WO2009119547A1 - Label sheet sticking preparing device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus that performs a preparation process for bonding a RFID label and a magnetic sheet.
- An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system that reads / writes information in a non-contact manner between a small wireless tag and a reader (reading device) / writer (writing device) is known.
- a wireless tag circuit element provided in a label-like wireless tag includes an IC circuit unit for storing information and a tag antenna connected to the IC circuit unit, and the wireless tag is not visible or visible. Even if it is placed at a position, it is possible to access (read / write information) the RFID tag information of the IC circuit section from the reader / writer side, and various fields such as product management and inspection processes Is being put to practical use.
- Such a radio tag is usually formed by providing a radio frequency circuit element on a label-like material, and this tag label is often affixed to a target article or the like for classification and organization of various documents and articles, for example.
- a tag label producing apparatus for producing such a RFID label has been proposed.
- a magnetic tag label having a configuration in which a magnetic layer is interposed between the RFID tag circuit element and the object to be attached is produced.
- a magnetic material sheet that includes a magnetic material layer and can be attached to a wireless tag label is attached to the attachment side of the wireless tag label created by the tag label producing device described above.
- a first object of the present invention is to provide a label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus that improves the ease of bonding of a RFID label and a magnetic material and can reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
- a second object of the present invention is to provide a label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus that can reliably prevent the occurrence of a communication failure by appropriately setting the size of a magnetic sheet without performing a special operation. There is.
- a third object of the present invention is to provide a label that can accurately affix a magnetic sheet so as to cover an antenna substrate when a magnetic substance is affixed to an RFID tag label, and can reliably prevent communication failure.
- the object is to provide a sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus.
- the first invention attaches a wireless tag label having a wireless tag circuit element including an IC circuit section for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information, and a magnetic sheet.
- a label / sheet bonding preparation processing device for matching wherein either one of the tag tape for creating the RFID label and the magnetic tape for creating the magnetic sheet can be supplied as a bonding medium
- a preparatory processing means for performing a predetermined preparatory process for bonding the magnetic material sheet to each other.
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- the RFID label is attached to the object to be attached, if it is attached directly to a metal object, communication failure may occur in the RFID circuit element. In this case, if a magnetic substance is interposed between the RFID label and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of communication failure can be effectively prevented.
- the magnetic sheet is bonded to the RFID label so that the magnetic sheet is interposed between the RFID label and the metal object.
- the preparation processing means when the magnetic material sheet and the RFID label are bonded, the preparation processing means includes a tag for generating the RFID label so that the operator can easily bond the label. A predetermined preparation process is performed on the tape or the magnetic tape for forming the magnetic sheet. Thereby, the ease of bonding of the RFID label and the magnetic sheet can be improved, and the occurrence of communication failure can be easily prevented.
- the second invention is the above first invention, wherein the second invention has a casing constituting the outer shell of the device, and the cartridge holder has a magnetic layer made of a magnetic material.
- a magnetic cartridge capable of supplying the magnetic tape as the laminating medium is detachably configured as the preparatory processing cartridge, and the transport means transports the magnetic tape supplied from the magnetic cartridge.
- the preparation processing means transmits / receives information to / from the RFID tag circuit element of the RFID tag label located outside the housing prepared for bonding the magnetic sheet via wireless communication.
- the size of the magnetic sheet at the time of the magnetic sheet creation processing is the size of the RFID label. It is a magnetic sheet creating apparatus that performs the process of creating the magnetic sheet, comprising at least a dimension control unit that controls the conveying unit so as to have a size corresponding to the size.
- the size of the magnetic material sheet is optimized. That is, when creating a magnetic sheet label, a magnetic cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder, and a magnetic sheet creation process is executed. In other words, the magnetic sheet supplied from the magnetic cartridge (including the magnetic layer) is transported by the transporting means, and the magnetic material creation process is executed, whereby the magnetic material sheet can be created.
- the dimension information of the RFID label is stored in advance in the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag information acquisition RFID tag circuit element. This dimension information is acquired by the dimension information acquisition means via the information acquisition communication means. Further, the dimension control unit controls the conveying unit and the like based on the acquired dimension information so that the size of the magnetic sheet becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label. In this way, it is possible to create a magnetic sheet having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label and the metal object, automatically corresponding to the size of the RFID label.
- the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet without performing a special operation only by causing the information acquisition communication means to read the dimension information (for example, by holding the RFID label over the antenna). be able to. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
- the dimension control unit is configured such that the longitudinal dimension of the magnetic sheet in the magnetic sheet creation process is a print on which a predetermined print is formed on the RFID label. It is characterized in that at least the transport means is controlled so as to be equal to the tape longitudinal dimension of the region.
- the fourth invention is characterized in that, in the third invention, there is provided cartridge detecting means for detecting the type of cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder.
- the width direction dimension of the RFID label included in the dimension information of the RFID label acquired by the dimension information acquisition unit, and the magnetic cartridge detected by the cartridge detection unit has the width direction dimension determination means which determines the compatibility with a kind, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
- the width direction dimension determining means matches the type of the detected magnetic cartridge with the width direction dimension included in the dimension information of the RFID label. Determine gender.
- the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape corresponding to the detected cartridge type does not match the width direction dimension of the RFID tag label (for example, the width is considerably narrower than the width direction dimension of the RFID tag label), it corresponds.
- Various processes can be executed.
- the sixth invention is characterized in that, in the fifth invention, there is provided an alarm signal output means for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal when the width direction dimension determining means determines that there is no compatibility. .
- the cartridge holder according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, wherein the cartridge holder includes an adhesive layer for attaching to an object to be attached, and a release material layer covering the adhesive layer for attachment. It is possible to attach and detach the magnetic cartridge capable of supplying the magnetic tape provided with.
- An eighth invention according to any one of the fourth to seventh inventions, further comprising a cutting means for cutting the magnetic tape in a thickness direction at a predetermined cutting position to complete the magnetic sheet, and the dimension control means.
- the conveying means and the cutting means are controlled so that the size of the magnetic material sheet after being cut by the cutting means becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label.
- the magnetic tape transported by the transport means can be cut, and a magnetic sheet of an appropriate size can be created.
- the magnetic tape includes a semi-cutting unit that partially cuts the magnetic tape in a thickness direction at a predetermined half-cut position,
- the conveying means and the half-cutting means are controlled so that the size of the magnetic material sheet during processing corresponds to the size of the RFID label.
- the magnetic tape transported by the transport means is partially cut (for example, other than the release material layer) by a semi-cut means. This allows the operator to remove the part other than the release material layer from the release material layer by itself (using the half-cut position), for example (as a magnetic sheet) between the RFID label and the metal object. Can be made.
- a tenth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the fourth to seventh inventions, there is provided printing means for printing a magnetic tape cutting line for an operator to cut the magnetic tape in the thickness direction. To do.
- a magnetic tape cutting line is printed on the magnetic tape conveyed by the conveying means by the printing means. Thereby, the operator can complete the magnetic sheet by manually cutting the magnetic tape cutting line manually.
- the dimensional information acquisition unit instructs the start from the magnetic sheet editing apparatus in a state in which the cartridge detection unit detects the mounting of the magnetic cartridge.
- the cartridge detection unit detects the mounting of the magnetic cartridge.
- the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge to the cartridge holder and performs an appropriate operation on the magnetic sheet editing apparatus to input a start instruction signal to the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus.
- the dimension information acquisition unit starts the RFID label reading operation, and acquires dimension information from the RFID label information acquisition RFID circuit element via the information acquisition communication unit. In this way, it is possible to perform a reliable magnetic sheet creation process based on the operator's intention.
- the opening / closing detection means for detecting an open state and a closed state of the opening / closing door of the cartridge holder is provided.
- the change of the open / close door from the open state to the closed state is detected, if the mounting of the magnetic cartridge is detected by the cartridge detection means, the acquisition of the dimension information of the RFID label is started. It is characterized by that.
- the dimension information acquisition unit automatically starts reading the RFID label, and the RFID tag label is read via the information acquisition communication unit.
- Dimension information is acquired from the RFID tag circuit element for information acquisition. Accordingly, since no other special operation for starting the reading operation of the RFID label is required, the operation labor can be reduced, and the magnetic material sheet can be created easily and quickly.
- the cartridge holder includes the magnetic cartridge, an IC circuit section for storing information, and a tag side antenna for transmitting and receiving information.
- a RFID tag cartridge capable of supplying a tag tape on which an element is arranged can be selectively attached and detached.
- the transport means can be attached to the RFID tag cartridge.
- the tag tape to be supplied can be transported, and a label creating communication means for transmitting and receiving information by radio communication with the label creating RFID circuit element of the tag tape, and affixing to the tag tape or the tag tape Printing means capable of forming a predetermined print on the print-receiving tape to be combined,
- the magnetic cartridge is mounted on the cartridge holder in accordance with the detection result of the magnetic material
- the magnetic sheet supplied from the magnetic cartridge is conveyed by the conveying means while the magnetic material sheet is created.
- the tag tape or the print-receiving tape is printed by the printing means while the tag tape supplied from the RFID tag cartridge is conveyed by the conveying means.
- the predetermined printing is performed, and information is transmitted / received to / from the label producing RFID circuit element via the label producing communication means, and a RFID label producing process is executed.
- the thirteenth invention of the present application it is possible to produce both the RFID label and the magnetic sheet required when the RFID label is attached to a metal object with a single device. Thereby, compared with the case where a RFID label and a magnetic material sheet must be prepared by separate devices, it is possible to easily take measures against communication failure with less effort. As a result, the convenience for the operator can be further improved.
- the present invention further comprises dimensional information writing means for writing dimension information of the RFID label into the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag circuit element for label production via the label creating communication means. It is characterized by.
- the fourteenth invention of the present application first, when the operator appropriately determines the size (or on the device side) when creating the RFID label, the dimension information is written into the IC circuit unit by the dimension information writing means, A radio tag label is created.
- the dimensional information of the created RFID tag label is automatically read between the RFID tag label and the metal object simply by having the information acquisition communication means read (for example, by holding the RFID tag label over the antenna).
- a magnetic sheet having a size suitable for being interposed therebetween can be produced.
- the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet (even if not particularly conscious) as long as the size of the RFID label is set. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
- the fifteenth invention is the first invention, wherein the cartridge holder includes a sheet-like antenna substrate on which the RFID circuit elements are arranged, and a plurality of the antennas.
- the cartridge holder includes a sheet-like antenna substrate on which the RFID circuit elements are arranged, and a plurality of the antennas.
- a wireless tag tag comprising a tag tape roll formed by winding the tag tape, the second tape having a display layer, and capable of supplying the tag tape as the bonding medium
- the cartridge is configured to be detachable as the preparation processing cartridge, the transport means transports the
- Printing means for performing desired printing on the print-receiving tape, a device antenna for transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID circuit element provided on the tag tape via wireless communication, the printing by the printing means, and
- a tag label producing device for producing the RFID label, comprising: cutting means for cutting the tag tape into a predetermined length after the transmission / reception of information by the device antenna is completed.
- the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder includes an antenna substrate having a RFID circuit element, the first tape on one side in the tape thickness direction, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction. And a tag tape roll wound with a tag tape having a laminated structure sandwiched between and. And in the said tag tape, the position display layer is provided in the 2nd tape.
- the user can view the position of the antenna base material from the other side in the tape thickness direction of the second tape with respect to the RFID label produced using the tag tape supplied from the tag tape roll of the RFID tag cartridge. Can be easily recognized.
- the magnetic material sheet when the magnetic material sheet is attached to the RFID label, the magnetic material sheet can be accurately attached so as to cover the antenna substrate. Accordingly, since the entire area of the antenna base material of the RFID label is shielded from the metal object by the magnetic material sheet, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
- the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder is configured such that the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material and is attached to an object to be attached. It is comprised so that supply of the tag tape containing the adhesive layer for adhesion for this is possible.
- the RFID label created using the tag tape can be pasted on the object to be pasted by the adhesive layer for pasting. Further, since the adhesive layer for attachment is made of a transparent material, the visibility when the position of the antenna substrate is notified to the user as a position display layer is not hindered.
- the second tape includes all layers including the sticking adhesive layer made of a permeable material, All the layers of the permeable material are configured to be able to supply the tag tape constituting the position indicating layer.
- the first tape in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base material, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction are stacked in this order.
- all layers of the second tape are permeable materials.
- all layers of the second tape function as position indicating layers, and when the user views the second tape from the other side in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base passes through the entire second layer of transparent material. The position of the material can be easily recognized.
- the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material, and the other side in the tape thickness direction. It is comprised so that supply of the tag tape containing the 2nd tag tape base material layer provided with the said adhesive layer for a sticking to is characterized by the above-mentioned.
- the RFID label can be attached to the object to be attached with the adhesive layer for application provided on the second tag tape base material layer.
- the second tag tape base material layer is made of a transparent material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna base material as a position display layer is not hindered.
- the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder is configured such that the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material, and the second tag tape base A tag tape that is located on one side of the material layer in the tape thickness direction and that includes an adhesive layer for placement for placing the plurality of antenna substrates on the second tag tape substrate layer can be supplied. It is characterized by that.
- the antenna base material can be stably attached to the second tag tape base material layer by the stationary adhesive layer.
- the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a permeable material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna substrate as a position display layer is not hindered.
- the second tape is made of a tape-like non-permeable material
- the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction is A third tag tape base material layer provided with a position display unit representing the position of the antenna base material, and the third tag tape base material layer and the attachment located on the other side of the third tag tape base material layer It is characterized by being able to supply the tag tape which comprises the said position display layer with the adhesive layer for attachment.
- the first tape in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base material, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction are stacked in this order.
- a third tag tape base material layer made of an impermeable material is provided on the second tape, and a position display portion is provided on the other surface in the tape thickness direction.
- a 3rd tag tape base material layer and the transparent adhesive layer for adhesion located in the tape thickness direction other side of the 3rd tag tape base material layer function as a position display layer. That is, when the user views the second tape from the other side in the tape thickness direction, the position display part of the third tag tape base material layer can be visually recognized through the adhesive layer for attaching the permeable material. The position of the antenna substrate can be easily recognized.
- the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder has at least a part of an outer edge shape of the antenna substrate as viewed in a plan view as the position display unit.
- a tag tape formed on the other surface in the tape thickness direction of the third tag tape base material layer is configured to be supplied.
- the magnetic material sheet is covered with the antenna base according to the shape. Can be pasted accurately.
- the RFID tag attached to the cartridge holder has the position display portion in the tape width direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate. It is configured to be able to supply a tag tape that displays the positions of both end portions and at least one position of both end portions in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate.
- the position display section is on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the third tag tape base layer A tag tape formed by printing on the surface is configured to be supplied.
- the position display part can be easily formed by printing on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction.
- the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder is arranged such that the position display unit is used as a detected element in transport control of the tag label producing apparatus.
- Tag tapes formed at a fixed pitch can be supplied to a plurality of locations in the tape longitudinal direction of the material layer.
- the detection element for use in the conveyance control of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus and the position display unit for displaying the position of the antenna substrate. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide a mark or the like for displaying the position of the antenna substrate, and the tag tape manufacturing process can be simplified. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide a detection element on the release material layer covering the adhesive layer for attachment, there is also an effect that a general-purpose material made of a permeable material can be used as the release material layer. .
- the first aspect of the present invention it is possible to improve the ease with which the RFID label and the magnetic sheet are bonded, and to reliably prevent the occurrence of a communication failure.
- the size of the magnetic sheet can be appropriately set without performing a special operation, and communication trouble countermeasures can be easily and reliably performed.
- the magnetic sheet when the magnetic sheet is attached to the RFID label, the magnetic sheet can be accurately attached so as to cover the antenna base material, thereby reliably preventing the occurrence of communication failure. be able to.
- the present embodiment is an embodiment relating to a tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus as an example of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a wireless tag generation system including a tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus according to this embodiment.
- the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 (label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus) of the present embodiment is connected to a route server RS via a wired or wireless communication line NW.
- a plurality of information servers IS, a terminal 118a, and a general-purpose computer 118b are connected.
- the terminal 118a and the general-purpose computer 118b are collectively referred to as “PC 118” as appropriate hereinafter.
- FIG. 2 shows the overall structure of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1.
- the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is based on the operation from the PC 118, and in addition to producing a magnetic sheet using a magnetic tape including a magnetic layer in the apparatus, the RFID tag circuit A RFID label with print is created using a tag tape provided with the element To, and information is read (acquired) from the RFID circuit element To located outside the housing 200, that is, outside the apparatus. .
- This tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is provided with an apparatus main body 2 having a substantially hexahedral (substantially cubic) -shaped casing 200 on the outer shell and an openable / closable (or detachable) on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2. And an open / close lid 3 (open / close door).
- a housing 200 constituting the outer shell of the apparatus main body 2 is located on the front side of the apparatus (the left front side in FIG. 2), and a RFID label T (described later) or a magnetic sheet MS (described later) created in the apparatus main body 2.
- the front wall 10 is provided with a label discharge port 11 for discharging the air to the outside, and the front lid 12 is provided below the label discharge port 11 in the front wall 10 and supported at its lower end so as to be rotatable.
- the front lid 12 is provided with a pressing portion 13, and the front lid 12 is opened forward by pushing the pressing portion 13 from above. Further, a power button 14 for turning on / off the power of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is provided at one end of the front wall 10.
- a cutter driving button 16 is provided below the power button 14. The cutter driving button 16 is for driving a cutting mechanism 15 (see FIG. 3 described later) disposed in the apparatus main body 2 by an operator's manual operation. When the cutter driving button 16 is pressed, the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is cut to a desired length to produce the RFID label T or the magnetic sheet MS. It has become.
- the opening / closing lid 3 is pivotally supported at the end of the apparatus main body 2 on the right back side in FIG. 2 and is always urged in the opening direction via an urging member such as a spring. Then, when the open / close button 4 disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 so as to be adjacent to the open / close lid 3 is pressed, the lock between the open / close lid 3 and the apparatus main body 2 is released and opened by the action of the biasing member. Is done.
- An open / close sensor 90 (open / close detection means; see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting the open / close state of the open / close lid 3 is provided inside the open / close lid 3.
- any one that performs mechanical detection such as a mechanical switch, a sensor that performs optical detection, a sensor that performs magnetic detection, or the like may be used.
- a see-through window 5 covered with a transparent cover is provided at the center side portion of the opening / closing lid 3.
- FIG. 3 shows the structure of the internal unit 20 incorporated in the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 (however, loop antennas LC1 and LC2 described later are omitted).
- the internal unit 20 schematically includes a wireless tag cartridge 7 (preparation processing cartridge) capable of supplying a base tape 101 (tag tape) on which the wireless tag circuit element To is arranged, or a magnetic layer including a magnetic layer.
- a printing mechanism 21 having a cartridge holder 6 to which a magnetic cartridge 7M (preparation processing cartridge) capable of supplying a body tape 109M (bonding medium) can be selectively attached and detached, and a print head (thermal head) 23 as printing means.
- a cutting mechanism 15 (cutting means) having a fixed blade 40 and a movable blade 41, and a half-cut unit 35 (half-half) which is located downstream of the fixed blade 40 and the movable blade 41 in the tape transport direction and has a half cutter 34. Cutting means).
- a tape specific display section 8 for displaying the tape width of the base tape 101 built in the cartridge 7, the color of the tape, and the like is provided.
- a tape specifying display portion 8M that displays the tape width, tape color, etc. of the magnetic tape 109M built in the cartridge 7M is provided.
- a roller holder 25 is pivotally supported on the cartridge holder 6 by a support shaft 29, and can be switched between a printing position (contact position, see FIG. 4 described later) and a release position (separation position) by a switching mechanism. It is said that.
- a platen roller 26 and a pressure roller 28 are rotatably arranged. When the roller holder 25 is switched to the print position, the platen roller 26 and the pressure roller 28 are moved to the print head. 23 and the tape feed roller 27 are pressed against each other.
- the print head 23 includes a large number of heat generating elements and is attached to a head attachment portion 24 provided upright on the cartridge holder 6.
- the cutting mechanism 15 includes a fixed blade 40 and a movable blade 41 made of a metal member.
- the driving force of the cutter motor 43 (see FIG. 7 described later) is transmitted to the handle portion 46 of the movable blade 41 through the cutter helical gear 42, the boss 50, and the long hole 49, and the movable blade rotates. Perform cutting operation.
- This cutting state is detected by the micro switch 126 that is switched by the action of the cutter helical gear cam 42A.
- the cradle 38 and the half cutter 34 are arranged to face each other, and the first guide portion 36 and the second guide portion 37 are further formed on the side plate 44 (see FIG. 4 described later) by the guide fixing portion 36A. It is attached.
- the half cutter 34 is rotated by a driving force of a half cutter motor 129 (see FIG. 7 described later) around a predetermined rotation fulcrum (not shown).
- a receiving surface 38 ⁇ / b> B is formed at the end of the receiving table 38.
- FIG. 4 shows the structure of the internal unit 20 shown in FIG.
- the cartridge holder 6 has a width of the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M discharged from the tape discharge portion 30 of the wireless tag cartridge 7 or the magnetic cartridge 7M and further discharged from the label discharge port 11.
- the cartridges 7 and 7M are stored so that the direction of the direction is the vertical vertical direction.
- the internal unit 20 is provided with a label discharge mechanism 22 and loop antennas LC1 and LC2.
- the loop antenna LC1 (label creating communication means) is an antenna used when creating the RFID label T, and includes a communicable area on the inner side of the housing 200, and the RFID circuit provided in the tag label tape 109 with print. Information is transmitted to and received from the element To (label forming RFID circuit element).
- the loop antenna LC2 (information acquisition communication means) is an antenna used when creating the magnetic sheet MS, and has a communicable area outside the housing 200 and is located outside the housing 200. Information is transmitted to and received from the element To (information acquisition RFID circuit element). Between the loop antenna LC1 and the loop antenna LC2, for example, a metal shield member 85 for interrupting the magnetic flux generated from the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 is provided.
- the label discharge mechanism 22 is the tag label tape 109 with print after being cut by the cutting mechanism 15 (in other words, the RFID label T. The same applies hereinafter) or the magnetic tape 109M that has been cut (in other words, the magnetic sheet MS, the same applies hereinafter).
- the label discharge mechanism 22 has a drive roller 51 that is rotated by a drive force of a tape discharge motor 65 (see FIG. 7 described later), and a tag label tape 109 or a magnetic tape 109M that has been printed on the drive roller 51. It has a pressing roller 52 facing it, and an identification mark PM (for example, a black identifier; see FIG. 5 described later) provided on the tag label tape 109 with print or a mark sensor 127 that detects the tip of the magnetic tape 109M. ing.
- an identification mark PM for example, a black identifier; see FIG. 5 described later
- the first guide walls 55 and 56 and the second guide walls 63 and 64 for guiding the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M to the label discharge port 11 and the loop antenna LC1 are provided inside the label discharge port 11. Is provided.
- the first guide walls 55 and 56 and the second guide walls 63 and 64 are integrally formed, and the tag label tape 109 with print (RFID tag label T) cut by the fixed blade 40 and the movable blade 41 is cut.
- the magnetic tape 109M magnetic sheet MS
- the mark sensor 127 is a reflection type known photoelectric sensor including a light projector (not shown) made of a light emitting diode and a light receiver (not shown) made of a phototransistor, for example. Depending on whether the black identification mark PM provided on the tag label tape 109 with print is present between the projector and the light receiver, the control output from the light receiver is reversed. It can be detected.
- the first guide wall 56 is provided with a blackboard 57 at a position substantially facing the mark sensor 127 across the transport path of the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M.
- the control output from the light receiver is inverted depending on whether or not the magnetic tape 109M exists between the projector and the light receiver of the mark sensor 127, whereby the tip of the magnetic tape 109M can be detected.
- the mark sensor 127 performs both detection of the identification mark PM of the tag label tape 109 with print and detection of the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M.
- the mark sensor 127 detects the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M.
- a dedicated sensor other than 127 may be provided.
- the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 (conveying means) and the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 respectively provide a conveyance driving force for the tag label tape 109 with print (or magnetic tape 109M) and the ink ribbon 105 (described later). And are driven to rotate in conjunction with each other.
- FIG. 5 schematically shows the detailed structure of the RFID tag cartridge 7.
- the RFID tag cartridge 7 includes a housing 9 and a first roll 102 that is disposed in the housing 9 and is wound with a strip-shaped base tape 101 (actually a spiral shape, but is simplified in the figure. And a second roll 104 (actually a spiral shape) around which a transparent cover film 103 (printed tape) having the same width as the base tape 101 is wound is shown in FIG.
- a ribbon supply-side roll 211 that feeds out the ink ribbon 105 (thermal transfer ribbon, but not required when the print-receiving tape is a thermal tape), a ribbon take-up roller 106 that winds up the ribbon 105 after printing, And a tape feed roller 27 rotatably supported in the vicinity of the tape discharge portion 30 of the cartridge 7.
- the tape feed roller 27 presses and bonds the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 to form the tag label tape 109 with print, and feeds the tape in the direction indicated by the arrow A in FIG. Also works).
- the first roll 102 is wound around the reel member 102a with the base tape 101 in which a plurality of RFID tag circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction.
- the base tape 101 has a four-layer structure (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 5), from the side wound inside (right side in FIG. 5) to the opposite side (left side in FIG. 5), An adhesive layer 101a made of an appropriate adhesive, a colored base film 101b made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), an adhesive layer 101c made of an appropriate adhesive, and a release paper 101d are laminated in this order.
- a tag antenna 152 configured in a loop coil shape and transmitting / receiving information is integrally provided in this example, and information is stored so as to be connected thereto.
- the IC circuit portion 151 is formed, and the RFID tag circuit element To is configured by these.
- the adhesive layer 101a for later bonding the cover film 103 is formed on the front side (right side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b, and the RFID circuit element is formed on the back side (left side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b.
- the release paper 101d is bonded to the base film 101b by the adhesive layer 101c provided so as to enclose To.
- the release paper 101d is one that can be adhered to the product or the like by the adhesive layer 101c when the RFID label T finally completed in a label shape is attached to a predetermined product or the like by peeling it off. It is.
- the object to be attached is a metal object, as will be described later, since the magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object, the adhesive sheet 101c is wirelessly removed by peeling the release paper 101d.
- the tag label T can be bonded to the magnetic sheet MS.
- a transport control is provided at a predetermined position corresponding to each RFID circuit element To (in this example, a position further forward than the front end of the tag antenna 152 on the front side in the transport direction).
- a predetermined identification mark in this example, a black identification mark, or a hole penetrating through the base tape 101 by laser processing or the like, or a Thomson-type processing hole
- a predetermined identification mark in this example, a black identification mark, or a hole penetrating through the base tape 101 by
- the second roll 104 has the cover film 103 wound around a reel member 104a.
- the cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is a ribbon driven by the ribbon supply side roll 211 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101).
- 105 is brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 by being pressed by the print head 23.
- the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feed roller 27 are driven by a driving mechanism of a transport motor 119 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 7 described later) provided outside the RFID tag cartridge 7, for example, via a gear mechanism (not shown). By being transmitted to the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, they are rotationally driven in conjunction with each other.
- the print head 23 is disposed upstream of the tape feed roller 27 in the transport direction of the cover film 103.
- the base tape 101 fed out from the first roll 102 is supplied to the tape feed roller 27.
- the ink ribbon 105 is pressed by the print head 23 and brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 as described above.
- the cover film 103 and the ink ribbon 105 are placed between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. While being pinched, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are pinched between the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28.
- the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feed roller 27 are rotationally driven in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG.
- the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 are connected by a gear mechanism (not shown), and the tape feed roller 27,
- the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 rotate, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102, and is supplied to the tape feed roller 27 as described above.
- the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104, and a plurality of heating elements of the print head 23 are energized by the print drive circuit 120 (see FIG. 7 described later).
- a print R (see FIG. 9 described later) corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the base tape 101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 103.
- the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 on which the printing has been completed are bonded and integrated by the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 to form a tag label tape 109 with print, and the tape discharge unit 30 ( (See FIG. 4).
- the ink ribbon 105 that has finished printing on the cover film 103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.
- the housing 9 of the RFID tag cartridge 7 has a detected portion 190 (for example, an identifier such as an uneven shape), and a cartridge sensor 81 (at a position corresponding to the detected portion 190 of the cartridge holder 6).
- Cartridge detection means is provided.
- the cartridge sensor 81 detects the mounting state of the cartridges 7 and 7M and also detects cartridge information regarding the type of cartridge, and the detection signal of the cartridge sensor 81 is input to the control circuit 110 (see FIG. 7 described later). As a result, the control circuit 110 can acquire the presence or absence of the cartridges 7 and 7M and the cartridge information.
- the cartridge information includes the cartridge type indicating whether the wireless tag cartridge 7 having the base tape 101 or the magnetic cartridge 7M having the magnetic tape 109M, the base tape 101, the tape width of the magnetic tape 109M, and the wireless tag.
- the cartridge 7 information such as the tape type of the so-called laminate type to which the base tape 101 attaches the cover film 103 or other types, and the arrangement interval of the RFID circuit elements To in the base tape 101 is provided. included.
- a sensor that performs mechanical detection such as a mechanical switch, a sensor that performs optical detection, a sensor that performs magnetic detection, or the like may be used.
- the wireless tag information may be read via wireless communication from a cartridge wireless tag circuit element provided in the housing 9 of the tag cartridge 7.
- FIG. 6 shows the detailed structure of the magnetic cartridge 7M. Components equivalent to those in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
- a magnetic cartridge 7M includes a housing 9M, a first roll 102M around which a magnetic tape 109M disposed in the housing 9M is wound, and the magnetic tape 109M outside the magnetic cartridge 7M. And a tape feed roller 27M that feeds the tape in the direction.
- the first roll 102M has the magnetic tape 109M including a magnetic layer wound around a reel member 102Ma.
- the magnetic tape 109M wound around the first roll 102M has a three-layer structure in this example (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 6), and the opposite side (on the right side in FIG. 6) from the side wound on the outside (right side in FIG. 6).
- the left side in FIG. 6 is laminated in the order of a magnetic layer 109Ma made of a magnetic material, an adhesive layer 109Mb (adhesive layer for attachment) made of an appropriate adhesive, and a release paper 109Mc (release material layer). It is configured.
- the release paper 109Mc is adhered to the magnetic layer 109Ma by an adhesive layer 109Mb.
- the release paper 109Mc is formed by bonding the RFID label T (more precisely, a main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID tag label T; see FIG. 9 and the like described later) and the magnetic sheet MS.
- the RFID label TMS with magnetic material sheet finally completed in a label shape is affixed to a metal object or the like, it can be adhered to the metal object or the like by the adhesive layer 109Mb by peeling it off.
- the magnetic cartridge 7M When the magnetic cartridge 7M is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roller holder 25 (not shown in FIG. 6) is moved from the separation position to the contact position, the magnetic tape 109M is narrowed between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. At the same time, it is held between the tape feed roller 27M and the pressure roller 28. Then, the tape feed roller 27M, the pressure roller 28, and the platen roller 26 rotate in synchronization, and the magnetic tape 109M is fed out from the first roll 102M.
- the fed magnetic tape 109M is supplied to the print head 23 on the downstream side in the transport direction. However, when the magnetic cartridge 7M is attached to the cartridge holder 6, the print head 23 is not energized, Printing is not performed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the magnetic tape 109M is carried out of the magnetic cartridge 7M by the conveyance of the tape feed roller 27M driven via the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, and the magnetic layer 109Ma of the magnetic tape 109M is cut by the cutting mechanism 15. The adhesive layer 109Mb and the release paper 109Mc are all cut and the magnetic sheet MS having a predetermined length is generated.
- the magnetic cartridge 7M does not use the ink ribbon 105, unlike the RFID tag cartridge 7 described above, the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the like are not provided, and the ribbon take-up roller of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is not provided.
- the drive shaft 107 is idled.
- FIG. 7 shows a control system of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment.
- a control circuit 110 is arranged on a control board (not shown) of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1.
- the control circuit 110 is provided with a CPU 111 for controlling each device, an input / output interface 113 connected to the CPU 111 via a data bus 112, a CGROM 114, ROMs 115 and 116, and a RAM 117.
- the ROM 116 reads the print buffer data in response to the operation input signal from the PC 118 and prints a print drive control program for driving the print head 23, the transport motor 119, and the tape discharge motor 65.
- RFID circuit element For tape ejection program, RFID circuit element To A transmission program that generates access information such as an inquiry signal and a write signal and outputs the access information to a transmission circuit 306 (described later), a reception program that processes a response signal input from a reception circuit 307 (described later), and other tag labels / magnetic materials Various programs necessary for control of the sheet creating apparatus 1 are stored.
- the CPU 111 performs various calculations based on various programs stored in the ROM 116.
- the RAM 117 is provided with a text memory 117A, a print buffer 117B, a parameter storage area 117E, and the like.
- the text memory 117A stores document data input from the PC 118.
- a dot pattern for printing such as a plurality of characters and symbols, the number of applied pulses that is the amount of energy for forming each dot, and the like are stored as dot pattern data.
- the print head 23 is stored in the print buffer 117B. Dot printing is performed according to the existing dot pattern data.
- the parameter storage area 117E stores various calculation data, tag identification information (tag ID) of the RFID circuit element To from which information is read (acquired), and the like.
- the input / output interface 113 includes a PC 118, the print drive circuit 120 for driving the print head 23, a transport motor drive circuit 121 for driving the transport motor 119, and a cutter motor 43.
- the cutter motor drive circuit 122 Via the cutter motor drive circuit 122, the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 for driving the half cutter motor 129, the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 for driving the tape discharge motor 65, and the loop antennas LC1 and LC2
- a transmission circuit 306 that generates a carrier wave for accessing (reading / writing) the RFID circuit element To and modulates the carrier wave based on a control signal input from the control circuit 110 and outputs a query wave.
- the receiving circuit 307 that demodulates the response wave (response signal) received via C2 and outputs the demodulated signal to the control circuit 110, the mark sensor 127 that detects the identification mark PM, and the RFID tag cartridge 7 or magnetic body
- the cartridge sensor 81 for detecting the mounting state of the cartridge 7M and the opening / closing sensor 90 for detecting the opening / closing state of the opening / closing lid 3 are connected.
- the transmission circuit 306 and the reception circuit 307 are connected to the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 via the antenna duplexer 240 and the switching circuit 86.
- the switching circuit 86 switches the antenna duplexer 240 to be connected to the loop antenna LC1 or the loop antenna LC2 based on the control signal from the control circuit 110. Specifically, when the RFID label T is created, the control circuit 110 connects the antenna duplexer 240 and the loop antenna LC1 to the RFID circuit element To outside the apparatus when creating the magnetic sheet MS.
- the switching circuit 86 is controlled so that the antenna duplexer 240 and the loop antenna LC2 are connected.
- the control circuit 110 when character data or the like is input via the PC 118, the text (document data) is sequentially stored in the text memory 117A, and the print head 23 is driven by the drive circuit. 120, each of the heat generating elements is selectively driven to generate heat corresponding to the print dots for one line, and the dot pattern data stored in the print buffer 117B is printed, and in synchronization with this, for carrying
- the motor 119 performs tape transport control via the drive circuit 121.
- the transmission circuit 306 performs carrier wave modulation control based on the control signal from the control circuit 110 and outputs an interrogation wave
- the reception circuit 307 processes the demodulated signal based on the control signal from the control circuit 110.
- FIG. 8 shows a functional configuration of the RFID circuit element To.
- the arrow shown in a figure shows an example of the flow of a signal, and does not limit the flow direction of a signal.
- the RFID circuit element To includes the tag antenna 152 that transmits and receives signals without contact with the loop antennas LC ⁇ b> 1 and LC ⁇ b> 2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 by wireless communication or electromagnetic induction, and the tag antenna.
- IC circuit unit 151 connected to 152.
- the IC circuit unit 151 includes a rectification unit 153 that rectifies the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152, a power supply unit 154 that accumulates the energy of the interrogation wave rectified by the rectification unit 153, and serves as a drive power source.
- a clock extraction unit 156 that extracts a clock signal from the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152 and supplies the clock signal to the control unit 155, a memory unit 157 that can store a predetermined information signal, and a modulation / demodulation connected to the tag antenna 152
- a controller 155 for controlling the operation of the RFID circuit element To via the rectifier 153, the clock extractor 156, the modem 158, and the like.
- the modulation / demodulation unit 158 demodulates the interrogation wave received from the tag antenna 152 from the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1, and modulates the return signal from the control unit 155, A response wave is transmitted from the tag antenna 152.
- the clock extraction unit 156 extracts a clock component from the received signal, and supplies a clock corresponding to the frequency of the clock component to the control unit 155.
- the control unit 155 interprets the received signal demodulated by the modem unit 158, generates a reply signal based on the information signal stored in the memory unit 157, and sends the reply signal to the tag antenna by the modem unit 158.
- Basic control such as control returned from 152 is executed.
- the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 produces the tag label tape 109 with print using the base tape 101 in the apparatus, as described above, and the loop antenna.
- Information is transmitted / received to / from the RFID tag circuit element To of the tag label tape 109 with print by LC1, and a RFID label T is created, a magnetic sheet MS is created using the magnetic tape 109M, and further, a loop antenna LC2 is used.
- the basic capability of transmitting / receiving information to / from the RFID tag circuit element To located outside the apparatus and acquiring information stored in the information acquisition RFID circuit element To is provided.
- the magnetic sheet MS when the magnetic sheet MS is created, information is transmitted to and received from the RFID tag circuit element To for information acquisition on the RFID label T outside the apparatus, and the RFID label stored in the RFID circuit element To for information acquisition is stored.
- the size information of T is acquired, and based on the acquired size information of the RFID label T, the magnetic sheet MS is created so that the size of the magnetic sheet MS becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label T.
- the RFID label T provided with the information acquisition RFID circuit element To is shown as being used in the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1, but is produced by another tag label producing apparatus.
- a wireless tag label may be used.
- FIG. 9 shows an example of the external appearance of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS created by the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1.
- FIG. 10 shows a cross section of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS.
- the RFID label T has a five-layer structure in which the cover film 103 is added to the four-layer structure shown in FIG. 5 as described above, and the cover film 103 side (upper side in FIG. 10). Further toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 10), the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d are configured in five layers in this order.
- the RFID circuit element To including the IC circuit unit 151 and the tag antenna 152 is provided on the back side of the base film 101b, and the information stored in the RFID tag circuit element To corresponds to the back surface of the cover film 103.
- the label print R (in this example, “RF-ID” characters indicating the type of the RFID label T) is printed.
- the front half-cut line HC is formed in the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c by the half cutter 34 substantially along the tape width direction.
- a region on the rear end side (right side in FIG. 9) of the front half-cut line HC in the tape longitudinal direction is a print region S on which the label print R is printed.
- the front side of the tape in the longitudinal direction (left side in FIG. 9) is the front margin area S1.
- the RFID label T can be configured not only to include the front margin area S1 on the front end side of the print area S but also to include the rear margin area on the rear end side of the print area S.
- the RFID label T is a portion (excluding the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c on the print area S side) excluding the release paper 101d on the print area S side of the front half-cut line HC.
- the main body label portion Tx which is a layer portion
- the non-use label portion Ty which is the other portion (5 layers on the front margin region S1 side of the half-cut line HC + one layer portion of the release paper 101d on the printing region S side) And have.
- the main body label portion Tx becomes a substantial pasting portion, and is pasted on the pasting object through the adhesive layer 101c.
- the main body label portion Tx is attached to the magnetic material layer 109Ma side of the magnetic material sheet MS via the adhesive layer 101c, and the main body label portion Tx and the magnetic material sheet MS are connected.
- the integrally formed RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is attached to an object to be attached such as a metal object via the adhesive layer 109Mb on the magnetic sheet MS side (see FIG. 18 described later). ).
- the magnetic sheet MS has a three-layer structure as described above, and the magnetic layer extends from the attachment side (upper side in FIG. 10) to the RFID label T toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 10). 109Ma, an adhesive layer 109Mb, and a release paper 109Mc are formed in this order (three layers are shown).
- the longitudinal dimension Lm and the width dimension Wm of the magnetic sheet MS are the longitudinal dimension of the main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID label T (in other words, the longitudinal dimension of the print region S) Lt.
- the width direction dimension Wt is substantially the same. That is, the size of the magnetic sheet MS is formed substantially the same as the size of the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T.
- the size of the magnetic sheet MS is obtained by controlling based on the dimension information of the RFID label T acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T when the magnetic sheet MS is created.
- FIG. 11 shows a control procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 when producing the tag label.
- the flow of FIG. 11 is executed when the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is turned on, for example.
- the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a label creation instruction signal is input from the PC 118.
- the label creation instruction signal input from the PC 118 includes the print data of the RFID label T, the print length, the label length (the length of the main body label portion Tx and the unused label portion Ty), the label size such as the label width, and the wireless
- Various information such as communication data with the tag circuit element To (write data such as tag ID and label size) is included.
- Various types of information can be input and operated by the operator at the PC 118. After the input, the operator performs, for example, a “print” operation on the PC 118, so that the PC 118 can input the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1.
- a label production instruction signal is output. This step is repeated until the label creation instruction signal is input, and when it is input, the process proceeds to the next step S15.
- step S15 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6 based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81. This step is repeated until a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, the process proceeds to the next step S20.
- step S20 the control circuit 110 acquires cartridge information related to the mounted cartridge based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81.
- the cartridge type the RFID tag cartridge 7 having the base tape 101 or the magnetic cartridge 7M having the magnetic tape 109M
- the tape width the tape type (the cover film 103 is pasted)
- the RFID tag cartridge 7 information such as the arrangement interval of the RFID circuit elements To in the base tape 101 is included.
- step S25 the control circuit 110 determines whether the cartridge attached to the cartridge holder 6 is the wireless tag cartridge 7 based on the acquired cartridge information. If it is the wireless tag cartridge 7, the process proceeds to step S27, a control signal is output to the switching circuit 86, the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 is switched to the information acquisition loop antenna LC2, and then the process proceeds to step S100. Then, a tag label creation process for creating the RFID label T is performed. Thereafter, this flow is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the magnetic cartridge 7M, the process proceeds to step S30, and the control circuit 110 outputs a mounting instruction signal for the wireless tag cartridge 7 to the PC 118 and instructs the mounting of the wireless tag cartridge 7 on the display screen of the PC 118. To display the installation instruction. Then, the process returns to Step S15, and Steps S15 and after are repeated until the RFID tag cartridge 7 is mounted.
- the RFID tag cartridge 7 mounted on the cartridge holder 6 in the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1.
- the RFID label T is automatically generated using the above-mentioned flowchart. Note that the above flowchart is not intended to limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and that the procedure can be added without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention. It may be deleted or changed.
- FIG. 12 shows the detailed procedure of the tag label creation process in step S100.
- step S105 the control circuit 110, based on various information included in the label production instruction signal from the PC 118, print data and print length of the RFID label T, and communication data (tag ID, label) with the RFID circuit element To. (Write data such as dimensions) and processing for setting the front half-cut position and full-cut position, and the like.
