Top cover of power supply cabinet

By setting a fan and ventilation chamber on the top cover of the power cabinet, the lower edge frame prevents rainwater from entering, and the structure of connecting blocks, clamping rings and clamping slots is used to simplify installation and disassembly, the existing power cabinet top cover is solved when using outdoors. The rainwater problem and cumbersome installation problem achieve stable operation and efficient management of equipment.

CN222484018UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14WUHAN XIWALI COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420767234.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-12
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-12

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Technical Problem

When used outdoors, the existing power cabinet roof is prone to damage to the equipment due to rainwater flow, and the installation and disassembly process is cumbersome and lacks anti-theft ability.

Method used

A power cabinet top cover is designed, by setting a fan and ventilation chamber at the lower end of the cover body, and setting the air inlet downwards with the lower edge frame to prevent rainwater from entering; at the same time, the structure of connecting blocks, clamping rings and clamping slots is simplified. and disassembly process, and provide anti-theft function through cabinet doors and cabinet locks.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent rainwater from entering the power cabinet and protect the stable operation of the equipment; simplifies the installation and disassembly process and improves work efficiency; and through anti-theft design, the equipment is protected from theft and damage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a power supply cabinet top cover which comprises a cabinet body, a cover body is arranged on the cabinet body, the cabinet body is matched with the cover body, a fan is arranged at the lower end of the cover body, a ventilation cavity is arranged in the cover body, an air inlet is formed in the lower end of the center of the cover body, the ventilation cavity is matched with the fan through the air inlet, lower edge frames are arranged at the two ends of the cover body, and the lower edge frames are arranged on the lower edge frames. The lower end of the cover body is provided with a connecting block, one end of the connecting block is provided with a control block, the side end of the control block is rotatably connected with the connecting block, the middle end of the control block is rotatably connected with a clamping ring, the cabinet body is provided with a fixing block, the fixing block is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping groove is provided with a clamping groove. According to the equipment, rainwater can be prevented from falling into the equipment, the cover body is more convenient to install, and the equipment can be conveniently used outdoors.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of power supply cabinets, and more specifically, to a top cover of a power supply cabinet. Background Art

[0002] The power cabinet is used to place the control power supply of various circuits and protect the power supply equipment. In actual use, it is an important equipment in the circuit system. The top cover of the power cabinet is generally set separately to meet different usage requirements.

[0003] In order to ensure the stable operation of the internal equipment, a general power cabinet needs to be equipped with a ventilation device to ensure the internal air circulation, so as to dissipate heat and cool down. For this reason, a common power cabinet top cover will open an air vent for air circulation. However, if such a power cabinet is used outdoors, the upper air vent will not only provide air flow, but also rainwater will flow into the power cabinet along the air vent when it rains, which may affect the internal power equipment, causing a short circuit in the power equipment and causing damage. In addition, the common top cover is generally fixed to the cabinet body by fixing bolts. This process requires workers to carry tools to climb to the top of the cabinet body at a high place, and then use tools to tighten multiple bolts to complete the fixing. Whether it is installation and fixing, or reverse disassembly, it is relatively cumbersome and inefficient, which is not conducive to the work of workers. Moreover, the common fixing structures are all set outside the equipment and do not have anti-theft capabilities. The power cabinet set outdoors may be disassembled and sold by people with ulterior motives, causing economic losses, and after losing the protection of the top cover, the power equipment in the cabinet is more easily damaged. Utility Model Content

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a power cabinet top cover to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art that the common power cabinet top cover has a simple structure and is inconvenient to use outdoors.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a power cabinet top cover, comprising a cabinet body, a cover body is provided on the cabinet body, the cabinet body cooperates with the cover body, a fan is provided at the lower end of the cover body, a ventilation cavity is provided in the cover body, an air inlet is provided at the lower end of the center of the cover body, the ventilation cavity cooperates with the fan through the air inlet, lower edge frames are provided at both ends of the cover body, an air inlet is provided at the lower end of the lower edge frame, and the air inlet is communicated with the ventilation cavity;

[0008] A connecting block is provided at the lower end of the cover body, a control block is provided at one end of the connecting block, the side end of the control block is rotatably connected to the connecting block, and a clamping ring is rotatably connected to the middle end. A fixing block is provided on the cabinet body, and a clamping groove is opened on the fixing block, and the clamping groove cooperates with the clamping ring.

