JP3670363B2 - Cartridge chucking method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present inventionThe present invention relates to a cartridge chucking method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  Conventionally, the developed negative film has been cut and returned to the customer as a piece negative.
[0003]
  In recent years, as a method of not cutting the negative film in this way, a new method of returning the developed negative film in a state of being accommodated in a cartridge has been proposed. In this way, the work of cutting to a predetermined length and the troublesome work of joining piece negatives when performing reprinting become unnecessary.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  In this new system, it is necessary to separate the film from the spool shaft when developing the film. In addition, in order to perform such separation work in a processing laboratory that performs a large amount of processing, the film separation work must be performed efficiently.Therefore, it is necessary to securely chuck the cartridge.
[0005]
  The present invention considers the above facts,Cartridge chucking method capable of reliably chucking the cartridgeIs the purpose.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The invention according to claim 1 is a casing in which an insertion port through which a film enters and exits is formed, a door that blocks the inside of the casing by closing the insertion port, and the casing that rotates integrally with the door. The door shaft, which is supported by the side wall and has a key hole at the tip, engages and winds the film, is accommodated in the casing, is rotatably supported by the side wall of the casing, and is exposed to the side wall of the casing. A cartridge chucking method for chucking a cartridge that is configured such that when the door is closed, the spool shaft is configured not to rotate with a torque less than a predetermined torque. The spool shaft has a tapered tip and corresponds to one key hole of the spool shaft.A one-way clutch that can rotate only in the film feed direction and cannot rotate in the opposite direction.Having a protrusion that can be engaged with the pressing shaft and the other key hole of the spool shaft;The tip is chamfered in a tapered shape with an obtuse angle than the tip of the pressing shaftIt is clamped with a spool driver, and the spool shaftFilm winding directionThe spool driver is rotated in a direction in which the spool shaft winds the film in a state in which the rotation is blocked, and the key hole of the spool shaft and the protrusion of the spool driver are engaged.
[0007]
  Next, a cartridge chucking method according to claim 1 will be described.
[0008]
  First, the spool shaft of the cartridge holds the pressing shaft in one key hole and the spool driver in the other key hole.
[0009]
  By forming the tip of the spool driver into a tapered shape with an obtuse angle than the tip of the pressing shaft, the chucking torque of the pressing shaft and the rotation of the spool shaft when the spool shaft is clamped between the pressing shaft and the spool driver are reduced. The sum of the spool lock torque to be locked can be made larger than the chucking torque of the spool driver. The pressing shaft can be rotated only in the film feeding direction by the one-way clutch, and cannot rotate in the opposite direction. Therefore, the spool driver can be rotated while the spool shaft is held between the pressing shaft and the spool driver. If the rotation direction of the spool driver is rotated in the direction opposite to the film feeding direction, the spool driver can be rotated (idle) while preventing the rotation of the spool shaft. It can engage with the keyhole of the spool shaft.
[0010]
  Then, before the spool driver makes one rotation, the key hole of the spool shaft and the protrusion of the spool driver are engaged, and the spool driver and the spool shaft are integrated, and the spool shaft can be rotated by the spool driver.
[0011]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the cartridge chucking method according to the first aspect, the chucking torque of the pressing shaft when the spool shaft is sandwiched between the pressing shaft and the spool driver; It is characterized in that the sum of the spool lock torque for locking the rotation of the spool shaft is larger than the chucking torque of the spool driver.
[0012]
  Next, a cartridge chucking method according to claim 2 will be described.
[0013]
  In the cartridge chucking method according to claim 2,The sum of the chucking torque of the pressing shaft and the spool lock torque that locks the rotation of the spool shaft when the spool shaft is clamped between the pressing shaft and the spool driver is larger than the chucking torque of the spool driver. When the spool driver is rotated by holding the spool shaft between the shaft and the spool driver, the spool shaft does not rotate, and the protrusion of the spool driver is engaged with the key hole of the spool shaft by rotating the spool driver. be able to.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Below, the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated, referring a figure.
[0022]
  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the automatic film rewinding device 10 includes a casing 1 whose inside is shielded from light.
[0023]
  As shown in FIG. 1, an operation panel 2 is provided at the front center of the casing 1 so as to be openable and closable. The operation panel 2 is provided with an input unit 6 including a display device 4 for displaying an operation method of the device, an operation status, a warning, and the like and switches for operating the device.
[0024]
  A cartridge inlet 8 into which a cartridge 14 to be described later is inserted is provided on the left side (arrow L direction side in the figure) toward the operation panel 2, and the right side (arrow in the figure) faces the operation panel 2 as shown in FIG. An intermediate cartridge inlet 884 for inserting an intermediate cartridge 500 described later is provided on the (R direction side).
[0025]
  A cartridge container loading section 300 for loading a cartridge container 200 to be described later is provided on the back side (arrow B direction side) of the cartridge inlet 8, and on the back side (arrow B direction side) of the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. Is provided with an intermediate cartridge container loading portion 876 for loading an intermediate cartridge 500 described later.
[0026]
  As shown in FIG. 3, a film transport device 700 that transports the film F is provided in the center of the casing 1, and a cartridge transport device 9 is provided on the left side (arrow L direction side) of the film transport device 700. An intermediate cartridge transport device 11 is provided on the right side (arrow R direction side) of the film transport device 700. A detach device 803 is provided below the film transport device 700 on the cartridge transport device 9 side.
[0027]
  Note that the film transport device 700 side of the cartridge transport device 9 is the chucking position 12 of the cartridge 14, and the film transport device 700 side of the intermediate cartridge transport device 11 is the chucking position 13 of the intermediate cartridge 500.
(Cartridge and film)
  First, the outline of the cartridge 14 and the film F used in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0028]
  As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C and 5, the cartridge 14 includes a casing 20 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by overlapping covers 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B. The casing 20 includes a projecting portion 22 projecting in a tangential direction, and a slit-like insertion port 28 is formed at the tip of the projecting portion 22 along the axial direction of the casing 20. The insertion port 28 is normally closed by a door 30 so that the inside of the casing 20 is shielded from light. The spool shaft 16 in the casing 20 is rotatably supported by side walls 24 and 26 that close both ends of the casing 20 in the axial direction.
[0029]
  A door shaft 32 is spanned between the side walls 24 and 26 on the protrusion 22 and is rotatably supported. The door shaft 32 rotates integrally with the door 30, and the door 30 rotates together with the door shaft 32 to open and close the insertion port 28. A key hole 34 for engaging with a means for rotating the door shaft 32 (a door driver 442 described later) is formed at the tip exposed from the side walls 24 and 26 of the door shaft 32.
[0030]
  The casing 20 is divided into covers 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B along a line connecting the support position of the door shaft 32 on the side walls 24 and 26, the support position of the spool shaft 16, and the end opposite to the protruding portion 22.
[0031]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, a notch hole 36 is formed in the end portion on the opposite side of the protruding portion 22 of the one side wall 26 of the casing 20 by a notch formed in the covers 18A and 18B. Further, a display plate 38 is provided on the cover 18B so as to cover the notch hole 36. The display plate 38 is joined at the axial center side of the casing 20 by a narrow joint portion 38A and at the outer peripheral portion side by a thick joint portion 38B.
[0032]
  When the film F that has undergone development processing is accommodated in the cartridge 14, the display plate 38 cuts off the joining portion 38 </ b> A side, pushes the display plate 38 into the notch hole 36, and bends it. Thus, it can be determined from the outside of the casing 20 whether the film F in the cartridge 14 has been developed or not.
[0033]
  In addition, display holes 40A, 40B, 40C, and 40D are formed at equal intervals around the spool shaft 16 in the side wall 26 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “display holes 40”). These display holes 40 are used to display the state of the film F accommodated in the cartridge 14. For example, the round display hole 40A is unexposed, the semicircular display hole 40B is partially exposed, the X-shaped display hole 40C is exposed and undeveloped, and the rectangular display hole 40D is developed. It shows that. This makes it possible to determine in which exposure state or processing state the film F accommodated in the cartridge 14 is.
[0034]
  On the other hand, FIGS. 6A and 6B show the spool shaft 16 disposed in the casing 20. The spool shaft 16 is a winding portion 42 that winds up the film F at an intermediate portion in the axial direction (left and right direction in FIG. 6A). Flange portions 44 are provided on both sides of the winding portion 42. It has been.
[0035]
  As shown in FIG. 6A, a flexible flange 72 formed of a thin resin that can be elastically deformed is attached to the flange portion 44. The outer peripheral portion of the flexible flange 72 is bent inward, and the end 72A is elastically pressed against the side end of the film F as shown in FIG.
[0036]
  A notch 74 is formed in the film F at a position spaced apart from the leader-side end FR by a predetermined dimension. For this reason, when the film F is taken up by the spool shaft 16, the end 72A of the flexible flange 72 is finally fitted into the notch 74 of the film F as shown in FIG. As described above, the film F is not wound even when the spool shaft 16 rotates.
[0037]
  Further, a small diameter ring 48 is attached to the end of the casing 20 on the side wall 26 side of the spool shaft 16. As shown in FIGS. 4C and 6B, the ring 48 is integrally provided with a white plate 50 that protrudes outward in the radial direction with a predetermined width. As shown in FIG. 4C, the white plate 50 overlaps with any one of the display holes 40 at the rotational position around the spool shaft 16, and exposes the white portion in the overlapped display hole 40. The processing position of the film F in the cartridge 14 is clearly shown by the exposure position of the white plate 50.
[0038]
  As shown in FIG. 5, the ring 48 is formed with a gear portion 48A. When the door 30 is closed, the spool lock 76 attached to the cover 18B is engaged with the gear portion 48A so that it does not rotate with a torque less than a predetermined value. It has become. On the other hand, when the door 30 is opened, the spool lock 76 is separated from the gear portion 48A so that the spool shaft 16 can rotate smoothly.
