JP2008009539A - IC tag - Google Patents

Abstract

An IC tag that can be easily fixed by being wound around a target adherend in a loop shape and having excellent bending torsional strength.
An IC tag inlet including an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed, and at least one fixing protrusion and at least one fixing protrusion are inserted and fixed. A band-shaped IC tag that has a plurality of openings and can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, and a first resin molding portion having a concave groove; The IC tag inlet stored in the concave groove, and a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof, An IC tag comprising a band portion that goes around the first resin molding portion.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an IC tag that is inexpensive and excellent in productivity, with respect to a non-contact type individual identification device equipped with an IC chip.

  In recent years, a non-contact type individual identification system using an IC tag has attracted attention as a system for managing the entire life cycle of goods in all business categories of manufacturing, distribution, sales, and recycling. In particular, radio frequency type IC tags using UHF waves and microwaves are attracting attention due to the feature that an external antenna is attached to an IC chip and a communication distance of several meters is possible. Systems are being developed for the purpose of product history management and security management.

  Demonstration experiments using these, including electromagnetic induction type IC tags using the 13.56 MHz band, are being promoted in various industries such as apparel, home appliances, aviation, publishing and agriculture, and some industries such as apparel Already, commercialization has already been attempted.

  In order to realize a large quantity of merchandise distribution and article management with a non-contact type individual identification system using an IC tag, it is necessary to attach an IC tag to each of the merchandise. For that purpose, a technique for mass-producing inexpensive IC tags and a technique for easily attaching IC tags to various shapes are indispensable.

  Regarding the attachment of IC tags, it is necessary to select and attach IC tags suitable for the shape and material of various articles. Among them, there are applications for winding around sticks or handles, and how many string-like ones In addition, for the purpose of collectively bundling, an IC tag having a structure in which an IC tag inlet is enclosed in a band part of a binding band has been proposed by the present inventors, and "Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-111958" has been filed.

  When the IC tag inlet is encapsulated in the band, it is desirable to place it in the vicinity of the center in the thickness direction in consideration of the impact resistance of the IC chip. As a manufacturing process at that time, first, a first resin having a recess is provided. There is a method in which a molding site is prepared, an IC tag inlet is then stored in the recess, and a second resin molding site is formed to enclose the IC tag inlet.

  However, in this method, when the band is bent or twisted with a small curvature, the joint surface between the first resin molding portion and the second resin molding portion may be peeled off.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides an IC tag that can be easily fixed by being wound around a target adherend in a loop shape and having excellent bending torsional strength. It is.

  That is, the present invention is as follows.

  First, an IC tag inlet composed of an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed, and at least one fixing protrusion and at least one for inserting and fixing the protrusion are inserted. A band-shaped IC tag that has a plurality of openings, and can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, and a first resin molding portion having a concave groove; The IC tag inlet stored in the concave groove, and a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof, An IC tag comprising a band portion that goes around the first resin molding portion.

  Secondly, an IC tag inlet composed of an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected was enclosed, and a continuous sawtooth-shaped fixing protrusion and a claw-shaped stopper were formed. In a band-shaped IC tag that has an opening, and can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, a first resin molding portion having a groove and a groove The IC tag inlet that is stored, and a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, and the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends of the first resin molding part. An IC tag comprising a belt portion that circulates around the resin molding portion.

  Thirdly, in the IC tag according to the first or second aspect, the first resin molding part has a notch, and the second resin molding part is the first resin molding in the notch. An IC tag comprising a belt portion that circulates around a part.

  Fourth, the IC tag according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the first resin molding part and the second resin molding part are made of different materials.

  Fifth, in the IC tags according to the first to fourth aspects, the tag material is made of an organic resin, and the organic resin is made of vinyl chloride resin, nylon (polyamide resin), polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate ( An IC tag characterized by being selected from PET) resin, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, polyurethane resin, polycarbonate resin, fluororesin, ABS resin, polyacetal, and elastomer resin.

  According to the IC tag of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. That is, an IC tag inlet composed of a wireless communication IC chip and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed, and at least one fixing protrusion and at least one fixing protrusion are inserted and fixed. A band-shaped IC tag that can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, and includes a first resin molding portion having a groove, and a groove And a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, and the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof, and the first resin molding part It is possible to realize an IC tag that can be easily fixed by being wrapped around a target adherend in a loop shape and having excellent bending torsional strength. .

