Foldable Labeling Material with Transparent Carrier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing labeling materials are not suitable for flat or level installation and do not provide a protective, transparent cover for the printing area, leading to potential loosening or unreadability due to environmental influences, which complicates maintenance and identification of electrical installations.
Innovation Solution
A labeling material with a transparent carrier layer that can be folded over the labeling area and glued in sections or entirely, featuring adhesive areas on the same side as the labeling area, allowing for simple and cost-effective flat mounting while providing a protective cover.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a transparent protective layer is used to cover the printing area, then the labeling material provides protection and visibility, but it cannot be mounted flat or planar
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier layer is divided into a labeling area and a folding section that can be separated and folded over independently, allowing the labeling area to remain flat while the folding section provides protective coverage
2Reliability
If the labeling material is designed for round cable wrapping, then it provides protective coverage, but it is not suitable for flat or planar installation
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier layer incorporates a folding section that can be dynamically folded over the labeling area to provide protection, adapting the same structure to work on both round cables and flat surfaces
3Reliability
If adhesive is applied to bond the carrier layer to the labeling area, then reliable attachment is achieved, but the labeling area may become obscured
Solution Approach 1:
Adhesive areas are applied locally at specific positions (such as edges or corners) rather than across the entire labeling area, providing secure attachment while maintaining visibility of the label content
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures reliable and long-lasting attachment and readability of labels on objects, even under environmental stress, by enabling partial or full-surface bonding for protection and using a transparent cover that maintains visibility of the labeling area.
Implementation Method 1
having one or more adhesive areas, such as an adhesive layer, adhesive dots, adhesive strips or the like, which are configured for gluing the at least partially transparent carrier layer to the labeling area
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AI summary
The invention relates to labelling material having, - a labelling area (4), which is designed to be printed on using a printing device and/or for manual labelling, - a carrier layer (6), which is at least partially transparent, can be folded over on to the labelling area (4) to cover or seal the labelling area and can be adhered to the labelling area in part or across the entire surface, - one or more adhesion areas (10) such as an adhesion layer, adhesion points, adhesion strips or the like, which are designed to adhere, in part or across the entire surface, the at least partially transparent carrier layer (6) to the labelling area (4), characterised in that - the adhesion area (10) and the labelling area (4) are arranged on the same side (8) of the at least partially transparent carrier layer (6).