JP3015741B2 - Recording device for card - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording apparatus for recording data on a magnetic display section of a card having a storage section for storing data and a magnetic display section for displaying data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As an apparatus for recording data on a magnetic display section of a magnetic card having a magnetic storage section and a magnetic display section as a storage section, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 6-16836.
There is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-99. This known recording device has a configuration as shown in FIGS. That is, the transfer means 4 for transferring the magnetic card 2 is provided with three pairs of rollers 6, 8, 10 arranged at predetermined intervals, and these three pairs of rollers 6, 8, 10 are provided. 10 and support plate 12 and support plate 1
A transfer path 18 extending linearly is defined by guide plates 14 and 16 provided on both sides of the two. 3
The pair of roller pairs 6, 8, and 10 are, for example, drive rollers in which the lower rollers 6a, 8a, and 10a are driven to rotate forward and reverse.
The upper rollers 6b, 8b, 10b are the lower rollers 6a,
A driven roller driven by the rotation of 8a and 10a may be used. The magnetic card 2 is formed of a rectangular card, on one side of which an elongated magnetic storage section 20 is provided, and on the other side, a magnetic display section 22 is provided. Magnetic storage unit 20
In response to the above, a magnetic head means 24 is provided on the transfer path 18. The magnetic head means 24 is provided below the transfer path 18 and acts on the magnetic storage unit 20 of the magnetic card 2 transferred through the transfer path 18 in cooperation with the upper roller 8b of the roller pair 8. In addition, a print head unit 26 and magnetic erasing units 28 and 30 are provided on the transfer path 18 corresponding to the magnetic display unit 22. The print head means 26 is provided above the transfer path 18, opposite to the magnetic head means 24. The print head means 26 is movably disposed between a print position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 14 and a non-print position indicated by a dashed line, and is selectively positioned at the non-print position and the print position by an operating mechanism 32. Can be The magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 are disposed on both sides of the magnetic head means 24 and the print head means 26, and are provided below the transfer path 18, opposite to the print head means 26. The magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 are movable between an erasing position shown by a solid line in FIG. 14 and a non-erasing position shown by an alternate long and short dash line. It is selectively positioned at the non-print position and the print position.

The operation of this recording apparatus is controlled, for example, as shown in FIG. That is, the magnetic card 2 is inserted into the transfer path 18 through the insertion / ejection port 36 of the transfer path 18. When the magnetic card 2 is inserted into the transfer path 18, the process proceeds to step S1, and the transfer means 4 (lower roller 6)
The magnetic card 2 is transferred in the insertion direction indicated by the arrow 38 (FIG. 13) by the action of, for example, a, 8a, and 10a rotating forward. During the transfer in the insertion direction, the magnetic storage unit 20
The data stored in is read. When the reading of the data is completed, the process moves from step S2 to step S3, and the arrow 40 (FIG.
The magnetic card 2 is transferred in the ejection direction shown in 3). Then, during the transfer in the ejection direction, new data is written to the magnetic storage unit 20 of the magnetic card 2, and when the writing of this data is completed, the process proceeds from step S4 to step S5. In step S5, the magnetic card 2 is transferred again in the insertion direction by the action of the transfer means 4, and at this transfer, the data newly written in the magnetic storage unit 20 in step S4 is read and correctly written. Confirmation is made. When the reading confirmation is completed, the process proceeds from step S6 to step S7, and the magnetic card 2 is transferred in the ejection direction by the operation of the transfer means 4. When the magnetic card 2 is transported to the insertion / ejection port 36, step S8 is completed, and the process for the magnetic storage unit 20 of the magnetic card 2, that is, reading of the magnetic storage unit 20, writing of new data, and confirmation of the written data is performed. Ends.

[0006] Next, the process proceeds to step S 9, where processing is performed on the magnetic display unit 22 of the magnetic card 2. In step S9, the magnetic card 2 is transferred in the insertion direction by the action of the transfer means 4, and when the magnetic card 2 is transferred to the erasing start position, steps S10 to S10 are performed.
In step 11, the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 are moved from the non-erasing position to the erasing position by the operation of the interlocking mechanism 34, and the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 22 of the magnetic card 2 by the operation of the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30. Is erased. When the magnetic card 2 passes through the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30, the magnetic erasing action on the magnetic display unit 22 is completed, and step S1 is performed.
2 to step S13, the magnetic erasing means 28, 30
Is positioned at the non-erasing position by the operation of the interlocking mechanism 34. Next, in step S14, when the magnetic card 2 is moved in the ejection direction by the action of the transfer means 4 and the magnetic card 2 is moved to the printing start position, in step S15
The process proceeds from step S16 to step S16, in which the print head unit 26 is moved from the non-print position to the print position by the operation of the operating mechanism 32, and new data is printed on the magnetic display unit 22 by the print head unit 26 in step S17. When the magnetic card 2 passes through the print head means 26, the magnetic display unit 2
When the printing on the print head 2 is completed, the process moves from step S18 to step S19, and the print head unit 26 is held at the non-printing position by the operation of the operating mechanism 32. Thereafter, when the magnetic card 2 is transferred to the insertion / ejection port 36, step S
From step 20, the operation of the transfer means 4 is stopped, and the processing on the magnetic display unit 22 of the magnetic card 2, that is, the erasing by the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30, and the printing of new data by the print head means 26 are completed. I do.

[0005]

However, in the above-described recording apparatus, the following magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 are arranged on both sides of the magnetic head means 24 and the print head means 26. There are problems to be solved. That is, since the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 are arranged on both sides of the print head means 26, the magnetic card 2
When moving along the transfer path 18 (insertion direction or ejection direction), it is not possible to simultaneously erase the display data on the magnetic display unit 22 and print new data on the magnetic display unit 22, and therefore, As described above, when the magnetic card 2 is transferred in, for example, the insertion direction, the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 22 is erased, and when the magnetic card 2 is transferred in, for example, the ejection direction, a new data is displayed on the magnetic display unit 22. The data must be printed. For this reason, the number of times the magnetic card 2 is transferred through the transfer path 18 increases, and there is a problem that the processing time for the magnetic storage unit 20 and the magnetic display unit 22 of the magnetic card 2 increases. In addition, magnetic card 2
For example, when transferring in the insertion direction, the magnetic erasing means 28,
Since the erasing action is performed by the print head means 26, for example, when the paper is transferred in the discharge direction, the printing is performed by the print head means 26. Therefore, the magnetic erasing means 28, 30 and the print head means 26 must be moved separately ( If you move them at the same time,
The data printed by the print head means 26 is erased by the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30), and therefore, an interlocking mechanism 34 for moving the magnetic erasing means 28 and 30 to the erasing position and the non-erasing position, and Head means 2
6 requires an operation mechanism 32 for moving the print position 6 to a print position and a non-print position, and there is a problem that the structure for moving them is complicated.

An object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus for a card which can easily perform processing on a magnetic display section in a short time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording apparatus for a card which can simplify the structure in connection with the print head means and the magnetic erasing means.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a card having a storage unit for storing data and a magnetic display unit for displaying data, a transfer unit for transferring the card through a transfer path, and a card. Recording / reproducing means for recording and / or reproducing data in a storage section of the card, print head means for printing data on a magnetic display section of the card, and erasing data displayed on the magnetic display section. And a magnetic erasing means, wherein the magnetic erasing means and the print head means are arranged in this order in the card ejection direction, and when the card is ejected, the information is displayed on a magnetic display portion of the card. Wherein the erased data is erased by magnetic erasing means, and new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section. A recording apparatus. According to the present invention, since the magnetic erasing means and the print head means are arranged in this order in the card ejection direction, when the card is ejected, the display data on the magnetic display section is erased by the magnetic erasing means and the print head is erased. New data can be simultaneously printed on the magnetic display unit by the means, and the processing time for the magnetic display unit can be reduced.

