Overlapping wrap-around label for a vessel, and system

Abstract

An overlapping wrap-around label for a vessel (200) has: - a sheet-like barrier layer (103), which provides a barrier function for preventing a fluid and / or electromagnetic radiation from passing through, - a main label body (110) of a sheet-like extent, which has a first end side (111), which runs along a first direction (104) and has an overlapping region (108) and a coupling region (109), wherein the overlapping region (108) extends along the first direction (104) and is designed to be applied to the coupling region (109) in an applied state, wherein the coupling region (109) is arranged at a distance from the overlapping region (108) along a second direction (105), and wherein the second direction (105) runs transversely to the first direction (104), and – a reducing structure (101) for narrowing and / or closing at least some sections of a channel (102) that is formed on the first end side (111) in the applied state.

Description

[0001] Description

[0002] Wrap-around label for a vessel and system

[0003] The present disclosure relates to an overwrap label for a container. The disclosure further relates to a system comprising a container and an overwrap label described herein.

[0004] A wrap-around label is used, for example, as a protective label to provide protection against certain substances and radiation in addition to its function as an information carrier.

[0005] It is desirable to specify a wrap-around label that enables reliable use. It is also desirable to specify a system with a wrap-around label that enables reliable use.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the wrap-around label for a container has a flat barrier layer. The wrap-around label is also referred to below as a label. The flat barrier layer forms a barrier function against the passage of a fluid. Alternatively or additionally, the barrier layer forms a barrier function against the passage of electromagnetic radiation. The fluid is in particular a gas and / or a liquid. The barrier layer comprises a material that realizes the desired barrier function. For example, the barrier layer comprises material compositions based on EVOH (ethyl vinyl alcohol copolymer). Alternatively or additionally, the barrier layer comprises a metal oxide, such as aluminum oxide (AlOx). The barrier layer can be transparent or opaque.

[0007] The wrap-around label has a flat label base body. The label base body has a first end side that runs along a first direction. The label base body has an overlap region. The overlap region extends along the first direction. The overlap region is designed to be applied to an opposite coupling region of the label base body. In an applied state, in which the wrap-around label is attached to the container, the overlap region is arranged on the coupling region. The coupling region is arranged on the label base body at a distance from the overlap region 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. In the applied state, the protective label is attached to the container, in particular glued.When applied, the wraparound label completely covers the outer surface of the vessel radially and also lies on itself, in particular by the overlapping area lying on the coupling area. For example, the wraparound label is longer along the second direction than the circumference of the vessel. For example, the wraparound label is glued overlapping itself.

[0008] The wrap-around label has a reducing structure. The reducing structure is designed to narrow and / or close a channel at least in sections. In the applied state, the channel is formed on the first end side. The channel arises in particular because the label base body has a certain thickness that must be bridged when the overlapping region and the coupling region are arranged so as to overlap. Thus, in the applied state, the wrap-around label is spaced apart from the vessel in some areas on the first end side, so that the channel is formed between the vessel and the label base body. The channel extends in particular along the first direction and, if it is not narrowed and / or closed, conventionally allows the fluid and / or the electromagnetic radiation to enter.Due to the reduction structure that narrows and / or closes the channel, the entry of the fluid and / or the electromagnetic radiation is reduced, diminished and in particular prevented.

[0009] The wraparound label with the barrier layer, which is particularly part of the flat, extended label body, enables extensive coverage of the vessel, which in particular forms a medication container. Due to the reduction structure, unwanted penetration of fluids and / or electromagnetic radiation through the channel is reliably reduced. Thus, the wraparound label can be formed with the overlapping region and the coupling region, which together are part of the label body. The label can be constructed uniformly along the label body, and in particular, the label body can have any desired thickness, since the channel is narrowed or closed by means of the reduction structure. For example, it is thus possible to dispense with shrink materials.This means, for example, that no special heat exposure is required to create the applied state, which could be harmful to the contents of the container. This means that the protective label can be used for a wide variety of different, even very sensitive, containers and their contents. Relatively thin materials are preferably used for the label, allowing for a particularly narrow channel.

[0010] By using suitable materials for the barrier layer, the wraparound label enables the contents of the container to be protected from damaging effects caused by various external influences, in particular light, gases such as oxygen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, solvent loss, and / or a combination of various influences. The electromagnetic radiation is, in particular, electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range from 190 nm to 800 nm. The electromagnetic radiation includes, in particular, UV radiation and / or radiation in a range visible to humans. The barrier layer is therefore, in particular, designed and configured to act as a barrier against the penetration of electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range from 190 nm to 800 nm.

