Card frame type card reader

Abstract

The application provides a frame type card storage and reading device, which comprises a second rack, a card reading and conveying mechanism, two supporting columns, a two-dimensional adjusting mechanism and a plurality of push type card storage mechanisms. The second rack has a first table top and a second table top below the first table top. The card reading and conveying mechanism is installed on the first table top and used for conveying and reading cards. The two supporting columns are symmetrically and vertically installed on the second table top. The two-dimensional adjusting mechanism is arranged on the two supporting columns. The plurality of push type card storage mechanisms are installed on the two-dimensional adjusting mechanism and form a rectangular array in a stacking mode. When the two-dimensional adjusting mechanism drives each push type card storage mechanism to move in a second direction and / or a third direction, a target push type card storage mechanism can be selected to be connected with the card reading and conveying mechanism, so that the target push type card storage mechanism receives the card conveyed by the card reading and conveying mechanism. The application solves the problem that the existing card reading equipment cannot store multiple cards and selectively output the cards, improves the automation degree and processing efficiency of card management, and avoids excessive manual intervention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of card-type media reading devices, and more particularly to a frame-type card reader. Background Technology

[0002] In today's fast-paced society, card-based media has become an indispensable tool for identity verification and financial transactions. Widely used card types include bank cards, social security cards, transportation cards, and access control cards. These cards, through built-in magnetic stripes, chips, or radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, can perform various functions such as identity verification, asset inquiry, service activation, and payment settlement on dedicated card reading devices. Card reading devices, as a key interface for interaction between people and information systems, are widely deployed in bank branches, self-service terminals, public transportation gates, and commercial consumption venues, greatly improving information processing efficiency and service convenience. Users only need to bring their cards close to or insert them into the device to complete identity verification and transaction processing within seconds, meeting the urgent needs of modern society for efficient, secure, and contactless services.

[0003] Currently widely used card reading devices, such as ATMs or bank multi-functional service terminals, typically consist of a casing, a human-computer interaction module (such as a touch screen, keyboard, and speaker), a card reading module, a communication module, and a control unit. The card reading module is the core component, containing a magnetic head, chip card reading contacts, or a contactless antenna, used to read information from the card. The control unit is responsible for processing user input, verifying card data, and communicating encryptedly with the back-end system. Taking ATMs as an example, they also integrate a cash dispensing module, a receipt printing module, and a security monitoring system; the overall structure is complex but the function is specialized. Function card activation devices in bank counters or self-service terminals also have a similar architecture. After the user inserts a card, the system reads the card information or chip data to complete operations such as account binding, password setting, or service activation. The entire process relies on the physical or wireless connection between the card and the device.

[0004] However, existing card reading devices generally suffer from limited functionality, particularly lacking the ability to store and manage cards. These devices only have reading capabilities and cannot temporarily store or process cards after a transaction is completed, resulting in a significant disconnect between card issuance and usage. For example, in new bank card issuance, customers must first have their cards made at a manual counter or with a dedicated card-making machine, and then hand the card to a card reader for initial activation. These two separate steps increase operational complexity and waiting time. Although some high-end devices have attempted to integrate simplified card trays, they have not yet achieved integrated card issuance, storage, and reading functions. Therefore, there is still significant room for functional simplification and process optimization in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a frame-type card storage and reading device, which solves the technical problem that existing card reading devices cannot store multiple cards and achieve selective card dispensing. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] This application provides a frame-type card reader, comprising: a second frame having a first table and a second table located below the first table; a card reading and transmission mechanism mounted on the first table for transmitting and reading cards; two support columns symmetrically erected on the second table; a two-dimensional adjustment mechanism disposed on the two support columns; and a plurality of push-type card storage mechanisms mounted on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, wherein the push-type card storage mechanisms are stacked to form a rectangular array.

[0007] When the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism drives each push-type card storage mechanism to move along the second direction and / or the third direction, it can select a target push-type card storage mechanism to dock with the card reading and transmission mechanism, so that the target push-type card storage mechanism receives the card transmitted by the card reading and transmission mechanism.

[0008] In one embodiment, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes: two second lead screws rotatably mounted on two support columns, with the axes of the two second lead screws extending along a second direction; two fourth motors mounted on the tops of the two support columns, with the output shafts of the fourth motors connected to the corresponding second lead screws for driving the second lead screws to rotate on the support columns; two second sliders threadedly fitted onto the corresponding second lead screws, so that when the second lead screws are rotated, the second sliders can translate along the axial direction of the corresponding second lead screws; and a first mounting base synchronously mounted on the support columns. Two second sliders; a third lead screw, rotatably mounted on a first mounting base, with its axis extending along a third direction; a fifth motor, mounted on the first mounting base, with its output shaft connected to the third lead screw to drive the third lead screw to rotate on the first mounting base; a third slider, threadedly fitted onto the third lead screw, so that when the third lead screw is rotated, the third slider can translate along the axis of the third lead screw; a second mounting base, synchronously mounted on the third slider, and each push-type card storage mechanism is stacked on the second mounting base.

[0009] In one embodiment, the push-type card storage mechanism includes: a base; a slide assembly disposed on the base; a storage component mounted on the slide assembly for carrying cards; the storage component is driven by the slide assembly to slide along a first direction on the base, thereby forming a first station and a second station for the storage component on the base; and a pressing assembly hinged to the storage component and located above the storage component.

[0010] When the storage component moves to the first station, the pressing assembly flips towards the storage component to apply a pressing force to the card on the storage component; when the storage component moves to the second station, the pressing assembly flips away from the storage component to release the pressing force applied to the card.

