Shearing device for self-adhesive label processing

By designing a shearing device for self-adhesive label processing including cutting system, winding mechanism and material storage mechanism, the problems of low efficiency and single function of the existing device are solved, efficient, continuous label processing and precise cutting are achieved, cost reduction and adaptability are enhanced.

CN222683864UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28ZHONGSHAN RONGYUAN PRINTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421024377.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-13
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-13

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Technical Problem

The existing shearing devices for self-adhesive label processing are inefficient and have a single function, making it difficult to adapt to the needs of label processing in multiple shapes and sizes.

Method used

A shearing device for self-adhesive label processing including a base, a cutting system, a winding mechanism and a material storage mechanism is designed. By providing a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, continuous label processing is achieved; and through a detachable cutting blade and an accurate cutting shaft, the cutting accuracy and easy maintenance are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It improves the production efficiency and processing coherence of self-adhesive labels, reduces the cost of use, and enhances the functional diversity and adaptability of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of self-adhesive labels, and discloses a shearing device for self-adhesive label processing, which comprises a base and a cutting system, the cutting system is arranged on the upper side of the base, a winding mechanism is arranged at the front end of the base, and a storage mechanism is arranged at the rear end of the base. The cutting system comprises a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism and a second conveying mechanism which are sequentially arranged from front to back; the cutting mechanism is provided with a cutting shaft and a cutting table top, the cutting shaft is fixed to the base through a first support, and the cutting table top is arranged below the cutting shaft; the cutting shaft is provided with a fixing shaft, a cutting blade is connected to the outer side of the fixing shaft in a clamped mode, and the cutting blade and the fixing shaft are configured to be detachably connected. The self-adhesive label shearing device is rich in function, and the self-adhesive label shearing efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of self-adhesive labels, in particular to a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels. Background Art

[0002] Self-adhesive labels are a type of self-adhesive label material, usually composed of three parts: surface material, adhesive and backing paper. The surface material is the printing substrate of the label, common ones are paper, film, etc.; the adhesive enables the label to be attached to the surface of the object; the backing paper plays the role of protecting the adhesive and supporting the surface material.

[0003] Since there are many types, shapes and sizes of self-adhesive labels, the common shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels performs die-cutting through self-adhesive labels of corresponding shapes and sizes. The shearing efficiency of self-adhesive labels is low and the function is relatively simple. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model provides a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels, comprising a base and a cutting system;

[0006] The cutting system is arranged on the upper side of the base, a winding mechanism is arranged at the front end of the base, and a material storage mechanism is arranged at the rear end of the base;

[0007] The cutting system includes a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism, and a second conveying mechanism arranged in sequence from front to back; the cutting mechanism is provided with a cutting shaft and a cutting table, the cutting shaft is fixed to the base through a first bracket, and the cutting table is arranged below the cutting shaft;

[0008] The cutting shaft is provided with a fixed shaft, a cutting blade is clamped on the outer side of the fixed shaft, and the cutting blade and the fixed shaft are configured to be detachably linked.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the first conveying mechanism is provided with a first conveying assembly and a second bracket, and the first conveying assembly is fixed to the base through the second bracket;

[0010] The first conveying assembly is provided with a first conveying shaft and a second conveying shaft, and the first conveying shaft is arranged above the second conveying shaft.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the cutting system is further provided with a first drive motor, the first drive motor is arranged on the base, the output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the second conveying shaft, and the first drive motor is fixed to the base through a first motor bracket;

[0012] The first conveying shaft is connected to the second conveying shaft via a first transmission mechanism, and the second conveying shaft is connected to the cutting shaft via a second transmission mechanism.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the first transmission mechanism is provided with a first transmission plate, a first transmission belt and a second transmission plate, the first transmission plate is arranged at one end of the second conveying shaft, the second transmission plate is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft, and the first transmission plate and the second transmission plate are connected by the first transmission belt.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the second transmission mechanism is provided with a third transmission disk, a second transmission belt and a fourth transmission disk, the third transmission disk is arranged at one end of the cutting shaft, the fourth transmission disk is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft, and the third transmission disk and the second transmission disk are connected by the second transmission belt.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the second conveying mechanism is provided with a second conveying assembly and a third bracket, and the second conveying assembly is fixed to the base through the third bracket;

