Fixing clamp for connector production
By designing a fixing fixture including arc-shaped clamp, rotating disc and rotating mechanism, the problem that the connector cannot be adjusted after being fixed in the prior art is solved, and the angle adjustment and fixation of the connector during the processing process is realized, and the work is improved efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421076653.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing screw fixing fixture cannot be adjusted after fixing the circular connector, which causes disassembly and re-fixation when the connector needs to be processed at different positions, which is cumbersome to operate and inefficient.
Design a fixing fixture including a workbench, legs and clamping device, which consists of arc-shaped clamping plates, rotating discs, telescopic rods, springs, rotating mechanisms, moving devices, rotating devices and fixing devices, allowing for the connection After fixing, adjust the lateral angle and longitudinal angle.
With this fixing fixture, the angle of the connector can be easily adjusted after the connector is fixed, which improves the working efficiency of connector processing and reduces the complexity of disassembly and re-fixation operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connector production, in particular to a fixing fixture for connector production. Background Art
[0002] A connector is a component or part used to connect or disconnect electrical circuits. It does not require special tools or procedures such as welding. It can be connected or disconnected by hand or with simple tools. Connectors come in many shapes, such as round, rectangular, and printed circuit boards. Connectors require material processing during the production process. Material processing generally includes cold heading, milling, bending, filing and other processes. Connectors need to be fixed during this series of processing.
[0003] The common fixing fixtures for circular connectors in the production process are mainly screw fixing fixtures, which fix the connector in the desired position by screws.
[0004] However, this type of fixing fixture cannot be adjusted after fixing the circular connector. When another position of the circular connector needs to be processed, the circular connector needs to be removed from the fixing fixture, adjusted, and then fixed again. This operation is cumbersome, resulting in low work efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a fixing fixture for connector production, which facilitates the adjustment of the lateral and longitudinal angles after the connector is fixed by setting this device, thereby facilitating its subsequent processing and improving its work efficiency.
[0006] The utility model discloses a fixing fixture for connector production, comprising a workbench, four groups of legs and a clamping device, wherein the four groups of legs are evenly mounted at the bottom end of the workbench, the clamping device is mounted on the workbench, the clamping device comprises two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates, two groups of rotating disks, eight groups of fixing rods, eight groups of telescopic rods, eight groups of springs, a rotating mechanism, a moving device, a rotating device and a fixing device, the eight groups of fixing rods are symmetrically mounted on the inner ends of the two groups of rotating disks, the inner ends of the eight groups of fixing rods are all provided with telescopic grooves, the eight groups of telescopic rods are respectively slidably connected with the telescopic grooves of the eight groups of fixing rods, the inner ends of the eight groups of telescopic rods are mounted on the outer ends of the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates, the eight groups of springs are respectively sleeved on the eight groups of telescopic rods, one end of the eight groups of springs is connected with the eight groups of fixing rods, the other end of the eight groups of springs is connected with the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates, the two groups of rotating disks are cooperatively connected with the rotating mechanism, the moving device is rotatably mounted on the middle of the top end of the workbench, the rotating device is mounted on the bottom end of the workbench, the rotating device is cooperatively connected with the moving device, the rotating mechanism is cooperatively connected with the moving device, the fixing device is mounted on the left side of the top end of the workbench, and the positions of the fixing device and the moving device correspond.
[0007] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes two groups of first rotating shafts, two groups of movable plates and two groups of first bolts. The two groups of first rotating shafts are respectively installed in the middle of the outer ends of the two groups of rotating disks, and the two groups of first rotating shafts are respectively rotatably installed in the middle of the inner ends of the two groups of movable plates. The upper parts of the two groups of movable plates are connected and provided with threaded holes. The two groups of first bolts are respectively threadedly connected to the threaded holes of the two groups of movable plates, and the two groups of first bolts are tightened against the two groups of rotating disks.
[0008] Preferably, the moving device includes a turntable, a motor, a bidirectional screw, two groups of driving blocks and a third rotating shaft. The turntable is rotatably installed in the middle of the top end of the workbench, the top end of the third rotating shaft passes through the middle of the workbench and is connected to the bottom end of the turntable, the third rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the workbench, the motor is installed at the right end of the turntable, a slide groove is horizontally arranged in the middle of the top end of the turntable, the two groups of driving blocks slide in the slide groove of the turntable, the bidirectional screw is rotatably installed in the slide groove of the turntable, the output end of the motor passes through the right end of the turntable and is connected to the right end of the bidirectional screw, the middle parts of the two groups of driving blocks are connected with threaded holes, the two groups of driving blocks are threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw, the top ends of the two groups of driving blocks are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the two groups of moving plates, and the rotating device is cooperatively connected to the bottom end of the third rotating shaft.