[0009] The utility model is further configured that a cabinet door is provided at one end of the cabinet body, a cabinet lock is provided on the cabinet door, the cabinet door cooperates with the cabinet body through the cabinet lock, and the fixing block is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet body to prevent theft.

[0010] The utility model is further configured such that a first baffle and a second baffle are provided in the air inlet, and a plurality of the first baffles and the second baffles are arranged to be tilted downward and staggered at both ends of the air inlet to improve the blocking capacity.

[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: a mounting groove is opened at the lower end of the lower edge frame, a dustproof frame is arranged in the mounting groove, the dustproof frame and the mounting groove are detachably connected by fixing bolts, a dustproof net is arranged in the dustproof frame, and the dustproof net cooperates with the air inlet to prevent foreign matter such as dust from the outside from entering.

[0012] The utility model is further configured that the upper end of the cabinet body and the lower end of the cover body are both provided with sealing grooves, and sealing blocks are provided in the sealing grooves to improve the sealing matching effect.

[0013] The utility model is further configured that a guide rod is provided at the lower end of the cover body, a guide groove is provided on the cabinet body, and the guide rod and the guide groove are slidably matched to make the installation of the cover body more accurate.

[0014] The utility model is further configured that a mounting frame is provided at the lower end of the cover body, a mounting opening is provided at one end of the mounting frame, and the fan is slidably matched with the mounting opening to facilitate the installation of the fan.

[0015] The utility model is further configured that the installation frame is provided with a rotating shaft on both sides of one end of the installation opening, a supporting block is provided on the lower side, a limiting plate is provided on the rotating shaft, and the limiting plate cooperates with the supporting block to ensure the stability of the fan.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a power cabinet top cover having the following

[0018] Beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The power cabinet equipment is formed by arranging a cabinet body and a cover body, and the air inflow is ensured through the ventilation cavity, air inlet and fan. By arranging a lower edge frame, the air inlet that should be set on the cover body is set at the lower end of the lower edge frame, so that the air inlet is set downward. When the equipment installed outdoors encounters rainy days, the rainwater will flow downward along the lower edge frame under the guidance of the cover body, and then fall directly to the ground. Even if some rainwater flows along the outer wall of the lower edge frame to the air inlet, it cannot rise along the air inlet into the ventilation cavity, thereby preventing rainwater from entering the cabinet body and ensuring the stability of the power supply equipment in the power cabinet.

[0020] 2. A connection block is provided on the cover body, and a fixing block is provided on the cabinet body to provide a connection structure. A connection and fixing structure is formed by the cooperation of a control block, a clamping ring and a clamping groove. When installing the cover body, it is only necessary to place the cover body on the cabinet body, and then simply rotate the control block and the clamping ring so that the clamping ring cooperates with the clamping groove to fix or disperse the cover body, thereby facilitating the fixation of the cover body, facilitating the operation of workers, and improving work efficiency.

[0021] 3. By arranging the connection block, fixing block, control block, clamping ring and slot on the inner side of the cabinet and the cover, after installing the cover, the connection and fixing structures are hidden inside the power cabinet. When no one is using it, the cabinet door and the cabinet lock are used to seal the cabinet. Unrelated personnel cannot open the cabinet lock without the key, and thus cannot remove the cover, thereby ensuring the safe placement of the power cabinet.

[0022] 4. The fan equipment is supported by setting up an installation frame, and the fan is placed through the installation opening. The fan is limited by the cooperation of the rotating shaft, the support block and the limit plate, so that it is convenient for workers to install the fan. No fixing bolts and other equipment are required. Only the limit plate needs to be moved after the fan is placed, which reduces the amount of operation and facilitates the work of workers. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of a power cabinet top cover in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a bottom schematic diagram of the matching structure between the interior of the cabinet and the cover body when the cabinet door is opened in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the cabinet and the sealing block after the cover body is disassembled in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure when the cover body is independent in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the interior of the cover body of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0029] In the figure: 1. cabinet body; 2. cover body; 3. fan; 4. ventilation cavity; 5. air inlet; 6. bottom frame; 7. air inlet; 8. connecting block; 9. control block; 10. snap ring; 11. fixing block; 12. slot; 13. cabinet door; 14. cabinet lock; 15. first baffle plate; 16. second baffle plate; 17. mounting slot; 18. dustproof frame; 19. dustproof net; 20. sealing slot; 21. sealing block; 22. guide rod; 23. guide slot; 24. mounting frame; 25. mounting port; 26. rotating shaft; 27. support block; 28. limit plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meanings as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified, directions such as "up" and "down" are usually used in reference to the directions shown in the drawings, or in reference to the vertical, perpendicular or gravity direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" are usually used in reference to the left and right shown in the drawings; "inside" and "outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself, but the above-mentioned directions are not used to limit the present invention.

