Label forms

Abstract

To provide a label slip that is suitable for printing in a curled conveyance method and facilitates pasting of two label pieces.SOLUTION: A label slip 1 is configured such that two label pieces 5, 6 are peelably pasted onto a mount 3, one label piece 5 is pasted to the other label piece 6 on the mount 3, and the two label pieces 5, 6 pasted to each other are peeled off from the mount 3. Non-label pieces 25, 26 pasted onto and hardly peeled off from the mount 3 are arranged on the mount 3 to be adjacent to the label pieces 5, 6. With such a configuration, the adjacent edges of the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 interfere with each other, and thus the edges of the label pieces 5, 6 are hardly turned up from the mount 3 at the parts adjacent to the non-label pieces 25, 26.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a label form for creating a laminated label by bonding two label pieces together.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a label form provided with two label pieces detachably attached to a base paper. After printing required information on the label pieces, a laminated label in which the two label pieces are bonded together can be created by folding the base paper in a Z shape along a fold line. Many such label forms are configured to create a laminated label by directly bonding one label piece onto the other label piece on the base paper from above (see Patent Documents 1 to 4). In addition, there has also been proposed a form in which two label pieces are sequentially bonded together on a portion of the base paper where no label piece is attached to create a laminated label (see Patent Document 5).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Patent Document 4

Patent Document 5

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] There are two types of paper transport methods for printers: the straight transport method, which transports the paper in a straight line, and the curl transport method, which curves the paper during transport. However, the straight transport method is exclusively used for printing on label pieces in the label forms described in the above-mentioned patent document. This is because, with the curl transport method, when the label form is curved, the edges of the label pieces may curl up, and the labels may fall off. To address this problem, it has been proposed to adhere the label pieces more strongly than before so that the label pieces do not curl up even when the label form is curved. However, with such a configuration, when laminating the label pieces together to create laminated labels, it becomes difficult to peel the label pieces from the backing paper, reducing work efficiency.

[0005] This invention was made in view of the current situation and aims to provide a label form that is suitable for printing using a curl transport method and that allows for easy bonding of two label pieces. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention relates to a label form in which two label pieces are peelably attached to a backing sheet, and one of the label pieces is attached to the other label piece on the backing sheet, and the two label pieces are peeled off the backing sheet in the attached state, characterized in that a non-label piece, which is attached to the backing sheet in a manner that makes it difficult to peel off, is arranged adjacent to the label pieces on the backing sheet.

[0007] In this configuration, the adjacent edges of the label piece and the non-label piece interfere with each other, making it difficult for the edge of the label piece to curl up from the backing paper in the portion adjacent to the non-label piece. Therefore, if the side of the label piece adjacent to the non-label piece is printed with the printer facing the transport direction, the label piece will not curl up and peel off even when the label form is transported while curving in a curl transport system. For this reason, the label form of the present invention is suitable for printing in a curl transport system. On the other hand, since the edges of the label piece and the non-label piece do not increase the peeling force of the label piece, the label form of the present invention allows the label piece to be easily peeled off, just as with conventional configurations, simply by peeling the edge of the label piece off the backing paper. Furthermore, if the backing paper is strongly bent, the edges of the label piece and the non-label piece are separated on the backing paper and no longer interfere with each other, so by pinching and bending it with your fingers, the edge of the label piece can be easily peeled off even from the side where the non-label piece is adjacent. For this reason, the label form of the present invention allows two label pieces to be easily attached together, just as with conventional configurations.

[0008] In the present invention, the adjacent label piece and the non-label piece are provided with a common base material layer and adhesive layer, and are attached to the backing paper via the adhesive layer, and a half-cut line is provided at the boundary between the adjacent label piece and the non-label piece.

[0009] With this configuration, the label piece and the non-label piece can be attached to the backing sheet while connected, and then separated by forming a half-cut line. This means that the process of attaching the label piece and the non-label piece to the backing sheet only needs to be done once, and it also makes it easier to place the label piece and the non-label piece adjacent to each other on the backing sheet.

[0010] Furthermore, in the above configuration, the label piece is rectangular in shape, and at least one side of the label piece is not adjacent to the non-label piece on the backing paper.

[0011] In this configuration, printing is performed with the side where non-label pieces are adjacent facing the transport direction, which more reliably prevents the edges of the label pieces from curling up during transport. Furthermore, when creating laminate labels, the label pieces can be peeled off more easily by curling up the edges of the label pieces from the side where non-label pieces are not adjacent.

