JPH04135294A - Card data processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card data processing device capable of processing data on two different types of cards.

Conventional technology In general, cards used for credit transactions, such as prepaid cards and ID cards (cash cards), store data in different formats, and each requires a dedicated data processing device such as a card reader. It requires means.

On the other hand, some conventional card data processing devices are capable of processing data on two different types of cards. For the reasons mentioned above, such a card data processing device is equipped with two dedicated data processing means corresponding to each card, and furthermore, there is a dedicated data processing means for each card on the side of the device. Two corresponding card insertion slots are provided.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a card data processing device, a user may erroneously insert a prepaid card into a card insertion slot. In such a case, the incorrectly inserted card is ejected after the check is completed, but the card must be reinserted into the correct card insertion slot, which is troublesome.

Means for Solving the Problems A first card data processing means disposed inside a casing that processes data for a first card-shaped storage means formed of a hard member and storing data in a predetermined format; a second card disposed inside the casing that performs data processing on a second card-like storage means formed of a soft member and storing data in a predetermined format different from that of the first card-like storage means; a data processing means, a card insertion slot formed on a side surface of the housing into which both the first card-like storage means and the second card-like storage means can be inserted; a first card conveyance means for transporting the first card-like storage means and the second card-like storage means disposed and inserted from the card insertion slot in a manner that allows the first card-like storage means to be freely moved in and out; and the first card-like storage means. is positioned so as to protrude on the conveyance path, and when passing through the first card-like storage means, is pressed by the first card-like storage means and evacuated from the conveyance path, and when passing through the second card-like storage means. a card sorting means provided with a branching section that curves the second card-like storage means to change its conveying direction; and a card sorting means arranged in the conveying direction of the first card-like storage means after passing through the card sorting means. a second card conveying means for conveying the first card-like storage means so as to be able to enter and leave the insertion slot of the first card data processing means; The third card transport means is disposed in the transport direction of the storage means and transports the second card-like storage means so as to be freely in and out of the insertion opening of the second card data processing means.

The first and second card-shaped storage means inserted into the card insertion slot formed on the side surface of the working housing are transported into the housing by the first card transporting means, and then the first and second card-like storage means are transported into the housing by the first card transporting means. Based on this, the cards are sorted into two different directions by the card sorting means. That is, if the inserted card-like storage means is the first card-like storage means formed of a hard member, it is transported into the casing by the first card transport means and is also transported along the transport path. After pressing the protruding branch part to move the card away from the transport path and proceeding straight, the card is transported to the second card transport means and inserted into the insertion slot of the first card data processing means. The first card-shaped storage means, on which the data processing by the first card data processing means has been completed, is ejected from the card insertion slot after passing through a conveyance path opposite to that described above. In addition, if the inserted card-like storage means is a second card-like storage means formed of a soft member, it is transported into the casing by the first card transport means and is also on the transport path. The card is bent by the protruding branch part to change its conveyance direction, and then conveyed to the third card conveyance means and inserted into the insertion opening of the second card data processing means. The second card-shaped storage means, on which the data processing by the second card data processing means has been completed, is ejected from the card insertion slot after passing through a conveyance path opposite to that described above.

Embodiment A first embodiment of the present invention will be explained based on FIG. This card data processing device 1 has one card insertion slot 2a in the housing 2 into which both an ID card as a first card-like storage means and a prepaid card as a second card-like storage means can be inserted. A first card conveyance means 3 is disposed inside the casing 2, which is formed on the side surface and is composed of a drive roller 3a and a pressure roller 3b, and which conveys the card inserted into the card insertion slot 2a in a freely ingress and egress manner. , a card sorting means 4 having a branching part 4a projected and positioned on the conveyance path by the first card conveying means 3 is disposed, and a card sorting means 4 having a branch part 4a positioned so as to protrude on the conveyance path by the first card conveying means 3 is disposed, and after passing through the card sorting means 4, a card sorting means 4 is provided. , a drive roller 6a and a pressure roller 6 that transport the ID card in and out of the card insertion slot 5a of the ID card reader 5 as a first card data processing means.
A second card conveying means 6 consisting of b is provided.

Further, in the transport direction of the prepaid card after passing through the card sorting means 4, a card is provided that transports the prepaid card in and out of the card insertion lower a of a prepaid card reader/writer as a second card data processing means. A third card conveyance means 8 is provided, which includes a guide 8a, a drive roller 8b, and a pressure roller 8c provided on the guide path.

However, the ID card is made of a hard member and stores data in a predetermined format, and the prepaid card is made of a soft material and stores data in a predetermined format different from that of the ID card. be.

Further, a card sensor 9 is disposed inside the device adjacent to the card insertion slot 2a, and when the card sensor 9 detects a card inserted from the card insertion slot 2a, the first card is detected. The conveying means 3, the second card conveying means 6, and the third card conveying means 8 are in a driving state.

Furthermore, the branch portion 4a of the card sorting means 4 is attached via a spring 4b, and force is always applied in the direction of pressing the cards being conveyed.