[0011] In one embodiment, the push-type card storage mechanism further includes a support frame connected to both sides of the base, and the support frame is located between the first station and the second station, and the pressing component is disposed on the support frame.

[0012] In one embodiment, the pressing assembly includes: two linkage arms symmetrically hinged to the support frame and the storage component; and a pressing plate connected to the two linkage arms, the pressing plate having a pressing surface facing away from the two linkage arms.

[0013] When the storage component moves from the second station to the first station, the two linkage arms rotate synchronously to drive the pressure plate to flip towards the storage component, so that the pressing surface adheres to the card on the storage component; when the storage component moves from the first station to the second station, the two linkage arms rotate synchronously in opposite directions to drive the pressure plate to flip away from the storage component, so that the pressing surface detaches from the card on the storage component.

[0014] In one embodiment, the linkage arm includes: a first tilting arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being hinged to a support frame; a second tilting arm having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being hinged to the second end and the fourth end being hinged to a storage component; and a pressure plate being mounted on the second tilting arm and located between the third end and the fourth end.

[0015] In one embodiment, the slide assembly includes: a first lead screw rotatably mounted on a base, with the axis of the first lead screw extending along a first direction; a first slider threadedly fitted onto the first lead screw so that the first slider can translate along the axis of the first lead screw when the first lead screw is rotated; and a housing component mounted on the first slider and capable of moving synchronously with the first slider along the first direction.

[0016] In one embodiment, the slide assembly further includes a first motor mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to one end of the first lead screw to drive the first lead screw to rotate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the storage component includes: a base plate mounted on the top end face of the first slider for supporting a card; a U-shaped baffle connected to the end face of the base plate opposite to the first slider, the three inner sidewalls of the U-shaped baffle restricting the card from detaching from the base plate, the fourth ends of the two second flip arms being respectively hinged to the two free ends of the U-shaped baffle; and a U-shaped guide plate, the two free ends of which are connected to the side of the base plate opposite to the first slider, the U-shaped guide plate and the base plate together forming a card slot for inserting a card, the opening direction of the card slot being able to face the U-shaped baffle;

[0018] The U-shaped baffle and the U-shaped guide plate are spaced apart along the first direction to form a clearance space between the U-shaped baffle and the U-shaped guide plate. The size of the clearance space is adapted to the flipping trajectory of the pressure plate component so that the pressure plate component can flip in the clearance space.

[0019] In one embodiment, the push-type card storage mechanism further includes: a first sensing component, mounted on the support frame and located below the storage component, the first sensing component being signal-connected to a first motor in the slide mechanism; and a second sensing component, mounted on the end face of the storage component away from the pressing assembly, and capable of synchronously displacing with the storage component along a first direction, the second sensing component being used to provide feedback on the position information of the storage component.

[0020] When the second sensing component moves to a position directly above the first sensing component, the first sensing component can sense the second sensing component, thus indicating that the collection component is located at the first work station.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the frame-type card storage and reading device proposed in the above technical solution, by setting several push-type card storage mechanisms in a rectangular array on two supporting columns through a two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, achieves orderly storage and rapid positioning of multiple cards under the precise control of the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism. When a card needs to be stored or retrieved, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism drives all the push-type card storage mechanisms to move on the supporting columns until the target push-type card storage mechanism is precisely aligned with the card reading and transmission mechanism, completing the card storage or retrieval. This improves the automation level and processing efficiency of card management, avoids excessive manual intervention, and meets the needs of modern fast-paced service scenarios for efficient and continuous operation. The high integration of card reading, card retrieval, and multi-station card storage functions into a single device breaks through the limitation of traditional card reading devices that only have information reading functions. While completing card information reading, the card reading and transmission mechanism can also serve as a unified channel for cards to enter and exit the card storage mechanism, realizing an integrated operation process of reading, storing, and retrieving. This functional integration not only optimizes the internal space layout of the device, making the structure more compact, but also lays the foundation for subsequent integration of a card-making module to automate the entire process of card making, reading, storing, and issuing, significantly expanding the device's application scenarios and functional boundaries. It also significantly improves user experience and service convenience. Users or the system can access any stored card as needed without repeatedly inserting or removing it or switching between different devices, simplifying the operation process and reducing the risk of card loss or operational errors.

[0022] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of this application will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0023] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the various drawings denote the same or similar parts or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings depict only some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the push-type card storage mechanism in the first embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage component in the first embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotary card reader device in the second embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the card reader transmission mechanism in the second embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the frame-type card reader in the third embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of several stacked push-type card storage mechanisms in the third embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of the supporting column and two-dimensional adjustment mechanism in the third embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 10. First rack;

[0033] 101. Second motor; 102. Turntable assembly;

[0034] 20. Second rack;

[0035] 20a. First platform; 20b. Second platform; 201. Support column; 202. Second lead screw; 203. Fourth motor; 204. Second slider; 205. First mounting base; 206. Third lead screw; 207. Fifth motor; 208. Third slider; 209. Second mounting base;

[0036] 30. Card reader transmission mechanism;

[0037] 301. Support plate; 302. Gripper assembly; 303. Card reader; 304. Drive roller; 305. Driven drive wheel; 306. Pressure roller; 307. Third motor; 308. Driven drive wheel; 309. Synchronous belt;

[0038] 40. Push-type card storage mechanism;

[0039] 401. Base; 402. Support frame; 403. First lead screw; 404. First slider; 405. First motor; 406. Storage component; 407. First flip arm; 408. Second flip arm; 409. Pressure plate; 410. First sensing component; 411. Second sensing component;

[0040] 406a, base plate; 406b, U-shaped baffle; 406c, U-shaped guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0041] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0042] First Embodiment

[0043] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of this application proposes a push-type card storage mechanism, which may include: a base 401; a slide assembly disposed on the base 401; a storage component 406 mounted on the slide assembly for carrying cards; the storage component 406 is driven by the slide assembly to slide along a first direction on the base 401, thereby forming a first station and a second station for the storage component 406 on the base 401; and a pressing assembly hinged to the storage component 406 and located above the storage component 406.

