Folding connecting mechanism of intelligent guitar

By combining hinge components, magnetic components, and snap-fit ​​components, the problem of short lifespan and poor stability of guitar folding structures is solved, achieving convenient folding and stable connection of the guitar, improving portability and playing safety.

CN223808887UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-16SHENZHEN NIKOLO INTELLIGENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423057158.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2026-01-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

Existing guitar folding structures have a short lifespan and poor stability, making it difficult to maximize space utilization when carrying and storing them.

Method used

The design employs a combination of hinge components, magnetic components, and snap-fit ​​components, including hinge bases, pivots, gear sets, magnetic elements, and snap-fit ​​elements, to achieve a stable hinge and snap-fit ​​connection between the neck and the body, enhancing connection stability and convenience.

Benefits of technology

This design allows the guitar to be quickly folded into a compact shape when not in use, making it easy to carry and store. It also enhances stability and security, prevents loosening, and improves lifespan and playing reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic musical instruments, in particular to a folding connecting mechanism of an intelligent guitar, which comprises a guitar neck part, a guitar body part and a folding module, the folding module comprises a hinge assembly, a magnetic attraction assembly and a clamping assembly, the hinge assembly is used for hinging the guitar neck part with the guitar body part, and the magnetic attraction assembly is used for clamping the guitar neck part with the guitar body part. The magnetic attraction assembly comprises a first magnetic attraction element and a second magnetic attraction element, the first magnetic attraction element is arranged on the guitar neck part, the second magnetic attraction element is arranged on the guitar body part, and the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element are attracted; and the clamping assembly is used for clamping the neck part and the body part. The guitar neck part and the guitar body part can be smoothly and stably hinged, so that the guitar can be quickly folded into a more compact form when not in use, and the guitar is convenient to carry and store.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electronic musical instrument technical field, in particular to a kind of folding connection mechanism of intelligent guitar. BACKGROUND

[0002] Electronic musical instrument, as the name implies, refers to the musical instrument that sounds through electronic technology means. They do not rely on the physical vibration sound production principle of traditional musical instruments, but use electronic oscillator, filter, amplifier and other electronic components to produce and process sound. In electronic musical instrument, intelligent electronic guitar is an innovative product that combines modern technology with classic musical instrument design, which combines the playing experience of traditional guitar with intelligent function, and brings unprecedented playing and learning experience for music lovers and players.

[0003] The folding design of guitar aims to improve portability and storage efficiency. Due to its fixed structure, traditional guitar often cannot maximize the use of space when carrying and storing. While folding guitar realizes the flexible folding of the whole guitar through precise mechanical structure and material selection. However, the existing guitar folding structure design is relatively simple, which leads to shorter service life and poorer stability. Therefore, new design is needed for the existing guitar folding structure. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the above problems, the neck part and the body part of the utility model can be smoothly and stably articulated, so that the guitar can be quickly folded into a more compact form when not in use, and the folding connection mechanism of intelligent guitar for convenient carrying and storage.

[0005] The technical scheme adopted by the utility model is: a folding connection mechanism of intelligent guitar, comprising a neck part, a body part and a folding module, the folding module comprising a hinge assembly, a magnetic attraction assembly and a clamping assembly, the hinge assembly is used for articulating the neck part and the body part, the magnetic attraction assembly comprises a first magnetic attraction element and a second magnetic attraction element, the first magnetic attraction element is arranged on the neck part, the second magnetic attraction element is arranged on the body part, and the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element are attracted; the clamping assembly is used for clamping the neck part and the body part.

[0006] Further improvement of the above scheme is that the hinge assembly comprises a hinge seat, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are respectively arranged at both ends of the hinge seat, the hinge seat is rotatably connected with the neck part through the first rotating shaft, and the hinge seat is rotatably connected with the body part through the second rotating shaft.

[0007] Further improvement of the above scheme is that a gear set is arranged in the hinge seat, the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are connected through the gear set, and the gear set is meshed by a plurality of gears.

[0008] Further, the neck part is provided with a first hinge groove, and two side walls of the first hinge groove are provided with a first rotation fixing part for connecting a first rotation shaft; the body part is provided with a second hinge groove, and two side walls of the second hinge groove are provided with a second rotation fixing part for connecting a second rotation shaft.

[0009] Further, the neck part is provided with a first panel, the body part is provided with a second panel, and the first panel is opposite to the second panel; the first magnetic element is arranged on the inner side of the first panel, and the second magnetic element is arranged on the inner side of the second panel, so that the first panel and the second panel are attached by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.

