WO2015172557A1

WO2015172557A1 - Card reader

Info

Publication number: WO2015172557A1
Application number: PCT/CN2014/094042
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李艳荣; 沈继清
Original assignee: 深圳国微技术有限公司
Priority date: 2014-05-15
Filing date: 2014-12-17
Publication date: 2015-11-19
Also published as: CN204009925U

Abstract

Disclosed is a card reader, comprising a data interface, a card reader body, and a bent connection portion connecting the data interface and the card reader body, the data interface being electrically connected with the card reader body. A data line is disposed to connect the data interface and the card reader, and is used for data transmission. Supports are also used to separately fix the data interface and the card reader, and thus the data interface and the card reader are effectively separated. Therefore, the phenomenon that a card reader of a large size blocks other interfaces on an object interacting with the card reader and thus occupies space on the periphery of the other interfaces is avoided, and because the card reader provided by the present utility model does not influence use of adjacent interfaces, the utilization rate of interfaces is raised.

Description

Card reader

Technical field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of card reader bodies, in particular to a card reader.

Background technique

With the development of society, smart cards have developed rapidly, smart cards can receive data signals, and then transmit signals to USB devices through USB card readers. For example, smart cards can identify users and decrypt digital TV programs that have been scrambled. effect. After receiving the signal of the digital television program, the smart card transmits the signal to the digital television through the USB card reader. Due to the use of large-sized smart cards, the size of the USB card reader of the large-sized smart card is relatively large, and the existing USB devices are collectively set with multiple USB interfaces. In order to save equipment space, two adjacent USB interfaces are used. The distance between them is relatively small. When the USB card reader is inserted into the TV set, the size of the card reader body is relatively large, which occupies the use space of the adjacent USB interface, thereby affecting the use of the adjacent USB interface. The structure of the existing USB card reader of the smart card affects the use of the adjacent USB interface of the television.

The above content is only used to assist in understanding the technical solutions of the present invention, and it is not admitted that the above is prior art.

Technical solution

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a card reader, which aims to prevent the use of adjacent sockets from being affected and to improve the utilization of the sockets.

In order to achieve the above object, a card reader provided by the present invention includes a data interface, a card reader body, and a bent connection portion connecting the data interface and the card reader body, the data interface and the card reader. The body is electrically connected.

Preferably, the bent connecting portion includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion for fixing the data interface, the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are connected at an angle, and the connecting portion is bent A third fixing portion for fixing the card reader body is further included, and the third fixing portion and the second fixing portion are fixedly coupled.

Preferably, the first fixing portion is provided with a first slot, and one end of the data interface is disposed in the first slot.

Preferably, the third fixing portion is provided with a mounting groove, and the card reader body is locked in the mounting groove.

Preferably, the opening direction of the first slot is the same as the opening direction of the mounting slot.

Preferably, the card reader further includes a data line, one end of the data line is connected to the data interface, and the other end is connected to a circuit board in the card reader body.

Preferably, the second fixing portion is provided with a second slot, the data line is disposed in the second slot, and the first slot and the second slot are in communication.

Preferably, the card reader body is provided with a slot for setting a smart card.

Preferably, the bent portion is integrally formed with the card reader body.

Preferably, an angle between the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion is adjustable.

In the utility model, the data interface is connected with the card reader by setting the data line, and the data transmission is performed, and the data interface and the card reader are respectively fixed by the bracket, so that the data interface and the card reader are effectively separated. Therefore, the large-sized card reader is prevented from blocking other sockets on the object with which it interacts, and occupying the space around the other sockets, since the card reader provided by the utility model prevents the use of the adjacent sockets, thereby improving the socket. Utilization rate.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic view showing the assembly structure of a card reader and a smart card according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a card reader of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic view of the exploded structure of Figure 2.

The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiments of the invention

It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

The utility model provides a card reader.

