A contactless card reader

Abstract

This utility model discloses a contactless card reader, relating to the field of IC card reader technology. It includes a card reader body with a guide recess at the bottom of the front side. The guide recess has a U-shaped structure with an open bottom. A card reader mark is provided on the inner wall of the guide recess, aligning with the coil position inside the card reader body. A fluorescent light strip surrounds the side wall of the guide recess. This application provides a contactless card reader. The U-shaped guide recess with an open bottom on the front of the card reader body serves as a foolproof feature to prevent users from missing their IC cards. Furthermore, the card reader mark on the inner wall of the guide recess aligns with the coil position inside the card reader body, physically guiding the user to accurately position and align the card reader with the coil for contactless reading, improving the success rate. Additionally, the fluorescent light strip surrounding the side wall of the guide recess provides guidance for users at night, making it highly practical.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of IC card reader technology, specifically a contactless card reader. Background Technology

[0002] Existing contactless card readers use principles such as radio frequency or electromagnetic induction to read and write data on IC cards without physical contact. The working principle of existing contactless card readers is as follows: the contactless card reader sends electromagnetic waves to the contactless card through a coil. The coil inside the contactless card converts this electromagnetic wave into electrical energy and separates the power supply and reading instruction signal. According to this instruction, the data pre-written in the contactless card is transmitted to the contactless card reader through the coil. The coil of the contactless card reader intercepts and verifies this data, indicating that the card reading is successful.

[0003] Currently, most contactless IC card readers are fixed to the side of the wall with screws, which is inconvenient to install and remove. Secondly, card swiping often fails because the reader cannot align with the coil inside the card reader. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a contactless card reader to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a contactless card reader, comprising a card reader body, wherein a guide recess is provided at the bottom of the front of the card reader body, and the guide recess is a "U"-shaped structure with an open bottom end, wherein a card reader mark is provided on the inner wall of the guide recess, and the card reader mark is directly opposite the coil position inside the card reader body, and a fluorescent light strip is surrounded on the side wall of the guide recess.

[0006] Furthermore, the card reader body has an integral mounting plate on its back, and bolt holes are provided at the four corners of the mounting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting plate has grooves on its three sides other than the bottom edge, and magnetic strips are bonded inside the grooves.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting plate has an access port at the center of its bottom edge, and the access port has a convex cross-section.

[0009] Furthermore, a connector is inserted into the inside of the inlet. The connector includes a tenon that is snapped into the top of the inlet. The tenon is snapped into the opening of the inlet by the deformation of its own elastic material, and a suction cup is connected to the outside of the tenon.

[0010] Furthermore, a second connector is inserted into the inlet, the second connector including a connecting screw inserted into the top of the inlet, and a fastening nut is radially installed on the connecting screw.

[0011] Furthermore, the second connector also includes a clamp plate fixed to the outside of the connecting screw. The clamp plate has a mounting ear at one end rotatably mounted with a pin, and the pin is threaded with a connecting nut.

[0012] Furthermore, the second connector also includes a hinge rotatably mounted on the other end of the first hoop. The hinge is rotatably connected to the second hoop at one end away from the first hoop, and the second hoop is positioned opposite to the arcuate notch of the first hoop.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. In use, this utility model has a U-shaped guide recess with an opening at the bottom on the front of the card reader body, which serves as a foolproof feature to prevent users from missing IC cards. In addition, the card reader mark on the inner wall of the guide recess is aligned with the coil position inside the card reader body. Through physical limiting, it helps users accurately position and align with the coil position inside the card reader body for non-contact reading, improving the reading success rate. Furthermore, the fluorescent light strip surrounding the side wall of the guide recess can provide guidance for users at night, making it highly practical.

