Card reader with replaceable face shell
The removable bottom and top cover structure solves the problem of difficult card reader shell repair and replacement, and enables convenient shell customization and internal component protection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423007993.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing card reader's unibody design makes repair and replacement difficult, may damage other components, and is time-consuming.
The card reader adopts a detachable bottom shell and top cover structure. The card reader body is closed and fixed through limiting parts and fixing components. The bottom shell and top cover are connected by oblique protrusions and snap-fit grooves to form a detachable shell.
It facilitates the customization and repair of the card reader casing, protects internal components, and avoids unnecessary damage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of card reader devices, and in particular to a card reader with an interchangeable cover. Background Technology
[0002] In the application of card reader devices, the design of the casing is crucial for protecting internal electronic components and improving the durability of the device. However, existing card readers usually use a one-piece molded casing. Although this design can provide a certain degree of protection, when it is necessary to customize, replace or repair the casing, the one-piece molded casing cannot be disassembled. Manufacturers need to cut or destroy the entire casing to access the internal card reader body. This process is time-consuming and may cause unnecessary damage to other components of the card reader. Therefore, in order to solve the problem of removable and replaceable card reader casings, this utility model proposes a card reader with a replaceable casing. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a card reader with a replaceable cover to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a card reader with a replaceable cover, comprising a card reader body, and further comprising:
[0005] A sealing assembly is used to seal and isolate the card reader body. The sealing assembly includes a bottom shell disposed at the bottom of the card reader body. The inner wall of the bottom shell is symmetrically provided with limiting parts for fixing the card reader body. The top of the card reader body is provided with a top cover for sealing the card reader body. The connection between the bottom shell and the card reader body is provided with an insertion part for fixing the bottom shell.
[0006] A fixing component is provided for connecting and fixing the bottom shell and the top cover. The fixing component includes multiple sets of snap-fit brackets symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the bottom shell, multiple sets of inserts symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the top cover, the top of the inserts having an oblique protrusion, the sides of the snap-fit brackets having snap-fit grooves for snapping into the oblique protrusion, and the inner wall of the top cover having a positioning part for supporting the position of the top cover.
[0007] Preferably, the limiting part includes a fixing post disposed on the inner wall of the bottom shell, the end of the fixing post being inserted and connected to the side of the card reader body, and the inner wall of the top cover is symmetrically provided with positioning posts for fixing the card reader body.
[0008] Preferably, the end of the fixing post is provided with a positioning ring groove, which is used to limit the card reader body and the insertion depth.
[0009] Preferably, the insertion part includes limiting strips symmetrically arranged on the side of the card reader body, and the inner wall of the bottom shell is symmetrically provided with limiting grooves for the insertion of the limiting strips.
[0010] Preferably, the positioning part includes a reinforcing ring disposed on the inner wall of the top cover, and the snap-fit bracket and the inner wall of the bottom shell are provided with rectangular grooves for the reinforcing ring to pass through.
[0011] Preferably, the card reader body has multiple memory card slots on one side.
[0012] Preferably, the data output terminal of the card reader body is electrically connected to a data connection cable, which is used to connect the card reader body to the smart device.
[0013] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] This utility model features a bottom shell and a top cover on the outside of the card reader body. The two shells are inserted into the snap-fit groove of the snap-fit bracket on the inner wall of the bottom shell through the oblique protrusion at the end of the insert strip on the inner wall of the top cover. This allows the bottom shell and top cover to wrap and protect the card reader body. Compared with the existing card readers with one-piece molded shells, this detachable shell makes it easier for manufacturers to customize and disassemble the card reader shell in the later stages. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the entire utility model.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the card reader body and the bottom shell of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom shell of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Card reader body; 101. Limiting strip; 102. Data connection cable; 103. Memory card slot; 2. Bottom shell; 201. Card holder; 2011. Card slot; 202. Fixing post; 2021. Positioning ring groove; 203. Limiting groove; 3. Top cover; 301. Insertion strip; 3011. Angled protrusion; 302. Positioning post; 303. Reinforcing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] This utility model provides, for example Figure 1-5 The card reader shown includes a card reader body 1, and further includes a sealing component and a fixing component;
[0023] Specifically, the card reader body 1 has multiple memory card slots 103 on one side, and the data output terminal of the card reader body 1 is electrically connected to a data connection cable 102, which is used to connect the card reader body 1 to the smart device.
[0024] It should be noted that the working principle of the overall reference model CR125 card reader consisting of the card reader body 1, memory card slot 103 and data connection cable 102 is as follows:
[0025] Specifically, the sealing component is used to seal and isolate the card reader body 1. The sealing component includes a bottom shell 2 disposed at the bottom of the card reader body 1. The inner wall of the bottom shell 2 is symmetrically provided with limiting parts for fixing the card reader body 1. The top of the card reader body 1 is provided with a top cover 3 for sealing the card reader body 1. The connection between the bottom shell 2 and the card reader body 1 is provided with an insertion part for fixing the bottom shell 2.
[0026] It should be noted that both the bottom shell 2 and the top cover 3 are made of polypropylene. The interlocking part includes a limiting strip 101 symmetrically arranged on the side of the card reader body 1. The inner wall of the bottom shell 2 is symmetrically provided with limiting grooves 203 for the interlocking of the limiting strip 101.
