JP2004264356A - Device for inward loading photo film and system for reusing photo film cartridge - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reuse a used photo film cartridge. <P>SOLUTION: The device for inward loading a photo film comprises: an original roll supply section comprising a reading means to read an identification code given to a product type label stuck to a package containing an original photo film roll, and a writing means to input information on the product type, information on long dimension film production and information on a production plan into a data storage means attached to an original roll accommodation box which accommodates the original roll contained in the package after pulling out the original roll; a darkroom-like inward loading section consisting of a reading means to read information inputted into the data recording means of the original roll accommodation box supplied from the original roll supply section, a standard size cutting means to cut the photo film drawn out from the original roll accommodation box, and a loading means to load the photo film into a cartridge; and a labeling section in which a label having information on the design of the photo film printed thereon is stuck to the circumferential surface of the cartridge. The device includes a cartridge reuse system. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a photographic film cartridge reuse system for collecting and reusing a used photographic film cartridge and loading a new photographic film. The invention relates to a photographic film cartridge reuse system that ensures alignment.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Commercially used photographic film cartridges have conventionally been disposed of. In recent years, environmental destruction at the time of disposal of collected photographic film cartridges has become a problem, and the reuse and reuse of resources has become an important issue.
[0003]
In the reuse production of photographic film and in the production of many kinds and small quantities, a long original roll in which the kind information of the film is formed as a latent image information is used on the side edge of the photographic film, and the film is pulled out from this long original roll. 2. Description of the Related Art A photographic film interior device that cuts a fixed length to a predetermined length, winds it up on a spool, and loads it into a photographic film cartridge is used.
[0004]
However, since the latent image information formed on the photographic film cannot be seen unless the development processing is performed, the type of the original roll cannot be visually checked, and there is a high possibility that a difference in contents occurs. Since the latent image information varies depending on the type (sensitivity, size, brand, etc.) of the film, the difference in the contents is a major problem in using the film.
[0005]
Also, when a used photographic film cartridge such as a patrone is collected and reused, the photographic film cartridge used therein may be different from the used photographic film cartridge in the interior decoration process. If lost, the photographic film cartridge must be discarded because there is no means for checking the contents of the photographic film.
[0006]
The technology disclosed in Patent Literature 1 reads a cartridge ID number attached to a label of an APS cartridge case, checks a film ID number side-printed on a photographic film strip, and rewinds a photographic film. The present invention relates to a manufacturing method and a side printing device.
[0007]
The technique disclosed in Patent Literature 2 relates to a production information management method for a film unit with a lens, in which an IC memory storing production information is attached to a cartridge of a film with a lens to enable retrospective investigation during claim processing. .
[0008]
The techniques disclosed in Patent Literatures 3 to 5 relate to a photographic processing system for a laboratory in which ID information for specifying a film is recorded in a portion other than an image area of the film, and the ID information is optically readable. .
[0009]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-115894
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2000-347353 A
[Patent Document 3]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 10-20408
[Patent Document 4]
JP-A-10-239825
[Patent Document 5]
JP-A-11-38520
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Each of the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 5 described above is for producing a cartridge containing a photographic film based on a cartridge ID number given to the surface of the cartridge.
[0015]
The present invention creates a new design such as an ID number that matches the latent image information on a label attached to the surface of the cartridge based on the latent image information printed on the photographic film. This enables reuse without any difference in the contents of the photographic film cartridge.
[0016]
Also, even if the cartridge is separated from the production unit group after the film interior process and becomes lost, the type of film can be specified by assigning the ID information on the film, thereby making it possible to prevent the occurrence of a wrong content. For the purpose.
[0017]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above object is achieved by the present invention described below.
[0018]
(1) A long film in which the type information of the film is formed as a latent image is supplied to a side edge portion of the photographic film, and the long film is cut into a predetermined length, then wound on a spool, and taken up on a spool. In the photographic film interior device to be loaded in the photographic film, the type information of the long film and the production information of the long film are recorded by an identification code on a package body in which the original roll in which the long film is rolled is housed in a light-tight state. A photographic film interior device having a label attached thereto.
[0019]
(2) A package in which an original roll formed of a long photographic film formed in a roll shape is housed in a light-tight state, a type label attached to the exterior of the package, and a reading for reading an identification code attached to the type label. Means, a main volume storage box for taking out the main volume housed in the package and storing it in a light-tight state, a data storage means attached to the main volume storage box, a type information, a long film A source winding supply unit comprising writing means for inputting production information and production plan information, and reading means for reading information input to the data recording means of the source winding storage box supplied from the source winding supply unit, An interior part in a dark room state, comprising fixed-length cutting means for cutting the photographic film sent out from the original roll accommodating box to a predetermined length and cutting the photographic film into a photographic film cartridge. A photographic film interior device comprising: a label processing unit having a design label on which the design information of the photographic film is printed on an outer peripheral surface of the photographic film cartridge.
