Cable pipe trench bottom leveling device

By designing a cable pipe trench bottom leveling device, using lifting and driving components to break the trench bottom protrusions, and flattening the soil with the wheels moving, the problems of low trench flatness and large labor in the existing technology are solved, and efficient trench is achieved Level the bottom.

CN222275614UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31GUANGDONG YUEMING POWER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421112485.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

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Technical Problem

The trench flatness of existing cable trench is low when it is opened, and it requires a lot of manual leveling, which is time-consuming and labor-consuming, and lacks efficient solutions.

Method used

Design a cable tube trench bottom leveling device, including mounting frame, lifting component, support component, leveling component, flattening component and limiting component, and drive component to pull the leveling component and bottom of the trench to break the unevenness , flattened with wheel movement, suitable for grooves of different depths.

Benefits of technology

It reduces labor demand, improves the efficiency of groove bottom leveling, has a wider range of application, and is more convenient, time-saving and labor-saving.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cable pipe trench bottom leveling device, and relates to the technical field of leveling equipment. The lifting device comprises a mounting frame, wheels are rotationally arranged in the mounting frame, and a lifting assembly is fixedly connected to the top end of the mounting frame. According to the cable pipe trench bottom leveling device, the cable pipe trench bottom leveling device is moved to the two sides of a trench which is just formed, then the lifting assembly is started to drive the supporting assembly to move downwards, the supporting assembly drives the leveling assembly and the flattening assembly to be attached to the trench bottom, and the driving assembly is started to drive the leveling assembly to work; according to the ditch bottom leveling device, the leveling assembly is controlled to smash uneven protrusions at the ditch bottom, then the mounting frame is controlled to be matched with the wheels to stably move in the ditch direction, then the leveling assembly can be driven to move, meanwhile, the flattening assembly can be driven to move, soil smashed by the leveling assembly is flattened through the flattening assembly, and therefore ditch bottom leveling operation is completed; labor force can be reduced, efficiency is high, and time and labor are saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of leveling equipment, and in particular relates to a cable trench bottom leveling device. Background Art

[0002] Common cable trenches in domestic power transmission projects include underground cable trenches, cable tunnels, direct cable burial, and cable pipes. Cable tunnels and direct cable burial are widely used. Common cable trenches in substation projects include cable tunnels, above-ground cable trenches, and underground cable trenches. Cable tunnels are used for power cables, and above-ground and underground cable trenches are used for control cables.

[0003] In the prior art, when trenching a cable trench, an excavator is generally used to dig on the ground. Since the trench dug by the excavator has a low flatness, it needs to be leveled to facilitate the laying of the cable pipe. However, the trench bottom is generally leveled manually, which requires a lot of labor and is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] Currently, no effective solution has been proposed for the problems in the related technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems in the related technology, the utility model proposes a cable trench bottom leveling device to overcome the above technical problems existing in the existing related technology.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] The utility model discloses a device for leveling the bottom of a cable trench, comprising a mounting frame, wherein wheels are rotatably arranged inside the mounting frame, a lifting assembly is fixedly connected to the top end of the mounting frame, a supporting assembly is fixedly connected to the lifting end of the lifting assembly, a leveling assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the supporting assembly, a driving assembly is fixedly installed on the top end of the leveling assembly, a flattening assembly is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the supporting assembly, and limiting assemblies are fixedly installed on the top ends of both the flattening assembly and the leveling assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes a fixed frame, the bottom end of the fixed frame is fixedly connected to the top end of the mounting frame, a sliding groove is opened inside the fixed frame, a threaded rod is rotatably arranged inside the sliding groove, a sliding block is threadedly connected to the threaded surface of the threaded rod, one side of the sliding block is fixedly installed on one side of the supporting assembly, a first motor is fixedly installed on the top end of the fixed frame, and the output end of the first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a support rod, one end of which is fixedly mounted on one side of the sliding block, both sides of the support rod are fixedly connected to a first rotating seat, a connecting rod is rotatably arranged inside the first rotating seat, and a second rotating seat is rotatably arranged at one end of the connecting rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the leveling assembly includes a first mounting plate, the top end of the first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat, the bottom end of the first mounting plate is fixedly connected to a first supporting seat, a rotating shaft is provided inside the first supporting seat, and a crushing knife is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a connecting groove and a second motor, the connecting groove is opened at the top of the first mounting plate, the bottom end of the second motor is fixedly installed on the top of the first mounting plate, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the main transmission wheel, the inner side of the main transmission wheel is provided with a transmission belt, the inner side of the transmission belt is provided with a secondary transmission wheel, and the interior of the secondary transmission wheel is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft.

