JP3378654B2 - Splice equipment - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a splicing device,
In particular, the present invention relates to a splicing device used when joining the leading end of a photographic film to a leader sheet in a work before development processing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a work for joining the leading end of a photographic film to a leader sheet has been performed as a work before a developing process. This work is splicing work (splining)
This is called cutting the tongue, which is unnecessary for the development process of the leading edge of the photographic film pulled out from the cartridge, and joining it with a splice tape at a predetermined position on the leader sheet that is fixedly set in advance. . After this,
The patrone with the leader sheet attached is set in the film processor, and the perforations formed on the leader sheet are hooked on the pawls and teeth of the conveying system to ensure that the photographic film is conveyed inside the processor and the prescribed film developing solution. A desired developing process is performed by passing through the inside.

On the other hand, the photographic films contained in the cartridges are color negative films, reversal films,
There are many types such as black-and-white film, and the developing solution is stored in the processor according to these photographic films. Therefore, the work of confirming the type of the film printed on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge and joining different types of photographic films to which the developing solution is not compatible with the leader sheet requires careful and certainty.

[0004]

Therefore, as in the "splicing device" disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 45857 of 1993, there is provided a main body portion for holding a patrone on a set surface on which a leader sheet is set. A bar code reader built in this main body and a designating means for designating the photographic film to be joined are provided, the barcode of the cartridge is read, and the result is the photographic film designated by the designating means. A device has been proposed to make some comparisons and, if they are different, generate an audible alarm to prevent accidental splicing of different types of photographic film that the processor developer does not adapt to the leader sheet. There is.

On the other hand, in order to cut the leading end portion of the photographic film as described above and set it on the leader sheet to obtain the desired amount of splice tape, scissors, leader sheet base, and splice tape feeding device are provided. Therefore, it is necessary to secure an extra occupied area in a small laboratory, and it is necessary to always manage and store these in a predetermined place.

However, according to the above-mentioned proposed apparatus, the operation of setting the designation means for designating the photographic film to be joined to the leader sheet must be performed without fail, which is complicated. In addition, there is a possibility that a photographic film may be erroneously designated.

Further, the equipment related to the splicing device may cause the worst situation that the splicing work itself cannot be performed if the management and storage are not sufficient. In particular, the work of cutting the splice tape to a desired length is troublesome.

Therefore, the splicing device of the present invention is
It was made in view of the above circumstances, and its first eye
The purpose is to integrate equipment related to the splice device
It can be configured functionally and anyone can easily perform the splicing work.
The worst that you can't do splicing
To provide a splice device that prevents the occurrence of
is there. The second purpose is to contact the leader sheet.
The process of registering photographic film to be matched can be performed reliably and easily.
The present invention is to provide a splicing device .

[0009]

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the first object, the splicing device of the present invention has the following configuration. That is, in a splicing device for joining the tip of the photographic film pulled out from the cartridge to the leader sheet using a splice tape, a base portion having a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and a storage portion for storing and fixing the cartridge, In order to automatically send out the desired amount of splice tape from the reel,
The splicing tape has a setting unit for setting a pull-out size, a drive source, and a feed-out mechanism unit for feeding out the splice tape according to the set pull-out size. The feed-out mechanism unit is capable of pulling out.
And is housed in the base .

In addition, a photo file extracted from the Patrone
Use the splice tape with the tip of the rum as the leader sheet
In the splice device for joining
Store and fix the set surface on which the camera is set and the cartridge.
And a base part having a storage part and a splice tape
In order to automatically deliver the desired amount from the
The splice table is equipped with a setting unit for setting and a drive source.
And a feeding mechanism section for feeding the loop,
The ejection mechanism is housed in the base so that it can be pulled out.
It is characterized by being.

In addition, a photograph is taken in the vicinity of the storage section.
Use a cutter to cut the tongue of the film and
It is placed between the storage section and cut by the cutter.
A storage box for storing the tongue of the photographic film
Provided, the storage box is stored in the base so that it can be pulled out
It is characterized by being.