[0020]
(3) a reading step of reading an identification code of a kind label attached to a package containing a roll of long photographic film in a light-tight state by a reading unit, An original winding supply step of accommodating the windings in the original winding accommodating box in a light-tight state, a kind information and a length corresponding to the identification code of the kind label by writing means in data storage means attached to the exterior of the original winding accommodating box; Inputting the production information and production plan information of the length film, and reading the information inputted to the data storage means, the photographic film sent out from the original roll receiving box is cut to a predetermined length by a fixed length cutting means. Length cutting step of cutting and cutting, and loading step of loading the cut photographic film into a used photographic film cartridge, outer periphery of the used photographic film cartridge A label processing step of attaching a design label on which the design information of the photographic film is printed on a surface of the photographic film cartridge.
[0021]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a photographic film cartridge reuse system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a production process of a photographic film cartridge reuse system of the present invention.
[0023]
The photographic film cartridge reuse system includes a main roll supply unit 10, an interior machine 20, a label processing unit 30, an inspection unit 40, and a management server 50.
[0024]
The main roll supply unit 10 includes a barrier bag (package) 12 in which a main roll 11 in which a long photographic film F is formed in a roll shape is housed in a light-tight state, a type label 13 attached to the exterior of the barrier bag 12, a type. A reading means (bar code reader) 14 for reading a bar code attached to the label 13, a main volume storage box 15 for taking out the main volume 11 stored in the barrier bag 12 and storing it in a light-tight state, a main volume storage box 15 A data storage means (hereinafter, referred to as a data carrier) 16 attached to the exterior of the vehicle, and a writing means 17 (data writer) for inputting at least one of product type information, long film production information and production plan information to the data carrier 16. Become.
[0025]
The kind information is information indicating a maker name, a brand name, a film type, a film sensitivity, a film width, an expiration date, an emulsion number, and the like.
[0026]
The long film production information is information indicating what kind of film and how many films are stored in the master roll 11.
[0027]
The production plan information is information indicating the type and the number of films produced by reusing cartridges.
[0028]
The interior machine 20 includes a reading unit 21 that reads information input to the data carrier 16 attached to the original volume storage box 15 supplied from the original volume supply unit 10 and a photographic film F sent from the original volume storage box 15 to a predetermined length. Standard-length cutting means 22 for cutting into fixed lengths, loading means 23 for loading a photographic film F into a used photographic film cartridge (hereinafter referred to as a cartridge) C, and exposure of the photographic film F loaded in the cartridge C It comprises a marker 24 for recording film ID information at the leading end, a control means 25, a dark room 26 for accommodating these interior members in a dark room state, and a display panel 27.
[0029]
Part of the product type information and the film production information (production information of the interior part) are input to the film ID information.
[0030]
The data carrier 16 and the reading means 21 are an electromagnetic induction type non-contact remote detection system which can read and write even in a dark room. As this remote detection system, an RF-ID system type V700 series (registered trademark) manufactured by OMRON was used. The RF-ID system uses a data carrier capable of rewriting data and exchanging information in a non-contact manner without using light, and it is possible to sequentially collate and check data in real time for each film even in the interior machine 20 requiring light shielding. .
[0031]
The label processing unit 30 includes a design issuing machine (label printer) 31 for printing the design information of the photographic film F on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge C, and a label obtained by attaching a design label produced by the label printer 31 to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge C. It comprises a sticking means 32 and a reading means 33 such as a bar code reader for reading the film ID information recorded by the marker 24.
[0032]
The design information relates to label design information composed of a part of product type information and film production information.
[0033]
The inspection section 40 includes reading means 41 for reading design information of a design label attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge C.
[0034]
The management server 50 controls all the processes by transmitting / receiving signals to / from the main winding supply unit 10, the interior machine 20, the label processing unit 30, and the inspection unit 40.
[0035]
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the type label 13. On the type label 13, a maker name, a film type, a film sensitivity, a film width, a film length of the original roll, an expiration date, an emulsion number, and the like are printed so as to be visible.
[0036]
Also, the type label 13 records bar codes (identification codes) 13A and 13B indicating type information and long film production information.
[0037]
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the exposed front end of the photographic film F loaded in the cartridge C. At the exposed front end of the photographic film F, the marker 24 forms the type information and the film ID information which is a part of the film production information.