[0033] See also Figure 1-6 A power cabinet top cover comprises a cabinet body 1, a cover body 2 is arranged on the cabinet body 1, the cabinet body 1 cooperates with the cover body 2, a fan 3 is arranged at the lower end of the cover body 2, a ventilation cavity 4 is arranged in the cover body 2, an air inlet 5 is opened at the lower end of the center of the cover body 2, the ventilation cavity 4 cooperates with the fan 3 through the air inlet 5, lower edge frames 6 are arranged at both ends of the cover body 2, an air inlet 7 is opened at the lower end of the lower edge frame 6, and the air inlet 7 is communicated with the ventilation cavity 4;

[0034] A connecting block 8 is provided at the lower end of the cover body 2, a control block 9 is provided at one end of the connecting block 8, the side end of the control block 9 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 8, and a snap ring 10 is rotatably connected to the middle end. A fixing block 11 is provided on the cabinet body 1, and a snap groove 12 is opened on the fixing block 11, which cooperates with the snap ring 10.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the device is used, the cover body 2 is installed on the cabinet body 1, covering the upper end of the cabinet body 1. When the fan 3 is working, under the guidance of the fan 3, the external air flow enters the ventilation cavity 4 from the air inlet 7, flows along the ventilation cavity 4, flows out of the ventilation cavity 4 from the air inlet 5, and enters the interior of the cabinet body 1 to carry out the flow of gas. Among them, the air inlet 7 is arranged downward under the structure of the lower edge frame 6. When the material enters the interior of the ventilation cavity 4, it needs to get rid of gravity and go through a rising process, which can effectively prevent rainwater from entering the cabinet body 1 and causing damage to the electronic equipment.

[0036] More specifically, when installing the cover body 2, the cover body 2 is placed on the cabinet body 1 so that the cover body 2 is aligned with the cabinet body 1. Under the fixation of the control block 9, the connecting block 8 is first rotated downward to provide a sufficiently long space for the snap ring 10 to move so that the other end of the snap ring 10 is hooked in the groove 12. Then, the connecting block 8 is rotated so that the connecting block 8 tightens the snap ring 10 so that the snap ring 10 cooperates with the groove 12, and the fixing block 11 is tightened so that the fixing block 11 is tightly attached to the control block 9, thereby fixing the cover body 2 on the cabinet body 1.

[0037] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As an implementation method for anti-theft fixation: a cabinet door 13 is provided at one end of the cabinet body 1, and a cabinet lock 14 is provided on the cabinet door 13. The cabinet door 13 cooperates with the cabinet body 1 through the cabinet lock 14, and a fixing block 11 is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet body 1.

[0038] Specifically, the control block 9 cooperates with the connecting block 8 from the inside, so that after the cover body 2 is fixed on the cabinet body 1, the control block 9 is located inside the cabinet body 1. After the cabinet door 13 is closed, the cabinet body 1 becomes a closed structure, and the cabinet door 13 is locked by the cabinet lock 14 to prevent the cover body 2 from being disassembled from the outside, thereby providing an anti-theft function.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 5 As a further implementation of the air inlet: a first baffle 15 and a second baffle 16 are provided in the air inlet 7, and a plurality of the first baffles 15 and the second baffles 16 are arranged to be tilted downward and staggered at both ends of the air inlet 7.

[0040] Specifically, a blocking structure is formed in the air inlet 7 by cooperating with the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16. When the air flow enters the air inlet 7, it will move upward along the flow path formed by the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16. During this period, rainwater will be blocked by the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16 and slide down along the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As a further implementation of the lower edge frame: a mounting groove 17 is opened at the lower end of the lower edge frame 6, a dustproof frame 18 is arranged in the mounting groove 17, the dustproof frame 18 and the mounting groove 17 are detachably connected by fixing bolts, a dustproof net 19 is arranged in the dustproof frame 18, and the dustproof net 19 cooperates with the air inlet 7.

[0042] Specifically, the dustproof frame 18 is installed in the installation groove 17, and the air inlet 7 is blocked by the dustproof net 19 to protect the air inlet 7, so that the external dust is intercepted at the outer end of the air inlet 7, and the dustproof frame 18 is fixed in the installation groove 17 by fixing bolts. The fixing bolts are removed to remove the dustproof frame 18 and filter or replace the dustproof net 19.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 3-Figure 5 As a further implementation of the cabinet: a sealing groove 20 is provided at the upper end of the cabinet 1 and the lower end of the cover 2, and a sealing block 21 is provided in the sealing groove 20.