Further, the present invention is characterized in that the recording / reproducing means is arranged upstream of the magnetic erasing means when viewed in the card ejection direction. According to the invention, it is possible for the card to be transported in the ejection direction immediately after it has been transported, for example, in the insertion direction and past the recording / reproducing means, whereby the length of the transport path is reduced, Overall miniaturization can be achieved.

According to the present invention, the card is a magnetic card having a magnetic storage unit, and the recording / reproducing means is magnetic head means for writing and / or reading data to and from the magnetic storage unit, and one end of a transfer path. Has an insertion and ejection port for inserting and ejecting a magnetic card,
The magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port. When the magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path, the data stored in the magnetic storage unit is read by the magnetic head means while being transferred through the transfer path, and then the magnetic card is read. While the card is transported toward the insertion / ejection port, the data displayed on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, and new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section, The magnetic card on which new data is displayed is ejected through the insertion / ejection port. According to the present invention, the insertion / ejection port is provided at one end of the transfer path, and the data stored in the magnetic storage unit is read out while the magnetic card is inserted and transferred through the insertion / ejection port. Then, while the magnetic card is transported in the ejection direction, the display data on the magnetic display unit is erased and new data is printed on the magnetic display unit, and the printed magnetic card is ejected from the insertion / ejection port. You. Therefore, the processing for the magnetic card is performed by using the transfer when the magnetic card is inserted and the transfer when the magnetic card is ejected, thereby shortening the processing time for the magnetic card. Further, in a device in which the recording device reads data from the magnetic storage unit and erases and prints display data on the magnetic display unit, there is no useless transfer of the magnetic card, and processing of the magnetic card can be shortened. I can do it.

According to the present invention, the magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port, and while the magnetic card is transferred in the insertion direction through the transfer path, the data stored in the magnetic storage unit is read by the magnetic head means. New data is written to the magnetic storage unit by the magnetic head means during the transfer in the discharge direction through the transfer path, and data newly written to the magnetic card is transferred to the magnetic head during the next transfer of the magnetic card in the insertion direction. Data is read by the means and the read of new data is confirmed.After that, while the magnetic card is transported toward the insertion / ejection port in the ejection direction, the data displayed on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card is erased by the magnetic erasing means. New data is written to the erased magnetic display by the print head means, and the new data is displayed. Wherein the card is ejected through the insertion-discharge opening. According to the present invention, while the magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port and transferred, the data in the magnetic storage unit is read by the magnetic head means, and then the magnetic card is transferred in the discharge direction. New data is written to the storage unit, and the data written to the magnetic storage unit is checked during the next transfer in the insertion direction, and then the display data of the magnetic display unit is transferred during the transfer in the discharge direction. Is erased and new data is printed. Therefore, the processing for the magnetic card can be performed by using the repeated transfer when the magnetic card is inserted and the transfer when the magnetic card is ejected, and the processing time can be reduced. Further, in a device in which the recording device reads, writes, and confirms written contents of the magnetic storage unit, erases display data of the magnetic display unit, and prints new data, there is no unnecessary transfer of the magnetic card. In addition, the processing of the magnetic card can be shortened.

Further, according to the present invention, the card is a magnetic card having a magnetic storage unit, and the recording / reproducing means is magnetic head means for writing and / or reading data to and from the magnetic storage unit, and one end of a transfer path. An insertion port for inserting a magnetic card is provided at the other end, and a discharge port for discharging the magnetic card is provided at the other end side, and the magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion port and is transferred to the discharge port. The data displayed on the magnetic display section of the card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section, and the magnetic card on which the new data is displayed is ejected through the ejection port. It is characterized by the following. According to the present invention, even in an apparatus in which an insertion port is provided at one end of the transfer path and a discharge port is provided at the other end, when the magnetic card is discharged from the discharge port, the magnetic display is performed. Since the display data of the unit is erased and the new data is printed, the processing of the magnetic display unit can be shortened even in the device of this embodiment.

Further, according to the present invention, the card is an IC card having an IC storage unit, and the recording / reproducing means is IC contact means for recording and / or reproducing data in the IC storage unit, and one end of a transfer path. Is provided with an insertion / ejection port for inserting / ejecting an IC card. The IC card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port, and the IC card inserted into the transfer path is recorded / recorded through the transfer path. The IC card is transferred to the reproduction area, and recording and / or reproduction processing is performed on the IC storage unit of the IC card through the IC contact means in the recording / reproduction area, and then the IC card is moved from the recording / reproduction area to the insertion / ejection port. During the transfer, the data displayed on the magnetic display of the IC card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, and the erased magnetic display is replaced with new data by the print head means. Data is written, IC card new data is displayed, characterized in that it is discharged through the insertion-discharge opening. According to the present invention, an IC having an IC storage unit as a card
Even in the device for writing data to the card, when the IC card is ejected toward the insertion / ejection port, the display data on the magnetic display section is erased and new data is printed. The processing of the magnetic display unit can be shortened.

According to the present invention, the magnetic erasing means is movable between an erasing position for performing an erasing operation on a card transferred along a transfer path and a non-erasing position retracted from the erasing position. The means is movable between a printing position where printing is performed on a card transferred along the transfer path and a non-printing position which is retracted from the printing position, and is associated with the magnetic erasing means and the printing head means. An interlocking mechanism for interlocking movement is provided. When the interlocking mechanism erases data on the magnetic display section of the card and writes new data, the interlocking mechanism holds the magnetic erasing means at the erasing position and print head. The means is held at a printing position. According to the present invention, the print head means and the magnetic erasing means are selectively positioned at the printing position and the erasing position and the non-printing position and the non-erasing position by the action of the interlocking mechanism. Can be simplified.

Further, according to the present invention, the interlocking mechanism moves the moving member movable between the first position and the second position, a driving means for moving the moving member, and a driving force of the driving means. A transmission mechanism for transmitting to the member, the magnetic erasing means is mounted on the moving member, and a part of the moving member is configured to be able to act on the print head means. When positioned at the position, the magnetic erasing means is held at the non-erasing position by the movement of the moving member, and a part of the moving member acts on the print head means to hold it at the non-printing position, and When the moving member is positioned at the second position by the action, the movement of the moving member holds the magnetic erasing means at the erasing position, and releases the action of the moving member on the print head means, whereby the marking is performed. Head means is characterized in that it is held in the printing position. According to the present invention, the movement of the movable member selectively positioned at the first position and the second position causes the magnetic erasing unit and the print head unit to move the erasing position and the printing position, and the non-erasing position and the non-printing position, respectively. Since the magnetic erasing means and the print head means can be moved at the same time with a relatively simple configuration, the magnetic erasing means and the print head means can be moved simultaneously.

