EP0974469B1 - Thermal tape printing apparatus for a corded or cordless hand-held payment terminal - Google Patents

Thermal tape printing apparatus for a corded or cordless hand-held payment terminal Download PDF

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EP0974469B1
EP0974469B1 EP99401836A EP99401836A EP0974469B1 EP 0974469 B1 EP0974469 B1 EP 0974469B1 EP 99401836 A EP99401836 A EP 99401836A EP 99401836 A EP99401836 A EP 99401836A EP 0974469 B1 EP0974469 B1 EP 0974469B1
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Bernard Bluteau
Jean-Louis Cariou
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J15/00—Devices or arrangements of selective printing mechanisms, e.g. ink-jet printers or thermal printers, specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in continuous form, e.g. webs
    • B41J15/04—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles
    • B41J15/042—Supporting, feeding, or guiding devices; Mountings for web rolls or spindles for loading rolled-up continuous copy material into printers, e.g. for replacing a used-up paper roll; Point-of-sale printers with openable casings allowing access to the rolled-up continuous copy material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
    • B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
    • B41J2/00—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
    • B41J2/315—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material
    • B41J2/32—Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of heat to a heat sensitive printing or impression-transfer material using thermal heads
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G5/00—Receipt-giving machines

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  • the present invention relates to a printing device thermal of a rolled up paper strip, in particular for portable payment terminal with or without wire.
  • thermal printing devices type comprising a chassis comprising a fixed part capable of carry the thermal print head, and a movable part forming access cover to a paper compartment and articulated around an axis parallel to the drive axis of the strip of paper.
  • this kind of printing device is that of a portable payment terminal (wired or wireless)
  • the compartment paper is often hinged fragile by compared to the fixed chassis, which leads to damage important, especially during falls or shocks portable payment terminal.
  • the Applicant notably posed the problem of remedying to this disadvantage.
  • the present invention aims to provide a device thermal printing, in particular for portable payment (wired or wireless), in which the compartment paper is hinged solidly to the fixed frame.
  • the present invention relates to a printing device thermal of a rolled up paper strip, in particular for portable payment terminal, said strip of paper being intended to be unwound in front of a print head thermal by means of a paper feed roller and be cut into sections to form a payment order or analogous, the printing device being of the type comprising a frame comprising a fixed part capable of carrying the head thermal printing, and a movable part forming a cover access to a paper compartment and articulated around a axis parallel to the drive axis of the paper strip.
  • Such a device has the advantage of having a joint solid between the movable and fixed parts of the chassis, which limits damage likely to be caused by drops or shocks from the portable payment terminal.
  • the device further comprises a lock articulated around a axis parallel to the hinge axis of the cover and susceptible to cooperate with the cover and the fixed part of the chassis to ensure locking / unlocking of the paper compartment on the fixed part of the chassis.
  • Such a lock keeps the compartment locked paper even when the user applies force important on the paper strip when cutting the strip in sections.
  • the lock comprises two side tabs, flexible, spaced from each other, mutually parallel, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock, and joined to each other by a bar parallel to the axis of articulation of the bolt, the end of each tongue comprising a flexible notch capable of cooperating with a housing located in the fixed part of the chassis, and articulation means movable around the articulation axis of the lock and suitable for cooperating with the two discs of the cover to rotate the latch to a position in which the tabs are distant from the fixed frame and a position in which the tabs are locked in the fixed chassis housings, in order to positively lock the cover in the fixed part of the chassis.
  • each cheek of the fixed part of the chassis includes a notch adapted to cooperate with a worn tooth by the bolt to guide the locking / unlocking said lock on the fixed part of the chassis.
  • the two discs each have an oblong recess on their external side flared towards the periphery and at the end of which is located a pivot
  • the lock further comprises two arms spaced apart on the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock as well as on the plane of the tongues, and each comprising at its end an opening suitable for cooperate with the pivot of the associated disc.
  • the lock is suitable for carrying the drive roller of the roll of paper and, in the locked position, the head printing is in elastic support on the drive bearing, while in the unlocked position, the head away from the drive roller of the strip of paper.
  • each tongue is secured to one ear flexible, capable of receiving a clamping force intended to lock / unlock the notches of the tabs in their respective homes.
  • the lock comprises a presence detector of strip of paper in front of the print head.
  • the two discs of the cover include each on their edge a stop intended to cooperate with the cylindrical wall of the fixed frame to distribute the forces over the whole of said wall.
  • each recess of the disc comprises a clean stop to cooperate with an opening on each arm to allow the pivoting of the lock as well as the pivoting of the cover.
  • the fixed part of the chassis is suitable for receiving and housing the constituent elements of said payment terminal, without means of fixation.
  • said keypad includes a protective cover of dimensions substantially combined with those of the keyboard, arranged at near said keyboard, and comprising openings of shapes substantially combined with those of the keys, said hood being articulated along an axis parallel to the plane of the keypad, enters an open position in which the cover is moved away from the keypad to form a protective screen when entering data on the keys and a position in which the protective cover covers said keyboard, the openings projecting through the openings in said cover.
  • Such a protective cover protects the user from terminal against prying eyes when entering confidential key data.
  • the cover is removable, which allows the part not openwork to provide a new vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.
  • a payment terminal for portable type (wired or wireless) 2 includes for example a keypad 4, a display screen 6, a workstation processing of magnetic cards 10, a printing station thermal 12 and a memory card processing station 8.
  • the terminal comprises a chassis comprising a fixed part FIX described in detail with reference to Figure 5.
