An appearance inspection jig

By designing an appearance inspection fixture including a chuck and a driver, the problem of manual inspection not being able to comprehensively check the appearance of large products is solved, and 360° inspection and production efficiency are improved.

CN222719453UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04NINGBO XINGRUI ELECTRONICS TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421070426.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

Manual inspection methods cannot conduct comprehensive inspection of the appearance of large products, and there is a problem that it cannot be comprehensively inspected.

Method used

An appearance inspection fixture is designed, including a base, a first chuck, a first driver, a second chuck and a second driver, and a 360° product appearance inspection is achieved through clamping and rotation of the first clamping member and the second clamping member.

Benefits of technology

It realizes comprehensive inspection of the appearance of large products, improves production efficiency, is simple to operate, is convenient to inspect products, and saves time and effort.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an appearance inspection jig, including a base, a first chuck, a first driver, and a second chuck. The first chuck can be slidably arranged on the base, and a rotatable first clamping member is arranged on the first chuck, and the first clamping member is used to abut against one side of the product in the lateral direction; the first driver is arranged on the base, and the first driver is coupled to the first chuck by power; the second chuck is arranged on the base, and a rotatable second clamping member is arranged on the second chuck, and the second clamping member is used to abut against one side of the product in the lateral direction away from the first clamping member, so as to clamp the product through the second clamping member and the first clamping member. The utility model drives the first chuck through the first driver, and the product can be quickly clamped and fixed through the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and because the first clamping member and the second clamping member can be rotated, the operator can rotate the fixed product 360 degrees to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the product appearance.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of inspection tools, and in particular to an appearance inspection tool. Background Art

[0002] In the automotive parts manufacturing industry, there are very high requirements for foreign matter and metal wires on the product appearance, and no visible foreign matter or metal wires are allowed on the product appearance. Currently, manual inspection is more commonly used to conduct 360° inspection of product appearance, but for large products, manual inspection cannot conduct comprehensive inspection. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the utility model is to provide an appearance inspection jig, aiming to solve the problem that manual inspection methods cannot comprehensively inspect the appearance of large products.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the embodiment of the utility model provides an appearance inspection jig, comprising:

[0005] Base;

[0006] A first clamping head, wherein the first clamping head is slidably disposed on the base in a transverse direction, and a first clamping member rotatable along a transverse axis is disposed on the first clamping head, and the first clamping member is used to abut against one side of the product in the transverse direction;

[0007] A first driver, which is disposed on the base and is connected to the first chuck by power coupling, so as to drive the first chuck to slide in a lateral direction through the first driver;

[0008] A second clamp, the second clamp is arranged on the base, and a second clamp that can rotate along a lateral axis is arranged on the second clamp, and the second clamp is used to abut against a side of the product that is laterally away from the first clamp, so as to clamp the product through the second clamp and the first clamp.

[0009] The utility model drives the first chuck toward the second chuck by the first driver, so that the product to be inspected can be quickly clamped and fixed by the first clamping member and the second clamping member, and because the first clamping member and the second clamping member can be rotated, the operator can rotate the fixed product 360° to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the product appearance. The appearance inspection fixture can realize 360° inspection of the product appearance, thereby improving production efficiency. The appearance inspection fixture has the advantages of simple operation, convenient product inspection, and time and labor saving.

[0010] Preferably, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged flush with each other vertically and upwardly.

[0011] Preferably, the first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other with an interval in the transverse direction.

[0012] Preferably, the second chuck is arranged on the base so as to be able to slide laterally, and the appearance inspection jig also includes a second driver, which is arranged on the base and is power-coupled with the second chuck to drive the second chuck to slide laterally through the second driver.

[0013] Preferably, the first chuck, the first driver, the second chuck, and the second driver are arranged in a transverse direction.

[0014] Preferably, the first driver is located on a side of the first clamping head that is laterally close to the second clamping head.

[0015] Preferably, the second driver is located on a side of the second clamping head that is laterally close to the first clamping head.

[0016] Preferably, a first linear guide rail arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the first clamp and the base.

[0017] Preferably, a second linear guide rail arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the second clamping head and the base.

