Pipeline anti-falling quick-screwing connector

By putting a ring ring and a positioning ring on the inner threaded cap of the pipe rotary joint, combined with the structures such as plug-in columns, clamp blocks and discs, the rapid assembly and anti-detachment effect of the pipe anti-detachment and fast-release joint are achieved, and the problem of long assembly time in the prior art is solved.

CN119900875APending Publication Date: 2025-04-29DONGTAI FEISHI MASCH PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510163278.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2025-04-29

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Technical Problem

Existing pipe rotary joints require longer threaded joints and internal threaded caps during assembly, resulting in a long assembly time and affecting efficiency.

Method used

A pipe anti-removal quick-screw joint is designed. By putting a ring ring on the inner threaded cap and using the positioning ring to limit the relative position of the ring ring and the inner threaded cap, the quick screwing of the second threaded head and the inner threaded cap is achieved, and the relative position of the threaded head and the inner threaded cap is limited through the plug-in column, clamping block and disc, thereby shortening the assembly time.

Benefits of technology

The assembly time of threaded joints and bent pipes is shortened, the assembly efficiency is improved, and the structural design prevents the threaded head and internal thread cap from loosening due to vibration, which plays a role in preventing the removal.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of pipeline joints, in particular to a pipeline anti-disengaging quick-screwing joint which comprises a bent pipe, a pagoda joint is installed at one end of the bent pipe, a limiting ring is fixedly connected to the end, away from the pagoda joint, of the bent pipe, and the limiting ring is sleeved with an internal thread cap. A hollow second thread head is in threaded connection with the interior of the internal thread cap, a hollow first thread head is fixedly connected to the end, located on the outer side of the internal thread cap, of the second thread head, the end, close to the first hexahedron, of the internal thread cap is sleeved with a ring, and a circular ring is installed on the face, close to the ring, of the first hexahedron; a first supporting lug is fixedly connected to the annular side face of the ring, a second supporting lug is fixedly connected to the annular side face of the circular ring, a penetrating hole is formed in one face of the first supporting lug, and an inserting piece is inserted into a channel formed by the penetrating hole and the circular hole.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention discloses a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint, belonging to the field of pipeline joints. Background Art

[0002] A pipe swivel joint is a pipe fitting used to connect two sections of pipe, allowing a certain angle of rotation at the connection point. A pipe joint with a pagoda joint installed at one end of the elbow and a threaded joint at the other end of the elbow is one of the common pipe joint structures. The elbow and the threaded joint are connected by a rotating structure, that is, a limit ring installed at one end of the elbow is slidably installed in the internal threaded cap, and then one end of the threaded joint is threadedly connected in the internal threaded cap. On the one hand, the limit ring is restricted in the internal threaded cap, and on the other hand, the assembly of the threaded joint and the elbow is completed. In order to improve the stability of the connection between the threaded joint and the elbow, a longer threaded joint and an internal threaded cap are required. The longer threaded joint and the internal threaded cap take a longer time to assemble. For the situation where many threaded joints and elbows are assembled with each other, the overall assembly time is longer, affecting the assembly efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is implemented through the following technical scheme: a pipeline anti-slip quick-twist joint, including an elbow, a pagoda joint is installed at one end of the elbow, the end of the elbow away from the pagoda joint is connected and fixed to a limiting ring, an internal thread cap is sleeved on the limiting ring, the internal thread cap is internally threaded with a hollow second thread head, the second thread head is connected and fixed to a hollow first thread head at one end outside the internal thread cap, a first hexahedron connected and fixed to the second thread head is sleeved at the connecting portion of the first thread head and the second thread head, the internal thread cap is internally threaded with a hollow second thread head, and the second thread head is internally threaded with a hollow first thread head. A ring is sleeved on one end of the cap close to the first hexahedron, and positioning rings are provided on both sides of the ring that are in sliding contact with the ring. The positioning rings are sleeved on the internal threaded cap and connected and fixed to the internal threaded cap. A circular ring is installed on one side of the first hexahedron close to the ring, and the circular ring is sleeved on the second threaded head. A first ear is connected and fixed to the annular side surface of the ring, and a second ear is connected and fixed to the annular side surface of the circular ring. A through hole is opened on one side of the first ear, and a circular hole matching the through hole is opened on one side of the second ear, and a connector is inserted in the channel formed by the through hole and the circular hole.

