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Apparatus for processing photosensitive material

US4662554A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateApr 22, 1985
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03D3/135
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A clip 12 is engaged with the leading end portion of a photosensitive material 10 of continuous length which has been printed with images. The clip is propelled by a driving force to convey the photosensitive material. In a clip removing device 56, rotating arms 66 bend the leading end portion of the photosensitive material in the direction of the thickness thereof such that the leading end portion is disengaged from the clip. The photosensitive material is then fed by rollers 72, 74, 80, 82 to a subsequent stage 87 where it is cut off.

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