[0010] Further, the neck part is provided with a first fixed groove, the body part is provided with a second fixed groove, the first magnetic element is arranged in the first fixed groove, and the second magnetic element is arranged in the second fixed groove.

[0011] Further, the clamping assembly comprises a buckle element and an assembly clamping groove, the buckle element is arranged on the body part, the assembly clamping groove is arranged on the neck part, and the buckle element is used for matching the assembly clamping groove to clamp the neck part and the body part.

[0012] Further, the body part is provided with a pushing assembly, the pushing assembly comprises a fixed support, a pressing element, a movable element, a pushing rotation shaft, a buckle connecting rod and a connecting rod support block, the fixed support is arranged on the body part, the pushing rotation shaft is arranged on the fixed support, the movable element is rotationally arranged on the pushing rotation shaft, the pressing element is used to drive the movable element to move along the pushing rotation shaft, one end of the buckle connecting rod is connected with the movable element, the connecting rod support block is arranged on the fixed support and is used for side support of the buckle connecting rod, and the buckle element is arranged on the buckle connecting rod.

[0013] Further, the pushing rotation shaft is provided with a connecting shaft sleeve, the connecting shaft sleeve is rotationally connected with the pushing rotation shaft, one end of the movable element is connected with the connecting shaft sleeve, and one end of the buckle connecting rod is arranged on the connecting shaft sleeve.

[0014] Further, the connecting rod support block is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning groove is used for positioning the outer diameter of the buckle connecting rod, a spring groove is arranged in the positioning groove, a supporting spring is arranged on the spring groove, and one end of the supporting spring is abutted with the buckle connecting rod to provide supporting force for the buckle connecting rod.

[0015] The utility model has the advantages of

[0016] Compared with the existing guitar structure, the utility model through the precise design of the hinge assembly, the neck part and the body part can be smoothly and stably hinged, so that the guitar can be quickly folded into a more compact form when not in use, facilitating carrying and storage. For musicians who often need to go out to perform or study, it greatly reduces the burden and improves the convenience of travel. In the magnetic attraction assembly, the layout of the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element not only enhances the stability of the whole guitar after folding, prevents accidental unfolding or loosening, but also gives users a more intuitive folding and unfolding operation experience. The instant response of magnetic force and the powerful adsorption force ensure that the guitar can maintain close connection even in uneven or slightly vibrating environment, ensuring the safety during performance. The clamping assembly as a double insurance for folding connection further consolidates the connection between the neck and the body through physical locking. This design not only increases the strength of the guitar structure, effectively prevents the connection from loosening due to long-term use or improper operation, but also provides additional safety protection to ensure the integrity of the guitar structure during intense performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the folding connection mechanism of the utility model intelligent guitar;

[0018] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of another state of the folding connection mechanism of the utility model intelligent guitar;

[0019] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 It is a schematic view of part of the structure of the folding connection mechanism of the utility model intelligent guitar;

[0020] Figure 4 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of part of the structure of the folding connection mechanism of the utility model intelligent guitar;

[0021] Figure 5 It is Figure 1 It is an exploded schematic view of part of the structure of the folding connection mechanism of the utility model intelligent guitar from another perspective.

[0022] Mark explanation: neck part 1, first hinge groove 11, first rotating fixed part 12, first panel 13, first fixed groove 14;

[0023] Body part 2, second hinge groove 21, second rotation fixing part 22, second panel 23, second fixing groove 24, pushing assembly 25, fixing support 251, pressing element 252, movable element 253, pushing pivot 254, connecting sleeve 2541, buckle connecting rod 255, connecting rod support block 256, positioning groove 2561;

