JPH1062914A - Disposable camera and method and device for attaching to the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attach the front end of a film strip in a cartridge to a take-up spool after loading it in a frame. SOLUTION: The camera frame includes an external housing and includes an exposure aperture part, a 1st chamber 104 for housing the light shielding film cartridge 18 incorporating the film strip 36 and positioned on either side surface of the exposure aperture part, a 2nd chamber 108 for housing a scroll formed of the film strip and positioned on a side surface opposed to the exposure aperture part, and individual retainer caps 80; 210-216; 220-232 positioned in the 2nd chamber in order to engage with either end of the scroll so that motion caused by the clock spring of the scroll may be prevented in the external housing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a disposable camera and an apparatus and a method for loading a film into the camera. In particular, it relates to a camera in which a length of film strip is drawn from a light-tight cartridge, in the form of a film scroll, and then the cartridge and scroll are loaded into the camera frame.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, so-called single-use, as disclosed in commonly assigned U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,890,130 and 5,235,366,
Disposable cameras are becoming popular. Such cameras typically include an inner frame molded from a suitable plastic material. This internal frame includes a thumb wheel, filming lens and shutter assembly for transporting film, well known to those skilled in the camera arts.
Various internal camera components such as viewfinders and frame counter wheels can be mounted.
The inner frame includes a room for accommodating a light tight cartridge containing a spool to which the rear end of the film strip is attached.

[0003] One known method of loading film into a single-use camera frame, as disclosed in US Patent No. 4,972,649, uses a film with a rear end secured to a spool. -The strip is pulled out of the cartridge. Thereafter, the retracted portion of the filmstrip is formed into a scroll on the quill. The cartridge moves axially into the first chamber in the frame, and the spool can engage a rotatable coupling mounted on the frame. The scroll is inserted axially or radially into the second room of the frame. As a result, a length of the filmstrip extends between the scroll and the cartridge, after which the quill is retracted. In another method, the cartridge and scroll are first mounted in a retainer on the camera back cover, after which the quill is retracted. Thereafter, when the back cover and the camera frame engage, the cartridge and scroll are inserted into their respective rooms. In yet another alternative, the cartridge is housed in a first room in the camera frame and the leading edge of the filmstrip is inserted across the camera into a take-up spool in a second opposite room. . Thereafter, the spool and the external take-up quill engage, and the film strip is wound from the cartridge onto the spool. In all cases, the camera user rewinds the film into the cartridge with a reference numeral when shooting.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION U.S. Pat.
Some loading methods disclosed in US Pat. No. 2,649,
Although widely used, it has some problems.
Regardless of the loading method used, one end of the scrolling room must be fully open or one end wall of the room must be open to allow axial insertion of the film scroll. It is necessary to provide a slightly deeper radial notch. This radial notch serves to contain the quill during the initial insertion of the scroll or while the spool is rotating, and then retract the quill. Because the open or notched end walls of the room must be able to be opened, camera designers are restricted from installing various camera components in their place. Become. Withdrawing the filmstrip from the cartridge after loading into the camera frame required cumbersome manual manipulation or complicated film loading mechanisms to attach the front end of the filmstrip to the take-up spool. Therefore, film is not required for such cameras without the need for a room with open ends or notched walls for scrolling, and without the need for complicated techniques for attaching the front end to the take-up spool. There is a need for an improved apparatus and method for loading.

[0005] Commonly assigned US Pat.
Disposable cameras using advanced photography system (APS) cartridges of the type disclosed in US Pat. No. 9,914 have recently become commercially available. APS cartridges incorporate a spool to which the rear end of the filmstrip is fixed. As the spool is rotated, the front end of the filmstrip emerges from the cartridge through an open light-tight door. The filmstrip is rewound into the cartridge after exposure. While the merchant process is taking place, the filmstrip is removed from the cartridge for development and printing again, and then rewound back into the cartridge. Thereafter, if the user wishes to reprint, the film must be withdrawn from the cartridge again. Because of this repeated use of cartridges and filmstrips, the development of an apparatus and method for loading film into a disposable camera that does not damage the front end of the filmstrip during the loading operation is highly anticipated. It had been. When using an APS cartridge, it would be advantageous if the film strip could be pulled out so that a scroll could be formed without the use of a take-up spool that could damage the front end of the film.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A first object of the present invention is to provide:
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved apparatus and method for loading a disposable camera with film.

Another object of the present invention is to allow a film scroll to be easily and reliably loaded with minimal impact on the camera and the structure surrounding the inner frame. It is to provide an improved disposable camera and an inner frame for the disposable camera.

[0008] The above objects are merely illustrative. Other desirable objects and advantages unique to the invention that can be achieved by the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. However, the scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

[0009] The method of the present invention is useful for loading camera frames that are frequently inserted into single-use cameras. The camera frame includes an exposure opening; a first on one side of the exposure opening for receiving a light-shielding film cartridge containing a spool to which the rear end of the film strip is secured. Means; and second means on the other side of the exposed opening for receiving a scroll formed from a film strip. The method of the present invention includes the following steps.
Extracting the front end of the filmstrip from the cartridge; and engaging one end of the scroll near the open end of the scroll quill to prevent movement by a clock spring. Positioning a retainer cap including butt means and means for allowing a film strip to pass through the butt means during formation of the scroll; and scrolling the front end of the film strip. Wrapping around the forming quill and introducing it into the retainer cap. The method of the present invention may further include the following steps. That is, a film scroll is formed from a film strip around a scroll forming quill while forming one end of the scroll in a retainer cap with the rear end fixed to the spool in the cartridge. Continuously removing the scroll forming quill from the scroll after winding the scroll; and removing the scroll forming quill after removing the scroll forming quill. And the scroll and retainer cap are housed in the second means for housing such that a portion of the film strip extends across the exposed opening and between the cartridge and the scroll. This is the step of

If the cartridge is a thrust cartridge, the step of withdrawing may include the step of withdrawing the front end and engaging the scroll forming quill. If the cartridge is a conventional 35 mm cartridge with the front end protruding from the cartridge, the withdrawing step may include grabbing the front end and engaging the scroll forming quill. While removing the scroll forming quill, the scroll and retainer cap can be secured to prevent the scroll from extending telescopically. Fixed or adjustable grippers can be used. After installation, the cartridge, scroll and retainer cap can be released and housed in the frame.

If the scroll forming quill sucks the front end with a vacuum while the scroll is being wound, the method of the present invention can include the following steps. Stopping the supply of vacuum and applying a positive air pressure to the scroll from the scroll forming quill before removing the scroll forming quill; and changing the rotation direction of the scroll forming quill to remove the scroll from the quill. This is the opposite step.

