Tree supporting device for forest planting

By designing a tree tree support device including a protective structure and a support structure, the problem of injury or inclination of rhizomes when trees are straightened in the prior art is solved, and effective protection and support for trees are achieved to ensure the safety and health of trees.

CN222603255UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14王善义
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Application Number
CN202420884978.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

When the existing tree-holding device straightens the tilted trees, it is easy to cause the tree's rhizomes to be injured, or the degree of inclination is intensified, resulting in the rhizomes to be pulled out and the tree's death.

Method used

A tree tree support device for forestry planting is designed, including cross panels, protective structures and supporting structures. The protective structure adjusts the angle and position of the U-shaped limit frame through a combination of a U-shaped frame, a rotating rod and a sliding rod, providing protection against the horizontal and upper positions of the tree trunk. The support structure adjusts the angle and position of the support plate through a combination of a U-shaped frame and a rotating rod to provide auxiliary support for the inclined trees.

Benefits of technology

By adjusting the position of the protective structure and the supporting structure, the device can effectively prevent the tree rhizomes from being injured, avoid the inclination level, and ensure the safety and health of the tree.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tree supporting device for forest planting, which belongs to the technical field of tree supporting devices and comprises a transverse plate, mounting plates are symmetrically and fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the transverse plate, a protective structure and a supporting structure are respectively arranged at the tops of the two mounting plates, an auxiliary fixing structure is arranged on the inner wall of the transverse plate, and the auxiliary fixing structure is arranged on the outer surface of the transverse plate. The protection structure comprises a first U-shaped frame and a U-shaped limiting frame, according to the tree supporting device for forest planting, through the arrangement of the protection structure, under the action of a first fixing cylinder and a first sliding rod, the angle and distance of a second U-shaped frame can be adjusted in cooperation with a first rotating rod and a first rotating block, and then under the action of a second rotating rod and a second rotating block, the protection structure can adjust the angle and distance of the second U-shaped frame. The angle and the position of the U-shaped limiting frame are adjusted, so that the U-shaped limiting frame can protect the horizontal position and the upper position of a tree trunk, the U-shaped limiting frame can be matched with a supporting structure, and then the inclined tree can be limited and supported in an auxiliary mode.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of tree supporting devices, in particular to a tree supporting device for forestry planting. Background Art

[0002] Forestry planting refers to the process of practical planting in the process of forestry learning. In the process of forestry planting, it is necessary to support the planted trees to avoid the planted trees from falling over and causing the death of the trees.

[0003] The tree supporting device in the prior art generally includes an annular fixing ring for fixing the tree trunk and a plurality of supporting rods fixed to the annular fixing ring. When in use, the annular fixing ring is fixed to the tree trunk, and the supporting rods are contacted with the ground to provide auxiliary support.

[0004] However, in actual use, most trees are straightened and supported after they tilt. However, for some trees, their roots are tilted. If they are straightened, the tilted part of the roots needs to be cut off, which can easily cause injury to the roots of the trees and lead to the death of the trees. If not handled in time, the degree of tilt of the trees will increase, causing the roots of the trees to be pulled directly out of the ground, thus causing the death of the trees. Utility Model Content

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a tree supporting device for forestry planting, which solves the problem that in actual use, most trees need to be straightened and supported after they are tilted, but some trees have their roots tilted after they are tilted. If they are straightened, the tilted part of the roots needs to be cut off, which can easily cause damage to the roots of the trees and lead to the death of the trees. If not handled in time, the degree of tilt of the trees will increase, causing the roots of the trees to be directly pulled out of the ground, thereby causing the death of the trees.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a tree supporting device for forestry planting, comprising a horizontal plate, wherein one side of the outer surface of the horizontal plate is symmetrically fixedly connected to a mounting plate, the tops of the two mounting plates are respectively provided with a protective structure and a supporting structure, and the inner wall of the horizontal plate is provided with an auxiliary fixing structure, and the protective structure comprises a first U-shaped frame and a U-shaped limit frame, the bottom of the outer surface of the first U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the top of one of the mounting plates, a first rotating rod is rotatably arranged between the two sides of the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame, the outer surface of the first rotating rod is fixedly connected to a first rotating block, the outer surface of the first rotating block is fixedly connected to a first fixed cylinder, the inner wall of the first fixed cylinder is slidably connected to a first sliding rod, one end of the outer surface of the first sliding rod is fixedly connected to a second U-shaped frame, and the inner wall of the first fixed cylinder is threadedly inserted with a first threaded clamping rod.