[0012] Furthermore, in the present invention, a release agent layer is formed on the surface of the backing paper over the entire area where the label piece is attached, while the release agent layer is not formed over part or all of the area where the non-label piece is attached.

[0013] In this configuration, peelable label pieces and non-labeled pieces that are difficult to peel off can be arranged at low cost without using multiple types of release agents, adhesives, or substrates. ru.

[0014] Furthermore, in the present invention, one of the label pieces is larger than the other label piece. A configuration is proposed in which a release agent layer is formed on the surface of the non-labeled piece adjacent to the other labeled piece.

[0015] In this configuration, even if the outer edge of one label piece adheres to a non-labeled piece when one label piece is attached to the other, the attached label piece can be easily peeled off from the non-labeled piece to which it is attached.

[0016] Furthermore, in the present invention, the two label pieces are rectangular in shape, and a first fold line that can be valley-folded and a second fold line that is parallel to the first fold line and can be mountain-folded are formed on the backing paper, one of the label pieces is attached to the backing paper so as to straddle the second fold line, and by valley-folding the backing paper along the first fold line, partially peeling off the one label piece, and mountain-folding it along the second fold line to fold it into a Z shape, the one label piece can be attached to the other label piece, and the non-label piece is adjacent to the side of the one label piece perpendicular to the second fold line, but not adjacent to the side parallel to the second fold line.

[0017] In this configuration, when the backing sheet is folded into a Z shape along the first and second fold lines, one of the label pieces is partially peeled off. However, since no non-label piece is adjacent to the edge on the side from which the label piece is peeled off, the label piece can be peeled up relatively easily, allowing the backing sheet to be folded into a Z shape.

[0018] Furthermore, in the above configuration, it is proposed that the non-labeled piece is either missing or constricted at the location where the second fold line is formed.

[0019] With such a configuration, the mount can be easily bent along the second fold line without being inhibited by the non-label piece.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] As described above, since the label form of the present invention is suitable for printing in a curl conveyance system, the range of selection of the printing method is expanded and the convenience is improved as compared with the conventional configuration. On the other hand, since the two label pieces of the label form of the present invention can be easily bonded together, a laminated label in which two label pieces are laminated can be easily produced as in the conventional configuration.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] It is a top view of the label form 1 of the example. [Figure 2] It is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] (A) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line Y-Y in FIG. 1. (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line Z-Z in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view showing a state in which the label pieces 5 and 6 are rolled up from the short side direction of the label form 1. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view showing a state in which the label pieces 5 and 6 are rolled up from the longitudinal direction of the label form 1. [Figure 6] (A) is a top view of the label form 1 with printing for internal sticking, and (B) is a top view of the label form 1 with printing for external sticking. [Figure 7] It is a schematic side view of the label form 1 showing the operation procedure when producing an internal sticking laminated label. [Figure 8] It is a top view of the label form 1 in a state where the internal sticking laminated label A is completed. [Figure 9] It is a schematic side view of the label form 1 showing the operation procedure when producing an external sticking laminated label. [Figure 10] It is a top view of the label form 1 in a state where the external sticking laminated label B is completed. [Figure 11](A) is an explanatory diagram showing how the label form 1 is curled and transported, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing how the label piece 6 is picked up and peeled off with fingers. [Figure 12] This is an explanatory diagram showing modified label forms 1a to 1d. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described according to the following examples. In the following examples, the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 correspond to the label pieces according to the present invention. The first fold line 12 corresponds to the first fold line according to the present invention, and the second fold line 16 or the third fold line 18 corresponds to the second fold line according to the present invention.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in this embodiment, the label form 1 has two label pieces 5 and 6 attached to the surface of a rectangular backing sheet 3. The backing sheet 3 is composed of a backing sheet body 7 and a release agent layer 8. The release agent layer 8 is formed by coating substantially the entire surface of the backing sheet body 7 with a release agent made of silicone or the like. Here, the release agent layer 8 may be formed not on substantially the entire surface of the backing sheet 3, but limited to the area where the two label pieces 5 and 6 are attached. The backing sheet body 7 is made of high-quality paper, synthetic paper, or the like with appropriate flexibility.

