Patent ID: 6089764
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A cartridge loading device comprising:a cartridge holder having a holding portion for holding a cartridge having a photographic film therein;a holder supporting member for supporting said cartridge holder, said cartridge holder being movable between a loading position where the cartridge can be loaded onto said holding portion and a non-loading position where the cartridge is not able to be loaded onto said holding portion;said holder supporting member being movable between two positions when said holder supporting member supports said cartridge holder in said non-loading position; a first position where a photographic film withdraw opening portion of the cartridge and a transfer path do not coincide and a second position where the photographic film withdraw opening portion and a transfer path do coincide; andsaid holder supporting member being capable of moving from the first position to the second position based on movement of said cartridge holder from said loading position to said non-loading position.