The apparatus of the present invention is useful in loading a camera frame of the above type for subsequent introduction in a single use camera. Therefore, the device of the present invention can include the following means. Means for holding the cartridge; butting means for engaging one end of the scroll near the open end of the scroll forming quill to prevent movement by a clock spring; and forming the scroll. Inside, a film strip
Means for positioning the retainer cap including means for allowing passage of said butting means; means for withdrawing the front end of the filmstrip from the cartridge; and for scrolling the front end. Means for engaging the periphery of the quill; means for rotating the scroll forming quill to wind up the scroll; means for removing the scroll forming quill from the scroll; And the scroll and retainer cap are housed in the second means for housing, so that a portion of the film strip traverses the exposed opening, and the cartridge and the scroll are retained. Means to extend between the two. If the cartridge is a thrust cartridge, the means for withdrawing rotates the spool within the cartridge and introduces the front end into the scroll forming quill. The cartridge is a conventional 35 mm cartridge with the front end protruding from the cartridge.
In the case of a cartridge, the means for withdrawing is:
Grasp the front end and introduce it into the scroll forming quill.

The apparatus of the present invention includes means for securing the scroll and retainer cap to prevent the scroll from forming telescopically while removing the scroll forming quill. Can be.
By installing this means, the scroll and retainer cap can be removed from the means for securing and the scroll and retainer cap can be left in the frame after installation. The scroll forming quill can supply a vacuum to the front end while the scroll is being wound, in which case the device stops supplying the vacuum and the scroll forming quill moves the scrolling quill forward with respect to the scroll. Means for applying air pressure to the quill; and means for reversing the direction of rotation of the scroll forming quill to remove the scroll from the quill.

The means for engaging include means for guiding the front end around the scroll forming quill; and supplying vacuum through the scroll forming quill to secure the front end thereto. Means. The filmstrip guide track extends from the means for retaining toward the scroll forming quill. In one embodiment, the means for guiding may include the following members and means. A set of guide members rotatably mounted near the scroll forming quill, each including an elongated recess for partially surrounding the scroll forming quill; and the guide for accommodating the front end. An inlet slot provided between the members; means for moving the guide member from the scroll forming quill after the front end is secured therein. One of the rotatable guide members may include a filmstrip guide track for introducing the front end into the entrance slot.

[0015] The device of the present invention can also include the following means. That is, during the scroll winding operation,
Means for supplying a vacuum to the front end may be included;
Means for removing the scroll forming quill; means for interrupting the supply of vacuum; means for applying positive air pressure to the scroll from the scroll forming quill;
Means for reversing the direction of rotation of the scroll forming quill to remove the scroll from the quill.

The means for placing the cartridge and scroll within the camera frame can also serve as a tool for a robotic device. The tool includes a frame and a butt means for engaging one end of the scroll near an open end of the scroll forming quill to prevent movement by a clock spring;
Means for allowing the filmstrip to pass through the abutment means during formation of the scroll.
Means supported by the frame; means for engaging the second opposing end of the scroll; and means for supporting the means for positioning the retainer cap. Means supported, whereby the scroll and the retainer cap can be secured between the means for engaging and the means for positioning; holding the cartridge during the installation operation in the camera frame Removing the scroll and retainer cap from between the engaging means and the positioning means, thereby retaining the scroll and end cap within the camera frame after installation. Means for doing so. This means serves to retain the spool in the cartridge when the scroll is further rotated after formation of the scroll is completed. This means also serves to move the engaging means and the positioning means closer to and away from each other to engage or disengage the retainer cap and the scroll.

The features of the disposable camera of the present invention include an outer housing; a camera frame having an exposed opening located within the housing; a first chamber on one side of the exposed opening; A light-shielding film cartridge containing a spool located in a room and having a fixed rear end of the film strip; a film strip extending from the cartridge across the exposure opening; A second chamber on the opposite side; and a scroll formed from a film strip in the second chamber. In the case of the present invention, the camera is an independent retainer, located in the second chamber and engaged with one end of the scroll, to prevent movement of the scroll by the clock spring. It features a cap.

The retainer cap of the present invention includes a base plate for engaging one end of the second chamber; and a base plate for engaging the end of the scroll to prevent movement by the clock spring. Butting means supported by the base plate; and means for allowing the filmstrip to move through the butting means during formation of the scroll and operation of the camera. The butting means may include a curved wall protruding outward from the substrate;
The means for moving a filmstrip may include an opening in the curved wall. Also,
The abutting means may include a plurality of segments of a curved wall extending outwardly from the base plate, and the means for moving a film strip may include an opening between a set of segments of the wall. Can be included.

The second room of the camera frame has opposing end walls separated by a distance greater than the sum of the length of the scroll and the retainer cap, and near one end of the scroll opposite the retainer cap. A support rail for engaging the scroll and an arcuate wall extending between the opposing end walls. An end wall adjacent to the retainer cap is used to house tools used in installing the scroll and retainer cap.
An axial and radially extending recess may be included. The end wall includes a support rail for engaging the scroll near one end of the scroll opposite the retainer cap. The end wall adjacent to the retainer cap may include axially and radially extending recesses for receiving tools used in installing the scroll and retainer cap. The end wall facing the retainer cap has a scroll and retainer cap.
An angle can be provided on the outside to accommodate the tools used in installing the cap.

The disposable camera of the present invention includes an outer housing; a camera frame located within the housing and having an exposed opening; and a light-shielding film cartridge containing a film strip.
A first chamber on one side of the exposed opening;
A second chamber on the opposite side of the exposed opening for receiving a scroll formed from the strip. The camera is located in the second room to prevent movement by the clock spring of the scroll,
Features a separate retainer cap engaged with one end of the scroll.

In the case of the present invention, the camera frame used in the single-use camera comprises an exposure opening;
A first chamber on one side of the exposure opening for receiving a light-tight film cartridge containing a strip; and on opposite sides of the exposure opening for receiving a scroll formed from the film strip. And a second room. The camera features a separate retainer cap located in the second chamber and engaged with one end of the scroll to prevent movement of the scroll by a clock spring.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The same reference numbers are used for the same elements in the drawings.