[0016] The second conveying assembly is provided with a third conveying shaft and a fourth conveying shaft, and the third conveying shaft is arranged above the fourth conveying shaft.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the reeling mechanism is provided with a reeling shaft, a fourth bracket and a second driving motor;

[0018] The output shaft of the second driving motor is fixedly connected to the winding shaft, the winding shaft is fixed to the base via the fourth bracket, and the second driving motor is fixed to the base via the second motor bracket.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the utility model, two slots are provided on the cutting shaft, and the two slots are symmetrically arranged;

[0020] The cutting blade comprises two semicircular blade assemblies, both ends of the two semicircular blade assemblies are provided with clamping protrusions, and the semicircular blade assemblies are fixedly connected to the cutting shaft through the clamping protrusions and the clamping grooves.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the semicircular blade assembly is further provided with a semicircular cutter body, and a mold cutter head is provided on the semicircular cutter body.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a control device is also provided on the base, and the control device is provided with a display screen and control buttons.

[0023] The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels provided by the embodiment of the utility model realizes continuous processing of self-adhesive labels and improves production efficiency by setting a first conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism and a second conveying mechanism; the winding mechanism at the front end of the base and the material storage mechanism at the rear end facilitate the winding and storage of processed labels and improve the continuity of production; the cutting blade and the fixed shaft adopt a detachable connection to facilitate the maintenance and replacement of the cutting blade and reduce the cost of use; the setting of the cutting shaft and the cutting table helps to ensure the accuracy and quality of cutting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows the structure of a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 The schematic diagram shows the structure of a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 The schematic diagram of the structure of the cutting mechanism provided according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 The structure diagram of the fixed shaft provided according to the embodiment of the utility model is schematically shown;

[0029] Figure 5 The structure diagram of the semicircular blade assembly provided according to the embodiment of the utility model is schematically shown;

[0030] Figure 6 The structural diagram of the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism provided according to the embodiment of the utility model is schematically shown.

[0031] In the figure, 1, base; 2, cutting system; 3, winding mechanism; 4, material storage mechanism; 5, first conveying mechanism; 6, cutting mechanism; 7, second conveying mechanism; 8, cutting shaft; 9, cutting table; 10, first bracket; 11, fixed shaft; 12, cutting blade; 13, card slot; 14, semicircular blade assembly; 15, card protrusion; 16, semicircular blade body; 17, mold cutter head; 18, first conveying assembly; 19, second bracket; 20, first conveying shaft; 21, second conveying shaft; 22, first drive 1. first drive motor; 23. first motor bracket; 24. first transmission mechanism; 25. second transmission mechanism; 26. first transmission disc; 27. first transmission belt; 28. second transmission disc; 29. ​​third transmission disc; 30. second transmission belt; 31. fourth transmission disc; 32. second conveying assembly; 33. third bracket; 34. third conveying shaft; 35. fourth conveying shaft; 36. winding shaft; 37. fourth bracket; 38. second drive motor; 39. second motor bracket; 40. display screen; 41. control button. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail in combination with the embodiments below. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0033] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels. The utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the shearing device for processing the self-adhesive label provided in this embodiment is provided with a base 1, a cutting system 2, a winding mechanism 3, a material storage mechanism 4, a first conveying mechanism 5, a cutting mechanism 6, a second conveying mechanism 7, a cutting shaft 8, a cutting table 9, a first bracket 10, a fixed shaft 11, a cutting blade 12, a card slot 13, a semicircular blade assembly 14, a clamping protrusion 15, a semicircular knife body 16, a mold cutter head 17, a first conveying assembly 18, a second bracket 19, a first conveying shaft 20, a second conveying shaft 21, a first drive motor 22, a first motor bracket 23, a first transmission mechanism 24, a second transmission mechanism 25, a first transmission disc 26, a first transmission belt 27, a second transmission disc 28, a third transmission disc 29, a second transmission belt 30, a fourth transmission disc 31, a second conveying assembly 32, a third bracket 33, a third conveying shaft 34, a fourth conveying shaft 35, a winding shaft 36, a fourth bracket 37, a second drive motor 38, a second motor bracket 39, a display screen 40, and a control button 41.

