Vertical bearing seat assembly tool
By designing a multi-functional assembly tool suitable for split vertical bearing seats, the problems of single functionality and high cost during assembly in the prior art are solved, and flexible installation of two types of bearing seats is realized, and factory investment costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510408041.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, split vertical bearing seats require two different sets of tooling during assembly, resulting in a single functionality and increasing the investment cost of the factory.
A vertical bearing seat assembly tool is designed. Through the coordination of the connecting rod and the rotating plate, the parallel or vertical fixation of the rotating plate is achieved. It is equipped with a limiting mechanism, a fixing component, an adjustment component and a locking component, which is suitable for the installation of two types of bearing seats.
It improves the applicability of the device and can install two types of bearing seats at the same time, reducing the investment cost of the factory and enhancing the stability and convenience of the tooling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of bearing housing assembly, and particularly to a vertical bearing housing assembly tooling. Background Art
[0002] A vertical bearing housing is a common bearing support component in industrial equipment, mainly used for shafting structures installed vertically or approximately vertically. The vertical bearing housing is divided into two types: split type and non-split type. Among them, the split type vertical bearing housing is further divided into two installation methods: side cover and top cover.
[0003] Currently, when assembling the split type vertical bearing housing with two installation methods of side cover and top cover, two different sets of toolings are used to fix the bearing housing, so that the installation surfaces of the side cover and the top cover are both upward. However, the functions of the two toolings are single, resulting in high investment costs for the factory. Summary of the Invention
[0004] Technical Problems to be Solved In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a vertical bearing housing assembly tooling, mainly to solve the problem that when assembling the split type vertical bearing housing with two installation methods of side cover and top cover, two different sets of toolings are used to fix the bearing housing, and the functions of the two toolings are single, resulting in high investment costs for the factory.
[0005] Technical Solutions To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A vertical bearing housing assembly tooling includes a fixing plate. Both sides of the fixing plate are rotatably connected with connecting rods through bearings. The other ends of the two connecting rods are rotatably connected with a rotating plate parallel to the fixing plate through bearings. A limiting mechanism for fixing the position of the rotating plate is provided on one side of the fixing plate. A rotating groove is opened at the top of the rotating plate. A turntable is rotatably connected in the rotating groove. Two positioning columns are provided at the top of the turntable. An adjusting component for adjusting the distance between the two positioning columns is provided on the turntable. A fastening mechanism for fixing the bearing housing is provided at the top of the positioning column. A positioning mechanism for adjusting the angle of the turntable is provided on the bottom inner wall of the rotating groove.
[0006] Further, the limiting mechanism includes two chutes opened on one side of the fixing plate. A blocking frame with one end in contact with the rotating plate is slidably connected in the chutes. A plug tube is welded to one end of the blocking frame. A first fixing hole is opened at the bottom of the rotating plate. A second fixing hole is opened on one side of the rotating plate, and the plug tube can be inserted into the first fixing hole or the second fixing hole. An elastic component for pushing the plug tube to move upward is provided on the bottom inner wall of the chute. A fixing component for locking the plug tube after it disengages from the first fixing hole or the second fixing hole is provided on one side of the fixing plate.
[0007] On the basis of the foregoing solution, the elastic component is a first spring fixed to the inner wall of the bottom of the chute by bolts, and the other end of the first spring is fixed to the inner wall of the top of the insertion tube.
[0008] As a further solution of the present invention, the fixing component includes a connecting plate welded between two retaining frames. A jack is provided on one side of the connecting plate, a sliding hole is provided on one side of the fixing plate, and a plug block that can be inserted into the jack is slidably connected in the sliding hole. One side of the plug block is fixed by bolts to a second spring fixed to the sliding hole.
[0009] Furthermore, the adjusting component includes a guiding groove opened on the top of the turntable. A bidirectional lead screw is rotatably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the guiding groove. Both ends of the bidirectional lead screw are threadedly connected with sliders sliding in the guiding groove, and the positioning post is fixed to the slider.
[0010] On the basis of the foregoing solution, the fastening mechanism includes a threaded hole opened on the top of the positioning post. A fixing frame is threadedly connected in the threaded hole. A plurality of uniformly distributed avoidance grooves are opened on the circumferential outer wall of the fixing frame. One end of the inner wall of the top of the avoidance groove is rotatably connected by a shaft to an extension plate. A locking component for fixing the angle of the extension plate is provided on one inner wall of the avoidance groove.