[0011] The wrap-around label with the barrier layer, for example, enables the use of a wide variety of materials for the container. In particular, materials can be used that do not themselves provide sufficient protection for the contents. The protective function is realized by means of the wrap-around label. The wrap-around label covers more than the entire circumference of the container. At the point of overlap on the first end side, a step is formed axially, at which the channel is formed, which is narrowed and / or closed by the reducing structure. This reduces the ingress and / or egress of reactive gases and / or the ingress of electromagnetic radiation along the channel. According to at least one embodiment, the reducing structure has a punched portion. Alternatively or additionally, the weakening structure has a recess.The punching is, for example, a punching that completely cuts through the label body. The punching is covered again by a second wrapping of the label and thus sealed. A partial punching is also possible that does not completely cut through the label body. The punching can also be designed as a perforation. The recess can have various shapes. In particular, a part of the label or the label body is removed by means of the recess. According to embodiments, the wrap-around label has a plurality of punchings and / or recesses. The punching and / or the recess enables greater flexibility of the label body in the area of ​​the reduction structure.The wraparound label is thus reliably attached to the vessel despite the step on the first end side, since the reduction structure is designed to be flexible enough to compensate for the step and thus to sufficiently narrow and / or close the channel.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment, the punch has at least one region oriented obliquely to the first direction. This makes it possible to compensate for tolerances during production and during the application of the wraparound label to the container. Due to the oblique orientation of the punch, the reduction structure has a certain width along the second direction, which is in particular wider than the expected channel. Thus, the punch bridges a predetermined tolerance range along the second direction. Circumferential tolerances of the container can thus also be reliably compensated.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment, the punch has at least two regions aligned along the first direction, which are offset from one another along the second direction. The two regions aligned along the first direction enable the label base body arranged between them to be flexibly pressed against the container and thus narrows and / or closes the channel. The offset along the second direction also enables, for example, tolerance compensation. According to at least one embodiment, the punch has a rectilinear profile. Alternatively or additionally, the punch has a curved profile. The punch can have a combination of different rectilinear and / or curved profiles, for example to enable both tolerance compensation and reliable narrowing or closing of the channel.For example, the punching in a central region runs essentially along the first direction to reduce the channel at the step along the first end side by a sufficiently large distance. A larger tolerance can also be achieved by using additional curved paths.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the reduction structure alternatively or additionally has an inclined flank on the first end side. In particular, the first end side is punched to create the inclined flank. This ensures that, when applied to the vessel, the overlapping area conforms to this ramp, thus preventing the formation of a step. The inclined flank thus extends in a wedge shape into the channel that would otherwise occur, narrowing and / or closing it.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, the reduction structure alternatively or additionally comprises a seal. The seal comprises, for example, an adhesive. Alternatively or additionally, the seal comprises, for example, microcapsules. Microcapsules, for example, only release during further processing and only seal the channel after release. Alternatively or additionally, the seal comprises, for example, a varnish, in particular an anti-slip varnish and / or a silicone varnish. Alternatively or additionally, the seal comprises, for example, an epoxy resin. Alternatively or additionally, the seal comprises, for example, a foam. According to further exemplary embodiments, the seal comprises other components, in particular one- or two-component systems, which are designed to create a sealing effect with respect to the fluid and / or the electromagnetic radiation.

[0016] It is possible for the seal to extend elongately along the channel. In particular, the channel is thus completely or almost completely filled by the seal. It is also possible for the seal to have a plug arranged in the channel. The plug thus closes off an inlet and outlet of the channel. The rest of the channel can remain free, since the plug sufficiently reduces the inlet and outlet of fluid and / or electromagnetic radiation. It is also possible to provide a plurality of plugs, for example two plugs, one at each of the two ends of the channel. A plurality of plugs can also be provided along the channel.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment, the transition region has a length along the first direction. The length of the transition region is greater than a length of the coupling region along the first direction. As a result, in the applied state, the channel has at least one transverse region that extends along the second direction. The seal is arranged in particular in the transverse region. Because the overlap region along the first direction is longer than the coupling region, the channel with the transverse region also extends along the second direction. Arranging the seal in this transverse region enables reliable narrowing and / or closing of the channel, since sufficient tolerances for arranging the seal are present along the second direction.It is also possible to provide other embodiments of the reduction structure, for example, an inclined flank, a punched portion, a recess, or other embodiments of the reduction structure, in the transverse region in order to narrow and / or close the channel in the transverse region running along the second direction. Thus, the channel is closed in the dispensing direction of the wraparound label, allowing a larger tolerance range for the arrangement of the reduction structure.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment, the reduction structure is alternatively or additionally formed by means of a predetermined course of the first end side. For example, a radius between a transition of the first end side and third and fourth end sides running transversely thereto is reduced compared to conventional labels. Thus, an inlet and outlet region, which can act similarly to a funnel, for example, is reduced. Thus, the channel is narrowed and the inlet and outlet of the fluid and / or the electromagnetic radiation is reduced. Alternatively or additionally, the label base body has, for example, at least one region on the first end side that projects along the second direction. By means of this projecting region, a complex, i.e., non-rectilinear course of the channel can be realized. The channel has labyrinth-like courses and, in particular, regions that are inclined, angled, and / or angular relative to one another.In particular, these channel courses narrow the channel sufficiently to sufficiently reduce the ingress and egress of fluid and / or electromagnetic radiation.

[0019] Alternatively or additionally, the protruding area allows, for example, the wraparound label to be attached to the container starting with the protruding area during application. This means that the comparatively large torsional forces, especially at the beginning when applying the wraparound label, are primarily absorbed by the container. A closure element for the container is wrapped with the label base at a later point and therefore has to absorb less force. This prevents the closure element from becoming accidentally loosened during the application of the wraparound label.

[0020] For example, the at least one protruding region has a tip that has a tapered shape along the first direction. This tip enables sufficient interruption or deflection of the channel such that entry and / or exit of the fluid and / or electromagnetic radiation beyond the tip along the first direction is sufficiently reduced.

[0021] According to at least one embodiment, the reduction structure is alternatively or additionally formed by at least one closure region of the label base body that protrudes along the first direction. Thus, the outer shape of the label base body, which has the protruding closure region, creates the possibility of closing the channel. For example, two protruding closure regions are provided, which are arranged opposite one another along the first direction to close the two ends of the channel.

[0022] The reduction structure can have any combination of implementations. Thus, it is possible to realize any combination of the punching, the recess, the seal, the predetermined profile of the first end side, the closure region, and / or the oblique flank. According to at least one embodiment, a system comprises a wrap-around label described here according to at least one embodiment. The system comprises the container. The label is attached to the container, in particular by means of an adhesive bond. The overlap region is arranged on the coupling region, in particular the overlap region is adhesively bonded to the coupling region. The channel is formed on the first end side. The reduction structure is arranged to narrow and / or close the channel at least in sections. In particular, at least part of the reduction structure is arranged in the channel such that the channel is narrowed and / or closed.

