Patent ReferencesAdjustable read head assembly Spring suspension for magnetic transducer Manually operable magnetic card reader and magnetic head assembly therefor Patent #: 4297735 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/198750 filed on 10/20/1980US Classes:360/240, HEAD MOUNTING902/4Means to read data stored on identifier*ExaminersPrimary: Wolff, John H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG11B 5/48 (20060101)G06K 7/08 (20060101) AbstractAn improved means for mounting a magnetic read head in a card reader is disclosed. The subject mounting means is simpler in construction and requires both fewer parts and smaller space in which to operate than previous mounting means. The subject mounting means allows the magnetic read head to move to conform to the plane of a magnetic stripe on a card as the card is passed beneath the read head.Field of SearchCard | |