JPH04149551A - Photographic processing agent storage container and photographic processing liquid manufacturing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the labor and shorten the time required for the manufacturing operation of various kinds of photographic processing liquids by inserting a rod type nozzle into the chemicals taking out hole of the photographic processing agent storage container and sucking a photographic processing agent, and introducing outside air to the container by an air introducing mechanism attending the suction of the agent. CONSTITUTION:The photographic processing agent storage container 60 has a rigid container main body 61, whose bottom part 62 is tapered to enable the container to be placed on a placing base 69 and stabilized. Further, a lid body 65 is mounted on the upper opening 64 and a film 68 which seals the chemicals taking out hole 66 and an air vent 67 airtightly is stuck on the reverse surface of the lid body 65. The tip part 71 of the rod type nozzle 70 is inserted into the chemicals taking out hole 66 to break the film 68 and the tip part 71 is made to reach the deepest bottom part 63. An arrow-shaped blade 81 which is supported by a supporting member 80, on the other hand, is also inserted into the air vent 67 to break the film 68. Then the photographic processing agent in the container main body 61 is sucked out through the internal cavity of side holes 72 and 70 of the rod type nozzle 70. The outside air is introduced to the container main body 61 through the air vent 67 attending the suction of the photographic processing agent.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a photographic processing agent storage container for storing a photographic processing agent for processing a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material (hereinafter simply referred to as a "photosensitive material" or "sensitive material"); The present invention relates to a photographic processing liquid preparation apparatus equipped with the same.

<Prior Art> Wet processing of photosensitive materials is carried out by immersing the photosensitive material in a processing solution, such as a developer, filled in a processing tank. In such a case, it is necessary to replenish a new processing replenisher C (hereinafter referred to as replenisher) in order to keep the activity of the processing liquid in the processing tank constant.

Therefore, processing work is performed while supplying a small amount of replenishing liquid from a replenishing tank into the processing tank at appropriate times.

In this case, the replenisher itself stored in the replenishment tank is usually prepared at a separate location and refilled into the replenishment tank as needed. The following manual methods are used:

This manual production method will be explained below using a developer as an example.

As shown in FIG. 8, for example, three types of parts materials P, A, P, B, and P, C for photographic processing are placed in bottle-like containers Xa, Xb, and Xc, respectively, and a container for mixing and stirring. Prepare tank T. In addition, this tank T,
For this, add an amount of diluent (
Dilution water) Wl is added in advance.

Next, each part agent P and A necessary for one developer replenisher preparation are prepared.
, P, B and p, c, and transfer them individually from each container X a - X c to pharmaceutical beakers Ya, Y
b and Yc. Then, parts agents are poured into the tank T from the chemical beakers Ya, Yb, and Yc in accordance with the mixing order, and mixed and stirred. for example,
First, parts materials P and A are added to tank T1, mixed and stirred thoroughly, then parts materials P and B are added and mixed and stirred thoroughly, and then parts agent P1C is added and mixed and stirred. A developer replenisher P1 having a predetermined compounding ratio is prepared.

Such a manufacturing method is the same for replenishment fixing (bleaching/fixing solution P, cleaning solution Ps, etc.).

Then, the replenishment processing liquid P+ produced in this way,
Ps and Ps are manually added each time to their respective replenishment tanks (
It is now supplied to the sub-tank).

However, all of these operations, including replenishment work, are performed manually and are complicated, especially when the worker is unskilled or when replenishment is performed frequently. etc., it takes time to prepare the replenishment solution, and the composition of the replenishment solution may be inappropriate due to incorrect mixing ratios of parts materials or forgetting to mix certain parts materials. There is. Furthermore, there is also the problem that parts agents scatter during work and adhere to the human body (particularly hands), clothing, or peripheral equipment, causing stains or illness.

In addition, since there are differences in the amount consumed per time for each part agent,
If drug containers (bottles) with the same capacity are used, there will be a difference in the replacement cycle of the drug containers, making management complicated.

In order to avoid these problems, it is possible to prepare a large amount of replenisher in advance, store it in a reserve tank, etc., and replenish it as needed. Evaporation, alteration, and deterioration (oxidation, etc.) of the liquid occur, leading to problems such as deterioration of photographic properties of the light-sensitive material, and the problem of increasing the size of the apparatus due to the installation of a large-capacity reserve tank, which is undesirable.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a photographic processing agent storage container and a photographic processing agent storage container that can reduce the labor and time spent on preparing various photographic processing solutions. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing liquid preparation device.