[0024] Two label pieces, 5 and 6, are attached to the top and bottom of the backing sheet 3, respectively. The first label piece 5, attached to the top of the backing sheet 3, is transparent. The second label piece 6, attached to the bottom of the backing sheet 3, is opaque, and a background pattern 27 is printed on both sides of it. Both the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 are square in shape, with the first label piece 5 being slightly smaller than the second label piece 6.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the surface of the backing sheet 3 has pre-printed information 10 such as "First Seal," "Second Seal," "Mountain Fold A," "Mountain Fold B," and "Valley Fold," as well as indicators 28 and 29, which will be described later. The pre-printed information 10 is printed on the backing sheet body 7 before the release agent layer 8 is applied. Since the release agent layer 8 formed on top of the pre-printed information 10 is transparent, the visibility of the pre-printed information 10 is not impaired by the release agent layer 8. In addition, the backing sheet 3 has a first fold line 12 that allows for a valley fold, which is formed at a position that roughly bisects the longitudinal direction and crosses the backing sheet 3 in the short direction. The upper first supporting portion 13 to which the first label piece 5 is attached and the lower second supporting portion 14 to which the second label piece 6 is attached are connected via the first fold line 12. In addition, a second fold line 16 that allows for a mountain fold is formed at a predetermined position on the first supporting portion 13, parallel to the first fold line 12. The portion located between the second fold line 16 and the first fold line 12 is designated as the first folded portion 17. Similarly, a mountain-foldable third fold line 18 is formed parallel to the first fold line 12 at a predetermined position on the second supporting portion 14. The portion located between the third fold line 18 and the first fold line 12 is designated as the second folded portion 19. The first fold line 12, the second fold line 16, and the third fold line 18 are all formed by perforations, and as will be described later, when folding the cardboard 3 in a Z shape along the fold lines 12, 16, and 18, the folding process can be easily performed.

[0026] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the first label piece 5 is peelably attached to the first support portion 13 at approximately the center position, straddling the second fold line 16. The first label piece 5 is made by forming a transparent adhesive layer 21 on the back surface of a transparent first base material 20. The first base material 20 is made of a material that can be printed on its surface, and a highly smooth transparent synthetic resin film such as PET resin can be suitably used. Furthermore, this transparent first label piece 5 is subjected to ultraviolet absorption processing. Ultraviolet absorption processing can be performed by mixing an ultraviolet absorber into the first base material 20 or the adhesive layer 21. Note that the first label piece 5 is not limited to being colorless and transparent, but can be colored to the extent that the back side can be seen through the material. Also, the first base material 20 may be a laminate structure in which multiple sheets are stacked.

[0027] On the other hand, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the second label piece 6 is peelably attached to the second support portion 14 at approximately the center position, straddling the third fold line 18. As described above, the second label piece 6 is square in shape, with larger vertical and horizontal dimensions than the first label piece 5, and is positioned opposite the first label piece 5 across the first fold line 12. The second label piece 6 is made by forming a transparent adhesive layer 24 on the back surface of an opaque second base material 23. The second base material 23 is made of a printable material such as synthetic paper, coated paper, or high-quality paper, and a background pattern 27 is pre-printed on both sides thereof. The background pattern 27 is preferably of a color and density that does not hinder the visibility of the required information 32 (see Figure 6) printed on the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6, and halftone printing is preferred as the printing method. By pre-printing the background pattern 27 on the second label piece 6 in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to counterfeit the laminate label and improve its appearance. Furthermore, this second label piece 6 is not limited to completely blocking light; it only needs to be opaque enough that the reverse side cannot be seen through the material. Also, the second substrate 23 may be a laminated structure in which multiple sheets are stacked. Specifically, a proposal is to laminate a transparent sheet on top of an opaque paper substrate via an adhesive layer.

[0028] In this embodiment, the thicknesses of the first base material 20 and the second base material 23 are set so that the thickness of the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 are approximately the same. This adjusts the thickness of the label form 1 so that the measured value is approximately the same at the attachment points of the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6. In this way, the label forms 1 can be stacked without being significantly tilted, and printing defects on the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 can also be reduced.

[0029] Preferably, the second fold line 16 and the third fold line 18 are formed in substantially symmetrical positions with respect to the first fold line 12 as the axis of symmetry, and the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 are attached so that their respective centers coincide with the second fold line 16 or the third fold line 18. With this configuration, when the backing paper 3 is folded in a Z shape, the centers of the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 can be easily aligned, and when creating the inner-attached laminate label A or outer-attached laminate label B described later, the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 can be attached without misalignment or wrinkles.

[0030] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1, the first support portion 13 has indicators 28 pre-printed on the surface of the backing paper 3 that show the attachment position of the second label piece 6 to the first label piece 5. These indicators 28 are L-shaped indicators that show the four corners of the attachment position of the second label piece 6. When creating the internally attached laminate label A, which will be described later, the second label piece 6 can be accurately aligned by laminating it onto the first label piece 5 so that its four corners align with each L-shaped indicator.

