JP3519156B2 - Processing 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 processing apparatus for mixing a plurality of kinds of processing solutions, and a processing apparatus provided with a processing tank (mother liquor tank) for storing a processing solution for processing a photosensitive material, for example, photo development. It is suitable for an automatic processor (for example, a film processor, a printer processor, etc.) used in a place (laboratory) or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Automatic developing machines used in developing laboratories include
A processing tank (mother liquor tank) for transporting a film or color paper is provided.

Films and color papers are used for color development,
Processing is carried out by sequentially conveying and passing through a plurality of processing tanks containing processing solutions and water for bleach-fixing, washing and stabilizing.

By the way, the processing liquid may be entirely exchanged when a predetermined amount of processing is completed.

A processing solution prepared according to a predetermined procedure is usually put into each tank. Generally, the treatment liquid is manually prepared outside the machine, and the finished liquid is put into each tank, and this is performed for all tanks.

As shown in FIG. 11, conventionally, the chemical solution 20 is used.
2. The chemical solution 204 and the water 206 were weighed in advance, and they were put into a solution preparation tank 200 placed outside the machine according to a predetermined procedure and stirred to prepare a completed solution. And tank 2
00 is put in a predetermined processing tank 208, for example, pump 2
The mother liquor in the processing bath 208 is completed by transferring the mother liquor at 10 or the like.

[0007]

However, the following problems occur when such a liquid preparation is carried out. (1) A tank for liquid preparation is required. (2) It takes time and labor to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank to the processing tank. (3) The liquid may be accidentally spilled due to the transfer of the liquid, and the liquid may adhere to the operator or the spilled liquid may stain the device. (4) If there is no pump or the like for transferring the liquid, the liquid must be temporarily replaced in a bottle and the liquid must be transferred manually, which increases the burden on the operator and causes heavy labor for the operator. (5) Since it takes time to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank to the processing tank, it is inefficient in terms of time. (6) Cleaning work of equipment used for liquid preparation and equipment used for transfer is required.

An object of the present invention is to provide a processing device that can solve the above problems.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a processing apparatus comprising a processing tank for storing a prepared processing solution and processing a predetermined material with the prepared processing solution, A measuring means for measuring the processing liquid stored in the processing tank is provided, and the measuring means indicates a plurality of displays for specifying the processing liquid to be input and a liquid level of the processing liquid specified by the display. It has an instruction unit that, processing of the display is turned on
It is characterized in that it is described from bottom to top according to the order of physical and liquid .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a processing device comprising a processing tank for storing a prepared processing solution and processing a predetermined material with the prepared processing solution, wherein the processing tank is provided with the processing material. A sub-liquid tank that obtains the same liquid level as the tank is connected, and the sub-liquid tank is provided with a measuring means for measuring the processing liquid stored in the processing tank. to a plurality of display identifying the processing solution having an instruction unit for instructing the liquid level of the identified process liquid in the display, before
The indications are written from bottom to top according to the order of processing liquids to be added.
It is characterized by

The third aspect of the present invention is a treatment liquid prepared
Is stored, and the prescribed material is treated with the prepared treatment liquid.
A processing apparatus having a processing tank for
Display that displays the amount of processing liquid and the order of processing liquid
Equipment and for measuring the processing liquid stored in the processing tank
And a number representing the liquid amount.
It has a scale with a
The feature is that the liquid level is indicated when
There is.

[0012] The invention according to claim 4 is from claim 1 to contract.
The processing apparatus according to any one of claim 3 is characterized in that at least a portion of the measuring means that is in contact with the processing liquid is formed of a fluororesin.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is a processing apparatus comprising a processing tank for storing a prepared processing solution and processing a predetermined material with the prepared processing solution, which is introduced into the processing tank. A flow rate sensor for measuring the flow rate of the processing liquid and outputting a signal corresponding to the measured flow rate;
And electrically controlled valve capable of blocking the flow of management solution,
It is characterized by the provision of.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect , a display device for inputting an electric signal to display a message and a type of processing liquid to be introduced are displayed on the display device. , It is judged whether or not the amount of the inflowing processing liquid reaches a specified amount by inputting a signal from the flow sensor, and when the inflow amount of the processing liquid reaches the specified amount, the electric control valve is turned on. And a control unit for driving the processing liquid to prevent the processing liquid from flowing into the processing tank.

The invention described in claim 7 is the same as claim 1
Through the processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 9 ,
A temperature adjusting tank having a temperature adjusting means for heating or cooling the processing liquid and for exchanging the processing liquid with the processing tank, and a charging unit connected to the temperature controlling tank for charging the processing liquid were provided. It is characterized by that.