<Overall Arrangement and Operation> FIG. 1 shows the overall arrangement of an apparatus 10 for loading film into a disposable camera frame according to the present invention. A rigid face plate 12, only partially shown, supports most of the components of the device. The back side 14 of the face plate is illuminated, while the front side 16 is not illuminated, leaving a dark space. Thus, the face plate acts as a wall that separates the illuminated space from the dark space. A light-shielding film cartridge 18, such as an APS cartridge, surrounds an internal spool 19 having an end hub that can be accessed through an opening in the wall of the cartridge, as shown schematically. In the case of an APS cartridge, a light-blocking door, not shown, closes the cartridge in a known manner. The cartridge 18 passes through the face plate 12 and the arm 20 is raised to a point where the second transfer arm 24 can be captured by the vacuum gripper 26. The transfer arm 24 rotates about 90 degrees and reorients the cartridge to position it on the vacuum nest 28 holding the cartridge during scroll formation.

When the cartridge is set on the nest 28, the tool 30 for opening the light shielding door moves forward,
Engage with the hub of the shading door and then rotate to open the door. At the same time, the thrust motor 32 with the keyed drive shaft 34 moves forward and engages the spool 19. A
When using a PS cartridge, the spool 19 is locked in a predetermined position in the cartridge. As a result, the keyed shaft 34 easily engages the spool. The motor 32 and the tool 30 are fixed to the fixed track 35 by, for example, a conventional vibration actuator (not shown).
It can be supported so as to be able to reciprocate on a slide 33 moving upward. As the spool 19 rotates, the filmstrip 36 is pushed out of the cartridge,
As a result, the front end 38 moves in the direction of the scroll forming mechanism 46, which is a film forming mechanism.
Form a film scroll from the front end of the strip. Another device for use with a conventional 35 mm cartridge will be described with reference to FIGS.

The scroll forming mechanism includes a linear bearing supported by the face plate 12.
Shaft 4 with cantilever spline mounted for axial movement through assembly 50
8 is supported. A conventional vibration actuator, not shown, can be mounted on the back side 14 to drive the shaft 48 back and forth. In the dark space, the shaft 48 supports, at its open end, a laterally extending arm 52 on which a scroll forming motor 54 is mounted. Quill 56 for scroll formation
Extend from the motor 54 in the direction of the face plate 12. The axis of rotation of the scrolling quill extends slightly below and across the plane of travel of the filmstrip 36 from the cartridge 18. A port 57 for vacuum or compressed air is provided in the arm 52 and is connected to the scroll forming quill 56 for operation through a conventional rotating union or sliding gland not shown. The union or ground is supported by an arm 52. This device provides a vacuum at the start of the scroll forming operation to capture the front end 38 and a compressed air supply when removing the completed scroll. A scroll removal hub or nut 58 is mounted on the scroll forming quill 56 for rotation together, as will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.

On the opposite side of the scroll forming quill from the nest 28, a scroll guide shell 60 is mounted on an arm 62 which can be rotated by a pivot connected to a drive shaft 64 of a motor 66. . A retainer cap supply mechanism 68 is located slightly below the face plate 12 under the scroll forming quill. The freely rotatable cantilever shaft 70 is supported by a bearing assembly 72 supported by the face plate 12. A shaft 70 supports, at its open end, a crank disk 74 which is pivotally connected to a rod 76. Retainer cap
A lifter 78 is pivotally connected to the connecting rod 76 and accommodates individual retainer caps 80 from the cap feed track 82.

Above the scroll forming quill, the cartridge and scroll grasping mechanism or tool 84 can be installed by means such as a conventional programmable robot, not shown. The tool 84 is in the nest 2
A frame 86 supporting a vacuum gripper 88 for removing cartridge 18 from 8 may be included. Slide 90 is mounted on frame 86 and U
The mold frame 94 is supported. One leg extending downwardly of the frame 94 tapers downwardly to form a fork 96 for providing a scroll forming quill between the scroll removal hub 58 and the guide shell 60. It is sandwiched. Opposing legs extending below the frame 94 are provided with vacuum grippers 9 for the end caps 80.
8 is supported.

When viewed in FIG. 1, the scroll forming mechanism 46
A conventional part handling nest is used to support the internal camera frame 100 into which the cartridge and film scroll are inserted in the position to the right of the camera. Frame 100 includes a central exposed opening or gate 102. On one side of the opening 102, a room 104 is provided through the open end 106 for accommodating the cartridge 18 in the axial direction. Opening 102
A room 108 for accommodating a film scroll is provided on the opposite side surface of the camera. Chamber 108 includes closed opposing ends 110, 112 and an arcuate wall extending between the closed ends. The recess 114 has a closed end 11
2 to accommodate the gripper 98 when the film scroll is installed.

In view of the above description and FIG. 1, those skilled in the art will appreciate the overall operation of the device of the present invention. See also FIGS. 10A to 10D. The retainer cap supply mechanism 68 raises one of the caps 80 to a predetermined position on the gripper 98, which has already been lowered to a position directly opposite the open end of the scroll forming quill. The fork 96 straddles the scroll forming quill. Thereafter, the scroll forming quill moves in the axial direction and comes to a position facing the nest 28. The front end 38 is provided with a scroll forming quill 56.
It is pushed or pulled out of the cartridge 18 until it slips up and passes between the scroll forming guide shell 60 and the scroll forming quill. As will be described in greater detail below, the filmstrip passes through an opening in the retainer cap 80 as it travels to the scrolling quill. As a result, one end of the scroll is formed into the scroll in the retainer cap as the scroll forming operation proceeds. When the front end advances, the scroll forming quill 56 is moved to the spool 19.
Spins a bit faster. Vacuum is supplied through the scroll forming quill to capture the front end 38 and attach it to the scroll forming quill. Because of the faster rotation of the scrolling quill, the film strip in the cartridge 18 is tightly wound around the spool 19 so that the film strip between the spool 19 and the scrolling quill 56 is within the film strip. Tension occurs. Motor 32 applies a braking torque to help maintain tension in the film, but the torque applied by motor 54 essentially determines the amount of tension in the filmstrip. By monitoring the speed of the motor 32, the proper crimping of the filmstrip to the scrolling quill can be determined. A vacuum sensor may be provided to sense the vacuum level generated at port 57 when the winding starts. A significant drop in pressure indicates that crimping has occurred.

