JPH07209844A - Automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic sensitive material - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent attachment of nondissolved or insoluble component of a solid processing agent to the photosensitive material and to reduce the effect of dust occurring from the agent on the automatic developing machine and to stabilize photographic performance by mixing the solid processing agent with a replenishing water and/or a part of a processing solution to dissolve it before feeding it into the machine and feeding its solution into the machine. CONSTITUTION:The automatic developing machine comprises a processing bath 1 containing the processing solution for processing the photosensitive material, a solid processing agent K feeder 60, a dissolving solution feeder 52 for feeding the replenishing water W and/or a part of the processing solution for dissolving the agent K, a replenishing solution feeder 40 for mixing the agent k with the water W or a part of the processing solution, and a selective feeder 44 not passing the solid processing agent K not yet dissolved after mixing but passing the dissolved replenishing solution into the processing bath 1.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【０００１】[0001]

【産業上の利用分野】本発明はハロゲン化銀写真感光材
料用の自動現像機に関し、更に詳しくは自動現像機のコ
ンパクト化及び溶解作業をなくし大幅に作業性の改善が
はかられ、しかも処理性能の安定化が飛躍的に向上する
自動現像機に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials, and more particularly to downsizing of the automatic developing machine and elimination of melting work, which can greatly improve workability and can be processed. The present invention relates to an automatic processor whose performance is dramatically improved.

【０００２】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年、自動現像機（以下、自現機とも称
する）によるハロゲン化銀写真感光材料（以下、感光材
料とも称する）の処理には、環境対応の観点から、固体
処理剤の利用が検討されており、例えば、特開平2-1090
42，同3-39379，同4-230748号等の各公報には、前記固
体処理剤の開示が見られる。2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in the processing of a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material (hereinafter also referred to as a light-sensitive material) by an automatic processor (hereinafter also referred to as an automatic processor), a solid processing agent is used from the viewpoint of environmental protection. Have been studied, for example, JP-A-2-090
42, 3-39379, 4-230748, etc. disclose the solid processing agents.

【０００３】一方、特開平4-213454，同5-119454，同5-
188533号等の各公報には、固体処理剤を自動現像機にセ
ットし、直接処理槽に投入する方法が開示されている。On the other hand, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 4-213454, 5-119454 and 5-213
Each publication such as 188533 discloses a method in which a solid processing agent is set in an automatic processor and directly charged into a processing tank.

【０００４】しかし、上記方法においては、固体処理剤
溶解作業を失くす、また、廃液の低減と言った環境対応
は、達成可能となるものの新たに以下に示す問題が発生
することが分かった。However, in the above-mentioned method, it was found that environmental measures such as loss of solid processing agent dissolving work and reduction of waste liquid can be achieved, but new problems described below occur.

【０００５】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】すなわち、前記固体処
理剤を直接処理槽に投入する自動現像機においては、た
とえ自動現像機に処理槽と液流通のある循環部を設け、
ここに固体処理剤を投入する、さらには該循環部に未溶
解の固体処理剤が処理槽へ行かないようフィルタ部材等
を設けたとしても、例えば固体処理剤の完全溶解前に自
動現像機を停止した時、あるいは前記フィルタ部材の定
期交換などの際に、前記循環部から未溶解の成分が処理
槽側へ移動し、次の処理を行った時点で、この未溶解成
分が感光材料に付着し、写真性能の劣化を引き起こし問
題であった。That is, in the automatic developing machine for directly introducing the solid processing agent into the processing tank, even if the automatic developing machine is provided with a circulating portion having a processing tank and a liquid flow,
Even if a solid processing agent is charged here, or even if a filter member or the like is provided in the circulation section so that the undissolved solid processing agent does not go to the processing tank, for example, an automatic developing machine is used before the solid processing agent is completely dissolved. When stopped, or when the filter member is regularly replaced, undissolved components move from the circulation part to the processing tank side, and when the next processing is performed, these undissolved components adhere to the photosensitive material. However, the deterioration of photographic performance was a problem.

【０００６】また、直接処理槽に固体処理剤を添加する
場合では、上記問題は顕著となる。Further, when the solid processing agent is added directly to the processing tank, the above problem becomes remarkable.

【０００７】一方、別なる問題として固体処理剤は、自
動現像機への投入操作時において該固体処理剤の飛散や
摩損等により、固体処理剤供給装置への粉塵の付着を引
き起こすこととなり、この処理剤成分からなる粉塵は、
空気中の水分又は酸素等の影響を受けタール状の汚れや
固着を発生する。これにより、前記固体処理剤供給装置
の動作不良等を引き起こし、安定した量の供給ができな
くなり、最悪の場合、供給不可能な状態となり、写真性
能に影響を与え、あるいはタール状となり、写真処理成
分の劣化が発生している固体処理剤が、処理液に混入し
てきて写真性能に影響を与え問題であった。On the other hand, as another problem, the solid processing agent causes dust to adhere to the solid processing agent supply device due to scattering or abrasion of the solid processing agent during the operation of charging the automatic processing machine. Dust consisting of treatment agent component,
Tar-like stains and sticking occur under the influence of moisture or oxygen in the air. As a result, the solid processing agent supply device may malfunction, and a stable amount cannot be supplied. In the worst case, the supply becomes impossible and the photographic performance is affected, or tar-like state occurs. The solid processing agent in which the components are deteriorated is mixed into the processing solution and affects the photographic performance, which is a problem.

【０００８】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記問題を解決するため
に本発明者等は以下の構成により上記問題が解決でき達
成されることを見いだした。In order to solve the above problems, the present inventors have found that the above problems can be solved and achieved by the following constitution.

【０００９】上記目的は、ハロゲン化銀写真感光材料を
処理する処理液を収容する処理槽と、固体処理剤を供給
する固体処理剤供給手段と、該固体処理剤を溶解させる
補充水及び／又は前記処理液の一部を供給する溶解液供
給手段と、前記固体処理剤を前記補充水及び／又は処理
液と混合し作製された補充液を処理槽に供給する補充液
作製供給手段と、前記混合後でありかつ、処理槽への供
給前に固体処理剤は不通過とし且つ前記補充液の通過は
可能とする手段とをそれぞれ少なくとも一つ有すること
を特徴とするハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機に
よって達成される。The above-mentioned object is to provide a processing tank for containing a processing solution for processing a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, a solid processing agent supply means for supplying a solid processing agent, and replenishing water for dissolving the solid processing agent and / or A dissolution liquid supply means for supplying a part of the treatment liquid; a replenishment liquid preparation and supply means for supplying a replenishment liquid prepared by mixing the solid treatment agent with the replenishment water and / or the treatment liquid to a treatment tank; A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, characterized in that it has at least one means for making the solid processing agent impermeable and allowing the replenisher to pass through after mixing and before supplying to the processing tank. It is achieved by an automatic processor.

【００１０】本発明の固体処理剤とは、粉体、顆粒状処
理剤、錠剤及び丸薬である。The solid processing agents of the present invention include powders, granular processing agents, tablets and pills.

【００１１】本発明で言う粉体とは微粒結晶の集合体で
あり、顆粒とは粉体に造粒工程を加えた粒状物の事をい
い、錠剤は粉体又は顆粒を一定の形状に圧縮成型したも
のを言うが錠剤の成型法としては造粒後打錠して形成す
る方法が本発明の効果の上からも更に好ましい。本発明
で言う丸薬とは、造粒工程又は打錠工程において、形状
がほぼ球状になるよう形成したものを言う。また、本発
明においては、取り扱い性及び定量性の観点から、顆
粒，錠剤，丸薬が好ましい。The powder referred to in the present invention is an aggregate of fine-grained crystals, and the granule means a granular material obtained by subjecting the powder to a granulating step, and the tablet compresses the powder or the granule into a certain shape. The term "molded" is used, but as a method for molding a tablet, a method of granulating and then tableting is more preferable from the viewpoint of the effect of the present invention. The pills referred to in the present invention refer to those which are formed to have a substantially spherical shape in the granulation step or the tableting step. Further, in the present invention, granules, tablets and pills are preferable from the viewpoints of handleability and quantification.

【００１２】顆粒形成のための造粒方法は転動造粒、押
し出し造粒、圧縮造粒、撹拌造粒、流動層造粒、噴霧乾
燥造粒等公知の方法を用いることが出来る。得られた造
粒物を加圧圧縮する際には公知の圧縮機、例えば油圧プ
レス機、単発式打錠機、ロータリー式打錠機、ブリケッ
テングマシンを用いることが出来る。As the granulation method for forming granules, known methods such as rolling granulation, extrusion granulation, compression granulation, stirring granulation, fluidized bed granulation and spray drying granulation can be used. A known compressor such as a hydraulic press, a single-shot tableting machine, a rotary tableting machine, or a briquetting machine can be used for compressing the obtained granules under pressure.

【００１３】本発明で言う補充水とは、固体処理剤の溶
解の目的で添加される水のことを言い、水道水又は、こ
れにカビ発生防止剤等を添加しても良い。The replenishing water referred to in the present invention means water added for the purpose of dissolving the solid processing agent, and tap water or a fungicide or the like may be added thereto.

