Card sender

Abstract

The utility model discloses a card sender, relates to automation equipment technical field, the card sender comprises a housing, at least one transmission roller group and at least one card distribution mechanism, the housing possesses a card storage groove and a card sending groove communicated with the card storage groove, one end of the card sending groove far away from the card storage groove is provided with a card outlet; the conveying roller group is mounted in the card issuing groove; the card distributing mechanism comprises at least two first card distributing rollers installed in the card distributing groove, the two first card distributing rollers are arranged in an up-down spaced mode, a card distributing gap is formed, and the card distributing gap allows cards to pass through; the circumferential outer wall of each first card dividing roller is sleeved with a flexible ferrule, and the flexible ferrules make contact with the cards. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the cards are not abraded while being transmitted, so that the effect of protecting the cards is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and particularly relates to a card issuing machine. Background Art

[0002] A card issuing machine is an automation device widely used in industries such as finance, telecommunications, and retail for issuing various types of cards, such as credit cards, membership cards, access control cards, etc. It realizes self-service of instant card issuing through a series of mechanical and electronic components as well as complex algorithms and programs. It can store a certain number of contactless IC cards, and both the card issuing speed and the card checking speed are very fast, usually within 1 second, and it has a modular circuit design, which is convenient for maintenance and component replacement.

[0003] In the card sorting technology of traditional card issuing machines, the card sorting mechanism of the card issuing machine usually uses a reverse draw wheel for card sorting operations. When there are more than one card, the cards are drawn back by the reverse wheel to achieve the purpose of card sorting. However, this traditional card sorting mechanism has certain deficiencies. During the process of drawing the card back, the rotation of the roller is likely to cause wear on the edge of the card, thus damaging the card. This will not only cause defects on the card, but may even damage important information on the card, affecting the use effect of the card. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a card issuing machine, aiming to transmit cards without wearing the cards, thereby playing a role in protecting the cards.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model proposes a card issuing machine, which includes:

[0006] A housing having a card storage slot and a card issuing slot communicating with the card storage slot, and an ejection slot is provided at one end of the card issuing slot away from the card storage slot;

[0007] At least one conveying roller group installed in the card issuing slot; and

[0008] At least one card sorting mechanism, the card sorting mechanism includes at least two first card sorting rollers installed in the card issuing slot, the two first card sorting rollers are arranged at an upper and lower interval to form a card sorting gap for the card to pass through; a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of each first card sorting roller, and the flexible sleeve contacts the card.

[0009] In an embodiment, the card sorting mechanism includes at least one second card sorting roller, and the second card sorting roller is arranged in a straight line with one of the first card sorting rollers; a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second card sorting roller.

[0010] In one embodiment, a plurality of grooves or a plurality of protrusions are provided on the surface of the first card dividing roller, and the plurality of grooves or the plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first card dividing roller.

[0011] In one embodiment, the surface of the flexible collar is coated with at least one layer of wear-resistant material.

[0012] In one embodiment, the card separating mechanism further includes at least two mounting shafts, the two mounting shafts being rotatably connected to the slot wall of the card issuing slot, each of the first card separating rollers being sleeved on a mounting shaft, and a plurality of elastic members being arranged between each of the first card separating rollers and the mounting shaft, and the plurality of elastic members being arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mounting shaft.

[0013] In one embodiment, the flexible ring is a silicone ring, a rubber ring or a sponge ring.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing further comprises a mounting slot and a mounting opening connected to the card storage slot, the mounting slot is located below the card storage slot, and the mounting opening connects the mounting slot and the card storage slot;

[0015] The card issuing machine also includes a driving mechanism, which includes a driving member and a driving roller drivingly connected to the driving member, the driving roller extends from the installation opening into the card storage slot, and the driving roller is used to drive the card located at the bottom of the card storage slot to move to the card issuing slot.

[0016] In one embodiment, a flexible ring is sleeved on the circumferential outer wall of the driving roller.

[0017] In one embodiment, a flexible strip is provided at one end of the bottom wall of the card storage slot adjacent to the card issuing slot, and an arc transition surface is provided at one side of the flexible strip adjacent to the card issuing slot.