[0044] Specifically, when installing the cover 2, the sealing block 21 is inserted into the sealing groove 20, so that the cabinet 1 and the cover 2 cooperate with the sealing block 21 through the sealing groove 20 to form a sealing structure, ensuring that the cover 2 is stably connected to the cabinet 1 after installation.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 3-Figure 6 As a further implementation of the cover body: a guide rod 22 is provided at the lower end of the cover body 2, a guide groove 23 is opened on the cabinet body 1, and the guide rod 22 and the guide groove 23 are slidably matched.

[0046] Specifically, when installing the cover body 2 , the guide rod 22 is aligned and inserted into the guide groove 23 . Through the cooperation between the guide rod 22 and the guide groove 23 , the guide rod 22 moves along the guide groove 23 to guide the cover body 2 .

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As a further implementation of the cover body: a mounting frame 24 is provided at the lower end of the cover body 2, a mounting opening 25 is provided at one end of the mounting frame 24, and the fan 3 is slidably matched with the mounting opening 25.

[0048] Specifically, after the installation of the cover body 2 is completed, the fan 3 is inserted into the installation frame 24 from the installation opening 25 , and the fan 3 is supported by the installation frame 24 so that the fan 3 cooperates with the air inlet 5 .

[0049] Please refer to Figure 5 As a further implementation of the installation frame: the installation frame 24 is provided with a rotating shaft 26 on both sides of one end of the installation opening 25, and a support block 27 is provided on the lower side. A limiting plate 28 is provided on the rotating shaft 26, and the limiting plate 28 cooperates with the support block 27.

[0050] Specifically, after the fan 3 is installed, the rotating shaft 26 is controlled to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 26 drives the limit plate 28 to rotate, so that the limit plate 28 contacts the support block 27, and the limit plate 28 is supported by the support block 27 to limit the rotation of the limit plate 28. At this time, the limit plate 28 will block the fan 3, limit the fan 3, and ensure the stability of the fan 3.

[0051] In summary, when the overall device is in use or running:

[0052] When installing the cover 2, align the cover 2 with the cabinet 1, align and insert the guide rod 22 into the guide groove 23, and through the cooperation of the guide rod 22 and the guide groove 23, move the guide rod 22 along the guide groove 23 to guide the cover 2 so that the cover 2 accurately fits the cabinet 1. Put the cover 2 on the cabinet 1, and insert the sealing block 21 into the sealing groove 20 when the cover 2 is in contact with the cabinet 1, so that the cabinet 1 and the cover 2 cooperate with the sealing block 21 through the sealing groove 20 to form a sealing structure to ensure that the connection between the cover 2 and the cabinet 1 is stable after installation. Under the fixation of the control block 9, first rotate the connecting block 8 downward to drive the clamping ring 10 to move, so as to provide a sufficiently long activity space for the clamping ring 10 so that the clamping ring 10 can move. The other end of the ring 10 is hooked in the slot 12, and then the connecting block 8 is rotated. The connecting block 8 pulls one end of the snap ring 10 to move, so that the snap ring 10 is stuck in the slot 12, and the snap ring 10 is tightened through the connecting block 8 to make the snap ring 10 cooperate with the slot 12, and tighten the fixing block 11, so that the fixing block 11 is tightly attached to the control block 9, thereby fixing the cover body 2 on the cabinet body 1. In addition, the connecting block 8 and the fixing block 11 are both located inside the cabinet body 1. After the cabinet door 13 is closed, the fixing result of the cover body 2 is hidden inside the cabinet body 1, and the cabinet door 13 is locked by the cabinet lock 14. Non-staff cannot open the cabinet door 13 and cannot contact the connecting and fixing structure of the cover body 2, thereby preventing the cover body 2 from being disassembled from the outside and providing an anti-theft function.