[0011] As a further solution of the present invention, the locking component includes a placement groove opened on one inner wall of the avoidance groove. An elastic rubber block is bonded to one inner wall of the placement groove. A clamping block is bonded to the other side of the elastic rubber block. A plurality of clamping grooves are opened at one end of the extension plate, and the clamping block can be clamped into the clamping grooves.
[0012] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes a worm wheel rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the rotating groove by a shaft. A worm meshing with the worm wheel is rotatably connected to one inner wall of the rotating groove by a bearing, and one end of the worm passes through the rotating plate.
[0013] On the basis of the foregoing solution, first inclined surfaces and second inclined surfaces are respectively opened at the top and bottom of one end of the plug block.
[0014] Beneficial effects Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a vertical bearing seat assembly tooling, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. By the combined use of the connecting rod and the rotating plate in the present invention, the rotating plate has two states: parallel or perpendicular to the fixing plate. The two states respectively correspond to the installation methods of the bearing seat top cover and the side cover, so that both types of bearing seats can be installed, improving the applicability of the device and reducing the input cost of the factory.
[0015] 2. By the limiting mechanism in the present invention, the insertion tube is inserted into the first fixing hole or the second fixing hole to fix the rotating plate, so that the subsequent use of the tooling is more stable, improving the stability of the device during use.
[0016] 3. In the present invention, one end of the insertion block is inserted into the insertion hole through the fixing component to lock the position of the connecting plate, and further lock the positions of the blocking frame and the insertion tube, so that it is not necessary to keep pressing the blocking frame all the time, facilitating the change of the rotating plate and improving the convenience of adjusting the rotating plate.
[0017] 4. In the present invention, by adjusting the component, the distance between the two positioning columns is changed, so as to be applicable to more vertical bearing seats, further improving the applicability of the device.
[0018] 5. In the present invention, through the locking component, the clamping block is clamped into the clamping groove to fix the angle of the extension plate at the current position, improving the fixing stability of the fixing frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic partial sectional structure view of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic enlarged structure view of the rotating plate of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic sectional structure view of the rotating plate of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic enlarged structure view of the fixing frame of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic enlarged structure view of the clamping block of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 6 is a schematic sectional structure view of the fixing plate of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention; Figure 7 is a schematic enlarged structure view of the insertion block of an assembly tooling for a vertical bearing seat proposed by the present invention.
[0020] In the figure: 1, fixing plate; 2, connecting rod; 3, rotating plate; 4, rotating groove; 5, turntable; 6, first fixing hole; 7, second fixing hole; 8, guiding groove; 9, bidirectional lead screw; 10, slider; 11, worm gear; 12, worm; 13, positioning column; 14, fixing frame; 15, avoiding groove; 16, extension plate; 17, clamping groove; 18, placing groove; 19, elastic rubber block; 20, clamping block; 21, sliding groove; 22, insertion block; 23, blocking frame; 24, first spring; 25, insertion tube; 26, connecting plate; 27, insertion hole; 28, sliding hole; 29, second spring; 30, first inclined surface; 31, second inclined surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0021] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0022] The serial numbers assigned to the components in this document itself, such as "first", "second", etc., are only used to distinguish the objects described and do not have any sequential or technical meanings. The "connection" and "coupling" as used in the present invention, unless otherwise specifically stated, both include direct and indirect connections (couplings). In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.