[0009] As a further solution of the utility model: a first threaded auxiliary rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the first U-shaped frame, a first rubber round block is fixedly connected to one end of the first threaded auxiliary rod, a first extrusion ring groove is opened on one side of the first rotating block, a second rotating rod is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the second U-shaped frame, a second rotating block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second rotating rod, and the outer surface of the second rotating block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the U-shaped limit frame.

[0010] As a further solution of the utility model: a second extrusion ring groove is opened on one side of the second rotating block, a second threaded auxiliary rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the second U-shaped frame, one end of the second threaded auxiliary rod is fixedly connected to the second rubber round block, and a threaded rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the U-shaped limit frame, and one end of the threaded rod is fixedly connected to the fixed round block.

[0011] As a further solution of the utility model: the supporting structure includes a third U-shaped frame and a supporting plate, the outer surface of the third U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the outer surface of another mounting plate, a third rotating rod is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the third U-shaped frame, the outer surface of the third rotating rod is fixedly connected to the third rotating block, the outer surface of the third rotating block is fixedly connected to the second fixed cylinder, the inner wall of the second fixed cylinder is slidably connected to the second sliding rod, a third threaded auxiliary rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the third U-shaped frame, one end of the third threaded auxiliary rod is fixedly connected to the third rubber round block, a third extrusion ring groove is opened on one side of the third rotating block, and a second threaded clamping rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the second fixed cylinder.

[0012] As a further solution of the utility model: a fourth U-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer surface of the support plate, a fourth rotating rod is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the fourth U-shaped frame, a fourth rotating block is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fourth rotating rod, the outer surface of the fourth rotating block is fixedly connected to the second sliding rod, a fourth extrusion ring groove is opened on one side of the fourth rotating block, a fourth threaded auxiliary rod is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fourth U-shaped frame, and a fourth rubber round block is fixedly connected to one end of the fourth threaded auxiliary rod.

[0013] As a further solution of the utility model: the auxiliary fixing structure includes a movable plate, the inner wall of the movable plate is provided with an auxiliary rectangular groove, the movable plate is slidably arranged on the inner wall of the auxiliary rectangular groove, and the top of the horizontal plate is provided with a plurality of circular sockets.

[0014] As a further solution of the utility model: a round through hole is opened on the top of the horizontal plate, a locking rod is inserted into the inner wall of the round through hole and the circular plug hole, a ground plugging rod can also be inserted into the inner wall of the circular plug hole, and baffles are fixedly connected on both sides of the outer surface of the movable plate.

[0015] (III) Beneficial effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1. The tree supporting device for forestry planting, by setting a protective structure, can adjust the angle and distance of the second U-shaped frame in cooperation with the first rotating rod and the first rotating block under the action of the first fixed cylinder and the first sliding rod, and then the angle and position of the U-shaped limit frame can be adjusted under the action of the second rotating rod and the second rotating block, so that the U-shaped limit frame can protect the horizontal position and the upper position of the tree trunk, and can cooperate with the supporting structure to further assist in limiting and supporting the tilted tree.

[0018] 2. The tree supporting device for forestry planting can adjust the angle and position of the fourth U-shaped frame under the action of the third U-shaped frame, the third rotating rod and the third rotating block by setting a supporting structure. At the same time, the angle and position of the support plate can be adjusted under the action of the fourth rotating rod and the fourth rotating block, thereby providing auxiliary support for the tilted trees.

[0019] 3. The tree supporting device for forestry planting can adjust the position of the moving plate according to the position of the tree trunk on the ground under the action of the moving plate and the auxiliary rectangular groove by setting an auxiliary fixing structure, and then the horizontal plate can be fixed to the ground under the action of the ground-inserting rod. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the horizontal plate of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the protective structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the support structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the movable plate of the utility model;

