JPH054159Y2 - - Google Patents
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- JPH054159Y2 JPH054159Y2 JP1987157953U JP15795387U JPH054159Y2 JP H054159 Y2 JPH054159 Y2 JP H054159Y2 JP 1987157953 U JP1987157953 U JP 1987157953U JP 15795387 U JP15795387 U JP 15795387U JP H054159 Y2 JPH054159 Y2 JP H054159Y2
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- card
- insertion slot
- recording medium
- information recording
- recording area
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- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 claims description 30
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 claims description 30
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 claims description 6
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 18
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000011538 cleaning material Substances 0.000 description 1
- -1 fingerprints Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000001678 irradiating effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007779 soft material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003002 synthetic resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000057 synthetic resin Substances 0.000 description 1
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Description
【考案の詳細な説明】
［産業上の利用分野］
本考案は、例えば光カードを情報記録媒体とす
るカード状情報記録媒体の挿入口に関するもので
ある。[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to an insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium using, for example, an optical card as the information recording medium.
［従来の技術］
例えば、磁気カードやICカードのようなカー
ド状情報記録媒体を取り扱う装置においては、第
６図に示すように情報記録カードC′を挿入する際
に、情報記録カードC′の裏面と挿入口１の下部と
を当接させながら記録再生装置本体２内に挿入す
る。このとき、情報記録カードC′の表裏を誤つて
挿入すると、記録領域部Caが挿入口１の下部と
当接して情報記憶カードC′の表面に傷が付くこと
がある。しかし、磁気カードのように記録領域部
Caが磁気ストライプとなつている場合には、情
報の記録又は再生に関して傷の影響を殆ど受け難
いため、従来の挿入口１は一般的に上述のような
形状でも支障はない。[Prior Art] For example, in a device that handles card-shaped information recording media such as magnetic cards and IC cards, when inserting the information recording card C', as shown in FIG. Insert into the recording/reproducing apparatus main body 2 while bringing the back side into contact with the lower part of the insertion slot 1. At this time, if the information storage card C' is inserted with the wrong front and back sides, the recording area portion Ca may come into contact with the lower part of the insertion slot 1 and the surface of the information storage card C' may be damaged. However, like a magnetic card, the recording area
When Ca is in the form of a magnetic stripe, recording or reproducing information is hardly affected by scratches, so the conventional insertion slot 1 can generally have the above-mentioned shape without any problems.
［考案が解決しようとする問題点］
ここで新しい情報記録媒体として、記憶容量が
大きくアクセスの速いことを特長とする光カード
などの光学的情報記録媒体を使用することが考え
られるが、この場合に微細スポツトに収束させた
光を記録領域部に照射することによつて情報の記
録又は再生を行うため、記録領域部が傷付くと光
が乱反射し、情報を正確に記録又は再生すること
ができなくなる場合がある。[Problems to be solved by the invention] Here, it is conceivable to use an optical information recording medium such as an optical card, which has a large storage capacity and fast access, as a new information recording medium. Since information is recorded or reproduced by irradiating the recording area with light that has been focused into a fine spot, if the recording area is damaged, the light will be diffusely reflected, making it difficult to accurately record or reproduce information. It may not be possible to do so.
［考案の目的］
本考案の目的は、上述のような問題を改善し、
光カード等の記録領域部が傷付くことを防止する
ことができるカード状情報記録媒体の挿入口を提
供することにある。[Purpose of the invention] The purpose of the invention is to improve the above-mentioned problems,
An object of the present invention is to provide an insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium that can prevent the recording area of an optical card or the like from being damaged.
［考案の概要］
上述の目的を達成するための本考案の要旨は、
カード状の情報記録媒体の記録領域部に対して硬
質部材を離隔的に配置し、該硬質部材と前記記録
領域部との間を空間とするか、又はこの間に軟質
部材を配置したことを特徴とするカード状情報記
録媒体の挿入口である。[Summary of the invention] The gist of the invention to achieve the above objectives is as follows:
A hard member is arranged at a distance from the recording area of the card-shaped information recording medium, and a space is provided between the hard member and the recording area, or a soft member is arranged between the hard member and the recording area. This is an insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium.
［考案の実施例］
本考案を図示の実施例に基づいて詳細に説明す
る。[Embodiments of the invention] The invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments.
