A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411168917.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-02
AI Technical Summary
In steel structure workshops, the overlapping work of auxiliary beams and pipelines makes pipeline transportation and hoisting difficult, affecting installation efficiency and posing safety hazards.
Design a sliding device including an upper crossbeam, a connecting rod, a limiting plate, and a limiting hole. The limiting plate restricts the position of the pipe. The connecting rod is provided with an adjustment hole and a fixing hole. The lower crossbeam is used for further stabilization. It is suitable for different auxiliary beam widths and heights. The connecting rod can be separated to accommodate a large number of pipes or large-diameter pipes.
It improves the efficiency and stability of pipeline installation, reduces safety risks, has a wide range of applications, meets the installation requirements of different auxiliary beams, and reduces installation costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of factory building pipeline installation, and more specifically, relates to a sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation. Background Art
[0002] At present, most of the factory buildings are steel structures. Steel structure factory buildings are very popular in the field of industrial buildings due to their fast construction, high cost-effectiveness and easy maintenance. Steel structure factory buildings are generally composed of columns, main beams, auxiliary beams, roof panels, wall panels and other parts. The auxiliary beams are located under the main beams and are mainly used to support the loads of floor slabs, roof panels, etc., and transfer these loads to the main beams.
[0003] The space above the auxiliary beam is wide, and the space above the auxiliary beam is usually used to arrange various types of pipes, such as water supply pipes, drainage pipes, compressed air pipes, ventilation pipes, etc. However, in the actual construction process, there is a situation where the auxiliary beams and pipes cross operations restrict each other, that is, the pipe brackets and pipes can only be installed after the auxiliary beam construction is completed, but the dense auxiliary beams will bring great inconvenience and difficulty to the transportation and hoisting of the pipes, seriously affecting the transportation and hoisting of the pipes above the auxiliary beams, etc., consuming more time and energy, low installation efficiency, and even causing major safety problems during the installation process.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a sliding device that is convenient for pipeline installation to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention
[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sliding device which is convenient for pipeline installation to solve the above technical problems.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation, installed on an auxiliary beam, comprising:
[0008] An upper cross arm, located above the auxiliary beam and symmetrically provided with two of them, and two columns located on both sides of the auxiliary beam are detachably provided on the upper cross arm;
[0009] A coupling rod is rotatably disposed on the upper cross arm and is used for placing the pipeline;
[0010] A limit plate is slidably disposed on the coupling rod and is used to limit the position of the pipeline. The limit plate is provided with a through hole;
[0011] A limiting hole is provided on the connecting rod and is matched with the through hole;
[0012] The through-hole screw rod movably passes through the limiting hole and the through-hole, and nuts are threadedly connected at both ends of the through-hole screw rod.
[0013] As a further solution of the present invention: a plurality of adjustment holes are evenly formed on the upper cross arm, and a fixing hole matched with the adjustment holes is formed on the column.
[0014] As a further solution of the present invention: also include:
[0015] The lower cross arm is detachably mounted on the column and is located below the auxiliary beam. The lower cross arm is provided with a matching hole matched with the fixing hole.
[0016] As a further solution of the present invention: a limiting groove is provided on the coupling rod, and a limiting sliding block which is slidably matched with the limiting groove is provided on the limiting plate.
[0017] As a further solution of the present invention: balls are embedded and installed on both sides of the limit plate.
[0018] As a further solution of the present invention: the connecting rod is composed of a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, and the first connecting rod is provided with a connecting component for connecting the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod.
[0019] As a further solution of the present invention: also include:
[0020] A splicing rod is arranged between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, the splicing rod is provided with a plurality of through holes matched with the limiting holes, and the splicing rod is also provided with a connection groove matched with the limiting slider;
[0021] The splicing rod is also provided with a connecting component for connecting with the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively.
[0022] As a further solution of the present invention: the ends of the second connecting rod and the splicing rod are both provided with insertion holes, and the limiting groove and the connecting groove are both provided with fixing grooves connected with the insertion holes.
[0023] As a further solution of the present invention: the connecting component includes:
[0024] An insert block is arranged at the end of the first connecting rod or the splicing rod, and a hidden groove is opened in the insert block;
[0025] A stopper is slidably arranged in the hidden groove and matched with the fixed groove, and an elastic member is arranged between the stopper and the inner wall of the hidden groove.
