CARD READER

摘要

A card reader may include a card insertion part which is formed with an insertion port for the card; and a conveying passage for the card which is connected with the insertion port. The card insertion part may include a shutter member disposed on a rear side with respect to the insertion port is movable between a closed position an open position; and a protruding member which is attached to the shutter member and is protruded from the shutter member to an insertion port side. An insertion port side of the protruding member may be formed with a card abutting face. A distance between the insertion port and the card abutting face in a conveying direction of the card may be set to be shorter than a width in the short widthwise direction of the card.

主权项

1. A card reader for use with a card formed in a substantially rectangular shape which is conveyed in a short widthwise direction of the card and is processed, the card reader comprising:
a card insertion part which is formed with an insertion port for the card; and a conveying passage for the card which is connected with the insertion port; wherein the card insertion part comprises:
a shutter member which is disposed on a rear side with respect to the insertion port in a taking-in direction of the card and is movable between a closed position where the conveying passage is closed and an open position where the conveying passage is opened; anda protruding member which is attached to the shutter member and is protruded from the shutter member to an insertion port side; wherein an insertion port side of the protruding member is formed with a card abutting face which is capable of abutting with the card; and wherein a distance between the insertion port and the card abutting face in a conveying direction of the card is set to be shorter than a width in the short widthwise direction of the card.