Stamp with a cutting device and method for using a cutting device

Abstract

A method and a stamp with a cutting device a grip area arranged on an outer housing of a top part, and a receiving area, in which an ink application device is arranged, are disclosed. The cutting device and an associated actuating mechanism are arranged on the top part and the actuating mechanism is designed for activating and/or locking the cutting device. The actuating mechanism and the cutting device are arranged at opposite corner regions of the top part and connected to each other via a pivoting mechanism.

Claims

1. A stamp with a cutting device, a grip area arranged on an outer housing of a top part, and a receiving area, in which an ink application device is arranged, whereby the cutting device and an associated actuating mechanism are arranged on the top part and the actuating mechanism is designed for activating and/or locking the cutting device, wherein the actuating mechanism and the cutting device are arranged at opposite corner regions of the top part and connected to each other via a pivoting mechanism.

2. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein the pivoting mechanism is formed from at least one pivot lever, to which the cutting device is attached, and the actuating mechanism.

3. The stamp according to claim 2, wherein the cutting device is rigidly attached to the at least one pivot lever.

4. The stamp according to claim 2, wherein the at least one pivot lever comprises an opening for receiving the actuating mechanism.

5. The stamp according to claim 2, the actuating mechanism or the at least one pivot lever comprises an extension on which a latching element for connecting the actuating mechanism to the at least one pivoting lever is arranged.

6. The stamp according to claim 2, wherein the at least one pivot lever comprises a recess that is connected to an opening of the pivot lever to form a latching edge for a latching element of the actuating mechanism.

7. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein in the pivoting mechanism comprises a bearing axle for mounting in the top part, which is arranged between the actuating mechanism and the cutting device, whereby the bearing axle is preferably arranged in a rear half of the pivoting mechanism.

8. The stamp according to claim 2, wherein a bearing means is arranged or can be inserted for fastening and mounting the at least one pivot lever on the top part.

9. The stamp according to claim 2, wherein the cutting device or the at least one pivot lever is held in a starting position against an actuating position via a retaining or return mechanism.

10. The stamp according to claim 9, wherein the retaining or return mechanism for the at least one pivot lever is attached in the top part or on an insertion element.

11. The stamp according to claim 9, wherein the at least one pivot lever comprises a fastening means for fastening the retaining or return mechanism, which is arranged on an underside of the at least one pivot lever.

12. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein the stamp is designed as a roller stamp, self-inking stamp, flash stamp or pre-ink stamp, whereby the stamp has a substantially rectangular, square, oval or round cross-sectional shape.

13. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein in a roller or roll for applying ink is arranged on an insertion element.

14. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein a further cutting device is arranged in the top part, which comprises a slit-shaped cutout.

15. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein a closure cap for covering the ink application device is configured to be attached to the top part or in the receiving area.

16. The stamp according to claim 1, wherein a frame structure of the housing of the top part is formed in one piece.

17. A method for using a cutting device of a stamp, whereby the cutting device and an actuating mechanism are arranged in a top part of the stamp so as to move synchronously, and a closure cap for sealing an ink application device is attached to the stamp wherein when the actuating mechanism is activated, the same is pivoted against a direction of movement of the cutting device, wherein the actuating mechanism is pivoted in a direction of the closure cap or ink application device, wherein, when the actuating mechanism is deactivated, the same is returned via a retaining or return mechanism into a starting position in which the cutting device is arranged inside the top part.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein the stamp has the cutting device, a grip area arranged on an outer housing of the top part, and a receiving area, in which the ink application device is arranged, whereby the cutting device and the associated actuating mechanism are arranged on the top part and the actuating mechanism is designed for activating and/or locking the cutting device, wherein the actuating mechanism and the cutting device are arranged at opposite corner regions of the top part and connected to each other via a pivoting mechanism.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The figures show:

[0033] FIG. 1a is a lateral view of a stamp according to some embodiments with cutting device, in resting positionsimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0034] FIG. 1b is an illustration of the stamp, in particular a roller stamp, in the stamping position in oblique viewsimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0035] FIG. 1c is an illustration of the stamp in the cutting position with activated actuating mechanism or activated cutting devicesimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0036] FIG. 2a is a top view of the stamp according to FIG. 1asimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0037] FIG. 2b is a sectional view of the stamp according to lines A-A in FIG. 2asimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0038] FIG. 3 is an oblique view of the sectional view according to FIG. 2bsimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0039] FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the stamp according to lines B-B in FIG. 1asimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0040] FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the stamp according to lines A-A in FIG. 2a with activated actuating mechanism or activated cutting devicesimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0041] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the pivoting mechanism including bearing means and retaining or return mechanismsimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0042] FIG. 7 is an illustration of the pivoting mechanism together with the fixed cutting device 2simplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0043] FIG. 8 is a schematic rendering of a cutting device installed in the top part of the stamp with surfaces of the top part shown transparent for better visualization;

[0044] FIG. 9 is a lateral view of a self-inking stamp with cutting device, in simplified, schematic representationsimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0045] FIG. 10 is a lateral view of a flash stamp with cutting devicesimplified, for illustrative purposes only;

[0046] FIG. 11 is a lateral view of a round stamp with cutting devicesimplified, for illustrative purposes only.

[0047] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the various embodiments, identical parts are provided with identical reference signs or identical component designations, respectively, and the disclosures contained in the entire description can be applied mutatis mutandis to identical parts with identical reference signs or identical component designations, respectively. The positional information selected in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., likewise refers to the figure described and is to be transferred to the new position mutatis mutandis in the event of a change of position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0048] FIGS. 1a to 8 show an exemplary embodiment of a stamp 1, in particular a rolling or roller stamp, with a cutting device 2 that is arranged on a top part 3 and can be activated via an actuating mechanism 4, i.e. when the actuating mechanism 4 is actuated, the cutting device 2, which is recessed in the housing or top part 3 of the stamp 1 in the resting position, is pushed out of the housing or protrudes from the top part 3. The outer housing of the top part 3 is preferably made in one piece, but can also be formed from several parts, e.g. half-shells that can be plugged together, etc. FIGS. 1c and 5 show the cutting device 2 in the activated position, while in FIGS. 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4 and 8 the cutting device 2 is shown in the resting position, in which it is completely retracted into the top part 3 of the stamp 1 and does not protrude beyond the outer surface of the stamp 1. The actuating mechanism 4 and the cutting device 2, in particular the opening for the cutting device 2, are arranged at opposite corner regions 5, 6 and connected to each other via a pivoting mechanism 7 (FIG. 2b). The corner regions 5, 6 are formed by the near area in the transition area of an upper side 8 of the top part 3 to an adjacent side surface 9. The actuating mechanism 4 and the cutting device 2 can therefore be arranged at opposite end regions of the upper side 8 of the top part 3, and/or at the side faces 9 of the top part 3 directly adjacent thereto and/or directly in the corners formed by the upper side 8 and the adjacent lateral surface 9. However, it is not necessary for the actuating mechanism 4 and the cutting device 2 to be arranged at the same position in the corner area 5, 6. In the exemplary embodiment shown, for example, the actuating mechanism 4 is largely arranged on the lateral surface 9, whereas the cutting device 2 or the opening is largely arranged in the end region of the upper side.

[0049] The top part 3 of the stamp 1, in particular the upper side 8 and/or the adjoining side surface 9, serves as a pressure or grip area 10 for the user of the stamp 1 during the stamping process. Furthermore, an additional cutting device 11, which is preferably designed as a letter opener, can also be arranged on the top part 3 of the stamp 1.

[0050] In FIG. 1a, the stamp 1 is shown in its resting position, in which it is inactive with regard to the stamping process, as well as the actuating mechanism 4 for the cutting device 2, whereby a closure cap 12 can be arranged on the underside of the stamp 1. The optional, detachably connected closure cap 12 can preferably be arranged or provided so as to prevent the stamping ink from drying out or to protect an ink application device 13 (FIG. 1b) from dust and dirt or to be able to place the rolling or roller stamp used as an example in the embodiment shown stably on a flat surface, for example at a workplace or desk. In FIG. 1b, the stamp 1 is shown in the stamping position without the closure cap 12, whereby the actuating mechanism 4 and thus the cutting device 2 are inactive during the Stamping process in order to avoid the risk of injury to the user of the stamp 1.