Further, according to the present invention, the transmission mechanism comprises a first gear drivingly connected to the driving means, a second gear drivingly connected to the moving member, and a first gear and a second gear. And a biasing means for biasing the first gear and the second gear in a direction in which the first gear and the second gear are pressed against each other.
When the moving member moves to the first position and the second position, relative sliding occurs between the first gear and the friction member and / or between the second gear and the friction member. I do. According to the present invention, when the friction member is interposed between the first gear and the second gear and the moving member moves to the first position and the second position, the friction member and the first gear and /
Alternatively, since a slip occurs between the moving member and the second gear, the moving member can be reliably held at the first position and the second position without providing a position detection switch or the like.

[0017]

FIG. 1 is a plan view schematically showing an embodiment of a card recording apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view schematically showing a transfer unit and a configuration related thereto in the recording apparatus of FIG. 1. 1 and 2
The recording device shown in FIG. 1 includes a transfer unit 54 for transferring a magnetic card 52 as a card. The transfer means 54 has four pairs of rollers 56, 58, 60, 62 (not shown in FIG. 1) arranged at predetermined intervals in the transfer direction. A pair of rollers 56, 58, 60, and 62, a support plate 64 extending in the transfer direction, and guide plates 66 and 68 provided on both sides of the support plate 64 define a transfer path 70 that extends linearly in the transfer direction. . In the present embodiment, the rollers 56a, 58a, 60a, and 62a located on the lower side of the four roller pairs 56, 58, 60, and 62 are driving rollers that are driven to rotate forward and reverse, and the roller 56b that is located on the upper side. , 58b, 60b, 62b are the lower rollers 5
It is a driven roller that is driven to rotate with the rotation of 6a, 58a, 60a, and 62a. The roller 60c of the roller pair 60 is provided with a magnetic head unit 76 (recording / recording
(Constituting the reproducing means).

The magnetic card 52 transferred along the transfer path 70 is formed of, for example, a rectangular thin card which can be formed of a synthetic resin.
On one side of the one surface (the lower surface in FIG. 2), a magnetic storage unit 72 (which constitutes a storage unit for storing data) extending linearly is provided. Data is magnetically stored in the magnetic storage unit 72. Also, the magnetic card 5
On the other side of the other surface (the upper surface in FIG. 2), a magnetic display unit 74 having a width larger than that of the magnetic storage unit 72 is provided. The magnetic display part 74 is a part for displaying characters and the like by magnetization, and contains innumerable microcapsules in which sensitive magnetic pieces are sealed together with a plastic fluid. In the present embodiment, the magnetic storage section 72 is provided on one side of the magnetic card 52 and the magnetic display section 74 is provided on the other side, but the magnetic storage section 72 and the magnetic display section 74 are provided on one side or the other side of the magnetic card 52. Both may be provided.

In this embodiment, the magnetic head means 76,
The magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 are arranged in this order in the ejection direction of the magnetic card 52 indicated by the arrow 82. In the embodiment, the magnetic head means 76 is provided corresponding to the roller pair 60, the magnetic erasing means 78 is provided between the roller pairs 58 and 60, and the print head means 80 is provided corresponding to the roller pair 58. Has been established. The magnetic head means 76 has a support member (not shown) disposed below the transfer path 70, and the magnetic head 84 is mounted on this support member. The magnetic head 84 is provided corresponding to the magnetic storage unit 72 of the magnetic card 52 transferred along the transfer path 70, reads data written in the magnetic storage unit 72, and adds a new data to the magnetic storage unit 72. Write data. The magnetic erasing means 78 includes an erasing support member 86,
A plurality (for example, four as shown in FIG. 1) of the erasing magnets 8 attached to the erasing support member 86 at intervals.
8 is provided. The erasing magnet 88 is arranged corresponding to the magnetic display unit 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred along the transfer path 70, applies a horizontal magnetic field to the magnetic display unit 74, and converts the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 74. to erase. The print head means 80 includes a frame (not shown), and a print head unit 90 is mounted on the frame, and the print head unit 90 has a print head (not shown). The print head is provided corresponding to the magnetic display unit 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred along the transfer path 70, and applies a vertical magnetic field to the magnetic display unit 74 to display data contents. In the present embodiment, the magnetic head means 76 is provided below the transfer path 70, and the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 are provided above the transfer path 70, respectively. And the magnetic head means 7
6. Transfer one or two or all of the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 to the transfer path 70.
It can also be arranged below or above.

In the embodiment, the magnetic head means 76 is fixedly provided on the transfer path 70, but the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 are movably provided on the transfer path 70. The magnetic erasing means 78 is provided movably between an erasing position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2 and a non-erasing position indicated by a dashed line in FIG. When in the erasing position, the magnetic erasing means 78 is positioned in the transfer path 70 and applies a horizontal magnetic field to the magnetic display portion 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred through the transfer path 70, but retracts upward from the erasing position. When in the non-erasing position, the magnetic erasing means 78
Does not substantially affect the magnetic display unit 74. The print head means 80 is movably disposed between a print position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2 and a non-print position indicated by a dashed line in FIG. When in the printing position, the print head means 80 acts on the drive roller 58a,
A vertical magnetic field is applied to the magnetic display section 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred between the print head means 80 and the drive roller 58a to display the data contents, but the non-printing position retreating upward from the printing position. , The print head means 80 is separated from the drive roller 58a.

Magnetic erasing means 78 and print head means 8
0 is configured to be moved simultaneously by the action of the interlocking mechanism 92. The interlocking mechanism 92 includes the magnetic erasing unit 7
8 acts on a support frame 86 (not shown) of the print head means 80 and usually acts on the magnetic erase means 7.
8 at the non-erasing position and the print head means 80 at the non-printing position. When processing is performed on the magnetic display means 74, the magnetic erasing means 78 is at the erasing position, and the print head means 80 is at the printing position. Position. The interlocking mechanism 92
Will be described in detail later.

In the embodiment, four position detection sensors 94, 96, 98 and 100 are arranged on the transfer path 70. The position detection sensors 94, 96, 98, 100 can be composed of, for example, optical sensors composed of a combination of a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and are pressed by the magnetic card 52 transferred through the transfer path 70 instead. It can also be comprised from the mechanical switch which is performed. The position detection sensor 94 is located upstream of the roller pair 56 when viewed in the insertion direction of the magnetic card
0, the insertion / ejection port 104 and the roller pair 56 at one end.
And is located between. The position detection sensor 96 is disposed between the print head means 80 and the magnetic erasing means 78,
The position detection sensor 98 is disposed between the roller pair 60 and the roller pair 62, and the position detection sensor 100 is connected to the other end of the transfer path 70, that is, the roller pair 6 when viewed in the insertion direction.
2 downstream.

The operation of the recording apparatus is controlled by a control system shown in the block diagram of FIG. 3, and the control is performed, for example, as shown in a flowchart of FIG. The operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. The recording apparatus includes a control unit 106 including a data processing device such as a microcomputer, for example.
The detection signals from 4,96,98,100 are transmitted to the control means 1
06, and various components are operated and controlled based on these detection signals as described later. The control signal from the control means 106 is transmitted to the transfer means 54, the magnetic head means 76,
It is fed to the print head means 80 and the interlocking mechanism 92, and the control means 106 controls the operation of these components. Also,
The read data signal from the magnetic head means 76 is sent to the control means 106, and the control means 106 processes and confirms the data signal.