  • the TIT thermal print head comprises for example a ceramic substrate carrying a line of heating points (not shown).
  • the terminal has a movable part forming a CO cover access to a paper compartment (described in detail in reference to figure 4).
  • the mobile part is articulated around an axis X1 parallel to the axis of drive of the rolled up paper strip X3.
  • the rolled up paper strip is intended to be unwound in front of the thermal print head TIT using a ROL paper feed roller. After printing, the strip is cut into sections to form a payment order or the like.
  • the fixed FIX part of the chassis includes a cutting device such as a cutting blade 14, of the serrated type, arranged parallel to the drive axis X3 of the roller of the strip of paper near thermal print head TIT and downstream of printing according to the direction of scrolling of the strip of paper.
  • Terminal user portable cut the strip into sections by plating the strip on the cutting blade and pulling it in the direction of the width.
  • the fixed FIX part of the chassis includes two side cheeks 20 and 22, spaced one of the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the cover X1, and each comprising on their internal side fixed articulation means 24 (of the type male hinges).
  • the two side cheeks 20 and 22 are partially joined to each other by a cylindrical wall curved 26.
  • Each cheek 20 and 22 includes a notch 75 and 77 intended to cooperate with a tooth 73 and 75 carried by a lock that will be described in more detail below ( Figures 8 and 9).
  • the cover CO comprises two discs 30 and 32 intended to be housed between the two cheeks fixed 20 and 22.
  • Each disc 30 and 32 includes on their side external mobile articulation means 34 (of the type female hinges for example) intended to cooperate with fixed articulation means 24 (of the male hinge type by example).
  • the two discs 30 and 32 are joined to each other by a portion of cylindrical casing 36.
  • This casing 36 is intended to form the paper compartment to accommodate the strip rolled up paper.
  • the diameter of the discs is chosen according to the diameter of the strip of paper.
  • the mobile and fixed articulation means 34 and 24 are arranged to rotate the CO cover enters a position in which access to the slot of the rolled up paper strip is open and a position in which access to the housing of the strip of wrapped paper is closed.
  • the cover discs include each on their edge a stop 33 intended to cooperate with the cylindrical wall of the fixed frame 26 to distribute the forces on the whole of said wall.
  • a VE lock is articulated around an axis X2 parallel to the axis of articulation of the cover X1. This VE lock cooperates with the CO cover and the fixed part of the FIX chassis in sight lock / unlock the compartment the paper strip on the fixed part of the frame.
  • the VE lock comprises two tabs 50 and 52, lateral, flexible, spaced one of the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of lock X2.
  • the end of each tab includes a notch 54 adapted to cooperate with a housing 60 located in the fixed part of the chassis and combined with the notch.
  • the lock further comprises two teeth 71 and 73 intended to cooperate with the notches 75 and 73 of the fixed part of the chassis. These teeth are worn close tongues 50 and 52.
  • the shape of the teeth is conjugate with that of the notches to guide the positioning of the lock in the fixed part of the chassis ( Figures 8 and 9).
  • the VE lock further comprises articulation means movable 64 around the axis of articulation of the lock X2 and suitable for cooperating with mobile articulation means 40 carried by the two CO cover discs to make pivot the VE lock to a position in which the tabs are away from the fixed frame and a position in which the tabs are locked in the fixed chassis housings, for locking the cover on the fixed part of the chassis.
  • the two discs 30 and 32 each comprise on their outer side an oblong recess 38, flared towards the periphery, and at the end of which is a pivot 40.
  • the VE lock comprises two arms 62 and 63 spaced from each other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock X2, as well as to the plane of tongues.
  • Each arm includes at its end a opening 64 adapted to cooperate with the pivot 40 of the disc associated (figure 11).
  • the VE lock is able to carry the ROL belt drive roller using holding means 70 arranged in the extension of the arms 60.
  • the TIT print head In the locked position, the TIT print head is in elastic support on the ROL drive roller, while that in the unlocked position, the TIT print head is away from the ROL drive roller.
  • the VE lock comprises a DEC detector for the presence of paper or paper roll in front of the TIT print head.
  • Each tongue 50 and 52 is secured to a flexible ear 80, 82, capable of receiving a tightening / loosening force intended to lock / unlock the notches 54 of tabs in their respective housings 60 (FIG. 10).
  • each recess 38 includes a stop 35 suitable for cooperating with an opening 61 provided on each arm to allow the pivoting of the latch and cover.
  • the VE lock is in position unlocked, with teeth 71 and 73 near the notches 75 and 77.
  • the notches 54 of the tabs are free.
  • Arms 62 and 63 are in free position in the recesses 38, i.e. the stops 35 are not in the openings 61.
  • the lock is in position locked, with teeth 71 and 73 housed in their notches 75 and 77 respectively.
  • the notches 54 are in their respective accommodation 60.
  • the lock is also in locked position in which the arms 62 and 63 are blocked in the recesses 38, the stops 35 being housed in the openings 61.
  • the fixed part of the chassis FIX is suitable for receiving and housing the constituent elements a portable payment terminal, without fixing means.
  • the upper part SUP of the fixed frame FIX is likely to carry, without means of attachment, the keypad 4, the display block 6, the magnetic processing block 10 and the print head thermal TIT.
  • the lower part INF of the fixed frame FIX is likely to carry, without means of attachment, extension means such as memory MEM processing, TT test means, or SAM type memory cards for "Secured Access Module".
  • the chip card processing means 8 are housed between the upper part SUP and the lower part INF of the FIX fixed frame.
  • the payment terminal portable includes keypad 4 with cover protector 100, of dimensions substantially combined with those of the keyboard, arranged near said keyboard and comprising openings 102, of substantially conjugate shape with the keys 5 on the keyboard.
  • the cover 100 is articulated along an axis X4 parallel to the plane keyboard in an open position in which the cover away from the keyboard and a position in which the cover protector covers the keyboard, the keys 4 then making protrusion through the openings 102 formed in the cover.
  • Such a cover makes it possible, in the raised position, to protect the terminal user against prying eyes during entering confidential data using the keys.
  • the cover 100 can be removable.
  • non-perforated part can be the information carrier to constitute a vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.
  • non-perforated part can be the information carrier to constitute a vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.