[0018] Preferably, the first driver and the second driver are both cylinders.

[0019] Preferably, the first chuck is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the first chuck is connected to the first driver, and the first clamping member is arranged at the upper end of the first chuck.

[0020] Preferably, the second chuck is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the second chuck is connected to the second driver, and the second clamping member is arranged at the upper end of the second chuck.

[0021] Preferably, the first clamping member is elastically telescopically slidable relative to the first clamping head in a lateral direction.

[0022] Preferably, the first clamping member is arranged to extend along the lateral direction, and one end of the first clamping member which is laterally away from the second clamping member is rotatably and slidably arranged on the first clamping head, and an annular boss is arranged on the peripheral side surface of one end of the first clamping member which is laterally close to the second clamping member, and a spring is mounted on the first clamping member, and two ends of the spring respectively abut against the annular boss and the first clamping head.

[0023] Preferably, a first groove is provided on the end surface of the first clamping member close to the second clamping member.

[0024] Preferably, a second groove is provided on the end surface of the second clamping member close to the first clamping member.

[0025] Preferably, the second clamping member is arranged to extend in the transverse direction, and one end of the second clamping member which is away from the first clamping member in the transverse direction is arranged on the second clamping head through a bearing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplified descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the appearance inspection jig provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the appearance inspection fixture;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0031] Description of the figures of the utility model:

[0032] Appearance inspection jig 100, base 1, first linear guide 11, second linear guide 12, first chuck 2, spring 21, sleeve 22, first clamping member 3, annular boss 31, first groove 32, first driver 4, second chuck 5, bearing 51, second clamping member 6, second groove 61, second driver 7.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0037] The utility model provides an appearance inspection jig, which can be used to inspect foreign matter, metal wires, etc. on the appearance of products. Figures 1 to 4 A preferred embodiment of the appearance inspection jig provided by the utility model is shown.

[0038] See also Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the appearance inspection fixture 100 includes a base 1, a first chuck 2, a first clamping member 3, a first driver 4, a second chuck 5 and a second clamping member 6.

[0039] See also Figures 1 to 4 The first clamp 2 is slidably disposed on the base 1 in a transverse direction, and the first clamp 2 is provided with a first clamp 3 that can rotate along a transverse axis, and the first clamp 3 is used to abut against one side of the product in the transverse direction.

[0040] Specifically, the specific style of the base 1 may not be particularly limited. For example, in this embodiment, the base 1 is configured in a flat plate shape. The following will be introduced using the base 1 as a flat plate as an example, and the length direction of the base 1 is horizontal.

[0041] The first clamp 2 is disposed on the upper surface of the base 1, and the first clamp 2 can slide back and forth along the lateral direction (i.e., the length direction of the base 1) relative to the base 1. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, a first linear guide rail 11 arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the first clamp 2 and the base 1. The first linear guide rail 11 can play a role of sliding guide for the first clamp 2, which is conducive to the first clamp 2 sliding smoothly on the base 1.

[0042] The lower end of the first chuck 2 is arranged on the base 1 through the first linear guide rail 11, and the upper end of the first chuck 2 is provided with a first clamping member 3. One end of the first clamping member 3 in the transverse direction is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the first chuck 2, so that the first clamping member 3 can rotate relative to the first chuck 2 along the transverse axis, and the other end of the first clamping member 3 in the transverse direction is used to abut against one end face of the product to be inspected in the transverse direction.

[0043] The specific style of the first clamp 2 may not be particularly limited. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first chuck 2 is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the first chuck 2 is connected to the first driver 4, and the first clamping member 3 is arranged at the upper end of the first chuck 2.

[0044] Specifically, the first chuck 2 is arranged in an L-shape as a whole, and the first chuck 2 includes a first horizontal plate and a first vertical plate. A first linear guide rail 11 is arranged between the lower plate surface of the first horizontal plate and the base 1, so that the first horizontal plate can slide laterally relative to the base 1. The lower end of the first vertical plate is connected to an end of the first horizontal plate which is laterally away from the second chuck 5, and the first clamping member 3 is arranged at the upper end of the first vertical plate.