[0039]
  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the winding portion 42 of the spool shaft 16 is formed with a slit hole 52 along the axial direction, and the winding portion 42 has the slit. The hole 52 is divided into a wide winding part main body 42B and a narrow engaging part 42A. In addition, the engaging portion 42A is formed with a holding portion 54 that is divided at an intermediate portion in the axial direction and whose leading ends protrude in the direction of narrowing the opening width of the slit hole 52 toward the winding portion main body 42B. . On the other hand, the winding portion main body 42 </ b> B is formed with a pair of protruding portions 56 protruding in the direction of narrowing the opening width of the slit hole 52 on the outer side along the axial direction of the pressing portion 54. The protrusion 56 overlaps the pressing portion 54 described above when viewed along the axial direction of the spool shaft.
[0040]
  As shown in FIGS. 4B and 5, a label 78 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the casing 20. As shown in FIG. 4B, on the label 78, a bar code 80 including a cartridge ID (identification number) for identifying the cartridge 14 is printed in two stages on the cover 18B side. In addition to the cartridge ID, the barcode 80 includes information such as a manufacturer code, the number of shots, film sensitivity, and film type.
[0041]
  As shown in FIG. 8, a long hole 58 that is used when the film F is locked to the spool shaft 16 is formed in the end portion FT on the trailer side of the film F at the center in the width direction.
[0042]
  Engagement holes 60 are formed on both sides of the long hole 58 in the width direction. As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the engagement hole 60 is configured so that when the end portion FT on the trailer side of the film F is inserted into the slit hole 52 of the spool shaft 16, the projections 56 described above enter. It has become. At this time, the pressing portion 54 abuts between the engagement holes 60 of the film F and engages the end portion FT on the trailer side of the film F with the spool shaft 16 to prevent the protrusion 56 from coming off. It is like that.
[0043]
  As shown in FIG. 6B, the tip 56A of the projection 56 has a shape protruding in the direction opposite to the direction in which the film F is drawn (arrow R direction) to prevent the film F from coming off. Yes.
[0044]
  The film F is wound around the spool shaft 16 and accommodated in the cartridge 14 with the end portion FT on the trailer side engaged with the spool shaft 16 as described above.
[0045]
  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C, the cartridge 14 has a key hole 62 formed on the end surface of the spool shaft 16 exposed from the side walls 24 and 26, and engages with the key hole 62. In addition, a rotational force can be transmitted to the spool shaft 16.
[0046]
  As shown in FIG. 8, a perforation 66 that clearly indicates the position of the image frame 64 is formed on the film F at one end in the width direction at a predetermined interval. This perforation 66 is used for image exposure and printing. It is used for positioning the image frame 64 when performing work.
[0047]
  Further, an around perforation 68 is formed on the end FT side of the final image frame 64 on the side opposite to the perforation 66, and no image is recorded on the trailer side from this position. Is clearly not recorded.
[0048]
  Further, the film F is provided with a detaching perforation 70 at a position spaced apart from the trailer side end FT by a predetermined interval T. When the detaching perforation 70 is detected, the film F has a trailer side end FT. The position of can be accurately determined. Note that both ends in the width direction of the end portion FT on the trailer side of the film F are inclined to facilitate insertion into the slit hole 52 of the spool shaft 16.
[0049]
  Further, the film F is provided with a transparent magnetic recording layer, and the areas not covered by the image frame 64 at both ends in the width direction of the film F are used as magnetic tracks.
[0050]
  Here, a magnetic track 80 for a developing laboratory is provided on the side where the perforations 66 are formed. A magnetic track 82 for the camera is provided on the side opposite to the side where the perforations 66 are formed.
[0051]
  Further, a film for identifying the film F is located on the end FT side of the perforation 66 of the image frame 64 on the end FT side, and on the end FR side of the perforation 66 of the image frame 64 on the end FR side. A magnetic track 88 for recording the ID is provided. Further, a bar code 90 is provided on the opposite side of these magnetic tracks 88. The bar code 90 includes a film ID for identifying the film F. The bar code 90 is formed in advance as a latent image in the manufacturing stage of the film F, and is visualized by development processing.
[0052]
  Further, a bar code 92 is recorded on the film F at the same position as the magnetic track 82. The bar code 92 represents the frame number, manufacturer, film type, and the like of the image frame 64. The barcode 92 is formed in advance as a latent image at the manufacturing stage of the film F, and is visualized by development processing. Is.
(Cartridge container)
  As shown in FIGS. 9, 10, and 11, the cartridge container 200 includes a main body 202 and a cover 204 that is detachably attached to the main body 202, and each is a molded product of a synthetic resin.
[0053]
  As shown in FIG. 10, the main body 202 has a cylindrical shape, and a plurality of cartridge storage portions 206 for storing the cartridges 14 are provided on the outer peripheral side at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. The cartridge storage unit 206 is opened so that the cartridge 14 can be inserted along the axial direction from the cover 204 side.
[0054]
  A window 208 is formed in the cartridge storage unit 206 on the outer peripheral side so that the barcode 80 of the stored cartridge 14 can be seen. As shown in FIG. 9, in the vicinity of the window 208, the number 206A (numbers 1 to 20 in this embodiment) of the cartridge storage unit 206 is assigned.
[0055]
  As shown in FIG. 12, a cartridge presser 214 is provided on the inner wall surface of the cartridge storage unit 206. The cartridge presser 214 is configured to press the cartridge 14 stored in the cartridge storage unit 206 against the inner wall surface on the opposite side with a predetermined force so that the cartridge 14 does not pop out accidentally even when it is turned upside down. It has become. For example, an elastic material such as a leaf spring or a sponge can be used as the cartridge retainer 214. However, the cartridge 14 can be prevented from popping out with a material having a high friction such as a telemp. Further, as the cartridge retainer 214, a plate spring-like material that can be elastically deformed may be integrally formed on a part of the main body 202 of the container 200, instead of using another member such as a plate spring.
[0056]
  A round hole 216 is formed in the center of the bottom of the cartridge storage unit 206, and a projection 218 is formed at a position facing the display plate 38 of the stored cartridge 14. When pushed in with the above force, the display plate 38 pushed by the protrusion 218 is bent into the notch hole 36. The cartridge 14 in which the display plate 38 is bent into the notch hole 36 indicates that the film F inside has been developed.
[0057]
  As shown in FIG. 11, the main body 202 is provided with a large-diameter ring gear 220 and a slit disk 222 coaxially on the side opposite to the attachment side of the cover 204. A slit 224 for positioning is formed in the slit disk 222 at a position corresponding to each cartridge storage portion 206. One of these slits 224 has a wide width, and serves as a reference slit 224A used for positioning in the rotational direction.
[0058]
  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the cover 204 includes a ring-shaped presser plate 226 and a disk-shaped lock plate 228 for attaching the cover 204 to the main body 202. The lock plate 228 is attached to the inner peripheral portion of the presser plate 226 so as to be relatively rotatable, and claws 230 are provided at three locations on the outer peripheral side. These claws 230 are inserted into notches 232 provided in the main body 202. These claws 230 are inserted into the notches 232 along the axial direction, and the lock plate 228 and the main body 202 are rotated relative to each other. By doing so, the cover 204 is attached to the main body 202. The lock plate 228 is formed with a pair of holes 237 for inserting fingers when the lock plate 228 is rotated.
[0059]
  As shown in FIG. 9, the presser plate 226 has a protrusion 236 that extends in the radial direction and has a tapered tip on the outer peripheral side, and a wide portion on the outer peripheral side that is provided on the opposite side of the protrusion 236. And a protrusion 238 having the same. The protrusion 236 and the protrusion 238 each have a hook groove 242 for hooking a rubber band (or string or the like). The DP bag corresponding to the cartridge 14 to be processed by the cartridge container 200 is a rubber band (or string or the like). You can stop at.
[0060]
  The holding plate 226 has one opening 233 through which the cartridge 14 can be inserted and removed, and small holes 234 are formed at the same pitch as the cartridge storage unit 206 in the other portions except the protrusions 236 and 238. Has been.
(Container loading unit for cartridge)
  As shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, the cartridge container loading unit 300 includes a box-shaped frame 304 that accommodates the cartridge container 200, and a container cover 302 that is attached to the frame 304 and can be opened and closed in the direction of arrow L. When the container cover 302 is opened, the cartridge container 200 can be loaded into the frame 304. When the container cover 302 is closed, the inside is shielded from light.
[0061]
  A pair of rollers 305 that rotatably support the main body 202 of the cartridge container 200 are provided in the frame 304.
[0062]
  As shown in FIG. 15, container guide plates 307 and 309 are attached to the inner surfaces of the side plate 306 on the arrow F direction side and the side plate 310 on the arrow B direction side of the frame 304. In the container guide plate 307, a guide groove 307A is formed. The guide groove 307A extends in the vertical direction so that the protrusion 236 of the cartridge container 200 is engaged with the guide groove 307A.
[0063]
  When the protrusion 236 of the cartridge container 200 is inserted in the guide groove 307A, the opening 233 (see FIG. 9) of the cartridge container 200 faces a cartridge storage device 403 described later.
[0064]
  As shown in FIG. 13, a long hole 311 extending in the vertical direction is formed in the side plate 310, and a shaft 313 is slidably engaged with the long hole 311. As shown in FIG. 15, a gear 315 that meshes with the ring gear 220 of the cartridge container 200 is rotatably attached to one end portion of the shaft 313 that protrudes to the inside of the frame 304.
[0065]
  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the other end portion of the shaft 313 protruding to the outside of the frame 304 is slidably inserted into an elongated hole 319 of an arm 317 that is swingably provided on the side plate 310. The arm 317 biases the gear 315 upward by a spring 323.