[0026] As a further solution of the present invention: a mounting seat is arranged on the upper cross arm, a fixed bearing is arranged on the mounting seat, and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the fixed bearings on both sides.
[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0028] 1. In this scheme, a fixed area is selected on the auxiliary beam platform for special control. The three-step operation process of pipeline hoisting, splicing or welding, and sliding out the pipeline is repeated in this area. This can avoid the influence of the current cross-operation of the auxiliary beam and the pipeline, make the pipeline slide on the coupling rod, and make the installation of the pipeline on the auxiliary beam more convenient, which can save a lot of time and energy and significantly improve the installation efficiency. In addition, the centralized special control of this area is realized, avoiding the current decentralized control caused by the wide area, thereby reducing safety problems in the operation process, with good use effect and can be widely promoted and used.
[0029] 2. In this solution, the position of the pipeline sliding can be limited by the limit plate, which can avoid the pipeline movement deviation and collision with other pipelines, so that the pipeline can be slid and transported stably and accurately. It is highly practical, and the corresponding number of limit plates can be set according to the number of pipelines and actual needs.
[0030] 3. In this scheme, the fixing holes on the columns can be connected and fixed with the adjustment holes at different positions on the upper crossbeam according to the auxiliary beams of different widths and specifications. The scheme can be selected and adjusted according to the actual situation. It has a wide range of applications and can meet the installation requirements of different auxiliary beams.
[0031] 4. In this scheme, the sliding device can be further limited by the lower cross arm, which can greatly prevent the upper cross arm and the column from being offset or vibrating up and down on the auxiliary beam during the sliding of the pipeline, and can further improve the stability of the pipeline sliding on the coupling rod; and the lower cross arm can also be placed above the auxiliary beam, at this time, the height of the upper cross arm and the pipeline is increased, and by installing the lower cross arm at different heights of the column, the sliding height of the upper cross arm and the pipeline can be adjusted according to specific needs.
[0032] 5. In this solution, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod of the connecting rod can be separated, so that the replacement and quantity adjustment of the limit plate can be more convenient. The sliding device can also be divided into two parts, which can reduce the occupied space, facilitate mobile transportation or storage, and reduce the cost of repairing or replacing the sliding device.
[0033] 6. In this solution, the first connecting rod, the second connecting rod and the splicing rod can be combined to lengthen the overall length of the connecting rod, thereby being applicable to a large number of pipes or large diameter pipes, having a wide range of applications, and further meeting the requirements for use in different situations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0034] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the sliding device of the present invention in use on the auxiliary beam;
[0035] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the sliding device of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;
[0037] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting plate of the present invention;
[0038] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the connecting rod in the second embodiment of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure before the connecting rod and the splicing rod are connected in the second embodiment of the present invention;
[0040] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure from another side perspective;
[0041] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the plug block of the present invention.
[0042] Description of the numbers in the figure:
[0043] 1. Auxiliary beam; 2. Upper cross arm; 3. Column; 4. Coupling rod; 41. First connecting rod; 42. Second connecting rod; 5. Limit plate; 6. Through hole; 7. Limit hole; 8. Through screw; 9. Nut; 10. Adjustment hole; 11. Fixing hole; 12. Lower cross arm; 13. Matching hole; 14. Limit groove; 15. Limit slider; 16. Ball; 17. Connecting part; 171. Insert block; 172. Hidden groove; 173. Stop block; 174. Elastic part; 18. Splicing rod; 19. Through hole; 20. Connecting groove; 21. Insert hole; 22. Fixing groove; 23. Mounting seat; 24. Fixed bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0044] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0045] Embodiment 1:
[0046] See also Figure 1-4A sliding device for facilitating the installation of a pipeline is installed on an auxiliary beam 1 and includes: an upper cross arm 2, which is located above the auxiliary beam 1 and is symmetrically provided with two, and the upper cross arm 2 is detachably provided with two columns 3 located on both sides of the auxiliary beam 1; a connecting rod 4, which is rotatably arranged on the upper cross arm 2 and is used to place the pipeline; a limit plate 5, which is slidably arranged on the connecting rod 4 and is used to limit the position of the pipeline, and a through hole 6 is provided on the limit plate 5; a limit hole 7, which is arranged on the connecting rod 4 and is adapted to the through hole 6; a through screw 8, which movably passes through the limit hole 7 and the through hole 6, and both ends of the through screw 8 are threadedly connected with nuts 9.