In order to achieve the second object, in a splicing device for joining the leading end of a photographic film pulled out from a cartridge to a leader sheet by using a splice tape, a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and the cartridge. A base portion having a storage portion for storing and fixing the optical disk, an optical reading means for reading a barcode of a cartridge arranged in the storage portion, a storage means for storing data read by the optical reading means, and the storage means. Comparing means for comparing the data stored in 1. with the code obtained by newly reading the barcode of the Patrone, and the optical reading means comprises a light emitting diode for projecting the barcode and the barcode. A mirror that reflects the reflected light of the, and a scanner that reads the reflected light from the mirror, For example, further, cutting and setting part of the registration mode
And a registration mode setting section provided on the base section,
Then, the bar code read by the optical reading means is
The storage mode is stored in the storage means while the deletion mode is stored.
In the card, the barcode read by the optical reading means is
-Delete the code data and delete the registration from the storage means
It is characterized by that.

[0013]

Then, the first and second objects are achieved.
In order to connect the tip of the photographic film pulled out from the cartridge to the leader sheet with a splice tape, the set surface where the leader sheet is set and the rotation to freely store and fix the cartridge a housing portion having a lid, a base having a
A setting unit for the desired amount settings for that feed the said splicing tape automatically by a desired amount from the reel, e Bei drive source, paying out mechanism feeds the splice tape
And a feed mechanism part of the set surface.
It is housed in the base so that it can be pulled out at the lower part.
Is the tongue portion of the photographic film in the vicinity portion of the housing portion
A photograph in which a cutter that cuts is disposed between the setting surface and the storage portion , and that can be pulled out below the cutter, is cut by the cutter and falls.
The storage box for accommodating a tongue of the film provided in the housing part
Reading a bar code arranged patrone an optical reading means, the light emitting da for projecting said bar code
A mirror that reflects the reflected light from the barcode and the barcode.
And a scanner for reading the reflected light from the mirror
And an optical reading unit including : a storage unit for storing the data read by the optical reading unit; and a comparison between the data stored in the storage unit and the code newly read the barcode of the cartridge. A comparison unit, a registration mode setting unit, and a deletion mode setting unit are provided in the base unit, and in the registration mode, the barcode data read by the optical reading unit is stored in the storage unit. After that, while comparing and determining the cartridges, in the deletion mode, the bar code data read by the optical reading means is deleted and registered from the storage means.
It is characterized by erasing .

[0015]

With the above structure, the work of registering the photographic film to be joined to the leader sheet can be surely and easily performed. Further, the equipment related to the splicing device is integrally and functionally configured so that anyone can easily perform the splicing work and the occupation area can be minimized.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT A preferred embodiment of the splicing device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1
1 is an external perspective view of a splicing device according to an embodiment,
The cartridge P, the splice tape ST, and the leader sheet LS are shown together, and the container 2 of the cartridge P is stored.
The lid 3 provided on the photographic film is opened, the cutter lever 8 for cutting the tongue portion of the photographic film is moved to the cutting start position, and the collecting box 12 for putting the cut unnecessary piece of the tongue portion of the photographic film is moved forward ( The splicing tape ST is rotatably held on the base 14 and the splicing tape device unit 13 that sends out a predetermined amount is pulled out to the front position (arrow D6) and the lid 16 with a cutter is pulled out. It is shown in the open state.

In the figure, a bar code BC shown by a broken line is provided below the exit of the photographic film of the cartridge P, and while the content of the display of the built-in photographic film is printed, the bar code BC is displayed. As shown in the drawing, the cartridge P is set in the storage unit 2 with the surface facing the red filter 40 of the apparatus main body 1, and the lid 3 is rotated in the direction of arrow D1 to fix the cartridge P. . In this state, the cartridge switch 4 and the lid detection switch 5 are turned on, and the correct cartridge P as described later.
Or the registration of the Patrone is deleted.

When it is judged that the cartridge is the correct cartridge P, the tongue of the photographic film PF is located in the space between the upper blade 9a and the lower blade 9b of the cutter lever 8, and the cutter lever 8 is indicated by the arrow D3. By pushing downward, the upper blade is moved around the fulcrum 10 as a rotation axis to cut the tongue, and immediately after this, the cutting waste drops into the collection box 12. With the above operation, the scissors used conventionally are unnecessary for the time being. Further, the cutting waste can be prevented from falling into the collection box 12 and scattered, and can be disposed of collectively.