[0038]
The film production information includes information on film production in the interior part, for example, information on a production machine, production date and time, and the like.
[0039]
FIG. 3A shows film ID information formed by a barcode FA on the exposed front end of the photographic film F by a recording method such as laser marking, ink jet, or thermal transfer.
[0040]
In FIG. 3B, a plurality of small-diameter holes are formed in the exposed front end portion of the photographic film F by a punching means to form a punched pattern FB.
[0041]
FIG. 3C shows a photographic film F in which a label FC for displaying film ID information using a bar code is attached to the exposed front end portion.
[0042]
FIG. 3D shows a cartridge C in which a label FD for displaying film ID information using a bar code is wound and attached to the outer peripheral surface of the long hub portion of the spool of the cartridge C.
[0043]
The bar code FA for displaying the film ID information, the labels FC and FD, and the punching pattern FB are read by the reading means 33 shown in FIG.
[0044]
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the design label 34 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge.
On the design label 34, a maker name, a film type, a film sensitivity, a film width, the number of film frames, and the like are printed so as to be visible. Further, the design label 34 includes a bar code D1 indicating design code information and the like, a bar code D2 indicating color, monochrome, and other type information such as film type, film sensitivity, and film size. In addition to the information, the interior unit No. , A two-dimensional barcode (QR code) D3 indicating the production date and the like. The two-dimensional barcode is read by the reading unit 41 of the inspection unit 40 shown in FIG.
[0045]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the control of the reuse system, and FIG. 6 is a process flowchart of the reuse system.
[0046]
Hereinafter, steps of the reuse system will be described.
[Source winding supply process]
(1) The production plan information of the day is input to the management server 50.
[0047]
(2) The barcodes 13A and 13B of the type label 13 attached to the surface of the barrier bag 12 containing the original roll 11 are read by the barcode reader 14 and input to the management server 50. The management server 50 collates the barcode input data with the previously input production plan information.
[0048]
(3) The original roll 11 is loaded into the original roll storage box 15.
(4) Type information, long film production information, and production plan information are written by a writing means (data writer) 17 into a data carrier 16 attached to the outer periphery of the original volume storage box 15.
[0049]
[Film interior process]
(5) The original roll storage box 15 is mounted in each of the interior machines 20A, 20B, and 20C in a dark room state.
[0050]
(6) In the interior machines 20A, 20B, and 20C, the type information, the long film production information, and the production plan information of the data carrier 16 attached to the outer periphery of the original roll storage box 15 are read.
[0051]
(7) Based on the type information, long film production information, and production plan information read in the interior machines 20A, 20B, and 20C, send production plan information associated with the interior machine to the management server 50, In addition, the information is collated with the already input production plan information.
[0052]
(8) The fixed length feed length is automatically set based on the information read by the reading means 21 in the interior machines 20A, 20B, and 20C. The photographic film F drawn from the original roll 11 is cut to a predetermined length by a fixed-length cutting means 22.
[0053]
(9) The fixed-size photographic film F is loaded into the cartridge C by the loading means 23, and based on information read in the interior machines 20A, 20B, and 20C, the exposed front end (tongue end) of the photographic film F. Then, the film ID information such as a bar code is written by the marker 24.
[0054]
[Label processing step]
(10) The label processing unit 30 issues a design label 34 described in a relevant matter by a photographic film design issuing machine (label printer) 31 based on the design information. The design label 34 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge C by the label attaching means 32.
[0055]
[Inspection process]
(11) The reading information 41 of the inspection unit 40 reads the record information of the design label 34 attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge C and the film ID information of the tongue end of the photographic film F, collates the film with the label, The data is collated with the production plan information input to the management server 50 and counted. The inspected cartridge C is loaded into the packaging material by the exterior machine. Alternatively, the inspected cartridge C is loaded into a film with a lens.
[0056]
(12) The production management data is totaled by the management server 50.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flow of information of the reuse system. The numbers in parentheses in the figure indicate the order of steps in the processing of the reuse system. Also, the inside of the square frame indicates the breakdown of each information. Arrows indicate information input / output directions.
[0057]
In this embodiment, a description will be given mainly of a cartridge used for manufacturing an interior component incorporating a photosensitive film specified in JIS K-7519-1982, but the cartridge of the present invention is not limited to this. Not something. For example, the present invention can be applied to a resin patrone described in JP-A-1-306844 and JP-A-1-306845, a small patrone described in JP-A-4-33539, a 110 cartridge and a roll magazine.