[0045] See also Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first driver 4 is disposed on the base 1 , and the first driver 4 is power-coupled with the first chuck 2 so as to drive the first chuck 2 to slide in the lateral direction through the first driver 4 .

[0046] Specifically, the first driver 4 serves as a power source for the first chuck 2 , and the first driver 4 can drive the first chuck 2 to automatically slide back and forth in the lateral direction on the base 1 .

[0047] The specific style of the first driver 4 is not particularly limited, and the first driver 4 may be a cylinder, an oil cylinder, or a motor. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first driver 4 is a cylinder, and the following description will be made by taking the first driver 4 as a cylinder as an example.

[0048] The first driver 4 is usually located on one side of the first clamp 2 in the lateral direction. The first driver 4 may be located on the side of the first clamp 2 in the lateral direction close to the second clamp 5, or the first driver 4 may be located on the side of the first clamp 2 in the lateral direction away from the second clamp 5. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first driver 4 is located on a side of the first chuck 2 that is close to the second chuck 5 in the lateral direction.

[0049] Specifically, the first driver 4 is arranged on the base 1 through an L-shaped bracket, the first driver 4 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the piston rod of the first driver 4 faces the first chuck 2. A cylinder connection block is arranged on the upper plate surface of the first horizontal plate of the first chuck 2, and the first horizontal plate is connected to the piston rod of the first driver 4 through the cylinder connection block.

[0050] See also Figures 1 to 4 The second clamp 5 is arranged on the base 1, and is provided with a second clamp 6 which can rotate along a lateral axis. The second clamp 6 is used to abut against a side of the product which is laterally away from the first clamp 3, so as to clamp the product through the second clamp 6 and the first clamp 3.

[0051] Specifically, the lower end of the second clamp 5 is arranged on the base 1, and the upper end of the second clamp 5 is provided with a second clamping member 6. One end of the second clamping member 6 in the transverse direction is rotatably arranged on the upper end of the second clamp 5, so that the second clamping member 6 can rotate relative to the second clamp 5 along the transverse axis, and the other end of the second clamping member 6 in the transverse direction is used to abut against the other end surface of the product to be inspected in the transverse direction.

[0052] When the operator drives the first chuck 2 toward the second chuck 5 through the first driver 4, the first clamping member 3 on the first chuck 2 and the second clamping member 6 on the second chuck 5 can respectively abut against the two sides of the product to be inspected in the lateral direction, so that the product to be inspected can be quickly clamped and fixed by the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6, and because the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6 can be rotated, the operator can rotate the fixed product 360° to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the product appearance.

[0053] The second clamp 5 and the first clamp 2 are usually arranged opposite to each other in a spaced relationship in the transverse direction, wherein the second clamp 5 can be fixedly arranged on the base 1, or can be slidably arranged on the base 1 in the transverse direction. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the second chuck 5 is slidably disposed on the base 1 in a transverse direction. The appearance inspection jig 100 also includes a second driver 7, which is disposed on the base 1. The second driver 7 is power-coupled with the second chuck 5 to drive the second chuck 5 to slide in a transverse direction through the second driver 7.

[0054] Specifically, the second chuck 5 can slide back and forth along the horizontal direction (i.e., the length direction of the base 1) relative to the base 1, and the second driver 7, as the power source of the second chuck 5, can drive the second chuck 5 to automatically slide back and forth along the horizontal direction on the base 1 through the second driver 7. By synchronously driving the first chuck 2 and the second chuck 5 to move closer to each other through the first driver 4 and the second driver 7, the clamping speed of the product on the appearance inspection jig 100 can be further accelerated.

[0055] Optionally, see Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, a second linear guide rail 12 arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the second chuck 5 and the base 1. The second linear guide rail 12 can play a role of sliding guide for the second chuck 5, which is conducive to the smooth sliding of the second chuck 5 on the base 1.

[0056] The specific style of the second clamp 5 is not particularly limited. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the second chuck 5 is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the second chuck 5 is connected to the second driver 7 , and the second clamping member 6 is arranged at the upper end of the second chuck 5 .