  The IC tag of the present invention encloses an IC tag inlet composed of an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected, and inserts and fixes at least one fixing protrusion and a fixing protrusion. 1st resin molding which is a band-shaped IC tag which has an at least 1 or more opening part which can be fixed to a loop shape by engaging a fixing protrusion and an opening part, Comprising: A second resin molding portion that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, and the second resin molding portion is at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof. 1 is provided with a belt portion that circulates around one resin molding portion.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the following embodiment is shown as an example and this invention is not limited to these embodiment.

  The basic structure of the IC tag of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1A is a schematic plan view of a first resin molding portion, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A ′ in FIG. The first resin molding portion 30 is formed with a recess 31 for storing the IC tag inlet. In addition, although the opening 40 for inserting and fixing the fixing protrusion and the claw-like stopper 50 are illustrated, the fixing protrusion is omitted.

  FIG. 2A shows a state in which an IC tag inlet composed of the IC chip 10 and the transmission / reception antenna 20 connected to the IC chip is stored in the recess of the first resin molding portion shown in FIG. FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB ′ in FIG.

  FIG. 3A is a schematic plan view showing a state in which the second resin molding portion 70 is molded from above the IC tag inlet stored in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3B is a plan view of FIG. It is sectional drawing of CC 'inside. At the same time that the IC tag inlet is sealed, a band portion 71 that goes around the first resin molding portion is formed at both ends of the sealed portion of the IC tag inlet. With this structure, even when the band is bent, the effect of the band portion caulking the first resin molding portion is obtained, and the joining surface is hardly peeled off and the strength is improved.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic view when the band portion 71 of the second resin molding portion is provided at both ends and the center of the IC tag inlet. Thus, you may increase the number of belt | band | zone parts with the length and width | variety of a 2nd resin molding site | part.

  FIG. 5 shows the shape when the notch 32 is formed in the first resin molding portion 30. By forming the band part of the second resin molding part in the notch part of the first resin molding part, the area of the melted part is increased and the anchoring effect is also obtained, so that a higher bonding strength can be obtained, which is preferable. It is.

  FIG. 6 shows the structure of the present invention in comparison with the case where no band portion is provided at the second resin molding site. FIG. 6A shows the structure of the present invention, and good adhesion is maintained between the first resin molding site and the second resin molding site even when the band is bent. FIG. 6B shows a structure when no band portion is provided at the second resin molding site, and the peeling portion D is likely to occur when the band is bent.

  The fixing protrusion and the opening for fixing the IC tag of the present invention in a loop shape are not limited.

  For example, the first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Fig.7 (a) is the schematic seen from the upper surface, FIG.7 (b) is a side view. In this embodiment, a continuous sawtooth fixing protrusion 60 and a claw-like stopper 50 are provided in the opening 40. The protrusion can be easily advanced in the direction of tightening the IC tag in the loop shape, but it cannot be advanced in the direction of pulling out. Therefore, once the IC tag is attached to the object, it can be removed without cutting the IC tag. An IC tag with high security cannot be obtained.

  Moreover, the 2nd form of this invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 8A is a schematic view seen from above, and FIG. 8B is a side view. A plurality of fixing protrusions 61 are formed on both side surfaces of the band-shaped IC tag, and an opening 41 for fixing an arbitrary protrusion is formed at one end. The opening is formed of a wide portion 41a having a width through which the fixing protrusion can pass and a narrow portion 41b through which only the portion without the fixing protrusion can pass, and after passing the protrusion through the wide portion. The IC tag can be fixed in a loop shape by fitting a portion where the predetermined protrusion is not formed into the narrow width portion.

  A third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 9A is a schematic view seen from above, and FIG. 9B is a side view. A plurality of spherical fixing projections 62 are formed on one surface of one side of the band-shaped IC tag, and a plurality of openings 42 are formed on the other side. The opening can be inserted by applying a pressing force to the spherical fixing protrusion, and the IC tag can be fixed in a loop shape by making the opening so as not to be easily removed.