<Means for Solving the Problems> Such objects are achieved by the following inventions (1) to (5).

(1) A photographic processing agent storage container comprising a container body having a regular shape for storing a photographic processing agent, and a lid attached to an upper opening of the container body, wherein the lid is located inside the container body. It has a chemical extraction hole into which a rod-shaped nozzle for sucking and taking out the photographic processing agent is inserted, and a sealing means for airtightly sealing the chemical extraction hole. A photographic processing agent storage container comprising an air introduction mechanism for introducing outside air into the container body.

(2) The photographic processing agent storage container according to (1) above, wherein the sealing means is a membrane that can be broken by entry of the tip of the rod-shaped nozzle.

(3) The photograph according to (1) or (2) above, in which the bottom of the container body is tapered and the tip of the rod-shaped nozzle is located at the bottom when the rod-shaped nozzle is inserted. Processing agent storage container.

(4) The photographic processing agent according to any one of (1) to 3) above, wherein the photographic processing agent stored in the container body is a parts agent constituting a processing solution for processing a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material. drug storage container.

(5) At least one photographic processing agent storage container according to any one of (1) to 4) above, a photographic processing agent suction means for suctioning and taking out the photographic processing agent from the photographic processing agent storage container, and a diluent. A diluent supply means for supplying a liquid, and a mixing and stirring means for mixing and stirring the photographic processing agent taken out from the photographic processing agent storage container and the diluent supplied from the diluent supply means. Photographic processing solution preparation device.

Function> In the present invention, after unsealing the chemical extraction hole of a photographic processing agent storage container (hereinafter also simply referred to as a container) filled with a photographic processing agent such as a parts agent, the container is removed from the chemical extraction hole. Insert a rod-shaped nozzle into the container and suck out the photographic processing agent inside the container.

Further, as the photographic processing agent is sucked, outside air is introduced into the container from the air introduction mechanism. In this case, the rod-shaped nozzle includes, for example, a blade 81, a spacer 85, a groove 76, which will be described later.
Means is provided for forming a communication path that communicates the inside and outside of the container when a rod-shaped nozzle such as the one shown in FIG. For this reason, preparations for suctioning the photographic processing agent, such as unsealing the chemical extraction hole and preparing to introduce air into the container, are necessary.
This can be done in one operation.

Each parts agent sucked into the rod-shaped nozzle and taken out is diluted and mixed with a diluent for each type of processing liquid, for example, to form a photographic processing liquid with a predetermined concentration.

The bottom of the container body is tapered, and when the rod-shaped nozzle is inserted and set, the tip is located at the bottom of the container body, so no parts agent remains in the container. You can take out the whole amount.

<Example> Hereinafter, the photographic processing agent storage container of the present invention will be described in detail based on a preferred example shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the structure of a photographic processing agent storage container according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the photographic processing agent storage container 60 has a container body 61 having a fixed shape (rigidity).

Examples of the constituent materials of the container body 61 include polyethylene, polypropylene, polymethylpentene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, polycarbonate, acrylic resin, polyvinylidene chloride, ionomer resin, phenolic resin, fluororesin, polyamide, and polyphenylene. Polyesters such as oxide, polyarylate, polysulfone, polyphenylene oxide, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, resins such as epoxy resins, metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Hastelloy, various glasses, ceramics such as alumina and silica, etc. Examples include various ceramics and composite materials such as a laminate of any of these materials (for example, a laminate of polyester/aluminum foil/polyamide).

The bottom portion 62 of the container body 61 has a shape that projects outward from the container.
That is, it has a tapered shape, and is configured such that when a rod-shaped nozzle 70 (described later) is inserted and set in the container 60, the tip of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is located at the bottommost part (top of the taper) 63. .

As a result, almost the entire amount of photographic processing agent in the container body 61 can be taken out without remaining, and there is no waste.

Moreover, such a container 60 is placed on a mounting table 69. The mounting surface of this mounting table 69 has a shape corresponding to the tapered shape of the bottom portion 62 of the container body 61 in order to obtain stability of mounting.

Note that the outer surface of the container body 61 may be marked with an indication (not shown) indicating the type of contents, the amount filled, etc.

A lid (cap) 65 is attached to the upper opening 64 of the container body 61, preferably by screwing.

As shown in FIG. 2, this lid body 65 has a drug extraction hole 6
6 and an air hole 67 which is an air introduction mechanism.