Next, one leader sheet LS is taken out from the sheet container 22 accommodating a plurality of leader sheets LS, set on the leader sheet base 11, and the photographic film PF is placed on the leader sheet LS. As described above, the splicing tape ST is used so that the desired amount is sent out in advance. As described above, since the correct joining of the cartridge P and the leader sheet LS is completed, this is set in the processor and the developing process is performed.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the splice device described above. In the figure, the device 1 has a width dimension of 300 mm, a depth dimension of 135 mm, and a height of about 80 mm, and the splice tape ST is
It has a built-in supply part. For this reason, in general, care is taken not to disturb even when installed in a work area where the occupied area is very small.

Further, the positional relationship between the leader sheet LS of S and the cartridge P shown by a two-dot chain line in the figure is such that the centerline CL1 of the cartridge P is located at a position deviated from the centerline CL2 of the apparatus 1 by the distance H. The tongue portion is cut at the position of the line C. Further, a recess 11a is provided near the cutter lever 8 on the leader sheet base 11.
When the leader sheet LS is taken out, it is possible to take it out by putting a fingertip into the concave portion 11a and then grasping it.

Next, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the splice tape device unit 13 for feeding the splice tape ST by a predetermined amount. In this figure, the splice tape ST is
After being set as shown by the chain double-dashed line in the figure, after feeding for a predetermined amount, the tip is grasped and cut by the cutter 34. A motor 30 is fixed to the base of the device unit 13 in order to automatically send out a predetermined amount in this way, and a plurality of power transmission gears 31 shown by a chain line in the drawing mesh with the motor 30. The tape is configured to transmit power to the tape feeding gears 15-1 and 15-2 that rotate in the direction of arrow D8 in the figure. In this way, the delivery gears 15-1, 1
Cutter 3 with 5-2 in the same rotation direction
The situation in which the tip end portion of the splice tape ST after being cut by 4 is pulled inward can be effectively sent out on the outer peripheral surface of the gear 15-2. That is, it is configured so that it can be reliably sent to the outside. Further, the outer peripheral surfaces of the feed-out gears 15-1 and 15-2 are formed in a tooth shape as shown in the drawing, so that the adhesive surface of the splice tape is not strongly stuck to each other and a proper conveying force is given. I am trying. Further, the gear ratio is set so that the rotation of the gear 15-2 is faster than that of the gear 15-1, so that the talmi and the entrainment are prevented. In addition, in the vicinity of the cutter 34, as shown in FIG.
A roller 15-3 rotatably supported by a lid 16 that opens and closes in the direction of arrow D7 is provided, which is pressed against the gear 15-2 by a spring (not shown), While the fed-out tape is made to stick to the gear 15-2 side, when a cutter is used, the tape is moved to the position indicated by the broken line in the drawing so as not to hinder the cutting. Further, the splice tape ST can be set at the position where the lid 16 is opened.

Next, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the essential parts showing the construction of the bar code reading device section of the cartridge P. As shown in FIG. In the figure, two mirrors 41 are arranged inside the storage part provided with the red filter 40 as shown in the figure, and the light is emitted from the light emitting diode 42 toward the bar code surface BC. The reflected light is read by the scanner 43. The read result is input to the CPU element mounted on the substrate 50 below the splice tape device unit 13 to perform registration and deletion. A power supply 51 for converting a commercial power supply into a desired voltage is provided on the left side of the CPU board 50.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of the device 1. In the figure, the CPU of the CPU board 50 described above
A storage data section 50a for storing a barcode reading result is connected to the element, and data is stored and read when the cartridge is newly registered, deleted, and collated. Referring to FIG. 5 and the external perspective view of FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the CPU board 50 is determined to be the cartridge switch 4, the bar code scanner 43, the light emitting diode 42, the code registration switch 17a, and the code deletion switch 18a. The diodes 20 and 21 for displaying the result and the buzzer are connected to each other to form a barcode reader unit.

On the other hand, on the CPU board 50, a tape pull-out switch 6 provided near the lid body 3, a tape pull-out size switch 7 for setting the pull-out size of the splice tape, and the motor 30 at a predetermined timing. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the bar code reader unit described above, in which the motor drivers 30a for energizing are connected to each other and constitute the tape feeder unit. For example, the developing solution of the processor is exchanged. This is an example of the operation when a new Patrone is registered. Prior to this registration, power switch 1
When 9 is pressed, the built-in light emitting LED lights up to indicate that it is ready.