[0009] Preferably, the rotating device includes a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, two groups of support plates, a second rotating shaft and a rocker, the first bevel gear is installed at the bottom end of the third rotating shaft, the two groups of support plates are installed on the front side of the bottom end of the workbench, the second rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the two groups of support plates, the second bevel gear is installed at the rear end of the second rotating shaft, the second bevel gear is meshed with the first bevel gear, the rocker is rotatably installed at the front end of the second rotating shaft, and a handle is rotatably provided on the lower side of the front end of the rocker.
[0010] Preferably, the fixing device includes a fixing frame and a second bolt, the fixing frame is installed on the left side of the top of the workbench, a threaded hole is arranged on the top of the fixing frame, the second bolt is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the fixing frame, and the second bolt corresponds to the position of the turntable.
[0011] Preferably, four groups of sliders are further included, which are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the bottom ends of the two groups of movable plates. The front and rear sides of the top end of the turntable are both laterally provided with slide grooves, and the four groups of sliders slide respectively in the two groups of slide grooves of the turntable.
[0012] Preferably, it also includes a handle, which is installed on the top of the left rotating disk.
[0013] Preferably, rubber pads are provided on the inner sides of the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the connector is placed between the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates, and then the moving device is opened, the moving device drives the rotating mechanism to move inward, and the rotating mechanism drives the two groups of rotating disks to move inward as a whole. When the two groups of rotating disks move inward to a suitable position, the moving device is closed, and the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates adaptively clamp and fix the connector under the action of eight groups of springs. When the longitudinal angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the left rotating disk is rotated by the rotating mechanism, and the left rotating disk drives the connector to rotate. When the connector rotates to the specified position, the left rotating disk is tightened by the rotating mechanism to fix the connector. When the lateral angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the moving device is driven to rotate as a whole by the rotating device, thereby driving the connector to adjust the lateral angle. After the lateral angle of the connector is adjusted, the moving device is fixed by the fixing device. By setting this device, it is convenient to adjust the lateral and longitudinal angles after the connector is fixed, thereby facilitating its subsequent processing and improving its work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model from a first perspective;
[0016] Figure 2 It is a second perspective structural schematic diagram of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A front view structural diagram of
[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of B;
[0019] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle part;
[0020] Markings in the attached drawings: 1. workbench; 2. support leg; 3. arc-shaped splint; 4. rotating disk; 5. fixed rod; 6. telescopic rod; 7. spring; 8. first rotating shaft; 9. movable plate; 10. first bolt; 11. rotating disk; 12. motor; 13. bidirectional screw; 14. driving block; 15. first bevel gear; 16. first bevel gear; 17. support plate; 18. second rotating shaft; 19. fixed frame; 20. second bolt; 21. slider; 22. handle; 23. rocker; 24. handle; 25. third rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following is a further detailed description of the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0022] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model is a fixing fixture for connector production, comprising a workbench 1, four groups of legs 2 and a clamping device, the four groups of legs 2 are evenly mounted at the bottom end of the workbench 1, the clamping device is mounted on the workbench 1, the clamping device comprises two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3, two groups of rotating disks 4, eight groups of fixing rods 5, eight groups of telescopic rods 6, eight groups of springs 7, a rotating mechanism, a moving device, a rotating device and a fixing device, the eight groups of fixing rods 5 are symmetrically mounted on the inner ends of the two groups of rotating disks 4, the inner ends of the eight groups of fixing rods 5 are all provided with telescopic grooves, and the eight groups of telescopic rods 6 are respectively connected to the inner ends of the two groups of rotating disks 4. Eight groups of fixed rods 5 are slidably connected in telescopic grooves, the inner ends of eight groups of telescopic rods 6 are installed at the outer ends of two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3, eight groups of springs 7 are respectively sleeved on the eight groups of telescopic rods 6, one end of the eight groups of springs 7 is connected to the eight groups of fixed rods 5, and the other end of the eight groups of springs 7 is connected to the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3, two groups of rotating disks 4 are connected with the rotating mechanism, the moving device is rotatably installed in the middle of the top of the workbench 1, the rotating device is installed at the bottom of the workbench 1, the rotating device is connected with the moving device, the rotating mechanism is connected with the moving device, and the fixed device is installed at the top of the workbench 1 On the left side, the fixing device corresponds to the position of the moving device; the connector is placed between the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3, and then the moving device is opened, the moving device drives the rotating mechanism to move inward, and the rotating mechanism drives the two groups of rotating disks 4 to move inward as a whole. When the two groups of rotating disks 4 move inward to a suitable position, the moving device is closed, and the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3 adaptively clamp and fix the connector under the action of eight groups of springs 7. When the longitudinal angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the left rotating disk 4 is rotated by the rotating mechanism, and the left rotating disk 4 drives the connector to rotate. When the connector rotates to the specified position, the left rotating disk 4 is tightened by the rotating mechanism to fix the connector. When the lateral angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the moving device is driven to rotate as a whole by the rotating device, thereby driving the connector to adjust the lateral angle. After the lateral angle of the connector is adjusted, the moving device is fixed by the fixing device. By setting this device, it is convenient to adjust the lateral and longitudinal angles after the connector is fixed, thereby facilitating its subsequent processing and improving its work efficiency.