[0066]
  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, when the cartridge container 200 is inserted into the frame 304, the cartridge container 200 is moved more than the roller 305 by the urging force of the spring 323 with the gear 315 engaged with the ring gear 220. Supported above a predetermined dimension.
[0067]
  A small gear 318 that meshes with the gear 315 is disposed below the gear 315. The small gear 318 is rotated by a motor 316. When the container cover 302 is closed as shown in FIG. 14, the cartridge container 200 is moved by a pair of rollers 325 attached to the inside of the container cover 302. It is pushed downward and meshes with a gear 315 that slides downward.
[0068]
  In the present embodiment, even if the cartridge container 200 is dropped into the frame 304, the impact of the drop is alleviated by the action of the spring 323, so that the teeth of the ring gear 220 and the gear 315 can be prevented from being damaged.
[0069]
  As shown in FIG. 13, a substantially L-shaped lock claw 327 is attached to the container cover 302, and an arm 331 having a notch 329 with which the tip 327 </ b> A of the lock claw 327 is engaged is attached to the frame 304. It has been. The arm 331 is swingable and is urged in a direction opposite to the clockwise direction in the drawing by a spring (not shown). The arm 331 is in a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 13 in a state where the container cover 302 is opened and in a locked state where the tip 327A of the lock claw 327 is engaged with the notch 329.
[0070]
  The arm 331 is connected to a solenoid 339 via a link 333. When the solenoid 339 is operated, the arm 331 can be rotated clockwise as shown in FIG. 13 against a spring (not shown). . The solenoid 339 operates by turning on a switch (not shown).
[0071]
  In addition, a slide plate 341 is provided on the frame 304 so as to be slidable by a predetermined dimension in the vertical direction. The slide plate 341 is biased upward by the spring 344. When the lock of the container cover 302 is released, the container cover 302 is opened halfway by projecting a predetermined dimension from the upper end of the frame 304, so that the container cover 302 can be easily opened. .
[0072]
  When the tip of the container cover 302 is pushed down, the arm 331 that contacts the lock claw 327 rotates in the clockwise direction, and when the tip 327A of the lock claw 327 corresponds to the notch 329, the arm 331 moves in the direction opposite to the clockwise direction. By rotating, the tip 327A of the lock claw 327 engages with the notch 329, and the container cover 302 is locked (see FIG. 14).
[0073]
  During processing of the undeveloped film F, the lock of the container cover 302 cannot be released so that light does not enter (the solenoid 339 does not operate).
[0074]
  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a photo interrupter 346 is provided inside the side plate 310 at a position where the slit 224 of the cartridge container 200 passes. The photo interrupter 346 detects the position of the storage unit 206.
[0075]
  When the slit 224 of the slit disk 222 of the cartridge container 200 allows the beam of the photo interrupter 346 to pass therethrough, the predetermined storage portion 206 corresponds to the opening 233 of the holding plate 226 and the other predetermined storage portion 206 has a round hole. 216 faces the photo interrupter 346. The side plate 310 has an opening 347 through which the cartridge 14 can enter and exit at a position facing the opening 233 of the cartridge container 200.
[0076]
  Further, the side plate 306 is provided with an optical sensor 348, and the side plate 310 is provided with an infrared LED 350 at a position facing the optical sensor 346. The infrared LED 350 is used when the cartridge 14 is not stored in the storage unit 206. It passes through the round hole 216 and the predetermined small hole 234 (see FIG. 11) of the cartridge container 200 loaded in the cartridge container loading unit 300 and reaches the optical sensor 348. Further, when the storage unit 206 in which the cartridge 14 is stored comes to a position facing the optical sensor 348, the beam emitted from the infrared LED 350 is blocked, and the optical sensor 348 cannot receive the light of the infrared LED 350. .
[0077]
  Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the cartridge 14 is stored in the cartridge container 200 by rotating the cartridge container 200 once.
(Cartridge conveyor)
  As shown in FIG. 16, the cartridge transport device 9 includes a shutter 462 that shields the cartridge inlet 8 (not shown in FIG. 16) inside the casing 1. The shutter 462 is sandwiched between a top plate 464A of a frame 464 erected on the bottom plate of the casing 1 and a press plate 466 attached to the top plate 464A via a spacer. It is slidable in the R direction.
[0078]
  A long hole 468 that is long in the sliding direction is formed in the shutter 462. In the long hole 468, a pin 470 protrudes from below through the top plate 464A. This pin 470 is attached to the tip end side of a swing arm 474 connected to the shaft of the motor 472.
[0079]
  The tip of the pin 470 and the end of the shutter 462 on the arrow L direction side are connected by a tension coil spring 476.
[0080]
  Here, when the swing arm 474 rotates in the direction of arrow CW in FIG. 16, the pin 470 comes into contact with the end of the long hole 468 to slide the shutter 462 in the direction of arrow L, thereby opening the cartridge inlet 8.
[0081]
  On the other hand, when the swing arm 474 rotates in the direction of arrow CCW in FIG. 16, the shutter 462 slides in the direction of arrow R by being pulled by the tension coil spring 476 and shields the cartridge inlet 8.
[0082]
  Note that photointerrupters 478A and 478B for detecting the position of the shutter 462 are attached to the frame 464 at a predetermined interval, and the light shielding plates 480A and 480B corresponding to the photointerrupters 478A and 478B are attached to the shutter 462. Is attached. The cartridge inlet 8 is shielded by the shutter 462 when the light shielding plate 480A corresponds to the photo interrupter 478A, and the cartridge inlet 8 is opened when the light shielding plate 480B corresponds to the photo interrupter 478B.
[0083]
  A substantially U-shaped guide groove member 482 extending along the arrow F direction and the arrow B direction is disposed below the cartridge inlet 8.
[0084]
  An opening 483 is formed in the guide groove member 482 below the cartridge inlet 8. From this opening 483, the lever 484A of the photo interrupter 484 protrudes. When the cartridge 14 is inserted into the guide groove member 482, the lever 484A is pushed, and it is detected that the cartridge 14 is inserted into the guide groove member 482. It is like that. In the present embodiment, when the insertion of the cartridge 14 is detected by the photo interrupter 484, the shutter 462 described above shields the cartridge inlet 8 after a predetermined time.
[0085]
  A bar code reader 485 that reads the bar code 80 of the cartridge 14 from the opening 483 is arranged in the arrow R direction of the photo interrupter 484.
[0086]
  A pair of guide shafts 486 are provided in parallel on the arrow L direction side of the guide groove member 482, and a notch 487 A having a width longer than the axial length of the cartridge 14 is formed on these guide shafts 486. The axial direction moving member 487 is slidably attached.
[0087]
  A pair of pulleys 488 are disposed on the arrow L direction side of the guide shaft 486, and an endless belt 489 connected to an axial movement member 487 is wound around these pulleys 488. One of the pulleys 488 is rotated by a motor (not shown).
[0088]
  A pair of guide shafts 490 are provided in parallel along the arrow L direction and the arrow R direction on the arrow B direction side of the guide groove member 482. A substantially U-shaped nest 404 that holds the cartridge 14 is slidably attached to these guide shafts 490.
[0089]
  As shown in FIG. 17, a pair of pulleys 491A and 491B are disposed below the guide shaft 490, and an endless belt 492 connected to a nest 404 is wound around these pulleys 491A and 491B. ing. The pulley 491B is rotated by a motor 493.
[0090]
  As shown in FIG. 18, a cartridge storage device 403 is provided on the opposite side of the guide shaft 490 from the opening 233 of the cartridge container 200 loaded in the cartridge container loading unit 300.
[0091]
  The cartridge storage device 403 includes a pair of guide shafts 405 extending in the arrow F direction and the arrow B direction, and a first slide member 407 formed in a substantially U shape is slidably supported on the guide shafts 405. ing.
[0092]
  A pressing shaft 419 is slidably supported in parallel with the guide shaft 405 on the end plate 407A and the end plate 407B of the first slide member 407.
[0093]
  A substantially L-shaped second slide member 421 is disposed between the end plate 407A and the end plate 407B, and a pressing shaft 419 is fixed to the second slide member 421. The tip of the pressing shaft 419 on the cartridge container loading portion 300 side is formed with a large diameter so as to press the side surface of the casing 20 of the cartridge 14.
[0094]
  A spring 423 is externally provided between the second slide member 421 of the pressing shaft 419 and the end plate 407B. The spring 423 presses the second slide member 421 against the end plate 407A of the first slide member 407.
[0095]
  A rack 425 is attached to the first slide member 407. A pinion gear 429 attached to the shaft of the motor 427 is engaged with the rack 425.
[0096]
  Here, when the motor 427 is rotated to slide the first slide member 407 in the arrow B direction, the second slide member 421 is also slid in the arrow B direction by being pushed by the spring 423. A substantially U-shaped guide member 437 for guiding the cartridge 14 is provided on the side of the opening 233 of the cartridge container 200 loaded in the cartridge container loading unit 300. When the first slide member 407 activates a limit switch (not shown) and stops at a predetermined position, the cartridge 14 enters the cartridge storage portion 206 of the cartridge container 200 via the guide member 437, and the cartridge 14 moves to the cartridge storage portion 206. Pressed against the bottom.
[0097]
  As a result, the display plate 38 (see FIG. 4C) of the cartridge 14 is pushed by the protrusion 218 and bent into the notch hole 36. When the cartridge 14 is pressed against the bottom of the cartridge housing portion 206, the spring 423 is compressed by a predetermined amount, and the urging force of the spring 423 causes the cartridge 14 to have a predetermined force (the display plate 38 can be bent). It is pressed with a force that does not adversely affect the cartridge 14 in excess of the force that can be generated.
[0098]
  Further, when the cartridge 14 is pressed against the bottom of the cartridge storage unit 206, the second slide member 42 turns on a limit switch (not shown) and detects that the display board 38 is bent.