[0016]

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 1 will be described below.

The processing tank is provided with a measuring means for measuring the processing liquid, and the measuring means has a display for specifying the processing liquid to be charged and an indicator for instructing the liquid level of the processing liquid to be charged. According to the order of processing liquids,
As described from bottom to top, the operator can view the metering means and inject the treatment liquids specified by the display in sequence .

Also, the operator should check the weighing means.
The amount of the processing liquid put in the processing tank can be found by and.

The processing liquid indicates the level of the processing liquid.
If you fill up to the indicator, a specified amount of processing liquid will enter the processing tank.
Will be done.

For example, when adding three kinds of processing liquids
Indicates that three indicator parts are provided at a predetermined interval in the height direction.
And the treatment liquids corresponding to the lower display are added in order.
By doing so, the liquid can be prepared in the processing tank.

For this reason, the processing liquid is purposely used for measuring cups or the like.
There is no need to put it in the processing tank after weighing using
The liquid can be prepared in the processing tank.

The measuring means is detachably provided.
Is also good. This facilitates cleaning of the measuring means.

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 2 will be described below.

When the treatment liquid is put into the treatment tank, the same liquid level as that of the treatment tank is obtained in the sub-liquid tank.

This sub-liquid tank is provided with a measuring means for measuring the processing liquid, and the measuring means gives an indication for specifying the processing liquid to be fed and an instruction for the liquid level of the processing liquid to be fed. The indicator has a
Since it is written from bottom to top, the operator
By looking at the measuring means, the treatment liquid specified by the display can be added.

The operator is also means for measuring the auxiliary liquid tank.
The amount of the processing liquid put in the processing tank can be found by looking at.

The processing liquid indicates the liquid level of the processing liquid.
If you fill up to the indicator, a specified amount of processing liquid will enter the processing tank.
Will be done.

For example, when adding three kinds of processing liquids
Indicates that three indicator parts are provided at a predetermined interval in the height direction.
And the treatment liquids corresponding to the lower display are added in order.
By doing so, the liquid can be prepared in the processing tank.

For this reason, the processing liquid is purposely used for measuring cups or the like.
There is no need to put it in the processing tank after weighing using
The liquid can be prepared in the processing tank.

The measuring means should be detachable.
Is also good. This facilitates cleaning of the measuring means.

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 3 will be described below.

In the processing apparatus according to claim 3, the display device
Is the name of the processing liquid, the amount of the processing liquid input, and the processing liquid input.
The order is displayed.

Further , since the measuring means has a scale with a number indicating the liquid amount, the amount of the processing liquid to be fed can be judged by reading the scale, and the liquid amount in the processing tank can also be judged.

The intervals between the scales are equal when the cross-sectional area when the processing tank is cut horizontally is constant in the height direction, but are unequal when the cross-sectional areas differ depending on the height. Becomes

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 4 will be described below.

Since at least the surface of the measuring means is made of a fluororesin which is excellent in chemical resistance and water repellency,
It does not get corroded by the processing liquid, and it does not easily get dirty. Therefore, it does not become difficult to see even after long-term use. The measuring means may itself be made of a fluororesin or its surface may be coated with a fluororesin.

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 5 will be described below.

When the processing liquid flows into the processing tank, the flow rate sensor measures the flow rate of the processing liquid flowing in and outputs a signal corresponding to the measured flow rate. The amount of the processing liquid flowing into the processing tank can be obtained from the flow rate per unit time and the flowing time. By displaying the inflow amount in real time on a display device capable of displaying numbers and the like based on the signal, it becomes possible to easily grasp how much amount of the processing liquid has flowed into the processing tank. The signal can also be used for various controls.

When it is desired to prevent the processing liquid from flowing into the processing tank
By sending an electrical signal to the electrically controlled valve,
It is possible to prevent the processing liquid from flowing into the processing tank. Electrical
The control valve may be a valve whose passage opens and closes,
Flow out the processing liquid to the flow path that flows out of the processing tank.
Switch to prevent the processing solution from flowing into the processing tank
It may be a valve. Having an electric control valve
To supply the processing liquid based on the signal from the flow sensor.
It becomes possible to automatically control automatically.

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 6 will be described below.