[0023] The label with the reduced structure thus enables reliable protection of the contents of the container. The system with the wrap-around label thus enables a sufficient reduction in the permeation of fluids and / or electromagnetic radiation, especially in containers made of plastic, for example, rather than glass. The system enables reliable protection of the container and its contents from environmental influences by means of the wrap-around label, which has a barrier layer. Thus, reliable protection of the contents of the container is possible, particularly in medical containers such as syringes, vials, injection bottles, and / or other pharmaceutical containers, using the wrap-around label.

[0024] The wraparound label can be used particularly in systems where it is necessary to cover as much of the container's surface area as possible to achieve the desired protective 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 is achieved due to the reduced structure of the wraparound label, which forms the channel on the first end side, due to the overlap of the overlap area and the coupling area.

[0025] Further advantages, features, and developments will become apparent from the following exemplary embodiments explained in conjunction with the figures. Identical, similar, and functionally identical elements may be provided with the same reference numerals throughout the figures.

[0026] They show:

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a system according to an embodiment,

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a sectional view of a system according to an embodiment,

[0029] Figures 3 to 5 are schematic representations of labels according to different embodiments,

[0030] Figures 6 to 11 are schematic representations of systems according to different embodiments,

[0031] Figures 12 to 18 are schematic representations of labels according to different embodiments,

[0032] Figures 19 and 20 each show schematic representations of detailed views of systems according to different embodiments, and

[0033] Figures 21 to 27 each show schematic representations of labels according to different embodiments.

[0034] Figure 1 shows a system 300 according to an exemplary embodiment. The system comprises a container 200. Furthermore, the system 300 comprises a label 100, which is designed, in particular, as a wrap-around label. The label 100 is designed to be attached to the container 200, in particular, to be glued onto the container 200.

[0035] The vessel 200 is, in particular, a medication container, for example, a syringe or other medical container. The vessel 200 has, in particular, a cylindrical shape. For example, the vessel 200 has a circular or rectangular base. The vessel 200 extends elongatedly along a first direction 104.

[0036] The vessel 200 has a vessel body 203. The vessel body 203 extends elongatedly along the first direction 104 and has, for example, a cylindrical shape. The vessel body 203 is, in particular, a medication container and is designed to contain a medication.

[0037] The container has, for example, a closure cap 201. The closure cap 201 serves, for example, as a cover and is removed before medication is withdrawn.

[0038] The label 100 is designed to be applied to the vessel 200. In particular, the label 100 has a width 145 along a second direction 105. The width 145 is greater than a circumference of the vessel 200, in particular than a circumference of an outer surface 202 of the vessel 200, which corresponds, for example, to a lateral surface of the cylindrical shape. Thus, the label 100 is applied overlapping itself in the applied state, as shown, for example, in the sectional view according to Figure 2. The label 100 surrounds the outer surface 202 of the vessel 200 in the applied state such that a second end side 112 of the label 100 is arranged on the label 100. The label 100 is longer than the circumference of the vessel body 203, so that after the label 100 is adhered to the vessel body, an overlapping area 108 is applied to the coupling area 109.The label 100 is preferably twice as large or long as the circumference of the container 200, so that the overlapping area 108 is covered by a non-punched area of ​​the label 100 during a second wrapping and thus the overlapping area 108 can be sealed even more tightly.

[0039] The label 100 has a label base body 110. The label base body 110 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 133 and a fourth end side 134 each run along the second direction 105 and connect the first end side 111 and the second end side 112. The second direction 105 extends transversely to the longitudinal extent of the container 200. The first direction 104 and the second direction 105 are, in particular, perpendicular to one another.

[0040] The label base body 110 comprises, for example, a plurality of layers (see Figure 18). For example, the label base body 110 comprises one or more barrier layers 103. Additionally, one or more adhesive layers 138 are provided, for example. The label 100 can be single-layered or multi-layered.

[0041] The barrier layer 103 provides a barrier function and / or a protective function for the vessel 200 and in particular for the contents of the vessel 200. For example, the barrier layer 103 is designed as a radiation protection layer and / or a permeation protection layer. Thus, the label 100 serves, for example, to protect against electromagnetic radiation such as UV radiation and / or light incidence. 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, and / or solvent loss. Thus, it is possible, for example, to provide the vessel 200 from a material that does not provide sufficient protection on its own; for example, the vessel 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 a reduction structure 101 of the label 100, described in more detail below, the label 100 can be reliably applied to the container 200 as smoothly and as completely as possible, thus reliably achieving this protection.

[0042] The label 100 has the reduction structure 101, which is designed to narrow and / or close a channel 102. For example, this also means that the channel 102, which would be formed without the reduction structure 101, does not even arise when the label is applied to the outer surface 202 of the vessel 200. For example, the channel 102 has a width of between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm along the outer surface 202 transverse to the first direction 104, for example a width of between 0.7 mm and 1.35 mm. The channel 102 can be created in the applied state on the first end side 111 of the label 100, since the label base body 110 must bridge a thickness 146 (Figure 18) of the label base body 110. Thus, a step 139 is formed, as can be seen in particular from Figure 2.To bridge this step 139, the label base body 110 extends obliquely at the first end 111 between the outer surface 202 of the container 200 and an outer side of the label layer, onto which the label base body 110 is applied in an overlapping manner. The channel 102 is conventionally formed along this oblique path and runs along the first direction 104 between the label 100 and the container 200 or the outer surface 202. For example, the channel 102 conventionally runs axially along the entire label 100. At the third and fourth end sides 133, 134, the channel 102 is conventionally open, so that gases and / or electromagnetic radiation can penetrate into the channel 102 and extend along the channel 102. Thus, conventionally, the barrier functionality of the label at the channel 102 may be interrupted and / or weakened.