[0015] 2. In use, this utility model allows users to: 1) install the card reader onto the wall using the traditional method of fixing it with bolts through the bolt holes around the mounting plate; 2) attach the card reader to ferrous metal using the magnetic strips embedded in the three side grooves of the mounting plate; 3) attach the card reader to a smooth surface by inserting a suction cup into the interface; and 4) insert a connecting screw into the interface and tighten it with a nut, then clamp the card reader to the outside of the rod using a two-part clamp. This greatly enriches the installation methods of the card reader and makes it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front view of the device of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural diagram of the cross-section of the device of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the split rear structure of the device of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Card reader body; 2. Guide notch; 3. Card reader logo; 4. Guide light strip; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Bolt hole; 7. Slot; 8. Magnetic strip; 9. Inlet; 10. Connector 1; 1001. Tenon; 1002. Suction cup; 11. Connector 2; 1101. Connecting screw; 1102. Fastening nut; 1103. Hoop 1; 1104. Pin; 1105. Connecting nut; 1106. Hinge; 1107. Hoop 2. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a contactless card reader includes a card reader body 1. A guide recess 2 is provided at the bottom of the front of the card reader body 1. The guide recess 2 has a "U" shaped structure with an open bottom. A card reader mark 3 is provided on the inner wall of the guide recess 2. The card reader mark 3 is directly opposite the coil position inside the card reader body 1. A fluorescent light strip 4 surrounds the side wall of the guide recess 2.

[0022] The specific operation is as follows: This application has a U-shaped guide recess 2 with an opening at the bottom on the front of the card reader body 1, which serves as a foolproof function to prevent users from missing IC cards. In addition, the card reading mark 3 on the inner wall of the guide recess 2 is directly opposite the coil position inside the card reader body 1. Through physical limiting, it helps users to accurately position and align with the coil position inside the card reader body 1 for non-contact reading, thereby improving the reading success rate. Furthermore, the fluorescent light strip 4 surrounding the side wall of the guide recess 2 can provide guidance for users at night, making it highly practical.

[0023] Example 1:

[0024] The card reader body 1 has an integral mounting plate 5 on its back, and bolt holes 6 are provided at the four corners of the mounting plate 5. First, the user can choose to use the bolt holes 6 around the mounting plate 5 to install the card reader body 1 on the wall by bolting in the traditional way.

[0025] Example 2:

[0026] The mounting plate 5 has grooves 7 on its three sides other than the bottom edge, and magnetic strips 8 are attached inside the grooves 7. The user can use the magnetic strips 8 in the grooves 7 on the three sides of the mounting plate 5 to attach the card reader body 1 to the ferrous metal.

[0027] Example 3:

[0028] The mounting plate 5 has an access port 9 at the center of its bottom edge, and the access port 9 has a convex cross-section. A connector 10 is inserted into the access port 9. The connector 10 includes a tenon 1001 that is snapped into the top of the access port 9. The tenon 1001 is snapped into the opening of the access port 9 by the deformation of its own elastic material. A suction cup 1002 is connected to the outside of the tenon 1001. Then, the user can choose to insert the suction cup 1002 into the access port 9 and use the suction cup 1002 to attach the card reader body 1 to the smooth surface.

[0029] Example 4:

[0030] A second connector 11 is inserted into the inlet 9. The second connector 11 includes a connecting screw 1101 inserted into the top of the inlet 9, and a fastening nut 1102 radially mounted on the connecting screw 1101. The second connector 11 also includes a clamp 1103 fixed to the outside of the connecting screw 1101. A pin 1104 is rotatably mounted on one end of the clamp 1103, and a connecting nut 1105 is threaded onto the external side of the pin 1104. The second connector 11 also includes a rotating... A hinge 1106 is installed on the other end of the first clamp 1103. The hinge 1106 is rotatably connected to a second clamp 1107 at the end opposite to the first clamp 1103. The second clamp 1107 and the arc-shaped recess of the first clamp 1103 are arranged opposite each other. Finally, the user can choose to insert the connecting screw 1101 into the inlet 9 and lock it with the fastening nut 1102. Then, the two-part clamp is used to hold the card reader body 1 on the outside of the rod, which greatly enriches the installation methods of the card reader body 1 and makes it more convenient to use.