[0035] The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels in this embodiment comprises a base 1 and a cutting system 2. The base 1 is provided with a reeling mechanism 3 at the front end, a material storage mechanism 4 at the rear end, and the cutting system 2 comprises a first conveying mechanism 5, a cutting mechanism 6 and a second conveying mechanism 7.

[0036] In this embodiment, the cutting system 2 is arranged on the upper side of the base 1, and the first conveying mechanism 5, the cutting mechanism 6 and the second conveying mechanism 7 of the cutting system 2 are arranged on the above-mentioned base 1 from front to back. Further, the cutting mechanism 6 is provided with a cutting shaft 8 and a cutting table 9, the cutting shaft 8 is fixed to the base 1 through a first bracket 10, and the cutting table 9 is arranged below the cutting shaft 8.

[0037] The cutting shaft 8 is provided with a fixed shaft 11 , and a cutting blade 12 is clamped on the outer side of the fixed shaft 11 , and the cutting blade 12 and the fixed shaft 11 are configured to be detachably linked.

[0038] In this embodiment, the storage mechanism 4 can be used to place the self-adhesive labels to be sheared and cut, and the self-adhesive labels to be sheared can pass through the second conveying mechanism 7, the cutting mechanism 6 and the first conveying mechanism 5 in sequence, so that the self-adhesive labels can be conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 7 and the first conveying mechanism 5, and the self-adhesive labels can be sheared or cut by the cutting mechanism 6. Finally, the cut self-adhesive labels can be rolled up by the rolling mechanism 3 to facilitate the storage of the self-adhesive labels.

[0039] By providing the first conveying mechanism 5, the cutting mechanism 6 and the second conveying mechanism 7, continuous self-adhesive label processing is achieved, thereby improving production efficiency. The reeling mechanism 3 at the front end of the base 1 and the storage mechanism 4 at the rear end facilitate the reeling and storage of the processed labels, thereby improving the continuity of production.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, two slots 13 are provided on the cutting shaft 8, and the two slots 13 are symmetrically arranged. Specifically, the cutting blade 12 includes two semicircular blade assemblies 14, and both ends of the two semicircular blade assemblies 14 are provided with a snap-on protrusion 15, and the semicircular blade assemblies 14 are fixedly connected to the cutting shaft 8 through the snap-on protrusion 15 and the slot 13.

[0041] In this embodiment, the semicircular blade assembly 14 is configured to be detachably connected to the cutting shaft 8 through the snap-fit ​​protrusion 15 and the snap-fit ​​groove 13, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the cutting blade 12 and reduces the cost of use.

[0042] Furthermore, the semicircular blade assembly 14 is also provided with a semicircular cutter body 16 , and a mold cutter head 17 is provided on the semicircular cutter body 16 .

[0043] In this embodiment, the mold cutter head can be provided with different mold shapes, and the mold shapes can include rectangular, circular, etc. The shape of the mold cutter head 17 can be specifically set according to specific implementation needs. In addition, a cutter head breakpoint can be provided on the mold cutter head to prevent the mold cutter head 17 from completely cutting off the self-adhesive label.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 5 is provided with a first conveying component 18 and a second bracket 19, and the first conveying component 18 is fixed to the base 1 through the second bracket 19; the first conveying component 18 is provided with a first conveying shaft 20 and a second conveying shaft 21, and the first conveying shaft 20 is arranged above the second conveying shaft 21.

[0045] Furthermore, the cutting system 2 is also provided with a first drive motor 22, the first drive motor 22 is arranged on the base 1, the output shaft of the first drive motor 22 is fixedly connected to the second conveying shaft 21, and the first drive motor 22 is fixed to the base 1 through a first motor bracket 23; the first conveying shaft 20 and the second conveying shaft 21 are connected through a first transmission mechanism 24, and the second conveying shaft 21 and the cutting shaft 8 are connected through a second transmission mechanism 25.

[0046] The first transmission mechanism 24 is provided with a first transmission disc 26, a first transmission belt 27 and a second transmission disc 28. The first transmission disc 26 is arranged at one end of the second conveying shaft 21, and the second transmission disc 28 is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft 20. The first transmission disc 26 and the second transmission disc 28 are connected by the first transmission belt 27.