Next, the control by the control means 106 will be described as follows. When the magnetic card 52 is inserted through the insertion / ejection port 104 at one end of the transfer path 70 and the magnetic card 52 is moved to the position detection sensor 94, the position detection sensor 94 detects the magnetic card 52.
Thus, in step S31, the control means 106 urges the transfer means 54 according to the detection signal from the position detection sensor 94, and the magnetic card 52 is transferred in the insertion direction indicated by the arrow 102 by the action of the transfer means 54 (downward). Rollers 56a, 58a, 60a, 62a are rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 2). At the time of the movement in the insertion direction, the magnetic head means 76 acts on the magnetic storage unit 72 of the magnetic card 52 to read data stored in the magnetic storage unit 72, and the read data signal is controlled. It is sent to the means 106 (step of reading from the magnetic storage unit 72).

When the magnetic storage unit 72 has passed the magnetic head means 76 and the rear end of the magnetic card 52 in the insertion direction has passed the position detecting sensor 98, the flow proceeds from step S32 to step S33.
The control means 106 urges the transfer means 54 in the opposite direction based on the signal from the position detection sensor 98 (the lower rollers 56a, 58a, 60a, 62a are rotated clockwise in FIG. 2). Accordingly, the magnetic card 52 is transported in the ejection direction indicated by the arrow 82. During the transfer in the discharge direction, the magnetic head means 76
The second data is applied to the second magnetic storage unit 72, and new data is written to the magnetic storage unit 72 based on the signal from the control unit 106 (a writing process to the magnetic storage unit 72).

When the magnetic storage unit 72 has passed the magnetic head means 76 and the leading end of the magnetic card 52 in the ejection direction has been transferred to the position detection sensor 94 in this manner, step S3 is performed.
4 to step S35, and the position detection sensor 94
The control means 106 again urges the transfer means 54 in the normal direction based on the signal from the lower rollers 56a, 58a,
60a and 62a are rotated in the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 2), whereby the magnetic card 52 is transported in the insertion direction. During the second transfer in the insertion direction, the magnetic head means 76 acts on the magnetic storage unit 72 of the magnetic card 52 to read data newly written therein, and sends the read data signal to the control means 106. Be paid. The control unit confirms whether the data content newly written in the magnetic storage unit 72 in step S34 has been correctly written (step of confirming writing to the magnetic storage unit 72). If the data stored in the magnetic storage unit 72 is incorrect,
It is desirable to generate an error signal to notify the user.

When the magnetic storage section 72 has passed the magnetic head means 76 and the rear end of the magnetic card 52 in the insertion direction has passed the position detecting sensor 98, the steps S36 to S37 are performed.
The control means 106 again urges the transfer means 54 in the opposite direction based on the signal from the position detection sensor 98, whereby the magnetic card 52 is transferred in the ejection direction. At the time of transfer in the discharge direction at the time of discharge, processing by the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 is performed. That is, the leading end of the magnetic card 52 in the ejection direction is moved to the erasing start position. In this embodiment, almost simultaneously with the start of the movement of the magnetic card 52 in the ejection direction, the process proceeds from step S38 to step S39, and the control is performed. The means 106 operates the interlocking mechanism 92, and the interlocking mechanism 92 moves the magnetic erasing means 78 from the non-erasing position to the erasing position, and moves the print head means 80 from the non-printing position to the printing position. Therefore, while the magnetic card 52 moves below the magnetic erasing means 78, the horizontal magnetic field generated by the plurality of erasing magnets 88 causes the magnetic display section 74 of the magnetic card 52 to move.
And the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 74 is erased (display erasing process of the magnetic display unit 74). Magnetic display unit 7
When the leading end of the magnetic card 52 in the ejection direction is transferred to the position detection sensor 96 while the display data of No. 4 is being erased, the process moves from step S40 to step S41, and the control means 106 prints based on the detection signal from the position detection sensor 96. A print signal is sent to the head unit 80 and the print head unit 80
Prints by applying a vertical magnetic field to the magnetic display unit 74 based on the print signal from the control unit 106 (the magnetic display unit 74
Printing process).

In the embodiment, the rear end of the magnetic display section 74 in the discharge direction passes through the print head means 80.
After the rear end in the discharge direction has passed the position detection sensor 96,
When the predetermined time elapses, the process proceeds from step S42 to step S43, in which the control means 106 activates the interlocking mechanism 92, and the interlocking mechanism 92 causes the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 to retreat upward from the transfer path 70 so that the non- Position them at the erase position and the non-print position, respectively. Then, in step S44, the magnetic card 52 is inserted.
It is determined whether the sheet has been transported to the ejection port 104 or, in the embodiment, whether the second predetermined time has elapsed after the leading end of the magnetic card 52 in the ejection direction has passed the position detection sensor 94, and when the second predetermined time has elapsed. Proceeding to step S45, the control means 106 deactivates the transfer means 54. Thus, the processing of the magnetic card 52 to the magnetic storage unit 72 and the magnetic display unit 74 is completed, and the transfer of the magnetic card 52 is completed in a state where most of the magnetic card 52 has been ejected to the outside through the insertion / ejection port 104.

As described above, the insertion / ejection port 10
When the magnetic card 52 is transported through the storage unit 4, the data in the magnetic storage unit 72 is read, and then when the magnetic card 52 is moved in the discharge direction, new data is written in the magnetic storage unit 72, and then inserted again. When the data is transferred in the direction, the reading of the data written on the magnetic display unit 72 is confirmed,
Thereafter, when the data is transferred in the discharge direction, the display data on the magnetic display unit 74 is erased and new display data is printed on the magnetic display unit 74, and after the printing, the data is discharged through the insertion / discharge port 104. There is no useless transfer of the magnetic card 52 to process the magnetic storage unit 72 and the magnetic display unit 74, and the processing time can be reduced.

It should be noted that the apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a reading step from the magnetic storage section 72, a writing step to the magnetic storage section 72, a writing confirmation step to the magnetic storage section 72, a display erasing step of the magnetic display section 74, and The display printing process on the magnetic display unit 74 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to the apparatus of this embodiment, but includes a reading process from the magnetic storage unit 72, a display erasing process on the magnetic display unit, and a display printing process on the magnetic display unit 74. The present invention can be similarly applied to an apparatus which performs a process. In this case, while the magnetic card 52 is inserted through the insertion / ejection port 104 and then transferred through the transfer path 70, the reading process from the magnetic storage unit 72 is performed, and then the magnetic card 52 is transferred in the discharge direction. A display erasing process of the magnetic display unit 74 and a display printing process of the magnetic display unit 74 are performed, and the transfer in the transfer direction may be performed so as to be discharged to the outside through the insertion / discharge port 104.

Magnetic erasing means 78 and print head means 8
0 is simultaneously activated by the interlocking mechanism 92 shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a partial side view showing the interlocking mechanism 92 and its vicinity, and FIG. 6 is a partial plan view showing the interlocking mechanism 92 and its vicinity. In FIGS. 5 and 6,
The recording apparatus has a pair of support frames 112 (only one is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6) disposed at a predetermined interval, and an auxiliary frame 114 is disposed between the pair of support frames 112. The magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 are arranged between one of the support frames 112 and the auxiliary frame 114.

The illustrated interlocking mechanism 92 includes a plate-shaped moving member 116, a driving means 118 for moving the moving member 116, and a transmission mechanism 120 interposed between the moving member 116 and the driving means 118. ing. Moving member 1
The reference numeral 16 is provided outside the support frame 112.
In the right part of the moving member 116 in FIG. 5, a long hole 122 extending in the up-down direction is formed.
A pair of support pins 12 provided on the support frame 112
4,126 are relatively movably received. Therefore, the moving member 116 is supported by the support pins 124 and 126 so as to be vertically movable between the first position (the position shown in FIG. 7) and the second position shown in FIG. The left end of the moving member 116 in FIG.
Are provided integrally.