第１図は第１の実施例を示し、情報記録再生装
置本体２の一側面には情報記録媒体である光カー
ドＣを挿し込むための挿入口１が設けられてい
る。第２図に示すようにこの挿入口１には、光カ
ードＣの記録領域部Caを除く両側部分にのみ当
接するようにガイド部材として、例えば硬質合成
樹脂材料から成る溝３ａ，３ｂが左右対称に設置
されており、記録領域部Caには挿入口１の何れ
の部分も接触しないようになつている。また挿入
口１の側部には、排出時に光カードＣを指で挟ん
で抜き出すために適した大きさの凹部４が設けら
れている。 FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment, in which an insertion slot 1 for inserting an optical card C, which is an information recording medium, is provided on one side of the main body 2 of the information recording/reproducing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 2, in this insertion slot 1, grooves 3a and 3b made of, for example, a hard synthetic resin material are installed symmetrically as guide members so that they come into contact only with both sides of the optical card C, excluding the recording area Ca. The insertion slot 1 is installed in such a way that no part of the insertion slot 1 comes into contact with the recording area portion Ca. Further, a recess 4 of a size suitable for pulling out the optical card C by holding it between fingers during ejection is provided on the side of the insertion slot 1.
上述の構成において、光カードＣを装置本体２
に挿入する際に、第１図に示すように光カードＣ
は挿入口１のガイド溝３ａ，３ｂに沿つて挿入さ
れるが、誤つて光カードＣの表裏或いは左右を逆
にして挿入しても、記録領域部Caは挿入口１の
何れの部分とも接触しないため、記録領域部Ca
を傷付けることなく光カードＣを挿入及び排出す
ることができる。 In the above configuration, the optical card C is connected to the device main body 2.
When inserting the optical card C into the
is inserted along the guide grooves 3a and 3b of the insertion slot 1, but even if the optical card C is inserted with the front and back or left and right reversed, the recording area Ca will not come into contact with any part of the insertion slot 1. Therefore, the recording area Ca
The optical card C can be inserted and ejected without damaging the card.
また、第２図に示すように光カードＣが反りを
持つている場合でも、挿入口１の上下幅を十分広
くとることにより、光カードＣの記録領域部Ca
が挿入口１と接触することを防止することができ
る。 Furthermore, even if the optical card C is warped as shown in FIG. 2, by making the vertical width of the insertion slot 1 sufficiently wide, the recording area Ca of the optical card C can be
can be prevented from coming into contact with the insertion port 1.
第３図は第２の実施例を示し、挿入口１には一
対の反円筒状の挿入ガイド５ａ，５ｂから成るガ
イド部材が左右対称に設けられている。 FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment, in which a guide member consisting of a pair of anti-cylindrical insertion guides 5a and 5b is provided in the insertion port 1 symmetrically.
上述の実施例以外にも、挿入口１の上下幅を光
カードＣの厚さ及び反りの大きさに対して十分に
広く取り、かつ両端部にガイド部材を設けること
により、光カードＣが何れの方向に挿入されても
記録領域部Caが挿入口１の硬質部材と接触しな
ければよいので、ガイド部材の形状は様々な場合
が考えられる。 In addition to the above-mentioned embodiments, the vertical width of the insertion slot 1 is made wide enough for the thickness of the optical card C and the size of the warp, and guide members are provided at both ends, so that the optical card C can be Since it is sufficient that the recording area Ca does not come into contact with the hard member of the insertion port 1 even if the guide member is inserted in the direction shown in FIG.
第４図は第３の実施例を示し、第１の実施例の
構造に加えて、挿入口１の上部及び下部には例え
ばスポンジのような軟質材料から成るクリーニン
グ部材６ａ，６ｂがそれぞれ設けられ、光カード
Ｃの記録領域部Caはこれらのクリーニング部材
６ａ，６ｂに当接することにより傷付くことを防
止すると共に、光カードＣの表裏両面に付着した
塵埃、指紋、油等を除去することができる。 FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment, in which, in addition to the structure of the first embodiment, cleaning members 6a and 6b made of a soft material such as sponge are provided at the upper and lower parts of the insertion port 1, respectively. This prevents the recording area Ca of the optical card C from being damaged by coming into contact with these cleaning members 6a and 6b, and also removes dust, fingerprints, oil, etc. attached to both the front and back surfaces of the optical card C. can.
第５図は第４の実施例を示し、挿入口１の両端
にガイド部材を設けずに、クリーニング部材６
ａ，６ｂ自体がガイド部材の役割を果たすように
なつており、この場合も第３の実施例と同様の効
果を得ることができる。 FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment in which a cleaning member 6 is not provided at both ends of the insertion port 1.
a, 6b themselves serve as guide members, and in this case as well, the same effects as in the third embodiment can be obtained.
