EP0770917B1 - Device for processing developed photographic film - Google Patents

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EP0770917B1
EP0770917B1 EP96115959A EP96115959A EP0770917B1 EP 0770917 B1 EP0770917 B1 EP 0770917B1 EP 96115959 A EP96115959 A EP 96115959A EP 96115959 A EP96115959 A EP 96115959A EP 0770917 B1 EP0770917 B1 EP 0770917B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for processing or processing developed photographic films according to the preamble of the first claim.
  • DE-OS 41 26 579 a device is shown with the fully automatic exposed photographic film images can be produced.
  • the films are developed, automatically to a copier handed over, the individual images copied onto paper and the paper developed.
  • the device is for processing conventional 35 mm film in 135 format or pocket films in A110 format.
  • EP-OS 571 805 now shows a film cartridge, one on a spool contains wound film, the guide portion of which is not out of the cartridge protrudes.
  • a laboratory organization for films and cartridges of this type the filmstrip is rewound into the cartridge after copying and is given to the customer together with the pictures is in the EP-OS 664 483 described.
  • This new film system was called "Advanced Photo System "(APS) launched.
  • an APS film can be similar to a 35mm film 135 can be handled.
  • the film only needs to be copied be rewound into the cartridge.
  • a reorder the Cartridge inserted directly into the cartridge holder and, as in the DE-OS 40 38 661 described, copied. That means that both First order as well as for a reorder with one and the same copier full automation can be achieved.
  • the input station for taking the film strips from the developing device is therefore advantageously designed so that both Film strips of format 135 and APS film strips are adopted can.
  • minilabs The operation of minilabs is often unskilled or at least only briefed workers carried out so that the equipment is designed must be made that input errors are avoided from the outset.
  • multiple input stations that correspond to the different Input media are adapted can be prevented, for example a film in the opening for a cartridge or is also inserted vice versa.
  • APS cartridge adapted form of the cartridge holder or by other blocking means Prevent, for example, a 35 mm cartridge in this input station is inserted.
  • the cartridge holder is advantageously designed so that the cartridge can only be entered in one orientation. This will incorrect entries avoided from the start. This is particularly the case when retrofitting existing devices are not possible, funds are provided which detect the orientation of the cartridge in the cartridge holder and at a possible wrong entry, a corresponding warning or an alarm signal produce.
  • an additional input station for these reorder orders be provided.
  • the emulsion layer of the film strip has the correct orientation, otherwise the paper prints created will be reversed are.
  • the determination of the orientation of the entered film strips can be done, for example, using the DX code, as it is in DE-OS 41 14 343 is described.
  • the transfer station enables the majority of the device to be shared can be used for all systems and formats. New systems can be established on the market faster because of the development laboratories or the Minilab operators not completely new devices, but only accessories for existing devices need to be purchased.
  • the input stations can be operated on a motorized, vertically adjustable Sled to be arranged. Is the minilab equipped so that the actual Copying station can be automatically adapted to different formats can, the overall control of the device can be done by entering the cartridges or film strips. If, for example, a cartridge is inserted in the designated one Input station entered, the carriage is moved so that the Guiding and transport device of this input station the film directly to the Guide and transport device can pass through the copying station. At the same time, the copying station can be adapted to the format of the film in the cartridge become. This can be done either through a process of elements or but happen by automatically changing the entire stage.
  • a simpler but equally effective option is to use the individual input stations to be fixed in place.
  • the guidance and transport facilities the input stations are then arranged so that they are in the guide and Open the transport device through the copying station. Usually this can so that no motorized adjustment in the transfer station necessary is.
  • All parts of the device according to FIG. 1 are on a common base plate 1 mounted.
  • the base plate has a groove 2 in which the edge guides 3 and 4 are adjustable for the film strips. Fixed with these edge guides the side guides 5, 6 for the film in the cartridge 7 are connected.
  • the drive block 8, with which film can be wound out of the APS cartridge 7, is via the connecting part 9 and the actuating rod 10 with the guides 3 and 5 connected.
  • the actuating rod 10 is fixed in the housing Bearing parts 11 and 12 guided axially movable. While the operating rod 10 is firmly connected to the connecting part 9 and the edge guide 3, that is Connecting part 13 axially displaceable on it.
  • the operating rod 14 on the other hand, which is also in the bearing parts 11 and 12 axially is slidably guided, is fixed to the guides via the connecting part 13 4 and 6 connected, while the connecting part 9 is axially displaceable you are stored.
  • the operating rods 10 and 14 are by the motor 15 and a spindle drive, not shown, can be moved in opposite directions.
  • the guides for the film can be adjusted symmetrically in this way.
  • the cartridge 7 is in the cartridge holder 16, which is exactly the outer shape the cartridge is adapted.
  • the drive block 8 has a shaft 17 for driving the film spool in the cartridge and a shaft 18 for opening the cartridge shutter on. A drive for these shafts is not shown in the drawing.
