Label for a container and system
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-18
AI Technical Summary
Conventional labels struggle to attach smoothly and wrinkle-free to vessels with varying cross-sections and circumferences, leading to aesthetic and reliability issues, especially in containers with stepped transitions, and may not provide adequate protection against environmental factors like UV radiation.
A label with a transition area featuring a weakening structure that allows flexible attachment to vessels with different sections, minimizing wrinkles and ensuring full surface coverage, along with a barrier function to protect contents from gases and radiation.
The label achieves reliable, wrinkle-free attachment and effective protection of vessel contents by compensating for size differences and providing a barrier against environmental influences, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Description
[0002] Label for a vessel and system
[0003] The present disclosure relates to a label for a container. The disclosure further relates to a system comprising a container and a label described herein.
[0004] Labels are used, among other things, for authorization, authentication or to prove the origin of an object to which they are attached.
[0005] It is desirable to provide a label that allows for easy and reliable use. It is also desirable to provide a system with a label that is easy and reliable to use.
[0006] According to one embodiment, a label for a stepped container has a first adhesive region. The label has a second adhesive region. The first adhesive region is designed to be attached, in particular adhesively attached, to a first container section of the container. The second adhesive region is designed to be attached, in particular adhesively attached, to a second container section of the container. The first container section and the second container section have different cross-sections and / or different circumferences. In the case of a round or cylindrical container, the first container section and the second container section have different diameters, for example. In the case of a non-round container, the circumferences of the two container sections are particularly different. The container has a container step between the first and the second container section.The vessel step is designed, for example, as an edge, as a hard transition, with rounded edges, as a soft transition, as a flowing transition and / or S-shaped.
[0007] The label has a transition region. The transition region is arranged along a first direction between the first adhesive region and the second adhesive region. The transition region has a weakened structure. The transition region is designed to be arranged at a step of the container. The weakened structure enables the first adhesive region and the second adhesive region to be attached to the container in a stepped manner, for example.
[0008] By means of the transition region, in which a label base body of the label is weakened by means of the weakening structure compared to the first adhesive region and / or the second adhesive region, the arrangement of the first adhesive region and the second adhesive region on the stepped container is possible with as few creases as possible. The transition region creates a comparatively flexible, stretchable and / or compressible section. Thus, the second adhesive region can be applied to the second container section, even if the second container section has a smaller cross-section or is smaller in a direction transverse to the first direction than the first adhesive region. This difference in the size of the container is compensated for by the transition region, so that the label can be attached to the label with both the first adhesive region and the second adhesive region over the entire surface and with as few creases as possible.In particular, in the case of a rotationally symmetrical container, the label can be reliably attached to the container despite different radii in the container sections.
[0009] The label enables the most crease-free labeling of uneven containers. Specifically, the label is designed as a wraparound or overwrap label. The weakening structure can be positioned in the area of a container step, thus allowing for flexible compensation of this step and thus the most crease-free application of the label to the container.
[0010] Unevenness and / or ridges of the label in the attached state can thus be reduced or eliminated. This reduction in wrinkles compared to a conventional label enables a visually and aesthetically pleasing appearance as well as reliable attachment of the label. The label can be attached to the container over the largest possible area. The label is designed to reliably cover a predetermined region of the container over its entire surface. In particular, this does not require heating, as is the case with shrink labels, for example, which could damage the contents of the container. According to at least one embodiment, the transition region extends elongatedly along a second direction. The second direction runs transversely to the first direction; in particular, the first direction and the second direction are aligned perpendicular to one another.Thus, the transition area with the weakening structure is designed to cover an annular vascular step along the entire circumference.
[0011] According to at least one embodiment, the weakening structure has a punch. Alternatively or additionally, the weakening structure has a recess. The punch is in particular a punched portion that does not completely sever the label base body or a through-punch that extends completely through the label. The punch can also be designed as a perforation. The recess can have various shapes. In particular, a part of the label or the label base body is removed by means of the recess. According to exemplary embodiments, the label has a plurality of punches and / or recesses. The punches and / or recesses enable a transition between the first adhesive region and the second adhesive region that is as wrinkle-free as possible in the attached state.
