JPH0480894A - Data storage card processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To freely set position relation between a card slot and a keyboard only by preparing one device by providing a linkage fixing means which can fix linkage between the card slot and the keyboard in the plural kinds of various position relation. CONSTITUTION:A card reader/writer 3 is provided for reading a data and writing it to a prepaid card while being armoured by two upper and lower enclosures 1 and 2 which are separately formed. Further, a card slot 4 which is opened toward the outside so as to suck the card into the card reader/writer 3, a keyboard 11 arranging keys 11a toward the outside so as to manually execute a data processing operation, and linkage fixing means 21, 22 and 30 to fix the linkage between the card slot 4 and the keyboard 11 in the plural various kinds of position relation are provided. Thus, only by preparing one device, the devices having the various position relation between the card slot 4 and the keyboard 11 can be freely installed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding a data storage card processing device for processing data on a card on which data is stored, by simply preparing one device, the positional relationship between the card insertion slot and the keyboard can be adjusted. a card insertion slot formed with an opening facing outward for sucking the card into a card reading device for reading data stored on the card; A keyboard in which keys for manually performing data processing operations are arranged facing outward, and a connecting and fixing means that can connect and fix the card insertion slot and the keyboard in a plurality of different positional relationships. Provide and configure.

[Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a data storage card processing device for processing a card on which data is stored.

In recent years, the general use of cards that store data, such as prepaid cards, has rapidly increased. When processing transactions such as settlement of accounts using such a card, depending on the usage environment, there are cases where the card is handled by an operator, and cases where the card is handled by the customer.

[Conventional technology]

A data storage card processing device requires a card insertion slot into which a card is inserted in order to read data stored on the card, and a keyboard on which keys are arranged for an operator to perform processing operations.

Of these, the key fob must always face the operator, and the card slot must face the card handler. Therefore, if the operator is to handle the card, the card slot should face in the same direction as the keyboard, and if the customer is to handle the card, the card slot should be facing away from the keyboard. Must be.

Conventionally, therefore, a plurality of types of devices with different orientations of the card insertion slot relative to the keyboard have been prepared in order to meet any demand.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, as mentioned above, preparing multiple types of devices simply because of the different orientation of the card slot relative to the keyboard is expensive in terms of manufacturing, management, and maintenance. , which was extremely uneconomical.

The present invention eliminates such conventional drawbacks and provides a data storage card processing device that allows devices with different positional relationships between the card insertion slot and the keyboard to be installed by simply preparing one device. The purpose is to provide

[Means to solve the problem]

To achieve the above object, the data storage card processing device of the present invention provides a card reading device 3 for reading data stored on the card, as shown in FIG. 1 for explaining an embodiment. A card insertion slot 4 is formed with an opening facing outward to inhale data, a keyboard 11 has keys 11a facing outside for manually performing data processing operations, and the card insertion slot 4 is The keyboard 11 is characterized by being provided with connection and fixing means 21, 22, and 30 that can be connected and fixed in a plurality of different positional relationships.

Note that the card insertion slot 4 and the keyboard 11 can be connected and fixed in two positional relationships by the connection and fixing means 21, 22, and 30: a state in which they are located in the same direction and a state in which they are located in the opposite direction. Alternatively, the data storage card processing device may be exteriorized by two upper and lower casings 1.2 formed separately, and the card insertion slot 4 may be
may be provided in one of the casings 1, and the keyboard 11 may be attached to the other casing 2, so that the two casings 1 and 2 can be connected and fixed by changing their directions.

Note that among the two casings 1 and 2, one casing 1 has a groove 21 formed therein, and the other casing 2 has a protrusion 22 that protrudes to engage with the groove 21. A screw 30 is provided for fixing the two housings 1.2 to each other with the protrusion 22 engaged with the groove 21. Protrusion 22 and screw 3
0 may form the connection and fixing means, and the card reading device 3 may be a card reading/writing device having a data writing function of writing data to the card based on data input from the keyboard 11. .

[Effect]

By means of the connecting and fixing means 21, 22, 30, the card insertion slot 4 and the key fob 11 can be connected and fixed in a plurality of different positional relationships. It can be connected and fixed in either the state of being located in the direction or the state of being located in the opposite direction.

〔Example〕

Examples will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card processing device, and FIG. 1 shows a state in which the lower casing l and the upper casing 2 are separated. FIG. In this way, this card processing device is packaged with two separate upper and lower housings 1.2.

A card reading/writing device 3 is provided in the lower housing 1 for reading data magnetically recorded (stored) on a prepaid card and writing data to the prepaid card.

Further, in the front wall of the lower case I, a card insertion slot 4 for inserting a prepaid card is formed to open outward (forward). When a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 4, the card conveyance belt 5 and the like rotate, and the prepaid card is sucked into the card reading/writing device 3. Then, the data stored in the prepaid card is read from a magnetic head (not shown), and further,
After new data has been written to the prepaid card as required, the prepaid card is returned to the outside through the card insertion slot 4.

Also, inside the lower housing 1, there is a power supply circuit 6 and a speaker 7.
etc. are accommodated. This speaker 7 is used to issue a warning to the person who has inserted the prepaid card to prevent him/her from forgetting to remove the card. It is arranged so that it emits sound towards the target.

The upper surface of the lower casing l has a large opening, and a printed circuit board 9 on which a control circuit is wired is attached so as to cover most of the opening.