[0023] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the rotating mechanism includes two groups of first rotating shafts 8, two groups of moving plates 9 and two groups of first bolts 10. The two groups of first rotating shafts 8 are respectively installed in the middle of the outer ends of the two groups of rotating disks 4, and the two groups of first rotating shafts 8 are respectively rotatably installed in the middle of the inner ends of the two groups of moving plates 9. The upper parts of the two groups of moving plates 9 are both connected with threaded holes. The two groups of first bolts 10 are respectively threadedly connected with the threaded holes of the two groups of moving plates 9, and the two groups of first bolts 10 are tightened against the two groups of rotating disks 4.
[0024] By setting the first rotating shaft 8, the movable plate 9 and the first bolts 10, by loosening the two groups of first bolts 10, by rotating the left rotating disk 4, the left rotating disk 4 drives the connector to rotate longitudinally, and the two groups of first rotating shafts 8 rotate on the two groups of movable plates 9. When the longitudinal angle of the connector is adjusted, the two groups of first bolts 10 are rotated, and the two groups of first bolts 10 are threadedly connected with the two groups of movable plates 9, and the two groups of first bolts 10 fix the two groups of rotating disks 4, thereby adjusting the longitudinal angle of the connector.
[0025] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiment, the moving device includes a turntable 11, a motor 12, a bidirectional screw 13, two groups of driving blocks 14 and a third rotating shaft 25. The turntable 11 is rotatably installed in the middle of the top of the workbench 1, the top of the third rotating shaft 25 passes through the middle of the workbench 1 and is connected to the bottom of the turntable 11, the third rotating shaft 25 is rotatably connected to the workbench 1, the motor 12 is installed at the right end of the turntable 11, a slide groove is horizontally arranged in the middle of the top of the turntable 11, the two groups of driving blocks 14 slide in the slide groove of the turntable 11, the bidirectional screw 13 is rotatably installed in the slide groove of the turntable 11, the output end of the motor 12 passes through the right end of the turntable 11 and is connected to the right end of the bidirectional screw 13, the middle parts of the two groups of driving blocks 14 are connected and provided with threaded holes, the two groups of driving blocks 14 are threadedly connected to the bidirectional screw 13, the tops of the two groups of driving blocks 14 are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the two groups of moving plates 9, and the rotating device is matched with the bottom end of the third rotating shaft 25;
[0026] By setting a turntable 11, a motor 12, a bidirectional screw 13, a driving block 14 and a third rotating shaft 25, by turning on the motor 12, the motor 12 drives the bidirectional screw 13 to rotate, and the bidirectional screw 13 is threadedly connected with the two groups of driving blocks 14, and the two groups of driving blocks 14 drive the two groups of movable plates 9 to move inward as a whole, so that the two groups of arc clamping plates 3 can adaptively clamp the connector, provide power to the two groups of movable plates 9, and thus realize the clamping of the connector.
[0027] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the rotating device includes a first bevel gear 15, a second bevel gear 16, two sets of support plates 17, a second rotating shaft 18 and a rocker 23, the first bevel gear 15 is mounted on the bottom end of the third rotating shaft 25, the two sets of support plates 17 are mounted on the front side of the bottom end of the workbench 1, the second rotating shaft 18 is rotatably mounted on the two sets of support plates 17, the second bevel gear 16 is mounted on the rear end of the second rotating shaft 18, the second bevel gear 16 is meshed with the first bevel gear 15, the rocker 23 is rotatably mounted on the front end of the second rotating shaft 18, and a handle 24 is rotatably provided on the lower side of the front end of the rocker 23;
[0028] By arranging the first bevel gear 15, the second bevel gear 16, the support plate 17, the second rotating shaft 18, the rocker 23 and the handle 24, the handle 24 drives the rocker 23 to rotate, the rocker 23 drives the second rotating shaft 18 to rotate, the second rotating shaft 18 makes the second bevel gear 16 mesh with the first bevel gear 15, and the first bevel gear 15 drives the turntable 11 to rotate as a whole through the third rotating shaft 25, which plays the role of driving the turntable 11 to rotate as a whole, thereby adjusting the lateral angle of the connector.