  • This support member contains a support pin 20 which during the Film input supports the film spool and a button 21, which detects whether it is for the film in the cartridge, one that has already been developed or one that is still undeveloped film.
  • a flap 22 via the axis 23 pivotally attached.
  • a guide piece 24 is attached below the flap, which is pivotable about an axis parallel to the axis 23.
  • the guide piece 24 is pressed resiliently against the flap 22 so that the runners 25 rest against the flap 22.
  • the flap 22 can by a mechanism, not shown here can be pivoted via the actuating lever 26.
  • the drive roller pair 27 is shared by all entered films.
  • the principle of this device is shown again schematically in FIG. 2.
  • the various positions of the device set by the motor 15 can be, for example, the insertion of different, the respective Format adapted copying plates in the copier, not shown here be bound. In the position shown, a copy plate would therefore be used, adapted to the format of the film in the APS cartridge 7 is.
  • the insertion of the cartridge is recognized by light barriers, not shown here, whereupon the motor 15 is started and the drive block 8 and the support member 19 are moved so far that the shaft 17 with the coil of Cartridge is coupled. Simultaneously with the support part 19 and the drive block 8 the guides 5 and 6 are moved to the required distance. Based The position reached can be checked again whether the cartridge 7 is correct was inserted into the cartridge holder 16.
  • the Button 21 ensures that the film in the cartridge is actually already developed and is therefore no longer sensitive to light. Then the shaft 18 the shutter of the cartridge opened and the shaft 17 driven so that the Start the film from the cartridge 7 through the guides 5 and 6 to the Drive rollers 27 is pushed. From here, the film can now be viewed through the Copier conveyed and rewound into the cartridge after the copying process become. Then the closure by the shaft 18 again closed and the motor 15 moves the drive block 8, the support member 19 and the guides 5 and 6 again in the position shown in Fig. 1.
  • the appropriate copy plate inserted into the copier. Then the Motor 15 the edge guides 3, 4 until they correspond to the film format Distance. To further increase the security of input and rule out that the 35mm film may be on the guides 5 and 6 is entered, a cover 16a could be placed over the cartridge receptacle at the same time 16 can be closed. If the film is now properly on the Edge guides 3, 4 entered, so is a DX code reader in the Edge guides 3 and 4 scanned the respective edge area of the film strip and determined which side the DX code is on. Based on the location The DX code and reading direction can change the orientation of the filmstrip be determined. If an incorrect entry is found, the operator becomes asked to correct the location of the film. To define the film with To be able to pass the speed of the DX code readers is the Film start is detected by the drive rollers 30 (Fig. 2). These drive rollers if the input is correct, then also feed the film to the drive rollers 27.
  • cartridges and / or 135 film strips can be used respective input stations are fed from a magazine, so that the operation is simplified even further. For reasons of clarity this feature is not shown separately in the figures.
  • a film start arriving from a film processor is from brought down by the drive rollers 31 (Fig. 2).
  • the Flap 22 and the guide piece 24 resting thereon via the actuating lever 26 raised to a position in which a through the bottom of the flap 22
  • the beginning of the film can be fed to the drive rollers 27.
  • the beginning of the film slides between the runners 25 of the guide piece 24 and the underside of the Flap 22. This forms between the guide piece 24 and the flap 22 Gap that is wide enough that there is no risk of scratching the film.
  • the runners 25 are arranged so that they only the film in its edge area touch. The beginning of the film is in turn captured by the rollers 27 and into the Copier transported.
  • FIG. 3 The mode of operation of a further exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 3.
  • a cartridge holder 35 and a film strip guide 36 in a carriage 37.
  • drive rollers 38 and Drives for the film spool and the cartridge closure are provided.
  • the sled can be moved in the direction of the double arrow A.
  • the carriage 37 is located in 3, a position in the cartridge receptacle 35 can be used Film unwound from a cartridge and the drive rollers over the film guide 39 27 are supplied.
  • a film strip should be taken over by the film developing device 42 are, the carriage is moved so that the film guide 36 with the film guide 40 of the copier is aligned.
  • the width of the film guide 36 can be changed, for example, so that both film strips with the format 135 as well as film strips of a different format can be entered can.
  • the film stage 41 corresponding to the format in the here Copier, not shown, is used, the film from the rollers 38th taken over and forwarded to the roles 27.
  • a 35 mm film can already be entered into the guide 36.
  • the beginning of the film is fixed by the rollers 38 until the film just processed again rewound through the guide 39 into the cartridge in the cartridge receptacle 35 is.
  • the carriage 37 moves and the rollers 38 can on the 35mm film transfer the drive rollers 27.
  • the roll 43 is provided, which is the protruding film end redirected and updated accordingly.
  • the film guide 36 fulfills the task of two input stations: 135 film strips can be entered and film strips are taken over by the film processor 42.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Vorrichtung zum Ver- oder Bearbeiten von entwickelten fotografischen Filmen nach dem Oberbegriff des ersten Anspruchs.The invention relates to a device for processing or processing developed photographic films according to the preamble of the first claim.