[0031] On the other hand, with respect to the second support portion 14, indicators 29 indicating the attachment position of the first label piece 5 are pre-printed on the surface of the second label piece 6. These indicators 29, like the indicators 28 of the first support portion 13, are L-shaped indicators that each indicate the four corners of the attachment position of the first label piece 5. When creating the external laminate label B described later, the first label piece 5 can be precisely aligned by laminating it onto the second label piece 6 so that its four corners match each of the L-shaped indicators.

[0032] As shown in Figures 1,3(A), four strip-shaped non-label pieces 25 are attached to the first support portion 13. Two of the non-label pieces 25 are attached adjacent to the upper and lower left edges of the first label piece 5, and the remaining two non-label pieces 25 are attached adjacent to the upper and lower right edges of the first label piece 5. These non-label pieces 25 are attached to the backing paper 3 as a single sheet with the first label piece 5, and after attachment, the sheet is cut, and a half-cut line 30 is formed along the boundary between the first label piece 5 and the non-label pieces 25 without cutting the backing paper 3, thereby separating them from the first label piece 5. In other words, the non-label pieces 25 have a first base material 20 and an adhesive layer 21 that are common to the first label piece 5.

[0033] The first label piece 5 is peelably attached to the backing paper 3, while the non-label piece 25 is difficult to peel off. This is because the release agent layer 8 formed on the surface of the first support portion 13 includes the entire attachment area of ​​the first label piece 5, but does not include the attachment area of ​​the non-label piece 25. In other words, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3(A), the first label piece 5 is easily peeled off the backing paper 3 by being attached to the release agent layer 8 formed on the surface of the backing paper body 7, while the non-label piece 25 is difficult to peel off the backing paper 3 by being completely adhered to the backing paper body 7 rather than the release agent layer 8. By providing a peelable label piece 5 and a difficult-to-peel non-label piece 25 depending on the presence or absence of the release agent layer 8, the first label piece 5 and the non-label piece 25 can be provided at low cost without using multiple types of release agents, adhesives, or substrates.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3(A), a release agent layer 31 is provided on the surface of the non-label piece 25 by applying a release agent to the surface of the first substrate 20. With this configuration, as will be described later, when a laminated label A is created by laminating the second label piece 6 onto the first label piece 5 (see Figure 8), the outer periphery of the second label piece 6 can be easily peeled off from the surface of the non-label piece 25, and the laminated label A can be removed.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1,3(B), four strip-shaped non-label pieces 26 are also attached to the second support portion 14. Two of the non-label pieces 26 are attached adjacent to the upper and lower left edges of the second label piece 6, and the remaining two non-label pieces 26 are attached adjacent to the upper and lower right edges of the second label piece 6. The non-label pieces 26 attached to the second support portion 14 are attached to the backing paper 3 as a single sheet with the second label piece 6. After attachment, the sheet is cut, and a half-cut line 30 is formed along the boundary between the second label piece 6 and the non-label pieces 26 without cutting the backing paper 3, thereby separating them from the second label piece 6. In other words, the non-label pieces 26 have a second base material 23 and an adhesive layer 24 that are common to the second label piece 6.

[0036] The second label piece 6 is peelably attached to the backing paper 3, while the non-label piece 26 is difficult to peel off. This is because the release agent layer 8 formed on the surface of the second support portion 14 includes the entire attachment area of ​​the second label piece 6, but does not include the attachment area of ​​the non-label piece 26. In other words, in this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3(B), the second label piece 6 is easily peeled off the backing paper 3 by being attached to the release agent layer 8 formed on the surface of the backing paper body 7, while the non-label piece 26 is difficult to peel off the backing paper 3 by being completely adhered to the backing paper body 7 rather than the release agent layer 8. By providing a peelable label piece 6 and a difficult-to-peel non-label piece 26 depending on the presence or absence of the release agent layer 8, the second label piece 6 and the non-label piece 26 can be provided at low cost without using multiple types of release agents, adhesives, or substrates.

[0037] As shown in Figure 3(B), the non-labeled piece 26 of the second support portion 14 does not have a release agent layer on its surface, and the second substrate 23 is exposed on its surface. This is because, as will be described later, when the first label piece 5 is attached to the second label piece 6 to create a laminated label (see Figure 10), the first label piece 5, which is smaller than the second label piece 6, will not adhere to the non-labeled piece 26 surrounding the second label piece 6.

