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Transport device in a card embossing system

US7255221B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
14References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K17/0022
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device is constructed for processing or customizing cards or flattened portable objects, for example memory cards, smart card, magnetic strip card, or badge. The device is characterized in that it comprises a flexible or rigid mobile transport structure (1) bearing at least transport means (2) for receiving at least a card (9) in at least a supply station (39) and carrying the cards to one or several processing stations (3). The transport device (2) is mobile relative to the transport structure (1) and enables the card to be displaced towards the processing station (3) or to be displaced inside said station, or a combination of both, without leaving said transport structure.

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