In der DE-OS 41 26 579 ist eine Vorrichtung gezeigt, mit der vollautomatisch von belichteten fotografischen Filmen Bilder hergestellt werden können. In der gezeigten Vorrichtung werden die Filme entwickelt, automatisch an ein Kopiergerät übergeben, die Einzelbilder auf Papier kopiert und das Papier entwickelt. Die Vorrichtung ist für die Verarbeitung herkömmlicher Kleinbildfilme im Format 135 oder auch Pocketfilme im Format A110 ausgelegt.In DE-OS 41 26 579 a device is shown with the fully automatic exposed photographic film images can be produced. In the shown Device the films are developed, automatically to a copier handed over, the individual images copied onto paper and the paper developed. The The device is for processing conventional 35 mm film in 135 format or pocket films in A110 format.

In der EP-OS 571 805 ist nun eine Filmpatrone gezeigt, die einen auf einer Spule aufgewickelten Film enthält, dessen Führungsabschnitt nicht aus der Patrone hervorsteht. Eine Labororganisation für Filme und Patronen dieser Art, bei der der Filmstreifen nach dem Kopieren wieder in die Patrone zurückgespult wird und dem Kunden so zusammen mit den Bildern ausgehändigt wird, ist in der EP-OS 664 483 beschrieben. Dieses neue Filmsystem wurde als "Advanced Photo System" (APS) in den Markt eingeführt.EP-OS 571 805 now shows a film cartridge, one on a spool contains wound film, the guide portion of which is not out of the cartridge protrudes. A laboratory organization for films and cartridges of this type the filmstrip is rewound into the cartridge after copying and is given to the customer together with the pictures is in the EP-OS 664 483 described. This new film system was called "Advanced Photo System "(APS) launched.

In der DE-OS 40 38 661 wird vorgeschlagen, den Film bereits nach der Entwicklung wieder in die Patrone zurückzuspulen und ein Kopiergerät zu verwenden, bei dem die Patrone eingelegt wird und der entwickelte Film für den Kopiervorgang aus der Patrone ausgespult und danach wieder zurückgespult wird. In DE-OS 40 38 661 it is proposed that the film be developed rewind into the cartridge and use a copier where the cartridge is inserted and the film developed for the copying process is rewound from the cartridge and then rewound.

Es ist die Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein Gerät zum Verarbeiten von fotografischen Filmen, wie es in der DE-OS 41 26 579 beschrieben ist, so universell zu gestalten, daß auch APS-Filme bearbeitet werden können.It is the object of the invention to provide a device for processing photographic To make films as described in DE-OS 41 26 579 so universal, that APS films can also be processed.

Gelöst wird die Aufgabe durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1. Bei einem Erstauftrag kann ein APS-Film dadurch ähnlich wie ein Kleinbildfilm 135 gehandhabt werden. Der Film muß lediglich nach dem Kopieren wieder in die Patrone zurückgespult werden. Bei einer Nachbestellung kann die Patrone direkt in die Patronenaufnahme eingelegt und, wie in der DE-OS 40 38 661 beschrieben, kopiert werden. Das bedeutet, daß sowohl bei einem Erstauftrag als auch bei einer Nachbestellung mit ein und demselben Kopiergerät eine volle Automatisierung erreichbar ist.The object is achieved by a device with the features of claim 1. With an initial order, an APS film can be similar to a 35mm film 135 can be handled. The film only needs to be copied be rewound into the cartridge. With a reorder the Cartridge inserted directly into the cartridge holder and, as in the DE-OS 40 38 661 described, copied. That means that both First order as well as for a reorder with one and the same copier full automation can be achieved.

Bei Anwendern von Minilabs wird die universelle Einsetzbarkeit für unterschiedliche Filmsysteme besonders wichtig, weil diese Geräte oft in sehr beengten Räumlichkeiten untergebracht sind und mehrere Geräte gleichzeitig nicht aufstellbar wären. Die Eingabestation zur Übernahme der Filmstreifen von der Entwicklungsvorrichtung ist deshalb vorteilhafterweise so ausgebildet, daß sowohl Filmstreifen des Formats 135 als auch APS-Filmstreifen übernommen werden können.For users of minilabs, the universal applicability for different Film systems particularly important because these devices are often in very cramped conditions Rooms are housed and several devices cannot be set up at the same time would. The input station for taking the film strips from the developing device is therefore advantageously designed so that both Film strips of format 135 and APS film strips are adopted can.

