Cushioning materials, packaging materials and packages

Abstract

To disperse force by which a fixed article is pressed against a top plate in a case where external force is applied, in comparison with a case where the fixed article is fixed without providing buffer means between the top plate and a fixed member.SOLUTION: According to a buffer member (21+26) for buffering impact acting between a fixed article (2) and a top plate (11), on an upper face of which the fixed article (2) is stacked, the buffer member (21+26) comprises fixing means (26) for fixing the fixed article (2), and buffering means (21) that is supported by the top plate (11) and supports the fixing means (26), for buffering the impact acting on the fixing means (26).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cushioning member, a packaging material, and a packaged item. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART The following Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose known technologies relating to plate-shaped packaging members, so-called pallets, on which cargo is placed when transporting, storing, or the like in physical distribution.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-149328 (Patent Document 1) describes a configuration in which an outer box (2) is fixed to the top surface of a cardboard pallet (1) by a locking member (not shown), and products are stored inside the outer box (2). In the technology described in Patent Document 1, a buffer member (3) is provided on the side of the cardboard pallet (1) to buffer impacts from the side of the cardboard pallet (1).

[0004] Patent Document 2, JP 2008-230659 A, describes a technique in which, when a heavy device body (D0) is loaded onto a wooden pallet (17), the bottom surface of the device body (D0) is supported by first buffer members (11) arranged at the four corners of a first base (12), and the moving casters (Y) are kept floating. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-149328 A ("0025"-"0032", Figures 1-5) [Patent Document 2] JP 2008-230659 A ("0015"-"0019", Figures 1-3) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The technical objective of the present invention is to disperse the force that presses the object to be fixed toward the top plate when an external force is applied, compared to when the object to be fixed is fixed without providing a buffer means between the top plate and the fixing member. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problem, the cushioning member of the invention described in claim 1 comprises: A shock absorber that absorbs the impact acting between the top plate on which the object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed. Materials And, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a support supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means; a rod-shaped buffer means extending in the longitudinal direction, the buffer means being fixed to the top plate at a first fixing point and a second fixing point spaced apart from the first fixing point in the longitudinal direction; To absorb shock acting on the fixing means The aforementioned a buffer means; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0008] Claim 2 The invention described in Claim 1 In the cushioning member described in the fixing means supported on the side surface of the buffer means; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0009] Claim 3 The invention described in claim 1 or 2 In the cushioning member described in the buffer means being arranged with a gap between it and the contact portion of the object to be fixed that comes into contact with the top plate; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0010] In order to solve the above technical problem, the buffer member of the invention described in claim 4 comprises: A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with The buffer means is disposed with a gap between it and the contact portion of the object to be fixed that comes into contact with the top plate. It is characterized by:

[0011] Claim 5The invention described in claims 1 to 4 In the cushioning member according to any one of the above items, the buffer means having a first buffer means supported on the upper surface of the top plate and a second buffer means supported on the upper surface of the first buffer means; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0012] In order to solve the above technical problem, the buffer member of the invention described in claim 6 comprises: A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with The buffer means includes a first buffer means supported on the upper surface of the top plate, and a second buffer means supported on the upper surface of the first buffer means. It is characterized by:

[0013] The invention described in claim 7 is 5 or 7. The cushioning member according to claim 6, the first buffer means extending along a first longitudinal direction; the second buffer means extending along a second longitudinal direction intersecting the first longitudinal direction; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0014] The invention described in claim 8 is the buffer member described in claim 7, the fixing means provided on the second buffer means; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0015] The invention described in claim 9 is 5 9. The cushioning member according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the first buffer means being supported on the underside of the tabletop and being arranged across a plurality of connecting means that are arranged at intervals in a surface direction of the tabletop; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0016] The invention described in claim 10 is the cushioning member according to any one of claims 1 to 9, A gap is formed between the fixed portion of the object and the fixing means, and the object is movable relative to the fixing means. It is characterized by:

[0017] In order to solve the above technical problem, the cushioning member of the invention described in claim 11 comprises: A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with A gap is formed between the fixed portion of the object and the fixing means, and the object is movable relative to the fixing means. It is characterized by:

[0018] In order to solve the above technical problems, Claim 12 The packaging material of the invention described in a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed; a plurality of connecting means supported on the underside of the top plate and arranged at intervals in the surface direction of the top plate; 10. A fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing device is supported by the top plate and absorbs impacts acting on the fixing device. 11 a buffer member according to any one of the above items; The present invention is characterized by the following.