A rod-shaped nozzle 70, which will be described later, is inserted into the chemical extraction hole 66, and the photographic processing agent inside the container body 61 is sucked out.

In this case, it is preferable that the inner diameter of the drug extraction hole 66 be approximately equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of the rod-shaped nozzle 70.

The ventilation hole 67 is for introducing outside air into the container body 61 as the photographic processing agent is sucked from the rod-shaped nozzle 70. is inserted.

The same material as the container body 61 can be used as the material for forming the lid 65.

Furthermore, a membrane 68 is attached to the back surface of the lid 65 as a sealing means for airtightly sealing the drug removal hole 66 and the ventilation hole 67.

This membrane 68 can maintain the airtightness or liquidtightness of the container 60, and can also be pierced and broken by the tip or blade of the rod-shaped nozzle 70.

Examples of the constituent material of this film 68 include resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, and polyamide, metals such as aluminum and lead, or laminates thereof.

Now, when the rod-shaped nozzle 70, which is the main component of the photographic processing agent suction means, is inserted into the chemical extraction hole 66 and set, its tip 71 reaches the bottom 63 in the container main body 61 and has a length that extends It has the following.

The tip 71 of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 has a shape in which the outer diameter gradually decreases toward the tip, that is, it has a conical shape. At least one (preferably a plurality of) side holes 72 are formed to communicate with each other.

Further, on the base end side of the bar-shaped nozzle 70, a feather-shaped blade 81 is supported and fixed substantially parallel to the bar-shaped nozzle 70 by a support member 80.

This blade 81 is inserted into the ventilation hole 67 without sealing the ventilation hole 67 and breaks the membrane 68 when the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is inserted and set in the medicine extraction hole 66 .

When taking out the photographic processing agent in the container 60, first move the rod-shaped nozzle 70 relatively downward in FIGS.
68 is broken, and the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is further moved so that the tip portion 71 reaches the bottommost portion 63.

On the other hand, as the rod-shaped nozzle 70 moves downward in the figure, the blade 81 is also inserted into the ventilation hole 67 and ruptures the membrane 68. Thereby, the inside of the container body 61 and the outside communicate with each other via the ventilation hole 67.

When a suction force is applied to the rod-shaped nozzle 70 from its base end in this state, the photographic processing agent in the container body 61 is sucked through the side hole 72 of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 and the inner cavity 73 of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 and taken out. It can be done. Further, as the photographic processing agent is sucked, outside air is introduced into the container body 61 through the ventilation hole 67.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the structure of the photographic processing agent storage container of the present invention.

The photographic processing agent storage container 60 shown in the figure is different from the container 60 described above in the structure of the lid 65'.

That is, although a drug extraction hole 66 is formed in the lid 65', a ventilation hole 67 is not formed therein. In this case, the inner diameter of the drug extraction hole 66 is preferably approximately equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter of a spacer 85, which will be described later.

Moreover, a cylindrical spacer 85 that covers the outer periphery of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is installed concentrically with the rod-shaped nozzle 70 at the base end portion of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 used in this container 60'.

The spacer 85 is installed such that the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 and the inner circumferential surface of the spacer 85 are separated by a predetermined distance via ribs 86 that are radially provided on the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 .

When taking out the photographic processing agent in the container 60', the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is inserted into the drug removal hole 66 in the same manner as described above until the tip 71 reaches the bottom 63.

In this state, the spacer 85 is inserted into the drug extraction hole 66, and the rod-shaped nozzle 70 is fixed to the container 60''.

When the photographic processing agent is suctioned from the rod-shaped nozzle 70, the outside air passes through the gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the rod-shaped nozzle 70 and the inner circumferential surface of the spacer 85, and flows into the container body 61. will be introduced in

Fig. 4a is a perspective view showing another configuration example of a rod-shaped nozzle used for a 60° container, and Fig. 4b is a sectional view taken along line BB in the same figure.

As shown in these figures, the rod-shaped nozzle 75 has a groove 76 formed on its outer periphery that extends along the longitudinal direction of the nozzle.

Further, it is preferable that the outer diameter of the rod-shaped nozzle 75 is approximately equal to or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the drug extraction hole 66 of the container 60'.

When taking out the photographic processing agent in the container 60' using this rod-shaped nozzle 75, the tip part 71 is removed in the same manner as described above.
The rod-shaped nozzle 75 is inserted into the drug extraction hole 66 until it reaches the bottom 63.