Die Bedienung von Minilabs wird oftmals von ungelernten oder zumindest nur kurz eingewiesenen Arbeitskräften durchgeführt, so daß die Geräte so konzipiert werden müssen, daß Eingabefehler von vornherein vermieden werden. Durch das Vorhandensein mehrerer Eingabestationen, die entsprechend an die verschiedenen Eingabemedien angepaßt sind, kann verhindert werden, daß beispielsweise ein Film in die für eine Patrone vorgesehene Eingabeöffnung oder auch umgekehrt eingelegt wird. Ebenso kann durch eine gezielte, an die APS-Patrone angepaßte Form der Patronenaufnahme oder durch andere Sperrmittel verhindert werden, daß in diese Eingabestation beispielsweise eine Kleinbildpatrone eingelegt wird. The operation of minilabs is often unskilled or at least only briefed workers carried out so that the equipment is designed must be made that input errors are avoided from the outset. By the presence of multiple input stations that correspond to the different Input media are adapted, can be prevented, for example a film in the opening for a cartridge or is also inserted vice versa. Likewise, through a targeted, to the APS cartridge adapted form of the cartridge holder or by other blocking means Prevent, for example, a 35 mm cartridge in this input station is inserted.

Die Patronenaufnahme ist in vorteilhafter Weise so ausgebildet, daß die Patrone nur in einer einzigen Orientierung eingegeben werden kann. Hierdurch werden von vornherein Fehleingaben vermieden. Ist dies insbesondere bei der Nachrüstung von bestehenden Geräten nicht möglich, so werden Mittel vorgesehen, die die Orientierung der Patrone in der Patronenaufnahme detektieren und bei einer evtl. Falscheingabe eine entsprechende Warnung oder ein Alarmsignal erzeugen.The cartridge holder is advantageously designed so that the cartridge can only be entered in one orientation. This will incorrect entries avoided from the start. This is particularly the case when retrofitting existing devices are not possible, funds are provided which detect the orientation of the cartridge in the cartridge holder and at a possible wrong entry, a corresponding warning or an alarm signal produce.

Um auch Nachbestellungen von Filmstreifen des Formats 135 bearbeiten zu können, kann eine zusätzliche Eingabestation für diese Nachbestellaufträge vorgesehen werden. Beim Einlegen von Filmstreifen in diese Eingabestation kommt es insbesondere darauf an, daß die Emulsionsschicht des Filmstreifens die richtige Orientierung aufweist, da die erstellten Papierabzüge ansonsten seitenverkehrt sind. Die Ermittlung der Orientierung der eingegebenen Filmstreifen kann beispielsweise anhand des DX-Codes erfolgen, wie es in der DE-OS 41 14 343 beschrieben ist.To also process reorders of 135 format film strips can, an additional input station for these reorder orders be provided. When inserting film strips into this input station it is particularly important that the emulsion layer of the film strip has the correct orientation, otherwise the paper prints created will be reversed are. The determination of the orientation of the entered film strips can be done, for example, using the DX code, as it is in DE-OS 41 14 343 is described.

Durch die Überführstation wird es ermöglicht, daß der Großteil des Gerätes gemeinsam für alle Systeme und Formate benutzt werden kann. Neue Systeme können dadurch schneller auf dem Markt etabliert werden, weil von den Entwicklungslabors oder den Minilab-Betreibern keine komplett neuen Geräte, sondern nur Zusätze für bereits vorhandene Geräte erworben werden müssen.The transfer station enables the majority of the device to be shared can be used for all systems and formats. New systems can be established on the market faster because of the development laboratories or the Minilab operators not completely new devices, but only accessories for existing devices need to be purchased.

Die Eingabestationen können auf einem motorisch betriebenen, vertikal verstellbaren Schlitten angeordnet sein. Ist das Minilab so ausgerüstet, daß die eigentliche Kopierstation an verschiedene Formate automatisch angepaßt werden kann, so kann die Gesamtsteuerung des Gerätes über die Eingabe der Patronen oder Filmstreifen erfolgen. Wird beispielsweise eine Patrone in die dafür vorgesehene Eingabestation eingegeben, so wird der Schlitten so verfahren, daß die Führungs- und Transporteinrichtung dieser Eingabestation den Film direkt an die Führungs- und Transporteinrichtung durch die Kopierstation übergeben kann. Gleichzeitig kann die Kopierstation an das Format des Films in der Patrone angepaßt werden. Dies kann entweder durch ein Verfahren von Elementen oder aber durch den automatischen Wechsel der kompletten Bühne passieren.The input stations can be operated on a motorized, vertically adjustable Sled to be arranged. Is the minilab equipped so that the actual Copying station can be automatically adapted to different formats can, the overall control of the device can be done by entering the cartridges or film strips. If, for example, a cartridge is inserted in the designated one Input station entered, the carriage is moved so that the Guiding and transport device of this input station the film directly to the Guide and transport device can pass through the copying station. At the same time, the copying station can be adapted to the format of the film in the cartridge become. This can be done either through a process of elements or but happen by automatically changing the entire stage.