[0019] In order to solve the above technical problems, Claim 13 The packaging of the invention described in An object to be fixed; a top plate on which the object to be fixed is placed; a plurality of connecting means supported on the underside of the top plate and arranged at intervals in the surface direction of the top plate; 10. A fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing device is supported by the top plate and absorbs shocks acting on the fixing device. 11 a buffer member according to any one of the above items; The present invention is characterized by the following. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] Claim 1, 4,6, 11,12 ,13According to the invention described above, when an external force is applied, the force that presses the object to be fixed toward the top plate can be dispersed compared to when the object to be fixed is fixed without providing a buffer means between the top plate and the fixing member. Also, claim 1 According to the invention described in (1), the position of the fixing means can be adjusted more easily than with a solid buffer means, and buffering can be achieved over a wider range. Furthermore, claim 1 According to the invention described above, compared to when the buffer means is fixed to the tabletop at the center in the longitudinal direction, it is easier to work on the buffer means from outside the tabletop. Claim 2 According to the invention described above, it is possible to add a member between the buffer means and the fixing means without changing the distance between the fixing means and the object to be fixed, compared to when the fixing means is supported on the upper surface of the buffer means.

[0021] Claims 3 and 4 According to the invention described above, damage to the contact portion of the object to be fixed can be suppressed compared to when the buffer means is arranged in contact with the contact portion of the object to be fixed. Claim 5, According to the invention described in Item 6, the bending of the second buffer means on the upper surface of the first buffer means can be utilized for buffering. According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first buffer means and the second buffer means arranged in a lattice pattern, the deflection of the upper second buffer means can be utilized for buffering. According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the buffering effect can be improved compared to when the fixing means is supported by the first buffering means. According to the invention as set forth in claim 9, damage to the top plate can be suppressed compared to when the first buffer means is arranged parallel to the connecting means. Claim 10 ,11 According to the invention described above, the impact can be dispersed more effectively than when the fixed portion and the fixing portion are fixed without any gap between them. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a packaging member and an object to be fixed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a front view of the packaging member and the object to be fixed according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the packing member of the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the first embodiment when a horizontal impact is applied to the pallet and the copying machine. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the first embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Next, specific examples of embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as examples) will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. In the following description using the drawings, illustrations of components other than those necessary for the description are omitted as appropriate to facilitate understanding. [Example]

[0024] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a packaging member and an object to be fixed according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the packaging member and the object to be fixed according to the first embodiment. 1 and 2, a copier 2, which is an example of an object to be fixed, is loaded on a pallet 1, which is an example of a packaging material according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Casters 3, which are an example of a contact portion, are supported on the bottom of the copier 2 according to the first embodiment. The casters 3 can be used to move the copier 2 on the top surface of the pallet 1 or on the floor of an office or the like. In addition, anchors 4, which are an example of a portion to be fixed, are fixedly supported on the bottom of the copier 2. The anchors 4 according to the first embodiment are members for fixing the copier 2 via earthquake-resistant fixing devices when the copier 2 is installed in an office or the like.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the packing member of the first embodiment. 1 to 3, the pallet 1 has a plate-shaped top plate 11. A girder 12, which serves as an example of a connecting means, is supported on the underside of the top plate 11. The girder 12 in the first embodiment is formed in a rod shape extending in the front-rear direction, which serves as an example of a longitudinal direction. A plurality of the girder 12 are arranged at intervals along a left-right direction intersecting the longitudinal direction. Therefore, the pallet 1 can be raised and lowered by inserting the forks (claws) of a forklift between the girders 12. In the first embodiment, three girders 12 are used, one at each end of the top plate 11, and one in the center, but the number is not limited to three. The number, size, and shape of the girders 12 can be changed as desired depending on the size and specifications of the top plate 11. The shape of the girders 12 is illustrated as being rod-shaped, but is not limited to this. Instead of being rod-shaped, the girders 12 can also be configured as a rectangular parallelepiped or cubic block, or a so-called block-like configuration.