In this state, when the photographic processing agent is sucked from the rod-shaped nozzle 75, outside air is introduced into the container body 61 through the groove 76 formed in the rod-shaped nozzle 75 and the chemical extraction hole 66. be done.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 4a, the groove 76 is
5, but the groove 76 is not limited to this, and the groove 76 may be provided only near the base end of the rod-shaped nozzle 75, that is, at a position corresponding to the drug extraction hole 66 when the rod-shaped nozzle 75 is set. .

Note that the shape of the rod-shaped nozzle is not limited to that shown in each figure, and any structure that can be inserted into the drug extraction hole of the container is possible.

Next, a photographic processing solution production system using the container of the present invention will be explained.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of the photographic processing solution producing apparatus of the present invention, in which a developing solution P1, a fixing solution (bleaching/fixing solution) P2, and a cleaning solution Ps are produced simultaneously or sequentially. The photographic processing liquid manufacturing apparatus 1 shown in the figure has three photographic processing liquid manufacturing systems for each type of photographic processing liquid (hereinafter simply referred to as processing liquid).

First, there is a production system 10 of developer P1, and this system 1
0 is provided with containers 11, 12 and 13 of the present invention, a photographic processing agent suction means 14, a static mixer 15 and a replenisher tank 16.

The containers 1] to 13 supported by the mounting table 69 have the same configuration as the container 60 (or 60゛) described above,
For example, three types of parts agents PI A, PI B, and PI C, which are constituent components of the developer P1, are separately filled inside each of them. These parts agents P, A, P,
B. PIC is configured, for example, as a water-soluble paste drug or concentrate drug.

The present invention may include two or more containers filled with the same type of photographic processing agent, or one container may be filled with developer P1 or its concentrate.

It is preferable if the photographic processing agent stored in each of the containers 11 to 13 is a parts agent, since deterioration and generation of precipitates during storage are less likely to occur and the storage stability is excellent.

In addition, each part agent is provided in an independent container 11 to 13.
Unlike the case where the developer P1 or its concentrate is filled in the container described above, component replenishment, which will be described later, becomes possible. Therefore, more appropriate and delicate composition (concentration) management of the processing liquid can be easily performed, and it is possible to respond to higher performance and higher technology of processing equipment.

In addition, the containers 11 to 13 containing parts agents are used for preparing all types of parts agents (i.e., parts agents P, A, P, B, P, and C) necessary to complete the developer, and for preparing them. It is also possible to prepare a negative part (for example, only parts materials P and A).

The former is a case of normal replenishment, especially replenishment to cope with processing deterioration, and the latter is a case of replenishing a specific component (e.g. preservative) in the replenishment solution, for example, in order to cope with deterioration over time. (component supplementation).

The photographic processing agent suction means 14 includes three vibrators 17a, 1.
7 b and 17c and these vibes 17a to 17c
It consists of pumps 18a, 18b, and 18c installed in the middle of each vibrator, and the rod-shaped nozzle 70 (also 75) connected to one end of each vibrator 17a to 17c. Further, the other end of each vibrator 17a to 17c is connected to a drug inlet 25 of a static mixer 1s, which will be described later.
5.156 and 157.

In the illustrated example, the pumps L8a to 18c are bellows pumps, but they are not limited to this, and for example, roller bombs may also be used.

The rod-shaped nozzle 70 is inserted into each container 11 to 13 as described above.
When the pumps 18a to 18c are operated in this state, the parts agents P, A, P, and B in each container 11 to 13 are
The PIC is sucked through the rod-shaped nozzle 76 and supplied to the static mixer 15 via the vibrators 17a to 17c.

When the containers 11 to 13 are empty, remove the containers 11 to 13 and fill them with new containers 11 to 13 filled with parts agent.
Exchange it for 13.

In the present invention, the parts agents P, A to P in each container 11 to 13 are
, C are sucked out by the pumps 18a to 18c, so when changing the replenishment components such as during off-season replenishment, there is an advantage that the replenishment amount can be controlled independently. Compared to the system that extrudes and compares the parts contained in the container (Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 61-73956), this replenishment has multiple purposes and functions, such as replenishment of each component and replenishment of water as a countermeasure against evaporation. It has the advantage of being possible.

Parts agent P+ A, P filled in each container 11 to 13
It is preferable that the amounts of IB, p, and c correspond to the blending ratio (mixing ratio) of those parts.