【００１４】本発明で言う固体処理剤は不通過とし且つ
補充液の通過を可能とする手段とは、メッシュ又はパン
チングメタル等のフィルタ部材のことを言い、要は、固
体処理剤が直接処理槽に供給されることがなく且つ、作
製された補充液の流通は可能であり、これにより補充液
の供給が可能となるものであれば良い。また、上記目的
を達成できる手段であればフィルタ部材を用いなくても
良い。本発明で言う処理槽への供給前とは、処理槽内の
処理液内に投入する前の状態のことを言い、本発明にお
いては、固体処理剤と補充水及び／又は処理槽よりその
一部を取り出した処理液とは前記状態で混合される。The means for making the solid processing agent impermeable and allowing the replenisher to pass therethrough means a filter member such as a mesh or a punching metal. It is sufficient if the prepared replenisher is not supplied to the device and the prepared replenisher can be circulated, whereby the replenisher can be supplied. Further, the filter member may not be used as long as it can achieve the above object. The term "before supplying to the treatment tank" as used in the present invention means a state before being charged into the treatment liquid in the treatment tank, and in the present invention, one of the solid treatment agent and the replenishing water and / or the treatment tank is used. The processing liquid from which a part has been taken out is mixed in the above state.

【００１５】本発明において補充液とは、補充水又は処
理液に固体処理剤の一部又は全部が溶解している溶液の
ことを言う。In the present invention, the replenishing solution means a solution in which a part or all of the solid processing agent is dissolved in the replenishing water or the processing solution.

【００１６】[0016]

【作用】固体処理剤を処理槽添加前に補充水及び／又は
処理液と混合し、溶液部分のみを処理槽に投入するため
未溶解あるいは不溶解の成分が処理槽に持ち込まれるこ
とが無く、感光材料への付着等による写真性能の劣化が
無く良好である。The solid processing agent is mixed with replenishing water and / or the processing solution before addition to the processing tank, and only the solution portion is charged into the processing tank, so that undissolved or insoluble components are not brought into the processing tank. The photographic performance is not deteriorated due to adhesion to the light-sensitive material and is good.

【００１７】また、この時、前記補充液作製手段から処
理槽への補充液の供給量を調整し、該補充液作製手段に
補充液が貯留するよう制御することにより、溶解の効率
が上がり、補充水の低減が可能となり、又は、処理液に
て溶解する場合では、循環量を低減でき、酸化等による
処理液の劣化や送液ポンプの耐久性の観点から良好とな
る。Further, at this time, by adjusting the supply amount of the replenishing liquid from the replenishing liquid producing means to the processing tank and controlling the replenishing liquid to be stored in the replenishing liquid producing means, the efficiency of dissolution is improved, When the replenishment water can be reduced, or when it is dissolved in the treatment liquid, the circulation amount can be reduced, which is favorable from the viewpoint of deterioration of the treatment liquid due to oxidation and the durability of the liquid feed pump.

【００１８】前記補充液の供給量調整の方法としては、
電磁弁や送液ポンプを設け、一時的に補充液を遮断した
後、処理槽に供給する方法や、補充液供給手段における
送液管の内径を調整して処理槽への供給量を調整し、連
続的に溶解を行う方法も用いることができる。As a method of adjusting the supply amount of the replenisher,
A solenoid valve or liquid feed pump is provided to temporarily shut off the replenisher solution before it is supplied to the treatment tank, or the inner diameter of the liquid feed pipe in the replenisher solution supply means is adjusted to adjust the supply amount to the treatment tank. Alternatively, a method of continuously dissolving can be used.

【００１９】また、前記貯留する補充液に対し、液循環
や撹拌羽根等による溶解促進を行うことにより、溶解時
間の短縮ができ、良好である。Further, it is preferable that the replenishing liquid to be stored can be dissolved in a shorter time by accelerating the dissolution by a liquid circulation or a stirring blade.

【００２０】この時、貯留する補充液の容積としては、
処理槽内の処理液の容積に対して1/10以下とすることに
より、補充液を処理槽に供給した際の処理槽内の処理液
の濃度変動を抑制でき、さらに補充液の交換頻度が高く
なり、経時劣化を抑制でき、写真性能に対して良好とな
る。At this time, as the volume of the replenisher to be stored,
By setting the volume of the processing solution in the processing tank to 1/10 or less, fluctuations in the concentration of the processing solution in the processing tank when the replenishing solution is supplied to the processing tank can be suppressed, and the frequency of replacement of the replenishing solution can be reduced. It becomes high, and deterioration with time can be suppressed, and the photographic performance becomes good.

【００２１】また、補充液作製供給手段に補充水及び／
又は処理液を供給することにより、該補充液作製供給手
段における固体処理剤より発生した粉塵の溶解を行うこ
とが可能となり、前述した粉塵の湿度や酸化等の影響に
より引き起こされる固着，タール状の汚れの発生を防止
できる。In addition, replenishing water and / or
Alternatively, by supplying the processing liquid, it becomes possible to dissolve the dust generated from the solid processing agent in the replenishing liquid preparing and supplying means, and the sticking or tar-like particles caused by the influence of the humidity or the oxidation of the above-mentioned dust. It can prevent the generation of dirt.

【００２２】前記理由により、補充水及び／又は処理液
は、前記粉塵を洗浄するよう配設されることが好まし
い。For the above reasons, it is preferable that the replenishing water and / or the treatment liquid is arranged to wash the dust.

【００２３】本発明において、固体処理剤を溶解する溶
解液として、処理液を処理槽より一部取り出して用いる
場合には、処理槽内の処理液の液面が低下し、写真性能
に影響が出ることの無いように取り出す量を調整する機
構又は機能があることが好ましい。In the present invention, when a part of the processing solution is taken out from the processing tank as a solution for dissolving the solid processing agent and used, the liquid level of the processing solution in the processing tank is lowered and the photographic performance is affected. It is preferable that there is a mechanism or function for adjusting the amount taken out so as not to come out.

【００２４】[0024]

【実施例】次に、この一実施例を添付図面に基づいて説
明するが、本発明は、これに限定されるものではない。An embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

【００２５】本発明の自動現像機（以下、単に自現機と
もいう）の一例を図面に基づいて説明する。図１は、自
動現像機Ａと写真焼付機Ｂとを一体的に構成したハロゲ
ン化銀写真感光材料処理装置（プリンタープロセッサ）
の概略構成図である。An example of the automatic processor of the present invention (hereinafter, simply referred to as an automatic processor) will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material processing apparatus (printer processor) in which an automatic developing machine A and a photographic printing machine B are integrally configured.
2 is a schematic configuration diagram of FIG.

【００２６】図１において、写真焼付機Ｂの左下部に
は、未露光のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料である印画紙を
ロール状に収納したマガジンＭがセットされる。マガジ
ンから引き出された印画紙は、送りローラＲ１及びカッ
ター部Ｃｔを介して所定のサイズに切断され、シート状
印画紙となる。このシート状印画紙は、ベルト搬送手段
Ｂｅによって搬送され、露光部Ｅにおいて光源およびレ
ンズＬにより、原画Ｏの画像を露光される。露光された
シート状印画紙はさらに複数対の送りローラＲ２，Ｒ
３，Ｒ４により搬送され、自現機Ａ内に導入される。自
現機Ａでは、シート状印画紙は、処理槽であるそれぞれ
発色現像槽１Ａ、漂白定着槽１Ｂ、安定槽１Ｃ，１Ｄ，
１Ｅ内（実質的に３槽構成の処理槽１）をローラ搬送手
段（参照記号ナシ）により順次搬送され、それぞれ、発
色現像処理、漂白定着処理、安定化処理がなされる。前
記各処理がなされたシート状印画紙は、乾燥部６におい
て乾燥されて機外に排出される。In FIG. 1, in the lower left portion of the photographic printing machine B, a magazine M containing photographic paper, which is an unexposed silver halide photographic photosensitive material, is stored in a roll form. The printing paper pulled out from the magazine is cut into a predetermined size via the feed roller R1 and the cutter section Ct to become a sheet-shaped printing paper. This sheet-shaped photographic printing paper is carried by the belt carrying means Be, and the image of the original picture O is exposed by the light source and the lens L in the exposure section E. The exposed sheet-shaped photographic paper is further provided with a plurality of pairs of feed rollers R2, R.
3 and R4, and introduced into automatic machine A. In the automatic developing machine A, the sheet-shaped photographic papers are color developing tank 1A, bleach-fixing tank 1B, stabilizing tanks 1C, 1D, which are processing tanks, respectively.
1E (substantially three processing tanks 1) are sequentially transported by roller transporting means (reference symbol None), and color development processing, bleach-fixing processing, and stabilization processing are performed respectively. The sheet-shaped printing paper that has been subjected to each of the above processes is dried in the drying unit 6 and discharged outside the machine.