[0012] Furthermore, the flattening assembly includes a second mounting plate, the top end of the second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat, the bottom end of the second mounting plate is fixedly connected to a second supporting seat, and a flattening roller is rotatably arranged inside the second supporting seat.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes a limiting cylinder, the bottom end of which is fixedly mounted on the top ends of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively, a limiting plate is slidably arranged inside the limiting cylinder, one side of the limiting plate is fixedly connected with a spring, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the limiting cylinder, and one side of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to a limiting rod.

[0014] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. The utility model moves the cable trench bottom leveling device to both sides of the newly opened trench, then starts the lifting assembly to drive the supporting assembly to move downward, the supporting assembly drives the leveling assembly and the flattening assembly to fit with the trench bottom, starts the driving assembly to drive the leveling assembly to work, so that the uneven protrusions on the trench bottom are broken, and then controls the mounting frame to cooperate with the wheels to move smoothly along the direction of the trench, thereby driving the leveling assembly to move, and at the same time driving the flattening assembly to move, so that the soil broken by the leveling assembly is flattened, thereby completing the trench bottom leveling operation, which can reduce labor, has high efficiency, and is relatively time-saving and labor-saving.

[0016] 2. The utility model starts the first motor to drive the threaded rod fixedly connected to its output end to rotate. When the threaded rod rotates, it can drive the sliding block threadedly connected to its threaded surface to move up and down along the direction of the sliding groove. When the sliding block moves, it can drive the supporting component fixedly installed on one side to move. By moving it up and down, the cable trench bottom leveling device can be applied to trenches of different depths, thereby improving the application range of the cable trench bottom leveling device.

[0017] Of course, any product implementing the present invention does not necessarily need to achieve all of the advantages described above at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model embodiments, the drawings required for describing the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model from a right side viewing angle;

[0021] Figure 3 For the utility model Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point A;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model from a rear-view perspective;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model from a left viewing angle;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in cross section from a top view;

[0025] Figure 7 For the utility model Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of the local structure at point B.

[0026] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0027] 1. Mounting frame; 2. Wheel; 3. Lifting assembly; 301. Fixed frame; 302. Sliding groove; 303. Threaded rod; 304. Sliding block; 305. First motor; 4. Support assembly; 401. Support rod; 402. First rotating seat; 403. Connecting rod; 404. Second rotating seat; 5. Leveling assembly; 501. First mounting plate; 502. First supporting seat; 503. Rotating shaft; 504. Crushing knife; 6. Driving assembly; 601. Connecting groove; 602. Second motor; 603. Main transmission wheel; 604. Transmission belt; 605. Auxiliary transmission wheel; 7. Flattening assembly; 701. Second mounting plate; 702. Second supporting seat; 703. Flattening roller; 8. Limiting assembly; 801. Limiting cylinder; 802. Limiting disk; 803. Spring; 804. Limiting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the utility model embodiments to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the utility model embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the utility model embodiments, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0029] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "lower", "top", "middle", "inside" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0030] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, the utility model is a cable trench bottom leveling device, comprising a mounting frame 1, wherein the mounting frame 1 is rotatably provided with wheels 2, the top of the mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected with a lifting assembly 3, the lifting end of the lifting assembly 3 is fixedly connected with a supporting assembly 4, the bottom end of the supporting assembly 4 is fixedly connected with a leveling assembly 5, the top of the leveling assembly 5 is fixedly installed with a driving assembly 6, the bottom end of the supporting assembly 4 is fixedly connected with a flattening assembly 7, and the tops of the flattening assembly 7 and the leveling assembly 5 are both fixedly installed with a limiting assembly 8.