- step S110 when performing communication from the loop antenna LC1 to the RFID circuit element To in step S110, the control circuit 110 performs communication retry (retry) when there is no response from the RFID circuit element To (access).
- Variables M and N for counting the number of trials are initialized to 0 (see FIG. 14 described later).
- step S115 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the conveying motor driving circuit 121, and rotationally drives the tape feeding roller 27 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 by the driving force of the conveying motor 119. Further, a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor 65 via the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 to drive the drive roller 51 to rotate. Accordingly, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the tape feed roller 27, and the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104.
- the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are A tag label tape 109 with print is formed by being bonded and integrated by the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 and conveyed.
- step S120 the control circuit 110 determines whether the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127 (in other words, the cover film 103 starts printing by the print head 23). Whether or not the position has been reached). This step is repeated until the identification mark PM is detected. If the identification mark PM is detected, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S125.
- the label print R such as characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. corresponding to the print data generated in step S105 is printed on the area to be bonded to the back surface of the RFID circuit element To which has been made (see FIG. 9).
- step S130 the control circuit 110 determines whether the printed tag label tape 109 has been transported to the previous half-cut position set in the previous step S105 (in other words, the half-cutter 34 of the half-cut unit 35 is moved to the front half-cut line). Whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has reached the position facing the HC). The determination at this time may be performed, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in step S120 (driving motor 119, which is a pulse motor). For example, the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 is counted). This step is repeated until the tag label tape 109 with print reaches the front half-cut position. When the tag label tape 109 with print reaches the front half-cut position, the determination at step S130 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S135.
- step S135 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transport motor drive circuit 121 and the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, stops driving the transport motor 119 and the tape discharge motor 65, and supplies the tape feed roller 27, The rotation of the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the driving roller 51 is stopped.
- the half-cutter 34 of the half-cut unit 35 faces the front half-cut line HC set in step S105 in the process in which the tag label tape 109 with print fed out from the RFID tag cartridge 7 moves in the discharge direction.
- a control signal is also output to the print drive circuit 120, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and printing of the label print R is stopped (print interruption).
- step S140 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 to drive the half cutter motor 129 and rotate the half cutter 34 to cover the cover film of the tag label tape 109 with print.
- a pre-half cut process is performed in which the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c are cut to form a pre-half cut line HC.
- step S145 the control circuit 110 resumes the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print by rotating the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S115.
- step S125 the print head 23 is energized to resume the printing of the label print R.
- the control circuit 110 performs tag access processing. That is, when the RFID tag circuit element To is conveyed to the communication position (the position where the RFID tag circuit element To faces the loop antenna LC1), the conveyance and printing are stopped, information is transmitted and received, and then the conveyance and printing are resumed to perform printing. Is completed (see FIG. 13 described later).
- step S300 the process proceeds to step S155 (note that at this time, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print has been resumed in step S300).
- step S155 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the printed tag label tape 109 has been transported to the full cut position (in other words, the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 has been printed to a position directly opposite the full cut position set in step S105). It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 has arrived. The determination at this time may be performed in the same manner as described above, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in the above-described step S120 by a predetermined known method (a transport motor that is a pulse motor).
- the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives 119 is counted). The determination is not satisfied until the full cut position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the full cut position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S160.
- step S160 the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S135, and stops the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print.
- the base tape 101 is fed from the first roll 102 and the cover film 103 is fed from the second roll 104 with the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 facing the full cut position set in step S105.
- the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print is stopped.
- step S165 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 to drive the cutter motor 43, and rotates the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15, so that the tag label tape 109 with print is printed.
- a full cut process for cutting (separating) all of the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d is performed.
- a label-like RFID tag T that is separated from the printed tag label tape 109 by the cutting mechanism 15 and has predetermined RFID tag information written on the RFID circuit element To and corresponding printing is performed. Generated.
- step S170 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, restarts the drive of the tape discharge motor 65, and rotates the drive roller 51.
- the transport by the driving roller 51 is resumed, and the RFID label T generated in the label shape in step S165 is transported toward the label discharge port 11 and discharged from the label discharge port 11 to the outside of the apparatus.
- FIG. 13 shows the detailed procedure of the tag access process in step S300 described above.
- step S310 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the communication position of the RFID circuit element To (the position where the RFID circuit element To faces the loop antenna LC1). Similarly to step S130 of FIG. 12 described above, this determination also determines whether or not the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in step S120 has reached the communication position (transport amount). It detects by the well-known method of. This step is repeated until the printed tag label tape 109 reaches the communication position. When the printed tag label tape 109 reaches the communication position, the determination in step S310 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to the next step S320.
- step S320 the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S135, and the loop antenna LC1 is substantially aligned with the RFID circuit element To.
- the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print stops. Further, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and the printing of the label print R is stopped (interrupted).
- step S400 the control circuit 110 transmits / receives information by wireless communication between the loop antenna LC1 and the RFID circuit element To, and the above-described IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To is shown in FIG.
- Information transmission / reception processing (refer to FIG. 14 described later for details) for writing the information created in step S105 is performed.
- step S340 the control circuit 110 resumes the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print by rotating the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S145 of FIG.
- the print head 23 is energized to resume the printing of the label print R.
- step S350 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the aforementioned print end position (calculated in step S105 in FIG. 12).
- the determination at this time may also be performed by a predetermined known method, for example, after the detection of the identification mark PM in step S120, as described above. The determination is not satisfied until the print end position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the print end position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S360.
- step S360 as in step S135 in FIG. 12, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and the printing of the label print R is stopped. Thereby, the printing of the label print R on the print region S is completed.
- This routine is completed as described above.
- step S400 constitutes dimension information writing means for writing the dimension information of the RFID label into the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag circuit element for label creation via the label creation communication means described in the claims.
- FIG. 14 shows a detailed procedure of the information transmission / reception process in step S400 described above. This flow shows a case where the RFID tag T is created by transmitting RFID tag information to the RFID circuit element To and writing to the IC circuit unit 151.
- step S405 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, and obtains an inquiry signal (in this example, a tag ID read command) for acquiring ID information stored in the RFID circuit element To.
- an inquiry signal in this example, a tag ID read command
- the interrogation wave subjected to predetermined modulation is transmitted to the RFID tag circuit element To to be written through the loop antenna LC1.
- the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To is initialized.
- step S415 the control circuit 110 receives the reply signal (including the tag ID) transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To as a write target in response to the tag ID read command signal via the loop antenna LC1.
- the data is taken in via the receiving circuit 307.
- step S420 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag ID of the RFID circuit element To has been normally read based on the received reply signal.
- step S425 If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S425, 1 is added to M, and it is further determined whether M has reached 5 in step S430. If M is less than 5, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S405 and the same procedure is repeated. If M has reached 5, the process proceeds to step S437, and the control circuit 110 outputs an error display signal to the PC 118, causes the corresponding writing failure (error) display to be performed, and ends this routine. In this way, even if initialization is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.
- step S420 determines whether the determination in step S420 is satisfied. If the determination in step S420 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S440, and the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, specifies the tag ID read in step S415, and sets the desired tag as desired. Is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To which information is to be written via the loop antenna LC1 as a signal for writing the data in the memory unit 157 (Write command signal in this example) to write the information. .
- step S445 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, designates the tag ID read in step S415, and reads out the data recorded in the memory unit 157 of the corresponding tag (this example) Then, the interrogation wave which has been modulated as a Read command signal) is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To as the information writing target via the loop antenna LC1 to prompt a reply. Thereafter, in step S450, the control circuit 110 receives the reply signal transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To as the write target in response to the Read command signal via the loop antenna LC1 and takes it in via the reception circuit 307.
- step S455 the control circuit 110 confirms information stored in the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To based on the received reply signal, and a known error detection code (CRC code; Cyclic). Using the Redundancy Check or the like, it is determined whether or not the predetermined information that has been transmitted is normally stored in the memory unit 157.
- CRC code Cyclic
- step S460 1 is added to N, and it is further determined whether N has reached 5 in step S465. If N is less than 5, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S440 and the same procedure is repeated. When N reaches 5, the process proceeds to step S437 described above, and the control circuit 110 outputs an error display signal to the PC 118 to display a corresponding writing failure (error), and ends this routine. In this way, even if information writing is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.
- step S455 the process proceeds to step S470, and the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, specifies the tag ID read in step S415, and stores it in the memory unit 157 of the corresponding tag.
- the interrogation wave having been subjected to predetermined modulation as a signal for prohibiting overwriting of the recorded data (in this example, a lock command signal) is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To which information is to be written via the loop antenna LC1, and the RFID tag Writing new information to the circuit element To is prohibited. Thereby, the writing of the RFID tag information (tag ID, label dimension information) to the RFID tag circuit element To to be written is completed.
- step S480 in which the control circuit 110 prints the information written in the RFID circuit element To in step S440 and the label print R that has already been printed in the print area S by the print head 23 corresponding to this information.
- the combination with the information is output via the communication line NW and stored in the information server IS or the route server RS.
- This stored data is stored and held in the database of each server IS, RS, for example, so that it can be referred to from the PC 118 as necessary. This routine is completed as described above.
- the RFID tag information is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To and written to the IC circuit unit 151 to create the RFID label T.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and predetermined RFID tag information is previously provided.
- the RFID tag T is created by reading the RFID tag information from the read-only RFID circuit element To in which the (tag ID) is stored and held so as not to be rewritten, and performing printing corresponding thereto.
- step S440 to step S470 in FIG. 14 may be omitted, and the tag ID may be acquired based on the reply signal in step S415.
- step S480 if the combination of the read tag ID and the corresponding label dimension information is saved, the information server IS is based on the tag ID acquired via the loop antenna LC2 when the magnetic sheet described later is created. It is possible to acquire the label dimension information by searching for and the like.
- FIG. 15 shows a control procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1 when producing the magnetic material sheet. This flow is executed, for example, when the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is turned on.
- step S205 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal (start instruction signal) has been input from the PC 118 (magnetic sheet editing apparatus).
- the magnetic sheet creation instruction information is input and operated by the operator on the PC 118. After the input, the operator performs, for example, a “create” operation on the PC 118.
- a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal is output to the creation device 1. This step is repeated until the magnetic sheet creation instruction signal is input, and when it is input, the process proceeds to the next step S210.
- step S210 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6 based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81. This step is repeated until a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, the process proceeds to the next step S215.
- step S215 the control circuit 110 acquires cartridge information related to the mounted cartridge based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81.
- the control circuit 110 determines whether the cartridge attached to the cartridge holder 6 is the magnetic cartridge 7M based on the acquired cartridge information.
- a control signal is output to the switching circuit 86 in step S230, and the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 is switched to the information acquisition loop antenna LC2.
- step S235 After switching the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 to the antenna LC2, the control circuit 110 proceeds to the next step S235. On the other hand, if it is the wireless tag cartridge 7 in step S220, the process proceeds to step S225, and the control circuit 110 outputs a mounting instruction signal for instructing mounting of the magnetic cartridge 7M to the PC 118, and the display screen of the PC 118 is displayed. Causes the magnetic cartridge 7M to be mounted. Then, returning to step S210, steps S210 to S225 are repeated until the magnetic cartridge 7M is mounted.
- step S235 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, and performs predetermined modulation as an inquiry signal for acquiring information stored in the memory unit 157 of the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To.
- the interrogated wave is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To via the loop antenna LC2.
- a reply signal returned from the RFID circuit element To in response to the inquiry signal is received via the loop antenna LC2 and taken in via the receiving circuit 307.
- label dimension information in the information stored in the RFID circuit element To is acquired based on the received reply signal.
- step S245 the control circuit 110 measures the tape width direction dimension included in the label dimension information of the RFID label T acquired in step S240 and the tape of the magnetic tape 109M included in the cartridge information acquired in step S215. Judge conformity with width dimension. If the width dimension of the RFID label T and the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape 109M coincide with each other, the process proceeds to step S500, and a magnetic sheet creation process for creating the magnetic sheet MS is performed (detailed procedures are described later). 16). Thereafter, this flow is terminated.
- step S250 the control circuit 110 outputs an alarm signal to the PC 118 and alerts the sound means of the PC 118. Or a warning is displayed on the display screen of the PC 118. And this flow is complete
- step S235 and step S240 are the dimension information which acquires the dimension information of the RFID label memorize
- An acquisition unit is configured, and the compatibility between the width direction dimension of the RFID label included in the dimension information of the RFID label acquired in step S245 by the dimension information acquisition unit and the type of the magnetic cartridge detected by the cartridge detection unit is determined.
- the width direction dimension determining means is configured, and when step S250 is determined not to be compatible by the width direction dimension determining means, an alarm signal output means for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal is configured as shown in FIG. The detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet preparation process of the said step S500 is shown.
- step S510 the control circuit 110 executes a process for setting a full cut position based on the dimension information of the tag label T acquired in step S240.
- This full cut position is the same length as the main body label portion Tx (refer to FIG. 9 and the like) described above, in which the length dimension of the magnetic material sheet MS to be created is a substantial attachment portion of the corresponding RFID label T. It is set to be Lt (that is, the length from the front half cut position to the full cut position in the RFID label T).
- control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transport motor drive circuit 121 and rotationally drives the tape feed roller 27M by the drive force of the transport motor 119. Further, a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor 65 via the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 to drive the drive roller 51 to rotate. As a result, the magnetic tape 109M is fed out from the first roll 102M and conveyed from the tape feed roller 27M to the outside of the cartridge.
- the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127 (in other words, the magnetic tape 109M reaches the detection position by the mark sensor 127). Whether or not). This step is repeated until the leading edge of the tape is detected. If the leading edge of the tape is detected, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S540.
- step S540 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in other words, the magnetic tape 109M reaches the position where the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 faces the full cut position set in step S510). Determine whether or not. The determination at this time may be performed by detecting the transport distance after detecting the leading end of the tape in step S530 by a predetermined known method (the output of the transport motor drive circuit 121 that drives the transport motor 119, which is a pulse motor). Count the number of pulses to be performed). The determination is not satisfied until the full cut position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the full cut position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S550.
- step S550 the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27M and the driving roller 51 to stop the conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M.
- the feeding / conveying of the magnetic tape 109M from the first roll 102M is stopped with the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 facing the full cut position set in step S510.
- the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 to drive the cutter motor 43, and rotates the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 to rotate the magnetic material of the magnetic tape 109M.
- a full cut process for cutting (dividing) all of the layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc is performed.
- a sheet-like magnetic sheet having the same length as that of the main body label portion Tx (see FIG. 9 and the like) as a substantial attachment portion of the corresponding RFID label T as described above by the division by the cutting mechanism 15. MS is generated.
- step S570 the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, restarts the drive of the tape discharge motor 65, and rotates the drive roller 51. Thereby, the conveyance by the driving roller 51 is resumed, and the magnetic sheet MS generated in the sheet shape in the above-described step S560 is conveyed toward the label discharge port 11 and discharged from the label discharge port 11 to the outside of the apparatus. End the flow.
- the operator automatically reads the size information of the RFID label T positioned outside the device via the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing device 1 to automatically adjust the size of the RFID label T.
- a magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object (that is, the same size as the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T) is produced.
- step S510, step S520, step S530, step S540, step S550, and step S560 constitute the dimension control means described in each claim.
- the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS created by the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 as described above are bonded to the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS, and the magnetic sheet It is used in the form of an attached RFID label TMS.
- the layer structure of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is shown in FIG.
- the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet has a seven-layer structure in which three layers of the magnetic sheet MS are added to the four layers of the main body label portion Tx as described above, and the front side (the upper side in FIG. 17). ) From the back side (the lower side in FIG. 17) to the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, the magnetic layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc in this order. It is configured (only the magnetic layer 109Ma is shown by oblique lines).
- FIG. 18 shows a procedure for forming and using the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet.
- the operator creates the RFID label T and the corresponding magnetic sheet MS in the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1.
- the main body label portion Tx that is a portion excluding the release paper 101d on the printing area S side of the front half-cut line HC is peeled off.
- the adhesive layer 101c is exposed on the back surface of the main body label portion Tx. Note that the remaining unused label portion Ty is discarded, for example.
- the main body label portion Tx is attached to the magnetic material layer 109Ma side of the magnetic material sheet MS formed in the same size as the main body label portion Tx via the adhesive layer 101c. wear.
- the RFID label TMS with a magnetic material sheet is formed.
- the release sheet 109Mc on the magnetic sheet MS side is peeled off in the formed RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet.
- the adhesive layer 109Mb is exposed on the back surface of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet.
- the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet (excluding the release paper 109Mc) is attached to a metal object or the like to be attached via the adhesive layer 109Mb.
- loop antenna LC2 as information acquisition communication means
- step S235 and step S240 in FIG. 15 as dimension information acquisition means
- step S510, step S520, step S530, and step S540 in FIG. 16 as dimension control means.
- Step S550 and Step S560 constitute preparation processing means described in each claim.
- the magnetic cartridge 7M is attached to the cartridge holder 6 during the magnetic sheet producing process, and the magnetic tape 109M supplied from the magnetic cartridge 7M is the tape. It is conveyed by the feed roller drive shaft 108 and cut by the cutting mechanism 15 to create the magnetic sheet MS.
- the magnetic sheet creation process information is transmitted to and received from the RFID tag circuit element To of the corresponding RFID label T outside the apparatus via the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1, and the RFID tag circuit element
- the dimension information of the RFID label T stored in To is acquired. Based on the acquired dimensional information, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 and the cutting mechanism 15 are controlled so that the size of the magnetic sheet MS corresponds to the size of the RFID label T, and the magnetic sheet MS is created. Is done.
- the RFID label T when the RFID label T is attached to the object to be attached, if it is attached directly to a metal object, a communication failure may occur in the RFID circuit element To. In this case, if a magnetic substance is interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of communication failure can be effectively prevented.
- the size of the magnetic sheet MS since the size of the magnetic sheet MS is controlled so as to correspond to the size of the RFID label T, it automatically corresponds to the size of the RFID label T.
- the magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object can be produced.
- the operator can read the dimensional information through the loop antenna LC2 by, for example, holding the RFID label T over the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1 without performing any special operation.
- the size of the magnetic sheet MS can be set appropriately. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
- the tape longitudinal dimension Lm of the magnetic material sheet MS is equal to the longitudinal dimension Lt of the main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID label T (the predetermined print R is formed). To be equal to the longitudinal dimension of the printed area S).
- a cartridge sensor 81 for detecting the type of cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder 6 is provided. Thereby, it is possible to automatically detect which type of cartridge is mounted.
- the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M is in one-to-one correspondence with the type of the magnetic tape 109M, so that the width of the magnetic tape 109M is indirectly measured by detecting the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M. Can be detected automatically.
- the magnetic tape based on the width direction dimension of the RFID label T included in the dimension information acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T and the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M detected by the cartridge sensor 81. Compliance with 109M width dimension is determined.
- the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape 109M of the magnetic cartridge 7M does not match the width direction dimension of the RFID label T, for example, the width is considerably narrower than the width dimension of the RFID label T, Various processes to be performed (in the above-described embodiment, alarm notification to the operator and creation of the magnetic sheet MS are stopped) can be executed.
- an alarm signal is output to the PC 118, a warning sound is generated in the audio means of the PC 118, or the display screen of the PC 118 is displayed. A warning is displayed.
- the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge 7M to the cartridge holder 6, performs an appropriate operation on the PC 118, and inputs a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal to the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1.
- the information reading operation of the RFID label T is started, and the dimension information is acquired from the RFID circuit element To.
- the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is a single apparatus for producing both the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS required when the RFID label T is attached to a metal object. Is possible. Thereby, compared with the case where the RFID label T and the magnetic material sheet MS must be created by separate devices, it is possible to easily take measures against communication failure with less effort. As a result, the convenience for the operator can be further improved.
- the RFID label T when the RFID label T is created, first, when the operator appropriately determines the size in the PC 118, the dimension information is the IC circuit portion of the RFID circuit element To provided in the RFID label T. 151, the RFID label T is created.
- the magnetic material sheet MS is subsequently created, the wireless tag label T created by the operator is held over the loop antenna LC2, so that the dimensional information of the RFID label T is simply read through the loop antenna LC2 to automatically
- a magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the tag label T and the metal object can be produced.
- the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet MS without being particularly conscious as long as the size of the RFID label T is set. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
- the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1 receives a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal from the PC 118 to generate a magnetic body sheet.
- the tag label dimension information is read via the loop antenna LC2 for creating the sheet MS, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge 7M to the cartridge holder 6 and closes the opening / closing lid 3, the tag label dimension information may be automatically read.
- FIG. 19 shows a detailed procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 in this modification.
- symbol is attached
- step S206 the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the state of the open / close lid 3 has changed from the open state to the closed state based on the detection signal input from the open / close sensor 90. This step is repeated until the opening / closing lid 3 is closed. When the opening / closing lid 3 is closed, the process proceeds to the next step S210.
- the subsequent steps S210 to S500 are the same as those in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, cartridge information is acquired, and whether the cartridge mounted from the acquired cartridge information is the magnetic cartridge 7M. Determine whether or not. When the magnetic cartridge 7M is not used, the display instruction of the PC 118 is displayed on the display screen of the magnetic cartridge 7M. When the magnetic cartridge 7M is used, the antenna is switched to the loop antenna LC2, and the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus The dimension information of the RFID label T is acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T outside the one.
- step S500 it is determined whether or not the width dimension of the RFID label T in the acquired dimension information matches the width dimension of the magnetic tape 109M obtained from the acquired cartridge information. causes the occurrence of On the other hand, if the widths match, the process moves to step S500, and a magnetic sheet creation process for creating the magnetic sheet MS is performed.
- the tag label dimension information is automatically read via the loop antenna LC2, and the magnetic substance
- the magnetic material sheet MS can be created by performing a sheet creation process. Accordingly, since no other special operation for performing the magnetic material sheet preparation process is required, the operation labor can be reduced, and the magnetic material sheet MS can be prepared easily and quickly.
- the magnetic sheet MS is prepared by cutting the magnetic tape 109M in the magnetic sheet creating process. It is not always necessary to perform cutting. For example, half-cutting may be performed except for the release paper 109Mc, and the operator may use the part other than the release paper 109Mc of the magnetic sheet MS by peeling it off from the release paper 109Mc.
- FIG. 20 shows the detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet creation process (step S500A) in this modification. Note that the same steps as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
- step S540 and step S560 are replaced with step S540A and step S560A, respectively. That is, when conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M is started in step S520, in step S530, the control circuit 110 determines whether the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127. . When the leading edge is detected, in the next step S540A, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in this modification, the full cutter set by the half cutter unit 35 in step S210). It is determined whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has reached a position directly opposite the cut position.
- the tape conveyance is stopped in the next step S550, and in the next step S560A, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 to drive the half cutter motor 129,
- the cutter 34 is rotated to cut the magnetic layer 109Ma and the adhesive layer 109Mb of the magnetic tape 109M to perform a half cut process for forming a half cut line.
- Other procedures are the same as those in FIG.
- the determination in step S540A is performed by using a predetermined known method (transport using a pulse motor) by determining the transport distance after detecting the tape tip in step S530 when the magnetic cartridge 7M is first used. For example, by counting the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives the motor 119).
- step S510, the step S520, the step S530, the step S540A, the step S550, and the step S560A constitute the dimension control means described in each claim. Further, these steps, the loop antenna LC2, and steps S235 and S240 in FIG. 15 constitute preparation processing means.
- the operator since the magnetic tape 109M conveyed is partially half-cut by the half cutter 34 except the release paper 109Mc, the operator uses the half-cut position to release the release paper 109Mc. By peeling off the other part from the release paper 109Mc by itself, the magnetic sheet MS can be used to interpose between the RFID label T and the metal object.
- half-cut lines are formed by the half-cut unit 35 at the full-cut position of the magnetic tape 109M.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and a cutting line may be printed so that the operator can cut manually.
- FIG. 21 shows the detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet creation process (step S500B) in this modification. Note that the same steps as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
- step S540 and step S560 are replaced with step S540B and step S560B, respectively. That is, after the conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M is started in step S520, in step S530, the control circuit 110 determines whether the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127. To do. When the leading edge is detected, in the next step S540B, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in this modification, the print head 23 faces the full cut position set in step S210). Whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has reached the position).
- the control circuit 110 When the full cut position is reached, the tape conveyance is stopped in the next step S550, and in the next step S560B, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the print drive circuit 120, energizes the print head 23, and the cutting line ( A magnetic tape cutting line (not shown) is printed.
- Other procedures are the same as those in FIG.
- the determination in step S540B is performed by using a predetermined known method (transport using a pulse motor) after determining the transport distance after detecting the tape tip in step S530 when the magnetic cartridge 7M is used for the first time. For example, by counting the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives the motor 119).
- step S510, step S520, step S530, step S540B, step S550, step S560B comprises the dimension control means as described in each claim. Further, these steps, the loop antenna LC2, and steps S235 and S240 in FIG. 15 constitute preparation processing means.
- the RFID label T is affixed to the magnetic sheet MS using the adhesive layer 101c on the release paper 101d side of the RFID label T (specifically, the main body label portion Tx; the same applies hereinafter).
- the magnetic sheet MS has a four-layer configuration having an adhesive layer on the surface side of the magnetic layer 109Ma, and the RFID label T is attached to the magnetic sheet MS using the adhesive layer on the magnetic sheet MS side. May be.
- the RFID label T may be configured without the adhesive layer 101c and the release paper 101d.
- a coiled loop antenna is used as the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 and the tag antenna 152 on the RFID tag circuit element To side, information is transmitted and received by wireless communication or electromagnetic induction.
- the present invention is not limited to this.
- a dipole antenna is used as the antenna of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 and the tag antenna 152 on the RFID tag circuit element To side, and information is obtained by radio wave communication using the UHF band. Transmission and reception may be performed.
- the tag label creating function is not necessarily required. That is, in addition to the magnetic sheet creating function, the magnetic sheet creating apparatus performs wireless communication by transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID tag circuit element To of the RFID label T located outside the apparatus. What is necessary is just to have the reader function which can acquire the dimension information memorize
- the present embodiment is an embodiment relating to a tag label producing apparatus as an example of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the present invention.
- the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.
- the tag label producing apparatus of the present embodiment is capable of producing a wireless tag label TA (see FIG. 25 and the like described later) so that the position of the antenna substrate can be easily visually recognized at the time of attachment.
- This tag label producing apparatus has the same structure as the tag label / prepared sheet producing apparatus 1 of the first embodiment, for example, and includes the same cartridge holder 6 in the apparatus main body.
- a wireless tag cartridge for creating the wireless 5 tag label TA is attached to the cartridge holder 6.
- FIG. 22 schematically shows the detailed structure of the RFID tag cartridge of the tag label producing apparatus of this embodiment.
- the RFID tag cartridge 2007 (preparation processing cartridge) includes the casing 9, the first roll 102, the second roll 104, the ribbon supply side roll 211, and the ribbon take-up roller 106 of the RFID tag cartridge 7 of the above embodiment.
- the tape feed roller 27, and a casing 2009 a first roll 2102 (a tag tape roll, around which a strip-shaped tag tape 2101 is wound), a second roll 2104 (a tag tape 2101 and A transparent cover film 2103 having substantially the same width is wound), a ribbon supply roll 2211 (feeds out the ink ribbon 2105), a ribbon take-up roller 2106 (takes up the ribbon 2105 after printing), and a tape feed A roller 2027 is included.
- the first roll 2102 is wound around the reel member 2102a (axis) with the tag tape 2101 in which a plurality of RFID tag circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction.
- the tag tape 2101 (bonding medium) includes a plurality of sheet-like antenna base materials 2101c arranged continuously in the longitudinal direction of the tape at predetermined intervals, and one side of the antenna base material 2101c in the tape thickness direction (FIG. 22).
- the first tape 2101A provided on the middle right
- the second tape 2101B provided on the other side (left side in FIG. 22) of the antenna base material 2101c
- the tape thickness direction of the second tape 2101B It is formed in a multilayer structure in which release paper 2101d provided on the other side (left side in FIG. 22) is laminated.
- the first tape 2101A has a laminated structure including a tape-like tag tape base layer 2101a2 (first tag tape base layer) for continuously arranging the antenna base 2101c in the tape longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval.
- the agent layer 2101a3 is laminated. That is, on the front side (right side in FIG. 22) of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2, the above-mentioned adhesive layer 2101a1 for bonding for bonding the cover film 2103 is provided, and the back side of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2 (FIG. 22).
- the stationary adhesive layer 2101a3 for fixing the antenna substrate 2101c to the first tape 2101A is provided on the middle left side).
- the second tape 2101B has a laminated structure including a tag tape base material layer 2101b2 (second tag tape base material layer), and is opposite to the tape thickness direction from one side (right side in FIG. 22) (FIG. 22).
- the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting are laminated. That is, on the front side (right side in FIG. 22) of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 for fixing the antenna base material 2101c to the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 is provided.
- the RFID label TA see FIG. 25 described later
- the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment for attaching to reference is provided.
- the release paper 2101d is provided on the back side (left side in FIG. 22) of the second tape 2101B so as to cover the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment.
- the release paper 2101d can be adhered to the product or the like by the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment when the RFID label TA finally finished in a label shape is attached to a predetermined product or the like by peeling it off. It is a thing.
- the object to be attached is a metal object
- the magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the wireless tag label TA and the metal object, so that the adhesive sheet 2101b3 for attachment is wireless by peeling the release paper 2101d.
- the magnetic sheet MS can be bonded to the tag label TA.
- a predetermined position for transport control is provided at a predetermined position corresponding to each RFID circuit element To (in this example, an end position on the front side of the antenna base material 2101c in the tape transport direction).
- the identification mark in this example, a black identification mark, or a hole penetrating the tag tape 2101 by laser processing, etc., or a Thomson type processing hole, etc.
- PM printed in this example
- the second roll 2104 has the cover film 2103 wound around a reel member 2104a, like the second roll 104 of the above embodiment.
- the driving force of a carrying motor (not shown) outside the RFID tag cartridge 2007 is transmitted to the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 (conveying means). Are driven to rotate together.
- the operation when creating the RFID label TA using the RFID tag cartridge 7 having the above configuration is substantially the same as that in the first embodiment. That is, the tag tape 2101 fed out from the first roll 2102 is supplied to the tape feed roller 2027. On the other hand, the ink ribbon 2105 is pressed against the print head 23 and brought into contact with the back side of the cover film 2103 fed from the second roll 2104.
- the RFID tag cartridge 2007 is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roller holder (not shown) is moved from the release position to the print position, the cover film 2103 and the ink ribbon 2105 are moved between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26.
- the tag tape 2101 and the cover film 2103 are sandwiched between the tape feed roller 2027 and the pressure roller 28.
- the ribbon take-up roller 2106 and the tape feed roller 2027 rotate in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG. 22, respectively, and the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 rotate, and the tag tape is fed from the first roll 2102.
- 2101 is fed out and supplied to the tape feed roller 2027 as described above.
- the cover film 2103 is fed out from the second roll 2104 and a plurality of heating elements of the print head 23 are energized by a print drive circuit (not shown) outside the cartridge 2007.
- the print R corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the tag tape 2101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 2103.
- the tag tape 2101 and the cover film 2103 that has been printed are bonded and integrated by the tape feed roller 2027 and the pressure roller 28 to form a tag label tape 2109 with print. It is carried out of 2007.
- the ink ribbon 2105 that has finished printing on the cover film 2103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 2106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.
- the tag label tape 2109 with print is cut by a cutting mechanism (not shown) automatically or by operating a cutter driving button (not shown) of the apparatus main body. Then, the cut tag label tape 2109 with print is cut out from the label discharge port (not shown) of the apparatus main body as the RFID label TA.
- the print head 23 as the printing means, the device antenna, and the cutting mechanism as the cutting means constitute the preparation processing means described in each claim.
- FIG. 23 shows a detailed structure of the tag tape 2101. Note that FIG. 23A shows the appearance of the tag tape from above, FIG. 23B shows the appearance of the tag tape from below, and FIG. 23C shows XXIIIc-XXIIIc in FIG. 23A.
- the layer structure of the tag tape by a cross section is shown conceptually.
- the tag tape 2101 includes a plurality of sheet-like antenna base materials 2101c, a first tape 2101A, a second tape 2101B, and a release paper 2101d. Are formed in a multilayer structure.
- each of the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3 constituting the second tape 2101B is made of a permeable material. ing. As a result, all of the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3 are viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction (the lower side in FIG. 23C). The antenna base material 2101c can be seen through. When the adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape substrate layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment are viewed from the other side of the tape thickness direction according to the claims, the antenna substrate A position display layer representing the position is configured.
- FIG. 24 shows the horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape along the XXIV-XXIV cross section in FIG. That is, FIG. 24 corresponds to a bottom view in a state where the release paper is removed from the tag tape.
- the tag tape 2101 has a fixed adhesive layer 2101b1 and a tag tape base material when viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction (excluding the release paper 2101d) (the front side in FIG. 24).
- the antenna substrate 2101c can be seen through the layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment. In this way, since the antenna base material 2101c can be visually recognized, the position of the antenna base material 2101c can be easily recognized.
- FIG. 25 shows the structure of the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101.
- 25A shows the appearance from above the RFID label TA
- FIG. 25B shows the appearance from below the RFID label TA
- FIG. 25C shows XXVc in FIG. 25B.
- FIG. 3 conceptually shows the layer structure of the RFID label TA according to the section -XXVc.
- FIG. 26 shows a horizontal sectional structure of the RFID label TA along the XXVI-XXVI section in FIG. That is, FIG. 26 corresponds to a bottom view of the RFID label TA when the release paper 2101d is peeled off.
- the RFID label TA accesses the RFID circuit element To disposed on the antenna base 2101c of the tag tape 2101 by wireless communication ( Information is read / written), and a cover film 2103 printed on the back surface is attached to the front surface of the tag tape 2101 and cut into a predetermined length.
- the RFID label TA has a nine-layer structure in which the cover film 2103 is added to the tag tape 2101 having the eight-layer structure shown in FIG. That is, the RFID label TA is formed from the cover film 2103 side (upper side in FIG. 25C) toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG.
- a predetermined print R (in this example, “RF-ID”) corresponding to tag information stored in the RFID circuit element To is provided on the back surface of the cover film 2103 (on the adhesive layer 2101a1 side for bonding). It is printed.
- all the layers of the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking adhesive layer 2101b3 are made of a permeable material.
- a sheet-like magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the RFID label TA and the metal object when the RFID label TA is attached to an object to be attached such as a metal object.
- the visible antenna base 2101c is used as a mark for attaching the magnetic sheet MS to the RFID label TA. This will be described with reference to FIG.
- the label main body portion Tx which is the main body portion obtained by removing the release paper 2101d from the RFID label TA, is peeled off. Thereby, the adhesive layer 2101b3 for adhesion is exposed on the lower surface side of the label main body Tx.
- the front and back are reversed so that the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attaching the label main body Tx is on the upper side, and the other side in the tape thickness direction (upper side in FIG. 27 (b)).
- the antenna base material 2101c of the label main body Tx can be seen through the fixing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3.
- a magnetic sheet MS having the same size as the antenna base material 2101c prepared in advance (or may be larger than the antenna base material 2101c) is so covered as to cover the antenna base material 2101c from the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment. paste.
- the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet in which the label main body Tx and the magnetic sheet MS are integrated is formed.
- the magnetic material sheet MS is a sheet-like magnetic material layer Ma and adhesive layer Mb (see FIG. 27 (d)) corresponding to the magnetic material layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc of the first embodiment, respectively. ) And three layers of release paper Mc.
- the release sheet Mc on the magnetic sheet MS side of the obtained RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is peeled off, and the adhesive layer on the back surface of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is removed. Expose Mb.
- the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet (excluding the release paper Mc) is attached to the metal object MB to be attached through the adhesive layer Mb.
- the magnetic material sheet MS can be easily disposed between the antenna base material 2101c of the RFID label TA and the metal object MB.
- the tag tape 2101 used in the tag label producing apparatus of this embodiment has the antenna base material 2101c on which the RFID circuit element To is arranged, the first tape 2101A on one side in the tape thickness direction, and the other in the tape thickness direction.
- the laminated structure is sandwiched between the second tape 2101B on the side.
- each layer of the adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment of the 2nd tape 2101B is comprised with a permeable material.
- the user can see the adhesive layer 2101b1 for placement and the tag tape base material when viewed from the second tape 2101A side in a state where the release paper 2101d of the RFID label TA created using the tag tape 2101 is peeled off.
- the antenna base material 2101c can be easily visually recognized through the layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment.
- the RFID label TA created using the tag tape 2101 is attached to the object to be attached, if the object is a metal object, if the object is directly attached to the metal object, a communication failure occurs in the RFID circuit element To. Can happen. In this case, if a magnetic body is interposed between the RFID label TA and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of a communication failure can be effectively prevented.
- the antenna substrate is passed through the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape substrate layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting. Since 2101c can be visually recognized, the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, when the magnetic sheet MS (sheet-like magnetic body) is attached to the RFID label TA, the magnetic sheet MS is accurately attached so as to cover the antenna substrate 2101c. Can be attached. Therefore, the entire area of the antenna base 2101c of the RFID label TA is reliably shielded from the metal object by the magnetic sheet MS, so that it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
- the magnetic sheet MS sheet-like magnetic body
- the second tape 2101B is made of a permeable material, and includes a stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 for placing a plurality of antenna base materials 2101c on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2.
- the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 With this stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the antenna base material 2101c can be stably attached to the tag tape base material layer 2101b2.
- the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1 is made of a transparent material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna base material 2101c is not hindered.
- the position of the antenna base material 2101c is made visible by forming all the layers of the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting with a transmissive material, but is not limited thereto. That is, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 is made impermeable, and the position of the antenna base material 2101c is provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 by providing a position display portion that represents a part or all of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c. It is good also as a structure which enables visual recognition.
- FIG. 28 shows the structure of the tag tape of this modification.
- FIG. 28 (a) conceptually shows the appearance of the tag tape from below
- FIG. 28 (b) conceptually shows the layer structure of the tag tape along the section XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb in FIG. 28 (a).
- FIG. 28C shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape taken along the line XXVIIIc-XXVIIIc in FIG. That is, FIG. 28C corresponds to a bottom view in the state where the release paper is removed from the tag tape.
- the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ (third tag tape base material layer) of the second tape 2101B is impermeable.
- An opaque (for example, white) base material layer is formed of the material.
- one end (tape in the tape longitudinal direction) of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate 2101c is formed on the surface of the opaque tag tape substrate layer 2101b2 ′ on the other side in the tape thickness direction (the lower side in FIG. 28 (b)).
- a position display section 2120 is provided (by printing in this example), which is composed of a line segment 2120a representing the position of the front end in the transport direction) and line segments 2120b and 2120b representing the positions of both ends in the tape width direction.
- the second tape 2101B is provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ provided with the position display portion 2120 and on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ (lower side in FIG. 28B).
- the transparent adhesive layer 2101b3 made of a transparent material and the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer provided on one side of the tape tape base layer 2101b2 ′ in the tape thickness direction (the upper side in FIG. 28B) Layer 2101b1.
- the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 of the second tag tape 2101B may be made of either a permeable material or a non-permeable material. Other configurations of this modification are the same as the configurations shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 described above.
- the position of the antenna base material is determined.
- the position display layer to represent is comprised.
- the tag tape 2101 when the tag tape 2101 is viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction with the release paper 2101d removed, the tag tape passes through the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment as shown in FIG.
- Position display portions 2120 representing both ends in the tape width direction and one end in the tape longitudinal direction of the antenna substrate 2101c provided on the substrate layer 2101b2 'can be visually recognized, and the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Can do. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is affixed to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101 by peeling the release paper 2101d, the positions of one end in the tape longitudinal direction and both ends in the tape width direction of the antenna substrate 2101c are visually confirmed. However, the magnetic material sheet MS can be accurately pasted according to these positions.
- the line segment 2120a at one end in the tape longitudinal direction of the position indicator 2120 is formed at a fixed pitch at a plurality of locations in the tape longitudinal direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′. It can also be used as an identification mark PM (detected element) in the tape conveyance control of the tag label producing apparatus. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide a mark or the like for displaying the position of the antenna base material 2101c, and the manufacturing process of the tag tape 2101 can be simplified.
- the position display portion 2120 is formed by printing, the position display portion 2120 can be easily provided on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction when the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ is manufactured.
- FIG. 29 shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape 2101 when the positions of both ends in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c are displayed as the position display unit 2120.
- line segments 2120a and 2120a representing both ends in the longitudinal direction of the antenna base material 2101c are provided on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 'made of a non-permeable material.
- the other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
- the position display portion 2120 representing both ends in the tape longitudinal direction of the antenna base material 2101c provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ is visually recognized through the adhesive layer 2101b3 made of a transparent material. And the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is affixed to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101, the positions of both ends of the antenna base material 2101 c in the tape longitudinal direction are visually recognized, and the magnetic sheet MS is matched to these positions. Can be pasted accurately.
- FIG. 30 shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape 2101 when the entire circumference of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c is displayed as the position display unit 2120.
- a position display unit 2120 is provided.
- the other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
- the position display unit 2120 representing the entire circumference of the antenna base material 2101c provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ can be visually recognized through the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment made of a permeable material. And the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is attached to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101, the position of the outer edge of the antenna substrate 2101c is visually recognized, and the magnetic sheet MS is attached accurately according to the position. be able to.
- a so-called laminate-type RFID tag TA is created in which a cover film 2103 different from the tag tape 2101 is printed and bonded together.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to the production of a so-called non-laminate type RFID tag that directly prints on a heat-sensitive printed layer provided on a tag tape. it can.
- FIG. 31 shows the structure of the RFID label TA of this modification. Note that FIG. 31A shows an external appearance of the RFID label from above, and FIG. 31B conceptually shows the layer structure of the RFID label taken along the section XXXIB-XXXIb in FIG.
- the first tape 2101A has a heat-sensitive layer 2101a1 'made of a heat-sensitive material on the surface of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2, and a tag label producing apparatus is provided on the heat-sensitive layer 2101a1'.
- Printing R is performed by the heat generated by the print head 23 (see FIG. 22).
- the other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
- the entire adhesive tape layer 2101b1, tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment of the second tape 2101B are made of a permeable material.
- the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 and the tag tape The antenna base material 2101c can be visually recognized through the base material layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment, and the position of the antenna base material 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, the magnetic material sheet MS can be accurately pasted so as to cover the antenna base material 2101c.
- the entire area of the antenna base material 2101c of the RFID label TA is reliably shielded from the metal object by the magnetic material. Therefore, the occurrence of communication failure can be surely prevented.
- the heat-sensitive layer 2101a1 ′ is provided as the print target layer of the RFID label TA.
- a transfer layer in which the print is transferred from the ink ribbon by heat, or a print by ink jet ink is used. It may be a receiving layer.
- both the first tape 2101A and the second tape 2101B of the tag tape 2101 are configured to have a stationary adhesive layer.