[0044] When the storage component 406 is moved to the first station, the pressing assembly flips toward the storage component 406 to apply a pressing force to the card on the storage component 406; when the storage component 406 is moved to the second station, the pressing assembly flips toward the direction away from the storage component 406 to release the pressing force applied to the card.

[0045] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the base 401 can be configured as a U-shaped structure to facilitate the mounting of a sliding table assembly on the base 401. The storage component 406 slides on the base 401 via the sliding table assembly, thereby forming two workstations along a first direction: a first workstation and a second workstation. The first direction is the extension direction of the base 401, which can also be understood as the length direction of the base 401. When the storage component 406 receives a card at the second workstation, it slides from the second workstation to the first workstation to properly store the card. When a card needs to be dispensed, the storage component 406 slides from the first workstation to the second workstation to retrieve the card from the storage component 406. The pressing assembly can be linked according to the displacement movement of the storage component 406 on the sliding table assembly. In use, when the storage component 406 moves to the first station to store the card, the pressing component presses and fixes the card on the storage component 406, thereby preventing the card from shifting in the storage component 406 during the card storage process; when the storage component 406 moves to the second station to deliver the card, the pressing component releases the pressing and fixing of the card. At this time, the card can shift in the storage component 406 under the action of force, thereby facilitating other functional mechanisms to take out the card from the storage component 406.

[0046] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, it further includes: a support frame 402 connected to both sides of the base 401, and the support frame 402 is located between the first station and the second station, and the pressing assembly is disposed on the support frame 402.

[0047] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, in order to facilitate the arrangement of the pressing component above the storage component 406, the push-type card storage mechanism may further include a support frame 402. This support frame 402 may be a U-shaped frame, invertedly fastened to the base 401, with two free ends connected to both sides of the base 401, located between the first and second workstations. In this embodiment, the pressing component is positioned above the storage component 406 via the support frame 402, and the pressing component connects the support frame 402 and the storage component 406 in a hinged manner.

[0048] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressing assembly includes: two linkage arms symmetrically hinged to the support frame 402 and the storage component 406; and a pressing plate 409 connected to the two linkage arms, the pressing plate 409 having a pressing surface facing away from the two linkage arms.

[0049] When the storage component 406 moves from the second station to the first station, the two linkage arms rotate synchronously to drive the pressure plate 409 to flip towards the storage component 406, so that the pressing surface adheres to the card on the storage component 406; when the storage component 406 moves from the first station to the second station, the two linkage arms rotate synchronously in opposite directions to drive the pressure plate 409 to flip away from the storage component 406, so that the pressing surface detaches from the card on the storage component 406.

[0050] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, one end of each of the two linkage arms can be hinged to two opposite side walls of the support frame 402, and the other end of each linkage arm can be hinged to the storage component 406. Thus, when the storage component 406 slides along the first direction on the base 401 via the slide assembly, the two linkage arms can rotate synchronously. A pressure plate 409 is mounted on the two linkage arms. The pressure plate 409 can achieve two functional states through the rotational movement of the two linkage arms: the pressure plate 409 presses against the card on the storage component 406, or the pressure plate 409 disengages from the card on the storage component 406.

[0051] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the linkage arm includes: a first flip arm 407 having a first end and a second end, the first end being hinged to the support frame 402; a second flip arm 408 having a third end and a fourth end, the third end being hinged to the second end and the fourth end being hinged to the storage component 406; and a pressure plate 409 mounted on the second flip arm 408 and located between the third end and the fourth end.

[0052] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the first end of the first flip arm 407 can be connected to the support frame 402 through a hinge, so that the first flip arm 407 can rotate on the support frame 402 based on its first end; while the third end of the second flip arm 408 is connected to the second end of the first flip arm 407 through a hinge, and the fourth end of the second flip arm 408 is connected to the storage component 406 through a hinge, so that the second flip arm 408 can flip on the first flip arm 407 and the storage component 406 according to the sliding direction of the storage component 406.

[0053] In use, when the storage component 406 moves from the second station to the first station, the first flip arm 407 rotates on the support frame 402 based on its first end, and the second end of the first flip arm 407 and the third end of the second flip arm 408 gradually approach the storage component 406 in sync. The fourth end of the second flip arm 408 moves with the storage component 406 toward the first station until the fourth end of the second flip arm 408 moves to the side of the support frame 402 close to the first station. At this time, the second flip arm 408 drives the pressing surface of the pressure plate 409 to adhere to the card on the storage component 406, thereby achieving the pressing and fixing of the card. As the storage component 406 moves from the first station to the second station, the first flipping arm 407 rotates in the opposite direction on the support frame 402 based on its first end. Simultaneously, the second end of the first flipping arm 407 and the third end of the second flipping arm 408 gradually move away from the storage component 406. Meanwhile, the fourth end of the second flipping arm 408 moves with the storage component 406 towards the second station until it reaches the side of the support frame 402 closest to the second station. At this point, the second flipping arm 408 causes the pressing surface of the pressure plate 409 to detach from the card on the storage component 406, releasing the card from its pressing and fixing position, allowing other functional mechanisms to retrieve the card from the storage component 406. In this application, the second station is closer to other functional mechanisms than the first station, enabling the storage component 406 at the first station to properly store the card and allowing the storage component 406 at the second station to more easily interface with other functional mechanisms, thereby realizing the card retrieval function.