[0051] On the underside of the stamp 1, i.e. on the side of the stamp 1 opposite the upper side 8 of the top part 3, a receiving area 14 is formed in which the ink application device 13 is arranged. Fastening means 15 can be arranged on the stamp housing in the area of the ink application device 13 to fasten the closure cap 12. The fastening means 15 on the stamp 1 can preferably be formed by protrusions or recesses that correspond to oppositely formed fastening means 16 (FIG. 2b), i.e. oppositely formed recesses or protrusions, on the inside of the closure cap. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the fastening means 15 on the stamp 1 is designed as an inclined guide groove, in particular 6 such guide grooves, so that the closure cap 12 can be screwed onto the underside of the stamp 1 by turning the fastening means 16, which is or are designed as point-shaped projections. However, the fastening means 15 and 16 can also be designed as a snap mechanism, for example.

[0052] FIG. 1c shows the stamp 1 in the preferred cutting position with activated actuating mechanism 4 and activated cutting device 2. Thus, the actuating mechanism 4 is moved along a preferably slot-shaped recess 17 or opening, whereby the cutting device 2 is pivoted or pushed in the direction of the upper side 8 out of a slot-shaped opening 18. In the cutting position, the stamp 1 is pivoted by more than 90 in relation to the stamping position.

[0053] Preferably, the cutting device 2 can be used to cut a wide variety of objects 19 in this way, such as paper, cardboard, film, packaging, etc. When the actuating mechanism 4 is activated or actuated, the cutting device 2 pivots out of the top part 3 of the stamp 1 in the direction of the upper side 8 or upwards, whereas the actuating mechanism 4 pivots in the opposite direction, i.e. towards the ink application device 13 or the underside of the stamp 1. If a closure cap 12 is present, it is preferably put on or turned on during the cutting process, in particular to prevent the user from coming into contact with the ink application device 13 during cutting. There are also other types of stamps that do not pose a risk of soiling even without a closure cap 12 (e.g. self-inking stamps FIGS. 9 and 11).

[0054] FIG. 2a shows a top view of the stamp 1 according to some embodiments with the cutting device 2 and the actuating mechanism 3, and FIG. 2b and FIG. 3 show a sectional view corresponding to the lines A-A in FIG. 2a.

[0055] Preferably, the pivoting mechanism 7 is formed from at least one pivot lever 20, to which the cutting device 2 is attached, and the actuating mechanism 4. However, it is also possible to form the pivot lever 20 together with the actuating mechanism 4 in one piece. The pivoting mechanism 7, in particular the pivot lever 20, has a bearing axle 21, so that when the actuating mechanism 4 is activated or actuated in the direction of the underside of the stamp 1, the cutting device 2 can be pivoted in the direction of the upper side of the stamp 1. As shown, the bearing axle 21 is preferably arranged closer to the actuating mechanism 4 than to the cutting device 2. This ensures that the cutting device 2 pivots further out of the stamp 1 when the actuating mechanism 4 is activated, i.e. that a greater adjustment path of the cutting device 2 than the actuating path of the actuating mechanism 4 is created. Of course, the bearing axle 21 can be arranged along the entire length of the pivoting mechanism 7 inside the housing, for example closer to the cutting device 2, e.g. in the middle area of the pivoting mechanism 7. The closer the bearing axle 21 is positioned to the cutting device 2, the smaller the pivoting movement of the cutting device 2 is in relation to the pivoting movement of the actuating mechanism 4.

