Safety type leveling machine part grinding machine tool

By designing drive components and grinding components on the grinding machine tool, the problems of inconvenience in unloading and low adjustment accuracy in roller processing are solved, stable clamping and precise adjustment of rollers are achieved, safety and processing efficiency are improved, and energy consumption is reduced through cooling components.

CN120287200APending Publication Date: 2025-07-11SHANDONG SHENGQI HEAVY MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510741201.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2025-07-11

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Technical Problem

The existing grinding machine tools for roller processing are prone to falling off during unloading, causing damage, affecting safety, inconvenient discharge and low adjustment accuracy.

Method used

The design of drive components and grinding components, including fixtures, motors, hydraulic cylinders and coil springs, is adopted to achieve stable clamping and precise adjustment of the rollers. Combined with the cooling components, it improves safety and convenience through liquid cooling and recycling.

Benefits of technology

The rollers are stable clamped and precisely adjusted, avoid falling, improve the safety and convenience of unloading, and improve the flexibility and efficiency of grinding, reducing energy consumption.

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Abstract

The invention provides a safety type part grinding machine tool for a leveling machine, and relates to the technical field of grinding machine tools. A mounting seat is fixed to the top end face of the base, a rolling shaft is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat, a first base block is fixed to the left side of the top end face of the base, a sliding seat is fixed to the right end face of the first base block, two first mounting arms are slidably arranged on the sliding seat, and a rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on each first mounting arm. The grinding assembly can drive a threaded rod through a third motor, so that a second grinding block moves back and forth in a reciprocating mode, movable grinding is completed, and local excessive abrasion is avoided; a second hydraulic cylinder shrinks and extrudes a spiral spring, so that the grinding strength can be accurately improved; a first hydraulic cylinder is matched with a second hydraulic cylinder, so that the two first grinding blocks can synchronously participate in grinding, and the machining efficiency is effectively improved; in addition, during discharging, the rolling shaft is supported by the grinding assembly and moves backwards, the rolling shaft is prevented from falling off, and the safety and convenience of discharging are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of grinding machine tools, and particularly relates to a grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine. Background Art

[0002] A grinding machine tool is a machine tool device used for precision grinding and processing of the surface of a workpiece. The grinding machine tool performs micro-cutting on the surface of the workpiece through a grinding tool and a grinding agent to improve the surface accuracy of the workpiece and reduce the surface roughness value. It can enable the workpiece to obtain extremely high dimensional accuracy, shape accuracy, and surface quality, and is widely used in fields such as optics, electronics, and mechanical manufacturing where extremely high precision requirements are placed on parts; the upper roller of the leveling machine requires high-precision processing during machining, and at this time, a grinding machine tool needs to be used for grinding and processing.

[0003] When the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing unloads the material, the roller is prone to falling and being damaged, which affects safety; when the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing unloads the material, a separate lifting tool needs to be used for auxiliary unloading, and the unloading is not convenient enough; although the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing can achieve adjustment of the grinding degree, its adjustment is a rigid adjustment during adjustment, and the adjustment accuracy is relatively low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine, which solves the problems that when the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing unloads the material, the roller is prone to falling and being damaged, which affects safety; when the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing unloads the material, a separate lifting tool needs to be used for auxiliary unloading, and the unloading is not convenient enough; although the existing grinding machine tool for roller processing can achieve adjustment of the grinding degree, its adjustment is a rigid adjustment during adjustment, and the adjustment accuracy is relatively low.

[0005] The present invention provides a grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine, which specifically includes: a base; an installation seat is fixed on the top end surface of the base, a roller is rotatably arranged on the installation seat, a first base block is fixed on the left side of the top end surface of the base, a sliding seat is fixed on the right end surface of the first base block, two first mounting arms are slidably arranged on the sliding seat, a rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on each first mounting arm, a fixture is fixed on the inner side of each of the two rotating shafts, and the two fixtures are respectively fixed on the rotating shafts of the roller; a first motor is fixed on the front end surface of the front first mounting arm, and the output shaft of the first motor is fixed on the rotating shaft of the front fixture.

