Adapter and self-protection method thereof

Abstract

The invention provides an adapter and a self-protection method thereof. The self-protection method of the adapter comprises the following steps: receiving a detection result from a drop detection module; judging whether the equipment main body reaches a preset falling condition or not according to the detection result; and when it is judged that the equipment main body reaches the preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled to be contained in the containing groove. According to the adapter and the conductive column self-protection method thereof provided by the invention, the problem that the conductive column is easy to deform and even damage in the falling process of the existing adapter can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of adapter design, and more particularly, to an adapter and a self-protection method thereof. Background Art

[0002] An adapter is an interface converter. It can be an independent hardware interface device that allows hardware or electronic interfaces to connect to other hardware or electronic interfaces, or it can be an information interface. Examples include power adapters, tripod base adapters, USB to serial port adapters, etc.

[0003] With technological advancements, adapters (especially power adapters) are becoming increasingly compact. However, while these smaller adapters are convenient for storage, they also increase the risk of accidental drops. If an adapter falls and the conductive studs touch the ground, they can easily deform or even damage them, rendering the entire adapter unusable.

[0004] Based on the above technical problems, there is an urgent need for a solution that can effectively protect the conductive column when the adapter falls. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide an adapter and an automatic protection method thereof, so as to solve the problem that the conductive posts of the existing adapter are easily deformed or even damaged during the falling process.

[0006] The present invention provides an adapter self-protection method, wherein the adapter includes a device body, and a drop detection module, a control module, a conductive column, and a storage slot adapted for the conductive column are provided within the device body; wherein the drop detection module is used to detect the device body and generate a detection result; the method includes:

[0007] receiving a detection result from the drop detection module;

[0008] Determining whether the device body meets a preset drop condition based on the detection result;

[0009] When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled to be accommodated in the receiving groove.

[0010] In addition, a preferred solution is that the conductive column is movably connected to the device body through a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism and the drop detection module are electrically connected to the control module; when it is determined that the device body reaches a preset drop condition, controlling the conductive column to be accommodated in the storage slot further includes:

[0011] When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled by the driving mechanism to be accommodated in the receiving groove.

[0012] In addition, a preferred solution is that the drop detection module includes an acceleration sensing unit, the acceleration sensing unit detects the acceleration of the device body, and the determining whether the device body reaches a preset drop condition based on the detection result includes:

[0013] Determining whether the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold according to the detection result;

[0014] When the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold, it is determined that the device body reaches a preset drop condition.

[0015] In addition, a preferred solution is that the drop detection module includes an acceleration sensing unit and a stress sensing unit, the acceleration sensing unit detects the acceleration of the device body, and the stress sensing unit detects the stress on the surface of the device body, and the determining whether the device body meets the preset drop condition based on the detection results further includes:

[0016] determining, based on the detection result, whether the acceleration of the adapter device body detected by the drop detection module reaches a preset acceleration threshold;

[0017] When the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, determining whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress according to the detection result;

[0018] When the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress, it is determined that the device body reaches the preset falling condition.

[0019] In addition, a preferred solution is that when the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, determining whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress based on the detection result includes:

[0020] When the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body does not continue to exist within a preset time, the drop detection module determines that the type of stress on the surface of the device body is instantaneous stress.

[0021] On the other hand, the present invention further provides an adapter, comprising a device body and a conductive column, wherein a receiving slot and a driving mechanism are provided in the device body, and the conductive column is movably connected to the device body through the driving mechanism; and a drop detection module and a control module are provided on the device body; wherein,

[0022] The drop detection module is used to detect the device body and generate a detection result;

[0023] The control module is used to determine whether the device body reaches a preset drop condition based on the detection result;

[0024] When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the control module controls the conductive column to be accommodated in the receiving groove through the driving mechanism.

[0025] In addition, a preferred solution is that a power supply module is further provided in the device body, and the control module, the drop detection module and the drive mechanism are all electrically connected to the power supply module;

[0026] The power supply module supplies power to the control module, the drop detection module and the driving mechanism respectively.

[0027] In addition, a preferred solution is that the driving mechanism includes a rotating shaft disposed in the device body and a motor connected to the rotating shaft; wherein,

[0028] One end of the conductive column is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0029] In addition, a preferred solution is that a first gear is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a second gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed for transmission.