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The unit has a robust structure for holding the paper roll with a hinged cover surrounding space for the paper roll providing supply to the thermal printing head. The portable payment terminal includes a keypad (4,5) with a hinged cover (100) and a thermal printing head printing on a band of rolled paper. The paper passes in front a thermal printing head (TPH) by a drive roller (ROL), and is cut into sections to form receipts. The device includes a fixed chassis (FIX) carrying the print head (TPH), and a movable cover (CO) giving access to a paper compartment. This is hinged about an axis (X2) which is parallel to the axis (X1) of the paper driver roller. The fixed part of the chassis (FIX) includes two lateral plates standing parallel, and perpendicular to the cover hinge axis, and joined by an inwardly curved cylindrical wall. The cover includes two discs which are intended to be seated between the two lateral plates, and a cylindrical envelope section which defines the paper compartment.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'impression thermique d'une bande de papier enroulée, notamment pour terminal de paiement portable avec ou sans fil.The present invention relates to a printing device thermal of a rolled up paper strip, in particular for portable payment terminal with or without wire.

Elle trouve une application générale dans l'impression thermique d'une bande de papier enroulée qui est destinée à être déroulée devant une tête d'impression thermique au moyen d'un rouleau d'entraínement de papier et être découpée en tronçons pour former un titre de paiement ou analogue.It finds general application in printing thermal of a rolled up paper strip which is intended for be unwound in front of a thermal print head using of a paper drive roller and be cut into sections to form a payment order or the like.

On connaít de nombreux dispositifs d'impression thermique, du type comportant un châssis comprenant une partie fixe apte à porter la tête d'impression thermique, et une partie mobile formant couvercle d'accès à un compartiment papier et articulée autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe d'entraínement de la bande de papier.We know many thermal printing devices, type comprising a chassis comprising a fixed part capable of carry the thermal print head, and a movable part forming access cover to a paper compartment and articulated around an axis parallel to the drive axis of the strip of paper.

Lorsque ce genre de dispositif d'impression est celui d'un terminal de paiement portable (avec ou sans fil), le compartiment papier est souvent articulé de manière fragile par rapport au châssis fixe, ce qui engendre des endommagements importants, notamment à l'occasion de chutes ou de chocs du terminal de paiement portable.When this kind of printing device is that of a portable payment terminal (wired or wireless), the compartment paper is often hinged fragile by compared to the fixed chassis, which leads to damage important, especially during falls or shocks portable payment terminal.

La Demanderesse s'est posée notamment le problème de remédier à cet inconvénient.The Applicant notably posed the problem of remedying to this disadvantage.

Ainsi, la présente invention vise à fournir un dispositif d'impression thermique, en particulier pour terminal de paiement portable (avec ou sans fil), dans lequel le compartiment papier est articulé de manière solide par rapport au châssis fixe. Thus, the present invention aims to provide a device thermal printing, in particular for portable payment (wired or wireless), in which the compartment paper is hinged solidly to the fixed frame.

La présente invention porte sur un dispositif d'impression thermique d'une bande de papier enroulée, en particulier pour terminal de paiement portable, ladite bande de papier étant destinée à être déroulée devant une tête d'impression thermique au moyen d'un rouleau d'entraínement de papier et être découpée en tronçons pour former un titre de paiement ou analogue, le dispositif d'impression étant du type comportant un châssis comprenant une partie fixe apte à porter la tête d'impression thermique, et une partie mobile formant couvercle d'accès à un compartiment papier et articulée autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe d'entraínement de la bande de papier.The present invention relates to a printing device thermal of a rolled up paper strip, in particular for portable payment terminal, said strip of paper being intended to be unwound in front of a print head thermal by means of a paper feed roller and be cut into sections to form a payment order or analogous, the printing device being of the type comprising a frame comprising a fixed part capable of carrying the head thermal printing, and a movable part forming a cover access to a paper compartment and articulated around a axis parallel to the drive axis of the paper strip.

Selon une définition générale de l'invention, la partie fixe du châssis comprend deux joues latérales, espacées l'une de l'autre, parallèles entre elles, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du couvercle, et comprenant chacune sur leur côté interne des moyens d'articulation fixes, les deux joues latérales étant réunies partiellement l'une à l'autre par une paroi cylindrique incurvée;

  • le couvercle comprend deux disques destinés à être logés entre les deux joues fixes et comprenant chacun sur leur côté externe des moyens d'articulation mobiles coopérant avec les moyens d'articulation fixes, les deux disques étant réunis l'un à l'autre par une portion d'enveloppe cylindrique, destinée à former le compartiment papier logeant la bande de papier enroulée; et
  • les moyens d'articulation mobiles et fixes sont agencés pour faire pivoter le couvercle entre une position dans laquelle l'accès au compartiment papier est ouvert et une position dans laquelle l'accès au compartiment papier est fermé.
    • According to a general definition of the invention, the fixed part of the chassis comprises two lateral cheeks, spaced from one another, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the cover, and each comprising on their internal side fixed articulation means, the two lateral cheeks being partially joined to one another by a curved cylindrical wall;
  • the cover comprises two discs intended to be housed between the two fixed cheeks and each comprising on their external side mobile articulation means cooperating with the fixed articulation means, the two discs being joined to one another by a cylindrical envelope portion, intended to form the paper compartment housing the rolled up paper strip; and
  • the movable and fixed articulation means are arranged to pivot the cover between a position in which the access to the paper compartment is open and a position in which the access to the paper compartment is closed.

    • Un tel dispositif a l'avantage de présenter une articulation solide entre les parties mobile et fixe du châssis, ce qui limite les endommagements susceptibles d'être causés par des chutes ou chocs du terminal de paiement portable. Such a device has the advantage of having a joint solid between the movable and fixed parts of the chassis, which limits damage likely to be caused by drops or shocks from the portable payment terminal.

    De plus, en changeant le diamètre des disques du couvercle, il est possible de loger une bande de papier d'un diamètre choisi. Ainsi, il est facile d'utiliser des bandes de papier de diamètres différents en changeant seulement le diamètre des disques.In addition, by changing the diameter of the cover discs, it is possible to accommodate a strip of paper with a diameter selected. So it is easy to use paper strips of different diameters by changing only the diameter some discs.