[0038] In this embodiment, the non-label pieces 25 and 26, which are attached to the backing paper 3 in a way that makes them difficult to peel off, are arranged adjacent to each label piece 5 and 6. In this configuration, the edges of each label piece 5 and 6 interfere with the edges of the non-label pieces 25 and 26, making it difficult for the edges of each label piece 5 and 6 to curl up from the backing paper 3. In particular, since the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are arranged along both the left and right edges of the label pieces 5 and 6, as shown in Figure 4, in order to curl up the label pieces 5 and 6 from the shorter side (left and right direction), the label form 1 must be strongly bent along the shorter side. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5, when curling up the label pieces 5 and 6 from the longer side (up and down direction) of the label form 1, it is necessary to bend the label form 1 along the longer side, but the degree to which the label form 1 is bent is less compared to when curling up from the shorter side. This is because non-label pieces 25 and 26 are not adjacent to the top and bottom edges of label pieces 5 and 6.

[0039] Next, we will explain how to create laminated labels using the label form 1. As shown in Figure 1, the label form 1 is delivered to the laminated label issuer (government office, university, or company, etc.) in single-sheet format. The laminated label issuer can selectively create two types of laminated labels, one for internal application and one for external application, using the delivered label form 1.

[0040] When creating an internally attached laminate label using label form 1, the necessary information 32 for business licenses, school admission licenses, parking permits, entry permits, etc., is printed on the back of the transparent first label piece 5 using a printer controlled by a computer such as a personal computer, as shown in Figure 6(A). The back-facing printing of the necessary information 32 is covered by the second label piece 6, protecting the printed surface of the necessary information 32 and preventing tampering with the displayed information. In addition, as shown in Figure 6(A), information 33 such as precautions for using the laminate label may be printed on the front of the second label piece 6 if necessary. Here, known printers such as thermal transfer printers, inkjet printers, and laser printers can be used to print the necessary information 32 and information 33.

[0041] As described above, the label form 1 printed with a printer is folded in a Z shape by peeling the front end portion of the second label piece 6 from the second folded portion 19, as shown in Figure 7. The backing paper 3 is then folded in a valley fold along the first fold line 12 and a mountain fold along the second fold line 16, causing the front end portion of the second label piece 6 that was peeled off from the second folded portion 19 to extend forward. In this state, the front end portion of the second label piece 6 is laminated to the first label piece 5 via the adhesive force of the adhesive layer 24 on the back surface in a manner that makes peeling difficult. Next, the remaining portion of the second label piece 6 is peeled off from the second support portion 14 and laminated to the first label piece 5 via the adhesive layer 24 in a manner that makes peeling difficult. Here, the first support portion 13 has an indicator 28 (see Figure 6(A)) that shows the attachment position of the second label piece 6, making it easy to align the central positions of the second label piece 6 and the first label piece 5 to approximately coincide. Through this procedure, as shown in Figure 8, an internal laminate label A is created with the label attached to the backing paper 3.

[0042] As shown in Figure 8, the interior laminate label A is created in a state where it is peelably attached to the release agent layers 8 and 31 of the first support portion 13 and the non-label piece 25 via adhesive layers 21 and 24, so that it can be easily peeled off the first support portion 13. Then, by peeling the interior laminate label A from the first support portion 13 and attaching it to the inside of a transparent window glass or the like via the adhesive layer 21, the required information 32 (see Figure 6(A)) printed on the back side of the first label piece 5 can be viewed from the outside of the window glass or the like. At this time, the visibility of the required information 32 is enhanced because the transmission of light to the back side is blocked by the opaque second label piece 6.

[0043] On the other hand, when creating an external laminate label using label form 1, the necessary information 32 for business licenses, school admission licenses, parking licenses, entry licenses, etc., is printed face up on the second label piece 6 using a printer controlled by a computer such as a personal computer, as shown in Figure 6(B). Here, known printers such as thermal transfer printers, inkjet printers, and laser printers can be used to print the necessary information 32.

[0044] As described above, the label form 1 printed with the printer is folded in the opposite direction to how the internal laminate label A was created, as shown in Figure 9. Specifically, the front end portion of the first label piece 5 is peeled off from the first folded portion 17, and the backing paper 3 is folded in a valley fold along the first fold line 12 and in a mountain fold along the second fold line 16 to form a Z shape, causing the front end portion of the first label piece 5 that was peeled off from the first folded portion 17 to extend forward. In this state, the front end portion of the first label piece 5 is laminated to the second label piece 6 via the adhesive force of the adhesive layer 21 on the back surface in a way that makes peeling difficult. Then, the remaining portion of the first label piece 5 is peeled off from the first support portion 13 and laminated to the second label piece 6 via the adhesive layer 21 in a way that makes peeling difficult. Here, an indicator 29 (see Figure 6(B)) showing the attachment position of the first label piece 5 is displayed on the surface of the second label piece 6, making it easy to align the central positions of the second label piece 6 and the first label piece 5 to approximately coincide. Then, through this procedure, as shown in Figure 10, the external laminate label B is created attached to the backing paper 3.