When the correct crimping is performed, the guide shell 6
0 is away from the scroll forming quill and the motor 5
4 continues to rotate until a scroll of the required diameter is formed. In a conventional method, a sensor (not shown) is provided to count perforations along one edge of the filmstrip in order to monitor the number of frames withdrawn from the cartridge. Can be provided. When the last frame is detected, to indicate the end of scrolling,
Perforations indicating the end of scrolling on the opposing edge can be sensed by another sensor, also not shown. Thereafter, the rotation of the spool 19 and the scroll forming quill 56 is stopped. The vacuum supply to the scroll forming quill is stopped, and the flow of compressed air flows into the center of the scroll, releasing the scroll forming quill from the quill. As a result, the scroll is released and moved outward by the clock spring to more securely engage the retainer cap 80. At the same time, the front end 3
The motor 54 momentarily rotates in the opposite direction so that 8 is more reliably released from the scroll forming quill. The scroll is securely held between fork 96 and a retainer cap held in gripper 98. Thereafter, the scroll forming quill 56 is
Pulled away from the scroll.

To move the cartridge and scroll into the camera frame, a gripper 88 is actuated to capture the cartridge 18 from the nest 28. Gripper 9
2 rises along slide 90 and moves the scroll above the level of the cartridge. Then, the grasping mechanism 8
4 rises away from scroll formation mechanism 46 and moves toward camera frame 100. At the camera frame, the cartridge 18 slips axially into the chamber 104 and the spool 19 can engage a film display mechanism (not shown) supported by the camera frame. Once the cartridge is in place, the gripper 92 descends, sending the completed scroll into the room 108. If the camera frame is loaded with film, a length of film strip 36 extends from cartridge 18 across opening 102 to the completed scroll.

<Cartridge and Scroll Grasping Tool or Mechanism> FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the grasping mechanism 84, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are actual embodiments of the grasping tool or mechanism 120. FIG. L-shaped frame 122 includes a bottom plate 124 and an actuator support plate 126. Side plates 128 extend between bottom plate 124 and actuator support plate 126 to reinforce strength. Mounted on a front surface 130 of the support plate 126 is a linear actuator 132 including a set of actuator rods 135,136. A gripper support plate 138 is attached to the lower end of the actuator rod. Downwardly extending legs 140 for supporting the vacuum gripper 98 are firmly attached to the support plate 138. As best shown in FIG. 2, gripper 98 includes a narrow, downwardly extending extension 141 having an arcuate recess 142 for engaging retainer cap 80. The wall behind the recess 142 includes an array of conventional ports 143 for providing vacuum to the retainer cap. A laterally extending slot 144 is provided in the extension 141,
Engage with a substrate of a retainer cap of the type shown in FIGS. The opposed leg 140 fixed to the support plate 138 is a downwardly extending leg 140 for supporting the fork 96. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the fork 96 is used to engage the scroll forming quill 56 exactly during the scroll forming operation.
Laterally touching the thin fork teeth 150, 152,
Includes a semicircular opening 148. When the actuator 132 is actuated, the rods 135, 136 move the fork 96 and the vacuum gripper 98 up and down.

On the back surface 153 of the support plate 126,
Including a set of actuator rods 158, 160;
A linear actuator 154 is mounted. The detacher support plate 162 is attached to the lower end of the actuator rod, and the detacher plate 164 is attached to the plate 162. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening 166 is provided in the support plate 126.
And the opening 168 extends through the bottom plate 124. The removal plate 164 is attached to the leg 14.
0, 146 extending through the opening 166. When the actuator 154 operates, the rods 158, 16
0 moves the lower support plate 162 and the removal device plate 164 up and down through the opening 168.

Below the bottom plate 124, a vacuum gripper 170 is mounted to lift the cartridge 18 from the nest 28. Motor 32 in the device of FIG.
And the gripper 170 at a position facing the shaft 34.
Adjacent to is mounted a linear actuator 172 having an output shaft 174 to which a downwardly extending tool support 176 is mounted. A short shaft 178 with splines allows the gripper 170 to
At this point, when engaged with the cartridge 18, it is held by the tool support 176 at a position where it engages with the spool 19 in the axial direction. When the formation of the scroll is completed, the rotation of the spool 19 is stopped in a predetermined direction. Actuator 172 is activated to extend shaft 174 and engage splined shaft 178 with spool 19;
As a result, rotation of the spool during movement to load film into the camera frame 100 is prevented.

FIG. 4 is another grasping tool or mechanism 120 '. In this embodiment, the function of the components is substantially the same as that of the embodiment of FIGS. 2 and 3 and is indicated by the same primed reference numerals. Therefore, these components will not be described further. The downwardly extending legs 140 ', 146'
38 'instead of being fixed to
Mounted on the underside of 8 'and supported by a double-acting linear actuator 180 mounted in a tool head 182. When the actuator 180 is actuated, the fork 96 and the vacuum gripper approach and move away from each other to grasp and release the scroll formed on the scroll forming quill 56. When using the tool 120 ', the retainer
The cap 80 is housed in the vacuum gripper 98 before the tool descends and engages the scroll forming quill.

<Retainer / Cap Supply Mechanism> As shown schematically in FIG. 5, the supply mechanism 68 has a central passage sized to guide one of the caps 80 without play. A cap supply channel 190 may be included. At the bottom of channel 190, track 8
An opening or slot 192 is provided for receiving a cap from the second. Cap lifter 78
Can have an arcuate upper surface 196 that is slidably mounted in the channel 190 and engages the retainer cap. The guide finger 198 is a lifter 78
Extending upward from the recess 14 in the vacuum gripper 98.
2 is engaged with the concave portion 200 provided on the upper part of the second. Retaining finger 202 extends downward from lifter 78 to block slot 192 when the lifter is raised to introduce the retainer cap into recess 142. in action,
As the crank plate 74 rotates, the lifter 78 reciprocates up and down within the channel 190, picking up the retainer cap each time it moves downward and supplying the cap each time it moves upward.

FIGS. 6-8 show two embodiments of the retainer cap 80. FIG. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, a substantially flat base plate 210 supports a curved, preferably circular, cylindrical butted wall 212.
The inner diameter of the wall 212 determines the maximum allowable diameter of the scroll. The periphery of the plate 210 is the camera frame 10
The shape is such that it accurately matches with the periphery of the end wall portion 112 within the center. The opening 214 is formed by the butting wall 21.
2 passes through the upper left quarter circle so that the filmstrip 36 can pass from the cartridge 18 to the scrolling quill 56 without contacting the retainer cap. The circular groove 216 is used to create extra space for winding the last convolution of the film strip on the scroll.
Are provided just inside the butted wall in the base plate 210.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 7 and 8, the substantially flat base plate 220 also has a perimeter shaped to match the perimeter of the end wall 112. However, in this case, instead of a continuous wall 212, curved wall segments 222, 224, 226, 228 whose inner diameter determines the maximum allowable diameter of the scroll are used. Segments 222, 224 and 226 are approximately 9
Positioned at an angle of 0 degrees, each segment is approximately 40
Extending over the arc of degrees. Segment 228 extends over an arc of a few degrees and includes an opening 230 through which film strip 36 can pass. 229 extending circumferentially to provide extra space for the last convolution of the film strip
Are provided in the wall segment. Both length L and height H of base plate 220 are equal to the maximum diameter of the scroll that can be introduced into room 108. Thus, the largest diameter scroll can extend through the openings between the wall segments. As a result, this embodiment of the retainer cap 80 occupies minimal space in the room 108. A central circular raised portion 232 extends from one edge of substrate 220 to the other.

