Chip card reader, in particular for a payment terminal, with improved sealing

The smart card reader design with a front frame and panel seal, along with a chassis seal, addresses the challenge of achieving IP65 rating by providing a continuous seal, enhancing protection against dust and water ingress while accommodating component flexibility.

WO2026132559A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25BANKS & ACQUIRERS INT HLDG SAS
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
BANKS & ACQUIRERS INT HLDG SAS
Filing Date
2025-12-19
Publication Date
2026-06-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing smart card readers with a slim profile face challenges in achieving an IP65 rating due to their flexibility, which complicates ensuring sufficient sealing against dust and water ingress.

Method used

A smart card reader design featuring a housing with a front frame and front panel, incorporating a peripheral seal pinched between these elements, along with a chassis seal and a read head positioned downstream, ensuring a tight seal and IP65 compliance without additional sealing means.

Benefits of technology

The design provides enhanced protection against dust and water ingress, accommodating component expansion, and maintains the IP65 rating by ensuring a continuous seal around the card insertion area.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a chip card reader (1) comprising a casing (13) and a reading head (12) for the chip, housed in the casing. The casing (13) comprises: - a front frame (16) forming an opening (17) for at least partially introducing the chip card into the casing (13), - a facade (8) comprising a slot (18) for at least partially inserting the chip card into the casing (13), and - a peripheral seal (6) mounted so as to be clamped between the front frame (16) and the facade (8), around a passage for the chip card between the slot (18) and the opening (17). The clamping direction of the seal (6) corresponds to a direction of the passage of the chip card between the slot (18) and the opening (17).
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