[0026] A flat bottom plate 13 extending in the left-right direction is supported on the underside of the beam 12. A plurality of bottom plates 13 are arranged at intervals in the front-rear direction. Although the first embodiment illustrates a pallet 1 having a bottom plate 13, it is also possible to configure the pallet without the bottom plate 13.

[0027] A cushioning material 21, which is an example of a cushioning means, is supported on the upper surface of the tabletop 11. The cushioning material 21 of Example 1 includes a lower rod 22, which is an example of a first cushioning means, and an upper rod 23, which is an example of a second cushioning means. The lower rod 22 of Example 1 is supported on the upper surface of the tabletop 11. The lower rod 22 is formed in a rod shape extending along the left-right direction, which is an example of a first longitudinal direction. The lower rod 22 is supported on the tabletop 11 by bolts 24, which are an example of a fastening means, at a first fixing position 22a and a second fixing position 22b that are spaced apart (separated) in the left-right direction. The lower rod 22 of Example 1 is not fixed to the upper surface of the tabletop 11 over the entire longitudinal direction, but is fixed at two locations, the first fixing position 22a and the second fixing position 22b, and is not fixed to the tabletop 11 between the first fixing position 22a and the second fixing position 22b. In Example 1, for example, the area where the lower bar 22 is not fixed to the tabletop 11 is longer than the area where the lower bar 22 is fixed to the tabletop 11. In Example 1, two lower bars 22 are arranged with a gap between them in the front-rear direction.

[0028] The upper bar 23 in Example 1 is formed in a rod shape extending along the front-to-rear direction, which is an example of a second longitudinal direction. The upper bar 23 is arranged so as to straddle two lower bars 22. The upper bar 23 is supported by the lower bars 22 at two points on the ends in the front-to-rear direction, i.e., at two points spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, by bolts 25, which are an example of fastening means. Two upper bars 23 in Example 1 are arranged spaced apart in the left-to-right direction. In FIG. 2, in Example 1, each upper bar 23 is arranged at a position between the girders 12. Furthermore, the height of the upper surface of the upper bar 23 in Example 1 is set so that the bottom surface of the frame of the copier 2 can come into contact with the upper surface of the upper bar 23. It is also possible to set the height of the upper bar 23 so that the upper surface of the upper bar 23 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the copier 2. In the first embodiment, the lower bar 22 and the upper bar 23 are installed so as to be spaced apart from the positions of the casters 3. In other words, the buffer material 21 is installed so as not to come into contact with the casters 3.

[0029] A bracket 26, which serves as an example of a fixing device, is supported on the upper bar 23. In Example 1, the bracket 26 is located at a position corresponding to the position of the anchor 4. In Example 1, the bracket 26 is located between the two lower bars 22. The bracket 26 is supported on the side of the upper bar 23, i.e., the side of the upper bar 23 that is not the top surface facing the copier 2, by a screw (not shown), which serves as an example of a fastening member. The bracket 26 and the anchor 4 can be detachably fixed together using a fixing device similar to an earthquake-resistant fixing device. That is, in Example 1, a gap is formed between the bracket 26 and the anchor 4, and the copier 2 is fixed with a belt, wire, or the like, which serves as an example of a fixing device, so that the copier 2 is fixed in a state where it can move relatively to the bracket 26. Therefore, the bracket 26 and the copier 2 are fixed together with a so-called play or slack. If the bracket 26 and the copier 2 are firmly fixed together, vibrations and shocks on the pallet 1 are likely to be transmitted directly to the copier 2 when the pallet 1 is used for transportation, making the copier 2 more likely to break down, but if there is play or slack, shocks and the like are more likely to be dispersed.

[0030] The buffer material 21 and the bracket 26 constitute the buffer member 21+26 of the first embodiment. The pallet 1 and the buffer members 21+26 constitute the packaging material 1+21+26 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, the copier 2 and the packaging materials 1+21+26 constitute the package 1+2+21+26 of the first embodiment.