<Details of Scroll Forming Mechanism> FIG. 9 is a detailed view of various parts of one embodiment of the scroll forming mechanism 46. Film strip guide truck 240
Is preferably provided between the nest 28 and the scroll forming quill 56 to ensure that the film strip is supplied accurately for scroll forming. Track 240 includes a pair of side walls 242, 244 separated by a distance slightly greater than the width of the filmstrip. The diverging input portions 246, 248 are provided on the side wall so that even a slight misalignment with the nest is acceptable. the film·
A set of edge rails 250, 252 are provided to support the film strip to prevent the central image containing portion of the strip from rubbing. Each rail has a central image relief slot 254
It is installed on each side of.

The scroll forming quill 56 includes a central hollow core 256 through which vacuum and compressed air can be supplied. A plurality of longitudinally extending support lands 258 extend radially outward from the core and are separated by longitudinally extending grooves 260. The figure shows only three of the lands. The outer surface of each land has a line of ports 26
2 is in communication with the hollow core. As shown in FIG. 10A, scroll formation begins with the rotating scroll forming quill and the securely engaged guide shell 60. As shown in FIG. 10B, the port 2 is used to bring the front end 38 into close contact with the scroll forming quill.
A vacuum is provided through 62. As the film strip wraps around the scroll forming quill, the formation of the scroll 268 begins, but after several convolutions have been completed, the guide shell 60 must be removed, as shown in FIG. 10C. When the diameter of the scroll reaches the required thickness, the rotation of the scroll forming quill stops.

FIGS. 11A and 11B cooperate in removing the scroll from the scroll forming quill.
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a scroll forming mechanism. The scroll removal hub or nut 58 has a central cylindrical body 270 with small diameter axial extensions 272,274.
including. An axial bore 276 extends through the body 270 to complement the exterior geometry of the scroll forming quill 56. Therefore, the hole 27
6 includes a plurality of scroll removal fingers 278 extending radially inward and extending into grooves 260 on the scroll forming quill. FIG. 7 shows only three fingers. Body 270 also includes a circumferentially extending external groove 280. A retention probe 282 extends from the fixed mounting block 284 into the groove 280 to prevent the hub 58 from moving axially when the scrolling quill is retracted.

When the scroll is formed, the scroll forming quill stops. The supply of vacuum to the hole 256 is stopped and rotated counter through an arc of about 5-10 degrees,
On the other hand, compressed air is supplied through the port 262. Thus, the scroll is removed from the scroll forming quill and the clock spring allows the scroll to rotate outwardly, which is in intimate contact with the associated retainer cap. Thereafter, the scroll forming quill is withdrawn through the hub 58 secured by the probe 282. As the scroll forming quill moves through the scroll, the scroll removal fingers 278 engage the convolution inside the filmstrip, preventing the scroll from extending like a telescope. As shown in FIG. 11B, a fork 96 also prevents the convolution outside the scroll from extending like a telescope.

Improved Disposable Camera As shown in FIG. 13, a camera incorporating an internal frame 100 can include a front cover portion 290 where the frame nests at the assembly. For some cameras, the cover portion 290 and the frame 100
Can be formed as one unit. The frame 100 can include components of a single-use camera, such as a photographic lens, shutter mechanism, film winder, and viewfinder housing. None of these components are shown. A back cover portion 292 can be attached to form a light tight housing for the camera.

FIG. 14 shows a scroll 2 in the room 108.
FIG. Vacuum gripper 98 slides into recess 114 and fork 96 enters the gap adjacent end wall 110. This gap can be formed by slightly inclining the wall 110 as shown by the dashed line at 294. The support rails 296 support the scroll 26 near the end wall 110.
8 can be provided near the end wall 110. When the scroll and retainer caps are installed in the room 108, the scroll removal plate 164 descends and contacts the scroll and retainer caps, holding them in place, while the fork 96 and gripper 98 are already in place. Retract in the manner described.

<Another mechanism for crimping a film strip to a scroll forming quill> FIGS. 15 to 17
Is another scroll forming guide shell 60 for use while the film strip is crimped to the scroll forming quill. The rotary actuator 300 is supported by the face plate 12 below the scroll forming quill. The upper scroll forming guide member or shell 302 includes a pivot 304
Mounted on top. The guide member 302 includes a partially cylindrical and elongated recess 306 for securely engaging the top of a scroll forming quill. Under the guide member 302, a lower scroll forming guide member or shell 308 is provided.
Are mounted on the pivot 310. Guide member 30
8 includes a partially cylindrical and elongated recess 312 for securely engaging the lower portion of the scroll forming quill. An inlet slot 314 is formed between the outer ends of the members 302, 308 in the closed position of FIGS. A filmstrip guide track 316 having sidewall portions 318, 320 can be supported by guide members 308 so that it can be moved to engage and disengage cartridge 18. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the actuator 300 can be rotated so that the guide member can rotate about a pivot.
A suitable gear train can be provided between the guide members 302 and 308. In use, the film strip 36 passes through the entrance slot 314 through the recess 306,
It is introduced into the gap between 312 and the scroll forming quill. Due to the increased length of the narrow gap, engagement with the scroll forming quill is improved as compared to the guide shell 60. When the formation of the scroll is started by the method described above, the actuator 300 is operated, and the guide member is rotated to the position shown in FIG. 17 to complete the formation of the scroll.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show a conventional 35 mm.
Another device of the scroll forming mechanism 46 for use with the cartridge 322. In a known manner, the film strip in the cartridge is
A front edge 324 is provided that protrudes out of the cartridge through a flash lock. The rear end of the filmstrip is secured to a spool in the cartridge. The leading edge 324 is used for the scroll forming quill 5.
A vacuum gripper 326 is provided for engaging and retracting with a reciprocating mechanism (not shown). In use, the cartridge 322 can be placed in the nest 28 in much the same manner as described above. Thereafter, the gripper 326 is moved to the front edge 3
24 and move in the direction of the hoisting quill, inserting the leading edge through slot 314. If necessary,
The gripper 326 releases the leading edge, retracts, engages the leading edge again, moves again in the direction of the winding quill, inserts an additional portion of the filmstrip and engages the scroll forming quill. . Thereafter, the device completes the formation of the scroll and completes the loading of the disposable camera film in much the same way as described above for the APS cartridge.

