AT528177A1 - Sealing cap for a stamp, stamp, sales unit, method and stamping system therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention describes a sales unit (2), a stamp (3), and a closure cap (2) for a stamp (3), in particular a pre-inked/flash stamp (3), comprising at least one plate-shaped cover cap/base plate (30) with projecting side walls (8, 11, 24) and preferably at least one internal receiving area (22) for a lower part of the stamp (3). A connecting element (9) is arranged on an outer surface (7) of the side wall (8), and a plug-in element (12) corresponding to the connecting element (9) for connecting or plugging together two closure caps (2) is arranged on the opposite outer surface (10) of the side wall (11). Furthermore, the invention comprises a method and a stamp system.

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Sealing cap for a stamp, stamp, sales unit, method and stamping system therefor

The invention relates to a closure cap for a stamp, a stamp, a sales unit, a method and a stamp system as described in the preambles of claims 1, 2, 9, 13, 17 and 19.

Pixel images are already available from the state of the art, for example,

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hits www.cochenile.com/stich-painter-uni- known, which serve as templates. Children or adults can use the pixel images as a template for tracing or

use for coloring.

Systems or sales units for pluggable pixels/plug-in elements for forming a pixel image on a base plate are also already known, as is the case, for example, under

nitosı/nixein.ch/nixelhabbw/ is known or from

hits //Ayww.bastelneten ch/oargdukte/nasteln/olxel-hobby-anleitung/ can be taken

can.

The disadvantage of these systems or sales units, however, is that only the manual coloring, drawing of a pixel image is known or by setting individual

pins/pixels an image can be created.

Also in the stamp area no state of the art can be found, which

represents the printing of a pixel image by a stamp.

A stamp is known from WO 2008/0876624 A2, which consists of a plurality of pins, each pin corresponding to a pixel. This allows a pixel image to be generated as a stamp impression by activating individual pins or pixels. Each of the pins has a conveyor along which the pins can move from a non-imprinting state to an imprinting state, as well as a brake for anchoring.

of the pin in the imprinted state. The movement of the pins takes place via the

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Connect to a computer that creates the pixel image or stamp impression

and can be transferred.

For example, from CN 201516733 U a pre-inked/flash stamp is known, the sealing cap of which is attached to the lower part of the stamp via holding means formed on a side wall, so that for a stamping process the sealing cap can be moved over the

Holding device can be swiveled backwards.

Also known in the stamp sector are so-called trays or holding boxes, in which several stamps are arranged or placed in a holding box. The stamps are then simply removed from the box so that a stamp impression can be created in the case of a self-inking stamp. However, if pre-inked/flash stamps are stored in the holding box, the sealing cap must be removed after removing a stamp and before stamping. This cap must then be put back on after the stamping process and before positioning it in the holding box, as otherwise the stamp would dry out. Alternatively, simple stamps, especially wooden stamps, can be stored in a holding box and dipped or immersed in a special ink pad to absorb ink before stamping.

be printed.

In principle, a so-called pre-inked/flash stamp is also known from US 2005/0132912 A1, in which several elements are coupled into a base body. For this purpose, a stamp plate is inserted into a matrix frame from behind and then an ink pad is arranged. The matrix frame, in particular the ink pad, is impregnated with ink and then the matrix frame is inserted into the base body, whereupon by removing a

The stamp is activated by the foil placed between the ink pad and the stamp plate.

The known state of the art does not include any systems, methods, sales units or stamping systems or units as well as corresponding stamps and closure caps, preferably in combination with pre-printed pixel images,

known or apparent according to the present inventive solution.

The object of the invention is to provide a closure cap, a stamp, a

Sales unit, a procedure and a stamping system in which the

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The above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided and at the same time the user-friendliness when generating a pixel image is increased. A further object of the invention can

can be seen in the fact that the creation of a pixel image is simplified.

This object is achieved by the invention. Advantageous embodiments and measures are described in the subclaims.

The object of the invention is achieved by a closure cap in which a connecting element is arranged on an outer surface of the side wall and a plug-in element corresponding to the connecting element for connecting or plugging together two closure caps is arranged on the opposite further outer surface of the side wall.

What is advantageous here is that the closure cap according to the invention has an innovative plug-in connection that allows two or more closure caps to be connected or plugged together to form a handy, torsion-resistant unit. This allows a user or customer to group two, three, or more closure caps into a single closure cap unit and thus preferably holds all stamps in one hand via the plugged-together closure cap or closure cap unit. With the other hand, they can effortlessly remove, in particular pull out, a stamp, and stamp an impression before replacing the stamp in the closure cap, since the user is holding all stamps and closure caps in their other hand. This enables an efficient and organized workflow, as the user can comfortably hold the various stamps in one hand and quickly switch between them. After use, the stamp can be easily replaced in the closure cap, since the user is holding the closure cap in their hand anyway, ensuring simple and user-friendly handling of all stamps with both hands. This also prevents the stamp from being laid aside open after a stamping process, i.e. without a cap, which would cause the stamp, especially the stamping ink on the stamp plate, to dry out, as the cap is in contact with the

other stamps to be exchanged are held in the second hand.

