JP2000267251A - Photographic processing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a photographic processing machine capable of improving operation efficiency in operation for housing film in a film housing sheet or a cartridge, reducing the labor of an operator and preventing the damage or the soiling of developed film. SOLUTION: This developing processing machine is provided with a developing processing part 5, a drying part 6 and a scanner part 7, and provided with a carrying mechanism 9 making the film 4, to whose one end in a longitudinal direction a leader 8 for guiding is connected, pass through the developing processing part 5, the driving part 6 and a scanner part 7, and is constituted so that developing processing, drying processing and digital image reading processing for the film 4 are performed in series. Then, it is provided with a separation mechanism 13 separating the leader 8 from the film 4 from which the digital image data are read by the scanner part 7 and a film housing means 15 for housing the film 4 from which the leader 8 is separated in the film housing sheet 14 or the cartridge 17.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a developing section for developing a film, a drying section for drying the film, and a scanner section for reading digital image data for the digital printer from the film. A transport mechanism is provided for passing a film having a leading reader connected to the developing unit, the drying unit, and the scanner unit, and the developing process, the drying process, and the digital image reading process for the film are sequentially performed. The present invention relates to a configured photographic processor.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the above-described photographic processing machine, a film discharged from a scanner unit is collected in a collection unit while a leading reader is connected. No. 10-115875].

[0003] Therefore, when returning a film to a customer, the operator has to separate the leader from the film and store the film in a film storage sheet or cartridge.

[0004]

According to the above-mentioned prior art, the operator has to separate the leader from the film and store the film in a film storage sheet or cartridge. In addition, there is a problem in that the efficiency of the film storage operation is reduced due to the trouble and the burden on the operator is increased.

Further, when the film is transported to a film storage work place, there is another problem that the film collides with another object to damage the film or to attach dust to the film.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to improve the efficiency of film storage work in a film storage sheet or cartridge, reduce the labor of an operator, and prevent the developed film from being damaged or stained. An object of the present invention is to provide a photographic processor capable of performing the above.

[0007]

The constitution, operation and effect of the invention according to claim 1 are as follows.

[Structure] The scanner unit is provided with a separation mechanism for separating the reader from the film from which the digital image data has been read, and a film storage means for storing the film separated from the reader in a film storage sheet or cartridge. is there.

[Operation] The reader is separated by a separating mechanism from the film from which the digital image data is read by the scanner unit, and the separated film is stored in a film storage sheet or cartridge by the film storage means. The operator does not need to perform the operation of separating the reader from the read film and the operation of storing the film in the film storage sheet or cartridge.

For example, in the prior art, when transporting a film to a film storage work place, there is a problem that the film may be damaged by colliding with another object or dust may be attached to the film. According to the configuration, the above-mentioned transportation work can be omitted, and thus the above-mentioned problem can be solved.

[0011] Since the process from the development of the film to the storage of the film in the film storage sheet or cartridge can be performed in a series, the operation time can be shortened.

[Effect] Therefore, the efficiency of film storage work in a film storage sheet or a cartridge can be improved, the operator's labor can be reduced, and damage and dirt on the developed film can be prevented. A photo processor could be provided.

The construction, operation and effect of the invention according to claim 2 are as follows.

In the structure according to the first aspect of the present invention, the film accommodating means is constituted by a sheet support for supporting the film accommodating sheet on a machine frame portion on a lower side in a feeding direction of the film separated from the leader. A film storage sheet feeding mechanism for sequentially positioning each film storage space on the film feed path so that the film enters one of the plurality of film storage spaces of the film storage sheet. A cutter is provided on the sheet support portion and cuts the film into a length corresponding to the film storage space.

[Operation] In addition to the same operation as the operation according to the first aspect, the following operation can be obtained.

A film storage sheet is supported by a sheet support provided in the machine frame portion, and one of the film storage spaces of the film storage sheet is positioned on the film feed path. By doing so, the film discharged from the scanner unit can be made to enter the film storage space.

The film is cut by a cutter into a length corresponding to the film storage space. This cutting may be performed after or before the film enters the film storage space.

Thus, the film storage in one film storage space is completed.

Next, the film storage sheet feeding mechanism is operated to feed the film storage sheet, and another film storage space is positioned on the film feed path. Then, the film from the scanner unit enters the another film storage space in the same manner as described above.

By repeating the above, the films are sequentially stored in the film storage sheet.

[Effects] Therefore, in addition to the same effects as the effects of the configuration of the first aspect, the efficiency of film storage work in the film storage sheet can be improved.

The construction, operation and effect of the invention according to claim 3 are as follows.