[0030] In addition, a preferred solution is that the driving mechanism includes a cylinder and a rotating shaft disposed in the device body, and one end of the conductive column is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft; and,

[0031] An inclined extension portion is formed at one end of the conductive column close to the rotating shaft, a long hole is opened on the inclined extension portion, a slider is slidably connected in the long hole, and the driving rod of the cylinder is connected to the slider.

[0032] Compared with the prior art, the adapter and its self-protection method provided by the present invention, by setting components such as a driving mechanism and a drop detection module, can promptly accommodate the conductive column into the storage slot during the falling process of the adapter, thereby effectively protecting the conductive column on the adapter and preventing the conductive column from deformation or even damage.

[0033] To achieve the above and related ends, one or more aspects of the present invention include features that will be described in detail below and particularly pointed out in the claims. The following description and the accompanying drawings set forth certain exemplary aspects of the present invention in detail. However, these aspects are merely indicative of the various ways in which the principles of the present invention may be employed. Furthermore, the present invention is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] By referring to the following description and claims in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and with a more complete understanding of the present invention, other objects and results of the present invention will become more apparent and readily understood. In the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 A front view of an adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 A side view of an adapter provided for an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 A front cross-sectional view of the first adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention when no conductive pillar is accommodated;

[0038] Figure 4 A front cross-sectional view of the first adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention when housing a conductive post;

[0039] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a driving mechanism in a first adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a driving mechanism in a second adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 7 A diagram showing the information transmission relationship between the various units in the adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of a method for self-protecting a conductive post of an adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] In the accompanying drawings: device body 1, conductive column 2, storage slot 3, first gear 4, second gear 5, motor 6, rotating shaft 7, inclined extension part 8, long hole 9, slider 10, drive rod 11, cylinder 12, control module 100, drop detection module 200, power supply module 300, drive mechanism 400.

[0044] The same reference numerals throughout the drawings indicate similar or corresponding features or functions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In the following description, for illustrative purposes, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate description of one or more embodiments.

[0046] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only used to schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the type, quantity and proportion of each component can be changed at will, and the component layout type may also be more complicated.

[0047] The specific structure and function of the adapter provided by the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 The main structure of the adapter provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 FIG. 4 shows a side view structure of an adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 FIG2 shows the main cross-sectional structure of the first adapter provided by an embodiment of the present invention when the conductive pillar is not housed. Figure 4 The figure shows the main cross-sectional structure of the first adapter provided by the embodiment of the present invention when the conductive pillar is accommodated. Figure 5 The principle of the driving mechanism in the first adapter provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 6 The principle of the driving mechanism in the second adapter provided by the embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 7 The diagram shows the information transmission relationship between the units in the adapter provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Combine Figures 1 to 7 It can be seen that the adapter provided by the present invention includes a device main body 1 for carrying other components and a conductive column 2 connected to the device main body 1. A storage slot 3 for accommodating the conductive column 2 and a driving mechanism 400 for driving the conductive column 2 to move are provided in the device main body 1. The conductive column 2 is movably connected to the device main body 1 through the driving mechanism 400; and a drop detection module 200 and a control module 100 are provided on the device main body 1. The drop detection module 200 is used to detect the device main body 1 and generate a detection result. The control module 100 is used to determine whether the device main body 1 reaches a preset drop condition based on the detection result; when the control module 100 determines that the device main body reaches the preset drop condition, the control module 100 controls the conductive column 2 to be accommodated in the storage slot 3 through the driving mechanism.

[0049] The adapter provided by the present invention, by providing components such as a driving mechanism 400, a drop detection module 200, and a control module 100, can promptly accommodate the conductive column into the storage slot 3 during the adapter falling process, thereby effectively protecting the conductive column 2 on the adapter and preventing the conductive column 2 from deformation or even damage.

[0050] Specifically, in order to enable the drop detection module 200 to accurately detect the drop process of the adapter, the drop detection module 200 may include an acceleration sensing unit, which is used to detect the acceleration of the device body 1; and the control module 100 determines whether the device body reaches the preset drop condition based on the detection result. The process includes: determining whether the acceleration of the device body reaches the preset acceleration threshold based on the detection result; when the control module 100 determines that the acceleration of the device body reaches the preset acceleration threshold based on the detection result, it is determined that the device body 1 reaches the first-level preset drop condition.

