TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measuring and charging device

By designing a measuring and charging device for TSP gun holes and receiving holes, the combination of hoppers and measurement components is used to solve the problem of silt and gravel in the gun holes, and efficient loading and measurement are achieved.

CN223021109UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24POWER CHINA KUNMING ENG CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202422375261.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-27
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-27

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Technical Problem

Because there is often clogging of silt and gravel in the gun hole, it affects the loading of explosives and anchoring agents, and blocks the light of infrared rangefinders and the measurement of tape measure.

Method used

It provides an integrated measuring and charging device for the TSP gun hole and receiving hole, including a hopper and a measuring assembly. The groove of the hopper is designed to carry materials or bring out sludge and gravel. The measuring assembly is connected to the hopper through a connecting piece, which can clean the hole and measure the length of the hole.

Benefits of technology

Through the use of integrated devices, silt and gravel in the gun hole and receiving hole can be effectively cleaned up, loading efficiency can be improved, and the hole length can be accurately measured, solving the impact of clogging on measurement and loading.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measuring and charging device. The TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measuring and charging device comprises a hopper and a measuring assembly. A groove used for bearing materials is formed in the hopper and extends in the extending direction of the hole. The groove comprises a bearing part; the bearing part is arranged to be an arc-shaped groove, and the arc shape of the arc-shaped groove is arranged to be a semicircle or a major arc. The hopper comprises a connecting piece, and the connecting piece is arranged at one end of the groove; the measuring assembly is detachably connected with the end, back on to the groove, of the connecting piece, and scales are arranged on the side wall of the measuring assembly and used for measuring the length of the hole. The embodiment of the utility model provides the integrated measuring and charging device which integrates material filling, hole cleaning and hole length measuring.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of civil engineering, and particularly relates to an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes. Background Art

[0002] Tunnel Seismic Prediction (TSP for short), the principle of which is that the seismic wave signals generated by small - charge blasting propagate in the form of spherical waves along the tunnel direction. The seismic waves propagate at different speeds in different rock strata, are reflected at their interfaces, and are received by high - precision receivers. By analyzing the properties of the surrounding rock in front, the distribution of joints and fractures, soft rock strata and water - containing conditions, etc. through computer software, finally, the angles at which various surrounding rock structure interfaces intersect with the tunnel axis and the distances from the tunnel face are displayed on the display screen, and parameters such as the elastic modulus, density, and Poisson's ratio of the rock can be preliminarily measured for reference.

[0003] TSP detects and analyzes the geological conditions in front by arranging multiple blast holes and receiving holes in the tunnel and utilizing the propagation and reflection characteristics of elastic waves from the explosive source in the rock mass, so as to provide advanced geological information for tunnel construction.

[0004] In the related art, it is necessary to measure parameters such as the depths of blast holes and receiving holes and the hole spacing. In specific implementation, an infrared rangefinder or a tape measure is usually used for measurement.

[0005] However, due to the frequent blockage of silt and gravel in the blast holes and receiving holes, the blockage not only affects the filling of explosives and anchoring agents into the blast holes, but also blocks the light of the infrared rangefinder and the measurement of the tape measure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes to solve the technical problem in the related art that due to the frequent blockage of silt and gravel in the blast holes, the blockage not only affects the filling of explosives and anchoring agents into the blast holes, but also blocks the light of the infrared rangefinder and the measurement of the tape measure.

[0007] The embodiments of the present application provide an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes, including: a hopper and a measurement assembly;

[0008] The hopper is formed with a groove for carrying materials, and the groove extends along the extending direction of the hole; the groove includes a bearing part; the bearing part is arranged as an arc - shaped groove, and the arc of the arc - shaped groove is set as a semi - circle or a major arc; the hopper includes a connecting piece, and the connecting piece is arranged at one end of the groove;

[0009] The measurement assembly is detachably connected to the end of the connecting piece facing away from the groove, and a scale is arranged on the side wall of the measurement assembly, and the scale is used for measuring the length of the hole.

[0010] In a feasible implementation, the integrated measurement and charging device further includes a material pushing component;

[0011] The material pushing component is configured to move from the connection end of the hopper towards the opening end of the hopper.

[0012] In a feasible implementation, the material pushing component includes an elastic member, a movable frame, a material storage part, a pulling member, and a pushing plate;

[0013] One end of the elastic member is connected to the connection end of the hopper, and the elastic member is arranged along the extension direction of the hopper;

[0014] One end of the movable frame is connected to the other end of the elastic member. Among them, the movable frame has a first frame and a second frame arranged along the extension direction of the hopper. The first frame can move along the first end wall of the hopper, and the second frame can move along the second end wall of the hopper;

[0015] One end of the material storage part is connected to the other end of the movable frame via the opening end of the hopper, and the material storage part is set to a shape that fits the inner side wall of the groove;

[0016] One end of the pulling member is connected to the other end of the material storage part, and the other end of the pulling member extends towards the measuring component;

[0017] The pushing plate is arranged at one end of the movable frame close to the elastic member, and the shape of the pushing plate fits the material storage part; when the pushing plate is pulled in the direction away from the hopper, the pushing plate moves along the groove towards the opening end of the hopper.

[0018] In a feasible implementation, the groove further includes a feeding part, and the feeding part is arranged at one end of the bearing part facing away from the connecting part;

[0019] The feeding part is inclined from the feeding end towards the connecting part.

[0020] In a feasible implementation, the length of the bearing part is 9 to 15 times the length of the feeding part.

[0021] In a feasible implementation, the connecting part and the measuring component are detachably connected by threads.

[0022] In a feasible implementation, a first through hole is arranged at one end of the connecting part facing away from the groove, and a first thread is arranged in the first through hole;

[0023] One end of the measuring component is provided with a second thread that is mutually adapted to the first thread.

[0024] In a feasible implementation, multiple measuring components are provided; the multiple measuring components are detachably connected.

[0025] In a feasible implementation manner, a convex portion is provided at one end of each measuring component, and a third thread is provided on the outer side wall of the convex portion;

[0026] A second through hole is provided at the other end of each measuring component, and a fourth thread adapted to the third thread is provided in the second through hole.

[0027] The embodiment of the present application provides a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device. In the embodiment of the present application, a groove for carrying materials is formed through the groove, and the measuring component is connected to the hopper through a connecting piece. The hopper can be sent into the blast hole or receiving hole through the measuring component, and the silt and gravel in the blast hole and receiving hole can be taken out of the hole by the groove, playing a role in cleaning. Further, after cleaning the hole, drugs or anchoring agents are placed into the groove, and then the hopper is sent into the blast hole or receiving hole by the measuring component. In the embodiment of the present application, the arc of the arc-shaped groove is set as a semi-circle or a major arc, which can facilitate the groove to carry materials or silt and gravel in the hole, so that the hopper can load more materials or take out more silt and gravel when entering the hole once, thereby improving the loading and cleaning efficiency. When the integrated measurement and charging device cleans the hole or sends materials into the hole, the length of the hole can be measured through the scale on the measuring component. The embodiment of the present application provides an integrated measurement and charging device that integrates loading materials, cleaning holes, and measuring the length of holes. Description of the Drawings

[0028] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and constitute a part of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present invention. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device provided by an embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device provided by an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the structure of a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a pushing component in a TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Explanation of the Reference Numerals:

[0034] 100 - Hopper; 200 - Measuring assembly; 300 - Pushing assembly;

[0035] 110 - Groove; 111 - Bearing part; 112 - Feeding part; 120 - Connecting piece;

[0036] 210 - Third thread; 220 - Scale;

[0037] 310 - Elastic part; 320 - Movable frame; 321 - First frame; 322 - Second frame; 330 - Material storage part; 340 - Pulling part; 350 - Pushing plate. Detailed implementation mode

[0038] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0039] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific implementation modes disclosed below.

[0040] Tunnel Seismic Prediction (TSP for short), the principle of which is that the seismic wave signals generated by small - charge blasting propagate in the form of spherical waves along the tunnel direction. The seismic waves propagate at different speeds in different rock layers, are reflected at their interfaces, and are received by high - precision receivers. By analyzing the properties of the surrounding rock in front, the distribution of joints and fractures, soft rock layers and water - containing conditions, etc. through computer software, finally, the angles at which various surrounding - rock structure interfaces intersect with the tunnel axis and the distances from the face are displayed on the display screen, and parameters such as the elastic modulus, density, and Poisson's ratio of the rock can be preliminarily measured for reference.

[0041] TSP detects and analyzes the geological conditions in front by arranging multiple blast holes and receiving holes in the tunnel and utilizing the propagation and reflection characteristics of elastic waves from the explosive source in the rock mass, providing advanced geological information for tunnel construction.

