A hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts

CN224616894UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-11GUANGZHOU DONGYA AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521648562.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-05
Publication Date
2026-08-11
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-05

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Technical Problem

[0005]本实用新型的目的在于提供一种汽车外饰件注塑用热剪结构,通过固定框上的第一抵接柱对汽车外饰件的前后端进行固定,并通过活动框上的第二抵接柱对汽车外饰件的两侧进行固定,解决了现有的不便于固定不同形状汽车外饰件的问题,同时通过U型架、升降板和移动架带动毛细热管进行多方向上的运动,并通过毛细热管来对汽车外饰件的浇口处进行热剪,解决了现有的热剪质量较差的问题

Benefits of technology

[0018]1、本实用新型通过设置固定组件,通过第一手轮转动第一螺纹杆,第一螺纹杆通过第一滑块带动第一抵接柱进行运动,从而使得第一抵接柱分别抵触在汽车外饰件的前后端,并通过第二手轮和第三手轮分别转动第二螺纹杆和第三螺纹杆,第二螺纹杆带动活动框运动到指定位置,第三螺纹杆通过第二滑块带动第二抵接柱分别抵触在汽车外饰件的两侧,便于对多种形状的汽车外饰件进行固定,便于对汽车外饰件进行热剪,扩大了适用范围,提高了实用性。

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts, relating to the field of automotive exterior part manufacturing technology. The utility model includes a hot shear table, inside which is a fixing component. The fixing component includes a mounting frame fixedly connected inside the hot shear table, with a fixed frame fixedly connected to the center of the mounting frame. First abutment posts are movably connected to the front and rear ends of the fixed frame, and movable frames are movably connected to both sides of the fixed frame. This utility model fixes the front and rear ends of the automotive exterior part using the first abutment posts on the fixed frame, and fixes the sides of the automotive exterior part using the second abutment posts on the movable frames. This solves the problem of existing methods being inconvenient for fixing automotive exterior parts of different shapes. Simultaneously, the U-shaped frame, lifting plate, and moving frame drive capillary heat pipes to move in multiple directions, and the capillary heat pipes perform hot shearing at the gate of the automotive exterior part, solving the problem of poor quality in existing hot shearing methods.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive exterior parts manufacturing technology, and in particular relates to a hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive exterior parts are an important component of automobiles, and injection molding is a crucial process in the processing of automotive exterior parts. Injection molding machines are used to shape automotive exterior parts. However, during the injection molding process, a hot shear structure is usually used to facilitate the trimming of the gate.

[0003] Existing injection molding hot shear structures generally consist of two parts: a multi-directionally movable blade and a heating device. The heating device heats the blade, and the heated blade is used to hot shear the gate of automotive exterior parts. However, during use, the quality of the hot shearing is not high, and burrs are easily generated, requiring secondary processing. In addition, existing hot shear structures are not convenient for fixing various irregularly shaped workpieces, and automotive exterior parts have diverse shapes, resulting in a limited range of applications and low practicality.

[0004] To address these issues, we provide a hot shear structure for injection molding automotive exterior parts. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a hot shearing structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts. The front and rear ends of the automotive exterior parts are fixed by the first abutment post on the fixed frame, and the two sides of the automotive exterior parts are fixed by the second abutment post on the movable frame. This solves the problem that existing structures are not convenient for fixing automotive exterior parts of different shapes. At the same time, the capillary heat pipe is driven to move in multiple directions by the U-shaped frame, the lifting plate and the moving frame, and the capillary heat pipe is used to perform hot shearing at the gate of the automotive exterior parts, thus solving the problem of poor quality of existing hot shearing.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model relates to a hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts, including a hot shear table. The hot shear table has a fixing component inside, which includes a mounting frame fixedly connected inside the hot shear table. A fixing frame is fixedly connected to the center of the mounting frame. First abutment posts are movably connected to the front and rear ends of the fixing frame. Movable frames are movably connected to both sides of the fixing frame, and second abutment posts are movably connected to the top of each movable frame. A hot shear assembly is also provided above the hot shear table. The hot shear assembly includes a U-shaped frame movably connected to the top of the hot shear table. A lifting plate is movably connected inside the U-shaped frame. A movable frame is movably connected to the lower surface of the lifting plate. A U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the center of the movable frame. Multiple capillary heat pipes are abutted to the bottom of the U-shaped frame. A distributor and a combiner are fixedly connected to the two ends of each capillary heat pipe, respectively. The distributor and combiner are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the movable frame.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that a first threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the fixed frame, and the two ends of the first threaded rod extend to the front and rear ends of the mounting frame and the hot shear table respectively and are fixedly connected to a first handwheel. The bottom ends of the first abutting columns are all fixedly connected to a first slider, and the free ends of the first sliders are respectively threaded to the front and rear ends of the outer wall of the first threaded rod.