  Moreover, the 4th form of this invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 10A is a schematic view seen from above, and FIG. 10B is a side view. A conical fixing projection 63 is formed at one end of the IC tag, and a cylindrical opening 43 is formed at the other end. The cylindrical opening can be inserted by applying a pressing force to the conical fixing protrusion, and the IC tag can be fixed in a loop shape by making it a size that does not easily come off. When the conical protrusion is inserted into the cylindrical opening, it cannot move in the pulling direction. Therefore, once the IC tag is attached to the object, it cannot be removed without cutting the IC tag. An IC tag is obtained.

  The tag material used in the IC tag of the present invention desirably has flexibility and strength for fixing in a loop shape. The tag material is made of an organic resin, and the organic resin is vinyl chloride resin, nylon (polyamide resin), polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, polyurethane resin, polycarbonate Organic resins such as resins, fluororesins, ABS resins, polyacetals, and elastomer resins are suitable materials for satisfying the above conditions. Particularly, nylon (polyamide resin) is a flexible, strong, and low-cost IC. It is preferable for realizing the tag.

  In addition, you may select different resin for the 1st resin molding site | part and the 2nd resin molding site | part. For example, in the case of a band shape having a continuous serrated fixing projection 60 as shown in FIG. 7 and a claw-like stopper 50 in the opening 40, the first resin molding portion ensures the strength of the stopper. For this purpose, a hard resin can be selected, and an elastomer resin or the like for ensuring flexibility can be selected for the second resin molding portion that encloses the IC tag inlet.

  1 to 10 show examples in which both the band fixing protrusion and the opening are formed as the first resin molding portion, they may be formed as the second resin molding portion.

  As described in the embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10, at least one IC tag inlet including an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed. A band-shaped IC tag having the above-described fixing protrusion and at least one opening for inserting and fixing the fixing protrusion, and capable of being fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening. The first resin molding part having a concave groove, the IC tag inlet stored in the concave groove, and the second resin molding part enclosing the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, By providing a belt part that circulates around the first resin molding part, at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof, the resin molding part can be easily fixed by being wound around the target adherend in a loop shape, One excellent flexural torsional strength can be realized IC tag having.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although the suitable Example of this invention is described, this invention is not limited to these Examples.

<Example 1>
First, as shown in FIG. 11A, an IC tag inlet mounted on an IC chip 100 and a transmission / reception antenna 200 obtained by etching an aluminum foil was prepared. The IC chip used is a mu chip manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd. An excitation slit 210 is formed in the transmission / reception antenna to achieve impedance matching between the IC chip and the transmission / reception antenna.

  FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E ′ of FIG. Two external electrodes of the IC chip are respectively connected to the right side and the left side across the excitation slit. An anisotropic conductive adhesive 300 (AC-2052P-45 manufactured by Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.) was used as the connection material. The transmission / reception antenna is supported on a base substrate 220 made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Next, a first resin molding part made of a band-like nylon resin having a continuous serrated protrusion, an opening having a claw-like stopper, and a recess for storing an IC tag inlet was prepared. (See Figure 1)
Next, an IC tag inlet was placed in the recess of the tag base material. (See Figure 2)
Next, from the top of the IC tag inlet, the second resin molding portion was injection molded using nylon resin, and at the same time as the IC tag inlet was sealed, a band portion that circulated around the first resin molding portion was formed. (See Figure 3)
Through the above steps, the IC tag shown in FIG. 7 described as the first embodiment was obtained.

<Example 2>
First, as shown in FIG. 12A, an IC tag inlet was prepared in which an IC chip 110 formed on each surface where two external electrodes face each other was mounted on a transmission / reception antenna 200 obtained by etching an aluminum foil. The IC chip used is a mu chip manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd. Excitation slits 210 are formed in the transmission / reception antenna to achieve impedance between the IC chip and the transmission / reception antenna.

  FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line F-F ′ in FIG. The IC chip is disposed on the right side of the excitation slit, and is connected to the transmission / reception antenna via an external electrode formed on the lower surface of the chip. The external electrode formed on the upper surface of the chip is connected to the transmitting / receiving antenna on the left side of the excitation slit by a short-circuit plate 230 made of aluminum foil. The connection between the IC chip and the transmission / reception antenna and the short-circuit plate, and the transmission / reception antenna and the short-circuit plate are electrically connected using an anisotropic conductive adhesive (AC-2052P-45 manufactured by Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.) 300 and at the same time And the short circuit plate are sealed to ensure electrical insulation and strength. The transmission / reception antenna and the short-circuit plate are respectively supported by base substrates 220 and 240 made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Next, a first resin molding part made of a band-like nylon resin having a continuous serrated protrusion, an opening having a claw-like stopper, and a recess for storing an IC tag inlet was prepared. (See Figure 1)
Next, an IC tag inlet was placed in the recess of the tag base material. (See Figure 2)
Next, from the top of the IC tag inlet, the second resin molding portion was injection molded using nylon resin, and at the same time as the IC tag inlet was sealed, a band portion that circulated around the first resin molding portion was formed. (See Figure 3)
Through the above steps, the IC tag shown in FIG. 7 described as the first embodiment was obtained.

(A) is a top view which shows the 1st resin molding site | part. (B) is sectional drawing which shows the 1st resin molding site | part. (A) is a top view which shows the state which stored the IC tag inlet. (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state which stored the IC tag inlet. (A) is a top view which shows the state which formed the 2nd resin molding site | part. (B) is sectional drawing which shows the state which formed the 2nd resin molding site | part. It is a figure which shows an example of the IC tag of this invention. It is a top view which shows the notch provided in the 1st resin molding site | part of this invention. It is a figure explaining the effect of this invention. (A) is a top view which shows the 1st form of the IC tag of this invention. (B) is a side view showing a first form of the IC tag of the present invention. (A) is a top view which shows the 2nd form of the IC tag of this invention. (B) is a side view showing a second form of the IC tag of the present invention. (A) is a top view which shows the 3rd form of the IC tag of this invention. (B) is a side view showing a third form of the IC tag of the present invention. (A) is a top view which shows the 4th form of the IC tag of this invention. (B) is a side view which shows the 4th form of the IC tag of this invention. (A) is a top view which shows the structure of the IC tag inlet used for Example 1. FIG. (B) is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the IC tag inlet used for Example 1. FIG. (A) is a top view which shows the structure of the IC tag inlet used for Example 2. FIG. (B) is sectional drawing which shows the structure of the IC tag inlet used for Example 2. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10: IC chip 20: Transmission / reception antenna 30: First resin molding portion 31: Recess 32: Notch 40, 41, 42, 43: Opening 50: Stopper 60, 61, 62, 63: Fixing protrusion 70: Second resin molding part 71: Belt part 100, 110: IC chip 200: Transmission / reception antenna 210: Excitation slit 220, 240: Base substrate 230: Short-circuit plate 300: Anisotropic conductive adhesive

Claims (5)

  An IC tag inlet composed of an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed, and at least one or more fixing protrusions and at least one or more openings for inserting and fixing the protrusions A band-shaped IC tag that can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, and is housed in the concave groove The IC tag inlet, and a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, and the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends of the first resin molding part. An IC tag comprising a belt portion that goes around a resin molding site.   An IC tag inlet composed of an IC chip for wireless communication and a transmission / reception antenna to which the IC chip is connected is enclosed, and a continuous sawtooth-shaped fixing protrusion and an opening having a claw-shaped stopper are formed. In a band-shaped IC tag that can be fixed in a loop shape by engaging the fixing protrusion and the opening, a first resin molding portion having a concave groove, and the above-described housing stored in the concave groove An IC tag inlet, and a second resin molding part that encloses the concave groove and the IC tag inlet, and the second resin molding part is at least in the vicinity of both ends thereof, and the first resin molding part An IC tag comprising a belt portion that circulates around.   3. The IC tag according to claim 1, wherein the first resin molding part has a notch, and the second resin molding part has the first resin molding part in the notch. An IC tag comprising a belt portion that circulates.   4. The IC tag according to claim 1, wherein the first resin molding part and the second resin molding part are formed of different materials.   5. The IC tag according to claim 1, wherein the tag material is made of an organic resin, and the organic resin is vinyl chloride resin, nylon (polyamide resin), polyethylene resin, polypropylene resin, polyethylene terephthalate (PET). An IC tag selected from resin, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin, polyurethane resin, polycarbonate resin, fluorine resin, ABS resin, polyacetal, and elastomer resin.

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