A brake disc balancing typing integrated machine

By integrating the dust removal device in the brake disc balance typing machine, the problem of dust residue is solved, and the cleanliness and processing quality of the body and brake disc are improved.

CN222711751UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04LONGKOU AODA AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420562028.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-22
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-22

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Technical Problem

When existing balance machines correct the balance degree and engrave the brake disc, dust residue is prone to problems, resulting in dirt inside the machine and impact on the brake disc processing quality.

Method used

A brake disc balance typing machine is designed, and a dust removal device is integrated. The dust removal device includes a circular tube, a fan, a bent tube, a rectangular frame and a collection box. The fan generates suction force to suck dust into the arc-shaped cover, and through the cooperation of the arc-shaped cover, screw and screw hole block, the collection box is introduced into the collection box for rapid treatment of dust.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the residue of dust in the body and the brake disc surface, improves the cleanliness of the body and the brake disc processing quality, and improves the dust treatment efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine, and relates to the technical field of brake disc balancing and typing integrated machines. The utility model comprises a machine body, a measuring block is arranged on one side of the machine body, an outer turntable is arranged on one side of the machine body, an inner turntable is arranged on the side of the machine body close to the outer turntable, the inner turntable is arranged inside the outer turntable, a plurality of clamping blocks are arranged on one side of the outer turntable, a carving knife is arranged on one side of the machine body, a typewriter is arranged on one side of the machine body, a dust removal device is arranged on one side of the machine body, and a controller is arranged on one side of the machine body. The utility model can quickly process dust generated during the processing of brake discs by arranging the dust removal device, reduces the situation in which more dust is generated during the processing of brake discs and remains inside the machine body and on the surface of the brake disc, causing the inside of the machine body to be dirty and affecting the processing quality of the brake disc, and improves the dust processing efficiency and the cleanliness of the machine body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of brake disc balance typing integrated machine, in particular to a brake disc balance typing integrated machine. Background Art

[0002] The balancing machine is an instrument used to measure the imbalance of the rotor. The measurement results of the dynamic balancing machine are used to correct the imbalance of the rotor, so that the vibration generated when the rotor rotates or the vibration acting on the bearing is reduced to an allowable range, so as to achieve the purpose of reducing vibration, improving performance and improving product quality.

[0003] The existing balancing machines usually place the brake disc on an outer turntable and clamp it with multiple clamps when testing the brake disc. The measuring block then moves closer to the brake disc and fits the surface of the brake disc. The brake disc is rotated by the drive of the outer turntable to measure the balance of the brake disc surface by the measuring block. After the measurement is completed, the inner turntable drives the brake disc to rise. The surface of the brake disc is then engraved with a carving knife on one side of the machine body, thereby integrating the brake disc balance detection and engraving. However, since the machine body is prone to produce a lot of dust when balancing and engraving the brake disc, and the existing machine body lacks a dust treatment mechanism, dust may remain inside the machine body or on the surface of the brake disc, causing the inside of the machine body to be dirty and affecting the processing quality of the brake disc. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve the shortcomings in the prior art and proposes a brake disc balancing typing integrated machine.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a brake disc balancing and typing all-in-one machine, including a machine body, a measuring block is arranged on one side of the machine body, an outer turntable is arranged on one side of the machine body, an inner turntable is arranged on the side of the machine body close to the outer turntable, the inner turntable is arranged inside the outer turntable, a plurality of clamping blocks are arranged on one side of the outer turntable, a carving knife is arranged on one side of the machine body, a typewriter is arranged on one side of the machine body, a dust removal device is arranged on one side of the machine body, a controller is arranged on one side of the machine body, an anti-mistouch device is arranged on one side of the controller, the dust removal device includes a round tube, the round tube is fixedly connected to the side of the machine body close to the outer turntable, the round tube runs through the machine body, and the round tube A fan is provided on one side, and the fan is arranged on the outside of the machine body. The output end of the fan is fixedly connected with a bent pipe, one side of the bent pipe is fixedly connected with a rectangular frame, the inner wall of the rectangular frame is slidably connected with a collecting box, and the end of the circular tube away from the fan is fixedly connected with a rectangular tube, and the rectangular tube is arranged on the inside of the machine body, one side of the rectangular tube is fixedly connected with a first circular hole block, the inner wall of the rectangular tube is slidably connected with a second circular hole block, one side of the second circular hole block is fixedly connected with an arc cover, one side of the arc cover is fixedly connected with a screw, the surface of the screw is threadedly connected with a screw hole block, the surface size and shape of the screw are adapted to the size and shape of the inner wall of the first circular hole block, and the surface of the screw hole block is larger than the inner wall of the first circular hole block.