[0058]
【The invention's effect】
According to the photographic film cartridge reuse system of the present invention, after disassembling a used cartridge (patrone or the like), removing the remaining film scraps from the used cartridge, and reusing the film type to be newly packed. A corresponding label is attached to the surface of the cartridge. As for the type of film to be newly packed, since the label printer issues a new label that is associated one-to-one, the cartridge and the film are surely matched. Therefore, the type of the cartridge and the type of the content film are different. Can be prevented beforehand.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a production process of a photographic film cartridge reuse system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of a kind label.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing an exposed front end of the photographic film loaded in the cartridge.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a design label attached to the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge.
FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing control of a reuse system.
FIG. 6 is a process flowchart of a reuse system.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a flow of information in a reuse system.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Main winding supply unit 13 Type label 14 Reading means (bar code reader)
15 Original volume storage box 16 Data storage means (data carrier)
17 Writing means (data writer)
20, 20A, 20B, 20C Interior machines 21, 33, 41 Reading means 23 Loading means 24 Markers 25 Control means 27 Display label 30 Label processing unit 31 Design issuing machine (label printer)
32 Label sticking means 34 Design label 40 Inspection unit 50 Management server C Photographic film cartridge (cartridge)
F Photographic film

Claims (11)

A long film in which the type information of the film is formed as a latent image is supplied to a side edge portion of the photographic film, and the long film is cut into a predetermined length to a predetermined length, wound around a spool, and loaded into a photographic film cartridge. In photographic film interior equipment,
A label on which the type information of the long film and the production information of the long film are recorded with an identification code is attached to a package in which the original roll in which the long film is rolled is housed in a light-tight state. Photo film interior equipment. A package containing a long roll of photographic film formed in a roll shape and containing the original roll in a light-tight state, a type label attached to the exterior of the package, reading means for reading an identification code attached to the type label, and the package An original volume storage box for taking out the original volume stored in the body and storing it in a light-tight state, data storage means attached to the original volume storage box, type information, production information and production of long film in the data storage means. An original volume supply unit comprising writing means for inputting plan information;
Reading means for reading information input to the data recording means of the original roll storage box supplied from the main roll supply unit, cutting the photographic film sent from the original roll storage box to a predetermined length, and cutting the photographic film Fixed-length cutting means, an interior part in a dark room state comprising loading means for loading the photographic film in a photographic film cartridge,
A label processing unit having a design label on which the design information of the photographic film is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the photographic film cartridge,
A photographic film interior device characterized by comprising: A reading step of reading an identification code of a kind label attached to a package housing the original roll formed of a long photographic film in a roll shape in a light-tight state by reading means;
An original winding supply step of accommodating the original winding housed in the package in a light-tight original winding housing box;
Type information corresponding to the identification code of the type label, production information of the long film, and production plan information are input to the data storage means attached to the exterior of the original roll accommodating box by the writing means, and input to the data storage means. Input process for reading the information
A fixed-length cutting step of cutting the photographic film sent out from the original volume storage box to a predetermined length by a fixed-length cutting means,
A loading step of loading the cut photographic film into a used photographic film cartridge,
A label processing step of attaching a design label on which the design information of the photographic film is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the used photographic film cartridge,
A photographic film cartridge reuse system comprising: By rewriting and inputting the type information and the production plan information of the original volume into the data storage means attached to the exterior of the original volume storage box, and reading the information by the reading means, corresponding to the different type information and the production plan information, 4. The photographic film cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the photographic film is loaded into a used photographic film cartridge, and a label on which the design information of the photographic film is printed is attached to an outer peripheral surface of the photographic film cartridge. Reuse system. 4. The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to claim 3, wherein a design label on which design information of the photographic film is printed is attached to an outer peripheral surface of the photographic film cartridge. 4. The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to claim 3, wherein product information and film production information are formed at a tongue end of the photographic film contained in the photographic film cartridge. 7. The photographic film cartridge according to claim 6, wherein at least one of product type information and film production information is formed directly on the surface of the tongue end of the photographic film by laser marking, ink jet recording, thermal transfer, or the like. Reuse system. 7. The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of small-diameter holes for displaying at least one of product information and film production information are formed in a tongue end of the photographic film. 7. The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to claim 6, wherein a label for displaying at least one of product information and film production information is attached to a tongue end of the photographic film. 7. The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to claim 6, wherein a label for displaying at least one of product type information and film production information is attached to an outer peripheral surface of a long hub portion of the spool of the photographic film cartridge. . The photographic film cartridge reuse system according to any one of claims 3 to 10, wherein the photographic film cartridge is a patrone that stores a 35 mm film.

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