Self-filling storage device for card-shaped data carriers
US6039314A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/14
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-filling storage device for memory cards has at least one storage container having a storage compartment. The storage compartment has a common opening for receiving and releasing memory cards. A cover plate for covering the common opening is provided. The cover plates has a first face facing the storage compartment and a second face facing away from the storage compartment. The cover plate is further provided with a cutout. At least one separating roller is positioned in the storage container at the second face and has a first position in which the separating roller projects through the cutout into the storage compartment against a return force. The separating roller acts on a memory card positioned in the storage compartment at the first face or acts on a memory card positioned at the second face for insertion into the storage compartment. At least one transport roller is positioned in the storage container at the second face and cooperates with the second face for transporting a memory card across the cover plate.
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