[0099]
  When the cartridge 14 is not in close contact with the bottom of the cartridge storage unit 206, the display panel 38 is not bent. In this way, when the first slide member 407 is stopped at a predetermined position by operating a limit switch (not shown) and the limit switch (not shown) of the second slide member 42 is off, the display plate 38 is not bent. It is determined that it cannot be performed and an error is displayed on the display device 4.
(Cartridge chucking device)
As shown in FIG. 19, a frame 406 erected on the bottom plate of the casing 1 is provided with a spool driver 440 coaxially with the spool shaft 16 (not shown) of the cartridge 14 accommodated in the nest 404, A door driver 442 is provided coaxially with the door shaft 32 (not shown).
[0100]
  A protrusion 440A that protrudes radially outward is provided at the tip of the spool driver 440 on the nest 404 side, and engages with a key hole 62 (see FIG. 4A) of the spool shaft 16. . The spool driver 440 is rotated by a motor (not shown) via a torque limiter 447 and a gear 453. The torque limiter 447 is configured to slip when a torque exceeding a predetermined level is applied.
[0101]
  On the other hand, the door driver 442 includes a shaft 442A and a shaft 442B that can be protruded and retracted in the axial direction with respect to the shaft 442A. It is energized. The shaft 442B has a protrusion 443 that protrudes radially outward, and can be engaged with the key hole 34 (see FIG. 4A) of the door shaft 32.
[0102]
  Further, the shaft 442A and the shaft 442B cannot be rotated relative to each other, and a shutter plate 452 positioned with respect to the protrusion 443 of the shaft 442B is attached to the end of the shaft 442A. Photo interrupters 455 and 457 for detecting the rotational position of the door driver 442 are attached to the frame 406 in correspondence with the shutter plate 452.
[0103]
  The door driver 442 is rotated by a motor (not shown) via a gear 459.
[0104]
  A pressing plate 460 is provided in parallel with the frame 406. In the pressing plate 460, pins 460A standing on both ends penetrate the frame 406, and a stopper 460B is fixed to the tip of the pin 460A. In addition, a compression coil spring 461 is provided around the pin 460A to urge the pressing plate 460 toward the cartridge 14 side.
[0105]
  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a pressing device 600 is attached to the side surface of the frame 406 on the arrow B direction side. As shown in FIG. 19, the pressing device 600 includes a box-shaped casing 604 attached to the frame 406. A first slide member 612 including a pair of prismatic members 606 and 608 and a pair of side plates 610 and 611 connecting the prismatic members 606 and 608 to each other is disposed inside the casing 604. A second slide member 614 formed in a substantially U shape is disposed on the inside.
[0106]
  A pair of guide shafts 616 arranged in a direction orthogonal to the side plate 310 is attached to the casing 604.
[0107]
  A flanged slide bush 618 is attached to the side walls 614 A and 614 B of the second slide member 614 facing each other, and a guide shaft 616 is inserted into the slide bush 618. Thereby, the second slide member 614 is slidable by a predetermined dimension along the guide shaft 616.
[0108]
  A slide bush 618 with a hook is also attached to the first slide member 612, and a guide shaft 616 is inserted into the slide bush 618. As a result, the first slide member 612 is also slidable by a predetermined dimension along the guide shaft 616.
[0109]
  A rack 620 is attached to the second slide member 614 in parallel with the guide shaft 616, and a shutter plate 622 is attached to the opposite side. The rack 620 is engaged with a pinion gear 626 that is rotated by a motor 624 attached to the casing 604. For this reason, the 2nd slide member 614 can be slid to the arrow F direction and the arrow B direction by rotating the motor 624.
[0110]
  A one-way clutch 627 is attached to the prism member 608 of the first slide member 612, and a bearing 628 is attached to the opposite prism member 606, and the one-way clutch 626 and the bearing 628 are attached to the first slide member 612. The pressing shaft 630 is supported.
[0111]
  As shown in FIG. 21, the pressing shaft 630 of the present embodiment can rotate only in the arrow CW direction (film feeding direction of the spool shaft 16) and cannot rotate in the opposite direction, as shown in FIG. It has become.
[0112]
  The pressing shaft 630 passes through the side walls 614A and 614B, the casing 604, and the frame 406 of the second slide member 614.
[0113]
  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, photointerrupters 636 and 638 are attached to the casing 604 on the side opposite to the motor 624. The photo interrupters 636 and 638 are turned on when the shutter plate 622 blocks light. The photo interrupter 636 is used for stopping the second slide member 614 on the arrow F direction side, and the photo interrupter 638 is used for stopping the second slide member 614 on the arrow B direction side.
[0114]
  Here, when the second slide member 614 slides in the direction of arrow B and stops, the tip of the pressing shaft 630 retracts to the outside of the frame 406 as indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG.
[0115]
  The prism member 608 and the second slide member 614 of the first slide member 612 are connected by a spring 642 externally mounted on the guide shaft 616, and the first slide member 612 slides together with the second slide member 614. Yes.
[0116]
  Here, when the second slide member 614 is slid in the direction of arrow F, the spool shaft 16 (not shown in FIG. 19) of the cartridge 14 is held between the pressing shaft 630 and the spool driver 440. In this state, the spring 642 is compressed by a predetermined amount, and the spool shaft 16 is clamped with a predetermined chucking force (600 gf in this embodiment).
[0117]
  The front end of the spool driver 440 is chamfered at 45 degrees, and the front end of the pressing shaft 630 is formed in a tapered shape with a sharper angle than the front end of the spool driver 440.
[0118]
  By the way, when the pressing shaft 630 and the spool driver 440 are inserted into the key hole 62 of the spool shaft 16 and the chucking force is applied, the spool driver can be used as long as the tip shapes and materials of the pressing shaft 630 and the spool driver 440 are the same. 440 side chucking torque (maximum torque that the spool shaft 16 and the spool driver 440 do not rotate relative to each other when the spool driver 440 is pressed against the spool shaft 16. 440 is not engaged) and friction torque on the pressing shaft 630 side (the pressing shaft 630 is pressed against the spool shaft 16 and the spool shaft 16 and the pressing shaft 630 are not relatively rotated (when locked). ) Maximum torque)).
[0119]
  However, in this embodiment, since the tip of the pressing shaft 630 is formed in a taper shape having an acute angle with respect to the tip of the spool driver 440, the tip of the pressing shaft 630 is inserted into the key hole 62 and the chucking force acts. Then, since the force component (F = μN N force) that pushes the key hole 62 by the action of the taper surface increases, (chucking torque on the pressing shaft 630 side) ≧ (chucking torque on the spool driver 440 side) (Note that the friction coefficient μ can be increased by roughening the tapered surface of the pressing shaft 630).
[0120]
  In the cartridge 14, a spool lock torque (at least 25 gf · cm) that locks the rotation is applied to the spool shaft 16.
[0121]
  Therefore, in the present embodiment, (chucking torque on the pressing shaft 630 side) + (spool lock torque)> (chucking torque on the spool driver 440 side) is established without being affected by temperature and humidity.
[0122]
  Here, when the spool driver 440 is engaged with the key hole 62 of the spool shaft 16, the spool driver 440 is rotated in a direction in which the spool shaft 16 winds the film F with the chucking force applied. At this time, the pressing shaft 630 is prevented from rotating in the same direction by the one-way clutch 626. Accordingly, only the spool driver 440 rotates with the spool shaft 16 stopped, and within one rotation, the protrusion 440A of the spool driver 440 matches the key groove of the key hole 62 and the spool driver 440 engages with the key hole 62. . Since the spool shaft 16 is biased toward the spool driver 440, when the spool driver 440 engages with the key hole 62, the cartridge 14 moves toward the spool driver 440 with a predetermined size against the biasing force of the compression coil spring 461. The shutter plate 644 formed on the side plate 610 of the first slide member 612 that is moved and connected to the pressing shaft 630 blocks the beam of the photo interrupter 646 attached to the casing 604, and the spool driver 440 is moved to the key hole 62. It detects that it was engaged.
When the pressing shaft 630 moves in the direction of arrow B and retracts, the pressing plate 460 urged by the compression coil spring 461 pushes the cartridge 14 away from the spool driver 440, and the cartridge is removed from the spool driver 440 and the door driver 442. 14 is separated.
(Film transport device)
  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the film transport apparatus 700 includes a base 702 disposed horizontally and a cover 706 attached to an upper portion of the base 702 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge 704.
[0123]
  The base 702 is formed with a shallow groove 708 that extends linearly along the arrow L direction and the arrow R direction and is slightly wider than the film F. The shallow groove 708 is a conveyance path for the film F, and a conveyance roller 710A and a conveyance roller 712A that are rotated by a pulse motor (not shown) are provided on both sides at predetermined intervals.
On the other hand, the cover 706 is provided with transport rollers 710B and 712B at positions facing the transport rollers 710A and 712A. The transport rollers 710B and 712B are driven rollers that can freely rotate. In the film transport apparatus 700, the film F is sandwiched and transported between the transport rollers 710A and 712A and the transport rollers 710B and 712B.
[0124]
  The base 702 is provided with infrared sensors 724, 726, 728, 730, a micro switch 733, and a micro switch 762.
[0125]
  The infrared sensor 724 is arranged on the upstream side in the conveyance direction of the film F (arrow L direction side) and on the right side in the conveyance direction downstream side (arrow R direction side), and the perforation 66 of the film F (see FIG. 8). ) Pass through.
[0126]
  The infrared sensor 726 is disposed on the opposite side of the infrared sensor 724 and is at a passing position of the detached perforation 70 (see FIG. 8). When the detached perforation 70 is detected by the infrared sensor 726, the film F having a predetermined length (several millimeters) is wound around the spool shaft 16 of the cartridge 14.