[0047] The second transmission mechanism 25 is provided with a third transmission disc 29, a second transmission belt 30 and a fourth transmission disc 31. The third transmission disc 29 is arranged at one end of the cutting shaft 8, the fourth transmission disc 31 is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft 20, and the third transmission disc 29 and the second transmission disc 28 are connected by the second transmission belt 30.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first driving motor 22 can drive the first conveying assembly 18 to rotate through the first transmission mechanism 24, and the second conveying assembly 32 can drive the cutting mechanism 6 to rotate through the second transmission mechanism 25 to achieve cutting and conveying of the self-adhesive label.

[0049] Specifically, the output shaft of the first drive motor 22 can drive the second conveying shaft 21 of the first conveying assembly 18 to rotate, and the first transmission disc 26 of the first transmission mechanism 24 rotates together with the second conveying shaft 21. The first transmission disc 26 drives the second transmission disc 28 to rotate through the first transmission belt 27, so the first conveying shaft 20 rotates together with the second transmission disc 28.

[0050] Since the fourth transmission disc 31 is fixed to one end of the first conveying shaft 20, when the first conveying shaft 20 rotates, the fourth transmission disc 31 rotates together with the first conveying shaft 20. The fourth transmission disc 31 drives the third transmission disc 29 to rotate through the second transmission belt 30, and finally the cutting shaft 8 rotates together with the third transmission disc 29.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first driving motor 22 drives the first conveying mechanism 5 and the cutting mechanism 6 to work simultaneously, thereby realizing continuous self-adhesive label processing and improving production efficiency.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, the second conveying mechanism 7 is provided with a second conveying component 32 and a third bracket 33, and the second conveying component 32 is fixed to the base 1 through the third bracket 33; the second conveying component 32 is provided with a third conveying shaft 34 and a fourth conveying shaft 35, and the third conveying shaft 34 is arranged above the fourth conveying shaft 35.

[0053] In this embodiment, during the shearing process of the self-adhesive labels, the second conveying mechanism 7 can play a role in guiding and assisting the conveying of the self-adhesive labels.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, the winding mechanism 3 is provided with a winding shaft 36, a fourth bracket 37 and a second drive motor 38. The output shaft of the second drive motor 38 is fixedly connected to the winding shaft 36, the winding shaft 36 is fixed to the base 1 through the fourth bracket 37, and the second drive motor 38 is fixed to the base 1 through the second motor bracket 39.

[0055] In this embodiment, the cut self-adhesive labels can be rolled up by the rolling mechanism 3 to facilitate subsequent storage and transportation.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, a control device is further provided on the base 1, and the control device is provided with a display screen 40 and a control button 41. In this embodiment, the control device can be electrically connected to the first drive motor 22 and the second drive motor 38 to control the working state of the first drive motor 22 and the second drive motor 38 through the control button 41, and at the same time, the working state of the shearing device for processing the self-adhesive label and other information can be displayed through the display screen 40.

[0057] When the shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels provided in the embodiment of the utility model is used, the self-adhesive labels to be processed can be placed in the storage mechanism 4 , and the paper core for rolling up the self-adhesive labels can be placed on the winding shaft 36 .

[0058] One end of the self-adhesive label is passed through the second conveying mechanism 7, the cutting mechanism 62 and the first conveying mechanism 5 in sequence, and one end of the self-adhesive label is fixed on the paper core. The first drive motor 22 and the second drive motor 38 are turned on by the control button 41.

[0059] The output shaft of the first driving motor 22 drives the second conveying shaft 21 of the first conveying assembly 18 to rotate, and the first transmission disc 26 of the first transmission mechanism 24 rotates together with the second conveying shaft 21. The first transmission disc 26 drives the second transmission disc 28 to rotate through the first transmission belt 27, so the first conveying shaft 20 rotates together with the second transmission disc 28.

[0060] Since the fourth transmission disc 31 is fixed to one end of the first conveying shaft 20, when the first conveying shaft 20 rotates, the fourth transmission disc 31 rotates together with the first conveying shaft 20. The fourth transmission disc 31 drives the third transmission disc 29 to rotate through the second transmission belt 30, and finally the cutting shaft 8 rotates together with the third transmission disc 29.