[0045] As shown in Figure 10, the exterior laminate label B is created in a state where it is peelably attached to the release agent layer 8 of the second support portion 14 via an adhesive layer 24, so that it can be easily peeled off the second support portion 14. By peeling the exterior laminate label B from the second support portion 14 and attaching it to the outer surface of the vehicle body, etc., via the adhesive layer 24, the required information 32 (see Figure 6(B)) printed on the first label piece 5 can be viewed from the outside of the vehicle body, etc.

[0046] The label form 1 of this embodiment can be manufactured, for example, by the following steps. Note that steps (1) to (7) can be performed using publicly known techniques, so a detailed explanation is omitted. (1) Pre-printing information The pre-printed information 10 and indicators 28 and 29 are printed on the base sheet 7. (2) Formation of release agent layer A release agent is applied to the surface of the backing board body 7 to form a release agent layer 8. (3) Forming fold lines Fold lines 12, 16, and 18 are formed on the base sheet 3. (4) Attachment of label and non-label pieces Attach label pieces 5 and 6 and non-label pieces 25 and 26 to backing sheet 3. (5) Formation of release agent layer A release agent is applied to the surface of the non-labeled piece 25 of the first support portion 13 to form a release agent layer 31. (6) Unlabeled single-sided detangling A half-cut line 30 is formed at the boundary between the labeled pieces 5 and 6 and the unlabeled pieces 25 and 26. (7) Cutting the backing Cut backing sheet 3 to the size of a single sheet.

[0047] In the manufacturing process of the label form 1 of this embodiment, as described above, it is desirable to attach the first label piece 5 to the backing sheet 3 while it is connected to the adjacent non-label piece 25, and then separate it from the non-label piece 25 using the half-cut line 30 after attachment. Similarly, it is desirable to attach the second label piece 6 to the backing sheet 3 while it is connected to the adjacent non-label piece 26, and then separate it from the non-label piece 26 using the half-cut line 30 after attachment. In this way, the process of attaching the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 to the backing sheet 3 can be completed in one step, and it is also easy to place the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 adjacent to each other.

[0048] As described above, the label form 1 of this embodiment is configured to print the required information 32 onto the label pieces 5 and 6 using a thermal transfer printer, inkjet printer, laser printer, etc., when creating laminate labels. In this embodiment, when printing on the label pieces 5 and 6 with a printer, the label form 1 can be transported using a curl transport method. As described above, the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 interfere with the edges of the non-label pieces 25 and 26, so even if the label form 1 is slightly curved during curl transport, it will not curl up. In particular, in this embodiment, the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are positioned adjacent to the left and right sides of the label pieces 5 and 6, and the left and right edges are less likely to curl up than the top and bottom edges of the label pieces 5 and 6. For this reason, as shown in Figure 11(A), if the label form 1 is transported with one of the left or right edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 facing the transport direction, it is possible to reliably prevent the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 from curling up when the label form 1 is curved along the outer surface of the transport roller 35. Furthermore, since the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are completely adhered to the backing paper body 7 and are difficult to peel off, there is no risk of them detaching during curl transport.

[0049] As described above, in this embodiment, when creating laminate labels A and B, one label piece 5 and 6 is peeled off the backing paper 3 and attached to the other. The attached label pieces 5 and 6 (laminated labels A and B) are then peeled off the backing paper 3 when they are attached to an object. When peeling the label pieces 5 and 6 from the backing paper 3, as shown in Figure 11(B), the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 can be relatively easily peeled up by pinching the backing paper 3 with your fingers and bending it at the boundary between the label pieces 5 and 6 and the non-label pieces 25 and 26. This is because the bending of the backing paper 3 causes the half-cut line 30 to split, separating the edges of the non-label pieces 25 and 26 and the label pieces 5 and 6 so that they no longer interfere with each other.

[0050] Furthermore, since non-label pieces 25 and 26 are not positioned adjacent to the upper and lower edges of label pieces 5 and 6, when peeling label pieces 5 and 6 from the backing paper 3, the edges of label pieces 5 and 6 can be peeled off even more easily by lifting the edges of label pieces 5 and 6 from the top and bottom, as shown in Figure 5. In particular, when folding the backing paper 3 in a Z shape and attaching the label pieces 5 and 6, the lower end portion of the first label piece 5 or the upper end portion of the second label piece 6 is peeled off. Therefore, as in this embodiment, if the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are positioned adjacent to both the left and right edges of label pieces 5 and 6, but not adjacent to both the top and bottom edges of label pieces 5 and 6, it becomes easier to peel off the top and bottom edges of label pieces 5 and 6 when folding the backing paper 3 in a Z shape.

