A tracked transport platform

CN122916007APending Publication Date: 2026-10-16NAT MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCI TOKYO
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Application Number
CN202611270741.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2026-08-20
Publication Date
2026-10-16

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Technical Problem

[0005]针对现有技术的不足,本发明提供了一种履带运输平台,解决了输送平台输送化石部件时,不方便取放的问题

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(1)该履带运输平台,通过设置有主体、水平移动组件、限位组件与升降组件配合,方便限位组件对重物进行限位,并控制重物的升降与前后移动,方便重物的装载与卸料,操作简单,相比于人工卸料,操作更加方便。

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Abstract

The application discloses a caterpillar transport platform, and relates to the technical field of transportation, which comprises a main body, a caterpillar body arranged on the lower side of the main body, two fixed plates fixedly connected to the upper side of the main body, a rear plate one fixedly connected between the two fixed plates, a moving unit arranged on the upper side of the main body, a blocking unit arranged on the front side of the main body, the moving unit, a horizontal moving assembly arranged on the outer side of the two fixed plates, a connecting assembly arranged on the horizontal moving assembly, a lifting assembly and a limiting assembly arranged on the connecting assembly. The caterpillar transport platform is provided with the main body, the horizontal moving assembly, the limiting assembly and the lifting assembly, the limiting assembly is convenient for limiting heavy objects, the lifting and forward and backward movement of the heavy objects are controlled, the loading and unloading of the heavy objects are facilitated, the operation is simple, and the operation is more convenient compared with manual unloading.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transportation technology, specifically to a tracked transportation platform. Background Technology

[0002] Tracked transport platforms are a type of mobile chassis or work vehicle that uses tracks as its walking device and is specifically designed to carry and transport goods, equipment or personnel in complex and harsh terrain.

[0003] First, fossil components are typically encased in heavy "pilaugs" (protective shells made of plaster and linen), which are irregularly shaped and extremely heavy. The loading surface of tracked transport platforms is often above ground level, and the platform edges lack specialized unloading aids, making it impossible to use forklifts or other equipment for direct handling. Unloading relies solely on manual labor using crowbars, logs, or makeshift ramps for dragging. This process is not only laborious and time-consuming but also highly susceptible to damage from unstable handling, which can cause the protective shell to chip or tip over, resulting in secondary damage to the fragile fossils inside.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention proposes a tracked transport platform to solve the aforementioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a tracked transport platform that solves the problem of inconvenient loading and unloading of fossil components when transporting them.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A tracked transport platform includes a main body, a track body disposed on the lower side of the main body, two fixed plates fixedly connected to the upper side of the main body, a rear plate fixedly connected between the two fixed plates, a moving unit disposed on the upper side of the main body, a blocking unit disposed on the front side of the main body, the moving unit including a horizontal moving component disposed on the outside of the two fixed plates, a connecting component disposed on the horizontal moving component, and a lifting component and a limiting component disposed on the connecting component.

[0007] Preferably, the horizontal moving component includes a side plate, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate. A moving groove is formed on the outside of the side plate, and a moving block is slidably connected to the inside of the moving groove. The connecting component includes a vertical plate, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the two moving blocks. Two fixed blocks are fixedly connected to the front of the vertical plate, and a sliding rod is fixedly connected between the two fixed blocks. A lifting block is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the lifting block. A lifting component is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a top plate, which is fixedly connected to the upper side of the upright plate. A bottom block is fixedly connected to the lower side of the top plate. A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the outer side of the bottom block. A lifting roller is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating rod. A steel cable is provided on the outer side of the lifting roller. Two top blocks are fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting plate. An installation groove is opened on the outer side of the top block. A hook is provided on the inner side of the installation groove. The hook is fixedly connected to the steel cable. A second motor for driving the rotating rod to rotate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom block.

[0009] Preferably, a bottom groove is provided on the lower side of the upright plate, a movable wheel is provided on the inner side of the bottom groove, a screw is rotatably connected to the inner side of the movable groove, the screw is threadedly connected to the movable block, pulleys are fixedly connected to the rear ends of the screws on both sides, a belt is provided between the pulleys, a rear cover is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear plate, and a motor for driving the screw to rotate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear cover.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting plate has a groove on its outer side, the limiting component includes two sliders, both sliders are disposed inside the groove, a front plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the sliders, and multiple branch plates are fixedly connected to the lower side of the front plate.

