Porcelain glaze spraying device for enamel pot

Through the design of the ring slide and fixture, the 180-degree flip and all-round spray of the enamel pot are achieved, which solves the problems of low production efficiency and glaze layer damage caused by manual flip, and improves the efficiency and effect of the enamel pot spraying.

CN222201055UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20HEBEI LIDER COOKWARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420223868.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-30
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-30

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Technical Problem

During the glaze spraying process of enamel pot, manual flipping leads to low production efficiency and may damage the glaze layer, affecting the spraying effect.

Method used

An enamel spraying device including an annular slide and a fixture is designed. The fixture is sliding along the annular slide to achieve 180-degree flip of the enamel pot, ensuring that different surfaces are exposed to the spraying parts alternately for glaze.

Benefits of technology

All-round spraying of enamel pots is achieved, production efficiency is improved, and glaze layer damage and low efficiency are avoided due to manual flip.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of enamel pot production, and provides a porcelain glaze spraying device for an enamel pot, which comprises an annular slide way arranged on a bracket; the fixing piece is arranged on the annular slide way in a sliding mode and used for fixing the enamel pot, the enamel pot is always closer to the center of the annular slide way relative to the fixing piece, and after the fixing piece slides along the annular slide way to the enamel pot and turns over by 180 degrees relative to the initial placement state, the fixing piece loosens the enamel pot; the first spraying piece is arranged on the support and used for spraying glaze to the enamel pot located on the fixing piece; the conveying part is arranged on the support and located above the first spraying part, and after the fixing part loosens the enamel pot, the enamel pot falls onto the conveying part; the second spraying piece is arranged on the support and located above the conveying piece, and the second spraying piece is used for spraying glaze to the enamel pot on the conveying piece. By means of the technical scheme, the problem that in the prior art, the production efficiency is affected due to the fact that an enamel pot is manually turned over is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of enamel pot production, and specifically to a enamel spraying device for enamel pots. Background Art

[0002] Enamel pot spray glaze refers to the inorganic glass glaze layer fired on the outside of the metal material. This glaze layer has decorative and practical characteristics. The practical features of enamel pot spray glaze include: 1. Rust prevention: enamel pot spray glaze can prevent metal from rusting, because the glaze layer can effectively isolate the metal from the air, thereby preventing the metal from oxidizing and rusting; 2. Non-stickiness: the surface of the enamel pot spray glaze is very smooth, and it is not easy to adhere to food, and it is not easy to stick to the pot during cooking; 3. High temperature resistance: enamel pot spray glaze can withstand high temperatures, is not easy to melt or deform, and can be used for a long time at high temperatures; 4. Easy to clean: the surface of the enamel pot spray glaze is smooth and hard, and it is not easy to be stained. Even if food sticks to the surface, it is easy to clean. In short, because the enamel pot spray glaze makes the enamel pot have the practical characteristics of rust prevention, non-stickiness, high temperature resistance, and easy cleaning, enamel pots are widely used in daily life.

[0003] During the glazing process, the enamel pot needs to be sprayed with glaze on both the inside and outside of the enamel pot. In the existing equipment, the enamel pot spraying can achieve uniform spraying on the entire surface of the enamel pot. The enamel pot is first sprayed with glaze on the outside and inner wall, and then passed through the conveyor line to the flipping station and flipped over to spray glaze on the back of the enamel pot. However, during the enamel pot spraying process, the flipping usually needs to be done manually and then the back is sprayed. The labor cost is high during the production process, and manual flipping can easily damage the glaze sprayed on the surface, causing the flipping process to affect production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a enamel spraying device for an enamel pot, which solves the problem in the related art that manual turning over of the enamel pot affects production efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A enamel spraying device for an enamel pot, comprising:

[0007] Bracket;

[0008] An annular slideway is arranged on the bracket;

[0009] A fixing part is slidably arranged on the annular slideway, the fixing part is used to fix the enamel pot, the enamel pot is always closer to the center of the annular slideway relative to the fixing part, and after the fixing part slides along the annular slideway until the enamel pot is flipped 180 degrees relative to the initial placement state, the fixing part releases the enamel pot;

[0010] a first spraying member, disposed on the bracket, and used for spraying glaze on the enamel pot located on the fixing member;

[0011] A conveying member is arranged on the bracket, the conveying member is located above the first spraying member, and after the fixing member releases the enamel pot, the enamel pot falls onto the conveying member;

[0012] The second spraying member is arranged on the bracket and located above the conveying member. The second spraying member is used for spraying glaze on the enamel pot on the conveying member.