    Selon une autre caractéristique importante de l'invention, le dispositif comprend en outre un verrou articulé autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe d'articulation du couvercle et susceptible de coopérer avec le couvercle et la partie fixe du châssis en vue d'assurer un verrouillage/déverrouillage du compartiment papier sur la partie fixe du châssis.According to another important characteristic of the invention, the device further comprises a lock articulated around a axis parallel to the hinge axis of the cover and susceptible to cooperate with the cover and the fixed part of the chassis to ensure locking / unlocking of the paper compartment on the fixed part of the chassis.

    Un tel verrou permet de maintenir verrouillé le compartiment papier, même lorsque l'utilisateur applique une force importante sur la bande de papier lors de la découpe de la bande en tronçons.Such a lock keeps the compartment locked paper even when the user applies force important on the paper strip when cutting the strip in sections.

    Selon un mode préféré de l'invention, le verrou comprend deux languettes latérales, souples, espacées l'une de l'autre, parallèles entre elles, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du verrou, et réunies l'une à l'autre par une barre parallèle à l'axe d'articulation du verrou, l'extrémité de chaque languette comprenant un cran souple propre à coopérer avec un logement situé dans la partie fixe du châssis, et des moyens d'articulation mobiles autour de l'axe d'articulation du verrou et propres à coopérer avec les deux disques du couvercle pour faire pivoter le verrou dans une position dans laquelle les languettes sont éloignées du châssis fixe et une position dans laquelle les languettes sont verrouillées dans les logements du châssis fixe, en vue de verrouiller positivement le couvercle dans la partie fixe du châssis.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lock comprises two side tabs, flexible, spaced from each other, mutually parallel, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock, and joined to each other by a bar parallel to the axis of articulation of the bolt, the end of each tongue comprising a flexible notch capable of cooperating with a housing located in the fixed part of the chassis, and articulation means movable around the articulation axis of the lock and suitable for cooperating with the two discs of the cover to rotate the latch to a position in which the tabs are distant from the fixed frame and a position in which the tabs are locked in the fixed chassis housings, in order to positively lock the cover in the fixed part of the chassis.

    En pratique, chaque joue de la partie fixe du châssis comprend une encoche propre à coopérer avec une dent portée par le verrou pour guider le verrouillage/déverrouillage dudit verrou sur la partie fixe du châssis. In practice, each cheek of the fixed part of the chassis includes a notch adapted to cooperate with a worn tooth by the bolt to guide the locking / unlocking said lock on the fixed part of the chassis.

    Selon un autre aspect de l'invention, les deux disques comprennent chacun sur leur côté externe un évidement oblong évasé vers la périphérie et à l'extrémité duquel est situé un pivot, et le verrou comprend en outre deux bras espacés l'un de l'autre, parallèles entre eux, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du verrou ainsi qu'au plan des languettes, et comprenant chacun à leur extrémité une ouverture propre à coopérer avec le pivot du disque associé.According to another aspect of the invention, the two discs each have an oblong recess on their external side flared towards the periphery and at the end of which is located a pivot, and the lock further comprises two arms spaced apart on the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock as well as on the plane of the tongues, and each comprising at its end an opening suitable for cooperate with the pivot of the associated disc.

    Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le verrou est apte à porter le rouleau d'entraínement de la bande de papier enroulé et, en position verrouillée, la tête d'impression est en appui élastique sur le roulement d'entraínement, tandis qu'en position déverrouillée, la tête d'impression est éloignée du rouleau d'entraínement de la bande de papier.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lock is suitable for carrying the drive roller of the roll of paper and, in the locked position, the head printing is in elastic support on the drive bearing, while in the unlocked position, the head away from the drive roller of the strip of paper.

    En pratique, chaque languette est solidaire d'une oreille souple, susceptible de recevoir une force de serrage destinée à verrouiller/déverrouiller les crans des languettes dans leurs logements respectifs.In practice, each tongue is secured to one ear flexible, capable of receiving a clamping force intended to lock / unlock the notches of the tabs in their respective homes.

    De préférence, le verrou comprend un détecteur de présence de bande de papier devant la tête d'impression.Preferably, the lock comprises a presence detector of strip of paper in front of the print head.

    Avantageusement, les deux disques du couvercle comprennent chacun sur leur tranche une butée destinée à coopérer avec la paroi cylindrique du châssis fixe pour répartir les efforts sur la totalité de ladite paroi.Advantageously, the two discs of the cover include each on their edge a stop intended to cooperate with the cylindrical wall of the fixed frame to distribute the forces over the whole of said wall.

    Avantageusement, chaque évidement du disque comprend une butée propre à coopérer avec une ouverture ménagée sur chaque bras pour autoriser le pivotement du verrou ainsi que le pivotement du couvercle.Advantageously, each recess of the disc comprises a clean stop to cooperate with an opening on each arm to allow the pivoting of the lock as well as the pivoting of the cover.

    Dans une application du dispositif d'impression de l'invention à un terminal de paiement portable (avec ou sans fil), la partie fixe du châssis est propre à recevoir et loger les éléments constitutifs dudit terminal de paiement, sans moyen de fixation.In an application of the printing device of the invention at a portable payment terminal (wired or wireless), the fixed part of the chassis is suitable for receiving and housing the constituent elements of said payment terminal, without means of fixation.

    Avantageusement, dans l'application terminal de paiement portable du type comprenant un clavier à touches, ledit clavier à touches comprend un capot protecteur de dimensions sensiblement conjuguées avec celles du clavier, disposées à proximité dudit clavier, et comprenant des ouvertures de formes sensiblement conjuguées avec celles des touches, ledit capot étant articulé selon un axe parallèle au plan du clavier à touches, entre une position ouverte dans laquelle le capot est éloigné du clavier à touches pour former un écran protecteur lors de la saisie de données sur les touches et une position dans laquelle le capot protecteur recouvre ledit clavier, les ouvertures faisant saillie à travers les ouvertures ménagées dans ledit capot.Advantageously, in the payment terminal application portable of the type comprising a key keyboard, said keypad includes a protective cover of dimensions substantially combined with those of the keyboard, arranged at near said keyboard, and comprising openings of shapes substantially combined with those of the keys, said hood being articulated along an axis parallel to the plane of the keypad, enters an open position in which the cover is moved away from the keypad to form a protective screen when entering data on the keys and a position in which the protective cover covers said keyboard, the openings projecting through the openings in said cover.