[0051] It should be noted that the acceleration sensing unit is used to detect the acceleration of the device body 1 and can be set using an acceleration sensor; when the device body 1 is in a stable state (such as when a conductor column is inserted into a socket), the acceleration of the device body 1 is zero; when the device body 1 falls, the device body 1 will generate corresponding acceleration. When the acceleration sensing unit detects that the acceleration of the device body 1 reaches a preset acceleration threshold (the specific preset acceleration threshold can be determined based on experimental data and will not be repeated here), it can be determined to a certain extent that the device body 1 is in a falling state (that is, it is determined that the device body 1 reaches the first-level preset falling condition). At this time, the driving mechanism 400 can be used to accommodate the conductive column 2 into the storage slot 3.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the drop detection module 200 may further include a stress sensing unit, which is used to detect the stress on the surface of the device body 1; and the control module 100 determines whether the device body reaches the preset drop condition based on the detection result, including: judging whether the acceleration of the adapter device body detected by the drop detection module reaches the preset acceleration threshold based on the detection result; when the acceleration of the adapter device body reaches the preset acceleration threshold, judging whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress based on the detection result; when the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress, it is judged that the device body reaches the second-level preset drop condition; when the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the long-term stress, it is judged that the device body does not reach the second-level preset drop condition; when the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 reaches the second-level preset drop condition, the control module 100 controls the conductive column 2 to be accommodated in the storage slot 3 through the driving mechanism.

[0053] It should be noted that in actual use, for the adapter, when the adapter moves with the human body (or instrument), for example, when the operator holds the adapter and moves, the device body 1 will also generate corresponding acceleration, but the adapter is not in a falling state; to prevent misjudgment, the stress sensing unit can be used to further detect the stress on the surface of the device body 1. When the stress on the surface of the device body 1 persists within a preset time (such as 0.5 seconds) (that is, the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is a long-term stress), it is determined that the device body 1 moves with the human body (or instrument), there is an interaction between the two, and the device body 1 is not in a falling state; when the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is an instantaneous stress, it is determined that there is no continuous interaction between the device body 1 and other objects, and it is determined that the device body 1 is not in a falling state.

[0054] Furthermore, for the stress sensing unit, a stress sensor or a pressure sensor can be used for setting, and the stress sensor or pressure sensor is set on the surface of the device body 1. When the surface of the device body 1 receives stress, the stress sensor or pressure sensor will sense the stress in the first time.

[0055] In addition, with respect to the setting of long-term stress and instantaneous stress, in the process of the stress sensing unit detecting the stress on the surface of the device body 1, when the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 persists within a preset time, it is determined that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is long-term stress, and it is determined that the device body 1 moves with the human body (or instrument); when the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 does not persist within a preset time (such as 0.5 seconds), it is determined that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is instantaneous stress, and it is determined that the device body 1 is in a falling state; it should be noted that when the surface of the device body 1 has not been subjected to stress, the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is also defined as instantaneous stress.

[0056] In addition, the control module 100 can realize the coordination between the drop detection module 200 and the driving mechanism 400, and the control module 100 is electrically connected to the drop detection module 200 and the driving mechanism 400 respectively; in actual use, the control module 100 controls the driving mechanism 400 whether to accommodate the conductive column 2 into the storage slot 3 based on the detection result of the drop detection module 200; when it is determined that the device body 1 reaches the preset drop condition (including the first-level preset drop condition and the second-level preset drop condition), the control module 100 controls the conductive column 2 to be accommodated in the storage slot 3 through the driving mechanism; otherwise, the conductive column 2 is not operated.

[0057] In addition, a power supply module 300 is also provided within the device body. The control module 100, drop detection module 200, and drive mechanism 400 are all electrically connected to the power supply module 300. The power supply module 300 provides power to the control module 100, drop detection module 200, and drive mechanism 400. Furthermore, the power supply module 300 is also electrically connected to the conductive post. This design allows the power supply module 300 to be charged immediately when the conductive post is plugged into an electrical outlet.