The driving means 118 can be composed of, for example, an electric motor capable of rotating forward and reverse.
The worm 130 is provided on the output shaft of the worm. As shown in FIG. 8, the transmission mechanism 120 includes a shaft member 132 fixed to the support frame 112, and a first gear 134 and a second gear 136 are mounted on the shaft member 132. The second gear 136 is rotatably mounted on the shaft member 132 and is drivingly connected to the rack 128 of the moving member 116. The first gear 134 is rotatably mounted on the boss 136 a of the second gear 136 and is drivingly connected to the worm 130 on the output shaft of the driving means 118. A friction member 138 is interposed between the first gear 134 and the second gear 136. The friction member 138 includes the first gear 134.
The second gear 136 transmits the driving force to the second gear 136 by friction, and can be made of a material such as felt, for example. A sleeve portion 136b is formed integrally with the second gear 136, and a cylindrical member 142 is formed on the sleeve portion 136b.
Is installed. A locking ring 146 is provided outside the cylindrical member 142, and the locking ring 146 is locked to a distal end portion of the shaft member 132. The cylindrical member 142 is provided with a flange 144 integrally therewith.
A coil spring 148 is interposed between the first gear 134 and the first gear 134. The coil spring 148 connects the first gear 134 to the second
Of the first gear 134 and the second gear 136.
A drive connection via is achieved.

With this configuration, when the driving means 118 is rotated forward (or reversely), the worm 130 is rotated.
7, the first gear 134 is turned in the direction shown by the arrow 150 in FIG. 7 (or the direction shown by the arrow 152 in FIG. 5),
This rotation causes the second gear 1 via the friction member 138.
36 is also rotated in the direction shown by the arrow 150 (or 152), and the moving member 116 is moved to the second position (or the first position).
Is moved downward (or upward).

The magnetic erasing means 78 has the erasure support member 86 as described above. The erasing support member 86 is formed of a box-shaped (block-shaped) member formed of, for example, a synthetic resin, and one side of the erasing support member 86 protrudes slightly outward from the support frame 112. Is fixed to the moving member 116 by the mounting screw 156. Four permanent magnets 88 are attached to the lower surface of the erasure support member 86 by press-fitting and bonding at intervals in the transfer direction and the width direction of the transfer path 70. In the embodiment, the magnet mounting portion 160 is provided on the other side of the erasure support member 86. When different types of magnetic cards are used, the erasing magnet 88 is attached to these magnet attachment portions 160. Since the erasure support member 86 is attached to the moving member 116, the movement of the moving member 116 also moves the magnetic erasing means 78. Note that a rectangular notch 162 is formed at a predetermined portion of the support frame 112 to allow the magnetic erasing means 78 to move.

The print head means 80 is mounted as follows. The print head means 80 has a frame 164 composed of a plate-shaped member. Support walls 166 are provided on both sides of the frame 164, and one end of the support wall 166 is rotatably supported by a shaft member 168 mounted between the support frame 112 and the auxiliary frame 114. The shaft member 168 includes a torsion spring 170
The intermediate portion 170a of the torsion spring 170 is locked to the short shaft 172 fixed to the support frame 112, and both ends 170b are locked to both sides of the frame 164. The torsion spring 170 is connected to the frame 16
4 is resiliently biased downward so that the frame 16
4 is deviated counterclockwise in FIG. 5 about the shaft member 168. The print head unit 80 has a print head unit 90. The print head unit 90 includes a unit frame 174 and a print head 176 mounted on the unit frame 174. Projections 178 projecting downward are provided at both ends of the frame 164. Projecting portions 174a projecting downward are provided at both ends of the unit frame 174.
a is the projection 178 of the frame 164 via the pin 180.
It is mounted to be able to turn freely. Therefore, the head unit 90 is moved along the axis 1 extending in the transfer direction of the magnetic card 52.
The print head 176 can swing freely around the transfer path 70 around the transfer path 70 (FIG. 5) even when the magnetic card 52 is transferred while being inclined in the width direction of the transfer path 70. It acts on the display section 74 substantially uniformly.

In the embodiment, an L-shaped member 184 is fixed to the other end of the frame 164, and the upper end of the L-shaped member 184 is moved over the support frame 112 to the movable member 116. An operation piece 186 projecting upward is provided integrally. Further, a small notch 188 is formed in the support frame 112 in association with the action piece 186. Since the operating piece 186 is provided, when the moving member 116 moves toward the first position, a part of the moving member 116 comes into contact with the operating piece 186 and the moving member 116 is moved to the second position. Is moved to the position, and the contact with the action piece 186 is released, and the action piece 186 comes into contact with the notch 188 of the support frame 112.

Next, the operation of the interlocking mechanism 92 will be described. When erasing the display contents of the magnetic display unit 74 of the magnetic card 52 and displaying new data, the driving unit 1
18 is rotated forward. When the driving means 118 is rotated forward, the moving member 116 is moved downward via the worm 130, the first gear 134, the friction member 138, and the second gear 136. When the moving member 116 moves downward, the magnetic erasing means 78 moves downward as the moving member 116 moves, and the print head 80
5 is turned counterclockwise in FIG.
When the moving member 116 moves by a predetermined amount, the action piece 186 of the L-shaped member 184 comes into contact with the notch 188 of the support frame 112, so that the frame 164 is prevented from turning counterclockwise. When the action piece 186 comes into contact with the notch 188, the print head 176 of the print head means 80 projects into the transfer path 70, and is positioned at a print position acting on the magnetic display portion 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred through the transfer path 70. Can be In this embodiment, since the torsion spring 170 biases the frame 164 counterclockwise about the shaft member 168, the print head means 80 is elastically held at the printing position. When the moving member 116 is further moved downward by the operation of the driving means 118, the erasing support member 86 of the magnetic erasing means 78 comes into contact with the notch 162 of the support frame 112 as shown in FIG. The downward movement of the transfer member 116 is prevented. When the erasure support member 86 contacts the notch 162, the erasure magnet 8
Numeral 8 is positioned at an erasing position located above and adjacent to the magnetic display unit 74 of the magnetic card 52 transferred through the transfer path 70, and is held at this erasing position by its own weight.
In addition, if necessary, the erasing position may be elastically held by a spring or the like. As described above, the operation of the interlocking mechanism 92 causes the magnetic erasing means 78 to operate.
Can be simultaneously moved to the erase position, and the print head means 80 can be simultaneously moved to the print position.

In the embodiment, the driving means 118 is controlled so as to be energized for a predetermined time based on a signal from the position detecting sensor 98 (FIG. 2), and detects the second position of the moving member 116. No detection switch or the like is provided. Therefore, the driving unit 118 controls the moving member 1 so that the magnetic erasing unit 78 is securely positioned at the erasing position.
It is also rotated somewhat after 16 is positioned in the second position (the position shown in FIG. 5). However, at this time, a relative slip occurs between the first gear 134 and the friction member 138 and / or between the second gear 136 and the friction member 138,
Even if the movement of the moving member 116 beyond the second position is prevented, a large load does not act on the first gear 134, the second gear 136, and the like, so that there is no adverse effect on these components. Further, since the detection switch for detecting the movement of the moving member 116 can be omitted,
The configuration of the recording device can be simplified.