The control means outputs an electric signal to cause the display device to display the name (type) of the treatment liquid to be introduced. The operator puts in a predetermined processing liquid according to the instruction on the display board. The control device inputs a signal from the flow rate sensor to determine whether or not the amount of the processing liquid introduced has reached a specified amount. When the amount of the treatment liquid added reaches the specified amount, the control device drives the electric control valve to prevent the treatment liquid from flowing into the treatment tank. As a result, the specified amount of the processing liquid is accurately added to the processing tank. In addition, when the first treatment liquid is supplied, the control device causes the display device to display the type of the treatment liquid to be supplied next. The operator also inputs the next processing liquid according to the instruction on the display board. Thereafter, the prescribed process is repeated in the same manner to complete the liquid preparation.

The operation of the processing apparatus according to claim 7 will be described below.

When the treatment liquid is fed from the feeding portion, the fed treatment liquid is heated (or cooled) to some extent by the temperature adjusting means and flows into the treatment tank. For this reason, it becomes possible to make the treatment liquid reach the specified temperature faster than that in which the treatment liquid is exchanged with the temperature adjustment bath after the treatment liquid is stored in the treatment tank, and the temperature adjustment effect is improved. . As a specific example of the temperature control means capable of heating / cooling, a heat pump or the like can be used, but in the case of only heating, an electric heater may be used.

[0044]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A printer processor in which an embodiment of a processing apparatus according to the present invention is adopted is shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, and this embodiment will be described based on these drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a printer processor 10 which is a photographic printer, and FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the printer processor 10. A photo printing unit 12 which constitutes a printer unit of the printer processor 10.
Has a structure in which the paper magazine 14 accommodating the printing paper P can be loaded.

On the upper left side of FIG. 1 of the paper magazine 14, a drive roller 16 around which the vicinity of the leading end of the photographic printing paper P is wound is rotatably supported. The driving roller 16 receives the driving force and rotates. Further, a pair of nip rollers 18 is arranged at a position facing the drive roller 16 with the printing paper P interposed therebetween. Therefore, the drive roller 16 holds the photographic printing paper P between the nip rollers 18 and sends the photographic printing paper P into the photographic printing section 12.

On the other hand, inside the photographic printing section 12, there is installed a cutter 22 which is composed of a pair of upper and lower blades and whose blades are moved by a motor 20. The photographic paper P coming out of the paper magazine 14 is The cutter 22 will immediately cut.

In FIG. 1, on the downstream side in the conveyance direction of the printing paper P, which is the right side of the cutter 22, the upper surface is horizontal (see FIG. 1).
A support base 46 formed along the upper and left and right directions is arranged. A winding roller 52 around which the endless belt 44 is wound is arranged between the support base 46 and the cutter 22 in the horizontal direction (the direction orthogonal to the paper surface in FIG. 1). Further, a nip roller 54 that holds the endless belt 44 between the winding roller 52 and the winding roller 52 is arranged above the winding roller 52.

A guide roller 56 around which the endless belt 44 is wound is located on the downstream side of the support base 46 in the conveyance direction of the printing paper P. A pressing roller 58 is disposed adjacent to the guide roller 56 so that the lower surface thereof has substantially the same height as the upper surface of the winding roller 52. The pressing roller 58 presses the outer circumference of the endless belt 44. ing.

That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the endless belt 44 in this portion is S-shaped. Further, the endless belt 44 is provided below the guide roller 56 with the tension roller 6
It is wound around 2 to form an inverted triangular movement locus. The guide roller 56 is driven and rotated by the driving force of a motor (not shown), and the endless belt 44 is moved to the position shown in FIG.
Rotate upward, clockwise.

On the other hand, the endless belt 44 has a large number of small holes (not shown) formed over the entire area thereof, and the upper surface of the support base 46 on which a part of the endless belt 44 is placed
A large number of holes (not shown) are formed corresponding to the small holes of the endless belt 44. Further, the inside of the support base 46 is formed in a hollow shape, and a pair of communication ducts 66 (corresponding to the drawing, formed on the widthwise ends of the endless belt 44).
(Only one is shown) is connected to the support base 46. These communication ducts 66 bypass the portion of the endless belt 44 that passes under the support base 46, reach below the endless belt 44, and are connected to a fan box 70 provided with a suction fan 68. .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the easel device 6 is provided above the endless belt 44 moving on the support base 46.
4 is provided so that when printing the framed image on the photographic printing paper P, the periphery of the photographic printing paper P is covered with a movable piece (not shown) in the easel device 64.