- the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first tape 2101A and the second tape are not limited thereto. Only one of 2101B may have a stationary adhesive layer.
- FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating a wireless tag generation system including a tag label / magnetic sheet creation device that is a label / sheet bonding preparation processing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the whole structure of a tag label and a magnetic material sheet production apparatus. It is a perspective view showing the structure of the internal unit which a tag label and a magnetic material sheet production apparatus incorporate. It is a top view showing the structure of an internal unit.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view schematically showing a detailed structure of a wireless tag cartridge.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged plan view schematically showing a detailed structure of a magnetic cartridge.
- FIG. 4 is a top view, a bottom view, and a top view of a magnetic sheet produced by a tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus.
- 9A is a diagram obtained by rotating the cross-sectional view taken along the XA-XA ′ cross section in the counterclockwise direction by 90 °.
- FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view illustrated by the XB-XB ′ cross section rotated in the counterclockwise direction by 90 °
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the XC-XC ′ cross section in FIG.
- step S100 It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of the tag label production process of step S100. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of the tag access process of step S300. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of the information transmission / reception process of step S400. It is a flowchart which shows the control procedure performed by the control circuit of a tag label and a magnetic material sheet production apparatus at the time of magnetic material sheet production. It is a flowchart showing the detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet preparation process of step S500.
- FIG. 24 is a top view, a bottom view, and a cross-sectional view of the tag tape taken along line XXIIIc-XXIIIc in FIG.
- FIG. 24 is a horizontal sectional view of the tag tape taken along the line XXIV-XXIV in FIG.
- FIG. 26 is a top view, a bottom view, and a cross-sectional view of the RFID label taken along line XXVc-XXVc in FIG.
- FIG. 26 is a horizontal sectional view of the RFID label taken along the line XXVI-XXVI in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a horizontal sectional view of the tag tape taken along the section XXVIIIc-XXVIIIc. It is a horizontal sectional view of a tag tape when the positions of both ends in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate are displayed as position display portions.
- FIG. 32 is a top view showing the structure of a tag label in a modified example in which the cover film is not attached, and a cross-sectional view of the tag label along the section XXXIb-XXXIb in FIG.
- Tag label / magnetic material sheet creation device (magnetic material sheet creation device, label / sheet bonding preparation processing device) 3 Open / close lid (open / close door) 6 Cartridge holder 7 RFID tag cartridge 7M Magnetic cartridge (preparation processing cartridge) 15 Cutting mechanism (cutting means) 23 Print head (printing means) 35 Half-cut unit (half-cutting means) 81 Cartridge sensor (cartridge detection means) 90 Open / close sensor (open / close detection means) 101 Base tape (tag tape) 103 Cover film (printed tape) 108 Tape feed roller drive shaft (conveyance means) 109M magnetic tape (bonding medium) 109Ma Magnetic layer 109Mb Adhesive layer (Adhesive layer for pasting) 109Mc release paper (release material layer) 118 PC (Magnetic sheet editing device) 151 IC circuit portion 152 Tag antenna 200 Case 2007 Wireless tag cartridge (preparation processing cartridge) 2101 Tag tape (bonding medium) 2101A First tape 2101B Second tape 2101a2 Tag tape base material layer
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Abstract
A radio tag label is more easily stuck to a magnetic body to reliably prevent communication failure. A device for preparing sticking of a label sheet to a magnetic body includes a cartridge holder (6) holding a magnetic body cartridge (7M), a tape feed roller driving shaft (108) for transporting a magnetic tape (109M) supplied from the magnetic body cartridge (7M), a cutting mechanism (15) for cutting the transported magnetic tape (109M) to form a magnetic sheet (MS), and a loop antenna (LC2) for transmitting/receiving information to/from a radio tag label (T) disposed outside the device. Information relating to dimensions of the radio tag label (T) stored in a radio tag circuit element (To) of the radio tag label (T) is acquired, and a control is made so that the size of the magnetic sheet (MS) corresponds to that of the radio tag label (T).
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本発明は、無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとを貼り合わせる準備処理を行うラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置に関する。
The present invention relates to a label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus that performs a preparation process for bonding a RFID label and a magnetic sheet.
小型の無線タグとリーダ(読み取り装置)/ライタ(書き込み装置)との間で非接触で情報の読み取り/書き込みを行うRFID(Radio Frequency Identification)システムが知られている。例えばラベル状の無線タグに備えられた無線タグ回路素子は、情報を記憶するIC回路部とこのIC回路部に接続されたタグアンテナとを備えており、無線タグが汚れている場合や見えない位置に配置されている場合であっても、リーダ/ライタ側よりIC回路部の無線タグ情報に対してアクセス(情報の読み取り/書き込み)が可能であり、商品管理や検査工程等の様々な分野において実用化が進められている。
An RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system that reads / writes information in a non-contact manner between a small wireless tag and a reader (reading device) / writer (writing device) is known. For example, a wireless tag circuit element provided in a label-like wireless tag includes an IC circuit unit for storing information and a tag antenna connected to the IC circuit unit, and the wireless tag is not visible or visible. Even if it is placed at a position, it is possible to access (read / write information) the RFID tag information of the IC circuit section from the reader / writer side, and various fields such as product management and inspection processes Is being put to practical use.
このような無線タグは、通常、ラベル状の素材上に無線タグ回路素子を設けて形成され、このタグラベルが例えば各種書類・物品の分類・整理のために対象物品等に貼り付けられることが多い。従来、そのような無線タグラベルを作成するタグラベル作成装置が既に提唱されている。
Such a radio tag is usually formed by providing a radio frequency circuit element on a label-like material, and this tag label is often affixed to a target article or the like for classification and organization of various documents and articles, for example. . Conventionally, a tag label producing apparatus for producing such a RFID label has been proposed.
一方、このようにして作成した無線タグラベルを貼り付け対象に貼り付けるとき、金属物に直接貼り付けると、無線タグ回路素子において通信障害が起こる可能性がある。この場合、無線タグ回路素子と貼り付け対象の金属物との間に、磁性体を介在させると通信障害の発生を効果的に防止することができることから、無線タグ回路素子と貼り付け対象の金属物との間に磁性体層が介在するように構成された磁性体タグラベル(非接触ICタグラベル)が既に提唱されている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
特開2007-94621号公報
On the other hand, when the RFID label produced in this way is attached to an object to be attached, if it is attached directly to a metal object, communication failure may occur in the RFID circuit element. In this case, if a magnetic substance is interposed between the RFID circuit element and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of communication failure can be effectively prevented. A magnetic tag label (non-contact IC tag label) configured such that a magnetic layer is interposed between a product and a product has already been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-94621 A
上記特許文献1には磁性体タグラベルの作成方法については特に記載されていないが、このような無線タグ回路素子と貼り付け対象との間に磁性体層が介在する構成の磁性体タグラベルを作成する場合、上述したタグラベル作成装置で作成した無線タグラベルの貼り付け側に、磁性体層を含み無線タグラベルに貼り付け可能な磁性体シートを貼り付けて作成することが考えられる。
Although the method for producing a magnetic tag label is not particularly described in Patent Document 1, a magnetic tag label having a configuration in which a magnetic layer is interposed between the RFID tag circuit element and the object to be attached is produced. In this case, it is conceivable that a magnetic material sheet that includes a magnetic material layer and can be attached to a wireless tag label is attached to the attachment side of the wireless tag label created by the tag label producing device described above.
この場合、無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとをそれぞれ別々の装置で作成しなければならないため、操作者はそれぞれの装置において個別に作成操作を行う必要があり、さらには無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとの大きさを調整する等の特別な操作も必要となり、多大な操作労力を要するという問題があった。また、通信障害の発生を確実に防止するには、無線タグラベルに対し、その無線タグ回路素子部分の全域を覆うように磁性体シートを貼り付ける必要があるが、例えば無線タグラベルより磁性体シートが小さいような場合には、貼り付け方によっては無線タグ回路素子部分の全域が覆われず、通信障害が発生するおそれがあった。いずれにしても、無線タグラベルと磁性体との貼り合わせを容易にできるようにして通信障害の発生を確実に防止することは困難であった。
In this case, since the RFID label and the magnetic sheet must be created by separate devices, the operator needs to perform the creation operation individually in each device. A special operation such as adjusting the size is also required, and there is a problem that a great amount of operation labor is required. In order to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure, it is necessary to attach a magnetic sheet to the RFID label so as to cover the entire area of the RFID tag circuit element part. If it is small, the entire area of the RFID tag circuit element portion is not covered depending on how it is attached, which may cause a communication failure. In any case, it has been difficult to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure by facilitating the bonding of the RFID label and the magnetic material.
本発明の第1の目的は、無線タグラベルと磁性体との貼り合わせのし易さを向上し、通信障害の発生を確実に防止できるラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置を提供することにある。
A first object of the present invention is to provide a label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus that improves the ease of bonding of a RFID label and a magnetic material and can reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
本発明の第2の目的は、特別な操作を行うことなく磁性体シートの大きさを適切に設定することで、通信障害の発生を確実に防止できるラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置を提供することにある。
A second object of the present invention is to provide a label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus that can reliably prevent the occurrence of a communication failure by appropriately setting the size of a magnetic sheet without performing a special operation. There is.
本発明の第3の目的は、無線タグラベルに対し磁性体を貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材を覆うように磁性体シートを正確に貼り付けることができ、通信障害の発生を確実に防止できるラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置を提供することにある。
A third object of the present invention is to provide a label that can accurately affix a magnetic sheet so as to cover an antenna substrate when a magnetic substance is affixed to an RFID tag label, and can reliably prevent communication failure. The object is to provide a sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus.
上記第1の目的を達成するために、第1発明は、情報を記憶するIC回路部と情報の送受信を行うタグアンテナとを備える無線タグ回路素子を有する無線タグラベルと、磁性体シートとを貼り合わせるためのラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置であって、前記無線タグラベル作成用のタグテープ、及び、前記磁性体シート作成用の磁性体テープ、のうちいずれか一方を、貼り合わせ媒体として供給可能な準備処理カートリッジを着脱可能なカートリッジホルダと、前記カートリッジホルダに取り付けられた前記準備処理カートリッジから供給される前記貼り合わせ媒体を搬送するための搬送手段と、前記貼り合わせ媒体に対し、前記無線タグラベルと前記磁性体シートとを貼り合わせるための所定の準備処理を行う準備処理手段とを有することを特徴とする。
In order to achieve the first object, the first invention attaches a wireless tag label having a wireless tag circuit element including an IC circuit section for storing information and a tag antenna for transmitting and receiving information, and a magnetic sheet. A label / sheet bonding preparation processing device for matching, wherein either one of the tag tape for creating the RFID label and the magnetic tape for creating the magnetic sheet can be supplied as a bonding medium A cartridge holder to which a preparatory processing cartridge can be attached and detached, a transport means for transporting the bonding medium supplied from the preparation processing cartridge attached to the cartridge holder, and the RFID label for the bonding medium And a preparatory processing means for performing a predetermined preparatory process for bonding the magnetic material sheet to each other. And wherein the Rukoto.
無線タグラベルを貼り付け対象に貼り付けるとき、金属物に直接貼り付けると、無線タグ回路素子において通信障害が起こる可能性がある。この場合、無線タグラベルと貼り付け対象の金属物との間に、磁性体を介在させると通信障害の発生を効果的に防止することができる。本願第1発明では、この無線タグラベルに磁性体シートを貼り合わせることで、無線タグラベルと金属物との間に磁性体シートを介在配置する。そして、本願第1発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置では、その磁性体シートと無線タグラベルとを貼り合わせるとき、操作者が貼り合わせやすいように、準備処理手段が、無線タグラベル作成用のタグテープ、又は、磁性体シート作成用の磁性体テープに対し、所定の準備処理を行う。これにより、無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとの貼り合わせのしやすさを向上し、容易に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
If the RFID label is attached to the object to be attached, if it is attached directly to a metal object, communication failure may occur in the RFID circuit element. In this case, if a magnetic substance is interposed between the RFID label and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of communication failure can be effectively prevented. In the first invention of this application, the magnetic sheet is bonded to the RFID label so that the magnetic sheet is interposed between the RFID label and the metal object. In the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the first invention of this application, when the magnetic material sheet and the RFID label are bonded, the preparation processing means includes a tag for generating the RFID label so that the operator can easily bond the label. A predetermined preparation process is performed on the tape or the magnetic tape for forming the magnetic sheet. Thereby, the ease of bonding of the RFID label and the magnetic sheet can be improved, and the occurrence of communication failure can be easily prevented.
上記第1及び第2の目的を達成するために、第2発明は、上記第1発明において、装置外郭を構成する筐体を有し、前記カートリッジホルダは、磁性体材料からなる磁性体層を含む前記貼り合わせ媒体としての前記磁性体テープを供給可能な磁性体カートリッジを前記準備処理カートリッジとして着脱可能に構成され、前記搬送手段は、前記磁性体カートリッジから供給される前記磁性体テープを搬送し、前記準備処理手段は、前記磁性体シートを貼り合わせるために用意された、前記筐体外に位置する前記無線タグラベルの前記無線タグ回路素子との間で、無線通信を介して情報の送受信を行う情報取得用通信手段と、前記情報取得用通信手段を介し、前記無線タグ回路素子の前記IC回路部に記憶された前記無線タグラベルの寸法情報を取得する寸法情報取得手段と、前記寸法情報取得手段で取得した前記無線タグラベルの前記寸法情報に基づき、前記磁性体シートの作成処理の際の前記磁性体シートの大きさが、前記無線タグラベルの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、少なくとも前記搬送手段を制御する寸法制御手段とを備えた、前記磁性体シートの作成処理を行う磁性体シート作成装置であることを特徴とする。
In order to achieve the above first and second objects, the second invention is the above first invention, wherein the second invention has a casing constituting the outer shell of the device, and the cartridge holder has a magnetic layer made of a magnetic material. A magnetic cartridge capable of supplying the magnetic tape as the laminating medium is detachably configured as the preparatory processing cartridge, and the transport means transports the magnetic tape supplied from the magnetic cartridge. The preparation processing means transmits / receives information to / from the RFID tag circuit element of the RFID tag label located outside the housing prepared for bonding the magnetic sheet via wireless communication. Information acquisition communication means, and dimension information of the RFID label stored in the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element via the information acquisition communication means Based on the dimension information acquisition means to be acquired and the dimension information of the RFID label acquired by the dimension information acquisition means, the size of the magnetic sheet at the time of the magnetic sheet creation processing is the size of the RFID label. It is a magnetic sheet creating apparatus that performs the process of creating the magnetic sheet, comprising at least a dimension control unit that controls the conveying unit so as to have a size corresponding to the size.
本願第2発明においては、磁性体シートの大きさの適正化を図るものである。すなわち、磁性体シートラベルの作成時には、カートリッジホルダに磁性体カートリッジが装着されて、磁性体シート作成処理が実行される。すなわち、搬送手段により磁性体カートリッジから供給された(磁性体層を含む)磁性体テープが搬送され、磁性体作成処理が実行されることにより、磁性体シートを作成することができる。このとき、予め無線タグラベルの情報取得用無線タグ回路素子のIC回路部には、無線タグラベルの寸法情報が記憶されている。この寸法情報は、情報取得用通信手段を介して寸法情報取得手段で取得される。さらに寸法制御手段が、その取得した寸法情報に基づき、磁性体シートの大きさが前記無線タグラベルの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、搬送手段等を制御する。このようにして、無線タグラベルの大きさに自動的に対応して、無線タグラベルと金属物との間に介在させるのに適した大きさの磁性体シートを作成することが可能となる。
In the second invention of the present application, the size of the magnetic material sheet is optimized. That is, when creating a magnetic sheet label, a magnetic cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder, and a magnetic sheet creation process is executed. In other words, the magnetic sheet supplied from the magnetic cartridge (including the magnetic layer) is transported by the transporting means, and the magnetic material creation process is executed, whereby the magnetic material sheet can be created. At this time, the dimension information of the RFID label is stored in advance in the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag information acquisition RFID tag circuit element. This dimension information is acquired by the dimension information acquisition means via the information acquisition communication means. Further, the dimension control unit controls the conveying unit and the like based on the acquired dimension information so that the size of the magnetic sheet becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label. In this way, it is possible to create a magnetic sheet having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label and the metal object, automatically corresponding to the size of the RFID label.
これにより、操作者は、(例えば無線タグラベルをアンテナにかざす等により)寸法情報を情報取得用通信手段で読み取らせるだけで、特別な操作を行うことなく磁性体シートの大きさを適切に設定することができる。したがって、容易かつ確実に通信障害対策を行うことができ、利便性を向上することができる。
Thus, the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet without performing a special operation only by causing the information acquisition communication means to read the dimension information (for example, by holding the RFID label over the antenna). be able to. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
第3発明は、上記第2発明において、前記寸法制御手段は、前記磁性体シート作成処理の際の前記磁性体シートのテープ長手方向寸法が、前記無線タグラベルのうち所定の印字が形成された印字領域のテープ長手方向寸法と等しくなるように、少なくとも前記搬送手段を制御することを特徴とする。
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the invention, the dimension control unit is configured such that the longitudinal dimension of the magnetic sheet in the magnetic sheet creation process is a print on which a predetermined print is formed on the RFID label. It is characterized in that at least the transport means is controlled so as to be equal to the tape longitudinal dimension of the region.
これにより、無線タグラベルの印字領域(実質的な貼り付け部分となる)のテープ長手方向寸法と同じテープ長手方向寸法の、磁性体シートを作成することができる。この結果、無線タグラベルを金属物に貼り付けるときも、無線タグラベルの貼り付け部分のテープ長手方向全域が、金属物との間を磁性体シートによって介在されることになる。したがって、確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
This makes it possible to produce a magnetic sheet having the same tape longitudinal dimension as the RFID label printing area (which is a substantial pasting portion). As a result, even when the RFID label is attached to a metal object, the entire area in the tape longitudinal direction of the attachment part of the RFID tag label is interposed between the metal object and the magnetic material sheet. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
第4発明は、上記第3発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着されたカートリッジの種類を検出するカートリッジ検出手段を有することを特徴とする。
The fourth invention is characterized in that, in the third invention, there is provided cartridge detecting means for detecting the type of cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder.
これにより、どの種類のカートリッジが装着されているかを、自動検出することができる。カートリッジの種類が磁性体テープの種類と一対一に対応している場合には、カートリッジの種類を検出することで磁性体テープの幅方向寸法も(間接的に)検出可能となる。
This makes it possible to automatically detect which type of cartridge is installed. When the type of cartridge is in one-to-one correspondence with the type of magnetic tape, the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape can be detected (indirectly) by detecting the type of cartridge.
第5発明は、上記第4発明において、前記寸法情報取得手段で取得した前記無線タグラベルの前記寸法情報に含まれる前記無線タグラベルの幅方向寸法と、前記カートリッジ検出手段で検出した前記磁性体カートリッジの種類との適合性を判定する幅方向寸法判定手段を有することを特徴とする。
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the width direction dimension of the RFID label included in the dimension information of the RFID label acquired by the dimension information acquisition unit, and the magnetic cartridge detected by the cartridge detection unit. It has the width direction dimension determination means which determines the compatibility with a kind, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
カートリッジの種類が磁性体テープの種類と一対一に対応している場合には、カートリッジの種類を検出することで磁性体テープの幅方向寸法を検出することができる。これに基づき、本願第5発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置においては、幅方向寸法判定手段が、検出した磁性体カートリッジの種類と、無線タグラベルの寸法情報に含まれる幅方向寸法との適合性を判定する。この結果、検出したカートリッジ種類に対応する磁性体テープの幅方向寸法が、無線タグラベルの幅方向寸法と適合しない(例えば無線タグラベルの幅方向寸法よりもかなり幅が狭い等)場合には、対応する種々の処理(操作者への警報報知、磁性体シート作成の中止等)を実行可能となる。
When the type of cartridge corresponds to the type of magnetic tape on a one-to-one basis, the size in the width direction of the magnetic tape can be detected by detecting the type of cartridge. Based on this, in the label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus of the fifth invention of this application, the width direction dimension determining means matches the type of the detected magnetic cartridge with the width direction dimension included in the dimension information of the RFID label. Determine gender. As a result, when the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape corresponding to the detected cartridge type does not match the width direction dimension of the RFID tag label (for example, the width is considerably narrower than the width direction dimension of the RFID tag label), it corresponds. Various processes (alarm notification to the operator, cancellation of magnetic material sheet creation, etc.) can be executed.
第6発明は、上記第5発明において、前記幅方向寸法判定手段で適合性がないと判定された場合に、対応する警報信号を生成して出力する警報信号出力手段を有することを特徴とする。
The sixth invention is characterized in that, in the fifth invention, there is provided an alarm signal output means for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal when the width direction dimension determining means determines that there is no compatibility. .
これにより、そのまま磁性体シートを作成すると(磁性体シートの幅が不足しているため)十分な通信障害防止を図れなくなる可能性があることや、これを回避するためには別のカートリッジに交換する必要があること、等を操作者に対し確実に認識させることができる。
As a result, if a magnetic sheet is created as it is (the width of the magnetic sheet is insufficient), it may not be possible to prevent sufficient communication failure, and to avoid this, replace it with another cartridge. The operator can be surely recognized that it is necessary to do so.
第7発明は、上記第4乃至第6発明のいずれかにおいて、前記カートリッジホルダは、貼り付け対象に貼り付けるための貼り付け用粘着剤層と前記貼り付け用粘着剤層を覆う剥離材層とを備えた前記磁性体テープを供給可能な前記磁性体カートリッジを着脱可能であることを特徴とする。
In a seventh aspect of the present invention, the cartridge holder according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, wherein the cartridge holder includes an adhesive layer for attaching to an object to be attached, and a release material layer covering the adhesive layer for attachment. It is possible to attach and detach the magnetic cartridge capable of supplying the magnetic tape provided with.
これにより、作成した磁性体シートのうち剥離材層を引き剥がして貼り付け対象(無線タグラベルを含む)に貼り付けることができる。
This makes it possible to peel off the release material layer from the produced magnetic sheet and attach it to the object to be attached (including the wireless tag label).
第8発明は、上記第4乃至第7発明のいずれかにおいて、前記磁性体テープを所定の切断位置で厚さ方向に切断し前記磁性体シートを完成させる切断手段を有し、前記寸法制御手段は、前記切断手段による前記切断後の前記磁性体シートの大きさが、前記無線タグラベルの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、前記搬送手段及び前記切断手段を制御することを特徴とする。
An eighth invention according to any one of the fourth to seventh inventions, further comprising a cutting means for cutting the magnetic tape in a thickness direction at a predetermined cutting position to complete the magnetic sheet, and the dimension control means. Is characterized in that the conveying means and the cutting means are controlled so that the size of the magnetic material sheet after being cut by the cutting means becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label.
これにより、搬送手段で搬送された磁性体テープを切断し、適切な大きさの磁性体シートを作成することができる。
Thereby, the magnetic tape transported by the transport means can be cut, and a magnetic sheet of an appropriate size can be created.
第9発明は、上記第7発明において、前記磁性体テープを所定の半切断位置で厚さ方向に部分的に切断する半切断手段を有し、前記寸法制御手段は、前記磁性体シートの作成処理の際の前記磁性体シートの大きさが、前記無線タグラベルの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、前記搬送手段及び前記半切断手段を制御することを特徴とする。
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the seventh aspect of the invention, the magnetic tape includes a semi-cutting unit that partially cuts the magnetic tape in a thickness direction at a predetermined half-cut position, The conveying means and the half-cutting means are controlled so that the size of the magnetic material sheet during processing corresponds to the size of the RFID label.
搬送手段で搬送された磁性体テープに対し半切断手段で部分的に(例えば剥離材層以外を)半切断する。これにより、操作者が例えば(その半切断位置を利用して)剥離材層以外の部分を剥離材層から自ら引き剥がすことで、(磁性体シートとして)無線タグラベルと金属物との間に介在させることができる。
The magnetic tape transported by the transport means is partially cut (for example, other than the release material layer) by a semi-cut means. This allows the operator to remove the part other than the release material layer from the release material layer by itself (using the half-cut position), for example (as a magnetic sheet) between the RFID label and the metal object. Can be made.
第10発明は、上記第4乃至第7発明のいずれかにおいて、操作者が前記磁性体テープを厚さ方向に切断するための磁性体テープ切断線を印字する印字手段を設けたことを特徴とする。
A tenth invention is characterized in that, in any one of the fourth to seventh inventions, there is provided printing means for printing a magnetic tape cutting line for an operator to cut the magnetic tape in the thickness direction. To do.
搬送手段で搬送された磁性体テープに対し印字手段で磁性体テープ切断線を印字する。これにより、操作者が自らその磁性体テープ切断線を手操作で切断することで、磁性体シートを完成することができる。
A magnetic tape cutting line is printed on the magnetic tape conveyed by the conveying means by the printing means. Thereby, the operator can complete the magnetic sheet by manually cutting the magnetic tape cutting line manually.
第11発明は、上記第8乃至第10発明のいずれかにおいて、前記寸法情報取得手段は、前記カートリッジ検出手段で前記磁性体カートリッジの装着が検出された状態で磁性体シート編集装置からの開始指示信号が入力されたら、前記無線タグラベルの前記寸法情報の取得を開始することを特徴とする。
According to an eleventh aspect of the invention, in any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, the dimensional information acquisition unit instructs the start from the magnetic sheet editing apparatus in a state in which the cartridge detection unit detects the mounting of the magnetic cartridge. When a signal is input, acquisition of the dimension information of the RFID label is started.
操作者がカートリッジホルダに磁性体カートリッジを装着し、磁性体シート編集装置にて適宜の操作を行って開始指示信号をラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置に入力させる。この開始指示信号の入力によって寸法情報取得手段が無線タグラベルの読み取り動作を開始し、情報取得用通信手段を介して無線タグラベルの情報取得用無線タグ回路素子から寸法情報を取得する。このようにして、操作者の意思をふまえた確実な磁性体シート作成処理を行うことができる。
The operator attaches the magnetic cartridge to the cartridge holder and performs an appropriate operation on the magnetic sheet editing apparatus to input a start instruction signal to the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus. When the start instruction signal is input, the dimension information acquisition unit starts the RFID label reading operation, and acquires dimension information from the RFID label information acquisition RFID circuit element via the information acquisition communication unit. In this way, it is possible to perform a reliable magnetic sheet creation process based on the operator's intention.
第12発明は、上記第8乃至第10発明のいずれかにおいて、前記カートリッジホルダの開閉扉の開放状態と閉じ状態を検出する開閉検出手段を有し、前記寸法情報取得手段は、前記開閉検出手段が前記開閉扉の開放状態から閉じ状態への変化を検出したときに、前記カートリッジ検出手段で前記磁性体カートリッジの装着が検出された状態ならば、前記無線タグラベルの前記寸法情報の取得を開始することを特徴とする。
In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the eighth to tenth aspects, the opening / closing detection means for detecting an open state and a closed state of the opening / closing door of the cartridge holder is provided. When the change of the open / close door from the open state to the closed state is detected, if the mounting of the magnetic cartridge is detected by the cartridge detection means, the acquisition of the dimension information of the RFID label is started. It is characterized by that.
これにより、操作者がカートリッジホルダに磁性体カートリッジを装着して開閉扉を閉じると、自動的に寸法情報取得手段が無線タグラベルの読み取り動作を開始し、情報取得用通信手段を介して無線タグラベルの情報取得用無線タグ回路素子から寸法情報を取得する。したがって、無線タグラベルの読み取り動作を開始させるためのその他の特別な操作が不要となるので、操作労力を低減し、手軽かつ迅速に磁性体シートを作成することができる。
As a result, when the operator mounts the magnetic cartridge in the cartridge holder and closes the door, the dimension information acquisition unit automatically starts reading the RFID label, and the RFID tag label is read via the information acquisition communication unit. Dimension information is acquired from the RFID tag circuit element for information acquisition. Accordingly, since no other special operation for starting the reading operation of the RFID label is required, the operation labor can be reduced, and the magnetic material sheet can be created easily and quickly.
第13発明は、上記第8又は第9発明において、前記カートリッジホルダは、前記磁性体カートリッジと、情報を記憶するIC回路部と情報を送受信するタグ側アンテナとを備えたラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子を配置したタグテープを供給可能な無線タグカートリッジとを、選択的に着脱可能であり、前記搬送手段は、前記カートリッジホルダに前記無線タグカートリッジが取り付けられた場合には、前記無線タグカートリッジから供給される前記タグテープを搬送可能であり、前記タグテープの前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子と無線通信による情報送受信を行うためのラベル作成用通信手段と、前記タグテープ又は前記タグテープに貼り合わせる被印字テープに所定の印字を形成可能な印字手段とを設け、前記カートリッジ検出手段の検出結果に応じて、前記カートリッジホルダに前記磁性体カートリッジが装着されたときは、当該磁性体カートリッジから供給される前記磁性体テープを前記搬送手段で搬送しつつ、前記磁性体シートの作成処理を実行し、前記カートリッジホルダに前記無線タグカートリッジが装着されたときは、当該無線タグカートリッジから供給される前記タグテープを前記搬送手段で搬送しつつ前記印字手段で前記タグテープ又は前記被印字テープに前記所定の印字を行うとともに、前記ラベル作成用通信手段を介し前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子と情報送受信を行って、無線タグラベルの作成処理を実行することを特徴とする。
In a thirteenth aspect based on the eighth or ninth aspect, the cartridge holder includes the magnetic cartridge, an IC circuit section for storing information, and a tag side antenna for transmitting and receiving information. A RFID tag cartridge capable of supplying a tag tape on which an element is arranged can be selectively attached and detached. When the RFID tag cartridge is attached to the cartridge holder, the transport means can be attached to the RFID tag cartridge. The tag tape to be supplied can be transported, and a label creating communication means for transmitting and receiving information by radio communication with the label creating RFID circuit element of the tag tape, and affixing to the tag tape or the tag tape Printing means capable of forming a predetermined print on the print-receiving tape to be combined, When the magnetic cartridge is mounted on the cartridge holder in accordance with the detection result of the magnetic material, the magnetic sheet supplied from the magnetic cartridge is conveyed by the conveying means while the magnetic material sheet is created. When the RFID tag cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder, the tag tape or the print-receiving tape is printed by the printing means while the tag tape supplied from the RFID tag cartridge is conveyed by the conveying means. In addition, the predetermined printing is performed, and information is transmitted / received to / from the label producing RFID circuit element via the label producing communication means, and a RFID label producing process is executed.
本願第13発明においては、1つの装置で、無線タグラベルと、この無線タグラベルを金属物に貼り付けるときに必要となる磁性体シートとの両方を作成可能である。これにより、無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとをそれぞれ別々の装置で作成しなければならない場合に比べ、少ない手間で容易に通信障害対策を行うことができる。この結果、操作者の利便性をさらに向上することができる。
In the thirteenth invention of the present application, it is possible to produce both the RFID label and the magnetic sheet required when the RFID label is attached to a metal object with a single device. Thereby, compared with the case where a RFID label and a magnetic material sheet must be prepared by separate devices, it is possible to easily take measures against communication failure with less effort. As a result, the convenience for the operator can be further improved.
第14発明は、上記第13発明において、前記ラベル作成用通信手段を介し、前記無線タグラベルの寸法情報を前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子の前記IC回路部に書き込む、寸法情報書き込み手段を有することを特徴とする。
In a fourteenth aspect based on the thirteenth aspect, the present invention further comprises dimensional information writing means for writing dimension information of the RFID label into the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag circuit element for label production via the label creating communication means. It is characterized by.
本願第14発明においては、まず、無線タグラベルを作成するときに操作者が(又は装置側で)適宜に大きさを決定すると、その寸法情報が寸法情報書き込み手段でIC回路部に書き込まれて、無線タグラベルが作成される。その後の磁性体シートの作成時には、上記作成した無線タグラベルの寸法情報を(無線タグラベルをアンテナにかざす等により)情報取得用通信手段で読み取らせるだけで、自動的に、無線タグラベルと金属物との間に介在させるのに適した大きさの磁性体シートを作成することができる。これにより、操作者は、無線タグラベルの大きささえ設定しておけば、(特に意識しなくても)磁性体シートの大きさを適切に設定することができる。したがって、容易かつ確実に通信障害対策を行うことができ、利便性を向上することができる。
In the fourteenth invention of the present application, first, when the operator appropriately determines the size (or on the device side) when creating the RFID label, the dimension information is written into the IC circuit unit by the dimension information writing means, A radio tag label is created. When creating the magnetic sheet thereafter, the dimensional information of the created RFID tag label is automatically read between the RFID tag label and the metal object simply by having the information acquisition communication means read (for example, by holding the RFID tag label over the antenna). A magnetic sheet having a size suitable for being interposed therebetween can be produced. Thus, the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet (even if not particularly conscious) as long as the size of the RFID label is set. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
上記第1及び第3の目的を達成するために、第15発明は、上記第1発明において、前記カートリッジホルダは、前記無線タグ回路素子を配置したシート状のアンテナ基材と、複数の前記アンテナ基材を所定間隔でテープ長手方向に連続して配置するためのテープ状の第1タグテープ基材層を含み、前記複数のアンテナ基材のテープ厚み方向一方側に設けられた第1テープと、前記複数のアンテナ基材のテープ厚み方向他方側に設けられ、前記磁性体シートを貼り合わせるために使用者が前記テープ厚み方向他方側から見たときに前記アンテナ基材の位置を表す、位置表示層を備えた第2テープとを有する、前記タグテープを巻回して構成したタグテープロールを備え、前記貼り合わせ媒体としての前記タグテープを供給可能な無線タグカートリッジを、前記準備処理カートリッジとして着脱可能に構成され、前記搬送手段は、前記無線タグカートリッジから供給される前記タグテープを搬送し、前記準備処理手段は、前記タグテープ又は前記タグテープに貼り合わされる被印字テープに対し所望の印字を行う印字手段と、前記タグテープに備えられた前記無線タグ回路素子に対し無線通信を介し情報送受信を行う装置アンテナと、前記印字手段による前記印字、及び、前記装置アンテナによる前記情報送受信が終了した後、前記タグテープを所定の長さに切断する切断手段とを備えた、前記無線タグラベルを作成するタグラベル作成装置であることを特徴とする。
In order to achieve the first and third objects, the fifteenth invention is the first invention, wherein the cartridge holder includes a sheet-like antenna substrate on which the RFID circuit elements are arranged, and a plurality of the antennas. Including a tape-shaped first tag tape base material layer for continuously arranging the base material in the longitudinal direction of the tape at predetermined intervals, and a first tape provided on one side of the plurality of antenna base materials in the tape thickness direction; A position provided on the other side of the plurality of antenna base materials in the tape thickness direction and representing a position of the antenna base material when viewed by the user from the other side in the tape thickness direction in order to bond the magnetic sheet A wireless tag tag comprising a tag tape roll formed by winding the tag tape, the second tape having a display layer, and capable of supplying the tag tape as the bonding medium The cartridge is configured to be detachable as the preparation processing cartridge, the transport means transports the tag tape supplied from the wireless tag cartridge, and the preparation processing means is bonded to the tag tape or the tag tape. Printing means for performing desired printing on the print-receiving tape, a device antenna for transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID circuit element provided on the tag tape via wireless communication, the printing by the printing means, and A tag label producing device for producing the RFID label, comprising: cutting means for cutting the tag tape into a predetermined length after the transmission / reception of information by the device antenna is completed.
本願第15発明においては、カートリッジホルダに装着して用いる無線タグカートリッジが、無線タグ回路素子を備えたアンテナ基材を、テープ厚み方向一方側の第1テープとテープ厚み方向他方側の第2テープとで挟み込んだ積層構造としたタグテープを巻回したタグテープロールを備えている。そして、上記タグテープでは、第2テープに位置表示層を設けている。これにより、この無線タグカートリッジのタグテープロールから供給されるタグテープを用いて作成した無線タグラベルに対し、使用者が、第2テープのテープ厚み方向他方側から見ることで、アンテナ基材の位置を容易に認識することができる。この結果、この無線タグラベルに対し磁性体シートを貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材を覆うように磁性体シートを正確に貼り付けることができる。したがって、無線タグラベルのアンテナ基材の全域が、金属物との間を磁性体シートによって確実に遮蔽されるので、確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
In the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder includes an antenna substrate having a RFID circuit element, the first tape on one side in the tape thickness direction, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction. And a tag tape roll wound with a tag tape having a laminated structure sandwiched between and. And in the said tag tape, the position display layer is provided in the 2nd tape. As a result, the user can view the position of the antenna base material from the other side in the tape thickness direction of the second tape with respect to the RFID label produced using the tag tape supplied from the tag tape roll of the RFID tag cartridge. Can be easily recognized. As a result, when the magnetic material sheet is attached to the RFID label, the magnetic material sheet can be accurately attached so as to cover the antenna substrate. Accordingly, since the entire area of the antenna base material of the RFID label is shielded from the metal object by the magnetic material sheet, it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
第16発明は、上記第15発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記第2テープの前記位置表示層が、テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、貼り付け対象に貼り付けるための貼り付け用粘着剤層を含むタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In a sixteenth aspect based on the fifteenth aspect, the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder is configured such that the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material and is attached to an object to be attached. It is comprised so that supply of the tag tape containing the adhesive layer for adhesion for this is possible.
これにより、タグテープを用いて作成された無線タグラベルを、貼り付け用粘着剤層によって貼り付け対象に貼り付けることができる。また貼り付け用粘着剤層が透過性材料であることにより、位置表示層として使用者へアンテナ基材の位置を知らせるときの視認性を阻害することがない。
Thus, the RFID label created using the tag tape can be pasted on the object to be pasted by the adhesive layer for pasting. Further, since the adhesive layer for attachment is made of a transparent material, the visibility when the position of the antenna substrate is notified to the user as a position display layer is not hindered.
第17発明は、上記第16発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記第2テープが、前記貼り付け用粘着剤層を含む全ての層を透過性材料で構成し、当該透過性材料の全ての層が前記位置表示層を構成するタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In a sixteenth aspect based on the sixteenth aspect, in the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder, the second tape includes all layers including the sticking adhesive layer made of a permeable material, All the layers of the permeable material are configured to be able to supply the tag tape constituting the position indicating layer.
本願第17発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置で用いるタグテープにおいては、テープ厚み方向一方側の第1テープ、アンテナ基材、テープ厚み方向他方側の第2テープの順で積層された積層構造において、第2テープの全ての層を透過性材料とする。これにより、第2テープの全ての層が位置表示層として機能し、使用者が、第2テープをテープ厚み方向他方側から見たとき、透過性材料の第2テープ全層を介してアンテナ基材の位置を容易に認識することができる。
In the tag tape used in the label / sheet bonding preparation processing device of the seventeenth invention of the present application, the first tape in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base material, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction are stacked in this order. In the structure, all layers of the second tape are permeable materials. As a result, all layers of the second tape function as position indicating layers, and when the user views the second tape from the other side in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base passes through the entire second layer of transparent material. The position of the material can be easily recognized.
第18発明は、上記第17発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記第2テープの前記位置表示層が、テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、前記テープ厚み方向他方側に前記貼り付け用粘着剤層を備える、第2タグテープ基材層を含むタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In an eighteenth aspect based on the seventeenth aspect, in the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder, the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material, and the other side in the tape thickness direction. It is comprised so that supply of the tag tape containing the 2nd tag tape base material layer provided with the said adhesive layer for a sticking to is characterized by the above-mentioned.
本願第18発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置で用いるタグテープにおいては、第2タグテープ基材層に設けた貼り付け用粘着剤層で、無線タグラベルを貼り付け対象に貼り付けることができる。また、第2タグテープ基材層が透過性材料であることにより、位置表示層として使用者へアンテナ基材の位置を知らせるときの視認性を阻害することがない。
In the tag tape used in the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the eighteenth invention of the present application, the RFID label can be attached to the object to be attached with the adhesive layer for application provided on the second tag tape base material layer. . Further, since the second tag tape base material layer is made of a transparent material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna base material as a position display layer is not hindered.
第19発明は、上記第18発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記第2テープの前記位置表示層が、テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、前記第2タグテープ基材層の前記テープ厚み方向一方側に位置し、前記複数のアンテナ基材を前記第2タグテープ基材層に定置するための定置用粘着剤層を含むタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In a nineteenth aspect based on the eighteenth aspect, the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder is configured such that the position indication layer of the second tape is made of a tape-like permeable material, and the second tag tape base A tag tape that is located on one side of the material layer in the tape thickness direction and that includes an adhesive layer for placement for placing the plurality of antenna substrates on the second tag tape substrate layer can be supplied. It is characterized by that.
本願第19発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置で用いるタグテープにおいては、定置用粘着剤層により、アンテナ基材を第2タグテープ基材層に安定的に取り付けることができる。また、定置用粘着剤層が透過性材料であることにより、位置表示層として使用者へアンテナ基材の位置を知らせるときの視認性を阻害することがない。
In the tag tape used in the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the nineteenth invention of the present application, the antenna base material can be stably attached to the second tag tape base material layer by the stationary adhesive layer. In addition, since the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is a permeable material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna substrate as a position display layer is not hindered.
第20発明は、上記第16発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記第2テープが、テープ状の非透過性材料で構成され、前記テープ厚み方向他方側の表面に前記アンテナ基材の位置を表す位置表示部を設けた第3タグテープ基材層を含み、前記第3タグテープ基材層と、当該第3タグテープ基材層の前記他方側に位置する前記貼り付け用粘着剤層とで、前記位置表示層を構成するタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the radio tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder according to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the second tape is made of a tape-like non-permeable material, and the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction is A third tag tape base material layer provided with a position display unit representing the position of the antenna base material, and the third tag tape base material layer and the attachment located on the other side of the third tag tape base material layer It is characterized by being able to supply the tag tape which comprises the said position display layer with the adhesive layer for attachment.
本願第20発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置で用いるタグテープにおいては、テープ厚み方向一方側の第1テープ、アンテナ基材、テープ厚み方向他方側の第2テープの順で積層された積層構造において、第2テープに非透過性材料からなる第3タグテープ基材層を設け、そのテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に位置表示部を設ける。これにより、第3タグテープ基材層と、その第3タグテープ基材層のテープ厚み方向他方側に位置する透過性の貼り付け用粘着剤層とが、位置表示層として機能する。すなわち、使用者が、第2テープをテープ厚み方向他方側から見たとき、透過性材料の貼り付け用粘着剤層を介し第3タグテープ基材層の位置表示部を視認することができるので、アンテナ基材の位置を容易に認識することができる。
In the tag tape used in the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the twentieth invention of the present application, the first tape in the tape thickness direction, the antenna base material, and the second tape on the other side in the tape thickness direction are stacked in this order. In the structure, a third tag tape base material layer made of an impermeable material is provided on the second tape, and a position display portion is provided on the other surface in the tape thickness direction. Thereby, a 3rd tag tape base material layer and the transparent adhesive layer for adhesion located in the tape thickness direction other side of the 3rd tag tape base material layer function as a position display layer. That is, when the user views the second tape from the other side in the tape thickness direction, the position display part of the third tag tape base material layer can be visually recognized through the adhesive layer for attaching the permeable material. The position of the antenna substrate can be easily recognized.