[0031] When in use, the cable trench bottom leveling device is moved to both sides of the newly opened trench, and then the lifting component 3 is started to drive the support component 4 fixedly installed at its lifting end to move downward. When the support component 4 moves, it can drive the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 fixedly connected at its bottom end to fit with the trench bottom. During the continuous downward movement, the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 move away from each other, so that the eight-shaped angle of the support component 4 becomes larger, and then it can drive the limiting component 8 fixedly installed at its top to stretch. The setting of the limiting component 8 can ensure that the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 will not deviate during the working process, so that it can better level the trench. The driving component 6 is started to drive the leveling component 5 to work, so that it can break the uneven protrusions on the trench bottom, and then the mounting frame 1 is controlled to cooperate with the wheel 2 to move smoothly along the direction of the trench, so that it can drive the leveling component 5 to move, and at the same time, it can drive the flattening component 7 to move, so that it can flatten the soil broken by the leveling component 5, thereby completing the trench bottom leveling operation, which is more convenient.

[0032] The utility model moves the cable trench bottom leveling device to both sides of the newly opened trench, then starts the lifting component 3 to drive the supporting component 4 to move downward, the supporting component 4 drives the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 to fit with the trench bottom, starts the driving component 6 to drive the leveling component 5 to work, so that the uneven protrusions on the trench bottom are broken, and then controls the mounting frame 1 to cooperate with the wheels 2 to move smoothly along the trench direction, thereby driving the leveling component 5 to move, and at the same time driving the flattening component 7 to move, so that the soil broken by the leveling component 5 is flattened, thereby completing the trench bottom leveling operation, which can reduce labor, has high efficiency, and is relatively time-saving and labor-saving.

[0033] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned lifting component 3, the lifting component 3 includes a fixed frame 301, the bottom end of the fixed frame 301 is fixedly connected to the top end of the mounting frame 1, a sliding groove 302 is opened inside the fixed frame 301, a threaded rod 303 is rotatably arranged inside the sliding groove 302, the threaded surface of the threaded rod 303 is threadedly connected to a sliding block 304, one side of the sliding block 304 is fixedly installed with one side of the supporting component 4, a first motor 305 is fixedly installed on the top end of the fixed frame 301, and the output end of the first motor 305 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 303.

[0034] By starting the first motor 305 to drive the threaded rod 303 fixedly connected to its output end to rotate, when the threaded rod 303 rotates, it can drive the sliding block 304 threadedly connected to its threaded surface to move up and down along the direction of the sliding groove 302. When the sliding block 304 moves, it can drive the supporting component 4 fixedly installed on one side of it to move. By moving it up and down, the cable trench bottom leveling device can be applicable to trenches of different depths, thereby improving the application range of the cable trench bottom leveling device.

[0035] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned support assembly 4, the support assembly 4 includes a support rod 401, one end of the support rod 401 is fixedly installed on one side of the sliding block 304, both sides of the support rod 401 are fixedly connected with a first rotating seat 402, a connecting rod 403 is rotatably arranged inside the first rotating seat 402, and a second rotating seat 404 is rotatably arranged at one end of the connecting rod 403.

[0036] When the support rod 401 moves with the movement of the sliding block 304, it can drive the first rotating seat 402 fixedly connected on both sides thereof to move. When the first rotating seat 402 moves, it can drive the connecting rod 403 rotatably arranged inside thereof to move. When the connecting rod 403 moves, it can drive the second rotating seat 404 rotatably connected at one end thereof to move. Since the first rotating seat 402, the connecting rod 403 and the second rotating seat 404 are each provided with two groups in a symmetrical manner, they are arranged in an eight-shaped arrangement with a moving angle therebetween, so that if they encounter resistance during the lifting process, they can work stably, thereby improving the safety of the cable trench bottom leveling device.

[0037] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned leveling component 5, the leveling component 5 includes a first mounting plate 501, the top end of the first mounting plate 501 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat 404, the bottom end of the first mounting plate 501 is fixedly connected to a first supporting seat 502, the internal rotation of the first supporting seat 502 is provided with a rotating shaft 503, and the outer surface of the rotating shaft 503 is fixedly installed with a crushing knife 504.

