摘要 |
<p>A landing type smart card reader (10) is provided having a base (14), a cover (12), and a contact carrier (50). Spring arms (22) formed in the cover (12) cooperate with the contact carrier (50) to bias the contacts (18) away from an inserted smart card (102). Upon insertion of a smart card (102), the spring arms (22) will disengage the contact carrier (50) and the contacts (18) will land on and make electrical connection with pads of the smart card (102).</p> |