[0013] Optionally, the annular slideway has a power connection section and a common section, the power connection section and the common section are arranged on the bracket at intervals, and the fixing member includes:

[0014] A sliding member, slidably arranged on the annular slideway;

[0015] A placing table, arranged on the sliding member, and used for placing the enamel pot;

[0016] The first electromagnet is arranged on the placing table. After the sliding part slides to the power connection section, the first electromagnet is in the on state, and the first electromagnet fixes the enamel pot on the placing table. After the sliding part slides to the common section, the first electromagnet is powered off, and the first electromagnet stops adsorbing the enamel pot.

[0017] Optionally, the conveying member includes:

[0018] A frame, arranged on the bracket;

[0019] There are a plurality of rotating rollers, all of which are arranged on the frame for rotation at intervals, and the enamel pot falls on the rotating rollers after leaving the placing table;

[0020] The first driving member is arranged on the bracket, and is used for driving the rotating roller to rotate.

[0021] Optionally, the surface of the rotating roller has a shock-absorbing layer.

[0022] Optionally, the first spraying part includes:

[0023] A first housing, disposed on the bracket;

[0024] There are a plurality of first spray heads, which are respectively arranged on the side of the first shell or the top of the first shell. The first spray heads are used to spray glaze on the surface of the enamel pot that is not in contact with the placement table.

[0025] Optionally, the placement table includes:

[0026] A third housing is disposed on the bracket;

[0027] A rotating member, rotatably disposed in the third housing, the enamel pot is placed on the rotating member, and the first electromagnet is disposed on the rotating member;

[0028] The second driving member is arranged in the third housing, and the second driving member is used for driving the rotating member to rotate.

[0029] Optionally, the second spraying part includes:

[0030] A second housing is disposed on the bracket;

[0031] The second nozzle is arranged on the second shell, and the second nozzle is used for spraying glaze on the contact surface between the enamel pot and the placing table.

[0032] Optionally, there are multiple fixing members.

[0033] Optionally, the conveying member conveys the enamel pot away from the side of the annular chute.

[0034] Optionally, it also includes:

[0035] A third driving member is disposed on the bracket;

[0036] There are a plurality of rotating rods, which are arranged on the annular slideway at intervals, and the third driving member is used to drive the rotating rods to rotate;

[0037] There are several transmission wheels, and at least one of the rotating rods is provided with the transmission wheel;

[0038] There are a plurality of chains, all of which are sequentially wound around the transmission wheel along the annular slideway. The fixing member is connected to the chains, and the chains are used to drive the fixing member to slide.

[0039] The working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0040] In the utility model, the fixing part can slide along the annular slideway, and the enamel pot is placed on the fixing part. The fixing part drives the enamel pot to slide along the annular slideway. During the movement of the enamel pot, the enamel pot passes through the first spraying part, and the first spraying part can spray glaze on the enamel pot, but the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part cannot be effectively sprayed with glaze. During the sliding of the fixing part along the annular slideway, the fixing part will flip 180 degrees, so that the enamel pot can be flipped upside down. After the enamel pot is flipped, the fixing part releases the enamel pot, and the enamel pot falls onto the conveying part, so that the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part is exposed. The conveying part conveys the enamel pot forward, and the enamel pot passes through the second spraying part, and the second spraying part sprays glaze on the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part. The annular slideway is used to realize the 180-degree flipping of the enamel pot, so that different surfaces of the enamel pot are alternately exposed under the spraying part, and the enamel pot can be sprayed with glaze in all directions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The preferred implementation modes will be described below in a clear and understandable manner with reference to the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the above-mentioned characteristics, technical features, advantages and implementation methods of the present utility model.

[0042] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing member of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model.