Thereafter, in step S1, the device 1
The code registration switch 17a provided on the upper surface (see FIG. 1) is pressed with a pen tip or the like. After that, in step S2, the registration LED 17b is turned on to notify that the preparation for registration is completed.

Then, when the operator sets the cartridge in the storage section as described above, in step S3,
When the switch 4 is turned on, the presence of the cartridge is detected, and the lid 3 is closed in step S4, the switch 5 is turned on. When set like this,
The apparatus 1 side automatically reads the barcode of the Patrone and stores the result. As described above, the new registration is completed, and in step S7, the buzzer sounds and the completion is notified.

Next, FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the bar code reader section described above, and shows an operation example when a previously registered patrone is deleted from the registration. Prior to this deletion, if the power switch 19 is pressed as described above, the built-in light emission L
The ED lights up to inform you that you are ready.

Thereafter, in step S11, the code deletion switch 18a provided on the upper surface of the apparatus 1 (see FIG. 1) is pressed with a pen tip or the like. After this,
In step S12, the delete LED 18b is turned on to inform that the delete preparation is ready.

Therefore, the operator sets the cartridge P to be deleted in the storage section as described above. Subsequently, in step S13, the switch 4 is turned on to detect the presence of the cartridge P, and when the lid 3 is closed in step S14, the switch 5 is turned on. When set in this way, the device 1 automatically reads the barcode of the Patrone, stores the result, compares it with the code registered in advance, and if it is the same, deletes it from registration. . This is the end of the deletion, and step S
At 17, it informs that the buzzer has sounded.

As described above, since the actual Patrone P is directly used for new registration and deletion, there is no risk of erroneous registration or deletion, but this work may seem awkward at first glance, but it is very reliable. Perfect for busy labs. Further, the code deletion switch 18a and the code registration switch 17a can be pressed only by using a pen tip or the like, so that it is prevented from being accidentally pressed.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart in the case of using the same cartridge as the registered P as described above, after that. As described above, when the built-in light emitting LED lights up and the preparation is ready, step S2
1, when the operator sets the cartridge P in the storage unit as described above, the switch 4 is turned on, the presence of the cartridge is detected, and when the lid 3 is closed in step S22, the switch 5 is turned on. become.
Thereafter, in step S24, the device 1 side automatically reads the barcode of the cartridge P and collates the result with the stored data (step S24). In step S25, it is determined whether or not the registration is completed, and the registration is completed. In the case of, the process proceeds to step S26, and the OK display LED 20 of FIG.
Lights up and the buzzer beeps in step S27.
It sounds shortly and informs that splicing is possible, and ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that the registration is not completed, the process proceeds to step S28 and the NG display LE in FIG.
D21 lights up, and the buzzer beeps for a long time in step S29 to call attention and end. By the above series of operations, erroneous work can be reliably prevented.

Next, FIG. 9 shows the above splice tape ST.
5 is a flowchart of the automatic supply operation of FIG. In this figure, when the splice tape switch 6 in FIG. 1 is pressed, the value input via the switch 7 is confirmed in advance, and then the time for driving the motor driver 30a is set in step S33. Then, after the desired feeding is possible, the process proceeds to step S34, and the driving of the motor 30 is continuously performed until, for example, 35 mm is performed (step S35). Since the required amount of the splice tape ST has been automatically fed, the tip of the tape is gripped and cut by the cutter 34 (step S36).
And used when joining to the leader sheet LS.

As described above, according to this splicing device, since the work of registering the photographic film to be joined to the leader sheet is performed in advance, the photographic film thereafter can be surely handled without fail.

[0035]

As described above, according to the splicing device of the present invention according to claims 1 to 3, the splicing device can be integrally and functionally configured so that anyone can perform the splicing work. By making it easy, it is possible to prevent the worst situation that the splicing work cannot be performed. Further, according to the splicing device of the present invention according to claim 4 , it is possible to provide a splicing device capable of surely and easily performing the work of registering the photographic film to be joined to the leader sheet. Further, according to the splicing device of the present invention according to claim 5 , the splicing work can be performed by integrally and functionally configuring the equipment related to the splicing device so that anyone can easily perform the splicing work. It is possible to provide a splicing device that can prevent the worst situation of running out and can surely and easily perform the work of registering a photographic film to be joined to a leader sheet.