[0023] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0024] Refer to Figures 1 - 7, a vertical bearing housing assembly tooling, comprising a fixed plate 1. Both sides of the fixed plate 1 are rotatably connected with connecting rods 2 through bearings. The other ends of the two connecting rods 2 are rotatably connected with a rotating plate 3 placed parallel to the fixed plate 1 through bearings. One side of the fixed plate 1 is provided with a limiting mechanism for fixing the position of the rotating plate 3. A rotating groove 4 is formed at the top of the rotating plate 3. A turntable 5 is rotatably connected in the rotating groove 4. Two positioning columns 13 are provided at the top of the turntable 5 through an adjusting assembly. The positioning columns 13 are conical and can be applicable to the aperture of the bearing housing installation hole not larger than the bottom diameter of the positioning columns 13, and can install more vertical bearing housings with different apertures. The adjusting assembly is used to drive the two positioning columns 13 to move towards each other. A fastening mechanism for fixing the bearing housing is provided at the top of the positioning column 13. A positioning mechanism for adjusting the angle of the turntable 5 is provided on the bottom inner wall of the rotating groove 4. During use, the distance between the two positioning columns 13 is changed through the adjusting assembly, and then the two installation holes of the bearing housing are sleeved on the positioning columns 13. The bearing housing is fixed by the fastening mechanism, and the angle of the turntable 5 is adjusted through the positioning mechanism to change the angle of the bearing housing to an angle convenient for installation. The fixing of the rotating plate 3 by the limiting mechanism is released, so that the rotating plate 3 can rotate and become perpendicular to the fixed plate 1. When the rotating plate 3 is parallel to the fixed plate 1, it is convenient to assemble the top-cover type split vertical bearing housing at this time. When the rotating plate 3 is perpendicular to the fixed plate 1, it is convenient to assemble the side-cover type split vertical bearing housing at this time. The fixing angle of the bearing housing can be changed, so that both types of bearing housings can be installed, improving the applicability of the device and reducing the input cost of the factory.
[0025] Among them, the limiting mechanism includes two sliding grooves 21 formed on one side of the fixed plate 1. A retaining frame 23 whose one end is in contact with the rotating plate 3 is slidably connected in the sliding groove 21. A plug tube 25 is welded to one end of the retaining frame 23. A first fixing hole 6 is formed at the bottom of the rotating plate 3, and a second fixing hole 7 is formed on one side of the rotating plate 3. The plug tube 25 can be inserted into the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7. An elastic member for pushing the plug tube 25 to move upward is provided on the bottom inner wall of the sliding groove 21. The elastic member is a first spring 24 fixed to the bottom inner wall of the sliding groove 21 by bolts, and the other end of the first spring 24 is fixed to the top inner wall of the plug tube 25. It can also be a leaf spring. A fixing component for locking the plug tube 25 after it disengages from the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7 is provided on one side of the fixed plate 1. Pull the retaining frame 23 downward to make the plug tube 25 inserted into the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7 disengage from the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7. At the same time, one end of the retaining frame 23 disengages from the contact with the rotating plate 3, so that the rotating plate 3 can rotate. Use the fixing component to fix the position of the retaining frame 23, and the angle of the rotating plate 3 can be adjusted according to requirements. During the downward movement of the plug tube 25, the plug tube 25 will squeeze the first spring 24 to contract and deform to generate elastic force. When the locking of the retaining frame 23 by the fixing component is released, the compressed first spring 24 will push the plug tube 25 and the retaining frame 23 upward, so that the plug tube 25 is inserted into the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7, thereby fixing the rotating plate 3 and making the subsequent use of the tooling more stable.
[0026] Among them, the fixing component includes a connecting plate 26 welded between the two retaining frames 23. A jack 27 is formed on one side of the connecting plate 26. A sliding hole 28 is formed on one side of the fixed plate 1. A plug block 22 that can be inserted into the jack 27 is slidably connected in the sliding hole 28. A second spring 29 fixed to the sliding hole 28 by bolts is fixed to one side of the plug block 22. A first inclined surface 30 and a second inclined surface 31 are respectively formed at the top and bottom of one end of the plug block 22. The second inclined surface 31 can make the connecting plate 26 move slightly upward when the connecting plate 26 is restored, making the restoration process of the connecting plate 26 easier. At the same time, it can also fix the connecting plate 26. During the downward movement of the retaining frame 23, the retaining frame 23 will drive the connecting plate 26 to move downward, so that the connecting plate 26 squeezes the first inclined surface 30 at the top of one end of the plug block 22, making the plug block 22 move into the sliding hole 28. The movement of the plug block 22 into the sliding hole 28 will squeeze the second spring 29 to contract and deform to generate elastic force. When the plug block 22 and the jack 27 are on the same horizontal line, the compressed second spring 29 will push the plug block 22, so that one end of the plug block 22 is inserted into the jack 27, thereby locking the position of the connecting plate 26, and further locking the positions of the retaining frame 23 and the plug tube 25, so that there is no need to keep pressing the retaining frame 23 all the time, which is convenient for changing the rotating plate 3 and improves the convenience of using the device.