[0058] In a specific embodiment of the present invention, Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in order to realize the setting of the driving mechanism 400, the driving mechanism 400 may include a rotating shaft 7 arranged in the device body 1 and a motor 6 connected to the rotating shaft 7; wherein, one end of the conductive column 2 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 7; a first gear 4 is fixed on the rotating shaft 7, and a second gear 5 is fixed on the output shaft of the motor 6, and the first gear 4 and the second gear 5 are engaged for transmission.

[0059] During actual use, when the conductive column 2 needs to be accommodated, the control module 100 drives the output shaft of the motor 6 to rotate. As the output shaft of the motor 6 rotates, the second gear 5 drives the first gear 4 to rotate, and the first gear 4 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 7 drives the conductive column 2 to rotate to accommodate the conductive column 2 into the storage slot 3.

[0060] In another specific embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, to implement the configuration of drive mechanism 400, drive mechanism 400 may also include a cylinder 12 and a rotating shaft 7 disposed within device body 1. One end of conductive column 2 is fixedly connected to rotating shaft 7. Furthermore, an inclined extension 8 is formed at the end of conductive column 2 near rotating shaft 7. An elongated hole 9 is formed in inclined extension 8, and a slider 10 is slidably connected within elongated hole 9. A drive rod 11 of cylinder 12 is connected to slider 10. It should be noted that inclined extension 8 is typically configured as an insulator component.

[0061] During actual use, when the conductive column 2 needs to be accommodated, the microprocessor drives the driving shaft of the cylinder 12 to move horizontally. As the driving shaft moves horizontally, the inclined extension portion 8 will swing, thereby driving the conductive column 2 to rotate, so as to accommodate the conductive column 2 into the storage slot 3.

[0062] It should be noted that, typically, the adapter is provided with two conductive posts. For these two conductive posts, each conductive post can be configured with a corresponding drive mechanism 400 for storage, or both conductive posts can be stored using the same drive mechanism 400. In the case where the conductive posts are stored using the same drive mechanism 400, the operating principle is substantially the same as the principle of storing one conductive post using one drive mechanism 400. Therefore, the specific configuration thereof will not be described in detail.

[0063] To further illustrate the principle of self-protection of the conductive post of the adapter provided by the present invention, the present invention also provides a self-protection method for the conductive post of the adapter, the adapter self-protection method comprising:

[0064] receiving a detection result from a drop detection module;

[0065] Determine whether the device body meets the preset drop condition based on the test results;

[0066] When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled to be accommodated in the receiving slot.

[0067] Furthermore, when it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, controlling the conductive column to be accommodated in the receiving slot further includes:

[0068] When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled by the driving mechanism to be accommodated in the receiving slot.

[0069] Specifically, judging whether the device body has reached a preset drop condition based on the detection results includes:

[0070] Determine whether the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold based on the detection result;

[0071] When the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold, it is determined that the device body reaches a (first level) preset drop condition.

[0072] More specifically, judging whether the device body has reached a preset drop condition based on the detection result also includes:

[0073] Determine, based on the detection result, whether the acceleration of the adapter device body detected by the drop detection module reaches a preset acceleration threshold;

[0074] When the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, it is determined whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress according to the detection result;

[0075] When the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress, it is determined that the device body has reached the preset drop condition.

[0076] Furthermore, when the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, determining whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress based on the detection result includes:

[0077] When the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body does not continue to exist within a preset time, the drop detection module determines that the type of stress on the surface of the device body is instantaneous stress.

[0078] In addition, the conductive column is movably connected to the device body through the driving mechanism 400, and the storage slot is opened on the device body; and when the drop detection module 200 detects that the adapter to be protected reaches the preset drop condition, the conductive column is received in the storage slot through the driving mechanism 400.

[0079] It should be noted that the preset drop condition includes a first-level preset drop condition and a second-level preset drop condition, and the drop detection module 200 includes an acceleration sensing unit and a stress sensing unit; and Figure 8 As shown, the device body 1 is detected by the drop detection module 200 and a detection result is generated. When the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 reaches a preset drop condition based on the detection result, the control driving mechanism 400 is controlled to accommodate the conductive column into the storage slot 3.