[0006] Furthermore, an adjusting rod is rotatably arranged on the sliding seat, the front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod are respectively threadedly connected to the two first mounting arms, and the thread directions of the front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod are opposite; a second motor is fixed on the front end surface of the sliding seat, and the output shaft of the second motor is fixed on the adjusting rod.

[0007] Further, the first base block, the sliding seat, the first mounting arm, the fixture, the first motor, the adjustment rod and the second motor together constitute a driving assembly; a grinding assembly is mounted on the base, and the grinding assembly is composed of a second base block, a first guide rod, a first mounting block, a third motor, a threaded rod, a second guide rod, a second mounting block, a first hydraulic cylinder, a third guide rod, a second mounting arm, a second hydraulic cylinder, a fourth guide rod, a fixed block, a helical spring, a first grinding block, a second grinding block and a cooling pipe.

[0008] Further, a second base block is fixed to the top surface of the base, and two first guide rods are fixed to the rear end surface of the second base block. A first mounting block slides on the two first guide rods; a third motor is fixed at the center position of the rear end surface of the second base block, and a threaded rod is fixed to the output shaft of the third motor. The threaded rod is threadedly connected to the first mounting block.

[0009] Further, two second guide rods are welded to the left end surface of the first mounting block. A second mounting block slides on the two second guide rods. A first hydraulic cylinder is fixed to the left end surface of the first mounting block, and the extending end of the first hydraulic cylinder is fixed to the second mounting block.

[0010] Further, two third guide rods are fixed to the top surface of the second mounting block. A second mounting arm slides on the two third guide rods. A second hydraulic cylinder is fixed to the top surface of the second mounting block, and the extending end of the second hydraulic cylinder is fixed to the bottom end surface of the second mounting arm.

[0011] Further, two stepped shaft-shaped fourth guide rods slide on the second hydraulic cylinder. The lower ends of the two fourth guide rods are both fixed to the fixed block. A second grinding block is fixed to the bottom end surface of the fixed block, and the bottom end surface of the second grinding block contacts the outer wall of the roller. A V-shaped groove is formed in the top end surface of the fixed block, and two first grinding blocks are fixed in the V-shaped groove. A helical spring for driving the fixed block downward is sleeved on each fourth guide rod. During the rotation of the roller, the roller can be ground by the second grinding block.

[0012] Further, a cooling pipe is fixed to the fixed block, and the cooling pipe is aligned with the roller. The cooling pipe is connected to an external cooling liquid supply pump; a collection box is fixed to the top surface of the base, and the collection box is located below the roller.

[0013] Further, a cooling component is mounted on the mounting seat, and the cooling component is composed of a rotating shaft, an impeller and a friction wheel. A rotating shaft rotates on the mounting seat, and impellers are linearly arrayed on the rotating shaft. The impellers are located below the roller and inside the collection box. A friction wheel is fixed to the rotating shaft, and the friction wheel contacts the outer wall of a front fixture.

[0014] The present invention provides a safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool, which has the following beneficial effects: The grinding function is flexible and diverse: the grinding assembly can drive the threaded rod through the third motor to make the second grinding block move back and forth, completing moving grinding and avoiding local excessive wear; the second hydraulic cylinder contracts and squeezes the spiral spring, which can accurately improve the grinding intensity; the first hydraulic cylinder and the second hydraulic cylinder cooperate to enable the two first grinding blocks to participate in grinding synchronously, effectively improving the processing efficiency. In addition, when unloading, the grinding assembly holds up the roller and moves it backward to prevent the roller from falling, improving the safety and convenience of unloading.