［考案の効果］
以上説明したように本考案に係るカード状情報
記録媒体の挿入口は、情報記録媒体の記録領域部
に硬質部材が接触しないようにし、必要に応じて
上下部分に硬質のクリーニング部材を設けること
により、記録領域部に傷が付くことを防止し、情
報が正確で安定した記録又は再生を行えるように
なる。また、クリーニング部材を設ける場合に
は、情報記録媒体の両面に付着した塵埃、指紋、
油等を除去することができる。[Effect of the invention] As explained above, the insertion slot of the card-shaped information recording medium according to the invention is designed so that the hard member does not come into contact with the recording area of the information recording medium, and if necessary, the upper and lower parts are provided with a hard cleaning material. By providing the member, it is possible to prevent the recording area from being scratched and to perform accurate and stable recording or reproduction of information. In addition, when providing a cleaning member, it is necessary to remove dust, fingerprints, etc.
Oil etc. can be removed.
図面は本考案に係るカード状情報記録媒体の挿
入口の実施例を示し、第１図は装置本体の斜視
図、第２図〜第５図はそれぞれ第１〜第４の実施
例の正面図、第６図は従来例の挿入口の斜視図で
ある。
符号Ｃは光カード、１は挿入口、２は装置本
体、３ａ，３ｂはガイド溝、５ａ，５ｂは挿入ガ
イド、６ａ，６ｂはクリーニング部材である。
The drawings show embodiments of the insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium according to the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the main body of the device, and FIGS. 2 to 5 are front views of the first to fourth embodiments, respectively. , FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional insertion port. Symbol C is an optical card, 1 is an insertion slot, 2 is a device main body, 3a and 3b are guide grooves, 5a and 5b are insertion guides, and 6a and 6b are cleaning members.
Claims (1)
て硬質部材を離隔的に配置し、該硬質部材と前
記記録領域部との間を空間とするか、又はこの
間に軟質部材を配置したことを特徴とするカー
ド状情報記録媒体の挿入口。 ２ 前記硬質部材は前記記録領域部を除く個所に
おいて、前記情報記録媒体を表裏両面から挟設
するようにした実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項
に記載のカード状情報記録媒体の挿入口。 ３ 前記軟質部材は前記記録領域部を表裏両面か
ら接触するようにした実用新案登録請求の範囲
第１項に記載のカード状情報記録媒体の挿入
口。 ４ 前記軟質部材はクリーニング部材を兼ねるよ
うにした実用新案登録請求の範囲第１項に記載
のカード状情報記録媒体の挿入口。[Claims for Utility Model Registration] 1. A hard member is arranged at a distance from the recording area of a card-shaped information recording medium, and a space is created between the hard member and the recording area, or An insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium, characterized in that a soft member is arranged in the slot. 2. The insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the hard member is configured to sandwich the information recording medium from both the front and back surfaces at a portion other than the recording area portion. 3. The insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the soft member contacts the recording area from both the front and back sides. 4. The insertion slot for a card-shaped information recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the soft member also serves as a cleaning member.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP1987157953U JPH054159Y2 (en) | 1987-10-15 | 1987-10-15 |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| JP1987157953U JPH054159Y2 (en) | 1987-10-15 | 1987-10-15 |
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| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| JPH0164187U JPH0164187U (en) | 1989-04-25 |
| JPH054159Y2 true JPH054159Y2 (en) | 1993-02-01 |
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| JP1987157953U Expired - Lifetime JPH054159Y2 (en) | 1987-10-15 | 1987-10-15 |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5172398A (en) * | 1974-12-19 | 1976-06-23 | Canon Kk | KAADOHIKI DASHIGU |
| JPS5987633A (en) * | 1982-11-10 | 1984-05-21 | Toyo Ink Mfg Co Ltd | Information recording medium |
| JPS6137101A (en) * | 1984-07-30 | 1986-02-22 | 五十嵐 康雄 | Shoes cover |
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1987
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPS5172398A (en) * | 1974-12-19 | 1976-06-23 | Canon Kk | KAADOHIKI DASHIGU |
| JPS5987633A (en) * | 1982-11-10 | 1984-05-21 | Toyo Ink Mfg Co Ltd | Information recording medium |
| JPS6137101A (en) * | 1984-07-30 | 1986-02-22 | 五十嵐 康雄 | Shoes cover |
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