【００２７】なお、図中の一点鎖線は、ハロゲン化銀写
真感光材料の搬送経路を示す。また、実施例において
は、感光材料はカットされた状態で自現機Ａ内に導かれ
るものであるが、帯状で自現機Ａ内に導かれるものであ
ってもよい。また、本願発明に係る自現機Ａは、写真焼
付機Ｂと一体的に構成しても、自現機Ａ単体だけでもよ
いことは言うまでもない。また、本発明に係る自現機Ａ
によって処理されるハロゲン化銀写真感光材料は、露光
済の印画紙に限られるものでははなく、露光済のネガフ
ィルム等でもよいことは言うまでもない。また、本発明
の説明として、発色現像槽１Ａ、漂白定着槽１Ｂ、安定
槽１Ｃ，１Ｄ，１Ｅを有する実質的に３槽構成の処理槽
１を有する自現機Ａについて行うが、これに限られるも
のではなく、発色現像槽、漂白槽、定着槽、安定槽を有
する実質的に４槽あるいは、それ以上の構成の自現機で
あっても本発明は適用できるものである。上記発色現像
槽１Ａ、漂白定着槽１Ｂ、安定槽１Ｅの各処理槽には、
それぞれ固体処理剤を供給する固体処理剤供給装置３
Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｅ、および該固体処理剤と補充水をそれぞ
れ混合して補充液として前記処理槽１Ａ，１Ｂ，１Ｅに
補充する補充液作製供給装置４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｅが設けて
ある。５は補充液作製供給手段４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｅに補充
水を供給する補充水タンクである。The alternate long and short dash line in the figure indicates the transport path of the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material. Further, in the embodiment, the light-sensitive material is introduced into the automatic developing machine A in a cut state, but it may be introduced into the automatic developing machine A in a strip shape. Further, it goes without saying that the automatic developing machine A according to the present invention may be configured integrally with the photo printing machine B or may be the automatic developing machine A alone. Further, the automatic developing machine A according to the present invention
It is needless to say that the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material to be processed by is not limited to exposed photographic paper, and may be exposed negative film or the like. Further, as an explanation of the present invention, description will be made on the automatic developing machine A having the processing tank 1 of substantially three tanks including the color developing tank 1A, the bleach-fixing tank 1B, and the stabilizing tanks 1C, 1D and 1E, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention can be applied to an automatic developing machine having substantially four tanks including a color developing tank, a bleaching tank, a fixing tank, and a stabilizing tank or more. Each of the color developing tank 1A, the bleach-fixing tank 1B, and the stabilizing tank 1E includes:
Solid processing agent supply device 3 for supplying solid processing agent
A, 3B and 3E, and replenisher preparation and supply devices 4A, 4B and 4E for mixing the solid treating agent and replenishing water to replenish the treating tanks 1A, 1B and 1E as replenishing solutions are provided. Reference numeral 5 is a replenishing water tank for supplying replenishing water to the replenishing solution producing and supplying means 4A, 4B, 4E.

【００２８】図２はこの発明に係る自動現像機Ａと写真
焼付装置ＢとソータＣを一体的に組み合わせた感光材料
処理装置の全体を示す斜視図である。図において、自動
現像機Ａの蓋303を上方に開いて、固体処理剤を収納し
た収納容器33Ａ，33Ｂ，33Ｅをそれぞれ図示しない装填
装置に挿入して定置させる。FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the entire photosensitive material processing apparatus in which the automatic developing machine A, the photographic printing apparatus B and the sorter C according to the present invention are integrally combined. In the figure, the lid 303 of the automatic processor A is opened upward, and the storage containers 33A, 33B and 33E storing the solid processing agent are inserted into the loading devices (not shown) and set in place.

【００２９】図３は、図１の自現機ＡのＩ−Ｉ断面にお
ける処理槽である発色現像槽１Ａの処理剤投入部と処理
剤供給手段との断面図である。なお、漂白定着槽１Ｂ、
安定槽１Ｅにおいては、発色現像槽１Ａと同じ構成とな
るので、以下、処理槽１として説明する場合は、発色現
像槽１Ａ、漂白定着槽１Ｂ、安定槽１Ｅいずれも指すこ
ととする。なお、図には、構成をわかりやすくするため
に、感光材料を搬送する搬送手段等は省略してある。ま
た、本例においては、固体処理剤として錠剤を用いた場
合について説明する。FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the processing agent input section and the processing agent supply means of the color developing tank 1A, which is the processing tank, taken along the line II of the automatic developing machine A in FIG. In addition, the bleach-fixing tank 1B,
Since the stabilizing tank 1E has the same structure as the color developing tank 1A, the color developing tank 1A, the bleach-fixing tank 1B, and the stabilizing tank 1E are all referred to when the processing tank 1 is described below. It should be noted that, in the figure, a transporting means for transporting the photosensitive material and the like are omitted for easy understanding of the configuration. Further, in this example, a case where tablets are used as the solid processing agent will be described.

【００３０】感光材料を処理する処理槽１は、該処理槽
１を形成する仕切壁の外側に一体的に設けた循環槽２を
有する。これら処理槽１と循環槽２とは連通窓21が形成
された仕切壁21Ａにより仕切られており、処理液は流通
できるようになっている。A processing tank 1 for processing a photosensitive material has a circulation tank 2 which is integrally provided outside a partition wall forming the processing tank 1. The processing tank 1 and the circulation tank 2 are partitioned by a partition wall 21A having a communication window 21 formed therein so that the processing liquid can flow.

【００３１】筒状のフィルター22は、循環槽２の内部に
交換可能に設けられ、処理液中の不溶物、例えば紙くず
等を除去する機能を果たす。このフィルター22の中は、
循環槽２の下方壁を貫通して設けられた循環パイプ23Ａ
を介して循環ポンプ24（循環手段）の吸引側に連通して
いる。The cylindrical filter 22 is replaceably provided inside the circulation tank 2 and has a function of removing insoluble matter such as paper waste in the treatment liquid. Inside this filter 22,
Circulation pipe 23A provided through the lower wall of the circulation tank 2
Through the suction side of the circulation pump 24 (circulation means).

【００３２】循環系は、液の循環通路を形成する循環パ
イプ23Ａ，23Ｂ、循環ポンプ24、および、処理槽１等で
構成されていることになる。前記循環ポンプ24の吐出側
に連通した循環パイプ23Ｂの他端は処理槽１の外壁を貫
通し、該処理槽１に連通している。このような構成によ
り、循環ポンプ24が作動すると処理液は循環槽２から吸
い込まれ、処理槽１に吐出されて、処理液は処理槽１内
の処理液と混じり合い、再び循環槽２へと入る循環を繰
り返すことになる。処理液の循環方向は、図３に示した
方向に限られる必要はなく、逆方向であってもよい。The circulation system is composed of the circulation pipes 23A and 23B forming a liquid circulation passage, the circulation pump 24, the processing tank 1 and the like. The other end of the circulation pipe 23B communicating with the discharge side of the circulation pump 24 penetrates the outer wall of the processing tank 1 and communicates with the processing tank 1. With such a configuration, when the circulation pump 24 is operated, the treatment liquid is sucked from the circulation tank 2 and discharged into the treatment tank 1, the treatment liquid mixes with the treatment liquid in the treatment tank 1, and then flows into the circulation tank 2 again. The cycle of entering will be repeated. The circulation direction of the processing liquid is not limited to the direction shown in FIG. 3, and may be the opposite direction.

【００３３】廃液管11は、処理槽１内の処理液をオーバ
ーフローさせるためのものであり、液面レベルを一定に
保つとともに、他の処理槽から感光材料に付着して持ち
込まれる成分や、感光材料から浸み出す成分が貯留し、
増加することを防ぐのに役立つ。The waste liquid pipe 11 is used for overflowing the processing liquid in the processing tank 1. The waste liquid pipe 11 keeps the liquid surface level constant, and the components brought into the photosensitive material from other processing tanks and the photosensitive material. The component leaching from the material is stored,
Helps prevent the increase.

【００３４】棒状のヒーター25は、循環槽２の上方壁を
貫通して循環槽２内の処理液中に浸漬するよう配設され
ている。このヒーター25は、循環槽２および処理槽１内
の処理液を加温するものであり、換言すると処理槽１内
の処理液を処理に適した温度範囲（例えば20〜55℃）に
保持する温度調整手段である。The rod-shaped heater 25 is arranged so as to penetrate the upper wall of the circulation tank 2 and be immersed in the treatment liquid in the circulation tank 2. The heater 25 heats the treatment liquid in the circulation tank 2 and the treatment tank 1, in other words, keeps the treatment liquid in the treatment tank 1 within a temperature range (for example, 20 to 55 ° C.) suitable for the treatment. It is a temperature adjusting means.

【００３５】前記循環槽２に補充液を供給する手段は、
固体処理剤供給手段30、補充液作製供給手段40、補充水
供給手段50とから構成されている。The means for supplying the replenisher to the circulation tank 2 is
It is composed of a solid processing agent supply means 30, a replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 40, and a replenishing water supplying means 50.

【００３６】処理量情報検出手段31は、自現機Ａの入口
に設けられ、処理される感光材料の処理量を検出するた
めに用いられる。この処理量情報検出手段31は、左右方
向に複数の検出部材を配してなり、感光材料の幅を検出
するとともに、検出されている時間をカウントするため
の要素として機能する。感光材料の搬送速度は機械的に
予め設定されているので、幅情報と時間情報とから感光
材料の処理面積が算出できる。なお、この処理量情報検
出手段31は、赤外線センサ、感圧センサ、超音波センサ
等の感光材料の幅および搬送時間を検出できるものであ
ればよい。また、間接的に感光材料の処理面積が検出で
きるもの、例えば図１，図２のようなプリンタープロセ
ッサの場合、焼付を行った感光材料の量、あるいは、予
め決まっている面積を有する感光材料の処理数を検出す
るものでもよい。さらに、検出するタイミングは、本例
では処理される前であるが、処理した後、あるいは処理
液中に浸漬されている間でも良い（このような場合は、
処理量情報検出手段31を設ける位置を処理後に検出でき
る位置や処理中に検出できる位置に適宜変更することに
よりできる）。32は前記処理量情報検出手段31による信
号を受けて固体処理剤の供給，補充水供給及び補充液供
給を制御する供給制御手段である。The processing amount information detecting means 31 is provided at the entrance of the automatic processor A and is used for detecting the processing amount of the photosensitive material to be processed. The processing amount information detecting means 31 has a plurality of detecting members arranged in the left-right direction, and functions as an element for detecting the width of the photosensitive material and counting the detected time. Since the conveying speed of the photosensitive material is mechanically preset, the processing area of the photosensitive material can be calculated from the width information and the time information. The processing amount information detecting means 31 may be any one capable of detecting the width and the conveying time of the photosensitive material such as an infrared sensor, a pressure sensitive sensor and an ultrasonic sensor. Further, in the case of a printer capable of indirectly detecting the processed area of the photosensitive material, for example, in the case of a printer processor as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the amount of the photosensitive material that has been printed or the photosensitive material having a predetermined area is used. The number of processes may be detected. Furthermore, the detection timing is before the treatment in this example, but may be after the treatment or during the immersion in the treatment liquid (in such a case,
This can be done by appropriately changing the position where the processing amount information detecting means 31 is provided to a position that can be detected after processing or a position that can be detected during processing). Reference numeral 32 is a supply control means for receiving the signal from the processing amount information detecting means 31 and controlling the supply of the solid processing agent, the replenishing water supply and the replenishing liquid supply.

【００３７】本発明に用いることのできる固体処理剤供
給手段30は、収納容器33、収納容器装填手段34、供給手
段35、駆動手段36から構成されている。上部カバー301
は、前記処理槽１および循環槽２を収容する本体101と
本体背部の支軸302により揺動自在に結合されていて、
該上部カバー301は、図示一点鎖線Ａ方向に持ち上げ
て、操作者側の前面および上面を大きく開放することに
より、固体処理剤供給手段30の点検や、前記フィルター
22の交換作業をすることができる。The solid processing agent supply means 30 that can be used in the present invention comprises a storage container 33, a storage container loading means 34, a supply means 35, and a drive means 36. Top cover 301
Is swingably connected to a main body 101 that houses the processing tank 1 and the circulation tank 2 by a support shaft 302 at the back of the main body,
The upper cover 301 is lifted in the direction of the one-dot chain line A in the figure to largely open the front surface and the upper surface on the operator side, thereby inspecting the solid processing agent supply means 30 and the filter.
22 exchange work can be done.

【００３８】また、上記上部カバー301の上面の一部に
は、蓋303が揺動自在に結合されていて、該蓋303を図示
一点鎖線Ｂ方向に開放して、前記収納容器33の装着，交
換を行う。A lid 303 is swingably connected to a part of the upper surface of the upper cover 301, and the lid 303 is opened in the direction of the alternate long and short dash line B in FIG. Exchange.

【００３９】図４は自動現像機の補充液供給手段の詳細
を示す断面図である。FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing the details of the replenisher supply means of the automatic processor.

【００４０】前記固体処理剤供給手段30の下方で、前記
循環槽２の近傍には、補充液作製供給手段40と補充水供
給手段50が設置してある。該補充水供給手段50は、補充
水タンク51、ベローズポンプ52、吸水管53、送水管54か
ら構成されている。51内に収容された補充水Ｗは、ベロ
ーズポンプ52の吸引作用により吸水管53を通って吸引さ
れ、引続き送水管54を通って補充液作製槽41内に供給さ
れる。Below the solid processing agent supplying means 30, in the vicinity of the circulation tank 2, a replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 40 and a replenishing water supplying means 50 are installed. The supplementary water supply means 50 comprises a supplementary water tank 51, a bellows pump 52, a water absorption pipe 53, and a water supply pipe 54. The replenishment water W stored in the 51 is sucked through the water absorption pipe 53 by the suction action of the bellows pump 52, and then is supplied into the replenisher liquid preparation tank 41 through the water supply pipe 54.

【００４１】前記ベローズポンプ52の駆動モータは供給
量制御手段32によりタイミング制御されて駆動回転して
適量の補充水Ｗを補充液作製槽41内に補充する。図５は
この発明による自動現像機の補充液供給制御を示すブロ
ック図である。The drive motor of the bellows pump 52 is driven and rotated by timing control by the supply amount control means 32 to replenish an appropriate amount of replenishing water W into the replenishing liquid preparation tank 41. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the replenisher supply control of the automatic processor according to the present invention.

【００４２】前記補充液作製槽41の上方には、固体処理
剤供給ガイド部材（シュート）42が設けてあり、上方の
固体処理剤供給手段30から投入される固体処理剤Ｊを補
充液作製槽41内に導入する。前記投入ガイド部材42の下
方には、固体処理剤Ｊを停滞させるフィルタ部材（停滞
部材）44が設けてあり、補給された固体処理剤Ｊの未溶
解または不溶解の成分は循環槽２へ移動することはな
い。なお、該フィルタ部材44は補充液の通過は可能であ
るが、未溶解の固体処理剤Ｊが通過できない網状の材料
で構成されている。該フィルタ部材44を構成するものと
しては、メッシュ状のもの、パンチングメタル及び格子
状の部材など未溶解の固体処理剤は通さず、かつ十分な
通液性を有する材料で写真処理液により化学変化しない
ものであればよい。A solid processing agent supply guide member (chute) 42 is provided above the replenishing solution manufacturing tank 41, and the solid processing agent J fed from the solid processing agent supplying means 30 above is supplied to the replenishing solution manufacturing tank 41. Installed within 41. A filter member (stagnation member) 44 for stagnating the solid processing agent J is provided below the charging guide member 42, and the undissolved or insoluble component of the supplied solid processing agent J moves to the circulation tank 2. There is nothing to do. The filter member 44 is made of a mesh-like material that allows the replenisher to pass through but does not allow the undissolved solid processing agent J to pass through. The filter member 44 is made of a material that does not pass undissolved solid processing agents such as mesh-shaped ones, punching metal and lattice-shaped members, and has sufficient liquid permeability, and is chemically changed by the photographic processing liquid. It doesn't matter if it doesn't.

【００４３】前記補充液作製槽41内に供給される固体処
理剤の１回の供給量は、0.5〜50ｇが好ましく、固体処
理剤の１回の供給量を0.5ｇ以上とすることにより補充
回数が頻繁になることによる固体処理剤投入装置の耐久
性及び投入精度の問題を解決でき、また１回の供給量を
50ｇ以下にすることにより、固体処理剤の溶解時間が長
くなると言った問題を解決でき好ましい。The amount of the solid processing agent supplied to the replenishing solution preparation tank 41 at one time is preferably 0.5 to 50 g, and the number of times of replenishment is made by setting the amount of the solid processing agent supplied at one time to 0.5 g or more. It is possible to solve the problems of the durability and accuracy of the solid processing agent dosing device due to the frequent
The amount of 50 g or less is preferable because it can solve the problem that the dissolution time of the solid processing agent becomes long.

【００４４】前記補充液作製槽41に供給する溶解液とし
て、前記補充水タンク51に収容した補充水を用いて水の
みで固体処理剤を溶解する他に、循環槽２又は処理槽１
に収容された処理液をパイプ等を用いて導入するように
して、補充水の供給量を低減するようにしてもよい。ま
た、上記処理液で固体処理剤を溶解したのち、補充水Ｗ
で洗い流すように溶解液供給を制御することにより、補
充水の供給量を低減でき、かつ補充液作製槽41内の処理
剤残存率を低減し、残存処理剤付着によるタール発生を
防止することができる。As the solution to be supplied to the replenishing solution preparation tank 41, the solid processing agent is dissolved only by using the replenishing water contained in the replenishing water tank 51, and the circulation tank 2 or the processing tank 1 is used.
The supply amount of the replenishing water may be reduced by introducing the treatment liquid stored in 1) by using a pipe or the like. In addition, after the solid processing agent is dissolved in the above processing solution, replenishment water W is added.
By controlling the solution supply so that the solution is washed away with, it is possible to reduce the supply amount of replenishing water, reduce the residual ratio of the treating agent in the replenishing liquid preparation tank 41, and prevent tar from being generated due to the remaining treating agent. it can.

【００４５】補充液作製槽41内において、固体処理剤Ｊ
及び補充水Ｗと混合し溶解し、作製された補充液のみが
フィルタ部材44を通過し、補充液供給制御手段32の情報
に基づいてベローズポンプ47が作動し、送液パイプ48を
通って、前記循環槽２内に供給される。In the replenisher tank 41, the solid processing agent J
And the replenishing water W is mixed and dissolved, and only the replenishing solution produced passes through the filter member 44, the bellows pump 47 operates based on the information from the replenishing solution supply control means 32, and passes through the liquid feeding pipe 48. It is supplied into the circulation tank 2.

【００４６】また、ベローズポンプ47の作動が停止して
いる場合には、補充液作製槽41内に補充液が貯留され、
該補充液の一部は、循環ポンプ45、パイプ46を通って再
び補充液作製槽41内に還流され、溶解が促進されるとと
もに、該補充液作製槽41の内壁に残存する固体処理剤Ｊ
より発生する粉塵を溶解洗浄する。When the operation of the bellows pump 47 is stopped, the replenisher solution is stored in the replenisher tank 41,
A part of the replenishment solution is returned to the replenishment solution preparation tank 41 again through the circulation pump 45 and the pipe 46 to promote dissolution, and the solid processing agent J remaining on the inner wall of the replenishment solution preparation tank 41.
Dust generated is dissolved and washed.

【００４７】なお、前記補充液循環手段の他に、前記補
充液作製槽41内の補充液を撹拌して溶解を促進する手
段、例えば撹拌羽根を電動回転させる撹拌手段を設け、
固体処理剤を迅速に溶解するようにしてもよい。なお、
溶解促進手段として上記撹拌手段の他に、超音波振動手
段やヒーターによる昇温手段を設けてもよい。In addition to the replenisher circulator, means for stirring the replenisher in the replenisher tank 41 to promote dissolution, for example, a stirring means for electrically rotating a stirring blade,
The solid processing agent may be rapidly dissolved. In addition,
As the dissolution promoting means, an ultrasonic vibrating means or a temperature raising means by a heater may be provided in addition to the stirring means.

【００４８】また一方、固体処理剤を補充水又は処理液
にて溶解する際には、溶解時の温度を一定範囲（例えば
30〜70℃）に調整して行うことが固体処理剤の溶解を確
実に行えるため好ましい。On the other hand, when the solid processing agent is dissolved in replenishing water or processing solution, the temperature at the time of dissolution is within a certain range (eg,
It is preferable to adjust the temperature to 30 to 70 ° C.) to surely dissolve the solid processing agent.

【００４９】上記達成手段としては、前記補充液作製槽
41内に供給する補充水Ｗ又は処理液をヒーター等により
昇温及び温度制御し、供給してもよいし、前記補充液作
製槽41内全体を温度制御してもよいし、また前記撹拌手
段による物理的昇温を行ってもよいし、上記の各方法を
併用して用いてもよい。本実施例においては、補充水Ｗ
をヒーター55により、液温約50℃に温度調整し、前記補
充液作製槽41内に供給することにより、溶解を確実に行
っている。As the means for achieving the above, the replenisher preparation tank is used.
The replenishment water W or the treatment liquid to be supplied to the inside of the refill 41 may be heated and temperature-controlled by a heater or the like and supplied, or the temperature inside the replenishment liquid preparation tank 41 may be entirely controlled, and the stirring means may be provided. The temperature may be physically increased by the above method, or the above methods may be used in combination. In this embodiment, replenishment water W
The temperature of the solution is adjusted to about 50 ° C. by the heater 55, and the solution is supplied into the replenisher solution preparation tank 41 to ensure the dissolution.

【００５０】また、ガイド部材42の周囲を囲むように補
充水送水管54が配設されており、複数設けられた給水口
から補充水Ｗがガイド部材42の内壁を洗浄する。これに
より、ガイド部材42内における粉塵の固着物等による固
体処理剤Ｊの落下停止を防止する。A supplementary water supply pipe 54 is arranged so as to surround the guide member 42, and the supplementary water W cleans the inner wall of the guide member 42 from a plurality of water supply ports. As a result, it is possible to prevent the solid processing agent J from stopping falling due to dust adhered in the guide member 42 or the like.

【００５１】図６は、本発明に係る自動現像機の他の実
施例を示す断面図であり、以下に本実施例の説明を図
３，図４及び図５に係る実施例と異なる部分について述
べる。FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the automatic developing machine according to the present invention. Below, the description of this embodiment will be made with respect to parts different from the embodiments according to FIGS. 3, 4 and 5. Describe.

【００５２】本実施例では、固体処理剤として顆粒を用
い、該顆粒の供給装置として、後述の図10に示す装置を
用いている。In this example, granules were used as the solid processing agent, and the apparatus shown in FIG. 10 described later was used as the apparatus for supplying the granules.

【００５３】固体処理剤Ｋは、固体処理剤供給制御手段
32の情報に基づいて固体処理剤供給手段60を作動し、補
充液作製供給手段40内のフィルタ部材44上に供給され
る。The solid processing agent K is a solid processing agent supply control means.
The solid processing agent supply means 60 is operated based on the information of 32, and the solid processing agent is supplied onto the filter member 44 in the replenisher preparation supply means 40.

【００５４】さらに、補充水供給制御手段32の情報に基
づいて、ベローズポンプ52を作動し、補充水Ｗを前記補
充液作製供給手段40内に供給し、前記固体処理剤Ｋを溶
解し、作製された補充液を直接循環槽２に供給する。Further, based on the information from the replenishing water supply control means 32, the bellows pump 52 is operated to supply the replenishing water W into the replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 40 to dissolve the solid processing agent K to prepare it. The replenisher thus prepared is directly supplied to the circulation tank 2.

【００５５】また本発明では、分配管520を制御作動す
ることにより、まず処理槽１内の処理液の一部で固体処
理剤Ｋを溶解した後、補充水Ｗを供給し、補充液作製供
給手段40内の洗浄を行うため、補充水Ｗの供給量を低減
しつつも、確実な固体処理剤Ｋの溶解が可能であり、し
かも補充液作製手段40内の処理剤残存率を低減し、残存
処理剤付着によるタール発生又は固着の発生を防止する
ことができる。Further, in the present invention, the solid processing agent K is first dissolved in a part of the processing solution in the processing tank 1 by controlling the distribution pipe 520, and then the replenishing water W is supplied to prepare and supply the replenishing solution. Since the inside of the means 40 is washed, the solid processing agent K can be surely dissolved while reducing the supply amount of the replenishing water W, and further, the processing agent remaining rate in the replenishing solution preparing means 40 is reduced. It is possible to prevent generation of tar or sticking due to adhesion of the residual treatment agent.

【００５６】また本実施例では、補充液作製供給手段40
を循環槽２の上方に設置することにより、補充液は連続
的に重力落下するから、ポンプ等の手段を必要としな
い。また、溶解液は連続流下するから、補充液作製供給
手段40の小型化が可能である。Further, in this embodiment, the replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 40
Since the replenisher is continuously gravitationally dropped by installing above the circulation tank 2, a means such as a pump is not required. Further, since the dissolution liquid continuously flows down, the replenisher liquid preparation / supply means 40 can be downsized.

【００５７】図７は本発明の自動現像機のさらに他の実
施例を示す断面図である。なお、開閉自在な電磁弁175
とが設けてある以外は、図６に示す自動現像機とほぼ同
様な構成をしている。FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the automatic developing machine of the present invention. A solenoid valve that can be opened and closed 175
The construction is almost the same as that of the automatic processor shown in FIG.

【００５８】電磁弁175を閉状態にて補充水Ｗ又は、処
理液を供給することにより、補充液作製供給手段40内に
溶液を貯留するため、固体処理剤Ｋの溶解が確実に行え
る。By supplying the replenishing water W or the processing liquid with the electromagnetic valve 175 closed, the solution is stored in the replenishing liquid preparing and supplying means 40, so that the solid processing agent K can be surely dissolved.

【００５９】溶解完了後、電磁弁175を開くことによ
り、補充液作製供給手段40内の補充液は循環槽２内に全
量流出する。After the completion of the dissolution, the electromagnetic valve 175 is opened, and the entire amount of the replenisher solution in the replenisher solution producing and supplying means 40 flows out into the circulation tank 2.

【００６０】図８は本発明に係る上記錠剤型固体処理剤
Ｊを収容する収納容器（カートリッジ）33を示し、その
一部破断斜視図を示す。FIG. 8 shows a storage container (cartridge) 33 for storing the above-mentioned tablet type solid processing agent J according to the present invention, and is a partially cutaway perspective view thereof.

【００６１】前記収納容器33は、複数個の錠剤型固体処
理剤Ｊを収納し、かつ前記固体処理剤を排出可能にする
排出開口部331Ｆを有する中空四角柱状の容器本体331
と、前記容器本体331のレール部331Ｒに摺動して上下に
移動可能な開閉蓋334とから構成されている。The storage container 33 stores a plurality of tablet-type solid processing agents J and has a hollow quadrangular prism-shaped container body 331 having a discharge opening 331F for discharging the solid processing agents.
And an opening / closing lid 334 which is slidable on the rail portion 331R of the container body 331 and movable up and down.

【００６２】前記容器本体331の内側には、３組の仕切
り壁331Ｓが一体に固定されていて、容器本体331の内部
は４つの分室331Ａ，331Ｂ，331Ｃ，331Ｄに区分されて
いる。そして、各分室には、前記ほぼ円柱形状をなす固
体処理剤Ｊの各外円周が外接しそれぞれ約10個を縦列状
態に収容することができる。Three sets of partition walls 331S are integrally fixed inside the container body 331, and the inside of the container body 331 is divided into four compartments 331A, 331B, 331C and 331D. The outer circumferences of the substantially cylindrical solid processing agent J are circumscribed in the respective compartments, and about 10 of each can be accommodated in a column.

【００６３】前記排出開口部331Ｆの外側両側面には、
レール部331Ｒが形成されていて、開閉蓋334の両側面に
形成された溝部334Ａに嵌合し、摺動可能になってい
る。また、開閉蓋334の下部両端に突出した突起部334Ｂ
は、開閉規制部材に係合してスライド蓋334の自動閉止
を行う。On both outer side surfaces of the discharge opening 331F,
A rail portion 331R is formed so as to be slidable by fitting in groove portions 334A formed on both side surfaces of the opening / closing lid 334. Also, the protrusions 334B protruding from both ends of the lower part of the opening / closing lid 334
Engages with the opening / closing restriction member to automatically close the slide lid 334.

【００６４】前記収納容器33は、樹脂材料又は防湿処理
を施した厚紙材料等で形成される。The container 33 is made of a resin material or a moisture-proof cardboard material.

【００６５】なお、上記樹脂材質としては、ポリエチレ
ン（高圧法，低圧法どちらでもよい）、ポリプロピレン
（無延伸，延伸どちらでもよい）、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポ
リ酢酸ビニル、ナイロン（延伸，無延伸）、ポリ塩化ビ
ニリデン、ポリスチレン、ポリカーボネート、ビニロ
ン、エバール、ポリエチレンテレフタレート（ＰＥ
Ｔ）、その他のポリエステル、酢酸ゴム、アクリロニト
リルブタジエン共重合体、エポキシ-リン酸系樹脂の何
れであってもよい。As the resin material, polyethylene (either high pressure method or low pressure method), polypropylene (either unstretched or stretched), polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, nylon (stretched or unstretched), Polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polycarbonate, vinylon, eval, polyethylene terephthalate (PE
Any of T), other polyesters, acetic acid rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer, and epoxy-phosphoric acid resin may be used.

【００６６】図９は、収納容器33と収納容器装填手段34
と、供給手段35および駆動手段36の構成を説明する側断
面図である。FIG. 9 shows a storage container 33 and storage container loading means 34.
FIG. 3 is a side sectional view for explaining the configurations of the supply means 35 and the drive means 36.

【００６７】収納容器33を収納容器装填手段34の所定位
置に装着すると、開閉蓋334が開蓋されて排出開口部331
Ｆが開放され、供給手段35の入口部351Ａと連通する。When the storage container 33 is attached to a predetermined position of the storage container loading means 34, the opening / closing lid 334 is opened and the discharge opening 331 is formed.
F is opened and communicates with the inlet 351A of the supply means 35.

【００６８】供給手段35は、ハウジング部材351と、該
ハウジング部材351の内周面に回転可能に配置され、収
納容器33内の固体処理剤Ｊを入口部351Ａから一定量受
容して出口部351Ｂに移動させるポケット部352Ａを有す
る回転可能な固体処理剤搬送部材（ロータ）352と、上
記出口部351Ｂを開閉可能にするシャッタ部材353とから
構成されている。The supplying means 35 is rotatably arranged on the housing member 351 and the inner peripheral surface of the housing member 351, and receives the fixed amount of the solid processing agent J in the storage container 33 from the inlet portion 351A and the outlet portion 351B. It is composed of a rotatable solid processing agent transport member (rotor) 352 having a pocket portion 352A to be moved to and a shutter member 353 capable of opening and closing the outlet portion 351B.

【００６９】ハウジング部材351の入口部351Ａの端面で
開口の周縁には、枠状弾性パッキン358が埋設されてい
て、収納容器33の排出開口部331Ｆが入口部351Ａに密接
されたとき、外気を遮断して防湿効果を高めている。A frame-shaped elastic packing 358 is embedded in the end surface of the inlet portion 351A of the housing member 351 at the periphery of the opening. Shields and enhances the moisture-proof effect.

【００７０】次に、収納容器33内の固体処理剤Ｊが順次
消費されて皆無になると、残量検知信号発生により、収
納容器33の交換操作を行う。Next, when the solid processing agent J in the storage container 33 is sequentially consumed and is completely consumed, the storage container 33 is replaced by the generation of the remaining amount detection signal.

【００７１】前記ロータ352には４個のポケット部352Ａ
が穿設されていて、各ポケット部に１個の固体処理剤を
収容することができる。そして上記各ポケット部352Ａ
は各位相がずらせてあるから、ロータ352が１回転する
と、前記収納容器33の排出開口から先ず第１のポケット
部352Ａに固体処理剤Ｊが装填され、次いで第２，第
３，第４の各ポケット部に順次装填され、同様にして出
口部351Ｂから順次外部へ排出される。The rotor 352 has four pockets 352A.
Is provided, and one solid processing agent can be accommodated in each pocket. And each pocket part 352A
When the rotor 352 makes one rotation, the solid processing agent J is first loaded into the first pocket 352A from the discharge opening of the storage container 33, and then the second, third, and fourth phases are shifted. Each pocket is sequentially loaded, and similarly discharged from the outlet 351B to the outside.

【００７２】図10は本発明に係る固体処理剤供給手段の
他の実施例を示す断面図であり、図10は粉体処理剤又は
顆粒状処理剤供給装置の断面図を示し、供給装置60は粉
状又は顆粒状の固体処理剤を収納するホッパーと固体処
理剤を計量する計量孔63と定量投入するための回転式ド
ラム62よりなる。この回転式ドラム62は計量孔63と排出
部66の位置をズラすことで防湿機能をもたせている。顆
粒処理剤は計量孔63に一定量計量され感光材料の処理量
検出手段の指令でドラム62が回転排出部66と連通状態と
なったとき停止し排出部66を通過し、定量の顆粒処理剤
が補充液作製供給手段に供給される。供給終了後、ドラ
ム62が回転し計量孔63と供給部65が連通したときドラム
62は停止し顆粒処理剤の計量が開始される。前記排出部
66の下方には、補充液作製供給手段67、フィルタ部材68
及び補充水供給パイプ69が設けてある。FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the solid processing agent supplying means according to the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a powder processing agent or granular processing agent supplying device, and a supplying device 60. Is composed of a hopper for accommodating the powdery or granular solid processing agent, a measuring hole 63 for measuring the solid processing agent, and a rotary drum 62 for metering. The rotary drum 62 has a moisture-proof function by shifting the positions of the measuring hole 63 and the discharge portion 66. A certain amount of the granule processing agent is weighed in the measuring hole 63, and when the drum 62 is in communication with the rotating discharge section 66 in response to a command from the processing amount detection means of the photosensitive material, it stops and passes through the discharge section 66. Are supplied to the replenisher solution preparation and supply means. After the supply is completed, the drum 62 rotates and the metering hole 63 and the supply unit 65 communicate with each other.
62 is stopped and the measurement of the granule processing agent is started. The discharge part
Below the 66, a replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 67 and a filter member 68.
And a replenishment water supply pipe 69 is provided.

【００７３】図11は粉体処理剤供給装置の他の実施例を
示す断面図である。FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the powder processing agent supplying apparatus.

【００７４】供給装置70は粉状処理剤をホッパー71に入
れ感光材料の処理量に応じピストン75が水平方向（右
へ）に移動し計量孔72に定量の粉状剤が入りピストン75
が水平反対方向（左へ）に移動し排出部74により定量粉
状剤を補充液作製供給手段77へ供給する。上記排出部74
の下方には、補充液作製供給手段77、フィルタ部材78及
び補充水供給パイプ79が設けてある。In the supply device 70, the powdery processing agent is put into the hopper 71, and the piston 75 moves horizontally (to the right) according to the processing amount of the photosensitive material, and a fixed amount of the powdery processing agent enters the measuring hole 72 and the piston 75.
Moves in the opposite horizontal direction (to the left) and supplies the quantitative powdery agent to the replenisher liquid preparation and supply means 77 by the discharge part 74. Above discharge part 74
A replenisher solution producing and supplying means 77, a filter member 78, and a replenishing water supply pipe 79 are provided below.

【００７５】図12は供給装置の更に他の実施例を示す断
面図である。FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the feeding device.

【００７６】供給装置80は粉状処理剤85入りパッケージ
81を装着（装填）しローラ83により自動的に開封する機
能を有しスクリュー82の回転数を制御することで粉状ケ
ミカルを排出部84に供給する装置である。87は補充液作
製供給手段、88はフィルタ部材、89は補充水パイプであ
る。The supply device 80 is a package containing the powdery treatment agent 85.
This is a device that has a function of mounting (loading) 81 and automatically opening by a roller 83, and supplies the powdered chemical to the discharge part 84 by controlling the rotation speed of the screw 82. Reference numeral 87 is a replenishing solution producing and supplying means, 88 is a filter member, and 89 is a replenishing water pipe.

【００７７】自動的にパッケージを開封する機能を有し
ているため開封及び装着時に微粉末が舞うことなく良好
である。Since it has a function of automatically opening the package, fine powder does not fly during opening and mounting, which is good.

【００７８】図13は本発明の他の好ましい実施態様の固
体処理剤供給装置の一例を示し、（Ａ）は平面図、
（Ｂ）は斜視図、（Ｃ）は各種包装体の平面図である。FIG. 13 shows an example of a solid processing agent supplying apparatus according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a plan view,
(B) is a perspective view and (C) is a plan view of various packages.

【００７９】処理剤91は四方シールされた包装体92に図
13（Ｃ）の様な形で包装されている。The treatment agent 91 is shown in a four-side sealed package 92.
It is packaged in a shape like 13 (C).

【００８０】図13（Ｃ）の包装形態は本発明の一例であ
る。包装に用いられる素材は一般に使用されている高分
子樹脂製の包装、アルミ、又は複合材料を用いて良い
が、要は防湿性が良く、酸素透過性が低い素材であれば
良い。The packaging form of FIG. 13C is an example of the present invention. The material used for the packaging may be generally used polymeric resin packaging, aluminum, or a composite material, but the point is that the material has good moisture resistance and low oxygen permeability.

【００８１】四方シールされた処理剤91は筒93を介して
はがされ、処理剤91は投入口94を介して投入される。こ
こでは筒93及び巻き取り軸96が処理剤供給手段として作
用する。包装体92は巻き取り軸96で巻き取られる構造に
なっている。巻き取る際はつまみを開放状態にし、包装
体92の先端部の筒を介して処理剤収納包材の固定手段で
ある巻き取り軸96にセットし、つまみ97をひねることで
クランパ98により固定され、巻き取られる。固体処理剤
91は前記投入口94より落下し、前述の補充液作製供給手
段40に供給される。The processing agent 91 sealed on all sides is peeled off via the cylinder 93, and the processing agent 91 is charged through the charging port 94. Here, the cylinder 93 and the winding shaft 96 act as a treatment agent supply means. The package 92 has a structure in which it is wound by a winding shaft 96. When winding, set the knob to the open state, set it on the winding shaft 96 that is a means for fixing the processing agent storage packaging material through the tube at the tip of the package 92, and fix it by the clamper 98 by twisting the knob 97. , Rolled up. Solid processing agent
91 is dropped from the input port 94 and is supplied to the replenisher solution preparation and supply means 40.

【００８２】図14は四方シールされた包装体110の分包
部110Ａ内に収納された顆粒又は粉体111を開封する手段
を示す斜視図である。上記包装体110は、圧接して回転
する上下各１対の搬送ローラ（第１の搬送手段）112
Ａ，112Ｂにより搬送され、上下に配置されたロータリ
ーカッター113Ａ，113Ｂにより上辺および下辺が切断さ
れて、内包された顆粒又は粉体111は落下し前述の補充
液作製供給手段40に補給される。切断後の包装体110は
第２の搬送ローラ114Ａ，114Ｂにより搬送されて、図示
しない回収部に収納される。FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a means for opening the granules or powder 111 contained in the packaging portion 110A of the four-side-sealed package 110. The package 110 includes a pair of upper and lower conveying rollers (first conveying means) 112 that rotate in pressure contact with each other.
The upper and lower sides are conveyed by A and 112B, and the upper and lower sides are cut by the rotary cutters 113A and 113B arranged on the upper and lower sides, and the encapsulated granules or powders 111 fall and are supplied to the above-mentioned replenisher solution preparing and supplying means 40. The package 110 after cutting is transported by the second transport rollers 114A and 114B and stored in a recovery unit (not shown).

【００８３】図15は、本発明の補充液作製供給手段の他
の実施例を示す断面図である。補充液作製供給手段151
の内部には、フィルタ部材152が設けてある。補充液作
製供給手段151の上方には、顆粒状または粉体の固体処
理剤Ｊを補給する供給管153と、補充水または処理液を
供給する分配供給装置154が設置されている。該分配供
給装置154は、前記補充水タンク51及び／又は処理槽１
から供給される補充水Ｗまたは処理液を導入する導入部
154Ａと、共通液室154Ｂと補充水又は処理液を前記補充
液作製供給手段151の内壁面に向けて放射する複数のノ
ズル管154Ｃとから構成されている。FIG. 15 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the replenishing solution preparing and supplying means of the present invention. Replenisher preparation supply means 151
A filter member 152 is provided inside. A supply pipe 153 for replenishing the solid processing agent J in the form of granules or powder and a distribution supply device 154 for supplying replenishing water or the processing solution are installed above the replenishing solution preparing and supplying means 151. The distribution and supply device 154 includes the replenishment water tank 51 and / or the treatment tank 1.
Introducing section for introducing replenishment water W or treatment liquid supplied from
154A, a common liquid chamber 154B, and a plurality of nozzle tubes 154C for irradiating replenishing water or treatment liquid toward the inner wall surface of the replenishing liquid preparing and supplying means 151.

【００８４】供給管153から補給された固体処理剤Ｊは
前記フィルタ部材152上に一時停滞する。さらに、補充
水Ｗが分配供給装置154に送られ、ノズル管154Ｃから放
射され、補充液作製供給手段151の内壁面に付着した固
体処理剤Ｊが洗い流すようにして補給され、フィルタ部
材152上の固体処理剤Ｊを溶解する。固体処理剤Ｊが溶
解し作製された補充液は、フィルタ部材152のメッシュ
を通過して順次落下して前記循環槽２に送り込まれる。The solid processing agent J replenished from the supply pipe 153 temporarily remains on the filter member 152. Further, the replenishment water W is sent to the distribution / supply device 154, is radiated from the nozzle pipe 154C, and the solid processing agent J adhering to the inner wall surface of the replenisher solution producing / supplying means 151 is replenished by being washed off and replenished on the filter member 152. The solid processing agent J is dissolved. The replenisher solution prepared by dissolving the solid processing agent J passes through the mesh of the filter member 152 and is sequentially dropped to be fed into the circulation tank 2.

【００８５】また、補充水Ｗによる洗い流しは、固体処
理剤Ｊの投下終了後にも継続し、さらに固体処理剤溶解
完了後にフィルタ部材152を全量通過した後にも暫時継
続して行われ、補充液作製供給手段151の内壁およびフ
ィルタ部材152に残存した溶解液を洗い流すようにする
とよい。Further, the flushing with the replenishing water W is continued even after the dropping of the solid processing agent J, and is continued for a while even after the solid processing agent is completely dissolved and after the solid processing agent J has completely passed through the filter member 152. The solution left on the inner wall of the supply means 151 and the filter member 152 may be washed away.

【００８６】また、上記分配供給装置154を上下方向に
駆動させるノズル管154Ｃにより補充液作製供給手段151
の内壁のほぼ全域を走査させるように洗い流すようにし
てもよい。Further, a replenisher preparing / supplying means 151 is provided by a nozzle tube 154C for driving the above-mentioned distributing / supplying device 154 in the vertical direction.
You may make it wash away so that substantially the whole area of the inner wall of this may be scanned.

【００８７】さらに、上記分配供給装置154を駆動回転
可能に構成し、スプリンクラー状にノズル管154Ｃを回
転させて洗い流すようにしてもよい。Further, the distribution / supply device 154 may be constructed so as to be driven and rotatable, and the nozzle pipe 154C may be rotated in a sprinkler shape so as to be washed away.

【００８８】図16は、Ｓ字管（トラップ）による補充液
作製供給装置を示す断面図である。顆粒状又は粉体状の
固体処理剤Ｋは傾斜案内板131上から落下してＳ字管132
上部に供給され、補充水供給手段133から送り込まれた
補充水と混合して溶解後に、補充水の供給によって洗い
出されて下方の投入部を経て循環槽２に供給される。FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a replenisher solution preparation and supply device using an S-shaped tube (trap). The granular or powdery solid processing agent K drops from the inclined guide plate 131 and falls into the S-shaped tube 132.
It is supplied to the upper part, mixed with the replenishment water sent from the replenishment water supply means 133, dissolved, then washed out by the supply of the replenishment water and supplied to the circulation tank 2 through the lower input part.

【００８９】図17は錠剤型固体処理剤Ｊの粉砕供給装置
（クラッシャ）を示す断面図である。補充液作製供給手
段141の上部には、モータ142により駆動回転される１対
の歯車形状のクラッシャ部材143Ａ，143Ｂが設けてあ
る。該クラッシャ部材143Ａ，143Ｂの上方には固体処理
剤Ｊを収納する収納装置144が設けてあり、所定量の固
体処理剤Ｊを制御して投下する。また、補充槽141の上
方の一部には補充水または処理液を供給する供給パイプ
145が設けてある。前記クラッシャ部材143Ａ，143Ｂの
下方には、フィルタ等の停滞部材146が設けてある。収
納装置144から投下された固体処理剤Ｊはクラッシャ部
材143Ａ，143Ｂの噛み合い部で粉砕されて該フィルタ部
材146に落下し、供給パイプ145から送液された補充水又
は処理液により溶解された補充液は停滞部材146を通過
して循環槽２に送られる。FIG. 17 is a sectional view showing a crushing and supplying device (crusher) for the tablet type solid processing agent J. A pair of gear-shaped crusher members 143A and 143B driven and rotated by a motor 142 are provided above the replenisher solution supply means 141. An accommodating device 144 for accommodating the solid processing agent J is provided above the crusher members 143A and 143B, and a predetermined amount of the solid processing agent J is controlled and dropped. In addition, a supply pipe for supplying replenishing water or processing liquid to a part above the replenishing tank 141.
145 is provided. A stagnation member 146 such as a filter is provided below the crusher members 143A and 143B. The solid processing agent J dropped from the storage device 144 is crushed at the meshing portions of the crusher members 143A and 143B and dropped into the filter member 146, and the replenishment water sent from the supply pipe 145 or the replenishment dissolved by the processing solution is replenished. The liquid passes through the stagnation member 146 and is sent to the circulation tank 2.

