Smart card reading/writing device, manufacturing method thereof and method for contacting smart card

摘要

The present invention relates to a smart card reading/writing device, a manufacturing method thereof and a method for contacting a smart card. The smart card reading/writing device comprises a main body (10) comprising an aperture (11) for introducing a smart card (1) and a supporting surface (12) for supporting the introduced smart card (1), and a contacting plate (2) comprising electrical contacts (5) for contacting terminals (6) arranged on the smart card (1), wherein the contacting plate (2) is rotatably supported by a pivot (7) extending parallel to the supporting surface (12). In order to improve security during a transaction with a smart card, a distance (L) between the pivot (7) and the supporting surface (12) is essentially equal to a thickness of the smart card (1).