[0043] The reduction structure 101 of the labels 100 according to the various embodiments of this disclosure reduces or prevents the penetration of electromagnetic radiation and / or fluids into the channel 102 and thus improves the barrier functionality of the label 100. For this purpose, the label 100 has the reduction structure 101.

[0044] The label 100 has a coupling region 109 that 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. In the applied state, the overlap region 108 is arranged on the coupling region 109. For this purpose, the label 100 has a larger extension along the second direction 105, i.e., a larger width 145, than the circumference of the container 200.

[0045] An overlap edge 129 is arranged along the second direction 105 between the overlap region 108 and the coupling region 109. In the applied state, the overlap edge 129 is arranged adjacent to the first end side 111 in the region in which the channel 102 can be formed. In the applied state, the overlap edge 129 extends along the first direction 104 along the channel 102. The overlap edge 129 is arranged in particular in the obliquely running region of the label 100, which runs from the outer surface 202 of the container to the outer surface of the label base body 110. The region of the label base body 110 that is in direct contact with the outer surface 202 of the container and is, for example, adhered directly to the container 200, corresponds, for example, to the coupling region.

[0046] 109. An area of ​​the label base body applied later during application

[0047] 110, which is glued onto the coupling area 109, corresponds, for example, to the overlap area 108.

[0048] The reduction structure 101 comprises one or more elements designed and configured to attenuate, block, and / or prevent the propagation of harmful radiation and / or harmful fluids along the channel 102. The reduction structure 101 is provided, in particular, at the overlap edge 129, so that the reduction structure 101, in the applied state, is arranged adjacent to the channel 102. In particular, the reduction structure 101, in the applied state, is arranged at least partially within the channel 102.

[0049] For example, the reduction structure 101 is arranged in a region adjacent to the third end side 133 and also in a further region adjacent to the fourth end side 134, as shown, for example, in Figure 1. Thus, the two open ends of the channel 102 can be closed by means of the respective reduction structures 101 or are narrowed by means of the reduction structures 101. Thus, less or no electromagnetic radiation and / or fluids enter the channel 102. It is also possible to provide the reduction structure 101 only at one end of the channel 102. It is also possible to provide the reduction structure 101 along the entire overlap edge 129.

[0050] The reduction structure 101 with one or more reduction elements is formed on the overlap edge 129 to reduce, in particular to block, the propagation of the electromagnetic radiation and / or the fluid. Figures 3 to 8 show various embodiments of the reduction structure 101. According to the embodiments of Figures 3 to 8, the reduction structure 101 is formed as a punch 106. The punch 106 can have different shapes. For example, the punch 106 completely penetrates the label base body 110 along the third direction 144, so that the label 100 is completely penetrated in the region of the punch 106. It is also possible to form the punch 106 as a perforation.

[0051] The punch 106 enables a weakening of the label base body 110, so that greater flexibility or extensibility is achieved in the area of ​​the punch 106 than in the rest of the label base body 110. Thus, the label base body regions adjacent to the punch 106 are at least slightly movable relative to one another. This mobility is sufficient so that at least a portion of the label base body 110, in particular the portion facing the coupling region 109, can be arranged closer to the outer surface 202 than without the punch 106. As a result, the channel 102 is narrowed and / or closed. The punches are introduced into the label base body 110 at the overlap edge 129 so as to be arranged at the step 139 in the applied state.

[0052] As shown, for example, in Figures 3 to 5, the punch according to the exemplary embodiment has a profile 115. The profile 115 has, for example, a first region 113 which, according to Figures 3 to 5, is oriented obliquely to the first direction 104 and obliquely to the second direction 105. Thus, the punch 106 extends obliquely to the overlap edge 129 and, in the applied state, also obliquely to the channel 102. The oblique profile 115 in the region 113 enables the reduction structure 101 to have a width along the second direction 105 that is, in particular, wider than the channel 102. Thus, tolerances that occur when introducing the punch 106 and / or when applying the label 100 to the container 200 and / or due to container tolerances themselves are taken into account.A certain offset between the overlap edge 129 and the first end side 111 in the applied state is compensated by means of the oblique course 115, so that a reliable narrowing and / or closing of the channel 102 by means of the reduction structure 101 is possible even with the tolerances that occur.

[0053] For example, the punching in a region adjacent to the third end side 133 has a differently oriented region 114 than the obliquely oriented region 113 arranged adjacent to the fourth end side 134. The profile 115 thus has two obliquely oriented regions 113, 114, which, however, are oriented at different oblique angles relative to one another. It is also possible for the punching 106 to be oriented at the same oblique angle both adjacent to the third end side 133 and adjacent to the fourth end side 134.

[0054] For example, two punch lines are introduced into the label base body 110, adjacent to the third end side 133 and the fourth end side 134, respectively, as shown in Figures 3 to 5. Other numbers of punch lines are also possible, for example, a single punch line, two punch lines, three punch lines, four punch lines, or more punch lines. In particular, the region of the label base body 110 arranged along the first direction 104 between respective immediately adjacent punch lines of the punch 106 is sufficiently movable relative to the rest of the label base body 110 to be arranged at the step 139 close enough to the outer surface 202 to block the propagation of the electromagnetic radiation and / or the fluid.

[0055] According to the exemplary embodiments of Figures 3 to 4, the label 100 has a weakening structure 130 in addition to the reduction structure 101. The weakening structure 130 is designed to weaken the label 100, for example, in a transition region between a vessel base body and the closure cap 201. Thus, greater flexibility or extensibility is formed in the region of the weakening structure 130, so that the most reliable and wrinkle-free application of the label to the vessel 200 is possible, which in particular has two different circumferences and thus a vessel step. The weakening structure 130 enables bridging of this vessel step. The weakening structure 130 is designed, for example, as described in German patent application 10 2023 112 164, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.For example, the weakening structure 130 is formed by means of recesses arranged side by side, as shown, for example, in Figure 3. For example, the weakening structure 130 is formed by means of a punching, which, for example, has a mesh structure, as shown in Figure 4, or a V-shape with rounded tips, as shown, for example, in Figure 5. Of course, other punching shapes are also possible. The weakening structure 130 is formed, in particular, in the coupling region 109 along the second direction 105 between the first end side 111 and the reduction structure 101.