[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: by setting up the dust removal device, first manually move the arc cover, so that the arc cover drives the second circular hole block to move, so that the arc cover drives the screw to move, when the arc cover moves to the position where the second circular hole block is inserted into the interior of the rectangular tube, the screw is inserted into the interior of the first circular hole block, at this time, manually rotate the screw hole block so that the screw hole block moves along the surface of the screw, when the screw hole block moves to the position of squeezing the surface of the first circular hole block, the arc cover is connected and fixed to the rectangular tube, so that the arc cover is located on one side of the outer turntable, and at this time, the fan is started so that The fan generates suction to suck the dust generated by machining the brake disc into the arc hood, so that the dust passes through the arc hood and enters the second circular hole block, the rectangular cylinder and the circular tube in turn, and then the dust enters the collection box inside the rectangular frame through the fan and the curved pipe for collection and storage, thereby completing the rapid treatment of the dust generated during the machining of the brake disc, reducing the generation of more dust during the machining of the brake disc and the residue inside the machine body and on the surface of the brake disc, causing the inside of the machine body to be dirty and affecting the machining quality of the brake disc, and improving the dust treatment efficiency and the cleanliness of the machine body.

[0007] Preferably, a filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped cover, and the surface of the filter screen is arc-shaped.

[0008] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the filter, the filter can intercept larger volume of debris, reduce the floating debris from the outside from entering the arc cover to cause clogging of the inner wall and affect dust removal.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of grooves are formed on the surface of the screw hole block, and the plurality of grooves are arranged at equal distances.

[0010] The effect achieved by the above-mentioned components is: by setting the grooves, the multiple grooves can increase the contact friction between the surface of the screw hole block and the hand, thereby reducing the situation where the hand slips when the person manually rotates the screw hole block.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to one side of the second circular hole block, and the surface size and shape of the sealing gasket are matched with the size and shape of the inner wall of the rectangular tube.

[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the sealing gasket, the sealing gasket can fill and seal the gap between the second circular hole block and the inner wall of the rectangular tube, reduce the dust from seeping out from the gap when entering the rectangular tube and the circular tube through the second circular hole block, and improve the sealing between the second circular hole block and the rectangular tube.

[0013] Preferably, one side of the rectangular frame is fixedly connected to a support rod, and one side of the support rod is fixedly connected to the machine body.

[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the support rod, the support rod can assist in limiting the rectangular frame, reduce the shaking of the rectangular frame during use, and improve the stability of the rectangular frame.

[0015] Preferably, the anti-mistouch device includes a circular hole bar, which is fixedly connected to a side of the controller close to the button, the inner wall of the circular hole bar is rotatably connected to a round rod, one side of the round rod is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, one side of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a protective cover, one side of the circular hole bar is fixedly connected to a first magnet, one side of the protective cover is fixedly connected to a second magnet, and the first magnet and the second magnet are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting up an anti-mistouch device, first manually rotate the protective cover so that the protective cover drives the connecting rod to move, and the connecting rod drives the round rod to rotate along the inside of the circular hole bar. When the protective cover is rotated to the position of being sleeved on the surface of the button, the protective cover completely covers the button on the controller and intercepts external objects, reducing the situation where people accidentally touch the button on the controller when operating the machine body, causing the machine body to stop unexpectedly and affect normal processing.

[0017] Preferably, a handle is fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover, and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided on the inner side of the handle.

[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is: by setting the handle, the handle can provide a fulcrum for personnel to manually move the protective cover, so that the personnel can drive the protective cover to move conveniently by manually moving the handle.

[0019] Preferably, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on one side of the protective cover, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged crosswise.

[0020] The effect achieved by the above components is: by arranging the reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs can increase the strength of the protective cover and reduce the damage and deformation of the protective cover caused by external force collision.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are:

[0022] In the utility model, by arranging a dust removal device, the dust generated during the processing of the brake disc can be quickly processed, thereby reducing the situation in which a large amount of dust is generated during the processing of the brake disc and remains inside the machine body and on the surface of the brake disc, causing dirt inside the machine body and affecting the processing quality of the brake disc, and improving the dust processing efficiency and the cleanliness of the machine body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the rectangular frame of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the arc cover of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the protective cover of the utility model.

