JPS62159146A - Apparatus for developing disc film - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enhance processing speed, compactness and simpleness of a developing apparatus, easiness of operation, photographic performance, and its stability by executing photographic processing of a disc film in a state of being loaded in a cartridge with a development processing apparatus or not provided with any part substantially shaded from light. CONSTITUTION:First, the cartridge 10 is placed on a starting stage, and kept ready, then, the vertically movable rod 121 of a transportation system 120 is moved down by turning on a processing start switch, a chuck 122 fixed to the rod 121 grips the cartridge 10 through its central hole, the system 120 conveys the cartridge 10 and immerse it into a color developing bath CD, a developing solution intrudes through the gaps, such as an exposure window and a central opening into the inside of the cartridge 10, and wets the surface of the emulsion of the disc film to color develop it. After the lapse of a prescribed time, the rod 121 is again moved up while gripping the cartridge 10, and the subsequent development processes are carried out in a bleach-fixing bath BF, a stabilizing bath for replacing water rinse, and a drying step D by similar operations like the color developing bath.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method for developing and installing a disc film, and more specifically, it enables photographed images to be visually viewed by printing or pure immediately after photographing. It is used in new photo processing systems, does not require darkroom equipment, can be installed in small spaces such as camera stores, DPE distributors, film retailers, etc., and is easy to operate to improve photographic performance. The present invention relates to a disk film developing apparatus that can perform good developing processing, can be operated by anyone without knowledge of photographic processing, and can be used at home.

[Conventional technology]

Everyone has the desire to see the photos as soon as they are taken, and what has made this possible is the so-called instant photography, which has recently become a hot topic, including those made by the famous Polaroid company in the United States. There are electronic types that do not use photographic film but use magnetic recording media (for example, Sony's electronic still camera).

However, the former method has a high unit price per image and is not suitable for producing multiple prints, while the latter method is currently not fully satisfactory in terms of photographic performance such as sensitivity and modification ability. Moreover, the equipment is expensive, the device is larger than the disk camera discussed here, and it is not possible to obtain hard copies with high resolution and sharpness such as silver halide photography.

In addition, there are photo processing kits that perform development processing by injecting photo processing liquid into a magazine containing self-developing film or roll film, but the former uses a special film that is completely different from normal photographic film. The latter is intended for so-called photography enthusiasts and cannot be easily handled by ordinary people without photographic knowledge, and is not compatible with the novel photo processing system intended by the present invention.

In view of the above, the inventors of the present invention have researched other photo processing systems that satisfy the desire to view images immediately after shooting, and as a result of the present invention, the present inventors have discovered that the present invention enables printing or pure processing using disk film immediately after shooting. The purpose of the present invention is to clarify a novel photo processing system that allows photographed images to be viewed visually, but the prior art for understanding the present invention is as follows.

Disc film is provided as a film unit housed in a cartridge, and after being set in a special camera and photographed, it is collected via a distributor at a centralized photo processing facility called a laboratory, where it undergoes photo processing such as developing and printing. .

The disk film is taken out from the cartridge by a cartridge opener in a laboratory, and a large number of disk films are set in an automatic developing machine and are automatically developed while being rotated at high speed.

Regarding photographic (processing) technology using disc film,
Although many conventional roll film technologies have been repurposed,
For example, regarding cameras that use O-disk film.

US Pat. No. 4,202,614.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 53-113526, JP-A-55-148437, Japanese Patent Publication No. 55-146438, Regarding 0 disc film and film units.

U.S. Patent No. 4,212,673; U.S. Patent No. 4,264,169, Japanese Patent Publication No. 53-113525, JP-A-55-101940.

JP-A-55-101942, and regarding photographic processing of zero-disc film, see US Pat. No. 4,112,453, US Pat. No. 4,132,469, and US Pat.

U.S. Patent No. 4,208,116; U.S. Patent No. 4,248,564; JP-A-53-110829.

Regarding printing with O disk film.

US Pat. No. 4,203,664.

U.S. Patent No. 4,204,773; Regarding 0 in general.

There is one described in Kodakku Disk Film System Overview (Photography Industry, April 1982 issue, pages 26-41).

In addition to the above, prior art for understanding the present invention is described in relevant parts in the following description.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

Disc film, like other amateur photography films such as 35mm roll film, is protected from light by being stored in a light-tight container (hereinafter referred to as a cartridge), and is attached to a dedicated camera as a cartridge when shooting. The camera opens the shutter of the exposure window of the cartridge in conjunction with the loading of the cartridge and winding (heading), making it possible to take pictures.After photography is completed, the shutter of the cartridge exposure window is closed in conjunction with the cartridge ejection operation, and the disc film is is protected from light again within the cartridge.

As mentioned above, the development process for such a disc film involves destroying the cartridge in a dark room, taking out the disc film, and then color development, bleaching, fixing (or bleach-fixing),
The reality is that each processing step, such as water washing (or stabilization), is substantially carried out in a dark room, as in the case of roll film.

In addition, although conventional developing processing devices have the advantage of being able to process a large number of sheets at once, disc film consumers in Japan prefer amateur photographic film (mainly 35II1
This is only 2 to 3% of one roll of film, and the amount of development processing received at a camera store in a day is extremely small, only a few sets-0 cassettes, and intensive processing by laboratories as mentioned above is forced. In recent years, this has been shown in 35ffI1
This results in turning against the consumer's needs for shortening the processing (waiting) time, which is noticeable for single-roll films, such as one day, several hours, or even one hour from reception at the store to delivery.

On the other hand, development processing equipment that can process such a large number of sheets at once is
The processing tank is unnecessarily large and includes a replenisher tank, a processing solution replenisher, a waste liquid tank, and flush water piping, etc., which not only makes it unnecessarily large, but also makes the operation complicated, including darkroom operation in case of trouble. This requires a certain level of specialized knowledge, which precludes installation in camera stores and in-store development processing services, and goes against the grain of reducing processing (waiting) time.

The response of these photo processing equipment manufacturers to the so-called mini-lab trend of 35m+n roll film, which enables in-store service with waterless washing, no piping, table size, and short processing time (within 1 hour), is to develop disk film or disk cameras. However, this offsets the advantages that 35 roll film or cameras have, such as ease of operation, ease of handling, and ease of organizing compact film, and hinders the spread of disc film. This creates a vicious cycle.

In recent years, as electronic devices such as videos have become popular, people are no longer satisfied with just looking at prints as before, but there is a strong desire to view them on a large screen such as a television with a large number of people, including family members.

Rapid progress in electronic devices in recent years has made it possible to electronically read out color image information from developed films, and display it on all types of displays, not just televisions. Not only that, but the ability to freely enlarge and modulate color tones has made it possible to view the film you have shot under optimal or most favorable conditions.

One of the advantages of such electronic devices is that images can be obtained immediately from the film without printing, and compared to conventional simultaneous printing systems, the development process is just as simple as the printing process is unnecessary. It will only take half. This brings us one step closer to the original demand of wanting to view images as soon as they are taken, but the more this happens, the stronger the demand for shortening the development processing (waiting) time becomes.

There is a growing demand for in-store processing services and even in-house processing. In this case, it is clear that the processing machines currently available on the market cannot handle the problem as described above. That is, for this purpose, it is sufficient to process at most one or two sheets at a time, the size of the processing machine is as small as possible (for example, a desktop type), and the operation is simpler than described above (i.e. (No need for one button or emergency darkroom operations).

In view of the points mentioned above, the present researchers have arrived at the present invention as a result of intensive research. Problems to be solved by the present invention include the following.

A. Rapid processing: As with roll film, DPE using disc film is intensively performed in a laboratory, so it can be completed as quickly as the same day by requesting it to a distributor, but normally takes two or more days. From the time of shooting, the earliest is usually the next day.

Further, in a laboratory, since a large number of disc films are automatically processed, it is practically difficult to process a specific small number of disc films particularly quickly.

Furthermore, the installation locations of laboratories are unevenly distributed, and as long as photographic processing is performed in the laboratory, it is impossible to satisfy the desire to make the photograph visible immediately after the photograph is taken. Therefore, in order to satisfy this desire, it is necessary to find nearby places other than the laboratory, such as camera stores,
It would be desirable to be able to perform photographic processing at conventional DPE distributors, film retailers, etc., and furthermore, to enable in-house processing.

B. Miniaturization of the device φ Simplification: In order to be able to install it in a narrow space such as an ordinary camera store, a conventional automatic viewing device requires a considerable amount of installation space even if it is small.

It is desired to significantly downsize the device.