[0056] Figures 6 to 13 show various configurations 115 and arrangements of the punching 106. Of course, other shapes and configurations not explicitly shown are also possible for the punching 106. It is also possible to combine different shapes and configurations.

[0057] According to Figure 6, the punch 106 runs along the first direction 104. The punch 106 has first regions 113 aligned along the first direction 104. The punch 106 has second regions 114 aligned along the first direction 104. The first regions 113 and the second regions 114 are offset from one another along the second direction 105. This offset arrangement increases the tolerance. For example, the offset is between 0.3 mm and 0.7 mm, in particular 0.5 mm. For example, the first and second regions 113, 114 are arranged on either side of the overlap edge 129.

[0058] Figure 7 shows the punch 106 with an oblique profile 115, in which the regions 113, 114 are each aligned in a straight line along a direction 131 that forms an angle 132 with the first direction 105. Figure 7 shows the direction 131 for the regions 113. The angle 132 for the regions 113 is, for example, 45°; according to further examples, the angle 132 is in a range between 15° and 85°; the angle can also be 0° or 90°, or between 0° and 90° inclusive. In particular, the angle 132 in the obliquely formed regions 113 is different from that in the obliquely oriented regions 114. For example, the angle 132 of the regions 114 arranged adjacent to the third end side 133 is, for example, between 90° and 180°, for example between 95° and 176°, for example 135°.It is also possible to form the angle 132 in the regions 113 which are arranged adjacent to the fourth end side 134 in the same way as in the regions 134 which are arranged adjacent to the third end side 133.

[0059] Figure 8 shows the punching 106 aligned straight along the second direction 105 so that the angle 132 is 90°.

[0060] Figure 9 shows an embodiment in which the reduction structure 101, and in particular the punching 106, is arranged along the entire overlap edge 129 along the first direction 104 between the third end side 133 and the fourth end side 134. Thus, it is possible to narrow and / or close the channel 102 not only at the two end openings, but the reduction structure 101 enables a plurality of narrowings and / or closures along the entire step 139.

[0061] Figure 10 shows an embodiment in which the label 100 has a closure region 135, which is intended to be attached to the closure cap and / or to the adapter cap 201. Thus, the label 100 can be closed, for example sealed, at the cap region 137 above the closure cap 201. This enables the cap region 137 to be sufficiently tight to prevent penetration of electromagnetic radiation and / or fluid. In the applied state, the label 100 is thus attached to the entire vessel 200, both to the closure body and to the closure cap and / or to the adapter cap 201. Accordingly, it is possible to arrange the reduction structure 101 and in particular the region 113 at a distance 136 along the first direction 104 from the fourth end side 134.The distance 136 corresponds to the closure region 135, so that, for example, no reduction structure 101 is arranged in the closure region 135. The reduction structure is arranged at a distance from the fourth end side 134, so that the reduction structure 101 is arranged on the vessel body 203. The reduction structure 101 is thus assigned to the vessel base body 203, which contains the material to be protected, as, for example, in the case of a medical device. For example, it is thus possible for the channel 102 to be unimpaired in the region of the closure cap and / or on the adapter cap 201, and for the channel 102 to be narrowed and / or closed on the vessel body 203. Figure 11 shows an embodiment of the label 100 that has an additional cap region 137. The cap region is formed on the fourth end side 134 and serves to close the closure cap 201 in the applied state.Along the first direction 104, the cap region 137 projects beyond the closure cap 201, so that the cap region 137 can be glued and / or welded to itself. Thus, the label 100 can be closed, for example, sealed, at the cap region 137 above the closure cap 201. This enables the cap region 137 to be sufficiently tight to prevent penetration of electromagnetic radiation and / or fluid. The reduction structure 101 is thus formed, for example, only adjacent to the third end side 133 in order to narrow and / or close the channel at the end opposite the cap region 137. No interfering electromagnetic radiation and / or fluid enters the channel 102 from the direction of the cap region 137, since the cap region 137 is sufficiently closed to itself.Embodiments of the cap region 137 are described, for example, in the German laid-open specification DE 10 2018 124 526 A1, the disclosure content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

[0062] Figure 12 shows an embodiment in which the punch 6 has a curved profile 115. A curved profile allows, for example, both a sufficient tolerance and a sufficiently large constriction and / or a sufficiently large closure of the channel 102 along the first direction 104. The region of the oblique profile 115, which is aligned more along the second direction 105, allows for the larger tolerance.

[0063] Figure 13 shows an embodiment with a further profile 115 that is curved. For example, the shape of an S is provided. Other curved profiles and / or combinations of straight and curved profiles are also possible. Similar to Figure 12, the curved profile according to Figure 13 also enables both a sufficiently large closure or a sufficiently large constriction of the channel 102 and a sufficient tolerance, which is made possible by the combination of the regions running primarily along the first direction 104 and primarily along the second direction 105 and their curvatures. Figure 14 shows an embodiment in which the reduction structure 101 is formed by means of recesses 107.The label base body 110 surrounds the recesses 107, so that, for example, adjacent to the third end side 133 and adjacent to the fourth end side 134, a web 147 is provided between each two recesses 107. The web 147 extends in particular along the second direction 105 transversely to the overlap edge 129. The recesses 107 allow sufficient flexibility for narrowing and / or closing the channel 102 by means of the webs 147. Figure 14 shows four recesses 107; according to further embodiments, a different number of recesses 107 are introduced into the label base body 110. Furthermore, the weakening structure 130 is also shown in Figure 14. According to further embodiments, only the reduction structure 101 with the recesses 107 is realized, and no additional weakening structure 130 is provided.