Furthermore, the task is solved by a closure cap, in which the closure cap

for accommodating at least two, preferably three, independently of each other

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Removable stamp, especially small, differently colored stamps, is designed, wherein several receiving areas for the stamps to be inserted are arranged. The advantage here is that the arrangement of several receiving areas for stamps in one closure cap achieves a targeted and clear organization of the preferably different stamps to be accommodated. This makes it easier for the user to select and remove a desired stamp. Furthermore, the closure cap with several stamps can be held in one hand, and the user can simply pull out the required stamp with the other hand, stamp it, and reinsert it. This means that the user never has to put the stamps down to create different stamp impressions, but can simply exchange them. Furthermore, the compact arrangement of the stamps in one closure cap makes the entire unit easily portable and easy to

stow away.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which a defined, preferably constant distance is provided between two receiving areas formed in a closure cap for two or more stamps or from two closure caps fitted together. This ensures that the stamp can be easily removed, as the stamps are arranged or held at a specific distance. This also makes it easy to insert the stamp after a stamping process, as there is sufficient space between the stamps. By positioning the stamps at a distance, a quick

and enables easy handling of the stamp.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which the connecting element is formed by two L-shaped side parts spaced apart from one another, wherein the side parts are preferably closed on the underside with a cover plate. This creates a stable connecting element. Furthermore, it is achieved that the plug-in element of another closure cap can be easily received, in particular inserted or pushed in. In principle, a structure without the

End plate possible.

It is advantageous to have an embodiment in which the plug-in element is formed by a T-shaped middle part, which fits or can be inserted between the two L-shaped side parts of the connecting element, wherein preferably on the top

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of the middle section, and a final limiting plate is arranged at a lateral distance from the middle section. This results in a very stable design of the plug-in element. Furthermore, the plug-in element can be easily inserted into a connecting element of another closure cap. This enables a simple connection of two closure caps. The plug-in element can also be constructed without the limiting plate.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which a locking element, in particular a locking projection or a locking indentation, is arranged at least on the inside of one of the side walls, in particular in the receiving area, for the stamp to be inserted, which preferably has a corresponding locking element. This ensures that the stamp is securely held in the receiving area of the closure cap. At the same time, easy removal of the stamp from the closure cap is possible. It is essential that the locking elements on the closure cap and on the stamp are coordinated with one another, so that on the one hand the stamp is securely held in the closure cap and on the other hand it can be easily removed and inserted.

of the stamp is made possible.

It is advantageous to have a design in which the side walls of the closure cap for forming the receiving area and/or the stamp itself are square, round, or of another shape. This allows the stamp to be easily inserted into the

The recording area can be inserted without having to pay attention to the orientation.

An advantageous design is one in which the stamp is held in the cap and can be raised to fill or refill the ink, and an upper cover/lid of the stamp is removed or detachable, so that the stamp can be filled or refilled with ink from the back, i.e., the opposite side of the stamp plate. This allows for easy initial filling or refilling of ink from the back (rear) of the stamp, so that the

The risk of contamination is kept as low as possible.

The object of the invention is also achieved by a stamp, in particular a pre-inked/flash stamp, in which the stamp plate is inserted from behind, i.e. from a rear side via the upper opening, into an interior of the base housing, and the stamp plate is fastened on the one hand to projections in the interior of the base housing

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and on the other hand the stamp plate protrudes outwards through the opening in the base housing.

The advantage here is that a very compact and simple stamp design is created, as the housing, in particular the base housing, is used for positioning and fastening the stamp plate, so that a simple stamp assembly is then possible by arranging one or more ink storage units in the housing and a lid. Furthermore, the stamp plate does not need to be fastened; instead, the stamp plate can simply be inserted into the base housing from the rear. The interior is then filled with one or more ink storage units, so that by placing the lid on top, the stamp plate is securely held. This allows a very slim design to be achieved, giving the user a good view of the imprint area of the stamp plate and thus easily positioning the stamp on a pixel of a pixel image.

can be positioned.

A design in which several locking elements for locking the stamp to the closure cap are arranged on the base housing of the stamp and in one or more receiving areas of the closure cap is advantageous. This ensures that the stamp can be easily connected to or removed from the closure cap by simply inserting or pulling it.

It is advantageous to have a design in which a connecting element is arranged on one outer side of the closure cap and a plug-in element is arranged on the opposite outer side for connecting or plugging together two closure caps. This ensures that several closure caps can be connected in a movement-resistant manner.

can be.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which the stamp plate has an imprint area in the form of a pixel for a pixel image to be printed or for a pixel template, and in which the upper housing part, in particular a part of the base housing, the stamp or the lid, is provided or formed with a color, symbols or numbers, etc., that approximately corresponds to the color of the imprint. This ensures that the filled ink for printing the pixel image can be easily recognized.

is made possible.

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Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a sales unit with at least one pixel image, in which several, in particular three, stamps are enclosed, wherein the stamps have an imprint size which corresponds to the size of a pixel or a placeholder on a pixel of the pixel image.

This marks the first time that a stamping system or sales unit has been offered that can create a pixel image by stamping. In particular, the stamp imprint has been adapted to the shape and/or size of a pre-printed pixel or a free placeholder for a pixel, so that a single imprint stamps, in particular, inks, a pixel. Stamp imprints of this type have not been known before. Previously, only the stamping of an imprint in the form of text or images/logos was known, and not a full-surface color imprint for a pixel or a

Placeholder for a pixel.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which at least three stamps are arranged, in particular positioned, in a common cap, wherein the stamps contain different inks or stamp colors and have different hatchings, shading, colors, symbols, numbers, or letters visible on the housing or base housing, which are designed in particular to correspond to the pixel image. This ensures that the stamps are collected in one unit by a common cap and are therefore no longer lying around individually. Furthermore, it is achieved that, for editing a pixel image, the user can hold the cap with all the stamps for editing the pixel image in one hand and then pull out the stamps with the other hand, stamp, and reinsert them. Since all stamps are held in one hand, the user puts the stamp back into the cap after use, instead of laying it down somewhere, as is usually the case with the prior art, where the stamps are arranged in individual units.

and each stamp must be recorded individually.