[0056] To return the cutting device 2, in particular to the inside of the stamp housing, i.e. to a position in which the cutting device 2 preferably does not protrude beyond the outside of the top part 4, a retaining or return mechanism 22, in particular designed as a return spring, can be arranged, which is or can be connected on the one hand to the housing of the stamp 1 or an insertion element 23 mounted therein and on the other hand to the pivoting mechanism 7, in particular on the pivot lever 20. The connection is preferably made via fastening means 24, 25. However, one of the fastening means 24, 25 can also be omitted and the retaining or return mechanism 22 be firmly connected on one side. The retaining or return mechanism 22 is preferably attached to the pivoting mechanism 7 in the area of the cutting device 2, but can also be arranged at another point of the pivoting mechanism 7 between the bearing axle 21 and the cutting device 2.

[0057] The cutting device 2 is preferably rigidly attached to the pivot lever 20. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the pivot lever 20 is curved and the cutting device 2 arranged essentially at right angles to the pivot lever 20. The angled design of the pivot lever 20 ensures, among other things, that more space is created for the cutting device 2, in particular the inserted blade. Thus, the cutting device 2 is fully accommodated by the top part 3 in the resting position. Of course, the pivot lever 20 can also be straight or with a different angle, just as the cutting device 2 can also be arranged at a different angle to the pivot lever 20.

[0058] Since the bearing axle 21 can be arranged at various positions of the pivoting mechanism 7, and the pivot lever 20 and/or the cutting device 2 can be angled in a variety of ways and the position and force effect of the retaining or return mechanism 22 can also be varied, the pivoting movement, the angle of the cutting device 2 or the blade and the force required to activate the actuating mechanism 4 can be precisely set or adjusted.

[0059] Bearing means 26a, 26b, in particular bearing shells, can be arranged for better support or guidance of the bearing axle 21. The bearing means 26b is preferably designed to be removable, in particular in the case of a one-piece design of the top part 3. In the case of a one-piece design of the top part 3, the pivotably arranged bearing axle 21 of the pivot lever 20 is supported by a separable bearing using the bearing means 26a, 26b, i.e. the bearing means 26a in the top part 3 is preferably formed in one piece, into which the bearing axle 21 of the pivot lever 20 can be inserted, onto which the further bearing means 26b is then placed, so that the bearing axle 21 is completely mounted in a bearing bush formed by the two bearing means 26a, 26b. In the same way, however, the bearing means 26b can also be formed in the housing of the stamp 1, or a complete bearing holder can be formed in the housing, in particular with a half-shell design of the top part 3 or with a lateral aperture for inserting the bearing axle 21.

[0060] The optionally arranged further cutting device 11 is preferably formed on the side face 9 of the top part 3, in particular on the side face 9 on which the cutting device 2 is arranged in the upper area. However, it is also possible to arrange the cutting device 11 on the upper side 8 of the top part 3. Preferably, the cutting device 11 is formed by a recess 27, in particular a slot-shaped recess 27, in the housing of the top part 3, and a cutting means 28, in particular a blade, arranged inside the housing. The cutting means 28 is preferably positioned at a distance from the housing wall via a spacer element 29 and, in particular, arranged so as to be pivotable in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the slot-shaped recess 27, preferably horizontally pivotable. Here, the cutting means 28 is preferably arranged on the optional insertion element 23 or directly on the inside of the top part 3 of the stamp 1. It is fixed to the insertion element 23 or to the top part 3 in the stamp housing in particular via a fastening means 30, which is designed like an axle and thus enables a pivoting movement. Limit stops can be arranged on the insertion element 23 or on the inside of the housing to limit the pivoting movement of the cutting means 28. The cutting device 11 is thus preferably designed as a letter opener, whereby whenever an envelope is inserted into the recess 27 and pulled through along the longitudinal extent of the recess 27, the cutting means 28 is slightly pivoted and the envelope slit open. The arrangement of the spacer element 29 and the pivotable mounting of the cutting means 28 prevent the cutting means 28 from being clogged.