[0064] Figures 15 to 17 show further embodiments of the label 100, in which the reduction structure 101 is formed by one or more closure regions 128. The closure regions 128 each protrude along the first direction 104 at the third end side 133 and the fourth end side 134. Along the second direction 105, the closure regions 128 are arranged in particular at the overlap edge 129.

[0065] In the applied state, the channel 102 can be closed at the third end 133 with the closure region 128 arranged there, by attaching the closure region 128 to the vessel 200, in particular by gluing it. Similarly, the channel 102 is closed at the fourth end 134 by the projecting closure region 128. Since the closure regions 128 each protrude and are arranged in particular outside the first end 112, on which the step 139 is formed, the closure regions 128 can each be attached flatly to the vessel 200 without forming a channel. Thus, the openings of the channel 102 at the third end 133 and the fourth end 134 can each be closed by means of the associated closure region 128, thus preventing penetration of electromagnetic radiation or fluid.According to Figure 15, the label has an overlap region 108 that is wide enough along the second direction 105 to be attached to the coupling region 108 on the first end side 111 without the label being completely covered by a second layer. Accordingly, the closure regions 128 and the overlap edge 129 are arranged closer to the second end side 112 than to the first end side 111 along the second direction 105.

[0066] Figure 16 shows an embodiment of the label 100 in which the overlap region 108 completely covers the coupling region 109 in the applied state. Accordingly, the overlap edge 129 and the two closure regions 128 are arranged approximately centrally on the label base body 110 along the second direction 105. For example, a distance along the second direction 105 between the first end side 111 and the closure regions 128 and the second end side 112 and the closure regions 128 is approximately the same.

[0067] Figure 17 shows a further embodiment of the label 100, in which, compared to the embodiment according to Figure 16, an additional third protruding closure region 128 is provided. This third closure region 128 is provided, for example, on the fourth end side 134. Along the second direction 105, the third protruding closure region 128 is arranged, for example, along the second direction 105, at a distance from the first protruding closure region 128 on the fourth end side 134 that corresponds to the circumference of the vessel 200. Thus, the third protruding closure region 128, in the applied state, is arranged on the first protruding closure region and serves to additionally implement an adhesive bond and a closure option in order to prevent the ingress of electromagnetic radiation and / or fluid.In particular, the third projecting closure region has a larger areal extent than the first projecting closure region 128 in order to reliably cover the latter.

[0068] Figure 18 shows an embodiment of the label 100 in which the reduction structure 101 is formed by means of an oblique flank 116 on the first end side 111. The oblique flank runs in particular obliquely to the second direction 105 and to the third direction 144. For example, the oblique flank 116 is introduced by means of a punch 150 that is aligned obliquely to the second direction 105 and thus separates the label from a larger label sheet such that the first end side 111 has the oblique flank 116. The first end side 111 and the oblique flank 116 thus have an angle 140 with respect to the third direction 144. The second end side 112 is formed, for example, by means of the punch 150 along the third direction 144, so that no oblique flank is formed on the second end side.The angle 140 has, for example, a value between 15 and 75°, for example, a value between 30 and 60°, for example, a value between 40 and 50°, for example, a value between 45°. For example, the value of the angle 140 is predetermined depending on the thickness 146 of the label base body 110. For example, the value of the angle 140 is larger the greater the thickness 146.

[0069] For comparison and better understanding, Figure 19 shows the profile of the label 100 when no oblique flank 116 is formed on the first end side 111. Thus, the step 139 is provided on the first end side 111, which is bridged by an oblique transition region of the label 100 at the overlap edge 129. The channel 102 is formed between this oblique region of the label 100 at the overlap edge 129 and the outer surface 202 of the container 200. This channel is narrowed and / or closed, for example, at a sectional plane not shown in Figure 19 by means of the reduction structure 101.

[0070] Figure 20 shows the view according to Figure 19, but with the oblique flank 116 formed on the first end side 111. The oblique region of the label 100 at the overlapping edge 129 is arranged flatly on the oblique flank 116, so that no channel 102 is formed, or the channel is closed by the wedge-shaped label base body at the oblique flank 116. Due to the uniform shape of the first end side 111 with the oblique flank 116 and the label 100 in the region of the overlapping edge 129, these are in flat contact with one another, so that the electromagnetic radiation and / or the fluid cannot penetrate between the first end side 111 and the oblique region of the label 110 at the overlapping edge 129. When applying the label, the first end side 111 with the slanted flank 116 is first attached to the container and then the further label is dispensed circumferentially around the container 200.The trailing overlap region 108 nestles against the inclined flank 116, thus avoiding the formation of the channel 102. Instead of the punch 150 penetrating the label base body 110 non-perpendicularly or at an angle 140, a relative speed between the punch and the label base body 110 is also possible during punching to form the inclined flank 116. Alternatively, it is possible to form the inclined flank 116 on the first end side 111 using a laser cutting system.

[0071] Figure 21 shows an embodiment of the label 100 in which the overlap region 108 has a greater length 120 along the first direction 104 than a length 121 of the coupling region 109 along the first direction 104. At the third and fourth end sides 133, 134 of the coupling region 109, the overlap region 108 thus protrudes along the first direction. Thus, the channel 102 in this projecting region is aligned in transverse regions 122, 123 along the second direction 105.