1 and 2, FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the assembly structure of the card reader and the smart card 40 of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of the card reader of the present invention; and FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the exploded structure of FIG.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the data interface 10, the card reader body 30, and the bent connection portion 20 connecting the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30, the data interface 10 is electrically connected to the card reader body 30. . The data interface uses a USB interface as an example, and of course it can also be a mini. USB interface and so on.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , in the embodiment, the card reader includes a data interface 10 and a card reader body 30 , and the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30 are electrically connected by a data line 50 . A smart card interface 31 for accommodating the smart card 40 is disposed on the card reader body 30. A data line 50 is connected to the end of the data interface 10 that is in contact with the USB device. The other end of the data line 50 extends into the card reader body 30 to be connected to the card reader body 30, so that the data interface 10 communicates with the card reader body 30. The bent connecting portion 20 is disposed in an L shape, and one end of the bent connecting portion 20 is fixedly connected to the card reader body 30, and the other end is fixedly connected to one end of the data interface 10 to which the data line 50 is connected. When the user inserts the data interface 10 into the device, the length direction of the card reader body 30 is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the data interface 10, that is, in the same plane as the interface, so that the airspace of the adjacent data interface 10 is not occupied. Moreover, the adjacent data interface 10 is not blocked, so that the normal use of the adjacent data interface 10 is not affected.

In other embodiments, the bent joint 20 may be provided in other shapes, such as a U shape, which may have a bend angle of 45°, 60°, or the like.

In this embodiment, the data interface 10 is connected to the card reader body 30 by setting the data line 50, and data transmission is performed, and the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30 are respectively fixed by the bending connection portion 20, thereby making the data interface 10 is effectively separated from the card reader body 30. Therefore, the large-sized card reader is prevented from blocking other USB sockets on the object with which it interacts, and occupying the space around the other sockets, since the card reader provided by the present invention prevents the use of adjacent sockets, thereby improving the socket. Utilization.

Further, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the data lines are housed in the bent connection.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the data line connecting the circuit board of the card reader body and the USB interface is received in the bent connection portion so that the data line is not directly exposed to the outside.

In this embodiment, by accommodating the data line into the bent connecting portion, the data line is not easily affected by the outside world, thereby facilitating the stable operation of the data line, facilitating the protection of the data line, and making the card reader more beautiful and generous. .

Further, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the bent connecting portion includes a first fixing portion 21 and a second fixing portion 26 for fixing the data interface, and the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 are fixedly connected at an angle.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 are all disposed in an elongated shape, and one end of the first fixing portion 21 is fixedly connected to the data interface, and the other end is fixedly connected to the second fixing portion 26, The other end of the second fixing portion 26 is fixedly coupled to the card reader body. The first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 are disposed at an angle.

In this embodiment, by arranging the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 at an angle, the large-volume card reader is prevented from blocking other USB sockets on the object with which it interacts, and occupying the space around the other USB sockets. Because the card reader provided by the utility model prevents the use of adjacent sockets, thereby improving the utilization rate of the sockets.

Further, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the first fixing portion 21 is provided with a first slot 24 , and one end of the data interface is disposed in the first slot 24 .

Specifically, in the embodiment, the bent connecting portion 20 is disposed in an L shape, and the first fixing portion 21 is provided with a first slot 24 adapted to the end of the data interface 10 to which the data line 50 is connected, and the data interface 10 is connected One end of the data line 50 is fitted into the first slot 24 and fixed in the first slot 24.

In this embodiment, by setting the partial data interface 10 in the first slot 24, the data interface 10 is not easily affected by external factors, thereby facilitating protection of the data interface 10 while reducing the negative impact of the outside on the card reader.

Further, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the second fixing portion 26 is provided with a second slot 25, and the data line is disposed in the second slot 25, and the first slot 24 and the second slot 25 are in communication.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the bent connecting portion 20 is disposed in an L shape, and the second fixing portion 26 is provided with a second slot 25 for receiving the data line 50. The first slot 24 and the second slot 25 are continuous. . The data line 50 is disposed in the second slot 25.

In this embodiment, by setting the data line 50 in the second slot 25, the data line 50 is not easily affected by external factors, thereby facilitating protection of the data line 50 while reducing the negative impact of the outside on the card reader.