[0005] Specifically, the connector includes a plug-in column, the plug-in column is inserted in the channel formed by the through hole and the circular hole, the plug-in column is connected and fixed with a disc at one end close to the first ear, a circular groove is provided on the side of the plug-in column away from the disc, a rectangular block is inserted in the circular groove, a connecting ring is connected and fixed at one end of the rectangular block, the connecting ring is in contact with the plug-in column, the structure formed by the connecting ring and the rectangular block is connected to the plug-in column by screws, and two arc-shaped openings are symmetrically provided on the outer surface of the end of the plug-in column away from the disc The arc-shaped opening is communicated with the circular groove, and a clamping block is inserted in each of the two arc-shaped openings. The clamping block is arranged on the side of the second ear away from the first ear, and the clamping block contacts the second ear. A side of the clamping block away from the second ear is processed with an inclined surface, and two blind holes are provided on a side of the rectangular block facing the clamping block, and a first spring is inserted in the blind hole. Two column rods matching the blind holes are symmetrically installed at one end of the clamping block in the circular groove, and one end of the column rod away from the clamping block is inserted in the blind hole.

[0006] Specifically, a rectangular groove is processed in the circular groove, a threaded hole is processed in the rectangular groove and is arranged concentrically with the circular groove, a through hole is opened on one side of the rectangular block and is aligned with the threaded hole, and the end of the rectangular block away from the connecting ring is inserted in the rectangular groove, and the screw passes through the connecting ring and the through hole and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole.

[0007] Specifically, a second spring is installed on one side of the threaded hole close to the disk, and a disk is connected and fixed to one end of the second spring away from the disk. The disk is slidably installed in the threaded hole, and one end of the screw is in contact with the disk.

[0008] Specifically, a storage hole is provided on a side of the column rod facing the first spring, one end of the first spring extends into the storage hole, and one end of the column rod away from the first spring is connected and fixed with a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is connected and fixed to the clamping block.

[0009] Specifically, a column head is connected and fixed to the middle of one side of the disc away from the plug-in column. The column head and the disc are an integrally formed structure, and the surface of the column head is processed with anti-slip grooves.

[0010] Specifically, the first support ear and the ring are an integrally formed structure, and the second support ear and the circular ring are an integrally formed structure.

[0011] Specifically, a second hexahedron is sleeved on the internal thread cap, and the second hexahedron and the internal thread cap are an integrally formed structure.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0013] 1. The ring is set on the internal thread cap, and the relative position of the ring and the internal thread cap is limited by two positioning rings, so that the ring can be rotated around the internal thread cap as needed, so that the perforation on the first ear is moved to a position aligned with the circular hole on the second ear, and the rotation of the elbow within a certain range is not affected.

[0014] 2. Screw the second thread head into the internal thread cap so that one end of the second thread head is in sliding contact with the limit ring. At this time, the internal thread cap and the second thread head work together to complete the assembly of the threaded joint formed by the first thread head, the first hexahedron and the second thread head and the elbow.

[0015] 3. After the second threaded head is screwed into the internal threaded cap, the position of the ring is adjusted to align the first ear with the second ear, and then the plug-in column is inserted into the channel formed by the perforation and the circular hole. At this time, under the support of the first spring, the clamping block protrudes to the outside of the arc-shaped opening and the clamping block fits with the side of the second ear away from the first ear. At this time, the plug-in column, the clamping block and the disc work together to limit the relative position of the first ear and the second ear, thereby limiting the relative position of the second threaded head and the internal threaded cap. On the one hand, it is beneficial to reduce the length of the second threaded head and the internal threaded cap, shorten the time spent on assembling the second threaded head and the internal threaded cap, and improve the assembly efficiency. On the other hand, under the joint action of the plug-in column, the clamping block and the disc, the second threaded head and the internal threaded cap are prevented from loosening due to vibration, thereby playing a role in preventing them from falling off.

[0016] 4. Insert one end of the rectangular block in the rectangular groove to limit the position of the rectangular block and prevent the rectangular block from rotating freely in the circular groove. Process an inclined surface on the clamping block so that when the plug-in column passes through the circular hole, the inclined surface on the clamping block first contacts the inner wall of the circular hole. Under the pressure of the inner wall of the circular hole, the clamping block retracts into the arc-shaped opening. At this time, the clamping block drives the column rod to squeeze the first spring. After the clamping block passes through the circular hole, the clamping block protrudes to the outside of the arc-shaped opening under the action of the rebound force of the first spring, so that the screw passes through the through hole and is screwed into the threaded hole, completing the assembly of the plug-in column, the rectangular block and the connecting ring to form a structure. After removing the screw, the rectangular block can be taken out, so that the clamping block is separated from the arc-shaped opening, which is convenient for taking the plug-in column out of the circular hole.