[0042] In the related art, it is necessary to measure parameters such as the depths of blast holes and receiving holes, and the hole spacing. In specific implementation, an infrared rangefinder or a tape measure is usually used for measurement.

[0043] However, due to the frequent blockage of silt and gravel in the blast holes, the blockage not only affects the loading of explosives and anchoring agents into the blast holes, but also blocks the light of the infrared rangefinder and the measurement of the tape measure.

[0044] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application provides an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes to solve the technical problem in the related art that due to the frequent blockage of silt and gravel in the blast holes, the blockage not only affects the loading of explosives and anchoring agents into the blast holes, but also blocks the light of the infrared rangefinder and the measurement of the tape measure.

[0045] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes provided by an embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes provided by an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ; Figure 3 is an exploded view of the structure of an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0046] Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the embodiment of the present application provides an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes, including: a hopper 100 and a measurement component 200;

[0047] The hopper 100 is formed with a groove 110 for carrying materials, and the groove 110 extends along the extending direction of the hole; the groove 110 includes a bearing portion 111; the bearing portion 111 is arranged as an arc-shaped groove 110, and the arc of the arc-shaped groove 110 is arranged as a semi-circle or a major arc; the hopper 100 includes a connecting member, and the connecting member is arranged at one end of the groove 110;

[0048] The measurement component 200 is detachably connected to the end of the connecting member facing away from the groove 110, and a scale 220 is arranged on the side wall of the measurement component 200, and the scale 220 is used for measuring the length of the hole.

[0049] Exemplarily, both the hopper 100 and the measurement component 200 can be made of metal parts or wooden parts, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0050] Exemplarily, the measurement component 200 can be arranged in a cylindrical shape.

[0051] For example, the measurement component 200 and the connecting member can be connected by connection means such as bolts. No specific limitation is made here.

[0052] An embodiment of the present application provides an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes. In the embodiment of the present application, a groove 110 for carrying materials is formed through the groove 110, and the measurement assembly 200 is connected to the hopper 100 through a connecting member. The hopper 100 can be sent into the blast hole or the receiving hole through the measurement assembly 200, and the silt and gravel in the blast hole and the receiving hole are taken out of the hole by the groove 110, playing a role in cleaning. Further, after the hole is cleaned, the drug or the anchoring agent is placed into the groove 110, and then the hopper 100 is sent into the blast hole or the receiving hole by the measurement assembly 200. In the embodiment of the present application, the arc of the arc-shaped groove 110 is set to a semi-circle or a major arc, which can facilitate the groove 110 to carry materials or silt and gravel in the hole, so that the hopper 100 can load more materials or take out more silt and gravel when entering the hole once, thereby improving the loading and cleaning efficiency. When the integrated measurement and charging device cleans the hole or sends materials into the hole, the length of the hole can be measured through the scale 220 on the measurement assembly 200. The embodiment of the present application provides an integrated measurement and charging device that integrates loading materials, cleaning holes, and measuring the length of holes.

[0053] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a pushing component in an integrated measurement and charging device for TSP blast holes and receiving holes provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0054] Referring to Figure 4 , in some examples, the integrated measurement and charging device further includes a pushing component 300;

[0055] The pushing component 300 is configured to move from the connecting end of the hopper 100 towards the opening end of the hopper 100.

[0056] Exemplarily, the pushing component 300 can be set as a plate-like structure adapted to the shape of the inner wall of the groove. When loading materials into the hole, the materials in the hopper 100 can be pushed into the hole through the movement of the pushing component 300.

[0057] In the embodiment of the present application, through the setting of the pushing component 300, when the hopper 100 is sent into the hole, the materials in the hopper 100 can be pushed into the hole through the movement of the pushing component 300 from the connecting end of the hopper 100 towards the opening end of the hopper 100.

[0058] Exemplarily, the pushing component 300 includes an elastic member 310, a movable frame 320, a material storage part 330, a pulling member 340, and a pushing plate 350;

[0059] One end of the elastic member 310 is connected to the connecting end of the hopper, and the elastic member 310 is arranged along the extending direction of the hopper;

[0060] One end of the movable frame 320 is connected to the other end of the elastic member 310. Wherein, the movable frame 320 has a first frame 321 and a second frame 322 arranged along the extending direction of the hopper. The first frame 321 can move along the first end wall of the hopper, and the second frame 322 can move along the second end wall of the hopper;

[0061] One end of the storage part 330 is connected to the other end of the movable frame 320 through the opening end of the hopper. The storage part 330 is arranged in a shape adapted to the inner side wall of the groove;

[0062] One end of the pulling member 340 is connected to the other end of the storage part 330, and the other end of the pulling member 340 extends towards the measuring assembly;

[0063] The pushing plate 350 is arranged at one end of the movable frame 320 close to the elastic member 310, and the shape of the pushing plate 350 is adapted to the storage part 330; when the pushing plate is pulled in a direction away from the hopper, the pushing plate 350 moves along the groove towards the opening end of the hopper.