[0127]
  The infrared sensor 728 is disposed on the downstream side of the infrared sensor 726 and is in a passing position of the around perforation 68 (see FIG. 8).
[0128]
  The infrared sensor 730 is disposed on the downstream side of the infrared sensor 728 and on the upstream side from the film outlet by a predetermined dimension.
[0129]
  A roller 735 is swingably disposed on the downstream side of the infrared sensor 726 and protrudes into the shallow groove 708 by a biasing force of a spring (not shown). The roller 735 hits the end in the width direction of the film F conveyed in the shallow groove 708 and is pushed back to the outside of the shallow groove 708. If the film F does not hit, the roller 735 moves into the shallow groove 708 by the biasing force of the spring. To do. By detecting the position of the roller 735 with the microswitch 733, the presence or absence of the film F can be determined.
[0130]
  Further, when the cover 706 is properly closed, the micro switch 762 is configured such that the projection 760 of the cover 706 pushes the lever of the micro switch 762 to turn on the switch. Note that the microswitch 762 is connected to a control device, and thereby, the opening and closing of the cover 706 (that is, the opening and closing of the transport path of the film F) can be detected.
[0131]
  On the other hand, the cover 706 is provided with an infrared LED 736 at a position facing the infrared sensors 724, 726, 728, and 730.
[0132]
  Further, a magnetic head 748 is disposed on the cover 706 at a position facing the magnetic tracks 80 and 88 of the film F passing therethrough.
[0133]
  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the base 702 is provided with a pressure roller 770 of a film pressing device 768 at a position facing the magnetic head 748.
[0134]
  As shown in FIG. 24, in the film pressing device 768, the pressure roller 770 is rotatably attached to the distal end of the first arm 776 that is swingable about a shaft 774 of a frame 772 attached to the base 702. ing. Further, below the first arm 776, a second arm 778 that is also swingable about the shaft 774 is disposed. A pin 780 is erected on the tip of the second arm 778, and a spring 782 for biasing the first arm 776 is externally mounted on the pin 780. An eccentric cam 786 that is rotated by a motor 784 is in contact with the lower surface of the second arm 778. The rotation of the motor 784 is controlled by a control device.
[0135]
  In this film pressing device 768, when the center of the eccentric cam 786 is positioned above the shaft 784A of the motor 784, the spring 782 is compressed by a predetermined amount, and the pressure roller 770 presses the film F against the magnetic head 748 with a predetermined force. Can do. On the other hand, when the center of the eccentric cam 786 is positioned below the shaft 784A of the motor 784, the first arm 776 and the second arm 778 are lowered, and the pressure roller 770 does not press the film F.
[0136]
  In the film transport apparatus 700, if the film F has a transport failure, the film F can be taken out by opening the cover 706, and a predetermined treatment can be performed.
(Detach device)
  As shown in FIG. 25A, the detach device 803 is provided on the lower side of the film conveying device 700 in the direction of arrow L.
[0137]
  As shown in FIGS. 25A and 26, the detach device 803 is provided with a guide plate 805 that is inclined with respect to the film transport device 700, and a rail 807 is attached to the upper surface of the guide plate 805. Yes. A slide block 809 is slidably provided along the rail 807 on the upper surface of the guide plate 805.
[0138]
  A rack 813 is attached to the side of the slide block 809 via a metal fitting 811. The rack 813 is engaged with a pinion gear 817 that is belt-driven by a motor 815.
[0139]
  A flexible detachment plate 819 shown in FIG. 27 is attached to the upper surface of the slide block 809, and the leading end enters the insertion port 28 of the cartridge 14 as the slide block 809 moves. .
(Intermediate cartridge)
  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the intermediate cartridge 500 constitutes a casing capable of shielding light by superposing a substantially semi-cylindrical upper shell 505 and a lower shell 507. The upper shell 505 and the lower shell 507 are coupled by a hinge pin 525, and the upper shell 505 is rotatable around the hinge pin 525 with respect to the lower shell 507.
[0140]
  On the free end side of the upper shell 505 (the side opposite to the hinge pin 525), a claw 509 protrudes outward. When the upper shell 505 enters the lower shell 507 in an overlapping manner, the claws 509 are locked in locking holes 511 formed in the lower shell 507 to lock the casing in a closed state.
[0141]
  Further, a winding roller 513 is rotatably supported on the side wall of the lower shell 507. Two take-up rollers 515 and 517 are in contact with the take-up roller 513, and the take-up rollers 515 and 517 are pivotally supported by the upper shell 505 and the lower shell 507 and attached in the direction of the take-up roller 513. The supported guide plates 519 and 521 are rotatably supported. For this reason, when the claw 509 is removed from the locking hole 511 and the lock between the upper shell 505 and the lower shell 507 is released, the free end sides of the upper shell 505 and the lower shell 507 are separated by a predetermined size due to the biasing force. The insertion opening 523 formed on the end side is opened (see FIG. 30A).
[0142]
  With such a configuration, the film F fed into the intermediate cartridge 500 enters from the insertion port 523 and is nipped between the first take-up roller 515 and the take-up roller 513 while being guided by the guide plate 519, Nipped between the second take-up roller 517 and the take-up roller 513 and gradually taken up (see FIG. 30B).
(Container for intermediate cartridge)
  As shown in FIGS. 3, 31B, and 32, the intermediate cartridge container 878 has the same structure as the cartridge container 200 described above, and the cartridge storage unit 206 that stores the intermediate cartridge 500 has a circumferential direction. 20 are provided at predetermined intervals. In the intermediate cartridge container 878, the cartridge storage portion 206 and the opening 233 are oriented in the opposite direction to the cartridge container 200, and the cartridge storage portion 206 is not provided with the protrusion 218. In the intermediate cartridge container 878, the same components as those of the cartridge container 200 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals.
(Container loading section for intermediate cartridge)
  As shown in FIG. 3, an intermediate cartridge container 878 is loaded in the intermediate cartridge container loading portion 876. The intermediate cartridge container loading unit 876 has the same structure as the cartridge container loading unit 300 described above. In the intermediate cartridge container loading unit 876, the same components as those in the above-described cartridge storage device 403 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
(Intermediate cartridge transport device)
  As shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C, the intermediate cartridge transport device 11 includes a guide rail 826 extending along the arrow L direction and the arrow R direction on the arrow R direction side of the film transport device 700. Yes. An intermediate cartridge nest 828 for holding the intermediate cartridge 500 is slidably supported on the guide rail 826. A pair of pulleys 830A and 830B are disposed below the guide rail 826, and an endless belt 832 connected to an intermediate cartridge nest 828 is wound around the pulleys 830A and 830B. The pulley 830B is rotated by a motor 834.
[0143]
  As shown in FIG. 31C, the end of the intermediate cartridge transport device 11 on the arrow R direction side is positioned below the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. The intermediate cartridge inlet 884 can be shielded by a shutter 886 that is driven by the same mechanism (see FIG. 16) as the shutter 462 described above.
[0144]
  A photo interrupter 890 with a lever 888 is disposed below the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. When the intermediate cartridge 500 is inserted into the intermediate cartridge nest 828, the lever 888 protrudes from the notch 828A of the intermediate cartridge nest 828. , And it is detected that the intermediate cartridge 500 has been inserted.
[0145]
  As shown in FIG. 32, an intermediate cartridge storage device 880 having a structure similar to that of the cartridge storage device 403 is provided on the opposite side of the intermediate cartridge container loading portion 876 across the transport path of the intermediate cartridge nest 828. (The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the cartridge storage device 403 described above.)
[0146]
  Further, on the side of the intermediate cartridge container loading portion 876 in the direction of arrow B, an extrusion device (not shown) including an extrusion shaft 882 that pushes out the intermediate cartridge 500 from the intermediate cartridge container 878 is provided. In addition, this extrusion apparatus drives the extrusion shaft 882 by a rack and pinion mechanism, for example.
[0147]
  As shown in FIG. 33, an intermediate cartridge chucking device 840 is provided at the chucking position 13 of the intermediate cartridge 500.
[0148]
  On the side of the conveyance path of the intermediate cartridge nest 828 in the direction of arrow F, a frame to which a shaft 842 that is pressed against the end of the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 and a shaft 844 that presses the claw 509 of the intermediate cartridge 500 is attached. 846 is provided. The shaft 842 has a tapered tip, and is supported so that it can rotate with respect to the frame 846 and cannot move in the axial direction. The shaft 844 is slidably attached in the axial direction, and is urged toward the intermediate cartridge 500 by a compression coil spring 845. The compression coil spring 845 serves to limit the pressing force when the shaft 844 presses the claw 509 of the intermediate cartridge 500.
[0149]
  The frame 846 is slidable along the arrow F direction and the arrow B direction along a guide rail (not shown). A rack 848 is attached to the frame 846, and a pinion gear 852 that is rotated by a motor 850 is engaged with the rack 848.
[0150]
  On the other hand, a fixed frame 854 fixed to the casing 1 (not shown in FIG. 33) is provided on the side of the intermediate cartridge nest 828 in the direction of arrow B in the conveyance path. A shaft 856 that is pressed against the end of the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 is rotatably supported on the fixed frame 854, and a shaft 858 that presses the claw 509 is fixed thereto. The tip of the shaft 856 has a minus driver shape so as to engage with a minus groove (not shown) at the end of the winding roller 513.
[0151]
  A pulley 860 is attached to the shaft 856, and a pulley 864 attached to the rotating shaft 862 </ b> A of the motor 862 is disposed on the arrow R direction side of the fixed frame 854. An endless belt 866 is wound around the pulley 860 and the pulley 864, and the shaft 856 can be rotated by rotating the rotation shaft 862 </ b> A of the motor 862.
[0152]
  Further, the rotation shaft 862A of the motor 862 extends in the direction of arrow F, and a hand turning knob 868 is attached to the tip. Thereby, the film F in the middle of a process can be wound up also at the time of a power failure.
