公开(公告)号：US4941000A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-10

申请号：US421082

申请日：1989-10-13

Applicant: Nicholas Cardoos, Jr. ,  Stephen Decker ,  Philip R. Norris ,  Lawrence Plummer

Inventor： Nicholas Cardoos, Jr. ,  Stephen Decker ,  Philip R. Norris ,  Lawrence Plummer

IPC: E05F5/00 ,  E05F5/10 ,  G03B17/52 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00546 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F5/10 ,  G03B17/52 ,  H04N1/00543 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/256 ,  E05Y2201/264 ,  E05Y2900/132

Abstract: An electronic image printing apparatus is provided on the front face thereof with an improved downloading film access door assembly. The door assembly pivots substantially under the force of gravity from an upright closed position to an extended fully open position wherein a film cassette may be inserted into and/or withdrawn from a film cassette receiving carriage which is disposed for controlled reciprocal sliding translation during the printing process. A dashpot is provided for dampening the pivotal movement of the film loading access door so that it progressively decelerates as it approaches its open extended position so as to gradually come to a stop without substantial vibration or shock. The dashpot also includes a spring which extends through the back wall thereof to counter the increase in the weight induced opening torque as the door pivots downwardly.There is also provided a latch assembly including a pivoting lever member which is cammed by the film access door assembly to latch the film cassette receiving carriage in its initial position when the door assembly is open to inhibit accidental movement of the carriage during film cassette insertion and/or withdrawal.

Abstract translation: 电子图像打印装置在其前面设置有改进的下载胶片检修门组件。 门组件基本上在重力作用下从竖立关闭位置枢转到延伸的完全打开位置，其中胶片盒可以插入胶片暗盒接收托架中和/或从胶片暗盒接收托架中取出，该胶片盒接收托架被设置用于打印期间受控的往复滑动平移 处理。 提供缓冲器用于抑制胶片装载检修门的枢转运动，使得缓冲器在接近其打开的延伸位置时逐渐减速，以便逐渐停止而没有实质的振动或冲击。 缓冲器还包括延伸穿过其后壁的弹簧，以抵抗当门向下枢转时重量引起的开启扭矩的增加。 还提供了一种闩锁组件，其包括枢转杆构件，当所述门组件打开时，所述枢转杆构件被所述胶片检修门组件所固定，以将所述胶卷盒容纳托架锁定在其初始位置，以阻止所述滑架在胶片盒插入期间的意外移动; /或撤回。

公开(公告)号：US5237361A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-17

申请号：US889628

申请日：1992-05-28

Applicant: Nicholas Cardoos, Jr. ,  Philip R. Norris

Inventor： Nicholas Cardoos, Jr. ,  Philip R. Norris

IPC: G03B17/52 ,  H04N1/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00602 ,  G03B17/52 ,  H04N1/00567

Abstract: A dispenser of film units is operative with a film processing apparatus enclosed within a housing. The housing includes a front sidewall having an exit slot for the delivery of film units, the dispenser including a film ejection device located behind the slot for ejecting film units out of the housing via the slot. The ejection device may include rotating pressure rolls which may also serve a function in the film processing. The dispenser includes a catcher constructed of a four-bar mechanical linkage, and includes a spring urging the catcher from an extended state away from the sidewall to a retracted state contiguous to the sidewall. The catcher is supported pivotally by a strut assembly which pivots from the sidewall and connects to pivots on both the catcher and the sidewall. A flap interconnects the tray with the sidewall. An articulation pivot permits a folding of the flap against the tray during retraction of the catcher. Force exerted by an exiting film unit overcomes the retractive spring force to deflect the tray to the extended catcher state. A pair of flexible hooks in the tray rotate so as to hold side edges of the film units flat against the tray and so as to prevent a folding of the flap against the tray. Retraction is inhibited by the presence of the film unit in the catcher, and proceeds automatically by removal of the film unit from the catcher tray.

Abstract translation: 胶片单元的分配器与封装在外壳内的胶片处理设备一起操作。 壳体包括具有用于输送胶片单元的出口的前侧壁，分配器包括位于槽后面的胶片喷射装置，用于经由狭槽将胶片单元从外壳中排出。 喷射装置可以包括也可以在膜处理中起作用的旋转压力辊。 分配器包括由四杆机械连接件构成的捕集器，并且包括弹簧，该弹簧将捕捉器从远离侧壁的延伸状态推到与侧壁相邻的缩回状态。 捕获器由支撑组件支撑，该支柱组件从侧壁枢转并且连接到捕集器和侧壁上的枢轴。 翼片将托盘与侧壁互连。 铰链枢轴允许在捕获器缩回期间折片折叠在托盘上。 由离开的胶片单元施加的力克服了回缩弹簧力，以将托盘偏转到延伸的捕获器状态。 托盘中的一对柔性钩旋转以便将胶片单元的侧边缘平坦地抵靠托盘，以防止折片折叠在托盘上。 通过收集器中的胶片单元的存在来抑制收缩，并且通过从捕集器托盘移除胶片单元而自动进行缩回。