第21発明は、上記第20発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記位置表示部として、平面視で見たときの前記アンテナ基材の外縁形状の少なくとも一部を、前記第3タグテープ基材層の前記テープ厚み方向他方側表面に形成したタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
According to a twenty-first aspect, in the twentieth aspect, the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder has at least a part of an outer edge shape of the antenna substrate as viewed in a plan view as the position display unit. A tag tape formed on the other surface in the tape thickness direction of the third tag tape base material layer is configured to be supplied.
これにより、第3タグテープ基材層に表示されたアンテナ基材の外縁形状(又はその外縁形状の一部)を視認することで、その形状に合わせて、磁性体シートをアンテナ基材を覆うように正確に貼り付けることができる。
Thereby, by visually recognizing the outer edge shape (or part of the outer edge shape) of the antenna base displayed on the third tag tape base material layer, the magnetic material sheet is covered with the antenna base according to the shape. Can be pasted accurately.
第22発明は、上記第21のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記位置表示部が、前記アンテナ基材の前記外縁形状のうちテープ幅方向両端部の位置と、前記アンテナ基材の前記外縁形状のうちテープ長手方向両端部のうち少なくとも一方の位置とを、表示するタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the twenty-first label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus, the RFID tag attached to the cartridge holder has the position display portion in the tape width direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate. It is configured to be able to supply a tag tape that displays the positions of both end portions and at least one position of both end portions in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate.
これにより、アンテナ基材のテープ幅方向両端部及びテープ長手方向端部の位置を視認しつつ、それらの位置に合わせて磁性体シートを正確に貼り付けることができる。
This makes it possible to attach the magnetic material sheet accurately in conformity with the positions of the antenna base member while visually recognizing the positions of both ends in the tape width direction and the ends in the tape longitudinal direction.
第23発明は、上記第20乃至第22発明のいずれかにおいて、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記位置表示部が、前記第3タグテープ基材層の前記テープ厚み方向他方側表面に、印刷により形成されているタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In a twenty-third aspect of the present invention based on any one of the twentieth to twenty-second aspects of the present invention, in the RFID tag cartridge attached to the cartridge holder, the position display section is on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the third tag tape base layer A tag tape formed by printing on the surface is configured to be supplied.
これにより、第3タグテープ基材層の製造時に、そのテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に対し、位置表示部を印刷にて容易に形成することができる。
Thereby, when the third tag tape base material layer is manufactured, the position display part can be easily formed by printing on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction.
第24発明は、上記第23発明において、前記カートリッジホルダに装着される無線タグカートリッジは、前記位置表示部が、タグラベル作成装置の搬送制御における被検出子として用いるために、前記第3タグテープ基材層のテープ長手方向複数箇所に、固定ピッチで形成されているタグテープを供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とする。
In a twenty-fourth aspect based on the twenty-third aspect, the RFID tag cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder is arranged such that the position display unit is used as a detected element in transport control of the tag label producing apparatus. Tag tapes formed at a fixed pitch can be supplied to a plurality of locations in the tape longitudinal direction of the material layer.
これにより、ラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置の搬送制御等に用いるための被検出子と、アンテナ基材の位置を表示するための位置表示部とを、兼用することができる。したがって、アンテナ基材の位置表示のために新たにマーク等を設ける必要がなくなり、タグテープの製造工程を簡素化できる。またこの場合には、貼り付け用粘着剤層を覆う剥離材層に被検出子を設けなくて済むことから、剥離材層として、透過性材料からなる汎用のものを用いることができる効果もある。
Thereby, it is possible to use both the detection element for use in the conveyance control of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus and the position display unit for displaying the position of the antenna substrate. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide a mark or the like for displaying the position of the antenna substrate, and the tag tape manufacturing process can be simplified. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide a detection element on the release material layer covering the adhesive layer for attachment, there is also an effect that a general-purpose material made of a permeable material can be used as the release material layer. .
請求項1記載の発明によれば、無線タグラベルと磁性体シートとの貼り合わせのしやすさを向上し、確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to improve the ease with which the RFID label and the magnetic sheet are bonded, and to reliably prevent the occurrence of a communication failure.
請求項2記載の発明によれば、特別な操作を行うことなく磁性体シートの大きさを適切に設定でき、容易かつ確実に通信障害対策を行うことができる。
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the size of the magnetic sheet can be appropriately set without performing a special operation, and communication trouble countermeasures can be easily and reliably performed.
請求項15記載の発明によれば、無線タグラベルに対し磁性体シートを貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材を覆うように磁性体シートを正確に貼り付けることができ、通信障害の発生を確実に防止することができる。
According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, when the magnetic sheet is attached to the RFID label, the magnetic sheet can be accurately attached so as to cover the antenna base material, thereby reliably preventing the occurrence of communication failure. be able to.
以下、本発明の実施の形態を図面を参照しつつ説明する。
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
本発明の第1実施形態を図1~図21により説明する。本実施形態は、本発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置の一例としての、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置に関する実施形態である。
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment is an embodiment relating to a tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus as an example of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the present invention.
図1に、本実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置を備える無線タグ生成システムを示す。
FIG. 1 shows a wireless tag generation system including a tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus according to this embodiment.
図1に示すこの無線タグ生成システムTSにおいて、本実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1(ラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置)は、有線あるいは無線による通信回線NWを介してルートサーバRS、複数の情報サーバIS、端末118a及び汎用コンピュータ118bに接続されている。なお、端末118a及び汎用コンピュータ118bを総称して以下適宜、単に「PC118」と記載する。
In the RFID tag generating system TS shown in FIG. 1, the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 (label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus) of the present embodiment is connected to a route server RS via a wired or wireless communication line NW. A plurality of information servers IS, a terminal 118a, and a general-purpose computer 118b are connected. The terminal 118a and the general-purpose computer 118b are collectively referred to as “PC 118” as appropriate hereinafter.
図2に、上記タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の全体構造を示す。
FIG. 2 shows the overall structure of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1.
図2において、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、上記PC118からの操作に基づき、装置内において、磁性体層を含む磁性体テープを用いて磁性体シートの作成を行う他に、無線タグ回路素子Toを備えたタグテープを用いて印字付き無線タグラベルの作成を行ったり、筐体200の外部、すなわち装置外部に位置する無線タグ回路素子Toから情報読み取り(取得)を行ったりするものである。このタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、外郭に略六面体(略立方体)形状の筐体200を有する装置本体2と、この装置本体2の上面に開閉可能(又は着脱可能としてもよい)に設けられた開閉蓋3(開閉扉)とを有している。
In FIG. 2, the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is based on the operation from the PC 118, and in addition to producing a magnetic sheet using a magnetic tape including a magnetic layer in the apparatus, the RFID tag circuit A RFID label with print is created using a tag tape provided with the element To, and information is read (acquired) from the RFID circuit element To located outside the housing 200, that is, outside the apparatus. . This tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is provided with an apparatus main body 2 having a substantially hexahedral (substantially cubic) -shaped casing 200 on the outer shell and an openable / closable (or detachable) on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2. And an open / close lid 3 (open / close door).
装置本体2の外郭を構成する筐体200は、装置前方側(図2中、左手前側)に位置し、装置本体2内で作成された無線タグラベルT(後述)や磁性体シートMS(後述)を外部に排出するラベル排出口11を備えた前壁10と、この前壁10のうちラベル排出口11の下方に設けられ下端が回動可能に支持された前蓋12とを備えている。
A housing 200 constituting the outer shell of the apparatus main body 2 is located on the front side of the apparatus (the left front side in FIG. 2), and a RFID label T (described later) or a magnetic sheet MS (described later) created in the apparatus main body 2. The front wall 10 is provided with a label discharge port 11 for discharging the air to the outside, and the front lid 12 is provided below the label discharge port 11 in the front wall 10 and supported at its lower end so as to be rotatable.
前蓋12は押部13を備えており、この押部13を上方より押し込むことで前蓋12が前方に開放されるようになっている。また、前壁10の一端部には、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の電源のオン・オフを行う電源ボタン14が設けられている。この電源ボタン14の下方には、カッター駆動ボタン16が設けられている。このカッター駆動ボタン16は、装置本体2内に配設された切断機構15(後述の図3参照)を操作者の手動操作で駆動するためのものである。このカッター駆動ボタン16が押されることで、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109M(後述の図4参照)を所望の長さにカットして無線タグラベルT又は磁性体シートMSを作成するようになっている。
The front lid 12 is provided with a pressing portion 13, and the front lid 12 is opened forward by pushing the pressing portion 13 from above. Further, a power button 14 for turning on / off the power of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is provided at one end of the front wall 10. A cutter driving button 16 is provided below the power button 14. The cutter driving button 16 is for driving a cutting mechanism 15 (see FIG. 3 described later) disposed in the apparatus main body 2 by an operator's manual operation. When the cutter driving button 16 is pressed, the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M (see FIG. 4 to be described later) is cut to a desired length to produce the RFID label T or the magnetic sheet MS. It has become.
開閉蓋3は、装置本体2の図2中右奥側の端部にて回動可能に軸支され、バネ等の付勢部材を介して常時開放方向に付勢されている。そして、装置本体2の上面に開閉蓋3に隣接するように配置された開閉ボタン4が押されることにより、開閉蓋3と装置本体2とのロックが解除され、上記付勢部材の作用により開放される。なお、開閉蓋3の内側には、開閉蓋3の開放状態と閉じ状態を検出する開閉センサ90(開閉検出手段。後述の図7参照)が設けられている。この開閉センサ90としては、メカニカルスイッチ等の機械的検出を行うものや、光学的検出を行うセンサ、磁気的検出を行うセンサ等いずれを用いてもよい。また、開閉蓋3の中央側部には、透明カバーで覆われた透視窓5が設けられている。
The opening / closing lid 3 is pivotally supported at the end of the apparatus main body 2 on the right back side in FIG. 2 and is always urged in the opening direction via an urging member such as a spring. Then, when the open / close button 4 disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 so as to be adjacent to the open / close lid 3 is pressed, the lock between the open / close lid 3 and the apparatus main body 2 is released and opened by the action of the biasing member. Is done. An open / close sensor 90 (open / close detection means; see FIG. 7 described later) for detecting the open / close state of the open / close lid 3 is provided inside the open / close lid 3. As the open / close sensor 90, any one that performs mechanical detection such as a mechanical switch, a sensor that performs optical detection, a sensor that performs magnetic detection, or the like may be used. Further, a see-through window 5 covered with a transparent cover is provided at the center side portion of the opening / closing lid 3.
図3に、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1が内蔵する内部ユニット20の構造(但し後述するループアンテナLC1,LC2は省略)を示す。
FIG. 3 shows the structure of the internal unit 20 incorporated in the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 (however, loop antennas LC1 and LC2 described later are omitted).
図3において、内部ユニット20は、概略的には、無線タグ回路素子Toを配置した基材テープ101(タグテープ)を供給可能な無線タグカートリッジ7(準備処理カートリッジ)又は磁性体層を含む磁性体テープ109M(貼り合わせ媒体)を供給可能な磁性体カートリッジ7M(準備処理カートリッジ)を選択的に着脱可能なカートリッジホルダ6と、印字手段としての印字ヘッド(サーマルヘッド)23を備えた印字機構21と、固定刃40及び可動刃41を備えた切断機構15(切断手段)と、固定刃40及び可動刃41のテープ搬送方向下流側に位置し、ハーフカッタ34を備えたハーフカットユニット35(半切断手段)とが設けられている。
In FIG. 3, the internal unit 20 schematically includes a wireless tag cartridge 7 (preparation processing cartridge) capable of supplying a base tape 101 (tag tape) on which the wireless tag circuit element To is arranged, or a magnetic layer including a magnetic layer. A printing mechanism 21 having a cartridge holder 6 to which a magnetic cartridge 7M (preparation processing cartridge) capable of supplying a body tape 109M (bonding medium) can be selectively attached and detached, and a print head (thermal head) 23 as printing means. And a cutting mechanism 15 (cutting means) having a fixed blade 40 and a movable blade 41, and a half-cut unit 35 (half-half) which is located downstream of the fixed blade 40 and the movable blade 41 in the tape transport direction and has a half cutter 34. Cutting means).
無線タグカートリッジ7の上面には、例えば、カートリッジ7内に内蔵されている基材テープ101のテープ幅、テープの色等を表示するテープ特定表示部8が設けられている。同様に、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの上面には、例えば、カートリッジ7M内に内蔵されている磁性体テープ109Mのテープ幅、テープの色等を表示するテープ特定表示部8Mが設けられている。また、カートリッジホルダ6には、ローラホルダ25が支持軸29により回動可能に枢支され、切換機構により印字位置(接触位置、後述の図4参照)とリリース位置(離反位置)とに切換可能とされている。このローラホルダ25には、プラテンローラ26及び圧着ローラ28が回転可能に配設されており、ローラホルダ25が上記印字位置に切り換えられたときに、それらプラテンローラ26及び圧着ローラ28が上記印字ヘッド23及びテープ送りローラ27に対し圧接されるようになっている。
On the upper surface of the RFID tag cartridge 7, for example, a tape specific display section 8 for displaying the tape width of the base tape 101 built in the cartridge 7, the color of the tape, and the like is provided. Similarly, on the upper surface of the magnetic cartridge 7M, for example, a tape specifying display portion 8M that displays the tape width, tape color, etc. of the magnetic tape 109M built in the cartridge 7M is provided. A roller holder 25 is pivotally supported on the cartridge holder 6 by a support shaft 29, and can be switched between a printing position (contact position, see FIG. 4 described later) and a release position (separation position) by a switching mechanism. It is said that. In the roller holder 25, a platen roller 26 and a pressure roller 28 are rotatably arranged. When the roller holder 25 is switched to the print position, the platen roller 26 and the pressure roller 28 are moved to the print head. 23 and the tape feed roller 27 are pressed against each other.
印字ヘッド23は多数の発熱素子を備えており、カートリッジホルダ6に立設されたヘッド取付部24に取り付けられている。
The print head 23 includes a large number of heat generating elements and is attached to a head attachment portion 24 provided upright on the cartridge holder 6.
切断機構15は、固定刃40と、金属部材で構成された可動刃41とを備えている。カッターモータ43(後述の図7参照)の駆動力が、カッターハスバギヤ42、ボス50、長孔49を介して可動刃41の柄部46に伝達されて可動刃が回転し、固定刃40とともにカット動作を行う。この切断状態は、カッターハスバギヤ用カム42Aの作用により切り替わるマイクロスイッチ126により検出される。
The cutting mechanism 15 includes a fixed blade 40 and a movable blade 41 made of a metal member. The driving force of the cutter motor 43 (see FIG. 7 described later) is transmitted to the handle portion 46 of the movable blade 41 through the cutter helical gear 42, the boss 50, and the long hole 49, and the movable blade rotates. Perform cutting operation. This cutting state is detected by the micro switch 126 that is switched by the action of the cutter helical gear cam 42A.
ハーフカットユニット35は、受け台38とハーフカッタ34とが対向して配置され、さらにガイド固定部36Aにより第1ガイド部36と第2ガイド部37とが側板44(後述の図4参照)に取り付けられている。ハーフカッタ34は、所定の回動支点(図示せず)を中心として、ハーフカッタモータ129(後述の図7参照)の駆動力によって回動する。受け台38の端部には受け面38Bが形成されている。
In the half-cut unit 35, the cradle 38 and the half cutter 34 are arranged to face each other, and the first guide portion 36 and the second guide portion 37 are further formed on the side plate 44 (see FIG. 4 described later) by the guide fixing portion 36A. It is attached. The half cutter 34 is rotated by a driving force of a half cutter motor 129 (see FIG. 7 described later) around a predetermined rotation fulcrum (not shown). A receiving surface 38 </ b> B is formed at the end of the receiving table 38.
図4に、図3に示した内部ユニット20の構造を示す。図4において、上記カートリッジホルダ6は、無線タグカートリッジ7又は磁性体カートリッジ7Mのテープ排出部30より排出されさらに上記ラベル排出口11から排出される印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向の向きが、鉛直上下方向となるようにカートリッジ7,7Mを収納する。
FIG. 4 shows the structure of the internal unit 20 shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the cartridge holder 6 has a width of the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M discharged from the tape discharge portion 30 of the wireless tag cartridge 7 or the magnetic cartridge 7M and further discharged from the label discharge port 11. The cartridges 7 and 7M are stored so that the direction of the direction is the vertical vertical direction.
また、内部ユニット20には、ラベル排出機構22と、ループアンテナLC1,LC2とが設けられている。
Also, the internal unit 20 is provided with a label discharge mechanism 22 and loop antennas LC1 and LC2.
ループアンテナLC1(ラベル作成用通信手段)は、無線タグラベルTの作成時に用いられるアンテナであり、筐体200の内部側に通信可能領域を備え、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109に備えられた無線タグ回路素子To(ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子)に対し情報送受信可能に構成されている。一方、ループアンテナLC2(情報取得用通信手段)は、磁性体シートMSの作成時に用いられるアンテナであり、筐体200の外部側に通信可能領域を備え、筐体200外に位置する無線タグ回路素子To(情報取得用無線タグ回路素子)に対し情報送受信可能に構成されている。そして、これらループアンテナLC1とループアンテナLC2との間には、これらループアンテナLC1,LC2から発生する磁束を遮断するための例えば金属製のシールド部材85が設けられている。
The loop antenna LC1 (label creating communication means) is an antenna used when creating the RFID label T, and includes a communicable area on the inner side of the housing 200, and the RFID circuit provided in the tag label tape 109 with print. Information is transmitted to and received from the element To (label forming RFID circuit element). On the other hand, the loop antenna LC2 (information acquisition communication means) is an antenna used when creating the magnetic sheet MS, and has a communicable area outside the housing 200 and is located outside the housing 200. Information is transmitted to and received from the element To (information acquisition RFID circuit element). Between the loop antenna LC1 and the loop antenna LC2, for example, a metal shield member 85 for interrupting the magnetic flux generated from the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 is provided.
ラベル排出機構22は、切断機構15において切断された後の印字済みタグラベル用テープ109(言い換えれば無線タグラベルT。以下同様)又は切断された磁性体テープ109M(言い換えれば磁性体シートMS。以下同様)をラベル排出口11(図2参照)より排出するものである。すなわちラベル排出機構22は、テープ排出モータ65(後述の図7参照)の駆動力により回転する駆動ローラ51と、この駆動ローラ51に対して印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mを挟んで対向する押圧ローラ52と、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109に設けられた識別マークPM(例えば黒塗りの識別子。後述の図5参照)又は磁性体テープ109Mの先端を検出するマークセンサ127とを有している。
The label discharge mechanism 22 is the tag label tape 109 with print after being cut by the cutting mechanism 15 (in other words, the RFID label T. The same applies hereinafter) or the magnetic tape 109M that has been cut (in other words, the magnetic sheet MS, the same applies hereinafter). Is discharged from the label discharge port 11 (see FIG. 2). That is, the label discharge mechanism 22 has a drive roller 51 that is rotated by a drive force of a tape discharge motor 65 (see FIG. 7 described later), and a tag label tape 109 or a magnetic tape 109M that has been printed on the drive roller 51. It has a pressing roller 52 facing it, and an identification mark PM (for example, a black identifier; see FIG. 5 described later) provided on the tag label tape 109 with print or a mark sensor 127 that detects the tip of the magnetic tape 109M. ing.
上記ラベル排出口11の内側には、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mをラベル排出口11及びループアンテナLC1へ案内するための第1案内壁55,56及び第2案内壁63,64が設けられている。第1案内壁55,56及び第2案内壁63,64はそれぞれ一体に形成され、上記固定刃40と可動刃41とでカットされた印字済みタグラベル用テープ109(無線タグラベルT)又はカットされた磁性体テープ109M(磁性体シートMS)の排出位置において、互いに所定の間隔を隔てられるように配置されている。
Inside the label discharge port 11, the first guide walls 55 and 56 and the second guide walls 63 and 64 for guiding the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M to the label discharge port 11 and the loop antenna LC1 are provided. Is provided. The first guide walls 55 and 56 and the second guide walls 63 and 64 are integrally formed, and the tag label tape 109 with print (RFID tag label T) cut by the fixed blade 40 and the movable blade 41 is cut. At the discharge position of the magnetic tape 109M (magnetic sheet MS), they are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.
上記マークセンサ127は、例えば発光ダイオードからなる投光器(図示せず)及びフォトトランジスタからなる受光器(図示せず)から構成される反射型の公知の光電センサである。投光器と受光器との間に印字済みタグラベル用テープ109に設けた上記黒塗りの識別マークPMが存在するかどうかに応じて、受光器からの制御出力が反転させられ、これにより識別マークPMを検出できるようになっている。また、上記第1案内壁56には、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mの搬送経路を挟んでマークセンサ127と略正対する位置に黒板57が設けられている。これにより、マークセンサ127の投光器と受光器との間に磁性体テープ109Mが存在するかどうかに応じて、受光器からの制御出力が反転させられ、これにより磁性体テープ109Mの先端を検出できるようになっている。なお、ここではマークセンサ127で、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の識別マークPMの検出及び磁性体テープ109Mの先端検出の両方を行うようにしたが、磁性体テープ109Mの先端検出用に、マークセンサ127以外の専用センサを設けるようにしてもよい。
The mark sensor 127 is a reflection type known photoelectric sensor including a light projector (not shown) made of a light emitting diode and a light receiver (not shown) made of a phototransistor, for example. Depending on whether the black identification mark PM provided on the tag label tape 109 with print is present between the projector and the light receiver, the control output from the light receiver is reversed. It can be detected. The first guide wall 56 is provided with a blackboard 57 at a position substantially facing the mark sensor 127 across the transport path of the tag label tape 109 with print or the magnetic tape 109M. As a result, the control output from the light receiver is inverted depending on whether or not the magnetic tape 109M exists between the projector and the light receiver of the mark sensor 127, whereby the tip of the magnetic tape 109M can be detected. It is like that. Here, the mark sensor 127 performs both detection of the identification mark PM of the tag label tape 109 with print and detection of the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M. However, the mark sensor 127 detects the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M. A dedicated sensor other than 127 may be provided.
また、テープ送りローラ駆動軸108(搬送手段)及びリボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107は、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109(又は磁性体テープ109M)及びインクリボン105(後述)の搬送駆動力をそれぞれ与えるものであり、互いに連動して回転駆動される。
Further, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 (conveying means) and the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 respectively provide a conveyance driving force for the tag label tape 109 with print (or magnetic tape 109M) and the ink ribbon 105 (described later). And are driven to rotate in conjunction with each other.
図5に、上記無線タグカートリッジ7の詳細構造を模式的に示す。
FIG. 5 schematically shows the detailed structure of the RFID tag cartridge 7.
図5において、無線タグカートリッジ7は、筐体9と、この筐体9内に配置され帯状の基材テープ101が巻回された第1ロール102(実際は渦巻き状であるが、図では簡略的に同心円状に示す)と、上記基材テープ101と略同じ幅である透明なカバーフィルム103(被印字テープ)が巻回された第2ロール104(実際は渦巻き状であるが、図では簡略的に同心円状に示す)と、インクリボン105(熱転写リボン、但し被印字テープが感熱テープの場合は不要)を繰り出すリボン供給側ロール211と、印字後のリボン105を巻取るリボン巻取りローラ106と、カートリッジ7のテープ排出部30の近傍に回転可能に支持されたテープ送りローラ27とを有する。
In FIG. 5, the RFID tag cartridge 7 includes a housing 9 and a first roll 102 that is disposed in the housing 9 and is wound with a strip-shaped base tape 101 (actually a spiral shape, but is simplified in the figure. And a second roll 104 (actually a spiral shape) around which a transparent cover film 103 (printed tape) having the same width as the base tape 101 is wound is shown in FIG. A ribbon supply-side roll 211 that feeds out the ink ribbon 105 (thermal transfer ribbon, but not required when the print-receiving tape is a thermal tape), a ribbon take-up roller 106 that winds up the ribbon 105 after printing, And a tape feed roller 27 rotatably supported in the vicinity of the tape discharge portion 30 of the cartridge 7.
テープ送りローラ27は、上記基材テープ101と上記カバーフィルム103とを押圧し接着させ上記印字済みタグラベル用テープ109としつつ、図5中矢印Aで示す方向にテープ送りを行う(=圧着ローラとしても機能する)。
The tape feed roller 27 presses and bonds the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 to form the tag label tape 109 with print, and feeds the tape in the direction indicated by the arrow A in FIG. Also works).
第1ロール102は、リール部材102aの周りに、長手方向に複数の無線タグ回路素子Toが所定の等間隔で順次形成された上記基材テープ101を巻回している。基材テープ101はこの例では4層構造となっており(図5中部分拡大図参照)、内側に巻かれる側(図5中右側)よりその反対側(図5中左側)へ向かって、適宜の粘着剤からなる粘着層101a、PET(ポリエチレンテレフタラート)等から成る色付きのベースフィルム101b、適宜の粘着剤からなる粘着層101c、剥離紙101dの順序で積層されている。
The first roll 102 is wound around the reel member 102a with the base tape 101 in which a plurality of RFID tag circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction. In this example, the base tape 101 has a four-layer structure (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 5), from the side wound inside (right side in FIG. 5) to the opposite side (left side in FIG. 5), An adhesive layer 101a made of an appropriate adhesive, a colored base film 101b made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), an adhesive layer 101c made of an appropriate adhesive, and a release paper 101d are laminated in this order.
ベースフィルム101bの裏側(図5中左側)には、ループコイル形状に構成され情報の送受信を行うタグアンテナ152がこの例では一体的に設けられており、これに接続するように情報を記憶するIC回路部151が形成され、これらによって無線タグ回路素子Toが構成されている。
On the back side (left side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b, a tag antenna 152 configured in a loop coil shape and transmitting / receiving information is integrally provided in this example, and information is stored so as to be connected thereto. The IC circuit portion 151 is formed, and the RFID tag circuit element To is configured by these.
ベースフィルム101bの表側(図5中右側)には、後にカバーフィルム103を接着するための上記粘着層101aが形成され、またベースフィルム101bの裏側(図5中左側)には、無線タグ回路素子Toを内包するように設けた上記粘着層101cによって上記剥離紙101dがベースフィルム101bに接着されている。
The adhesive layer 101a for later bonding the cover film 103 is formed on the front side (right side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b, and the RFID circuit element is formed on the back side (left side in FIG. 5) of the base film 101b. The release paper 101d is bonded to the base film 101b by the adhesive layer 101c provided so as to enclose To.
なお、上記剥離紙101dは、最終的にラベル状に完成した無線タグラベルTが所定の商品等に貼り付けられる際に、これを剥がすことで粘着層101cにより当該商品等に接着できるようにしたものである。また、貼り付け対象が金属物である場合には、後述するように、無線タグラベルTと金属物との間に磁性体シートMSを介在させるため、剥離紙101dを剥がすことで粘着層101cにより無線タグラベルTを磁性体シートMSに接着できるようになっている。また、この剥離紙101dの表面には、各無線タグ回路素子Toに対応した所定の位置(この例では、搬送方向前方側のタグアンテナ152の先端よりさらに前方側の位置)に、搬送制御用の所定の識別マーク(この例では黒塗りの識別マーク。あるいはレーザ加工等により基材テープ101を貫通する孔を穿孔する等でもよい。又はトムソン型での加工穴等でもよい)PMが設けられている。
The release paper 101d is one that can be adhered to the product or the like by the adhesive layer 101c when the RFID label T finally completed in a label shape is attached to a predetermined product or the like by peeling it off. It is. When the object to be attached is a metal object, as will be described later, since the magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object, the adhesive sheet 101c is wirelessly removed by peeling the release paper 101d. The tag label T can be bonded to the magnetic sheet MS. Further, on the surface of the release paper 101d, a transport control is provided at a predetermined position corresponding to each RFID circuit element To (in this example, a position further forward than the front end of the tag antenna 152 on the front side in the transport direction). A predetermined identification mark (in this example, a black identification mark, or a hole penetrating through the base tape 101 by laser processing or the like, or a Thomson-type processing hole) may be provided. ing.
第2ロール104は、リール部材104aの周りに上記カバーフィルム103を巻回している。第2ロール104より繰り出されるカバーフィルム103は、その裏面側(すなわち上記基材テープ101と接着される側)に配置された上記リボン供給側ロール211及び上記リボン巻取りローラ106で駆動されるリボン105が、上記印字ヘッド23に押圧されることで当該カバーフィルム103の裏面に接触させられるようになっている。
The second roll 104 has the cover film 103 wound around a reel member 104a. The cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 is a ribbon driven by the ribbon supply side roll 211 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 disposed on the back side thereof (that is, the side to be bonded to the base tape 101). 105 is brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 by being pressed by the print head 23.
リボン巻取りローラ106及びテープ送りローラ27は、それぞれ無線タグカートリッジ7外に設けた例えばパルスモータである搬送用モータ119(図3及び後述の図7参照)の駆動力が図示しないギヤ機構を介し上記リボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107及びテープ送りローラ駆動軸108に伝達されることによって連動して回転駆動される。なお、上記印字ヘッド23は、テープ送りローラ27よりカバーフィルム103の搬送方向上流側に配置されている。
The ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feed roller 27 are driven by a driving mechanism of a transport motor 119 (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 7 described later) provided outside the RFID tag cartridge 7, for example, via a gear mechanism (not shown). By being transmitted to the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, they are rotationally driven in conjunction with each other. The print head 23 is disposed upstream of the tape feed roller 27 in the transport direction of the cover film 103.
上記構成において、上記第1ロール102より繰り出された基材テープ101は、テープ送りローラ27へと供給される。一方、第2ロール104より繰り出されるカバーフィルム103の裏面に、上記のようにしてインクリボン105が上記印字ヘッド23に押圧されて裏面に接触させられる。
In the above configuration, the base tape 101 fed out from the first roll 102 is supplied to the tape feed roller 27. On the other hand, the ink ribbon 105 is pressed by the print head 23 and brought into contact with the back surface of the cover film 103 fed out from the second roll 104 as described above.
そして、無線タグカートリッジ7が上記カートリッジホルダ6に装着されロールホルダ25が上記リリース位置から上記印字位置に移動されると、カバーフィルム103及びインクリボン105が印字ヘッド23とプラテンローラ26との間に狭持されるとともに、基材テープ101及びカバーフィルム103がテープ送りローラ27と圧着ローラ28との間に狭持される。そして、搬送用モータ119の駆動力によってリボン巻取りローラ106及びテープ送りローラ27が図5中矢印B及び矢印Cで示す方向にそれぞれ同期して回転駆動される。このとき、前述のテープ送りローラ駆動軸108と上記圧着ローラ28及びプラテンローラ26はギヤ機構(図示せず)にて連結されており、テープ送りローラ駆動軸108の駆動に伴いテープ送りローラ27、圧着ローラ28及びプラテンローラ26が回転し、第1ロール102から基材テープ101が繰り出され、上述のようにテープ送りローラ27へ供給される。一方、第2ロール104からはカバーフィルム103が繰り出されるとともに、印刷駆動回路120(後述の図7参照)により印字ヘッド23の複数の発熱素子が通電される。この結果、カバーフィルム103の裏面に、貼り合わせ対象となる基材テープ101上の無線タグ回路素子Toに対応した印字R(後述の図9参照)が印刷される。そして、上記基材テープ101と上記印刷が終了したカバーフィルム103とが上記テープ送りローラ27及び圧着ローラ28により接着されて一体化されて印字済みタグラベル用テープ109として形成され、テープ排出部30(図4参照)よりカートリッジ7外へと搬出される。カバーフィルム103への印字が終了したインクリボン105は、リボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107の駆動によりリボン巻取りローラ106に巻取られる。
When the RFID tag cartridge 7 is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roll holder 25 is moved from the release position to the print position, the cover film 103 and the ink ribbon 105 are placed between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. While being pinched, the base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are pinched between the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28. The ribbon take-up roller 106 and the tape feed roller 27 are rotationally driven in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG. At this time, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 are connected by a gear mechanism (not shown), and the tape feed roller 27, The pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 rotate, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102, and is supplied to the tape feed roller 27 as described above. On the other hand, the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104, and a plurality of heating elements of the print head 23 are energized by the print drive circuit 120 (see FIG. 7 described later). As a result, a print R (see FIG. 9 described later) corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the base tape 101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 103. The base tape 101 and the cover film 103 on which the printing has been completed are bonded and integrated by the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 to form a tag label tape 109 with print, and the tape discharge unit 30 ( (See FIG. 4). The ink ribbon 105 that has finished printing on the cover film 103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.
また、上記無線タグカートリッジ7の筐体9は被検出部190(例えば凹凸形状等の識別子)を有しており、カートリッジホルダ6の上記被検出部190に対応する位置には、カートリッジセンサ81(カートリッジ検出手段)が設けられている。このカートリッジセンサ81は、カートリッジ7,7Mの装着状態を検出するとともにカートリッジの種類に関するカートリッジ情報を検出するものであり、このカートリッジセンサ81の検出信号が制御回路110(後述の図7参照)へ入力されることで、制御回路110はカートリッジ7,7Mの装着の有無及び上記カートリッジ情報を取得できるようになっている。なお、上記カートリッジ情報には、基材テープ101を有する無線タグカートリッジ7か磁性体テープ109Mを有する磁性体カートリッジ7Mかを表すカートリッジ種類、基材テープ101、磁性体テープ109Mのテープ幅、無線タグカートリッジ7である場合には、基材テープ101がカバーフィルム103を貼り付けるいわゆるラミネートタイプかそれ以外のタイプかのテープ種類、基材テープ101内における無線タグ回路素子Toの配置間隔等の情報が含まれる。
Further, the housing 9 of the RFID tag cartridge 7 has a detected portion 190 (for example, an identifier such as an uneven shape), and a cartridge sensor 81 (at a position corresponding to the detected portion 190 of the cartridge holder 6). Cartridge detection means) is provided. The cartridge sensor 81 detects the mounting state of the cartridges 7 and 7M and also detects cartridge information regarding the type of cartridge, and the detection signal of the cartridge sensor 81 is input to the control circuit 110 (see FIG. 7 described later). As a result, the control circuit 110 can acquire the presence or absence of the cartridges 7 and 7M and the cartridge information. The cartridge information includes the cartridge type indicating whether the wireless tag cartridge 7 having the base tape 101 or the magnetic cartridge 7M having the magnetic tape 109M, the base tape 101, the tape width of the magnetic tape 109M, and the wireless tag. In the case of the cartridge 7, information such as the tape type of the so-called laminate type to which the base tape 101 attaches the cover film 103 or other types, and the arrangement interval of the RFID circuit elements To in the base tape 101 is provided. included.
なお、上記カートリッジセンサ81としては、メカニカルスイッチ等の機械的検出を行うものや、光学的検出を行うセンサ、磁気的検出を行うセンサ等を用いてもよいし、リーダ機能を有するセンサとし、無線タグカートリッジ7の筐体9に設けたカートリッジ用の無線タグ回路素子から無線通信を介して無線タグ情報を読み取るようにしてもよい。
In addition, as the cartridge sensor 81, a sensor that performs mechanical detection such as a mechanical switch, a sensor that performs optical detection, a sensor that performs magnetic detection, or the like may be used. The wireless tag information may be read via wireless communication from a cartridge wireless tag circuit element provided in the housing 9 of the tag cartridge 7.
そして、上述のように貼り合わされて生成された印字済みタグラベル用テープ109に対し上記ループアンテナLC1により無線タグ回路素子Toに情報読み取り又は書き込みが行われた後、自動的にあるいは上記カッター駆動ボタン16(図2参照)を操作することにより切断機構15によって印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が切断され、無線タグラベルTが生成される。この無線タグラベルTは、その後さらに上記ラベル排出機構22によってラベル排出口11(図2、図4参照)から排出される。
Then, information is read or written to the RFID circuit element To by the loop antenna LC1 with respect to the tag label tape 109 with print generated by being bonded as described above, either automatically or after the cutter driving button 16 By operating (see FIG. 2), the tag label tape 109 with print is cut by the cutting mechanism 15, and the RFID label T is generated. Thereafter, the RFID label T is further discharged from the label discharge port 11 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) by the label discharge mechanism 22.
図6に、上記磁性体カートリッジ7Mの詳細構造を示す。図5と同等の部分には同一の符号を付し、適宜説明を省略する。
FIG. 6 shows the detailed structure of the magnetic cartridge 7M. Components equivalent to those in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
図6において、磁性体カートリッジ7Mは、筐体9Mと、この筐体9M内に配置された磁性体テープ109Mが巻回された第1ロール102Mと、この磁性体テープ109Mを磁性体カートリッジ7M外部方向にテープ送りをするテープ送りローラ27Mとを有している。
In FIG. 6, a magnetic cartridge 7M includes a housing 9M, a first roll 102M around which a magnetic tape 109M disposed in the housing 9M is wound, and the magnetic tape 109M outside the magnetic cartridge 7M. And a tape feed roller 27M that feeds the tape in the direction.
第1ロール102Mは、リール部材102Maの周りに、磁性体層を含む上記磁性体テープ109Mを巻回している。第1ロール102Mに巻き回される磁性体テープ109Mはこの例では3層構造となっており(図6中部分拡大図参照)、外側に巻かれる側(図6中右側)よりその反対側(図6中左側)へ向かって、磁性体材料からなる磁性体層109Ma、適宜の粘着剤からなる粘着層109Mb(貼り付け用粘着剤層)、剥離紙109Mc(剥離材層)の順序で積層され構成されている。上記剥離紙109Mcは、粘着層109Mbによって磁性体層109Maに接着されている。
The first roll 102M has the magnetic tape 109M including a magnetic layer wound around a reel member 102Ma. The magnetic tape 109M wound around the first roll 102M has a three-layer structure in this example (see a partially enlarged view in FIG. 6), and the opposite side (on the right side in FIG. 6) from the side wound on the outside (right side in FIG. 6). The left side in FIG. 6 is laminated in the order of a magnetic layer 109Ma made of a magnetic material, an adhesive layer 109Mb (adhesive layer for attachment) made of an appropriate adhesive, and a release paper 109Mc (release material layer). It is configured. The release paper 109Mc is adhered to the magnetic layer 109Ma by an adhesive layer 109Mb.
なお、上記剥離紙109Mcは、無線タグラベルT(正確には無線タグラベルTのうち実質的な貼り付け部分となる本体ラベル部Tx。後述の図9等参照)と磁性体シートMSとを貼り合わせて最終的にラベル状に完成した磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSが金属物等に貼り付けられる際に、これを剥がすことで粘着層109Mbにより当該金属物等に接着できるようにしたものである。
The release paper 109Mc is formed by bonding the RFID label T (more precisely, a main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID tag label T; see FIG. 9 and the like described later) and the magnetic sheet MS. When the RFID label TMS with magnetic material sheet finally completed in a label shape is affixed to a metal object or the like, it can be adhered to the metal object or the like by the adhesive layer 109Mb by peeling it off.
磁性体カートリッジ7Mがカートリッジホルダ6に装着されローラホルダ25(図6では図示省略)が離反位置から接触位置に移動されると、磁性体テープ109Mが印字ヘッド23とプラテンローラ26との間に狭持されるとともに、テープ送りローラ27Mと圧着ローラ28との間に狭持される。そして、テープ送りローラ27M、圧着ローラ28、及びプラテンローラ26が同期して回転し、第1ロール102Mから磁性体テープ109Mが繰り出される。
When the magnetic cartridge 7M is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roller holder 25 (not shown in FIG. 6) is moved from the separation position to the contact position, the magnetic tape 109M is narrowed between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. At the same time, it is held between the tape feed roller 27M and the pressure roller 28. Then, the tape feed roller 27M, the pressure roller 28, and the platen roller 26 rotate in synchronization, and the magnetic tape 109M is fed out from the first roll 102M.
この繰り出された磁性体テープ109Mは、その搬送方向下流側にある印字ヘッド23へと供給されるが、磁性体カートリッジ7Mがカートリッジホルダ6に装着された場合には印字ヘッド23は通電されず、印刷は行われないようになっている(詳細は後述)。その後、磁性体テープ109Mは、テープ送りローラ駆動軸108を介して駆動されるテープ送りローラ27Mの搬送で磁性体カートリッジ7M外へと搬出され、切断機構15によって磁性体テープ109Mの磁性体層109Ma、粘着層109Mb及び剥離紙109Mcが全て切断される分断が行われ、所定長さの磁性体シートMSが生成される。
The fed magnetic tape 109M is supplied to the print head 23 on the downstream side in the transport direction. However, when the magnetic cartridge 7M is attached to the cartridge holder 6, the print head 23 is not energized, Printing is not performed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the magnetic tape 109M is carried out of the magnetic cartridge 7M by the conveyance of the tape feed roller 27M driven via the tape feed roller drive shaft 108, and the magnetic layer 109Ma of the magnetic tape 109M is cut by the cutting mechanism 15. The adhesive layer 109Mb and the release paper 109Mc are all cut and the magnetic sheet MS having a predetermined length is generated.
なお、磁性体カートリッジ7Mではインクリボン105を使用しないことから、上述した無線タグカートリッジ7と異なりリボン巻取りローラ106等は設けられておらず、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のリボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107は空転するようになっている。
Since the magnetic cartridge 7M does not use the ink ribbon 105, unlike the RFID tag cartridge 7 described above, the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the like are not provided, and the ribbon take-up roller of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is not provided. The drive shaft 107 is idled.
図7に、本実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御系を示す。図7において、このタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御基板(図示せず)上には、制御回路110が配置されている。
FIG. 7 shows a control system of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment. In FIG. 7, a control circuit 110 is arranged on a control board (not shown) of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1.
制御回路110には、各機器を制御するCPU111と、このCPU111にデータバス112を介して接続された入出力インターフェース113と、CGROM114と、ROM115,116と、RAM117とが設けられている。
The control circuit 110 is provided with a CPU 111 for controlling each device, an input / output interface 113 connected to the CPU 111 via a data bus 112, a CGROM 114, ROMs 115 and 116, and a RAM 117.