After the processing on the magnetic display section 74 of the magnetic card 52 is completed, the driving means 118 is reversed. When the driving means 118 is reversed, the moving member 116 is moved upward via the worm 130, the first gear 134, the friction member 138, and the second gear 136. Moving member 116
Move upward, the magnetic erasing means 78 also moves upward. When the moving member 116 moves upward by a predetermined amount, the upper end of the moving member 116 comes into contact with the action piece 186 of the L-shaped member 184, and the frame 164 is moved with the movement of the moving member 116.
7 is also rotated clockwise in FIG. 7 around the shaft member 168. When the moving member 116 is moved to the first position shown in FIG. 7, one of the support pins 124 contacts one end of the elongated hole 122 of the moving member 116, and the moving member 116
Is prevented from moving beyond the first position. When the moving member 116 is positioned at the first position, as shown in FIG. 7, the magnetic erasing means 78 is held at the non-erasing position retracted upward from the erasing position, and the print head means 80 is moved upward from the printing position. Is held at the non-printing position which recedes. As described above, by the operation of the interlocking mechanism 92, the magnetic erasing means 78 can be simultaneously positioned at the non-erasing position and the print head means 80 can be simultaneously positioned at the non-printing position.

In the embodiment, the control of the driving means 118 is configured so as to be energized for a predetermined time after the printing on the magnetic display section 74 of the magnetic card 52 is completed, and the first position of the moving member 116 is detected. No detection switch, etc. is provided. Therefore, in order to ensure that the magnetic erasing means 78 is positioned at the non-erasing position and the print head means 80 is reliably positioned at the non-printing position, the driving means 118 adjusts the moving member 116 to the first position.
After being positioned at the position, it is slightly rotated. But,
At this time, a relative slip occurs between the first gear 134 and the friction member 138 and / or between the second gear 136 and the friction member 138, and the movement of the moving member 116 beyond the first position is prevented. Even if it is performed, a large load does not act on the first gear 134, the second gear 136, and the like. With this configuration, the detection switch for detecting the first position of the moving member 116 is omitted. be able to.

In the above-described interlocking mechanism 92, the moving member 11
6 directly acts on a part of the print head means 80. Alternatively, for example, the moving member 116 may be configured to contact the print head means 80 via a part of the magnetic erasing means 78. Can also.

In the above-described embodiment, the insertion / ejection port 104 is provided at one end of the transfer path 70, and the magnetic card 52 is inserted and ejected through the insertion / ejection port 104, but is not limited thereto. The present invention can be similarly applied to a device in which an insertion port is provided at one end of the transfer path and a discharge port is provided at the other end. In FIG. 9 showing a simplified example of such a recording apparatus, the apparatus of this embodiment also has substantially the same configuration as the apparatus shown in FIGS. The same members have the same reference numbers allotted, and description thereof will be omitted. In the apparatus of FIG. 9, an insertion port 202 is provided at one end of the transfer path 70,
The magnetic card 52 is inserted into the transfer path 70 through the insertion port 202. A discharge port 204 is provided at the other end of the transfer path 70, and the magnetic card 52 transferred through the transfer path 70 is discharged to the outside through the discharge port 204. The magnetic head means 76, the magnetic erasing means 78 and the print head means 80 are arranged in this order in the insertion and ejection directions of the magnetic card 52. Incidentally, the magnetic head means 76 can be arranged on the downstream side of the print head means 80 when viewed in the insertion and ejection direction. In this case, it is preferable to provide a roller pair further downstream of the magnetic head means 76. desirable.

Such a recording device can be used, for example, as a device for issuing a magnetic card 52. In this recording device, the magnetic card 52 is inserted into the transfer path 70 through the insertion port 202, and the arrow 2
While moving along the transfer path 70 in the direction indicated by 06, data is written to the magnetic storage section of the magnetic card 52 by the magnetic head means 76. Next, while the magnetic card 52 is moved along the transfer path 70 in the direction opposite to the direction indicated by the arrow 206, the data written in the magnetic storage unit by the magnetic head unit 76 is read and read. The data signal confirms whether the data has been correctly written. Thereafter, the magnetic card 52 is transported again in the direction shown by the arrow 206. At this time, the magnetic erasing means 78 acts on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card 52, and the data on the magnetic display section is erased. The print head means 8 is provided on the magnetic display section from which data has been erased.
The data is printed by “0”, and the magnetic card 52 on which the data is printed is discharged out of the transfer path 70 through the discharge port 204. When processing is performed on the magnetic display unit, the magnetic erasing means 78 is held at the erasing position and the print head means 80 is held at the printing position by the action of the interlocking mechanism 92.

Thus, data is written to the magnetic storage section of the magnetic card 52, and the magnetic card 52 having the display data printed on the magnetic display section is generated. Such processing of the magnetic card 52 is performed when the use of the magnetic card 52 is started. When the magnetic card 52 is generated in this manner, there is no useless transfer of the magnetic card 52, and the processing time of the magnetic card 52 can be reduced.

In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described as applied to a device for storing data in a magnetic card 52 having a magnetic storage unit 20 as a card. However, an IC having an IC storage unit using an IC (integrated circuit) as storage means is described. The present invention can also be applied to a device that stores data on a card. In FIGS. 10 and 11, a recording apparatus of this embodiment includes a transfer unit 304 for transferring an IC card 302 as a card.
It has. The transfer means 304 includes four pairs of rollers 306, 308,
310, 312 (not shown in FIG. 10). These four roller pairs 306, 308, 3
10, 312 and a support plate 314 extending in the transport direction
Guide paths 316 and 318 provided on both sides of the support plate 314 define a transfer path 320 extending linearly in the transfer direction. Roller pair 306,
Reference numerals 308, 310, and 312 may be, for example, drive rollers whose lower rollers are driven forward and backward, and the upper rollers may be driven rollers that are driven to rotate with the rotation of the lower rollers.

The IC card 302 transferred along the transfer path 320 is formed of, for example, a rectangular thin card which can be formed of a synthetic resin. In the embodiment, one side thereof (the upper side in FIG. 10) ) Is provided with an IC storage unit 322 including an IC (integrated circuit). The IC storage unit 322 stores a data signal. A magnetic display section 324 is provided at one end of the one side of the magnetic card 52.

In this embodiment, in order to record and / or reproduce data in the IC storage unit 322, the IC contact means 3
26 (constituting recording / reproducing means),
IC contact means 326 is provided in the reproduction area 328. The IC contact means 326, the magnetic erasing means 330 and the print head means 332 are arranged in this order in the discharge direction of the IC card 302 indicated by the arrow 334. The IC contact means 326 is disposed between the roller pairs 310 and 312 (or may be provided between the roller pair 312 and the sensor 342), and the magnetic erasing means 330 is disposed between the roller pairs 308 and 31.
0, and the print head means 332 includes three roller pairs.
08 are provided. IC contact means 326
Is electrically connected to the IC storage unit 322 of the IC card 302 sent to the recording / reproducing area 328 through the transfer path 320, reads stored data from the IC storage unit 322, and reads new data. The data writing and the confirmation of the newly written data are performed by the IC contact means 32.
6 as needed. Magnetic erasing means 330
The print head means 332 may have the same configuration as the embodiment shown in FIGS. The magnetic erasing means 330 is provided as shown in FIG.
11 is movably provided between an erasing position indicated by a solid line and a non-erasing position indicated by a dashed line in FIG.
Reference numeral 2 is movably arranged between a printing position indicated by a solid line in FIG. 11 and a non-printing position indicated by a dashed line in FIG.
The magnetic erasing means 330 and the print head means 332 are simultaneously moved by the interlocking mechanism 334 in the same manner as described above. The interlocking mechanism 334 normally holds the magnetic erasing means 330 at the non-erasing position and the print head means 332 at the non-printing position. And the print head means 332 is positioned at the printing position.