[0047]

The camera of the present invention has various advantages. The retainer cap holds the scroll firmly against the elasticity of the clock spring until the camera back cover is closed. The scrolling room may include a solid end wall, which makes the camera frame more robust and simplifies the light blocking structure between the frame and the camera back cover.

The apparatus and method of the present invention have various advantages. All manipulations of the cartridge, scroll and end cap combinations are performed smoothly by robotic devices. Removal and installation of the cartridge, removal and installation of the end cap, and movement of the scroll forming quill can be performed simultaneously, resulting in improved reliability. The various operations are performed in parallel, resulting in longer scroll formation times and less chance of damaging the film. The film is crimped onto a scroll forming quill, in which case the leading edge is very unlikely to be damaged. The scroll is quickly and neatly removed from the scroll forming quill and does not extend like a telescope. If an independent motor is used to draw the film from the cartridge and form the film into a scroll, the crimping of the film to the scroll forming quill is facilitated and tension control is simplified.

<Other notable features of the present invention> Claim 1-7
In addition to the features described above, the present invention includes the following features. a. The retainer cap of the disposable camera of claim 1 engages a base for engaging one end of the second chamber and an end of the scroll to prevent movement by a clock spring. Abutment means supported by the base plate, and means for allowing movement of the filmstrip beyond the abutment means during formation of the scroll and operation of the camera. b. The butt means of the disposable camera according to feature a includes a curved wall extending outwardly from the base; the means for enabling movement of the film strip includes an opening in the curved wall. . c. The butt means of the disposable camera according to feature a includes a plurality of segments extending outwardly from the base; said means for allowing movement of said film strip comprises an opening between a set of segments. Including. d. 2. The disposable camera according to claim 1, further comprising an opposing end wall, wherein the second chamber is separated by a distance greater than a sum of a scroll length and a retainer cap length; An arcuate wall extending between the arcuate walls, the arcuate wall including a support rail for engaging the scroll near one end of the scroll opposite the retainer cap. It is characterized by. e. 2. The disposable camera of claim 1, further comprising the second chamber including opposing end walls separated by a distance greater than a sum of a scroll length and a retainer cap length; The end wall adjacent to
It includes a radially and axially extending recess for receiving a tool used to install the scroll and retainer cap. f. 2. The disposable camera of claim 1, further comprising the second chamber including opposing end walls separated by a distance greater than a sum of a scroll length and a retainer cap length; The end wall facing
It is characterized by an angled outward facing to accommodate the tools used to install the scroll and retainer cap. g. The disposable camera retainer cap of claim 2 engages a base for engaging one end of the second chamber and an end of the scroll to prevent movement by a clock spring. And a means for allowing the filmstrip to move beyond said butting means during formation of the scroll and during operation of the camera. h. The butting means of the disposable camera according to feature g, comprises a curved wall extending outwardly from the base; the means for allowing movement of the film strip comprises an opening in the curved wall. Including. i. The butting means of the disposable camera of feature g, comprising a plurality of segments extending outwardly from the base;
The means for enabling the movement of the film strip includes an opening between a set of segments. j. 3. The disposable camera according to claim 2, further comprising: an opposing end wall, wherein the second chamber is separated by a distance longer than a sum of a length of a scroll and a length of a retainer cap; And an arcuate wall extending between the arcuate walls, and the arcuate wall includes a support rail for engaging the scroll near one end of the scroll opposite the retainer cap. And features. k. 3. The disposable camera of claim 2, further comprising the second chamber including opposing end walls separated by a distance greater than a sum of the length of the scroll and the length of the retainer cap; The end wall adjacent to
It includes a radially and axially extending recess for receiving a tool used to install the scroll and retainer cap. l. 3. The disposable camera of claim 2, further comprising the second chamber including opposing end walls separated by a distance greater than a sum of the length of the scroll and the length of the retainer cap; The end wall facing
It is characterized by an angled outward facing to accommodate the tools used to install the scroll and retainer cap. m. 5. The disposable camera of claim 4, wherein the butting means comprises a curved wall extending outwardly from the base; the means for allowing movement of the film strip comprises an opening in the curved wall. including. n. 5. The disposable camera of claim 4, wherein the butting means comprises a plurality of segments extending outwardly from the base; the means for allowing movement of the film strip comprises an opening between a set of segments. Including parts. o. 6. The cartridge of claim 5, wherein the cartridge is a thrust cartridge and the means for retracting rotates the spool within the cartridge to introduce a front end into the scroll forming quill inner frame. p. The cartridge of the device according to claim 5 has a front end projecting therefrom; the means for retracting grasps the front end and moves it into the scroll forming quill. q. The apparatus of claim 5 further includes means for grasping the scroll and retainer cap to prevent the scroll from extending telescopically while removing the scroll forming quill. r. The device described in feature q further removes the scroll and retainer cap from the means for grasping,
It includes means for leaving the scroll and retainer cap in the frame after installation. s. 6. The scroll forming quill of the apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a vacuum is supplied to the front end portion, and further, the supply of the vacuum is stopped, and a positive air pressure is supplied to the scroll from the scroll forming quill. And means for rotating the scroll forming quill in the opposite direction to remove the scroll from the quill. t. 6. The means for engaging the device of claim 5, wherein the means for crimping the leading edge around the scroll forming quill and supplying a vacuum through the scroll forming quill to crimp the leading edge. Means for doing so. u. The apparatus according to feature t further includes means for moving the guiding means away from the scrolling quill after the leading edge has been crimped. v. The guiding means of the device according to feature t are pivotally mounted by a pair near the scroll forming quill, each set including an elongated recess for partially surrounding the scroll forming quill. A guide member,
Includes an entry slot between the guide members for receiving the leading edge and means for moving the guide member away from the scroll forming quill after the leading edge has been crimped. w. One of the guide members of the apparatus according to feature v includes a film strip guide track for guiding the leading edge to the entrance slot. x. The apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising means for supplying a vacuum to the leading edge during the scroll winding operation, wherein the means for removing the scroll forming quill comprises:
Means for stopping the supply of vacuum, means for supplying positive air pressure to the scroll from the scroll forming quill, and removing the scroll from the quill,
Means for reversing the rotation direction f of the scroll forming quill, and after supplying positive air pressure to reverse the rotation,
Means for withdrawing the scroll forming quill from the scroll. y. An installation means for the apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the means for engaging the frame and the second end facing end of the scroll,
Crimping the retainer cap with the means supported by the frame to the first end of the scroll, thereby grasping the scroll and retainer cap between the engaging means and the crimping means. Means supported by the frame to enable
Remove the scroll and retainer cap from between the means supported by the frame, the engaging means and the crimping means for holding the cartridge during installation in the camera frame, and thereby installing later,
Scroll and means for leaving the end cap in the camera. z. The means for crimping of the apparatus according to feature y includes a vacuum pick-up for holding the retainer cap, and further includes a retainer cap source and a means for receiving individual retainer caps from the source. To supply the retainer cap to the vacuum pickup,
Means for moving the storage means. aa. In the case of the method according to claim 6, the cartridge is a thrust cartridge and the retracting step includes the act of engaging the leading edge with the scroll forming quill. bb. In the case of the method according to claim 6, the leading edge protrudes from the cartridge, and the retracting step includes the act of grasping the leading edge and moving it into engagement with the scroll forming quill. cc. 7. The method of claim 6, further comprising grasping the scroll and the retainer cap to prevent the scroll from extending telescopically while removing the scroll forming quill. . d
d. The method according to the feature cc further includes, after installing the cartridge, releasing the cartridge and leaving the scroll and the retainer cap in the frame. ee. In the case of the method according to claim 6, the scroll forming quill supplies a vacuum to the leading edge while the scroll is being wound, and furthermore, the vacuum forming quill is supplied before the scroll forming quill is removed. Stopping and supplying positive air pressure to the scroll from the scroll forming quill;
Reversing the direction of rotation of the scroll forming quill to remove the scroll from the quill. ff. In the case of the tool according to claim 7, the tool further comprises means held by the frame for holding the spool in the cartridge against rotation. gg. In the case of a tool as claimed in claim 7, further for moving the engaging means and the crimping means towards or away from each other to engage or disengage with the retainer cap and the scroll. Including means. hh. In the case of the device according to claim 3, the installation means further removes the scroll and retainer cap from the grasping means, so that after installation the scroll and retainer cap remains in the frame. Including means.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a front portion of a cartridge and a film scroll grasping mechanism of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a rear part of the mechanism of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of another cartridge and a front portion of a film scroll grasping mechanism.

