An auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets
By designing an auxiliary device including lifting, placing, lifting and rotating parts, the problem of the fact that the lifting device cannot be adjusted according to different scenarios and sizes in the prior art, flexible lifting and moving of indoor electrical cabinets is achieved, and the efficiency and applicability of the device are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421430366.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing indoor electrical cabinet hoisting device cannot be adjusted according to different scenarios and different sizes of electrical cabinets, resulting in inconvenient lifting.
An auxiliary device including a lifting assembly, a placement assembly, a lifting assembly and a rotating member is designed. The lifting assembly realizes the lifting and movement of the electrical cabinet through the servo motor and belt drive system; the placement assembly ensures the stability of the electrical cabinet through the hinge and limiting parts; the lifting assembly and rotary parts allow the overall height adjustment and lateral/longitudinal movement of the device.
It realizes flexible lifting and moving electrical cabinets of different sizes and application scenarios, reducing the shaking of electrical cabinets during movement, and expanding the use scenarios of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electrical engineering, in particular to an auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical panel cabinets. Background Art
[0002] Indoor electrical panels are equipment used to be installed inside buildings to control, distribute and protect key components of power systems; they usually consist of a metal cabinet with electrical components installed inside, including circuit breakers, contactors, relays, fuses, ammeters, voltmeters, etc.; indoor electrical panels can have different types and functions according to different application requirements, such as residential, commercial buildings or industrial facilities; these panels are usually designed with good protection to resist the influence of dust, water and other external factors; they provide the convenience of centralized control and management of power systems, while also ensuring the safety, reliability and flexibility of power systems; indoor electrical panels play a vital role in modern power systems, providing an effective solution for power distribution and control inside buildings.
[0003] Existing indoor electrical cabinets require auxiliary work through lifting devices when they are moved or installed. However, the height of the existing lifting devices is fixed, and the application scenarios of electrical cabinets and indoor cabinets are different. It is impossible to adjust them according to different scenarios and electrical cabinets of different sizes. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.
[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problem that electrical panels and cabinets of different sizes cannot be adjusted according to different scenarios, the present utility model is proposed.
[0006] Therefore, the utility model aims to provide an auxiliary device for hoisting an indoor electrical panel cabinet.
[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: an auxiliary device for hoisting an indoor electrical panel cabinet, comprising a hoisting assembly, including a fixing rod, a bottom plate and a support rod arranged on the fixing rod, a universal wheel arranged on the bottom plate, a horizontal plate arranged on the support rod, a mounting plate symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the horizontal plate, and a hoisting member arranged on the mounting plate;
[0008] A placement assembly, comprising a first load-bearing plate arranged on the bottom plate, a second load-bearing plate hinged to the first load-bearing plate, a cylinder symmetrically arranged on the second load-bearing plate, a circular hole opened on the bottom plate, a stopper arranged on the fixing rod, and a pressing member arranged on the supporting rod;
[0009] The lifting component comprises a placement groove provided in the fixing rod, a rack arranged in the placement groove, a rectangular plate arranged on the fixing rod, and a rotating member arranged on the rectangular plate.
[0010] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting the indoor electrical cabinet of the utility model, the lifting parts include a servo motor arranged on one of the mounting plates, positive and negative screw rods symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate, a first belt arranged between the two positive and negative screw rods, a movable frame symmetrically arranged on the positive and negative screw rods, a winding wheel and a motor arranged on the movable frame, a rope wound on the winding wheel, and a counterweight block and a hook arranged on the rope.
[0011] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets described in the utility model, the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to one end of one of the positive and negative screw rods, one end of the winding wheel is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the counterweight block is arranged at one end close to the hook.
[0012] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets described in the utility model, there are two groups of fixed rods, base plates and support rods, each group has two, the length of the fixed rod is greater than the support rod, and the number of universal wheels is equal to that of the base plate.
[0013] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets described in the utility model, the limiting member includes a slide groove opened on one group of the fixed rods, a limiting frame and a first spring arranged on the slide groove, a rotating rod arranged on the limiting frame, and a cross bar arranged on this group of fixed rods.
[0014] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets described in the utility model, the first spring is located between the limit frame and the slide groove, the shape of the rotating rod is "L" shaped, and a groove is provided at the bottom end of the limit frame, and the size of the groove is consistent with the size of the first load-bearing plate and the second load-bearing plate combined.
[0015] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets of the utility model, wherein: the pressing member comprises a pressing plate and a second spring arranged on the supporting rod;
[0016] There are a plurality of the second springs.
[0017] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets of the utility model, the second spring is located between the pressure plate and the cross plate, the top end of the pressure plate is connected to and opened with a plurality of square grooves which are equidistantly arranged, and the rope is located between the square grooves.
[0018] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets described in the utility model, the rotating part includes a connecting rod arranged between the rectangular plates, a gear and a second belt arranged on the connecting rod, a slot opened at one end of one of the connecting rods, a block engaged with the slot, a rotating shaft arranged on the block, and a third belt arranged between the rotating shafts.
[0019] As a preferred solution of the auxiliary device for lifting indoor electrical cabinets of the utility model, there are several connecting rods, one of which has the same length as the cross plate, and the gear is meshed with the rack.
[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model is capable of hoisting the electrical panel cabinet by providing a hoisting mechanism and a hoisting part; the hoisted electrical panel cabinet can be supported by providing a placement component, and the shaking of the electrical panel cabinet is reduced when moving through the cooperation of the pressing part; the overall height of the device can be adjusted by providing a lifting component and a rotating part, so that the device can be adjusted according to the usage scenario and the size of the electrical panel cabinet, and the third belt is set to be detachable, so that the device can be moved horizontally or vertically to the position of the electrical panel cabinet, thereby increasing the usage scenarios of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 The figure is an overall schematic diagram of an auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting parts.
[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure for placing components.
[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified image of area A.
[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the fixing rod.
[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating part.
[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the connecting rod and the rotating shaft are disassembled. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0030] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0031] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.
[0032] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagrams showing the device structure will not be partially enlarged according to the general scale, and the schematic diagrams are only examples, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.
[0033] Example 1
[0034] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2 , is the first embodiment of the utility model, which provides an auxiliary device for hoisting an indoor electrical panel cabinet, including, a hoisting assembly 100, including a fixing rod 101, a bottom plate 102 and a support rod 103 arranged on the fixing rod 101, the bottom plate 102 is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rod 101, the support rod 103 is plugged into the top end of the fixing rod 101, a universal wheel 104 is installed on the bottom plate 102, a transverse plate 105 is fixedly installed on the support rod 103, a mounting plate 106 symmetrically installed at the bottom of the transverse plate 105, and a hoisting member 107 arranged on the mounting plate 106, and the electrical panel cabinet is hoisted by the hoisting member 107;
[0035] The placement assembly 200 includes a first load-bearing plate 201 hinged on one of the bottom plates 102, a second load-bearing plate 202 hinged to the first load-bearing plate 201, a cylinder 203 symmetrically mounted on the second load-bearing plate 202, a circular hole 204 opened on another group of bottom plates 102, the circular hole 204 has the same size as the cylinder 203, a stopper 205 arranged on the fixing rod 101, the stopper 205 is used to fix the folded first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202, and a pressing member 206 arranged on the support rod 103, the pressing member 206 applies downward pressure to the electrical panel cabinet to fix it;
[0036] The lifting assembly 300 includes a placement slot 301 opened in the fixed rod 101, a rack 302 slidably installed in the placement slot 301, a rectangular plate 303 fixedly installed on the fixed rod 101, and a rotating member 304 arranged on the rectangular plate 303, through which the overall height of the device can be adjusted.