[0054] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1As shown, in some embodiments, the slide assembly includes: a first lead screw 403 rotatably mounted on a base 401, with the axis of the first lead screw 403 extending along a first direction; a first slider 404 threadedly fitted onto the first lead screw 403 so that the first slider 404 can translate along the axis of the first lead screw 403 when the first lead screw 403 is rotated; and a housing component 406 mounted on the first slider 404 and capable of moving synchronously with the first slider 404 along the first direction.

[0055] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, in order to enable the slide assembly to achieve a smoother sliding motion, a lead screw and nut kinematic pair can be selected. Specifically, a first lead screw 403 is rotatably mounted on the base 401 via bearings, and the axis of the first lead screw 403 extends along a first direction, i.e., the length direction of the base 401. A first slider 404 is disposed on the first lead screw 403, and the first slider 404 has an internal thread structure adapted to the external thread structure on the first lead screw 403. This can be achieved by embedding a nut adapted to the first lead screw 403 in the first slider 404, or by having a threaded hole adapted to the first lead screw 403 in the first slider 404. In use, rotating the first lead screw 403, and the engagement of the thread structure between the first slider 404 and the first lead screw 403, drives the first slider 404 to move on the first lead screw 403. It should be noted that, to prevent the first slider 404 from rotating with the first lead screw 403, at least one guide rod (not shown in the figure) extending along the first direction can be configured on the base 401. This guide rod can be located on one side of the first lead screw 403, or two guide rods extending along the first direction can be configured on the base 401; the first slider 404 is slidably sleeved on the guide rod. Alternatively, the first slider 404 can be configured as a cuboid structure, and one side of the first slider can be slidably attached to the base 401, so that the rotation of the first slider 404 with the first lead screw 403 can be restricted by the base 401.

[0056] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the slide assembly further includes a first motor 405, mounted on the base 401, and the output shaft of the first motor 405 is connected to one end of the first lead screw 403 to drive the first lead screw 403 to rotate.

[0057] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the first motor 405 is a stepper motor, so as to accurately control the number of rotations of the first lead screw 403. The output shaft of the first motor 405 can be connected to one end of the first lead screw 403 synchronously through a coupling. In order to avoid affecting the docking of the push-type card storage mechanism of this application with other functional mechanisms, it is preferable to set the first motor 405 on the side of the first station on the base 401 away from the second station, so that when the push-type card storage mechanism docks with other functional mechanisms, the structure of the first motor 405 can be avoided from forming a docking obstacle.

[0058] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage component 406 includes: a base plate 406a, mounted on the top end face of the first slider 404, for supporting the card; a U-shaped baffle 406b, connected to the end face of the base plate 406a away from the first slider 404, the three inner sidewalls of the U-shaped baffle 406b being able to restrict the card from detaching from the base plate 406a, the fourth ends of the two second flip arms 408 being respectively hinged to the two free ends of the U-shaped baffle 406b; and a U-shaped guide plate 406c, the two free ends of the U-shaped guide plate 406c being connected to the side of the base plate 406a away from the first slider 404, the U-shaped guide plate 406c and the base plate 406a forming a card slot for inserting the card, the opening direction of the card slot being able to face the U-shaped baffle 406b;

[0059] The U-shaped baffle 406b and the U-shaped guide plate 406c are spaced apart along the first direction to form a clearance space between the U-shaped baffle 406b and the U-shaped guide plate 406c. The size of the clearance space is adapted to the flipping trajectory of the pressure plate 409 so that the pressure plate 409 can flip in the clearance space.

[0060] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the three inner sidewalls of the U-shaped baffle 406b enclose the base plate 406a to form a barrier, thereby cooperating with the base plate 406a to form a limiting structure when the card is inserted into the storage component 406. Furthermore, the two inner sidewalls located on opposite sides of the base plate 406a are also easily hinged to the fourth ends of the two second flip arms 408. Preferably, the fourth ends of the two second flip arms 408 are connected to the ends of the two inner sidewalls via hinge pins, i.e., the two free ends of the U-shaped baffle 406b. The card slot formed by the U-shaped guide plate 406c and the base plate 406a guides the card to slide into the U-shaped baffle 406b. In this embodiment, the U-shaped baffle 406b and the U-shaped guide plate 406c are spaced apart along the first direction, thereby forming a gap between the U-shaped baffle 406b and the U-shaped guide plate 406c, so as to form a clearance space on the storage component 406 for the second flipping arm 408 and the pressure plate 409 to flip, which can effectively avoid structural conflict between the storage component 406 and the linkage joint arm and the pressure plate 409.

[0061] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, it further includes: a first sensing component 410, mounted on the support frame 402 and located below the storage component 406, the first sensing component 410 being signal-connected to the first motor 405 in the slide mechanism; and a second sensing component 411, mounted on the end face of the storage component 406 away from the pressing assembly, and capable of synchronously displacing with the storage component 406 along the first direction, the second sensing component 411 being used to provide feedback on the position information of the storage component 406.

[0062] When the second sensing component 411 moves to a position directly above the first sensing component 410, the first sensing component 410 can sense the second sensing component 411, thereby indicating that the collection component 406 is located at the first work station.