[0038] When the second rotating seat 404 moves with the movement of the connecting rod 403, it can drive the first mounting plate 501 fixedly connected to its bottom end to move. When the first mounting plate 501 moves, it can drive the first supporting seat 502 fixedly connected to its bottom end to move. When the first supporting seat 502 moves, it can drive the rotating shaft 503 rotating inside it to move. When the rotating shaft 503 moves, it can drive the crushing knife 504 fixedly installed on its outer surface to move, thereby facilitating its fit with the bottom of the ditch, which is more convenient.

[0039] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned driving component 6, the driving component 6 includes a connecting groove 601 and a second motor 602, the connecting groove 601 is opened at the top of the first mounting plate 501, the bottom end of the second motor 602 is fixedly installed with the top of the first mounting plate 501, and the output end of the second motor 602 is fixedly connected with a main transmission wheel 603, and the inner side of the main transmission wheel 603 is provided with a transmission belt 604, and the inner side of the transmission belt 604 is provided with a secondary transmission wheel 605, and the inner side of the secondary transmission wheel 605 is fixedly connected with the outer surface of the rotating shaft 503.

[0040] By starting the second motor 602, the main transmission wheel 603 fixedly connected to its output end is driven to rotate. Since the main transmission wheel 603 and the auxiliary transmission wheel 605 are both arranged for transmission through the transmission belt 604, when the main transmission wheel 603 rotates, it can cooperate with the transmission belt 604 to drive the auxiliary transmission wheel 605 to rotate. When the auxiliary transmission wheel 605 rotates, it can drive the rotating shaft 503 fixedly connected inside it to rotate, and then the rotating shaft 503 can drive the crushing knife 504 to rotate, so that it can level the raised groove bottom, which is more convenient. The opening of the connecting groove 601 facilitates the transmission connection between the transmission belt 604 and the main transmission wheel 603 and the auxiliary transmission wheel 605.

[0041] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned flattening assembly 7, the flattening assembly 7 includes a second mounting plate 701, the top end of the second mounting plate 701 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat 404, the bottom end of the second mounting plate 701 is fixedly connected to a second supporting seat 702, and the internal rotation of the second supporting seat 702 is provided with a flattening roller 703.

[0042] When the second rotating seat 404 moves with the movement of the connecting rod 403, it can drive the second mounting plate 701 fixedly connected to its bottom end to move. When the second mounting plate 701 moves, it can drive the second supporting seat 702 fixedly connected to its bottom end to move. When the second supporting seat 702 moves, it can drive the flattening roller 703 rotating inside it to move, so that it can flatten the crushed soil, which is more convenient.

[0043] In one embodiment, for the above-mentioned limit assembly 8, the limit assembly 8 includes a limit cylinder 801, the bottom end of the limit cylinder 801 is fixedly installed with the top end of the first mounting plate 501 and the second mounting plate 701 respectively, and a limit plate 802 is slidably arranged inside the limit cylinder 801, one side of the limit plate 802 is fixedly connected with a spring 803, one end of the spring 803 is fixedly connected with the inside of the limit cylinder 801, and one side of the limit plate 802 is fixedly connected with a limit rod 804.

[0044] When the support component 4 drives the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 to fit with the bottom of the ditch and continue to move downward, the leveling component 5 and the flattening component 7 can move away from each other, and then respectively drive the limiting cylinder 801 fixedly installed on the top to move. Since the limiting cylinder 801 is internally slidingly provided with a limiting plate 802, and one side of the limiting plate 802 is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting rod 804, when the limiting cylinder 801 moves, the limiting plate 802 can slide inside the limiting cylinder 801, and when the limiting plate 802 moves, the spring 803 fixedly connected on one side thereof can be squeezed, and the rebound force of the spring 803 can act on the limiting plate 802 and the limiting cylinder 801, and the limiting cylinder 801 can ensure the stability of the leveling component and the flattening component 7.