[0046] In the figure: 100, bracket, 200, annular slide, 300, fixing part, 400, first spraying part, 500, conveying part, 600, second spraying part, 210, connecting section, 220, ordinary section, 310, sliding part, 320, placing table, 330, first electromagnet, 510, frame, 520, rotating roller, 530, first driving part, 410, first shell, 420, first nozzle, 321, third shell, 322, rotating part, 323, second driving part, 610, second shell, 620, second nozzle, 700, third driving part, 800, rotating rod, 900, transmission wheel, 1000, chain. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the specific implementation methods of the utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0048] In order to simplify the drawings, only the parts related to the utility model are schematically shown in each figure, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings and facilitate understanding, in some figures, only one of the parts with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one of them is marked. In this article, "one" not only means "only one", but also means "more than one", and "several" includes "two" and "more than two".

[0049] In this article, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0050] In addition, in the description of the present application, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0051] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, proposes a enamel spraying device for an enamel pot, comprising: an annular slide 200 is arranged on a bracket 100; a fixing member 300 is slidably arranged on the annular slide 200, the fixing member 300 is used to fix the enamel pot, the enamel pot is always closer to the center of the annular slide 200 relative to the fixing member 300, the fixing member 300 slides along the annular slide 200 until the enamel pot is turned 180 degrees relative to the initial placement state, and the fixing member 300 releases the enamel pot ; The first spraying member 400 is arranged on the bracket 100, and the first spraying member 400 is used to spray glaze on the enamel pot located on the fixing member 300; the conveying member 500 is arranged on the bracket 100, and the conveying member 500 is located above the first spraying member 400. After the fixing member 300 releases the enamel pot, the enamel pot falls onto the conveying member 500; the second spraying member 600 is arranged on the bracket 100, and is located above the conveying member 500. The second spraying member 600 is used to spray glaze on the enamel pot on the conveying member 500.

[0052] In this embodiment, the fixing part 300 can slide along the annular slide 200, and the enamel pot is placed on the fixing part 300. The fixing part 300 drives the enamel pot to slide along the annular slide 200. During the movement of the enamel pot, the enamel pot passes through the first spraying part 400, and the first spraying part 400 can spray glaze on the enamel pot, but the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part 300 cannot be effectively sprayed with glaze. During the sliding of the fixing part 300 along the annular slide 200, the fixing part 300 will flip 180 degrees to flip the enamel pot upside down. After the enamel pot flips over, the fixing part 300 releases the enamel pot, and the enamel pot falls onto the conveying part 500, exposing the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part 300. The conveying part 500 conveys the enamel pot forward, and the enamel pot passes through the second spraying part 600, and the second spraying part 600 sprays glaze on the contact surface between the enamel pot and the fixing part 300. The annular slide 200 is used to realize a 180-degree flip of the enamel pot, so that different surfaces of the enamel pot are alternately exposed to the spraying part, thereby realizing all-round glazing of the enamel pot.

[0053] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4, which is the second embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that: the annular slide 200 has a power-connected section 210 and a common section 220, and the power-connected section 210 and the common section 220 are arranged on the bracket 100 at intervals. The fixing member 300 includes: a sliding member 310 slidably arranged on the annular slide 200; a placement table 320 is arranged on the sliding member 310, and the placement table 320 is used to place the enamel pot; a first electromagnet 330 is arranged on the placement table 320, after the sliding member 310 slides to the power-connected section 210, the first electromagnet 330 is in a conducting state, and the first electromagnet 330 fixes the enamel pot on the placement table 320, and after the sliding member 310 slides to the common section 220, the first electromagnet 330 is powered off, and the first electromagnet 330 stops adsorbing the enamel pot.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fixing member 300 is composed of a sliding member 310, a placement table 320 and a first electromagnet 330. The placement table 320 can accommodate the enamel pot. Since the enamel pot is made of cast iron, a first electromagnet 330 is added to the placement table 320. The first electromagnet 330 can be used to fix the enamel pot on the placement table 320 to prevent the enamel pot from falling during the flipping process. The power-connecting section 210 on the annular slide 200 can power the electromagnet. When the sliding member 310 slides in the power-connecting section 210, the first electromagnet 330 is energized, and the enamel pot is fixed on the placement table 320. After the sliding member 310 enters the ordinary section 220, the first electromagnet 330 is de-energized, the enamel pot is released, and the enamel pot falls under the action of gravity and falls onto the conveying member 500. By utilizing the connected section 210 and the common section 220 of the annular slide 200 , the first electromagnet 330 can lower the enamel pot at a fixed position, ensuring that the enamel pot falls onto the conveying member 500 .