In the embodiment, four position detection sensors 336, 338, 340, 342 are arranged on the transfer path 320. When the position detection sensor 336 is viewed in the insertion direction of the IC card 302 indicated by the arrow 344, the pair of rollers 306
, That is, between the insertion / ejection port 346 existing at one end of the transfer path 320 and the roller pair 306. The position detection sensor 338 is
2 and the magnetic erasing means 330, the position detection sensor 340 is disposed between the roller pair 310 and the roller pair 312, and the position detection sensor 342 is connected to the other end of the transfer path 320, that is, to record. / Reproduction area 328.

The operation of this recording apparatus is controlled in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. The IC card 302 is inserted through the insertion / ejection port 346.
Is moved to the position detection sensor 336, the position detection sensor 336 detects the IC card 302. Thus, in step S51, the transfer means 304 is urged, and the IC card 302 is transferred in the insertion direction indicated by the arrow 344 by the action of the transfer means 304. IC card 3
02 is transferred to the recording / reproducing area 328, the position detection sensor 342 detects the leading end of the IC card 302, the transfer means 304 is deenergized, and the IC card 302
The reproduction area 328 is positioned. Then, the process for the IC card 302 is performed in the recording / reproducing area 328. That is, the process proceeds from step S52 to step S53, in which data is read from the IC storage unit 322 of the IC card 302 via the IC contact unit 326.
Next, in step S54, new data is written to the IC storage unit 322 of the IC card 302. Thereafter, in step S55, the IC storage unit 322 is written.
Then, the content of the newly stored data is confirmed, and the process to the IC storage unit 322 via the IC contact means 326 is completed with the confirmation of the content.

Next, the flow proceeds to step S56, in which the transfer of the IC card 302 in the discharge direction indicated by the arrow 334 is started, and the leading end of the IC card 302 in the discharge direction is transferred to the erase start position, that is, up to the position detection sensor 340. After the transfer, the process proceeds from step S57 to step S58 almost simultaneously with the start of the transfer, and the position detection sensor 34
The interlocking mechanism 334 is actuated based on the signal from 0, the magnetic erasing means 330 is moved from the non-erasing position to the erasing position by the interlocking mechanism 334, and
32 is moved from the non-print position to the print position. Therefore, while the IC card 302 moves below the magnetic erasing means 330, the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 324 is erased. When the leading end of the IC card 302 in the discharge direction is transferred to the position detection sensor 338 while the display data of the magnetic display unit 324 is being erased, the process proceeds from step S59 to step S60, and the print head is controlled based on the detection signal from the position detection sensor 338. Printing by means 332 is started,
The print head unit 332 applies a vertical magnetic field to the magnetic display unit 324.

When the rear end of the magnetic display unit 324 in the discharge direction passes through the print head unit 332, in the embodiment, when a first predetermined time elapses after the rear end of the IC card 302 in the discharge direction passes through the position detection sensor 338. Then, the process proceeds from step S61 to step S62, in which the interlocking mechanism 334 is urged to move the magnetic erasing means 330 and the print head means 332 upward from the transfer path 320 to be positioned at the non-erasing position and the non-printing position, respectively. Then, step S
Whether the IC card 302 has been transferred to the insertion / ejection port 346 at 63 or, in the embodiment, the second end after the leading end of the IC card 302 in the ejection direction has passed the position detection sensor 336.
It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed. When the second predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S64, and the transfer means 304 is deenergized. Thus, the IC storage unit 3 of the IC card 302
22 and the processing to the magnetic display unit 324 are completed.
The transfer of the IC card 302 ends with most of the IC card 302 being discharged to the outside through the discharge port 346. Thus, I
Also in the device applied to the IC card 302 having the C storage unit 322, the process for the magnetic display unit 324 when the IC card 302 is ejected, that is, the erasing of the data displayed on the magnetic display unit 324 and the magnetic display unit Since new data is printed on the IC card 302, the processing time for processing the IC card 302 can be reduced.

[0053]

According to the present invention, since the magnetic erasing means and the print head means are arranged in this order in the card ejection direction, when the card is ejected, the display data of the magnetic display unit by the magnetic erasing means is displayed. Erasing and printing of new data on the magnetic display unit by the print head means can be performed at the same time, and the processing time for the magnetic display unit can be reduced.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to transfer the card in the ejection direction immediately after the card has been transferred in the insertion direction and passed through the recording / reproducing means. And the size of the entire device can be reduced.

According to the present invention, the insertion / ejection port is provided at one end of the transfer path, and the data stored in the magnetic storage unit while the magnetic card is inserted and transferred through the insertion / ejection port. Is read, and thereafter, while the magnetic card is transported in the ejection direction, the display data on the magnetic display unit is erased and new data is printed on the magnetic display unit.
The printed magnetic card is ejected from the insertion / ejection port. Therefore, the processing for the magnetic card is performed by using the transfer when the magnetic card is inserted and the transfer when the magnetic card is ejected, thereby shortening the processing time for the magnetic card. Further, in a device in which the recording device reads data from the magnetic storage unit and erases and prints display data on the magnetic display unit, there is no useless transfer of the magnetic card, and processing of the magnetic card can be shortened. I can do it.

According to the present invention, the magnetic card is inserted and inserted.
Data is read from the magnetic storage unit by the magnetic head means during the transfer by being inserted into the transfer path through the discharge port, and new data is written into the magnetic storage unit during the transfer in the discharge direction. During the transfer in the insertion direction, the data written in the magnetic storage unit is checked. Thereafter, while the data is transferred in the discharge direction, the display data on the magnetic display unit is erased and new data is printed. . Therefore, the processing for the magnetic card can be performed by using the repeated transfer when the magnetic card is inserted and the transfer when the magnetic card is ejected, and the processing time can be reduced. Further, in a device in which the recording device reads, writes, and confirms written contents of the magnetic storage unit, erases display data of the magnetic display unit, and prints new data, there is no unnecessary transfer of the magnetic card. In addition, the processing of the magnetic card can be shortened.

Further, according to the present invention, even in a device in which the insertion slot is arranged at one end of the transfer path and the ejection slot is arranged at the other end, when the magnetic card is ejected from the ejection slot, Since the erasure of the display data on the magnetic display unit and the printing of new data are performed, the processing of the magnetic display unit can be shortened even in the apparatus of this embodiment.

Further, according to the present invention, even in an apparatus for writing data to an IC card having an IC storage unit as a card, when the IC card is ejected toward the insertion / ejection port, the display data of the magnetic display unit is not changed. Since erasure and printing of new data are performed, the processing of the magnetic display unit can be shortened even in the device of this embodiment.

Further, according to the present invention, the print head means and the magnetic erasing means are selectively positioned at the printing position, the erasing position, the non-printing position and the non-erasing position by the action of the interlocking mechanism, respectively. In addition, the configuration for moving the magnetic erasing means can be simplified.

