Fujifilm business innovation corp. (20240103412). FIXING MEMBER simplified abstract

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FIXING MEMBER

Organization Name

fujifilm business innovation corp.

Inventor(s)

Michiaki Kaneko of Kanagawa (JP)

Shigeru Tsukada of Kanagawa (JP)

FIXING MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103412 titled 'FIXING MEMBER

Simplified Explanation

The fixing member described in the patent application is a device used to secure an apparatus with a caster to a base. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent application:

  • The fixing member includes an engagement part that is inserted through a through hole in the lower surface of the apparatus and is engaged with the lower surface.
  • An attachment part extends along the upper surface of the base and faces the engagement part, being attached to the base.
  • A connection part connects the engagement part and the attachment part by passing through the through hole, with a bent part away from the engagement part.
  • A load receiving part on the connection part receives a load by making contact with the lower side of the lower surface of the apparatus.
      1. Potential Applications

- Industrial equipment - Furniture with casters - Medical devices

      1. Problems Solved

- Securely attaching apparatus with casters to a base - Distributing weight evenly to prevent tipping over

      1. Benefits

- Increased stability - Easy installation and removal - Versatile use in various applications

      1. Potential Commercial Applications
        1. Securing Apparatus with Casters: A Fixing Member Innovation
      1. Possible Prior Art

There may be similar fixing members or devices used for attaching apparatus to bases in the prior art, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

        1. Unanswered Questions
      1. How does this fixing member compare to existing solutions on the market?

The patent application does not provide a direct comparison to existing solutions, so it is unclear how this fixing member differs from current products.

      1. Are there any specific industries or sectors where this fixing member would be most beneficial?

While the potential applications mention industrial equipment, furniture, and medical devices, it is not specified if there are particular industries or sectors where this fixing member would be most beneficial.


Original Abstract Submitted

a fixing member that fixes a lower surface of an apparatus having a caster to an upper surface of a base includes: an engagement part that is inserted through a through hole provided in the lower surface of the apparatus, extends along an upper side of the lower surface of the apparatus, and is engaged with the lower surface of the apparatus; an attachment part that extends along an upper side of the upper surface of the base so as to face the engagement part and is attached to the upper surface of the base; a connection part that has a bent part bent away from the engagement part, is attached to the engagement part at one end thereof and is attached to the attachment part at the other end thereof, and connects the engagement part and the attachment part by passing through the through hole; and a load receiving part that receives a load by making contact with a lower side of the lower surface of the apparatus. the one end of the connection part is located on a rear side relative to the other end of the connection part in a direction in which the engagement part extends.

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