[0012] According to at least one embodiment, the label has a flat, extended label body. The label body has a first end side and an opposite second end side. The first end side and the second end side each run along the first direction. The weakened structure extends from the first end side to the second end side. In particular, the weakened structure extends completely along the label between the first end side and the second end side. The label is thus designed, for example, as a wrap-around label, so that in the attached state, the first end side and the second end side are flush with one another and do not overlap.
[0013] According to a further embodiment, the label has an overlap region formed between the weakened structure and the second end side. The overlap region extends along the first direction. The overlap region is designed to be applied to an opposite coupling region. Thus, the label is designed, in particular, as a wrap-around label. In particular, no weakened structure needs to be formed in the overlap region. It is sufficient if the weakened structure is incorporated into the label in such a way that the circumference of the container is completely or almost completely covered once. The overlap region is used, for example, to cover the adhesive regions and the transition region in the attached state.
[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the coupling region is formed between the weakened structure and the first end side. This enables, for example, the coupling region and the overlap region to be fully bonded to one another, in particular without the weakened structure in the coupling region and / or the overlap region.
[0015] According to at least one further embodiment, the coupling region is formed between the first end side and the overlap region. Thus, the overlap region is designed, for example, to cover a similarly sized coupling region in which the weakening structure is also formed.
[0016] According to at least one embodiment, the label has a protruding region. The protruding region adjoins the weakened structure. The protruding region is designed to cover the weakened structure. Thus, it is particularly possible to enable the stepped arrangement by means of the transition region and the weakened structure and to cover the weakened structure by means of the protruding region. The protruding region is thus designed, for example, to cover the punched portions and / or recesses of the weakened structure and, for example, to seal them, in particular against gases and / or radiation, such as UV radiation.
[0017] According to at least one embodiment, the label has a label layer that forms a barrier function. The barrier function is in particular against the passage of a gas. Alternatively or additionally, the barrier function is against the passage of a liquid. Alternatively or additionally, the label layer forms a protective function against UV radiation or other electromagnetic radiation. Thus, by means of the label in the attached state, the contents of the container can be protected, in particular, from UV radiation. The transition region with the weakening structure reliably enables this protective function even with a stepped arrangement of the label. Since the label can be arranged on the container with as few creases as possible or with minimized wrinkle formation due to the transition region, the barrier function and / or the protective function can be reliably implemented because they are not impaired, for example, by wrinkles.With conventional labels, these wrinkles can occur when arranged in a stepped pattern, allowing gases and / or UV radiation, for example, to penetrate and reach the interior of the container. The label thus reduces permeation, especially for containers made of plastic, for example, rather than glass.
[0018] According to at least one embodiment, the label has a top label that covers the first and / or second adhesive region. The top label is designed, in particular, as an additional label part that is coupled to the first and / or second adhesive region. The top label is designed, for example, with additional information and / or functionalities and, for example, does not have a weakening structure for the stepped arrangement of the first and second adhesive regions.
[0019] According to at least one embodiment, the top label has a region that projects beyond the second adhesive region along the first direction. The top label has a perforation along which the projecting region can be severed. For example, the projecting region can be connected to a closure element of the container. The top label thus provides, for example, the functionality of a first-opening detection device. The label is designed such that, in the coupled state, it can be coupled to both the container and the closure element, such that when the closure element is removed from the remaining container body, the top label tears along the perforation or is opened in another way to enable removal of the closure element.
[0020] According to at least one further embodiment, the top label has a viewing window and / or a removable area that provides access to the first adhesive area. Thus, the label is designed to allow, for example, inspection of the contents of the container or to make a scale visible, even when attached.
[0021] According to at least one further embodiment, the first end side has a stepped profile. The stepped profile is designed such that the first end side is recessed from the second adhesive region. This allows the first end side to be attached to the container in the first adhesive region before the second adhesive region when the label is applied. The forces occurring, in particular during automated labeling, are thus primarily transmitted via the first adhesive region. The forces are transmitted at a significantly reduced rate via the second adhesive region and / or the projecting region of the top label. This makes it possible to avoid, for example, torsional force transmissions, which are particularly undesirable in the case of closure caps on sterile containers.
