Printing Form for Simultaneous Security Document Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high costs and time-consuming process of producing multiple printing forms for security documents, such as banknotes, especially for smaller markets, due to the need for various printing processes and frequent setup of printing machines, result in inefficient production and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A method of producing a printed product with multiple columns of security documents on a single substrate, where each column category has distinct security features, allowing for simultaneous production of different denominations using fewer printing forms and reducing setup time by assigning each column to a specific category, thereby simplifying the production process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If multiple printing forms are used for different security denominations, then production precision and security features are maintained, but production costs and setup time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single printing form that can produce multiple different security denominations through variable data elements. The printing form includes multiple copies with different denominations, serial numbers, and security features on the same form, allowing one form to serve multiple functions that previously required separate forms for each denomination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the printing form into multiple independent copy areas, each capable of representing a different security denomination. This segmentation allows the printing system to produce varied security features within a single form structure, reducing the need for multiple complete printing forms while maintaining the precision required for each denomination.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple printing forms are used for different security denominations, then production precision and security features are maintained, but production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single printing form that can produce multiple different security denominations through variable data elements. The printing form includes multiple copies with different denominations, serial numbers, and security features on the same form, allowing one form to serve multiple functions that previously required separate forms for each denomination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple denomination productions into a single printing form. Instead of creating separate forms for each security type, the invention merges the production capability into one form that handles multiple denominations, thereby reducing form production costs while maintaining manufacturing precision through controlled variable data elements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If printing machines are frequently set up for different securities, then production adaptability is improved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single printing form that can produce multiple different security denominations through variable data elements. The printing form includes multiple copies with different denominations, serial numbers, and security features on the same form, allowing one form to serve multiple functions that previously required separate forms for each denomination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring the printing form with multiple denomination templates and variable data structures before production begins. This preliminary setup includes defining different security feature patterns, serial number formats, and denomination layouts within the single form, enabling rapid adaptation to different production requirements without frequent physical form changes or machine reconfiguration.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a printing product (01), the substrate (02) of which is printed with a plurality of columns (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) of copies (07; 08; 09), in which respectively a plurality of copies (07; 08; 09) are arranged, which are embodied as a respective prepress of a security, wherein all of the copies (07; 08; 09) of a respective column (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) have the same design, each of the columns (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) is associated with one of a plurality of column categories (04.1; 04.2; 04.3), the printing product (01) has at least two columns (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) which are associated with different column categories (04.1; 04.2; 04.3), and copies (07; 08; 09) in columns (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) of a respective column category (04.1; 04.2; 04.3) are different from copies (07; 08; 09) in columns (03.1; 03.2; 03.3; 03.4; 03.5) of every other column category (04.1; 04.2; 04.3) in at least one nominal value. The invention also relates to a method for producing at least one corresponding printing product (01), to a forme cylinder, and to a printing machine.