[0072] As shown in the exemplary embodiment, the channel 102 thus has two transverse regions 122, 123 aligned along the second direction 105, the transverse region 122 at the third end side 133 and the transverse region 123 at the fourth end side 134. In between, the channel 102 has a region running along the first direction 104. The widening to the length 120 of the overlap region 108 leads to a deflection of the channel 102 from the region along the first direction 104 to the regions along the second direction 105. The openings of the channel 102 are arranged in the regions running along the second direction 105. The channel 102 is thus deflected and, in particular, extended along the second direction 105.

[0073] The reduction structure 101 is arranged, in particular, in this extension on the third end side 133 and / or the fourth end side 134. The reduction structure 101 is thus arranged in the region of the channel 102 that runs along the second direction 105, which also corresponds to the application direction of the label 100. Larger tolerances can thus be achieved. A tolerance-related shift in the position of the reduction structure 101 along the second direction 105 does not prevent the channel 105 from being reliably narrowed and / or closed, since only the position of the closure and / or constriction along the channel 102 is closed along the second direction 105, and the reduction structure 101 nevertheless overlaps the channel 102 in any case.

[0074] For example, in the embodiment according to Figure 21, the reduction structure 101 is realized by means of a seal 117. It is also possible to form the reduction structure 101 in the region of the channel 102 aligned along the second direction 105 according to one of the other embodiments described here.

[0075] According to the embodiment of Figure 21, the seal 117 has two plugs 119. Each plug 119 closes an access to the channel 102. Accordingly, one plug 119 is arranged at the third end side 133 and another plug 119 is arranged at the fourth end side 134.

[0076] The seal 117 comprises a material that forms a barrier for the electromagnetic radiation and / or the fluid. For example, the material of the seal 117 can be placed using a printing process. For example, the seal comprises an adhesive. For example, the seal comprises an anti-slip varnish. Other varnishes are also possible, for example a silicone varnish. For example, the seal comprises an epoxy resin. For example, the seal 117 comprises a foam. According to further exemplary embodiments, the seal 117 comprises other materials or consists of them. In particular, the seal 117 comprises one- or two-component systems. For example, the sealing materials of the seal 117 are initially provided as microcapsules and are dispensed in encapsulated form.Only during further processing, for example, during or after the label is applied, are the microcapsules released, for example by pressure, and the sealing material seals the channel 102. This enables easier production and use of the label 100.

[0077] Figure 22 shows a further embodiment in which the reduction structure 101 is formed by means of the seal 117. In contrast to Figure 21, the seal 117 is formed by means of a plurality of sealing plugs 119 arranged along the channel 102.

[0078] As shown in Figure 23, it is also possible to provide a single elongated sealing body 118 as the seal 117. Thus, the channel 102 is completely or almost completely filled, for example at least 90% along the first direction 104, by the seal 117.

[0079] Figures 24 to 26 show an embodiment in which the reduction structure 101 is realized by means of a specially predetermined course 124 of the first end side 111.

[0080] According to Figure 24, the transition between the first end side 111 and the third end side 133, as well as a transition between the first end side 111 and the fourth end side 134, each has a radius 141 that is as small as possible and, in particular, smaller than that of conventional labels. For example, the radius 141 has a value of less than 0.7 mm, for example, 0.6 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.4 mm, or a value between 0.01 and 0.6 mm. Thus, in particular, the opening of the channel 102 at the third end side 133 and at the fourth end side 134 is reduced in size, thereby reducing the penetration of electromagnetic radiation and / or fluid. By means of the reduced radius 141 and the correspondingly predetermined course 124, the corner region between the first end side 111 and the third end side 133 or the fourth end side 134 protrudes into the opening of the channel 102 and thus narrows the inlet area of ​​the channel 102.A funnel structure at the openings of the channel 102, which conventionally occurs with larger radii 141, is thus avoided.

[0081] According to Figure 25, the first end side 111 has the profile 124, which forms two projecting regions 125. One of the projecting regions 125 is provided on the third end side 133 and one on the fourth end side 134.

[0082] The protruding regions 125 each protrude along the second direction 105. A tip 126 with a tapered shape 127 is formed on each of the protruding regions 125. The tips taper along the first direction 104. One tip 126 has a tapered shape 127 starting from the third end side 133. The other tip 126 has a tapered shape 127 starting from the fourth end side 134. The two tips face each other. The two tips 126 face a central region of the label 100. The tips 126 create an angled, non-rectilinear path for the channel 102.In particular at the tips 126, which enclose an angle of less than 30°, for example less than 20° or less than 10°, the channel 102 has such an angled course that the channel 102 is thereby narrowed and thus a propagation of the electromagnetic radiation and / or the fluid further in the direction of a central region of the label is reduced and / or avoided.

[0083] As shown in Figure 26, this type of reduction structure 101 is also possible if the profile 124 of the first end side 111 has the projecting regions 125 formed with right angles instead of the tips 126.

[0084] Figure 27 shows a further embodiment of the label 100, in which the first end side 111 has a stepped profile. The reduction structure 101 is implemented according to one of the previously described embodiments. The stepped profile 124 of the first end side 111 enables the label 100 to be attached to the container body 203, starting at the projecting region 125, when the label 100 is applied. The label 100 is wrapped around the container 200, and only at a later point in time is the recessed region on the fourth end side 134 also attached to the closure cap 201. Thus, the comparatively large torsional forces, especially at the beginning, when the label 100 is dispensed are primarily absorbed by the container body 203, and the closure cap 201 has to absorb fewer forces. Accordingly, the label according to Figure 27 is designed, for example, with the closure region 135.

[0085] A label structure with a stepped profile 124 of the first end side 111 without the reduction structure 101 and an associated method for application are described in the German patent application 102023102140, the content of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference.