[0022] According to at least one embodiment, a system comprises a label described here according to at least one embodiment. The system comprises a vessel. The vessel has, along a first direction, a first vessel section and a second vessel section. The first vessel section has a first cross-section. The second vessel section has a second cross-section. The first cross-section and the second cross-section are different from one another. The vessel has a vessel step arranged between the first vessel section and the second vessel section. The label is attached to the vessel. The first adhesive region is attached to the first vessel section. The second adhesive region is attached to the second vessel section. The transition region is arranged at the vessel step.
[0023] The label is thus reliably attached to the vessel despite the vessel step, as the transition area is designed to be flexible enough to compensate for the vessel step. This makes it possible to attach the second adhesive area to the smaller second vessel section and the first adhesive area to the larger vessel cross-section without undesirable wrinkles or similar phenomena occurring due to the stepped arrangement. Thus, particularly in medical containers such as syringes, vials, injection bottles, or other pharmaceutical containers, the label can be used to reliably protect the contents of the vessel. Especially when the label is designed with a barrier and / or protective function, the container contents can be reliably protected from environmental influences.
[0024] For example, the vessel is a so-called Luer syringe. The first vessel section is formed, for example, on the syringe body, and the second vessel section on the Luer thread. The vessel step is formed between the syringe body and the Luer thread. This step is formed, for example, in a range of a few micrometers to a few tens of pm transverse to the first direction, for example, in a range between 30 and 50 pm, for example, approximately 40 pm.
[0025] According to at least one embodiment, the first vessel section and the second vessel section and the vessel step are formed on a common vessel body. The vessel body is, for example, formed in one piece or composed of a plurality of vessel body parts.
[0026] It is also possible for the first vessel section to be formed on the vessel body and the second vessel section to be formed on a closure element. The vessel step is formed in a coupled state between the vessel body and the closure element.
[0027] The label can be used particularly in systems where it is necessary to cover as much of the vessel's surface area as possible to achieve a desired effect, such as in light protection applications, protection against UV radiation, or protection against reactive gases, such as oxygen in relation to certain medications. This protective and / or barrier effect can also be achieved in vessels featuring the vessel step due to the transition area.
[0028] Further advantages, features and developments emerge from the following embodiments explained in conjunction with the figures.
[0029] They show:
[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a system according to an embodiment, Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a detailed view of a vessel according to an embodiment,
[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a system according to an embodiment,
[0032] Figures 4 to 25 are schematic representations of labels according to different embodiments, and
[0033] Figures 26 to 30 are schematic representations of systems according to different embodiments.
[0034] Figure 1 shows a system 300 according to one embodiment. The system includes a container 200. Furthermore, the system 300 includes a label 100 configured to be attached to the container 200.
[0035] The vessel 200 is, for example, a syringe or other medical container. The vessel 200 has a vessel body 206. The vessel body 206 extends elongatedly along a first direction 104. The vessel body 206 has a first vessel section 201. The vessel body 206 has a second vessel section 202. Along the first direction 104, the second vessel section 202 adjoins the first vessel section 201.
[0036] As can be seen in particular in the detailed illustration according to Figure 2, a vessel step 205 is formed between the first vessel section 201 and the second vessel section 202. The first vessel section 201 has a first cross section 203, in particular a first diameter 203. The second vessel section 202 has a second cross section 204, in particular a second diameter 204. The first cross section 203 is larger than the second cross section 204 along a second direction 105. The second direction 105 extends transversely to the longitudinal extent of the vessel body 206. The first direction 104 and the second direction 105 are in particular perpendicular to one another.
[0037] Due to the different cross sections 203, 204, the vessel step 205 is formed.
[0038] For example, the second cross section 204 is smaller than the first cross section 203 in the micrometer range. For example, the first cross section 203 is between 10 and 100 pm larger than the second cross section 204. In the cross section shown in Figure 2, the vessel step 205 thus has a projection of, for example, approximately 40 pm on the left and right.
[0039] According to embodiments, the vessel 200 has a closure element 207. The closure element serves, for example, as a cover during transport and is removed, for example, before medication is withdrawn.