[0053] After the installation of the cover body 2 is completed, the fan 3 is inserted into the installation frame 24 from the installation opening 25, and the fan 3 is supported by the installation frame 24 so that the fan 3 cooperates with the air inlet 5, and the rotating shaft 26 is controlled to rotate, so that the rotating shaft 26 drives the limit plate 28 to rotate, so that the limit plate 28 contacts with the supporting block 27, and the limit plate 28 is supported by the supporting block 27 to limit the rotation of the limit plate 28. At this time, the limit plate 28 will block the fan 3, limit the fan 3, and ensure the stability of the fan 3. In the operation of the power cabinet equipment, when the fan 3 is working, under the guidance of the fan 3, the external air flow enters the ventilation cavity 4 from the air inlet 7, flows along the ventilation cavity 4, flows out of the ventilation cavity 4 from the air inlet 5, and enters the inside of the cabinet 1, so as to circulate the air inside and outside the cabinet 1. Among them, the air inlet 7 is set downward under the structure of the lower edge frame 6, and rainwater will not directly fall into the air inlet 7 from the top or the side. When a substance enters the ventilation cavity 4, it needs to get rid of gravity and go through an ascending process, and the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16 cooperate to form a blocking structure in the air inlet 7. When the airflow enters the air inlet 7, it will move upward along the flow path formed by the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16. The rainwater and moisture in the process will be blocked by the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16, condense in the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16, and slide down along the first baffle 15 and the second baffle 16, which can effectively prevent rainwater from entering the cabinet 1. In addition, the dustproof frame 18 is installed in the installation groove 17, and the air inlet 7 is blocked by the dustproof net 19 to protect the air inlet 7, and the external dust is intercepted at the outer end of the air inlet 7 to prevent dust and other foreign matter from entering the ventilation cavity 4 with the airflow, thereby preventing rainwater, dust, flying insects and other foreign matter from entering the cabinet 1 and causing damage to electronic equipment.

[0054] In all the schemes mentioned above, the connection between two parts can be selected according to actual conditions by welding, bolt and nut matching connection, bolt or screw connection or other well-known connection methods, which are not described here one by one. In the above, all fixed connections are preferably welded. Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by ordinary technicians in this field that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A power cabinet top cover, comprising a cabinet body (1), a cover body (2) being provided on the cabinet body (1), the cabinet body (1) and the cover body (2) being matched, wherein: A fan (3) is provided at the lower end of the cover body (2), a ventilation cavity (4) is provided in the cover body (2), an air inlet (5) is provided at the central lower end of the cover body (2), the ventilation cavity (4) cooperates with the fan (3) through the air inlet (5), lower edge frames (6) are provided at both ends of the cover body (2), an air inlet (7) is provided at the lower end of the lower edge frame (6), and the air inlet (7) is communicated with the ventilation cavity (4); A connecting block (8) is provided at the lower end of the cover body (2), a control block (9) is provided at one end of the connecting block (8), a side end of the control block (9) is rotatably connected to the connecting block (8), and a snap ring (10) is rotatably connected at the middle end; a fixing block (11) is provided on the cabinet body (1), a snap groove (12) is provided on the fixing block (11), and the snap groove (12) cooperates with the snap ring (10).

2. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A cabinet door (13) is provided at one end of the cabinet body (1), a cabinet lock (14) is provided on the cabinet door (13), the cabinet door (13) cooperates with the cabinet body (1) through the cabinet lock (14), and the fixing block (11) is arranged on the inner wall of the cabinet body (1).

3. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A first baffle (15) and a second baffle (16) are provided in the air inlet (7); a plurality of the first baffles (15) and the second baffles (16) are arranged to be tilted downward and are staggered at both ends of the air inlet (7).

4. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 3 is characterized in that: A mounting groove (17) is provided at the lower end of the lower edge frame (6), a dustproof frame (18) is provided in the mounting groove (17), the dustproof frame (18) and the mounting groove (17) are detachably connected via fixing bolts, a dustproof net (19) is provided in the dustproof frame (18), and the dustproof net (19) cooperates with the air inlet (7).

5. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The upper end of the cabinet body (1) and the lower end of the cover body (2) are both provided with a sealing groove (20), and a sealing block (21) is provided in the sealing groove (20).

6. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A guide rod (22) is provided at the lower end of the cover body (2), a guide groove (23) is provided on the cabinet body (1), and the guide rod (22) and the guide groove (23) are slidably matched.

7. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lower end of the cover body (2) is provided with a mounting frame (24), one end of the mounting frame (24) is provided with a mounting opening (25), and the fan (3) is slidably matched with the mounting opening (25).

8. The power cabinet top cover according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The installation frame (24) is provided with a rotating shaft (26) on both sides of one end of the installation opening (25), and a supporting block (27) is provided on the lower side. A limiting plate (28) is provided on the rotating shaft (26), and the limiting plate (28) cooperates with the supporting block (27).