Further, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the card reader further includes a third fixing portion 22 for fixing the card reader body 30. The third fixing portion 22 is provided with a mounting groove 27, and the card reader body 30 is locked on the card. In the mounting groove 27, the third fixing portion 22 and the second fixing portion 26 are fixedly connected to one end of the card reader body 30.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the bottom surface of the card reader body 30 connected to the data line 50 is rectangular, and the third fixing portion 22 is provided with an elongated mounting groove 27 and a mounting slot. The shape of 27 is adapted to one end of the card reader body 30 to which the data line 50 is connected, and the card reader body 30 is disposed in the mounting groove 27. One end of the second fixing portion 26 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the mounting groove 27, and the other end is fixedly connected to the first fixing portion 21.

In this embodiment, the card reader body 30 is disposed on the third fixing portion 22 by the arrangement of the third fixing portion 22, and then the card reader body 30 and the data are passed through the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26. The interface 10 is fixedly connected, so that the connection between the card reader body 30 and the data interface 10 is stable and reliable, and is beneficial to the user's safe use.

Further, referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the third fixing portion 22 is provided with a notch 23 corresponding to the position where the data line 50 is connected to the card reader body 30, and the data line 50 passes through the notch 23 and the circuit board in the card reader body 30. Electrical connection.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the third fixing portion 22 is mounted on the sidewall of the slot 27, and a position corresponding to the bottom of the card reader body 30 is connected to the data line 50. The notch 23 extends from the notch of the mounting groove 27 toward the bottom of the groove, and the data line 50 is connected to the card reader body 30 through the notch 23.

In this embodiment, through the arrangement of the notches 23, the data lines 50 can be connected through the hole card reader body 30 without bypassing the side walls of the mounting slots 27 and then connected to the card reader body 30, thereby, the data lines 50 will not be sandwiched between the side wall of the mounting slot 27 and the card reader body 30, thereby facilitating the connection of the data line 50, facilitating the use of the card reader.

Further, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the opening direction of the first slit 24 is the same as the opening direction of the mounting groove 27.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, the first fixing portion 21, the second fixing portion 26, and the third fixing portion 22 connect the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30 into a U shape. structure. The card reader body 30 has a rectangular outer shape, and the bent connecting portion 20 is disposed in an L shape. The second fixing portion 26 is perpendicular to the side of the card reader body 30 where the data line 50 is connected, and the second fixing portion 26 is U. The first fixing portion 21 is provided with a first slot 24 in the direction of the side wall thereof, and one end of the data interface 10 is disposed in the first slot 24, so that the data interface 10 is a side of the U-shaped structure The wall; the card reader body is the other side wall of the U-shaped structure. There is a certain distance between the card reader body 30 and the data interface 10. When the card reader is used on a television set, the data interface 10 cooperates with the data interface 10 on the television set, and the card reader body 30 bypasses the side of the television set and is disposed behind the casing.

In this embodiment, by setting the card reader in a U shape, the large-volume card reader body 30 can well avoid the space around the adjacent data interface 10, thereby not affecting the use of the adjacent data interface 10. In addition, after the card reader body 30 is disposed on the TV housing, the television with the card reader inserted is more beautiful than the original.

Further, referring to Figures 2 and 3, the distance between the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30 is between 10 mm and 100 mm.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the embodiment, the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30 are two side walls of a U-shaped structure, and the distance between the two cannot be too close. If the card is too close, the card is read. The body 30 may encounter the frame around the device interface, and it may not be too far, which would occupy too much space and is not beautiful. Flat panel televisions are typically between 10mm and 100mm thick.

In this embodiment, by setting the distance between the data interface 10 and the card reader body 30, it is ensured that the card reader can be used on the flat panel television, which increases the applicability of the card reader.

Further, a normally closed switch for controlling the card reader body 30 is further included, and the normally closed switch is disposed in the smart card interface 31 of the card reader body 30.

Specifically, in the embodiment, a smart card interface 31 for accommodating the smart card 40 is disposed on the card reader body 30, and the shape of the smart card interface 31 matches the shape and size of the smart card 40. On the inner side wall of the smart card interface 31, a normally closed switch is provided. When the user uses the card reader, the smart card 40 only needs to be inserted into the smart card interface 31, and the smart card 40 will squeeze the normally closed switch on the side wall to make the card reader work. When the user does not use the card reader, the smart card 40 is used. Pulled out from the smart card interface 31, the normally closed switch on the side wall returns to the original closed state, and the card reader body 30 stops working.