[0040] The vessel 200 is, for example, a so-called Luer syringe. The second vessel section 202 has, for example, the Luer thread.
[0041] The label 100 is designed to be applied to the vessel 200. In particular, in the illustrated embodiment, the label 100 is designed to be attached to the vessel body 206 with the first vessel section 201 and the second vessel section 202, in particular to be glued by means of an adhesive.
[0042] The label 100 has a first adhesive region 101. This can also be referred to as the first label section 101. The label 100 has a second adhesive region 102. This can also be referred to as the second label section 102. A transition region 103 is arranged along the first direction 104 between the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102. The transition region 103 extends elongatedly along the second direction 105 along the label 100.
[0043] A weakening structure 119 is formed in the transition region 103, as will be explained in more detail below in conjunction with the other figures. The weakening structure 119 is designed to weaken the label 100 in the transition region 103, so that greater flexibility or extensibility is formed in the transition region 103 than in the first adhesive region 101 and less than in the second adhesive region 102. Thus, the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102 are at least slightly movable relative to one another. This enables a reliable and as crease-free as possible application of the label 100 to the container 200 with the container step 205.
[0044] The first adhesive region 101 is designed to be arranged on the first vessel section 201 with the first cross-section 203, such that the first adhesive region 101 surrounds the first vessel section 201. Similarly, the second adhesive region 102 is provided to be applied to the second vessel section 202 with the second cross-section 204. The transition region 103 is arranged in the region of the vessel step 205, such that the vessel step 205 is surrounded by the transition region 103. The increased flexibility of the transition region enables the second adhesive region 102 to be arranged on the smaller second cross-section 204 of the second vessel section 202 without unwanted folds or the like being formed between the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 120.
[0045] For example, the label has a label layer 116 that provides a barrier function or a protective function for the container 200 and in particular for the contents of the container 200. For example, the label layer 116 is designed as a radiation protection layer and / or a permeation protection layer. Thus, the label 100 serves to protect against UV radiation and / or light penetration. Alternatively or additionally, the label 100 serves to protect against excessive permeation of reactive gases such as nitrogen oxides, ethylene oxide, H2O2 gas, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, or solvent loss. Thus, it is possible, for example, to provide the container 200 from a material that does not provide sufficient protection on its own; for example, the container 200 is made of a transparent plastic.The label 100 is applied to the container 200 to protect the sensitive contents within the container 200, for example, a medical device. Due to the reliable, smooth and full-surface application of the label 100, this protection can be achieved particularly reliably.
[0046] Figure 3 shows the system 100 according to a further embodiment. In the vessel 200 according to the embodiment of Figure 3, the second vessel section 202 is formed on the closure element 207. The vessel step 205 is thus formed along the first direction 104 between the vessel body 206 and the closure element 207.
[0047] The label 100 is designed so that the second adhesive region 102 can be applied to the closure element 207. The closure element 207 has the smaller second cross-section 204 compared to the container body 206, which has the larger first cross-section 203. The label 100 with the transition region 103 nevertheless enables reliable dispensing of the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102, with the container step 205 being compensated for by the transition region 103.
[0048] Arrangements of the vessel step 205 on the vessel 200 other than those shown in Figures 1 to 3 are of course also possible. The label 100 is, in particular, tailored to the respective vessel 200 in terms of its dimensions and the arrangement of the transition region 103, so that the transition region 103 is always provided at the level of the vessel step 205. It is also possible for the vessel 200 to have more than one vessel step 205, for example, a plurality of vessel steps 205, such as 2, 3, or more vessel steps 205. Accordingly, the label 100 has a plurality of transition regions 103. In particular, the number of transition regions 103 of the label 100 corresponds to the number of vessel steps 205 of the vessel 200.
[0049] Various configurations of the transition region 103 and the weakening structure 119 are described in connection with Figures 4 to 17. Other embodiments than those shown in Figures 4 to 17 are also possible for forming the weakening structure 119.