[0057] Specifically, the second chuck 5 is arranged in an L-shape as a whole, and the second chuck 5 includes a second horizontal plate and a second vertical plate. A second linear guide rail 12 is arranged between the lower plate surface of the second horizontal plate and the base 1, so that the second horizontal plate can slide laterally relative to the base 1. The lower end of the second vertical plate is connected to an end of the second horizontal plate which is laterally away from the first chuck 2, and the second clamping member 6 is arranged at the upper end of the second vertical plate.

[0058] Similarly, the specific style of the second driver 7 is not particularly limited, and the second driver 7 may be a cylinder, an oil cylinder, or a motor. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the second driver 7 is a cylinder, and the following will take the second driver 7 as an example of a cylinder for introduction.

[0059] The second driver 7 is usually located on one side of the second clamp 5 in the lateral direction. The second driver 7 can be located on the side of the second clamp 5 in the lateral direction close to the first clamp 2, or on the side of the second clamp 5 in the lateral direction away from the first clamp 2. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the second driver 7 is located on a side of the second chuck 5 that is close to the first chuck 2 in the lateral direction.

[0060] Specifically, the second driver 7 is arranged on the base 1 through an L-shaped bracket, the second driver 7 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the piston rod of the second driver 7 faces the second chuck 5. A cylinder connection block is arranged on the upper plate surface of the second horizontal plate of the second chuck 5, and the second horizontal plate is connected to the piston rod of the second driver 7 through the cylinder connection block.

[0061] The utility model drives the first chuck 2 toward the second chuck 5 through the first driver 4, so that the product to be inspected can be quickly clamped and fixed by the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6, and because the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6 can be rotated, the operator can rotate the fixed product 360° to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the product appearance. The appearance inspection fixture 100 can realize 360° inspection of product appearance, thereby improving production efficiency. The appearance inspection fixture 100 has the advantages of simple operation, convenient product inspection, and time and labor saving.

[0062] The base 1 is provided with a first chuck 2, a first driver 4, a second chuck 5, and a second driver 7, and the first chuck 2, the first driver 4, the second chuck 5, and the second driver 7 are usually arranged in a horizontal direction. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first chuck 2, the first driver 4, the second driver 7, and the second chuck 5 are sequentially arranged on the base 1 along the horizontal direction. Such an arrangement can make the overall structure of the appearance inspection fixture 100 more compact.

[0063] The first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6 are respectively in contact with the two sides of the product in the horizontal direction. The first clamping member 3 can be located on the upper side or the lower side of the second clamping member 6. The first clamping member 3 can also be arranged flush with the second clamping member 6 in the vertical direction. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6 are arranged flush with each other vertically and upwardly.

[0064] Specifically, the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6 are flush with each other, that is, the rotation axis of the first clamping member 3 coincides with the rotation axis of the second clamping member 6. This allows the force on the product to be more balanced, so that the product can be clamped more stably by the first clamping member 3 and the second clamping member 6.

[0065] Optionally, see Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the first clamping member 3 is elastically telescopically slidable relative to the first clamping head 2 in the lateral direction.

[0066] Specifically, since the first clamping member 3 can elastically expand and contract relative to the first clamping head 2, the abutment between the first clamping member 3 and the product is an elastic abutment, which is conducive to the first clamping member 3 being able to better abut the product.

[0067] For further information, see Figures 1 to 4In the present embodiment, the first clamping member 3 is arranged to extend in the transverse direction, and one end of the first clamping member 3 which is laterally away from the second clamping member 6 is rotatably and slidably arranged on the first chuck 2. An annular boss 31 is arranged on the circumferential side surface of one end of the first clamping member 3 which is laterally close to the second clamping member 6. A spring 21 is mounted on the first clamping member 3, and both ends of the spring 21 respectively abut against the annular boss 31 and the first chuck 2.

[0068] Specifically, a sleeve 22 extending in the transverse direction is provided on the first vertical plate of the first clamp 2, and an end of the first clamp 3 that is away from the second clamp 6 in the transverse direction is sleeved in the sleeve 22, and the first clamp 3 can rotate and slide relative to the sleeve 22. An end of the first clamp 3 that is close to the second clamp 6 in the transverse direction is located outside the sleeve 22 and is provided with an annular boss 31, and the spring 21 is provided between the annular boss 31 and the first vertical plate.