[0029] As a preferred embodiment of the above, the fixing device includes a fixing frame 19 and a second bolt 20. The fixing frame 19 is installed on the left side of the top of the workbench 1. The top of the fixing frame 19 is connected with a threaded hole. The second bolt 20 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the fixing frame 19. The second bolt 20 corresponds to the position of the turntable 11.
[0030] By providing the fixing frame 19 and the second bolt 20 , when the lateral angle of the connector is adjusted, the second bolt 20 is rotated, and the second bolt 20 is threadedly connected with the fixing frame 19 , and the second bolt 20 tightens and fixes the turntable 11 , thereby fixing the turntable 11 as a whole.
[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the above, four sets of sliders 21 are further included, and the four sets of sliders 21 are respectively installed on the front side and the rear side of the bottom end of the two sets of moving plates 9, and the front side and the rear side of the top end of the rotating disk 11 are both transversely provided with slide grooves, and the four sets of sliders 21 slide in the two sets of slide grooves of the rotating disk 11 respectively;
[0032] By providing the sliders 21 , when the two groups of moving plates 9 move, the four groups of sliders 21 slide on the turntable 11 , which can improve the stability of the movement of the moving plates 9 .
[0033] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiment, it further includes a handle 22, which is mounted on the top of the left rotating disk 4;
[0034] The handle 22 is provided to facilitate the rotation of the rotating disk 4, thereby improving practicality.
[0035] As a preferred embodiment of the above, rubber pads are provided on the inner sides of the two sets of arc-shaped clamping plates 3;
[0036] The friction between the arc-shaped clamping plate 3 and the connector can be increased, the clamping stability of the connector can be improved, and the connector can be protected.
[0037] The utility model is a fixing fixture for connector production. When working, the connector is first placed between two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3, and then the motor 12 is turned on. The motor 12 drives the bidirectional screw 13 to rotate. The bidirectional screw 13 is threadedly connected with the two groups of driving blocks 14. The two groups of driving blocks 14 drive the two groups of movable plates 9 to move inward as a whole, so that the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates 3 can adaptively clamp the connector under the action of eight groups of springs 7. When the longitudinal angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the two groups of first bolts 10 are loosened, and the left rotating disk 4 is rotated by the handle 22. The left rotating disk 4 drives the connector to rotate longitudinally, and the two groups of first rotating shafts 8 rotate on the two groups of movable plates 9. When the longitudinal angle of the connector is adjusted, , rotate the two groups of first bolts 10, the two groups of first bolts 10 are threadedly connected with the two groups of moving plates 9, and the two groups of first bolts 10 fix the two groups of rotating disks 4, thereby fixing the connector. When the lateral angle of the connector needs to be adjusted, the rocker 23 is driven by the handle 24 to rotate, and the rocker 23 drives the second rotating shaft 18 to rotate, and the second rotating shaft 18 makes the second bevel gear 16 mesh with the first bevel gear 15, and the first bevel gear 15 drives the rotating disk 11 to rotate as a whole through the third rotating shaft 25, thereby adjusting the lateral angle of the connector. After the lateral angle of the connector is adjusted, the second bolt 20 is rotated, and the second bolt 20 is threadedly connected with the fixing frame 19, and the second bolt 20 is tightened and fixed to the rotating disk 11.
[0038] The installation method, connection method or setting method of the fixing fixture for connector production of the utility model are all common mechanical methods, and can be implemented as long as they can achieve their beneficial effects; the motor 12 of the fixing fixture for connector production of the utility model is purchased on the market, and technicians in the industry only need to install and operate it according to the instruction manual attached thereto.