[0009] A further feature of this invention is that grooves are provided on both outer walls of the fixed frame, and protrusions are movably connected to the front and rear ends of the grooves. One end of the protrusion located outside the groove is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable frame near the fixed frame.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that: both sides of the front and rear end faces of the mounting frame are threaded with second threaded rods, one end of the second threaded rod extends to the outer front and rear ends of the hot shear table and is fixedly connected to a second handwheel, and the other end of the second threaded rod extends to the inner side of the mounting frame and is fixedly connected to the end face of the movable frame.

[0011] A further feature of this invention is that a third threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the movable frame, one end of the third threaded rod extends to the outer sides of the hot shear table and is fixedly connected to a third handwheel, and the bottom ends of the second abutment columns are fixedly connected to second sliders, the free ends of the second sliders being threadedly connected to the outer wall of the third threaded rod.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that the top front and rear ends of the hot shear table are rotatably connected to a fourth threaded rod, one end of the fourth threaded rod is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear, and a third slider is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fourth threaded rod. The free ends of the third slider are respectively fixedly connected to the front and rear end faces of the U-shaped frame.

[0013] A further feature of this invention is that: the front and rear ends of one side outer wall of the hot shear table are fixedly connected to a drive motor via a motor frame, and the output shaft of the drive motor is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear, which meshes with the lower part of the first bevel gear.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that a first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the top center of the U-shaped frame, and the output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder extends to the inner side of the U-shaped frame and is fixedly connected to the center of the upper surface of the lifting plate.

[0015] A further feature of this invention is that a fourth slider is fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the lifting plate, and the free ends of the fourth sliders are movably connected to the slide grooves on the vertical support arm of the U-shaped frame. A second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the front end face of the fourth slider located at the front, and the output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the front end face of the moving frame.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the rear end face of the movable frame, and the rear end of the limiting rod passes through the fourth slider located at the rear and is fixedly connected to a limiting plate.

[0017] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This utility model, by setting a fixing component, allows the first threaded rod to be rotated by a first handwheel. The first threaded rod, through a first slider, drives the first abutting post to move, thereby causing the first abutting post to abut against the front and rear ends of the automotive exterior part. The second and third threaded rods are rotated by a second handwheel and a third handwheel, respectively. The second threaded rod drives the movable frame to move to a designated position, and the third threaded rod, through a second slider, drives the second abutting post to abut against both sides of the automotive exterior part. This facilitates the fixing of automotive exterior parts of various shapes, facilitates the hot cutting of automotive exterior parts, expands the scope of application, and improves practicality.

[0019] 2. This utility model, by setting up a hot shearing assembly, delivers high-temperature steam into the capillary heat pipe through a distributor, and drives the capillary heat pipe to perform hot shearing on the gate of automotive exterior parts through a U-shaped frame, lifting plate and moving frame. The smooth surface of the capillary heat pipe reduces the burrs generated during the hot shearing process, improves the quality of hot shearing, and facilitates the hot shearing of the gate of automotive exterior parts. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the fixing frame of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the movable frame of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hot shear assembly of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a structural disassembly diagram of the lifting plate, the movable frame, and the capillary heat pipe of this utility model.