[0011] Preferably, an L-shaped block is fixedly connected to the upper side of each of the two front plates, a rotating block one is fixedly connected to the upper side of each of the two L-shaped blocks, an inclined plate is rotatably connected to the outer side of each of the two rotating blocks one, a rotating block two is rotatably connected to the outer side of the inclined plate, a control block is fixedly connected to the upper side of the rotating block two, and an electric push rod is fixedly connected between the control block and the connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, the blocking unit includes a lifting groove, which is opened on the front side of the main body. A lifting plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting groove, a rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rectangular plate.

[0013] Preferably, a lifting frame is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lifting plate, a second rear plate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lifting frame, a stop block is fixedly connected to the upper side of the second rear plate, the stop block is located above the control block, a second mounting block is fixedly connected to the lower side of the main body, a first mounting block is fixedly connected to the rear side of the second rear plate, and a telescopic rod and a spring are fixedly connected between the first mounting block and the second mounting block.

[0014] This invention provides a tracked transport platform. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages: (1) The tracked transport platform is equipped with a main body, a horizontal moving component, a limiting component and a lifting component. The limiting component can limit the heavy object and control the lifting and forward and backward movement of the heavy object, which is convenient for loading and unloading the heavy object. The operation is simple and more convenient than manual unloading.

[0015] (2) The tracked transport platform is equipped with baffles, lifting grooves, lifting plates, control blocks and stop blocks, which facilitates the control of the baffles to rise when the heavy object is limited, so that the baffles can block the front of the heavy object and prevent the heavy object from tipping over. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the horizontal moving component in this invention; Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the moving unit in this invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting component in this invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the blocking unit in this invention; Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the blocking unit in this invention from another perspective.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Tracked body; 3. Fixed plate; 4. Rear plate one; 5. Moving unit; 6. Blocking unit; 51. Rear cover; 52. Motor one; 53. Connecting assembly; 54. Lifting assembly; 55. Limiting assembly; 56. Horizontal moving assembly; 531. Vertical plate; 532. Bottom groove; 533. Moving wheel; 535. Fixed block; 536. Slide rod; 537. Lifting block; 538. Connecting plate; 539. Slide groove; 541. Top plate; 542. Bottom block; 543. Rotating rod; 544. Lifting roller; 545. Motor two; 546. Steel cable; 547. Top block; 548. 549. Mounting slot; 551. Hook; 552. Slider; 553. Front plate; 554. L-shaped block; 555. Rotating block one; 555. Inclined plate; 556. Rotating block two; 557. Control block; 558. Electric push rod; 559. Branch plate; 561. Side plate; 562. Moving slot; 563. Screw; 564. Moving block; 565. Pulley; 566. Belt; 61. Lifting slot; 62. Lifting plate; 63. Rectangular plate; 64. Baffle; 65. Lifting frame; 66. Rear plate two; 67. Abutment block; 68. Mounting block one; 69. Mounting block two; 610. Telescopic rod; 611. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] This invention provides the following technical solutions: Example 1

[0020] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 8 A tracked transport platform includes a main body 1, a track body 2 disposed on the lower side of the main body 1, two fixed plates 3 fixedly connected to the upper side of the main body 1, a rear plate 4 fixedly connected between the two fixed plates 3, a moving unit 5 disposed on the upper side of the main body 1, a blocking unit 6 disposed on the front side of the main body 1, the moving unit 5 includes a horizontal moving component 56 disposed on the outer side of the two fixed plates 3, a connecting component 53 disposed on the horizontal moving component 56, and a lifting component 54 and a limiting component 55 disposed on the connecting component 53.

