Patent ID: 6480676
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A film pressing device for an image recording apparatus, said image recording apparatus including a pack chamber in which an instant film pack is loaded, and a lid for opening and closing the pack chamber, said instant film pack including a box-shaped pack case and instant film units contained therein, said case having an exposure opening on a front wall thereof for exposure of said instant film unit, and at least one access opening on a back wall thereof, said film pressing device comprising:a holder fixed on an inner face of said lid; at least one pressing member attached to said holder, so as to rotate between a first rotational position and a second rotational position; a pressing portion formed on said pressing member, said pressing portion inserted in said pack case through the access opening when said lid is closed, and pressing a rear face of the lowest one of said instant film units such that the top one of said instant film units may contact on an inner side of said front wall; and a biasing member for biasing said pressing member to rotate from a first rotational position to a second rotational position.