[0063] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the first sensing component 410 can be a diffuse reflection light spot sensor with a U-shaped groove on the top, used as a sensing reference for workstation positioning. It can be installed on the preset mounting position of the support frame 402 by bolt assembly, positioning pin and other components, and located in the area below the storage component 406 to avoid affecting the sliding of the storage component 406 in the first direction. It should be noted that the groove on the first sensing component 410 can be oriented towards the storage component 406 to facilitate sensing the second sensing component 411. The first sensing component 410 is connected to the first motor 405 controller of the slide mechanism through a signal line (or wireless communication technology) to transmit the sensing signal to the motor control terminal in real time to trigger the start and stop command of the motor. The second sensing component 411 is a blocking block that matches the top groove of the first sensing component 410. When the first motor 405 of the slide mechanism drives the first lead screw 403 to rotate, causing the storage component 406 to move towards the first workstation in the first direction, the second sensing component 411 moves closer to the first sensing component 410 along with the storage component 406. When the second sensing component 411 and the storage component 406 are embedded in the U-shaped groove of the first sensing component 410, the blocking block changes the reflection path of the light emitted by the light spot sensor: when it was not blocked, the emitted light passed through the surrounding ring. After reflection, the emitted light is received by the receiving end; after being blocked, the emitted light is reflected back to the receiving end by the blocking block, causing a sudden change in the intensity of the light signal at the receiving end. The sensing end of the first sensing component 410 can accurately identify the presence of the second sensing component 411. The first sensing component 410 converts this sudden change in light signal into an electrical signal and sends it to the first motor 405. After receiving the signal, the first motor 405 can output a stop command according to a preset program, controlling the first motor 405 to shut down, thereby stopping the rotation of the first lead screw 403, so that the storage component 406 can accurately stop at the first workstation. It should be noted that the photoelectric sensor is prior art, and no structural improvement of the photoelectric sensor is made in this application, so it will not be described in detail.

[0064] Second Embodiment

[0065] Reference Figure 3 and 4 As shown, an embodiment of this application proposes a rotary card reader, which may include: a first frame 10; a second motor 101 mounted on the first frame 10; a rotary component 102 connected to the output shaft of the second motor 101 and supported above the first frame 10 via the output shaft of the second motor 101; a card reading transmission mechanism 30 mounted on the first frame 10 and located on one side of the rotary component 102, the card reading transmission mechanism 30 being used to transmit and read cards; and a plurality of push-type card storage mechanisms 40 mounted on the rotary component 102, with each push-type card storage mechanism 40 arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotary component 102.

[0066] When the second motor 101 drives the turntable component 102 to rotate, it can select the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 to dock with the card reading and transmission mechanism 30, so that the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 receives the card transmitted by the card reading and transmission mechanism 30.

[0067] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the first frame 10 can be configured as a straight plate structure, and its material can be aluminum alloy or cold-rolled steel plate, etc. Its structural strength can meet the installation and bearing requirements of the second motor 101, the turntable component 102 and the card reading transmission mechanism 30, and serve as the basic bearing structure; the second motor 101 can be a servo motor. In this embodiment, the output shaft of the second motor 101 extends in the vertical direction to provide power for the rotation of the turntable component 102; the turntable component 102 has a disc-shaped structure, and its center position is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 101 for transmission, and is directly supported on the upper area of ​​the first frame 10 through the output shaft, and can achieve 360° circumferential rotation with the rotation of the output shaft; while the card reading transmission mechanism 30 can be fixedly installed on the first frame 10 by bolt assembly, and its installation position is located on the radial side of the turntable component 102. On one side (i.e., beside the rotation trajectory of the turntable component 102), the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 has at least two functions: card conveying and card information reading. It can convey cards along a preset path and complete the reading of card information (such as magnetic stripe reading, chip recognition, etc.) during the transmission process. Each push-type card storage mechanism 40 is evenly installed on the upper surface of the turntable component 102, and each push-type card storage mechanism 40 is arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the turntable component 102 to form a ring-shaped card storage station. Each push-type card storage mechanism 40 can independently realize the functions of card receiving and card ejection, so that when the second motor 101 drives the turntable component 102 to rotate, the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 can correspond to the card reading and transmission mechanism 30, thereby realizing that the push-type card storage mechanism 40 receives the card in the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 or supplies the card that needs to be ejected to the card reading and transmission mechanism 30.

[0068] In use, the second motor 101 is started to drive the output shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the turntable component 102 to rotate synchronously. When the turntable component 102 rotates to the point where the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 and the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 are aligned, the second motor 101 stops rotating, and the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 and the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 form a connected card transmission channel. In practical applications, if card storage is required, the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 delivers the card with read information to the target push-type card storage mechanism 40, which stores the card inside. If card retrieval is required, the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 pushes out the card stored inside, which is then received by the card reading and transmission mechanism 30.

[0069] Furthermore, refer to Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the card reading transmission mechanism 30 includes: two support plates 301, which are symmetrically and vertically mounted on the first frame 10; a card nozzle component 302, which is mounted on the two support plates 301 and located on the side of the two support plates 301 opposite to the turntable component 102, and has a card hole for inserting a card; and a card reader 303, which is mounted on the top of the two support plates 301 and is used to read information from the card. Two drive rollers 304 are rotatably mounted on two support plates 301, and driven drive wheels 305 are synchronously mounted on one end of each drive roller 304 that passes through the support plates 301. Two pressure rollers 306 are tractably mounted on the two support plates 301 and are spaced apart above the two drive rollers 304. The gap between the two pressure rollers 306 and the two drive rollers 304 corresponds to the card holes to enable card feeding. A third motor 307 is mounted between the two support plates 301 and below the two drive rollers 304. The output shaft of the third motor 307 passes through the support plates 301 and is synchronously mounted with a drive drive wheel 308. A synchronous belt 309 meshes with the two driven drive wheels 305 and the drive drive wheel 308 to make the two driven drive wheels 305 and the drive drive wheel 308 rotate synchronously through the synchronous belt 309.