[0015] The driving and clamping are stable and efficient: in the driving assembly, the second motor drives the adjusting rod to rotate, and uses the thread drive to quickly clamp the two jigs on the two side rotating shafts of the roller, achieving precise clamping; the first motor provides power for the rotation of the roller to ensure the stable operation of the roller during grinding, ensuring the reliability of processing.

[0016] The cooling design is energy-saving and environmentally friendly: the cooling pipe is connected to an external supply pump, and sprays liquid to cool the roller and the grinding block. The collection box recovers the cooling liquid to achieve recycling and reduce costs. In the cooling assembly, the impeller rotates as the roller rotates, accelerating the liquid flow in the collection box, enhancing the cooling effect, shortening the subsequent cooling time of the liquid, and reducing energy consumption. Description of the Drawings

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0018] The drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention.

[0019] In the drawings: Figure 1 The axonometric structural schematic diagram of the safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 The front view structural schematic diagram of the safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 The top view structural schematic diagram of the safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 The right view structural schematic diagram of the safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 The axonometric structural schematic diagram of the fourth guide rod, fixed block, spiral spring, first grinding block, second grinding block and cooling pipe of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 The front view structural schematic diagram of the fourth guide rod, fixed block, spiral spring, first grinding block, second grinding block and cooling pipe of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 Shows an axonometric structural schematic diagram of the driving component of the present invention; Figure 8 Shows an axonometric structural schematic diagram of the fixture, collection box and cooling component of the present invention.

[0020] List of reference numerals 1. Base; 2. Mounting seat; 3. Roller; 4. Driving component; 401. First base block; 402. Sliding seat; 403. First mounting arm; 404. Fixture; 405. First motor; 406. Adjusting rod; 407. Second motor; 5. Grinding component; 501. Second base block; 502. First guide rod; 503. First mounting block; 504. Third motor; 505. Threaded rod; 506. Second guide rod; 507. Second mounting block; 508. First hydraulic cylinder; 509. Third guide rod; 510. Second mounting arm; 511. Second hydraulic cylinder; 512. Fourth guide rod; 513. Fixed block; 514. Helical spring; 515. First grinding block; 516. Second grinding block; 517. Cooling pipe; 6. Collection box; 7. Cooling component; 701. Rotating shaft; 702. Impeller; 703. Friction wheel. Detailed implementation manners

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the described embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Embodiment 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 : The present invention provides a safe leveling machine part grinding machine tool, including: a base 1; a mounting seat 2 is fixed on the top surface of the base 1, a roller 3 is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat 2, a first base block 401 is fixed on the left side of the top surface of the base 1, a sliding seat 402 is fixed on the right end surface of the first base block 401, two first mounting arms 403 are slidably mounted on the sliding seat 402, a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on each first mounting arm 403, a fixture 404 is fixed on the inner side of each of the two rotating shafts, and the two fixtures 404 are respectively fixed on the rotating shafts of the roller 3; a first motor 405 is fixed on the front end surface of the front first mounting arm 403, and the output shaft of the first motor 405 is fixed on the rotating shaft of the front fixture 404.

[0023] Wherein, an adjusting rod 406 is rotatably mounted on the sliding seat 402, the front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod 406 are respectively threadedly connected to the two first mounting arms 403, and the thread directions of the front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod 406 are opposite; a second motor 407 is fixed on the front end surface of the sliding seat 402, the output shaft of the second motor 407 is fixed on the adjusting rod 406. When driving the roller 3, the second motor 407 is driven to rotate, the second motor 407 drives the adjusting rod 406 to rotate, and under the threaded drive of the adjusting rod 406, the two fixtures 404 are clamped on the rotating shafts on both sides of the roller 3, and the driving fixture 404 completes the clamping of the rotating shaft on the roller 3; the first motor 405 is driven to rotate, and the first motor 405 can drive the fixture 404 and the roller 3 to rotate.