An advantageous embodiment is one in which the closure cap has a connecting element on one outer surface of a side wall and a plug-in element corresponding to the connecting element on the opposite outer surface of a side wall for connecting or plugging together two closure caps. This ensures that two or more closure caps can be plugged together to form a unit, so that the user can again use all the stamps in one

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hand and remove the required stamp with the other hand. The stamps preferably have a housing and/or a cover in the corresponding color with which the stamp impression is created. This allows the

Users simply select the appropriate stamp.

It is advantageous to have a design where additional stamps with different colors can be purchased, with their caps being connectable to the original cap via connecting elements and/or plug-in elements. This allows additional colors to be used.

Creativity of the user, especially the child, is further stimulated.

Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a method for completing a pre-printed pixel image, in which several, in particular three, stamps with closure caps are added to the pixel image and a stamping process is carried out with one stamp, wherein the stamps have an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint that corresponds to the size of a pixel or a placeholder for a pixel of the pixel image. It is advantageous here that for the first time a pixel image can be stamped by means of one or more differently colored stamps.

can be generated.

The object of the invention is also achieved by a stamping system comprising

- at least one stamp with an associated cap;

- at least one pixel image pre-printed for completion, the pixel image being printed from individual pixels on cardboard or paper;

- the stamp has an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint that corresponds to the size of a pixel or a placeholder for a pixel of the pixel image, and that

- the closure cap has a connecting element on an outer surface of a side wall and a plug-in element corresponding to the connecting element on the opposite outer surface of the side wall for connecting or plugging together two closure caps. It is advantageous in this case that

a system for generating a pixel image is provided.

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The invention is described below in the form of exemplary embodiments, whereby it is pointed out that the invention is not limited to the illustrated and described

embodiments is limited.

They show:

Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic representation of a sales unit with a pixel image and three stamps provided in a closure cap, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 2 a side view of the closure cap with three inserted stamps, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 3 a section through the closure cap with the three stamps arranged therein, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic representation of the closure cap without a stamp, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig.5 a side view of a stamp, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig.6 a sectional view through a stamp without ink storage body and stamp plate, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig.7 shows an embodiment of a closure cap for only one stamp, wherein the closure cap is plugged together with another closure cap, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig.8 shows another embodiment of the closure cap for several stamps, which is connected to another closure cap for several stamps, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig.9 shows an embodiment of a stamping system consisting of a round stamp and a closure cap, wherein the stamp impression, in particular the stamping plate, is also round, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 10 shows a further embodiment of a rectangular stamp provided with a round stamp plate, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 11 another embodiment of a triangular stamp plate

rectangular stamp, in simplified, schematic

Depiction;

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Fig. 12 shows a further diagrammatic representation of a sales unit with several pixel images and three stamps with closure caps, wherein the closure caps can be plugged together, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 13 is a diagrammatic representation of a sales unit with a pixel image in which only part of a pixel has to be completed by a stamp impression, in a simplified, schematic representation;

Fig. 14 an embodiment of two closure caps with additional

Snap connection, in a simplified, schematic representation.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the various illustrations, identical parts are provided with identical reference symbols or component designations, whereby the disclosures contained in the entire description can be applied mutatis mutandis to identical parts with identical reference symbols or component designations. Furthermore, the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the described figure and, if the position changes, must be applied mutatis mutandis to the new position. Individual features or combinations of features from the illustrated and described embodiments can also represent independent inventive solutions in their own right.

In Figs. 1 to 14, a sales unit 1 and a closure cap 2 for stamps 3a, b, c, in particular pre-inked/flash stamps 3a, b, c, are shown, wherein the sales unit 1 can be offered as packaging 1a in the form of cardboard boxes, blister packs, cardboard boxes, viewing window boxes, etc. Alternatively, instead of or in addition to the term sales unit 1, the term sales packaging 1 or stamp system can also be used.

1 or stamp unit 1 can be used.

For this purpose, the sales unit 1 has at least one pixel image 4 printed on cardboard or paper, consisting of individual pixels 5. In the pixel image 4 shown, a duck is pre-printed as an example in the form of individual marked, in particular color-marked, pixels 5. The pixel image 4 is represented with as many different hatchings, shadings or colors, symbols, numbers or letters as there are stamps 3 enclosed with the sales unit 1, so that each hatching, shading or color can be assigned to symbols, numbers or letters with a stamp 3a, b, c with a color.

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can be, i.e. that in the embodiment shown there are three differently coloured stamps 3a,b,c, so that the pixel image 4 can be printed with three different hatchings, shading or colours, symbols, numbers or letters, in particular

printed or pre-printed with three colors.

To complete or finish the pixel image 4, the customer or user, in particular the child, takes the closure cap 2 with the three stamps 3a, b, c positioned therein with one hand or in one hand and can then pull a stamp 3a out of the closure cap 2 with the other hand and use it to print a corresponding pixel 5 with a stamp imprint, in particular a preferably full-surface color imprint the size of the pixel 5 or a placeholder. Subsequently, another pixel 5 can be printed with the same stamp 3a, or the user can insert the stamp 3a back into the closure cap 2 and pull out another stamp 3b, 3c and print another pixel 5. This can be repeated until the entire pixel image 4 is printed with color from the stamps 3a, b, c.