    Un tel capot protecteur permet de protéger l'utilisateur du terminal contre des regards indiscrets lors de la saisie de données confidentielles sur les touches.Such a protective cover protects the user from terminal against prying eyes when entering confidential key data.

    De plus, le capot est amovible, ce qui permet à la partie non ajourée de fournir un nouveau vecteur de communication ou de personnalisation pour le terminal de paiement portable.In addition, the cover is removable, which allows the part not openwork to provide a new vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.

    D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention permettront à la lumière de la description détaillée ci-après et des dessins dans lesquels :

    • les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues en perspective d'un terminal de paiement portable équipé du dispositif d'impression thermique selon l'invention;
    • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective du verrou selon l'invention;
    • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective du couvercle, selon l'invention;
    • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective du châssis fixe selon l'invention;
    • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective illustrant le logement des éléments d'un terminal de paiement portable sur la face supérieure du châssis selon l'invention;
    • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective illustrant le logement des éléments constitutifs d'un terminal de paiement sur la face inférieure du châssis fixe selon l'invention, et
    • les figures 8, 9, 10 et 11 illustrent le verrouillage/déverrouillage du verrou ainsi que le pivotement du couvercle selon l'invention.
    Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will make it possible in the light of the detailed description below and of the drawings in which:
    • Figures 1 and 2 are perspective views of a portable payment terminal equipped with the thermal printing device according to the invention;
    • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the lock according to the invention;
    • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the cover according to the invention;
    • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the fixed frame according to the invention;
    • Figure 6 is a perspective view illustrating the housing of the elements of a portable payment terminal on the upper face of the chassis according to the invention;
    • FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the housing of the components of a payment terminal on the underside of the fixed frame according to the invention, and
    • Figures 8, 9, 10 and 11 illustrate the locking / unlocking of the lock as well as the pivoting of the cover according to the invention.

    Les dessins comportent pour l'essentiel des éléments de caractère certain. A ce titre, ils pourront non seulement servir à mieux faire comprendre la description détaillée ci-après, mais aussi contribuer, la cas échéant, à la définition de l'invention.The drawings mainly include elements of certain character. As such, they will not only to better understand the detailed description below, but also contribute, if necessary, to the definition of the invention.

    En référence aux figures 1 et 2, un terminal de paiement de type portable (avec ou sans fil) 2 comprend par exemple un clavier à touches 4, un écran de visualisation 6, un poste de traitement de cartes magnétiques 10, un poste d'impression thermique 12 et un poste de traitement de cartes à mémoires 8.With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, a payment terminal for portable type (wired or wireless) 2 includes for example a keypad 4, a display screen 6, a workstation processing of magnetic cards 10, a printing station thermal 12 and a memory card processing station 8.

    Le terminal comprend un châssis comportant une partie fixe FIX décrite en détail référence à la figure 5.The terminal comprises a chassis comprising a fixed part FIX described in detail with reference to Figure 5.

    Cette partie fixe FIX est destinée à porter la tête d'impression thermique TIT. La tête d'impression thermique TIT comprend par exemple un substrat en céramique portant une ligne de points chauffants (non représentés).This FIX fixed part is intended to carry the print head thermal TIT. The TIT thermal print head comprises for example a ceramic substrate carrying a line of heating points (not shown).

    Le terminal comporte une partie mobile formant couvercle CO d'accès à un compartiment papier (décrite en détail en référence à la figure 4). La partie mobile est articulée autour d'un axe X1 parallèle à l'axe d'entraínement de la bande de papier enroulée X3. La bande de papier enroulée est destinée à être déroulée devant la tête d'impression thermique TIT au moyen d'un rouleau d'entraínement de papier ROL. Après impression, la bande est découpée en tronçons pour former un titre de paiement ou analogue.The terminal has a movable part forming a CO cover access to a paper compartment (described in detail in reference to figure 4). The mobile part is articulated around an axis X1 parallel to the axis of drive of the rolled up paper strip X3. The rolled up paper strip is intended to be unwound in front of the thermal print head TIT using a ROL paper feed roller. After printing, the strip is cut into sections to form a payment order or the like.

    La partie fixe FIX du châssis comprend un dispositif de coupe tel qu'une lame de coupe 14, de type dentelée, disposée parallèlement à l'axe d'entraínement X3 du rouleau de la bande de papier, à proximité de la tête d'impression thermique TIT et en aval de l'impression selon le sens du défilement de la bande de papier. L'utilisateur du terminal portable découpe la bande en tronçons en plaquant la bande sur la lame de coupe et en la tirant dans le sens de la largeur.The fixed FIX part of the chassis includes a cutting device such as a cutting blade 14, of the serrated type, arranged parallel to the drive axis X3 of the roller of the strip of paper near thermal print head TIT and downstream of printing according to the direction of scrolling of the strip of paper. Terminal user portable cut the strip into sections by plating the strip on the cutting blade and pulling it in the direction of the width.

    En référence à la figure 5, la partie fixe FIX du châssis comprend deux joues latérales 20 et 22, espacées l'une de l'autre, parallèle entre elles, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du couvercle X1, et comprenant chacune sur leur côté interne des moyens d'articulation fixes 24 (de type charnières mâles). Les deux joues latérales 20 et 22 sont réunies partiellement l'une à l'autre par une paroi cylindrique incurvée 26.Referring to Figure 5, the fixed FIX part of the chassis includes two side cheeks 20 and 22, spaced one of the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the cover X1, and each comprising on their internal side fixed articulation means 24 (of the type male hinges). The two side cheeks 20 and 22 are partially joined to each other by a cylindrical wall curved 26.