A diffusing box 28 for diffusing light is arranged at a position outside the casing 10A constituting the outer frame of the printer processor 10 and directly above the easel device 64. The diffusing box 28 is arranged to the right of each of the diffusing boxes 28. A CC filter 24 composed of three sets of filters of C, M, and Y, which can be moved so as to change the amount of filter to be inserted into, is arranged. Therefore, after the light beam emitted from the light source 26 located adjacent to the CC filter 24 passes through the CC filter 24, it is bent while being diffused by the diffusion box 28 and sent directly below. Then, the light rays pass through the negative film N on the negative carrier 30 placed on the upper surface of the casing 10A.

Further, a support plate 34 is supported by a guide rail 32 installed in the photo printing unit 12 so as to be movable in the horizontal direction (direction orthogonal to the paper surface in FIG. 1), and A prism 36 and a zoom lens 38 are attached to the support plate 34 so as to be respectively arranged on the optical axis S.

Therefore, the light beam which has passed through the negative film N and becomes an exposure light beam, after passing through the prism 36, further passes through the zoom lens 38 whose magnification can be changed, and is positioned below the easel device 64. An image of the negative film N is formed on the paper P.

A density measuring device 40, which is composed of a color filter and an optical sensor such as a CCD, for measuring the density of the negative film N is arranged in the photoprinting section 12, and is horizontally moved by the prism 36. The bent light beam is sent to the densitometer 40. The density measuring device 40 is connected to a controller 43 as a control device (not shown), and based on the data measured by the density measuring device 40 and the data key-inputted by the operator, the exposure correction at the time of printing exposure. The value is set.

Further, in the optical path between the zoom lens 38 and the easel device 64, there is a black shutter 41 which prints and exposes the light whose color and intensity are adjusted by the CC filter 24 and which has passed through the negative film N for a predetermined time. It is provided.

Since the photographic printing section 12 is structured as described above, the photographic printing paper P sent out from the paper magazine 14 is cut by the cutter 22 to a desired length and then placed on the endless belt 44. It is conveyed to an image printing position, which is a position on the optical axis S of the exposure light beam. Then, the exposure light beam from the light source 26 side reaches the photographic printing paper P via the prism 36, the zoom lens 38 and the like, and the black shutter 41 is opened for a predetermined time, so that the image recorded on the negative film N is printed on the photographic printing paper P. The portion on which the image is printed by exposure is the image portion.

At this time, the air in the support base 46 escapes from the inside of the loop of the endless belt 44 to both ends in the width direction via the communication duct 66, is sucked by the suction fan 68 and is blown to the outside. The inside becomes negative pressure. This negative pressure is transmitted to the printing paper P on the endless belt 44 through the holes of the support base 46 and the small holes of the endless belt 44, and the printing paper P is sucked to the endless belt 44 as indicated by arrow A. It Therefore, the printing paper P is not only placed on the endless belt 44 but also sucked toward the endless belt 44 side.
However, the sheet is reliably conveyed by the endless belt 44 and is horizontally arranged at the image printing position.

Further, the photographic printing paper P on which the image printing exposure has been completed is nipped between the guide roller 56 and the pressing roller 58, and the conveying direction thereof is changed from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction and sent out in the vertical direction. Be done. After that, as indicated by a path K that represents the transport path of the photographic paper P, the photographic paper P is subjected to each processing of development, bleach-fixing, washing and drying via a transport path 60 constituted by a plurality of pairs of rollers. It is conveyed to the processor unit 72 which performs

Thus, the printing exposure process for one frame of the negative film N is completed. By repeating this, the printing papers P that have been subjected to the printing exposure process are sequentially conveyed to the processor unit 72 one by one.

A developing solution is stored in a developing tank 74 as a processing tank in the processor section 72, and the photographic paper P is dipped in the developing solution to perform a developing process. The developed photographic printing paper P is conveyed to the bleach-fixing tank 76 as a processing tank adjacent to the developing tank 74. The bleach-fixing tank 76 stores a bleach-fixing solution, and the photographic printing paper P is dipped in the bleach-fixing solution to perform a bleaching process and a fixing process. Fixing-processed photographic paper P
Is conveyed to a rinsing section 78 which is adjacent to the bleach-fixing tank 76 and which is composed of a plurality of rinsing tanks in which rinsing water is stored. To do.

The photographic printing paper P that has been washed with water is conveyed to the drying section 80 located above the water washing section 78. The drying unit 80 is
The printing paper P is dried by exposing the printing paper P to hot air blown in the direction of the arrow B from the chamber 82 side arranged below the conveyance path of the printing paper P.