[0050] In the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 4, the weakening structure 119 is formed by a single recess 107. The recess 107 extends elongatedly along the second direction 105 along the label 100. Along the second direction 105, a web is formed on each side of the recess 107, so that the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102 are formed contiguously. As shown in Figures 5 to 7, according to further exemplary embodiments, the weakening structure 119 is formed by a plurality of recesses 107 arranged next to one another along the second direction 105. For example, two, three, or more recesses 107 are provided to form the weakening structure 119. Due to connecting webs 132, which are arranged along the second direction 105 between the recesses 107, the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102 are connected to one another.In the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 8, a punch 106 is provided to form the weakened structure 119. The punch has, for example, a shape similar to the recesses 107 according to Figures 4 to 7. However, retaining webs 126 remain, so that the label regions 133 surrounded by the punch 106 are not completely removed, but remain coupled to the first adhesive region 101 and the second adhesive region 102. This enables, for example, improved protection and / or barrier functionality in the region of the weakened structure 119.
[0051] According to embodiments, the punch 106 is a partial punch that does not completely penetrate the label 100 along the punching direction. According to further embodiments, the punch 106 is punched completely through the label, so that the label is completely severed in the area of the punch 106. It is also possible to design the punch 106 as a perforation. A combination of the various punching options is also possible.
[0052] Figures 9 to 12 show various shapes for the recess 107. Of course, other shapes not explicitly shown are also possible for the recesses 107. It is also possible to combine different shapes. According to Figure 9, oval recesses 107 are provided. Figure 10 shows round recesses 107. Figure 11 shows triangular recesses 107. Directly adjacent triangles are arranged rotated by 180° relative to each other. Figure 12 shows a triangular shape for the recesses 107, with rounded tips.
[0053] Figures 13 to 17 show various designs for the punching 106. Of course, other shapes not explicitly shown can also be provided for the punching 106 and combinations of the various shapes of the punching 106 are also possible.
[0054] Figure 13 shows a network structure for the punching 106.
[0055] Figure 14 shows a V-shape with a rounded tip. A square tip is also possible.
[0056] Figure 15 shows a U-shape for the punch 106. Here, too, square or rounded tips are possible.
[0057] Figure 16 shows a Y-shape in which the punch 106 has a plurality of Y-shaped punches.
[0058] Figure 17 shows an I-shaped punching in which a plurality of straight punchings extending along the first direction 104 are arranged next to one another along the second direction 105.
[0059] Figure 18 shows the label 100 according to a further exemplary embodiment. The label 100 has a protruding region 115. The protruding region protrudes along the second direction 105. In particular, the protruding region 115 adjoins the transition region 103. Thus, it is possible to cover the weakened structure 119 in the applied state using the protruding region 115. The label 100 wraps around the container 200, and the protruding region is wrapped over the weakened structure 119 in a further label layer. The weakened structure 119 is thus covered by the protruding region 115. The protruding region 115 enables an additional protective and barrier function even in the transition region.The punched holes 106 and / or the recesses 107, through which, for example, light and / or gas can pass, are covered by the projecting area 115, so that protection against environmental influences is also guaranteed in the transition area.
[0060] The label 100 has a label base body 110, which is, for example, rectangular. The label base body 100 has a first end side 111 extending along the first direction 104. A second end side 112 is arranged opposite the first end side 111 along the first direction 104. A third end side 113 and a fourth end side 114 each extend along the second direction 105 and connect the first end side 111 and the second end side 112.
[0061] In the illustrated embodiment, the projecting portion 115 protrudes from the second end 112. The label 100 is attached to the container 100 and wound up, starting with the first end 111.
[0062] The projecting region is arranged on the second end side 112, so that the step 127 is formed on the fourth end side 114. The fourth end side 114 thus has a stepped region along the second direction 105, with the fourth end side 114 extending recessed in the projecting region 115 along the first direction 104, so that the step 127 is formed.
[0063] As shown in Figure 19, the step 127 can also be omitted according to further embodiments. The label 100 according to Figure 19 corresponds to the label according to Figure 18, wherein the fourth end side 114 does not have a stepped profile, but rather runs in a straight line.
[0064] Figure 20 shows the label 100 according to a further embodiment. In addition to the label base body 110, the label 100 according to Figure 20 has a top label 120. The top label 120 enables the integration of additional functionalities into the label 100. For example, the top label 120 is made of a different material than the label base body 110. For example, the top label 120 can be at least partially unwound from the label base body 110. For this purpose, the grip tab 118 on the top label 120 is provided, for example.