[0017] 5. When one end of the screw is screwed into the threaded hole, the screw squeezes the disc, and the disc squeezes the second spring, causing the second spring to produce elastic deformation. Under the action of the second spring's rebound force, the screw is prevented from loosening at will. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments made with reference to the following drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A three-dimensional view of a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of assembling a second threaded head, a first threaded head, a pagoda joint, a limit ring and a bend pipe in a pipeline anti-slip quick-tightening joint of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of assembling a positioning ring, a ring, a first lug and an internal thread cap in a pipe anti-slip quick-tightening joint of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional assembly diagram of a rectangular block, a clamping block, a disc, a second spring and a plug-in column in a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a disc and a plug-in column in a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a column rod, a clamping block, a disc and a plug-in column in a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of assembling a first spring, a column rod and a clamping block in a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a first spring, a disc and a plug-in column in a pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint of the present invention;

[0029] In the figure: 1, elbow, 2, internal thread cap, 3, ring, 4, column head, 5, first ear, 6, second ear, 7, first thread head, 8, first hexahedron, 9, ring, 10, pagoda joint, 11, plug-in column, 12, clamping block, 13, connecting ring, 14, screw, 15, disk, 16, limit ring, 17, round hole, 18, second thread head, 19, perforation, 20, positioning ring, 21, round groove, 22, threaded hole, 23, disk, 24, second spring, 25, through hole, 26, rectangular block, 27, arc mouth, 28, rectangular groove, 29, column rod, 30, first spring, 31, blind hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0031] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The present invention provides a technical solution: a pipeline anti-slip quick-tightening joint, comprising an elbow 1, a pagoda joint 10 is installed at one end of the elbow 1, an end of the elbow 1 away from the pagoda joint 10 is connected and fixed with a limiting ring 16, an internal thread cap 2 is sleeved on the limiting ring 16, the internal thread cap 2 is internally threaded with a hollow second thread head 18, the second thread head 18 is connected and fixed with a hollow first thread head 7 at one end outside the internal thread cap 2, a first hexahedron 8 connected and fixed to the second thread head 18 is sleeved at the connecting portion between the first thread head 7 and the second thread head 18, the second thread head 18 is screwed into the internal thread cap 2, and one end of the second thread head 18 is in sliding contact with the limiting ring 16, at which the internal thread cap 2 and the second thread head 18 work together to complete the assembly of the threaded joint formed by the first thread head 7, the first hexahedron 8 and the second thread head 18 and the elbow 1.

[0032] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 A second hexahedron is sleeved on the internal thread cap 2, and the second hexahedron and the internal thread cap 2 are an integrally formed structure. A ring 3 is sleeved on one end of the internal thread cap 2 close to the first hexahedron 8, and positioning rings 20 are provided on both sides of the ring 3 for sliding contact with the ring 3. The positioning ring 20 is sleeved on the internal thread cap 2 and connected and fixed to the internal thread cap 2. A circular ring 9 is installed on one side of the first hexahedron 8 close to the ring 3, and the circular ring 9 is sleeved on the second thread head 18. A first ear 5 is connected and fixed on the annular side of the ring 3. The first The ear 5 and the ring 3 are an integrally formed structure, and a second ear 6 is connected and fixed to the annular side of the ring 9. The second ear 6 and the ring 9 are an integrally formed structure, so that the ring 3 is sleeved on the internal threaded cap 2, and two positioning rings 20 are used to limit the relative position of the ring 3 and the internal threaded cap 2, so that the ring 3 can be rotated around the internal threaded cap 2 as needed, so that the through hole 19 on the first ear 5 moves to a position aligned with the circular hole 17 on the second ear 6, and does not affect the rotation of the elbow 1 within a certain range.

[0033] See also Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure Figure 6 A through hole 19 is formed on one side of the first ear 5, and a round hole 17 matching the through hole 19 is formed on one side of the second ear 6. A plug-in column 11 is inserted in the channel formed by the through hole 19 and the round hole 17. A disc 15 is connected and fixed to one end of the plug-in column 11 close to the first ear 5, and a column head 4 is connected and fixed to the middle position of one side of the disc 15 away from the plug-in column 11. The column head 4 and the disc 15 are an integrally formed structure, and the surface of the column head 4 is processed with anti-slip grooves, and the column head 4 serves to provide a gripping carrier.