[0061] In the housing of the stamp 1, the ink application device 13 is attached to the underside of the insertion element 23 in the exemplary embodiment shown. Preferably, the insertion element 23 has shell-shaped projections 31 (FIG. 1b), which include the axle extensions 32, 33 of the ink application device 13, which are formed on an axle body 35, in particular detachably. Such cup-shaped projections 31 can of course also be arranged directly on the housing of the stamp 1, in particular on the top part 3. One of the two axle extensions 32, 33 of the ink application device 13, in the exemplary embodiment shown the axle extension 32, preferably has a larger diameter than the other axle extension 33 and an opening 34 for filling or refilling ink. As the second axle extension 33 is preferably closed, the axle body 35 is hollow and further recesses 36 are arranged in the axle body 35, the ink application device 13 can be re-impregnated or filled with ink from the inside in a simple manner.

[0062] The insertion element 23 can preferably include the cutting means 28, spacer element 29, projections 31 and the fastening means 25. The retaining or return mechanism 22 can likewise be attached or arranged directly on the insertion element 23. However, it is also possible to form some or all of these means and elements in the top part 3, or to omit the insertion element 23 completely. When the insertion element 23 is used, it is preferably designed in such a way that a support surface 37 and a latching element 38 are provided on the insertion element 23, whereby a support surface 39 and a latching surface 40 are formed in or on the top part 1. When the support surface 37 is in contact with the support surface 39, the latching element 38 latches with the latching surface 40. Preferably, the insertion element 23 is thus held against displacement into the receiving area 14 via the support surfaces 37, 39 and against displacement towards the underside of the stamp 1 via the latching connection or the latching element 38, which is formed in particular as a snap-in nose. The latching element 38 is preferably designed to be releasable.

[0063] FIG. 5 shows the cutting device 2 and the actuating mechanism 4 in the activated or actuated position. An example of the pivoting movement can be taken from the synopsis of FIG. 2b and FIG. 5. The force effect of the retaining or return mechanism 22 acts essentially preferably in the opposite direction to the pivot direction of the cutting device 2. Such a solution of the pivoting movement and return ensures that the cutting device 2, when cutting on an object 19, exerts a pressing force against the restoring force of the holding or return mechanism 22, and thus preferably the cutting device 2 is held in its actuated position, whereby the force required to actuate or hold actuated the actuating mechanism 4 is reduced or can be reduced.

[0064] Upon actuation or activation of the actuating mechanism 4, i.e. when the actuating mechanism 4 is moved along the slot-shaped recess 17 (better shown in FIG. 1c), the cutting device 2 pivots in the opposite direction. Preferably, a contact surface 41a is provided on the pivoting mechanism 7 or on the pivot lever 20, which comes into contact with an inner side 41b of the top part 3, in particular the upper side 8 inside the stamp 1, in particular when the cutting device 2 is extended or activated, and limits the cutting device 2 before it pivots further outwards. Furthermore, a stop surface 42, which is formed in the end region of the slot-shaped opening 18, can limit the cutting device 2 against the compressive force during cutting. This can give the cutting device 2 additional stability.

[0065] FIGS. 6 and 7 show the pivoting mechanism 7 without components of the stamp 1, where FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of the pivoting mechanism 7 together with the parts preferably arranged thereon, such as the bearing means 26b and the retaining or return mechanism 22, and FIG. 7 shows the pivoting mechanism 7 with attached pivot lever 20 and cutting device 2.