A conveying path 84 formed by a plurality of pairs of rollers is provided downstream of the drying section 80 in the conveying direction of the printing paper P.
The photographic printing paper P discharged from the drying unit 80 after the drying process is completed is sandwiched between the plural pairs of rollers, discharged to the outside of the printer processor 10, and stacked.

The developing tank 74, the bleach-fixing tank 76, and the washing section 78 are washed by a plurality of replenishment tanks 94 installed in the processor section 72, respectively. Water is sent to replenish the liquid in each tank.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 96 and a keyboard 98 are provided on the upper surface of the casing 10A. The display device 96 and the keyboard 98 are connected to the controller 43. Messages relating to the operation of the printer processor 10 are displayed on the display device 96. Further, the keyboard 98 is used when changing the mode of the printer processor 10 and operating the device such as changing various conditions.

Next, the developing tank 74 in each processing tank is representatively shown.
Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the developing tank 74, a drain pipe 100 leading to a waste liquid tank (not shown) is provided on the lower side. A valve 102 is attached in the middle of the pipe 100. The mother liquor stored in the developing tank 74 is, for example, a mixture of the chemical liquid A, the chemical liquid B, and water, which are measured in predetermined amounts and mixed.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the developing tank 74, the front side of the printer processor 10 (the arrow F direction side).
A transparent window 104 made of glass or the like is provided on the tank wall. In the developing tank 74, a U-shaped partition plate 106 is attached inside the transparent window 104 when viewed from above. The lower end of the partition plate 106 is provided with a hole 108 for communicating the developing tank 74 with the processing liquid.

A scale plate 110 as a measuring means is attached to the partition plate 106 at a position where it can be seen through the transparent window 104.

As shown in FIG. 2, the casing 10
On the front side of A, a door 11 that can be opened and closed is provided for inspecting the developing tank 74, the bleach-fixing tank 76, the washing tank of the washing section 78, and the like.

In the developing tank 74 of this embodiment, the chemical solution A, the chemical solution B and the water are introduced in this order. As shown in FIG. 5, the scale A 110 is filled with the chemical solution A from the lower side. A scale 112 for indicating the liquid level when the liquid is poured, a scale 114 for indicating the liquid level when the chemical liquid B is charged, and a scale 116 for indicating the liquid level when the water is charged are sequentially provided. Further, on the scale plate 110, a display 112A showing the chemical liquid A on the upper side of the scale 112, a display 114A showing the chemical liquid B on the upper side of the scale 114, and a display 11 showing water on the scale 116.
6A is given. These scales 112 and 114
The scale 116 corresponds to the indicating portion of the present invention.

The scale plate 110 of this embodiment is made of a fluorine resin having high chemical resistance and good water repellency. The scale plate 110 may be made of a silicone resin.

Next, the procedure for producing a new mother liquor in the developing tank 74 will be described below as a representative. (1) When the deteriorated mother liquor is stored, the valve 102 is opened to drain the mother liquor therein, and the valve 102 is closed after cleaning and the like. (2) Next, the chemical solution A is poured up to the scale 112. (3) Add the chemical liquid B to the scale 114. (4) Pour water to the scale 116.

In this embodiment, since the mother liquor can be prepared in this way, the following excellent effects that cannot be obtained by the conventional method are obtained. (1) It is not necessary to measure the liquid in advance outside the device. (2) No additional tank for liquid preparation is required. (3) Since it does not take time to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank to the processing tank, the burden on the operator is reduced and the work is completed in a short time (improved work efficiency). (4) With the above (3), the frequency of spilling the liquid is reduced accordingly. (5) No separate pump or bottle for transferring the liquid is required. (6) Since there is no tank used for liquid preparation, a pump used for transfer, etc., cleaning work for them is not necessary.

The procedure for preparing the mother liquor (preparation procedure) is displayed in the operation manual, the vicinity of the processing tank, etc., but is displayed by setting the printer processor 10 to the preparation mode of the mother liquor with the keyboard 98. It is also possible to display the procedure on the device 96 by characters or the like. [Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, a pipe 118 is attached to the lower portion of the developing tank 74 in addition to the pipe 100. Like the pipe 110, the pipe 118 is also connected to a waste liquid tank (not shown). The pipe 118 is connected to an auxiliary liquid tank 120 having substantially the same height as the developing tank 74. The sub liquid tank 120 is formed of a glass tube or the like, and the scale plate 110 is attached to the inner wall thereof.

The pipe 118 is provided with a valve 122 capable of blocking the developing tank 74 and the sub liquid tank 120 and a valve 124 used for draining to the waste liquid tank. In this embodiment, the valve 122 is opened and the other valves 102 are opened when the liquid is poured into the developing tank 74.
And the valve 124 is closed. As a result, a predetermined amount of liquid can be added in the same manner as in the above-mentioned embodiment.