[0037] Specifically, the hanging component 107 includes a servo motor 107a fixedly mounted on one of the mounting plates 106, a forward and reverse screw rod 107b symmetrically and rotationally mounted on the mounting plate 106, a first belt 107c arranged between the two forward and reverse screw rods 107b, a movable frame 107d symmetrically and threadedly mounted on the forward and reverse screw rods 107b through the first belt 107c, a winding wheel 107e and a motor 107f arranged on the movable frame 107d, a rope 107g rotatably mounted on the movable frame 107d and wound around the winding wheel 107e, and a counterweight block 107h and a hook 107i fixedly mounted on the rope 107g.
[0038] Furthermore, the output end of the servo motor 107a is fixedly connected to one end of one of the forward and reverse screw rods 107b, and one of the forward and reverse screw rods 107b is driven to rotate by the servo motor 107a. One end of the winding wheel 107e is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 107f, and the winding wheel 107e is driven to rotate by the motor 107f. The counterweight block 107h is arranged at one end close to the hook 107i, and the weight of the hook 107i is increased by the counterweight block 107h.
[0039] Furthermore, the fixing rod 101 , the bottom plate 102 and the support rod 103 are each provided in two groups, each group having two members. The length of the fixing rod 101 is greater than that of the support rod 103 , and the number of the universal wheels 104 is equal to that of the bottom plate 102 .
[0040] Operation process: When in use, the device is pushed and moved through the universal wheel 104 at the bottom so that the electrical cabinet is located directly below the device. At this time, the servo motor 107a is started to drive one of the forward and reverse screw rods 107b to rotate, and the two forward and reverse screw rods 107b are rotated synchronously through the transmission of the first belt 107c, and the forward and reverse rotation of the servo motor 107a is achieved. The movable frame 107d can be moved toward the relative or opposite side, and then adjusted according to the size of the electrical cabinet, and then the motor 107f is started to drive the winding wheel 107e to rotate, and the rope 107g is lowered. The weight of the counterweight block 107h and the hook 107i makes the rope 107g in a vertical state when it is lowered, thereby preventing the rope 107g from shifting when it is lowered. After the hook 107i contacts the bottom end of the electrical cabinet, the motor 107f stops working, and the staff hooks the hook 107i with the bottom of the electrical cabinet, and then starts the motor 107f again, so that the motor 107f rotates in the opposite direction, and the rope 107g begins to be recovered, and the electrical cabinet is driven up by traction, thereby completing the lifting.
[0041] Example 2
[0042] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 4 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the limiting member 205 includes a slide groove 205a opened on one group of fixed rods 101, a limiting frame 205b and a first spring 205c arranged on the slide groove 205a, the limiting frame 205b is slidably installed on the slide groove 205a, a rotating rod 205d is rotatably installed on the limiting frame 205b, and a cross bar 205e is fixedly installed on this group of fixed rods 101.
[0043] Specifically, the first spring 205c is located between the limit frame 205b and the slide groove 205a, and the limit frame 205b can be reset through the first spring 205c. The shape of the rotating rod 205d is "L" shape. A groove is provided at the bottom end of the limit frame 205b. The size of the groove is consistent with the size of the first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202 after being combined, thereby fixing the first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202.
[0044] Furthermore, the lower pressing member 206 includes a pressing plate 206a and a second spring 206b disposed on the support rod 103, and the pressing plate 206a is sleeved on the support rod 103;
[0045] There are a plurality of second springs 206b.
[0046] Furthermore, the second spring 206b is fixedly installed between the pressure plate 206a and the cross plate 105, and is sleeved on the support rod 103. The top of the pressure plate 206a is connected to open a plurality of square grooves, which are arranged equidistantly, and the rope 107g is located between the square grooves.
[0047] The rest of the structure is the same as that of Example 1.