[0066] The pivoting mechanism 7 preferably includes the pivot lever 20 and the actuating mechanism 4, whereby it can of course also include additional parts or be subdivided differently or into additional parts. A one-piece embodiment is also possible. On the pivoting mechanism 7 or pivot lever 20, the cutting device 2 is arranged in one end region 43, and the actuating mechanism 4 is arranged in the opposite end region 44. In particular in the case of a two-part or multi-part design of the pivoting mechanism 7, the pivot lever 20 preferably has a recess or opening 45 in the end region 44 on the end face and a further recess 49 on a side face 46 or on an upper side 47 or underside 48, whereby the opening 45 is connected to the recess 49. In this preferred embodiment, a latching edge 50 is formed by the arrangement of the opening 45 and recess 49 on different sides of the pivot lever 20 or by the openings/recesses directed at an angle to each other. The fact that the actuating mechanism 4 preferably includes an extension 51, on which a latching element 52 can be arranged, enables a simple connection to the pivot lever 20. Here, the extension 51 of the actuating element 4 is inserted into the opening 45, whereby the extension 51 is pushed up to the adjacent recess 49, so that the latching extension or the latching element 52 engages at the latching edge 50 and thus the actuating mechanism 4 is connected to the pivot lever 20. Of course, it is also possible to connect the actuating mechanism 4 to the pivot lever 20 in another way, for example by bonding, in which case the recess 49 and the latching element 52 can be omitted. It is also possible that the extension 51 is not formed on the actuating mechanism 4 but on the pivot lever 20. In this case, the actuating mechanism 4 is formed in particular by the actuating knob, whereby in such a solution latching elements are also preferably formed on the actuating knob and on the extension 51 or the connection of the actuating mechanism 4 to the pivot lever 20 can be realized by bonding.

[0067] The bearing axle 21 arranged on the pivot lever 20 is preferably arranged in the rear half of the pivoting mechanism 7, as can be better seen from FIG. 7, in particular in the area between the center of the pivoting mechanism 7 and the end region of the actuating mechanism 4 or the actuating surface for the user. The bearing axle 21 is formed at an angle of essentially 90 to the longitudinal course of the pivot lever 20 and preferably has a round cross-sectional shape. Bearing means 26a, 26b are provided to accommodate projections 53 of the bearing axle 21. Preferably, one of the bearing means 26a is formed as a bearing shell or partial shell, in particular a half-shell, and is arranged in the top part 3 of the stamp 1 (FIG. 2b), and the second bearing means 26b is also designed as a partial shell, in particular a half-shell, which can be subsequently inserted for better assembly. For fixing the bearing means 26b, this has fixing means 54, in particular a projection. Of course, it is also possible to provide both bearing means 26a, 26b in the stamp 1 or to design both so as to be removable. It is also possible to form, instead of partial shells or half-shells, a bearing shell in the top part 3 of the stamp 1, which largely (except for an insertion opening) or completely encompasses the projections 53 of the bearing axle 21.

[0068] The cutting device 2 arranged in the front area of the pivoting mechanism 7 or pivot lever 20 is preferably detachably connected to the pivot lever 20. To this end, the pivot lever 20 preferably has a recess 55 into which the cutting device 2 can be inserted or pushed, and furthermore a latching means 56 that engages or is connected to a latching receptacle 57 on the cutting device 2, in particular a recess. The latching means 56 preferably has a movable element 58 with a projection 59 (FIG. 2b). In addition, the recess 55 can accommodate guide or limiting means 60. This allows a fixed arrangement of the cutting device 2 in the pivot lever 20, so that it is fixed in its position in the pivot lever 20. Preferably, the movable element 58 holds the cutting device 2 via the projection 59, in particular on the latching receptacle 57. In this way, the cutting device 2 can be secured against falling out against the insertion direction of the cutting device 2 into the pivot lever 20. The cutting device 2 can preferably be changed in such a way that the projection 59 is pushed out of the latching receptacle 57. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the recess 55 is arranged on the upper side 47 in the front area of the pivot lever 20. However, it can also be arranged directly in the end region 43 on the end face of the pivot lever 20. The holding mechanisms for the cutting device 2 in the pivot lever 20 can also be designed differently, and/or the cutting device 2 can be non-detachably connected to the pivot lever 20, for example by bonding. In case of bonding, the latching means 56, the latching receptacle 57, the movable element 58 together with the projection 59 and the guiding or limiting means 60 can also be omitted.

[0069] As shown, the pivot lever 20 can be formed curved in its longitudinal extension. However, it can also be straight or have several bow edges or be curved. Preferably, however, the pivot lever 20 has the contact surface 41a, which in particular serves as the contact surface 41a on the inside of the stamp 1. The pivoting movement is limited by the contact surface 41a on the inside of the top part 3 of the stamp 1 when the actuating mechanism 4 is activated or actuated. If the contact surface 41a is provided, not only is the maximum extension width of the cutting device 2 limited, but greater stability is also achieved, particularly when cutting an object 19 (as shown in FIG. 1c), because the force exerted on the pivoting mechanism 7 or pivot lever 20 is increased by the user pressing down.