[0028] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0029] 1-Hot shear table, 2-Fixed assembly, 201-Mounting frame, 202-Fixed frame, 202a-First threaded rod, 202b-First handwheel, 202c-Groove, 203-First abutting post, 203a-First slider, 204-Modible frame, 204a-Protrusion, 204b-Second threaded rod, 204c-Second handwheel, 204d-Third threaded rod, 204e-Third handwheel, 205-Second abutting post, 205a-Second slider, 3-Hot shear assembly, 301- U-shaped frame, 301a-fourth threaded rod, 301b-first bevel gear, 301c-third slider, 302-lifting plate, 302a-first hydraulic cylinder, 302b-fourth slider, 303-moving frame, 303a-second hydraulic cylinder, 303b-limiting rod, 303c-limiting plate, 303d-U-shaped frame, 304-capillary heat pipe, 304a-splitter, 304b-merger, 305-drive motor, 305a-motor frame, 305b-second bevel gear. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, this is the first embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts, including a hot shear table 1. The hot shear table 1 has a fixing component 2 inside. The fixing component 2 includes a mounting frame 201, a fixing frame 202, a first abutting post 203, a movable frame 204, and a second abutting post 205. The front and rear ends of the automotive exterior parts are fixed by the first abutting post 203 on the fixing frame 202, and the two sides of the automotive exterior parts are fixed by the second abutting post 205 on the movable frame 204. This solves the problem that existing methods are not convenient for fixing automotive exterior parts of different shapes.

[0033] Specifically, the mounting frame 201 is fixedly connected inside the hot shear table 1. A fixed frame 202 is fixedly connected to the center of the mounting frame 201. First abutment posts 203 are movably connected to the front and rear ends of the fixed frame 202. Movable frames 204 are movably connected to both sides of the fixed frame 202. Second abutment posts 205 are movably connected to the top of each movable frame 204. The mounting frame 201 is used to install the fixed frame 202 and other structures inside the hot shear table 1. The fixed frame 202 is used to install the first abutment posts 203. The first abutment posts 203 are used to abut and fix the front and rear ends of the automotive exterior parts. The movable frame 204 is used to install the second abutment posts 205. The second abutment posts 205 are used to abut and fix the sides of the automotive exterior parts.

[0034] Furthermore, a first threaded rod 202a is rotatably connected inside the fixed frame 202. The two ends of the first threaded rod 202a extend to the front and rear ends of the mounting frame 201 and the hot shear table 1, respectively, and are fixedly connected to a first handwheel 202b. The bottom ends of the first abutting posts 203 are all fixedly connected to a first slider 203a. The free ends of the first slider 203a are threaded to the front and rear ends of the outer wall of the first threaded rod 202a. The first threaded rod 202a is a bidirectional threaded rod. The front end of the outer wall of the first threaded rod 202a is left-hand threaded, and the rear end of the outer wall of the first threaded rod 202a is right-hand threaded. When the first threaded rod 202a rotates clockwise, it drives the first slider 203a and the first abutting post 203 to move towards each other. When the first threaded rod 202a rotates counterclockwise, it drives the first slider 203a and the first abutting post 203 to move away from each other.

[0035] The fixed frame 202 has grooves 202c on both outer walls. The front and rear ends of the grooves 202c are movably connected to protrusions 204a. One end of the protrusion 204a located outside the groove 202c is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable frame 204 near the fixed frame 202.

[0036] The front and rear ends of the mounting frame 201 are threaded with a second threaded rod 204b. One end of the second threaded rod 204b extends to the front and rear ends of the hot shear table 1 and is fixedly connected to a second handwheel 204c. The other end of the second threaded rod 204b extends to the inner side of the mounting frame 201 and is fixedly connected to the end face of the movable frame 204.

[0037] The movable frame 204 is rotatably connected to a third threaded rod 204d. One end of the third threaded rod 204d extends to the outer sides of the hot shear table 1 and is fixedly connected to a third handwheel 204e. The bottom ends of the second abutment posts 205 are all fixedly connected to second sliders 205a. The free end of the second sliders 205a is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the third threaded rod 204d.