[0153]
  A pressing plate 870 is provided on the side of the frame 856 in the direction of arrow F. In the pressing plate 870, pins 872A provided upright at both ends penetrate the frame 856, and a stopper 872B is fixed to the tip of the pin 872A. A compression coil spring 874 is provided around the pin 872A to urge the pressing plate 870 toward the opposing frame 846.
[0154]
  The normal position of the pressing plate 870 is located on the arrow F direction side of the tip of the shaft 856 as shown by a solid line in FIG.
[0155]
  On the other hand, when the shaft 842 moves in the arrow B direction and the pressing plate 870 is pressed by the intermediate cartridge 500, the ends of the shaft 856 and the shaft 858 are protruded from holes (not shown) as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. As a result, the take-up roller 513 is sandwiched between the shaft 856 and the shaft 842 so that the rotational force of the motor 862 can be transmitted, and both claws 509 (see FIG. 29) of the intermediate cartridge 500 are pressed against the shafts 844, 858. Then, the upper shell 505 is opened as shown in FIG.
[0156]
  When the upper shell 505 is opened, the beam irradiated from the infrared LED (not shown) to the optical sensor (not shown) is blocked by the upper shell 505, and it is detected that the upper shell 505 is opened. When the beam is not blocked, the upper shell 505 is closed.
[0157]
  As shown in FIG. 31A, an eccentric roller 838 that is rotated by a motor 836 is disposed at the chucking position 13 of the intermediate cartridge 500 above the film F conveyance path. The eccentric roller 838 has an initial position at a position indicated by a two-dot chain line shown in FIG. 31A, and the upper shell 505 can be pushed down by half rotation to close the insertion port 523.
[0158]
  In addition, the method of pushing down the upper shell 505 and closing the insertion port 523 is not limited to the above method. For example, the upper shell 505 may be pushed down by using a solenoid, a cylinder, a rack and pinion mechanism, or the like, and a roller is disposed on the conveyance path of the intermediate cartridge 500 so that the intermediate cartridge 500 moves toward the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 side. In addition, the upper shell 505 may be pushed by the lower end of the roller.
[0159]
  Further, as shown in FIG. 31B or 31C, a bar code reader 894 is provided below the conveyance path of the intermediate cartridge nest 828, and the intermediate cartridge 500 includes an ID for identifying the intermediate cartridge 500. A bar code (not shown) may be provided. By reading the ID of the intermediate cartridge 500 with this bar code reader 894, it is possible to grasp the usage state, usage history, etc. of the intermediate cartridge 500, and to manage the intermediate cartridge 500 in the developing station.
[0160]
  Further, as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, a pair of cylindrical dark bags 892 formed of a light-shielding cloth or the like is attached to the casing 1 inside the operation panel 2. The dark bag 892 has a double structure, and each inlet portion is squeezed with an annular rubber. As a result, the operator inserts a hand into the casing 1 from the dark bag 892 while keeping the light shielding property inside, and opens the cover 706 of the film transport device 700, operates the knob 868 for manual rotation, Operations such as taking out the intermediate cartridge 500 can be performed.
[0161]
  The automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 includes a barcode reader 7 that reads the barcode 5 of the DP bag 3 as shown in FIG. The bar code 5 includes an ID for identifying the DP bag 3.
(Function)
  Next, an example of the operation of the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 of the present embodiment (the cartridge automatic storage mode in which the film F is rewound from the cartridge 14 to the intermediate cartridge 500 and the empty cartridge 14 is automatically stored in the cartridge container 200. And the interrupt mode) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0162]
  First, before starting the processing, a cartridge 14 containing an undeveloped film F, an empty intermediate cartridge 500, and an empty cartridge container 200 are prepared.
[0163]
  As shown in FIG. 36, first, in step 100, the apparatus is initialized and the movable part is set to the initial position. Here, when initialization is performed, the shutter 462 at the cartridge inlet 8 opens, and the shutter 886 at the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 opens. The axial movement member 487 is positioned below the cartridge inlet 8, the nest 404 is positioned beside the guide groove member 482, and the intermediate cartridge nest 828 is positioned below the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. Further, the pressing shaft 419 of the cartridge storage device 403, the pressing shaft 630 of the pressing device 600, the pressing shaft 630 of the intermediate cartridge storage device 880, the extrusion shaft 882, the shaft 842 of the intermediate cartridge chucking device 840, and the detach plate 819 The eccentric roller 838 is displaced upward from the conveyance path.
Next, the empty cartridge container 200 is inserted into the cartridge container loading section 300, the container cover 302 is closed, the cartridge 14 is inserted into the guide groove member 482 from the cartridge inlet 8, and the intermediate cartridge 500 is inserted from the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. Insert into the intermediate cartridge nest 828.
[0164]
  In step 102, it is determined whether an empty cartridge container 200 is set in the cartridge container loading unit 300. If it is determined in step 102 that the cartridge container 200 is set, the process proceeds to step 104.
[0165]
  In step 104, it is determined whether or not an operation menu (cartridge automatic storage mode or interrupt mode) has been selected. The mode is selected by the operator using the input unit 6.
[0166]
  In step 106, the cartridge container 200 is rotated once and the presence or absence of the cartridge 14 is confirmed by the optical sensor 348.
[0167]
  In step 108, it is determined whether or not all cartridge storage portions 206 of the cartridge container 200 are empty. If there is a cartridge storage unit 206 that is not empty, a message (for example, “the container is not empty”) is displayed on the display device 4.
[0168]
  In step 110, it is determined whether the cartridge 14 and the intermediate cartridge 500 are set.
[0169]
  If it is determined in step 110 that the cartridge 14 and the intermediate cartridge 500 are set, the parallel operation is started.
[0170]
  In step 112, the shutter 462 at the cartridge inlet 8 is closed. The shutter 462 is closed after a predetermined time (several seconds) after the cartridge 14 is set. Further, after detecting that the shutter 462 is closed, the process proceeds to the next step.
[0171]
  In step 114, the barcode 80 of the cartridge 14 is read by the barcode reader 212.
[0172]
  In step 116, the cartridge 14 is moved to the chucking position 12. More specifically, the axial movement member 487 is moved to move the cartridge 14 of the guide groove member 482 to the nest 404, and the nest 404 is moved to the chucking position 12.
[0173]
  In step 118, the pressing device 600 is activated to chuck the cartridge 14.
[0174]
  In step 120, the door driver 442 is activated to open the door 30 of the cartridge 14.
[0175]
  On the other hand, in step 122, the intermediate cartridge 500 is moved to the chucking position 13.
[0176]
  In step 124, the shutter 886 at the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 is closed. The shutter 886 is closed after a predetermined time (several seconds) after the intermediate cartridge 500 is set. Thereby, the inside of the casing 1 is completely shielded from light. The process proceeds to the next step after detecting that the shutter 886 is closed.
[0177]
  In step 126, the intermediate cartridge chucking device 840 is activated to chuck the intermediate cartridge 500. As a result, the upper shell 505 of the intermediate cartridge 500 is opened, and the winding roller 513 can be rotated by the motor 862. If the upper shell 505 is not opened for some reason, the film F cannot be inserted. Therefore, after the intermediate cartridge chucking device 840 is operated, an infrared LED (not shown) and an optical sensor (see FIG. It is preferable to automatically confirm that the upper shell 505 has been opened. Further, when the upper shell 505 is not opened, it is preferable to display a message (for example, “the intermediate cartridge cannot be opened”) on the display device 4.
[0178]
  Next, as shown in FIG. 37, in step 128, it is determined whether or not a store code (not shown) and an acceptance code (not shown) of the DP bag 3 have been read. The store code and the reception code are converted into barcodes and are read by the barcode reader 7.
[0179]
  If it is determined that the store code and the receipt code of the DP bag 3 have been read, the routine proceeds to step 130, where the spool shaft 16 of the cartridge 14 is rotated. As a result, the film F is sent out of the cartridge 14 from the insertion opening 28.
[0180]
  In step 132, the transport rollers 710A and 712A of the film transport apparatus 700 are rotated. If the film F is not detected by the micro switch 733 after a predetermined time after the spool shaft 16 rotates, a message indicating that the film is not fed out from the cartridge 14 is displayed.
[0181]
  In step 134, the pressure roller 770 is raised.
[0182]
  In step 136, the spool shaft 16, the transport rollers 710 </ b> A and 712 </ b> A, and the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 are further rotated to wind the film F by the intermediate cartridge 500. Here, the rotation speed of the winding roller 513 is rotated by a predetermined amount faster than the rotation speed of the gear 453 of the spool driver 440. As a result, while the film is being fed out, the film F is always tensioned by the idling torque of the torque limiter 447.
[0183]
  In step 138, information such as a film ID, a store code, and a reception code is written on the magnetic track 88 on the end FR side (reader side) of the film F by the magnetic head 748. Here, when recording information on the magnetic track 88 on the end FR side (reader side), the notch 74 is detected and writing is started after a predetermined time.
[0184]
  In step 140, when the writing is completed, the pressure roller 770 is immediately lowered. As a result, the film F is not pressed against the magnetic head 748 and wear of the magnetic head 748 is prevented. If the magnetic head 748 is constantly pressed against the film F, the magnetic head 748 is worn out early, and the worn magnetic head 748 may damage the film F.
[0185]
  When recording magnetic information, the film F can be run at a constant speed, and otherwise, the processing capability can be increased by running at a high speed. That is, the entire processing time can be shortened by increasing the conveyance speed of the film F in a portion where magnetic recording or reading is not performed.
[0186]
  In addition, since the recording amount of the magnetic track 88 is limited, if there is information that cannot be recorded beyond the capacity, an error message is displayed and the information that could not be recorded is later transferred to the LAN, floppy disk, IC card or the like. An error flag indicating that the magnetic track 88 could not be written is recorded on the magnetic track 88 while being transmitted to the process.