[0070] The fastening means 24 for the retaining or return mechanism 22 is preferably attached in the front area on the underside 48 of the pivoting mechanism 7 or pivot lever 20. Of course, the fastening means 24 can also be attached in other areas of the pivot lever 20, for example on the side faces 46 or the upper side 47. Preferably, the retaining or return mechanism 22 is formed as a resilient element, in particular a tension spring. The retaining or return mechanism 22 can, however, also be formed as a compression spring and be arranged or attached, for example, on the upper side 47 of the pivot lever 20. However, the retaining or return mechanism 22 can also be arranged in the end region 44, in which case the force acting in the end region 44 is opposite to that acting in the end region 43, and in this case a retaining or return mechanism 22 is used in which the tensile force acts from above and/or compressive force acts from below. In such an embodiment, the retaining or return mechanism 22 can, for example, be designed as an upwardly directed tension spring or a compression spring acting from below.

[0071] To better illustrate the preferred arrangement and design of the cutting device 2, FIG. 8 shows a rendering of a cutting device 2 installed in the top part of the stamp 1, whereby in particular partial surfaces of the top part 3 are shown transparent and the cutting device 2 is shown in its initial or inactive position, in which the cutting device 2 is completely recessed in the housing of the stamp 1. Basically, it can be said that the stamp 1 with cutting device 2 functions in such a way that by pushing the actuating element 4 from its resting position, as shown in FIG. 1a, into its activated position, as shown in FIG. 1c, the pivot lever 20 is pivoted over the bearing axle 21 so that the cutting device 2 attached to the pivot lever 20 is pivoted outwards out of the top part 3. If the cutting device 2 is no longer needed, the actuating element 4 can be released so that the cutting device 2 is pulled into the interior of the top part 3 due to the retaining or return mechanism 22, whereby the actuating element 4 is pivoted into the resting position due to the bearing axle 21.

[0072] FIGS. 9 to 11 show other embodiments of stamps 1 with activated cutting device 2 or actuated actuating mechanism 4. The cutting device 2 according to some embodiments can be formed or provided in a wide variety of stamps 1, namely both in different types of stamps, such as self-inking stamps 1 (FIG. 9, FIG. 11), pre-ink stamps 1, in particular flash stamps 1 (FIG. 10), roller stamps (FIG. 1b), etc., as well as stamps 1 in different designs, such as rectangular or square stamps 1 (FIG. 9, FIG. 10), oval or square stamps 1 (FIG. 11), as well as stamps 1 in different designs, such as rectangular or square stamps 1 (FIG. 9, FIG. 10), oval or round stamps 1 (FIG. 11).

[0073] The various types and designs of the stamps 1 preferably have the upper side 8 of the top part 3 in the upper end region and the ink application device 13 in the opposite end area or in the receiving area 14, whereby the cutting device 2 together with the pivoting mechanism 7 is preferably arranged in the upper end region.

[0074] Application of the cutting device 2 of the stamp 1, in which the cutting device 2 and an actuating mechanism 4 are arranged in the top part 3 so as to move synchronously and preferably a closure cap 12 for closing the ink application device 13 is attached to the stamp 1, is carried out in such a way that when the actuating mechanism 4 is activated or actuated, it is pivoted in the opposite direction to the direction of movement of the cutting device 2, whereby the actuating mechanism 4 is pivoted in the direction of the closure cap 12 or ink application device 13, whereby, when the actuating mechanism 4 is deactivated, it is locked via a retaining or return mechanism 22 to the initial position in which the cutting device 2 is arranged inside the top part 3.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that the description primarily focuses on the device, with all technical features of the device being equally applicable, mutatis mutandis, to a corresponding method.

[0076] The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown, but may also include other designs and structures.