It is important that in order to change the stamps 3a,b,c or the color, the cap 2 or the stamps 3a,b,c do not have to be put down or let go, but the individual stamps 3a,b,c are taken with one hand or in one hand and in the other hand the cap 2 with the other

Stamps 3a,b,c are held.

In principle, it is also possible to purchase additional individual or multiple stamps 3, particularly stamps 3 offered in packs of one, two or three, which preferably have a different color than those included with the sales unit 1. This allows the user to design the pixel image 4 even more creatively. It is also possible that only the box 4a, cardboard or paper with the displayed pattern of pixels 5 is included without the pixel image 4, so that the child or the user can imitate or create their own pixel image 4 by stamping the pixels 5, i.e., the sales unit 1 is provided with multiple stamps 3 and an empty box 4a, cardboard or paper with a pattern of individual empty pixels 5, so that the user can create independent pixel images 4 by stamping the

Cartons 4a, cardboard or paper can be produced.

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As can be better seen in Figures 2 to 6, a unit 6 is shown which consists of a single closure cap 2 with three removable stamps 3a, b, c. In order that the closure cap 2 can be connected to another closure cap 2b, as shown and described later in Figures 7 and 8, a connecting element 9 is arranged on an outer surface 7 of a side wall 8, and a plug-in element 12 corresponding to the connecting element 9 for connecting or plugging together two closure caps 2a, 2b is arranged on the opposite further outer surface 10 of a side wall 11, in particular formed in one piece, although a two- or multi-part design is possible. The connecting element 9 and the plug-in element 12 of the closure cap 2 can be seen in detail in Figure 4, whereby in the detailed illustration of the plug-in element 12, this is shown from the underside 14, i.e. inverted. The connecting element 9 is formed by two L-shaped side parts 13a,b spaced apart from one another. The two side parts 13a,b can, as shown, be closed with a cover plate 15 on the underside 14, in particular on a support surface of the closure cap 2 or on the bottom. Furthermore, the disputed arrangement between the two L-shaped side parts 13a,b creates a free space 16 for receiving a central part 17 of the plug-in element 12, wherein, due to the cover plate 15, a further closure cap 2 with the plug-in element 12 can only be inserted from above or from the top until it stops on the cover plate 15. For this purpose, the closure cap 2 has the plug-in element 12 on the opposite side with a T-shaped central part 17, which can be precisely matched to and accommodated in the free space 16, in particular the distance between the two side parts 13a,b and the space behind it. In order to achieve a torsion-resistant hold of the plug-in element 12 on the connecting element 9, the T-shaped central part 17 is preferably provided with a limiting plate 19 on an upper side 18. The limiting plate 19 extends downwards toward the support surface or underside 14 at a distance corresponding to a web 20a,b of the L-shaped side parts 13a,b, thus forming a limiting part 21a,b on both sides. This ensures that the plug-in element 12 can be pushed/inserted completely onto the connecting element 9, and the limiting plate 19 forms a very stable hold and closure. Of course, it is also possible for only the connecting element 9 to be arranged on one closure cap 2 and the plug-in element 12 to be arranged on another closure cap 2, so that only two closure caps 2 or, with closure cap(s) 2 arranged between them, several closure caps 2 can be plugged together with the connecting element 9 and the plug-in element 12.

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In the illustrated closure cap 2 for three punches 3a, b, c, which can be inserted into receiving areas 22a, b, c, the receiving areas 22a, b, c, which are enclosed by webs or side walls, are arranged at a distance 23, wherein when connecting two closure caps 2a, b, the connecting element 9 with the plug-in element 12 also forms the distance 23, i.e., the same distance 23 is always formed between the punches 3, in particular the receiving areas 22, regardless of whether one or more closure caps 2 are connected to one another. This is intended to ensure that the inserted punches 3 can be easily removed and inserted again.

can be used because there is enough space.

The receiving areas 22 are enclosed or delimited by side walls 8, 11 and 24, wherein the receiving areas 22, in particular the side walls 8, 11, 24 of the receiving area 22, are square in the illustrated non-limited embodiment. This ensures that the punch 3 to be inserted can be rotated as desired. To ensure that the punch 3 is held well and securely in the receiving area 22, a locking element 25, in particular a locking recess or locking indentation, is provided on at least two preferably opposite side walls 8, 11, 24 of a receiving area 22 in the interior of the receiving area 22, i.e. on the inside of the side walls, wherein a corresponding locking element 26, in particular a locking projection, is provided on all four sides of the corresponding punch housing of the punch 3. Of course, four locking elements can also be arranged in the receiving area 22 and two locking elements on the stamp housing of the stamp 3 or corresponding locking elements can be arranged on all four sides in the receiving area 22 and on the stamp 3

be arranged.

Furthermore, support elements 27 are arranged in the receiving area 22, against which the stamp 3 comes to rest when it is inserted. This ensures that an impression surface 28 of a stamp plate 29 does not come to rest on a base plate 30 of the receiving area 22, i.e. on the bottom of the receiving area 22, but the impression surface 28 of the stamp plate 29 is spaced from the base plate 30.

This can be seen from the sectional view in Figure 3.