[0047] When in use, the column 3 is connected with the upper cross arm 2, and the sliding device is placed on each auxiliary beam 1, that is, the columns 3 on both sides are stuck on both sides of the auxiliary beam 1, and the upper cross arm 2 is placed on the auxiliary beam 1. The pipeline can then slide on the coupling rod 4, and the coupling rod 4 will rotate during the sliding process of the pipeline. And the limit plate 5 is slid along the coupling rod 4, and after moving to the specified position, the through hole 6 of the limit plate 5 and the limit hole 7 on the coupling rod 4 correspond to each other, and then the through screw 8 is passed through the through hole 6 and the limit hole 7, and then the nut 9 is matched with the two ends of the through screw 8, so that the limit plate 5 can be fixed on the coupling rod 4. The adjacent limit plates 5 can limit the sliding position of the pipeline, which can avoid the pipeline from moving and colliding with other pipelines, so that the pipeline can be stably and accurately transported by sliding, which is highly practical. The limit plates 5 can be set according to the number of pipelines and actual needs, and the flexibility is strong to meet different needs.
[0048] A fixed area is selected on the auxiliary beam 1 platform. This area is specially controlled. Auxiliary beam 1 is not installed in this area for the time being. Then the hoisting equipment is arranged, and the pipeline splicing and welding operation platform is set up. Pipeline hoisting, splicing and welding are mainly carried out in this area. After the pipeline is lifted in this area by the lifting equipment, one side of the pipeline is placed on the connecting rod 4 of the device, and then another section of the pipeline is lifted, and the end of the pipeline on the connecting rod 4 and the pipeline is spliced or welded in this fixed area. After the operation is completed, the spliced pipeline is slid again, and the pipeline will continue to go deeper along the connecting rod 4, and then the pipeline is lifted and spliced, and this is repeated, that is, the three-step operation process of pipeline lifting, splicing or welding, and sliding the pipeline is repeated, which can avoid the influence of the current cross-operation of the auxiliary beam 1 and the pipeline, and is more convenient for the installation of the pipeline on the auxiliary beam 1, which can save a lot of time and energy, and significantly improve the installation efficiency; and by performing lifting, assembling or welding and other operations in a fixed area, centralized and special management and control can be achieved, avoiding the current decentralized management and control caused by a wide area, thereby reducing safety problems in the operation process, having a good use effect, and can be widely promoted and used.
[0049] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 1-2, a plurality of adjustment holes 10 are evenly provided on the upper cross arm 2, and fixing holes 11 matched with the adjustment holes 10 are provided on the column 3. By matching the fixing holes 11 on the column 3 with the adjustment holes 10 at the corresponding positions on the upper cross arm 2, and then passing the bolts through the fixing holes 11 and the adjustment holes 10, and then fixing them with nuts, the column 3 can be connected and fixed to the upper cross arm 2, and since the columns 3 on both sides of the upper cross arm 2 are clamped on both sides of the auxiliary beam 1, the fixing holes 11 on the column 3 can be connected and fixed to the adjustment holes 10 at different positions on the upper cross arm 2 according to the auxiliary beams 1 of different widths, and the selection and adjustment can be made according to the actual situation, with a wide range of application to meet the installation requirements of different auxiliary beams 1.
[0050] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 1-2 , and further includes: a lower cross arm 12, which is detachably mounted on the column 3 and is located below the auxiliary beam 1, and a matching hole 13 that matches the fixing hole 11 is opened on the lower cross arm 12. When the sliding device is placed on the auxiliary beam 1, that is, at this time, the upper cross arm 2 is placed on the top of the auxiliary beam 1, and the columns 3 on both sides of the upper cross arm 2 are clamped on both sides of the auxiliary beam 1, and then the lower cross arm 12 is installed with the column 3, that is, the matching hole 13 on the lower cross arm 12 corresponds to the fixing hole 11 of the column 3, and then fixed by bolts. The lower cross arm 12 is located below the auxiliary beam 1, so that the lower cross arm 12 can further limit the sliding device, which can greatly prevent the upper cross arm 2 and the column 3 from being offset or vibrating up and down on the auxiliary beam 1 during the sliding process of the pipeline, and can further improve the stability of the pipeline sliding on the coupling rod 4, and has strong practicality.