C1 Bright room processing: Except for camera shops that have traditionally processed photographs, if you want to install it in a place that does not have dark room equipment, you will need a bright room or a bright room, considering the installation space and cost of adding new dark room equipment. It would be desirable to be able to perform photographic processing using a simple light shielding device.

Also, related to the miniaturization and simplification of equipment, in conventional automatic processors, the photographic processing tank including the film transport system has a darkroom structure (in automatic processors for disk film, up to the washing tank SB, color negative film etc. (up to the bleach tank BL), which causes the structure to become complicated or large, and if a problem occurs in the darkroom,
Not only was it difficult to locate the problem, but it also took a lot of time to repair because it couldn't be opened.

Furthermore, when processing film at home without requesting a laboratory, there is a sense of anxiety if the disc film or cartridge being processed cannot be seen.

D. Compensation and automation of photographic performance; In photographic processing, the photographic performance tends to vary depending on the developing processing conditions such as the temperature for 1 hour, and considerable skill is required, but there is a limit to the availability of skilled personnel. Furthermore, since each work is complicated, it is desirable to automate at least the important parts for photographic processing so that uniform and high-quality development can be achieved with simple operations that do not require skill.

As mentioned above, kits for developing roll films together with magazines are also known, but these kits cannot be used for disc films.

E. Reducing the amount of photographic processing solution: In conventional automatic processing machines, the photographic processing solution is discharged from the processing tank by overflow by newly supplying replenisher, but it is expected that the solution will be scattered in various places. Considering the delivery of photographic processing solutions to dealers, the treatment of photographic processing waste solution (overflow solution), etc., it is desirable to be able to perform photographic processing with a small amount of developing processing solution, including washing water.

In addition, in conventional large automatic processing machines, the components consumed during photographic processing or the eluted and concentrated components are regenerated by replenishing the replenisher. The results may differ depending on the lab or season, but by constantly using a small amount of a newly adjusted photographic processing solution, you can expect a stable finish.

Furthermore, reducing the amount of photographic processing solution allows for easy temperature adjustment.
Furthermore, there is an advantage that the temperature: A can be adjusted with less energy. Another advantage is that unprecedented temperature control such as changing the temperature of the processing liquid during photographic processing becomes possible.

[Purpose of the invention]

The main purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems. TIF is characterized in that the developing process part has a non-light-shielding structure with virtually no darkroom, and the developing process is performed while the one or more disk films installed in the device are stored in the cartridge. The purpose of this paper is to clarify a development processing apparatus for disc film.

[Means to solve problems]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention that achieve the above objects are as follows.

In other words, a developing processor having no substantially light-shielded portions holds a cartridge in which a photographed disc film is stored, and photographs the disc film while it is stored in the cartridge. .

Cartridges utilized in the present invention include, unless otherwise specified, both conventional disk film cartridges and cartridges improved to be easily used in the photographic processing system of the present invention.

The cartridge may be held by pressing from the upper and lower surfaces of the cartridge or from the sides, or by pressing the suction port against the upper or lower surface of the cartridge by vacuum suction. Alternatively, the base may be formed with four parts, and the cartridge may be simply placed in the recesses.

Alternatively, the cartridge may be held together with the disk film by pressing and sandwiching the core portion of the disk film from both sides.

The posture of the cartridge when holding it is
Horizontal, vertical, inclined, etc. are arbitrary.

Furthermore, the method for holding the cartridge described above is limited as it is related to the means for destroying the cartridge, the method for photographic processing including the method for supplying photographic processing liquid, the rotation mechanism for the disk film, the temperature control means 1, etc., which will be described later. isn't it.

The mechanism for holding the cartridge in the processing machine is arbitrary, and any conventionally known method may be used. Preferably, the processing machine has a cartridge input port, and the cartridge inserted through the input port is sent to and held by a guide rail or other conveying means to the cartridge holding section. Alternatively, a method may be used in which the cartridge is directly attached to the cartridge holder by hand without using such means, and there is no particular limitation.

During the development process, the disc film is placed against the cartridge.
Preferably, they are rotated relative to each other.

By rotating, uneven development processing due to uneven contact with the processing liquid can be avoided, and homogeneous processing without so-called uneven development can be performed.

In addition, processing efficiency is improved by one rotation, and compared to one without rotation, processing time is not only significantly shortened, but also the graininess of the image is improved.

The mechanism for rotating the disc film includes a rotating shaft that is rotated directly by a motor or via a drive transmission mechanism, and this rotating shaft is engaged with the disc film through the disc core to rotate the disc film. It is preferable to rotate.

The rotation of the disc film is relative, so the outside of the cartridge must be held down by a holding device such as a stopper, or
Alternatively, by forming a recess in the base and storing the cartridge in the recess, the cartridge may be fixed and the disc film rotated, or conversely, the disc film may be prevented from rotating. The cartridge may be fixed and the outer cartridge may be rotated.

Various methods can be used to supply photographic processing liquid to the disk film surface, such as dipping, pouring one drop, coating, and spraying. It is arbitrarily selected depending on the photographic processing method, such as a photographic processing method that does not use a processing tank, or a photographic processing method that uses an external (auxiliary) processing tank.

In addition, in order to supply photographic processing liquid into the cartridge, one method is to use the openings of the cartridge itself such as the exposure window and the light-shielding plate operation part, and the other is to supply the photographic processing liquid separately from these openings. In some cases, an opening may be provided for use.

Furthermore, the end face of the cartridge reel may be covered with tape or the like to prevent the supplied photographic processing liquid from becoming flat, and the cartridge holding means may also serve as a means for preventing leakage of the photographic processing liquid. .

When a cartridge is immersed in a photographic processing solution in a processing tank, if the cartridge is held vertically and immersed, the bottom area of the processing tank can be made smaller compared to when it is held horizontally and immersed, making the apparatus more compact. It is beneficial to
In this case, for example, by immersing the cartridge slightly above the exposure window and rotating the disk film, the photographic processing liquid can be supplied to the entire surface of the disk film, which is useful for reducing the amount of processing liquid.

In addition, for those that hold the cartridge horizontally,
For example, if a plurality of cartridges are mounted horizontally on the rotating shaft, it is only necessary to supply photographic processing liquid according to the number of mounted sheets, which is effective for switching between single-sheet processing and multi-sheet processing.

Cartridge transportation in the photo processing process, that is, moving the held cartridge (or conversely, the cartridge is fixed and the processing tank side is moved vertically, above water, circumferentially, etc.) to each processing tank. This can be done by various known means.

The structure and arrangement of the photographic processing tank is not particularly limited; if arranged in a straight line, it can be a CD tank, a BF tank (or a BL tank,
FIX tank), Sbm (1, water washing M), (7)E, or four treatment tanks can be arranged in series or parallel, or arranged in a ring shape, etc., or can be arbitrarily configured.

It is also preferable to carry out photographic processing by supplying photographic processing liquid one after another without moving the cartridge.

In methods that basically do not use a processing tank, such as methods in which photographic processing liquid is injected into the cartridge, or in methods that use one auxiliary processing tank, a cartridge transport mechanism is not required. Photographic processing can be performed with the cartridge fixed at a predetermined position n.

In the case of such a method, it is preferable to replace the processing liquid by injecting the preceding processing liquid while it is still inside, since no special method is required. Cleaning methods such as applying pressure with compressed air, etc. f! , ffl, and then injecting after removing the preceding treatment liquid. In this case, the amount of treatment liquid can be reduced because the activity does not drop due to mixing with the preceding treatment liquid.

As in the past, these processing solutions are dispensed from a processing solution container containing a large amount (multiple batches) of processing solution in an amount necessary for photographic processing, for example, one disc film or multiple disc films. However, it is preferable that the treatment liquid be supplied as a kit in a cassette or bag containing each treatment liquid in the amount necessary for processing one disc film.

Preferably, such a cassette or the like can be installed directly in a processing machine.

Further, in the processing machine, it is preferable that a processing liquid (cassette) is selected and the processing liquid is supplied directly to the disk film surface, or preferably to a processing tank.

It is preferable that the processing machine is provided with a temperature adjustment means to ensure a stable processing temperature, and the type, shape, mounting position, heat generation capacity, heat transfer method, etc. of the heater in this temperature adjustment means are limited. However, it is preferable to keep the following points in mind.

The processing liquid has a high specific heat and a low heat transfer coefficient compared to a (metallic) holding device, so it is preferable to prepare it in a preheated and kept warm state. It is preferable to adjust the temperature of these and the surrounding space or members thereof before or during the processing, since the temperature is likely to be influenced by the temperature of the disc film.