Eine einfachere, aber ebenso wirkungsvolle Möglichkeit ist es, die einzelnen Eingabestationen ortsfest anzubringen. Die Führungs- und Transporteinrichtungen der Eingabestationen sind dann so angeordnet, daß sie in die Führungs- und Transporteinrichtung durch die Kopierstation einmünden. Dies kann normalerweise so erfolgen, daß in der Überführstation keinerlei motorische Verstellung notwendig ist.A simpler but equally effective option is to use the individual input stations to be fixed in place. The guidance and transport facilities the input stations are then arranged so that they are in the guide and Open the transport device through the copying station. Usually this can so that no motorized adjustment in the transfer station necessary is.

Weitere Einzelheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen im Zusammenhang mit der Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen, die anhand der Zeichnung eingehend erläutert werden.Further details and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims in connection with the description of exemplary embodiments, which are explained in detail using the drawing.

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eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit drei Eingabestationen,
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eine schematische Darstellung der Wirkungsweise der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 und
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a device according to the invention with three input stations,
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is a schematic representation of the operation of the device according to FIGS. 1 and
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the schematic representation of the operation of another embodiment.

Sämtliche Teile der Vorrichtung nach Fig. 1 sind auf einer gemeinsamen Grundplatte 1 montiert. Die Grundplatte weist eine Nut 2 auf, in der die Randführungen 3 und 4 für die Filmstreifen verstellbar gelagert sind. Fest mit diesen Randführungen sind die Seitenführungen 5, 6 für den Film in der Patrone 7 verbunden.All parts of the device according to FIG. 1 are on a common base plate 1 mounted. The base plate has a groove 2 in which the edge guides 3 and 4 are adjustable for the film strips. Fixed with these edge guides the side guides 5, 6 for the film in the cartridge 7 are connected.

Der Antriebsblock 8, mit dem Film aus der APS-Patrone 7 gespult werden kann, ist über das Verbindungsteil 9 und die Betätigungsstange 10 mit den Führungen 3 und 5 verbunden. Die Betätigungsstange 10 ist in dem gehäusefesten Lagerteil 11 und 12 axial beweglich geführt. Während die Betätigungsstange 10 mit dem Verbindungsteil 9 und der Randführung 3 fest verbunden ist, ist das Verbindungsteil 13 axial auf ihr verschieblich.The drive block 8, with which film can be wound out of the APS cartridge 7, is via the connecting part 9 and the actuating rod 10 with the guides 3 and 5 connected. The actuating rod 10 is fixed in the housing Bearing parts 11 and 12 guided axially movable. While the operating rod 10 is firmly connected to the connecting part 9 and the edge guide 3, that is Connecting part 13 axially displaceable on it.

Die Betätigungsstange 14 dagegen, die auch in den Lagerteilen 11 und 12 axial verschieblich geführt ist, ist über das Verbindungsteil 13 fest mit den Führungen 4 und 6 verbunden, während das Verbindungsteil 9 axial verschieblich auf ihr gelagert ist. Die Betätigungsstangen 10 und 14 sind durch den Motor 15 und einen nicht näher dargestellten Spindeltrieb jeweils entgegengesetzt verschiebbar. Die Führungen für den Film sind auf diese Weise symmetrisch verstellbar.The operating rod 14, on the other hand, which is also in the bearing parts 11 and 12 axially is slidably guided, is fixed to the guides via the connecting part 13 4 and 6 connected, while the connecting part 9 is axially displaceable you are stored. The operating rods 10 and 14 are by the motor 15 and a spindle drive, not shown, can be moved in opposite directions. The guides for the film can be adjusted symmetrically in this way.

Die Patrone 7 liegt in der Patronenaufnahme 16, die genau der äußeren Form der Patrone angepaßt ist. Der Antriebsblock 8 weist eine Welle 17 zum Antreiben der Filmspule in der Patrone und eine Welle 18 zum Öffnen des Patronenverschlusses auf. Ein Antrieb für diese Wellen ist in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt. Auf dem Verbindungsteil 13 ist ein Stützteil 19 befestigt, welches sich zusammen mit diesem bewegt. Dieses Stützteil enthält einen Stützstift 20, der während der Filmeingabe die Filmspule abstützt und einen Taster 21, der erkennt, ob es sich bei dem Film in der Patrone um einen bereits entwickelten oder um einen noch nicht entwickelten Film handelt.The cartridge 7 is in the cartridge holder 16, which is exactly the outer shape the cartridge is adapted. The drive block 8 has a shaft 17 for driving the film spool in the cartridge and a shaft 18 for opening the cartridge shutter on. A drive for these shafts is not shown in the drawing. On the connecting part 13, a support member 19 is attached, which together moved with this. This support member contains a support pin 20 which during the Film input supports the film spool and a button 21, which detects whether it is for the film in the cartridge, one that has already been developed or one that is still undeveloped film.