    Chaque joue 20 et 22 comprend une encoche 75 et 77 destinée à coopérer avec une dent 73 et 75 portée par un verrou que l'on décrira plus en détail ci-après (figures 8 et 9).Each cheek 20 and 22 includes a notch 75 and 77 intended to cooperate with a tooth 73 and 75 carried by a lock that will be described in more detail below (Figures 8 and 9).

    En référence à la figure 4, le couvercle CO comprend deux disques 30 et 32 destinés à être logés entre les deux joues fixes 20 et 22. Chaque disque 30 et 32 comprend sur leur côté externe des moyens d'articulation mobiles 34 (de type charnières femelles par exemple) destinés à coopérer avec les moyens d'articulation fixes 24 (de type charnières mâles par exemple). With reference to FIG. 4, the cover CO comprises two discs 30 and 32 intended to be housed between the two cheeks fixed 20 and 22. Each disc 30 and 32 includes on their side external mobile articulation means 34 (of the type female hinges for example) intended to cooperate with fixed articulation means 24 (of the male hinge type by example).

    Les deux disques 30 et 32 sont réunis l'un à l'autre par une portion d'enveloppe cylindrique 36. Cette enveloppe 36 est destinée à former le compartiment papier pour loger la bande de papier enroulée.The two discs 30 and 32 are joined to each other by a portion of cylindrical casing 36. This casing 36 is intended to form the paper compartment to accommodate the strip rolled up paper.

    Le diamètre des disques est choisi en fonction du diamètre de la bande de papier.The diameter of the discs is chosen according to the diameter of the strip of paper.

    Avantageusement, il est possible de choisir un diamètre de disque parmi plusieurs diamètres en fonction des diamètres de la bande de papier utilisé.Advantageously, it is possible to choose a diameter of disc among several diameters depending on the diameters of the strip of paper used.

    Les moyens d'articulation mobiles et fixes 34 et 24 (de type charnières femelles/mâles) sont agencés pour faire pivoter le couvercle CO entre une position dans laquelle l'accès au logement de la bande de papier enroulée est ouvert et une position dans laquelle l'accès au logement de la bande de papier enroulée est fermé.The mobile and fixed articulation means 34 and 24 (of the type female / male hinges) are arranged to rotate the CO cover enters a position in which access to the slot of the rolled up paper strip is open and a position in which access to the housing of the strip of wrapped paper is closed.

    En référence à la figure 4, les disques du couvercle comprennent chacun sur leur tranche une butée 33 destinée à coopérer avec la paroi cylindrique du châssis fixe 26 pour répartir les efforts sur la totalité de ladite paroi.Referring to Figure 4, the cover discs include each on their edge a stop 33 intended to cooperate with the cylindrical wall of the fixed frame 26 to distribute the forces on the whole of said wall.

    Un verrou VE est articulé autour d'un axe X2 parallèle à l'axe d'articulation du couvercle X1. Ce verrou VE coopère avec le couvercle CO et la partie fixe du châssis FIX en vue d'assurer un verrouillage/déverrouillage du compartiment de la bande de papier sur la partie fixe du châssis.A VE lock is articulated around an axis X2 parallel to the axis of articulation of the cover X1. This VE lock cooperates with the CO cover and the fixed part of the FIX chassis in sight lock / unlock the compartment the paper strip on the fixed part of the frame.

    En référence à la figure 3, le verrou VE comprend deux languettes 50 et 52, latérales, souples, espacées l'une de l'autre, parallèles entre elles, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du verrou X2. L'extrémité de chaque languette comprend un cran 54 propre à coopérer avec un logement 60 situé dans la partie fixe du châssis et conjugué avec le cran. With reference to FIG. 3, the VE lock comprises two tabs 50 and 52, lateral, flexible, spaced one of the other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of lock X2. The end of each tab includes a notch 54 adapted to cooperate with a housing 60 located in the fixed part of the chassis and combined with the notch.

    En référence aux figures 8 et 9 ainsi qu'en référence aux figures 1 et 2, le verrou comprend en outre deux dents 71 et 73 destinée à coopérer avec les encoches 75 et 73 de la partie fixe du châssis. Ces dents sont portées à proximité des languettes 50 et 52. La forme des dents est conjuguée avec celle des encoches afin de guider le positionnement du verrou dans la partie fixe du châssis (figures 8 et 9).With reference to Figures 8 and 9 as well as with reference to Figures 1 and 2, the lock further comprises two teeth 71 and 73 intended to cooperate with the notches 75 and 73 of the fixed part of the chassis. These teeth are worn close tongues 50 and 52. The shape of the teeth is conjugate with that of the notches to guide the positioning of the lock in the fixed part of the chassis (Figures 8 and 9).

    Le verrou VE comprend en outre des moyens d'articulation mobiles 64 autour de l'axe d'articulation du verrou X2 et propres à coopérer avec des moyens d'articulation mobiles 40 portés par les deux disques du couvercle CO pour faire pivoter le verrou VE dans une position dans laquelle les languettes sont éloignées du châssis fixe et une position dans laquelle les languettes sont verrouillées dans les logements du châssis fixe, en vue de verrouiller le couvercle sur la partie fixe du châssis.The VE lock further comprises articulation means movable 64 around the axis of articulation of the lock X2 and suitable for cooperating with mobile articulation means 40 carried by the two CO cover discs to make pivot the VE lock to a position in which the tabs are away from the fixed frame and a position in which the tabs are locked in the fixed chassis housings, for locking the cover on the fixed part of the chassis.

    En pratique, les deux disques 30 et 32 comprennent chacun sur leur côté externe un évidement oblong 38, évasé vers la périphérie, et à l'extrémité duquel est situé un pivot 40.In practice, the two discs 30 and 32 each comprise on their outer side an oblong recess 38, flared towards the periphery, and at the end of which is a pivot 40.

