DE19904935A1 - Temperature sensor consisting of a plaster which reacts with a dye envelope when a threshold temperature is exceeded, to produce an irreversible color change. - Google Patents
Temperature sensor consisting of a plaster which reacts with a dye envelope when a threshold temperature is exceeded, to produce an irreversible color change.Info
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- DE19904935A1 DE19904935A1 DE1999104935 DE19904935A DE19904935A1 DE 19904935 A1 DE19904935 A1 DE 19904935A1 DE 1999104935 DE1999104935 DE 1999104935 DE 19904935 A DE19904935 A DE 19904935A DE 19904935 A1 DE19904935 A1 DE 19904935A1
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- temperature
- color change
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- plaster
- envelope
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- 239000011505 plaster Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 5
- 230000002427 irreversible effect Effects 0.000 title claims description 5
- 238000004806 packaging method and process Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 230000003203 everyday effect Effects 0.000 claims 1
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 claims 1
- QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury Chemical compound [Hg] QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 1
- 229910052753 mercury Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 claims 1
- FLPJVCMIKUWSDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-(4-formylphenoxy)acetamide Chemical compound NC(=O)COC1=CC=C(C=O)C=C1 FLPJVCMIKUWSDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000012790 adhesive layer Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 229940074979 cetyl palmitate Drugs 0.000 abstract description 2
- PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N hexadecanoic acid hexadecyl ester Natural products CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCC PXDJXZJSCPSGGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000004800 polyvinyl chloride Substances 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000010410 layer Substances 0.000 description 5
- 230000002745 absorbent Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000002250 absorbent Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000005538 encapsulation Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000004026 adhesive bonding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002313 adhesive film Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000019219 chocolate Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 229940079593 drug Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 239000003814 drug Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008018 melting Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000002844 melting Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002985 plastic film Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920006255 plastic film Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000003908 quality control method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004753 textile Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G01K11/00—Measuring temperature based upon physical or chemical changes not covered by groups G01K3/00, G01K5/00, G01K7/00 or G01K9/00
- G01K11/06—Measuring temperature based upon physical or chemical changes not covered by groups G01K3/00, G01K5/00, G01K7/00 or G01K9/00 using melting, freezing, or softening
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D79/00—Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for
- B65D79/02—Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
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- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Measuring Temperature Or Quantity Of Heat (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft Temperatursensoren, die dadurch gekennzeichnet sind, daß sie bei Überschreiten einer vorgegebenen Temperatur, irreversibel einem dauerhaften Farbwechsel unterliegen. Insbesondere ist der Farbwechsel nicht rückgängig zu machen und dokumentiert retrospektiv das Überschreiten einer vorgegebenen Temperatur.The invention relates to temperature sensors are characterized in that when a predetermined temperature, irreversible a permanent Subject to color changes. In particular, the color change irreversible and documented retrospectively exceeding a predetermined temperature.
Die Art der Farben beim Farbumschlag, ebenso wie die Temperatur sind wählbar.The type of color when changing color, as well as the Temperature can be selected.
Die Geräte können beispielsweise pflasterartig als Temperatursiegel auf die Verpackungen wärmeempfindlicher Verkaufsprodukte (z. B. photographische Filme, magnetische Datenträger, Schokolade, Medikamente etc.) aufgeklebt werden. Sie erlauben eine Qualitätskontrolle auf eventuelle hitzebedingte Schädigung des Produktes während Lagerung und Transport.The devices can, for example, as a plaster Temperature seals on the packaging more heat sensitive Sales products (e.g. photographic films, magnetic Disk, chocolate, medication etc.) stuck on become. They allow quality control for any heat-related damage to the product during storage and transportation.
Die erfindungsgemäß benannten Temperatursensoren, die im folgenden als Temperatursiegel bezeichnet werden, sind vorzugsweise sandwichartig aus Plastikfolien aufgebaut. Kernstück der Temperatursiegel ist eine dünne Lage Wachs, die auf einem farbigen, saugfähigen Textiluntergrund, vorzugsweise Filz, fixiert wird. Bei Erreichen des Schmelzpunktes wird das verflüssigte Wachs durch Kapillarwirkung vom saugfähigen Untergrund aufgesogen, dessen Farbe darauf sichtbar wird. Dieser Farbumschlag ist durch ein Sichtfenster, das oberhalb der Wachsschicht angebracht ist und Teil der Verkapselung der Wachs/Filz-Lage darstellt, feststellbar.The temperature sensors named according to the invention, which in hereinafter referred to as temperature seals, are preferably sandwiched from plastic films. The core of the temperature seal is a thin layer of wax, on a colored, absorbent textile surface, preferably felt. When the The liquefied wax becomes melting point Capillary action is absorbed by the absorbent surface Color is visible on it. This color change is through a viewing window attached above the wax layer and is part of the encapsulation of the wax / felt layer, noticeable.
Die Verkapselung besteht vorzugsweise aus Klebefolien. The encapsulation preferably consists of adhesive films.
Ein Beispiel für den Aufbau eines Temperatursiegels, das
bei 53 Grad Celsius einen irreversiblen Farbwechsel von
weiß nach schwarz gibt, ist wie folgt (s. Zeichnung 1):
1 PVC-Folie (Kreisdurchmesser 20 mm mit 6 mm
konzentrischer Kreislochung in der Mitte, Dicke 0,2 mm).
2 PVC-Folie (Kreisdurchmesser 8 mm, Dicke 0,2 mm).
3 Kreisrunde, 0,5 mm dicke Scheibe aus Cetylpalmitat
(Durchmesser 8 mm).
4 Kreisrunde 1 mm dicke Lage aus schwarzem Filz mit
Durchmesser 12 mm,
5 Kreisrunde PVC Folie mit Durchmesser 20 mm und 0,2
mm Dicke.
