Patent ID: 8387872

Claim:
A reader ( 5 ), for reading memory keys and/or cards, which can be fitted to an outer casing ( 2 ) of a vending machine ( 1 ), and comprises an electronic read circuit ( 7 ) for reading said memory keys and/or cards, and which in turn comprises an internal electric connector ( 7 a ) connectable to an external electric connector ( 6 a ) of a communication cable ( 6 ); said reader ( 5 ) being characterized by comprising a housing ( 8 ) housing said electronic read circuit ( 7 ); and a cable clamping device ( 9 ) which in turn comprises a click-on fastening mechanism ( 11 ) for fixing the cable clamping device ( 9 ) firmly, but in an easily removable manner, to said housing ( 8 ) to maintain connection between said external connector ( 6 a ) and said internal connector ( 7 a ), and a semicylindrical portion ( 10 ) for housing an end portion of said communication cable ( 6 ).