[0031] (Function of Example 1) FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the first embodiment when a horizontal impact is applied to the pallet and the copying machine. In the pallet 1 of Example 1 having the above-described configuration, when the pallet 1 is used to transport or store the copier 2, the bracket 26 and the anchor 4 are fixed in place with the copier 2 placed on the top surface of the top plate 11. When copier 2 is secured to pallet 1, external forces may act on the pallet 1 and copier 2 during transportation or movement within a warehouse, such as when pallet 1 and copier 2 fall, causing a vertical impact on the pallet 1 and copier 2, or when the vehicle suddenly accelerates or stops, causing a horizontal force on the pallet 1 and copier 2. As an example of a horizontal impact on pallet 1 and copier 2, as shown in Figure 4, if transport vehicle 31 traveling to the left in the figure suddenly stops, a horizontal force (inertial force) acts on pallet 1 and copier 2, causing a horizontal impact on bracket 26. In addition, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 4, the upper side of copier 2 tilts relative to the lower side in the direction of travel, causing the rear side of copier 2 to lift off once and then fall downward due to gravity, causing a vertical impact on bracket 26.

[0032] In the prior art such as those described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the product itself is fixed directly to the top surface of the cardboard pallet or supported by a first buffer member (corresponding to bracket 26 in Example 1) mounted on the top surface of the first base. When a vertical impact acts between the product and the first buffer member, the impact is directly applied to the top surface of the cardboard pallet or the first buffer member. This can result in damage such as cracking or denting of the cardboard pallet or the first buffer member. Furthermore, if the buffer material is damaged, it cannot be reused, which creates an environmental burden. To prevent damage to the buffer material, measures such as thickening the cardboard pallet top or using a highly rigid buffer member are necessary. However, these measures increase costs and tend to increase the overall weight of the pallet.

[0033] In contrast, in Example 1, bracket 26 is not directly supported on top plate 11 but is supported via buffer material 21. When an impact such as a downward fall occurs to copier 2, bracket 26 receives a force pushing downward. Upper rod 23 is supported by lower rod 22, and there is a gap between upper rod 23 and the top surface of top plate 11. Therefore, when a force acts on bracket 26, the center of upper rod 23 can bend downward. Therefore, the deflection of upper rod 23 and the compression of lower rod 22 allow buffer material 21 to absorb, or buffer, the impact. That is, the force received by bracket 26 can be dispersed by buffer material 21 as the impact of the fall. Therefore, compared to the prior art described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in which a product is directly fixed to the top plate, damage to bracket 26 and top plate 11 is suppressed even when an impact occurs.

[0034] Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the upper bar 23 is formed in a rod shape extending in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, it is possible to support the bracket 26 at any position on the upper bar 23. Therefore, when fixing different models or different products with the bracket 26, it is possible to change the position at which the bracket 26 is attached, even if the positions of the anchors 4 are different. Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the bolts 24 for attaching the lower bar 22 to the top plate 11 and the bolts for attaching the upper bar 23 to the lower bar 22 are located at both longitudinal ends of each component. Therefore, for example, when attaching or detaching the lower bar 22 to or from the top plate 11 while the copier 2 is placed on top of the top plate 11, or when attaching or detaching the upper bar 23 to or from the lower bar 22, this is easier to access and work from outside the top plate 11 than when the brackets are fixed at the center in the longitudinal direction. This improves work efficiency. For example, this is suitable for replacing the lower bar 22 with one of a different height when the height of the bracket 26 is not correct.

[0035] Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the brackets 26 are supported on the side surfaces of the upper bar 23. Therefore, even if a gap member such as a spacer or a shock-absorbing member such as a cushion is sandwiched between the brackets 26 and the upper bar 23, the height of the upper surface of the brackets 26 does not change. Therefore, compared to when the brackets 26 are supported on the upper surface of the upper bar 23, it is possible to make position adjustment easier and improve the shock-absorbing effect. Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the lower bar 22 and the upper bar 23 do not come into contact with the caster 3. The caster 3 is a component that is relatively easily damaged. If the lower bar 22 or the upper bar 23 were to come into contact with the caster 3, force would be applied to the caster 3 due to vibration during transportation or bending or distortion during cushioning, which could result in damage to the caster 3. Therefore, the configuration of Example 1 in which the lower bar 22 or the upper bar 23 do not come into contact with the caster 3 can prevent damage to the caster 3. In particular, in Example 1, the upper surface of the upper bar 23 is configured to come into contact with the bottom surface of the copier 2. Therefore, even when an impact is applied in a direction pressing the copier 2 toward the top plate 11, the entire weight of the copier 2 is not applied only to the caster 3, and the upper surface of the upper bar 23 can also bear the load. This allows the load to be distributed, preventing damage to the caster 3.

