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Chip card reader
Assignee: Amphenol Tuchel Electronics GmbH
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Filing: 1996-02-22
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-02-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a chip card reader with a housing, a guide track built into the housing for receiving a chip card as well as a contact carrier on the side of the housing, the contacts thereof being able to contact corresponding contacts of the chip card in the read position of the chip card in the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Bleier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/0013; G06K7/0021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A chip card reader comprising a housing, a guide track within the housing for receiving a chip card and a contact carrier containing contacts which make contact in the housing with corresponding contacts on said chip card when the chip card is inserted in a read position, wherein the contacts of the contact carrier are protected in a non-use position of said chip card reader by a separating element over the guide track for the chip card, said separating element being arranged between said contacts of the contact carrier and said guide track.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A chip card reader comprising a housing, a guide track within the housing for receiving a chip card and a contact carrier containing contacts which make contact in the housing with corresponding contacts on said chip card when the chip card is inserted in a read position, wherein the contacts of the contact carrier are protected in a non-use position of said chip card reader by a separating element over the guide track for the chip card, said separating element being arranged between said contacts of the contact carrier and said guide track.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The chip card reader according to claim 1, wherein the contact carrier is constructed in such a manner that it will move relative to the separating element when the chip card is inserted into the housing and the contacts of the contact carrier are movable against the contacts of the chip card in the read position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The chip card reader according to claim 1, wherein the contact carrier is constructed in such a manner that it will move relative to the separating element when the chip card is inserted into the housing and the chip card and its contacts, respectively, are moveable against the contact carrier and the contacts thereof as the chip card moves along the guide track into the read position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The chip card reader according to claim 1, wherein the separating element is movable relative to the contact carrier when the chip card is inserted into the housing and the contact carrier and the contacts thereof are moveable into contact with the contacts of the chip card on its way into the read position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The chip card reader according to claim 1, wherein the separating element is movable relative to the contact carrier when the chip card is inserted into the housing and the chip card and its contacts respectively, are moveable into contact with the contacts of the contact carrier on its way into the read position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
The chip card reader according to claim 1, wherein the contact carrier is arranged on a sled which is drivable in and against the direction of insertion of the chip card, said sled comprising a plate which is slidable on or in the floor of the guide track and a receiving part for the contact carrier connected in a flexible manner to the plate, whereby the receiving part is guided in at least one groove, provided within said housing and inclined downwardly with respect to the feeding direction of said chip card.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The chip card reader according to claim 6, further comprising a buffer for the chip card provided on the rear end of the plate of the sled in the direction of insertion of the chip card.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The chip card reader according to claim 6, wherein the sled is held under tension opposite to the direction of insertion of the chip card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The chip card reader according to claim 8, wherein the sled is attached to the housing via a driving spring.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-08-17 | 2002-02-16 | 2002-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-17 | 2006-02-16 | 2006-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-17 | 2010-02-16 | 2010-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |