公开(公告)号：US5099275A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-24

申请号：US657009

申请日：1991-02-19

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/46

CPC classification number: G03B27/462 ,  G03B27/46

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively positioning a plurality of different lens units along the optical center-line of a photographic printer. The lens units are mounted on a common carrier and are successively moved into alignment along the optical center-line in response to overall movement of the common carrier, such as along a path that is oblique to the optical center-line. The plurality of different lens units are typically arranged substantially horizontally with respect to one another on the common carrier, and typically include a plurality of lenses having different powers of magnification of focal lengths. The common carrier engages a threaded drive bar disposed substantially parallel to the path that is oblique to the optical center-line to produce movement of the common carrier in relation to the optical center-line. The drive system cooperates with a guide means to retain the original orientation of the common carrier as the common carrier moves along the oblique path. A mask operates to isolate the remaining lens units from the photographic printer. The invention herein further includes an invention methodology for exposing a photographic print on an elongated web of photographic paper from an elongated strip of photographic negative images in a photographic printer using the mechanism previously described.

Abstract translation: 用于沿着照相打印机的光学中心线选择性地定位多个不同透镜单元的机构。 透镜单元安装在公共载体上，并且响应于公共载体的整体移动，例如沿着与光学中心线倾斜的路径，沿着光学中心线依次移动到对准中。 多个不同的透镜单元通常在公共载体上相对于彼此基本上水平地布置，并且通常包括具有不同焦距放大倍数的多个透镜。 公共载体接合螺纹驱动杆，该螺纹驱动杆基本上平行于与光学中心线倾斜的路径平行，以产生相对于光学中心线的公共载体的移动。 驱动系统与引导装置配合，以在公共载体沿着倾斜路径移动时保持公共载体的原始取向。 掩模用于将剩余的透镜单元与照相打印机隔离。 本发明在此进一步包括一种发明方法，用于使用前面描述的机构，在照相打印机的照相底片的细长带上将相纸上的照相印刷品曝光。

公开(公告)号：US5070677A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-10

申请号：US658116

申请日：1991-02-20

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: B65B5/06 ,  B65B43/30

CPC classification number: B65B43/30 ,  B65B5/067

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for cutting a long roll of photographic prints into individual sheets, and for collating and packaging of those sheets. An automatic print cutter separates a long roll of photographic paper into sheets based on the location of a series of registration marks on the roll. Those photographs which are to be packaged together are collected and are transported by conveyor to a collating station where additional printed materials and packaging may be added to the batch. The batch of photographs and other materials is then conveyed to a packaging station, where the batch is inserted into a flexible bag for further handling. A printer associated with the packaging station prints information regarding the batch on the exterior of the package.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于将长卷的照相印刷品切割成各个片材并用于整理和包装这些片材的装置和方法。 自动打印刀根据卷上一系列对准标记的位置将长卷相纸分成纸张。 将要包装在一起的那些照片被收集并且通过输送机运送到整理站，其中可以向批料添加另外的印刷材料和包装。 然后将批次的照片和其他材料输送到包装站，其中批次被插入柔性袋中用于进一步处理。 与包装站相关联的打印机在包装的外部打印关于批次的信息。

公开(公告)号：US5867255A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-02

申请号：US784340

申请日：1997-01-16

Applicant: Ray Hicks ,  Jerald M. Mathis

Inventor： Ray Hicks ,  Jerald M. Mathis

IPC: G03B27/62

CPC classification number: G03B27/62

Abstract: A film drive mechanism for positioning film relative to an aperture in a riser block of a photographic printer. The mechanism provides the usual ability to adjust each frame of film in the X axis paralleling the direction of film movement, adjust each frame in the Y axis transverse to the direction of film movement, crop each frame by selectively varying the size and configuration of the riser block aperture, and selectively move each frame between portrait and landscape formats. Additionally, a mechanism is provided to rotate each frame of film relative to the aperture in the riser block so as to correct for exposures made with cameras that are not level.

Abstract translation: 一种胶片驱动机构，用于相对于照相打印机的提升块中的孔定位胶片。 该机构提供通常的能力来调整X轴平行于胶片移动方向的每个胶片的框架，调整Y轴横向于胶片移动方向的每一帧，通过选择性地改变胶片的尺寸和配置 提升块孔径，并且选择性地在纵向和横向格式之间移动每个帧。 此外，提供了一种机构，用于相对于提升板块中的孔旋转胶片的每个框架，以便校正由不是水平的相机制成的曝光。

公开(公告)号：US5354994A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-11

申请号：US011961

申请日：1993-02-01

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G03B27/62

CPC classification number: G03B27/6285 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N2021/5923

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the edge of an individual frame of photographic film on a strip of photographic film being moved along a photographic film transport path. A plurality of light sensors are positioned in a substantially linear array substantially perpendicular to and on one side of the path and a light is shined through the film toward the array of light sensors as the strip passes along the path. By sensing the level of illumination incident upon each of the sensors and comparing the level of illumination incident thereon with a predetermined level corresponding to a known degree of opacity associated with the interframe border between individual frames on the film, the presence of a film edge can be determined when the level of illumination associated with a predetermined number of tile sensors corresponds to a degree of opacity at least as great as the predetermined level. Also disclosed is a methodology for measuring the size and optical center of an image in an individual frame of photographic film by measuring the rate of change of sensed density of the film at a plurality of transversely spaced locations as the film is moved incrementally therepast.

Abstract translation: 一种用于确定沿照相胶片传送路径移动的照相胶片条上的照相胶片的单个胶边的边缘的方法和装置。 多个光传感器被定位在基本上垂直于路径的一侧并且在该路径的一侧上的基本上线性的阵列中，并且当条带沿着路径通过时，光照射到光传感器阵列上。 通过感测入射到每个传感器上的照明水平，并将入射到其上的照明水平与对应于与胶片上的各个帧之间的帧间边界相关联的已知程度的不透明度相对应的预定水平进行比较， 当与预定数量的瓦片传感器相关联的照明水平对应于至少与预定水平一样大的不透明度时，确定。 还公开了一种用于通过在胶片逐渐移动时在多个横向间隔开的位置处测量膜的感测密度的变化率来测量照相胶片的单个帧中的图像的尺寸和光学中心的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5152474A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-06

申请号：US657638

申请日：1991-02-19

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: B65H23/02 ,  G03B21/32

CPC classification number: B65H23/02 ,  G03B21/321 ,  B65H2404/131

Abstract: The invention is an improved spindle for guiding photographic film, paper and similar flexible materials subject to handling and transport in long rolls. The spindle is constructed of lightweight material, and features two pairs of curved shoulders, each of specific radius. The first shoulder supports the transported materials at opposing edges, and spaces the material away from the central portion of the spindle. The second shoulder protects the edge of the material, centers the material on the spindle, and guides the material to a centered position on the spindle in the event the material becomes inadvertently mis-centered.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种改进的主轴，用于引导照相胶片，纸张和类似的柔性材料，在长辊中进行处理和运输。 主轴由轻质材料制成，并具有两对弯曲的肩部，每个具有特定的半径。 第一个肩部在相对的边缘支撑输送的材料，并使材料与主轴的中心部分隔开。 第二个肩膀保护材料的边缘，将材料居中在心轴上，并且在材料无意中误中心的情况下将材料引导到主轴上的中心位置。

公开(公告)号：US5130746A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-14

申请号：US775507

申请日：1991-10-15

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/58 ,  G03B27/62

CPC classification number: G03B27/582 ,  G03B27/6285

Abstract: A mask mechanism which allows the dimensional adjustment of at least one of the exposure apertures associated with a photographic printer. The mask mechanism includes a substantially planar plate member that has a rectangular opening therethrough. A pair of movable gates are disposed on opposite sides of the rectangular opening and at least one pneumatic cylinder operates to move these gates between a first open position and a second restricted position. The gates include a substantially linear outer edges oriented parallel to one another to maintain the rectangular nature of the exposure aperture. Typically, the mask mechanism would take the form of a negative cropping riser block or a photographic paper mask assembly. In this manner, either, or both, the exposure aperture associated with the negative or the exposure aperture associated with the photographic paper as it relates to the overall photographic printer can be controlled, respectively. The gates are adapted to positively move between a plurality of positions using a plurality of pneumatic cylinders to move each of the moveable gates between a plurality of positions. At least one spring member operates to bias the pair of movable gates disposed on opposite sides of the rectangular opening toward the widest open positions, and at least one shaft operates to maintain the alignment of the pair of movable gates as the gates move between various positions.

Abstract translation: 一种掩模机构，其允许与照相打印机相关联的至少一个曝光孔的尺寸调节。 掩模机构包括具有通过其的矩形开口的基本上平面的板构件。 一对可移动门设置在矩形开口的相对侧上，并且至少一个气缸操作以在第一打开位置和第二限制位置之间移动这些门。 栅极包括彼此平行定向的基本上线性的外边缘，以保持曝光孔的矩形特性。 通常，掩模机构将采取负切割提升块或相纸掩模组件的形式。 以这种方式，可以分别控制与相关纸相关联的负片或曝光孔相关联的曝光孔或两者，或者两者。 门适于使用多个气动缸在多个位置之间积极地移动，以便在多个位置之间移动每个可移动门。 至少一个弹簧构件用于将设置在矩形开口的相对侧上的一对可移动门偏置到最宽的打开位置，并且当门在各个位置之间移动时，至少一个轴操作以保持一对可移动门的对准 。

公开(公告)号：US5106017A

公开(公告)日：1992-04-21

申请号：US657713

申请日：1991-02-19

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: B26F1/00 ,  B26F1/04 ,  B26F1/14

CPC classification number: B26F1/04 ,  B26F1/0007 ,  B26F1/14 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/8759 ,  Y10T83/8864

Abstract: The invention is an improvement to punches for placing one or more openings on the edge of a sheet of material. A collection of individual punch pins are carried within bores in a punch block. Movement of the pins is constrained by a corresponding collection of pneumatic actuators. The constrained pins are driven against a die block to affect the punching operation. To insure that the punch pins do not interfere with the operation of the pneumatic actuators between machine cycles, a fixed retraction guide cooperates with a relieved section on each punch pin to position each pin at one extremity of the bore within which the actuator travels.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于将一个或多个开口放置在材料片的边缘上的冲头的改进。 单个冲头针的集合在穿孔块内的孔内承载。 销的运动由相应的气动执行器集合约束。 受限制的销被驱动抵靠模块以影响冲压操作。 为了确保冲头销不会干扰机器循环之间的气动致动器的操作，固定的退回导向件与每个冲头销上的卸载部分配合，以将每个销定位在致动器行进的孔的一个末端处。

公开(公告)号：US5097292A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-17

申请号：US359852

申请日：1989-05-31

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/62

CPC classification number: G03B27/6285

Abstract: The invention is an improved removable film transport for photographic equipment. A roll of film is transported through the drive by a drive reel, a take-up reel, and a supply reel. The drive allows the presentation of a selected frame from the roll of film in precise relationship to photographic equipment on which it may be mounted, such as a printer or color analyzer. Incremental adjustment of the X-axis and Y-axis of the film in relation to the photographic equipment is easily located through the use of a stepper motor and a pair of nested, sliding and interconnected frames. The drive also includes a reading device for sensing and decoding machine readable marks placed on the roll of film, and includes the necessary interface between the drive and a computer or computer network. A special drive roller mechanism minimizes risk of damage to the surface of the film during operation of the drive.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于照相设备的改进的可移除胶片传输。 一卷胶片通过驱动卷轴，卷取卷轴和供带盘传送通过驱动器。 该驱动器允许从胶片卷中呈现与所安装的照相设备（例如打印机或颜色分析器）精确关系的所选帧。 通过使用步进电机和一对嵌套，滑动和互连的框架，可以轻松地定位薄膜相对于照相设备的X轴和Y轴的增量调整。 该驱动器还包括用于感测和解码放置在胶片卷上的机器可读标记的读取装置，并且包括驱动器与计算机或计算机网络之间的必要接口。 特殊的驱动辊机构可最大限度地降低驱动器运行过程中损坏胶片表面的风险。

公开(公告)号：US5093682A

公开(公告)日：1992-03-03

申请号：US640274

申请日：1991-01-10

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/52

CPC classification number: G03B27/521

Abstract: An apparatus for marking data on photographic prints being made in a photographic printing machine comprises an LED/fiber optic dot-matrix printing device mounted within the printing machine. Data corresponding to the prints being made is entered via a keyboard and converted into a series of dot-matrix light patterns on said LED array, which patterns are then transmitted to a marking head mounted adjacent the path of the printing paper through the machine by way of a plurality of optical fibers.

Abstract translation: 用于在照相印刷机中制作的照相印刷品上的数据标记装置包括安装在印刷机内的LED /光纤点阵打印装置。 与正在制作的打印物相对应的数据通过键盘输入并转换成所述LED阵列上的一系列点阵光图案，然后将这些图案传送到通过机器邻近打印纸的路径安装的打标头 的多根光纤。

公开(公告)号：US5023655A

公开(公告)日：1991-06-11

申请号：US453582

申请日：1989-12-20

Applicant: Ray Hicks

Inventor： Ray Hicks

IPC: G03B27/46 ,  G03B27/52

CPC classification number: G03B27/521 ,  G03B27/462

Abstract: The invention consists of improved apparatus for printing information on a substantially continuous roll of photographic paper in package and proof printers. A bracket suspends the marking device over a guide roller to be utilized as the platen for the marking process. Further, by attaching the bracket to the exposure platen, the leading, preparing, maintaining and servicing of the devices are able to be suspended in this manner.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于在包装和防爆打印机中的基本上连续的相纸卷上打印信息的改进的装置。 支架将标记装置悬挂在导辊上以用作标记过程的压板。 此外，通过将支架附接到曝光压板，能够以这种方式暂停装置的领先，准备，维护和维修。