[0039] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A fixing fixture for connector production, comprising a workbench (1), four sets of legs (2) and a clamping device, wherein the four sets of legs (2) are evenly mounted at the bottom of the workbench (1), and the clamping device is mounted on the workbench (1), characterized in that: The clamping device comprises two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates (3), two groups of rotating disks (4), eight groups of fixed rods (5), eight groups of telescopic rods (6), eight groups of springs (7), a rotating mechanism, a moving device, a rotating device and a fixing device. The eight groups of fixed rods (5) are symmetrically mounted on the inner ends of the two groups of rotating disks (4), the inner ends of the eight groups of fixed rods (5) are all provided with telescopic grooves, the eight groups of telescopic rods (6) are respectively slidably connected with the telescopic grooves of the eight groups of fixed rods (5), the inner ends of the eight groups of telescopic rods (6) are mounted on the outer ends of the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates (3), and the eight groups of springs (7) are arranged on the inner ends of the eight groups of fixed rods (5). ) are respectively mounted on eight groups of telescopic rods (6), one end of eight groups of springs (7) are connected to eight groups of fixed rods (5), the other end of eight groups of springs (7) are connected to two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates (3), two groups of rotating disks (4) are connected in coordination with the rotating mechanism, the moving device is rotatably mounted on the middle of the top of the workbench (1), the rotating device is mounted on the bottom of the workbench (1), the rotating device is connected in coordination with the moving device, the rotating mechanism is connected in coordination with the moving device, the fixing device is mounted on the left side of the top of the workbench (1), and the positions of the fixing device and the moving device correspond.
2. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises two groups of first rotating shafts (8), two groups of moving plates (9) and two groups of first bolts (10). The two groups of first rotating shafts (8) are respectively mounted at the middle parts of the outer ends of the two groups of rotating disks (4). The two groups of first rotating shafts (8) are respectively rotatably mounted at the middle parts of the inner ends of the two groups of moving plates (9). The upper parts of the two groups of moving plates (9) are both connected with threaded holes. The two groups of first bolts (10) are respectively threadedly connected with the threaded holes of the two groups of moving plates (9). The two groups of first bolts (10) are used to tighten the two groups of rotating disks (4).
3. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The moving device comprises a turntable (11), a motor (12), a bidirectional screw (13), two sets of driving blocks (14) and a third rotating shaft (25); the turntable (11) is rotatably mounted at the middle of the top of the workbench (1); the top of the third rotating shaft (25) passes through the middle of the workbench (1) and is connected to the bottom of the turntable (11); the third rotating shaft (25) is rotatably connected to the workbench (1); the motor (12) is mounted at the right end of the turntable (11); a slide groove is horizontally arranged at the middle of the top of the turntable (11); the two sets of driving blocks (14) are arranged at the bottom of the turntable (11); The two sets of driving blocks (14) slide in the slide groove of the turntable (11), the bidirectional screw (13) is rotatably installed in the slide groove of the turntable (11), the output end of the motor (12) passes through the right end of the turntable (11) and is connected to the right end of the bidirectional screw (13), the middle parts of the two sets of driving blocks (14) are connected and provided with threaded holes, the two sets of driving blocks (14) are threadedly connected with the bidirectional screw (13), the top ends of the two sets of driving blocks (14) are respectively connected to the bottom ends of the two sets of moving plates (9), and the rotating device is matched with the bottom end of the third rotating shaft (25).
4. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating device comprises a first bevel gear (15), a second bevel gear (16), two groups of support plates (17), a second rotating shaft (18) and a rocker (23); the first bevel gear (15) is mounted on the bottom end of the third rotating shaft (25); the two groups of support plates (17) are mounted on the front side of the bottom end of the workbench (1); the second rotating shaft (18) is rotatably mounted on the two groups of support plates (17); the second bevel gear (16) is mounted on the rear end of the second rotating shaft (18); the second bevel gear (16) is meshed with the first bevel gear (15); the rocker (23) is rotatably mounted on the front end of the second rotating shaft (18); and a handle (24) is rotatably arranged on the lower side of the front end of the rocker (23).
5. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing device comprises a fixing frame (19) and a second bolt (20). The fixing frame (19) is installed on the left side of the top end of the workbench (1). A threaded hole is provided on the top of the fixing frame (19). The second bolt (20) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole of the fixing frame (19). The second bolt (20) corresponds to the position of the rotating disk (11).
6. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes four groups of sliders (21), which are respectively mounted on the front and rear sides of the bottom ends of the two groups of moving plates (9), and the front and rear sides of the top end of the rotating disk (11) are both transversely provided with sliding grooves, and the four groups of sliders (21) slide in the two groups of sliding grooves of the rotating disk (11).
7. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: It also comprises a handle (22), which is mounted on the top of the left rotating disk (4).
8. A fixing fixture for connector production as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: Rubber pads are arranged on the inner sides of the two groups of arc-shaped clamping plates (3).