Embedded Apparatus Fixing Structure for Earthquake Vibration Restraint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fixing devices for apparatuses, such as image forming equipment, fail to effectively prevent vertical vibrations and movement during earthquakes or similar events, as they do not provide adequate stabilization and can protrude from the apparatus' surface, compromising its stability and mobility.
Innovation Solution
A fixing device comprising an engaging member with a hook portion, a fixing portion with adjustable grooves, and a closing member, which allows for adjustable positioning and secure attachment to an installation surface, preventing the apparatus from jumping and allowing for easy movement by avoiding protrusion from the surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixing device is used to attach an apparatus to an installation surface, then the apparatus can be securely fixed, but the fixing device may protrude from the apparatus surface and interfere with operation or aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device utilizes the thickness dimension of the apparatus by inserting the engaging member into a hole formed in the apparatus thickness direction. This allows the fixing mechanism to be embedded within the apparatus volume rather than protruding from the external surface, resolving the contradiction between secure fixation and surface aesthetics.
Solution Approach 2:
The engaging member is nested within the apparatus by inserting it into a pre-formed hole. The hook portion engages with the hole edge from within, and the closing portion seals the hole, creating a nested configuration where the fixing mechanism is contained within the apparatus boundaries rather than protruding outward.
2Reliability
If a fixed fixing device is used, then the apparatus is stable, but it cannot be easily moved or repositioned when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing device incorporates adjustable positioning through multiple grooves that allow the engaging member to be positioned at different locations. This dynamic adjustability enables the apparatus to be securely fixed at any desired position while also allowing easy repositioning by moving the engaging member to a different groove, thus resolving the contradiction between stability and movability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing portion is segmented into multiple parallel grooves, creating discrete positioning options. This segmentation allows the engaging member to be selectively positioned at different locations along the grooves, providing both secure fixation at the chosen position and the ability to easily relocate by moving to another groove segment.
3Manufacturing precision
If the engaging member is rigidly fixed, then positioning is precise, but adjustment and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing member transitions from a fixed to an adjustable state through the groove mechanism. The engaging member can be positioned precisely at any of the multiple groove locations and then fixed in place, providing both positioning accuracy and adaptability for different installation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The multiple grooves provide universal positioning options that can accommodate various installation scenarios and apparatus positions. The same fixing device structure can be used for different positioning requirements by simply moving the engaging member to the appropriate groove, enhancing adaptability without sacrificing precision.
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AI summary
Provided is a fixing device including an engaging member that includes a hook portion that is inserted into a hole provided in the apparatus and is hooked to an edge of the hole, and is configured of a planar member, a fixing portion that is fixed to the engaging member and is fixed to an installation surface on which the apparatus is installed, and a closing portion that is fixed to the engaging member so that a position of the closing portion is adjustable, closes the hole by being inserted into the hole, and is configured of the planar member, wherein the engaging member is fixed to the fixing portion so that a position of the engaging member is adjustable, and wherein the hook portion and the closing portion are disposed between the plural grooves.