Data carrier card

Abstract

The data carrier card has a card base structure formed with a recess in which one or more chips are disposed. The recess can be closed by a cover that is connected to the card base structure via a flexible area. The cap can thereby be pivoted relative to the base body of the card, with the flexible area acting as a hinge. The flexible region and the cover may either be construed in one piece with the card base structure, or the flexible area may be part of a label.

We claim:  
     
       1. A data carrier card, comprising: 
       a base body formed with a recess for receiving at least one chip;  
       a cap for closing off said recess permanently after completion of assembly of the card, said cap having a smaller thickness than said base body; and  
       a flexible region connecting said cap to said base body, such that said cap is pivotable relative to said base body from an open position to a closed position in which said cap closes off said recess.  
     
     
       2. The data carrier card according to  claim 1 , wherein said flexible region and said cap are integrally formed with said base body. 
     
     
       3. The data carrier card according to  claim 2 , wherein said flexible region, said cap, and said base body are injection molded. 
     
     
       4. The data carrier card according to  claim 1 , wherein said base body has a flat side opposite a side thereof in which said recess is formed, and including a label disposed on said flat side and said cap, said flexible region being a part of said label. 
     
     
       5. The data carrier card according to  claim 1 , wherein said base body has a flat side opposite a side thereof in which said recess is formed, and including a label disposed on said flat side, said cap and said flexible region forming integral parts of said label. 
     
     
       6. The data carrier card according to  claim 1 , wherein said cap is adapted to be glued to said base body for closing off said recess. 
     
     
       7. The data carrier card according to  claim 1 , wherein said cap is adapted to be welded to said base body for closing off said recess.