[0027] Among them, the adjusting component includes a guiding groove 8 opened at the top of the turntable 5. A bidirectional lead screw 9 is rotatably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the guiding groove 8. Threaded connections are provided at both ends of the bidirectional lead screw 9 with sliders 10 that slide within the guiding groove 8, and the positioning posts 13 are fixed to the sliders 10. By rotating the bidirectional lead screw 9, under the action of the threads, the two sliders 10 move towards each other, thereby changing the distance between the two positioning posts 13, and further accommodating more vertical bearing seats, further improving the applicability of the device.
[0028] Among them, the fastening mechanism includes a threaded hole opened at the top of the positioning post 13. A fixing frame 14 is threadedly connected within the threaded hole. A plurality of evenly distributed avoidance grooves 15 are opened on the circumferential outer wall of the fixing frame 14. One end of the inner wall at the top of the avoidance groove 15 is rotatably connected by a shaft to an extension plate 16. When the aperture of the mounting hole of the bearing seat is larger than the diameter of the fixing frame 14, rotate the extension plate 16, thereby expanding the diameter of the fixing frame 14 and improving the applicability of the device. A locking component for fixing the angle of the extension plate 16 is provided on one inner wall of the avoidance groove 15. Tighten the fixing frame 14 within the threaded hole so that the fixing frame 14 and the positioning post 13 together clamp the vertical bearing seat, thereby fixing the vertical bearing seat, and further facilitating the assembly of the bearing seat.
[0029] Among them, the locking component includes a placement groove 18 opened on one inner wall of the avoidance groove 15. An elastic rubber block 19 is adhesively bonded to one inner wall of the placement groove 18. A clamping block 20 is adhesively bonded to the other side of the elastic rubber block 19. A plurality of clamping grooves 17 are opened at one end of the extension plate 16, and the clamping block 20 can be inserted into the clamping grooves 17. When the extension plate 16 rotates, the clamping grooves 17 will squeeze the clamping block 20, causing the clamping block 20 to move within the placement groove 18, thereby enabling the clamping block 20 to disengage from the current clamping groove 17 and further being able to enter the next clamping groove 17 to fix the angle of the extension plate 16 at the current position, improving the fixing stability of the fixing frame 14.
[0030] Among them, the positioning mechanism includes a worm gear 11 rotatably connected to the bottom inner wall of the rotating groove 4 by a shaft. A worm 12 meshing with the worm gear 11 is rotatably connected to one inner wall of the rotating groove 4 through a bearing, and one end of the worm 12 passes through the rotating plate 3. By rotating the worm 12, the worm gear 11 is driven to rotate. Due to the unidirectional power transmission of the worm gear 11 and the worm 12, the angle of the rotating plate 3 after rotation is assisted in being fixed, so that the rotating plate 3 will not rotate easily, improving the convenience of bearing seat assembly.
[0031] Working principle of the present invention: When in use, adjust the angle of the rotating plate 3 according to requirements. First, pull down the blocking frame 23 to disengage the insertion tube 25 inserted into the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7 from the first fixing hole 6 or the second fixing hole 7. At the same time, one end of the blocking frame 23 is disengaged from the rotating plate 3, enabling the rotating plate 3 to rotate. During the downward movement of the blocking frame 23, the blocking frame 23 drives the connecting plate 26 to move downward, thereby causing the connecting plate 26 to squeeze the first inclined surface 30 at the top of one end of the inserting block 22, causing the inserting block 22 to move into the sliding hole 28. When the inserting block 22 moves into the sliding hole 28, it squeezes the second spring 29 to compress and deform to generate elastic force. When the inserting block 22 and the inserting hole 27 are on the same horizontal line, the compressed second spring 29 pushes the inserting block 22, causing one end of the inserting block 22 to insert into the inserting hole 27, thereby locking the position of the connecting plate 26, and further locking the positions of the blocking frame 23 and the insertion tube 25, so that there is no need to keep pressing the blocking frame 23 all the time. When the rotating plate 3 is parallel to the fixing plate 1, it is convenient to assemble the top-cover type split vertical bearing seat at this time. When the rotating plate 3 is perpendicular to the fixing plate 1, it is convenient to assemble the side-cover type split vertical bearing seat at this time. The fixing angle of the bearing seat can be changed, so that both types of bearing seats can be installed. After the adjustment is completed, rotate the bidirectional lead screw 9. Under the action of the thread, the two sliders 10 move towards each other, thereby changing the distance between the two positioning columns 13. Sleeve the two mounting holes of the bearing seat on the positioning columns 13, and tighten the fixing frame 14 in the threaded hole, so that the fixing frame 14 and the positioning columns 13 clamp the vertical bearing seat together, thereby fixing the vertical bearing seat. Rotate the worm 12, thereby driving the worm wheel 11 to rotate and changing the angle of the bearing seat, so as to facilitate the assembly of the bearing seat.