[0036] Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the lower bar 22 extends in a direction that intersects with the girders 12, and the lower bar 22 is arranged so as to straddle multiple girders 12. If the lower bar 22 is arranged between the girders 12 and parallel to the girders 12, when a force is applied that presses the lower bar 22 toward the top plate 11, the force acts on the portion of the top plate 11 between the girders 12. Therefore, if the strength of the top plate 11 is insufficient, the top plate 11 may be damaged. In contrast, in Example 1, the lower bar 22 is arranged so as to straddle multiple girders 12. Therefore, even if a force acts on the lower bar 22 due to the impact of a fall, the girders 12 can bear the load. This distributes the impact, and damage to the top plate 11 is suppressed.

[0037] Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the cushioning material 21 has lower bars 22 and upper bars 23, and by using one type of upper bar 23 and preparing multiple lower bars 22 of different heights, it is possible to easily accommodate changes in the height of the bottom surface due to changes in the products loaded on the pallet 1. Conversely, it is also possible to use one type of lower bar 22 and prepare upper bars 23 corresponding to each product to be loaded. Furthermore, in the pallet 1 of Example 1, the lower rods 22 and the upper rods 23 are arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern, and interference is achieved by utilizing the flexure of the upper rods 23. It is also possible to support the brackets 26 on a solid cushioning material using an elastic material such as rubber or a foam material, and utilize the compression (elastic deformation) of the cushioning material to provide cushioning. In this case, the cushioning effect may be insufficient simply by compressing the object. If the distance between the bottom surface of the product and the top panel 11 is short, the cushioning material itself may also become short, making the cushioning effect insufficient. In contrast, by utilizing flexure as in Example 1, an increased cushioning effect can be expected. Furthermore, in Example 1, the brackets 26 are arranged in the center of the upper rods 23, where flexure is likely to occur, making it easier to obtain a cushioning effect through flexure.

[0038] (Modification of Example 1) FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a modification of the first embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 3 of the first embodiment. In the first embodiment shown in Fig. 3, the buffer material 21 is configured with the lower bar 22 and the upper bar 23 arranged in a grid pattern, but this is not limiting. For example, as shown in Fig. 5, the upper bar 23 may not be connected in the longitudinal direction, but may be divided into multiple upper bar members 23', with a bracket 26 supported on each upper bar member 23'. Even in this configuration, the upper bar member 23', which is cantilevered relative to the lower bar member 22, can bend to provide buffering.

[0039] (Example of change) Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and various modifications can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention as set forth in the claims. Modifications (H01) to (H08) of the present invention are exemplified below. (H01) In the above embodiment, a copier 2 is given as an example of a fixed object, but this is not limiting. For example, the present invention can be applied to any fixed object that can be loaded on a pallet 1, such as home appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, electronic devices such as personal computers and servers, and musical instruments such as pianos and organs.

[0040] (H02) In the above-described embodiments, the specific numerical values ​​exemplified can be changed as appropriate in response to changes in design and specifications. Therefore, the number of upper bars 23, lower bars 22, girders 12, bottom plates 13, and brackets 26 can be increased or decreased as desired. For example, instead of the two upper bars 23, it is possible to use one wider member, or it is possible to configure the structure with three or more members depending on the positions of anchors, etc. (H03) In the above embodiment, the lower rods 22 and the upper rods 23 are arranged in a grid pattern, but this is not limiting. For example, they can be shaped like a torii gate, a U-shape, or a polygonal shape such as a diamond, triangle, or pentagon, or any other shape. (H04) In the above embodiment, the buffer material 21 utilizes the flexure of the upper rod 23, but this is not limiting. As mentioned above, it is possible to use a configuration in which interference is achieved by utilizing the compression of the buffer material. In this case, it is possible to configure the buffer material using only the upper rod 23 or the lower rod 22.

