JPH096883A - Manual magnetic code writing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To accurately and repeatedly write a magnetic code through manual operation by using the code writing machine in extremely simple structure when the magnetic code is written on the magnetic stripe of a magnetic card by using permanent magnets. CONSTITUTION: The lower case body 2 of the magnetic code writing machine 1 is provided with a card mount part 2X on which the magnetic card MC is mounted, a setting body 7 is fitted to the upper case body 3 which is fitted to the lower case 2 so that it can freely be raised and fallen and rotated, and code writing pieces 9 made of permanent magnets are freely fitted in fitting holes 7a... formed successively in the bottom surface of the setting body 7; when the upper case body 3 is pushed down, the code writing pieces 9... set on the setting body 7 comes into contact with the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card MC to form a code.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention allows a user to manually write relatively simple information (magnetic code), such as a free parking charge code or a discount code, on a magnetic stripe formed on a magnetic card. The present invention relates to a manual magnetic code writer devised so that it can be inserted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a company or store that does not have a dedicated parking lot, such as a tenant store such as a supermarket or a department store,
If you want to use the customer's shared parking lot as a service for free or at a discount, a service ticket issued under the contract with the parking lot (management company), metal or chip etc. While handing over, or stamping the parking ticket issued at the time of warehousing to provide parking fee service, the parking lot side has the warehousing time recorded on the parking ticket at the time of vehicle exit, these service tickets, metal, A type of chip, or
After confirming the markings, etc., the actual parking fee is sold to the contracted party (tenant store, etc.) and settled at a later date.

However, as described above, the method of selling the parking charge by using the service ticket or the seal is the calculation for calculating the suspended parking charge and totaling it for each contracted customer (tenant store, etc.). Since the work is very complicated, and a staff member dedicated to the sale must always be stationed at the exit of the parking lot, there is a problem that the charge settlement management cannot be fully automated in the parking lot for sale.

Therefore, the applicant of the present invention filed Japanese Patent Application No.
We have developed an automatic parking lot management system as seen in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-73283 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 57-189284) to solve the above-mentioned problems.

The parking lot automatic management device seen in this application installs a punching machine at a customer such as a tenant store for punching a code for discounting or free parking fee issued to a parking ticket issued at the time of storage. On the other hand, at the exit of the parking lot, an automatic fee adjustment machine equipped with a reader for reading the above punch and an arithmetic control unit for storing the reading result (payment amount) for each customer is installed. With this automatic management device, it becomes easy to collect accounts receivable by customer.
It has the advantage that parking lot management can be fully automated without the need to have a clerk dedicated to sales at the exit.

[0006] However, in order to code the customer-specific code or the discount rate of the charge and punch the code at the correct position on the parking ticket, a punching machine of considerably high accuracy and high quality is required. The price of punching machines used in the equipment will increase, so tenant stores will not be able to use rubber stamps, service tickets, or token metals that can be used more easily and cheaply than punching machines. The cost became high, which was an obstacle to realizing the automatic parking management system.

On the other hand, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-98009 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-98, which were also previously developed by the present applicant.
The magnetic code creation machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 82 does not use the above-mentioned expensive punching machine, but instead uses a permanent magnet to easily and easily discount parking fees or make it free. It has the advantage that a magnetic code can be created on a magnetic card.

[0008]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional magnetic code making machine, the magnetic force action is produced by opening and closing the opening windows of a plurality of permanent magnets arranged side by side with a shield plate made of an insulating material. The structure of the shield plate part is constructed because it is a mechanism to build a simple bar code-like magnetic code on the magnetic stripe by not affecting the magnetic stripe part of the magnetic card through each opening window and vice versa. It was surprisingly complicated and expensive, and it was not possible to achieve the desired economic effect.

Further, when inserting the magnetic card, if all the shield plates are not closed once, the permanent magnet magnetizes or magnetically erases all the magnetic stripe portions when the card is inserted, and the code is written. Because you can't
When creating a code, you must first insert all magnetic cards with all the shield plates closed, and then open and close the shield plates according to the code.
The operation was complicated, making it impossible to rationally use the same magnetic code repeatedly in the same set state.

Further, since all the opening / closing operations of the shield plate are manually performed, there is a problem that the magnetic codes cannot be accurately manufactured due to variations in the code manufacturing.

Therefore, the technical problem of the present invention is to write a magnetic code on a magnetic stripe of a magnetic card using a permanent magnet, and to manually write the magnetic code by using a code writer having a simple structure. Can be accurately written, and the same magnetic code can be repeatedly written by a simple operation.

[0012]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Means taken in the present invention for solving the above technical problems are as follows.