Unterhalb der Führungen 3, 4 und 5, 6 ist eine Klappe 22 über die Achse 23 schwenkbar befestigt. Unterhalb der Klappe ist ein Leitstück 24 angebracht, welches über eine Achse parallel zur Achse 23 schwenkbar ist. Das Leitstück 24 ist federnd an die Klappe 22 angedrückt, so daß die Kufen 25 an der Klappe 22 anliegen. Die Klappe 22 kann durch einen hier nicht dargestellten Mechanismus über den Betätigungshebel 26 verschwenkt werden. Das Antriebsrollenpaar 27 wird von allen eingegebenen Filmen gemeinsam benutzt.Below the guides 3, 4 and 5, 6 is a flap 22 via the axis 23 pivotally attached. A guide piece 24 is attached below the flap, which is pivotable about an axis parallel to the axis 23. The guide piece 24 is pressed resiliently against the flap 22 so that the runners 25 rest against the flap 22. The flap 22 can by a mechanism, not shown here can be pivoted via the actuating lever 26. The drive roller pair 27 is shared by all entered films.

Das Prinzip dieser Vorrichtung ist in Fig. 2 nochmal schematisch dargestellt. Die verschiedenen Stellungen der Vorrichtung, die durch den Motor 15 eingestellt werden, können beispielsweise an das Einsetzen unterschiedlicher, dem jeweiligen Format angepaßter Kopierplatten in das hier nicht dargestellte Kopiergerät gebunden sein. In der gezeigten Stellung wäre daher eine Kopierplatte eingesetzt, die an das Format des in der APS-Patrone 7 befindlichen Films angepaßt ist. Das Einlegen der Patrone wird über hier nicht dargestellte Lichtschranken erkannt, worauf der Motor 15 in Betrieb gesetzt wird und der Antriebsblock 8 und das Stützteil 19 soweit verfahren werden, daß die Welle 17 mit der Spule der Patrone gekoppelt ist. Gleichzeitig mit dem Stützteil 19 und dem Antriebsblock 8 werden die Führungen 5 und 6 auf den benötigten Abstand gefahren. Anhand der erreichten Stellung kann nochmals überprüft werden, ob die Patrone 7 richtig in die Patronenaufnahme 16 eingelegt wurde. Ist dies der Fall, so wird über den Taster 21 sichergestellt, daß der Film in der Patrone tatsächlich bereits entwickelt und damit nicht mehr lichtempfindlich ist. Danach wird über die Welle 18 der Verschluß der Patrone geöffnet und die Welle 17 angetrieben, so daß der Filmanfang aus der Patrone 7 heraus durch die Führungen 5 und 6 bis zu den Antriebsrollen 27 geschoben wird. Von hier aus kann der Film nun durch das Kopiergerät gefördert und nach dem Kopiervorgang wieder in die Patrone zurückgespult werden. Daraufhin wird der Verschluß durch die Welle 18 wieder geschlossen und der Motor 15 verfährt den Antriebsblock 8, das Stützteil 19 und die Führungen 5 und 6 wieder in die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Stellung.The principle of this device is shown again schematically in FIG. 2. The various positions of the device set by the motor 15 can be, for example, the insertion of different, the respective Format adapted copying plates in the copier, not shown here be bound. In the position shown, a copy plate would therefore be used, adapted to the format of the film in the APS cartridge 7 is. The insertion of the cartridge is recognized by light barriers, not shown here, whereupon the motor 15 is started and the drive block 8 and the support member 19 are moved so far that the shaft 17 with the coil of Cartridge is coupled. Simultaneously with the support part 19 and the drive block 8 the guides 5 and 6 are moved to the required distance. Based The position reached can be checked again whether the cartridge 7 is correct was inserted into the cartridge holder 16. If this is the case, then the Button 21 ensures that the film in the cartridge is actually already developed and is therefore no longer sensitive to light. Then the shaft 18 the shutter of the cartridge opened and the shaft 17 driven so that the Start the film from the cartridge 7 through the guides 5 and 6 to the Drive rollers 27 is pushed. From here, the film can now be viewed through the Copier conveyed and rewound into the cartridge after the copying process become. Then the closure by the shaft 18 again closed and the motor 15 moves the drive block 8, the support member 19 and the guides 5 and 6 again in the position shown in Fig. 1.