In the structure according to the first aspect of the present invention, the film accommodating means comprises a cartridge supporting portion for supporting a plurality of cartridges on a machine frame portion on a lower side in a feeding direction of the film separated from the leader. A cartridge feeding mechanism for sequentially positioning each cartridge on the film feeding path so that the film is directed to one of the plurality of cartridges, and guiding the leading end of the film into the cartridge. There is provided a guide mechanism and a film winding mechanism for winding the film having the leading end into the cartridge into the cartridge.

[Operation] In addition to the same operation as the operation according to the first aspect, the following operation can be obtained.

A plurality of cartridges are supported by a cartridge supporting portion provided on the body frame portion, and one of the cartridges is positioned on the film feed path, so that the film discharged from the scanner portion can be moved. It will be in the state of going to the cartridge.

When the film goes to the cartridge,
A guide mechanism guides the leading end of the film into the cartridge. Then, the film winding mechanism winds up the film whose leading end has entered the cartridge into the cartridge.

Next, the cartridge feeding mechanism operates, and
Another cartridge is positioned on the film feed path, and another subsequent film discharged from the scanner unit is wound around the another cartridge in the same procedure as described above.

By repeating the above, the film is sequentially wound up into a cartridge.

[Effects] Therefore, in addition to the same effects as the effects of the first aspect, the efficiency of the film storage operation in the cartridge can be improved.

[0030]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment] FIG. 1 shows a photographic processing system for digitally reading an image recorded on a film 4 and printing it based on the digital image data.

The photographic processing system is provided with a photographic processor 1, a digital printer 3, and a control device 2. Next, the photographic processor 1 will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the photographic processor 1 includes a patrone loading section (not shown) for loading a patrone, a developing section 5 for developing a film 4 with a developing solution, It comprises a drying section 6 for drying the film 4 and a scanner section 7 for reading digital image data from the film 4.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where a leading leader 8 is connected to one end in the longitudinal direction of the film 4 by an adhesive tape 23, the film 4 is separated into a developing section 5, a drying section 6, and a scanner section 7. The transport roller 9 (corresponding to a transport mechanism) passing through the developing unit 5 and the drying unit 6
The developing process, the drying process, and the digital image reading process for the film 4 are sequentially performed. The digital image data read by the scanner unit 7 is stored in the control device 2.

Further, a leader cutter 13 (corresponding to a separating mechanism) for separating the reader 8 from the film from which the digital image data has been read by the scanner unit 7 and a film 4 from which the leader 8 has been separated are stored in a film storage sheet 14. The film storage means 15 is provided on the body frame 12.

The leader 8 separated from the film 4 is attached to the leader collection box 2 disposed below the feed path of the film 4.
1 and collected (see FIG. 1).

To constitute the film storage means 15,
As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 4, a sheet supporting portion 16 for supporting a film storage sheet 14 wound in a roll shape is provided on a body frame portion on the lower side in the feeding direction of the film 4 from which the leader 8 is separated. The film storage sheet feeding mechanism for sequentially positioning the film storage space on the feed path of the film 4 so that the film 4 enters one of the plurality of film storage spaces of the film storage sheet 14 (not shown). The film storage space provided on the sheet support 16 and located on the feed path of the film 4
When the film part of the length corresponding to the space enters,
A film cutter 18 for cutting a film portion outside the film storage sheet 14 is provided on the body frame 12.

That is, the film storage sheet 14 is supported by the sheet support section 16, and the film storage space of the film storage sheet 14 is positioned on the feed path of the film 4. The coming film 4 enters the film storage space.

When a film portion having a length corresponding to the space (for example, a length corresponding to six frames) enters the film storage space, the film cutter 18 cuts the film portion outside the film storage sheet 14. Thus, the storage of the film 4 in one film storage space is completed.

Next, the film storage sheet feeding mechanism is operated to feed the film storage sheet 14 in the lateral direction (the direction along the width direction of the film 4), and to feed another film storage space of the film storage sheet 14 into the film storage space. The film 4 is placed on the path, and the film 4 is inserted into the another film storage space in the same procedure as described above.

By repeating the above, the films 4 are sequentially stored in the film storage sheet 14. The film accommodating sheet 14 accommodating the film is collected in a vertically inclined sheet receiver 22 provided on the side of the machine body.

The digital printer includes the control device 2
Prints based on the digital image data.

[Second Embodiment] The difference between the photographic processing system of the second embodiment and the photographic processing system of the first embodiment is that, as shown in FIG. Configured to take
The configuration is such that the pair of left and right films 4 are discharged from the scanner unit 7 (the films are processed one by one), and the other structures are almost the same.