A simple type magnetic code writer configured to write a magnetic code by using a permanent magnet in a magnetic stripe portion of a magnetic card,

(1) A lower case body having a card mounting portion for mounting a magnetic card on the upper surface is rotatably attached to the upper case body so that the upper case body can be pressed against the upper surface of the lower case body. A setting body is attached to the upper case body in accordance with the position of the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card placed on the card placing portion of the lower case body, and the bottom surface of the setting body is spaced in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic stripe. A plurality of fitting holes are provided in the opening and a code writing piece made of a permanent magnet for magnetizing or magnetically erasing the magnetic stripe portion is attachable to each of these fitting holes.

(2) The entire setting body attached to the upper case body is made of rubber into a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, while the upper case body is formed by using flexible supporting arms provided at both ends of the setting body. Attach it to the inner part of the so that it can move up and down.

(3) Writing of the magnetic code by the permanent magnet code writing piece mounted in the fitting hole of the setting body is performed only in the additional data writing area provided in a part of the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card. To configure.

[0017]

Each of the means described in (1) to (3) above operates as follows.

According to the means described in the above (1), the code writing piece is attached to the fitting hole of the setting body in accordance with the magnetic code to be written on the magnetic stripe, and then the magnetic card is placed on the card. When the upper case body is pressed down by hand, the code writing piece attached to the setting body is pressed against the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card, and the code writing piece magnetizes the magnetic stripe portion by its magnetic force. Alternatively, it is possible to magnetically erase and create a binary magnetic code between the code writing piece and an unprocessed portion where the code writing piece is not pressed. Therefore, whether the code writing piece is attached to the setting body (arrangement) Allows the required magnetic code to be manually written on the magnetic stripe.

Further, according to the means described in (1) above, 1
If the code writing piece is set on the setting body, the same magnetic code can be easily and repeatedly applied to the magnetic stripe portion of each magnetic card by simply inserting the magnetic card and pressing the upper case body repeatedly. Allows you to write accurately.

According to the means described in the above (2), when the setting body is pressed against the magnetic card surface by the pressing rotation of the upper case body manually, the elasticity of the setting body made of rubber causes the code writing piece to move. While pressing in close contact with the magnetic stripe surface, the flexible support arm bends and presses the bottom surface of the setting body onto the magnetic card surface with uniform pressure, so the magnetic code is written accurately on the magnetic stripe. To enable that.

According to the means described in the above (3), the code writing piece set in the setting body is free of the parking fee only for the predetermined additional data writing area on the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card. A relatively simple magnetic code such as a code or a discount code can be written, and in other areas, using a conventional automated magnetic code writer, for example, a general magnetic code such as a storage time or an identification code can be written. Allows you to write data.

As described above, the above-mentioned technical problems can be solved by the above-mentioned means, and the problems of the conventional art can be solved.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the above-described magnetic card code writer according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view for explaining the internal structure of a manual magnetic code writer according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side sectional view for explaining the state during magnetic code writing. In the drawings, a magnetic code writer generally designated by reference numeral 1 is a lower case body 2 and a lower case body 2 which is mounted on the upper surface of the lower case body 2 by a mounting shaft 4 so as to be vertically movable. It is composed of the case body 3.

Reference numeral 2H denotes an upper surface plate of the lower case body 2 supported by the left and right support columns 2T, 2T. The magnetic card MC inserted in the upper surface plate 2H should be placed so as not to move. A tray-shaped card placing portion 2X capable of performing the above is provided, and a pressing knob 6 for pushing down is attached to the upper surface of the upper case body 3.

Reference numeral 3H is a pressing plate mounted inside the upper case body 3. Between the root end portion 3b of the plate 3H and the upper surface plate 2H, the depressed upper case body 3 shown in FIG. A return spring 5 for returning to the open state is interposed.

Similarly, in the figure, 7 is a setting body made entirely of rubber into a substantially rectangular shape, and the setting body 7 is provided with flexible support arms 8 and 8 provided in front and rear thereof.
By mounting the upper end portions 8a, 8a of the upper case body 3a on the tip mounting portion 3a of the pressing plate 3H, the bottom surface of the upper case body 3 is placed in the tray-shaped card mounting portion 2X as shown in FIG. It is constructed such that the magnetic stripe MCa (see FIG. 6) of the mounted magnetic card MC is pressed, and the front and rear support arms 8 and 8 are bent at the time of pressing so that the bottom surface of the setting body 7 is magnetic stripe MCa. It is configured to press against the surface of the plate with uniform pressure.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the above-mentioned setting body 7, and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3. The bottom surface of the setting body 7 made entirely of rubber is shown in the drawing. As described above, a plurality of fitting holes 7a ... Are recessed at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the magnetic stripe MCa of the magnetic card MC, and a permanent magnet is used for each of these fitting holes 7a. The created code writing pieces 9 are configured to be freely inserted, and the code writing pieces 9 ... Inserted in the respective insertion holes 7a ... Are all attached by the elasticity of the setting body 7. Is securely held and does not easily fall off during use.