[0055] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the third embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: the conveying member 500 includes: a frame 510 is arranged on the bracket 100; there are a plurality of rotating rollers 520, which are all arranged on the frame 510 to rotate at intervals, and the enamel pot falls on the rotating roller after leaving the placement table 320; a first driving member 530, which is arranged on the bracket 100, and the first driving member 530 is used to drive the rotating roller 520 to rotate.

[0056] In this embodiment, the conveying member 500 is a roller conveyor. After the enamel pot leaves the placement table 320 , it falls onto the rotating roller 520 . Under the action of the rotating roller 520 , the enamel pot is conveyed into the second spraying member 600 .

[0057] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the fourth embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that: the surface of the rotating roller 520 has a shock-absorbing layer.

[0058] In this embodiment, the rotating roller 520 does not contact the enamel pot on the placement table 320. The enamel pot needs to fall a certain distance before it contacts the rotating roller 520. The shock-absorbing layer on the rotating roller 520 can prevent the enamel pot from colliding with the rotating roller 520 when it falls and causing damage.

[0059] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the fifth embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: the first spraying part 400 includes: a first shell 410 is arranged on the bracket 100; there are a plurality of first spray heads 420, which are respectively arranged on the side of the first shell 410 or the top of the first shell 410, and the first spray heads 420 are used to spray glaze on the surface of the enamel pot that is not in contact with the placement table 320.

[0060] In this embodiment, the first spraying part 400 is composed of a first shell 410 and a plurality of first spray heads 420. The plurality of first spray heads 420 are distributed on the top and side of the first shell 410, and can spray glaze on the top and side of the enamel pot placed on the placing table 320 in all directions.

[0061] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the sixth embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: the placement table 320 includes: a third shell 321 is arranged on the bracket 100; a rotating member 322 is rotatably arranged in the third shell 321, the enamel pot is placed on the rotating member 322, and the first electromagnet 330 is arranged on the rotating member 322; a second driving member 323 is arranged in the third shell 321, and the second driving member 323 is used to drive the rotating member 322 to rotate.

[0062] In this embodiment, the placement table 320 is composed of a third shell 321, a rotating part 322 and a first electromagnet 330. The shell can minimize the powder generated during the glaze spraying process. The first electromagnet 330 is located inside the third shell 321 and is connected to the rotating part 322. The enamel pot is placed on the rotating part 322. The first electromagnet 330 and the rotating part 322 rotate relative to the shell driven by the second driving part 323. After the first electromagnet 330 is energized, it can attract the enamel pot through magnetic force, so that the enamel pot rotates when the fixing part 300 slides along the annular slide 200. When passing through the first spraying part 400, the enamel pot can be sprayed with glaze more evenly.

[0063] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4, which is the seventh embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that: the second spraying part 600 includes: a second shell 610 is arranged on the bracket 100; a second nozzle 620 is arranged on the second shell 610, and the second nozzle 620 is used to spray glaze on the contact surface between the enamel pot and the placement table 320.

[0064] In this embodiment, the second spraying member 600 is composed of a second shell 610 and a second nozzle 620. The second shell 610 is located between the conveying member 500 and the first spraying member 400. The second shell 610 can prevent the glaze sprayed from the second nozzle 620 from affecting the enamel pot outside the second shell 610. The second nozzle 620 is used to spray the enamel pot passing through the second shell 610.

[0065] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the eighth embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that: there are multiple fixing members 300.

[0066] In this embodiment, a plurality of fixing members 300 sequentially pass through the first spraying member 400, the conveying member 500 and the second spraying member 600 to complete the continuous spraying of the enamel pot.

[0067] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the ninth embodiment of the utility model, and this embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that the conveying member 500 conveys the enamel pot away from the side of the annular slideway 200.

[0068] In this embodiment, after the enamel pot leaves the second spraying member 600 , the conveying member 500 conveys the sprayed enamel pot away from the side of the annular slideway 200 to enter the next process.

[0069] Reference Figure 1~Figure 4 , which is the tenth embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that it also includes: a third driving member 700 is arranged on the bracket 100; there are a plurality of rotating rods 800, which are all arranged at intervals on the annular slide 200, and the third driving member 700 is used to drive the rotating rod 800 to rotate; there are a plurality of transmission wheels 900, and one rotating rod 800 is provided with at least one transmission wheel 900; there are a plurality of chains 1000, which are all arranged on the transmission wheel 900 in sequence along the annular slide 200, the fixing member 300 is connected to the chain 1000, and the chain 1000 is used to drive the fixing member 300 to slide.