[0024] Folding module 3, hinge assembly 31, hinge seat 311, first pivot 312, second pivot 313, gear set 314, magnetic attraction assembly 32, first magnetic attraction element 321, second magnetic attraction element 322, clamping assembly 33, clamping element 331, assembly clamping groove 332. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] For the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present application belongs. The terminology used in the description of the present application herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Figures 1-5As shown, an embodiment of the utility model relates to a folding connecting mechanism of intelligent guitar, including neck part 1, body part 2 and folding module 3, folding module 3 includes hinge assembly 31, magnetic attraction assembly 32 and clamping assembly 33, hinge assembly 31 is used for hinge connection of neck part 1 and body part 2, magnetic attraction assembly 32 includes first magnetic attraction element 321 and second magnetic attraction element 322, first magnetic attraction element 321 is arranged at neck part 1, second magnetic attraction element 322 is arranged at body part 2, first magnetic attraction element 321 and second magnetic attraction element 322 adsorption, clamping assembly 33 is used for the clamping of neck part 1 and body part 2.This embodiment through the precise design of hinge assembly 31, neck part 1 and body part 2 can smoothly and stably realize hinge connection, so that the guitar can be quickly folded into more compact form when not in use, facilitate carrying and storage.For the musician who often needs to go out to perform or study, greatly reduce the burden, improve the convenience of travel.In magnetic attraction assembly 32, the layout of first magnetic attraction element 321 and second magnetic attraction element 322 not only enhances the stability of the whole guitar after folding, prevents accidental unfolding or loosening, but also gives users more intuitive folding and unfolding operation experience.Immediate response of magnetic force and strong adsorption force ensure that even in uneven or slightly vibrating environment, the guitar can keep close connection, guarantee the safety during playing.Clinching assembly 33 as the double insurance of folding connection, through the physical locking mode further consolidates the connection between neck and body.This design not only increases the strength of guitar structure, effectively prevents the connection loosening caused by long-term use or improper operation, but also provides additional security, ensures the integrity of guitar structure during intense playing process.

[0028] The hinge assembly 31 includes a hinge seat 311, a first rotating shaft 312 and a second rotating shaft 313, the first rotating shaft 312 and the second rotating shaft 313 are respectively arranged at both ends of the hinge seat 311, the hinge seat 311 is rotatably connected with the neck part 1 through the first rotating shaft 312, and the hinge seat 311 is rotatably connected with the body part 2 through the second rotating shaft 313. Specifically, a gear set 314 is arranged in the hinge seat 311, the first rotating shaft 312 and the second rotating shaft 313 are connected through the gear set 314, and the gear set 314 is composed of a plurality of gears meshing with each other. In the embodiment, the hinge assembly 31 is composed of the hinge seat 311, the first rotating shaft 312 and the second rotating shaft 313, and the three work cooperatively to realize efficient and stable rotatable connection of the guitar neck and the body part 2. Specifically, the hinge seat 311 is the core component, and the gear set 314 arranged in the hinge seat 311 plays a crucial role. The gear set 314 is composed of a plurality of precise gears meshing with each other, which ensures synchronous and smooth transmission between the first rotating shaft 312 and the second rotating shaft 313. This design not only enables the guitar to maintain structural integrity during folding and unfolding, but also greatly improves the smoothness of operation and the comfort of users. In actual application, when the user needs to fold the smart guitar, only a simple operation is needed to realize smooth rotation of the neck and the body part 2, thereby greatly saving storage space. When it is needed to use, the guitar can also be easily unfolded to quickly restore to the playing state. In addition, the hinge assembly 31 also has good durability and stability, and can withstand various forces and vibrations during playing of the guitar, ensuring the pure and lasting tone of the guitar. At the same time, the compact structure design also meets the dual pursuit of modern smart guitars for beauty and practicality.

[0029] The neck part 1 is provided with a first hinge groove 11, and the two side walls of the first hinge groove 11 are provided with a first rotation fixing part 12 for connecting a first rotating shaft 312. The body part 2 is provided with a second hinge groove 21, and the two side walls of the second hinge groove 21 are provided with a second rotation fixing part 22 for connecting a second rotating shaft 313. In this embodiment, the first hinge groove 11 and the first rotation fixing part 12 on the two side walls of the first hinge groove 11 provided on the neck part 1 provide a solid foundation for the precise installation of the first rotating shaft 312. This design not only ensures the stability of the neck when it is unfolded for use, but also greatly simplifies the operation steps in the folding process, making the guitar easy to carry and store in a compact state. Similarly, the second hinge groove 21 and the second rotation fixing part 22 of the body part 2 cooperate seamlessly with the second rotating shaft 313. This design not only enhances the structural strength of the body, but also makes the folding and unfolding actions more smooth, reducing the wear and tear and loosening problems caused by long-term use or frequent folding. More importantly, this folding connection mechanism effectively avoids the occurrence of jamming, abnormal noise and other adverse phenomena during folding or unfolding through precise hinge and rotating shaft design, thereby ensuring the comfort and reliability of the smart guitar during use.