[0051] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the peeling force of the label pieces 5 and 6 is equivalent to that of existing label pieces. Therefore, by simply peeling the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 from the backing paper 3, the remaining portion of the label pieces 5 and 6 can be easily removed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the label pieces 5 and 6 can be easily peeled off when creating laminated labels.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the non-label pieces 25 and 26, which are positioned adjacent to the left and right sides of the label pieces 5 and 6, are divided vertically and positioned to avoid the formation areas of the second fold line 16 and the third fold line 18, and are missing in those areas. With this configuration, when folding the backing paper 3 in a Z shape along the second fold line 16 and the third fold line 18, the non-label pieces 25 and 26 do not need to be folded, making it relatively easy to fold the backing paper 3 into a Z shape.

[0053] Furthermore, the label forms of the present invention are not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0054] Figures 12(A) to 12(C) show modified label forms 1a to 1c in which the arrangement of non-label pieces 25 and 26 has been changed from the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, non-label pieces 25 and 26 are placed adjacent to both the left and right sides of the label pieces 5 and 6, but as shown in label form 1a of Figure 12(A), the non-label pieces 25 and 26 may be placed adjacent to only one side of the label pieces 5 and 6. When printing on the label form 1a of Figure 12(A), it is desirable to orient the left side, where the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are placed adjacently, in the transport direction. Alternatively, as shown in label form 1b of Figure 12(B), the non-label pieces 25 and 26 may be placed adjacent to both the top and bottom sides of the label pieces 5 and 6. When printing on the label form 1b of such a label form 1b, it is desirable to orient the top or bottom side, where the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are placed adjacently, in the transport direction. Alternatively, as shown in the label form 1c of Figure 12(C), the non-label pieces 25 and 26 may be placed adjacent to all four sides of the label pieces 5 and 6. In the label form 1c of Figure 12(C), the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are narrowly constricted at the formation points of the second fold line 16 and the third fold line 18. In this way, even if the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are not omitted at the formation points of the fold lines 16 and 18, and are narrowed by constricting them, the backing sheet 3 can be easily folded along the fold lines 16 and 18 without being obstructed by the non-label pieces 25 and 26.

[0055] Furthermore, the label form 1d in Figure 12(D) is a modified example in which, in addition to the supporting parts 13 and 14 of the above embodiment, a bonding part 11 for bonding two label pieces 5 and 6 is provided. Even with this configuration equipped with a bonding part 11, the present invention can be applied in the same way as in the above embodiment by arranging non-label pieces 25 and 26 adjacent to the label pieces 5 and 6. Note that since label forms equipped with a bonding part are publicly known (see Patent Document 5), a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0056] Furthermore, although the label form 1 in the above embodiment is in single-sheet format, the present invention may also be in a continuous form format in which multiple label forms are continuous in the longitudinal or transverse direction. In addition, the procedure for creating laminate labels A and B may be printed on the back of the backing sheet 3. Alternatively, an explanatory sheet with the procedure for creating laminate labels A and B printed on it may be detachably attached to the label form 1.

[0057] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the three fold lines 12, 16, and 18 formed on the label form 1 are made up of perforations. However, the fold lines according to the present invention are not limited to perforations, and may be made up of groove-shaped fold lines formed by pressure processing, or half-cut lines that do not cut the paper thickness, etc.

[0058] Furthermore, while at least one of the two label pieces according to the present invention is basically transparent, it is not limited to being colorless and transparent; it can be colored or have a background pattern printed on it to the extent that the back side can be seen through the material. Also, in the above embodiment, the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 are rectangular, but the first label piece and the second label piece according to the present invention can be circular, elliptical, polygonal, or any other shape. Also, in the above embodiment, the opaque second label piece 6 is larger than the transparent first label piece 5, but the first label piece 5 may be larger than the second label piece 6, or the first label piece 5 and the second label piece 6 may be the same size.

[0059] Furthermore, the label form 1 of the above embodiment can be used in two ways: by attaching the second label piece 6 to the first label piece 5 to create a laminated label, or by attaching the first label piece 5 to the second label piece 6 to create a laminated label. However, the label form of the present invention may be used for only one of these purposes.