For example, parts materials P, A, P, B, P, and C are 1:2:3.
When blending in the ratio of , containers 11, 12 and 13
The volumes of parts P, A, P, B are set to be approximately equal.
The filling amounts of p and c can be set at a ratio of 1:2:3, respectively, or the volumes of the containers 11, 12 and 13a can be set at a ratio of 1:2+3.

As a result, the contents of each container 11 to 13 are emptied at the same time, so that the replacement cycle of each container coincides, and the effort required for replacement is reduced.

In addition, when replenishing ingredients, either set only the container containing the parts agent to be replenished (for example, container 11), or
Alternatively, it is carried out by operating only the necessary pumps (for example, pump 18).

In the present invention, each of the containers 11 to 13 may be installed at an independent location, but it is preferable to install the containers 11 to 13 in one location. This reduces the time and effort required to replace containers. In this case, each container 11~
13 may be connected by a predetermined connecting member, or the five containers 11 to 13 may be integrally formed.

As shown in detail in FIGS. 6 and 7, the static mixer 15 has an elongated cylindrical outer circumferential wall 152 with a reduced-diameter discharge port 51 formed at its lower end, and inside thereof, It has a structure in which a plurality of twist stirring plates 153, each twisted at 90 degrees, are arranged in multiple stages with their end faces perpendicular to each other.

In this case, the shape, size, and number of twisting stirring plates 153 are appropriately determined in consideration of the mixing and stirring performance for each part agent P, A, P, B, P, and C.

Drug inlets 155, 156, and 157 are formed in the outer circumferential wall 152 at predetermined positions in the longitudinal direction of the outer circumferential wall, and vibrators 17a to 17c are connected to each of these drug inlets 155 to 157, respectively. ing.

Note that each drug injection port 155 of the static mixer 15
Vibrators 17a to 17c for ~157 (containers 11 to 1
The connection order of 3) can be set at a suitable position based on, for example, the type of parts agent in each container 11 to 13, the amount of outflow, or the properties of each part agent.

Further, the upper end opening 154 of the static mixer 15 is connected to a vibrator 49a for injecting a diluent, which will be described later.

In this manner, the static mixer 15 can receive predetermined parts agents and dilution water from predetermined positions along the longitudinal direction of its internal flow path. Thereby, each parts agent and dilution water can be mixed in the optimal mixing order.

The replenisher for the developer P1 obtained by mixing each parts agent and diluent using the static mixer 15 flows out from the discharge port 151 of the static mixer 15 and is stored in the replenisher tank 16 located directly below. Ru.

The vibrators 17a, 17b, 17c, and 49a are preferably made of a flexible and chemical-resistant material such as polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, or polyamide.

In the present invention, a mixing and stirring means other than a static mixer, for example, a movable type having a vibrator or the like may be used.

Next, there is a system 20 for producing the fixing solution (bleaching/fixing solution) P2, and this system 20 includes containers 21i3 and 22 of the present invention similar to the container 60 (or 60゛), and the developing solution producing system. Photographic processing agent suction means 24 and static mixer 25 similar to those in 10 are provided.

In the containers 21 and 22, for example, two types of parts agents P, A and P, which are constituent components of the fixer P2, are contained, respectively.
Filled with B.

The photographic processing agent suction means 24 is connected to two vibrators 27a and 27b, pumps 28a and 28b installed in the middle of these vibrators 27a and 27b, and one end of each vibrator 27a and 27b, respectively. It is composed of a rod-shaped nozzle 70 (or 75). Further, the other end of each vibrator 27a, 27b is connected to two drug injection ports of the static mixer 25, respectively.

Note that the installation of the containers 21 and 22 is the same as that of the containers 11 to 13 described above.

Next, there is a production system 30 for the cleaning liquid Ps, and this system 3
0 is provided with a container 31 of the present invention similar to the container 60 (or 60'), a photographic processing agent suction means 34 and a static mixer 35 similar to those in the manufacturing systems 10 and 20.

The container 31 is filled with, for example, one type of parts agent PsA, which is an additive component to the cleaning liquid Ps.

The photographic processing agent suction means 34 includes one vibrator 37a, a pump 38a installed in the middle of the vibrator 37a, and a rod-shaped nozzle 70 (or 75) attached to one end of the vibrator 37a. Further, the other end of the vibrator 37a is connected to a drug injection port of the static mixer 35.

In the present invention, the photographic processing liquid preparation apparatus 1 may be provided with a container holder (not shown) that collectively holds the containers 11 to 13, 21, 22, and 31.

In this case, there is an advantage that management such as container exchange becomes easy.