[0032] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of concise description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope recorded in this specification.
[0033] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present invention. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be construed as a limitation on the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A vertical bearing seat assembly tool, comprising a fixing plate (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the fixed plate (1) are rotatably connected to connecting rods (2), and the other ends of the two connecting rods (2) are rotatably connected to a rotating plate (3) placed parallel to the fixed plate (1). One side of the fixed plate (1) is provided with a limiting mechanism for fixing the position of the rotating plate (3), a rotating groove (4) is provided at the top of the rotating plate (3), a rotating disc (5) is rotatably connected in the rotating groove (4), two positioning columns (13) are provided at the top of the rotating disc (5), an adjusting component for adjusting the distance between the two positioning columns (13) is provided on the rotating disc (5), a fastening mechanism for fixing the bearing seat is provided at the top of the positioning column (13), and a positioning mechanism for adjusting the angle of the rotating disc (5) is provided on the bottom inner wall of the rotating groove (4).
2. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism comprises two slide grooves (21) provided on one side of the fixed plate (1), a retaining frame (23) having one end in contact with the rotating plate (3) being slidably connected in the slide groove (21), an insert tube (25) being fixedly connected to one end of the retaining frame (23), a first fixing hole (6) being provided at the bottom of the rotating plate (3), a second fixing hole (7) being provided at one side of the rotating plate (3), and the insert tube (25) being capable of being inserted into the first fixing hole (6) or the second fixing hole (7), an elastic component for pushing the insert tube (25) to move upwards being provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the slide groove (21), and a fixing component for locking the insert tube (25) after it is separated from the first fixing hole (6) or the second fixing hole (7) being provided on one side of the fixed plate (1).
3. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic component is a first spring (24) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the bottom of the slide groove (21), and the other end of the first spring (24) is fixed to the inner wall of the top of the insertion tube (25).
4. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a connecting plate (26) fixedly connected between two retaining frames (23), a plug hole (27) being provided on one side of the connecting plate (26), a sliding hole (28) being provided on one side of the fixing plate (1), an insert block (22) which can be inserted into the plug hole (27) being slidably connected in the sliding hole (28), and a second spring (29) fixed to the sliding hole (28) being fixedly connected on one side of the insert block (22).
5. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly comprises a guide groove (8) formed on the top of the rotating disk (5), a bidirectional screw rod (9) being rotatably connected between the inner walls on both sides of the guide groove (8), a slider (10) sliding in the guide groove (8) being threadedly connected at both ends of the bidirectional screw rod (9), and a positioning column (13) being fixed to the slider (10).
6. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening mechanism comprises a threaded hole formed at the top of the positioning column (13), a fixing frame (14) being threadedly connected to the threaded hole, a plurality of evenly distributed avoidance grooves (15) being formed on the circumferential outer wall of the fixing frame (14), an extension plate (16) being rotatably connected to one end of the inner wall at the top of the avoidance groove (15), and a locking component for fixing the angle of the extension plate (16) being provided on the inner wall of one side of the avoidance groove (15).
7. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises a placement groove (18) formed on an inner wall of one side of the avoidance groove (15); an elastic rubber block (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the placement groove (18); a clamping block (20) is fixedly connected to the other side of the elastic rubber block (19); a plurality of clamping grooves (17) are formed at one end of the extension plate (16), and the clamping block (20) can be clamped into the clamping groove (17).
8. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism comprises a worm wheel (11) rotatably connected to the inner wall at the bottom of the rotating groove (4); a worm (12) meshing with the worm wheel (11) is rotatably connected to the inner wall at one side of the rotating groove (4); and one end of the worm (12) passes through the rotating plate (3).
9. The vertical bearing seat assembly tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first inclined surface (30) and a second inclined surface (31) are respectively formed at the top and the bottom of one end of the insert block (22).