[0034] See also Figure 2-Figure 10A circular groove 21 is provided on one side of the plug-in column 11 away from the disc 15, and a rectangular block 26 is inserted in the circular groove 21. A connecting ring 13 is fixedly connected to one end of the rectangular block 26. The connecting ring 13 contacts the plug-in column 11. The structure formed by the connecting ring 13 and the rectangular block 26 is connected to the plug-in column 11 through a screw 14. A rectangular groove 28 is machined in the circular groove 21. A threaded hole 22 arranged concentrically with the circular groove 21 is machined in the rectangular groove 28. A through hole 25 aligned with the threaded hole 22 is provided on one side of the rectangular block 26. One end of the rectangular block 26 away from the connecting ring 13 is inserted in the rectangular groove 28. The screw 14 passes through the connecting ring 13 and the through hole 25 and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole 22. A second spring 24 is installed on the side of the threaded hole 22 close to the disk 15. The end of the second spring 24 away from the disk 15 is connected and fixed with a disk 23. The disk 23 is slidably installed in the threaded hole 22. One end of the screw 14 contacts the disk 23. When one end of the screw 14 is screwed into the threaded hole 22, the screw 14 squeezes the disk 23, and the disk 23 squeezes the second spring 24, so that the second spring 24 produces elastic deformation. Under the action of the rebound force of the second spring 24, the screw 14 is prevented from loosening at will.

[0035] See also Figure 1-Figure 10The outer surface of the end of the plug-in column 11 away from the disc 15 is symmetrically provided with two arc-shaped openings 27, which are communicated with the circular groove 21. The two arc-shaped openings 27 are both inserted with a clamping block 12. The clamping block 12 is arranged on the side of the second ear 6 away from the first ear 5. The clamping block 12 contacts the second ear 6. The side of the clamping block 12 away from the second ear 6 is processed with an inclined surface. The side of the rectangular block 26 facing the clamping block 12 is provided with two blind holes 31. The blind holes 31 are A first spring 30 is inserted, and one end of the clamping block 12 in the circular groove 21 is symmetrically equipped with two column rods 29 that match the blind hole 31. The end of the column rod 29 away from the clamping block 12 is inserted in the blind hole 31. A storage hole is opened on the side of the column rod 29 facing the first spring 30. One end of the first spring 30 extends into the storage hole. The end of the column rod 29 away from the first spring 30 is connected and fixed with a connecting part, which is connected and fixed to the clamping block 12. The second threaded head 18 After being screwed into the internal threaded cap 2, the position of the ring 3 is adjusted to align the first ear 5 with the second ear 6, and then the plug-in column 11 is inserted into the channel formed by the through hole 19 and the circular hole 17. At this time, under the support of the first spring 30, the clamping block 12 protrudes to the outside of the arc-shaped opening 27 and the clamping block 12 fits with the side of the second ear 6 away from the first ear 5. At this time, the plug-in column 11, the clamping block 12 and the disk 15 work together to limit the relative position of the first ear 5 and the second ear 6, so as to limit the relative position of the second thread head 18 and the internal threaded cap 2. On the one hand, it is conducive to reducing the length of the second thread head 18 and the internal threaded cap 2, shortening the time spent on assembling the second thread head 18 and the internal threaded cap 2, and improving the assembly efficiency. On the other hand, under the joint action of the plug-in column 11, the clamping block 12 and the disk 15, the second thread head 18 and the internal threaded cap 2 are prevented from loosening due to vibration, thereby playing a role in preventing them from falling off.

[0036] The rectangular block 26 is inserted into the rectangular groove 28 at one end, which plays a role in limiting the position of the rectangular block 26 and preventing the rectangular block 26 from rotating in the circular groove 21 at will. The inclined surface is processed on the clamping block 12, so that when the plug-in column 11 passes through the circular hole 17, the inclined surface on the clamping block 12 first contacts the inner wall of the circular hole 17. Under the pressure of the inner wall of the circular hole 17, the clamping block 12 retracts into the arc-shaped opening 27. At this time, the clamping block 12 drives the column rod 29 to squeeze the first spring 30. After the clamping block 12 passes through the circular hole 17, the clamping block 12 protrudes to the outside of the arc-shaped opening 27 under the action of the rebound force of the first spring 30, so that the screw 14 passes through the through hole 25 and is screwed into the threaded hole 22, completing the assembly of the plug-in column 11, the rectangular block 26 and the connecting ring 13 to form a structure. After removing the screw 14, the rectangular block 26 can be taken out, so that the clamping block 12 is separated from the arc-shaped opening 27, which is convenient for taking the plug-in column 11 out of the circular hole 17.