[0080] S110: Detecting the acceleration of the device body 1 through the acceleration sensing unit;

[0081] S120: Determine whether the acceleration of the device body reaches an acceleration threshold;

[0082] When the acceleration sensing unit detects that the acceleration of the device body 1 reaches a preset acceleration threshold, the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 reaches a first-level preset drop condition;

[0083] When the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 reaches the first level preset drop condition;

[0084] S130: Detecting stress on the surface of the device body 1 through the stress sensing unit;

[0085] S140: Determine whether the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is instantaneous stress;

[0086] When the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is a long-term stress, the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 has not reached the second-level preset drop condition; when the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body 1 is a transient stress, the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 has reached the second-level preset drop condition;

[0087] When the control module 100 determines that the device body 1 reaches the second level preset drop condition;

[0088] S150 : The conductive pillar 2 is received into the receiving slot 3 by the driving mechanism 400 .

[0089] The adapter and self-protection method according to the present invention have been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications may be made to the adapter and self-protection method described above without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An adapter self-protection method, characterized in that: The adapter includes a device body, in which a drop detection module, a control module, a conductive column, and a receiving slot adapted for the conductive column are provided. The drop detection module is used to detect the device body and generate a detection result. The adapter self-protection method includes: receiving a detection result from the drop detection module; Determining whether the device body meets a preset drop condition based on the detection result; When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled to be accommodated in the receiving groove.

2. The adapter self-protection method according to claim 1, wherein: The conductive column is movably connected to the device body through a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism and the drop detection module are electrically connected to the control module; when it is determined that the device body reaches a preset drop condition, controlling the conductive column to be accommodated in the storage slot further includes: When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the conductive column is controlled by the driving mechanism to be accommodated in the receiving groove.

3. The adapter self-protection method according to claim 2, wherein: The drop detection module includes an acceleration sensing unit, which is used to detect the acceleration of the device body. The determining whether the device body meets the preset drop condition based on the detection result includes: Determining whether the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold according to the detection result; When the acceleration of the device body reaches a preset acceleration threshold, it is determined that the device body reaches a preset drop condition.

4. The adapter self-protection method according to claim 2, wherein: The drop detection module includes an acceleration sensing unit and a stress sensing unit. The acceleration sensing unit is used to detect the acceleration of the device body, and the stress sensing unit is used to detect the stress on the surface of the device body. The determining whether the device body meets the preset drop condition based on the detection result further includes: determining, based on the detection result, whether the acceleration of the adapter device body detected by the drop detection module reaches a preset acceleration threshold; When the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, determining whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress according to the detection result; When the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress, it is determined that the device body reaches the preset falling condition.

5. The adapter self-protection method according to claim 4, wherein: When the acceleration of the device body of the adapter reaches a preset acceleration threshold, judging whether the stress on the surface of the device body satisfies the instantaneous stress according to the detection result includes: When the stress sensing unit detects that the stress on the surface of the device body does not continue to exist within a preset time, the drop detection module determines that the type of stress on the surface of the device body is instantaneous stress.

6. An adapter, comprising a device body and a conductive column, characterized in that: A receiving slot and a driving mechanism are provided in the device body, and the conductive column is movably connected to the device body through the driving mechanism; and a drop detection module and a control module are provided on the device body; wherein, The drop detection module is used to detect the device body and generate a detection result; The control module is used to determine whether the device body reaches a preset drop condition based on the detection result; When it is determined that the device body reaches a preset falling condition, the control module controls the conductive column to be accommodated in the receiving groove through the driving mechanism.

7. The adapter according to claim 6, wherein: A power supply module is also provided in the device body, and the control module, the drop detection module and the drive mechanism are all electrically connected to the power supply module; The power supply module supplies power to the control module, the drop detection module and the driving mechanism respectively.

8. The adapter according to claim 6, wherein: The driving mechanism includes a rotating shaft disposed in the device body and a motor connected to the rotating shaft; wherein, One end of the conductive column is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

9. The adapter according to claim 8, wherein: A first gear is fixed on the rotating shaft, and a second gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor. The first gear and the second gear are meshed for transmission.

10. The adapter according to claim 6, wherein: The driving mechanism includes a cylinder and a rotating shaft arranged in the main body of the device, and one end of the conductive column is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft; and An inclined extension portion is formed at one end of the conductive column close to the rotating shaft, a long hole is opened on the inclined extension portion, a slider is slidably connected in the long hole, and the driving rod of the cylinder is connected to the slider.

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