As shown in Figure 5, each treatment liquid preparation system 10.20
．． 30 is combined with a common diluent supply device 40, and a predetermined amount of each part agent supplied from each production system 10, 20, 30 is supplied to a predetermined amount by the diluent W supplied from this diluent supply device 40. diluted to a concentration of

This diluent supply device 40 is configured as a device having a diluent storage tank 41 as a main part. This diluted liquid storage tank 41 has an ion exchange filter 42 attached to its upper space, and is supplied from an external tap water supply facility (not shown) connected via a valve means 43 such as a solenoid valve, for example. The tank 41 is configured to convert tap water into pure water by passing through a filter 42 and store it in the tank 41.

Further, sensors 44a and 44b for detecting the amount of liquid in the tank 41 are installed at two locations inside the diluted liquid storage tank 41, and the valve means 43 is activated based on the signals from the sensors 44a and 44b. The opening/closing control is configured to keep the amount of pure water (diluent) W stored in the storage tank 41 within a predetermined amount (regular amount).

The lower part of the diluted liquid storage tank 41 is connected to one end of three diluted liquid feeding vibes 49a, 49b, and 49c that communicate with the inside of the tank 41.
The other end of 9c is a static mixer 15.2.
5.35 is connected to the upper end opening 154.

In the middle of these vibes 49a to 49c, each system 10.2
Three independent pumps 46, 47, 48 are installed every 0.30.

When the pumps 46, 47, and 48 are operated, the diluent W sucked from the diluent storage tank 41 is transferred to the vibrators 49a to 49.
49c to the static mixers 15.25.35 of each production system 10.20.30 at desired flow rates.

In addition, instead of the pumps 46 to 48, one roller bomb (
(not shown) to each static mixer 1.
It is also possible to send liquid on 5.25.35. in this case,
The vibrators 49a, 49b, and 49c are each filled with a diluent W.
By connecting pump tubes with an inner diameter corresponding to the supply amount of
．． At 35, a desired flow rate of diluent is supplied.

Now, the three production systems 10, 20, and 30 and the diluent supply device 40 are controlled by the automatic control section 50 as follows, and the control method will be explained using the developer P1 as an example.

This automatic control section 50 has appropriate calculation functions, storage functions, alarm functions, and the like.

The storage function stores basic data such as (1) to (2) below.

■ Mixing ratio of each part agent P, A, P, B, P, C and concentration after dilution when making the intended developer P+■ Each part agent required when making -times developer P1 and the required amount of diluent W ◎ Capacity of each container 11 to 13 ■ Output and operating time of pumps 18a to 18c required to suck the required amount of parts agent from each container 11 to 13 ■ Required amount of dilution The output and operating time of the pump 46 required to supply the liquid W to the static mixer 15 ■ The opening/closing conditions of the valve means 43 necessary to maintain the diluted liquid W in the diluted liquid storage tank 41 at the usual liquid level ■ Developing solution Preparation sequence of P. When the automatic control unit 50 is activated to prepare the developer P1 described above when replenishing components ■, the preparation sequence starts to proceed, and first, the liquid amount detection sensor 44a is activated.
, 44b to determine whether the diluent W in the diluent storage tank 41 is within the commonly used liquid amount range.

At this time, if it is determined that the diluent W is insufficient, a command signal is output from the automatic control unit 50 to the valve means 43, and the valve means 43 is opened, allowing tap water to flow in and ion exchange. The water is purified by the filter 42 and the shortage is replenished.

Next, suction of the parts agent from each container 11 to 13 is started. That is, the automatic control unit 50 re-pumps 1.8 a
~18c is output, and each pump 18
a to 18c each operate for a predetermined period of time to fill each container 1.
From 1 to 13, each part agent P, A, P, B, P,
C is attracted. The sucked parts agent is vibrator 17
It is sent into the static mixer 15 via a to 17c.

Note that the total discharge amount of each pump 1.8a to 18c is determined according to the amount of each part agent necessary for producing the developer P at one time, which is stored in the automatic control unit 50 in advance or by setting at any time. The control is performed by, for example, controlling the operating time of each pump 18a to 18c using a built-in timer.

Further, the supply of the diluent W is started almost at the same time as the suction of each parts agent. That is, a command signal to operate the pump 46 is output from the automatic control unit 50, and the pump 46 is operated to cause the necessary amount of diluent W to flow into the static mixer 15 via the vibrator 49a.