【００９０】[0090]

【発明の効果】以上説明したように、本発明のハロゲン
化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機は、固体処理剤を処理槽
供給前に補充水及び／又は処理液の一部と混合し、溶解
した成分のみを補充液として処理槽に供給するため、未
溶解または不溶解成分の処理槽への侵入が無く、従って
感光材料への該未溶解または不溶解成分の付着が無く、
安定した写真性能を得ることができ、かつ固体処理剤供
給時に発生する粉塵を溶解洗浄しつつ補充液作製が可能
となるため、該粉塵による固体処理剤供給部分における
固着等を防止でき、安定した固体処理剤の供給が可能と
なる。As described above, in the automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials of the present invention, the solid processing agent is mixed with a part of the replenishing water and / or the processing solution before being supplied to the processing tank and dissolved. Since only the above-mentioned components are supplied to the processing tank as a replenishing liquid, there is no invasion of undissolved or insoluble components into the processing tank, and therefore there is no adhesion of the undissolved or insoluble components to the photosensitive material.
It is possible to obtain stable photographic performance, and it is possible to prepare a replenisher while dissolving and cleaning the dust generated when the solid processing agent is supplied. The solid processing agent can be supplied.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図１】ハロゲン化銀写真感光材料処理装置の概略構成
図。FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material processing apparatus.

【図２】上記感光材料処理装置の斜視図。FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the photosensitive material processing apparatus.

【図３】この発明に係る自動現像機の断面図。FIG. 3 is a sectional view of an automatic processor according to the present invention.

【図４】上記自動現像機の補充液供給手段の詳細を示す
断面図。FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing details of replenisher supply means of the automatic processor.

【図５】自動現像機の補充液供給制御を示すブロック
図。FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing replenisher supply control of an automatic processor.

【図６】本発明に係る自動現像機の他の実施例を示す断
面図。FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the automatic processor according to the present invention.

【図７】本発明に係る自動現像機のさらに他の実施例を
示す断面図。FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the automatic developing machine according to the present invention.

【図８】錠剤型固体処理剤を収容する収納容器の斜視
図。FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a storage container that stores a tablet-type solid processing agent.

【図９】上記収納容器の装填手段と供給手段の断面図。FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a loading means and a supplying means of the storage container.

【図１０】粉体処理剤又は顆粒状処理剤供給装置の断面
図。FIG. 10 is a sectional view of a powder processing agent or granular processing agent supply device.

【図１１】上記処理剤供給装置の他の実施例を示す断面
図。FIG. 11 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the processing agent supply apparatus.

【図１２】上記処理剤供給装置の更に他の実施例を示す
断面図。FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the treatment agent supply apparatus.

【図１３】固体処理剤供給装置の更に他の実施例を示す
平面図および斜視図。FIG. 13 is a plan view and a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the solid processing agent supply device.

【図１４】固体処理剤供給手段の更に他の実施例を示す
斜視図。FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing still another embodiment of the solid processing agent supply means.

【図１５】固体処理剤供給装置の更に他の実施例を示す
断面図。FIG. 15 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the solid processing agent supply device.

【図１６】固体処理剤供給装置の更に他の実施例を示す
断面図。FIG. 16 is a sectional view showing still another embodiment of the solid processing agent supply device.

【図１７】錠剤型固体処理剤供給装置の他の実施例を示
す断面図。FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the tablet type solid processing agent supply apparatus.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

１，１Ａ，１Ｂ，１Ｃ，１Ｄ，１Ｅ 処理槽 ２ 循環槽 ３Ａ，３Ｂ，３Ｅ 固体処理剤供給装置 ４Ａ，４Ｂ，４Ｅ 補充液作製供給装置 ５ 補充水タンク 30 固体処理剤供給手段 31 処理量情報検出手段 32 固体処理剤、補充水または処理液及び補充液の各供
給制御手段 33 収納容器（カートリッジ） 34 収納容器装填手段 35 供給手段 40，67，77，87，132，141，151 補充液作製供給手段 41 補充液作製槽 42 固体処理剤供給ガイド部材 44，68，78，88，146，152 フィルタ部材（停滞部材） 45 循環ポンプ 46 パイプ 47 ベローズポンプ 48 パイプ 50 補充水供給手段 51 補充水タンク 52 ベローズポンプ 53 吸水管 54 送水管 55 ヒーター Ｊ 錠剤型固体処理剤 Ｋ 顆粒状固体処理剤 Ｗ 補充水1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Treatment tank 2 Circulation tank 3A, 3B, 3E Solid treatment agent supply device 4A, 4B, 4E Replenisher preparation supply device 5 Replenishment water tank 30 Solid treatment agent supply means 31 Treatment amount information Detection means 32 Supply processing means for solid processing agent, replenishing water or processing solution and replenishing solution 33 Storage container (cartridge) 34 Storage container loading means 35 Supplying means 40, 67, 77, 87, 132, 141, 151 Preparation of replenishing solution Supply means 41 Replenisher preparation tank 42 Solid processing agent supply guide member 44, 68, 78, 88, 146, 152 Filter member (stagnation member) 45 Circulation pump 46 Pipe 47 Bellows pump 48 Pipe 50 Makeup water supply means 51 Makeup water tank 52 Bellows pump 53 Water absorption pipe 54 Water supply pipe 55 Heater J Tablet type solid processing agent K Granular solid processing agent W Replenishing water

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Claims (9)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項１】 ハロゲン化銀写真感光材料を処理する処
理液を収容する処理槽と、固体処理剤を供給する固体処
理剤供給手段と、該固体処理剤を溶解させる補充水及び
／又は前記処理液の一部を供給する溶解液供給手段と、
前記固体処理剤を前記補充水及び／又は処理液と混合し
作製された補充液を処理槽に供給する補充液作製供給手
段と、前記混合後でありかつ処理槽への供給前に固体処
理剤は不通過とし且つ前記補充液の通過は可能とする手
段とをそれぞそれ少なくとも一つ有することを特徴とす
るハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機。1. A processing tank containing a processing solution for processing a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, a solid processing agent supply means for supplying a solid processing agent, and replenishing water for dissolving the solid processing agent and / or the processing. A solution supply means for supplying a part of the solution,
Replenishing solution preparing and supplying means for supplying a replenishing solution prepared by mixing the solid treating agent with the replenishing water and / or the treating solution, and a solid treating agent after the mixing and before supplying to the treating tank. And a means for allowing the replenisher to pass through, respectively. An automatic processor for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials, comprising: 【請求項２】 前記補充液の前記処理槽への供給量を調
整し、供給する手段を設けたことを特徴とする請求項１
記載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機。2. A means for adjusting and supplying a supply amount of the replenisher to the processing tank is provided.
An automatic processor for the described silver halide photographic light-sensitive material. 【請求項３】 前記補充液を前記処理槽への供給前に貯
留した後、供給することを特徴とする請求項１又は２記
載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機。3. The automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 1, wherein the replenisher is supplied after being stored before being supplied to the processing tank. 【請求項４】 前記固体処理剤を溶解し、貯留する補充
液の容積が、前記処理槽内の処理液の容積に対して1/10
以下であることを特徴とする請求項３記載のハロゲン化
銀写真感光材料用自動現像機。4. The volume of the replenishing solution for dissolving and storing the solid processing agent is 1/10 of the volume of the processing solution in the processing tank.
The automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 3, wherein: 【請求項５】 前記固体処理剤を溶解し貯留する貯留部
に前記固体処理剤の溶解促進手段を設けたことを特徴と
する請求項３又は４記載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用
自動現像機。5. The automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 3, wherein a solution accelerating means for the solid processing agent is provided in a storage portion for dissolving and storing the solid processing agent. . 【請求項６】 前記溶解液供給手段が、前記補充液作製
供給手段を洗浄するよう設けたことを特徴とする請求項
１ないし５記載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像
機。6. The automatic developing machine for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 1, wherein said solution supply means is provided so as to wash said replenisher preparation supply means. 【請求項７】 前記溶解液供給手段が、処理液を供給し
た後、補充水を供給するよう制御されていることを特徴
とする請求項１ないし６記載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材
料用自動現像機。7. The automatic development for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 1, wherein the solution supply means is controlled to supply replenishing water after supplying the processing solution. Machine. 【請求項８】 前記固体処理剤が、錠剤状，顆粒状又は
丸薬状であることを特徴とする請求項１ないし７記載の
ハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像機。8. The automatic processor for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials according to claim 1, wherein the solid processing agent is in the form of tablets, granules or pills. 【請求項９】 前記補充液作製供給手段における前記補
充水及び／又は処理液及び／又は補充液の温度を調整す
る温度制御手段が設けてあることを特徴とする請求項１
ないし８記載のハロゲン化銀写真感光材料用自動現像
機。9. The temperature control means for adjusting the temperature of the replenishing water and / or the treatment liquid and / or the replenishing liquid in the replenishing liquid making and supplying means is provided.
9. An automatic processor for silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials as described in 8 above.