ROM116には、上記PC118からの操作入力信号に対応させて、印字バッファのデータを読み出して上記印字ヘッド23、搬送用モータ119、テープ排出モータ65を駆動する印字駆動制御プログラム、印字終了した印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mを切断位置まで搬送用モータ119を駆動して搬送し、上記カッターモータ43を駆動して印字済みタグラベル用テープ109又は磁性体テープ109Mを切断する切断駆動制御プログラム、切断された印字済みタグラベル用テープ109(=無線タグラベルT)又は切断された磁性体テープ109M(=磁性体シートMS)をテープ排出モータ65を駆動してラベル排出口11から強制的に排出するテープ排出プログラム、無線タグ回路素子Toに対する問いかけ信号や書き込み信号などのアクセス情報を生成して送信回路306(後述)に出力する送信プログラム、受信回路307(後述)から入力された応答信号などを処理する受信プログラム、その他タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御上必要な各種のプログラムが格納されている。CPU111は、このようなROM116に記憶されている各種プログラムに基づいて各種の演算を行う。
The ROM 116 reads the print buffer data in response to the operation input signal from the PC 118 and prints a print drive control program for driving the print head 23, the transport motor 119, and the tape discharge motor 65. A cutting drive control program for driving the tag label tape 109 or the magnetic tape 109M by driving the transport motor 119 to the cutting position and driving the cutter motor 43 to cut the tag label tape 109 or the magnetic tape 109M with print. The cut tag label tape 109 with print (= RF tag label T) or the cut magnetic tape 109M (= magnetic sheet MS) is forcibly discharged from the label discharge port 11 by driving the tape discharge motor 65. For tape ejection program, RFID circuit element To A transmission program that generates access information such as an inquiry signal and a write signal and outputs the access information to a transmission circuit 306 (described later), a reception program that processes a response signal input from a reception circuit 307 (described later), and other tag labels / magnetic materials Various programs necessary for control of the sheet creating apparatus 1 are stored. The CPU 111 performs various calculations based on various programs stored in the ROM 116.
RAM117には、テキストメモリ117A、印字バッファ117B、パラメータ記憶エリア117E等が設けられている。テキストメモリ117Aには、PC118から入力された文書データが格納される。印字バッファ117Bには、複数の文字や記号等の印字用ドットパターンや各ドットの形成エネルギ量である印加パルス数等がドットパターンデータとして格納され、印字ヘッド23はこの印字バッファ117Bに記憶されているドットパターンデータに従ってドット印字を行う。パラメータ記憶エリア117Eには、各種演算データや、情報読み取り(取得)が行われた無線タグ回路素子Toのタグ識別情報(タグID)等が記憶される。
The RAM 117 is provided with a text memory 117A, a print buffer 117B, a parameter storage area 117E, and the like. The text memory 117A stores document data input from the PC 118. In the print buffer 117B, a dot pattern for printing such as a plurality of characters and symbols, the number of applied pulses that is the amount of energy for forming each dot, and the like are stored as dot pattern data. The print head 23 is stored in the print buffer 117B. Dot printing is performed according to the existing dot pattern data. The parameter storage area 117E stores various calculation data, tag identification information (tag ID) of the RFID circuit element To from which information is read (acquired), and the like.
入出力インターフェース113には、PC118と、印字ヘッド23を駆動するための上記印刷駆動回路120と、搬送用モータ119を駆動するための搬送用モータ駆動回路121と、カッターモータ43を駆動するためのカッターモータ駆動回路122と、ハーフカッタモータ129を駆動するためのハーフカッタモータ駆動回路128と、テープ排出モータ65を駆動するためのテープ排出モータ駆動回路123と、上記ループアンテナLC1,LC2を介して無線タグ回路素子Toにアクセスする(読取り/書込みを行う)ための搬送波を発生させるとともに、上記制御回路110から入力される制御信号に基づいて上記搬送波を変調して質問波を出力する送信回路306と、無線タグ回路素子Toから上記ループアンテナLC1,LC2を介して受信された応答波(応答信号)の復調を行い、上記制御回路110に出力する受信回路307と、識別マークPMを検出する上記マークセンサ127と、上記無線タグカートリッジ7又は磁性体カートリッジ7Mの装着状態を検出する上記カートリッジセンサ81と、開閉蓋3の開閉状態を検出する上記開閉センサ90とが接続されている。
The input / output interface 113 includes a PC 118, the print drive circuit 120 for driving the print head 23, a transport motor drive circuit 121 for driving the transport motor 119, and a cutter motor 43. Via the cutter motor drive circuit 122, the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 for driving the half cutter motor 129, the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 for driving the tape discharge motor 65, and the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 A transmission circuit 306 that generates a carrier wave for accessing (reading / writing) the RFID circuit element To and modulates the carrier wave based on a control signal input from the control circuit 110 and outputs a query wave. From the RFID circuit element To, the loop antenna LC1, The receiving circuit 307 that demodulates the response wave (response signal) received via C2 and outputs the demodulated signal to the control circuit 110, the mark sensor 127 that detects the identification mark PM, and the RFID tag cartridge 7 or magnetic body The cartridge sensor 81 for detecting the mounting state of the cartridge 7M and the opening / closing sensor 90 for detecting the opening / closing state of the opening / closing lid 3 are connected.
また、上記送信回路306及び受信回路307は、アンテナ共用器240及び切替回路86を介してループアンテナLC1,LC2に接続されている。切替回路86は、制御回路110からの制御信号に基づき、上記アンテナ共用器240をループアンテナLC1又はループアンテナLC2に接続するように切り替える。具体的には、制御回路110は、無線タグラベルTが作成されるときは、アンテナ共用器240とループアンテナLC1とを接続し、磁性体シートMSの作成時に装置外部の無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報送受信を行うとき(すなわちリーダ機能を使用するとき)は、アンテナ共用器240とループアンテナLC2とを接続するように、上記切替回路86を制御する。
The transmission circuit 306 and the reception circuit 307 are connected to the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 via the antenna duplexer 240 and the switching circuit 86. The switching circuit 86 switches the antenna duplexer 240 to be connected to the loop antenna LC1 or the loop antenna LC2 based on the control signal from the control circuit 110. Specifically, when the RFID label T is created, the control circuit 110 connects the antenna duplexer 240 and the loop antenna LC1 to the RFID circuit element To outside the apparatus when creating the magnetic sheet MS. When information transmission / reception is performed (that is, when the reader function is used), the switching circuit 86 is controlled so that the antenna duplexer 240 and the loop antenna LC2 are connected.
このような制御回路110を核とする制御系において、PC118を介して文字データ等が入力された場合、そのテキスト(文書データ)がテキストメモリ117Aに順次記憶されるとともに、印字ヘッド23が駆動回路120を介して駆動され、各発熱素子が1ライン分の印字ドットに対応して選択的に発熱駆動されて印字バッファ117Bに記憶されたドットパターンデータの印字を行い、これと同期して搬送用モータ119が駆動回路121を介してテープの搬送制御を行う。また、送信回路306が制御回路110からの制御信号に基づき搬送波の変調制御を行い質問波を出力するとともに、受信回路307は制御回路110からの制御信号に基づき復調した信号の処理を行う。
In such a control system having the control circuit 110 as the core, when character data or the like is input via the PC 118, the text (document data) is sequentially stored in the text memory 117A, and the print head 23 is driven by the drive circuit. 120, each of the heat generating elements is selectively driven to generate heat corresponding to the print dots for one line, and the dot pattern data stored in the print buffer 117B is printed, and in synchronization with this, for carrying The motor 119 performs tape transport control via the drive circuit 121. In addition, the transmission circuit 306 performs carrier wave modulation control based on the control signal from the control circuit 110 and outputs an interrogation wave, and the reception circuit 307 processes the demodulated signal based on the control signal from the control circuit 110.
図8に、上記無線タグ回路素子Toの機能的構成を示す。なお、図中に示す矢印は信号の流れの一例を示すものであり、信号の流れ方向を限定するものではない。
FIG. 8 shows a functional configuration of the RFID circuit element To. In addition, the arrow shown in a figure shows an example of the flow of a signal, and does not limit the flow direction of a signal.
この図8において、無線タグ回路素子Toは、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC1,LC2と無線通信もしくは電磁誘導により非接触で信号の送受信を行う上記タグアンテナ152と、このタグアンテナ152に接続された上記IC回路部151とを有している。
In FIG. 8, the RFID circuit element To includes the tag antenna 152 that transmits and receives signals without contact with the loop antennas LC <b> 1 and LC <b> 2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 by wireless communication or electromagnetic induction, and the tag antenna. IC circuit unit 151 connected to 152.
IC回路部151は、タグアンテナ152により受信された質問波を整流する整流部153と、この整流部153により整流された質問波のエネルギを蓄積し駆動電源とするための電源部154と、上記タグアンテナ152により受信された質問波からクロック信号を抽出して制御部155に供給するクロック抽出部156と、所定の情報信号を記憶し得るメモリ部157と、上記タグアンテナ152に接続された変復調部158と、上記整流部153、クロック抽出部156、及び変復調部158等を介して上記無線タグ回路素子Toの作動を制御するための上記制御部155とを備えている。
The IC circuit unit 151 includes a rectification unit 153 that rectifies the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152, a power supply unit 154 that accumulates the energy of the interrogation wave rectified by the rectification unit 153, and serves as a drive power source. A clock extraction unit 156 that extracts a clock signal from the interrogation wave received by the tag antenna 152 and supplies the clock signal to the control unit 155, a memory unit 157 that can store a predetermined information signal, and a modulation / demodulation connected to the tag antenna 152 And a controller 155 for controlling the operation of the RFID circuit element To via the rectifier 153, the clock extractor 156, the modem 158, and the like.
変復調部158は、タグアンテナ152により受信された上記タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC1,LC2からの質問波の復調を行い、また、上記制御部155からの返信信号を変調し、タグアンテナ152より応答波として送信する。
The modulation / demodulation unit 158 demodulates the interrogation wave received from the tag antenna 152 from the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1, and modulates the return signal from the control unit 155, A response wave is transmitted from the tag antenna 152.
クロック抽出部156は受信した信号からクロック成分を抽出し、当該クロック成分の周波数に対応したクロックを制御部155に供給する。
The clock extraction unit 156 extracts a clock component from the received signal, and supplies a clock corresponding to the frequency of the clock component to the control unit 155.
制御部155は、上記変復調部158により復調された受信信号を解釈し、上記メモリ部157において記憶された情報信号に基づいて返信信号を生成し、上記返信信号を上記変復調部158により上記タグアンテナ152から返信する制御等の基本的な制御を実行する。
The control unit 155 interprets the received signal demodulated by the modem unit 158, generates a reply signal based on the information signal stored in the memory unit 157, and sends the reply signal to the tag antenna by the modem unit 158. Basic control such as control returned from 152 is executed.
本実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、上記のような基本構成によって、前述したように、装置内において、基材テープ101を用いて印字済みタグラベル用テープ109を作成し、ループアンテナLC1により印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報送受信を行って、無線タグラベルTを作成し、また磁性体テープ109Mを用いて磁性体シートMSを作成し、さらにループアンテナLC2により、装置外部に位置する無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報送受信を行って、情報取得用無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶された情報を取得する基本性能が具備されている。
As described above, the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment produces the tag label tape 109 with print using the base tape 101 in the apparatus, as described above, and the loop antenna. Information is transmitted / received to / from the RFID tag circuit element To of the tag label tape 109 with print by LC1, and a RFID label T is created, a magnetic sheet MS is created using the magnetic tape 109M, and further, a loop antenna LC2 is used. The basic capability of transmitting / receiving information to / from the RFID tag circuit element To located outside the apparatus and acquiring information stored in the information acquisition RFID circuit element To is provided.
本発明は、この磁性体シートMSの作成時、装置外部の無線タグラベルTの情報取得用無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報送受信を行って、情報取得用無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶された無線タグラベルTの寸法情報を取得し、取得した無線タグラベルTの寸法情報に基づき、磁性体シートMSの大きさが無線タグラベルTの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように磁性体シートMSを作成することが大きな特徴である。本実施形態では、情報取得用無線タグ回路素子Toを備えた無線タグラベルTとして、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1で作成されたものを使用する場合を示すが、その他のタグラベル作成装置で作成された無線タグラベルを用いてもよい。
In the present invention, when the magnetic sheet MS is created, information is transmitted to and received from the RFID tag circuit element To for information acquisition on the RFID label T outside the apparatus, and the RFID label stored in the RFID circuit element To for information acquisition is stored. The size information of T is acquired, and based on the acquired size information of the RFID label T, the magnetic sheet MS is created so that the size of the magnetic sheet MS becomes a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label T. It is a big feature. In the present embodiment, the RFID label T provided with the information acquisition RFID circuit element To is shown as being used in the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1, but is produced by another tag label producing apparatus. A wireless tag label may be used.
図9に、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1により作成された無線タグラベルT及び磁性体シートMSの外観の一例を示す。また図10に、無線タグラベルT及び磁性体シートMSの断面を示す。
FIG. 9 shows an example of the external appearance of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS created by the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1. FIG. 10 shows a cross section of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS.
これら図9及び図10において、無線タグラベルTは、前述したように図5に示した4層構造にカバーフィルム103が加わった5層構造となっており、カバーフィルム103側(図10中上側)よりその反対側(図10中下側)へ向かって、カバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b、粘着層101c、及び剥離紙101dの順で5層に構成されている。そして、前述のようにベースフィルム101bの裏側にIC回路部151及びタグアンテナ152を備えた無線タグ回路素子Toが設けられるとともに、カバーフィルム103の裏面に無線タグ回路素子Toの記憶情報等に対応したラベル印字R(この例では無線タグラベルTの種類を示す「RF-ID」の文字)が印刷されている。
9 and 10, the RFID label T has a five-layer structure in which the cover film 103 is added to the four-layer structure shown in FIG. 5 as described above, and the cover film 103 side (upper side in FIG. 10). Further toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 10), the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d are configured in five layers in this order. As described above, the RFID circuit element To including the IC circuit unit 151 and the tag antenna 152 is provided on the back side of the base film 101b, and the information stored in the RFID tag circuit element To corresponds to the back surface of the cover film 103. The label print R (in this example, “RF-ID” characters indicating the type of the RFID label T) is printed.
また、カバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b、粘着層101cには、上記ハーフカッタ34によってテープ幅方向に略沿って前ハーフカット線HCが形成されている。カバーフィルム103のうち、この前ハーフカット線HCのテープ長手方向後端側(図9中右側)の領域がラベル印字Rが印刷される印字領域Sとなり、印字領域Sより前ハーフカット線HCを挟んでテープ長手方向先端側(図9中左側)が前余白領域S1となっている。なお、無線タグラベルTは、印字領域Sの先端側に前余白領域S1を備えるだけでなく、印字領域Sの後端側に後余白領域を備える形態のものとすることもできる。
The front half-cut line HC is formed in the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c by the half cutter 34 substantially along the tape width direction. In the cover film 103, a region on the rear end side (right side in FIG. 9) of the front half-cut line HC in the tape longitudinal direction is a print region S on which the label print R is printed. The front side of the tape in the longitudinal direction (left side in FIG. 9) is the front margin area S1. Note that the RFID label T can be configured not only to include the front margin area S1 on the front end side of the print area S but also to include the rear margin area on the rear end side of the print area S.
無線タグラベルTは、上記前ハーフカット線HCの印字領域S側における剥離紙101dを除いた部分(すなわち印字領域S側におけるカバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b、及び粘着層101cからなる4層部分)である本体ラベル部Txと、それ以外の部分(ハーフカット線HCの前余白領域S1側における5層+印字領域S側における剥離紙101dの1層部分)である非使用ラベル部Tyとを有している。上記本体ラベル部Txが実質的な貼り付け部分となり、粘着層101cを介し貼り付け対象物に貼り付けられるようになっている。また、対象物が金属物等である場合には、本体ラベル部Txが粘着層101cを介し磁性体シートMSの磁性体層109Ma側に貼り付けられ、本体ラベル部Txと磁性体シートMSとが一体となって構成された磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSが、磁性体シートMS側の粘着層109Mbを介し金属物等の貼り付け対象物に貼り付けられるようになっている(後述の図18参照)。
The RFID label T is a portion (excluding the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c on the print area S side) excluding the release paper 101d on the print area S side of the front half-cut line HC. The main body label portion Tx which is a layer portion) and the non-use label portion Ty which is the other portion (5 layers on the front margin region S1 side of the half-cut line HC + one layer portion of the release paper 101d on the printing region S side) And have. The main body label portion Tx becomes a substantial pasting portion, and is pasted on the pasting object through the adhesive layer 101c. When the object is a metal object or the like, the main body label portion Tx is attached to the magnetic material layer 109Ma side of the magnetic material sheet MS via the adhesive layer 101c, and the main body label portion Tx and the magnetic material sheet MS are connected. The integrally formed RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is attached to an object to be attached such as a metal object via the adhesive layer 109Mb on the magnetic sheet MS side (see FIG. 18 described later). ).
磁性体シートMSは、前述したように3層構造となっており、無線タグラベルTとの貼り付け側(図10中上側)よりその反対側(図10中下側)へ向かって、磁性体層109Ma、粘着層109Mb、及び剥離紙109Mcの順で3層に構成されている(磁性体層109Maのみ斜線で図示)。そして磁性体シートMSの長手方向寸法Lm及び幅方向寸法Wmは、無線タグラベルTのうち実質的な貼り付け部分となる本体ラベル部Txの長手方向寸法(言い換えれば印字領域Sの長手方向寸法)Lt及び幅方向寸法Wtと略同一となっている。すなわち、磁性体シートMSの大きさは、無線タグラベルTの本体ラベル部Txの大きさと略同一に形成されている。この磁性体シートMSの大きさは、磁性体シートMSの作成時、無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toから取得した無線タグラベルTの寸法情報に基づき制御して得られたものである。
The magnetic sheet MS has a three-layer structure as described above, and the magnetic layer extends from the attachment side (upper side in FIG. 10) to the RFID label T toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 10). 109Ma, an adhesive layer 109Mb, and a release paper 109Mc are formed in this order (three layers are shown). The longitudinal dimension Lm and the width dimension Wm of the magnetic sheet MS are the longitudinal dimension of the main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID label T (in other words, the longitudinal dimension of the print region S) Lt. The width direction dimension Wt is substantially the same. That is, the size of the magnetic sheet MS is formed substantially the same as the size of the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T. The size of the magnetic sheet MS is obtained by controlling based on the dimension information of the RFID label T acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T when the magnetic sheet MS is created.
図11に、タグラベル作成時、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御回路110によって行われる制御手順を示す。この図11のフローは、例えばタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の電源が投入されると実行されるようになっている。
FIG. 11 shows a control procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 when producing the tag label. The flow of FIG. 11 is executed when the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is turned on, for example.
まずステップS10では、制御回路110は、PC118からラベル作成指示信号を入力したか否かを判定する。このPC118から入力されるラベル作成指示信号は、無線タグラベルTの印刷データ、印字長、ラベル長さ(本体ラベル部Tx及び非使用ラベル部Tyの長さ)・ラベル幅等のラベル寸法、及び無線タグ回路素子Toとの通信データ(タグID、ラベル寸法などの書き込みデータ)等の各種情報が含まれる。各種情報の入力はPC118において操作者により操作・編集入力されるようになっており、入力後操作者がPC118において例えば「印刷」操作を行うことにより、PC118からタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1にラベル作成指示信号が出力されるようになっている。ラベル作成指示信号が入力されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、入力されると次のステップS15に移る。
First, in step S10, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a label creation instruction signal is input from the PC 118. The label creation instruction signal input from the PC 118 includes the print data of the RFID label T, the print length, the label length (the length of the main body label portion Tx and the unused label portion Ty), the label size such as the label width, and the wireless Various information such as communication data with the tag circuit element To (write data such as tag ID and label size) is included. Various types of information can be input and operated by the operator at the PC 118. After the input, the operator performs, for example, a “print” operation on the PC 118, so that the PC 118 can input the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1. A label production instruction signal is output. This step is repeated until the label creation instruction signal is input, and when it is input, the process proceeds to the next step S15.
ステップS15では、制御回路110は、カートリッジホルダ6にカートリッジが装着されたか否かを、カートリッジセンサ81からの検出信号に基づき判定する。カートリッジホルダ6にカートリッジが装着されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、カートリッジが装着された場合には、次のステップS20に移る。
In step S15, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6 based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81. This step is repeated until a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, the process proceeds to the next step S20.
ステップS20では、制御回路110は、カートリッジセンサ81からの検出信号に基づき、装着されたカートリッジに関するカートリッジ情報を取得する。このカートリッジ情報には、前述したように、カートリッジ種類(基材テープ101を有する無線タグカートリッジ7か磁性体テープ109Mを有する磁性体カートリッジ7Mか)、テープ幅、テープ種類(カバーフィルム103を貼り付けるいわゆるラミネートタイプかそれ以外のタイプか)、無線タグカートリッジ7である場合には基材テープ101内における無線タグ回路素子Toの配置間隔等の情報が含まれる。
In step S20, the control circuit 110 acquires cartridge information related to the mounted cartridge based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81. As described above, in this cartridge information, the cartridge type (the RFID tag cartridge 7 having the base tape 101 or the magnetic cartridge 7M having the magnetic tape 109M), the tape width, the tape type (the cover film 103 is pasted) In the case of the RFID tag cartridge 7, information such as the arrangement interval of the RFID circuit elements To in the base tape 101 is included.
次のステップS25では、制御回路110は、上記取得したカートリッジ情報に基づき、カートリッジホルダ6に装着されたカートリッジが無線タグカートリッジ7であるか否かを判定する。無線タグカートリッジ7である場合には、ステップS27に移り、切替回路86に制御信号を出力して、アンテナ共用器240との接続を情報取得用ループアンテナLC2に切り替えた上で、ステップS100に移り、無線タグラベルTの作成のためのタグラベル作成処理を行う。その後、本フローを終了する。一方、磁性体カートリッジ7Mである場合には、ステップS30に移り、制御回路110は、無線タグカートリッジ7の装着指示信号を上記PC118へ出力し、PC118の表示画面に無線タグカートリッジ7の装着を指示する装着指示表示を行わせる。そしてステップS15に戻って、無線タグカートリッジ7が装着されるまで、ステップS15以下を繰り返す。
In the next step S25, the control circuit 110 determines whether the cartridge attached to the cartridge holder 6 is the wireless tag cartridge 7 based on the acquired cartridge information. If it is the wireless tag cartridge 7, the process proceeds to step S27, a control signal is output to the switching circuit 86, the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 is switched to the information acquisition loop antenna LC2, and then the process proceeds to step S100. Then, a tag label creation process for creating the RFID label T is performed. Thereafter, this flow is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the magnetic cartridge 7M, the process proceeds to step S30, and the control circuit 110 outputs a mounting instruction signal for the wireless tag cartridge 7 to the PC 118 and instructs the mounting of the wireless tag cartridge 7 on the display screen of the PC 118. To display the installation instruction. Then, the process returns to Step S15, and Steps S15 and after are repeated until the RFID tag cartridge 7 is mounted.
以上の制御により、操作者がPC118においてタグラベル作成に必要な各種情報の入力を行い「印刷」操作を行うと、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1において、カートリッジホルダ6に装着された無線タグカートリッジ7を用いて無線タグラベルTが自動的に作成される
なお、上記フローチャートは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は変更等をしてもよい。 With the above control, when the operator inputs various information necessary for tag label creation and performs a “print” operation on thePC 118, the RFID tag cartridge 7 mounted on the cartridge holder 6 in the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1. The RFID label T is automatically generated using the above-mentioned flowchart. Note that the above flowchart is not intended to limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and that the procedure can be added without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention. It may be deleted or changed.
なお、上記フローチャートは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は変更等をしてもよい。 With the above control, when the operator inputs various information necessary for tag label creation and performs a “print” operation on the
図12に、上記ステップS100のタグラベル作成処理の詳細手順を示す。
FIG. 12 shows the detailed procedure of the tag label creation process in step S100.
まずステップS105では、制御回路110は、上記PC118からのラベル作成指示信号に含まれる各種情報に基づき、無線タグラベルTの印刷データ、印字長、無線タグ回路素子Toとの通信データ(タグID、ラベル寸法などの書き込みデータ)、及び前ハーフカット位置やフルカット位置の設定等を行う処理を実行する。
First, in step S105, the control circuit 110, based on various information included in the label production instruction signal from the PC 118, print data and print length of the RFID label T, and communication data (tag ID, label) with the RFID circuit element To. (Write data such as dimensions) and processing for setting the front half-cut position and full-cut position, and the like.
次に、ステップS110において、制御回路110は、ループアンテナLC1から無線タグ回路素子Toへ通信を行う際、無線タグ回路素子Toからの応答がない場合に通信再試行(リトライ)を行う回数(アクセス試行回数)をカウントする変数M,Nを0に初期化設定する(後述の図14参照)。
Next, in step S110, when performing communication from the loop antenna LC1 to the RFID circuit element To in step S110, the control circuit 110 performs communication retry (retry) when there is no response from the RFID circuit element To (access). Variables M and N for counting the number of trials are initialized to 0 (see FIG. 14 described later).
その後、ステップS115に移り、制御回路110は、搬送用モータ駆動回路121に制御信号を出力し、搬送用モータ119の駆動力によってテープ送りローラ27及びリボン巻取りローラ106を回転駆動させる。さらに、テープ排出モータ駆動回路123を介してテープ排出モータ65に制御信号を出力し、駆動ローラ51を回転駆動させる。これらにより、第1ロール102から基材テープ101が繰り出されテープ送りローラ27へ供給されるとともに、第2ロール104からはカバーフィルム103が繰り出され、これら基材テープ101とカバーフィルム103とが上記テープ送りローラ27及び圧着ローラ28により接着されて一体化されて印字済みタグラベル用テープ109として形成され搬送される。
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115, where the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the conveying motor driving circuit 121, and rotationally drives the tape feeding roller 27 and the ribbon take-up roller 106 by the driving force of the conveying motor 119. Further, a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor 65 via the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 to drive the drive roller 51 to rotate. Accordingly, the base tape 101 is fed out from the first roll 102 and supplied to the tape feed roller 27, and the cover film 103 is fed out from the second roll 104. The base tape 101 and the cover film 103 are A tag label tape 109 with print is formed by being bonded and integrated by the tape feeding roller 27 and the pressure roller 28 and conveyed.
その後、ステップS120において、制御回路110は、入力されたマークセンサ127の検出信号に基づき、基材テープ101の上記識別マークPMが検出されたかどうか(言い換えればカバーフィルム103が印字ヘッド23による印刷開始位置まで到達したかどうか)を判定する。識別マークPMが検出されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、識別マークPMが検出されたら、判定が満たされて次のステップS125に移る。
Thereafter, in step S120, the control circuit 110 determines whether the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127 (in other words, the cover film 103 starts printing by the print head 23). Whether or not the position has been reached). This step is repeated until the identification mark PM is detected. If the identification mark PM is detected, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S125.
ステップS125では、制御回路110は、印刷駆動回路120に制御信号を出力し、印字ヘッド23を通電して、カバーフィルム103のうち印字領域S(=基材テープ101に所定ピッチで等間隔で配置された無線タグ回路素子Toの裏面にほぼ貼り合わせることとなる領域。前述の図9参照)に、ステップS105で生成した印刷データに対応した文字、記号、バーコード等のラベル印字Rの印刷を開始する。
In step S125, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the print drive circuit 120, energizes the print head 23, and is arranged in the print region S (= the base tape 101 at regular intervals at a predetermined pitch) in the cover film 103. The label print R such as characters, symbols, barcodes, etc. corresponding to the print data generated in step S105 is printed on the area to be bonded to the back surface of the RFID circuit element To which has been made (see FIG. 9). Start.
その後、ステップS130において、制御回路110は、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が先のステップS105で設定した前ハーフカット位置まで搬送されたかどうか(言い換えればハーフカットユニット35のハーフカッタ34が前ハーフカット線HCに正対する位置まで印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が到達したかどうか)を判定する。このときの判定は、例えば、上記ステップS120において基材テープ101の識別マークPMを検出した後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法で検出すればよい(パルスモータである搬送用モータ119を駆動する搬送用モータ駆動回路121の出力するパルス数をカウントする等)。印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が前ハーフカット位置に到達するまで本ステップを繰り返し、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が前ハーフカット位置に到達したら、ステップS130の判定が満たされて次のステップS135に移る。
Thereafter, in step S130, the control circuit 110 determines whether the printed tag label tape 109 has been transported to the previous half-cut position set in the previous step S105 (in other words, the half-cutter 34 of the half-cut unit 35 is moved to the front half-cut line). Whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has reached the position facing the HC). The determination at this time may be performed, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in step S120 (driving motor 119, which is a pulse motor). For example, the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 is counted). This step is repeated until the tag label tape 109 with print reaches the front half-cut position. When the tag label tape 109 with print reaches the front half-cut position, the determination at step S130 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S135.
ステップS135では、制御回路110は、搬送用モータ駆動回路121及びテープ排出モータ駆動回路123に制御信号を出力し、搬送用モータ119及びテープ排出モータ65の駆動を停止して、テープ送りローラ27、リボン巻取りローラ106、駆動ローラ51の回転を停止する。これにより、無線タグカートリッジ7から繰り出された印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が排出方向に移動する過程で、ステップS105で設定した前ハーフカット線HCにハーフカットユニット35のハーフカッタ34が正対した状態で、第1ロール102からの基材テープ101の繰り出し、第2ロール104からのカバーフィルム103の繰り出し、及び印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送が停止する。またこのとき、印刷駆動回路120にも制御信号を出力し、印字ヘッド23の通電を停止して、上記ラベル印字Rの印刷を停止(印刷中断)する。
In step S135, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transport motor drive circuit 121 and the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, stops driving the transport motor 119 and the tape discharge motor 65, and supplies the tape feed roller 27, The rotation of the ribbon take-up roller 106 and the driving roller 51 is stopped. As a result, the half-cutter 34 of the half-cut unit 35 faces the front half-cut line HC set in step S105 in the process in which the tag label tape 109 with print fed out from the RFID tag cartridge 7 moves in the discharge direction. Thus, the feeding of the base tape 101 from the first roll 102, the feeding of the cover film 103 from the second roll 104, and the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print are stopped. At this time, a control signal is also output to the print drive circuit 120, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and printing of the label print R is stopped (print interruption).
その後、ステップS140で、制御回路110は、ハーフカッタモータ駆動回路128に制御信号を出力してハーフカッタモータ129を駆動し、ハーフカッタ34を回動させて、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109のカバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b及び粘着層101cを切断して前ハーフカット線HCを形成する前ハーフカット処理を行う。
Thereafter, in step S140, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 to drive the half cutter motor 129 and rotate the half cutter 34 to cover the cover film of the tag label tape 109 with print. 103, a pre-half cut process is performed in which the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, and the adhesive layer 101c are cut to form a pre-half cut line HC.
そして、ステップS145に移り、制御回路110は、上記ステップS115と同様にしてテープ送りローラ27、リボン巻取りローラ106、駆動ローラ51を回転駆動させて印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送を再開するとともに、ステップS125と同様にして印字ヘッド23に通電してラベル印字Rの印刷を再開する。
Then, the process proceeds to step S145, and the control circuit 110 resumes the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print by rotating the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S115. In the same manner as in step S125, the print head 23 is energized to resume the printing of the label print R.
次のステップS300では、制御回路110は、タグアクセス処理を行う。すなわち、無線タグ回路素子Toの通信位置(無線タグ回路素子ToがループアンテナLC1と正対する位置)まで搬送されたら搬送及び印字を停止して情報送受信を行い、その後搬送及び印字を再開して印字を完了させる(後述の図13参照)。
In the next step S300, the control circuit 110 performs tag access processing. That is, when the RFID tag circuit element To is conveyed to the communication position (the position where the RFID tag circuit element To faces the loop antenna LC1), the conveyance and printing are stopped, information is transmitted and received, and then the conveyance and printing are resumed to perform printing. Is completed (see FIG. 13 described later).
以上のようにしてステップS300が終了したら、ステップS155に移る(なおこの時点でステップS300において印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送が再開されている)。ステップS155では、制御回路110は、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109がフルカット位置まで搬送されたかどうか(言い換えれば切断機構15の可動刃41がステップS105で設定したフルカット位置に正対する位置まで印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が到達したかどうか)を判定する。このときの判定も、前述と同様、例えば、上記ステップS120において基材テープ101の識別マークPMを検出した後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法で検出すればよい(パルスモータである搬送用モータ119を駆動する搬送用モータ駆動回路121の出力するパルス数をカウントする等)。フルカット位置に到達するまで判定が満たされずこの手順を繰り返し、到達したら判定が満たされて次のステップS160に移る。
When step S300 is completed as described above, the process proceeds to step S155 (note that at this time, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print has been resumed in step S300). In step S155, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the printed tag label tape 109 has been transported to the full cut position (in other words, the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 has been printed to a position directly opposite the full cut position set in step S105). It is determined whether the tag label tape 109 has arrived. The determination at this time may be performed in the same manner as described above, for example, by detecting the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in the above-described step S120 by a predetermined known method (a transport motor that is a pulse motor). The number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives 119 is counted). The determination is not satisfied until the full cut position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the full cut position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the process proceeds to the next step S160.
ステップS160では、制御回路110は、上記ステップS135と同様にして、テープ送りローラ27、リボン巻取りローラ106、駆動ローラ51の回転を停止して印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送を停止する。これにより、ステップS105で設定したフルカット位置に切断機構15の可動刃41が正対した状態で、第1ロール102からの基材テープ101の繰り出し、第2ロール104からのカバーフィルム103の繰り出し、及び印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送が停止する。
In step S160, the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S135, and stops the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print. Thereby, the base tape 101 is fed from the first roll 102 and the cover film 103 is fed from the second roll 104 with the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 facing the full cut position set in step S105. , And the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print is stopped.
その後、ステップS165において、制御回路110は、カッターモータ駆動回路122に制御信号を出力してカッターモータ43を駆動し、切断機構15の可動刃41を回動させて、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109のカバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b、粘着層101c及び剥離紙101dを全て切断(分断)するフルカット処理を行う。この切断機構15による分断によって印字済みタグラベル用テープ109から切り離され、無線タグ回路素子Toに所定の無線タグ情報が書き込まれかつこれに対応する所定の印字が行われたラベル状の無線タグラベルTが生成される。
After that, in step S165, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 to drive the cutter motor 43, and rotates the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15, so that the tag label tape 109 with print is printed. A full cut process for cutting (separating) all of the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, and the release paper 101d is performed. A label-like RFID tag T that is separated from the printed tag label tape 109 by the cutting mechanism 15 and has predetermined RFID tag information written on the RFID circuit element To and corresponding printing is performed. Generated.
その後、ステップS170に移り、制御回路110は、テープ排出モータ駆動回路123に制御信号を出力し、テープ排出モータ65の駆動を再開して、駆動ローラ51を回転させる。これにより、駆動ローラ51による搬送が再開されて上記ステップS165でラベル状に生成された無線タグラベルTがラベル排出口11へ向かって搬送され、ラベル排出口11から装置外へと排出し、このフローを終了する。
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S170, and the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, restarts the drive of the tape discharge motor 65, and rotates the drive roller 51. As a result, the transport by the driving roller 51 is resumed, and the RFID label T generated in the label shape in step S165 is transported toward the label discharge port 11 and discharged from the label discharge port 11 to the outside of the apparatus. Exit.
なお、上記フローは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は順番の変更等をしてもよい。
Note that the above flow does not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the procedure may be added / deleted or the order may be changed without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention.
図13に、上述したステップS300のタグアクセス処理の詳細手順を示す。
FIG. 13 shows the detailed procedure of the tag access process in step S300 described above.
まずステップS310において、制御回路110は、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が無線タグ回路素子Toの通信位置(無線タグ回路素子ToがループアンテナLC1と正対する位置)まで搬送されたかどうかを判定する。この判定も、前述した図12のステップS130と同様に、上記ステップS120において基材テープ101の識別マークPMを検出した後の搬送距離が通信位置(搬送量)に達したか否かを、所定の公知の方法で検出することにより行われる。印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が通信位置に到達するまで本ステップを繰り返し、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が通信位置に到達したら、ステップS310の判定が満たされて次のステップS320に移る。
First, in step S310, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the communication position of the RFID circuit element To (the position where the RFID circuit element To faces the loop antenna LC1). Similarly to step S130 of FIG. 12 described above, this determination also determines whether or not the transport distance after detecting the identification mark PM of the base tape 101 in step S120 has reached the communication position (transport amount). It detects by the well-known method of. This step is repeated until the printed tag label tape 109 reaches the communication position. When the printed tag label tape 109 reaches the communication position, the determination in step S310 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to the next step S320.
ステップS320では、制御回路110は、上記ステップS135と同様にして、テープ送りローラ27、リボン巻取りローラ106、駆動ローラ51の回転を停止し、無線タグ回路素子ToにループアンテナLC1が略正対した状態で印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送が停止する。また、印字ヘッド23の通電を停止して、上記ラベル印字Rの印刷を停止(中断)する。
In step S320, the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S135, and the loop antenna LC1 is substantially aligned with the RFID circuit element To. In this state, the transport of the tag label tape 109 with print stops. Further, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and the printing of the label print R is stopped (interrupted).
続いて、ステップS400において、制御回路110は、ループアンテナLC1と無線タグ回路素子Toとの間で無線通信により情報の送受信を行い、無線タグ回路素子ToのIC回路部151に対し図12の上記ステップS105で作成した情報を書き込む情報送受信処理(詳細は後述の図14参照)を行う。
Subsequently, in step S400, the control circuit 110 transmits / receives information by wireless communication between the loop antenna LC1 and the RFID circuit element To, and the above-described IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To is shown in FIG. Information transmission / reception processing (refer to FIG. 14 described later for details) for writing the information created in step S105 is performed.
次のステップS340では、制御回路110は、図12のステップS145と同様にして、テープ送りローラ27、リボン巻取りローラ106、駆動ローラ51を回転駆動させて印字済みタグラベル用テープ109の搬送を再開するとともに、印字ヘッド23に通電してラベル印字Rの印刷を再開する。
In the next step S340, the control circuit 110 resumes the conveyance of the tag label tape 109 with print by rotating the tape feeding roller 27, the ribbon take-up roller 106, and the driving roller 51 in the same manner as in step S145 of FIG. At the same time, the print head 23 is energized to resume the printing of the label print R.
その後、ステップS350に移り、制御回路110は、印字済みタグラベル用テープ109が前述した印刷終了位置(図12中ステップS105で算出)まで搬送されたかどうかを判定する。このときの判定も、前述と同様、例えば、上記ステップS120において識別マークPMを検出した後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法で検出すればよい。印刷終了位置に到達するまで判定が満たされずこの手順を繰り返し、印刷終了位置に到達したら判定が満たされて次のステップS360に移る。
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S350, and the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag label tape 109 with print has been transported to the aforementioned print end position (calculated in step S105 in FIG. 12). The determination at this time may also be performed by a predetermined known method, for example, after the detection of the identification mark PM in step S120, as described above. The determination is not satisfied until the print end position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the print end position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S360.
ステップS360では、図12のステップS135と同様にして、印字ヘッド23の通電を停止して、上記ラベル印字Rの印刷を停止する。これによって、印字領域Sに対するラベル印字Rの印刷が完了する。以上により本ルーチンを終了する。
In step S360, as in step S135 in FIG. 12, the energization of the print head 23 is stopped, and the printing of the label print R is stopped. Thereby, the printing of the label print R on the print region S is completed. This routine is completed as described above.
上記において、ステップS400が特許請求の範囲各項記載のラベル作成用通信手段を介し、無線タグラベルの寸法情報をラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子のIC回路部に書き込む、寸法情報書き込み手段を構成する。
In the above, step S400 constitutes dimension information writing means for writing the dimension information of the RFID label into the IC circuit portion of the RFID tag circuit element for label creation via the label creation communication means described in the claims.
なお、上記フローは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は順番の変更等をしてもよい。
Note that the above flow does not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the procedure may be added / deleted or the order may be changed without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention.
図14に、上述したステップS400の情報送受信処理の詳細手順を示す。本フローは、無線タグ回路素子Toに対し無線タグ情報を送信しIC回路部151に書き込みを行って無線タグラベルTを作成する場合を示している。
FIG. 14 shows a detailed procedure of the information transmission / reception process in step S400 described above. This flow shows a case where the RFID tag T is created by transmitting RFID tag information to the RFID circuit element To and writing to the IC circuit unit 151.
図14において、まずステップS405において、制御回路110は、送信回路306に制御信号を出力し、無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶されたID情報を取得するための問い合わせ信号(この例ではタグID読取コマンド信号)として、所定の変調を行った質問波をループアンテナLC1を介して書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toに送信する。これにより、無線タグ回路素子Toの上記メモリ部157を初期化する。
In FIG. 14, first, in step S405, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, and obtains an inquiry signal (in this example, a tag ID read command) for acquiring ID information stored in the RFID circuit element To. As a signal), the interrogation wave subjected to predetermined modulation is transmitted to the RFID tag circuit element To to be written through the loop antenna LC1. Thereby, the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To is initialized.
その後、ステップS415において、制御回路110は、上記タグID読取コマンド信号に対応して書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toから送信されたリプライ信号(タグIDを含む)をループアンテナLC1を介して受信し、受信回路307を介し取り込む。
Thereafter, in step S415, the control circuit 110 receives the reply signal (including the tag ID) transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To as a write target in response to the tag ID read command signal via the loop antenna LC1. The data is taken in via the receiving circuit 307.
次に、ステップS420において、制御回路110は、上記受信したリプライ信号に基づき、当該無線タグ回路素子ToのタグIDが正常に読み取れたか否かを判定する。
Next, in step S420, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the tag ID of the RFID circuit element To has been normally read based on the received reply signal.
判定が満たされない場合はステップS425に移ってMに1を加え、さらにステップS430においてMが5に到達したか否かを判定する。Mが5未満である場合は判定が満たされずステップS405に戻り同様の手順を繰り返す。Mが5に到達した場合はステップS437に移り、制御回路110は、エラー表示信号を上記PC118へ出力し、対応する書き込み失敗(エラー)表示を行わせ、このルーチンを終了する。このようにして初期化が不調でも5回までは再試行が行われる。
If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S425, 1 is added to M, and it is further determined whether M has reached 5 in step S430. If M is less than 5, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S405 and the same procedure is repeated. If M has reached 5, the process proceeds to step S437, and the control circuit 110 outputs an error display signal to the PC 118, causes the corresponding writing failure (error) display to be performed, and ends this routine. In this way, even if initialization is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.
一方、上記ステップS420の判定が満たされた場合、ステップS440に移り、制御回路110は、送信回路306に制御信号を出力し、ステップS415にて読み取ったタグIDを指定して該当するタグに所望のデータをメモリ部157に書き込む信号(この例ではWriteコマンド信号)として、所定の変調を行った質問波をループアンテナLC1を介して情報書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toに送信し、情報を書き込む。
On the other hand, if the determination in step S420 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S440, and the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, specifies the tag ID read in step S415, and sets the desired tag as desired. Is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To which information is to be written via the loop antenna LC1 as a signal for writing the data in the memory unit 157 (Write command signal in this example) to write the information. .
その後、ステップS445において、制御回路110は、送信回路306に制御信号を出力しステップS415にて読み取ったタグIDを指定して該当するタグのメモリ部157に記録されたデータを読み出す信号(この例ではReadコマンド信号)として所定の変調を行った質問波をループアンテナLC1を介して情報書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toに送信し、返信を促す。その後ステップS450において、制御回路110は、上記Readコマンド信号に対応して書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toから送信されたリプライ信号をループアンテナLC1を介して受信し、受信回路307を介し取り込む。
Thereafter, in step S445, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, designates the tag ID read in step S415, and reads out the data recorded in the memory unit 157 of the corresponding tag (this example) Then, the interrogation wave which has been modulated as a Read command signal) is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To as the information writing target via the loop antenna LC1 to prompt a reply. Thereafter, in step S450, the control circuit 110 receives the reply signal transmitted from the RFID tag circuit element To as the write target in response to the Read command signal via the loop antenna LC1 and takes it in via the reception circuit 307.