[0025] In the figure: 1, horizontal plate; 2, mounting plate; 3, protective structure; 31, first U-shaped frame; 32, first rotating rod; 33, first rotating block; 34, first extrusion ring groove; 35, first threaded auxiliary rod; 36, first rubber round block; 37, first fixed cylinder; 38, first sliding rod; 39, first threaded clamping rod; 310, second U-shaped frame; 311, second rotating rod; 312, second rotating block; 313, U-shaped limiting frame; 314, second threaded auxiliary rod; 315, second rubber round block; 316, second extrusion ring groove; 317, threaded rod; 318, fixed round block; 4, supporting structure; 41, third U shaped frame; 42, the third rotating rod; 43, the third rotating block; 44, the third extrusion ring groove; 45, the third threaded auxiliary rod; 46, the third rubber round block; 47, the second fixed cylinder; 48, the second sliding rod; 49, the second threaded clamping rod; 410, the fourth rotating block; 411, the fourth U-shaped frame; 412, the fourth rotating rod; 413, the fourth threaded auxiliary rod; 414, the fourth extrusion ring groove; 415, the fourth rubber round block; 416, the support plate; 5, the auxiliary fixing structure; 51, the auxiliary rectangular groove; 52, the movable plate; 53, the circular plug hole; 54, the round through hole; 55, the clamping rod; 56, the baffle; 57, the ground plug rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solution of this patent is further described in detail below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0027] like Figure 1-5As shown, the utility model provides a technical solution: a tree supporting device for forestry planting, comprising a horizontal plate 1, a mounting plate 2 is symmetrically fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the horizontal plate 1, a protective structure 3 and a supporting structure 4 are respectively arranged on the top of the two mounting plates 2, an auxiliary fixing structure 5 is arranged on the inner wall of the horizontal plate 1, the protective structure 3 comprises a first U-shaped frame 31 and a U-shaped limiting frame 313, the bottom of the outer surface of the first U-shaped frame 31 is fixedly connected to the top of one of the mounting plates 2, a first rotating rod 32 is rotatably arranged between the two sides of the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame 31, and a first rotating block 33 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first rotating rod 32, through A first rotating rod 32 and a first rotating block 33 are provided, so as to drive the first fixed cylinder 37 to adjust its angle, and then cooperate with other components to function. The outer surface of the first rotating block 33 is fixedly connected with the first fixed cylinder 37, and the inner wall of the first fixed cylinder 37 is slidably connected with the first sliding rod 38. One end of the outer surface of the first sliding rod 38 is fixedly connected with the second U-shaped frame 310, and the inner wall of the first fixed cylinder 37 is threadedly inserted with a first threaded clamping rod 39. By providing the first sliding rod 38 and the first fixed cylinder 37, it can cooperate with the second U-shaped frame 310 to function, and can be fixed under the action of the first threaded clamping rod 39.

[0028] Specifically, Figure 3 As shown, a first threaded auxiliary rod 35 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the first U-shaped frame 31, and one end of the first threaded auxiliary rod 35 is fixedly connected to a first rubber round block 36. A first extrusion ring groove 34 is opened on one side of the first rotating block 33. By setting the first threaded auxiliary rod 35 and the first rubber round block 36, the first extrusion ring groove 34 can be matched to fix it. A second rotating rod 311 is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the second U-shaped frame 310. The outer surface of the second rotating rod 311 is fixedly connected to the second rotating block 312. The outer surface of the second rotating block 312 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the U-shaped limit frame 313. By setting the second The second rotating rod 311 and the second rotating block 312 can adjust the angle of the U-shaped limit frame 313. A second extrusion ring groove 316 is provided on one side of the second rotating block 312. A second threaded auxiliary rod 314 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the second U-shaped frame 310. One end of the second threaded auxiliary rod 314 is fixedly connected to the second rubber round block 315. By setting the second threaded auxiliary rod 314 and the second rubber round block 315, the second extrusion ring groove 316 can be matched for fixation. A threaded rod 317 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the U-shaped limit frame 313. One end of the threaded rod 317 is fixedly connected to the fixed round block 318.