[0037] Although this specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode includes only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint, comprising a pipe elbow (1), characterized in that: A pagoda joint (10) is installed at one end of the bent pipe (1), and the end of the bent pipe (1) away from the pagoda joint (10) is connected and fixed to a limiting ring (16), and an internal thread cap (2) is sleeved on the limiting ring (16), and the internal thread of the internal thread cap (2) is connected to a hollow second thread head (18), and the second thread head (18) is connected and fixed to a hollow first thread head (7) at one end outside the internal thread cap (2), and a first hexahedron (8) connected and fixed to the second thread head (18) is sleeved at the connecting portion between the first thread head (7) and the second thread head (18), and a ring (3) is sleeved on the end of the internal thread cap (2) close to the first hexahedron (8), and the ring (3) is Both sides are provided with positioning rings (20) which are in sliding contact with the ring (3); the positioning rings (20) are sleeved on the internal thread cap (2) and are connected and fixed to the internal thread cap (2); a circular ring (9) is installed on the side of the first hexahedron (8) close to the ring (3); the circular ring (9) is sleeved on the second thread head (18); a first lug (5) is connected and fixed on the annular side surface of the ring (3); a second lug (6) is connected and fixed on the annular side surface of the circular ring (9); a through hole (19) is formed on one side of the first lug (5); a circular hole (17) which matches the through hole (19) is formed on one side of the second lug (6); a plug-in component is inserted in the channel formed by the through hole (19) and the circular hole (17).

2. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug-in connector comprises a plug-in column (11), wherein the plug-in column (11) is inserted into a channel formed by the through hole (19) and the circular hole (17), wherein one end of the plug-in column (11) close to the first support ear (5) is connected and fixed with a disc (15), and a circular groove (21) is provided on a side of the plug-in column (11) away from the disc (15), wherein a rectangular block (26) is inserted into the circular groove (21), and one end of the rectangular block (26) is connected and fixed with a connecting ring (13), wherein the connecting ring (13) is in contact with the plug-in column (11), and a structure formed by the connecting ring (13) and the rectangular block (26) is connected to the plug-in column (11) via a screw (14), and two arc-shaped openings (27) are symmetrically provided on the outer surface of one end of the plug-in column (11) away from the disc (15). The arc-shaped opening (27) is communicated with the circular groove (21), and a clamping block (12) is inserted in each of the two arc-shaped openings (27). The clamping block (12) is arranged on the side of the second ear (6) away from the first ear (5), and the clamping block (12) contacts the second ear (6). A side of the clamping block (12) away from the second ear (6) is processed with an inclined surface, and two blind holes (31) are provided on a side of the rectangular block (26) facing the clamping block (12), and a first spring (30) is inserted in the blind hole (31). One end of the clamping block (12) in the circular groove (21) is symmetrically equipped with two column rods (29) matched with the blind holes (31), and one end of the column rod (29) away from the clamping block (12) is inserted in the blind hole (31).

3. A pipeline anti-detachment quick-twist joint according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rectangular groove (28) is machined in the circular groove (21), a threaded hole (22) arranged concentrically with the circular groove (21) is machined in the rectangular groove (28), a through hole (25) aligned with the threaded hole (22) is opened on one side of the rectangular block (26), one end of the rectangular block (26) away from the connecting ring (13) is inserted into the rectangular groove (28), and the screw (14) passes through the connecting ring (13), the through hole (25) and is threadedly connected in the threaded hole (22).

4. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second spring (24) is installed on one side of the threaded hole (22) close to the disc (15); an end of the second spring (24) away from the disc (15) is connected and fixed with a disc (23); the disc (23) is slidably installed in the threaded hole (22); and one end of the screw (14) is in contact with the disc (23).

5. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 2, characterized in that: A storage hole is provided on a side of the column rod (29) facing the first spring (30), one end of the first spring (30) extends into the storage hole, and a connecting portion is connected and fixed to the end of the column rod (29) away from the first spring (30), and the connecting portion is connected and fixed to the clamping block (12).

6. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 2, characterized in that: A column head (4) is connected and fixed to the middle of one side of the disc (15) away from the plug-in column (11); the column head (4) and the disc (15) are an integrally formed structure; and the surface of the column head (4) is processed with anti-slip grooves.

7. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first support ear (5) and the ring (3) are an integrally formed structure, and the second support ear (6) and the circular ring (9) are an integrally formed structure.

8. The pipeline anti-disconnection quick-twist joint according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second hexahedron is sleeved on the internal thread cap (2), and the second hexahedron and the internal thread cap (2) are an integrally formed structure.