[0069] Optionally, see Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, a first groove 32 is provided on the end surface of the first clamping member 3 close to the second clamping member 6 .

[0070] Specifically, the first groove 32 is usually located in the middle of the end surface of the first clamping member 3 close to the second clamping member 6. The setting of the first groove 32 can reduce the contact area between the first clamping member 3 and the product, which is beneficial to ensure that the first clamping member 3 only applies lateral clamping force to the product.

[0071] Likewise, see Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, a second groove 61 is provided on the end surface of the second clamping member 6 close to the first clamping member 3 .

[0072] Specifically, the second groove 61 is usually located in the middle of the end surface of the second clamping member 6 close to the first clamping member 3. The setting of the second groove 61 can reduce the contact area between the second clamping member 6 and the product, which is conducive to ensuring that the second clamping member 6 only applies lateral clamping force to the product.

[0073] Optionally, see Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the second clamping member 6 is arranged to extend in the transverse direction, and one end of the second clamping member 6 which is away from the first clamping member 3 in the transverse direction is arranged on the second clamping head 5 through a bearing 51.

[0074] Specifically, a bearing 51 is disposed on the second vertical plate of the second clamp 5 , and one end of the second clamp 6 which is away from the first clamp 3 in the transverse direction is disposed on the second vertical plate through the bearing 51 .

[0075] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An appearance inspection jig, characterized in that: include: Base; A first clamping head, wherein the first clamping head is slidably disposed on the base in a transverse direction, and a first clamping member rotatable along a transverse axis is disposed on the first clamping head, and the first clamping member is used to abut against one side of the product in the transverse direction; A first driver, which is disposed on the base and is connected to the first chuck by power coupling, so as to drive the first chuck to slide in a lateral direction through the first driver; A second clamp, the second clamp is arranged on the base, and a second clamp that can rotate along a lateral axis is arranged on the second clamp, and the second clamp is used to abut against a side of the product that is laterally away from the first clamp, so as to clamp the product through the second clamp and the first clamp.

2. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged flush with each other vertically and upwardly; and / or, The first clamp and the second clamp are arranged opposite to each other with an interval in the transverse direction.

3. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second chuck is arranged on the base so as to be able to slide laterally. The appearance inspection jig also includes a second driver, which is arranged on the base. The second driver is power-coupled with the second chuck to drive the second chuck to slide laterally through the second driver.

4. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first chuck, the first driver, the second chuck, and the second driver are arranged in a transverse direction; and / or, The first driver is located on a side of the first chuck that is laterally close to the second chuck; and / or, The second driver is located on a side of the second clamping head that is close to the first clamping head in a lateral direction.

5. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first linear guide rail arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the first chuck and the base; and / or, A second linear guide rail arranged in a transverse direction is provided between the second chuck and the base; and / or, The first driver and the second driver are both cylinders.

6. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first chuck is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the first chuck is connected to the first driver, and the first clamping member is arranged at the upper end of the first chuck; and / or, The second chuck is an L-shaped chuck, the lower end of the second chuck is connected to the second driver, and the second clamping member is arranged at the upper end of the second chuck.

7. The appearance inspection jig according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first clamping member is elastically telescopically slidable relative to the first clamping head in a lateral direction.

8. The appearance inspection jig according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first clamping member is arranged to extend in the transverse direction, and one end of the first clamping member which is laterally away from the second clamping member is rotatably and slidably arranged on the first clamping head. An annular boss is arranged on the peripheral side surface of one end of the first clamping member which is laterally close to the second clamping member, and a spring is mounted on the first clamping member, and two ends of the spring respectively abut against the annular boss and the first clamping head.

9. The appearance inspection jig according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A first groove is provided on the end surface of the first clamping member close to the second clamping member; and / or, A second groove is arranged on the end surface of the second clamping member close to the first clamping member.

10. The appearance inspection jig according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second clamping member is arranged to extend in the transverse direction, and one end of the second clamping member which is away from the first clamping member in the transverse direction is arranged on the second clamping head through a bearing.