Soll nun beispielsweise ein handelsüblicher Kleinbildfilm kopiert werden, wird die entsprechende Kopierplatte in das Kopiergerät eingesetzt. Daraufhin verfährt der Motor 15 die Randführungen 3, 4 soweit, bis sie den dem Filmformat entsprechenden Abstand aufweisen. Um die Eingabesicherheit noch weiter zu erhöhen und auszuschließen, daß der Kleinbildfilm möglicherweise über die Führungen 5 und 6 eingegeben wird, könnte gleichzeitig ein Deckel 16a über der Patronenaufnahme 16 geschlossen werden. Wird nun der Film ordnungsgemäß über die Randführungen 3, 4 eingegeben, so wird über einen DX-Code-Leser in den Randführungen 3 und 4 der jeweilige Randbereich des Filmstreifens abgetastet und festgestellt, auf welcher Seite sich der DX-Code befindet. Anhand der Lage des DX-Codes und der Leserichtung kann die Orientierung des Filmstreifens festgestellt werden. Wird eine falsche Eingabe festgestellt, so wird die Bedienperson aufgefordert, die Lage des Films zu korrigieren. Um den Film mit definierter Geschwindigkeit an den DX-Code-Lesern vorbeiführen zu können, wird der Filmanfang durch die Antriebswalzen 30 (Fig. 2) erfaßt. Diese Antriebswalzen führen den Film bei richtiger Eingabe dann auch den Antriebswalzen 27 zu.If, for example, a commercially available 35mm film is to be copied, the appropriate copy plate inserted into the copier. Then the Motor 15 the edge guides 3, 4 until they correspond to the film format Distance. To further increase the security of input and rule out that the 35mm film may be on the guides 5 and 6 is entered, a cover 16a could be placed over the cartridge receptacle at the same time 16 can be closed. If the film is now properly on the Edge guides 3, 4 entered, so is a DX code reader in the Edge guides 3 and 4 scanned the respective edge area of the film strip and determined which side the DX code is on. Based on the location The DX code and reading direction can change the orientation of the filmstrip be determined. If an incorrect entry is found, the operator becomes asked to correct the location of the film. To define the film with To be able to pass the speed of the DX code readers is the Film start is detected by the drive rollers 30 (Fig. 2). These drive rollers if the input is correct, then also feed the film to the drive rollers 27.

In an sich bekannter Weise können Patronen undloder 135er-Filmstreifen den jeweiligen Eingabestationen aus einem Magazin zugeführt werden, so daß sich die Bedienung noch weiter vereinfacht. Aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit wurde dieses Merkmal in den Figuren nicht gesondert ausgeführt.In a manner known per se, cartridges and / or 135 film strips can be used respective input stations are fed from a magazine, so that the operation is simplified even further. For reasons of clarity this feature is not shown separately in the figures.

Ein von einer Filmentwicklungsvorrichtung ankommender Filmanfang wird von unten durch die Antriebswalzen 31 (Fig. 2) herangeführt. Hierzu wird die Klappe 22 und das daran anliegende Leitstück 24 über den Betätigungshebel 26 in eine Stellung angehoben, in der ein durch die Unterseite der Klappe 22 geführter Filmanfang den Antriebswalzen 27 zugeführt werden kann. Der Filmanfang schiebt sich zwischen die Kufen 25 des Leitstückes 24 und die Unterseite der Klappe 22. Dadurch bildet sich zwischen dem Leitstück 24 und der Klappe 22 ein Spalt, der breit genug ist, daß für den Film keine Verkratzungsgefahr besteht. Die Kufen 25 sind so angeordnet, daß sie den Film nur in seinem Randbereich berühren. Der Filmanfang wird wiederum durch die Walzen 27 erfaßt und in das Kopiergerät transportiert. Sobald das Filmende den Spalt zwischen der Klappe 22 und dem Leitstück 24 verläßt, wird dieses über eine nicht dargestellte Feder wieder an die Klappe 22 angedrückt. Nach dem Kopiervorgang kann der Film nun in die entgegengesetzte Richtung in ein Ausgabefach unterhalb der gezeigten Vorrichtung geleitet werden. Da der Spalt zwischen der Klappe 22 und dem Leitstück 24 nun geschlossen ist, läuft das nun führende Filmende gegen die Unterseite des Leitstücks 24 und wird von dieser direkt in die Auffangkammer geführt.A film start arriving from a film processor is from brought down by the drive rollers 31 (Fig. 2). For this, the Flap 22 and the guide piece 24 resting thereon via the actuating lever 26 raised to a position in which a through the bottom of the flap 22 The beginning of the film can be fed to the drive rollers 27. The beginning of the film slides between the runners 25 of the guide piece 24 and the underside of the Flap 22. This forms between the guide piece 24 and the flap 22 Gap that is wide enough that there is no risk of scratching the film. The runners 25 are arranged so that they only the film in its edge area touch. The beginning of the film is in turn captured by the rollers 27 and into the Copier transported. Once the film ends the gap between the Leaves flap 22 and the guide piece 24, this is a not shown Spring pressed against the flap 22 again. After copying, the Now film in the opposite direction into an output bin below the device shown. Since the gap between the flap 22 and the guide piece 24 is now closed, the now leading film end runs against the underside of the guide piece 24 and is from this directly into the collecting chamber guided.