[0065] The top label 120 is made of a non-transparent material and is opaque, for example.
[0066] The top label 120, for example, covers the weakened structure 119 in a state in which the label 100 is properly attached to the container 200. According to exemplary embodiments, the top label 120 has various functional elements, such as a viewing window 123 and / or a scale 128. In particular, if the top label is opaque and, for example, has a light-protection function, the viewing window is provided to enable inspection of the contents of the container 200. Alternatively or additionally, the quantity of contents in the container 200 can be easily determined using the scale 128.
[0067] The label 100 according to Figure 20 is designed as a wrap-around label. A coupling region 109 is provided on the first end side 111 along the second direction 105. The coupling region 109 extends over a predetermined width along the second direction 105 and extends over the label 100 along the first direction 104. An overlap region 108 is formed opposite the second direction 105. The overlap region, in particular, directly adjoins the grip tab 118. In the normal operating state, the overlap region 108 is arranged on the coupling region 109. The label 100 thus has a greater extent along the second direction 105 than the circumference of the vessel 200. For example, the label base body 110 has an extent such that the vessel 200 is completely surrounded by the label base body 110 with the transition region 103 and the weakening structure 119.This allows the label 100 to be applied to the container 200 with as few creases as possible. For example, the top label 120 has a greater extension than the label base body 110, so that the top label 120 forms the overlap region 108, which protrudes beyond the label base body 110 in the unapplied state and covers the coupling region 109 in the applied state. For example, the overlap region 108 is longer along the second direction 105 than the coupling region 109.
[0068] Figure 21 shows the label 100 with the top label 120 according to another exemplary embodiment. The top label 120 has a removable region 124. The removable region enables, for example, documentation and / or inspection of the contents of the container 200. The scale 128 is also shown in the illustrated exemplary embodiment. The various functionalities, such as the viewing window 123, the removable region 124, and the scale 128, can each be provided in any desired combination with one another or individually. The label base body 110 and the top label 120 are, for example, firmly connected to one another, so that they cannot be separated from one another during intended use.
[0069] Figure 22 shows an embodiment in which the top label 120 has a perforation 130. The top label 120 can be detached from the remaining label along the perforation 130, which extends along the first direction 104. In particular, a portion of the top label 120 can thus be detached from the label base body 110, which thus remains attached to the container 200.
[0070] Figure 23 shows the label 100 in an embodiment in which a first-opening detection functionality is implemented. The top label 120 has a protruding region 121. The protruding region 121 extends along the second direction 105 over the label 100 and is arranged along the first direction 104 above the label base body 110. The protruding region 121 can be coupled in particular to the closure element 207. The remaining label 100 can be coupled to the container body 206. When the closure element 207 is first removed, the protruding region 121 tears away from the remaining label 100 along a perforation 122. The perforation 122 extends along the second direction 105. Figure 23 shows the top label 120 with the overlap region 108 and the removable region 124.It is also possible to design the label 100 with the protruding area 121 without the overlap area 108 and / or without the removable area 124.
[0071] According to exemplary embodiments, the label base body 110 and the top label 120 are arranged flush at the first end side 111. It is also possible for the label base body 110 and the top label 120 to be arranged offset from one another along the second direction 105, as shown, for example, in Figures 24 and 25. The top label 120 has an edge 131 that runs along the first direction 104 and faces the first end side 111. The first end side 111 and the edge 131 are arranged offset from one another along the second direction 105. For example, an offset 129 between the first end side 111 and the edge 131 is smaller than the circumference of the container 200. The label base body 110 is designed to completely surround the container 200 once, and the top label with the overlap region 108 is designed, in particular, to cover the label base body 110 exposed in the offset 129 in the ready-to-use state.
[0072] It is also possible for the offset 129 to be as large as the circumference of the vessel 200 or greater, as shown, for example, in Figure 25. The label base body 110 has the overlap region 108 along the second direction 105, in which no weakened structure 119 is provided. For example, the label base body 110 extends along the second direction 105 over a length corresponding to twice the circumference of the vessel. Thus, the label base body 110 can be applied directly to the vessel in the region in which the weakened structure 119 is provided, in order to bridge the vessel step 209. This is followed by a double wrapping with the overlap region 108 of the label base body 110.