After the charging is completed, the valve 12
2 is closed and the valve 124 is opened, so
The liquid in 0 is discharged. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the scale plate 110 from being contaminated due to long-term contact with the liquid, and it is possible to prevent the scale plate 110 from becoming unreadable when the liquid is adjusted again after a long period of time. [Third Embodiment] A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, an automatic opening / closing plug 132 is attached to the bottle 130 containing the chemical liquid A, the chemical liquid B, water and the like. The automatic opening / closing plug 132 has, for example, the same structure as that attached to the lower part of the oil tank of the oil stove, and pushes in the valve 138 biased by the spring 136 closing the outflow hole 134. This allows the internal liquid to flow out.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, a temperature adjusting tank 140 provided with a heater 126 as a temperature adjusting means for heating the liquid and a filter 128 for removing foreign matters of the liquid is provided adjacent to the developing tank 74. The liquid in the developing tank 74 is warmed by moving the stored liquid back and forth.

At the upper part of the temperature control tank 140, the automatic opening / closing plug 13
A pipe 142 is attached as a loading part for inserting the 2 and the automatic opening / closing plug 132 is provided inside the pipe 142.
A protrusion 144 is provided that pushes the valve 138 upon insertion.

When the liquid is added, the bottle 130 may be turned upside down and the automatic opening / closing plug 132 may be inserted into the pipe 142. To stop the addition of the liquid, the automatic opening / closing plug 132 may be removed from the pipe 142. By using such an automatic opening / closing plug 132, it is not necessary to open and close the lid of the bottle 130, and the work becomes easier.

As in this embodiment, the heater 1 is supplied by introducing the chemical solution A, the chemical solution B, water, etc. from the temperature control tank 140.
The chemical solution A, the chemical solution B, and the water, which have been heated by contacting 26, can be put into the developing tank 74, and the rise of the equipment can be speeded up (the temperature control efficiency is improved).

The temperature of the chemical solution A, the chemical solution B, and the water is controlled by the temperature control tank 140.
If it is directly charged to the developing tank 74 without being charged to the temperature controlling tank 14,
It takes time for the liquid to circulate to zero.

Further, in the present embodiment, the heater 126 is provided in the temperature adjusting tank 140 to warm the liquid, but the liquid can be warmed by using a heat pump or the like. In the case of a heat pump, the liquid can be cooled. [Fourth Embodiment] A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, a flow rate sensor 150 and a switching valve 152 as an electric control valve are attached to the middle portion of the pipe 142 of the temperature control tank 140.

The switching valve 152 is equipped with an actuator (not shown), and can switch the valve by an electric signal, and the destination of the liquid discharged from the bottle 130 is the temperature control tank 140 side and a waste liquid tank (not shown). You can switch to either side. This switching valve 152
Are controlled by the controller 43.

The flow rate sensor 150 includes a pipe 142.
The flow rate of the liquid flowing inside is measured, and the measured value is output to the controller 43 as an electric signal.

A display device 96 is connected to the controller 43. The display device 96 uses the keyboard 98 connected to the controller 43 when the printer processor 10 is set in the preparation mode of the mother liquor, and the procedure and the introduction of the liquid. The amount is displayed in letters and numbers (or graphs, etc.).

When the liquid preparation mode is set, as an example, the following messages (A) to (F) are displayed. (A) Set the bottle of chemical A. (B) The injection of chemical A has been completed. Please remove the bottle of chemical A. (C) Set the bottle of chemical solution B. (D) The injection of chemical solution B is completed. Please remove the bottle of chemical A. (E) Set a bottle of water. (F) Water has been added. Please remove the water bottle. The input work is finished.

In this embodiment, the controller 43 is
The amount of each liquid input is stored in advance, and the flow rate sensor 1
At 50, the input amount is monitored so as not to exceed the specified amount.

The chemical liquid A, the chemical liquid B, etc. will not exceed the prescribed amount if the prescribed amount is put in the bottle 130, but if a large bottle 130 or the like is used, the prescribed amount or more is hypothesized. In such a case, the switching valve 152 is switched to allow the excess liquid to flow out to another tank.

In addition, when water is added, instead of using a bottle or the like, a hose or the like can be connected to the pipe 142 and then added.

When the amount of liquid to be charged exceeds the prescribed value, it is more preferable to display a warning message on the display device 96 or sound a buzzer or the like to alert the operator.