[0018] In one embodiment, the flexible strip includes a plurality of flexible segments, and the plurality of flexible segments are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the card storage slot.

[0019] The card dispenser of the technical solution of the present utility model includes a housing, at least one conveying roller set and at least one card separating mechanism. The housing has a card storage slot and a card issuing slot communicating with the card storage slot. An ejection slot is provided at one end of the card issuing slot away from the card storage slot. The conveying roller set is installed in the card issuing slot. The card separating mechanism includes at least two first card separating rollers installed in the card issuing slot. The two first card separating rollers are arranged at intervals up and down and form a card separating gap for the card to pass through. A flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumference of each first card separating roller, and the flexible sleeve contacts the card. In this way, the flexible sleeve contacts the card, and this design greatly reduces the possible scratches or damages of the card during the conveying process, realizes the transmission of the card without wearing the card, and thus plays a role in protecting the card. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the card dispenser provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the card dispenser provided by the present utility model after removing part of the housing;

[0023] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The partial enlarged view at A in

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0025] 10. Housing; 10a. Card storage slot; 10b. Card issuing slot; 10c. Ejection slot; 10d. Installation slot; 20. Conveying roller set; 30. Card separating mechanism; 31. First card separating roller; 32. Second card separating roller; 33. Installation shaft; 40. Driving mechanism; 41. Driving part; 42. Driving roller.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the drawings. Detailed Embodiments

[0027] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) involved in the embodiments of the present invention, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0029] In addition, if there are descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that satisfies both A and B at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0030] The present invention provides a card issuing machine.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , in an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuing machine includes a housing 10, at least one conveying roller group 20 and at least one card separating mechanism 30. The housing 10 has a card storage slot 10a and a card issuing slot 10b communicating with the card storage slot 10a. An outlet slot 10c is provided at one end of the card issuing slot 10b away from the card storage slot 10a; the conveying roller group 20 is installed in the card issuing slot 10b; the card separating mechanism 30 includes at least two first card separating rollers 31 installed in the card issuing slot 10b. The two first card separating rollers 31 are arranged at intervals up and down to form a card separating gap for the card to pass through; a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of each first card separating roller 31, and the flexible sleeve contacts the card.

[0032] The housing 10 is the main structure of the present utility model and is made of durable materials such as stainless steel or engineering plastics. Inside the housing 10, a card storage slot 10a and a card feeding slot 10b are designed. The card storage slot 10a is used to store the cards to be distributed, and the card feeding slot 10b is communicated with the card storage slot 10a and is used to convey the cards from the card storage slot 10a to the card outlet 10c. The conveying roller group 20 is installed inside the card feeding slot 10b and is used to drive the cards to move inside the card feeding slot 10b. The conveying roller group 20 includes at least a pair of rollers, and the material of the rollers is wear-resistant rubber or plastic to ensure that the cards move smoothly during conveyance and will not be damaged. The card separating mechanism 30 includes at least two first card separating rollers 31, and these rollers are installed inside the card feeding slot 10b. The two first card separating rollers 31 are arranged at intervals up and down to form a card separating gap, and the width of this gap is slightly larger than the thickness of the card so that the card can pass through smoothly. The design of the card separating gap ensures that the cards will not overlap or tilt during conveyance. A flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of each first card separating roller 31. The material of the flexible sleeve is soft silica gel or rubber, and its function is to reduce friction when the card passes through the roller and protect the surface of the card from damage.

[0033] The user puts the cards to be distributed into the card storage slot 10a. The conveying roller group 20 is started to drive the cards to move along the card feeding slot 10b. When the cards move to the card separating mechanism 30, due to the up-and-down spaced arrangement of the first card separating rollers 31, the cards will be guided into the card separating gap. As the cards continue to move, the flexible sleeve contacts the cards, reducing friction and protecting the surface of the cards. The cards pass through the card separating gap smoothly and are discharged from the card outlet 10c.

[0034] The conveying roller group 20 includes at least two conveying rollers, two rotating shafts and a driving motor. The two rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the groove walls of the card feeding slot 10b. Each conveying roller is installed on a rotating shaft. The two rotating shafts are arranged at intervals up and down, and a card discharging gap is formed between the two conveying rollers. The card discharging gap and the card separating gap are arranged along the same straight line. A flexible sleeve is arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the conveying roller to reduce the wear when the conveying roller contacts the card.

