Method of and apparatus for handling test samples of sensitive thin material.

摘要

A casette (10) contains two spools (18 and 24) and a pair of nip rollers (14 and 15). A plastic support (28) runs between the two spools (18 and 24), around the nip roller (14) and between the nip rollers (14 and 15). Test samples (46) of photographic material are inserted or dispensed through a slot (11) in the casette (10) which is in line with the nip between the nip rollers (14 and 15). Samples (36) inserted are stored between the convolutions of the support (48) wound on the spool (24). The casette (10) co-operates with an interface mechanism (36) which houses a drive motor (38). Gearing (22,23,27,31,29,41 and 39) transmits drive from the motor (38) to the spool (18). The casette (10) is used to receive/insert the test samples (46) from or into each piece of test equipment, through a respective interface (36), in which one step of the test procedure is performed on the samples (46). <IMAGE>