FIG. 5 shows each fitting hole 7 of the setting body 7.
The code writing piece 9 ... Inserted in a.
By pressing the surface of the magnetic stripe MCa of
The structure of a data code MH which is formed in a binary system by magnetizing or magnetically erasing the magnetic stripe MCa is described. In the figure, M1 is a start mark, M2 is code data, M3 is a parity code, and M4 is M4. .. to M8 are code data, and in the present invention, for example, a data code MH for freeing or discounting the parking fee depending on how the code writing pieces 9 ... Are inserted into the respective insertion holes 7a. Can be written in the magnetic stripe MCa.

FIG. 6 is a plan view for explaining the structure of the magnetic card MC used in the present invention. The magnetic stripe MCa
A magnetic signal area L1 in which a magnetic signal having a uniform and fine pitch is written is formed at the front end of the storage area, then the storage data writing eriti L2 and L3 are formed, and finally the code writing machine 1 of the present invention is used. An additional data writing area L4 in which a relatively simple data code MH such as a discount code or a free code is written is formed.

Since the manual magnetic code writer according to the present invention has the structure as described above, after the code writing pieces 9 ... Are attached to the necessary fitting holes 7a of the setting body 7, the magnetic card MC is inserted. 2 is inserted into the tray 2X and the upper case body 3 is pushed down to the state shown in FIG. 2, the code writing pieces 9 ... Set on the setting body 7 are pressed against the surface of the magnetic stripe MCa, and the additional data writing area L4. You can write a relatively simple code in binary to.

When the writing of the magnetic code is completed, the hand is released from the upper case body 3, and the upper case body 3 is returned to the open state shown in FIG. The processed magnetic card MC can be taken out, and then the same magnetic code can be repeatedly written to a plurality of magnetic cards MC by repeating the above-mentioned operation, and the magnetic code can be changed. In this case, by changing the setting state (arrangement state) of the code writing pieces 9 with respect to the setting body 7,
You can set the desired magnetic code.

[0033]

Therefore, according to the manual magnetic code writer according to the present invention, the magnetic writing of the magnetic card mounted on the card mounting portion is performed depending on the setting state of the permanent magnet code writing piece attached to the setting body. It is possible to write various magnetic codes in binary on the stripe. Moreover, since writing of these magnetic codes can be done by manual operation and does not require a power source, it is free to carry and easy to use anywhere. With the convenience of writing a magnetic code,
For example, it is suitable for use when a parking card made of a magnetic card used by various tenant stores or the like is used as a visitor and a service code for discounting a parking charge is written.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side sectional view illustrating an internal structure of a manual magnetic code writer according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view similarly illustrating a state at the time of writing a code.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the setting body used in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the setting body taken along the line AA in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram illustrating an arrangement of data codes.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a magnetic card on which a magnetic code is written according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Magnetic Code Writing Machine 2 Lower Case Body 2X Card Placement 3 Upper Case Body 5 Return Spring 7 Setting Body 7a Fitting Hole 8 Flexible Support Arm 9 Code Writing Piece Made of Permanent Magnet MC Magnetic Card MCa Magnetic stripe L4 Additional data writing area

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A simple type magnetic code writer configured to write a magnetic code by using a permanent magnet in the magnetic stripe portion of the magnetic card, wherein the magnetic card is placed on an upper surface thereof. The upper case body is rotatably attached to the lower case body provided with a portion so that the upper case body can be pressed against the upper surface of the lower case body, and the upper case body is mounted on the card mounting portion of the lower case body. The setting body is attached according to the position of the magnetic stripe of the placed magnetic card, and a plurality of fitting holes are provided on the bottom surface of the setting body at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic stripe. A manual magnetic code writing machine characterized in that a code writing piece made of a permanent magnet for magnetizing or magnetically erasing a magnetic stripe portion is attachable to the hole. 2. The entire setting body to be attached to the upper case body is made of rubber into a substantially rectangular shape, and the setting body is provided with flexible support arms at both ends of the upper case body. The manual magnetic code writer according to claim 1, wherein the manual magnetic code writer is attached to the inner portion so as to be vertically movable. 3. A magnetic code is written by a permanent magnet code writing piece attached to a fitting hole of a setting body only to an additional data writing area provided in a part of a magnetic stripe of a magnetic card. The manual magnetic code writer according to claim 1, which is configured.