[0048] Operation process: After the electrical panel cabinet is lifted, the top of the electrical panel cabinet will contact the pressure plate 206a, and push the pressure plate 206a to squeeze the second spring 206b. Then the staff will pull the rotating rod 205d upward, so that the rotating rod 205d drives the limit frame 205b to rise, so that the groove at the bottom of the limit frame 205b no longer contacts the combined first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202, so that the top height of the rotating rod 205d is greater than the cross bar 205e. At this time, the rotating rod 205d is pulled upward. The cross bar 205e is rotated 90 degrees, so that the cross bar 205e limits the rotation rod 205d, and then the limit frame 205b is fixed at this height. Then the staff pulls the second load-bearing plate 202, and drives the first load-bearing plate 201 to unfold and form a plane through the hinge. At this time, the cylinders 203 at both ends of the second load-bearing plate 202 will be inserted into the round holes 204, thereby limiting the second load-bearing plate 202. At this time, the motor 107f works again, and the rope 107g is lowered through the winding wheel 107e, so that the motor 107f can work again. The gas panel cabinet descends, so that the bottom end of the electrical panel cabinet contacts the top of the first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202, and supports the electrical panel cabinet. At this time, the reaction force of the second spring 206b will also cause the pressure plate 206a to follow the decline. The electrical panel cabinet is fixed by the downward pressure and the support of the first load-bearing plate 201 and the second load-bearing plate 202, and the shaking is reduced during the movement. After the electrical panel cabinet is moved to a suitable position, the electrical panel cabinet is lifted again by the rope 107g and the hook 107i. , then lift the second load-bearing plate 202 so that the second load-bearing plate 202 and the first load-bearing plate 201 are folded again and placed vertically, and then reset the rotating rod 205d. At this time, the reaction force of the first spring 205c pushes the limit frame 205b to reset, so that the groove at the bottom of the limit frame 205b is again engaged with the combined second load-bearing plate 202 and the first load-bearing plate 201 to fix them, and then lower the electrical cabinet through the rope 107g and the hook 107i to complete the movement of the electrical cabinet.
[0049] Example 3
[0050] Reference Figure 5 - Figure 7, which is the third embodiment of the utility model. This embodiment is different from the above embodiments in that the rotating member 304 includes a connecting rod 304a rotatably installed between the rectangular plates 303, a gear 304b fixedly installed on the connecting rod 304a, and the connecting rods 304a are transmitted through a second belt 304c, a groove 304d is opened at one end of one of the connecting rods 304a, a block 304e engaged with the groove, a rotating shaft 304f fixedly installed on the block 304e, and a third belt 304g arranged between the rotating shafts 304f.
[0051] Specifically, there are several connecting rods 304a, one of which has a length consistent with the horizontal plate 105, a turntable is installed at one end of the connecting rod 304a, a slot 304d is opened at the other end, the gear 304b is meshed with the rack 302, and the rack 302 is fixedly installed on the support rod 103.
[0052] The rest of the structure is the same as that of Example 2.
[0053] Operation process: When the height of the device needs to be adjusted, the matching connecting rod 304a is rotated by rotating the turntable, and the other connecting rods 304a are also rotated synchronously through the transmission of the second belt 304c and the third belt 304g, so that the gear 304b starts to rotate, and the rack 302 rises through meshing, thereby driving the support rod 103 to rise, so that the lifting component 100 can be adjusted to a suitable height for lifting work according to the usage scenario. At the same time, before lifting, the rotating shaft 304f can be pulled outward to separate the block 304e from the slot 304d, and then the third belt 304g can be disassembled, so that the device can be moved horizontally or vertically to the position of the electrical panel cabinet, thereby improving the usage scenario of the device, and then the block 304e is inserted into the slot 304d to complete the installation of the rotating shaft 304f, and then the height is adjusted.
[0054] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and ratio of various elements, and parameter values (e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure of the execution function described herein, and is not only structurally equivalent but also equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.
[0055] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.