As a result, each part agent P + A, P i B, P
1C and the diluent W are well mixed and stirred in the static mixer 15 to become a developer P1, which is discharged from the discharge port 151 of the static mixer 15 and falls into the replenisher preparation tank 16 to obtain the desired amount. A developing solution P is prepared.

Note that the supply amount of the diluent W is determined according to the amount of the diluent W necessary for one production of the developer P1, which is stored in advance or at any time in the automatic control unit 5°, This is carried out, for example, by controlling the operating time of the pump 46 using a built-in timer.

Control regarding the preparation of the developer P is as follows:
2 and the cleaning liquid Ps are similarly carried out. That is, the automatic control unit 50 stores the same basic data as described above regarding the fixing liquid P and the cleaning liquid Ps, and by controlling based on these, the target amounts of the fixing liquid P2 and the cleaning liquid Ps are produced. Ru.

In this case, the production order of the three types of processing solutions P+, Pz, and Ps is as follows in 10.2 of the production system for each processing solution.
It is possible to select either simultaneous production or production in an arbitrary order depending on the production order setting of the production sequence that determines the operation order of 0.30.

In this way, since the diluent supply device 40 is common to each treatment liquid production system 10, 20, and 30,
It has the following advantages:

1) By sharing the diluent supply device, especially the diluent storage tank 41, the device can be downsized.

2) Control necessary for supplying the diluent W (for example, maintaining the amount of liquid in the diluent storage tank 41) becomes easier. In particular, when the above-mentioned roller pump is used, not only the liquid feeding means is simplified, but also the control associated with liquid feeding including setting of the supply amount becomes easy.

3) For example, maintenance such as replacing the ion exchange filter 42 is performed in a unified manner, which reduces work effort.

In addition, in the photographic processing solution producing apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 5, the produced developer P1, fixer P2 and cleaning ifi
are stored in replenisher tanks 16, 26 and 36, respectively, and the produced developer Pl, fixer P2 and cleaning solution Ps are transferred to the developer tank, fixer tank and cleaning tank of the photosensitive material processing apparatus, respectively. It may be added directly to the tanks (or sub-tanks communicatively connected to these tanks).

Specific examples of parts contained in the container of the present invention include the following.

Color vapor [parts for preparing developer] Part A; mixture of potassium carbonate and potassium hydroxide chelating agent Part B Hydroxylamine sulfate solution Part C 4-amino-N-ethyl-N-(β-methanesulfonamidoethyl) m- Mixture of toluidine sulfate benzyl alcohol diethylene glycol [parts for making bleaching/fixing solution] Part A: Mixture of ammonium thiosulfate, sodium bisulfite Mixture of ferric ammonium ethylenediaminetetraacetate and aqueous ammonia [parts for making cleaning solution] Part A : Sodium isocyanurate dichloride solution color negative film [parts for developer preparation] Part A: Mixture of sodium sulfite, potassium bromide, sodium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate Part B: Potassium hydroxide, sulfate, hydroxylamine, diethylenetriamine, pentaacetic acid, 1-hydroxyethylidene- Mixture of 1,1-diphosphonic acid Agent C: 4-(N-ethyl-N-(β-hydroxyethyl)amino)-2-methylaniline [Parts agent for making bleach solution] Agent A: Mixture B of ammonium nitrate and aqueous ammonia Agent: Mixture of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ferric ammonium dihydrate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium ammonium bromide [fixer preparation parts agent Core A agent: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium sodium bisulfite, aqueous ammonia mixture Agent B: ammonium thiosulfate [Parts agent for cleaning liquid preparation] Part A: Sodium isocyanurate dichloride solution [Parts agent for preparing stable liquid] Mixture of Part A and formalin monoethylene glycol polyethylene oxide Note that the above parts agents are just examples, and are limited to these. It is not something that will be done.

As explained above, the photographic processing solution preparation device 1 sucks and takes out the required amount of parts agent based on the required compounding ratio from the container of the present invention, and also supplies a diluent to dilute the parts agent to a predetermined concentration. Then, by mixing and stirring each part agent and diluting solution in a mixing and stirring means provided for each processing solution to be produced, a processing solution diluted to a predetermined concentration, especially a replenisher solution, is produced. can be carried out under automatic control.

Therefore, even an unskilled person can accurately prepare various processing solutions with simple operations.

Moreover, since the processing liquid preparation work is performed automatically and there is little dependence on manual labor, the parts agent does not adhere to hands, clothes, or peripheral equipment and stain them, which is favorable from a sanitary and environmental standpoint.