The upper surface of the upper housing 2 is formed to be inclined forward,
A keyboard II on which a plurality of keys 11a are arranged for the operator to manually perform data processing operations, and a liquid crystal display 12 for displaying data input from the keyboard 11 are provided on the top surface of the upper housing 2. It is attached facing outward (diagonally forward). and,
These and the printed circuit board 9 are connected by a flexible signal cable 13. Note that in addition to the data input from the keyboard 11, new data is written to the prepaid card in the card reading/writing device 3.

The upper edge of the lower case l and the lower edge of the upper case 2 are formed into rectangular shapes of the same size, and the upper edges of the left and right side walls of the lower case l are , three convex-shaped grooves 21 are formed at equal intervals.

Therefore, the groove 21 has a narrow upper opening and a wider inner part. On the other hand, the lower edges of the left and right side walls of the upper housing 2 are aligned with the grooves 21 of the lower housing l.
An L-shaped protrusion 22 is provided in a protruding manner. This protrusion 22 is
By entering the groove 21 from above and sliding the upper housing 2 toward the tip of the protrusion 22 (to the right in FIG. 1), the tip of the protrusion 22 is aligned with the groove 21, as shown in FIG. By engaging with the inner part, the lower case 1 and the upper case 2 are connected to each other so that they do not come apart.

In addition, holes 23 and 24 are penetrated near the upper parts of the front and rear walls of the lower case 1, and screw holes 25 are formed near the lower end of the rear wall of the upper case 2. A protruding piece 26 is provided to protrude downward.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, if the screw 30 is tightened into the screw hole 25 through the hole 24 on the rear wall side of the lower casing 1, the upper casing 2 can be moved to the right side in FIG. attracted to,
Both casings 1 and 2 are connected by a groove 21 and a protrusion 22, and a screw 3
It is fixed in that state by 0.

In this fixed state shown in FIG. 2, the card insertion slot 4 and the keyboard 11 are located in the same direction, and it is suitable for use in a place where a prepaid card is inserted by an operator.

Incidentally, the grooves 21 and the protrusions 22 are symmetrically formed at three locations on each side (six locations in total). Therefore, even if either the upper or lower housing 1.2 is rotated 180 degrees and the front and back are reversed, the groove 2
1 and the protrusion 22 can be engaged with each other. It should be noted that the flexible signal cable 13 is made slack so that the two housings 1.2 can be easily rotated relative to each other.

FIG. 3 shows a state in which the orientation of the lower casing 1 has been rotated by 180 degrees and is connected and fixed to the upper casing 2. screw 30
is screwed into a screw hole through a hole 23 on the front wall side of the lower housing l. In this state, the card insertion slot 4 and the keyboard 11 are located in opposite directions, making it suitable for use where a customer inserts a prepaid card.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments,
As the connection and fixing means, the groove 21 and the protrusion 2 shown in the embodiment are used.
2 and the screw 30 may be used, and the card reading/writing device 3 may be any card reading device that reads at least data stored on a card.

Furthermore, it is not always necessary to separate the casing into two parts and change their connection state; for example, as schematically shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, only the card reading/writing device (or card reading device) 33 can be used. It may also be possible to attach the card by changing its direction along with the card insertion slot 34.

11 is a keyboard. Further, the positional relationship between the card reading device and the keyboard is not limited to two positions where the card reading device and the keyboard are rotated 180 degrees, but may be any type that can be connected and fixed in a plurality of different positional relationships.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the data storage card processing device of the present invention, the card insertion slot and the keyboard can be connected and fixed in a plurality of different positional relationships. Installation can be accomplished with a single device, eliminating the need to prepare multiple types of devices, significantly reducing costs in all aspects such as manufacturing, management, and maintenance, making it extremely economical.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the first embodiment. direction), FIG. 3 is a schematic side view of the first embodiment. direction), FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of the second embodiment. direction), FIG. 5 is a schematic side view of the second embodiment. direction). (How to ask (reverse direction (How to ask (reverse direction In the figure, 3... card reading device; 4...Card insertion slot, ■ l...Keyboard, ■ ta...key 21° 22゜ 30...Connection fixing means.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A card insertion slot (4) formed with an opening facing outward for sucking the card into a card reading device (3) for reading data stored on the card; and manually. Key (11a) for performing data processing operations
a keyboard (11) with a keyboard (11) disposed facing outward, and a connecting/fixing means (21, 22, 30). 2. By the connection and fixing means (21, 22, 30),
The data storage card according to claim 1, wherein the card insertion slot (4) and the keyboard (11) can be connected and fixed in two positional relationships: a state in which they are located in the same direction and a state in which they are located in the opposite direction. Processing equipment. 3. The data storage card processing device is exteriorized by two upper and lower housings (1, 2) that are formed separately, and the card insertion slot (4) is provided in one of the housings (1), and the Claim 1 or 2, wherein the keyboard (11) is attached to the other housing (2), and the two housings (1, 2) are configured such that the two housings (1, 2) can be connected and fixed by changing their directions.
The data storage card processing device described. 4. Among the above two cases (1, 2), one case (1
) is formed with a groove (21), and the other housing (2) is provided with a protrusion (22) that protrudes to engage with the groove (21), and the groove (21) and the protrusion (22) A screw (30) is provided for fixing the two housings (1, 2) together in a state where they are engaged, and the groove (21) and the protrusion (22)
) and a screw (30). 5. Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the card reading device (3) is a card reading/writing device having a data writing function for writing data to the card based on data input from the keyboard (11). data storage card processing device.