[0021] The horizontal moving assembly 56 includes a side plate 561, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate 3. A moving groove 562 is formed on the outside of the side plate 561, and a moving block 564 is slidably connected to the inside of the moving groove 562. The connecting assembly 53 includes a vertical plate 531, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the two moving blocks 564. Two fixed blocks 535 are fixedly connected to the front of the vertical plate 531, and a sliding rod 536 is fixedly connected between the two fixed blocks 535. A lifting block 537 is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod 536, and a connecting plate 538 is fixedly connected to the outside of the lifting block 537. A lifting assembly 54 is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate 531, and a screw 563 is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving groove 562. 63 is threadedly connected to the movable block 564. The rear ends of both screws 563 are fixedly connected to pulleys 565, and belts 566 are provided between the pulleys 565. The rear cover 51 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear plate 4. The motor 52 that drives the screws 563 to rotate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear cover 51. When controlling the back and forth movement of the heavy object, the motor 52 is started. The motor 52 drives the screws 563 to rotate. Under the action of the pulleys 565 and belts 566, the two screws 563 rotate simultaneously. The screws 563 drive the movable block 564 to move back and forth. The movable block 564 drives the upright plate 531 to move. The upright plate 531 drives the connecting plate 538 to move back and forth. The connecting plate 538 drives the heavy object to move back and forth, which facilitates the unloading of the heavy object.

[0022] The lifting assembly 54 includes a top plate 541, which is fixedly connected to the upper side of the vertical plate 531. A base block 542 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the top plate 541. A rotating rod 543 is rotatably connected to the outer side of the base block 542. A lifting roller 544 is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating rod 543. A steel cable 546 is provided on the outer side of the lifting roller 544. Two top blocks 547 are fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting plate 538. An installation groove 548 is provided on the outer side of the top block 547. A hook 549 is provided on the inner side of the installation groove 548. The hook 549 is fixedly connected to the steel cable 546. A drive rotating rod 543 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the base block 542. Motor 2 545, the lower side of the upright plate 531 has a bottom groove 532, the inner side of the bottom groove 532 is provided with a moving wheel 533, the moving wheel 533 is in contact with the main body 1, which facilitates the stability of the upright plate 531 movement. When it is necessary to control the lifting of heavy objects, motor 2 545 is started. Motor 2 545 drives the rotating rod 543 to rotate. The rotating rod 543 drives the lifting roller 544 to rotate. The lifting roller 544 drives the steel cable 546 to retract. The steel cable 546 drives the hook 549 to move the top block 547 up and down. The top block 547 drives the connecting plate 538 to move up and down. The connecting plate 538 drives the heavy object to move up and down, which facilitates the unloading and loading of heavy objects.

[0023] A groove 539 is provided on the outer side of the connecting plate 538. The limiting component 55 includes two sliders 551, both of which are located inside the groove 539. A front plate 552 is fixedly connected to the front side of the sliders 551. Multiple branch plates 559 are fixedly connected to the lower side of the front plate 552. L-shaped blocks 553 are fixedly connected to the upper side of both front plates 552. Rotating blocks 554 are fixedly connected to the upper side of both L-shaped blocks 553. Inclined plates 555 are rotatably connected to the outer side of both rotating blocks 554. Rotating blocks 556 are rotatably connected to the outer side of the inclined plates 555. The upper side of rotating blocks 556 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the inclined plates 555. A control block 557 is connected, and an electric push rod 558 is fixedly connected between the control block 557 and the connecting plate 538. When loading and transporting heavy objects, the electric push rod 558 is controlled to drive the control block 557 to rise. The control block 557 drives the inclined plate 555 to rotate. The inclined plate 555 drives the L-shaped block 553 to move. The L-shaped block 553 drives the front plate 552 to move. The front plate 552 drives the branch plate 559 to move, so that the branch plates 559 on both sides can clamp the heavy objects. (When unloading is required, the control block 557 is moved forward first, so that the control block 557 is separated from the stop block 67, which facilitates the unloading of the subsequent material.) Example 2

[0024] Based on Example 1, see [link / reference] Figure 7 , Figure 8A tracked transport platform includes a main body 1, a track body 2 disposed on the lower side of the main body 1, two fixed plates 3 fixedly connected to the upper side of the main body 1, a rear plate 4 fixedly connected between the two fixed plates 3, a moving unit 5 disposed on the upper side of the main body 1, a blocking unit 6 disposed on the front side of the main body 1, the moving unit 5 includes a horizontal moving component 56 disposed on the outer side of the two fixed plates 3, a connecting component 53 disposed on the horizontal moving component 56, and a lifting component 54 and a limiting component 55 disposed on the connecting component 53.