[0035] In the card issuing machine of the present utility model, a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of each first card separating roller 31 of the card separating mechanism 30, and the flexible sleeve contacts the cards. This design greatly reduces the possible scratches or damages that the cards may generate during conveyance, realizes the conveyance of the cards without wearing the cards, and thus plays a role in protecting the cards.

[0036] In an embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the card separating mechanism 30 includes at least one second card separating roller 32, and the second card separating roller 32 is arranged in a straight line with one of the first card separating rollers 31; a flexible sleeve is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second card separating roller 32.

[0037] Specifically, the second card-sorting roller 32 is made of high-strength stainless steel material, having good wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The first card-sorting roller 31 is also made of stainless steel material. A flexible ring is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second card-sorting roller 32. The flexible ring is made of silica gel and has good elasticity and wear resistance. The outer diameter of the flexible ring matches the outer diameter of the second card-sorting roller 32, and the inner diameter is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the second card-sorting roller 32 so as to be sleeved on its outer circumferential wall.

[0038] During the card-sorting process, the paper or other media to be card-sorted pass between the first card-sorting roller 31 and the second card-sorting roller 32. Since a flexible ring is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second card-sorting roller 32, when the paper or other media pass through, the flexible ring can generate a certain frictional force with the surface of the media, thereby achieving the purpose of card-sorting.

[0039] The utility model effectively improves the overall working efficiency of the card-sorting mechanism 30 by providing at least one second card-sorting roller 32 and arranging it in a straight line with one of the first card-sorting rollers 31. Compared with the prior art, this design makes the card-sorting process smoother, reduces problems such as paper jams and blockages caused by uneven card-sorting, and thus greatly improves the production efficiency. Secondly, a flexible ring is sleeved on the outer circumferential wall of the second card-sorting roller 32. The flexible ring can effectively buffer and absorb the impact force generated during the high-speed card-sorting process, making the card-sorting action more stable, thereby improving the card-sorting accuracy. The setting of the flexible ring reduces the direct contact between the roller and the paper, reducing wear. This not only extends the service life of the roller but also reduces the maintenance cost.

[0040] In an embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , a plurality of grooves or a plurality of protrusions are provided on the surface of the first card-sorting roller 31, and the plurality of grooves or the plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first card-sorting roller 31.

[0041] In this embodiment, by providing a plurality of grooves or protrusions, the frictional force between the first card-sorting roller 31 and objects such as cards is increased, making the card-sorting roller more stable when transporting cards, reducing the sliding and offset of the cards during the conveying process, and improving the positioning accuracy of the cards.

[0042] The shape, size, and spacing of the grooves or protrusions can be adjusted according to actual needs to meet the usage requirements of different needs.

[0043] In an embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , at least one layer of wear-resistant material is coated on the surface of the flexible ring.

[0044] The selected material is made into the shape of a flexible ring through processes such as injection molding and extrusion. Subsequently, a wear-resistant material is coated on the surface of the base layer, and the coating method can be spraying, dip coating, brush coating, etc. The thickness of the coating layer is adjusted according to actual requirements to ensure the wear resistance of the flexible ring.

[0045] In this embodiment, through the application of the wear-resistant coating, when the flexible ring bears friction and wear, it can effectively reduce the material loss, thereby extending the service life of the ring.

[0046] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the card sorting mechanism 30 further includes at least two mounting shafts 33, the two mounting shafts 33 are rotatably connected to the groove wall of the card slot 10b, each first card sorting roller 31 is sleeved on a mounting shaft 33, and a plurality of elastic members are arranged between each first card sorting roller 31 and the mounting shaft 33, and the plurality of elastic members are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mounting shaft 33.

[0047] The mounting shaft 33 is made of metal, having high strength and wear resistance to ensure the stability and long-term use of the card sorting mechanism 30. Bearings are respectively provided at both ends of the mounting shaft 33, and the bearings are rotatably connected to the groove wall of the card slot 10b, so that the mounting shaft 33 can rotate freely.

