Badge Sheet Assembly with Patterned Adhesive for Printing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing name badge sheet assemblies face issues with creasing and misalignment when processed through printers, leading to inaccurate printing and insecure attachment to garments, particularly due to the type of material used, whether conformable or non-conformable.
Innovation Solution
A badge sheet assembly with a facestock layer, a liner sheet, and a patterned adhesive layer, where the adhesive layer is positioned to allow for easy printing and secure attachment, featuring a perimeter shape that allows for easy removal and secure adhesion, using a flexible non-conformable material to minimize creasing and ensure a flat, viewable surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conformable material is used for name badges, then the badge conforms to garment curves and contours, but the badge becomes difficult to view and appears wrinkled due to creases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material properties to different parts of the badge assembly. The facestock layer is made non-conformable to maintain a flat, viewable surface, while the adhesive layer provides the necessary flexibility for application. This local differentiation of material qualities resolves the contradiction between conformability and flatness.
2Shape
If non-conformable material is used for name badges, then the badge provides a flat viewable surface, but the badge experiences increased processing issues through printers and may be easily lifted from the garment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite structure consisting of a non-conformable facestock layer combined with a conformable adhesive layer. This composite material approach allows the badge to maintain a flat, viewable surface while the adhesive layer provides secure attachment to the garment and reduces processing issues through printers.
3Reliability
If the adhesive layer extends to the edges of the badge, then the badge adheres securely to the garment, but the badge becomes difficult to remove and may interfere with printing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the adhesive layer into two distinct parts: a conformable adhesive layer that extends to the edges of the facestock for secure attachment, and a patterned adhesive layer with a perimeter shape smaller than the badge that facilitates easy removal. This segmentation allows the badge to adhere securely while remaining easy to remove and print on.
4Ease of manufacture
If the sheet assembly is processed through a printer, then indicia can be printed on the badge, but portions of the sheet become creased, manipulated or disengaged causing ink shift and misalignment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-positioning the patterned adhesive layer with a perimeter shape smaller than the badge before printing. This preliminary configuration prevents the adhesive from interfering with the printing process while maintaining badge integrity during handling, thus avoiding creases and misalignment.
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AI summary
Provided is a badge sheet assembly comprising a facestock layer having at least one cut line that defines at least one badge and a matrix portion. The assembly includes a liner sheet layer, an adhesive layer attached to the liner layer and positioned between the facestock layer and liner layer, and a patterned adhesive layer attached to a bottom surface of the at least one badge. The badge sheet assembly is configured to be fed through a printer device to receive printed indicia on a top surface of the at least one badge wherein the badge and patterned adhesive layer are configured to be removed from the matrix portion, the adhesive layer, and the liner layer after a portion of the badge sheet assembly received indicia thereon.