[0051] When the height at which the pipeline slides above the auxiliary beam 1 is relatively high, the height of the coupling rod 4 on the upper cross arm 2 is insufficient, and the lower cross arm 12 can be placed above the auxiliary beam 1 instead. At this time, the upper cross arm 2 and the coupling rod 4 are increased in height, that is, the sliding height of the pipeline is increased, and by installing the lower cross arm 12 at different height positions of the column 3, the sliding height of the upper cross arm 2 and the pipeline can be adjusted according to specific needs, and the application range is wide.
[0052] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 2-4 The coupling rod 4 is provided with a limiting groove 14, and the limiting plate 5 is provided with a limiting slider 15 that is slidably matched with the limiting groove 14. When the limiting plate 5 is slid along the coupling rod 4, the limiting plate 5 will slide along the limiting groove 14 through the limiting slider 15, thereby improving the stability and smoothness of the movement of the limiting plate 5, preventing the limiting plate 5 from deflecting and jamming, and having a good use effect.
[0053] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 2-4, both sides of the limit plate 5 are fitted with balls 16. The balls 16 protrude from the two side walls of the limit plate 5. When the pipe slides between adjacent limit plates 5, the friction during the sliding of the pipe can be greatly reduced by the balls 16, which can improve the smoothness of the sliding of the pipe.
[0054] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 1-2 The upper cross arm 2 is provided with a mounting seat 23, and the mounting seat 23 is provided with a fixed bearing 24. The two ends of the coupling rod 4 are respectively connected to the fixed bearings 24 on both sides. When the pipeline slides along the coupling rod 4, the coupling rod 4 will rotate along the fixed bearings 24, reducing the resistance of the pipeline sliding and improving the sliding effect of the pipeline.
[0055] Embodiment 2:
[0056] See also Figure 1-8 On the basis of the first embodiment, the connecting rod 4 is composed of a first connecting rod 41 and a second connecting rod 42, and a connecting component 17 is provided on the first connecting rod 41 for connecting the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42. The connecting rod 4 is formed by connecting the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 through the connecting component 17, so that the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 can be separated, so that the replacement and quantity adjustment of the limit plate 5 can be more convenient, and after the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 are separated, the sliding device can be divided into two parts, which can reduce the occupied space, facilitate mobile transportation or storage, and reduce the cost of repairing or replacing the sliding device, and has strong practicality.
[0057] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 5-7 , further comprising: a splicing rod 18, arranged between the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42, a plurality of through holes 19 adapted to the limiting holes 7 are provided on the splicing rod 18, and a connection groove 20 adapted to the limiting slider 15 is also provided on the splicing rod 18; a connecting component 17 is also provided on the splicing rod 18, which is used to be connected to the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 respectively. When in use, a large number of pipes or pipes with a larger diameter are needed, and the length of the connecting rod 4 is not long enough, at this time, the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 of the connecting rod 4 can be separated, and then the two ends of the splicing rod 18 are respectively connected to the ends of the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42, that is, splicing is performed through the splicing rod 18, and adjacent splicing rods 18 can also be spliced, and the number of splicing rods 18 can be selected according to needs. Finally, by combining the first connecting rod 41, the second connecting rod 42 and the splicing rod 18, the overall length of the connecting rod 4 is lengthened, so that it can be used for a large number of pipes or large diameter pipes, has a wide range of applications, and further meets the use in different situations.
[0058] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 5-7The second connecting rod 42 and the end of the splicing rod 18 are both provided with a plug hole 21, and the limiting groove 14 and the connecting groove 20 are both provided with a fixing groove 22 connected to the plug hole 21. The connecting component 17 is inserted into the limiting groove 14 and finally connected and fixed by cooperating with the fixing groove 22. Subsequently, the fixing of the connecting component 17 can be released by extending an external rod-shaped tool into the fixing groove 22.