[0048] A plurality of elastic members are arranged between the first card sorting roller 31 and the mounting shaft 33. The elastic members are cylindrical and arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the mounting shaft 33. The material of the elastic members is rubber or silica gel, having good elasticity and wear resistance. The number of elastic members is 3, and they are respectively located at three equal division positions between the first card sorting roller 31 and the mounting shaft 33. The diameter of the elastic members is slightly smaller than the diameter of the mounting shaft 33 to ensure that the elastic members can roll freely on the mounting shaft 33.

[0049] When the card passes through the card sorting mechanism 30, due to the elastic action of the elastic members, the first card sorting roller 31 can automatically adjust its position, thereby realizing the elastic clamping of the card by the first card sorting roller 31, so that the card is not easy to fall off the first card sorting roller 31.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the flexible ring is a silicone ring, a rubber ring or a sponge ring.

[0051] Specifically, since the flexible ring is made of materials such as silicone, rubber or sponge, having good flexibility and elasticity, not only does the outer circumferential wall of the first card sorting roller 31 also have appropriate flexibility and elasticity, making it not easy to wear when contacting the card, but also it can adapt to the joint parts between flexible rings of different shapes and sizes and the first card sorting roller 31, thereby improving the applicable range and matching degree of the flexible ring.

[0052] In one embodiment, please refer toFigures 1 to 3 The housing 10 also has an installation slot 10d and an installation opening connected to the card storage slot 10a. The installation slot 10d is located below the card storage slot 10a, and the installation opening connects the installation slot 10d and the card storage slot 10a. The card issuing machine also includes a driving mechanism 40. The driving mechanism 40 includes a driving member 41 and a driving roller 42 that is transmission-connected to the driving member 41. The driving roller 42 extends from the installation opening into the card storage slot 10a. The driving roller 42 is used to drive the card located at the bottom of the card storage slot 10a to move to the card issuing slot 10b.

[0053] The card storage slot 10a is arranged inside the housing 10, and is used to store the cards to be issued. The size of the card storage slot 10a is designed according to the size of the card, so as to ensure that the card can be stored and taken out smoothly; the installation slot 10d is located below the card storage slot 10a, and is connected with the card storage slot 10a. Its shape is rectangular, and its size is sufficient to accommodate the driving mechanism 40; the installation opening is connected with the installation slot 10d and the card storage slot 10a, and is arranged above the installation slot 10d. Its shape is rectangular, and its size matches the diameter of the driving roller 42; in addition, the driving member 41 of the card issuing machine is a motor, which is installed in the installation slot 10d and connected to the driving roller 42 through a transmission belt; the driving roller 42 extends from the installation opening into the card storage slot 10a, and its diameter matches the width of the card storage slot 10a, so as to ensure that the driving roller 42 can rotate smoothly and drive the card. The material of the driving roller 42 is wear-resistant plastic or rubber, and has sufficient hardness and wear resistance.

[0054] Put the card to be issued into the card storage slot 10a; start the motor and drive the roller 42 to start rotating; the driving roller 42 drives the card at the bottom of the card storage slot 10a to move to the card issuing slot 10b; when the card moves to the card issuing slot 10b, stop the motor, and then the card in the card issuing slot 10b can be moved to the card outlet 10c through other driving components.

[0055] In one embodiment, see Figures 1 to 3 A flexible ring is sleeved on the circumferential outer wall of the driving roller 42.

[0056] Due to the buffering effect of the flexible collar, the impact and friction force on the driving roller 42 during operation are significantly reduced, reducing wear, thereby extending the service life of the driving roller 42 and reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement. At the same time, the presence of the flexible collar makes the contact between the driving roller 42 and the driven object closer, improving the transmission efficiency of the driving force.

[0057] In one embodiment, see Figures 1 to 3 A flexible strip is provided at one end of the bottom wall of the card storage slot 10a adjacent to the card issuing slot 10b, and an arc transition surface is provided at one side of the flexible strip adjacent to the card issuing slot 10b.