[0038] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: The injection-molded automotive exterior parts are placed on the mounting frame 201 by a robotic arm, and the first threaded rod 202a is rotated by the first handwheel 202b. The first threaded rod 202a drives the first abutting post 203 to move through the first slider 203a, so that the first abutting post 203 abuts against the front and rear ends of the automotive exterior parts respectively. The second threaded rod 204b and the third threaded rod 204d are rotated by the second handwheel 204c and the third handwheel 204e respectively. The second threaded rod 204b drives the movable frame 204 to move to the designated position, and the third threaded rod 204d drives the second abutting post 205 to abut against both sides of the automotive exterior parts through the second slider 205a, thereby fixing the automotive exterior parts.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this is the second embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is based on the previous embodiment, but differs from the previous embodiment in that: a hot shearing assembly 3 is also provided above the hot shearing table 1. The hot shearing assembly 3 includes a U-shaped frame 301, a lifting plate 302, a moving frame 303, and a capillary heat pipe 304. The U-shaped frame 301, the lifting plate 302, and the moving frame 303 drive the capillary heat pipe 304 to move in multiple directions, and the capillary heat pipe 304 is used to perform hot shearing on the gate of the automotive exterior parts, thus solving the problem of poor hot shearing quality in the existing system.

[0041] Specifically, a U-shaped frame 301 is movably connected to the top of the hot shear table 1. A lifting plate 302 is movably connected inside the U-shaped frame 301. A movable frame 303 is movably connected to the lower surface of the lifting plate 302. A U-shaped frame 303d is fixedly connected to the center of the movable frame 303. Multiple capillary heat pipes 304 are connected to the bottom of the U-shaped frame 303d. A distributor 304a and a combiner 304b are fixedly connected to both ends of each capillary heat pipe 304. The distributor 304a and the combiner 304b are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the movable frame 303. The U-shaped frame 301 is used to drive the capillary heat pipes 304 to move in the left and right directions. The lifting plate 302... The 2 is used to move the capillary heat pipe 304 vertically, the moving frame 303 is used to move the capillary heat pipe 304 forward and backward, the U-shaped frame 303d is used to shape the capillary heat pipe 304 so that it contacts the gate of the automotive exterior part, the capillary heat pipe 304 is used to perform hot shearing on the gate of the automotive exterior part, and the smooth surface of the capillary heat pipe 304 minimizes the generation of burrs, the distributor 304a is used to introduce high-temperature steam into the capillary heat pipe 304, and the confluencer 304b is used to recover the high-temperature steam in the capillary heat pipe 304.

[0042] Furthermore, the top front and rear ends of the hot shear table 1 are rotatably connected to a fourth threaded rod 301a, one end of the fourth threaded rod 301a is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear 301b, and a third slider 301c is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fourth threaded rod 301a. The free end of the third slider 301c is fixedly connected to the front and rear end faces of the U-shaped frame 301.

[0043] The front and rear ends of one side outer wall of the hot shear table 1 are fixedly connected to a drive motor 305 via a motor frame 305a. The output shaft of the drive motor 305 is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear 305b, which meshes with the lower part of the first bevel gear 301b.

[0044] A first hydraulic cylinder 302a is fixedly connected to the top center of the U-shaped frame 301. The output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder 302a extends to the inside of the U-shaped frame 301 and is fixedly connected to the center of the upper surface of the lifting plate 302.

[0045] A fourth slider 302b is fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the lifting plate 302. The free ends of the fourth slider 302b are movably connected to the slide grooves on the vertical support arm of the U-shaped frame 301. A second hydraulic cylinder 303a is fixedly connected to the front end face of the fourth slider 302b located at the front. The output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder 303a is fixedly connected to the front end face of the moving frame 303.

[0046] A limiting rod 303b is fixedly connected to the rear end face of the movable frame 303. The rear end of the limiting rod 303b passes through the fourth slider 302b located at the rear and is fixedly connected to the limiting plate 303c.

[0047] The rest of the structure is the same as in Example 1.

[0048] The operation process of this embodiment is as follows: Start the drive motor 305. The drive motor 305 drives the U-shaped frame 301 and the capillary heat pipe 304 to move to the designated position in the left and right direction through the fourth threaded rod 301a and the third slider 301c. Then start the second hydraulic cylinder 303a. The second hydraulic cylinder 303a drives the capillary heat pipe 304 to move to the designated position in the front and back direction through the moving frame 303. Then start the first hydraulic cylinder 302a. The first hydraulic cylinder 302a drives the capillary heat pipe 304 to move in the up and down direction through the lifting plate 302, so that the capillary heat pipe 304 contacts the gate of the automotive exterior parts. High-temperature steam is delivered into the capillary heat pipe 304 through the distributor 304a, and then the capillary heat pipe 304 performs hot shearing on the gate of the automotive exterior parts.