In this embodiment, by providing a normally closed switch on the side wall of the smart card interface 31, the user does not need to pull it out when the card reader is not used, and the smart card 40 can be removed and installed, which greatly reduces the number of the smart card 40. The number of times the card reader is inserted and removed increases the service life of the data interface 10.

Further, the card reader further includes an indicator light for displaying the working state thereof, and the indicator light is disposed on the card reader body 30.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the accessory of the smart card interface 31 on the card reader body 30 is provided with an LED indicator. When the smart card 40 in the smart card interface 31 is properly plugged in, and the data interface 10 is properly connected to the device, the indication is The light is green; the data interface 10 is connected to the device normally. When the smart card 40 in the smart card interface 31 is not properly connected, it is red; when the data interface 10 is not connected to the device, the indicator is off.

In this embodiment, by setting the indicator light, the user can intuitively observe the working condition of the card reader, and can timely and specifically deal with the problems that occur, which is beneficial to the user to better use the card reader.

Further, the card reader body is provided with a slot for setting a smart card.

Specifically, in this embodiment, slots of different sizes are disposed around the card reader body, and the slots are used for plugging different types of smart cards. Multiple smart cards can be read simultaneously through the card reader body and data interface.

In this embodiment, by providing a plurality of slots on the card reader body, the card reader can simultaneously read a plurality of smart cards of different models, which is beneficial to improving the adaptability of the card reader and saving the socket of the switching device.

Further, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the bent portion is integrally formed with the card reader body.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in the present embodiment, the first fixing portion 21, the second fixing portion 26, and the third fixing portion are integrally formed. The integrally formed card reader has a smart card interface for plugging at one end and a data interface for connecting to the device at the other end.

In this embodiment, by integrally molding the first fixing portion 21, the second fixing portion 26 and the third fixing portion, the number of components is reduced, the structure of the card reader is more compact, the processing technology is reduced, and three are saved. The installation process between the two.

Further, the angle between the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 is adjustable.

Specifically, in the embodiment, the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 are locked by bolts and nuts, and the fixing holes are respectively started at corresponding positions on the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26, and the bolts are respectively started. Threaded to the nut through the fixing hole. When it is necessary to adjust the angle between the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26, first loosen the nut, adjust the angle between the two, and then tighten the nut. Of course, in other embodiments, other structures that can adjust the angles of the two may be used, such as both being bendable tubes.

In this embodiment, by setting the angle between the first fixing portion 21 and the second fixing portion 26 to be adjustable, the user can adjust the angles of the two according to actual needs, so that the card reader can better satisfy the user's Demand increases the applicability of the card reader.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the patents of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent flow transformation made by the specification and the drawings of the present invention may be directly or indirectly applied to other related The technical fields are all included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

A card reader, comprising: a data interface, a card reader body, and a bent connection portion connecting the data interface and the card reader body, wherein the data interface is electrically connected to the card reader body .
A card reader according to claim 1, wherein said bent connecting portion includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion for fixing said data interface, said first fixing portion and said first The two fixing portions are connected at an angle, and further include a third fixing portion for fixing the card reader body, and the third fixing portion and the second fixing portion are fixedly connected.
The card reader according to claim 2, wherein the first fixing portion is provided with a first slot, and one end of the data interface is disposed in the first slot.
The card reader according to claim 2, wherein the third fixing portion is provided with a mounting groove, and the card reader body is locked in the mounting groove.
A card reader according to claim 4, wherein the opening direction of said first slit is the same as the opening direction of said mounting groove.
A card reader according to claim 3, further comprising a data line, one end of said data line being coupled to said data interface and the other end being electrically coupled to said card reader body.
The card reader according to claim 6, wherein the second fixing portion is provided with a second slot, the data line is disposed in the second slot, the first slot and The second slot is in communication.
A card reader according to claim 1, wherein said card reader body is provided with a slot for setting a smart card.
The card reader of claim 1 wherein said bent portion is integrally formed with said card reader body.
The card reader according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein an angle between the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion is adjustable.