The above operation can be performed more stably and effectively by reducing the amount of processing solution used, and by setting the processing temperature high in the early stage of one-color development and low in the latter stage, etc. It also becomes possible to perform operations to make the image finer.

It is preferable that the processing apparatus is provided with a drying means, and in the case of a method in which the disc film is removed from the cartridge and dried, it may be dried by natural drying.

To dry the disc film without removing it from the cartridge 1 For example, it is preferable to draw warm dry air into the cartridge and dry it while pushing out the processing liquid remaining in the cartridge, and the disc film is stored in the cartridge. Since it is in its original condition, it is convenient for organizing the disc film. By making a new hole in the side plate of the label that corresponds to the exposure window on the exposure window side plate, you can print it as is or hang it on a video etc. It is also possible.

However, by drying efficiently, iJl! For I-speed processing, it is preferable to destroy the cartridge and release the film before the drying step.

Any means for destroying the cartridge may be used as long as it does not damage the disc film; the destruction device provided by Ichi 11M may be used, or the cartridge may be destroyed by hand.

If the cartridge is destroyed at least before the drying process,
The preferred zero rotation of the film during the drying process allows water droplets on the surface to be brushed off and speeds up the drying rate. It is also preferred to blow dry air onto the film surface. It is even more preferable to blow dry air while rotating, which significantly shortens the drying time.

When using a conventional disc film cartridge as a cartridge, destruction of the cartridge is
Preferably, this is done after the CD.

The sense of security provided by the +rt5 chamber treatment is greatest at this time. That is, when the cartridge is destroyed and the film is exposed, the image will gradually appear more clearly on the disc surface as the film goes through the processing steps.

It is also preferable to utilize one of the cartridges as a processing tank after releasing the cartridges.

After the disc film is dried, it is preferable that the disc film is automatically ejected from the processing machine while being housed in the cartridge or taken out from the cartridge, but it may be taken out manually.

Various mechanisms can be adopted as the automatic ejecting mechanism. For example, after processing is completed, the holding device for the cartridge or disc film is released, the film is released onto a guide rail or a guide plate, and the film is automatically ejected to the outside. It is preferable that the

It is preferable that the processing machine is equipped with a waste liquid treatment means.In this invention, since the amount of photographic processing (waste) liquid discharged is small, for example, a water-absorbing material such as an absorbent resin is used to treat the waste liquid. It can be disposed of by absorbing the water and wrapping it in non-waterproof material such as vinyl. Also,
In this case.

It is also more preferable to mix a deodorizing material such as activated carbon to absorb malodorous components. It is also preferable to reduce the amount of waste liquid to be discarded by evaporating the water content and converting the waste liquid to C1a or drying it.

Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, these may be combined in any manner, and the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments.

(The following is a blank space) [Example] Next, a specific example of an apparatus to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Note that the present invention is not to be construed in a limited manner by the specific examples shown in the drawings, and the specific examples shown in the drawings are merely illustrative, and the details may be rearranged with other devices shown in the drawings, or equivalent devices not shown in the drawings may be used. The design can be changed to other structures with the following functions.

Prior to describing embodiments, a disc film and a cartridge to which the present invention is applied will be described.

1 to 3 show disk film units currently on the market. In one drawing, 10 is a cartridge, and FIG. 1 is a plan view seen from the exposure window side.
FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the label side. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the stored disc film 20 viewed from the emulsion side.

The exposure window side plate 11 has an exposure window 12. Central opening 13, window 14 for opening/closing the light shielding plate, pin insertion hole 1 for opening/closing the light shielding plate
5. Openings 16 for destroying the cartridge are provided.

Inside the exposure window 12, a light-shielding plate 17 is arranged in the same six-circle shape as the disk film 20, and by inserting a pin through the bin insertion hole 15 for opening and closing the light-shielding plate and pressing it, the window 14 for opening and closing the light-shielding plate is pressed. The disk film 20 is exposed to the exposure window 12 by rotating it using the protrusion of the light shielding plate 17 that is exposed in the portion.

The hub 21 of the disc film 20 is placed in the central opening 13.
is exposed.

Disc film cameras incorporate a mechanism for opening and closing the light-shielding plate and a mechanism for rotating the disc film, and use the above-mentioned openings to expose and shield the emulsion surface of the disc film by opening and closing the light-shielding window. The frame of the disc film is advanced.

The photographed disc film (unit y) is sent to the laboratory through the distributor, and at the laboratory, it is first processed.

The cartridge 10 is destroyed and the disc film 20 is taken out by a dark room operation using a special cartridge opener. To destroy the cartridge IO, basically, insert a pin through the cartridge destruction openings 16 provided in the exposure window side plate 11 of the cartridge 10, push out the label side plate 17, and remove the exposure window side plate 1.
This is done by breaking the joint between 1 and the label side plate 18. In addition to this basic operation, the end of the cartridge 10 may be cut off, and the end of the label side plate 18 may be pushed out or pulled.

In order to be used in the novel photographic processing system of the present invention, a disc film is housed in a cartridge, the whole cartridge is attached to a camera, and a photograph is taken, and the disc film can be easily photographed while it is housed in the cartridge. In the disc film unit improved as described above, preferably, in order to be able to be mounted on disc cameras of other companies, the external shapes of the cartridge 10 and the disc film 20 in the above-mentioned conventional disc film unit are not changed. Moreover, while the operation of the light-shielding plate and the frame feeding mechanism of the disk film 20 are shared, the structure for mounting or holding the cartridge in the developing machine, the structure for supplying and discharging the photographic processing liquid into the cartridge, and the structure for preventing the cartridge from being destroyed. Add structure etc. for

In addition, if the disc film unit used is not shared with other companies' cameras, there are no restrictions on the standards, and a wide range of structures or mechanisms that are optimal for use in the novel photographic processing system of the present invention can be adopted. It is.

Example 1: In this example, a disc film is developed by a dipping method while it is housed in a cartridge. That is, the cartridge is used as a light-shielding structure (container) for the disc film during the development process, and the development process is performed by allowing the development solution to enter through the gap or opening of the cartridge.

Referring to FIG. 1, 10 is a cartridge of a film unit in which a photographed disc film is stored, and a cartridge 10 is a cartridge in which a film to be developed is stored.

First, M and L are prepared on the starting table 130, and when the process start switch is activated, the vertical movement rod 121 of the transport system 120 is lowered, and the chuck 122 configured at its tip is moved to the center of the cartridge IO. The cartridge 10 is grabbed using the hole, and the rod 121 rises.Then, the rod 121 moves rightward in the drawing along the guide rail 122, stops at the color developer tank CD, and moves the rod 121 upward. By descending, the disk film (cartridge 10) is immersed in the color development processing solution, and the development processing solution enters into the cartridge through gaps such as the exposure window and central opening of the cartridge 10, and coats the emulsion surface of the disk film. It is wetted and color development processing is performed. After a certain period of time has elapsed, the rod 121 rises again while holding the cartridge 10, and in the same manner, development processing is carried out in the bleach-fix tank BF, the washing alternative stabilization tank SB, and the drying section. When completed, the finishing machine 131
Upon reaching this point, the cartridge 10 is released from the chuck 122 of the rod 121 and is dropped directly onto the finishing table 131 or from the finishing table 131.

The configuration of the development processing tank shown in the figure is shown as a typical example, and is not limited to what is shown in the figure. For example,
It also includes those with different tank structures, such as those having a color developing tank CD, a bleaching tank BL, a fixing tank FIX, a washing alternative stabilizing tank sb, and a second stabilizing tank.

Furthermore, even in the case shown in FIG. 1, the drying section may not necessarily be provided. In this case, the cartridge 10 may be broken and the disc film taken out and dried after the water washing alternative stabilization step is completed; The entire cartridge 10 may be sent to a separate drying means for drying.

A chuck 121. which fixes the cartridge IO to the tip of the rod 121 and transports it. The chuck mechanism of the transport system 120 using the start stand 130 and finish stand 131 is as follows:
For example, the disk film supply device described in Jitsugaku No. 59-170845 can be used.

As an alternative to the chuck mechanism, the cartridge 10 can be attached to a plate, a net, etc. The cartridge 10 may be conveyed by holding the cartridge 10, or it may be conveyed by grasping a part of the cartridge 10, or various other designs are possible.

The entire transport system 120 is not limited to the configuration shown in the drawings, and can be designed in various ways. Also, the processing tanks can be arranged radially and the rods 121 can be moved circumferentially to transport the cartridges. Alternatively, the rod 121 may be fixed in position, the developing tanks may be arranged radially on a turntable, and the developing tanks may be moved and guided. .