Die Wirkungsweise eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels ist in Fig. 3 dargestellt. Hier befindet sich eine Patronenaufnahme 35 und eine Filmstreifenführung 36 in einem Schlitten 37. Weiterhin sind in dem Schlitten noch Antriebswalzen 38 und Antriebe für die Filmspule und den Patronenverschluß vorgesehen. Der Schlitten ist in Richtung des Doppelpfeils A verfahrbar. Befindet sich der Schlitten 37 in der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Stellung, so kann ein in der Patronenaufnahme 35 befindlicher Film aus einer Patrone ausgespult und über die Filmführung 39 den Antriebswalzen 27 zugeführt werden.The mode of operation of a further exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 3. Here is a cartridge holder 35 and a film strip guide 36 in a carriage 37. Furthermore, drive rollers 38 and Drives for the film spool and the cartridge closure are provided. The sled can be moved in the direction of the double arrow A. The carriage 37 is located in 3, a position in the cartridge receptacle 35 can be used Film unwound from a cartridge and the drive rollers over the film guide 39 27 are supplied.

Soll dagegen ein Filmstreifen von der Filmentwicklungsvorrichtung 42 übernommen werden, so wird der Schlitten so verfahren, daß die Filmführung 36 mit der Filmführung 40 des Kopiergerätes fluchtet. Die Breite der Filmführung 36 kann beispielsweise so verändert werden, daß sowohl Filmstreifen mit dem Format 135 als auch Filmstreifen eines anderen Formats eingegeben werden können. Sobald auch die dem Format entsprechende Filmbühne 41 in das hier nicht dargestellte Kopiergerät eingesetzt ist, kann der Film von den Rollen 38 übernommen und an die Rollen 27 weitergeleitet werden.On the other hand, a film strip should be taken over by the film developing device 42 are, the carriage is moved so that the film guide 36 with the film guide 40 of the copier is aligned. The width of the film guide 36 can be changed, for example, so that both film strips with the format 135 as well as film strips of a different format can be entered can. As soon as the film stage 41 corresponding to the format in the here Copier, not shown, is used, the film from the rollers 38th taken over and forwarded to the roles 27.

Andererseits kann während ein Film aus der Patronenaufnahme 35 kopiert wird, bereits ein Kleinbildfilm in die Führung 36 eingegeben werden. Der Filmanfang wird solange durch die Rollen 38 fixiert, bis der gerade bearbeitete Film wieder durch die Führung 39 in die Patrone in der Patronenaufnahme 35 zurückgespult ist. Dann verfährt der Schlitten 37 und die Rollen 38 können den Kleinbildfilm an die Antriebsrollen 27 überführen. Um bei längeren Filmstreifen eine Beschädigung zu vermeiden, ist die Rolle 43 vorgesehen, die das überstehende Filmende entsprechend umlenkt und nachführt.On the other hand, while a film is being copied from the cartridge holder 35, a 35 mm film can already be entered into the guide 36. The beginning of the film is fixed by the rollers 38 until the film just processed again rewound through the guide 39 into the cartridge in the cartridge receptacle 35 is. Then the carriage 37 moves and the rollers 38 can on the 35mm film transfer the drive rollers 27. To prevent damage to longer film strips To avoid, the roll 43 is provided, which is the protruding film end redirected and updated accordingly.

In dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel erfüllt die Filmführung 36 die Aufgabe von zwei Eingabestationen: Es können 135er-Filmstreifen eingegeben und Filmstreifen von der Filmentwicklungsvorrichtung 42 übernommen werden.In the exemplary embodiment shown, the film guide 36 fulfills the task of two input stations: 135 film strips can be entered and film strips are taken over by the film processor 42.

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  1. A device for processing or treating developed photographic films with an arrangement for guiding and transporting the films through a processing or treatment station, with an input station for receiving film strips from a film developing device and with a further input station together with a transfer station which transfers the films from the input stations through the processing or treatment station into the common guide and transport arrangement, characterised in that the further input station is configured as a cartridge receptacle and has a drive for a winding spool in the cartridge by which the film can be wound back into the cartridge after processing or treatment.
  2. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the cartridge receptacle is so adapted in shape and size to one type of cartridge that only this type of cartridge can be inserted therein.
  3. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the cartridge receptacle is so configured that the cartridge can be inserted in only one orientation.
  4. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that a third input station is configured as a film strip receptacle.
  5. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that means for testing the orientation of the inserted films or cartridges are provided in the input stations.
  6. A device according to Claim 5, characterised in that a warning is generated by incorrect insertion.
  7. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the input stations are mounted on a carriage which is so displaceable that in each case one of the input stations is connected to the guide and transport arrangement through the processing or treatment station.
  8. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the input stations are fixed and guide and/or transport arrangements of the input stations join the guide and transport arrangement through the processing and treatment station.
  9. A device according to Claim 8, characterised in that a movable flap is provided at the junction as a deflector for the film.
  10. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the guide and transport arrangement can be adjusted or exchanged through the processing and treatment station.
  11. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that at least one input station has means for preventing acceptance of an input medium not intended for said input station.
  12. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that at least one input station can be filled from a magazine.
  13. A device according to Claim 1, characterised in that that in each case one input station can be locked to prevent acceptance of a film or cartridge.
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