A cartridge and method for attaching or detaching a filmstrip to a film cartridge.

摘要

A cartridge and method for attaching or detaching a filmstrip (16) to/from a cartridge (10). The film cartridge (10) includes a spool (14) rotatably mounted therein and an opening (28) for allowing a filmstrip (16) to be inserted or removed therefrom. The cartridge (10) also includes a moveable section with respect to the cartridge which does not substantially effect the operation of the spool (14) and a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the moveable section with respect to the cartridge (10). The moveable section forms an access opening (34) for allowing inserting of a tool (66) for attaching or detaching the filmstrip (16) to/from the spool (14). <IMAGE>