6 Klebeschicht (Kreisdurchmesser 20 mm).
An example of the structure of a temperature seal that gives an irreversible color change from white to black at 53 degrees Celsius is as follows (see drawing 1): 1 PVC film (circle diameter 20 mm with 6 mm concentric circular perforation in the middle, thickness 0.2 mm).
2 PVC film (circle diameter 8 mm, thickness 0.2 mm).
3 circles, 0.5 mm thick disc made of cetyl palmitate (diameter 8 mm).
4 circular 1 mm thick layers of black felt with a diameter of 12 mm,
5 circular PVC film with a diameter of 20 mm and a thickness of 0.2 mm.
6 adhesive layer (circle diameter 20 mm).
Der Zusammenhalt der Schichten wird durch Verklebung der Ränder erzielt.The layers are held together by gluing the edges scored.
Claims (1)
Das Patent beschreibt und erhebt Anspruch auf einen in der Beschreibung gegebenen Temperatursensor, der auf Überschreitung einer Solltemperatur mit einem irreversiblen, dauerhaften Farbumschlag reagiert. Der erfindungsgemäße Temperatursensor kann als Pflaster auf eine hitzeverderbliche Ware aufgeklebt werden und fungiert während Lagerung und Transport der Ware als ein Temperatursiegel. Der Endverbraucher kann an dem vorzugsweise auf der Verpackung angebrachten Temperatursiegel anhand der Farbe feststellen, ob die innenliegende Ware hitzegeschädigt ist.
Bei den erfindungsgemäß genannten Temperatursiegeln kann die Art des Farbwechsels und die Umschlagtemperatur gewählt werden.
Der Patentanspruch erstreckt sich auf den Gegenstand der Erfindung, seine Konstruktion und seine Einsatzmöglichkeiten.Temperature sensors are widely used in everyday life and work. The vast majority of these devices only follow the current temperature profile and, retrospectively, do not allow any statements to be made as to whether a certain temperature was previously exceeded. There are minimum-maximum thermometers based on the principle of thermal expansion and current-operated electronic circuits. The latter devices are not always usable for documenting the exceeding of a predetermined target temperature, since they are too expensive, sterically complex for one-time measurements, or are of limited use due to their mercury content. In addition, the measuring devices mentioned are unsuitable for documentation purposes, since they can be easily reset without complex additional measures (e.g. sealing).
The patent describes and claims a temperature sensor given in the description, which reacts with an irreversible, permanent color change when a target temperature is exceeded. The temperature sensor according to the invention can be applied as a plaster to heat-perishable goods and acts as a temperature seal during storage and transportation of the goods. The end user can use the temperature seal on the packaging to determine whether the goods inside are damaged by heat.
In the case of the temperature seals mentioned according to the invention, the type of color change and the envelope temperature can be selected.
The claim extends to the subject matter of the invention, its construction and its possible uses.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE1999104935 DE19904935A1 (en) | 1999-02-06 | 1999-02-06 | Temperature sensor consisting of a plaster which reacts with a dye envelope when a threshold temperature is exceeded, to produce an irreversible color change. |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE1999104935 DE19904935A1 (en) | 1999-02-06 | 1999-02-06 | Temperature sensor consisting of a plaster which reacts with a dye envelope when a threshold temperature is exceeded, to produce an irreversible color change. |
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| DE19904935A1 true DE19904935A1 (en) | 2000-08-17 |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10325714B3 (en) * | 2003-06-06 | 2004-10-14 | Herrmann, Karsten | Indicator element for showing when a predetermined temperature has been exceeded comprises an encapsulated indicator dissolved or emulsified in a liquid phase |
| EP3398878A4 (en) * | 2016-02-09 | 2019-08-14 | Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. | COVER FOR CONTAINER OF INSTANT NOODLES |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE8435794U1 (en) * | 1984-12-06 | 1985-01-24 | Mallinckrodt Diagnostica (Germany) GmbH, 6057 Dietzenbach | Device for the detection of temperature overruns during the storage and shipping of temperature sensitive materials |
| DE29501435U1 (en) * | 1995-01-30 | 1995-05-24 | Spiess, Wolfgang, 88521 Ertingen | Label with temperature display for temperature sensitive food |
| DE29718715U1 (en) * | 1997-10-09 | 1997-11-27 | Kalle Nalo GmbH, 65203 Wiesbaden | Sausage casing with optically variable security and marking elements |
| DE19711191A1 (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1998-09-24 | Volker Dr Stoldt | Self-adhesive temperature gauge for carriage of sensitive products, including foodstuffs |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE8435794U1 (en) * | 1984-12-06 | 1985-01-24 | Mallinckrodt Diagnostica (Germany) GmbH, 6057 Dietzenbach | Device for the detection of temperature overruns during the storage and shipping of temperature sensitive materials |
| DE29501435U1 (en) * | 1995-01-30 | 1995-05-24 | Spiess, Wolfgang, 88521 Ertingen | Label with temperature display for temperature sensitive food |
| DE19711191A1 (en) * | 1997-03-19 | 1998-09-24 | Volker Dr Stoldt | Self-adhesive temperature gauge for carriage of sensitive products, including foodstuffs |
| DE29718715U1 (en) * | 1997-10-09 | 1997-11-27 | Kalle Nalo GmbH, 65203 Wiesbaden | Sausage casing with optically variable security and marking elements |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10325714B3 (en) * | 2003-06-06 | 2004-10-14 | Herrmann, Karsten | Indicator element for showing when a predetermined temperature has been exceeded comprises an encapsulated indicator dissolved or emulsified in a liquid phase |
| EP3398878A4 (en) * | 2016-02-09 | 2019-08-14 | Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. | COVER FOR CONTAINER OF INSTANT NOODLES |
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