Furthermore, it is also possible to combine the photographic processing solution preparation apparatus 1 with the following photosensitive material processing apparatus, and in this case,
At the same time as processing liquids are prepared, various processing liquids can be replenished into processing tanks automatically, contributing to the independence (self-sufficiency) of the photosensitive material processing apparatus.

In the present invention, the types of photosensitive materials to be processed are not particularly limited, and include, for example, color negative film, color reversal film, color photographic paper, color positive film, color reversal photographic paper, photographic material for plate making, and X-ray photographic photosensitive material. Examples include various photosensitive materials such as black and white negative film, black and white photographic paper, and microphotosensitive materials.

Examples of photosensitive material processing equipment include wet copying machines, automatic developing machines, printer processors, video printer processors, photo print making coin machines,
Examples include color paper processing machines for plate inspection.

Although the illustrated embodiments have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto (and can be modified in various ways without changing the gist thereof).

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the labor and time spent on preparing various processing liquids, and it is particularly suitable for automation, which reduces labor and time and improves replenishment accuracy. Benefits such as improvement in quality of life, hygiene, and environment are brought about.

Furthermore, there is almost no photographic processing agent left in the container, so there is no waste of photographic processing agent.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing an example of the configuration of a photographic processing agent storage container of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing another example of the structure of the photographic processing agent storage container of the present invention. FIG. 4a is a perspective view showing another example of the configuration of the rod-shaped nozzle. FIG. 4b is a sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 48. FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of the photographic processing liquid preparation apparatus of the present invention. 6 and 7 are a longitudinal cross-sectional view and an enlarged perspective view, respectively, showing the structure of a static mixer in the photographic processing liquid preparation apparatus shown in FIG. 5. FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a procedure for producing a replenisher by a conventional method. Explanation of symbols]...Photographic processing liquid preparation device 10.20.30...Preparation system 11.12.13.21.22.31...Photographic processing agent storage container 14.24.34...Photo Processing agent suction means 15.25
．． 35... Static mixer 151... Discharge port 152... Outer peripheral wall 153... Twisted stirring plate 154... Upper end opening 155.156.157... Drug injection port 16.26.
36... Replenisher tank 17a, 17b, 17c, 27a, 27b, 37a...
・Vibes 18a, 18b, 18c, 28a, 28b, 38a...
- Pump 40... Diluted liquid supply device 41... Diluted liquid storage tank 42... Ion exchange filter 43... Valve means 44a, 44 b... Se: Nocer 46, 47, 48... Sending Liquid pumps 49a, 49b, 49c...Vibe 50...Automatic control section 60.60°...Photographic processing agent storage container 61...Container body 62...Bottom part 63...Bottom part 64... ... Upper opening 65.65゛ ... Lid body 66 ... Drug number ratio hole 67 ... Ventilation hole 68 ... Membrane 69 ... Mounting table 70.75 ... Rod-shaped nozzle 71 ... Tip portion 72...Side hole 73...Inner cavity 76...Groove 80...Support member 81...Blade 85...Spacer 86...Rib P,...Developer P2. ... Constant @ 7 nights Ps ... Cleaning liquid P, A, P, B, P, C1 PsA ... Parts agent W, W + ... Diluent (dilution water) T, ... Tank

Claims (5)

[Claims] (1) A photographic processing agent storage container comprising a container body having a regular shape for storing a photographic processing agent, and a lid body attached to an upper opening of the container body, the lid body being located inside the container body. It has a chemical extraction hole into which a rod-shaped nozzle for sucking and taking out the photographic processing agent is inserted, and a sealing means for airtightly sealing the chemical extraction hole. A photographic processing agent storage container comprising an air introduction mechanism for introducing outside air into the container body. (2) The photographic processing agent storage container according to claim 1, wherein the sealing means is a membrane that can be broken when the tip of the rod-shaped nozzle enters. (3) The photographic processing agent storage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bottom of the container body is tapered, and the tip of the rod-shaped nozzle is located at the bottom when the rod-shaped nozzle is inserted. container. (4) The photographic processing agent storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the photographic processing agent stored in the container body is a parts agent constituting a processing solution for processing a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material. . (5) At least one photographic processing agent storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, a photographic processing agent suction means for sucking and taking out the photographic processing agent from the photographic processing agent storage container, and supplying a diluent. and a mixing and stirring means for mixing and stirring the photographic processing agent taken out from the photographic processing agent storage container and the diluent supplied from the diluent supply means. Liquid preparation device.