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The structure of the stamp 3 can be seen in Figures 3 and 5 and 6, wherein the stamp has a base housing 31 which has an opening 32 on one side, i.e. on the front, for the stamp plate 29 inserted from above or behind, in particular from the back, and an opening on the opposite side, i.e. the back, for receiving or inserting a cover 33. In order to supply the stamp plate 29 with ink, one or more ink storage bodies 34 are arranged or inserted in the interior of the base housing 31, which are impregnated with ink. This means that in order to fill or refill the stamp 3 with ink, the cover 33 is not yet attached to the base housing 31, so that the corresponding ink is poured in from behind, i.e. from the back or top of the stamp 3, so that the ink is absorbed by one or more ink storage bodies 34, after which the cover 33 is subsequently attached. Typically, the lid 33 is fixed and cannot be removed, as such stamps 3 can be used as children's toys. Of course, a design with a removable lid 33 for refilling with ink is also possible. During a stamping process, the ink flows from the back, i.e. from the ink storage bodies 34, through the stamp plate 29 and thus creates a color imprint. In such stamps 3, the stamp plate 29 is formed over the entire surface or has only a small or narrow edge area, so that a full color imprint is created over the entire stamp plate 29 so that a pixel 5 can be completely printed. It is advantageous if the upper housing part, in particular the lid 33 and/or part of the base housing 31, of the stamp 3 contains the color that is filled in, so that a corresponding color imprint can be created. This allows the user to easily select the appropriate stamp 3 from the available stamps 3. Of course, only a color label, color dots, numbers or the like as an indication on the stamp 3

possible.

In the illustrated embodiment, the stamp imprint, i.e. the imprint area 28 of the stamp 3, is designed in the shape of a square, wherein the imprint area 28 corresponds to the area of a pixel 5. However, it is of course possible that other shapes, such as round, oval, triangular, rectangular, etc. or combinations thereof, can be used for stamp imprints, as described later, for which purpose the pixel image 4 is preferably designed with corresponding pixels 5, so that a user can easily create or print an entire pixel 5 with a single stamp imprint. Of course, it is possible that the

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Stamp impression has a different shape than the housing, in particular the

Base housing 31, as shown later.

What is essential in the stamp 3 according to the invention is that the special arrangement of the stamp plate 29 from the rear, i.e., from the back, in the base housing 31 creates a clearly visible outer contour of the impression surface 28, so that the stamp 3 can be easily positioned within a pre-printed pixel 5 of the pixel image 4. In particular, the base housing 31 is designed such that the lower area is only slightly thicker or wider than the opening 32 for the stamp plate 29, and only at a certain distance from the opening 32 does the base housing 31 become wider, i.e., that only a small projection 35, in particular of 1 to 2 mm, is formed for the contact or support of the stamp plate 29 on the base housing 31, in order to create the best possible view of the impression surface 28 of the stamp plate 29. This has the advantage that a user can thus clearly see the outer contour of the impression surface 28 of the stamp plate 29 and, at the same time,

a good grip on the base housing 31 is achieved.

It can therefore be said that the stamp 3, in particular pre-inked/flash stamp 3, is provided with a closure cap 2, wherein the stamp 3 is formed from a base housing 31 with two opposite openings 32, 36, the stamp plate 29, one or more ink-impregnated ink storage bodies 34 and the cover 33, wherein the stamp plate 29 is inserted from the rear, i.e. from the back, into an interior 37 of the base housing 31, and the stamp plate 29 on the one hand rests against the projection(s) 35 in the interior 37 of the base housing 31 and on the other hand the stamp plate 29 projects outwards through the opening 32 of the base housing 31, i.e. on the front. At the opposite opening 36 (rear side), the cover 33 is inserted, in particular snapped into place, wherein the cover 33 is designed to hold the ink storage body(s) 34, so that the ink storage body(s) 34 are always in contact with the stamp plate 29 in order to be able to release ink through the stamp plate 29. Preferably, projections are arranged on the cover 33, which, when locking the cover 33 with the base body or base housing 31, exert pressure on the

Color storage body 34.

Figure 7 shows an embodiment with individual closure caps 2a, 2b for individual

Stamp 3 (not shown) is shown. The two closure caps 2a and

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2b both individually and in a position plugged together via the connecting element 9 and the plug-in element 12. This allows two stamps 3 to be inserted at a distance 23 into a plugged-together or into the individual closure caps 2a,b. Of course, it is possible for one or more closure caps 2 to be connected to the already plugged-together closure caps 2a,b. It is essential that by connecting the closure caps 2 via the connecting elements 9 and plug-in elements 12, the most stable possible cohesion is achieved, so that the entire connected closure caps 2 can be held in or with one hand and the stamps 3 inserted therein

can be easily removed, especially pulled out.

Figure 8 shows an embodiment in which two closure caps 2a, 2b, each forming three receiving areas 22 for the inserted punches 3, are plugged together or connected. Thus, a closure cap 2 is formed with six punches 3, wherein preferably all distances 23 between the punches 3 are of the same size. Here, too, it is possible for a single closure cap 2 or a multiple, in particular triple, closure cap 2 to be plugged in. Of course, it is also possible for such a structure with 6 punches 3 to be achieved with individual closure caps 2, according to Figure 7. In principle, it is possible for single, double, triple or

multiple constructed closure caps 2 can be combined with each other.

Figure 9 shows an embodiment in which the stamp 3, the impression surface 28 and the receiving areas 22 of the closure cap 2 are round, in particular circular. Thus, the stamp 3 can be inserted into the closure cap 2 in any desired rotation, as shown by the dot-dash arrow, and removed. In principle, the closure cap 2 can also be designed to accommodate a stamp 3 or

two stamps 3 or three stamps 3 or more stamps 2 possible.

Figure 10 shows an embodiment of a stamp 3 with a round, in particular circular, impression surface 28 of the stamp plate 29, in which, however, the housing, in particular the base housing 31, has a different shape, in particular a square shape, for which the receiving area 22 of the closure cap 2 (not shown) must be designed accordingly. For example, the closure cap 2 can be designed as shown in Fig. 4 or 7. Also in this case

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Different shapes are possible. For this purpose, a stamp 3 is shown in Figure 11.

with triangular impression surface 28 of the stamp plate 29.