[0024] Wherein, the first base block 401, the sliding seat 402, the first mounting arm 403, the fixture 404, the first motor 405, the adjusting rod 406 and the second motor 407 together form a driving assembly 4; a grinding assembly 5 is mounted on the base 1, and the grinding assembly 5 is composed of a second base block 501, a first guide rod 502, a first mounting block 503, a third motor 504, a threaded rod 505, a second guide rod 506, a second mounting block 507, a first hydraulic cylinder 508, a third guide rod 509, a second mounting arm 510, a second hydraulic cylinder 511, a fourth guide rod 512, a fixed block 513, a spiral spring 514, a first grinding block 515, a second grinding block 516 and a cooling pipe 517.

[0025] Wherein, a second base block 501 is fixed on the top surface of the base 1, two first guide rods 502 are fixed on the rear end surface of the second base block 501, and a first mounting block 503 is slidably mounted on the two first guide rods 502; a third motor 504 is fixed at the center position of the rear end surface of the second base block 501, a threaded rod 505 is fixed on the output shaft of the third motor 504, and the threaded rod 505 is threadedly connected to the first mounting block 503.

[0026] Among them, two second guide rods 506 are welded to the left end face of the first mounting block 503. A second mounting block 507 slides on the two second guide rods 506. A first hydraulic cylinder 508 is fixed to the left end face of the first mounting block 503, and the extending end of the first hydraulic cylinder 508 is fixed to the second mounting block 507.

[0027] Among them, two third guide rods 509 are fixed to the top end face of the second mounting block 507. A second mounting arm 510 slides on the two third guide rods 509. A second hydraulic cylinder 511 is fixed to the top end face of the second mounting block 507, and the extending end of the second hydraulic cylinder 511 is fixed to the bottom end face of the second mounting arm 510.

[0028] Among them, two fourth guide rods 512 with a stepped shaft structure slide on the second hydraulic cylinder 511. One end of the lower part of each of the two fourth guide rods 512 is fixed to a fixed block 513. A second grinding block 516 is fixed to the bottom end face of the fixed block 513. The bottom end face of the second grinding block 516 contacts the outer wall of the roller 3. A V-shaped groove is formed in the top end face of the fixed block 513, and two first grinding blocks 515 are fixed in the V-shaped groove. A spiral spring 514 for driving the fixed block 513 downward is sleeved on each of the fourth guide rods 512. During the rotation of the roller 3, the roller 3 can be ground by the second grinding block 516. During the grinding process, the third motor 504 is driven to rotate back and forth, and the electric screw rod 505 of the third motor 504 rotates back and forth. Driven by the reciprocating movement of the screw rod 505, the second grinding block 516 can move back and forth, and at this time, moving grinding is realized; when it is necessary to improve the grinding intensity, the second hydraulic cylinder 511 is driven to contract. The second hydraulic cylinder 511 drives the second mounting arm 510 to move downward. At this time, the two spiral springs 514 are compressed to complete the improvement of the grinding intensity. The improvement of the grinding intensity is realized by squeezing the spiral springs 514, which can better improve the accuracy of the improvement of the grinding intensity; when it is necessary to improve the grinding efficiency, the first hydraulic cylinder 508 and the second hydraulic cylinder 511 can be driven to adjust the contact between the two first grinding blocks 515 and the roller 3. At this time, the synchronous grinding of the two first grinding blocks 515 can improve the grinding efficiency; when discharging the roller 3, the first hydraulic cylinder 508 and the second hydraulic cylinder 511 are driven to hold the roller 3 through the V-shaped groove, and then the third motor 504 is driven to rotate to move the lifted roller 3 backward. At this time, the discharging of the roller 3 is convenient, avoiding the risk of dropping caused by discharging at the original position, and improving the safety and convenience.