Note that between the first card transport means 3 and the card sorting means 4, the third card transport means 8 is disposed between the first card transport means 3 and the card sorting means 4.
A discharge guide 10 is provided to guide the prepaid card conveyed toward the outside of the apparatus between the drive roller 3a and the pressure roller 3b.

In such a configuration, the ID card or prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 2a is transported into the housing 2 by the first card transport means 3, and then the card is The sorting means 4 separates them into two different directions.

That is, when the inserted card is an ID card formed of a hard member, it is transported into the housing 2 by the first card transport means 3 and the branch portion 4a protrudes onto the transport path. After the card is pressed and evacuated from the transport path and moves straight, it is transported to the second card transport means 6 and inserted into the card insertion slot 5a of the ID card reader 5.

However, when the data processing by the ID card reader 5 is completed, the ID card passes through the transport route opposite to that described above, and then
The card is ejected from the card insertion slot 2a.

In addition, if the inserted card is a prepaid card made of a soft material, it is transported into the housing 2 by the first card transport means 3, and a branch part protruding onto the transport path. After being bent by 4a and changing its conveying direction downward, the third card conveying means 6
and inserted into the card insertion lower a of the prepaid card reader/writer. However, when the data processing by the prepaid card reader/writer 7 is completed, the prepaid card is ejected from the card insertion slot 2a after passing through the transport path opposite to that described above.

In this way, regardless of whether an ID card or a prepaid card is used, the cards can be automatically separated by simply inserting them into one card insertion slot 2a. The operability of the card is improved and at the same time the burden on the user is reduced, and as a result, card data can be processed quickly. Further, since there is only one card insertion slot 2a, the appearance of the device is simplified and the construction is excellent.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 2. This card data processing device] 1 is integrally formed with an elastic member such as a leaf spring instead of the card sorting means 4 in FIG.
The branch part 12 is positioned so as to protrude on the conveyance path.
A card sorting means 12 is provided,
The branch section 12a operates in exactly the same way as the branch section 4a in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the same parts as those explained in FIG. 1, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In such a card data processing device, since the card sorting means 12 is integrally formed of an elastic member, the device can be simplified and the number of parts and manufacturing cost can be reduced.

In this embodiment, a discharge guide 10 guides the prepaid card conveyed by the third card conveyance means 8 between the drive roller 3a and the pressure roller 3b during discharge.
Although the explanation has been made using a device in which the discharge guide 10 is disposed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the discharge guide 10 may be formed integrally with the branch portion 4a or the branch portion 12a, thereby eliminating the need for the discharge guide 10. It is also possible to implement the following.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides that the first and second card-like storage means inserted into the card insertion slot formed on the side surface of the casing,
After the card is transported inside the case by the first card transport means,
Based on the difference in hardness, the cards are sorted into two different directions by the card sorting means. That is, if the inserted card-like storage means is the first card-like storage means formed of a hard member, it is transported into the casing by the first card transport means and is also transported along the transport path. After pressing the protruding branch part to move the card away from the transport path and proceeding straight, the card is transported to the second card transport means and inserted into the insertion slot of the first card data processing means. The first card-shaped storage means, on which the data processing by the first card data processing means has been completed, is ejected from the card insertion slot after passing through a conveyance path opposite to that described above. In addition, if the inserted card-like storage means is a second card-like storage means formed of a soft member, it is transported into the casing by the first card transport means and is also on the transport path. The card is bent by the protruding branch part to change its conveyance direction, and then conveyed to the third card conveyance means and inserted into the insertion opening of the second card data processing means. The second card-shaped storage means, on which the data processing by the second card data processing means has been completed, is ejected from the card insertion slot after passing through a conveyance path opposite to that described above. In this way, first,
No matter which of the second card-shaped storage means is used, just by inserting it into one card slot, the sorting is done automatically, which improves the operability of the device and at the same time burdens the user. As a result, card data processing can be performed quickly.

means, 8...Third card transport means Tokyo Electric Co., Ltd.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional side view showing the first embodiment of the present invention, and the second
The figure is a longitudinal sectional side view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (1)

[Claims] a first card data processing means disposed inside a casing for processing data on a first card-like storage means formed of a hard member and storing data in a predetermined format; a second card data processing means disposed inside the casing that performs data processing on a second card storage means that stores data in a predetermined format different from that of the first card storage means; one card insertion slot formed on a side surface of the body into which both the first card-like storage means and the second card-like storage means can be inserted; and the card insertion slot disposed inside the casing. a first card conveyance means for conveying the first card-like storage means and the second card-like storage means inserted into and out of the storage means; When it is positioned and passes through the first card-like storage means, it is pressed by the first card-like storage means and evacuated from the transport path, and when it passes through the second card-like storage means, it is pressed against the second card-like storage means. a card sorting means provided with a branching part that curves the means to change the conveying direction thereof; and a card sorting means disposed in the conveying direction of the first card-like storage means after passing through the card sorting means; a second card conveying means for conveying the means to the insertion slot of the first card data processing means so as to be able to enter and leave the means; and a second card-like storage means disposed in the conveying direction of the second card-like storage means after passing through the card sorting means. A card data processing device comprising: a third card transport means for transporting the second card-like storage means to and from the insertion slot of the second card data processing means.