次に、ステップS455において、制御回路110は、上記受信したリプライ信号に基づき、当該無線タグ回路素子Toのメモリ部157内に記憶された情報を確認し、公知の誤り検出符号(CRC符号;Cyclic Redundancy Check等)を用いて、前述の送信した所定の情報がメモリ部157に正常に記憶されたか否かを判定する。
Next, in step S455, the control circuit 110 confirms information stored in the memory unit 157 of the RFID circuit element To based on the received reply signal, and a known error detection code (CRC code; Cyclic). Using the Redundancy Check or the like, it is determined whether or not the predetermined information that has been transmitted is normally stored in the memory unit 157.
判定が満たされない場合はステップS460に移ってNに1を加え、さらにステップS465においてNが5に到達したか否かを判定する。Nが5未満である場合は判定が満たされずステップS440に戻り同様の手順を繰り返す。Nが5に到達した場合は前述したステップS437に移り、制御回路110は、エラー表示信号を上記PC118へ出力し、対応する書き込み失敗(エラー)表示を行わせ、このルーチンを終了する。このようにして情報書き込みが不調でも5回までは再試行が行われる。
If the determination is not satisfied, the process moves to step S460, 1 is added to N, and it is further determined whether N has reached 5 in step S465. If N is less than 5, the determination is not satisfied and the routine returns to step S440 and the same procedure is repeated. When N reaches 5, the process proceeds to step S437 described above, and the control circuit 110 outputs an error display signal to the PC 118 to display a corresponding writing failure (error), and ends this routine. In this way, even if information writing is not successful, retry is performed up to five times.
ステップS455の判定が満たされた場合、ステップS470に移り、制御回路110は、送信回路306に制御信号を出力し、ステップS415にて読み取ったタグIDを指定して該当するタグのメモリ部157に記録されたデータの上書きを禁止する信号(この例ではロックコマンド信号)として所定の変調を行った質問波をループアンテナLC1を介して情報書き込み対象の無線タグ回路素子Toに送信し、当該無線タグ回路素子Toへの新たな情報の書き込みを禁止する。これにより、書き込み対象とする無線タグ回路素子Toへの無線タグ情報(タグID、ラベル寸法情報)の書き込みが完了する。
When the determination in step S455 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S470, and the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, specifies the tag ID read in step S415, and stores it in the memory unit 157 of the corresponding tag. The interrogation wave having been subjected to predetermined modulation as a signal for prohibiting overwriting of the recorded data (in this example, a lock command signal) is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To which information is to be written via the loop antenna LC1, and the RFID tag Writing new information to the circuit element To is prohibited. Thereby, the writing of the RFID tag information (tag ID, label dimension information) to the RFID tag circuit element To to be written is completed.
その後、ステップS480に移り、制御回路110は、上記ステップS440で無線タグ回路素子Toに書き込まれた情報と、これに対応して既に印字ヘッド23により印字領域Sに印字されたラベル印字Rの印字情報との組合せを、通信回線NWを介し出力し、情報サーバISやルートサーバRSに記憶させる。なお、この記憶データは必要に応じてPC118より参照可能に例えば各サーバIS,RSのデータベース内に格納保持される。以上により、このルーチンを終了する。
Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S480, in which the control circuit 110 prints the information written in the RFID circuit element To in step S440 and the label print R that has already been printed in the print area S by the print head 23 corresponding to this information. The combination with the information is output via the communication line NW and stored in the information server IS or the route server RS. This stored data is stored and held in the database of each server IS, RS, for example, so that it can be referred to from the PC 118 as necessary. This routine is completed as described above.
なお、上記フローは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は順番の変更等をしてもよい。
Note that the above flow does not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the procedure may be added / deleted or the order may be changed without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention.
また、以上は、無線タグ回路素子Toに対し無線タグ情報を送信しIC回路部151に書き込みを行って無線タグラベルTを作成する場合を説明したが、これに限られず、予め所定の無線タグ情報(タグID)が書き換え不可に記憶保持されている読み取り専用の無線タグ回路素子Toから無線タグ情報を読み取りながら、これに対応する印字を行って無線タグラベルTを作成する場合がある。
Further, the case has been described above in which the RFID tag information is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To and written to the IC circuit unit 151 to create the RFID label T. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and predetermined RFID tag information is previously provided. In some cases, the RFID tag T is created by reading the RFID tag information from the read-only RFID circuit element To in which the (tag ID) is stored and held so as not to be rewritten, and performing printing corresponding thereto.
この場合には、図14においてステップS440~ステップS470を省略し、ステップS415でリプライ信号に基づきタグIDを取得するようにすればよい。その後ステップS480ではその読み込んだタグIDと対応するラベル寸法情報との組合せを保存しておけば、後述する磁性体シート作成時において、ループアンテナLC2を介して取得した上記タグIDに基づき情報サーバIS等を検索することにより、ラベル寸法情報を取得することが可能である。
In this case, step S440 to step S470 in FIG. 14 may be omitted, and the tag ID may be acquired based on the reply signal in step S415. After that, in step S480, if the combination of the read tag ID and the corresponding label dimension information is saved, the information server IS is based on the tag ID acquired via the loop antenna LC2 when the magnetic sheet described later is created. It is possible to acquire the label dimension information by searching for and the like.
図15に、磁性体シート作成時、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御回路110によって行われる制御手順を示す。本フローは、例えばタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の電源が投入されると実行されるようになっている。
FIG. 15 shows a control procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1 when producing the magnetic material sheet. This flow is executed, for example, when the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 is turned on.
まずステップS205では、制御回路110は、PC118(磁性体シート編集装置)から磁性体シート作成指示信号(開始指示信号)を入力したか否かを判定する。磁性体シート作成指示情報の入力はPC118において操作者により操作・編集入力されるようになっており、入力後操作者がPC118において例えば「作成」操作を行うことにより、PC118からタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1に磁性体シート作成指示信号が出力されるようになっている。磁性体シート作成指示信号が入力されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、入力されると次のステップS210に移る。
First, in step S205, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal (start instruction signal) has been input from the PC 118 (magnetic sheet editing apparatus). The magnetic sheet creation instruction information is input and operated by the operator on the PC 118. After the input, the operator performs, for example, a “create” operation on the PC 118. A magnetic sheet creation instruction signal is output to the creation device 1. This step is repeated until the magnetic sheet creation instruction signal is input, and when it is input, the process proceeds to the next step S210.
ステップS210では、制御回路110は、カートリッジホルダ6にカートリッジが装着されたか否かを、カートリッジセンサ81からの検出信号に基づき判定する。カートリッジホルダ6にカートリッジが装着されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、カートリッジが装着された場合には、次のステップS215に移る。
In step S210, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6 based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81. This step is repeated until a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, the process proceeds to the next step S215.
ステップS215では、制御回路110は、カートリッジセンサ81からの検出信号に基づき、装着されたカートリッジに関するカートリッジ情報を取得する。
In step S215, the control circuit 110 acquires cartridge information related to the mounted cartridge based on the detection signal from the cartridge sensor 81.
次のステップS220では、制御回路110は、上記取得したカートリッジ情報に基づき、カートリッジホルダ6に装着されたカートリッジが磁性体カートリッジ7Mであるか否かを判定する。磁性体カートリッジ7Mである場合には、ステップS230で切替回路86に制御信号を出力して、アンテナ共用器240との接続を情報取得用ループアンテナLC2に切り替える。これにより、操作者がタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC2に対し装置外部から無線タグラベルTを例えばかざす等の操作を行うことにより、ループアンテナLC2を介した無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toとの情報送受信が可能になる。制御回路110は、アンテナ共用器240との接続をアンテナLC2に切り替えたら、次のステップS235に移る。一方、上記ステップS220において、無線タグカートリッジ7である場合には、ステップS225に移り、制御回路110は、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの装着を指示する装着指示信号を上記PC118へ出力し、PC118の表示画面に磁性体カートリッジ7Mの装着指示表示を行わせる。そしてステップS210に戻り、磁性体カートリッジ7Mが装着されるまで、ステップS210~ステップS225を繰り返す。
In the next step S220, the control circuit 110 determines whether the cartridge attached to the cartridge holder 6 is the magnetic cartridge 7M based on the acquired cartridge information. In the case of the magnetic cartridge 7M, a control signal is output to the switching circuit 86 in step S230, and the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 is switched to the information acquisition loop antenna LC2. As a result, when the operator performs an operation such as holding the RFID label T from the outside of the device to the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing device 1, for example, the RFID tag circuit of the RFID label T via the loop antenna LC2 Information can be transmitted / received to / from the element To. After switching the connection with the antenna duplexer 240 to the antenna LC2, the control circuit 110 proceeds to the next step S235. On the other hand, if it is the wireless tag cartridge 7 in step S220, the process proceeds to step S225, and the control circuit 110 outputs a mounting instruction signal for instructing mounting of the magnetic cartridge 7M to the PC 118, and the display screen of the PC 118 is displayed. Causes the magnetic cartridge 7M to be mounted. Then, returning to step S210, steps S210 to S225 are repeated until the magnetic cartridge 7M is mounted.
ステップS235では、制御回路110は、送信回路306に制御信号を出力し、無線タグ回路素子ToのIC回路部151のメモリ部157に記憶された情報を取得するための問い合わせ信号として、所定の変調を行った質問波をループアンテナLC2を介して無線タグ回路素子Toに送信する。そして、上記問い合わせ信号に対応して無線タグ回路素子Toから返信されたリプライ信号をループアンテナLC2を介して受信し、受信回路307を介し取り込む。そして次のステップS240において、この受信したリプライ信号に基づき、当該無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶された情報中のラベル寸法情報を取得する。
In step S235, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transmission circuit 306, and performs predetermined modulation as an inquiry signal for acquiring information stored in the memory unit 157 of the IC circuit unit 151 of the RFID circuit element To. The interrogated wave is transmitted to the RFID circuit element To via the loop antenna LC2. Then, a reply signal returned from the RFID circuit element To in response to the inquiry signal is received via the loop antenna LC2 and taken in via the receiving circuit 307. In the next step S240, label dimension information in the information stored in the RFID circuit element To is acquired based on the received reply signal.
次のステップS245では、制御回路110は、上記ステップS240で取得した無線タグラベルTのラベル寸法情報に含まれるテープ幅方向寸法と、上記ステップS215で取得したカートリッジ情報に含まれる磁性体テープ109Mのテープ幅方向寸法との適合性を判定する。無線タグラベルTの幅寸法と磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法とが一致した場合は、ステップS500に移り、磁性体シートMSの作成のための磁性体シート作成処理を行う(詳細手順は後述の図16参照)。その後、本フローを終了する。一方、無線タグラベルTの幅寸法と磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法とが合致しない場合は、ステップS250に移り、制御回路110は、上記PC118へアラーム信号を出力し、PC118の音声手段に警告音を発生させたり、あるいはPC118の表示画面に警告表示を行わせる。そして、上記磁性体シート作成処理を行わずに、本フローを終了する。
In the next step S245, the control circuit 110 measures the tape width direction dimension included in the label dimension information of the RFID label T acquired in step S240 and the tape of the magnetic tape 109M included in the cartridge information acquired in step S215. Judge conformity with width dimension. If the width dimension of the RFID label T and the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape 109M coincide with each other, the process proceeds to step S500, and a magnetic sheet creation process for creating the magnetic sheet MS is performed (detailed procedures are described later). 16). Thereafter, this flow is terminated. On the other hand, if the width dimension of the RFID label T does not match the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape 109M, the process proceeds to step S250, where the control circuit 110 outputs an alarm signal to the PC 118 and alerts the sound means of the PC 118. Or a warning is displayed on the display screen of the PC 118. And this flow is complete | finished, without performing the said magnetic body sheet preparation process.
上記において、ステップS235及びステップS240が、特許請求の範囲各項記載の情報取得用通信手段を介し情報取得用無線タグ回路素子のIC回路部に記憶された無線タグラベルの寸法情報を取得する寸法情報取得手段を構成し、ステップS245が寸法情報取得手段で取得した無線タグラベルの寸法情報に含まれる無線タグラベルの幅方向寸法と、カートリッジ検出手段で検出した磁性体カートリッジの種類との適合性を判定する幅方向寸法判定手段を構成し、ステップS250が幅方向寸法判定手段で適合性がないと判定された場合に、対応する警報信号を生成して出力する警報信号出力手段を構成する
図16に、上記ステップS500の磁性体シート作成処理の詳細手順を示す。 In the above, step S235 and step S240 are the dimension information which acquires the dimension information of the RFID label memorize | stored in the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element for information acquisition via the information acquisition communication means as described in each claim. An acquisition unit is configured, and the compatibility between the width direction dimension of the RFID label included in the dimension information of the RFID label acquired in step S245 by the dimension information acquisition unit and the type of the magnetic cartridge detected by the cartridge detection unit is determined. The width direction dimension determining means is configured, and when step S250 is determined not to be compatible by the width direction dimension determining means, an alarm signal output means for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal is configured as shown in FIG. The detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet preparation process of the said step S500 is shown.
図16に、上記ステップS500の磁性体シート作成処理の詳細手順を示す。 In the above, step S235 and step S240 are the dimension information which acquires the dimension information of the RFID label memorize | stored in the IC circuit part of the RFID circuit element for information acquisition via the information acquisition communication means as described in each claim. An acquisition unit is configured, and the compatibility between the width direction dimension of the RFID label included in the dimension information of the RFID label acquired in step S245 by the dimension information acquisition unit and the type of the magnetic cartridge detected by the cartridge detection unit is determined. The width direction dimension determining means is configured, and when step S250 is determined not to be compatible by the width direction dimension determining means, an alarm signal output means for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal is configured as shown in FIG. The detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet preparation process of the said step S500 is shown.
まずステップS510では、制御回路110は、上記ステップS240で取得したタグラベルTの寸法情報に基づき、フルカット位置の設定を行う処理を実行する。このフルカット位置は、作成される磁性体シートMSの長さ寸法が、対応する無線タグラベルTのうち実質的な貼り付け部分となる本体ラベル部Tx(前述の図9等参照)と同じ長さLt(すなわち無線タグラベルTにおける前ハーフカット位置からフルカット位置までの長さ)となるように設定される。
First, in step S510, the control circuit 110 executes a process for setting a full cut position based on the dimension information of the tag label T acquired in step S240. This full cut position is the same length as the main body label portion Tx (refer to FIG. 9 and the like) described above, in which the length dimension of the magnetic material sheet MS to be created is a substantial attachment portion of the corresponding RFID label T. It is set to be Lt (that is, the length from the front half cut position to the full cut position in the RFID label T).
次のステップS520では、制御回路110は、搬送用モータ駆動回路121に制御信号を出力し、搬送用モータ119の駆動力によってテープ送りローラ27Mを回転駆動させる。さらに、テープ排出モータ駆動回路123を介してテープ排出モータ65に制御信号を出力し、駆動ローラ51を回転駆動させる。これらにより、第1ロール102Mから磁性体テープ109Mが繰り出され、テープ送りローラ27Mからカートリッジ外へと搬送される。
In the next step S520, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the transport motor drive circuit 121 and rotationally drives the tape feed roller 27M by the drive force of the transport motor 119. Further, a control signal is output to the tape discharge motor 65 via the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123 to drive the drive roller 51 to rotate. As a result, the magnetic tape 109M is fed out from the first roll 102M and conveyed from the tape feed roller 27M to the outside of the cartridge.
次のステップS530では、制御回路110は、入力されたマークセンサ127の検出信号に基づき、磁性体テープ109Mの先端が検出されたかどうか(言い換えれば磁性体テープ109Mがマークセンサ127による検出位置まで到達したかどうか)を判定する。テープ先端が検出されるまで本ステップを繰り返し、テープ先端が検出されたら、判定が満たされて次のステップS540に移る。
In the next step S530, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127 (in other words, the magnetic tape 109M reaches the detection position by the mark sensor 127). Whether or not). This step is repeated until the leading edge of the tape is detected. If the leading edge of the tape is detected, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S540.
ステップS540では、制御回路110は、磁性体テープ109Mがフルカット位置まで搬送されたかどうか(言い換えれば切断機構15の可動刃41がステップS510で設定したフルカット位置に正対する位置まで磁性体テープ109Mが到達したかどうか)を判定する。このときの判定は、上記ステップS530においてテープ先端を検出した後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法で検出すればよい(パルスモータである搬送用モータ119を駆動する搬送用モータ駆動回路121の出力するパルス数をカウントする等)。フルカット位置に到達するまで判定が満たされずこの手順を繰り返し、到達したら判定が満たされて次のステップS550に移る。
In step S540, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in other words, the magnetic tape 109M reaches the position where the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 faces the full cut position set in step S510). Determine whether or not. The determination at this time may be performed by detecting the transport distance after detecting the leading end of the tape in step S530 by a predetermined known method (the output of the transport motor drive circuit 121 that drives the transport motor 119, which is a pulse motor). Count the number of pulses to be performed). The determination is not satisfied until the full cut position is reached, and this procedure is repeated. When the full cut position is reached, the determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S550.
ステップS550では、制御回路110は、テープ送りローラ27M及び駆動ローラ51の回転を停止して磁性体テープ109Mの搬送を停止する。これにより、ステップS510で設定したフルカット位置に切断機構15の可動刃41が正対した状態で、第1ロール102Mからの磁性体テープ109Mの繰り出し・搬送が停止する。
In step S550, the control circuit 110 stops the rotation of the tape feeding roller 27M and the driving roller 51 to stop the conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M. As a result, the feeding / conveying of the magnetic tape 109M from the first roll 102M is stopped with the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 facing the full cut position set in step S510.
次のステップS560では、制御回路110は、カッターモータ駆動回路122に制御信号を出力してカッターモータ43を駆動し、切断機構15の可動刃41を回動させて、磁性体テープ109Mの磁性体層109Ma、粘着層109Mb及び剥離紙109Mcを全て切断(分断)するフルカット処理を行う。この切断機構15による分断によって、上述したように対応する無線タグラベルTのうち実質的な貼り付け部分となる本体ラベル部Tx(前述の図9等参照)と同じ長さのシート状の磁性体シートMSが生成される。
In the next step S560, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the cutter motor drive circuit 122 to drive the cutter motor 43, and rotates the movable blade 41 of the cutting mechanism 15 to rotate the magnetic material of the magnetic tape 109M. A full cut process for cutting (dividing) all of the layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc is performed. A sheet-like magnetic sheet having the same length as that of the main body label portion Tx (see FIG. 9 and the like) as a substantial attachment portion of the corresponding RFID label T as described above by the division by the cutting mechanism 15. MS is generated.
次のステップS570では、制御回路110は、テープ排出モータ駆動回路123に制御信号を出力し、テープ排出モータ65の駆動を再開して、駆動ローラ51を回転させる。これにより、駆動ローラ51による搬送が再開されて上記ステップS560でシート状に生成された磁性体シートMSがラベル排出口11へ向かって搬送され、ラベル排出口11から装置外へと排出し、このフローを終了する。
In the next step S570, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the tape discharge motor drive circuit 123, restarts the drive of the tape discharge motor 65, and rotates the drive roller 51. Thereby, the conveyance by the driving roller 51 is resumed, and the magnetic sheet MS generated in the sheet shape in the above-described step S560 is conveyed toward the label discharge port 11 and discharged from the label discharge port 11 to the outside of the apparatus. End the flow.
以上の制御により、操作者がタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC2を介して装置外部に位置する無線タグラベルTの寸法情報を読み取らせることで、無線タグラベルTの大きさに自動的に対応して、無線タグラベルTと金属物との間に介在させるのに適した大きさ(すなわち無線タグラベルTのうちの本体ラベル部Txと同じ大きさ)の磁性体シートMSが作成される。
With the above control, the operator automatically reads the size information of the RFID label T positioned outside the device via the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing device 1 to automatically adjust the size of the RFID label T. Correspondingly, a magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object (that is, the same size as the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T) is produced.
上記において、ステップS510、ステップS520、ステップS530、ステップS540、ステップS550、及びステップS560が、各請求項記載の寸法制御手段を構成する。
In the above, step S510, step S520, step S530, step S540, step S550, and step S560 constitute the dimension control means described in each claim.
なお、上記フローは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は順番の変更等をしてもよい。
Note that the above flow does not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the procedure may be added / deleted or the order may be changed without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention.
以上のようにしてタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1によって作成された無線タグラベルTと磁性体シートMSとは、無線タグラベルTの本体ラベル部Txと磁性体シートMSとを貼り合わせて、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの形態に一体化して使用される。この磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの層構成を図17に示す。
The RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS created by the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 as described above are bonded to the main body label portion Tx of the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS, and the magnetic sheet It is used in the form of an attached RFID label TMS. The layer structure of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is shown in FIG.
図17において、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSは、前述したように本体ラベル部Txの4層に磁性体シートMSの3層が加わった7層構造となっており、表面側(図17中上側)から裏面側(図17中下側)に向かって、カバーフィルム103、粘着層101a、ベースフィルム101b、粘着層101c、磁性体層109Ma、粘着層109Mb、及び剥離紙109Mcの順で7層に構成されている(磁性体層109Maのみ斜線で図示)。
17, the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet has a seven-layer structure in which three layers of the magnetic sheet MS are added to the four layers of the main body label portion Tx as described above, and the front side (the upper side in FIG. 17). ) From the back side (the lower side in FIG. 17) to the cover film 103, the adhesive layer 101a, the base film 101b, the adhesive layer 101c, the magnetic layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc in this order. It is configured (only the magnetic layer 109Ma is shown by oblique lines).
図18に、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの形成・使用手順を示す。
FIG. 18 shows a procedure for forming and using the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet.
まず操作者は、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1において、無線タグラベルT及び対応する磁性体シートMSを作成する。そして、図18(a)に示すように、無線タグラベルTにおいて、前ハーフカット線HCの印字領域S側における剥離紙101dを除いた部分である本体ラベル部Txを剥離する。これにより、本体ラベル部Txの裏面には粘着層101cが露出する。なお、残りの非使用ラベル部Tyについては例えば廃棄される。
First, the operator creates the RFID label T and the corresponding magnetic sheet MS in the tag label / magnetic sheet creating apparatus 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 18A, in the RFID label T, the main body label portion Tx that is a portion excluding the release paper 101d on the printing area S side of the front half-cut line HC is peeled off. Thereby, the adhesive layer 101c is exposed on the back surface of the main body label portion Tx. Note that the remaining unused label portion Ty is discarded, for example.
次に、図18(b)に示すように、本体ラベル部Txを、当該本体ラベル部Txと同じ大きさに形成された磁性体シートMSの磁性体層109Ma側に粘着層101cを介して貼り付ける。これにより、図18(c)に示すように、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSが形成される。
Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, the main body label portion Tx is attached to the magnetic material layer 109Ma side of the magnetic material sheet MS formed in the same size as the main body label portion Tx via the adhesive layer 101c. wear. Thereby, as shown in FIG.18 (c), the RFID label TMS with a magnetic material sheet is formed.
次に、図18(d)に示すように、形成された磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSにおいて、磁性体シートMS側の剥離紙109Mcを剥離する。これにより、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの裏面には粘着層109Mbが露出する。
Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the release sheet 109Mc on the magnetic sheet MS side is peeled off in the formed RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet. Thereby, the adhesive layer 109Mb is exposed on the back surface of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet.
そして、図18(e)に示すように、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMS(但し剥離紙109Mcを除く)を粘着層109Mbを介して貼り付け対象である金属物等に貼り付ける。
Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet (excluding the release paper 109Mc) is attached to a metal object or the like to be attached via the adhesive layer 109Mb.
以上において、情報取得用通信手段としてのループアンテナLC2と、寸法情報取得手段としての図15のステップS235及びステップS240と、寸法制御手段としての図16のステップS510、ステップS520、ステップS530、ステップS540、ステップS550、及びステップS560とが、各請求項記載の準備処理手段を構成する。
In the above, loop antenna LC2 as information acquisition communication means, step S235 and step S240 in FIG. 15 as dimension information acquisition means, and step S510, step S520, step S530, and step S540 in FIG. 16 as dimension control means. Step S550 and Step S560 constitute preparation processing means described in each claim.
以上説明した実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1においては、磁性体シート作成処理時には、カートリッジホルダ6に磁性体カートリッジ7Mが装着され、磁性体カートリッジ7Mから供給された磁性体テープ109Mがテープ送りローラ駆動軸108により搬送され、切断機構15により切断されて、磁性体シートMSが作成される。その磁性体シート作成処理の際、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC2を介し、装置外部の対応する無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報送受信が行われ、無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶された当該無線タグラベルTの寸法情報が取得される。そして取得した寸法情報に基づき、磁性体シートMSの大きさが無線タグラベルTの大きさに対応した大きさとなるようにテープ送りローラ駆動軸108及び切断機構15が制御され、磁性体シートMSが作成される。
In the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment described above, the magnetic cartridge 7M is attached to the cartridge holder 6 during the magnetic sheet producing process, and the magnetic tape 109M supplied from the magnetic cartridge 7M is the tape. It is conveyed by the feed roller drive shaft 108 and cut by the cutting mechanism 15 to create the magnetic sheet MS. During the magnetic sheet creation process, information is transmitted to and received from the RFID tag circuit element To of the corresponding RFID label T outside the apparatus via the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1, and the RFID tag circuit element The dimension information of the RFID label T stored in To is acquired. Based on the acquired dimensional information, the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 and the cutting mechanism 15 are controlled so that the size of the magnetic sheet MS corresponds to the size of the RFID label T, and the magnetic sheet MS is created. Is done.
ところで、無線タグラベルTを貼り付け対象に貼り付けるとき、金属物に直接貼り付けると、無線タグ回路素子Toにおいて通信障害が起こる可能性がある。この場合、無線タグラベルTと貼り付け対象の金属物との間に、磁性体を介在させると通信障害の発生を効果的に防止することができる。本実施形態によれば、上述したように磁性体シートMSの大きさが無線タグラベルTの大きさに対応した大きさとなるように制御されるので、無線タグラベルTの大きさに自動的に対応して、無線タグラベルTと金属物との間に介在させるのに適した大きさの磁性体シートMSを作成することができる。
By the way, when the RFID label T is attached to the object to be attached, if it is attached directly to a metal object, a communication failure may occur in the RFID circuit element To. In this case, if a magnetic substance is interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of communication failure can be effectively prevented. According to the present embodiment, as described above, since the size of the magnetic sheet MS is controlled so as to correspond to the size of the RFID label T, it automatically corresponds to the size of the RFID label T. Thus, the magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the RFID label T and the metal object can be produced.
これにより、操作者は、例えば無線タグラベルTをタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC2にかざす等により、寸法情報をループアンテナLC2を介して読み取らせるだけで、特別な操作を行うことなく磁性体シートMSの大きさを適切に設定することができる。したがって、容易かつ確実に通信障害対策を行うことができ、利便性を向上することができる。
As a result, the operator can read the dimensional information through the loop antenna LC2 by, for example, holding the RFID label T over the loop antenna LC2 of the tag label / magnetic material sheet producing apparatus 1 without performing any special operation. The size of the magnetic sheet MS can be set appropriately. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
また、本実施形態では特に、磁性体シートMSのテープ長手方向寸法Lmが、無線タグラベルTのうちの実質的な貼り付け部となる本体ラベル部Txの長手方向寸法Lt(所定の印字Rが形成された印字領域Sの長手方向寸法)と等しくなるように制御する。この結果、無線タグラベルTを金属物に貼り付けるときも、無線タグラベルTの貼り付け部分のテープ長手方向全域が、金属物との間を磁性体シートMSによって介在されることになり、より確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる
また、本実施形態では特に、カートリッジホルダ6に装着されたカートリッジの種類等を検出するカートリッジセンサ81を設けている。これにより、どの種類のカートリッジが装着されているかを自動検出することができる。その結果、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの種類が磁性体テープ109Mの種類と一対一に対応するようにしておくことで、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの種類を検出することで磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法も間接的に検出することができる。 In the present embodiment, in particular, the tape longitudinal dimension Lm of the magnetic material sheet MS is equal to the longitudinal dimension Lt of the main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID label T (the predetermined print R is formed). To be equal to the longitudinal dimension of the printed area S). As a result, even when the RFID label T is affixed to a metal object, the entire area in the tape longitudinal direction of the affixed portion of the RFID tag T is interposed between the metal object by the magnetic sheet MS, and more reliably. The occurrence of communication failure can be prevented. In the present embodiment, in particular, acartridge sensor 81 for detecting the type of cartridge mounted on the cartridge holder 6 is provided. Thereby, it is possible to automatically detect which type of cartridge is mounted. As a result, the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M is in one-to-one correspondence with the type of the magnetic tape 109M, so that the width of the magnetic tape 109M is indirectly measured by detecting the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M. Can be detected automatically.
また、本実施形態では特に、カートリッジホルダ6に装着されたカートリッジの種類等を検出するカートリッジセンサ81を設けている。これにより、どの種類のカートリッジが装着されているかを自動検出することができる。その結果、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの種類が磁性体テープ109Mの種類と一対一に対応するようにしておくことで、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの種類を検出することで磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法も間接的に検出することができる。 In the present embodiment, in particular, the tape longitudinal dimension Lm of the magnetic material sheet MS is equal to the longitudinal dimension Lt of the main body label portion Tx that is a substantial attachment portion of the RFID label T (the predetermined print R is formed). To be equal to the longitudinal dimension of the printed area S). As a result, even when the RFID label T is affixed to a metal object, the entire area in the tape longitudinal direction of the affixed portion of the RFID tag T is interposed between the metal object by the magnetic sheet MS, and more reliably. The occurrence of communication failure can be prevented. In the present embodiment, in particular, a
また、本実施形態では、無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toから取得した寸法情報に含まれる無線タグラベルTの幅方向寸法と、カートリッジセンサ81で検出した磁性体カートリッジ7Mの種類に基づく磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法との適合性を判定する。この結果、磁性体カートリッジ7Mの磁性体テープ109Mの幅方向寸法が、無線タグラベルTの幅方向寸法と適合しない、例えば無線タグラベルTの幅方向寸法よりもかなり幅が狭い等の場合には、対応する種々の処理(上記実施形態では操作者への警報報知及び磁性体シートMSの作成中止)を実行することができる。
In the present embodiment, the magnetic tape based on the width direction dimension of the RFID label T included in the dimension information acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T and the type of the magnetic cartridge 7M detected by the cartridge sensor 81. Compliance with 109M width dimension is determined. As a result, when the width direction dimension of the magnetic tape 109M of the magnetic cartridge 7M does not match the width direction dimension of the RFID label T, for example, the width is considerably narrower than the width dimension of the RFID label T, Various processes to be performed (in the above-described embodiment, alarm notification to the operator and creation of the magnetic sheet MS are stopped) can be executed.
本実施形態では特に、上記幅方向寸法の判定により適合性がないと判定された場合に、PC118へアラーム信号を出力し、PC118の音声手段に警告音を発生させたり、あるいはPC118の表示画面に警告表示を行わせる。これにより、そのまま磁性体シートMSを作成すると、例えば磁性体シートMSの幅が不足している場合には十分な通信障害防止を図れなくなる可能性があることや、これを回避するためには別の磁性体カートリッジ7Mに交換する必要があること等を操作者に対し確実に認識させることができる。
In the present embodiment, in particular, when it is determined that there is no conformity by the determination of the dimension in the width direction, an alarm signal is output to the PC 118, a warning sound is generated in the audio means of the PC 118, or the display screen of the PC 118 is displayed. A warning is displayed. As a result, if the magnetic sheet MS is created as it is, for example, if the width of the magnetic sheet MS is insufficient, there is a possibility that sufficient communication failure prevention may not be achieved. This makes it possible for the operator to reliably recognize that it is necessary to replace the magnetic cartridge 7M.
また、本実施形態では特に、操作者がカートリッジホルダ6に磁性体カートリッジ7Mを装着し、PC118にて適宜の操作を行って磁性体シート作成指示信号をタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1に入力することによって、無線タグラベルTの情報読み取り動作を開始し、無線タグ回路素子Toから寸法情報を取得する。このようにして、操作者の意思をふまえた確実な磁性体シートMSの作成処理を行うことができる。
In the present embodiment, in particular, the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge 7M to the cartridge holder 6, performs an appropriate operation on the PC 118, and inputs a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal to the tag label / magnetic sheet creation apparatus 1. Thereby, the information reading operation of the RFID label T is started, and the dimension information is acquired from the RFID circuit element To. In this way, it is possible to perform a reliable magnetic sheet MS creation process based on the operator's intention.
また、本実施形態のタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、1つの装置で、無線タグラベルTと、この無線タグラベルTを金属物に貼り付けるときに必要となる磁性体シートMSとの両方を作成可能である。これにより、無線タグラベルTと磁性体シートMSとをそれぞれ別々の装置で作成しなければならない場合に比べ、少ない手間で容易に通信障害対策を行うことができる。この結果、操作者の利便性をさらに向上することができる。
Further, the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is a single apparatus for producing both the RFID label T and the magnetic sheet MS required when the RFID label T is attached to a metal object. Is possible. Thereby, compared with the case where the RFID label T and the magnetic material sheet MS must be created by separate devices, it is possible to easily take measures against communication failure with less effort. As a result, the convenience for the operator can be further improved.
本実施形態では特に、無線タグラベルTを作成するときに、まず、操作者がPC118において適宜に大きさを決定すると、その寸法情報が無線タグラベルTに備えられた無線タグ回路素子ToのIC回路部151に書き込まれて、無線タグラベルTが作成される。その後の磁性体シートMSの作成時には、操作者が作成した無線タグラベルTをループアンテナLC2にかざす等により、無線タグラベルTの寸法情報をループアンテナLC2を介して読み取らせるだけで、自動的に、無線タグラベルTと金属物との間に介在させるのに適した大きさの磁性体シートMSを作成することができる。これにより、操作者は、無線タグラベルTの大きささえ設定しておけば、特に意識しなくても、磁性体シートMSの大きさを適切に設定することができる。したがって、容易かつ確実に通信障害対策を行うことができ、利便性を向上することができる。
Particularly in the present embodiment, when the RFID label T is created, first, when the operator appropriately determines the size in the PC 118, the dimension information is the IC circuit portion of the RFID circuit element To provided in the RFID label T. 151, the RFID label T is created. When the magnetic material sheet MS is subsequently created, the wireless tag label T created by the operator is held over the loop antenna LC2, so that the dimensional information of the RFID label T is simply read through the loop antenna LC2 to automatically A magnetic sheet MS having a size suitable for being interposed between the tag label T and the metal object can be produced. Thus, the operator can appropriately set the size of the magnetic sheet MS without being particularly conscious as long as the size of the RFID label T is set. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably take measures against communication failure, and improve convenience.
なお、本発明は、上記実施形態に限られるものではなく、その趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で種々の変形が可能である。以下、そのような変形例を順を追って説明する。
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea thereof. Hereinafter, such modifications will be described in order.
(1-1)開閉蓋を閉めると自動的に磁性体シートを作成する場合
上記実施形態では、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、PC118から磁性体シート作成指示信号を入力することにより磁性体シートMSの作成を行うためのループアンテナLC2を介したタグラベル寸法情報の読み取りを行うようにしたが、これに限られない。すなわち、操作者がカートリッジホルダ6に磁性体カートリッジ7Mを装着して開閉蓋3を閉じると、自動的にタグラベル寸法情報の読み取りを行うようにしてもよい。 (1-1) When a magnetic sheet is automatically created when the open / close lid is closed In the above-described embodiment, the tag label / magneticsheet creation apparatus 1 receives a magnetic sheet creation instruction signal from the PC 118 to generate a magnetic body sheet. Although the tag label dimension information is read via the loop antenna LC2 for creating the sheet MS, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, when the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge 7M to the cartridge holder 6 and closes the opening / closing lid 3, the tag label dimension information may be automatically read.
上記実施形態では、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1は、PC118から磁性体シート作成指示信号を入力することにより磁性体シートMSの作成を行うためのループアンテナLC2を介したタグラベル寸法情報の読み取りを行うようにしたが、これに限られない。すなわち、操作者がカートリッジホルダ6に磁性体カートリッジ7Mを装着して開閉蓋3を閉じると、自動的にタグラベル寸法情報の読み取りを行うようにしてもよい。 (1-1) When a magnetic sheet is automatically created when the open / close lid is closed In the above-described embodiment, the tag label / magnetic
図19に、本変形例におけるタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1の制御回路110によって行われる詳細手順を示す。なお、図15と同等の手順には同符号を付す。
FIG. 19 shows a detailed procedure performed by the control circuit 110 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 in this modification. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the procedure equivalent to FIG.
ますステップS206では、制御回路110は、開閉蓋3の状態が開放状態から閉じ状態に変化したか否かを、開閉センサ90から入力される検出信号に基づき判定する。開閉蓋3が閉じられるまで本ステップを繰り返し、開閉蓋3が閉じられると次のステップS210に移る。
In step S206, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the state of the open / close lid 3 has changed from the open state to the closed state based on the detection signal input from the open / close sensor 90. This step is repeated until the opening / closing lid 3 is closed. When the opening / closing lid 3 is closed, the process proceeds to the next step S210.
その後のステップS210~ステップS500は前述の図15と同様である。すなわち、カートリッジホルダ6にカートリッジが装着されたか否かを判定し、カートリッジが装着されている場合には、カートリッジ情報を取得し、取得したカートリッジ情報から装着されたカートリッジが磁性体カートリッジ7Mであるか否かを判定する。磁性体カートリッジ7Mでない場合は、PC118の表示画面に磁性体カートリッジ7Mの装着指示表示を行わせ、磁性体カートリッジ7Mである場合は、アンテナをループアンテナLC2に切り替えて、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1外の無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toから無線タグラベルTの寸法情報を取得する。そして取得した寸法情報中の無線タグラベルTの幅寸法と取得したカートリッジ情報から得られる磁性体テープ109Mの幅寸法とが一致するか否かを判定し、幅が一致しない場合は、PC118に警告音の発生等を行わせる。一方、幅が一致した場合は、ステップS500に移行して、磁性体シートMSの作成のための磁性体シート作成処理を行う。
The subsequent steps S210 to S500 are the same as those in FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not a cartridge is mounted in the cartridge holder 6. If a cartridge is mounted, cartridge information is acquired, and whether the cartridge mounted from the acquired cartridge information is the magnetic cartridge 7M. Determine whether or not. When the magnetic cartridge 7M is not used, the display instruction of the PC 118 is displayed on the display screen of the magnetic cartridge 7M. When the magnetic cartridge 7M is used, the antenna is switched to the loop antenna LC2, and the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus The dimension information of the RFID label T is acquired from the RFID circuit element To of the RFID label T outside the one. Then, it is determined whether or not the width dimension of the RFID label T in the acquired dimension information matches the width dimension of the magnetic tape 109M obtained from the acquired cartridge information. Cause the occurrence of On the other hand, if the widths match, the process moves to step S500, and a magnetic sheet creation process for creating the magnetic sheet MS is performed.
なお、上記フローチャートは本発明を上記フローに示す手順に限定するものではなく、発明の趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で手順の追加・削除又は変更等をしてもよい。
Note that the flowchart does not limit the present invention to the procedure shown in the above flow, and the procedure may be added / deleted / changed without departing from the spirit and technical idea of the invention.
以上説明した変形例によれば、操作者がカートリッジホルダ6に磁性体カートリッジ7Mを装着して開閉蓋3を閉じると、自動的にループアンテナLC2を介したタグラベル寸法情報の読み取りを行い、磁性体シート作成処理を行って磁性体シートMSを作成することができる。したがって、磁性体シート作成処理を行うためのその他の特別な操作が不要となるので、操作労力を低減し、手軽かつ迅速に磁性体シートMSを作成することができる。
According to the modification described above, when the operator attaches the magnetic cartridge 7M to the cartridge holder 6 and closes the open / close lid 3, the tag label dimension information is automatically read via the loop antenna LC2, and the magnetic substance The magnetic material sheet MS can be created by performing a sheet creation process. Accordingly, since no other special operation for performing the magnetic material sheet preparation process is required, the operation labor can be reduced, and the magnetic material sheet MS can be prepared easily and quickly.
(1-2)磁性体シートを切断せずにハーフカットする場合
上記実施形態では、磁性体シート作成処理において、磁性体テープ109Mを切断することにより磁性体シートMSを作成するようにしたが、必ずしも切断を行う必要はない。例えば剥離紙109Mcを除いてハーフカットを行っておき、使用時に操作者が磁性体シートMSの剥離紙109Mc以外の部分を剥離紙109Mcから引き剥がして用いるようにしてもよい。 (1-2) Half-cutting without cutting the magnetic sheet In the embodiment, the magnetic sheet MS is prepared by cutting themagnetic tape 109M in the magnetic sheet creating process. It is not always necessary to perform cutting. For example, half-cutting may be performed except for the release paper 109Mc, and the operator may use the part other than the release paper 109Mc of the magnetic sheet MS by peeling it off from the release paper 109Mc.
上記実施形態では、磁性体シート作成処理において、磁性体テープ109Mを切断することにより磁性体シートMSを作成するようにしたが、必ずしも切断を行う必要はない。例えば剥離紙109Mcを除いてハーフカットを行っておき、使用時に操作者が磁性体シートMSの剥離紙109Mc以外の部分を剥離紙109Mcから引き剥がして用いるようにしてもよい。 (1-2) Half-cutting without cutting the magnetic sheet In the embodiment, the magnetic sheet MS is prepared by cutting the
図20に、本変形例における磁性体シート作成処理(ステップS500A)の詳細手順を示す。なお、図16と同様の手順には同符号を付し説明を省略する。
FIG. 20 shows the detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet creation process (step S500A) in this modification. Note that the same steps as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
本フローにおいて、前述の図16と異なる点は、ステップS540及びステップS560をそれぞれステップS540A及びステップS560Aに置き換えた点である。すなわち、ステップS520において磁性体テープ109Mの搬送を開始したら、ステップS530において、制御回路110は、入力されたマークセンサ127の検出信号に基づき、磁性体テープ109Mの先端が検出されたかどうかを判定する。先端が検出されたら、次のステップS540Aにおいて、制御回路110は、磁性体テープ109Mがフルカット位置まで搬送されたかどうか(本変形例ではハーフカットユニット35のハーフカッタ34がステップS210で設定したフルカット位置に正対する位置まで磁性体テープ109Mが到達したかどうか)を判定する。フルカット位置に到達したら次のステップS550でテープ搬送を停止し、次のステップS560Aにおいて、制御回路110は、ハーフカッタモータ駆動回路128に制御信号を出力してハーフカッタモータ129を駆動し、ハーフカッタ34を回動させて、磁性体テープ109Mの磁性体層109Ma及び粘着層109Mbを切断してハーフカット線を形成するハーフカット処理を行う。この他の手順は、前述の図16と同様である。
In this flow, the difference from FIG. 16 described above is that step S540 and step S560 are replaced with step S540A and step S560A, respectively. That is, when conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M is started in step S520, in step S530, the control circuit 110 determines whether the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127. . When the leading edge is detected, in the next step S540A, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in this modification, the full cutter set by the half cutter unit 35 in step S210). It is determined whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has reached a position directly opposite the cut position. When the full cut position is reached, the tape conveyance is stopped in the next step S550, and in the next step S560A, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the half cutter motor drive circuit 128 to drive the half cutter motor 129, The cutter 34 is rotated to cut the magnetic layer 109Ma and the adhesive layer 109Mb of the magnetic tape 109M to perform a half cut process for forming a half cut line. Other procedures are the same as those in FIG.