[0030] The neck part 1 is provided with a first panel 13, and the body part 2 is provided with a second panel 23, and the first panel 13 is opposite to the second panel 23. The first magnetic attraction element 321 is arranged on the inner side of the first panel 13, and the second magnetic attraction element 322 is arranged on the inner side of the second panel 23, so that the first panel 13 and the second panel 23 are attached by the first magnetic attraction element 321 and the second magnetic attraction element 322. Specifically, the neck part 1 is provided with a first fixed groove 14, and the body part 2 is provided with a second fixed groove 24, and the first magnetic attraction element 321 is arranged in the first fixed groove 14, and the second magnetic attraction element 322 is arranged in the second fixed groove 24. In this embodiment, the first magnetic attraction element 321 and the second magnetic attraction element 322 are respectively built into the inner side of the first panel 13 and the second panel 23, and the stable connection of the neck and the body in the folded state is ensured by the magnetic attraction effect. This magnetic attraction connection method not only simplifies the complexity of the traditional guitar connection mechanism, but also significantly improves the convenience of the folding and unfolding process, so that the user can easily realize the quick storage and unfolding of the guitar. In addition, the first fixed groove 14 and the second fixed groove 24 further enhance the stability of the structure. The magnetic attraction elements are cleverly embedded in these fixed grooves, which not only avoids the interference of external factors, but also ensures the effective transmission of magnetic force. This design makes the guitar tightly fit when folding, reduces the gap, and improves the overall stability and durability.

[0031] The clamping assembly 33 comprises a buckle element 331 arranged on the body part 2 and an assembly clamping groove 332 arranged on the neck part 1, and the buckle element 331 is used to match the assembly clamping groove 332 so as to clamp the neck part 1 and the body part 2. In the embodiment, the buckle element 331 is arranged on the body part 2, and the assembly clamping groove 332 matched with the buckle element 331 is ingeniously designed on the neck part 1, so that the smart guitar can be flexibly folded and unfolded while keeping compact structure. The close matching of the buckle element 331 and the assembly clamping groove 332 not only ensures the stability of the neck and the body in the connected state, but also greatly simplifies the operation process of the user, so that the folding and unfolding actions become easy and flexible. In addition, the application of the clamping assembly 33 also effectively improves the portability of the smart guitar. In the folded state, the neck and the body are closely fitted, which greatly reduces the overall size of the guitar, facilitating the user to carry and store. And in the unfolded state, the stable connection of the buckle element 331 and the assembly clamping groove 332 ensures the stability of the guitar sound and the smoothness of the performance.

[0032] Referring to Figures 4-5 As shown in the drawings, the body part 2 is provided with a pushing assembly 25, which comprises a fixed support 251, a pressing element 252, a movable element 253, a pushing shaft 254, a buckle connecting rod 255 and a connecting rod support block 256. The fixed support 251 is arranged on the body part 2, the pushing shaft 254 is arranged on the fixed support 251, the movable element 253 is rotationally arranged on the pushing shaft 254, and the pressing element 252 is used to drive the movable element 253 to move along the pushing shaft 254. One end of the buckle connecting rod 255 is connected with the movable element 253, the connecting rod support block 256 is arranged on the fixed support 251 and used to support the side of the buckle connecting rod 255, and the buckle element 331 is arranged on the buckle connecting rod 255. In the embodiment, the fixed support 251 provides a stable mounting basis for the whole pushing assembly, and the pushing shaft 254 ensures that the movable element 253 can rotate smoothly. The design of the pressing element 252 enables the user to easily drive the movable element 253 to move along the pushing shaft 254, thereby realizing the control of the folding part of the guitar. The ingenious connection of the buckle connecting rod 255 and the movable element 253, and the stable support of the connecting rod support block 256 to the side of the buckle connecting rod, jointly constitute the key link of the folding connection of the guitar. The buckle element 331 arranged on the buckle connecting rod 255 further enhances the connection strength and stability of the folding part.

[0033] The push rotating shaft 254 is provided with a connecting shaft sleeve 2541, which is rotationally connected with the push rotating shaft 254, one end of the movable piece 253 is connected with the connecting shaft sleeve 2541, and one end of the buckle connecting rod 255 is arranged on the connecting shaft sleeve 2541. In the embodiment, the fixed support 251 is stably mounted on the body part 2, thereby providing a solid foundation for the entire pushing system. The ingenious arrangement of the push rotating shaft 254 on the fixed support 251 enables the movable piece 253 to flexibly rotate along it, thereby responding to the driving of the pressing element 252. This design not only ensures the smoothness of operation, but also greatly improves the stability of the guitar during folding and unfolding. The connection of the buckle connecting rod 255 with the movable piece 253, and the effective support of the connecting rod support block 256 to the side of the buckle connecting rod 255, together constitute a reliable locking and unlocking mechanism. When the guitar needs to be folded, the buckle element 331 on the buckle connecting rod 255 can easily release the connection, so that each part can be smoothly folded; when the guitar needs to be unfolded, the buckle element 331 can quickly lock the connection, ensuring the stability of the guitar structure.