[0073] In the illustrated embodiment, the offset 129 between the first end side 111 and the edge 131 is approximately as large as the circumference of the container. Thus, the top label 120 does not wrap around the container twice, but once, and additionally wraps a small portion with the overlap area 108 of the top label 120.
[0074] Figure 26 shows the system 300. Figure 26A shows the label 100 and Figure 26B shows a sectional view transverse to the first direction 104 of the vessel 200 with the label 100 attached. The label 100 has the weakening structure 119 and is simply wrapped around the vessel 200 without overlapping the label 100 and without closing or overlapping the weakening structure 119.
[0075] The exemplary embodiment according to Figure 27 shows the label 100 with the overlap region 108 and the coupling region 109. The label 100 is simply wrapped around the container 200, similar to Figure 26, but the overlap region 108 and the coupling region 109 also overlap. The weakened structure 119 is not additionally covered or overlapped. In the exemplary embodiment according to Figure 28, the label is wrapped twice, so that the weakened structure 119 is covered by the overlap region 108. Thus, the recesses 107 and / or the punched portions 106 of the weakened structure 119 are additionally closed to increase the protective function of the label 100. This functionality can also be realized in a comparable manner with a label 100 according to Figures 18 and 19 with the projecting region 115.
[0076] Figures 29 and 30 show further embodiments of the system 300, in which the first end side 111 has a stepped profile 117. The first end side 111 has a recessed region in the region of the transition region 103 of the second adhesive region 102, so that the stepped profile 117 is created. In the region of the first adhesive region 101, the first end side 111 is thus arranged to protrude along the second direction 105. When applying the label 100, it is thus possible to attach the label to the container body 206, starting with the first end side 111 in the first adhesive region 101. The label 100 is wrapped around the container 200, and only at a later point in time is the second adhesive region 102 also attached, for example, to the closure element 207. Thus, the comparatively large torsional forces, especially at the beginning, when dispensing the label 100 are primarily absorbed by the vessel body 206.The closure element 207 therefore has to absorb less force. This prevents the closure element 207 from accidentally loosening when applying the label 100.
[0077] A label structure with a stepped profile 117 without the weakening structure 119 and an associated method for application are described in German patent application 10 2023 102 140, the content of which is hereby incorporated in full by reference.
[0078] Figure 29 shows the label 100 with the label base body 110 and the stepped profile 117 of the first end side 111 in a single-layer variant.
[0079] Figure 30 shows the label 100 with the stepped profile 117 of the first end side 111 in a multi-layer variant with the label base body 110 and the top label 120.
[0080] The various functionalities and configurations of the label, particularly those shown in Figures 4 to 30, can be combined in a wide variety of ways. Individual features of the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures can be combined with other exemplary embodiments, as long as technically feasible, for example, the viewing window 123, the removable region 124, and / or the scale 128 with the labels 100 shown in Figures 29 and 30. Furthermore, it is also possible, for example, to provide the protruding region 121 as proof of first opening in the labels shown in Figures 29 and 30. In particular, the perforation 122 is provided between the first adhesive region 101 and the transition region 103, as shown in Figures 29 and 30.
[0081] The label 100 enables reliable application to the container 200 despite the container level 205. The label 100 enables reliable barrier functionality, especially for a plastic container 200. Alternatively or additionally, the label 100 enables reliable UV light protection functionality, especially for the plastic container 200. The label 100 and the system 300 are particularly suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical sector.