Further, an actuator or the like for moving the protrusion 144 in the axial direction may be separately provided, and the protrusion 144 may be moved to close the valve 138 of the bottle 130 when the amount of liquid to be dispensed exceeds a specified amount.

In the first embodiment, the partition plate 106 is provided in the developing tank 74, and the scale plate 110 is attached to the partition plate 106. However, in order to make the configuration simpler, the partition plate is shown in FIG. The scale plate 110 may be directly provided on the tank wall of the developing tank 74 by removing 106.

Further, the scale plate 110 may be provided with a scale provided with a number representing the liquid amount in the developing tank 74. In this case, the display device 96 displays the names (types) of the treatment liquids (chemical liquids, water, etc.) to be introduced and the order of addition, and also displays the amount of each treatment liquid to be dispensed correctly. It can be performed.

Further, the developing tank 74, the partition plate 106, and the auxiliary liquid tank 120 may be directly provided with scales. In this case, the scale can be concave or convex.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the developing tank 74 was described, but it goes without saying that the other bleach-fixing tank 76 and the like can have the same construction as the developing tank 74.

It is also possible to measure the treatment liquid by means other than the scale plate 110 and the flow rate sensor 150. For example, a pressure sensor is provided at the bottom of the tank, and the weight of the treatment liquid applied to the pressure sensor causes the treatment liquid introduced into the tank. It is also possible to measure the liquid.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the printer processor 10 has been described, but the present invention can be applied to a processing device other than the printer processor 10 as long as the device has a processing tank. Of course.

[0103]

Processing apparatus according to as claim 1 which is described in the foregoing, since the metering means for metering the process liquid to the processing tank is provided, it is possible to carry out the liquid preparation in a processing tank, the following
It has excellent effects as described in (a) to (f) . (A) It is not necessary to measure the liquid in advance outside the device. (B) There is no need for a separate tank for liquid preparation. (C) With the above (a), it is not necessary to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank or the like to the processing tank, which saves the trouble and is time efficient. (D) Since the transfer of the liquid can be saved by one step due to the above (c), the frequency of accidentally spilling the liquid is reduced. (E) Since the tank used for liquid preparation and the equipment used for liquid transfer are not required, these cleaning operations are not required. (F) Change the processing liquid corresponding to the display to the liquid level of the processing liquid.
The specified amount can be obtained by inserting the bell
The processing liquid of can be accurately put in the processing tank, and
Accurate liquid preparation can be performed in the processing tank while preventing mistakes.

The processing apparatus according to claim 2 is a sub-liquid tank capable of obtaining the same liquid level as that of the processing tank.
Because metering means for metering the process liquid is provided, it is possible to carry out the liquid preparation in a processing tank, the following (a) to
It has an excellent effect as described in (f) . (A) It is not necessary to measure the liquid in advance outside the device. (B) There is no need for a separate tank for liquid preparation. (C) With the above (a), it is not necessary to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank or the like to the processing tank, which saves the trouble and is time efficient. (D) Since the transfer of the liquid can be saved by one step due to the above (c), the frequency of accidentally spilling the liquid is reduced. (E) Since the tank used for liquid preparation and the equipment used for liquid transfer are not required, these cleaning operations are not required. (F) Change the processing liquid corresponding to the display to the liquid level of the processing liquid.
The specified amount can be obtained by inserting the bell
The processing liquid of can be accurately put in the processing tank, and
Accurate liquid preparation can be performed in the processing tank while preventing mistakes.

The processing apparatus according to claim 3 can accurately judge the amount of the processing liquid to be added and the amount of the processing liquid in the processing tank by reading the scale , and the display device displays the processing liquid preparation procedure. liquid
Precise liquid preparation can be performed in the processing tank while preventing mistakes at the time.
It has the excellent effect of

In the processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect , since at least the surface of the measuring means is made of a fluororesin having excellent chemical resistance and water repellency, it is not difficult to see even if it is used for a long period of time. Have the effect. Further, even if dirt adheres, it can be easily removed.

Is the processing apparatus according to claim 5 a flow rate sensor?
Electrically and automatically control the supply of processing liquid based on these signals
It has the excellent effect of being able to

In the processing device according to the sixth aspect , the processing liquids can be added in the correct order according to the instruction of the display device, and the processing liquids can be automatically specified without bothering each hand. It has an excellent effect that a large amount can be added and an accurate liquid preparation can be performed in a processing tank. Further, there are excellent effects as described in (a) to (e) below. (A) It is not necessary to measure the liquid in advance outside the device. (B) There is no need for a separate tank for liquid preparation. (C) With the above (a), it is not necessary to transfer the liquid from the liquid preparation tank or the like to the processing tank, which saves the trouble and is time efficient. (D) Since the transfer of the liquid can be saved by one step due to the above (c), the frequency of accidentally spilling the liquid is reduced. (E) Since the tank used for liquid preparation and the equipment used for liquid transfer are not required, these cleaning operations are not required.