[0060] Furthermore, in the label form 1 of the above embodiment, the first supporting portion 13 and the second supporting portion 14 are continuous vertically, but the first supporting portion 13 and the second supporting portion 14 may be continuous horizontally.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are positioned adjacent to the two label pieces 5 and 6 at the same location, but the non-label pieces according to the present invention do not need to be positioned adjacent to the two label pieces at the same location. Moreover, the present invention is not limited to cases where the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are positioned adjacent to both of the two label pieces 5 and 6, but also includes cases where the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are positioned adjacent to only one of the two label pieces 5 and 6.

[0062] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 are made of the same base material 20, 23 and are separated by the half-cut line 30 after being attached to the backing paper 3. However, the label pieces and non-label pieces according to the present invention may be made of different base materials and attached to the backing paper individually.

[0063] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 are completely separated by the half-cut line 30. However, the cut in the half-cut line 30 only needs to separate the base materials 20, 23, and does not need to separate the adhesive layers 21, 24 of the label pieces 5, 6. Alternatively, the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 may not be completely separated along the boundary line, and the base materials 20, 23 of the label pieces 5, 6 and the non-label pieces 25, 26 may be locally connected.

[0064] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the release agent layer 8 is omitted over the entire attachment area of ​​the non-label pieces 25 and 26, and the entire non-label pieces 25 and 26 are completely adhered to the backing paper 3. However, it is also possible to omit the release agent layer 8 over a portion of the attachment area of ​​the non-label pieces 25 and 26, and configure the device so that only a portion of the non-label pieces 25 and 26 are completely adhered to the backing paper body 7. This is because even if the entire non-label pieces 25 and 26 are not completely adhered, it is possible to make them difficult to peel off the backing paper 3. Specifically, it is proposed that the release agent layer 8 be formed over the attachment area of ​​the non-label pieces 25 and 26 near the boundary between the label pieces 5 and 6 and the non-label pieces 25 and 26. Even if there is a misalignment in the attachment position of the label pieces 5 and 6, and the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 slightly protrude towards the attachment area of ​​the non-label pieces 25 and 26, if a release agent layer 8 is formed near the boundary, the edges of the label pieces 5 and 6 will not be completely adhered to the backing paper 3, so this will not be a problem. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1,1a,1b,1c,1d Label forms 3. Mounting board 5. First label piece 6. Second label piece 7. Mounting board 8. Release agent layer 10 Pre-print information 11. Bonding section 12 First fold line 13. First Responsible Department 14. Second Homeroom Department 16. Second fold line 17 First folded portion 18. Third fold line 19 Second folded section 20 First base material 21 Adhesive layer 23 Second base material 24 Adhesive layer 25, 26 Unlabeled pieces 27. Ground pattern 28,29 indicators 30 Half-cut lines 31. Release agent layer 32 Required Information 33 Information 35 Conveyor rollers

Claims

1. Two label pieces are peelably attached to the backing paper. A label form configured such that one label piece is attached to the other label piece on the backing sheet, and the two label pieces are peeled off the backing sheet in a state where they are attached together, A label form characterized in that non-label pieces, which are attached to the backing paper in a manner that makes them difficult to peel off, are arranged adjacent to the label pieces on the backing paper.

2. The adjacent label piece and the non-label piece each have a common base material layer and adhesive layer, and are attached to the backing paper via the adhesive layer. The label form according to claim 1, characterized in that a half-cut line is provided at the boundary between the adjacent label piece and the non-label piece.

3. The label piece is rectangular in shape. The label form according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one side of the label piece is not adjacent to the non-label piece on the backing paper.

4. The label form according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a release agent layer is formed on the surface of the backing paper over the entire area where the label piece is attached, and a release agent layer is not formed over part or all of the area where the non-label piece is attached.

5. One of the label pieces is larger than the other label piece. The label form according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a release agent layer is formed on the surface of the non-labeled piece adjacent to the other label piece.

6. The two label pieces are rectangular in shape. On the aforementioned cardboard base, a first fold line that can be folded in a valley fold and a second fold line that is parallel to the first fold line and can be folded in a mountain fold are formed. The aforementioned label piece is attached to the backing paper so as to straddle the second fold line. The backing paper is folded in a valley fold along the first fold line, one of the label pieces is partially peeled off, and then folded in a mountain fold along the second fold line to create a Z-shape, thereby allowing one of the label pieces to be attached to the other label piece. The label form according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the non-labeled piece is adjacent to the side of the one label piece perpendicular to the second fold line, and not adjacent to the side parallel to the second fold line.

7. The label form according to claim 6, characterized in that the non-labeled piece is missing or constricted at the portion where the second fold line is formed.

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