[0187]
  In step 142, the spool shaft 16, the transport rollers 710A and 712A, and the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 are further rotated, and the film F is wound by the intermediate cartridge 500.
[0188]
  In step 144, it is determined whether or not the infrared sensor 726 has detected the detached perforation 70 of the film F.
[0189]
  If it is determined in step 144 that the detached perforation 70 is detected, the process proceeds to step 146, and immediately, the rotation of the spool shaft 16, the transport rollers 710A and 712A, and the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 is stopped.
[0190]
  In step 148, only the spool shaft 16 of the cartridge 14 is rotated by a specified amount in the film feed direction, and the slit hole 52 is directed in a predetermined direction. As a result, the film F between the transport roller 710A and the spool shaft 16 is loosened.
[0191]
  As shown in FIG. 38, in step 150, the detach plate 819 is inserted into the cartridge 14 through the insertion port 28 and inserted into the slit hole 52 of the spool shaft 16. As a result, the engagement hole 60 of the film F is detached from the protrusion 56, and the film F can be separated from the spool shaft 16.
[0192]
  In step 152, the conveyance rollers 710A and 712A and the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 are rotated, and the winding of the film F is resumed.
[0193]
  In step 154, the infrared sensor 730 determines whether the trailer side end FT of the film F has come near the exit of the film transport apparatus 700.
[0194]
  If it is determined in step 154 that the end FT of the film F has arrived, the process proceeds to step 156, where the rotation of the transport rollers 710A and 712A and the winding roller 513 of the intermediate cartridge 500 is stopped.
[0195]
  In step 158, the detachment plate 819 is returned to the original position (initial position).
[0196]
  When step 158 ends, the operation moves to parallel operation.
[0197]
  In step 160, the door driver 442 is operated and the door 30 of the cartridge 14 is closed.
[0198]
  In step 162, the chucking of the cartridge 14 is released.
[0199]
  In step 164, it is determined whether or not the interrupt mode is set.
[0200]
  In the interrupt mode, the cartridge 14 is moved to the cartridge inlet 8.
[0201]
  In step 168, the shutter 462 at the cartridge inlet 8 is opened. When the shutter 462 is opened, the operator takes out the cartridge 14 from the cartridge inlet 8.
[0202]
  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 164 that the mode is not the interruption mode, the process proceeds to step 170, and in step 170, the cartridge 14 is moved to the side of the opening 233 of the cartridge container 200.
[0203]
  In step 172, the cartridge 14 is forcibly pushed into the cartridge storage unit 206 of the cartridge container 200. As a result, the display plate 38 of the cartridge 14 is bent into the notch hole 36 by the projection 218 in the cartridge storage unit 20.
[0204]
  In step 174, the cartridge 14 is moved to the cartridge inlet 8.
[0205]
  On the other hand, in step 176, the eccentric roller 838 is rotated to close the upper shell 505 of the intermediate cartridge 500.
[0206]
  In step 178, chucking of the intermediate cartridge 500 is released.
[0207]
  In step 180, the shutter 886 of the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 is opened.
[0208]
  In step 182, the intermediate cartridge 500 is moved to the intermediate cartridge inlet 884. Further, the display device 4 displays that the film winding of the intermediate cartridge 500 has been completed.
[0209]
  The operator removes the intermediate cartridge 500 from the intermediate cartridge inlet 884.
[0210]
  In step 184, it is determined whether or not one lot (20 cartridges 14) has been processed.
[0211]
  If it is determined in step 184 that the processing for one lot has been completed (the cartridge container 200 is full), a message indicating that the processing for one lot has been completed is displayed on the display device 4 and the process returns to step 102. If it is determined that the processing for one lot has not been completed, the processing returns to step 110 and proceeds with the processing described above.
[0212]
  In this way, in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 of this embodiment, the cartridges 14 are simply set in the order of acceptance, and are automatically stored in the cartridge container 200 after the processing is completed. There is no need to keep it organized, and it is possible to proceed to the next operation in the order of processing. In addition, since the cartridge 14 can be removed and the cartridge 14 can be rotated to the subsequent process in the container unit (lot unit), the work can be performed in the container unit in the subsequent process.
[0213]
  In this embodiment, information such as the film ID, the store code, and the reception code is written on the magnetic track 88 on the end FR side (leader side) of the film F. The information is stored on the end FT (trailer side). The magnetic track 88 may be written, or both magnetic tracks 88 may be written. Here, when recording information on the magnetic track 88 at the end FT (trailer side), the around perforation 68 is detected and writing is started almost simultaneously.
[0214]
  In addition to the film ID, the store code, and the reception code, the magnetic track 88 includes a cartridge ID for identifying the cartridge 14, a manufacturer code included in the barcode 80 of the cartridge 14, the number of shots, film sensitivity, and film type. Information, cartridge container ID (which is not described in this embodiment, but is included in the barcode attached to the cartridge container 200 and is an ID for identifying the cartridge container 200), Processing time, date, lab ID (ID for identifying the laboratory), number of automatic rewinding machine that performed processing, DP bag number, processing order number, number of orders, print size, paper (printing paper) width, The type of print (gloss, silk, etc.) may be written. It should be noted that printing can be automated in a later process by writing the number of orders, print size, paper width, print surface type, and the like.
[0215]
  For a printer that sequentially processes from the reader side (end FR side), it is more convenient to pre-read information indicating one film in common. Therefore, considering the printer, it is preferable to record the order contents on the magnetic track 88 on the reader side (end FR side).
[0216]
  Further, in the apparatus for coupling the film F to the cartridge 14 again, it is more convenient to transport the film F with the trailer side first (to lock the trailer side of the film F to the spool shaft 16 of the cartridge 14. (Because it is necessary to read the film ID promptly in order to check the film F and the cartridge 14). Therefore, considering the apparatus for re-connecting the film F to the cartridge 14, the information is preferably recorded in the magnetic track 88 at the end FT (trailer side).
[0217]
  Therefore, in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10, it is preferable to record information on both the magnetic tracks 88 on the end FR side (leader side) and the end FT (trailer side).
[0218]
  In addition, even if the current 135 film is ejected from the cartridge (patrone), the interior is shielded from light by the exit telemp, so the film is stuck and attached to the reader for the developing machine in the bright room. The film can be set in the machine. On the other hand, the cartridge 14 used in the automatic film rewinding device 10 cannot keep the light inside when the door 30 of the insertion port 28 is opened. For this reason, the film F is wound around the intermediate cartridge 500 in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 whose inside is shielded from light, and a leader is attached to the tongue of the film F taken out from the intermediate cartridge 500, thereby developing for 135 films. The film F can be developed with a machine. Further, since the rewinding operation is automatically performed in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 which is shielded from light, a darkroom for the rewinding operation is not required. For this reason, if the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 of this embodiment is used, the cost of the whole apparatus (system) corresponding to the new system of a developing laboratory can be reduced.
[0219]
  Further, in the new system using the cartridge 14, it is assumed that the film F is returned and returned to the cartridge 14 deposited by the customer. For this reason, it is desirable to automatically read the ID of the cartridge 14 and the ID of the film F and automatically collate them with the equipment (note that it is possible to rely only on human hands regardless of equipment by visual confirmation, but the work is complicated. is there.). As an ID for that purpose, a bar code 90 that is manifested by development is exposed on the film F in advance. However, if the film F is covered by trouble or the like, optical automatic verification or visual verification cannot be performed. For this reason, as a countermeasure against fogging, a measure for sticking a check tape for collation with the DP bag to the film F occurs. However, in the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 of this embodiment, since collation is performed using magnetic information, the above-described anti-fogging measures can be avoided. That is, by reading the ID of the cartridge 14 in the automatic film rewinding device 10 and recording it on the magnetic recording layer, even if fogging occurs in the later process or when it is deposited from the customer. Even if film F is already covered, it is possible to take countermeasures, and automatic verification is possible.
[0220]
  In the above embodiment, the intermediate cartridge 500 having been wound up is taken out one by one by the operator. However, the intermediate cartridge storage device 880 may automatically store the intermediate cartridge 500 in the cartridge storage unit 206 of the intermediate cartridge container 878. it can. In this case, when the processing for one lot is completed (the intermediate cartridge container 878 is full), a message indicating that the processing for one lot has been completed is displayed on the display device 4. In this way, it is not necessary to arrange the film wound intermediate cartridges 500 in order, and it is possible to reliably proceed to the next operation in the order of processing. Further, since the intermediate cartridge 500 can be removed and the intermediate cartridge 500 can be rotated to the subsequent process in units of containers (lot units), the work (development of the film F, etc.) can be performed in units of containers in the subsequent processes.
[0221]
  In the above embodiment, the cartridge 14 is inserted into the cartridge inlet 8 one by one, and processing is performed. First, the operator stores the cartridge 14 in the cartridge container 200, and the cartridge storage portion of the cartridge container 200. It is also possible to automatically take out the cartridge 14 from 206, rewind the film F, and store the empty cartridge 14 in the original cartridge storage unit 206 again. In this case, the cartridge container loading unit 300 may be provided with an extrusion device having an extrusion shaft 882 as provided in the intermediate cartridge container loading unit 876, and the cartridges 14 may be pushed one by one to the nest 404 by the extrusion shaft 882. . In this way, after setting the cartridge container 200, the operator can concentrate on other work until the rewinding of all the cartridges 14 is completed.
[0222]
  In the above embodiment, the cartridge 14 is inserted into the cartridge inlet 8 one by one, and the processing is performed. However, as shown in FIG. 39, the cartridge 14 can be automatically inserted using a cylindrical tray 900. . The tray 900 is open at the top, and has a shutter 902 that is slidable at the bottom (in the direction of arrow L and arrow R). For example, 20 cartridges 14 inserted from the top can be stacked. It has become.