In order for such shaped impression surfaces 28 of the stamp plate 29 to be applicable for pixel images 4, it is advantageous if the individual pixels 5 are applied to the impression surface 28 of the

Stamp 3 is adjusted.

For this purpose, Figure 12 shows a further sales unit 1 or a stamp set 1, in which the individual pixels 5 of the pixel image 4 are matched to the imprint area 28 of the stamp 3. In the exemplary embodiment shown, round, in particular circular, pixels 4 and round, in particular circular, imprint areas 28 of the various stamps 3 are used or represented. In this case, (as shown) free spaces 38 or empty areas may also be present between the pixels 5. These free spaces

38 can also be printed.

A further difference between the sales unit 1 in Figure 12 and the sales unit 1 in Figure 1 is that individual closure caps 2 are now included for each stamp 3. Preferably, but not necessarily, the closure caps 2 are again equipped with the connecting element 9 and the plug-in element 12, so that the

End caps 2, as shown in Figure 7, is possible.

Furthermore, four different stamps 3 are enclosed in Figure 12, since the pixel image 4 is formed from four colors. Corresponding color markings 39a-d are attached or marked on the stamp 3. For example, a stamp 3 has the color marking 39a for the color "black," a color marking 39b for "blue," a color marking 39c for "white," and a color marking for "yellow," with which the pixel image 4 can be stamped. As already described above, the stamp 3, in particular the housing or base housing 31 or the cover 33, could also be manufactured or provided with the corresponding color, or symbols, numbers, or the like can also be arranged on the stamp 3, which preferably also

are entered or marked on pixel image 4.

Furthermore, the sales unit 1 in Figure 12 provides for several printed

and/or unprinted cartons 4a, cardboard or paper 4a are enclosed. However, it is also

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It is possible for the individual pixels 5 to be only partially printed or not printed, as shown in a sales unit 1 or a stamp set 1 in Figure 13. This shows that part of a pixel 5 can be provided with ink 40 and the rest of the pixel 5 can be designed as a stampable placeholder 41. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the placeholder 41 is round, so that the pixel 5 can be stamped with a round stamp 3, in particular a round imprint area 28, i.e., each pixel 5 is completed by stamping the pixel image 4 with the corresponding ink 40. It is advantageous if the imprint area 28 is slightly larger than the empty placeholder 41. Such pixel images 4 are preferably offered for smaller children, since completing the pixel image 4 is easier. One can therefore say that the stamps 3 have an imprint size that corresponds to the size of a pixel 5 or a placeholder 41 of a pixel 5, the

Pixel image 4 corresponds or approximately corresponds.

In principle, it is not known from the prior art, nor can it be inferred in combination, to offer methods, stamp systems, or sales units 1 for pixel images 4 that can be stamped with stamps 3, in which pre-printed images (pixel images 4) are represented as a product by individual pixels 5. These pixels 5 can be filled by small stamp impressions of a stamp 3, which make it possible to complete the pixel image 4 pixel 5 by pixel 5. Preferably, a sales unit 1, the method, or the stamp system contains various stamps 3, each representing different stamp colors. Typically, a sales unit 1, method, or stamp system contains three differently colored stamps 3. Customers or users, in particular children, can thus use the three stamps 3 to print on the pre-printed pixel image 4 and create their own artistic design.

Such images are creative products often used for craft and art projects. It is a fun and interactive way to

to create works of art.

It is important with such stamps 3 that the customers or users, especially the children, can easily use the individual stamps 3, but after the stamping process, they put the cap 2 back on the stamp 3 so that the ink does not dry out, i.e. that each stamp 3 is closed again with the cap 2 after one or more stamping processes.

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shown that individual stamps 3 are simply put aside and the next stamp 3 is used. This can happen that the stamps 3 are left uncovered for a longer period of time, which threatens the ink on the stamp imprint to dry out. If part of the stamp imprint dries out, the stamp 3 can no longer print a complete pixel 5 and the children lose interest in the game. This is prevented if the cap 2 is held in one hand and the stamp 3 in the other hand, since the user puts the stamp 3 back into the cap 2 after the stamping process, which is what the

Closure cap 2 is developed for several, in particular three, stamps 3.

Such stamps 3 are preferably simply constructed pre-inked/flash stamps 3, in which the ink seeps from behind from the ink storage body 34 through the stamp impression or stamp plate 29. The stamp impression corresponds to the shape of a pixel 5 or a placeholder 41 of a pixel 5 of a pre-printed pixel image 4, so that one pixel 4 is produced with one impression or stamping process, wherein preferably square or rectangular, round or triangular, etc. stamp impressions are used. With such stamps 3, it is important that after the creation of a stamp impression, the stamp plate 29 is closed again as quickly as possible with a closure cap 2. This is to prevent the stamp ink from drying on the stamp plate 29 and thus rendering the impression unusable, since the dried area can no longer be supplied with ink from behind. It has also been shown that when such

Stamp 3 without cap 2 the environment can become contaminated.

Figure 14 shows a variant of the connection system of two closure caps 2a and 2b, whereby the two closure caps 2a, 2b are plugged together individually and by means of a section through the connection system

are shown.