[0070] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, two support plates 301 are symmetrically arranged vertically and can be bolted to the first frame 10. The distance between them is greater than the width of the card to ensure that the card can be transmitted. The support plates 301 can adopt a plate structure to facilitate the pre-setting of multiple mounting holes for mounting the mouthpiece component 302, transmission roller 304, and pressure roller 306, etc., providing a stable mounting base or structural support for the other components. The mouthpiece component 302 can be fixed to the outer wall of the two support plates 301 with screws, that is, the side of the support plate 301 away from the turntable component 102. Its core structure is a card inlet channel, and the entrance end of the channel can be set as a flared shape to facilitate card insertion and avoid jamming. The card reader 303 is detachably installed on the top of the two support plates 301, and its sensing area is vertically aligned with the card transmission path below to ensure that during the card transmission process, the information carrier area on the card (e.g., magnetic stripe, chip) can completely pass through the card reader 303 to achieve accurate reading of information. Two drive rollers 304 are rotatably mounted on two support plates 301 via bearings. A driven drive wheel 305 is installed at the end of each drive roller 304 that passes through one of the support plates 301, and the drive roller 304 and the driven drive wheel 305 rotate synchronously. The drive rollers 304 may be covered with a rubber layer to increase friction with the card and prevent slippage during transmission. Two pressure rollers 306 are respectively arranged directly above the two drive rollers 304, and the gap between the pressure rollers 306 and the drive rollers 304 matches the card thickness. Simultaneously, the projected area of ​​this gap is on the same plane as the card hole of the card nozzle component 302, forming a card transmission channel and ensuring that the card, after being ejected from the card hole, can enter the clamping area between the pressure rollers 306 and the drive rollers 304. The third motor 307 is preferably a stepper motor or a servo motor for precise control of the transmission speed. The third motor 307 is fixed in the area below the two support plates 301, directly below the two transmission rollers 304, to avoid occupying space in the transmission channel. The output shaft of the third motor 307 extends horizontally until it passes through one of the support plates 301, where a drive pulley 308 is synchronously installed. The output shaft of the third motor 307 rotates synchronously with the drive pulley 308. A synchronous belt 309 is wrapped around and engaged with the drive pulley 308 and the two driven pulleys 305, so that when the drive pulley 308 rotates, the synchronous belt 309 drives the two driven pulleys 305 to rotate synchronously at the same speed.

[0071] In use, insert the card into the card nozzle component 302 until it initially enters the gap between the two pressure rollers 306 and the transmission roller 304; start the third motor 307 to drive the drive wheel 308 to rotate, which in turn drives the two driven wheels 305 to rotate synchronously through the synchronous belt 309, thereby driving the two transmission rollers 304 to rotate synchronously; the transmission rollers 304 transport the card, while the pressure rollers 306 above press the card tightly to prevent the card from jumping up and down during transport; when the card is transported to the card reader 303, the card reader 303 reads the card information; after reading, the card continues to be transported by the pressure rollers 306 and the transmission rollers 304, and finally docks with the push-type card storage mechanism 40 to store the card, or is transported to the card nozzle component 302 to retrieve the card.

[0072] It should be noted that the push-type card storage mechanism in the first embodiment can be used in this embodiment. For a detailed description of its structure, please refer to the content of the first embodiment, so it will not be repeated here.

[0073] Third Embodiment

[0074] Reference Figures 5 to 7 As shown, an embodiment of this application proposes a frame-type card reader, which may include: a second frame 20 having a first tabletop 20a and a second tabletop 20b located below the first tabletop 20a; a card reading and transmission mechanism 30, mounted on the first tabletop 20a, for transmitting and reading cards; two support columns 201, symmetrically erected on the second tabletop 20b; a two-dimensional adjustment mechanism disposed on the two support columns 201; and a plurality of push-type card storage mechanisms 40, mounted on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, wherein each push-type card storage mechanism 40 is stacked to form a rectangular array.

[0075] When the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism drives each push-type card storage mechanism 40 to move along the second direction and / or the third direction, it can select a target push-type card storage mechanism 40 to dock with the card reading and transmission mechanism 30, so that the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 receives the card transmitted by the card reading and transmission mechanism 30.

[0076] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, the second frame 20 adopts an integrally formed Z-shaped structure to form two horizontal support platforms with a fixed height difference, namely: the first platform 20a and the second platform 20b. The first platform 20a is used to support the card reader transmission mechanism 30; the second platform 20b is located below the first platform 20a and is used to support the two support columns 201 and the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism. The core value of the Z-shaped structure is that it realizes a height difference between the card reader transmission mechanism 30 and the two support columns 201, so that when the push-type card storage mechanism 40 is configured on the two support columns 201 through the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, a displacement space can be formed in the height direction (i.e., the second direction) of the two support columns 201, so as to move the selected target push-type card storage mechanism 40 to the same height as the card reader transmission mechanism through the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, so as to facilitate docking. The two support columns 201 are symmetrically arranged vertically, and the interval between them is the third direction. The two-dimensional adjustment mechanism is mounted on two support columns 201 and has an independent adjustment function to drive each push-type card storage mechanism 40 to move in the second and / or third direction.

[0077] In use, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism is activated, causing each push-type card storage mechanism 40 to shift along the second and / or third direction on the support column 201. When the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 is aligned with the card reading and transmission mechanism 30, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism stops, and the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 and the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 form a connected card transmission channel. In practical applications, if card storage is required, the card reading and transmission mechanism 30 delivers the card with read information to the target push-type card storage mechanism 40, which stores the card inside. If card retrieval is required, the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 pushes out the card stored inside, which is then received by the card reading and transmission mechanism 30.

