Device for reading and writing IC-external storage cards

Details Device for reading and writing IC-external storage cards Device for reading and writing IC-external storage cards

1984-06-22

1986-07-22

Popek, Joseph A.

Static information storage and retrieval

Hardware for storage elements

235441, G11C 1700, G06K 706

Patent

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046023518

ABSTRACT:
A device to be coupled with a computer for reading and writing IC external storage in the form of a card having a plurality of contact points arranged on a portion of the card includes a first board having a main board and an additional board which are arranged to receive and hold the card therebetween and a second board hingedly connected to the first board so that the first board is pivotally movable between a first position herein the first board is engaged with the second board and a second position wherein the first board is opened with respect to the second board so that the storage card may freely be loaded on and removed from the first board. A block member provided with contact pins of the number and arrangement corresponding to that of the contact points is mounted on the second board via a coiled spring so as to normally maintain an extended position while being yieldingly movable from the extended position. The additional board has a window formed therein through which the contact pins on the block member pass so as to contact the contact points of the loaded storage card when the first board is brought into the first position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3883856 (1975-05-01), Saito et al.
patent: 3988721 (1976-10-01), Frutiger

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