[0070] In this embodiment, the fixing member 300 is fixed on the chain 1000 , and the chain 1000 is wound around the transmission wheel 900 on the rotating rod 800 . The third driving member 700 drives the transmission wheel 900 to rotate through the rotating rod 800 , thereby realizing the sliding of the fixing member 300 along the annular slide 200 .

[0071] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A enamel spraying device for an enamel pot, characterized in that: include: Bracket (100); An annular slideway (200) is arranged on the bracket (100); a fixing member (300) slidably disposed on the annular slideway (200), the fixing member (300) being used to fix the enamel pot, the enamel pot being always closer to the center of the annular slideway (200) relative to the fixing member (300), and after the fixing member (300) slides along the annular slideway (200) until the enamel pot is flipped 180 degrees relative to an initial placement state, the fixing member (300) releases the enamel pot; a first spraying member (400) disposed on the bracket (100), the first spraying member (400) being used to spray glaze on the enamel pot located on the fixing member (300); A conveying member (500) is arranged on the support (100), the conveying member (500) is located above the first spraying member (400), and after the fixing member (300) releases the enamel pot, the enamel pot falls onto the conveying member (500); The second spraying member (600) is arranged on the support (100) and is located above the conveying member (500). The second spraying member (600) is used to spray glaze on the enamel pot on the conveying member (500).

2. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular slideway (200) comprises an electrical connection section (210) and a common section (220), the electrical connection section (210) and the common section (220) being arranged on the bracket (100) at intervals, and the fixing member (300) comprises: A sliding member (310) slidably disposed on the annular slideway (200); A placement table (320) is arranged on the sliding member (310), and the placement table (320) is used to place the enamel pot; The first electromagnet (330) is arranged on the placement table (320). After the sliding member (310) slides to the power connection section (210), the first electromagnet (330) is in a conducting state, and the first electromagnet (330) fixes the enamel pot on the placement table (320). After the sliding member (310) slides to the common section (220), the first electromagnet (330) is powered off, and the first electromagnet (330) stops adsorbing the enamel pot.

3. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying member (500) comprises: A frame (510) is arranged on the bracket (100); There are a plurality of rotating rollers (520), all of which are arranged on the frame (510) to rotate at intervals, and the enamel pot falls on the rotating rollers (520) after leaving the placement table (320); A first driving member (530) is arranged on the bracket (100), and the first driving member (530) is used to drive the rotating roller (520) to rotate.

4. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The surface of the rotating roller (520) has a shock-absorbing layer.

5. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first spraying part (400) comprises: A first housing (410) is arranged on the bracket (100); There are a plurality of first spray heads (420), which are respectively arranged on the side of the first shell (410) or the top of the first shell (410), and the first spray heads (420) are used to spray glaze on the surface of the enamel pot that is not in contact with the placement table (320).

6. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The placement table (320) includes: A third housing (321), arranged on the bracket (100); a rotating member (322) rotatably disposed in the third housing (321), the enamel pot being placed on the rotating member (322), and the first electromagnet (330) being disposed on the rotating member (322); The second driving member (323) is arranged in the third housing (321), and the second driving member (323) is used to drive the rotating member (322) to rotate.

7. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second spraying part (600) comprises: A second housing (610) is arranged on the bracket (100); The second spray head (620) is arranged on the second housing (610), and the second spray head (620) is used to spray glaze on the contact surface between the enamel pot and the placement table (320).

8. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are a plurality of fixing members (300).

9. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying member (500) conveys the enamel pot away from the side of the annular slideway (200).

10. The enamel spraying device for enamel pot according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A third driving member (700) is arranged on the bracket (100); There are a plurality of rotating rods (800), which are arranged at intervals on the annular slideway (200); the third driving member (700) is used to drive the rotating rods (800) to rotate; There are a plurality of transmission wheels (900), and at least one of the rotation rods (800) is provided with the transmission wheel (900); The chains (1000) are provided in plurality and are all arranged along the annular slideway (200) in sequence around the transmission wheel (900); the fixing member (300) is connected to the chains (1000); and the chains (1000) are used to drive the fixing member (300) to slide.