[0041] (H05) In the above embodiment, a configuration including casters 3 used for moving the product is exemplified, but this is not limiting. It is also possible to have a configuration including immovable legs, so-called feet. Note that if the contact points between the object to be fixed and the top plate 11 are strong enough to be resistant to breakage, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the rods 22, 23 come into contact with the contact points (feet, etc.). (H06) In the above embodiment, it is desirable to have a structure having a fixing means such as the anchor 4, but it is also possible to have a structure without a fixing means. For example, a fixing means that fixes by clamping the frame or hooking it onto the frame can also be used. (H07) In the above embodiment, the top plate 11, the beam 12, and the bottom plate 13 are configured as separate members, but this is not limiting. For example, they may be integrally molded from resin or the like. (H08) In the above embodiment, the pallet 1 is preferably made of wood or plastic (resin), but it can also be made of any material depending on the design, such as paper such as cardboard or foam material such as polystyrene foam. [Explanation of symbols]

[0042] 1+21+26...packaging materials, 1+2+21+26...packaging, 2...Object to be fixed, 3...contact area of ​​the object to be fixed, 4...Fixed part, 11...top plate, 12...Connection means, 21...buffer means, 21+26...Buffer material, 22...first buffer means, 23...second buffer means, 26...Fixing means.

Claims

1. A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means that is supported by the top plate and supports the fixing means, and is rod-shaped and extends in the longitudinal direction, the buffer means being fixed to the top plate at a first fixing point and a second fixing point spaced apart in the longitudinal direction from the first fixing point, and buffering an impact acting on the fixing means; A cushioning member comprising:

2. the fixing means supported on the side surface of the buffer means; 2. The cushioning member according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. the buffer means being arranged with a gap between it and the contact portion of the object to be fixed that comes into contact with the top plate; 3. The cushioning member according to claim 1, further comprising:

4. A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with The buffer means is disposed with a gap between it and the contact portion of the object to be fixed that comes into contact with the top plate. A cushioning member characterized by:

5. the buffer means including a first buffer means supported on an upper surface of the top plate and a second buffer means supported on an upper surface of the first buffer means; 5. The cushioning member according to claim 1, further comprising:

6. A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with The buffer means includes a first buffer means supported on the upper surface of the top plate, and a second buffer means supported on the upper surface of the first buffer means. A cushioning member characterized by:

7. the first buffer means extending along a first longitudinal direction; the second buffer means extending along a second longitudinal direction intersecting the first longitudinal direction; 7. The cushioning member according to claim 5, further comprising:

8. the fixing means provided on the second buffer means; 8. The cushioning member according to claim 7, further comprising:

9. the first buffer means being supported on the underside of the tabletop and being arranged across a plurality of connecting means that are arranged at intervals in a surface direction of the tabletop; 9. The cushioning member according to claim 5, further comprising:

10. A gap is formed between the fixed portion of the object and the fixing means, and the object is movable relative to the fixing means.

10. The cushioning member according to claim 1.

11. A buffer member that buffers impacts acting between a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed and the object to be fixed, Fixing means for fixing the object to be fixed; a buffer means supported by the top plate and supporting the fixing means, the buffer means buffering impacts acting on the fixing means; Equipped with A gap is formed between the fixed portion of the object and the fixing means, and the object is movable relative to the fixing means. A cushioning member characterized by:

12. a top plate on which an object to be fixed is placed; a plurality of connecting means supported on the underside of the top plate and arranged at intervals in the surface direction of the top plate; a buffer member according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is supported by the top plate and buffers impacts acting on the fixing means; A packaging material comprising:

13. An object to be fixed; a top plate on which the object to be fixed is placed; a plurality of connecting means supported on the underside of the top plate and arranged at intervals in the surface direction of the top plate; a buffer member according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which is supported by the top plate and buffers impacts acting on the fixing means; A package characterized by comprising:

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