The conveyance system 120 shown in the figure is, for example, a rod 121 itself or a rotating shaft installed in the rod 121 for the purpose of stabilizing the development process and improving sharpness by stable shearing force and contact effect of the processing solution on the disk film emulsion surface. It also includes a mechanism that rotates the disc film within the cartridge 10 using a rod.

In the case of the embodiment described above, the disk film may be fixed and the cartridge side may be rotated, both may be rotated in opposite directions, or the disk film may be inverted once or the center of rotation may be eccentric. preferable.

Furthermore, if the rotation speed is too high, there is a risk of premature scratches on the emulsion surface of the disk film, so it is not necessary to rotate at a high speed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, one or more cartridges 10 may be suspended and the whole or a portion thereof may be immersed. In such an embodiment, the entire cartridge 10 or the disk film may be rotated. It is necessary to provide a mechanism.

In the illustrated development processing apparatus, since the cartridge IO has a light shielding part, all or part of the frame of each processing tank,
Alternatively, the frame for the top cover may be made of a transparent material, or even the top portion may be left open. Even if the frame for the cover is opaque, it also includes a frame that can be freely removed.

Although not shown in the drawings, an embodiment is also included in which the color developing tank CD is provided with a means for destroying a portion of the cartridge 10 containing the disk film and using it as a supply port for the processing liquid. In this case, if light enters into the cartridge 10 from the supply port, a light-shielding structure is provided at the light-invading portion, or a light-shielding structure is provided for the color developing tank CD and the bleaching tank BL or the bleach-fixing tank BF. There is a need.

Embodiment 2: In the automatic processor shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, photographic processing was carried out by crushing the disk film together with the cartridge 10 in the processing liquid, but this embodiment
As shown in the figure, the cartridge 10 is
The cartridge itself is used as a tank for photographic processing, and it uses an opening of the cartridge 10 itself, such as the exposure window 12 of the cartridge 10, or an opening (with a light-shielding structure) opened by a special device, for example. A processing liquid cassette is used to perform photographic processing by supplying photographic processing liquid to the photographic emulsion side of the disk film by injecting, coating, spraying, etc. Allowed to be released.

Also in the case of this embodiment, it is preferable to provide the above-mentioned disc film or cartridge rotation mechanism.

Embodiment 3: In the apparatus shown in FIG. 6, four parts for storing the processing liquid are formed on the base on which the cartridge 10 is placed to serve as an auxiliary tank.

Embodiment 4: This embodiment is a variation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, and in addition to the configuration shown in the figure, the light shielding film disposed in the exposure window of the cartridge 10 is replaced by a light shielding film opening/closing mechanism in a disk camera. A mechanism that opens and closes using a mechanism similar to the above is provided, and the photographic processing liquid is supplied directly to the emulsion surface of the disc film. It is also possible to combine it with the embodiment in which a recessed portion for a liquid reservoir is provided as described in 3.

Embodiment 5: FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the disk film development processing apparatus of the present invention. In FIG. Four parts 210 are formed to be placed. The planar shape of the recess 210 is preferably quadrangular, and more preferably corresponds to the outer shape of the cartridge 10. The depth of the recess 210 is sufficient as long as it is deep enough to sufficiently hold the cartridge lO during rotation of the isk film, which will be described later. In addition, the base 20
The cartridge 10 is also included in which the top surface of the cartridge IO is smooth and the cartridge 10 is held on the base 200 by continuous or discontinuous protrusions corresponding to the outer shape of the cartridge IO instead of the four parts 210.

Reference numeral 220 denotes a holding member that suppresses the movement of the cartridge 10, and the one shown in the figure is biased clockwise by a spring and presses down the upper surface of the side end of the cartridge 10 placed in the recess 210. be. Note that the presser member 22
The shape and number of the base 20 are not limited; for example, the opening may be slightly smaller than the outer shape of the cartridge 10,
0, or the exposure window 12 of the cartridge 10. The light shielding plate operation window 14 can be designed in various ways, such as a cover plate having an opening in a portion corresponding to all or part of the central opening 13.

Reference numeral 230 denotes a disk film rotation mechanism, and the illustrated one engages a retaining portion protruding from the upper surface of the recess 210 of the base 200 with the hub 21 of the disk film 20 exposed in the central opening 13 of the cartridge 10. , rotated (including reversing) by a motor or the like.

The disc film rotation means 230 may include a manual operation such as rotation of a lever or knob instead of a motor.

Reference numeral 240 denotes a supplying means for a developing treatment solution, and what is shown in the figure is a plurality of adapters 242-242 for supplying a developing treatment solution prepared on a turntable 241, and each adapter 242-242 is provided with a color developing solution. Developing processing solutions such as a processing solution, a bleach-fixing processing solution, and a washing alternative stabilizing processing solution are stored in a cassette 243 and prepared. Although the chemical composition, concentration, temperature, etc. of the developing solution prepared in each cassette 243 are important factors for the developing process, they are not limiting factors in the present invention.

Since various settings can be made, the explanation will be omitted. However, in terms of temperature control, a heating means may be disposed on the base 200 side as described above to heat the entire cartridge 10 during development processing, or in addition to or in place of this, an adapter 242 or the like may be used. Preferably, a heating means is provided for supplying a developing solution controlled at a predetermined temperature.
In this case, before loading the cassette 2 into the adapter 242,
It is also more preferable to preheat the entire tube.

Note that it is preferable that cleaning means be provided in the development treatment liquid supply means 240 by using one adapter 242 or by providing an independent supply port.

In addition, in the one shown in FIG. 1, the developing solution (cassette) is guided to a predetermined position on the base 200 by rotation of the turntable 241. A holding mechanism for the adapter 242 (cassette 243) that has the same function as that of the adapter 242, which does not use the turntable 241,
It also includes a type fixed at a predetermined position on the recess 11 of 00.

In addition, various methods such as coating, dropping, and spraying, which will be explained in the embodiments described later, can be applied to supply the developing solution to the emulsion surface of the disk film 240 using the adapter 242.

A method of developing a disc film while it is housed in a cartridge using the illustrated developing processing apparatus will be described.

First, the cartridge 10 containing the photographed disc film is placed in the recess of the base 200 with the exposure window 12 facing upward as shown in FIG.
This restricts the upward protrusion. Simultaneously with the setting of the cartridge IO, the engaging portion of the one-rotation means 230 is engaged with the opening of the hub 21 of the disk film 20.

Next, the heating means prepared on the adapter 242 side is turned on, and the cassette 2 attached to the adapter 242 is heated.
After the processing liquid in 43 is heated and reaches a predetermined temperature, the exposure window 12 (or 1
A developing solution is supplied from the emulsion side to the disk film 20 in the cartridge 10 through the M light plate operation window 16 and the central opening 13).

Note that if the temperature of the developing solution decreases significantly due to supply into the cartridge 10, it is preferable to control the heating temperature slightly higher or to prepare a heating means on the base 200 side. During the color development process, the disk film roller 240 is rotated by the rotating means 230. When the disc film 20 is rotated within the cartridge 10, the emulsion surface of the disc film 20 rubs against the alignment member inside the cartridge 10 or the sponge provided at the lower end of the adapter 242, causing color development on the emulsion surface. The developing solution is sheared.

When the color development process for a certain period of time is completed, the rotating means 230
is stopped, and then the turntable 241 is rotated, and after the color developing solution remaining in the cartridge 10 is discharged and cleaning is performed, bleaching or bleach-fixing processing solution is supplied, and the rotating means 230 is rotated. The operation is turned on.

Thereafter, development processing is performed by similar operations, and upon completion of the processing, the cartridge 10 is removed from the base 200.
The cartridge 10 is destroyed by a cartridge opener or manually, and the disc film 240 is taken out and dried.

In addition, in the case of a method that performs a conventional water washing process without relying on the water washing compensation stabilization treatment 5, the cartridge 10 may be destroyed and the disc film 20 taken out before washing and drying. The process can be automated in whole or in part.

You can also do everything manually. In the case of automation, automatic controls such as rotation/position control of the turntable 241, temperature control of the processing liquid, control of the disk film rotation means for supply/discharge of the processing liquid, and the like are performed.

Embodiment 6 Next, another embodiment of a developing processing apparatus to which the disc film developing method of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG.

In the figure, 300 is a base, the upper surface of which is formed with a recess for placing the cartridge 10, and the lower surface provided with a motor for a disk film rotation means 310 and a processing liquid discharge means 13. . It also includes a system in which the disc film is rotated by lever operation or manual operation by rotating a knob via gears, pulleys, etc. in place of the motor.