[0025] The horizontal moving assembly 56 includes a side plate 561, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate 3. A moving groove 562 is formed on the outside of the side plate 561, and a moving block 564 is slidably connected to the inside of the moving groove 562. The connecting assembly 53 includes a vertical plate 531, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the two moving blocks 564. Two fixed blocks 535 are fixedly connected to the front of the vertical plate 531, and a sliding rod 536 is fixedly connected between the two fixed blocks 535. A lifting block 537 is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod 536, and a connecting plate 538 is fixedly connected to the outside of the lifting block 537. A lifting assembly 54 is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate 531, and a screw 563 is rotatably connected to the inside of the moving groove 562. 63 is threadedly connected to the movable block 564. The rear ends of both screws 563 are fixedly connected to pulleys 565, and belts 566 are provided between the pulleys 565. The rear cover 51 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear plate 4. The motor 52 that drives the screws 563 to rotate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear cover 51. When controlling the back and forth movement of the heavy object, the motor 52 is started. The motor 52 drives the screws 563 to rotate. Under the action of the pulleys 565 and belts 566, the two screws 563 rotate simultaneously. The screws 563 drive the movable block 564 to move back and forth. The movable block 564 drives the upright plate 531 to move. The upright plate 531 drives the connecting plate 538 to move back and forth. The connecting plate 538 drives the heavy object to move back and forth, which facilitates the unloading of the heavy object.

[0026] The blocking unit 6 includes a lifting groove 61, which is located on the front side of the main body 1. A lifting plate 62 is slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting groove 61. A rectangular plate 63 is fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate 62. A baffle 64 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rectangular plate 63. A lifting frame 65 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lifting plate 62. A second rear plate 66 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lifting frame 65. A stop block 67 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the second rear plate 66. The stop block 67 is located above the control block 557. A second mounting block 69 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the main body 1. A first mounting block 68 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the second rear plate 66. The first mounting block 68 is connected to the mounting plate 557. A telescopic rod 610 and a spring 611 are fixedly connected between the two loading blocks 69. When unloading, the control block 557 moves forward first, separating the control block 557 from the abutment block 67. At this time, under the action of the spring force of the spring 611, the abutment block 67 drives the rear plate 66 to descend, the rear plate 66 drives the lifting frame 65 to descend, the lifting frame 65 drives the lifting plate 62 to descend, and the lifting plate 62 drives the baffle 64 to descend. During transportation, when the heavy object is clamped by the branch plate 559, the control block 557 drives the rear plate 66 on the abutment block 67 to rise, so that the baffle 64 can rise to block the heavy object and prevent it from tipping over.

[0027] Furthermore, any content not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0028] Working principle: When controlling the forward and backward movement of the load, motor 1 52 is started. Motor 1 52 drives screw 563 to rotate. Under the action of pulley 565 and belt 566, both screws 563 rotate simultaneously. Screws 563 drive moving block 564 to move forward and backward. Moving block 564 drives vertical plate 531 to move. Vertical plate 531 drives connecting plate 538 to move forward and backward. Connecting plate 538 drives the load to move forward and backward. When it is necessary to control the lifting of the load, motor 2 545 is started. Motor 2 545 drives rotating rod 543 to rotate. Rotating rod 543 drives lifting roller 544 to rotate. The lifting roller 544 drives the steel cable 546 to retract, the steel cable 546 drives the hook 549 to move the top block 547 up and down, the top block 547 drives the connecting plate 538 to move up and down, the connecting plate 538 drives the heavy object to move up and down. When loading and transporting the heavy object, the control electric push rod 558 drives the control block 557 to rise, the control block 557 drives the inclined plate 555 to rotate, the inclined plate 555 drives the L-shaped block 553 to move, the L-shaped block 553 drives the front plate 552 to move, the front plate 552 drives the branch plate 559 to move, so that the branch plates 559 on both sides can clamp the heavy object.