[0029] Among them, a cooling pipe 517 is fixed on the fixed block 513. The cooling pipe 517 is aligned with the roller 3 and is connected to an externally provided cooling liquid supply pump. A collection box 6 is fixed on the top surface of the base 1. The collection box 6 is located below the roller 3. During use, the liquid ejected from the cooling pipe 517 can cool the roller 3 and the second grinding block 516, and the cooled liquid can be collected through the collection box 6 for reuse.

[0030] Among them, a cooling component 7 is installed on the mounting seat 2. The cooling component 7 is composed of a rotating shaft 701, an impeller 702 and a friction wheel 703. A rotating shaft 701 rotates on the mounting seat 2. The impeller 702 is linearly arrayed on the rotating shaft 701. The impeller 702 is located below the roller 3 and inside the collection box 6. A friction wheel 703 is fixed on the rotating shaft 701. The friction wheel 703 is in contact with the outer wall of a front clamp 404. When the clamp 404 rotates, it can drive the rotation of the friction wheel 703, the rotating shaft 701 and the impeller 702. At this time, the accelerated flow of the liquid in the collection box 6 can be realized. Through the accelerated flow of the liquid, the auxiliary cooling of the liquid can be realized, saving the subsequent cooling time of the liquid in the collection box 6.

[0031] Embodiment 2, on the basis of Embodiment 1, as Figures 1 - 8 shown.

[0032] Working principle of this embodiment: Drive the second motor 407 to rotate. The second motor 407 drives the adjusting rod 406 to rotate. Under the screw drive of the adjusting rod 406, the two clamps 404 are clamped on the rotating shafts on both sides of the roller 3, and the drive clamps 404 complete the clamping of the rotating shafts on the roller 3; Drive the first motor 405 to rotate. The first motor 405 can drive the clamp 404 and the roller 3 to rotate; Drive the third motor 504 to rotate reciprocally. The third motor 504 drives the threaded rod 505 to rotate reciprocally. Under the reciprocating drive of the threaded rod 505, the front and back reciprocating movement of the second grinding block 516 can be realized, and at this time, moving grinding is realized; When it is necessary to increase the grinding intensity, just drive the second hydraulic cylinder 511 to contract. The second hydraulic cylinder 511 drives the second mounting arm 510 to move downward. At this time, the two spiral springs 514 are compressed to complete the improvement of the grinding intensity; When it is necessary to improve the grinding efficiency, the first hydraulic cylinder 508 and the second hydraulic cylinder 511 can be driven to adjust the contact between the two first grinding blocks 515 and the roller 3. At this time, the synchronous grinding of the two first grinding blocks 515 can improve the grinding efficiency; At the same time, the liquid sprayed from the cooling pipe 517 can cool the roller 3 and the second grinding block 516, and the cooled liquid can be collected through the collection box 6; At the same time, when the clamp 404 rotates, it can drive the friction wheel 703, the rotating shaft 701 and the impeller 702 to rotate. At this time, the accelerated flow of the liquid in the collection box 6 can be realized. Through the accelerated flow of the liquid, the auxiliary cooling of the liquid can be realized; When unloading the roller 3, drive the first hydraulic cylinder 508 and the second hydraulic cylinder 511 to support the roller 3 through the V-shaped groove, and then drive the third motor 504 to rotate to move the supported roller 3 backward, and then unload the roller 3.

Claims

1. A grinding machine tool for leveling machine parts with safety features, characterized in that, Comprising: A base (1); on the top surface of the base (1), a mounting seat (2) is fixed. A roller (3) is rotatably mounted on the mounting seat (2). On the left side of the top surface of the base (1), a first base block (401) is fixed. On the right end face of the first base block (401), a sliding seat (402) is fixed. Two first mounting arms (403) slide on the sliding seat (402). A rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on each of the first mounting arms (403). On the inner sides of the two rotating shafts, a clamp (404) is fixed. The two clamps (404) are respectively fixed on the rotating shafts of the roller (3). On the front end face of the front first mounting arm (403), a first motor (405) is fixed. The output shaft of the first motor (405) is fixed on the rotating shaft of the front clamp (404).