[0049] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts, comprising a hot shear table (1), characterized in that: The hot shear table (1) is internally provided with a fixing component (2), and the fixing component (2) includes a mounting frame (201) fixedly connected inside the hot shear table (1). A fixing frame (202) is fixedly connected to the center of the mounting frame (201), and a first abutment post (203) is movably connected to the front and rear ends of the fixing frame (202). Movable frames (204) are movably connected to both sides of the fixing frame (202), and a second abutment post (205) is movably connected to the top of each movable frame (204). A hot shearing assembly (3) is also provided above the hot shear table (1), and the hot shearing assembly (3) includes a mounting frame (201) movably connected to the hot shear table (1). The top of the platform (1) has a U-shaped frame (301), and the interior of the U-shaped frame (301) is movably connected to a lifting plate (302). The lower surface of the lifting plate (302) is movably connected to a movable frame (303). The center of the movable frame (303) is fixedly connected to a U-shaped frame (303d), and the bottom of the U-shaped frame (303d) is abutted to multiple capillary heat pipes (304). The two ends of the capillary heat pipes (304) are respectively fixedly connected to a splitter (304a) and a combiner (304b), and the splitter (304a) and the combiner (304b) are respectively fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the movable frame (303).

2. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (202) is rotatably connected to a first threaded rod (202a), and the two ends of the first threaded rod (202a) extend to the front and rear ends of the mounting frame (201) and the hot shear table (1) respectively and are fixedly connected to a first handwheel (202b). The bottom ends of the first abutting column (203) are all fixedly connected to a first slider (203a), and the free ends of the first slider (203a) are threaded to the front and rear ends of the outer wall of the first threaded rod (202a).

3. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (202) has grooves (202c) on both outer walls, and protrusions (204a) are movably connected to the front and rear ends of the grooves (202c). One end of the protrusion (204a) located outside the groove (202c) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the movable frame (204) near the fixed frame (202).

4. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting frame (201) has a second threaded rod (204b) threaded on both sides of its front and rear ends. One end of the second threaded rod (204b) extends to the front and rear ends of the hot shear table (1) and is fixedly connected to a second handwheel (204c). The other end of the second threaded rod (204b) extends to the inner side of the mounting frame (201) and is fixedly connected to the end face of the movable frame (204).

5. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable frame (204) is rotatably connected to a third threaded rod (204d), and one end of the third threaded rod (204d) extends to the outer sides of the hot shear table (1) and is fixedly connected to a third handwheel (204e). The bottom end of the second abutment column (205) is fixedly connected to a second slider (205a), and the free end of the second slider (205a) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the third threaded rod (204d).

6. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top front and rear ends of the hot shear table (1) are rotatably connected to a fourth threaded rod (301a), and one end of the fourth threaded rod (301a) is fixedly connected to a first bevel gear (301b). A third slider (301c) is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the fourth threaded rod (301a), and the free end of the third slider (301c) is fixedly connected to the front and rear end faces of the U-shaped frame (301).

7. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front and rear ends of one side outer wall of the hot shear table (1) are fixedly connected to a drive motor (305) via a motor frame (305a), and the output shaft of the drive motor (305) is fixedly connected to a second bevel gear (305b), which meshes with the lower part of the first bevel gear (301b).

8. The hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top center of the U-shaped frame (301) is fixedly connected to a first hydraulic cylinder (302a), and the output shaft of the first hydraulic cylinder (302a) extends to the inside of the U-shaped frame (301) and is fixedly connected to the center of the upper surface of the lifting plate (302).

9. A hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting plate (302) is fixedly connected to the front and rear end faces of the lifting plate (302), and the free ends of the fourth sliders (302b) are movably connected to the grooves on the vertical support arm of the U-shaped frame (301). The front end face of the fourth slider (302b) is fixedly connected to the second hydraulic cylinder (303a), and the output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder (303a) is fixedly connected to the front end face of the moving frame (303).

10. A hot shear structure for injection molding of automotive exterior parts according to claim 9, characterized in that, A limiting rod (303b) is fixedly connected to the rear end face of the movable frame (303), and the rear end of the limiting rod (303b) passes through the fourth slider (302b) located behind and is fixedly connected to the limiting plate (303c).