[0027] Legend: 1. Machine body; 2. Measuring block; 3. Outer turntable; 4. Inner turntable; 5. Engraving knife; 6. Typewriter; 7. Dust removal device; 71. Round tube; 72. Fan; 73. Bend tube; 74. Rectangular frame; 75. Collecting box; 76. Rectangular tube; 77. First round hole block; 78. Support rod; 79. Second round hole block; 710. Arc cover; 711. Screw; 712. Screw hole block; 713. Groove; 714. Sealing pad; 715. Filter; 8. Controller; 9. Anti-touch device; 91. Round hole strip; 92. Round rod; 93. Connecting rod; 94. Protective cover; 95. First magnet; 96. Second magnet; 97. Handle; 98. Reinforcing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Reference Figure 1-3As shown, the present embodiment discloses a brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine, comprising a machine body 1, a measuring block 2 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, an outer turntable 3 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, an inner turntable 4 is arranged on the side of the machine body 1 close to the outer turntable 3, the inner turntable 4 is arranged inside the outer turntable 3, a plurality of clamping blocks are arranged on one side of the outer turntable 3, a carving knife 5 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, a typewriter 6 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, a dust removal device 7 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, a controller 8 is arranged on one side of the machine body 1, an anti-mistouch device 9 is arranged on one side of the controller 8, the dust removal device 7 comprises a round tube 71, the round tube 71 is fixedly connected to the side of the machine body 1 close to the outer turntable 3, the round tube 71 passes through the machine body 1, and the round tube 71 A fan 72 is provided on one side, and the fan 72 is arranged on the outside of the machine body 1. The output end of the fan 72 is fixedly connected to a curved pipe 73, and a rectangular frame 74 is fixedly connected to one side of the curved pipe 73. The inner wall of the rectangular frame 74 is slidably connected to a collecting box 75. The end of the round tube 71 away from the fan 72 is fixedly connected to a rectangular tube 76, and the rectangular tube 76 is arranged on the inner side of the machine body 1. A first circular hole block 77 is fixedly connected to one side of the rectangular tube 76. A second circular hole block 79 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the rectangular tube 76. An arc cover 710 is fixedly connected to one side of the arc cover 710. A screw 711 is fixedly connected to the surface of the screw 711. The screw hole block 712 is threadedly connected to the surface of the screw 711. The size of the surface of the screw 711 is The shape is adapted to the size and shape of the inner wall of the first circular hole block 77, and the surface of the screw hole block 712 is larger than the inner wall of the first circular hole block 77. By setting the dust removal device 7, the arc cover 710 is first manually moved, so that the arc cover 710 drives the second circular hole block 79 to move, so that the arc cover 710 drives the screw rod 711 to move, and when the arc cover 710 moves to the position where the second circular hole block 79 is inserted into the interior of the rectangular tube 76, the screw rod 711 is inserted into the interior of the first circular hole block 77. At this time, the screw hole block 712 is manually rotated so that the screw hole block 712 moves along the surface of the screw rod 711. When the screw hole block 712 moves to the position where it squeezes the surface of the first circular hole block 77, the arc cover 710 is connected and fixed to the rectangular tube 76. The arc cover 710 is located on one side of the outer turntable 3. At this time, the fan 72 is started, so that the fan 72 generates suction to suck the dust generated by machining the brake disc into the arc cover 710, so that the dust passes through the arc cover 710 and enters the second circular hole block 79, the rectangular cylinder 76 and the circular tube 71 in turn. The dust then enters the collecting box 75 inside the rectangular frame 74 through the fan 72 and the curved pipe 73 for collection and storage, thereby completing the rapid processing of the dust generated during the machining of the brake disc, reducing the generation of more dust during the machining of the brake disc and the residue inside the machine body 1 and on the surface of the brake disc, causing the inside of the machine body 1 to be dirty and affecting the machining quality of the brake disc, and improving the dust processing efficiency and the cleanliness of the machine body 1.