2. The grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the sliding seat (402), an adjusting rod (406) is rotatably mounted. The front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod (406) are respectively threadedly connected to the two first mounting arms (403), and the thread directions of the front end and the rear end of the adjusting rod (406) are opposite. On the front end face of the sliding seat (402), a second motor (407) is fixed. The output shaft of the second motor (407) is fixed on the adjusting rod (406).

3. The grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first base block (401), the sliding seat (402), the first mounting arms (403), the clamps (404), the first motor (405), the adjusting rod (406), and the second motor (407) together form a driving assembly (4). A grinding assembly (5) is mounted on the base (1). The grinding assembly (5) is composed of a second base block (501), a first guiding rod (502), a first mounting block (503), a third motor (504), a threaded rod (505), a second guiding rod (506), a second mounting block (507), a first hydraulic cylinder (508), a third guiding rod (509), a second mounting arm (510), a second hydraulic cylinder (511), a fourth guiding rod (512), a fixing block (513), a spiral spring (514), a first grinding block (515), a second grinding block (516), and a cooling pipe (517).

4. A grinding machine tool for parts of a safety leveling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, On the top surface of the base (1), a second base block (501) is fixed. On the rear end face of the second base block (501), two first guiding rods (502) are fixed. A first mounting block (503) slides on the two first guiding rods (502). At the center position of the rear end face of the second base block (501), a third motor (504) is fixed. A threaded rod (505) is fixed on the output shaft of the third motor (504). The threaded rod (505) is threadedly connected to the first mounting block (503).

5. A grinding machine tool for safety type leveling machine parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, On the left end face of the first mounting block (503), two second guiding rods (506) are welded. A second mounting block (507) slides on the two second guiding rods (506). On the left end face of the first mounting block (503), a first hydraulic cylinder (508) is fixed. The extending end of the first hydraulic cylinder (508) is fixed on the second mounting block (507).

6. A grinding machine tool for parts of a safety type leveling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two third guide rods (509) are fixed to the top surface of the second mounting block (507). A second mounting arm (510) slides on the two third guide rods (509). A second hydraulic cylinder (511) is fixed to the top surface of the second mounting block (507). The extending end of the second hydraulic cylinder (511) is fixed to the bottom surface of the second mounting arm (510).

7. A grinding machine for safety type leveling machine parts according to claim 6, characterized in that, Two fourth guide rods (512) with a stepped shaft structure slide on the second hydraulic cylinder (511). One end of the lower side of the two fourth guide rods (512) is fixed to a fixed block (513). A second grinding block (516) is fixed to the bottom surface of the fixed block (513). The bottom surface of the second grinding block (516) contacts the outer wall of the roller (3). A V-shaped groove is formed in the top surface of the fixed block (513). Two first grinding blocks (515) are fixed in the V-shaped groove. A spiral spring (514) for driving the fixed block (513) downward is sleeved on each fourth guide rod (512). During the rotation of the roller (3), the roller (3) can be ground by the second grinding block (516).

8. A grinding machine tool for safety type leveling machine parts according to claim 7, characterized in that, A cooling pipe (517) is fixed to the fixed block (513). The cooling pipe (517) is aligned with the roller (3). The cooling pipe (517) is connected to an external cooling liquid supply pump. A collection box (6) is fixed to the top surface of the base (1). The collection box (6) is located below the roller (3).

9. The grinding machine for parts of a safety type leveling machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, A cooling component (7) is installed on the mounting seat (2). The cooling component (7) is composed of a rotating shaft (701), an impeller (702) and a friction wheel (703). A rotating shaft (701) rotates on the mounting seat (2). The impeller (702) is linearly arrayed on the rotating shaft (701). The impeller (702) is located below the roller (3) and inside the collection box (6). A friction wheel (703) is fixed to the rotating shaft (701). The friction wheel (703) contacts the outer wall of a front clamp (404).