Photographic processing drum having a metering blade assembly
US6729779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03D3/08
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a photographic processor which includes a circular processing drum and a metering blade assembly provided within the drum. The metering blade assembly is adapted to control or meter an amount of processing solution provided on film to be processed in the film path. The metering blade assembly is adjustable so as to accommodate 35 mm or APS film in the photographic processor. The metering blade assembly is also attached to a support assembly or member which further supports an agitating roller. With the arrangement of the present invention, it is possible to adjust the width of both the agitating roller and the metering blade in accordance with the type of film to be processed in the photographic processor.
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