[0034] The connecting rod support block 256 is provided with a positioning groove 2561 for positioning the outer diameter of the buckle connecting rod 255, a spring groove is arranged in the positioning groove 2561, a supporting spring is arranged on the spring groove, one end of the supporting spring abuts against the buckle connecting rod 255 to provide a supporting force for the buckle connecting rod 255. In the embodiment, the precise arrangement of the positioning groove 2561 effectively clamps the outer diameter of the connecting rod, achieving stable positioning of the connecting rod during folding and unfolding. This design not only enhances the overall stability of the guitar structure, but also significantly improves the convenience and accuracy of the folding operation. The ingenious combination of the spring groove and the supporting spring provides a continuous supporting force for the connecting rod. One end of the supporting spring abuts against the buckle connecting rod 255 tightly, ensuring that the connecting rod can maintain appropriate tension in various use states, thereby effectively avoiding structural failure problems caused by looseness or deformation.

[0035] The above embodiments only express several embodiments of the present utility model, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of the present utility model patent. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A folding connection mechanism of a smart guitar, characterized in that: The application relates to a folding musical instrument, which comprises a neck part, a body part and a folding module. The folding module comprises a hinge assembly, a magnetic assembly and a clamping assembly.

2. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge assembly is used for hingingly connecting the neck part and the body part.

3. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 2, characterized in that: The magnetic assembly comprises a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element.

4. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first magnetic element is arranged on the neck part, and the second magnetic element is arranged on the body part.

5. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are used for being attracted to each other.

6. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping assembly is used for clamping the neck part and the body part.

7. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge assembly comprises a hinge seat, a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft.

8. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are arranged at two ends of the hinge seat respectively.

9. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 8, characterized in that: The hinge seat is rotatably connected with the neck part through the first rotating shaft.

10. The folding connection mechanism of the smart guitar according to claim 9, characterized in that: The hinge seat is rotatably connected with the body part through the second rotating shaft. A gear set is arranged in the hinge seat. The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are connected through the gear set. The gear set is formed by a plurality of gears. The neck part is provided with a first hinge groove. Two side walls of the first hinge groove are provided with first rotating fixing parts. The first rotating fixing parts are used for connecting the first rotating shaft. The body part is provided with a second hinge groove. Two side walls of the second hinge groove are provided with second rotating fixing parts. The second rotating fixing parts are used for connecting the second rotating shaft. The neck part is provided with a first panel. The body part is provided with a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are opposite to each other. The first magnetic element is arranged on the inner side of the first panel. The second magnetic element is arranged on the inner side of the second panel. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are used for being attracted to each other. The neck part is provided with a first fixing groove. The body part is provided with a second fixing groove. The first magnetic element is arranged in the first fixing groove. The second magnetic element is arranged in the second fixing groove. The clamping assembly comprises a clamping element and an assembling clamping groove. The clamping element is arranged on the body part. The assembling clamping groove is arranged on the neck part. The clamping element is used for matching the assembling clamping groove, so that the neck part and the body part are clamped. The body part is provided with a pushing assembly. The pushing assembly comprises a fixed support, a pressing element, a movable element, a pushing rotating shaft, a clamping connecting rod and a connecting rod supporting block. The fixed support is arranged on the body part. The pushing rotating shaft is arranged on the fixed support. The movable element is rotatably arranged on the pushing rotating shaft. The pressing element is used for driving the movable element to move along the pushing rotating shaft. One end of the clamping connecting rod is connected with the movable element. The connecting rod supporting block is arranged on the fixed support and is used for side supporting of the clamping connecting rod. The clamping element is arranged on the clamping connecting rod. A connecting shaft sleeve is arranged on the pushing rotating shaft. One end of the movable element is connected with the connecting shaft sleeve. The connecting rod supporting block is provided with a positioning groove. The positioning groove is used for positioning the outer diameter of the clamping connecting rod. A spring groove is arranged in the positioning groove. A supporting spring is arranged on the spring groove. One end of the supporting spring is abutted with the clamping connecting rod, so that the clamping connecting rod is provided with supporting force.