[0029] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, the support structure 4 includes a third U-shaped frame 41 and a support plate 416. The outer surface of the third U-shaped frame 41 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of another mounting plate 2. A third rotating rod 42 is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the third U-shaped frame 41. The outer surface of the third rotating rod 42 is fixedly connected to a third rotating block 43. By arranging the third rotating rod 42 and the third rotating block 43, the angle of the second fixed cylinder 47 can be adjusted. The outer surface of the third rotating block 43 is fixedly connected to the second fixed cylinder 47. The inner wall of the second fixed cylinder 47 is slidably connected to the second sliding rod 48. A third threaded auxiliary rod 45 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the third U-shaped frame 41. One end of the third threaded auxiliary rod 45 is fixedly connected to a third rubber round block 46. A third extrusion ring groove 44 is opened on one side of the third rotating block 43. By arranging the third threaded auxiliary rod 45 and the third rubber round block 46, the third extrusion ring groove 44 can be matched. For fixing, the inner wall of one side of the second fixed cylinder 47 is threadedly connected with the second threaded clamping rod 49, the outer surface bottom of the support plate 416 is fixedly connected with the fourth U-shaped frame 411, and the fourth rotating rod 412 is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the fourth U-shaped frame 411, and the outer surface of the fourth rotating rod 412 is fixedly connected with the fourth rotating block 410, and the outer surface of the fourth rotating block 410 is fixedly connected with the second sliding rod 48. By setting the fourth rotating block 410 and the fourth rotating rod 412, the angle of the support plate 416 can be adjusted, and a fourth extrusion ring groove 414 is opened on one side of the fourth rotating block 410, and the inner wall of one side of the fourth U-shaped frame 411 is threadedly connected with the fourth threaded auxiliary rod 413, and one end of the fourth threaded auxiliary rod 413 is fixedly connected with the fourth rubber round block 415. By setting the fourth threaded auxiliary rod 413 and the fourth rubber round block 415, it can be fixed in conjunction with the fourth extrusion ring groove 414.

[0030] Specifically, Figure 5 As shown, the auxiliary fixing structure 5 includes a movable plate 52, an auxiliary rectangular groove 51 is opened on the inner wall of the horizontal plate 1, the movable plate 52 is slidably set on the inner wall of the auxiliary rectangular groove 51, a plurality of circular plug holes 53 are opened on the top of the movable plate 52, a circular through hole 54 is opened on the top of the horizontal plate 1, and the inner walls of the circular through hole 54 and the circular plug hole 53 are inserted with a locking rod 55. By setting the auxiliary rectangular groove 51 and the locking rod 55, the circular through hole 54 and the circular plug hole 53 can be fixed, and the inner wall of the circular plug hole 53 can also be inserted with a ground rod 57, and baffles 56 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the movable plate 52.

[0031] The working principle of the utility model is:

[0032] S1. When it is necessary to protect the tree trunk, the first fixing cylinder 37 is rotated at this time, so that the first fixing cylinder 37 can drive the first rotating rod 32 and the first rotating block 33 to rotate, and then the U-shaped limiting frame 313 can be driven to adjust the position. At this time, the first threaded auxiliary rod 35 allows the first rubber round block 36 to be fixed with the first extrusion ring groove 34, and then the first sliding rod 38 can be pulled, so that the first sliding rod 38 can slide on the inner wall of the first fixing cylinder 37, and then the first threaded clamping rod 39 is rotated to fix it. At this time, the U-shaped limiting frame 313 can be rotated to make the second rotating rod 311 and the second rotating block 312 rotate. When they are rotated to the appropriate position, the second threaded auxiliary rod 314 is rotated at this time, so that the second rubber round block 315 can be squeezed and fixed with the second extrusion ring groove 316, so that the U-shaped limiting frame 313 can be limited with the tree trunk;

[0033] S2, at this time, the third rotating rod 42 and the third rotating block 43 are rotated so that the third rotating block 43 and the third rotating rod 42 can be rotated to a suitable position, at this time, the third threaded auxiliary rod 45 is rotated so that the third threaded auxiliary rod 45 can drive the third rubber round block 46 to move, and then can be fixed with the third extrusion ring groove 44, at this time, the second sliding rod 48 is pulled so that the second sliding rod 48 can slide on the inner wall of the second fixed cylinder 47, and then can move to a suitable position, at this time, the second threaded clamping rod 49 is rotated to fix the second fixed cylinder 47, at this time, the fourth rotating rod 412 and the fourth rotating block 410 are rotated so that the fourth U-shaped frame 411 can adjust the angle and position, at this time, the fourth threaded auxiliary rod 413 is rotated so that the fourth rubber round block 415 can be fixed with the fourth extrusion ring groove 414, so that the support plate 416 fits the tree trunk;

[0034] S3. When it is necessary to fix it to the ground, pull the movable plate 52 so that the movable plate 52 can slide on the inner wall of the auxiliary rectangular groove 51. After moving to a suitable position, press the locking rod 55 so that the locking rod 55 can be fixed to the round through hole 54 and the circular socket 53. At this time, insert the ground insertion rod 57 into the inner wall of the circular socket 53 to fix it.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0036] The above describes in detail the preferred implementation of this patent, but this patent is not limited to the above implementation. Various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in this field without departing from the purpose of this patent.