In the treatment apparatus according to the seventh aspect , since the treatment liquid is charged from the temperature control tank, the treatment liquid can reach the specified temperature quickly, and the temperature control effect is improved. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a printer processor to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a printer processor to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the developing tank according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the developing tank when the vicinity of a partition plate is viewed from above.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a scale plate.

FIG. 6 is a vertical sectional view of a developing tank according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a vertical sectional view of a valve of a bottle.

FIG. 8 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a temperature adjusting tank and a developing tank according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view of a temperature adjusting tank and a developing tank according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a vertical sectional view of a developing tank according to another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a conventional liquid preparation method.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Printer Processor (Processing Device) 43 controller (control means) 74 Development tank (processing tank) 76 Bleach-fixing tank (processing tank) 96 display device 110 Scale plate (measurement means) 112 scale (indicator) 112A display 114 scale (indicator) 114A display 116 scale (indicator) 116A display 120 Sub liquid tank 126 Heater (temperature control means) 140 temperature control tank 142 pipe (input section) 150 flow sensor 152 Switching valve (electrically controlled valve) P photographic paper (material)

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP-A-7-295179 (JP, A) JP-A-6-110178 (JP, A) JP-A-5-333516 (JP, A) JP-A-5- 107716 (JP, A) JP 3-11342 (JP, A) JP 1-116550 (JP, A) Actually opened 62-68140 (JP, U) Actually opened 54-72538 (JP, U) Actual exploitation Sho 48-106243 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G03D 3/06 G03D 3/00

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A processing apparatus comprising a treatment tank for storing a prepared treatment liquid and treating a predetermined material with the prepared treatment liquid, for measuring the treatment liquid stored in the treatment tank. provided the metering means, said metering means comprises a plurality of display <br/> identifying a processing solution to be introduced, an instruction unit for instructing the liquid level of the identified process liquid in said display, said display Are listed from bottom to top according to the order of processing liquids to be added.
The processing device is characterized in that 2. A processing apparatus comprising a processing tank for storing a prepared processing solution and processing a predetermined material with the prepared processing solution, wherein the processing tank has the same liquid level as that of the processing tank. connecting the secondary liquid tank liquid level is obtained, the metering means for metering the process liquid stored provided in the processing tank to the auxiliary liquid chamber, said metering means identifies a processing solution to be introduced more of the display <br/> and has an instruction unit for instructing the liquid level of the identified process liquid in said display, wherein from bottom to top in accordance with the processing liquid the order in which the display is turned on
The processing device is characterized in that 3. A prepared processing solution is stored and the prepared solution is prepared.
Treatment with a treatment tank that treats a specified material with the treated liquid
An apparatus, the name of the processing liquid, the amount of the processing liquid input and the processing liquid input order,
And a measuring device for measuring the treatment liquid stored in the treatment tank.
And a step, the measuring means has a scale with a number indicating the liquid amount,
When the processing liquid is added according to the supply procedure, its liquid level
The processing device is characterized by being instructed. Wherein said metering means includes a processing unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the portion in contact with at least the treatment liquid is formed by a fluorine-based resin. 5. A processing apparatus comprising a processing tank for storing a prepared processing solution and processing a predetermined material with the prepared processing solution, the flow rate of the processing solution being introduced into the processing tank is measured. And a flow rate sensor that outputs a signal corresponding to the measured flow rate, and can prevent the processing liquid from flowing into the processing tank.
And an electric control valve for controlling the processing. 6. A display device for displaying a message by inputting an electric signal, and a display device for displaying the type of the processing liquid to be introduced, and displaying whether or not the amount of the processing liquid that has flowed in has reached a specified amount. A control for inputting a signal from the flow rate sensor, and activating the electric control valve to prevent the processing liquid from flowing into the processing tank when the inflow amount of the processing liquid reaches a specified amount. The processing apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: 7. A temperature control tank having a temperature control means for heating or cooling the processing solution and for exchanging the processing solution with the processing tank; and a charging section connected to the temperature controlling tank for charging the processing solution. And any one of claims 1 to 6 is provided.
The processing apparatus according to item 1 .