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EP0307692A1
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IC card reader
Assignee: Omron Corp
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Filing: 1988-08-26
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A shutter (4) is attached to an inserting port (11) of an IC card reader so as to be freely opened and closed. A cleaning member (5) is attached to the outer surface of the shutter. When an IC card (1) is inserted into the IC card reader, the shutter is opened by a pressing force of the IC card (1). At least contacts (2) of the IC card which is being inserted come into contact with the cleaning member (5), so that stains deposited on the contacts (2) are removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuya C/O Omron Tateisi Electronics Co. Mita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:04
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/0868; G06K13/0875; G06K13/0893; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An IC card reader comprising: a shutter (4) which is attached to an inserting port (11) of the IC card reader so as to be freely opened and closed and which can be opened by a pressing force of an IC card (1) inserted; and cleaning means (5), provided on an outer surface of said shutter, for cleaning at least contacts (2) of the IC card by coming into contact with said contacts when the IC card is being inserted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An IC card reader comprising: a shutter (4) which is attached to an inserting port (11) of the IC card reader so as to be freely opened and closed and which can be opened by a pressing force of an IC card (1) inserted; and cleaning means (5), provided on an outer surface of said shutter, for cleaning at least contacts (2) of the IC card by coming into contact with said contacts when the IC card is being inserted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An IC card reader according to claim 1, wherein said shutter is supported by an axis (6) at an upper edge portion of the shutter so as to freely swing, and the shutter swings inwardly of the IC card reader by the inserting operation of the IC card, thereby opening the inserting port.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An IC card reader according to claim 1, wherein a stopper (11a) to inhibit the outward opening of the shutter is provided at the inserting port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An IC card reader according to claim 3, wherein said shutter is pressed outwardly by an elastic member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR2172258A1
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FR2489558A1
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