なお、本変形例においては、上記ステップS540Aにおける判定は、磁性体カートリッジ7Mを最初に使用した際における上記ステップS530でのテープ先端検出後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法(パルスモータである搬送用モータ119を駆動する搬送用モータ駆動回路121の出力するパルス数をカウントする等)で検出・積算することにより行われる。
In this modification, the determination in step S540A is performed by using a predetermined known method (transport using a pulse motor) by determining the transport distance after detecting the tape tip in step S530 when the magnetic cartridge 7M is first used. For example, by counting the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives the motor 119).
なお、本変形例においては、上記ステップS510、ステップS520、ステップS530、ステップS540A、ステップS550、ステップS560Aが各請求項記載の寸法制御手段を構成する。また、これらのステップと、ループアンテナLC2と、図15のステップS235及びステップS240とが、準備処理手段を構成する。
In this modification, the step S510, the step S520, the step S530, the step S540A, the step S550, and the step S560A constitute the dimension control means described in each claim. Further, these steps, the loop antenna LC2, and steps S235 and S240 in FIG. 15 constitute preparation processing means.
以上説明した変形例によれば、搬送された磁性体テープ109Mに対しハーフカッタ34で剥離紙109Mcを除いて部分的にハーフカットするので、操作者がそのハーフカット位置を利用して剥離紙109Mc以外の部分を当該剥離紙109Mcから自ら引き剥がすことで、当該磁性体シートMSを用いて無線タグラベルTと金属物との間に介在させることができる。
(1-3)磁性体シートを切断せずに切断線を印字する場合
上記変形例(1-2)では、磁性体テープ109Mのフルカット位置において、ハーフカットユニット35によりハーフカット線を形成する場合を示したが、これに限られず、操作者が手操作で切断できるように切断線を印字するようにしてもよい。 According to the modified example described above, since themagnetic tape 109M conveyed is partially half-cut by the half cutter 34 except the release paper 109Mc, the operator uses the half-cut position to release the release paper 109Mc. By peeling off the other part from the release paper 109Mc by itself, the magnetic sheet MS can be used to interpose between the RFID label T and the metal object.
(1-3) When cutting lines are printed without cutting the magnetic sheet In the above modification (1-2), half-cut lines are formed by the half-cut unit 35 at the full-cut position of the magnetic tape 109M. Although the case has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and a cutting line may be printed so that the operator can cut manually.
(1-3)磁性体シートを切断せずに切断線を印字する場合
上記変形例(1-2)では、磁性体テープ109Mのフルカット位置において、ハーフカットユニット35によりハーフカット線を形成する場合を示したが、これに限られず、操作者が手操作で切断できるように切断線を印字するようにしてもよい。 According to the modified example described above, since the
(1-3) When cutting lines are printed without cutting the magnetic sheet In the above modification (1-2), half-cut lines are formed by the half-
図21に、本変形例における磁性体シート作成処理(ステップS500B)の詳細手順を示す。なお、図16と同様の手順には同符号を付し説明を省略する。
FIG. 21 shows the detailed procedure of the magnetic material sheet creation process (step S500B) in this modification. Note that the same steps as those in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
本フローにおいて、前述の図16と異なる点は、ステップS540及びステップS560をそれぞれステップS540B及びステップS560Bに置き換えた点である。すなわち、ステップS520において磁性体テープ109Mの搬送を開始した後、ステップS530において、制御回路110は、入力されたマークセンサ127の検出信号に基づき、磁性体テープ109Mの先端が検出されたかどうかを判定する。先端が検出されたら、次のステップS540Bにおいて、制御回路110は、磁性体テープ109Mがフルカット位置まで搬送されたかどうか(本変形例では印字ヘッド23がステップS210で設定したフルカット位置に正対する位置まで磁性体テープ109Mが到達したかどうか)を判定する。フルカット位置に到達したら次のステップS550でテープ搬送を停止し、次のステップS560Bにおいて、制御回路110は、印刷駆動回路120に制御信号を出力し、印字ヘッド23を通電して、切断線(磁性体テープ切断線。図示せず)の印刷を行う。この他の手順は、前述の図16と同様である。
In this flow, the point different from FIG. 16 described above is that step S540 and step S560 are replaced with step S540B and step S560B, respectively. That is, after the conveyance of the magnetic tape 109M is started in step S520, in step S530, the control circuit 110 determines whether the leading end of the magnetic tape 109M is detected based on the input detection signal of the mark sensor 127. To do. When the leading edge is detected, in the next step S540B, the control circuit 110 determines whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has been transported to the full cut position (in this modification, the print head 23 faces the full cut position set in step S210). Whether or not the magnetic tape 109M has reached the position). When the full cut position is reached, the tape conveyance is stopped in the next step S550, and in the next step S560B, the control circuit 110 outputs a control signal to the print drive circuit 120, energizes the print head 23, and the cutting line ( A magnetic tape cutting line (not shown) is printed. Other procedures are the same as those in FIG.
なお、本変形例においては、上記ステップS540Bにおける判定は、磁性体カートリッジ7Mを最初に使用した際における上記ステップS530でのテープ先端検出後の搬送距離を所定の公知の方法(パルスモータである搬送用モータ119を駆動する搬送用モータ駆動回路121の出力するパルス数をカウントする等)で検出・積算することにより行われる。
In this modification, the determination in step S540B is performed by using a predetermined known method (transport using a pulse motor) after determining the transport distance after detecting the tape tip in step S530 when the magnetic cartridge 7M is used for the first time. For example, by counting the number of pulses output from the conveyance motor drive circuit 121 that drives the motor 119).
なお、本変形例においては、上記ステップS510、ステップS520、ステップS530、ステップS540B、ステップS550、ステップS560Bが各請求項記載の寸法制御手段を構成する。また、これらのステップと、ループアンテナLC2と、図15のステップS235及びステップS240とが、準備処理手段を構成する。
In addition, in this modification, the said step S510, step S520, step S530, step S540B, step S550, step S560B comprises the dimension control means as described in each claim. Further, these steps, the loop antenna LC2, and steps S235 and S240 in FIG. 15 constitute preparation processing means.
以上説明した変形例によれば、搬送された磁性体テープ109Mに対し印字ヘッド23で切断線を印字しているので、操作者が自らその切断線を手操作で切断し磁性体シートMSを完成することができる。
According to the modification described above, since the cutting line is printed on the conveyed magnetic tape 109M by the print head 23, the operator manually cuts the cutting line by himself to complete the magnetic sheet MS. can do.
(1-4)その他
以上においては、磁性体シートMSには、無線タグラベルT(詳細には本体ラベル部Tx。以下同様)の剥離紙101d側の粘着層101cを用いて無線タグラベルTを貼り付けるようにしたが、これに限られない。すなわち、磁性体シートMSを磁性体層109Maのさらに表面側に粘着層を有する4層構成とし、この磁性体シートMS側の粘着層を用いて磁性体シートMSに無線タグラベルTを貼り付けるようにしてもよい。この場合、無線タグラベルTは、粘着層101c及び剥離紙101dを有しない構成としてもよい。 (1-4) Others In the above, the RFID label T is affixed to the magnetic sheet MS using theadhesive layer 101c on the release paper 101d side of the RFID label T (specifically, the main body label portion Tx; the same applies hereinafter). However, it is not limited to this. That is, the magnetic sheet MS has a four-layer configuration having an adhesive layer on the surface side of the magnetic layer 109Ma, and the RFID label T is attached to the magnetic sheet MS using the adhesive layer on the magnetic sheet MS side. May be. In this case, the RFID label T may be configured without the adhesive layer 101c and the release paper 101d.
以上においては、磁性体シートMSには、無線タグラベルT(詳細には本体ラベル部Tx。以下同様)の剥離紙101d側の粘着層101cを用いて無線タグラベルTを貼り付けるようにしたが、これに限られない。すなわち、磁性体シートMSを磁性体層109Maのさらに表面側に粘着層を有する4層構成とし、この磁性体シートMS側の粘着層を用いて磁性体シートMSに無線タグラベルTを貼り付けるようにしてもよい。この場合、無線タグラベルTは、粘着層101c及び剥離紙101dを有しない構成としてもよい。 (1-4) Others In the above, the RFID label T is affixed to the magnetic sheet MS using the
また以上においては、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のループアンテナLC1,LC2及び無線タグ回路素子To側のタグアンテナ152としてコイル状のループアンテナを用い、無線通信もしくは電磁誘導により情報送受信を行う場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1のアンテナ及び無線タグ回路素子To側のタグアンテナ152として例えばダイポールアンテナを採用し、UHF帯を用いた電波通信により情報送受信を行ってもよい。
Further, in the above case, when a coiled loop antenna is used as the loop antennas LC1 and LC2 of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 and the tag antenna 152 on the RFID tag circuit element To side, information is transmitted and received by wireless communication or electromagnetic induction. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a dipole antenna is used as the antenna of the tag label / magnetic sheet producing apparatus 1 and the tag antenna 152 on the RFID tag circuit element To side, and information is obtained by radio wave communication using the UHF band. Transmission and reception may be performed.
また以上においては、磁性体シート作成装置として、無線タグラベルTについても作成することができるタグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置1を用いる場合を示したが、タグラベル作成機能については必ずしも有しなくてもよい。すなわち、磁性体シート作成装置は、磁性体シート作成機能の他に、装置外部に位置する無線タグラベルTの無線タグ回路素子Toとの間で、無線通信を介して情報の送受信を行って、無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶された寸法情報を取得することができるリーダ機能を備えたものであればよい。
In the above description, the case where the tag label / magnetic material sheet creating apparatus 1 capable of creating the RFID label T is used as the magnetic sheet creating apparatus has been described. However, the tag label creating function is not necessarily required. . That is, in addition to the magnetic sheet creating function, the magnetic sheet creating apparatus performs wireless communication by transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID tag circuit element To of the RFID label T located outside the apparatus. What is necessary is just to have the reader function which can acquire the dimension information memorize | stored in the tag circuit element To.
以下、本発明の第2実施形態を図22~図31により説明する。本実施形態は、本発明のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置の一例としての、タグラベル作成装置に関する実施形態である。上記第1実施形態と同等の部分には同一の符号を付し、適宜説明を省略又は簡略化する。
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment is an embodiment relating to a tag label producing apparatus as an example of the label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus of the present invention. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.
本実施形態のタグラベル作成装置は、貼り付け時にアンテナ基材の位置を容易に視認できるような無線タグラベルTA(後述の図25等を参照)を作成可能なものである。このタグラベル作成装置は、例えば上記第1実施形態のタグラベル・作成シート作成装置1と同様の構造であり、その装置本体に、上記同様のカートリッジホルダ6を備えている。カートリッジホルダ6には、無線5タグラベルTAを作成するための無線タグカートリッジが装着される。
The tag label producing apparatus of the present embodiment is capable of producing a wireless tag label TA (see FIG. 25 and the like described later) so that the position of the antenna substrate can be easily visually recognized at the time of attachment. This tag label producing apparatus has the same structure as the tag label / prepared sheet producing apparatus 1 of the first embodiment, for example, and includes the same cartridge holder 6 in the apparatus main body. A wireless tag cartridge for creating the wireless 5 tag label TA is attached to the cartridge holder 6.
図22に、本実施形態のタグラベル作成装置の無線タグカートリッジの詳細構造を模式的に示す。
FIG. 22 schematically shows the detailed structure of the RFID tag cartridge of the tag label producing apparatus of this embodiment.
図22において、この無線タグカートリッジ2007(準備処理カートリッジ)は、上記実施形態の無線タグカートリッジ7の筐体9、第1ロール102、第2ロール104、リボン供給側ロール211、リボン巻取りローラ106、及びテープ送りローラ27とそれぞれ同等の機能を果たす、筐体2009と、第1ロール2102(タグテープロール。帯状のタグテープ2101が巻回されている)、第2ロール2104(タグテープ2101と略同じ幅である透明なカバーフィルム2103が巻回されている)、リボン供給側ロール2211(インクリボン2105を繰り出す)、リボン巻取りローラ2106(印字後のリボン2105を巻取る)、及びテープ送りローラ2027を有する。
In FIG. 22, the RFID tag cartridge 2007 (preparation processing cartridge) includes the casing 9, the first roll 102, the second roll 104, the ribbon supply side roll 211, and the ribbon take-up roller 106 of the RFID tag cartridge 7 of the above embodiment. , And the tape feed roller 27, and a casing 2009, a first roll 2102 (a tag tape roll, around which a strip-shaped tag tape 2101 is wound), a second roll 2104 (a tag tape 2101 and A transparent cover film 2103 having substantially the same width is wound), a ribbon supply roll 2211 (feeds out the ink ribbon 2105), a ribbon take-up roller 2106 (takes up the ribbon 2105 after printing), and a tape feed A roller 2027 is included.
第1ロール2102は、リール部材2102a(軸)の周りに、長手方向に複数の無線タグ回路素子Toが所定の等間隔で順次形成された上記タグテープ2101を巻回している。
The first roll 2102 is wound around the reel member 2102a (axis) with the tag tape 2101 in which a plurality of RFID tag circuit elements To are sequentially formed at predetermined equal intervals in the longitudinal direction.
タグテープ2101(貼り合わせ媒体)は、所定間隔を開けてテープ長手方向に連続して配置された複数のシート状のアンテナ基材2101cと、このアンテナ基材2101cのテープ厚み方向一方側(図22中右側)に設けられた第1テープ2101Aと、上記アンテナ基材2101cのテープ厚み方向他方側(図22中左側)に設けられた第2テープ2101Bと、この第2テープ2101Bのさらにテープ厚み方向他方側(図22中左側)に設けられた剥離紙2101dとが積層された多層構造に形成されている。上記アンテナ基材2101cには、情報を記憶するIC回路部151と情報の送受信を行うループコイル状のアンテナ152とを備えた無線タグ回路素子Toが配置されている(後述の図24参照)。
The tag tape 2101 (bonding medium) includes a plurality of sheet-like antenna base materials 2101c arranged continuously in the longitudinal direction of the tape at predetermined intervals, and one side of the antenna base material 2101c in the tape thickness direction (FIG. 22). The first tape 2101A provided on the middle right), the second tape 2101B provided on the other side (left side in FIG. 22) of the antenna base material 2101c, and the tape thickness direction of the second tape 2101B. It is formed in a multilayer structure in which release paper 2101d provided on the other side (left side in FIG. 22) is laminated. An RFID tag circuit element To including an IC circuit unit 151 that stores information and a loop coil antenna 152 that transmits and receives information is disposed on the antenna base 2101c (see FIG. 24 described later).
上記第1テープ2101Aは、上記アンテナ基材2101cを所定間隔でテープ長手方向に連続して配置するためのテープ状のタグテープ基材層2101a2(第1タグテープ基材層)を含む積層構造を有しており、テープ厚み方向一方側(図22中右側)よりその反対側(図22中左側)に向かって、貼り合わせ用粘着剤層2101a1、上記タグテープ基材層2101a2、及び定置用粘着剤層2101a3が積層されている。すなわち、タグテープ基材層2101a2の表側(図22中右側)には、カバーフィルム2103を接着するための上記貼り合わせ用粘着剤層2101a1が設けられ、タグテープ基材層2101a2の裏側(図22中左側)には、第1テープ2101Aにアンテナ基材2101cを固定するための上記定置用粘着剤層2101a3が設けられている。
The first tape 2101A has a laminated structure including a tape-like tag tape base layer 2101a2 (first tag tape base layer) for continuously arranging the antenna base 2101c in the tape longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval. The adhesive layer 2101a1 for bonding, the tag tape base material layer 2101a2, and the adhesive for stationary use from one side (right side in FIG. 22) to the opposite side (left side in FIG. 22) The agent layer 2101a3 is laminated. That is, on the front side (right side in FIG. 22) of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2, the above-mentioned adhesive layer 2101a1 for bonding for bonding the cover film 2103 is provided, and the back side of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2 (FIG. 22). The stationary adhesive layer 2101a3 for fixing the antenna substrate 2101c to the first tape 2101A is provided on the middle left side).
上記第2テープ2101Bは、タグテープ基材層2101b2(第2タグテープ基材層)を含む積層構造を有しており、テープ厚み方向一方側(図22中右側)よりその反対側(図22中左側)に向かって、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、上記タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3が積層されている。すなわち、タグテープ基材層2101b2の表側(図22中右側)には、タグテープ基材層2101b2にアンテナ基材2101cを固定するための上記定置用粘着剤層2101b1が設けられ、タグテープ基材層2101b2の裏側(図22中左側)には、タグテープ2101が切断されて最終的に形成された無線タグラベルTA(後述の図25参照)を貼り付け対象又は磁性体シートMS(後述の図27参照)に貼り付けるための貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3が設けられている。
The second tape 2101B has a laminated structure including a tag tape base material layer 2101b2 (second tag tape base material layer), and is opposite to the tape thickness direction from one side (right side in FIG. 22) (FIG. 22). In the middle left), the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting are laminated. That is, on the front side (right side in FIG. 22) of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 for fixing the antenna base material 2101c to the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 is provided. On the back side of the layer 2101b2 (left side in FIG. 22), the RFID label TA (see FIG. 25 described later) finally formed by cutting the tag tape 2101 is attached or the magnetic sheet MS (FIG. 27 described later). The adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment for attaching to reference) is provided.
なお、第2テープ2101Bの裏側(図22中左側)には、貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を覆うように上記剥離紙2101dが設けられている。この剥離紙2101dは、最終的にラベル状に完成した無線タグラベルTAが所定の商品等に貼り付けられる際に、これを剥がすことで貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3により当該商品等に接着できるようにしたものである。また、貼り付け対象が金属物である場合には、無線タグラベルTAと金属物との間に上記磁性体シートMSを介在させるため、剥離紙2101dを剥がすことで貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3により無線タグラベルTAに対し磁性体シートMSを接着できるようになっている。なお、この剥離紙2101dの表面には、各無線タグ回路素子Toに対応した所定の位置(この例では、アンテナ基材2101cのテープ搬送方向前方側の端部位置)に、搬送制御用の所定の識別マーク(この例では黒塗りの識別マーク。あるいはレーザ加工等によりタグテープ2101を貫通する孔を穿孔する等でもよい。又はトムソン型での加工穴等でもよい)PMが(この例では印刷により)設けられている。
Note that the release paper 2101d is provided on the back side (left side in FIG. 22) of the second tape 2101B so as to cover the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment. The release paper 2101d can be adhered to the product or the like by the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment when the RFID label TA finally finished in a label shape is attached to a predetermined product or the like by peeling it off. It is a thing. When the object to be attached is a metal object, the magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the wireless tag label TA and the metal object, so that the adhesive sheet 2101b3 for attachment is wireless by peeling the release paper 2101d. The magnetic sheet MS can be bonded to the tag label TA. In addition, on the surface of the release paper 2101d, a predetermined position for transport control is provided at a predetermined position corresponding to each RFID circuit element To (in this example, an end position on the front side of the antenna base material 2101c in the tape transport direction). The identification mark (in this example, a black identification mark, or a hole penetrating the tag tape 2101 by laser processing, etc., or a Thomson type processing hole, etc.) PM (printed in this example) Is provided).
第2ロール2104は、上記実施形態の第2ロール104と同様、リール部材2104aの周りに上記カバーフィルム2103を巻回している。
The second roll 2104 has the cover film 2103 wound around a reel member 2104a, like the second roll 104 of the above embodiment.
リボン巻取りローラ2106及びテープ送りローラ2027は、それぞれ無線タグカートリッジ2007外の図示しない搬送用モータの駆動力が上記リボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107及びテープ送りローラ駆動軸108(搬送手段)に伝達されることによって連動して回転駆動される。
In the ribbon take-up roller 2106 and the tape feed roller 2027, the driving force of a carrying motor (not shown) outside the RFID tag cartridge 2007 is transmitted to the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107 and the tape feed roller drive shaft 108 (conveying means). Are driven to rotate together.
上記構成の無線タグカートリッジ7を用いた無線タグラベルTAを作成するときの動作は、上記第1実施形態とほぼ同様である。すなわち、上記第1ロール2102より繰り出されたタグテープ2101は、テープ送りローラ2027へと供給される。一方、第2ロール2104より繰り出されるカバーフィルム2103の裏面側に、インクリボン2105が、上記印字ヘッド23に押圧されて接触させられる。そして、無線タグカートリッジ2007が上記カートリッジホルダ6に装着されローラホルダ(図示省略)がリリース位置から印字位置に移動されると、カバーフィルム2103及びインクリボン2105が印字ヘッド23とプラテンローラ26との間に狭持されるとともに、タグテープ2101及びカバーフィルム2103がテープ送りローラ2027と圧着ローラ28との間に狭持される。そしてリボン巻取りローラ2106及びテープ送りローラ2027が図22中矢印B及び矢印Cで示す方向にそれぞれ同期して回転し、また圧着ローラ28及びプラテンローラ26が回転し、第1ロール2102からタグテープ2101が繰り出され、上述のようにテープ送りローラ2027へ供給される。一方、第2ロール2104からはカバーフィルム2103が繰り出されるとともに、カートリッジ2007外の図示しない印刷駆動回路により印字ヘッド23の複数の発熱素子が通電される。この結果、カバーフィルム2103の裏面に、貼り合わせ対象となるタグテープ2101上の無線タグ回路素子Toに対応した印字Rが印刷される。そして、上記タグテープ2101と上記印刷が終了したカバーフィルム2103とが上記テープ送りローラ2027及び圧着ローラ28により接着されて一体化されて印字済みタグラベル用テープ2109として形成され、テープ排出部30よりカートリッジ2007外へと搬出される。カバーフィルム2103への印字が終了したインクリボン2105は、リボン巻取りローラ駆動軸107の駆動によりリボン巻取りローラ2106に巻取られる。
The operation when creating the RFID label TA using the RFID tag cartridge 7 having the above configuration is substantially the same as that in the first embodiment. That is, the tag tape 2101 fed out from the first roll 2102 is supplied to the tape feed roller 2027. On the other hand, the ink ribbon 2105 is pressed against the print head 23 and brought into contact with the back side of the cover film 2103 fed from the second roll 2104. When the RFID tag cartridge 2007 is mounted on the cartridge holder 6 and the roller holder (not shown) is moved from the release position to the print position, the cover film 2103 and the ink ribbon 2105 are moved between the print head 23 and the platen roller 26. The tag tape 2101 and the cover film 2103 are sandwiched between the tape feed roller 2027 and the pressure roller 28. Then, the ribbon take-up roller 2106 and the tape feed roller 2027 rotate in synchronization with directions indicated by arrows B and C in FIG. 22, respectively, and the pressure roller 28 and the platen roller 26 rotate, and the tag tape is fed from the first roll 2102. 2101 is fed out and supplied to the tape feed roller 2027 as described above. On the other hand, the cover film 2103 is fed out from the second roll 2104 and a plurality of heating elements of the print head 23 are energized by a print drive circuit (not shown) outside the cartridge 2007. As a result, the print R corresponding to the RFID circuit element To on the tag tape 2101 to be bonded is printed on the back surface of the cover film 2103. The tag tape 2101 and the cover film 2103 that has been printed are bonded and integrated by the tape feed roller 2027 and the pressure roller 28 to form a tag label tape 2109 with print. It is carried out of 2007. The ink ribbon 2105 that has finished printing on the cover film 2103 is taken up by the ribbon take-up roller 2106 by driving the ribbon take-up roller drive shaft 107.
そして、上述のように貼り合わされて生成された印字済みタグラベル用テープ2109に対し図示しない装置本体の装置アンテナにより無線タグ回路素子Toに対し情報読み取り又は書き込みが行われる。その後、自動的にあるいは装置本体のカッター駆動ボタン(図示省略)を操作することにより切断機構(図示省略)によって印字済みタグラベル用テープ2109が切断される。そして、切断された印字済みタグラベル用テープ2109が、無線タグラベルTAとして、装置本体のラベル排出口(図示省略)から排出される。
Then, information reading or writing is performed on the RFID tag circuit element To by the device antenna of the device main body (not shown) with respect to the tag label tape 2109 with print generated by being bonded as described above. Thereafter, the tag label tape 2109 with print is cut by a cutting mechanism (not shown) automatically or by operating a cutter driving button (not shown) of the apparatus main body. Then, the cut tag label tape 2109 with print is cut out from the label discharge port (not shown) of the apparatus main body as the RFID label TA.
以上において、印字手段としての印字ヘッド23と、上記装置アンテナと、切断手段としての上記切断機構とが、各請求項記載の準備処理手段を構成する。
In the above, the print head 23 as the printing means, the device antenna, and the cutting mechanism as the cutting means constitute the preparation processing means described in each claim.
図23に、上記タグテープ2101の詳細構造を示す。なお、図23(a)にはタグテープの上方からの外観を、図23(b)にはタグテープの下方からの外観を、図23(c)には図23(a)中XXIIIc-XXIIIc断面によるタグテープの層構成を概念的に示す。
FIG. 23 shows a detailed structure of the tag tape 2101. Note that FIG. 23A shows the appearance of the tag tape from above, FIG. 23B shows the appearance of the tag tape from below, and FIG. 23C shows XXIIIc-XXIIIc in FIG. 23A. The layer structure of the tag tape by a cross section is shown conceptually.
図23(a)~図23(c)において、前述したように、タグテープ2101は、複数のシート状のアンテナ基材2101cと、第1テープ2101Aと、第2テープ2101Bと、剥離紙2101dとが積層された多層構造に形成されている。
23 (a) to 23 (c), as described above, the tag tape 2101 includes a plurality of sheet-like antenna base materials 2101c, a first tape 2101A, a second tape 2101B, and a release paper 2101d. Are formed in a multilayer structure.
ここで、本実施形態の特徴として、上記第2テープ2101Bを構成する定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の各層が、透過性材料で構成されている。これによって、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の全層は、テープ厚み方向他方側(図23(c)中下側)から見たときに、上記アンテナ基材2101cが透けて見えるようになっている。なお、これら定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3が、特許請求の範囲各項記載のテープ厚み方向他方側から見たときに、アンテナ基材の位置を表す位置表示層を構成する。
Here, as a feature of the present embodiment, each of the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3 constituting the second tape 2101B is made of a permeable material. ing. As a result, all of the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3 are viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction (the lower side in FIG. 23C). The antenna base material 2101c can be seen through. When the adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape substrate layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment are viewed from the other side of the tape thickness direction according to the claims, the antenna substrate A position display layer representing the position is configured.
図24に、図23(c)中XXIV-XXIV断面によるタグテープの水平断面構造を示す。すなわち、この図24は、上記タグテープから剥離紙を除いた状態における下面図に相当する。
FIG. 24 shows the horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape along the XXIV-XXIV cross section in FIG. That is, FIG. 24 corresponds to a bottom view in a state where the release paper is removed from the tag tape.
図24に示すように、タグテープ2101は、(剥離紙2101dを除いた状態で)テープ厚み方向他方側(図24中紙面手前側)から見ると、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してアンテナ基材2101cが透けて見える。このようにして、アンテナ基材2101cが視認できるので、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。
As shown in FIG. 24, the tag tape 2101 has a fixed adhesive layer 2101b1 and a tag tape base material when viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction (excluding the release paper 2101d) (the front side in FIG. 24). The antenna substrate 2101c can be seen through the layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment. In this way, since the antenna base material 2101c can be visually recognized, the position of the antenna base material 2101c can be easily recognized.
図25に、タグテープ2101から作成された無線タグラベルTAの構造を示す。なお、図25(a)には無線タグラベルTAの上方からの外観を、図25(b)には無線タグラベルTAの下方からの外観を、図25(c)には図25(b)中XXVc-XXVc断面による無線タグラベルTAの層構成を概念的に示す。また図26に、図25(c)のXXVI-XXVI断面による無線タグラベルTAの水平断面構造を示す。すなわち、図26は剥離紙2101dを剥がした際における無線タグラベルTAの下面図に相当する。
FIG. 25 shows the structure of the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101. 25A shows the appearance from above the RFID label TA, FIG. 25B shows the appearance from below the RFID label TA, and FIG. 25C shows XXVc in FIG. 25B. FIG. 3 conceptually shows the layer structure of the RFID label TA according to the section -XXVc. FIG. 26 shows a horizontal sectional structure of the RFID label TA along the XXVI-XXVI section in FIG. That is, FIG. 26 corresponds to a bottom view of the RFID label TA when the release paper 2101d is peeled off.
図25(a)~図25(c)及び図26において、無線タグラベルTAは、前述したように、タグテープ2101のアンテナ基材2101cに配置された無線タグ回路素子Toに対し無線通信によりアクセス(情報の読み取り/書き込み)を行い、裏面に印字したカバーフィルム2103をタグテープ2101の表面に貼り付け、所定の長さに切断して形成されたものである。無線タグラベルTAは、前述したように、図22に示した8層構造のタグテープ2101に、カバーフィルム2103が加わった9層構造となっている。すなわち、無線タグラベルTAは、カバーフィルム2103側(図25(c)中上側)よりその反対側(図25(c)中下側)へ向かって、カバーフィルム2103、貼り合わせ用粘着剤層2101a1、タグテープ基材層2101a2、定置用粘着剤層2101a3、アンテナ基材2101c、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3、及び剥離紙2101dの9層を有している。またカバーフィルム2103の裏面(貼り合わせ用粘着剤層2101a1側)には、無線タグ回路素子Toに記憶したタグ情報等に対応した所定の印字R(この例では「RF-ID」の文字)が印刷されている。
In FIG. 25A to FIG. 25C and FIG. 26, as described above, the RFID label TA accesses the RFID circuit element To disposed on the antenna base 2101c of the tag tape 2101 by wireless communication ( Information is read / written), and a cover film 2103 printed on the back surface is attached to the front surface of the tag tape 2101 and cut into a predetermined length. As described above, the RFID label TA has a nine-layer structure in which the cover film 2103 is added to the tag tape 2101 having the eight-layer structure shown in FIG. That is, the RFID label TA is formed from the cover film 2103 side (upper side in FIG. 25C) toward the opposite side (lower side in FIG. 25C), the cover film 2103, the adhesive layer 2101a1 for bonding, 9 layers of tag tape base material layer 2101a2, stationary adhesive layer 2101a3, antenna base material 2101c, stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, tag tape base material layer 2101b2, adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment, and release paper 2101d is doing. A predetermined print R (in this example, “RF-ID”) corresponding to tag information stored in the RFID circuit element To is provided on the back surface of the cover film 2103 (on the adhesive layer 2101a1 side for bonding). It is printed.
そして、前述したように、上記定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の全層は、透過性材料で構成されている。これにより、無線タグラベルTAは、剥離紙2101dを除いた状態で、ラベル厚み方向他方側(図25(c)中下側)から見たときに、図26に示すように、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してアンテナ基材2101cを視認でき、アンテナ基材2101cの位置が容易に認識することができる。
And as mentioned above, all the layers of the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking adhesive layer 2101b3 are made of a permeable material. Thereby, when the RFID label TA is viewed from the other side in the label thickness direction (lower side in FIG. 25C) with the release paper 2101d removed, as shown in FIG. The antenna base material 2101c can be visually recognized through 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking adhesive layer 2101b3, and the position of the antenna base material 2101c can be easily recognized.
以上のような構成である無線タグラベルTAにおいて、当該無線タグラベルTAを金属物等の貼り付け対象に貼り付けるに際し、無線タグラベルTAと金属物との間に例えばシート状の磁性体シートMSを介在配置するために、上記視認可能なアンテナ基材2101cが無線タグラベルTAに対する磁性体シートMSの貼り付け用の目印として利用される。これについて図27により説明する。
In the RFID label TA having the above-described configuration, for example, a sheet-like magnetic sheet MS is interposed between the RFID label TA and the metal object when the RFID label TA is attached to an object to be attached such as a metal object. In order to do this, the visible antenna base 2101c is used as a mark for attaching the magnetic sheet MS to the RFID label TA. This will be described with reference to FIG.
まず、図27(a)に示すように、無線タグラベルTAから剥離紙2101dを除いた本体部であるラベル本体部Txを剥離する。これにより、ラベル本体部Txの下面側には貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3が露出する。
First, as shown in FIG. 27A, the label main body portion Tx, which is the main body portion obtained by removing the release paper 2101d from the RFID label TA, is peeled off. Thereby, the adhesive layer 2101b3 for adhesion is exposed on the lower surface side of the label main body Tx.
次に、図27(b)に示すように、ラベル本体部Txの貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3が上側になるように表裏を反転し、テープ厚み方向他方側(図27(b)中上側)から定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してラベル本体部Txのアンテナ基材2101cが見えるようにする。そして、予め用意したアンテナ基材2101cと同一の大きさ(又はアンテナ基材2101cより大きなものでもよい)の磁性体シートMSを、貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3上からアンテナ基材2101cを覆うように貼り付ける。これにより、図27(c)に示すように、ラベル本体部Txと磁性体シートMSとを一体化した磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSが形成される。なお、磁性体シートMSは、上記第1実施形態の磁性体層109Ma、粘着層109Mb、及び剥離紙109Mcにそれぞれ相当する、シート状の磁性体層Ma、粘着層Mb(図27(d)参照)及び剥離紙Mcの3層を積層した構成となっている。
Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the front and back are reversed so that the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attaching the label main body Tx is on the upper side, and the other side in the tape thickness direction (upper side in FIG. 27 (b)). The antenna base material 2101c of the label main body Tx can be seen through the fixing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b3. A magnetic sheet MS having the same size as the antenna base material 2101c prepared in advance (or may be larger than the antenna base material 2101c) is so covered as to cover the antenna base material 2101c from the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment. paste. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), the RFID label TMS with a magnetic sheet in which the label main body Tx and the magnetic sheet MS are integrated is formed. The magnetic material sheet MS is a sheet-like magnetic material layer Ma and adhesive layer Mb (see FIG. 27 (d)) corresponding to the magnetic material layer 109Ma, the adhesive layer 109Mb, and the release paper 109Mc of the first embodiment, respectively. ) And three layers of release paper Mc.
次に、図27(d)に示すように、得られた磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの磁性体シートMS側の剥離紙Mcを剥離して、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMSの裏面の粘着層Mbを露出させる。そして図27(e)に示すように、磁性体シート付無線タグラベルTMS(但し剥離紙Mcを除く)を粘着層Mbを介して貼り付け対象である金属物MBに貼り付ける。これにより、無線タグラベルTAのアンテナ基材2101cと金属物MBとの間に磁性体シートMSを容易に介在配置させることができる。
Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), the release sheet Mc on the magnetic sheet MS side of the obtained RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is peeled off, and the adhesive layer on the back surface of the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet is removed. Expose Mb. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the RFID label TMS with magnetic sheet (excluding the release paper Mc) is attached to the metal object MB to be attached through the adhesive layer Mb. Thereby, the magnetic material sheet MS can be easily disposed between the antenna base material 2101c of the RFID label TA and the metal object MB.
以上説明したように、本実施形態のタグラベル作成装置で用いるタグテープ2101は、無線タグ回路素子Toを配置したアンテナ基材2101cを、テープ厚み方向一方側の第1テープ2101Aと、テープ厚み方向他方側の第2テープ2101Bとで挟み込んだ積層構造とする。そして、第2テープ2101Bの定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の各層を透過性材料で構成する。これにより、使用者は、このタグテープ2101を用いて作成した無線タグラベルTAの剥離紙2101dを剥がした状態において、第2テープ2101A側から見ることで、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してアンテナ基材2101cを容易に視認することができるようにしている。
As described above, the tag tape 2101 used in the tag label producing apparatus of this embodiment has the antenna base material 2101c on which the RFID circuit element To is arranged, the first tape 2101A on one side in the tape thickness direction, and the other in the tape thickness direction. The laminated structure is sandwiched between the second tape 2101B on the side. And each layer of the adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment of the 2nd tape 2101B is comprised with a permeable material. As a result, the user can see the adhesive layer 2101b1 for placement and the tag tape base material when viewed from the second tape 2101A side in a state where the release paper 2101d of the RFID label TA created using the tag tape 2101 is peeled off. The antenna base material 2101c can be easily visually recognized through the layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment.
ところで、タグテープ2101を用いて作成した無線タグラベルTAを貼り付け対象に貼り付けるとき、対象物が金属物である場合には、当該金属物に直接貼り付けると、無線タグ回路素子Toにおいて通信障害が起こる可能性がある。この場合、無線タグラベルTAと貼り付け対象の金属物との間に磁性体を介在させると、通信障害の発生を効果的に防止することができる。
By the way, when the RFID label TA created using the tag tape 2101 is attached to the object to be attached, if the object is a metal object, if the object is directly attached to the metal object, a communication failure occurs in the RFID circuit element To. Can happen. In this case, if a magnetic body is interposed between the RFID label TA and the metal object to be attached, the occurrence of a communication failure can be effectively prevented.
本実施形態によれば、上述したように無線タグラベルTAを第2テープ2101A側から見ることで、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してアンテナ基材2101cを視認できるので、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。この結果、先の図27に示すように、無線タグラベルTAに対し磁性体シートMS(シート状の磁性体)を貼り付ける際に、アンテナ基材2101cを覆うように磁性体シートMSを正確に貼り付けることができる。したがって、無線タグラベルTAのアンテナ基材2101cの全域が、金属物との間を磁性体シートMSによって確実に遮蔽されるので、確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
According to the present embodiment, when the RFID label TA is viewed from the second tape 2101A side as described above, the antenna substrate is passed through the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the tag tape substrate layer 2101b2, and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting. Since 2101c can be visually recognized, the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, when the magnetic sheet MS (sheet-like magnetic body) is attached to the RFID label TA, the magnetic sheet MS is accurately attached so as to cover the antenna substrate 2101c. Can be attached. Therefore, the entire area of the antenna base 2101c of the RFID label TA is reliably shielded from the metal object by the magnetic sheet MS, so that it is possible to reliably prevent the occurrence of communication failure.
また、本実施形態では特に、第2テープ2101Bが、透過性材料で構成され、複数のアンテナ基材2101cをタグテープ基材層2101b2に定置するための定置用粘着剤層2101b1を含む構成とする。この定置用粘着剤層2101b1により、アンテナ基材2101cをタグテープ基材層2101b2に安定的に取り付けることができる。また、定置用粘着剤層2101b1が透過性材料であることにより、使用者へアンテナ基材2101cの位置を知らせるときの視認性を阻害することがない。
In the present embodiment, in particular, the second tape 2101B is made of a permeable material, and includes a stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 for placing a plurality of antenna base materials 2101c on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2. . With this stationary adhesive layer 2101b1, the antenna base material 2101c can be stably attached to the tag tape base material layer 2101b2. In addition, since the stationary pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 2101b1 is made of a transparent material, visibility when notifying the user of the position of the antenna base material 2101c is not hindered.
なお、本発明は、上記実施形態に限られるものではなく、その趣旨及び技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲内で種々の変形が可能である。以下、そのような変形例を順を追って説明する。
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea thereof. Hereinafter, such modifications will be described in order.
(2-1)第2テープのタグテープ基材層に位置表示部を設ける場合
上記第2実施形態では、タグテープ2101の第2テープ2101Bの定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の全層を透過性材料で形成することによって、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を視認可能とする構成したが、これに限られない。すなわち、タグテープ基材層2101b2を非透過性とし、当該タグテープ基材層2101b2にアンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状の一部又は全部を表す位置表示部を設けることにより、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を視認可能とする構成としてもよい。 (2-1) In the case where the position display unit is provided on the tag tape base material layer of the second tape In the second embodiment, the adhesive layer 2101b1 for placement of thesecond tape 2101B of the tag tape 2101 and the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 In addition, the position of the antenna base material 2101c is made visible by forming all the layers of the adhesive layer 2101b3 for pasting with a transmissive material, but is not limited thereto. That is, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 is made impermeable, and the position of the antenna base material 2101c is provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 by providing a position display portion that represents a part or all of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c. It is good also as a structure which enables visual recognition.
上記第2実施形態では、タグテープ2101の第2テープ2101Bの定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の全層を透過性材料で形成することによって、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を視認可能とする構成したが、これに限られない。すなわち、タグテープ基材層2101b2を非透過性とし、当該タグテープ基材層2101b2にアンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状の一部又は全部を表す位置表示部を設けることにより、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を視認可能とする構成としてもよい。 (2-1) In the case where the position display unit is provided on the tag tape base material layer of the second tape In the second embodiment, the adhesive layer 2101b1 for placement of the
図28に、本変形例のタグテープの構造を示す。なお、図28(a)にはタグテープの下方からの外観を、図28(b)には図28(a)中XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb断面によるタグテープの層構成を概念的に示す。また図28(c)には、図28(b)のXXVIIIc-XXVIIIc断面によるタグテープの水平断面構造を示す。すなわち、この図28(c)は、上記タグテープから剥離紙を除いた状態における下面図に相当する。
FIG. 28 shows the structure of the tag tape of this modification. FIG. 28 (a) conceptually shows the appearance of the tag tape from below, and FIG. 28 (b) conceptually shows the layer structure of the tag tape along the section XXVIIIb-XXVIIIb in FIG. 28 (a). FIG. 28C shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape taken along the line XXVIIIc-XXVIIIc in FIG. That is, FIG. 28C corresponds to a bottom view in the state where the release paper is removed from the tag tape.
図28(a)~図28(c)に示すように、本変形例のタグテープ2101では、第2テープ2101Bのタグテープ基材層2101b2′(第3タグテープ基材層)を非透過性材料により不透明(例えば白色)な基材層として構成する。そして、この不透明のタグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向他方側(図28(b)中下側))の表面に、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状のうちのテープ長手方向一端部(テープ搬送方向先端部)の位置を表す線分2120aとテープ幅方向両端部の位置を表す線分2120b,2120bとからなる位置表示部2120を(この例では印刷により)設けている。第2テープ2101Bは、上記位置表示部2120を設けたタグテープ基材層2101b2′と、このタグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向他方側(図28(b)中下側)に設けられ、透過性材料で構成された透明な貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3と、タグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向一方側(図28(b)中上側)に設けられた上記定置用粘着剤層2101b1とを有している。なお、第2タグテープ2101Bの定置用粘着剤層2101b1は、透過性材料又は非透過性材料のいずれの材料で構成してもよい。本変形例のその他の構成は、前述した上記図23及び図24に示す構成と同様である。
As shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, in the tag tape 2101 of this modification, the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ (third tag tape base material layer) of the second tape 2101B is impermeable. An opaque (for example, white) base material layer is formed of the material. Then, one end (tape in the tape longitudinal direction) of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate 2101c is formed on the surface of the opaque tag tape substrate layer 2101b2 ′ on the other side in the tape thickness direction (the lower side in FIG. 28 (b)). A position display section 2120 is provided (by printing in this example), which is composed of a line segment 2120a representing the position of the front end in the transport direction) and line segments 2120b and 2120b representing the positions of both ends in the tape width direction. The second tape 2101B is provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ provided with the position display portion 2120 and on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ (lower side in FIG. 28B). The transparent adhesive layer 2101b3 made of a transparent material and the above-mentioned stationary adhesive layer provided on one side of the tape tape base layer 2101b2 ′ in the tape thickness direction (the upper side in FIG. 28B) Layer 2101b1. Note that the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 of the second tag tape 2101B may be made of either a permeable material or a non-permeable material. Other configurations of this modification are the same as the configurations shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 described above.
なお、以上説明した変形例において、位置表示部2120を設けたタグテープ基材層2101b2′が、特許請求の範囲各項記載のテープ厚み方向他方側から見たときに、アンテナ基材の位置を表す位置表示層を構成する。
In the modification described above, when the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ provided with the position display portion 2120 is viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction described in the claims, the position of the antenna base material is determined. The position display layer to represent is comprised.
本変形例によれば、剥離紙2101dを除いた状態で、タグテープ2101をテープ厚み方向他方側から見ると、図28(c)に示すように、貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通して、タグテープ基材層2101b2′に設けた、アンテナ基材2101cのテープ幅方向両端部及びテープ長手方向一端部を表す位置表示部2120を視認することができ、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。したがって、タグテープ2101から作成した無線タグラベルTAに対し、剥離紙2101dを剥がして磁性体シートMSを貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材2101cのテープ長手方向一端部及びテープ幅方向両端部の位置を視認しつつ、それらの位置に合わせて磁性体シートMSを正確に貼り付けることができる。
According to this modification, when the tag tape 2101 is viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction with the release paper 2101d removed, the tag tape passes through the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment as shown in FIG. Position display portions 2120 representing both ends in the tape width direction and one end in the tape longitudinal direction of the antenna substrate 2101c provided on the substrate layer 2101b2 'can be visually recognized, and the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Can do. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is affixed to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101 by peeling the release paper 2101d, the positions of one end in the tape longitudinal direction and both ends in the tape width direction of the antenna substrate 2101c are visually confirmed. However, the magnetic material sheet MS can be accurately pasted according to these positions.
また本変形例によれば、位置表示部2120のテープ長手方向一端部の線分2120aは、タグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ長手方向複数個所に固定ピッチで形成されていることになるので、タグラベル作成装置のテープ搬送制御における識別マークPM(被検出子)として兼用することができる。したがって、アンテナ基材2101cの位置表示のために新たにマーク等を設ける必要がなくなり、タグテープ2101の製造工程を簡素化できる。またこの場合には、貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を覆う剥離紙2101dに識別マークPMを設けなくて済むことから、剥離紙2101dとして、透過性材料からなる汎用のものを用いることができる効果もある。さらに、位置表示部2120を印刷で形成しているので、タグテープ基材層2101b2′の製造時に、そのテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に対し位置表示部2120を容易に設けることができる。
Further, according to this modification, the line segment 2120a at one end in the tape longitudinal direction of the position indicator 2120 is formed at a fixed pitch at a plurality of locations in the tape longitudinal direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′. It can also be used as an identification mark PM (detected element) in the tape conveyance control of the tag label producing apparatus. Therefore, it is not necessary to newly provide a mark or the like for displaying the position of the antenna base material 2101c, and the manufacturing process of the tag tape 2101 can be simplified. In this case, since it is not necessary to provide the identification mark PM on the release paper 2101d that covers the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment, there is also an effect that a general-purpose material made of a transparent material can be used as the release paper 2101d. is there. Furthermore, since the position display portion 2120 is formed by printing, the position display portion 2120 can be easily provided on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction when the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ is manufactured.
(2-2)位置表示部のバリエーション
図29に、位置表示部2120として、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状のうちテープ長手方向両端部の位置を表示した場合におけるタグテープ2101の水平断面構造を示す。本変形例では、非透過性材料で構成したタグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に、アンテナ基材2101cの長手方向両端部を表す線分2120a,2120aを設けている。本変形例のその他の構成は、前述の図28に示した構成と同様である。 (2-2) Variation of Position Display Unit FIG. 29 shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of thetag tape 2101 when the positions of both ends in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c are displayed as the position display unit 2120. . In this modification, line segments 2120a and 2120a representing both ends in the longitudinal direction of the antenna base material 2101c are provided on the surface on the other side in the tape thickness direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 'made of a non-permeable material. The other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
図29に、位置表示部2120として、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状のうちテープ長手方向両端部の位置を表示した場合におけるタグテープ2101の水平断面構造を示す。本変形例では、非透過性材料で構成したタグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に、アンテナ基材2101cの長手方向両端部を表す線分2120a,2120aを設けている。本変形例のその他の構成は、前述の図28に示した構成と同様である。 (2-2) Variation of Position Display Unit FIG. 29 shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the
本変形例によっても、透過性材料で構成された貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通して、タグテープ基材層2101b2′に設けたアンテナ基材2101cのテープ長手方向両端部を表す位置表示部2120を視認することができ、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。したがって、タグテープ2101から作成した無線タグラベルTAに対し、磁性体シートMSを貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材2101cのテープ長手方向両端部の位置を視認しつつ、それらの位置に合わせて磁性体シートMSを正確に貼り付けることができる。
Also according to this modification, the position display portion 2120 representing both ends in the tape longitudinal direction of the antenna base material 2101c provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ is visually recognized through the adhesive layer 2101b3 made of a transparent material. And the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is affixed to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101, the positions of both ends of the antenna base material 2101 c in the tape longitudinal direction are visually recognized, and the magnetic sheet MS is matched to these positions. Can be pasted accurately.
また図30に、位置表示部2120として、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁形状の全周を表示した場合におけるタグテープ2101の水平断面構造を示す。本変形例では、非透過性材料で構成したタグテープ基材層2101b2′のテープ厚み方向他方側の表面に、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁の全周を表す、上記線分2120a及び線分2120b2からなる位置表示部2120を設けている。本変形例のその他の構成は、前述の図28に示した構成と同様である。
FIG. 30 shows a horizontal cross-sectional structure of the tag tape 2101 when the entire circumference of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material 2101c is displayed as the position display unit 2120. In this modification, from the above-mentioned line segment 2120a and line segment 2120b2 representing the entire circumference of the outer edge of the antenna base material 2101c on the surface of the other side in the tape thickness direction of the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 'made of an impermeable material. A position display unit 2120 is provided. The other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
本変形例によっても、透過性材料で構成された貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通して、タグテープ基材層2101b2′に設けたアンテナ基材2101cの全周を表す位置表示部2120を視認することができ、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。したがって、タグテープ2101から作成した無線タグラベルTAに対し、磁性体シートMSを貼り付ける際、アンテナ基材2101cの外縁の位置を視認しつつ、その位置に合わせて磁性体シートMSを正確に貼り付けることができる。
Also according to this modification, the position display unit 2120 representing the entire circumference of the antenna base material 2101c provided on the tag tape base material layer 2101b2 ′ can be visually recognized through the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment made of a permeable material. And the position of the antenna substrate 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, when the magnetic sheet MS is attached to the RFID label TA created from the tag tape 2101, the position of the outer edge of the antenna substrate 2101c is visually recognized, and the magnetic sheet MS is attached accurately according to the position. be able to.
(2-3)カバーフィルムの貼り合わせを行わない場合
上記第2実施形態では、タグテープ2101とは別のカバーフィルム2103に印字を行ってこれらを貼り合わせるいわゆるラミネートタイプの無線タグラベルTAを作成する場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、タグテープに備えられた感熱性の被印字層に直接印字を行ういわゆるノンラミネートタイプの無線タグラベルを作成する場合にも本発明を適用することができる。 (2-3) Case where Cover Film is not Bonded In the second embodiment, a so-called laminate-type RFID tag TA is created in which acover film 2103 different from the tag tape 2101 is printed and bonded together. Although the case has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to the production of a so-called non-laminate type RFID tag that directly prints on a heat-sensitive printed layer provided on a tag tape. it can.
上記第2実施形態では、タグテープ2101とは別のカバーフィルム2103に印字を行ってこれらを貼り合わせるいわゆるラミネートタイプの無線タグラベルTAを作成する場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、タグテープに備えられた感熱性の被印字層に直接印字を行ういわゆるノンラミネートタイプの無線タグラベルを作成する場合にも本発明を適用することができる。 (2-3) Case where Cover Film is not Bonded In the second embodiment, a so-called laminate-type RFID tag TA is created in which a
図31に、本変形例の無線タグラベルTAの構造を示す。なお、図31(a)には無線タグラベルの上方からの外観を、図31(b)には図31(a)中XXXIb-XXXIb断面による無線タグラベルの層構成を概念的に示す。
FIG. 31 shows the structure of the RFID label TA of this modification. Note that FIG. 31A shows an external appearance of the RFID label from above, and FIG. 31B conceptually shows the layer structure of the RFID label taken along the section XXXIB-XXXIb in FIG.
本変形例の無線タグラベルTAにおいては、第1テープ2101Aがタグテープ基材層2101a2の表面に感熱性材料で構成された感熱層2101a1′を有しており、この感熱層2101a1′にタグラベル作成装置の印字ヘッド23(図22参照)の発熱によって印字Rが施される。本変形例のその他の構成は、前述の図25に示す構成と同様である。
In the RFID label TA of this modification, the first tape 2101A has a heat-sensitive layer 2101a1 'made of a heat-sensitive material on the surface of the tag tape base material layer 2101a2, and a tag label producing apparatus is provided on the heat-sensitive layer 2101a1'. Printing R is performed by the heat generated by the print head 23 (see FIG. 22). The other configuration of this modification is the same as the configuration shown in FIG.
本変形例の無線タグラベルTAにおいても、第2テープ2101Bの定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3の全層が透過性材料で構成されることによって、使用者は、無線タグラベルTAに対し磁性体シートMSを貼り付ける際、無線タグラベルTAをテープ厚み方向他方側(図31中下側)から見たときに、定置用粘着剤層2101b1、タグテープ基材層2101b2、及び貼り付け用粘着剤層2101b3を通してアンテナ基材2101cを視認することができ、アンテナ基材2101cの位置を容易に認識することができる。したがって、アンテナ基材2101cを覆うように磁性体シートMSを正確に貼り付けることができ、その結果、無線タグラベルTAのアンテナ基材2101cの全域が、金属物との間を磁性体によって確実に遮蔽されるので、確実に通信障害の発生を防止することができる。
Also in the RFID label TA of the present modification example, the entire adhesive tape layer 2101b1, tag tape base material layer 2101b2, and adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment of the second tape 2101B are made of a permeable material. When the user attaches the magnetic sheet MS to the RFID label TA, when the RFID label TA is viewed from the other side in the tape thickness direction (the lower side in FIG. 31), the stationary adhesive layer 2101b1 and the tag tape The antenna base material 2101c can be visually recognized through the base material layer 2101b2 and the adhesive layer 2101b3 for attachment, and the position of the antenna base material 2101c can be easily recognized. Therefore, the magnetic material sheet MS can be accurately pasted so as to cover the antenna base material 2101c. As a result, the entire area of the antenna base material 2101c of the RFID label TA is reliably shielded from the metal object by the magnetic material. Therefore, the occurrence of communication failure can be surely prevented.
なお、上記変形例では、無線タグラベルTAの被印字層として感熱層2101a1′を設けたが、被印字層としては、インクリボンから印字が熱により転写される転写層や、インクジェットのインクによる印字を受容する受容層であってもよい。
In the above modification, the heat-sensitive layer 2101a1 ′ is provided as the print target layer of the RFID label TA. However, as the print target layer, a transfer layer in which the print is transferred from the ink ribbon by heat, or a print by ink jet ink is used. It may be a receiving layer.
(2-4)その他
以上では、タグテープ2101の第1テープ2101A及び第2テープ2101Bの両方が定置用粘着剤層を有する構成としたが、これに限られず、第1テープ2101A及び第2テープ2101Bのどちらか一方のみが定置用粘着剤層を有する構成としてもよい。 (2-4) Others In the above description, both thefirst tape 2101A and the second tape 2101B of the tag tape 2101 are configured to have a stationary adhesive layer. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first tape 2101A and the second tape are not limited thereto. Only one of 2101B may have a stationary adhesive layer.
以上では、タグテープ2101の第1テープ2101A及び第2テープ2101Bの両方が定置用粘着剤層を有する構成としたが、これに限られず、第1テープ2101A及び第2テープ2101Bのどちらか一方のみが定置用粘着剤層を有する構成としてもよい。 (2-4) Others In the above description, both the
また、以上第1及び第2実施形態について、既に述べた以外にも、それら第1実施形態、第2実施形態、各変形例による手法を適宜組み合わせて利用しても良い。
Further, in addition to the first and second embodiments described above, the techniques according to the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and each modification may be used in appropriate combination.
その他、一々例示はしないが、本発明は、その趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内において、種々の変更が加えられて実施されるものである。
Other than that, although not exemplified one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.
1 タグラベル・磁性体シート作成装置(磁性体シート作成装置、ラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置)
3 開閉蓋(開閉扉)
6 カートリッジホルダ
7 無線タグカートリッジ
7M 磁性体カートリッジ(準備処理カートリッジ)
15 切断機構(切断手段)
23 印字ヘッド(印字手段)
35 ハーフカットユニット(半切断手段)
81 カートリッジセンサ(カートリッジ検出手段)
90 開閉センサ(開閉検出手段)
101 基材テープ(タグテープ)
103 カバーフィルム(被印字テープ)
108 テープ送りローラ駆動軸(搬送手段)
109M 磁性体テープ(貼り合わせ媒体)
109Ma 磁性体層
109Mb 粘着層(貼り付け用粘着剤層)
109Mc 剥離紙(剥離材層)
118 PC(磁性体シート編集装置)
151 IC回路部
152 タグアンテナ
200 筐体
2007 無線タグカートリッジ(準備処理カートリッジ)
2101 タグテープ(貼り合わせ媒体)
2101A 第1テープ
2101B 第2テープ
2101a2 タグテープ基材層(第1タグテープ基材層)
2101b1 定置用粘着剤層
2101b2 タグテープ基材層(第2タグテープ基材層)
2101b2′タグテープ基材層(第3タグテープ基材層)
2101b3 貼り付け用粘着剤層
2101c アンテナ基材
2102 第1ロール(タグテープロール)
2102a リール部材(軸)
2120 位置表示部
LC1 ループアンテナ(ラベル作成用通信手段)
LC2 ループアンテナ(情報取得用通信手段)
PM 識別マーク(被検出子)
S 印字領域
T 無線タグラベル
TA 無線タグラベル
To 無線タグ回路素子(ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子、情報取得用無線タグ回路素子) 1 Tag label / magnetic material sheet creation device (magnetic material sheet creation device, label / sheet bonding preparation processing device)
3 Open / close lid (open / close door)
6Cartridge holder 7 RFID tag cartridge 7M Magnetic cartridge (preparation processing cartridge)
15 Cutting mechanism (cutting means)
23 Print head (printing means)
35 Half-cut unit (half-cutting means)
81 Cartridge sensor (cartridge detection means)
90 Open / close sensor (open / close detection means)
101 Base tape (tag tape)
103 Cover film (printed tape)
108 Tape feed roller drive shaft (conveyance means)
109M magnetic tape (bonding medium)
109Ma Magnetic layer 109Mb Adhesive layer (Adhesive layer for pasting)
109Mc release paper (release material layer)
118 PC (Magnetic sheet editing device)
151IC circuit portion 152 Tag antenna 200 Case 2007 Wireless tag cartridge (preparation processing cartridge)
2101 Tag tape (bonding medium)
2101A First tape 2101B Second tape 2101a2 Tag tape base material layer (first tag tape base material layer)
2101b1 Adhesive layer for placement 2101b2 Tag tape base material layer (second tag tape base material layer)
2101b2 ′ tag tape base material layer (third tag tape base material layer)
2101b3 Adhesive layer forpasting 2101c Antenna base material 2102 First roll (tag tape roll)
2102a Reel member (shaft)
2120 Position display part LC1 Loop antenna (communication means for label creation)
LC2 loop antenna (information acquisition communication means)
PM identification mark (detected element)
S Printing area T RFID tag TA RFID tag To RFID tag circuit element (label creation RFID circuit element, information acquisition RFID circuit element)
3 開閉蓋(開閉扉)
6 カートリッジホルダ
7 無線タグカートリッジ
7M 磁性体カートリッジ(準備処理カートリッジ)
15 切断機構(切断手段)
23 印字ヘッド(印字手段)
35 ハーフカットユニット(半切断手段)
81 カートリッジセンサ(カートリッジ検出手段)
90 開閉センサ(開閉検出手段)
101 基材テープ(タグテープ)
103 カバーフィルム(被印字テープ)
108 テープ送りローラ駆動軸(搬送手段)
109M 磁性体テープ(貼り合わせ媒体)
109Ma 磁性体層
109Mb 粘着層(貼り付け用粘着剤層)
109Mc 剥離紙(剥離材層)
118 PC(磁性体シート編集装置)
151 IC回路部
152 タグアンテナ
200 筐体
2007 無線タグカートリッジ(準備処理カートリッジ)
2101 タグテープ(貼り合わせ媒体)
2101A 第1テープ
2101B 第2テープ
2101a2 タグテープ基材層(第1タグテープ基材層)
2101b1 定置用粘着剤層
2101b2 タグテープ基材層(第2タグテープ基材層)
2101b2′タグテープ基材層(第3タグテープ基材層)
2101b3 貼り付け用粘着剤層
2101c アンテナ基材
2102 第1ロール(タグテープロール)
2102a リール部材(軸)
2120 位置表示部
LC1 ループアンテナ(ラベル作成用通信手段)
LC2 ループアンテナ(情報取得用通信手段)
PM 識別マーク(被検出子)
S 印字領域
T 無線タグラベル
TA 無線タグラベル
To 無線タグ回路素子(ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子、情報取得用無線タグ回路素子) 1 Tag label / magnetic material sheet creation device (magnetic material sheet creation device, label / sheet bonding preparation processing device)
3 Open / close lid (open / close door)
6
15 Cutting mechanism (cutting means)
23 Print head (printing means)
35 Half-cut unit (half-cutting means)
81 Cartridge sensor (cartridge detection means)
90 Open / close sensor (open / close detection means)
101 Base tape (tag tape)
103 Cover film (printed tape)
108 Tape feed roller drive shaft (conveyance means)
109M magnetic tape (bonding medium)
109Ma Magnetic layer 109Mb Adhesive layer (Adhesive layer for pasting)
109Mc release paper (release material layer)
118 PC (Magnetic sheet editing device)
151
2101 Tag tape (bonding medium)
2101b1 Adhesive layer for placement 2101b2 Tag tape base material layer (second tag tape base material layer)
2101b2 ′ tag tape base material layer (third tag tape base material layer)
2101b3 Adhesive layer for
2102a Reel member (shaft)
2120 Position display part LC1 Loop antenna (communication means for label creation)
LC2 loop antenna (information acquisition communication means)
PM identification mark (detected element)
S Printing area T RFID tag TA RFID tag To RFID tag circuit element (label creation RFID circuit element, information acquisition RFID circuit element)
Claims (24)
- 情報を記憶するIC回路部(151)と情報の送受信を行うタグアンテナ(152)とを備える無線タグ回路素子(To)を有する無線タグラベル(T)と、磁性体シート(MS)とを貼り合わせるためのラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置であって、
前記無線タグラベル作成用のタグテープ(2101)、及び、前記磁性体シート作成用の磁性体テープ(109M)、のうちいずれか一方を、貼り合わせ媒体として供給可能な準備処理カートリッジ(7M;2007)を着脱可能なカートリッジホルダ(6)と、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に取り付けられた前記準備処理カートリッジ(7M;2007)から供給される前記貼り合わせ媒体(109M;2101)を搬送するための搬送手段(108)と、
前記貼り合わせ媒体(109M;2101)に対し、前記無線タグラベル(T)と前記磁性体シート(MS)とを貼り合わせるための所定の準備処理を行う準備処理手段(LC2,S235,S240,S510,S520,S530,S540,S550,S560,S510,S520,S530,S540A,S550,S560A,S510,S520,S530,S540B,S550,S560B;23)と
を有する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 An RFID tag (T) having an RFID circuit element (To) including an IC circuit unit (151) for storing information and a tag antenna (152) for transmitting / receiving information is bonded to a magnetic sheet (MS). A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus for
Preparation processing cartridge (7M; 2007) capable of supplying any one of the tag tape (2101) for producing the RFID label and the magnetic tape (109M) for producing the magnetic sheet as a bonding medium A removable cartridge holder (6),
Conveying means (108) for conveying the bonding medium (109M; 2101) supplied from the preparation processing cartridge (7M; 2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6);
Preparation processing means (LC2, S235, S240, S510, and the like) for performing a predetermined preparation process for bonding the RFID label (T) and the magnetic sheet (MS) to the bonding medium (109M; 2101). S520, S530, S540, S550, S560, S510, S520, S530, S540A, S550, S560A, S510, S520, S530, S540B, S550, S560B; Processing device (1). - 請求項1記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
装置外郭を構成する筐体(200)を有し、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)は、
磁性体材料からなる磁性体層(109Ma)を含む前記貼り合わせ媒体としての前記磁性体テープ(109M)を供給可能な磁性体カートリッジ(7M)を前記準備処理カートリッジとして着脱可能に構成され、
前記搬送手段(108)は、
前記磁性体カートリッジから供給される前記磁性体テープ(109M)を搬送し、
前記準備処理手段は、
前記磁性体シート(MS)を貼り合わせるために用意された、前記筐体(200)外に位置する前記無線タグラベル(T)の前記無線タグ回路素子(To)との間で、無線通信を介して情報の送受信を行う情報取得用通信手段(LC2)と、
前記情報取得用通信手段(LC2)を介し、前記無線タグ回路素子(To)の前記IC回路部(151)に記憶された前記無線タグラベル(T)の寸法情報を取得する寸法情報取得手段(S235,S240)と、
前記寸法情報取得手段(S235,S240)で取得した前記無線タグラベル(T)の前記寸法情報に基づき、前記磁性体シート(MS)の作成処理の際の前記磁性体シート(MS)の大きさが、前記無線タグラベル(T)の大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、少なくとも前記搬送手段(108)を制御する寸法制御手段(S510,S520,S530,S540,S550,S560;S510,S520,S530,S540A,S550,S560A;S510,S520,S530,S540B,S550,S560B)と
を備えた、
前記磁性体シート(MS)の作成処理を行う磁性体シート作成装置(1)であることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 1,
Having a casing (200) constituting the outer shell of the apparatus;
The cartridge holder (6)
A magnetic cartridge (7M) capable of supplying the magnetic tape (109M) as the bonding medium including the magnetic layer (109Ma) made of a magnetic material is configured to be detachable as the preparation processing cartridge,
The conveying means (108)
Transporting the magnetic tape (109M) supplied from the magnetic cartridge;
The preparation processing means includes
The wireless tag circuit element (To) of the RFID tag label (T) located outside the casing (200) prepared for bonding the magnetic material sheet (MS) is connected via wireless communication. Information acquisition communication means (LC2) for transmitting and receiving information,
Dimension information acquisition means (S235) for acquiring dimensional information of the RFID label (T) stored in the IC circuit section (151) of the RFID circuit element (To) via the information acquisition communication means (LC2). , S240)
Based on the dimension information of the RFID label (T) acquired by the dimension information acquisition means (S235, S240), the size of the magnetic sheet (MS) during the magnetic sheet (MS) creation process is determined. Dimension control means (S510, S520, S530, S540, S550, S560; S510, S520, S530) for controlling at least the transport means (108) so as to have a size corresponding to the size of the RFID label (T). , S540A, S550, S560A; S510, S520, S530, S540B, S550, S560B),
A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus, which is a magnetic sheet creation apparatus (1) for performing the creation process of the magnetic sheet (MS). - 請求項2記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記寸法制御手段(S510,S520,S530,S540,S550,S560;S510,S520,S530,S540A,S550,S560A;S510,S520,S530,S540B,S550,S560B)は、
前記磁性体シート作成処理の際の前記磁性体シート(MS)のテープ長手方向寸法(Lm)が、前記無線タグラベル(T)のうち所定の印字が形成された印字領域(S)のテープ長手方向寸法(Lt)と等しくなるように、少なくとも前記搬送手段(108)を制御する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 2,
The dimension control means (S510, S520, S530, S540, S550, S560; S510, S520, S530, S540A, S550, S560A; S510, S520, S530, S540B, S550, S560B)
The tape longitudinal direction dimension (Lm) of the magnetic sheet (MS) in the magnetic sheet creation processing is the tape longitudinal direction of the print area (S) where a predetermined print is formed on the RFID label (T). A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus (1) characterized in that at least the conveying means (108) is controlled to be equal to a dimension (Lt). - 請求項3記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着されたカートリッジ(7,7M)の種類を検出するカートリッジ検出手段(81)を有する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 3,
A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1) comprising cartridge detection means (81) for detecting the type of cartridge (7, 7M) mounted on the cartridge holder (6). - 請求項4記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記寸法情報取得手段(S235,S240)で取得した前記無線タグラベル(T)の前記寸法情報に含まれる前記無線タグラベル(T)の幅方向寸法(Wt)と、前記カートリッジ検出手段(81)で検出した前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)の種類との適合性を判定する幅方向寸法判定手段(S245)を有する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to claim 4,
Width direction dimension (Wt) of the RFID label (T) included in the dimension information of the RFID label (T) acquired by the dimension information acquisition means (S235, S240) and detected by the cartridge detection means (81) A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus (1), characterized by having width direction dimension determining means (S245) for determining compatibility with the type of the magnetic cartridge (7M). - 請求項5記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記幅方向寸法判定手段(S245)で適合性がないと判定された場合に、対応する警報信号を生成して出力する警報信号出力手段(S250)を有する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to claim 5,
Label / sheet bonding characterized by having alarm signal output means (S250) for generating and outputting a corresponding alarm signal when the width direction dimension determining means (S245) determines that there is no suitability Preparation processing device (1). - 請求項4乃至請求項6のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)は、
貼り付け対象に貼り付けるための貼り付け用粘着剤層(109Mb)と前記貼り付け用粘着剤層(109Mb)を覆う剥離材層(109Mc)とを備えた前記磁性体テープ(109M)を供給可能な前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)を着脱可能である
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The cartridge holder (6)
The magnetic tape (109M) provided with an adhesive layer (109Mb) for attaching to an object to be attached and a release material layer (109Mc) covering the adhesive layer (109Mb) for attachment can be supplied. A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus (1), wherein the magnetic cartridge (7M) is removable. - 請求項4乃至請求項7のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記磁性体テープ(109M)を所定の切断位置で厚さ方向に切断し前記磁性体シート(MS)を完成させる切断手段(15)を有し、
前記寸法制御手段(S510,S520,S530,S540,S550,S560)は、
前記切断手段(15)による前記切断後の前記磁性体シート(MS)の大きさが、前記無線タグラベル(T)の大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、前記搬送手段(108)及び前記切断手段(15)を制御する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7,
Cutting means (15) for cutting the magnetic tape (109M) in a thickness direction at a predetermined cutting position to complete the magnetic sheet (MS);
The dimension control means (S510, S520, S530, S540, S550, S560)
The conveying means (108) and the cutting means so that the size of the magnetic sheet (MS) after the cutting by the cutting means (15) corresponds to the size of the RFID label (T). A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1) characterized by controlling the means (15). - 請求項7記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記磁性体テープ(109M)を所定の半切断位置で厚さ方向に部分的に切断する半切断手段(35)を有し、
前記寸法制御手段(S510,S520,S530,S540A,S550,S560A)は、
前記磁性体シート(MS)の作成処理の際の前記磁性体シート(MS)の大きさが、前記無線タグラベル(T)の大きさに対応した大きさとなるように、前記搬送手段(108)及び前記半切断手段(35)を制御する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 7,
A semi-cutting means (35) for partially cutting the magnetic tape (109M) in a thickness direction at a predetermined half-cut position;
The dimension control means (S510, S520, S530, S540A, S550, S560A)
The conveying means (108) and the conveying means (108) so that the size of the magnetic sheet (MS) in the magnetic sheet (MS) creation process corresponds to the size of the RFID label (T). A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1) characterized by controlling the half-cutting means (35). - 請求項4乃至請求項7のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
操作者が前記磁性体テープ(109M)を厚さ方向に切断するための磁性体テープ切断線を印字する印字手段(23)を設けた
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 4 to 7,
A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1) provided with a printing means (23) for printing a magnetic tape cutting line for an operator to cut the magnetic tape (109M) in the thickness direction. ). - 請求項8乃至請求項10のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記寸法情報取得手段(S235,S240)は、
前記カートリッジ検出手段(81)で前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)の装着が検出された状態で磁性体シート編集装置(118)からの開始指示信号が入力されたら、前記無線タグラベル(T)の前記寸法情報の取得を開始する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
The dimension information acquisition means (S235, S240)
When a start instruction signal is input from the magnetic sheet editing device (118) in a state where the mounting of the magnetic cartridge (7M) is detected by the cartridge detection means (81), the dimensions of the RFID label (T) are input. A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1) characterized in that acquisition of information is started. - 請求項8乃至請求項10のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)の開閉扉(3)の開放状態と閉じ状態を検出する開閉検出手段(90)を有し、
前記寸法情報取得手段(S235,S240)は、
前記開閉検出手段(90)が前記開閉扉(3)の開放状態から閉じ状態への変化を検出したときに、前記カートリッジ検出手段(81)で前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)の装着が検出された状態ならば、前記無線タグラベル(T)の前記寸法情報の取得を開始する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
An open / close detecting means (90) for detecting an open state and a closed state of the open / close door (3) of the cartridge holder (6);
The dimension information acquisition means (S235, S240)
When the opening / closing detection means (90) detects a change of the opening / closing door (3) from an open state to a closed state, the cartridge detection means (81) detects the mounting of the magnetic cartridge (7M). If it is in a state, the label / sheet bonding preparation processing device (1) starts to acquire the dimension information of the RFID label (T). - 請求項8又は請求項9のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)は、前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)と、情報を記憶するIC回路部(151)と情報を送受信するタグ側アンテナ(152)とを備えたラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子(To)を配置したタグテープ(101)を供給可能な無線タグカートリッジ(7)とを、選択的に着脱可能であり、
前記搬送手段(108)は、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に前記無線タグカートリッジ(7)が取り付けられた場合には、前記無線タグカートリッジ(7)から供給される前記タグテープ(101)を搬送可能であり、
前記タグテープ(101)の前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子(To)と無線通信による情報送受信を行うためのラベル作成用通信手段(LC1)と、
前記タグテープ(101)又は前記タグテープ(101)に貼り合わせる被印字テープ(103)に所定の印字を形成可能な印字手段(23)とを設け、
前記カートリッジ検出手段(81)の検出結果に応じて、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に前記磁性体カートリッジ(7M)が装着されたときは、当該磁性体カートリッジ(7M)から供給される前記磁性体テープ(109M)を前記搬送手段(108)で搬送しつつ、前記磁性体シート(MS)の作成処理を実行し、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に前記無線タグカートリッジ(7)が装着されたときは、当該無線タグカートリッジ(7)から供給される前記タグテープ(101)を前記搬送手段(108)で搬送しつつ前記印字手段(23)で前記タグテープ(101)又は前記被印字テープ(103)に前記所定の印字を行うとともに、前記ラベル作成用通信手段(LC1)を介し前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子(To)と情報送受信を行って、無線タグラベル(T)の作成処理を実行する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to any one of claims 8 and 9,
The cartridge holder (6) includes a RFID tag circuit element for producing a label including the magnetic cartridge (7M), an IC circuit unit (151) for storing information, and a tag side antenna (152) for transmitting / receiving information. The RFID tag cartridge (7) capable of supplying the tag tape (101) on which To) is disposed is selectively removable.
The conveying means (108)
When the RFID tag cartridge (7) is attached to the cartridge holder (6), the tag tape (101) supplied from the RFID tag cartridge (7) can be conveyed,
A label creating communication means (LC1) for transmitting and receiving information by wireless communication with the label creating RFID circuit element (To) of the tag tape (101);
Printing means (23) capable of forming a predetermined print on the tag tape (101) or the print-receiving tape (103) to be bonded to the tag tape (101);
According to the detection result of the cartridge detection means (81),
When the magnetic cartridge (7M) is mounted on the cartridge holder (6), the magnetic tape (109M) supplied from the magnetic cartridge (7M) is being conveyed by the conveying means (108). , Execute the magnetic sheet (MS) creation process,
When the RFID tag cartridge (7) is attached to the cartridge holder (6), the tag tape (101) supplied from the RFID tag cartridge (7) is conveyed by the conveying means (108). The printing means (23) performs the predetermined printing on the tag tape (101) or the tape to be printed (103), and also uses the label creation RFID circuit element (To) via the label creation communication means (LC1). The label / sheet bonding preparation processing device (1) is characterized in that the RFID label (T) creation processing is executed by transmitting and receiving information. - 請求項13記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記ラベル作成用通信手段(LC1)を介し、前記無線タグラベル(T)の寸法情報を前記ラベル作成用無線タグ回路素子(To)の前記IC回路部(151)に書き込む、寸法情報書き込み手段(S400)を有する
ことを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置(1)。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 13,
Dimension information writing means (S400) for writing the dimension information of the RFID label (T) into the IC circuit section (151) of the label generation RFID circuit element (To) via the label creation communication means (LC1). A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus (1). - 請求項1記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)は、
前記無線タグ回路素子(To)を配置したシート状のアンテナ基材(2101c)と、複数の前記アンテナ基材(2101c)を所定間隔でテープ長手方向に連続して配置するためのテープ状の第1タグテープ基材層(2101a2)を含み、前記複数のアンテナ基材(2101c)のテープ厚み方向一方側に設けられた第1テープ(2101A)と、前記複数のアンテナ基材(2101c)のテープ厚み方向他方側に設けられ、前記磁性体シート(MS)を貼り合わせるために使用者が前記テープ厚み方向他方側から見たときに前記アンテナ基材(2101c)の位置を表す、位置表示層(2101b1,2101b2,2101b3;2101b2′,2101b3)を備えた第2テープ(2101B)とを有する、前記タグテープ(2101)を巻回して構成したタグテープロール(2102)を備え、前記貼り合わせ媒体としての前記タグテープ(2101)を供給可能な無線タグカートリッジ(2007)を、前記準備処理カートリッジとして着脱可能に構成され、
前記搬送手段(108)は、
前記無線タグカートリッジ(2007)から供給される前記タグテープ(2101)を搬送し、
前記準備処理手段は、
前記タグテープ又は前記タグテープ(2101)に貼り合わされる被印字テープ(2103)に対し所望の印字を行う印字手段(23)と、
前記タグテープ(2101)に備えられた前記無線タグ回路素子(To)に対し無線通信を介し情報送受信を行う装置アンテナと、
前記印字手段(23)による前記印字、及び、前記装置アンテナによる前記情報送受信が終了した後、前記タグテープ(2101)を所定の長さに切断する切断手段とを備えた、
前記無線タグラベル(T)を作成するタグラベル作成装置であることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 1,
The cartridge holder (6)
A tape-shaped first base material (2101c) on which the RFID circuit element (To) is arranged and a plurality of the antenna base materials (2101c) are continuously arranged in the longitudinal direction of the tape at predetermined intervals. A first tape (2101A) including one tag tape base material layer (2101a2) and provided on one side in the tape thickness direction of the plurality of antenna base materials (2101c), and a tape of the plurality of antenna base materials (2101c) A position display layer (on the other side in the thickness direction) that represents the position of the antenna substrate (2101c) when the user views from the other side in the tape thickness direction in order to bond the magnetic sheet (MS). 2101b1, 2101b2, 2101b3; 2101b2 ′, 2101b3) and the second tape (2101B), the tag tape (2 A tag tape roll (2102) configured by winding (01) is provided, and a wireless tag cartridge (2007) capable of supplying the tag tape (2101) as the bonding medium is detachable as the preparation processing cartridge And
The conveying means (108)
Conveying the tag tape (2101) supplied from the wireless tag cartridge (2007),
The preparation processing means includes
Printing means (23) for performing desired printing on the tag tape or the tape to be printed (2103) bonded to the tag tape (2101);
An apparatus antenna for transmitting and receiving information to and from the RFID circuit element (To) provided on the tag tape (2101) via wireless communication;
Cutting means for cutting the tag tape (2101) to a predetermined length after the printing by the printing means (23) and the information transmission / reception by the device antenna are completed.
A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus, which is a tag label producing apparatus for producing the RFID label (T). - 請求項15記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記第2テープ(2101B)の前記位置表示層(2101b1,2101b2,2101b3;2101b2′2101b3)が、
テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、貼り付け対象(MB)に貼り付けるための貼り付け用粘着剤層(2101b3)を含む
タグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 15,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position indication layer (2101b1, 2101b2, 2101b3; 2101b2′2101b3) of the second tape (2101B)
A tag tape (2101) that is made of a tape-like permeable material and includes an adhesive layer (2101b3) for attaching to an object to be attached (MB) can be supplied. Label / sheet bonding preparation processing equipment. - 請求項16記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記第2テープ(2101B)が、
前記貼り付け用粘着剤層(2101b3)を含む全ての層(2101b1,2101b2,2101b3)を透過性材料で構成し、当該透過性材料の全ての層が前記位置表示層を構成するタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 16,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The second tape (2101B)
All the layers (2101b1, 2101b2, 2101b3) including the sticking adhesive layer (2101b3) are made of a transparent material, and all the layers of the transparent material constitute the position indication layer (2101) ), A label / sheet bonding preparation processing device. - 請求項17記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記第2テープ(2101B)の前記位置表示層(2101b1,2101b2,2101b3)が、
テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、前記テープ厚み方向他方側に前記貼り付け用粘着剤層(2101b3)を備える、第2タグテープ基材層(2101b2)を含むタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to claim 17,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position indication layer (2101b1, 2101b2, 2101b3) of the second tape (2101B)
A tag tape (2101) including a second tag tape base material layer (2101b2), which is made of a tape-like permeable material and includes the adhesive layer for attachment (2101b3) on the other side in the tape thickness direction, can be supplied. A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus characterized by comprising: - 請求項18記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記第2テープ(2101B)の前記位置表示層(2101b1,2101b2,2101b3)が、
テープ状の透過性材料で構成され、前記第2タグテープ基材層(2101b2)の前記テープ厚み方向一方側に位置し、前記複数のアンテナ基材(2101c)を前記第2タグテープ基材層(2101b2)に定置するための定置用粘着剤層(2101b1)を含むタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to claim 18,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position indication layer (2101b1, 2101b2, 2101b3) of the second tape (2101B)
It is made of a tape-shaped permeable material, is located on one side in the tape thickness direction of the second tag tape base layer (2101b2), and the plurality of antenna bases (2101c) are the second tag tape base layer A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus characterized by being configured to be capable of supplying a tag tape (2101) including a stationary adhesive layer (2101b1) for placing on (2101b2). - 請求項16記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記第2テープ(2101B)が、
テープ状の非透過性材料で構成され、前記テープ厚み方向他方側の表面に前記アンテナ基材(2101c)の位置を表す位置表示部(2120)を設けた第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)を含み、
前記第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)と、当該第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)の前記他方側に位置する前記貼り付け用粘着剤層(2101b3)とで、前記位置表示層(2101b2′,2101b3)を構成するタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 16,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The second tape (2101B)
A third tag tape base material layer (2101b2 ′) made of a tape-like non-permeable material and provided with a position display portion (2120) indicating the position of the antenna base material (2101c) on the other surface in the tape thickness direction. )
The third tag tape base material layer (2101b2 ') and the adhesive layer for attachment (2101b3) located on the other side of the third tag tape base material layer (2101b2') A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus characterized in that the tag tape (2101) constituting (2101b2 ', 2101b3) can be supplied. - 請求項20記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記位置表示部(2120)として、平面視で見たときの前記アンテナ基材(2101c)の外縁形状の少なくとも一部を、前記第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)の前記テープ厚み方向他方側表面に形成したタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing device according to claim 20,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
As the position display portion (2120), at least a part of the outer edge shape of the antenna base material (2101c) when seen in a plan view is used as the other in the tape thickness direction of the third tag tape base material layer (2101b2 '). A label / sheet bonding preparatory processing apparatus characterized in that a tag tape (2101) formed on a side surface can be supplied. - 請求項21のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記位置表示部(2120)が、
前記アンテナ基材(2101c)の前記外縁形状のうちテープ幅方向両端部(2120b)の位置と、前記アンテナ基材(2101c)の前記外縁形状のうちテープ長手方向両端部(2120a)のうち少なくとも一方の位置とを、表示するタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus according to claim 21,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position display unit (2120)
At least one of the positions of both ends (2120b) in the tape width direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate (2101c) and both ends (2120a) in the tape longitudinal direction of the outer edge shape of the antenna substrate (2101c). A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus characterized in that a tag tape (2101) for displaying the position of the label sheet can be supplied. - 請求項20乃至請求項22のいずれか1項記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記位置表示部(2120)が、
前記第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)の前記テープ厚み方向他方側表面に、印刷により形成されているタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 23. The label / sheet bonding preparation apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position display unit (2120)
Affixing a label / sheet, wherein the tag tape (2101) formed by printing can be supplied to the other surface of the third tag tape base material layer (2101b2 ') in the tape thickness direction. Alignment preparation processing device. - 請求項23記載のラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置において、
前記カートリッジホルダ(6)に装着される無線タグカートリッジ(2007)は、
前記位置表示部(2120)が、
タグラベル作成装置の搬送制御における被検出子として用いるために、前記第3タグテープ基材層(2101b2′)のテープ長手方向複数箇所に、固定ピッチで形成されているタグテープ(2101)を供給可能に構成されていることを特徴とするラベル・シート貼り合わせ準備処理装置。 In the label sheet pasting preparation processing device according to claim 23,
The RFID tag cartridge (2007) attached to the cartridge holder (6) is:
The position display unit (2120)
Tag tape (2101) formed at a fixed pitch can be supplied to a plurality of locations in the tape longitudinal direction of the third tag tape base material layer (2101b2 ') for use as a detection element in the transport control of the tag label producing device. A label / sheet bonding preparation processing apparatus characterized by comprising:
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