    En corollaire, le verrou VE comprend deux bras 62 et 63 espacés l'un de l'autre, parallèles entre eux, perpendiculaires à l'axe d'articulation du verrou X2, ainsi qu'au plan des languettes. Chaque bras comprend à leur extrémité une ouverture 64 propre à coopérer avec le pivot 40 du disque associé (figure 11).As a corollary, the VE lock comprises two arms 62 and 63 spaced from each other, parallel to each other, perpendicular to the axis of articulation of the lock X2, as well as to the plane of tongues. Each arm includes at its end a opening 64 adapted to cooperate with the pivot 40 of the disc associated (figure 11).

    Selon un autre aspect du terminal, le verrou VE est apte à porter le rouleau d'entraínement de la bande ROL à l'aide de moyens de maintien 70 disposés dans le prolongement des bras 60.According to another aspect of the terminal, the VE lock is able to carry the ROL belt drive roller using holding means 70 arranged in the extension of the arms 60.

    En position verrouillée, la tête d'impression TIT est en appui élastique sur le rouleau d'entraínement ROL, tandis qu'en position déverrouillée, la tête d'impression TIT est éloignée du rouleau d'entraínement ROL. In the locked position, the TIT print head is in elastic support on the ROL drive roller, while that in the unlocked position, the TIT print head is away from the ROL drive roller.

    En référence aux figures 1 et 11, le verrou VE comprend un détecteur DEC de présence de rouleau de papier ou de papier devant la tête d'impression TIT.With reference to FIGS. 1 and 11, the VE lock comprises a DEC detector for the presence of paper or paper roll in front of the TIT print head.

    En l'absence de papier devant la tête d'impression, le fonctionnement de celle-ci est inhibée pour éviter d'endommager les éléments chauffants de la tête.If there is no paper in front of the print head, the operation thereof is inhibited to avoid damage the heating elements of the head.

    Chaque languette 50 et 52 est solidaire d'une oreille souple 80, 82, susceptible de recevoir une force de serrage/desserrage destinée à verrouiller/déverrouiller les crans 54 des languettes dans leurs logements respectifs 60 (figure 10).Each tongue 50 and 52 is secured to a flexible ear 80, 82, capable of receiving a tightening / loosening force intended to lock / unlock the notches 54 of tabs in their respective housings 60 (FIG. 10).

    En référence aux figures 4 et 10, chaque évidement 38 comprend une butée 35 propre à coopérer avec une ouverture 61 ménagée sur chaque bras pour autoriser le pivotement du verrou et du couvercle.With reference to FIGS. 4 and 10, each recess 38 includes a stop 35 suitable for cooperating with an opening 61 provided on each arm to allow the pivoting of the latch and cover.

    En référence à la figure 8, le verrou VE est en position déverrouillée, avec les dents 71 et 73 à proximité des encoches 75 et 77. Les crans 54 des languettes sont libres. Les bras 62 et 63 sont en position libre dans les évidements 38, c'est-à-dire que les butées 35 ne sont pas dans les ouvertures 61.Referring to Figure 8, the VE lock is in position unlocked, with teeth 71 and 73 near the notches 75 and 77. The notches 54 of the tabs are free. Arms 62 and 63 are in free position in the recesses 38, i.e. the stops 35 are not in the openings 61.

    En référence à la figure 9, le verrou est en position verrouillée, avec les dents 71 et 73 logées dans leurs encoches 75 et 77 respectives. Les crans 54 sont dans leurs logements respectifs 60.Referring to Figure 9, the lock is in position locked, with teeth 71 and 73 housed in their notches 75 and 77 respectively. The notches 54 are in their respective accommodation 60.

    En référence à la figure 10, le verrou est également en position verrouillée dans laquelle les bras 62 et 63 sont bloqués dans les évidements 38, les butées 35 étant logées dans les ouvertures 61.Referring to Figure 10, the lock is also in locked position in which the arms 62 and 63 are blocked in the recesses 38, the stops 35 being housed in the openings 61.

    En référence aux figures 6 et 7, la partie fixe du châssis FIX est propre à recevoir et loger les éléments constitutifs d'un terminal de paiement portable, sans moyen de fixation. With reference to Figures 6 and 7, the fixed part of the chassis FIX is suitable for receiving and housing the constituent elements a portable payment terminal, without fixing means.

    En référence à la figure 6, la partie supérieure SUP du châssis fixe FIX est susceptible de porter, sans moyen de fixation, le clavier à touches 4, le bloc de visualisation 6, le bloc de traitement magnétique 10 et la tête d'impression thermique TIT.With reference to FIG. 6, the upper part SUP of the fixed frame FIX is likely to carry, without means of attachment, the keypad 4, the display block 6, the magnetic processing block 10 and the print head thermal TIT.

    En référence à la figure 7, la partie inférieure INF du châssis fixe FIX est susceptible de porter, sans moyen de fixation, des moyens d'extension tels que des mémoires de traitement MEM, des moyens de test TT, ou des lecteurs de cartes à mémoire de type SAM pour "Secured Access Module".With reference to FIG. 7, the lower part INF of the fixed frame FIX is likely to carry, without means of attachment, extension means such as memory MEM processing, TT test means, or SAM type memory cards for "Secured Access Module".

    Les moyens de traitement de cartes à puces 8 sont logés entre la partie supérieure SUP et la partie inférieure INF du châssis fixe FIX.The chip card processing means 8 are housed between the upper part SUP and the lower part INF of the FIX fixed frame.

    En référence aux figures 1 et 2, le terminal de paiement portable comprend un clavier à touches 4 comprenant un capot protecteur 100, de dimensions sensiblement conjuguées avec celles du clavier, disposé à proximité dudit clavier et comprenant des ouvertures 102, de forme sensiblement conjuguée avec celle des touches 5 du clavier.Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the payment terminal portable includes keypad 4 with cover protector 100, of dimensions substantially combined with those of the keyboard, arranged near said keyboard and comprising openings 102, of substantially conjugate shape with the keys 5 on the keyboard.