[0078] Furthermore, refer to Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes: two second lead screws 202 rotatably mounted on two support columns 201, with the axes of the two second lead screws 202 extending along a second direction; two fourth motors 203 mounted on the tops of the two support columns 201, with the output shafts of the fourth motors 203 being drively connected to the corresponding second lead screws 202 to drive the second lead screws 202 to rotate on the support columns 201; two second sliders 204 threadedly fitted onto the corresponding second lead screws 202, so that when the second lead screws 202 are rotated, the second sliders 204 can translate along the axial direction of the corresponding second lead screws 202; and a first mounting base 205 synchronously mounted on the two second sliders. On block 204; a third lead screw 206 is rotatably mounted on the first mounting base 205, and the axis of the third lead screw 206 extends along a third direction; a fifth motor 207 is mounted on the first mounting base 205, and the output shaft of the fifth motor 207 is connected to the third lead screw 206 for driving the third lead screw 206 to rotate on the first mounting base 205; a third slider 208 is threadedly fitted onto the third lead screw 206 so that when the third lead screw 206 is rotated, the third slider 208 can translate along the axis of the third lead screw 206; a second mounting base 209 is synchronously mounted on the third slider 208, and each push-type card storage mechanism 40 is stacked on the second mounting base 209.

[0079] Specifically, in the technical solution adopted in this application, two second lead screws 202 are symmetrically arranged inside the two supporting columns 201. The two ends of the second lead screws 202 are rotatably mounted on the supporting columns 201 via bearings, and the axes of the two second lead screws 202 extend in the second direction. The two fourth motors 203 can be stepper motors or servo motors, and can be fixed to the top end face of the corresponding supporting column 201 via motor mounts. The output shafts of the fourth motors 203 extend downwards in the second direction. The output shafts of the fourth motors 203 and the top ends of the second lead screws 202 can be connected via couplings to achieve a transmission connection, enabling the fourth motors 203 to drive the second lead screws 202 to rotate uniformly around their own axes.

[0080] Each second slider 204 is equipped with a ball nut, which is adapted to the second lead screw 202 and is threaded onto the corresponding second lead screw 202. A guide boss (not shown in the figure) can also be provided on the outside of the second slider 204, which is clearance-fitted with a rectangular guide groove (not shown in the drawing) on ​​the inner side of the support column 201. The guide groove extends along the second direction, and its length is consistent with the effective stroke of the second lead screw 202. When the second lead screw 202 rotates, the ball nut converts the rotational motion into linear motion, causing the second slider 204 to translate along the axis of the second lead screw 202. At the same time, the guide boss restricts the circumferential rotation and radial wobble of the slider. The two ends of the first mounting base 205 can be rigidly connected to the two second sliders 204 through locating pins or bolts, so that when the two second sliders 204 translate synchronously, the first mounting base 205 moves synchronously with the second sliders 204 along the second direction.

[0081] The two ends of the third lead screw 206 are rotatably mounted on the first mounting base 205 via bearings, and the axis of the third lead screw 206 extends along a third direction. The fifth motor 207 is a stepper motor or servo motor of the same model as the fourth motor 203, and is fixed on the first mounting base 205. The output shaft of the fifth motor 207 is connected to the top of the third lead screw 206 via a coupling, so that the fifth motor 207 can drive the third lead screw 206 to rotate at a uniform speed. The third slider 208 is also equipped with a ball nut adapted to the third lead screw 206, which is threaded onto the third lead screw 206; the third slider 208 can also have a guide boss (not shown in the figure) on the outer side of the second slider 204, which slides in contact with the guide groove (not shown in the drawing) on ​​the first mounting base 205. When the third lead screw 206 rotates, the ball nut converts the rotational motion into linear motion, causing the third slider 208 to translate along the axis of the third lead screw 206. The second mounting base 209 is rigidly connected to the third slider 208. The side of the second mounting base 209 facing away from the third slider 208 is used to fix several push-type card storage mechanisms 40 in a matrix-like stack by bolts. When the third slider 208 translates along the third direction, the second mounting base 209 moves synchronously with the slider, thereby driving all the push-type card storage mechanisms 40 to move as a whole along the third direction.

[0082] In use, when the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 needs to be driven to dock with the card reader transmission mechanism 30, the two fourth motors 203 rotate synchronously, driving the two second lead screws 202 to rotate synchronously at the same speed. Under the action of the ball nut and the guide groove, the second slider 204 translates along the second direction, driving the first mounting base 205 and all the push-type card storage mechanisms 40 to move until the height of the target push-type card storage mechanism 40 is level with the height of the card reader transmission mechanism 30, at which point the fourth motors 203 stop. The fifth motor 207 drives the third lead screw 206 to rotate, and the third slider 208 translates along the third direction under the action of the ball nut and the guide groove, driving the second mounting base 209 and all the push-type card storage mechanisms 40 to move until the target card storage mechanism is displaced to the docking position of the card reader transmission mechanism 30, at which point the fifth motor 207 stops.

[0083] It should be noted that the push-type card storage mechanism in the first embodiment and the card reading and transmission mechanism in the second embodiment can be used in this embodiment. For a detailed structural description, please refer to the contents of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, so it will not be repeated here.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0085] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0086] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process. Furthermore, the scope of the preferred embodiments of this application includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functionality involved.

[0087] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device).

[0088] It should be understood that various parts of this application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. All or part of the steps of the methods in the above embodiments can be implemented by a program instructing related hardware, the program being stored in a computer-readable storage medium, which, when executed, includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiments.