[0056] It will be appreciated that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure without undue experimentation.
[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.
Claims
1. An auxiliary device for indoor electrical panel cabinet hoisting, characterized in that: include, A hoisting assembly (100) comprises a fixing rod (101), a base plate (102) and a support rod (103) arranged on the fixing rod (101), a universal wheel (104) arranged on the base plate (102), a transverse plate (105) arranged on the support rod (103), a mounting plate (106) symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the transverse plate (105), and a hoisting member (107) arranged on the mounting plate (106); A placement assembly (200), comprising a first load-bearing plate (201) arranged on the base plate (102), a second load-bearing plate (202) hinged to the first load-bearing plate (201), a cylinder (203) symmetrically arranged on the second load-bearing plate (202), a circular hole (204) opened on the base plate (102), a stopper (205) arranged on the fixing rod (101), and a pressing member (206) arranged on the support rod (103); The lifting assembly (300) comprises a placement groove (301) provided in the fixing rod (101), a rack (302) arranged in the placement groove (301), a rectangular plate (303) arranged on the fixing rod (101), and a rotating member (304) arranged on the rectangular plate (303).
2. The auxiliary device for indoor electrical panel cabinet hoisting according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hanging component (107) comprises a servo motor (107a) arranged on one of the mounting plates (106), a forward and reverse screw rod (107b) symmetrically arranged on the mounting plate (106), a first belt (107c) arranged between the two forward and reverse screw rods (107b), a moving frame (107d) symmetrically arranged on the forward and reverse screw rods (107b), a winding wheel (107e) and a motor (107f) arranged on the moving frame (107d), a rope (107g) wound around the winding wheel (107e), and a counterweight (107h) and a hook (107i) arranged on the rope (107g).
3. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output end of the servo motor (107a) is fixedly connected to one end of one of the forward and reverse screw rods (107b), one end of the winding wheel (107e) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (107f), and the counterweight block (107h) is arranged at one end close to the hook (107i).
4. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing rod (101), the bottom plate (102) and the supporting rod (103) are each in two groups, with two rods in each group. The length of the fixing rod (101) is greater than that of the supporting rod (103), and the number of the universal wheels (104) is equal to that of the bottom plate (102).
5. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting member (205) comprises a sliding groove (205a) provided on one group of the fixing rods (101), a limiting frame (205b) and a first spring (205c) arranged on the sliding groove (205a), a rotating rod (205d) arranged on the limiting frame (205b), and a cross bar (205e) arranged on the fixing rod (101) of this group.
6. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first spring (205c) is located between the limiting frame (205b) and the slide groove (205a), the rotating rod (205d) is in an "L" shape, and a groove is provided at the bottom end of the limiting frame (205b), the size of the groove is consistent with the size of the first load-bearing plate (201) and the second load-bearing plate (202) after being combined.
7. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 4 or 6, characterized in that: The pressing member (206) comprises a pressing plate (206a) and a second spring (206b) arranged on the supporting rod (103); There are a plurality of second springs (206b).
8. The auxiliary device for hoisting an indoor electrical panel cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second spring (206b) is located between the pressure plate (206a) and the transverse plate (105); a plurality of square grooves are connected and opened at the top of the pressure plate (206a) and are arranged at equal intervals; and the rope (107g) is located between the square grooves.
9. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that: The rotating member (304) includes a connecting rod (304a) arranged between the rectangular plates (303), a gear (304b) and a second belt (304c) arranged on the connecting rod (304a), a slot (304d) opened at one end of one of the connecting rods (304a), a block (304e) engaged with the slot, a rotating shaft (304f) arranged on the block (304e), and a third belt (304g) arranged between the rotating shafts (304f).
10. The auxiliary device for hoisting indoor electrical cabinets according to claim 9, characterized in that: There are a plurality of connecting rods (304a), one of which has a length consistent with the horizontal plate (105), and the gear (304b) is meshed with the rack (302).