    Le capot 100 est articulé selon un axe X4 parallèle au plan du clavier dans une position ouverte dans laquelle le capot est éloigné du clavier et une position dans laquelle le capot protecteur recouvre le clavier, les touches 4 faisant alors saillie à travers les ouvertures 102 ménagées dans le capot.The cover 100 is articulated along an axis X4 parallel to the plane keyboard in an open position in which the cover away from the keyboard and a position in which the cover protector covers the keyboard, the keys 4 then making protrusion through the openings 102 formed in the cover.

    Un tel capot permet, en position relevée, de protéger l'utilisateur du terminal contre des regards indiscrets lors de la saisie de données confidentielles à l'aide des touches.Such a cover makes it possible, in the raised position, to protect the terminal user against prying eyes during entering confidential data using the keys.

    Le capot 100 peut être amovible.The cover 100 can be removable.

    De plus, la partie non ajourée peut être le support d'informations pour constituer un vecteur de communication ou de personnalisation pour le terminal de paiement portable. In addition, the non-perforated part can be the information carrier to constitute a vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.

    De plus, la partie non ajourée peut être le support d'informations pour constituer un vecteur de communication ou de personnalisation pour le terminal de paiement portable.In addition, the non-perforated part can be the information carrier to constitute a vector of communication or customization for the portable payment terminal.

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    1. Device for thermal printing of a rolled paper strip, in particular for a portable payment terminal, the said paper strip being intended to be unwound in front of a thermal printhead (TPH) by means of a paper drive roller (ROL) and cut into sections to form a payment order or similar, the device being of the type comprising a frame that includes a fixed part (FIX) that is able to carry the thermal printhead (TPH) and a moving part that forms an access cover (CO) to a paper compartment and is hinged about an axis (X1) parallel to the drive axis (X3) of the rolled paper strip,
      characterized in that the fixed part of the frame (FIX) has two lateral cheeks (20 and 22), parallel to one another and some distance apart, perpendicular to the hinging axis of the cover (X1), and each having on its inner side fixed hinging means (24), the two lateral cheeks (20 and 22) being joined together partially by an inward-curved cylindrical wall (26),
      and in that the cover (CO) has two discs (30 and 32) intended to be positioned between the two fixed cheeks (20 and 22) and each having on its outer side moving hinging means (34) that interact with the fixed hinging means (24), the two discs being joined together by a portion of a cylindrical envelope (36), which is to form the paper compartment, and
      in that the moving and fixed hinging means (24 and 34) are arranged so as to cause swivelling of the cover (CO) between an open position in which the access to the paper compartment (36) is open and a closed position in which the access to the paper compartment (36) is closed.
    2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it additionally comprises a bolt (VE) hinged about an axis (X2) parallel to the hinging axis of the cover (X1), and able to interact with the cover (CO) and the fixed part (FIX) of the frame to provide locking/unlocking of the paper compartment (36) on the fixed part of the frame (FIX).
    3. Device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the bolt (VE) comprises:
      two lateral, flexible tongues (50 and 52), parallel to one another and some distance apart, perpendicular to the hinging axis of the bolt (X2), and joined to each other by a bar (72) parallel to the hinging axis of the bolt (X2), the end of each tongue having a catch (54) that can interact with a recess (60) located in the fixed part of the frame (FIX);
      moving hinging means (64) about the hinging axis of the bolt (X2), able to interact with the hinging means carried by the two discs of the cover to cause the bolt to swivel to a position in which the tongues are some distance from the fixed frame and a position in which the tongues are locked in the recesses (60) of the fixed frame, for the purpose of locking the cover (CO) on the fixed frame.
    4. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that each cheek (20 and 22) of the fixed part of the frame (FIX) has a notch (75 and 77) that can interact with a tooth (71, 73) carried by the bolt (VE) for guiding the locking/unlocking of the said bolt on the fixed part of the frame (FIX).
    5. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that the two discs (30 and 32) each have on their outer side an oblong recess (38), which becomes wider towards the periphery and at the end of which a pivot (40) is located, and in that the bolt (VE) additionally includes two arms (62) and (63), parallel to one another and some distance apart, perpendicular to the hinging axis of the bolt (X2), as well as to the plane of the tongues, and each having at its end an opening (64) that can interact with the pivot (40) of the respective disc.
    6. Device according to Claim 2, characterized in that the bolt (VE) is able to carry the drive roller (ROC) of the rolled paper strip, and that in the locked position, the printhead (TPH) rests elastically on the drive roller (ROL), whereas in the unlocked position, the printhead is moved away from the drive roller (ROC) of the paper strip.
    7. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that each tongue (50 and 52) is integral with a flexible lug (80 and 82), that is to receive a tightening/loosening force that is intended to lock/unlock the catches (54) of the tongues in their respective recesses (60).
    8. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bolt (VE) comprises a detector (DEC) of the presence of paper strip in front of the printhead (TPH).
    9. Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the discs of the cover each have on their edge a stop (33) that is intended to interact with the cylindrical wall (26) of the fixed frame (FIX) to distribute the forces on the whole of the said wall.
    10. Device according to Claim 5, characterized in that each recess (38) has a stop (35) that can interact with an opening (61) made in each arm to permit swivelling of the bolt and of the cover.
    11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixed part of the frame (FIX) is able to receive and house, without fixing means, component parts of a portable payment terminal (4, 6, 8, 10, MEM).
    12. Device according to Claim 11, characterized in that the keypad has a protective cap (100) with dimensions roughly matching those of the keypad (4), arranged close to the said keypad and having openings (102) of shape roughly matching that of the keys (5), the said cap (100) being hinged along an axis (X4) parallel to the plane of the keypad, between an open position in which the cap is moved away from the keypad and a position in which the protective cap covers the said keypad, the keys (5) projecting through the openings (102) made in the said cap.
    13. Device according to Claim 12, characterized in that the protective cap (100) is detachable.
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