As can be seen from the illustrated separate closure caps 2a and 2b, one or more locking elements 42 are arranged on the plug-in element 12 and at least one locking element 43, in particular locking projections, is arranged on the connecting element 9. The locking elements 43 are positioned on the L-shaped shoulder of the side part 13a,b of the connecting element 9, whereas on the plug-in element 12 the locking elements 42 are formed on the limiting part 21a,b. The locking elements 42 on the

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Plug-in element 12 and locking elements 43 on the connecting element 9 are designed to correspond to one another, so that the two locking elements 42, 43, when plugged together, lock or interlock, as can be seen. This ensures a better hold of plugged-together closure caps 2a, 2b, which

but can be easily removed again by pulling them apart.

For the sake of completeness, it is pointed out that differently designed closure caps 2 can also be used, wherein one closure cap 2 has the connecting element 9 and the other closure cap 2 has the plug-in element 12, so that the two closure caps 2 can be plugged together once. For this purpose, it has proven advantageous if such a one-time coupling with closure caps 2 is carried out for several stamps 3, in particular for three stamps 3, since then sufficiently different

Colors are available to create pixel images 4.

A method for completing a pre-printed pixel image 4 is also possible, in which a pixel image 4 is printed from individual pixels 5 onto cardboard or paper, wherein several, in particular three, stamps 3 with closure cap 2 are added to the pixel image 4 and a stamping process is carried out with a stamp 3, wherein the stamps 3 have an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint, which corresponds to the size of a pixel 5 or a placeholder 41 for a pixel 5 of the pixel image 4, as can be seen from the previously described Figures 1 to 14.

can be seen.

The use of a stamp system is also comprehensive

- at least one stamp 3 with an associated closure cap 2;

- at least one pixel image 4 pre-printed for completion, wherein the pixel image 4 is printed from individual pixels 4 on cardboard or paper;

- the stamp 3 has an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint, which corresponds to the size of a pixel 5 or a placeholder 41 for a pixel 5 of the pixel image 4, and that

- the closure cap 2 on an outer surface 7 of a side wall 8 a connecting element 9 and on the opposite further outer surface 10 of the

Side wall 11 a plug-in element 12 corresponding to the connecting element 9 for

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can be seen from the previously described figures 1 to 14.

For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that for a better understanding of the structure of the closure cap 2, the stamp 3 of the sales unit 1, the process, the stamp system and their components or its parts

Some of the images are shown out of scale and/or enlarged and/or reduced in size.

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Patent claims:

Closure cap (2) for a stamp (3), in particular a pre-inked/flash stamp (3), comprising at least one plate-shaped cover cap/base plate (30) with projecting side walls (8, 11, 24) and preferably at least one internal receiving area (22) for a lower part of the stamp (3), characterized in that on an outer surface (7) of the side wall (8) there is a connecting element (9) and on the opposite further outer surface (10) of the side wall (11) there is a plug-in element (12) corresponding to the connecting element (9) for connecting or plugging together two

End caps (2) are arranged.

Closure cap (2) for a stamp (3), in particular a pre-inked/flash stamp (3), comprising at least one plate-shaped cover cap/base plate (30) with projecting side walls (8, 11, 24) and preferably at least one internal receiving area (22) for a lower part of the stamp (3), characterized in that the closure cap (2) is designed to receive at least two, preferably three, independently removable stamps (3), in particular small differently colored stamps (3), wherein a plurality of receiving areas (22) for the

Stamps (3) are arranged.

Closure cap (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that between two receiving areas (22) which are formed in a closure cap (2) formed for two or more stamps (3) or from two closure caps (2) plugged together, a defined, preferably

constant distance (23) is present.

Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element (9) is formed by two L-shaped, spaced-apart side parts (13a, 13b), wherein preferably the side parts (13a, 13b) are closed on the underside with a closure plate (15)

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5. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plug-in element (12) is formed by a T-shaped central part (17) which fits or can be inserted between the two L-shaped side parts (13a, 13b) of the connecting element (9), wherein a closing limiting plate (19) is preferably arranged on the upper side (18) of the central part (17) and at a lateral distance from the central part (17).

6. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least on the inside of one of the side walls (8, 11, 24), in particular in the receiving area (22), a locking element (25), in particular a locking projection or a locking indentation, for the punch (3) to be inserted, which preferably has a corresponding locking element

(26).

7. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side walls (8, 11, 24) of the closure cap (2) for forming the receiving area (22) and/or the stamp (3) itself are square,

round or in another shape.

8. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for filling or refilling the ink, the stamp (3) is held and set up in the closure cap (2) and an upper cover part/lid (33) of the stamp (3) is removed or removable, so that the stamp (3) can be brought into contact with the back, i.e. the opposite side of the stamp plate (29)

Color can be filled or refilled.

9. Stamp (3), in particular pre-inked/flash stamp (3), preferably with a closure cap (2), wherein the stamp (3) is formed from a base housing (31) with two opposite openings (32, 36), a stamp plate (29), one or more ink-impregnated ink storage bodies (34) and a cover (33), characterized in that the stamp plate (29) is inserted from the rear, i.e. from a rear side via the upper opening (36), into an interior space (37) of the base housing (31), and the stamp plate (29) on the one hand rests against projections (35) in the interior space of the base housing (31) and on the other hand the stamp plate (29) projects outwards through the opening (32) of the base housing (31).

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10. Stamp (3) according to claim 9, characterized in that on the base housing (31) of the stamp (3) and in one or more receiving areas (22) of the closure cap (2) several locking elements (25, 26) for locking the stamp

(3) with the closure cap (2).

11. Stamp (3) according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that on the closure cap (2) on one outer side there is a connecting element (9) and on the opposite outer side there is a plug-in element (12) for connecting or

Putting together two closure caps (2) is arranged.