[0029] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the present embodiment discloses that a filter screen 715 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped cover 710, and the surface of the filter screen 715 is arc-shaped. By setting the filter screen 715, the filter screen 715 can intercept larger volume debris, thereby reducing the floating debris from the outside from entering the arc-shaped cover 710 and causing the inner wall to be blocked to affect dust removal. A plurality of grooves 713 are provided on the surface of the screw hole block 712, and the plurality of grooves 713 are arranged at equal distances. By setting the grooves 713, the plurality of grooves 713 can increase the contact friction between the surface of the screw hole block 712 and the hand, thereby reducing the situation where the hand slips when the person manually turns the screw hole block 712.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the present embodiment discloses that a sealing gasket 714 is fixedly connected to one side of the second circular hole block 79, and the surface size and shape of the sealing gasket 714 are adapted to the size and shape of the inner wall of the rectangular tube 76. By setting the sealing gasket 714, the sealing gasket 714 can fill and seal the gap between the second circular hole block 79 and the inner wall of the rectangular tube 76, thereby reducing the situation where dust seeps out from the gap when entering the rectangular tube 76 and the circular tube 71 through the second circular hole block 79, thereby improving the sealing between the second circular hole block 79 and the rectangular tube 76. A support rod 78 is fixedly connected to one side of the rectangular frame 74, and one side of the support rod 78 is fixedly connected to the body 1. By setting the support rod 78, the support rod 78 can assist in limiting the rectangular frame 74, thereby reducing the shaking of the rectangular frame 74 during use and improving the stability of the rectangular frame 74.

[0031] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the present embodiment discloses an anti-mis-touch device 9 including a round hole bar 91, which is fixedly connected to one side of the controller 8 near the button, a round rod 92 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the round hole bar 91, a connecting rod 93 is fixedly connected to one side of the round rod 92, a protective cover 94 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting rod 93, a first magnet 95 is fixedly connected to one side of the round hole bar 91, a second magnet 96 is fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover 94, and the first magnet 95 and the second magnet 96 are magnetically attracted to each other. By setting the anti-mis-touch device 9, the protective cover 94 is first manually rotated so that the protective cover 94 drives the connecting rod 93 to move, so that the connecting rod 93 drives the round rod 92 to rotate along the inside of the round hole bar 91. When the protective cover 94 is rotated to a position where it is sleeved on the surface of the button, the protective cover 94 completely covers the button on the controller 8 and intercepts external objects, thereby reducing the situation where the person accidentally touches the button on the controller 8 when operating the machine body 1, causing the machine body 1 to stop unexpectedly and affect normal processing.

[0032] Reference Figure 4As shown, the present embodiment discloses that a handle 97 is fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover 94, and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided on the inner side of the handle 97. By providing the handle 97, the handle 97 can provide a fulcrum for personnel to manually move the protective cover 94, so that the personnel can conveniently move the protective cover 94 by manually moving the handle 97. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 98 are provided on one side of the protective cover 94, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 98 are cross-arranged. By providing the reinforcing ribs 98, the reinforcing ribs 98 can increase the strength of the protective cover 94 and reduce the damage and deformation of the protective cover 94 caused by external force collision.

[0033] Working principle: first, place the brake disc on the outer turntable 3 and clamp it with multiple clamps, then the measuring block 2 moves close to the brake disc and fits the surface of the brake disc, the brake disc rotates under the drive of the outer turntable 3, and then the measuring block 2 measures the balance of the brake disc surface. After the measurement is completed, the inner turntable 4 drives the brake disc to rise under the action of the driving mechanism inside the body 1, and then the typewriter 6 on one side of the body 1 is used to input instructions for the engraving knife 5 to engrave the surface of the brake disc, thereby realizing the integration of brake disc balance detection and engraving.

[0034] First, the arc cover 710 is manually moved, so that the arc cover 710 drives the second circular hole block 79 to move, so that the arc cover 710 drives the screw rod 711 to move. When the arc cover 710 moves to the position where the second circular hole block 79 is inserted into the interior of the rectangular tube 76, the screw rod 711 is inserted into the interior of the first circular hole block 77. At this time, the screw hole block 712 is manually rotated so that the screw hole block 712 moves along the surface of the screw rod 711. When the screw hole block 712 moves to the position where it squeezes the surface of the first circular hole block 77, the arc cover 710 It is connected and fixed to the rectangular cylinder 76 so that the arc cover 710 is located on one side of the outer turntable 3. At this time, the fan 72 is started to generate suction to suck the dust generated by machining the brake disc into the arc cover 710, so that the dust passes through the arc cover 710 and enters the second circular hole block 79, the rectangular cylinder 76 and the circular tube 71 in sequence, and then the dust enters the collection box 75 inside the rectangular frame 74 through the fan 72 and the curved pipe 73 for collection and storage, thereby completing the rapid treatment of the dust generated during the machining of the brake disc.