[0045] Through the above technical scheme, 1. By moving the cable trench bottom leveling device to both sides of the newly opened trench, the lifting assembly 3 is started to drive the support assembly 4 to move downward, and the support assembly 4 drives the leveling assembly 5 and the flattening assembly 7 to fit with the trench bottom, and the driving assembly 6 is started to drive the leveling assembly 5 to work, so that the uneven protrusions on the trench bottom are broken, and then the mounting frame 1 is controlled to cooperate with the wheel 2 to move smoothly along the direction of the trench, so that the leveling assembly 5 can be driven to move, and at the same time, the flattening assembly 7 can be driven to move, so that the soil broken by the leveling assembly 5 is flattened, thereby completing the trench bottom leveling. 1. The first motor 305 is started to drive the threaded rod 303 fixedly connected to its output end to rotate. When the threaded rod 303 rotates, it can drive the sliding block 304 threadedly connected to its threaded surface to move up and down along the direction of the sliding groove 302. When the sliding block 304 moves, it can drive the support component 4 fixedly installed on one side to move. By moving it up and down, the cable trench bottom leveling device can be applied to trenches of different depths, thereby improving the scope of application of the cable trench bottom leveling device.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "example", "specific example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0047] The preferred embodiments of the utility model disclosed above are only used to help explain the utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementation methods described. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the utility model, so that technicians in the relevant technical field can well understand and use the utility model. The utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A cable trench bottom leveling device, comprising a mounting frame (1), characterized in that: The mounting frame (1) is provided with wheels (2) for rotation inside, the top of the mounting frame (1) is fixedly connected to a lifting assembly (3), the lifting end of the lifting assembly (3) is fixedly connected to a supporting assembly (4), the bottom of the supporting assembly (4) is fixedly connected to a leveling assembly (5), the top of the leveling assembly (5) is fixedly installed with a driving assembly (6), the bottom of the supporting assembly (4) is fixedly connected to a flattening assembly (7), and the tops of the flattening assembly (7) and the leveling assembly (5) are both fixedly installed with a limiting assembly (8).

2. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (3) comprises a fixing frame (301), the bottom end of the fixing frame (301) is fixedly connected to the top end of the mounting frame (1), a sliding groove (302) is provided inside the fixing frame (301), a threaded rod (303) is rotatably arranged inside the sliding groove (302), a sliding block (304) is threadedly connected to the threaded surface of the threaded rod (303), one side of the sliding block (304) is fixedly installed to one side of the supporting assembly (4), a first motor (305) is fixedly installed at the top end of the fixing frame (301), and an output end of the first motor (305) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod (303).

3. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support assembly (4) comprises a support rod (401), one end of which is fixedly mounted on one side of a sliding block (304), both sides of the support rod (401) are fixedly connected to a first rotating seat (402), a connecting rod (403) is rotatably arranged inside the first rotating seat (402), and a second rotating seat (404) is rotatably arranged at one end of the connecting rod (403).

4. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The leveling assembly (5) comprises a first mounting plate (501), the top end of the first mounting plate (501) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat (404), the bottom end of the first mounting plate (501) is fixedly connected to a first supporting seat (502), a rotating shaft (503) is provided inside the first supporting seat (502), and a crushing knife (504) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (503).

5. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly (6) comprises a connecting groove (601) and a second motor (602), wherein the connecting groove (601) is provided at the top end of the first mounting plate (501), the bottom end of the second motor (602) is fixedly mounted to the top end of the first mounting plate (501), the output end of the second motor (602) is fixedly connected to a main transmission wheel (603), a transmission belt (604) is arranged on the inner side of the main transmission wheel (603), a secondary transmission wheel (605) is arranged on the inner side of the transmission belt (604), and the interior of the secondary transmission wheel (605) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft (503).

6. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The flattening assembly (7) comprises a second mounting plate (701), the top end of the second mounting plate (701) being fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second rotating seat (404), the bottom end of the second mounting plate (701) being fixedly connected to a second supporting seat (702), and a flattening roller (703) being rotatably arranged inside the second supporting seat (702).

7. A cable trench bottom leveling device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (8) comprises a limiting cylinder (801), the bottom end of which is fixedly mounted on the top of the first mounting plate (501) and the second mounting plate (701), respectively; a limiting plate (802) is slidably arranged inside the limiting cylinder (801); a spring (803) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate (802); one end of the spring (803) is fixedly connected to the inside of the limiting cylinder (801); and a limiting rod (804) is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting plate (802).