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a loading mechanism for a scroll retainer cap of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the scroll retainer cap of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of another embodiment of the scroll end cap of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the scroll end cap of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a partial perspective view of a film scroll forming mechanism included in the apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10A shows a continuous stage of scroll formation in FIG. 9;
It is a partial front view of the mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 10B is a view of FIG. 9 at successive stages of scroll formation.
It is another partial front view of the mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 10C is a view of FIG. 9 at successive stages of scroll formation.
It is another partial front view of the mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 10D shows the continuous stages of scroll formation in FIG. 9;
It is another partial front view of the mechanism of FIG.

11A is a partial perspective view of a vacuum actuated film scroll former included in the mechanism of FIG. 9 with the quill extended.

FIG. 11B shows the quill retracted, FIG.
FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of a vacuum operated film scroll forming machine quill included in the mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 12 is a partial schematic view of the mechanism of FIGS. 2 and 3 with the film scroll grasped by the mechanism and the scroll forming quill retracted from the film scroll.

FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a disposable camera having an inner frame that can be loaded according to the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 of FIG. 13 with the film in the correct position within the camera frame and the grasping mechanism of FIGS. 2 and 3 retractable. .

FIG. 15 is a schematic rear view of another mechanism for crimping a filmstrip to a scroll forming quill.

16 is a schematic partial rear perspective view of the mechanism of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a schematic view of the mechanism of FIGS. 15 and 16 in an open position.

FIG. 18 is a schematic partial rear perspective view of a mechanism for crimping the front end of a filmstrip emanating from a conventional 35 mm cartridge.

FIG. 19 is a schematic rear view of the mechanism of FIG. 18 with the front end inserted into the crimping mechanism.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 Device for loading film into disposable camera 12 Face plate 14 12 back surfaces in illuminated space 16 12 front surfaces in dark space 18 Shading film cartridge 19 Spool in shading film cartridge 20 Arm 22 Vacuum gripper on transfer arm 20 Second transfer arm 26 Vacuum gripper on transfer arm 24 Nest holding 18 during scroll formation 30 Tool for opening light blocking door 32 Motor 33 Slide 34 Spool 19 32 drive shafts for mating 35 tracks 36 filmstrip 38 front end 46 scroll forming mechanism 48 splined shaft 50 linear bearing assembly 52 side arm 54 scroll forming motor 56 scroll Forming quill 57 Vacuum or compressed air port 58 Removal hub or nut 60 Scroll forming guide or shell 62 Arm freely rotatable by pivot 64 Shaft 66 Motor 68 Retainer cap supply mechanism 70 Shaft that can vibrate 72 Bearing Assembly 74 Crank disk 76 Connecting rod 78 Retainer cap lifter 80 Retainer cap 82 Supply track for retainer cap 80 84 Cartridge and scroll grasping mechanism or tool 86 Frame 88 Vacuum gripper for light shielding film cartridge 18 90 Slide 92 Gripper 94 U-shaped frame 96 Fork 98 Vacuum gripper for retainer cap 80 100 Internal camera frame 102 Internal camera frame The central exposure opening 104 in the frame 100 The room for accommodating the light-shielding film cartridge 18 The open end of the room 104 The room for accommodating the film scroll 110, 112 The closed end of the room 108 114 The 112 for accommodating the vacuum gripper 98 Recess 120 inside Tool 122, 122 'L-shaped frame 124, 124' Bottom plate 126, 126 'Actuator support, supported by robot for installing light-shielding film cartridge 18 and scroll in internal camera frame 100 128,128 'side plate 130 front plate 132,132' linear actuator 135,135 ';136,136' actuator rod 138,138 'gripper support plate 140,140' supports vacuum gripper 98 Legs 141, 141 ′ narrower extensions 142, 142 ′ that fit into recesses 114, arcuate recesses that engage retainer caps 80, vacuum port arrays 144, 144 ′ retainer caps 80 146, 148 'downwardly extending legs 146, 148' supporting the forks 96, and openings 150, 150 '; 152, 152' scroll ends which engage the scroll forming quill 56. Thin fork teeth engaging part 153 Backside of actuator support 126 154 Linear actuator 158, 160 Actuator rod 162 Detachment support plate 164 Detachment plate 166 Openings in actuator support 126 168 In bottom plate 124 Opening 1 70,170 'Vacuum gripper 172 for light-tight film cartridge 172 Linear actuator 174 Shaft 176 Tool support 178 extending downward 178 Short shaft engaging with spool 19 180 Linear actuator 182 Tool head 190 Cap supply channel 192 Supply track 82 to retainer cap 80
Opening 194 vertical slot 196 arcuate surface 198 guide finger 200 recess in vacuum gripper 98 for guide finger 198 202 retaining finger 210 base plate of retainer cap 80 212 arcuate butt 214 film strip 36 216 Circular groove 220 Base plate 222,224,226,228 Curved wall segment 229 Recess in curved wall segment 222-228 230 Opening for film strip 36 232 On base plate 220 L of base plate 220 L Height of base plate 220 240 Film strip guide track 242, 244 Side wall 246, 248 Entrance part with open end 250, 252 Edge rail 25 Image relief slot 256 Central hollow core 258 Radially extending support lands 260 Groove between support lands 258 262 Vacuum or air port 268 Scroll 270 Cylindrical body 272, 274 Axial extension 276 Axial hole 278 Radial removal Finger 280 Circumferential groove 282 Retaining probe 284 Grounded attachment 290 Front cover portion 292 Back cover portion 294 Outward angled wall 296 Support rail 300 Rotary actuator 302 Top scroll forming guide or shell 304 Guide 302 Pivot 306 Partially cylindrical recess 308 in guide member 302 Lower scroll forming guide or shell 310 Pivot 312 Partially cylindrical recess in guide member 308 314 Entrance slot between guide members 302, 308 316 Film strip guide track 318, 320 Side wall of guide track 316 322 Conventional 35 mm cartridge 324 Front end from cartridge 322 326 Vacuum gripper