Claims

1. A tree supporting device for forestry planting, comprising a horizontal board (1), characterized in that: The outer surface of the transverse plate (1) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a mounting plate (2) on one side, and the tops of the two mounting plates (2) are respectively provided with a protective structure (3) and a supporting structure (4). The inner wall of the transverse plate (1) is provided with an auxiliary fixing structure (5). The protective structure (3) comprises a first U-shaped frame (31) and a U-shaped limiting frame (313). The bottom of the outer surface of the first U-shaped frame (31) is fixedly connected to the top of one of the mounting plates (2). A first rotating rod (32) is rotatably arranged between the two sides of the inner wall of the first U-shaped frame (31). The outer surface of the first rotating rod (32) is fixedly connected to a first rotating block (33). The outer surface of the first rotating block (33) is fixedly connected to a first fixed cylinder (37). The inner wall of the first fixed cylinder (37) is slidably connected to a first sliding rod (38). One end of the outer surface of the first sliding rod (38) is fixedly connected to a second U-shaped frame (310). The inner wall of the first fixed cylinder (37) is threadedly provided with a first threaded clamping rod (39).

2. A tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first threaded auxiliary rod (35) is threadedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the first U-shaped frame (31); one end of the first threaded auxiliary rod (35) is fixedly connected to a first rubber round block (36); a first extrusion ring groove (34) is provided on one side of the first rotating block (33); a second rotating rod (311) is rotatably connected between two sides of the inner wall of the second U-shaped frame (310); a second rotating block (312) is fixedly connected to an outer surface of the second rotating rod (311); and an outer surface of the second rotating block (312) is fixedly connected to an outer surface of the U-shaped limiting frame (313).

3. The tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second extrusion ring groove (316) is provided on one side of the second rotating block (312); a second threaded auxiliary rod (314) is threadedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the second U-shaped frame (310); one end of the second threaded auxiliary rod (314) is fixedly connected to a second rubber round block (315); a threaded rod (317) is threadedly connected to an inner wall of one side of the U-shaped limiting frame (313); one end of the threaded rod (317) is fixedly connected to a fixed round block (318).

4. The tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support structure (4) comprises a third U-shaped frame (41) and a support plate (416); the outer surface of the third U-shaped frame (41) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of another mounting plate (2); a third rotating rod (42) is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the third U-shaped frame (41); the outer surface of the third rotating rod (42) is fixedly connected to a third rotating block (43); the outer surface of the third rotating block (43) is fixedly connected to a second fixed cylinder (47); the inner wall of the second fixed cylinder (47) is slidably connected to a second sliding rod (48); a third threaded auxiliary rod (45) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the third U-shaped frame (41); one end of the third threaded auxiliary rod (45) is fixedly connected to a third rubber round block (46); a third extrusion ring groove (44) is provided on one side of the third rotating block (43); and a second threaded clamping rod (49) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the second fixed cylinder (47).

5. The tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fourth U-shaped frame (411) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer surface of the support plate (416); a fourth rotating rod (412) is rotatably connected between the two sides of the inner wall of the fourth U-shaped frame (411); a fourth rotating block (410) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the fourth rotating rod (412); the outer surface of the fourth rotating block (410) is fixedly connected to the second sliding rod (48); a fourth extrusion ring groove (414) is provided on one side of the fourth rotating block (410); a fourth threaded auxiliary rod (413) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fourth U-shaped frame (411); and a fourth rubber round block (415) is fixedly connected to one end of the fourth threaded auxiliary rod (413).

6. The tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary fixing structure (5) comprises a movable plate (52), the inner wall of the transverse plate (1) is provided with an auxiliary rectangular groove (51), the movable plate (52) is slidably arranged on the inner wall of the auxiliary rectangular groove (51), and a plurality of circular insertion holes (53) are provided on the top of the movable plate (52).

7. The tree supporting device for forestry planting according to claim 6, characterized in that: A round through hole (54) is provided on the top of the horizontal plate (1), a locking rod (55) is inserted into the inner wall of the round through hole (54) and the circular insertion hole (53), and a ground insertion rod (57) can also be inserted into the inner wall of the circular insertion hole (53), and baffles (56) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the movable plate (52).