[0035] First, manually move the handle 97 so that the handle 97 drives the protective cover 94 to move, and the protective cover 94 drives the connecting rod 93 to move, so that the connecting rod 93 drives the round rod 92 to rotate along the inside of the round hole bar 91. When the protective cover 94 rotates to the position of being sleeved on the surface of the button, the protective cover 94 completely covers the button on the controller 8 and intercepts external objects, thereby preventing the buttons on the controller 8 from being accidentally touched.

[0036] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in other forms. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes and apply it to other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiment based on the technical essence of the utility model without departing from the technical solution of the utility model still belongs to the protection scope of the technical solution of the utility model. In the description of the utility model, 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine, comprising a machine body (1), characterized in that: A measuring block (2) is provided on one side of the machine body (1), an outer turntable (3) is provided on one side of the machine body (1), an inner turntable (4) is provided on a side of the machine body (1) close to the outer turntable (3), the inner turntable (4) is arranged inside the outer turntable (3), a plurality of clamping blocks are provided on one side of the outer turntable (3), a carving knife (5) is provided on one side of the machine body (1), a typewriter (6) is provided on one side of the machine body (1), and a A dust removal device (7), wherein a controller (8) is disposed on one side of the machine body (1), and an anti-mistaken touch device (9) is disposed on one side of the controller (8). The dust removal device (7) comprises a circular tube (71), wherein the circular tube (71) is fixedly connected to a side of the machine body (1) close to the outer turntable (3), and the circular tube (71) passes through the machine body (1). A fan (72) is disposed on one side of the circular tube (71), and the fan (72) is disposed outside the machine body (1). The output end of the circular tube (71) is fixedly connected to a curved tube (73), one side of the curved tube (73) is fixedly connected to a rectangular frame (74), the inner wall of the rectangular frame (74) is slidably connected to a collecting box (75), one end of the circular tube (71) away from the fan (72) is fixedly connected to a rectangular tube (76), the rectangular tube (76) is arranged on the inner side of the machine body (1), one side of the rectangular tube (76) is fixedly connected to a first circular hole block (77), the inner wall of the rectangular tube (76) is slidably connected to the collecting box (75), and the first circular hole block (77) is fixedly connected to the first circular hole block (77) on the inner wall of the rectangular tube (76). A second circular hole block (79) is connected, one side of the second circular hole block (79) is fixedly connected to an arc cover (710), one side of the arc cover (710) is fixedly connected to a screw rod (711), the surface of the screw rod (711) is threadedly connected to a screw hole block (712), the surface size and shape of the screw rod (711) are compatible with the size and shape of the inner wall of the first circular hole block (77), and the surface of the screw hole block (712) is larger than the inner wall of the first circular hole block (77).

2. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the arc-shaped cover (710) is fixedly connected with a filter screen (715), and the surface of the filter screen (715) is arc-shaped.

3. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of grooves (713) are provided on the surface of the screw hole block (712), and the plurality of grooves (713) are arranged at equal distances.

4. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (714) is fixedly connected to one side of the second circular hole block (79); the surface size and shape of the sealing gasket (714) are compatible with the size and shape of the inner wall of the rectangular cylinder (76).

5. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the rectangular frame (74) is fixedly connected to a support rod (78), and one side of the support rod (78) is fixedly connected to the machine body (1).

6. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-mistouch device (9) comprises a round hole bar (91), the round hole bar (91) is fixedly connected to a side of the controller (8) close to the button, the inner wall of the round hole bar (91) is rotatably connected to a round rod (92), one side of the round rod (92) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (93), one side of the connecting rod (93) is fixedly connected to a protective cover (94), one side of the round hole bar (91) is fixedly connected to a first magnet (95), one side of the protective cover (94) is fixedly connected to a second magnet (96), and the first magnet (95) and the second magnet (96) are magnetically attracted to each other.

7. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle (97) is fixedly connected to one side of the protective cover (94), and a plurality of anti-slip protrusions are provided on the inner side of the handle (97).

8. The brake disc balancing and typing integrated machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (98) are provided on one side of the protective cover (94), and the plurality of reinforcing ribs (98) are arranged in a cross-like manner.