12. Stamp (3) according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the stamp plate (29) has an imprinting surface (28) in the form of a pixel (5) for a pixel image (4) to be printed or for a pixel template and that preferably the housing upper part, in particular a part of the basic housing (31), the stamp (3) or the cover (33) is provided with a color, symbols or numbers

etc. which approximately corresponds to the color of the print.

13. Sales unit (1) with at least one pixel image (4), wherein the pixel image (4) is pre-printed on a cardboard/carton or paper (4a) with individual pixels (5), characterized in that several, in particular three, stamps (3) are enclosed, wherein the stamps (3) have an imprint size which corresponds to the size of a pixel (5) or a placeholder (41) on a pixel (5) of the pixel image (4)

corresponds.

14. Sales unit according to claim 13, characterized in that at least three stamps (3) are arranged, in particular positioned, in a common closure cap (2), wherein the stamps (3) contain different inks or stamp colors and have visible, different hatchings, shading, colors, symbols, numbers or letters on the housing or base housing (31),

which are designed in particular to correspond to the pixel image.

15. Sales unit (1) according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the closure cap (2) has a connecting element (9) on an outer surface (7) of a side wall (8) and on the opposite further outer surface

(10) a side wall (11) corresponding to the connecting element (9)

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Plug-in element (12) for connecting or plugging together two

has closure caps (2).

16. Sales unit (1) according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that additional stamps (3) with different colors can be purchased, wherein their closure cap (2) can be connected to the original closure cap (2) via the connecting element (9) and/or plug-in element (12).

17. Method for completing a pre-printed pixel image (4), in which a pixel image (4) consisting of individual pixels (5) is printed onto cardboard or paper, characterized in that several, in particular three, stamps (3) with a closure cap (2) are added to the pixel image (4) and a stamping process is carried out with a stamp (3), wherein the stamps (3) have an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint which corresponds to the size of a pixel (5) or a placeholder (41) for a pixel (5) of the pixel image (4).

18. Method according to claim 17, characterized in that a closure cap (2) according to one of claims 1 to 8 and/or a stamp (3) according to one of claims 9 to 12 is used and/or the method in a sales unit according to one of claims 13 to 16 and/or a

Stamp system according to one of claims 19 and 20.

19. Stamp system, comprising - at least one stamp (3) with an associated closure cap (2); - at least one pre-printed pixel image (4) for completion, wherein the pixel image (4) is printed from individual pixels (4) on cardboard or paper; - the stamp (3) has an imprint size for forming a full-surface color imprint, which corresponds to the size of a pixel (5) or a placeholder (41) for a pixel (5) of the pixel image (4), and that - the closure cap (2) has a connecting element (9) on an outer surface (7) of a side wall (8) and a plug-in element (12) corresponding to the connecting element (9) on the opposite further outer surface (10) of the side wall (11) for connecting or plugging together two

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15 20 25 30 35 38\30 Patent claims: . Closure cap (2) for a stamp (3), in particular a pre-inked/flash Stamp (3), comprising at least one plate-shaped cover cap/base plate (30) with projecting side walls (8, 11, 24) and preferably at least one internal receiving area (22) for a lower part of the stamp (3), characterized in that on an outer surface (7) of the side wall (8) there is a connecting element (9) formed by two L-shaped, spaced-apart side parts (13a, 13b) and on the opposite further outer surface (10) of the side wall (11) there is a plug-in element (12) corresponding to the connecting element (9) for connecting or plugging together two End caps (2) are arranged. . Closure cap (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the Closure cap (2) is designed to accommodate at least two, preferably three, independently removable stamps (3), in particular small differently coloured stamps (3), wherein several Receiving areas (22) for the stamps (3) to be inserted are arranged. . Closure cap (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that between two receiving areas (22) which are formed in a closure cap (2) formed for two or more stamps (3) or from two closure caps (2) fitted together, a defined, preferably constant distance (23) is present. . Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the side parts (13a, 13b) are provided on the underside with a End plate (15) are closed. . Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the plug-in element (12) is formed by a T-shaped central part (17) which fits or can be inserted between the two L-shaped side parts (13a, 13b) of the connecting element (9), wherein preferably on the upper side (18) of the central part (17) and at a lateral distance from the central part (17) a final limiting plate (19) is arranged. 24001AT MOST RECENT CLAIMS 15 20 25 30 30\30 6. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least on the inside of one of the side walls (8, 11, 24), in particular in the receiving area (22), a locking element (25), in particular a locking projection or a locking indentation, for the punch (3) to be inserted, which preferably has a corresponding locking element (26). 7. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side walls (8, 11, 24) of the closure cap (2) for forming the receiving area (22) and/or the stamp (3) itself are square, rectangular, round or triangular. 8. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for filling or refilling the ink, the stamp (3) is held and set up in the closure cap (2) and an upper cover part/lid (33) of the stamp (3) is removed or removable, so that the stamp (3) can be brought into contact with the back, i.e. the opposite side of the stamp plate (29) Color can be filled or refilled. 9. Closure cap (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more locking elements (42) are arranged on the plug-in element (12) and at least one locking element (43) is arranged on the connecting element (9), which are designed to correspond to each other. 10. Closure cap (2) according to claim 9, characterized in that the locking element (43) is positioned on the L-shaped shoulder of the side part (13a, 13b) of the connecting element (9) and the locking element (42) on a Limiting part (21a, 21b) of the plug-in element (12) is formed. 24001AT MOST RECENT CLAIMS