[0223]
  When such a tray 900 is used, the tray 900 is set on the conveyance path of the nest 404, and a pin 904 that engages with a hole (not shown) of the shutter 902 is slid by the rack and pinion mechanism 906. The cartridges 14 may be dropped onto the nest 404 one by one by opening and closing the shutter 902.
[0224]
  Further, in the above embodiment, the intermediate cartridge 500 is inserted into the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 one by one, and processing is performed. However, as shown in FIG. 40, the intermediate cartridge 500 is automatically inserted using a cylindrical tray 908. You can also. The tray 908 is open at the top and has a shutter 910 that is slidable at the bottom (in the direction of arrow L and arrow R). For example, 20 intermediate cartridges 500 inserted from the top can be stacked. It has become.
[0225]
  When such a tray 908 is used, the tray 908 is set on the conveyance path of the intermediate cartridge nest 828, and a pin 912 that engages with a hole (not shown) of the shutter 910 is attached to the rack and pinion mechanism 914. The intermediate cartridge 500 may be dropped onto the intermediate cartridge nest 828 one by one by opening and closing the shutter 910.
[0226]
  In the above embodiment, the empty cartridges 14 are stored in the cartridge container 200 for one lot. However, as shown in FIG. 41, one lot may be discharged onto the bowl-shaped tray 916.
[0227]
  Such a tray 916 can be inserted into the casing 1 by opening a light-shielding lid (not shown) provided on the casing 1, and is preferably set in an inclined state inside. On the other hand, the automatic film rewinding apparatus 10 divides a part of the guide groove member 482 (see FIG. 16), attaches the divided guide groove member 482A to the shutter 918, and opens the tray 916 from the opening 920 when the shutter 918 is opened. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the cartridge 14 may fall. Note that the shutter 918 may be slid by the rack and pinion mechanism 922.
[0228]
  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the intermediate cartridge 500 having been wound up is taken out from the intermediate cartridge inlet 884 one by one. However, as shown in FIG. good.
[0229]
  Such a tray 924 is preferably set in an inclined state in which a light shielding lid (not shown) provided in the casing 1 can be opened and inserted into the inside. On the other hand, the automatic film rewinding device 10 has an opening 926 on the side of the nest 828 for the intermediate cartridge, and when the shutter 928 of the opening 926 is opened, an extrusion claw 930 that slides with a rack and pinion mechanism (not shown) is provided. The intermediate cartridge 500 may be moved and dropped onto the tray 924. Note that the shutter 928 may be slid by the rack and pinion mechanism 932.
[0230]
  Further, the automatic film rewinding device 10 can be retrofitted with a leader pasting device 940 as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45 for pasting a film transporting leader used in an automatic processor for a minilab.
[0231]
  The leader pasting device 940 is attached to the front right side of the casing 1 by hooks, screws, etc. (not shown).
[0232]
  As shown in FIG. 44, the automatic film rewinding device 10 is provided with an opening 942 that can be closed with a lid (not shown) in the casing 1 in advance, and the lid is removed when the leader pasting device 940 is attached. Keep it like that. Further, the automatic film rewinding device 10 is provided with an extruding claw 930 as described in FIG. 42 so as to be movable, and a substantially U-shaped guide 944 is provided on the side of the intermediate cartridge nest 828. .
[0233]
  The leader pasting device 940 is provided with a nest 946 that can hold two intermediate cartridges 500 on the side of the guide 944, and a moving device 948 that moves the intermediate cartridge 500 mounted on the guide 944 to the nest 946. Provide. The moving device 948 has a rack 952 provided with a hooking claw 950 that can be elastically deformed at the tip. The rack 952 meshes with a pinion gear 954 that is rotated by a motor (not shown).
[0234]
  When the hooking claw 950 moves toward the guide 944 side, it comes into contact with the intermediate cartridge 500 and elastically deforms so that the tip escapes outward, and when the tip is hooked on the back end of the intermediate cartridge 500, it returns to its original shape (see FIG. 44 two-dot chain line state). Thereafter, the hooking claw 950 moves toward the leader pasting device 940, whereby the intermediate cartridge 500 is inserted into the nest 946. By repeating this twice, the two intermediate cartridges 500 can be inserted into the nest 946.
[0235]
  As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, sheet-like leaders 956 are stacked and arranged on the side of the nest 946. The leader 956 is biased upward by a spring 958, and the uppermost leader 956 is pressed against the transport roller 960. The transport roller 960 serves to send the top leader 956 to the intermediate cartridge 500 side of the nest 946.
[0236]
  On the opposite side of the nest 946 to the leader 956, a strip-shaped release paper 964 with a rectangular adhesive tape 962 attached is set on a shaft 966. The release paper 946 includes a release roller 968 and rollers 970 and 972. Is wound around the winding shaft 974. When the release paper 964 with the adhesive tape 962 attached reaches the release roller 968, the direction of the release paper 964 is suddenly bent, and the adhesive tape 962 is separated from the release paper 964 due to the difference in bending rigidity between the adhesive tape 962 and the release paper 964. Peel off. At this time, the peeling roller 968 descends, and the peeled adhesive tape 962 moves the adhesive roller 976 in the order of arrow 1 and arrow 2 as shown in FIG. As shown in 44, it can join.
[0237]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to claim 1In the cartridge chucking method, the cartridge can be reliably chucked.It has an excellent effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an automatic film rewinding device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front left side.
FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the automatic film rewinding device viewed from the front right side.
FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram seen from the front side of the automatic film rewinding device.
4A is a left side view of the cartridge, FIG. 4B is a front view of the cartridge, and FIG. 4C is a right side view of the cartridge.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the cartridge.
6A is a front view of the spool shaft, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6 (B) -6 (B) of the spool shaft shown in FIG. 6A.
7A is a perspective view of a spool shaft in the middle of winding a film, and FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the spool shaft that has finished winding the film.
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a film.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a container.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the container as seen from the cover side.
FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the container as seen from the main body side.
FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the cartridge housing portion viewed from the axial direction.
FIG. 13 is a front view of the cartridge container loading unit with the container cover opened.
FIG. 14 is a front view of the cartridge container loading unit with the container cover closed.
FIG. 15 is a plan view of a cartridge container loading unit.
FIG. 16 is a partial perspective view of the cartridge transport device.
FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cartridge transport device.
FIG. 18 is a partial perspective view of the cartridge transport device around the chucking position.
FIG. 19 is a plan view of the cartridge transport device around the chucking position.
FIG. 20 is a plan view of the pressing device.
FIG. 21 is a side view of the pressing device.
FIG. 22 is a plan view of the film transport apparatus with a cover opened.
FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the film transport direction of the film transport apparatus.
FIG. 24 is a side view of the film pressing apparatus.
FIGS. 25A and 25B are diagrams for explaining the operation of the detach plate. FIGS.
FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the detaching device.
FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a detach plate, a spool shaft, and a film.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of an intermediate cartridge.
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the intermediate cartridge with the upper shell opened.
30A is a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the axis of the intermediate cartridge with the upper shell opened, and FIG. 30B is a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the axis of the intermediate cartridge in the middle of winding the film.
FIGS. 31A to 31C are partial cross-sectional views of the intermediate cartridge transport device. FIGS.
FIG. 32 is a partial perspective view of the intermediate cartridge transport device.
FIG. 33 is a plan view of the intermediate cartridge transport device in the vicinity of the chucking position.
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the automatic film rewinding device with the operation panel opened.
FIG. 35 is a cross-sectional view of an automatic film rewinding device.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the operation of the automatic film rewinding device.
FIG. 37 is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG. 36.
38 is a continuation of the flowchart shown in FIG.
FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a cartridge supply tray according to another embodiment.
FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a tray for supplying an intermediate cartridge according to another embodiment.
FIG. 41 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a cartridge discharge tray according to another embodiment.
FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a tray for discharging an intermediate cartridge according to another embodiment.
FIG. 43 is a perspective view of an automatic film rewinding device to which a leader pasting device is attached.
FIG. 44 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the leader pasting apparatus.
45A is a front view showing the internal structure of the leader sticking device, and FIG. 45B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the sticking roller shown in FIG. 45A.
[Explanation of symbols]
        F film
        14 cartridges
        16 Spool shaft
        62 Key hole
        440 Spool driver
        630 Pressing shaft

Claims (2)

A casing formed with an insertion port through which the film enters and exits, a door that blocks the inside of the casing by closing the insertion port, and a key hole at the tip supported by the side wall of the casing that rotates integrally with the door The door shaft formed with the film is engaged with the film, wound, accommodated in the casing, and rotatably supported on the side wall of the casing, and a key hole is formed on the end surface exposed to the side wall of the casing. And a cartridge chucking method for chucking a cartridge configured to prevent the spool shaft from rotating at a torque equal to or less than a predetermined torque when the door is closed,
A pressing shaft provided with a one-way clutch that has a tapered tip formed in a tapered shape, corresponds to one of the key holes of the spool shaft, and is rotatable only in the film feeding direction and cannot rotate in the opposite direction ; And having a protrusion that can be engaged with the other key hole of the spool shaft, and being sandwiched by a spool driver whose tip is chamfered in a tapered shape with an obtuse angle than the tip of the pressing shaft ,
Wherein while preventing rotation of the film winding direction of the spool shaft and the spool driver is rotated in a direction of the spool shaft takes up the film, engaging the spool driver projections and the key hole of the spool shaft, And a cartridge chucking method.   The sum of the chucking torque of the pressing shaft and the spool lock torque that locks the rotation of the spool shaft when the spool shaft is clamped between the pressing shaft and the spool driver is based on the chucking torque of the spool driver. The cartridge chucking method according to claim 1, wherein the cartridge chucking method is also larger.

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