Reference numeral 302 denotes a presser member, and in the illustrated example, the base end is fixed to the end of the base 300 via a hinge mechanism.
The other end is fixed to the base 300 with a fastener. In addition, 2!
It is preferable that the periphery of the upper surface of the i-stand 300 has a light-shielding and water-tight structure using a sealing material such as packing material.

The holding member 302 includes a sponge or the like having a light shielding/liquid permeation function, which is attached to the adapter 242 and the exposure window 12 of the cartridge IO.
A light shielding plate opening/closing means 350 for opening and closing the light shielding plate is provided. This light-shielding plate opening/closing stage 350 opens and closes a light-shielding plate provided at the exposure window 12 of the cartridge 10 by operating a lever, and operates the same mechanism as the light-shielding plate opening/closing mechanism in a disk camera. It is possible to use

A turntable 341 is attached via a bearing member provided at the center of the holding member 302, and cassettes 343 for developing processing liquid are provided radially.

The turntable 341 rotates around the position of the bearing member, and the cassettes 243 are sequentially guided onto the adapter 342.

The sponge inside the adapter 342 also protects the disc film 2 even when the light shielding plate of the exposure window 12 of the cartridge 10 is opened.
It is provided to prevent the 0 from being exposed and to rub against the emulsion surface, and instead of a sponge, a fibrous material or a cotton-like material can also be used.

Alternatively, the adapter 342 may be formed into a labyrinth structure to block light and allow only the processing liquid to pass through.

Furthermore, it is preferable to provide a safety mechanism so that the cassette 342 cannot be removed when the light shielding plate is in the open state.

Providing the heating means on the turntable 341 and/or the base 300 side is the same as in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7.

The development process of the disc film by the illustrated apparatus is carried out in the seventh stage.
It is almost the same as shown in the figure.

Example 7: This was carried out using the apparatus shown in FIG.
Insert the disc film cartridge 10 into the pocket and fix it with a lid if necessary. Similarly to the previous embodiment, the processing liquid is supplied by the motor or manual disc film rotation means 310, the adapter 342, and the cassette 343. A supply means and a discharge means 320 for discharging the processing liquid using an electric valve or a manually operated nick or stopper are arranged.

Embodiment 8: In the above description of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the photographic processing liquid is supplied by opening the light-shielding plate of the cartridge 10 and supplying the disc film 20 from the cassette through a sponge or the like. There are two types: one in which the photographic processing liquid is directly applied or dripped onto the emulsion surface of the cartridge 10, and the other in which the light-shielding plate remains closed and the photographic processing liquid is injected into the cartridge from an opening in the cartridge 10. In addition to coating and dropping, spraying can also be used. For example, in addition to the illustrated device, an air pump or the like may be provided to spray the photographic processing liquid in the cassette from a nozzle with an atomizing structure. In the latter case, for example, as shown in FIG.
300) is formed to be slightly deeper than the thickness of the cartridge 10 so that the processing liquid overflowing from the cartridge 10 is collected in the recess. In such an embodiment, it is also permissible to arrange the cartridge 10 so that the exposure window 12 is on the lower side and the emulsion surface of the disk film 20 is on the lower side.

Example 9: In this example, a disk film is photographically processed by the immersion method, at least up to the bleach-fixing step without bleaching, while the disk film is housed in a cartridge. That is, the cartridge is used as a light-shielding structure (container) for the disc film during the photoprocessing process, and photoprocessing liquid is allowed to enter through the gaps in the cartridge to perform photoprocessing.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 10 denotes a cartridge of a film unit housed inside the photographed disc film cartridge, and the cartridge 10 containing the disc film 20 to be developed is first placed on a starting stand 130 and prepared. . By turning on the processing start switch, the transport system 1
The vertically moving rod 121 of 20 is lowered, and the chuck 122 configured at its tip uses the central hole of the cartridge 10 to grasp the cartridge IO, and the rod 12
1 rises 0 Then the rod 121 moves to the guide rail 1
22 to the right on the drawing and color development 1ficD
When the rod 121 is lowered, the cartridge 10 is immersed in the color development processing solution, and the photographic processing solution enters the cartridge 10 through gaps such as the exposure window and the central opening, and the cartridge 10 is inserted into the disc. The emulsion side of the film is wetted and color development processing is performed. After a certain period of time has elapsed, the rod 121 rises again while holding the cartridge 10, is guided to the bleach-fixing tree BF, undergoes bleach-fixing processing, is then sent to the cutting section 140, and is cut by a cutting device that synchronizes with the rotation of the rod 121. Cartridge 10 by blade 141
The periphery of the disc film is cut and the disc film is stored in cartridge 10.
be freed from

Thereafter, it is sent to the water washing substitute stabilizing tank sb.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the cartridge IO is destroyed in the cutting section 140, but the cutting device may also be disposed in or on the soil of the bleach-fixing tank BF, or in or on the washing alternative stabilizing tank Sb. If you install it in a tank, always cut it while it is filled with a washing alternative stabilizing solution! Rather than leaving IcFa in place, if the operation is as follows: cutting - injection of washing substitute stabilizing liquid - completion of washing - discharge of washing substitute stabilizing liquid - relocation of cartridge IO, it will not only prevent corrosion of the cutting equipment but also protect the equipment. It is also useful for downsizing the entire structure.

Further, in the illustrated embodiment, even after the cartridge is cut by the cutting blade, the disc film is still engaged with the chuck 122.

The means for destroying the cartridge 10 is to cut the entire circumference of the cartridge 10 using a cutting blade as shown in the figure. 1 and 1, or a nail that sticks a nail into the joint surface of the label side plate 18 and the opening side plate 11 from the end opposite to the exposure window 12, and pulls them in opposite directions to separate them. Alternatively, various designs can be made, such as one using a rotating blade, and in addition to those that can be destroyed by hand, and those explained in other examples below, cartridges such as Kodak opener model H etc. can be used as needed. It is also possible to use an opener.

When the above photographic processing is completed, the cartridge 10 reaches the finishing table 131, is released from the chuck 122 of the rod 121, and is dried for a certain period of time.

The configuration of the illustrated photographic processing tank is shown as a representative example, and is not limited to the one illustrated; for example,
It also includes those having different tank configurations, such as those having a color developing tank CD, a bleaching tank BL, a fixing tank FIX, a washing alternative stabilizing tank sb, and a second stabilizing tank. In this embodiment, the disc film is released from the cartridge IO after being bleached in the bleach tank BL.

Further, for example, in the illustrated example, the drying section does not necessarily have to be provided, and the disc film 20 on the finishing table 131 may be taken out after the water washing process is completed and dried using a separately provided drying means. .

The chuck mechanism of the transport system 120, which includes the chuck 121 that fixes the cartridge IO to the tip of the rod 121 and transports it, the start stand 130, and the finish stand 131, is as follows.
For example, the disc film supply bag described in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 59-170845 can be used.

As an alternative to the chuck mechanism, it may be possible to use a device that transports the cartridge 10 in a tray, a net, etc., a device that transports the cartridge 10 by grasping a part of the cartridge 10, or various other mechanisms. It is possible to design.

The entire transport system 120 is not limited to the configuration shown in the drawings, and can be designed in various ways. Also, the processing tanks can be arranged radially and the rods 121 can be moved circumferentially to transport the cartridges. Alternatively, the rod 121 may be fixed in position, and each photographic processing tank may be moved radially around a turntable and guided by moving the rod 121 to each photographic processing tank. good.

The conveying system 120 shown in 1 is, for example, installed in the rod 121 itself or in the rod 121 for the purpose of stabilizing photographic processing and improving sharpness by stable processing liquid shear force and contact effect on the disk film emulsion surface. It also includes a mechanism that rotates the disc film 20 within the cartridge 10 using a rotating rod.

In the case of the embodiment described above, the disk film 20 may be fixed and the cartridge IO side may be rotated, or both may be rotated in opposite directions.

It is also preferable that the center of one rotation is eccentric.

Furthermore, if the rotation speed is too high, there is a risk that the emulsion surface of the disk film will be damaged, so it is not necessary to rotate at a high speed.

Embodiment 1O: This embodiment includes a cartridge 10 as shown in FIG.
The cartridge 10 is attached to a chuck mechanism 122 provided on a holding member held by a guide rail 123, and is attached to each photo processing tank along the guide rail 123. To transfer the cartridge to the photographic processing tank for the 0th step supplied to the photo processing tank, the guide rail 123 is moved up and down, the guide rail 123 remains as it is and the holding member is moved up and down, and the processing tank is moved vertically and horizontally. or a combination thereof.