Further, according to the present invention, the magnetic erasing means and the print head means are respectively moved by the movement of the moving member selectively positioned at the first position and the second position.
Since the erase position and the print position and the non-erase position and the non-print position are selectively positioned, the magnetic erase means and the print head means can be moved simultaneously with a relatively simple configuration.

Further, according to the present invention, the first gear and the second gear
When the moving member moves to the first position and the second position, a slip occurs between the friction member and the first gear and / or the second gear. Therefore, without providing a position detection switch, etc.
The moving member can be reliably held at the first position and the second position.

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FIG. 1 is a simplified plan view showing an embodiment of a card recording device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a simplified side view showing a transfer unit and related components of the recording apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram showing a control system of the printing apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing control by the control system of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a partial side view showing an interlocking mechanism and components related thereto in the recording apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a partial plan view showing an interlocking mechanism and components related thereto.

FIG. 7 is a partial side view showing a state when a moving member of the interlocking mechanism is at a first position.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a transmission mechanism in the interlocking mechanism of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a side view schematically showing a transfer unit and components related thereto in another embodiment of the recording apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a simplified plan view showing still another embodiment of the recording apparatus according to the present invention.

11 is a simplified side view showing a transfer unit and related components of the recording apparatus of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing control of the apparatus of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a plan view schematically illustrating an example of a conventional recording apparatus.

FIG. 14 is a simplified side view showing a transfer unit and related components in the recording apparatus of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating control of the printing apparatus in FIG. 13;

[Explanation of symbols]

2,52 Magnetic card 4,54,304 Transfer means 18,70,320 Transfer path 20,72 Magnetic storage part 22,74,324 Magnetic display part 24,76 Magnetic head means 26,80,332 Print head means 28,30 , 78, 330 Magnetic erasing means 92, 334 Interlocking mechanism 94, 96, 98, 100, 336, 338, 340,
342 Position detection sensor 104, 346 Insertion / discharge port 106 Control means 112 Support frame 114 Auxiliary frame 116 Moving member 118 Drive means 120 Transmission mechanism 202 Insertion port 204 Discharge port 302 IC card 322 IC storage section 326 IC contact means

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Claims (9)

(57) [Claims] 1. A card having a storage unit for storing data and a magnetic display unit for displaying data, a transfer means for transferring the card through a transfer path,
Recording / reproducing means for recording and / or reproducing data in the storage section of the card, print head means for printing data on the magnetic display section of the card, and display on the magnetic display section And a magnetic erasing means for erasing data, wherein the magnetic erasing means and the print head means are arranged in this order in the ejection direction of the card, and the card is ejected. Wherein the data displayed on the magnetic display section of the card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, and new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section. apparatus. 2. The card recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said recording / reproducing means is disposed upstream of said magnetic erasing means as viewed in said card ejection direction. 3. The card is a magnetic card having a magnetic storage unit, the recording / reproducing unit is a magnetic head unit for writing and / or reading data to and from the magnetic storage unit, and one end of the transfer path. On the side, an insertion / ejection port for inserting / ejecting the magnetic card is provided. The magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port, and the magnetic card inserted into the transfer path. While the data stored in the magnetic storage unit is read by the magnetic head means during the transfer through the transfer path, and thereafter, while the magnetic card is transferred toward the insertion / ejection port,
The magnetic card on which the data displayed on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section, and new data is displayed. Is the insertion
2. The discharge device according to claim 1, wherein the discharge is performed through an outlet.
Or the recording device for a card according to 2. 4. The magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port, and data stored in the magnetic storage unit is transferred by the magnetic head means during transfer in the insertion direction through the transfer path. New data is written to the magnetic storage unit by the magnetic head means while being read and then transferred in the discharge direction through the transfer path, and then the magnetic data is transferred while the magnetic card is transferred in the insertion direction. The data newly written on the card is read by the magnetic head means to confirm the reading of the new data, and thereafter, while the magnetic card is transferred toward the insertion / ejection port in the ejection direction, The data displayed on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, and new data is written on the erased magnetic display section by the print head means. 4. The card recording device according to claim 3, wherein the magnetic card on which the new data is displayed is ejected through the insertion / ejection port. 5. The card is a magnetic card having a magnetic storage unit, the recording / reproducing unit is a magnetic head unit for writing and / or reading data to and from the magnetic storage unit, and one end of the transfer path. An insertion port for inserting the magnetic card is provided on the side, and a discharge port for discharging the magnetic card is provided on the other end side.The magnetic card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion port, and is connected to the discharge port. The data displayed on the magnetic display section of the magnetic card is erased by the magnetic erasing means during the transfer to the magnetic card, new data is written by the print head means on the erased magnetic display section, and new data is written. 3. The recording apparatus for a card according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic card on which is displayed is ejected through the ejection port. 6. The card is an IC card having an IC storage unit, the recording / reproducing unit is an IC contact unit for recording and / or reproducing data in the IC storage unit, and one end of the transfer path. A side is provided with an insertion / ejection port for inserting / ejecting the IC card. The IC card is inserted into the transfer path through the insertion / ejection port, and the IC card inserted into the transfer path is provided. Is transferred to a recording / reproducing area through the transfer path, and recording and / or reproducing processing for the IC storage section of the IC card is performed in the recording / reproducing area via the IC contact means. While the data is transferred from the recording / reproducing area toward the insertion / ejection port, data displayed on the magnetic display section of the IC card is erased by the magnetic erasing means, and the erased magnetic display section is erased. To The IC in which new data is written by the print head means and the new data is displayed
3. The card recording device according to claim 1, wherein the card is ejected through the insertion / ejection port. 7. The magnetic erasing means is movable between an erasing position for performing an erasing operation on the card transferred along the transfer path and a non-erasing position retracted from the erasing position.
Further, the print head means is movable between a print position where printing is performed on the card transferred along the transfer path and a non-print position which retreats from the print position. In connection with the head means, there is provided an interlocking mechanism for interlocking and moving these, and the interlocking mechanism is used to erase data on the magnetic display unit of the card and write new data. 3. The card recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic erasing means is held at said erasing position and said print head means is held at said printing position. 8. The interlocking mechanism includes: a moving member movable between a first position and a second position; a driving unit for moving the moving member; and a driving force of the driving unit. A transmission mechanism for transmitting the magnetic erasing means to the moving member, wherein the magnetic erasing means is mounted on the moving member, and a part of the moving member is configured to be able to act on the print head means; When the moving member is located at the first position,
The movement of the moving member holds the magnetic erasing means at the non-erasing position, and a part of the moving member acts on the print head means to hold it at the non-printing position. When the moving member is positioned at the second position, the movement of the moving member holds the magnetic erasing means at the erasing position, and releases the action of the moving member on the print head means, 8. The recording apparatus for a card according to claim 7, wherein said print head means is held at said print position. 9. The transmission mechanism includes a first gear drivingly connected to the driving means, a second gear drivingly connected to the moving member, the first gear and the second gear. A friction member interposed therebetween, and biasing means for biasing the first gear and the second gear in a direction of pressing against each other,
When the moving member moves to the first position and the second position, relative sliding between the first gear and the friction member and / or between the second gear and the friction member. 9. The recording apparatus for a card according to claim 7, wherein the following occurs.