[0029] When unloading, the control block 557 moves forward first, separating it from the abutment block 67. At this time, under the action of the spring 611, the abutment block 67 drives the rear plate 66 to descend, the rear plate 66 drives the lifting frame 65 to descend, the lifting frame 65 drives the lifting plate 62 to descend, and the lifting plate 62 drives the baffle 64 to descend. During transportation, when the heavy object is clamped by the branch plate 559, the control block 557 drives the rear plate 66 on the abutment block 67 to rise, so that the baffle 64 can rise to block the heavy object and prevent it from tipping over.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tracked transport platform, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The lower side of the main body (1) is provided with a track body (2), and the upper side of the main body (1) is fixedly connected with two fixed plates (3). A rear plate (4) is fixedly connected between the two fixed plates (3). The upper side of the main body (1) is provided with a moving unit (5), and the front side of the main body (1) is provided with a blocking unit (6). The moving unit (5) includes a horizontal moving component (56). The horizontal moving component (56) is located on the outside of the two fixed plates (3). A connecting component (53) is provided on the horizontal moving component (56). A lifting component (54) and a limiting component (55) are provided on the connecting component (53).

2. The tracked transport platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal moving component (56) includes a side plate (561), which is fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate (3). A moving groove (562) is provided on the outside of the side plate (561), and a moving block (564) is slidably connected to the inside of the moving groove (562). The connecting component (53) includes a vertical plate (531), which is fixedly connected to the outside of the two moving blocks (564). Two fixed blocks (535) are fixedly connected to the front of the vertical plate (531), and a sliding rod (536) is fixedly connected between the two fixed blocks (535). A lifting block (537) is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding rod (536), and a connecting plate (538) is fixedly connected to the outside of the lifting block (537). A lifting component (54) is provided on the upper side of the vertical plate (531).

3. The tracked transport platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (54) includes a top plate (541), which is fixedly connected to the upper side of the upright plate (531). A bottom block (542) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the top plate (541). A rotating rod (543) is rotatably connected to the outer side of the bottom block (542). A lifting roller (544) is fixedly connected to the middle of the rotating rod (543). A steel cable (546) is provided on the outer side of the lifting roller (544). Two top blocks (547) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the connecting plate (538). An installation groove (548) is provided on the outer side of the top block (547). A hook (549) is provided on the inner side of the installation groove (548). The hook (549) is fixedly connected to the steel cable (546). A second motor (545) for driving the rotating rod (543) to rotate is fixedly connected to the outer side of the bottom block (542).

4. A tracked transport platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the upright plate (531) is provided with a bottom groove (532), and a movable wheel (533) is provided on the inner side of the bottom groove (532). A screw (563) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the movable groove (562). The screw (563) is threadedly connected to the movable block (564). The rear ends of the screws (563) on both sides are fixedly connected with pulleys (565). A belt (566) is provided between the pulleys (565). A rear cover (51) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear plate (4). A motor (52) that drives the screw (563) to rotate is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear cover (51).

5. A tracked transport platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting plate (538) has a groove (539) on its outer side. The limiting component (55) includes two sliders (551). Both sliders (551) are located inside the groove (539). A front plate (552) is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider (551). Multiple branch plates (559) are fixedly connected to the lower side of the front plate (552).

6. A tracked transport platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: L-shaped blocks (553) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the front plates (552) on both sides. Rotating blocks (554) are fixedly connected to the upper side of the L-shaped blocks (553) on both sides. Inclined plates (555) are rotatably connected to the outer side of the rotating blocks (554) on both sides. Rotating blocks (556) are rotatably connected to the outer side of the inclined plates (555). A control block (557) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the rotating blocks (556). An electric push rod (558) is fixedly connected between the control block (557) and the connecting plate (538).

7. A tracked transport platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The blocking unit (6) includes a lifting groove (61), which is located on the front side of the main body (1). A lifting plate (62) is slidably connected to the inner side of the lifting groove (61). A rectangular plate (63) is fixedly connected to the front side of the lifting plate (62), and a baffle (64) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the rectangular plate (63).

8. A tracked transport platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: A lifting frame (65) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the lifting plate (62). A rear plate two (66) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the lifting frame (65). A stop block (67) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the rear plate two (66). The stop block (67) is located above the control block (557). A mounting block two (69) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the main body (1). A mounting block one (68) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the rear plate two (66). A telescopic rod (610) and a spring (611) are fixedly connected between the mounting block one (68) and the mounting block two (69).