the cover when used as intended.

[0002] Common lettering elements on mailboxes are usually made of transparent plastic and consist of a lower section, a lettering insert, and an upper section. For installation, the upper and lower sections are connected by a plug-in connection, with the lettering insert sandwiched between them. To attach the signs, holes must be drilled into the mailbox, as such signs are thicker due to the plug-in connection. The sign cannot be subsequently repositioned. Replacing the sign is also impractical and sometimes impossible, as the size of the sign holder is limited by the hole in the mailbox.

[0003] It is therefore a technical problem underlying the present invention to provide a labeling element that at least partially overcomes the disadvantages of known systems.

[0004] According to the present disclosure, these objects are achieved by the features of independent claim 1. Furthermore, further advantageous embodiments emerge from the dependent claims and the description.

[0005] A labeling element for attachment to a door, mailbox, or house wall is provided, comprising a sign holder that is at least partially transparent and has an opening for inserting a label insert. A cover is assigned to the opening so that the label insert is enclosed on all sides by the sign holder and the cover during intended use. According to the invention, the labeling element is characterized in that a rear side of the sign holder forms a flat contact surface for the full-surface application of an adhesive strip for attaching the sign holder to a substrate.

[0006] The invention represents a labeling element with replaceable labeling inserts that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. The labeling element consists, at least in sections, of a transparent sign holder that has a slot for inserting the labeling insert, as well as a double-sided adhesive tape already attached to the back that is covered with a protective film to protect against contamination. The labeling inserts made of paper or plastic film are pushed sideways into the opening. The lettering can be written, printed, or engraved on the labeling insert, allowing the labeling insert to be individually designed. For installation, the protective film is removed from the adhesive side, and the labeling element is glued, i.e. pressed, onto the predetermined contact surface.The labeling element can be used anywhere, on any surface, and for any labeling, even in humid environments. Once inserted into the opening, the label insert is surrounded on all sides by the sign holder and a cover, protecting it from moisture.

[0007] The label insert can be inserted into the opening together with an insert element. To prevent the label insert from slipping when inserted into the opening, a retaining device, such as a clamp, can be provided to hold the label insert to the insert element. The label insert can also be glued to the insert element.

[0008] In a specific embodiment, the cover can be designed as a lid that is attached to the insert element or to the sign holder. Furthermore, the lid can have a hinged joint that allows it to be hingedly attached to the insert element or to the sign holder. It is necessary to protect the label insert from moisture when the label element is in use. The cover provided for this purpose can be hingedly attached to the insert element or the sign holder. For assembly, the lid can be opened up, and the interior of the slot can be filled with either the label insert and / or the insert element. It has also proven useful for the cover to have an overhanging edge and / or a rubber seal to seal the slot against moisture.

[0009] The insertion element can be tapered toward an insertion edge that must be inserted first into the opening for easier insertion. Additionally, the insertion element can have locking lugs on the sides. Locking lugs are mechanical elements used to secure a specific position or setting. They are useful for moving parts where precise positioning is required. Locking lugs allow components to be locked in predefined positions, ensuring easy handling and reliable fixation.

[0010] To ensure a secure connection between the back of the sign holder and the support surface, the sign holder can have a recess on the back in which the contact surface for the adhesive strip is located. An adhesive strip thicker than the depth of the recess can be assigned to the recess. The adhesive strip can thus be applied flush with the back. After removing the protective film, it is adhered to the support surface.

[0011] To ensure the visibility of the label insert in the sign holder, at least parts of the sign holder can be made of transparent plastic or glass. PVC- or PC-based plastics have proven to be effective in this case.

[0012] The invention described above is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment.

[0013] It shows Fig. 1 a labeling element in exploded view, comprising a sign holder, a label insert, an adhesive strip and an insert element.

[0014] Fig.1 shows a labeling element with the individual components in an exploded view. The labeling element according to the invention comprises a sign holder 2, which is designed as an elongated, transparent box. The sign holder 2 has an upper side that exposes an opening 4. A label insert 9 can be inserted into the opening 4. The label insert 9 is an elongated, labeled strip of film. The label insert 9 is inserted together with an insert element 6. For this purpose, the label insert 9 is first glued to the insert element 6. The insert element 6 ensures that the label insert 9 is not damaged or slipped when inserted into the opening 4. The insert element 6 also has a tapered insertion edge 11, which further facilitates the insertion of the insert element 6.Two locking lugs 8 attached to the side of the insert element 6 secure the insert element 6 in the sign holder 2. A cover 5 with a transition edge 7 additionally protects the label insert 9 from moisture. The back of the sign holder 2 has a recess 3 that has the contour of an adhesive strip 10, allowing it to be attached flush to the back. The adhesive strip 10 can then be attached to a surface.

[0015] The above-described labeling element at least partially overcomes the disadvantages of known systems. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 1 label element 2 sign holders 3 Deepening 4 Opening 5 Cover 6 Insert element 7 Overhang edge 8 locking lugs 9 Label insert 10 adhesive strips 11 Lead-in edge

Claims

[1] Labeling element for attachment to a door, a letterbox or a house wall, comprising a sign holder (2) which is at least partially transparent and has an opening (4) for inserting a label insert (9), wherein a cover (5) is assigned to the opening (4) so that the label insert (9) is enclosed on all sides by the sign holder (2) and the cover (5) when used as intended, characterized by that a rear side of the sign holder (2) forms a flat contact surface for the full-surface application of an adhesive strip (10) for attaching the sign holder (2) to a substrate. [2] Labeling element according to claim 1, characterized by that the opening (4) is detachably assigned an insertion element (6) which can be inserted into the opening (4) together with the label insert (9). [3] Labeling element according to claim 2, characterized bythat the label insert (9) can be clamped to the insertion element (6) via a holding device. [4] Labeling element according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized by that the cover (5) is designed as a lid which is fastened to the insertion element (6) or to the sign holder (2). [5] Labeling element according to claim 4, characterized by that the lid has a joint by means of which it is hingedly attached to the insertion element (6) or to the sign holder (2). [6] Labeling element according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized by that the insertion element (6) tapers in the direction of an insertion edge (11) to be inserted first into the opening (4) for easier insertion into the opening (4). [7] Labeling element according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized by that the insertion element (6) has locking lugs (8) for fixing the insertion element (6) in the opening (4). [8] Labeling element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cover (5) has an overhang edge (7) and / or a rubber seal to seal the opening (4) against moisture. [9] Labeling element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the sign holder (2) has a recess (3) on the back, in which the contact surface for receiving the adhesive strip (11) is arranged, wherein the recess (3) is assigned an adhesive strip (10) which is thicker than the depth of the recess (3). [10] Labeling element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least parts of the sign holder (2) are made of a transparent plastic or glass.

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