Stimulable phosphor sheet transfer apparatus which includes first and

Abstract

A stimulable phosphor sheet transfer apparatus for transferring a stimulable phosphor sheet storing therein a radiation image information in a sub-scanning direction when the stimulable phosphor sheet is scanned with a stimulating ray along a main scanning line substantially perpendicular to the sub-scanning direction to emit light in the pattern of the stored radiation energy, the light emitted from the stimulable phosphor sheet being detected to obtain an image information signal, comprises a transfer belt for transferring the stimulable phosphor sheet in the sub-scanning direction, and first and second suction boxes disposed below the transfer belt and adapted to provide a suction force for attracting the stimulable phosphor sheet against the transfer belt. The first and second suction boxes are respectively disposed upstream and downstream of the main scanning line with respect to the sub-scanning direction. Said first and second suction boxes are separately connected to a suction blower respectively by way of switching valves, and a pair of buffer tanks are provided respectively between the first suction box and the switching valve corresponding thereto and between the second suction box and the switching valve corresponding thereto.