[0089] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into a processing module, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into a module. The integrated module can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented as a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. This storage medium can be a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk, etc.

[0090] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A frame-type card reader / storage device, characterized in that, include: The second rack has a first table and a second table located below the first table; A card reader transmission mechanism, installed on the first platform, is used to transmit and read cards; Two supporting columns are symmetrically erected on the second platform; A two-dimensional adjustment mechanism is disposed on the two supporting columns; and, Several push-type card storage mechanisms are installed on the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism, and each of the push-type card storage mechanisms forms a rectangular array in a stacked manner; When the two-dimensional adjustment mechanism drives each of the push-type card storage mechanisms to move along the second direction and / or the third direction, it can select a target push-type card storage mechanism to dock with the card reading and transmission mechanism, thereby enabling the target push-type card storage mechanism to receive the card transmitted by the card reading and transmission mechanism.

2. The frame-type card reader / storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two-dimensional adjustment mechanism includes: Two second lead screws are rotatably mounted on the two support columns, and the axes of the two second lead screws extend along the second direction; Two fourth motors are installed on the top of the two supporting columns, and the output shafts of the fourth motors are connected to the corresponding second lead screws to drive the second lead screws to rotate on the supporting columns. Two second sliders are threadedly fitted onto the corresponding second lead screw, so that when the second lead screw is rotated, the second sliders can translate along the axis of the corresponding second lead screw. The first mounting base is synchronously mounted on the two second sliders; The third lead screw is rotatably mounted on the first mounting base, and the axis of the third lead screw extends along the third direction; A fifth motor is mounted on the first mounting base, and the output shaft of the fifth motor is connected to the third lead screw to drive the third lead screw to rotate on the first mounting base; The third slider is threaded onto the third lead screw so that when the third lead screw is rotated, the third slider can translate along the axis of the third lead screw. The second mounting base is synchronously mounted on the third slider, and each of the push-type card storage mechanisms is stacked on the second mounting base.

3. The frame-type card reader / storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push-type card storage mechanism includes: Base; A slide assembly is mounted on the base; A storage component, mounted on the slide assembly, is used to hold the card; The storage component, driven by the slide assembly, can slide along a first direction on the base, thereby forming a first workstation and a second workstation on the base for the storage component; and A pressing assembly is hinged to the storage component and located above the storage component; When the storage component moves to the first station, the pressing assembly flips toward the storage component so as to apply a pressing force to the card on the storage component. When the storage component moves to the second station, the pressing assembly flips away from the storage component to release the pressing force applied to the card.

4. The frame-type card reader / storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The push-type card storage mechanism also includes: A support frame is connected to both sides of the base and is located between the first work station and the second work station. The pressing assembly is disposed on the support frame.

5. The frame-type card reader according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes: Two linked articulated arms are symmetrically hinged to the support frame and the storage component; A pressure plate is connected to the two linkage joint arms, and the pressure plate has a pressing surface that is opposite to the two linkage joint arms. When the storage component moves from the second station to the first station, the two linkage joint arms rotate synchronously to drive the pressure plate to flip towards the storage component, so that the pressing surface is attached to the card on the storage component. When the storage component moves from the first station to the second station, the two linkage arms rotate synchronously in opposite directions to drive the pressure plate to flip away from the storage component, so that the pressing surface is detached from the card on the storage component.

6. The frame-type card reader according to claim 5, characterized in that, The linkage arm includes: A first tilting arm has a first end and a second end, the first end being hinged to the support frame; The second flipping arm has a third end and a fourth end, the third end being hinged to the second end and the fourth end being hinged to the storage component; The pressure plate is mounted on the second tilting arm and is located between the third end and the fourth end.

7. The frame-type card reader according to claim 6, characterized in that, The slide assembly includes: A first lead screw is rotatably mounted on the base, and the axis of the first lead screw extends along the first direction; The first slider is threaded onto the first lead screw so that when the first lead screw is rotated, the first slider can translate along the axis of the first lead screw. The storage component is mounted on the first slider and can move synchronously with the first slider along the first direction.

8. The frame-type card reader according to claim 7, characterized in that, The slide assembly also includes: A first motor is mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to one end of the first lead screw to drive the first lead screw to rotate.

9. The frame-type card reader according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The storage component includes: A base plate, mounted on the top end face of the first slider, is used to support the card; A U-shaped baffle is connected to the end face of the base plate opposite to the first slider. The three inner sidewalls of the U-shaped baffle can restrict the card from detaching from the base plate. The fourth ends of the two second flip arms are respectively hinged to the two free ends of the U-shaped baffle. The U-shaped guide plate has two free ends connected to the side of the base plate away from the first slider. The U-shaped guide plate and the base plate together form an insertion slot for inserting the card. The opening direction of the insertion slot can face the U-shaped baffle. The U-shaped baffle and the U-shaped guide plate are spaced apart along the first direction to form a clearance space between the U-shaped baffle and the U-shaped guide plate. The size of the clearance space is adapted to the flipping trajectory of the pressure plate member so that the pressure plate member can flip in the clearance space.

10. The frame-type card reader according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that, The push-type card storage mechanism also includes: A first sensing component is mounted on the support frame and located below the storage component. The first sensing component is connected to the first motor in the slide assembly. The second sensing component is installed on the end face of the storage component away from the pressing assembly, and can move synchronously with the storage component along the first direction. The second sensing component is used to provide feedback on the position information of the storage component. When the second sensing component moves to a position directly above the first sensing component, the first sensing component can sense the second sensing component, thereby indicating that the storage component is located at the first workstation.

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