[0031] It is worth noting that the working principle of the contactless card reader in this application is as follows: the contactless card reader sends electromagnetic waves to the contactless card through a coil. The coil inside the contactless card converts this electromagnetic wave into electrical energy and separates the power supply and reading instruction signal from it. According to this instruction, the data pre-written in the contactless card is transmitted to the contactless card reader through the coil. The coil of the contactless card reader intercepts and verifies this data, and the card reading is considered successful.

[0032] Working principle: This application features a U-shaped guide recess 2 with an open bottom on the front of the card reader body 1, which serves as a foolproof design to prevent users from losing their IC cards. Additionally, the card reader marking 3 on the inner wall of the guide recess 2 aligns with the coil position inside the card reader body 1, using physical positioning to assist users in accurately locating and aligning the card reader body 1 with the coil for contactless reading, thus improving the success rate. Furthermore, the fluorescent light strip 4 surrounding the side wall of the guide recess 2 provides guidance for users at night, enhancing its practicality. Firstly, users can choose to use the bolt holes 6 around the mounting plate 5 to bolt... The traditional method involves mounting the card reader body 1 to the wall. Alternatively, the user can use the magnetic strips 8 in the three side slots 7 of the mounting plate 5 to attach the card reader body 1 to a ferrous metal surface. Then, the user can insert the suction cup 1002 into the interface 9 to attach the card reader body 1 to a smooth surface. Finally, the user can insert the connecting screw 1101 into the interface 9 and tighten it with the fastening nut 1102. Then, the user can use a two-part clamp to hold the card reader body 1 to the outside of the rod, greatly enriching the installation methods of the card reader body 1 and making it more convenient to use.

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A contactless card reader comprising a card reader body (1), characterized in that, The card reader body (1) has a guide recess (2) at the bottom front, and the guide recess (2) has a "U" shaped structure with an open bottom. The inner wall of the guide recess (2) has a card reader mark (3), and the card reader mark (3) is directly opposite the coil position inside the card reader body (1). The side wall of the guide recess (2) is surrounded by a fluorescent light strip (4).

2. A contactless card reader according to claim 1, wherein, The card reader body (1) has an integral mounting plate (5) fixed on the back, and bolt holes (6) are provided at the four corners of the mounting plate (5).

3. A contactless card reader according to claim 2, wherein, The mounting plate (5) has grooves (7) on its three sides other than the bottom edge, and magnetic strips (8) are bonded inside the grooves (7).

4. A contactless card reader according to claim 2, wherein, The mounting plate (5) has an access port (9) at the center of its bottom edge, and the cross-section of the access port (9) is convex.

5. A contactless card reader according to claim 4, wherein, A connector (10) is inserted inside the inlet (9). The connector (10) includes a tenon (1001) that is snapped into the top of the inlet (9). The tenon (1001) is snapped into the opening of the inlet (9) by the deformation of its own elastic material, and a suction cup (1002) is connected to the outside of the tenon (1001).

6. A contactless card reader according to claim 4, wherein, A second connector (11) is inserted inside the inlet (9). The second connector (11) includes a connecting screw (1101) inserted into the top of the inlet (9), and a fastening nut (1102) is radially installed on the connecting screw (1101).

7. A contactless card reader according to claim 6, wherein, The second connector (11) further includes a first clamp (1103) fixed to the outside of the connecting screw (1101). The first clamp (1103) has a mounting ear at one end rotatably mounted with a pin (1104), and the pin (1104) is externally threaded with a connecting nut (1105).

8. A contactless card reader according to claim 7, wherein, The second connector (11) further includes a hinge (1106) rotatably mounted on the other end of the first clamp (1103). The hinge (1106) is rotatably connected to the second clamp (1107) at the end away from the first clamp (1103), and the second clamp (1107) is arranged opposite to the arc recess of the first clamp (1103).

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