Himax Technologies has been granted a patent for a mounting fixture used in an apparatus for clamping a film. The fixture includes a platform with fixing portions, a barricade with channels, and fixing members. The apparatus consists of three bars and elastic elements. The fixture securely holds the bars and elastic elements in place on the platform. GlobalData’s report on Himax Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Mounting fixture for clamping film in an apparatus
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11754933B2) describes a mounting fixture for clamping a film in an apparatus. The fixture includes a platform with a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion, and a third fixing portion. The fixture also features a barricade with at least one channel and a plurality of fixing members.
When the apparatus is arranged on the platform, the first, second, and third bars of the apparatus are respectively positioned on the first, second, and third fixing portions of the platform. The barricade is located between the second and third bars, and the at least one channel receives the elastic element(s) of the apparatus. The fixing members secure the first and third bars to the platform.
The mounting fixture may also include a carrying base projected from the platform's surface, positioned between the first and second fixing portions. This carrying base is designed to hold the film that will be clamped by the apparatus. Additionally, the carrying base may have multiple vacuum channels to provide vacuum support to the film.
Furthermore, the fixture may have a first fixing block adjacent to the first fixing portion and a second fixing block adjacent to the third fixing portion. A groove is formed between the second fixing block and the barricade. The platform may also feature first and second concave portions recessed in the first fixing block and the first fixing portion, as well as the second fixing block and the third fixing portion, respectively. These concave portions align with the first and third bars when the apparatus is placed on the platform.
The at least one channel in the barricade is designed with a constant pitch, corresponding to the elastic elements of the apparatus. This ensures proper alignment and clamping of the film. The barricade itself can be movably disposed on the platform towards the second and third fixing portions.
Each of the fixing members in the mounting fixture may comprise a caliper, which aids in securely fastening the first and third bars to the platform.
Overall, this patent describes a mounting fixture that provides a stable and adjustable clamping mechanism for films in an apparatus. The fixture's design allows for precise positioning and secure fixation of the film, ensuring optimal performance of the apparatus.
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