[0086] The label according to Figure 27 is also shown with a grip tab 143, which, for example, simplifies detachment of the overlapping region 108 at the coupling region 109. According to further embodiments, the grip tab 143 is also provided in the other labels according to Figures 1 to 26, and according to further embodiments, the grip tab 143 can also be omitted in the embodiment according to Figure 27.

[0087] The reduction structure 101 enables the label 100, which is designed as a wraparound label, to reduce the ingress and / or egress of fluids and / or electromagnetic radiation in the region of the overlap of the label 100 at the overlap edge 129 according to the various exemplary embodiments. The channel 102 created at the axial step 139 is minimized and / or closed at least in some areas. For this purpose, the label 100 has the reduction structure 101 in the form of, for example, the seal 117, the punch 106, recesses 107, the predetermined profile 124, and / or the oblique flank 116, which are arranged in the region of the channel 102. The label 100 can be applied to the vessel 200 in particular with as few wrinkles as possible, for example also by means of the weakening structure 130 and / or the stepped first end side 111.

[0088] The various functionalities and configurations of the label 100, in particular according to the various configurations of Figures 1 to 29, can be combined with one another in various combinations. Individual features of the exemplary embodiments, for example the implementation of the reduction structure 101, can be combined with features of other exemplary embodiments, for example with the weakening structure 130 and / or the closure region 135 or the cap region 137, as far as technically feasible.

[0089] The label 100 enables reliable application to the container 200 and, during operation, provides reliable barrier functionality, particularly for a container 200 made of a plastic. The label 100 and the system 200 are each particularly suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical sector. Reference numerals

[0090] 100 wrap-around labels

[0091] 101 Reduction structure

[0092] 102 Channel

[0093] 103 Barrier layer

[0094] 104 first direction

[0095] 105 second direction

[0096] 106 punching

[0097] 107 Recess

[0098] 108 Overlap area

[0099] 109 coupling area

[0100] 110 label base bodies

[0101] 111 first end page

[0102] 112 second end page

[0103] 113, 114 obliquely aligned area

[0104] 115 History

[0105] 116 sloping flank

[0106] 117 Seal

[0107] 118 elongated sealing body

[0108] 119 plugs

[0109] 120 Length of the overlap area

[0110] 121 Length of the coupling area

[0111] 122, 123 transverse area

[0112] 124 Course of the first end page

[0113] 125 projecting area

[0114] 126 lace

[0115] 127 tapered shape

[0116] 128 closure area

[0117] 129 Overlap edge

[0118] 130 weakening structure

[0119] 131 direction

[0120] 132 angle 133 third end side

[0121] 134 fourth end page

[0122] 135 closure area

[0123] 136 Distance

[0124] 137 Cap area

[0125] 138 Adhesive layer

[0126] 139 Level

[0127] 140 angle of the oblique flank

[0128] 141 radius

[0129] 143 Handle tab

[0130] 144 third direction

[0131] 145 width

[0132] 146 thickness

[0133] 147 jetty

[0134] 150 punches

[0135] 200 vessels

[0136] 201 cap

[0137] 202 exterior area

[0138] 203 vascular bodies

[0139] 300 system

Claims

Patent claims 1. Wrap-around label for a container (200), comprising: - a planar barrier layer (103) which forms a barrier function against the passage of a fluid and / or electromagnetic radiation, - a flat, extended label base body (110) having a first end side (111) running along a first direction (104) and having an overlap region (108) and a coupling region (109), wherein the overlap region (108) extends along the first direction (104) and is designed to be applied to the coupling region (109) in an applied state, wherein the coupling region (109) is arranged at a distance from the overlap region (108) along a second direction (105), and wherein the second direction (105) runs transversely to the first direction (104), - a reduction structure (101) for at least partially narrowing and / or closing a channel (102) which is formed on the first end side (111) in the applied state.

2. Wrap-around label according to claim 1, wherein the reduction structure (101) has a punch (106) and / or a recess (107).

3. Wrap-around label according to claim 2, wherein the punched portion (106) has at least one region (113) oriented obliquely to the first direction (104).

4. Wrap-around label according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the punched portion (106) has at least two regions (113, 114) aligned along the first direction (104) and offset from one another along the second direction (105).

5. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the punching (106) has a straight and / or a curved course (115).

6. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the reduction structure (101) has an oblique flank (116) on the first end side (111).

7. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the reducing structure (101) has a seal (117).

8. Wrap-around label according to claim 7, wherein the seal (117) comprises at least one of: - an adhesive, - microcapsules, - a varnish, in particular an anti-slip varnish and / or a silicone varnish, - an epoxy resin, and - a foam.

9. Wrap-around label according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the seal (117) extends longitudinally along the channel (102).

10. Wrap-around label according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the seal (117) has at least one plug (118) arranged in the channel (102).

11. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the overlap region (108) along the first direction (104) has a length (120) which is greater than a length (121) of the coupling region (109), and the channel (102) in the applied state has at least one transverse region (122, 123) which extends along the second direction (105), wherein the reduction structure (101) is arranged in the transverse region (122, 123).

12. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 1 to 11, in which the reduction structure (101) is formed by means of a predetermined course (124) of the first end side (111).

13. Wrap-around label according to claim 12, wherein the label base body (110) has at least one region (125) projecting along the second direction (105).

14. Wrap-around label according to claim 13, wherein the at least one projecting region (125) has a tip (126) which has a tapered shape (127) along the first direction (104).

15. Wrap-around label according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the reduction structure (101) is formed by means of at least one closure region (128) of the label base body (110) projecting along the first direction (104).

16. System, comprising: - a vessel (200), - an overwrap label (100) according to one of the preceding claims, which is attached to the vessel (200), wherein the overlap region (108) is arranged on the coupling region (109), wherein the channel (102) is formed on the first end side (111), and the reducing structure (101) is arranged to narrow and / or close the channel (111) at least in sections.

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