[0059] In this embodiment, preferably, please refer to Figure 5-8 The connecting component 17 includes: an insert block 171, which is arranged at the end of the first connecting rod 41 or the splicing rod 18, and a hidden groove 172 is opened in the insert block 171; a stopper 173, which is slidably arranged in the hidden groove 172 and adapted to the fixed groove 22, and an elastic member 174 is arranged between the stopper 173 and the inner wall of the hidden groove 172. The elastic member 174 in the present application adopts a spring. When the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 are connected or the splicing rod 18 is connected thereto, the plug block 171 is inserted into the corresponding plug hole 21, and the plug hole 21 will squeeze the stopper 173 to make it enter the hidden groove 172 and compress the elastic member 174. After the plug block 171 continues to be inserted and is in the position of the fixed groove 22, the plug block 171 will no longer be compressed, and the rebound force of the elastic member 174 will drive the stopper 173 to move out of the hidden groove 172. At this time, the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 or the splicing rod 18 can be connected. When disassembly is required, an external rod-shaped tool can be inserted into the fixed groove 22, and the stopper 173 can be squeezed to make it enter the hidden groove 172, and the second connecting rod 42 or the splicing rod 18 can be directly pulled out to complete the separation of the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 or the splicing rod 18. The installation and disassembly process is very simple and convenient, saving time and effort, and meeting the needs in various situations.
[0060] It should be understood that the examples and implementation modes described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or changes based on the examples and implementation modes. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0061] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc., then the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture as shown in the accompanying drawings. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0062] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or schemes that A and B meet at the same time. In addition, "multiple" refers to more than two. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.
Claims
1. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation, mounted on an auxiliary beam (1), characterized in that: include: An upper cross arm (2), located above the auxiliary beam (1) and symmetrically provided with two of them, and two columns (3) located on both sides of the auxiliary beam (1) are detachably provided on the upper cross arm (2); A coupling rod (4) is rotatably disposed on the upper cross arm (2) and is used for placing a pipeline; A limit plate (5) is slidably disposed on the coupling rod (4) and is used to limit the position of the pipeline. The limit plate (5) is provided with a through hole (6); A limiting hole (7) is formed on the connecting rod (4) and is matched with the through hole (6); The through-screw rod (8) movably passes through the limiting hole (7) and the through-hole (6), and nuts (9) are threadedly connected at both ends of the through-screw rod (8).
2. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cross arm (2) is evenly provided with a plurality of adjustment holes (10), and the upright column (3) is provided with fixing holes (11) matched with the adjustment holes (10).
3. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The lower cross arm (12) is detachably mounted on the upright column (3) and is located below the auxiliary beam (1). The lower cross arm (12) is provided with a matching hole (13) that matches the fixing hole (11).
4. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coupling rod (4) is provided with a limiting groove (14), and the limiting plate (5) is provided with a limiting sliding block (15) which is slidably matched with the limiting groove (14).
5. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: Balls (16) are embedded and installed on both sides of the limiting plate (5).
6. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting rod (4) is composed of a first connecting rod (41) and a second connecting rod (42). The first connecting rod (41) is provided with a connecting component (17) for connecting the first connecting rod (41) and the second connecting rod (42).
7. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A splicing rod (18) is arranged between the first connecting rod (41) and the second connecting rod (42), the splicing rod (18) is provided with a plurality of through holes (19) adapted to the limiting holes (7), and the splicing rod (18) is also provided with a connection groove (20) adapted to the limiting slider (15); The splicing rod (18) is also provided with a connecting component (17) for connecting to the first connecting rod (41) and the second connecting rod (42) respectively.
8. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ends of the second connecting rod (42) and the splicing rod (18) are both provided with insertion holes (21), and the limiting groove (14) and the connecting groove (20) are both provided with fixing grooves (22) connected with the insertion holes (21).
9. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting component (17) comprises: An insert block (171) is arranged at the end of the first connecting rod (41) or the splicing rod (18), and a hidden groove (172) is provided in the insert block (171); A stopper (173) is slidably disposed in the hidden groove (172) and is adapted to the fixed groove (22); an elastic member (174) is disposed between the stopper (173) and the inner wall of the hidden groove (172).
10. A sliding device for facilitating pipeline installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cross arm (2) is provided with a mounting seat (23), the mounting seat (23) is provided with a fixed bearing (24), and the two ends of the connecting rod (4) are respectively connected to the fixed bearings (24) on both sides.