[0061] Based on the above solution, the first conveying shaft 20 and the second conveying shaft 21 of the first conveying mechanism 5 convey the self-adhesive label to the winding mechanism 3. During this process, the rotating cutting shaft 8 shears the self-adhesive label through the cutting blade 12, and the second conveying mechanism 7 assists in conveying the self-adhesive label.

[0062] The second driving motor 38 drives the reel 36 to rotate so as to reel up the processed self-adhesive labels.

[0063] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "head", "tail" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0064] The above are only specific implementation methods of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made by any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention and within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels, characterized in that: It comprises a base (1) and a cutting system (2); The cutting system (2) is arranged on the upper side of the base (1); a winding mechanism (3) is arranged at the front end of the base (1); and a material storage mechanism (4) is arranged at the rear end of the base (1); The cutting system (2) comprises a first conveying mechanism (5), a cutting mechanism (6) and a second conveying mechanism (7) which are arranged in sequence from front to back; the cutting mechanism (6) is provided with a cutting shaft (8) and a cutting table (9); the cutting shaft (8) is fixed to the base (1) via a first bracket (10); and the cutting table (9) is arranged below the cutting shaft (8); The cutting shaft (8) is provided with a fixed shaft (11), a cutting blade (12) is clamped on the outer side of the fixed shaft (11), and the cutting blade (12) and the fixed shaft (11) are configured to be detachably linked.

2. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying mechanism (5) is provided with a first conveying component (18) and a second bracket (19), and the first conveying component (18) is fixed to the base (1) via the second bracket (19); The first conveying assembly (18) is provided with a first conveying shaft (20) and a second conveying shaft (21), and the first conveying shaft (20) is arranged above the second conveying shaft (21).

3. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutting system (2) is further provided with a first drive motor (22), the first drive motor (22) being arranged on the base (1), the output shaft of the first drive motor (22) being fixedly connected to the second conveying shaft (21), and the first drive motor (22) being fixed to the base (1) via a first motor bracket (23); The first conveying shaft (20) and the second conveying shaft (21) are connected via a first transmission mechanism (24), and the second conveying shaft (21) and the cutting shaft (8) are connected via a second transmission mechanism (25).

4. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first transmission mechanism (24) is provided with a first transmission disc (26), a first transmission belt (27) and a second transmission disc (28); the first transmission disc (26) is arranged at one end of the second conveying shaft (21); the second transmission disc (28) is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft (20); the first transmission disc (26) and the second transmission disc (28) are connected via the first transmission belt (27).

5. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission mechanism (25) is provided with a third transmission disc (29), a second transmission belt (30) and a fourth transmission disc (31); the third transmission disc (29) is arranged at one end of the cutting shaft (8); the fourth transmission disc (31) is arranged at one end of the first conveying shaft (20); the third transmission disc (29) and the second transmission disc (28) are connected via the second transmission belt (30).

6. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conveying mechanism (7) is provided with a second conveying component (32) and a third bracket (33), and the second conveying component (32) is fixed to the base (1) via the third bracket (33); The second conveying assembly (32) is provided with a third conveying shaft (34) and a fourth conveying shaft (35), and the third conveying shaft (34) is arranged above the fourth conveying shaft (35).

7. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reeling mechanism (3) is provided with a reeling shaft (36), a fourth bracket (37) and a second driving motor (38); The output shaft of the second drive motor (38) is fixedly connected to the winding shaft (36); the winding shaft (36) is fixed to the base (1) via the fourth bracket (37); and the second drive motor (38) is fixed to the base (1) via a second motor bracket (39).

8. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting shaft (8) is provided with two slots (13), and the two slots (13) are symmetrically arranged; The cutting blade (12) comprises two semicircular blade assemblies (14), both ends of the two semicircular blade assemblies (14) are provided with a clamping protrusion (15), and the semicircular blade assembly (14) is fixedly connected to the cutting shaft (8) via the clamping protrusion (15) and the clamping groove (13).

9. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 8, characterized in that: The semicircular blade assembly (14) is also provided with a semicircular knife body (16), and a mold knife head (17) is provided on the semicircular knife body (16).

10. The shearing device for processing self-adhesive labels according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is also provided with a control device, and the control device is provided with a display screen (40) and control buttons (41).