Apparatus and method for processing and storing X-ray film sheets

摘要

An apparatus and method is provided for processing and storing a plurality of x-ray film sheets. A carrier frame includes a plurality of window frames in the carrier frame, each of which define a window for holding one of the film sheets. Each of the window frames has a peripheral indentation for supporting one of the x-ray film sheets in a position coplanar with the window frame. A first pair of opposing slots supports the film sheet as a packet in a position generally orthogonal to the window frame. A mounting-dismounting fixture comprises a plate having on one side of the plate a plurality of first rectangular bosses, each of which provides a mounting surface such that with the mounting-dismounting fixture engaged with the carrier frame, the mounting surfaces provide a limit to the depth of insertion of each of the film sheets into the peripheral indentations. On the other side of the plate, a plurality of second rectangular bosses provide a pushing surface such that with the mounting-dismounting fixture engaged with the carrier frame, the pushing surfaces may be used to dislodge the film sheets from the peripheral indentations of the window frames. A film sheet mount is further included and has a base sheet with an adhesive surface for holding the film sheets thereon, and a transparent cover sheet for covering the film sheets after the film sheets are mounted onto the base sheet.