More specifically, to constitute the film storage means 15, a cartridge supporting portion 19 for supporting a plurality of rows of cartridges 17 is provided on a lower body frame portion in the feed direction of the plurality of rows of films 4 from which the leader 8 is separated. A cartridge feed mechanism for sequentially positioning the cartridges 17 on the feed path of the film 4 so that each film 4 is directed toward each cartridge 17; a guide mechanism for guiding the leading end of the film 4 into the cartridge 17; A film take-up mechanism for winding the film 4 whose part has entered the cartridge 17 into the cartridge 17 and a collection mechanism for collecting the cartridge 17 after the film 4 has been wound and stored are provided.

The cartridge feeding mechanism is configured to move the cartridge supporting portion 19 by a predetermined distance to the upper side in the film feeding direction when the film 4 has been wound and stored in the frontmost cartridge 17. .

The guide mechanism is provided with an arc-shaped swing arm for guiding the leading end of the film into the cartridge 17.

The film take-up mechanism is provided with an electric motor for rotating a take-up shaft in the cartridge 17 on a support wall 20 of the cartridge support 19.

The recovery mechanism is provided with an oscillating separation arm that pushes the cartridge 17 from above and drops the cartridge 17 from the lower hole of the cartridge support 19.

Next, the operation of the above structure will be described.

The pair of cartridges 17 on the side of the cartridge supporting portion 19 are separately positioned on the feed path of the pair of films, and the film 4 discharged from the scanner portion 7 is moved.
To the cartridge 17.

When the film 4 moves toward the cartridge 17, the guide mechanism moves the leading end of the film to the cartridge 1.
We will guide you inside 7. Then, the film take-up mechanism winds up the film 4 whose leading end has entered the cartridge 17 into the cartridge, and the collection mechanism collects the cartridge 17 in which the film 4 has been wound and stored.

Next, the cartridge feeding mechanism operates, and
Another pair of cartridges 17 are individually positioned on the feed path of the pair of films 4, and another subsequent film 4 discharged from the scanner unit 7 is wound around the another cartridge 17 in the same procedure as described above. take.

The film is sequentially wound around the cartridge 17 by repeating the above. [Another Embodiment] The cartridge supporting portion 19 is not limited to the above-described structure. For example, the cartridge supporting portion 19 may be configured to support a large number of cartridges 17 side by side in a direction along the width direction of the film. Good.

In this case, the cartridge feeding mechanism includes:
When the film 4 has been wound and stored in the cartridge 17, the cartridge supporting portion 19 is configured to be moved by a predetermined distance in a direction along the width direction of the film.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a photographic processing system.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a photographic processor.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a connection state between a reader and a film.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where a film is stored in a film storage sheet.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 4 Film 5 Developing unit 6 Drying unit 7 Scanner unit 8 Leader 9 Transport mechanism 13 Separation mechanism 14 Film storage sheet 15 Film storage means 16 Sheet support unit 17 Cartridge 18 Cutter

Claims (3)

[Claims] A developing section for developing the film;
A drying unit for drying the film, a scanner unit for reading digital image data for the digital printer from the film is provided, and a film having a leading reader connected to one end in the longitudinal direction is processed by the developing unit, the drying unit, and the scanner unit. A photographic processor provided with a transport mechanism for passing through the film, and configured to perform a series of development processing, drying processing, and digital image reading processing for the film, wherein the scanner unit reads digital image data. A photographic processor provided with a separation mechanism for separating the leader from the film and a film storage unit for storing the film separated from the leader in a film storage sheet or a cartridge. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a sheet supporting portion configured to support the film storage sheet in a body frame portion on a lower side in a feeding direction of the film separated from the leader. A film storage sheet feed mechanism for sequentially positioning each film storage space on the film feed path so as to enter one film storage space out of the plurality of film storage spaces of the sheet is provided in the sheet support unit, and the film is 2. The photographic processor according to claim 1, further comprising a cutter for cutting the film into a length corresponding to the film storage space. 3. A cartridge supporting portion for supporting a plurality of cartridges is provided in a body frame portion on a lower side in a feeding direction of the film from which the leader is separated, wherein the film is contained in the plurality of cartridges. A cartridge feeding mechanism for sequentially positioning each cartridge on the film feeding path so as to face one of the cartridges; a guiding mechanism for guiding the leading end of the film into the cartridge; and a leading end inside the cartridge. 2. A photographic processor according to claim 1, further comprising a film winding mechanism for winding the film that has entered into the cartridge.