The cartridge 10 is held with the exposure window facing downward, and the portion slightly above the exposure window 12 is immersed in the processing liquid in the processing tank.

In the first embodiment, the cartridge 10 is held by a chuck mechanism provided at the lower end of a shaft 420 that moves up and down by the operation of a solenoid 410. A turntable (instead of using a turntable, arms may be arranged radially and a processing tank placed at the tip) in which a processing tank 430 containing a photographic processing solution and a heating means is arranged is intermittently operated by a motor. Each photographic processing tank is guided to the position of the cartridge 10 by rotation. Instead of the mechanism for raising and lowering the cartridge IO using the solenoid 410, a lifting mechanism may be provided on the turntable side.

In this embodiment as well, the disk film 20 is rotated during photographic processing as in the other embodiments.

Example 12: This shows an example of a supply mechanism for supplying at least one photographic processing solution using a cassette,
Fig. 44 shows a case in which the cartridge is housed in a boulder and is pressed from the rear end by a suppression mechanism such as a solenoid to release the photographic processing liquid inside the cartridge. The one shown in FIG. 17 squeezes out the photographic processing liquid by squeezing the cartridge with rolls, a suppressing plate, or the like.

Embodiment 13: This device is shown in FIG. 18, and this device has a cartridge 1 in which a photographed disc film is stored in a recess in the base.
0 and rotated 1st on the hub 21 of the disc film.
Photographic processing is performed while the disc film 10 is rotated by engaging a chuck portion formed at the tip of the disc film 10.

Each photographic processing solution is preferably prepared in a cassette 520 and placed in a holder 521. A heater 522 is incorporated in the holder 521,
The temperature-controlled processing liquid is supplied into the cartridge through, for example, a window 14 of the cartridge 10 for opening and closing a light shielding plate.

The processing liquid supply section of the holder 521 may also serve as an opening/closing mechanism for the light shielding plate.

On the other hand, a roller 530 is provided in the exposure window 12 of the cartridge 10 in a structure that is shielded from light by a light shielding member and is always attached downwardly by a spring or the like. It is configured to rub the surface.

When the push-out pin 540 is operated downward by a solenoid or the like, the push-out pin 540 pushes out the label side plate 18 through the hole 16 of the cartridge 10 shown in FIG. 1, thereby destroying the cartridge IO.

In this embodiment, it is preferable to arrange a heater also on the base side.

Embodiment 14: The apparatus of this embodiment has a base 600 as shown in FIG.
The cartridge 1O containing the photographed disk fill is placed in the recess on the top surface with the label side plate 18 facing upward, and the holding member 61 is operated by a solenoid or the like, for example.
0, the hub 21 of the disc film 20 is engaged with a chuck mechanism provided at the tip of a rotating shaft rotated by a motor 620, and preferably an amount of photographic processing liquid necessary for processing one disc film is applied. The photographic processing liquid is supplied to the four parts of the base 600 using a processing liquid cassette in which the cartridge 10 is immersed, preferably controlled by an electromagnetic valve or the like, and the entire cartridge 10 is immersed in the photographic processing liquid, and Photographic processing is performed while the disc film 20 is rotated by a motor 620.

Preferably, the temperature of the photographic processing liquid is adjusted in the cassette state, or after the temperature is adjusted at the stage of being discharged from the cassette, and then supplied to the recessed part of the base 600, preferably on the side of the base 600. A prepared heater controls the temperature of the processing solution during photographic processing.

The push-out pin 630 is moved vertically by a solenoid, for example, and is inserted into the hole 16 formed in the exposure window side plate 11.
The side plate 18 inserted into the window is peeled off from the side plate 11 of the exposure window. Peeling may be done at any time after the front leg treatment is completed.

Example 15: The apparatus of this example, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 23,
A plurality of cartridges 10 containing photographed disc films 20 are simultaneously processed. A rotating shaft 71 that rotates the cartridge 10 by a motor.
0, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, a locking member 711 is inserted into one or more slits provided in the rotating shaft 710. , and by inserting or screwing in the rod 712, the engagement member 711 is expanded in the width direction and engaged with the central opening of the disc film. To release the locking, it is sufficient to simply pull out the locking door 12 and free the locking member 711.

An easy fixing method is to form an attachment 720 with a soft material such as rubber as shown in FIG. You may also insert it.

Further, an embodiment may be adopted in which at least the lower portion of the rotating shaft 710 is formed of a soft material.

As shown in FIG. 23, the one-rotation shaft 710 is attached via a support member so as to be movable in the vertical direction, and the rotation of the motor is transmitted via various transmission means such as pulleys and gears.

The photographic processing solution is preferably provided in a temperature-adjustable processing solution supply means in a cassette 740 or in a storage tank regardless of the cassette, and is sequentially supplied according to a predetermined photographic processing step by controlling, for example, an electromagnetic valve. , the processing liquid is supplied in an amount corresponding to the number of disk films to be processed.

The advantage of this embodiment is that even one cartridge can be used.

Additionally, it is possible to process multiple images at the same time; for example, it is only necessary to supply the amount of photo processing waves corresponding to the number of pieces to be processed to the topmost one of the installed cartridges, which is advantageous in reducing the amount of photo processing liquid. be.

(The following is a blank space) Example 16: Next, an example incorporating a cartridge destruction mechanism will be described according to FIGS. 24 to 26.

The photographic processing liquid supply mechanism, cartridge holding/rotating mechanism, etc. in this embodiment are arbitrarily selected from those of the other embodiments described above.

The cartridge 10 containing the photographed disc film is held horizontally on a base 810811 with the exposure window side plate 11 facing upward, as shown in FIG. , disc film 20
A chuck mechanism of a rotating shaft 820 rotated by a driving means such as a motor is engaged with the hub 21, and the disc film is rotated.

The cartridge 10 is held by the bases 810-811,
This is done by pressing from the horizontal direction and by supporting the lower end of the exposure window side plate 11 without touching the label side plate 18.

Reference numeral 830 denotes a push-out bottle, which is formed at the tip of an arm and is driven in the direction of the arrow by an arm drive mechanism (not shown).
1, the label side plate 18 is inserted through the through hole 16-16 formed in the exposure window side plate 11, and its connection with the exposure window side plate 11 is broken and the label side plate 18 is pushed downward. Note that instead of the arm mechanism, the pin 830 may be driven by using a solenoid or the like, which causes the pin 830 to move back and forth in a straight line in the vertical direction.

Further, the arm shown in FIG. 1 may be attached to the base B10 side, and may further include a mechanism that engages and peels off the tip of the label side plate 18 pushed out by the pin 830, and a mechanism that engages and peels off the tip of the label side plate 18 pushed out by the pin 830, and a mechanism that removes the end of the cartridge 10 by the cutter 840. Alternatively, a cutting mechanism may be provided at the joint between the exposure window side plate 11 and the label side plate 18.

When the water washing process is completed, the cartridge destruction mechanism is activated, and as shown in FIG. 26, the label side plate 18 is peeled off, and while the disc film 2o is being rotated, dry explosion is performed using a heater. When the drying is completed, a chuck mechanism formed at the tip of the rotary shaft 820 is operated to release the disc film 20, and the disc film 20 falls naturally and is discharged to the outside through the guide path.

Photographic Processing Solution: Next, a representative example of a color photographic processing solution that can perform the development process of the disc film according to the present invention will be described in detail.

In the present invention, each photographic processing solution is preferably provided in a cassette in the amount necessary for photographically processing one disk film, but it is possible to photograph a plurality of disc films. This does not exclude those provided in quantity.

Further, it is preferable that the photographic processing solution is set in the above-mentioned developing processing apparatus along with the cassette, but the application of the present invention is not limited to this, and furthermore, the specific configuration of the cassette is not limited. It is not a requirement.

A color developing solution is a processing solution used in a color development process (a process of forming a color image, specifically a process of forming a color image through a coupling reaction between an oxidized form of a color developing agent and a color coupler). Therefore, in the color development processing process, it is usually necessary to include a color developing agent in the color developing solution, but color developing agents are incorporated in the color photographic material. The color developing agent contained in the 0-color developer, which may be treated with a developer or an alkaline solution (activator solution), is an aromatic primary amine color developing agent, and is an amine-phenol-based and P-phenyrezine-amine-based color developing agent. Contains derivatives. These color developing agents can be used as salts of organic acids and inorganic acids, such as hydrochloride, sulfate, phosphate, Pi mylene sulfonate, continuous breakage resistant salt, oxalate, benzenedisulfonate, etc. . These compounds generally contain about 0.1 g to about 30 g of O
degree, more preferably about 1 g per color developer 11.
Used in a strength of 15g.