[0082] Reference symbol
[0083] 100 labels
[0084] 101 first detention area
[0085] 102 second detention area
[0086] 103 Transition area
[0087] 104 first direction
[0088] 105 second direction
[0089] 106 punching
[0090] 107 Recess
[0091] 108 Overlap area
[0092] 109 coupling area
[0093] 110 label base bodies
[0094] 111 first end page
[0095] 112 second end page
[0096] 113 third end page
[0097] 114 fourth end page
[0098] 115 protruding area
[0099] 116 label layer
[0100] 117 graduated gradient
[0101] 118 Handle tab
[0102] 119 Attenuation structure
[0103] 120 top label
[0104] 121 protruding area
[0105] 122 Perforation
[0106] 123 viewing windows
[0107] 124 removable area
[0108] 126 Stop bridge
[0109] 127 level
[0110] 128 scale
[0111] 129 offset
[0112] 130 Perforation 131 Edge
[0113] 132 connecting bridge
[0114] 133 Label area 200 Vessel
[0115] 201 first vascular section
[0116] 202 second vessel section
[0117] 203 first cross section
[0118] 204 second cross section 205 vessel stage
[0119] 206 vascular bodies
[0120] 207 locking element
[0121] 300 system
Claims
Patent claims 1. A label for a stepped vessel (200) comprising a first vessel section (201), a second vessel section (202) and a vessel step (205) arranged between the first vessel section (201) and the second vessel section (202), the label comprising: - a first adhesive region (101) which is designed to be attached to the first vessel section (201) of the vessel (200), - a second adhesive region (102) which is designed to be fastened to the second vessel section (202) of the vessel (200), wherein the first vessel section (202) and the second vessel section (202) have cross sections (203, 204) different from one another; - a transition region (103), wherein the transition region (103) is arranged along a first direction (104) between the first adhesion region (101) and the second adhesion region (102) and has a weakening structure (119), wherein the transition region is designed to be arranged on the vessel step.
2. Label according to claim 1, wherein the transition region (103) extends elongatedly along a second direction (105), wherein the second direction (105) runs transversely to the first direction (104).
3. Label according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the weakening structure (119) has a punch (106) and / or a recess (107).
4. Label according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the label (100) has a flat, extended label base body (110) which has a first end side (111) and an opposite second end side (112), each running along the first direction (104), wherein the weakening structure (119) extends from the first end side (111) to the second end side (112).
5. Label according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the label (100) has a flatly extended label base body (110) which has a first end side (111) and an opposite second end side (112), which each run along the first direction (104), wherein between the weakening structure (119) and the second end side (112) an overlap region (108) is formed which extends along the first direction (104) and which is designed to be applied to an opposite coupling region (109).
6. Label according to claim 5, wherein the coupling region (109) is formed between the weakening structure (119) and the first end side (111).
7. Label according to claim 5, wherein the coupling region (109) is formed between the first end side (111) and the overlap region (108).
8. Label according to one of claims 1 to 7, comprising a projecting region (115) which adjoins the weakening structure (119) and which is designed to cover the weakening structure (119).
9. Label according to one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a label layer (116) which forms a barrier function against the passage of a gas and / or a liquid and / or a protective function against UV radiation.
10. Label according to one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a top label (120) covering the first and / or the second adhesive area (101, 102).
11. Label according to claim 10, wherein the top label (120) has a region (121) projecting along the first direction (104) beyond the second adhesive region (102) and a perforation (122) along which the projecting region (121) can be separated.
12. Label according to one of claims 10 or 11, wherein the top label (120) has a viewing window (123) and / or a removable area (124) for access to the first adhesive area (101).
13. Label according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the first end side (111) has a stepped profile (117) so that the first end side (111) is arranged set back on the second adhesive area (102).
14. System comprising: - a vessel (200) which has a first cross-section (203) along a first direction (104) in a first vessel section (201) and a second cross-section (204) in a second vessel section (202), and a vessel step (205) which is arranged between the first vessel section (201) and the second vessel section (202), wherein the first cross-section (201) and the second cross-section (202) are different from one another, - a label (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is attached to the vessel (200), wherein the first adhesive region (101) is attached to the first vessel section (201), the second adhesive region (102) is attached to the second vessel section (202) and the transition region (103) is arranged on the vessel step (205).
15. System according to claim 14, wherein the first vessel section (201), the second vessel section (202) and the vessel step (205) are formed on a common vessel body (206).
16. The system according to claim 14, wherein the first vessel portion (201) is formed on a vessel body (206) and the second vessel portion (202) is formed on a closure element (207) and the vessel step (205) is formed in a coupled state between the vessel body (206) and the closure element (207).