[0036]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a splicing device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the splicing device.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a splice tape device unit 13.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a configuration of a bar code reading device section of the cartridge P.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the device 1.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of new code registration.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of code registration deletion.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for checking a cartridge.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart for sending out a splice tape.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 device 2 storage 3 lid 4 (Patrone) switch 5 (lid detection) switch 6 splice tape switch 7 size setting switch 8 Cutter lever 11 leader sheet stand 12 collection boxes 13 Splice tape device section 15 (tape feeding) gear 30 motor 34 cutter 40 red filter 43 scanner 50 CPU board

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Claims (5)

(57) [Claims] 1. A splicing device for joining a leading end of a photographic film drawn out from a cartridge to a leader sheet with a splice tape, the base having a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and a storage portion for storing and fixing the cartridge. And a setting unit for setting the withdrawal size of the splice tape in order to automatically send out the desired amount of the splice tape from the reel, and a drive source, and the splice tape according to the set withdrawal size. anda mechanism feeding feeding, said feed mechanism section, yield the withdrawable within said base
The splice device is characterized by being installed . 2. A splicing device for joining the leading end of a photographic film drawn out from a cartridge to a leader sheet using a splice tape, the base having a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and a storage portion for storing and fixing the cartridge. A setting unit for setting a desired amount to automatically send the splicing tape from the reel by a desired amount; and a sending-out mechanism unit that includes a drive source and sends out the splicing tape. The splicing device is characterized in that the part is accommodated in the base part so as to be drawn out. 3. A tongue of the photographic film, wherein a cutter for cutting a tongue portion of the photographic film is disposed between the setting surface and the accommodating portion in the vicinity of the accommodating portion, and cut and dropped by the cutter. The storage box which stores a part is provided, The said storage box is accommodated in the said base part so that drawing out is possible, The splice apparatus of Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. 4. A splicing device for joining the leading end of a photographic film pulled out from a cartridge to a leader sheet using a splice tape, the base having a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and a storage portion for storing and fixing the cartridge. An optical reading means for reading a barcode of a cartridge arranged in the storage section, a storing means for storing the data read by the optical reading means, a data stored in the storing means and a new cartridge for the cartridge. Comparing means for comparing a barcode read with a code; and the optical reading means, a light emitting diode for projecting the barcode, a mirror for reflecting light reflected from the barcode, and a scanner for reading the reflected light from the mirror, further, setting of the registration mode It said base and a setting unit parts Remove Mode
In the registration mode, read by the optical reading means.
One for storing the taken barcode data in the storage means.
In the delete mode, the optical reading means
Delete the bar code data taken from the storage means
A splice device characterized by deregistering . 5. A splicing device for joining the leading end of a photographic film pulled out from a cartridge to a leader sheet with a splice tape, and a set surface on which the leader sheet is set and a rotation for accommodating and fixing the cartridge. A base having an accommodating part having a movable lid, a setting part for setting a desired amount for automatically sending out the desired amount of the splice tape from a reel, a drive source, and the splice And a cutter for cutting the tongue portion of the photographic film at a portion near the storage portion, the feed mechanism being provided in the base portion so that the tape can be pulled out at a lower portion of the setting surface. Is disposed between the setting surface and the accommodating portion and can be pulled out under the cutter. An optical reading means for reading a bar code of a cartridge arranged in the storage part, which is provided with a storage box for storing the tongue part of the photographic film cut and dropped by a cutter, and which emits light for emitting the bar code. Optical reading means including a diode, a mirror that reflects the reflected light from the bar code, and a scanner that reads the reflected light from the mirror, and a storage means that stores the data read by the optical reading means. And a comparison means for comparing the data stored in the storage means with a code obtained by newly reading a barcode of a cartridge, a registration mode setting section, and a deletion mode setting section, which are provided in the base section, and In the registration mode, the bar code data read by the optical reading means is stored in the storage means, and then the patrol data is stored. While performing the comparison determination, in the deletion mode, splicing device, characterized in that to remove the bar code data read by the optical reading means deregister from the storage means.