[0058] The flexible strip is provided to offer a certain degree of elasticity, so as to provide a buffering effect when inserting or removing the card, reduce the friction between the card and the bottom wall of the slot, and extend the service life of the card. Specifically, the thickness of the flexible strip is less than that of the bottom wall of the slot, enabling the flexible strip to deform to a certain extent when subjected to an external force. In addition, an arc transition surface is provided on the side of the flexible strip adjacent to the card slot 10b. The function of the arc transition surface is to make the insertion and removal of the card smoother and reduce the friction between the card and the flexible strip. The radius of the arc transition surface is of a suitable size, which can not only ensure the smooth movement of the card but also not affect the elasticity of the flexible strip.

[0059] The presence of the flexible strip makes it less likely for the card to be scratched by the edge of the card storage slot 10a during insertion and removal, and at the same time avoids the accidental slipping or damage of the card due to external forces. The design of the flexible strip and the arc transition surface enables the card storage slot 10a to smoothly guide the card in and out while maintaining its original functions, further reducing wear and damage during use.

[0060] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the flexible strip includes a plurality of flexible segments, and the plurality of flexible segments are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the card storage slot 10a.

[0061] Specifically, the flexible strip includes a first flexible segment, a second flexible segment, a third flexible segment, etc., with a total of n flexible segments. The plurality of flexible segments are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the card storage slot 10a. The flexible segments are made of materials with elasticity and flexibility, such as silicone, rubber, etc. This material enables the flexible strip to deform to a certain extent when subjected to an external force, thus avoiding damage to the card when it is removed and inserted.

[0062] The arrangement of the plurality of flexible segments at intervals allows the card to buffer the external force impact through the deformation of the flexible segments after contact with the card, effectively avoiding damage to the card in the card storage slot 10a. Moreover, the contact area between the plurality of flexible segments and the card is smaller than that of a single continuous flexible strip in contact with the card, thereby avoiding excessive friction between the plurality of flexible segments and the card and affecting the card output.

[0063] The above description is only an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hairpin machine, characterized in that, The card issuing machine comprises: A housing, wherein the housing has a card storage slot and a card issuing slot connected to the card storage slot, and a card outlet is provided at one end of the card issuing slot away from the card storage slot; At least one conveying roller set, the conveying roller set being installed in the card issuing slot; and At least one card sorting mechanism, the card sorting mechanism includes at least two first card sorting rollers installed in the card issuing slot, the two first card sorting rollers are arranged in an upper and lower interval, and form a card sorting gap, and the card sorting gap is for cards to pass through; the circumferential outer wall of each first card sorting roller is sleeved with a flexible ring, and the flexible ring is in contact with the card.

2. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein, The card separation mechanism comprises at least one second card separation roller, and the second card separation roller is arranged in a straight line with one of the first card separation rollers; a flexible ring is sleeved on the circumferential outer wall of the second card separation roller.

3. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein, A plurality of grooves or a plurality of protrusions are arranged on the surface of the first card dividing roller, and the plurality of grooves or the plurality of protrusions are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the first card dividing roller.

4. The hairpin machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the flexible collar is coated with at least one layer of wear-resistant material.

5. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein, The card separation mechanism also includes at least two installation shafts, the two installation shafts are rotatably connected to the slot wall of the card issuing slot, each of the first card separation rollers is sleeved on a installation shaft, and a plurality of elastic members are arranged between each of the first card separation rollers and the installation shaft, and the plurality of elastic members are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the installation shaft.

6. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein The flexible ring is a silicone ring, a rubber ring or a sponge ring.

7. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, wherein, The housing further comprises a mounting slot and a mounting opening which are connected to the card storage slot, wherein the mounting slot is located below the card storage slot, and the mounting opening is connected to the mounting slot and the card storage slot; The card issuing machine also includes a driving mechanism, which includes a driving member and a driving roller drivingly connected to the driving member, the driving roller extends from the installation opening into the card storage slot, and the driving roller is used to drive the card located at the bottom of the card storage slot to move to the card issuing slot.

8. The card issuer according to claim 7, wherein, A flexible ring is sleeved on the circumferential outer wall of the driving roller.

9. The card issuer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flexible strip is provided at one end of the bottom wall of the card storage slot adjacent to the card issuing slot, and an arc transition surface is provided at one side of the flexible strip adjacent to the card issuing slot.

10. The card issuing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The flexible strip includes a plurality of flexible segments, and the plurality of flexible segments are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the card storage slot.

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