Examples of the above amine phenol developer include 0-7
minophenol, p-7 minophenol, 5-amino-
These include 2-year-old pheasant-toluene, 2-amino-3-oxy-toluene, 2-year-old pheasant-3-amino-1,4-dimethyl-benzene, and the like.

The color developing solution may contain alkaline agents commonly used in developing solutions such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium sulfate, sodium metaborate or borax, and further Various additives 1 such as benzyl alcohol,
It may contain alkali metal halides such as potassium bromide or potassium chloride, development regulators such as citradinic acid, and preservatives such as hydroxylamine or continuous fracture salts. Furthermore, various antifoaming agents and surfactants, as well as organic solvents such as methanol, dimethylformamide or dimethylsulfoxy F, may be appropriately contained. The pH of the color developing solution is usually 7 or more, preferably about 3 to 13.

In addition, the color developing solution may contain antioxidants such as diethylhydroxyamine, tetronic acid, tetronimide, 2-anilinoethanol, dihydroxyacetone,
Aromatic 1M secondary alcohol, hydroxamic acid, pentose or hexose, pyrogallol-1,3-dimethyl ether, etc. may also be contained in the color developing solution.
Various chelating agents may be used in combination as the metal ion sequestering agent. For example, the chelating agents include amine polycarboxylic acids such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminopentaacetic acid, and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid. Organic phosphonic acids, aminopolyphosphonic acids such as aminotri(methylenephosphonic acid) or ethylenediaminetetraphosphoric acid, oxycarboxylic acids such as citric acid or gluconic acid.

Examples include phosphonocarboxylic acids such as 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, polyphosphoric acids such as tripolyphosphoric acid or hexametaphosphoric acid, and polyhydroxy compounds.

The bleach-fix solution is used in the bleach-fixing process (a process in which metallic silver produced during development is oxidized and replaced with silver halide, and then a water-soluble complex is formed and the uncolored areas of the color former are colored).
The bleaching agent used in the bleach-fixing solution can be of any type.For example, a metal complex salt of a 41 organic acid can be used to treat iron with an aminopolycarboxylic acid or an organic acid such as boric acid or citric acid. Coordinated with metal ions such as , cobalt, and copper. Examples of organic acids used to form such metal complex salts of organic acids include polycarboxylic acids and aminopolycarboxylic acids.

These polycarboxylic acids or aminopolycarboxylic acids may be alkali total salts, ammonium salts or water-soluble amine salts; specific examples thereof include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (β- oxyethyl)-N,
N,N-triacetic acid, propylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid,
Iminodiacetic acid, dihydroxyethylglycine citric acid (
or tartaric acid), ethyl ether diamine tetraacetic acid,
Glycol ether diamine tetraacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetrapropionic acid, phenylenediaminetetraacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetra(trimethylammonium) salt, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt, diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid pentasodium salt, ethylenediamine-N -(β-oxyethyl)- includes N,N-) diacetic acid sodium salt, propylene diamine tetraacetic acid sodium salt, munitriloacetic acid sodium salt, cyclohexanediamine tetraacetic acid sodium salt, etc., and these bleaching agents can be used in amounts of 5 to 450 g/l. , more preferably 20 to 250 g/i. The bleach-fixing solution contains a silver halide fixing agent in addition to the above bleaching agent, and if necessary, a solution containing sulfite as a preservative is applied. In addition, a bleach-fixing solution consisting of an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid iron (m) complex f1X bleach and a small amount of a halide such as ammonium bromide other than the silver halide fixing agent mentioned above, or conversely, a bleach-fixing solution such as ammonium bromide A bleach-fix solution containing a large amount of chloride, and iron ethylenediaminetetraacetate (II
I) A special bleach-fix solution having a composition consisting of a combination of a complex salt bleach and a large amount of a halide such as ammonium bromide may be used. In addition to ammonium bromide, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, lithium bromide, sodium bromide, potassium bromide, sodium iodide, potassium iodide, ammonium iodide, etc. are also used as the above I\ halogenide. be able to.

The silver halide fixing agents contained in the bleach-fixing solution include compounds 1 which react with silver halide to form water-soluble complex salts, such as potassium thiosulfate, sodium thiosulfate, Thioacid a11 like ammonium thiosulfate! .

Typical examples thereof include thiocyan i%j salts such as potassium thiocyanate, sodium thiocyanate, and ammonium thiocyanate, thiourea, and thioether. These fixing agents are used in an amount of 5 g/l or more within the range that can be dissolved, but are generally used in an amount of 70 g/l to 250 g/l.

The bleach-fix solution contains boric acid, borax, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate,
Various pHA1 buffering agents such as sodium bicarbonate, potassium orthocarbonate, acetic acid, sodium acetate, and ammonium hydroxide may be contained alone or in combination of two or more. Furthermore, it may contain various optical brighteners, antifoaming agents, or surfactants. In addition, preservatives such as hydroxylamine, hydrazine, and heavy sodium W adducts of aldehyde compounds,
An organic chelating agent such as aminopolycarboxylic acid, a nitroalcohol, a stabilizer for nitric salt 9, an organic solvent such as methanol, dimethylsulfamide, dimethylsulfoxide, etc. may be appropriately contained. Furthermore, the bleach-fix solution is
JP-A-46-280, JP-A-45-8506, JP-A No. 4
6-556, Belgian Patent No. 770,910, Japanese Patent Publication No. 45-8836, Japanese Patent Publication No. 53-9854, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 1973
Various bleach accelerators described in Japanese Patent Nos. 71634 and 49-42349 may be added.

The pH of the bleach-fix solution used is 4.0 or higher.

Generally used at pH 5.0 or higher and pH 9.5 or lower, preferably PI (used at pH 6.0 or higher and pH 8-5 or lower,
More specifically, the most preferable pH is 6.5 or more and 8.5 or less.

Note that the bleach-fixing process may be performed separately into a bleaching process using a bleaching solution containing the above-mentioned bleach as a main component, and a pretreatment using a fixing solution containing the above-mentioned fixing agent as a main component.

The water-washing alternative stabilizer is not a normal stabilization process but a water-washing alternative, and refers to image stabilization processes such as those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-134636, as well as Japanese Patent Application No. 58-2709, etc. This is to essentially eliminate the need for water washing. Therefore, the name of the treatment bath does not necessarily have to be stabilization treatment.

There are also stabilizers that have the function of stabilizing color images and those that have a draining bath function that prevents contamination such as uneven washing. These stabilizers also include coloring adjustment liquids for coloring color images and antistatic liquids containing antistatic agents. The stabilizer is bleached and fixed from the pre-bath! ? When ingredients are brought in, measures are taken to neutralize, desalt, and inactivate them so as not to deteriorate the shelf life of the dye.

The components contained in such a stabilizing solution include those having a chelate stability constant of 8 or more (especially preferably 8 or more) with iron ions.
There are chelating agents that are These chelating agents include organic carboxylic acid chelating agents, organic phosphoric acid chelating agents, polyhydroxy compounds, and inorganic phosphoric acid chelating agents, among which preferred chelating agents include ethylene di7mine diorthohydroxyphenylacetic acid, nitrilotrimethyl Acetic acid, hydroxyethylenediaminetriacetic acid, diethylenetriamine 5M, acid, hydroxyethylimine diacetic acid.

Diaminopropanol tetrapartic acid, ethylenediaminetetrakismethylenephosphonic acid, nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic acid, l-hydrozineethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, 1,1-diphosphonethane-2-carboxylic acid, 2-
Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, l-hydroxy-1-phosphonopropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, catechol-3,5-disulfonic acid, sodium pyrophosphate, sodium tetrapolyphosphate, hexametaphosphoric acid Among them, particularly preferred are diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, and salts thereof for the effects of the present invention. These compounds are generally present at a concentration of about 0.1 g - 10 g for Stabilizer 141, more preferably Stabilizer 1
It is used at a concentration of about 0.5g to 5g per sentence.

Compounds added to the stabilizing solution include ammonium compounds. These are supplied by ammonium salts of various inorganic compounds, specifically ammonium hydroxide, ammonium bromide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium chloride, ammonium hypophosphite, ammonium phosphorus,
Ammonium phosphite, ammonium fluoride, acidic ammonium fluoride, ammonium fluoroborate, ammonium arsenate, ammonium bicarbonate, ammonium hydrogen fluoride, ammonium hydrogen sulfate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium iodide, ammonium nitrate, ammonium pentaborate, ammonium acetate .