[0027] Specifically, there are 4 limiting strips 101 and 4 limiting grooves 203. The limiting strips 101 and the card reader body 1 are glued together. The interlocking of the limiting strips 101 and the limiting grooves 203 restricts the position of the card reader body 1 and the bottom shell 2, preventing misalignment of the card reader body 1 and the bottom shell 2, and facilitating their positioning and alignment.
[0028] The limiting part includes a fixing post 202 disposed on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, the end of the fixing post 202 being inserted and connected to the side of the card reader body 1, and the inner wall of the top cover 3 being symmetrically provided with positioning posts 302 for fixing the card reader body 1.
[0029] Specifically, a positioning ring groove 2021 is provided at the end of the fixing post 202. The positioning ring groove 2021 is used to limit the insertion depth of the card reader body 1. The fixing post 202 and the bottom shell 2 are integrally injection molded. The fixing post 202 and the positioning post 302 are aligned. The cross-sectional radius of the through hole of the card reader body 1 for the fixing post 202 to pass through is smaller than the cross-sectional radius of the positioning post 302. The positioning post 302 contacts the card reader body 1 to prevent the card reader body 1 from disengaging from the positioning ring groove 2021.
[0030] The fixing component is used to connect and fix the bottom shell 2 and the top cover 3. The fixing component includes multiple sets of snap-fit brackets 201 symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, multiple sets of inserts 301 symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the top cover 3, the top of the inserts 301 is provided with an oblique protrusion 3011, the side of the snap-fit bracket 201 is provided with a snap-fit groove 2011 for snapping with the oblique protrusion 3011, and the inner wall of the top cover 3 is provided with a positioning part for supporting the position of the top cover 3.
[0031] It should be noted that the snap-fit bracket 201 and the bottom shell 2 are integrally injection molded, and the insert strip 301 and the top cover 3 are integrally injection molded. The oblique protrusion 3011 at the end of the insert strip 301 enters the snap-fit groove 2011 by pressing, and the oblique protrusion 3011 can be disengaged from the snap-fit groove 2011 after external force is applied.
[0032] Specifically, the positioning part includes a reinforcing ring 303 disposed on the inner wall of the top cover 3, and the snap-fit bracket 201 and the inner wall of the bottom shell 2 have rectangular grooves for the reinforcing ring 303 to pass through.
[0033] It should be noted that the reinforcing ring 303 and the top cover 3 are integrally injection molded, and its interpenetration with the rectangular groove restricts the position of the top cover 3 and the card reader body 1.
[0034] In actual use, a bottom shell 2 and a top cover 3 are provided on the outside of the card reader body 1. The two are inserted into the snap-fit groove 2011 of the snap-fit bracket 201 on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2 through the oblique protrusion 3011 at the end of the insert strip 301 on the inner wall of the top cover 3. Thus, the bottom shell 2 and the top cover 3 can wrap and protect the card reader body 1. Compared with the existing one-piece molded shell card reader, this detachable shell is convenient for manufacturers to disassemble and customize the card reader shell in the later stage.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A card reader with a replaceable cover, comprising a card reader body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing assembly is used to seal and isolate the card reader body (1). The sealing assembly includes a bottom shell (2) disposed at the bottom of the card reader body (1). The inner wall of the bottom shell (2) is symmetrically provided with limiting parts for fixing the card reader body (1). The top of the card reader body (1) is provided with a top cover (3) for sealing the card reader body (1). The connection between the bottom shell (2) and the card reader body (1) is provided with an insertion part for fixing the bottom shell (2). The fixing component is used to connect and fix the bottom shell (2) and the top cover (3). The fixing component includes multiple sets of snap-fit brackets (201) symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the bottom shell (2). Multiple sets of inserts (301) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the top cover (3). The top of the insert (301) is provided with an oblique protrusion (3011). The side of the snap-fit bracket (201) is provided with a snap-fit groove (2011) for snapping with the oblique protrusion (3011). The inner wall of the top cover (3) is provided with a positioning part for supporting the position of the top cover (3).
2. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting part includes a fixing post (202) disposed on the inner wall of the bottom shell (2), the end of the fixing post (202) being inserted and connected to the side of the card reader body (1), and the inner wall of the top cover (3) is symmetrically provided with positioning posts (302) for fixing the card reader body (1).
3. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the fixed column (202) is provided with a positioning ring groove (2021), which is used to limit the card reader body (1) and the insertion depth.
4. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion part includes a limiting strip (101) symmetrically arranged on the side of the card reader body (1), and the inner wall of the bottom shell (2) is symmetrically provided with limiting grooves (203) for the insertion of the limiting strip (101).
5. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part includes a reinforcing ring (303) disposed on the inner wall of the top cover (3), and the snap-fit bracket (201) and the inner wall of the bottom shell (2) are provided with rectangular grooves for the reinforcing ring (303) to pass through.
6. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card reader body (1) has multiple memory card slots (103) on one side.
7. A card reader with a replaceable faceplate according to claim 6, characterized in that, The data output terminal of the card reader body (1) is electrically connected to a data connection cable (102), which is used to connect the card reader body (1) to a smart device.