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁶ Identification number Agency reference number FI Technical indication G03B 17/30 G03B 17/30 (72) Inventor Mark August Steele New York, USA 14626, Rochester Woodstone Lane 110 (72) Inventor Jude Anthony San Gregory New York, USA 14559 Spencerport Gillet Road 578

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An outer housing; a camera frame having an exposed opening in the outer housing; a first room on one side of the exposed opening; and located in the first room. A light-shielding film cartridge containing a spool to which the rear end of the film strip is secured; a film strip extending from the cartridge across the exposed opening; and on opposite sides of the exposed opening. A second chamber; and a scroll formed from a film strip located in the second chamber, wherein the scroll is located in the second chamber to prevent movement of the scroll by a clock spring. And a disposable camera characterized by a separate retainer cap engaging one end of the scroll. 2. An outer housing; a camera frame having an exposed opening in the outer housing; and one side of the exposed opening for receiving a light-shielding film cartridge containing a film strip. A first chamber for receiving a scroll formed from a film strip; and a second chamber on an opposite side of the exposed opening for accommodating a scroll formed from a film strip; A disposable camera located in the second room and featuring a separate retainer cap for engaging one end of the scroll. 3. An exposure opening for a disposable camera; a first chamber on one side of said exposure opening for accommodating a light-tight film cartridge containing a film strip; And a second chamber on the opposite side of the exposed opening for accommodating the scroll formed from the scroll chamber located in the second chamber to prevent movement of the scroll by a clock spring. A camera frame featuring a separate retainer cap for engaging one end. 4. A retainer cap for engaging one end of a scroll formed from a photographic film strip, the retainer cap engaging one end of a room containing a scroll of a disposable camera. And a butting means supported by the base for engaging with the end of the scroll to prevent movement by a clock spring; and said butting means during formation of the scroll and during operation of the camera. Means for allowing the filmstrip to move past the retainer cap. 5. A first means on one side of said exposed opening for receiving a light-shielding film cartridge containing an exposed opening; and a spool to which the trailing end of the film strip is secured. And a second means mounted on the other side of the exposure opening to accommodate a scroll formed from a film strip, for subsequent accommodation with a disposable camera. Means for holding the cartridge, means for withdrawing the front end of the filmstrip from the cartridge, and a clock spring near the open end of the scroll forming quill. In order to prevent movement, the butting means for engaging one end of the scroll and the butting means during the formation of the scroll are filled. Means for positioning the retainer cap, including means for allowing the passage of the scroll strip, means for engaging the front end around the scroll forming quill, and winding the scroll. Means for rotating the scroll forming quill to raise, means for removing the scroll forming quill from the scroll, and mounting the cartridge in the first means for storage;
Means for placing a scroll and retainer cap in said second means for storage so that a portion of the film strip extends across the exposed opening and between the cartridge and the scroll. And an apparatus including: 6. A first means on one side of said exposed opening for receiving a light-shielding film cartridge containing an exposed opening; and a spool to which a trailing end of the film strip is secured. And a second means mounted on the other side of the exposure opening for accommodating a scroll formed from a film strip for subsequent accommodation in a single use camera. Extracting the front end of the filmstrip from the cartridge; and, near the open end of the scroll forming quill, to prevent movement by the clock spring. Butting means for engaging one end and allowing the filmstrip to pass through said butting means during the formation of the scroll. Positioning the retainer cap comprising: means for passing the front end of the film strip through the means for allowing the film strip to pass therethrough; and positioning the front end of the film strip with the scroll quill. Wrap it around and introduce it into the retainer cap, with the rear end fixed to the spool in the cartridge,
Continuously winding the film strip around the scroll forming quill to form a film scroll, with one end of the scroll housed in the end cap; and winding the scroll. Removing the scroll forming quill from the scroll after removing the scroll forming quill; and, after removing the scroll forming quill, introducing the cartridge into the first means for storage and mounting the scroll and retainer cap for storage. Introducing into the second means whereby a portion of the film strip extends across the exposed opening and between the cartridge and the scroll. 7. An exposed opening; first means on one side of said exposed opening for receiving a cartridge; and on the other side of said exposed opening for receiving said scroll. A tool for installing a light-shielding film cartridge in a camera frame including a second means for preventing movement of a clock spring near a frame and a release end of a scroll forming quill. To position a retainer cap including a butt means for engaging one end of the scroll and a means for allowing a filmstrip to pass through the butt means during scroll formation. Means supported by the frame and engaging the second opposing end of the scroll, whereby the scroll and the retainer cap Means supported by the frame, which can be grasped between the mating means and the positioning means; means supported by the frame, for holding the cartridge during installation in the camera frame; A tool comprising: a means for removing the scroll and retainer cap from between the engaging means and the positioning means so that after installation, the scroll and end cap remain in the camera frame.