Ammonium adipate, ammonium aralline tricarponate, ammonium benzoate, ammonium carbamate, ammonium citrate, ammonium diethyldithiocarbamate, ammonium formate, ammonium hydrogen malate, ammonium hydrogen oxalate, ammonium hydrogen phthalate, ammonium hydrogen tartrate, Ammonium lactate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium maleate, ammonium sulfate, ammonium phthalate, ammonium picrin, ammonium pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate, ammonium salicylate, ammonium succinate, ammonium sulfanilate, ammonium tartrate, ammonium thioglycolate, 2,4.8
-) linitrophenol ammonium, etc. The amount of these ammonium compounds added is 0.0 per ln of stabilizing solution.
Used in the range of 5 to 100 g, preferably 0.1 to 2
It is used in the range of 0g.

Compounds added to the stabilizing solution include pH adjusters such as acetic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfanilic acid, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, butyl hydroxybenzoate, antibiotics, Dehydroacetic acid, potassium unrubate, thiabentazole, ortho-phenylphenol and other anti-inflammatory agents, 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, 2-year-old cutyl-4-inthiazoline-3~ preservatives such as on, 1-2-benzisothiazolin-3-one, water-soluble total salt,
Ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP K-15, Jl/His:l
Examples include dispersants such as -71/-17, etc., hardeners such as formalin, and optical brighteners. Among these additive compounds, the ammonium compound described in Japanese Patent Application No. 58-58693 serves to adjust the pH of the image coating to a weakly acidic state optimal for preservation. Compounds used with ammonium compounds include acids, including sulfuric acid 1! Acid etc. are used.

The pH value of the stabilizer is adjusted to 0.1-10, preferably 2-9. More preferably, the treatment is carried out at a pH of 4 to 8.5.

In addition, it is preferable to use a multi-stage tank for the stabilization treatment process, and use a backflow method in which the replenisher is replenished from the final stage tank and sequentially overflows to the previous stage tank, since the amount of replenishment can be reduced. Although no treatment is required, rinsing with a small amount of water in an extremely short period of time, surface cleaning, etc. may be performed as necessary.

When stabilizing treatment is performed directly following the bleach-fixing process without substantially undergoing a water washing process, a short period of silver recovery or rinsing with standing water may be used between the bleach-fixing bath and the stabilizing bath. etc. may be provided.

Note that after the stabilization treatment, a draining bath containing a surfactant or the like may be provided, but preferably a silver recovery bath, rinsing, draining bath, etc. are not provided. These additional treatments may include spraying or painting.

In addition, a conditioning tank is sometimes provided after the color development process, and the conditioning tank is used to stop the development and accelerate the bleaching reaction, and prevents the developer from getting mixed into the bleach solution. The conditioning bath contains, for example, bleach accelerators and buffers to help reduce adverse effects. As the bleaching accelerator, organic sulfur compounds are generally used, including mercapto compounds and thione compounds. Furthermore, acids and alkaline agents such as acetic acid, citric acid, succinic acid, i-acid, and sodium hydroxide can change the conditioner's p)I to 3I.
Used to adjust. The amount of these bleaching accelerators and buffers added is 0.00% per 11 conditioners. QOL
It is used in the range of 100g to 100g. In addition to the above additives, chelating agents and the like may also be added.

When the photosensitive material to be processed is for negative use, an aldehyde derivative may be added to the negative stabilizer in order to improve the storage stability of photographic images.

The stabilizer for negatives may contain various additives as necessary, such as water droplet prevention agents such as siloxane derivatives, boric acid, citric acid, phosphoric acid, acetic acid, or sodium hydroxide, sodium acetate, potassium citrate, etc. Improves processing effects such as pH adjusters, hardening agents such as potash alum and chrome alum, organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide, humidity conditioners such as ethylene glycol and polyethylene glycol, and other color tone agents. , additives for expansion may be added.

Further, the negative stabilizing liquid may be partitioned into two or more sections in order to increase the length of the countercurrent flow path, similar to the above-mentioned stabilizing liquid.
Further, the method of preparing the replenisher and the amount of replenishment may be the same as in the case of the above-mentioned stabilizing solution.

What is the photographic processing waste liquid that is discharged after photographic processing is completed?

If the amount is extremely small, it may be disposed of in a sewage system or the like, but it is preferable to treat the waste liquid for the purpose of environmental protection, silver recovery, etc.

For waste liquid treatment, for example, preferably, each type of photographic processing liquid is separated and pooled, and water is removed by 7. g processing, e
It is preferable to treat the waste liquid as a liquid or dry solid, or by adding a water-absorbing material to the waste liquid and coagulating it, with or without passing it through a filter such as activated carbon, ion exchange phase, silica gel, alumina, diatomaceous earth zeolite, etc. Furthermore, it is more preferable that the waste liquid treatment mechanism or device is made into a cassette and incorporated into the apparatus of the present invention.

〔effect〕

According to the disk film development processing apparatus of the present invention, the following advantages are achieved: rapid processing, miniaturization and simplicity of the apparatus, ease of operation, improvement in the quality and stability of photographic performance, and reduction in the amount of photographic processing solution used. In particular, A. It is possible to develop the disc film while it is still stored in the cartridge, and there is virtually no need to provide a darkroom section in the disc film processing apparatus. Since there is no
The device can be miniaturized and simplified, requiring no darkroom processing that requires specialized knowledge or skill, making it easy to operate, and can be provided at low cost.

B. Processing can be carried out in a bright room, so even if a problem occurs within the equipment, it can be checked visually, allowing the problem to be dealt with early and providing peace of mind. This has the advantage that the processing time can be felt to be short.

C. One-sheet processing of disk film 2 You can freely switch between multiple-sheet processing and use, and the size of the processing tank, amount of processing liquid, etc. can be freely set according to the number of sheets to be processed.
It is possible to reduce the amount of processing liquid, improve the stability of photographic processing, and also have the advantage of being advantageous for processing waste liquid of photographic processing.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a plan view of the cartridge, and Fig. 2 is a back view of the cartridge. 3 is a plan view of a disc film, FIGS. 4 to 6 are schematic sectional views of a developing processing apparatus according to the present invention, FIGS. 13 and 23 are perspective views, FIGS. 14 and 15 are sectional views showing the treatment liquid supply mechanism, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are front views. FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of a rotating shaft, FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an adapter, and FIG. 24 is a plan view showing an embodiment having a cartridge destruction mechanism. Figure i25 is also a front view. FIG. 26 is a front view showing the cartridge in a destroyed state. In the figure, each symbol indicates the following. 10-cartridge 11-exposure window side plate, 12-exposure window, 13-center opening, 14-shading plate opening/closing window. 15-Pin hole for opening and closing the light shielding plate. 16 - Hole for cartridge destruction. 17-light shielding plate, 18-label side plate, 20-disk film, 21-hub, 120-&2 feeding mechanism. 121-Rotation axis, 122-Chuck mechanism. 123-guide rail, 130-starting platform. 131-finishing stand, 140-cutting part, 141-cutting blade, 200-base, 210-recessed part. 220 - Holding member. 230 - rotation means, 241 - turntable, 242 - adapter, 243 - processing liquid cassette. 300-base, 302-pressing member, 310-rotation mechanism, 320-ejection means. 341-turntable, 342-adapter, 343-processing liquid cassette, 350-shading plate opening/closing means, 410-solenoid, 420-rotation shaft, 430-recess, 510-rotation shaft. 511-Chuck mechanism.゛ 520-Processing liquid cassette, 521-Holder, 522-Heater. 530-roller, 540-extrusion pin, 600-base. 610 - Pressing member. 620-Rotation mechanism. 710-rotating shaft, 711-locking member, 712-rod, 720-attachment, 730-supporting member. 740-Processing liquid cassette, 81O1811-Base. 820-Rotating shaft, 830-Extrusion bottle, Patent applicant: Konishi Roku Photo Industry Co., Ltd. Agent, Patent attorney Shinma Sakaguchi No. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3) Fig. 4, Fig. 1-Finishing table. 5th Figure 10 Cartoso, Di II 6 vA 7th Figure 243- %Fail η 'IFv+-, 8th
Figure 9 343-% Rishi cassette, Figure 10 Gloss O (axis 0) Figure 11 111-Search 1 angle. Figure 12 Figure 18 Figure 19 Prisoner 6 2 0 - 111 kll, Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 3O-ffL+r+uLHasenito Kankij Seisho (Volunteer) August 14, 1986

Claims (1)

[Claims] A disc characterized in that the development process part has a non-light-shielding structure that does not substantially have a dark room, and the development process is performed with one or more mounted disc films stored in the cartridge. Film processing equipment.