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Magnetic head suspension apparatus for use with a photographic film
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1989-08-09
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2009-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic head suspension system for use in a photofinishing operation comprises a fixed support and a pair of magentic head suspension assemblies each rotatably mounted on the support. The magnetic head suspension assemblies are biased towards each other to engage opposite edges of the film respectively. Each magnetic head suspension assembly is rotatable relative to the fixed support to compensate for film width variations and film edge irregularities to insure constant orientation of the magnetic heads with respect to the film edges.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack C. DeMarti, Jr.
- 👤 John G. Weigand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:25
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D15/00; G03D15/001; G03D15/003; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/24; G03B2217/00; G03B2217/24; G03B2217/242; G03B2217/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
Apparatus for reading and/or writing information on a magnetic surface of a photographic film, said apparatus comprising; a fixed support; a pair of spaced magnetic head suspension assemblies each having a surface for engaging opposite longitudinal edges of a photographic film respectively; means for rotatably supporting said magnetic head suspension assemblies on said fixed support; and means for supporting one of said magnetic head suspension assemblies for movement relative to another of said magnetic head suspension assemblies.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
Apparatus for reading and/or writing information on a magnetic surface of a photographic film, said apparatus comprising; a fixed support; a pair of spaced magnetic head suspension assemblies each having a surface for engaging opposite longitudinal edges of a photographic film respectively; means for rotatably supporting said magnetic head suspension assemblies on said fixed support; and means for supporting one of said magnetic head suspension assemblies for movement relative to another of said magnetic head suspension assemblies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further including means for biasing said one magnetic head suspension assembly toward said other magnetic head suspension assembly to urge said surfaces into engagement with the longitudinal edges of a photographic film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said biasing means comprises a spring extending between said assemblies for urging said assemblies toward each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said fixed support comprises a fixed plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein each of said magnetic head suspension assemblies comprises; an elongated shaft rotatably positioned through an opening in said plate; a pair of bearing retainers positioned on said shaft on opposite sides of said plate, each of said retainers having a plurality of openings; a plurality of bearing balls positioned in said openings to engage said plate; and a magnetic head mount attached to said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 wherein said surface for engaging the edge of a photographic film comprises a recess formed in said magnetic head mount.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said spring is mounted between said head mounts.
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