[0064] Exemplarily, the elastic member 310 can be arranged as a spring. One end of the spring is fixed to the hopper 100, and the other end of the spring is fixed to one end of the movable frame 320.

[0065] Exemplarily, a first movable groove adapted to the first frame 321 is provided on the first end wall of the hopper 100, and a second movable groove adapted to the second frame 322 is provided on the second end wall of the hopper 100.

[0066] For example, both the movable frame 320 and the storage part 330 can be arranged as foldable plastic parts.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the elastic member 310 is in a normal state. When the hopper 100 enters the hole and needs to pour materials into the hole, the pulling member 340 is pulled. The pulling member 340 pulls the storage part 330 to move towards the connecting end of the hopper 100. At the same time, the storage part 330 pulls the movable frame 320 to move (at this time, the elastic member 310 is continuously stretched). The movable frame 320 further drives the pushing plate to move towards the opening end of the hopper 100 to push the materials into the hole. When the pushing plate 350 moves to the opening end of the hopper 100, the pulling member 340 is released. At this time, under the action of the elastic member 310, the movable frame 320 and the storage part 330 both return to the initial position. Through the setting of the embodiment of the present application, it is convenient to load materials into the hole.

[0068] In some examples, the groove 110 further includes a feeding part 112, and the feeding part 112 is arranged at one end of the bearing part 111 facing away from the connecting member;

[0069] The feeding part 112 is inclined from the feeding end towards the connecting part.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present application, through the setting of the feeding part 112, and the feeding part 112 is set to be inclined from the feeding end towards the connecting part. The inclined feeding part 112 can play a role in pouring materials, which not only facilitates filling materials into the hole, but also facilitates transporting the silt and gravel in the hole out.

[0071] In some other examples, the length of the bearing part 111 is 9 - 15 times the length of the feeding part 112.

[0072] In specific implementation, if the length of the bearing part 111 is 5 cm, then the length of the feeding part 112 can be set to 45 cm - 75 cm. When the length of the bearing part 111 is less than 9 times the length of the feeding part 112, the amount of materials carried by the bearing part 111 is less and the working efficiency is lower. When the length of the bearing part 111 is greater than 15 times the length of the feeding part 112, the material guiding effect of the feeding part 112 is poor, which affects the loading efficiency of the bearing part 111.

[0073] In the embodiment of the present application, by setting the length of the bearing part 111 to be 9 - 15 times the length of the feeding part 112, it not only ensures the amount of materials carried by the bearing part 111, but also ensures the material guiding effect of the feeding part 112, thereby improving the working efficiency of the integrated measurement and charging device.

[0074] Exemplarily, the connecting part and the measuring component 200 are detachably connected by threads.

[0075] In the embodiment of the present application, by detachably connecting the connecting part and the measuring component 200 by threads, on the one hand, the detached measuring component 200 and the hopper 100 facilitate the storage of the hopper 100 and the connecting component; on the other hand, different lengths of the measuring component 200 can be selected for the hopper 100 according to the length of the hole.

[0076] In some other examples, one end of the connecting part facing away from the groove 110 is provided with a first through hole, and a first thread is provided in the first through hole;

[0077] One end of the measuring component 200 is provided with a second thread adapted to the first thread.

[0078] In specific implementation, a first thread can also be provided on the outer wall of one end of the connecting part facing away from the groove 110, a through hole is provided at one end of the measuring component 200, and a second thread adapted to the first thread is provided in the through hole.

[0079] In the embodiment of the present application, the measurement component 200 and the connecting piece are threadedly connected, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the measurement component 200 and the hopper 100, and further facilitates the use of the integrated measurement and charging device.

[0080] In some other examples, multiple measurement components 200 are provided; the multiple measurement components 200 are detachably connected.

[0081] In the embodiment of the present application, by providing multiple measurement components 200 and making the multiple measurement components 200 detachably connected, the number of measurement components 200 connected to the hopper 100 can be selected according to the depth of the hole to facilitate the measurement of the hole. In addition, for deeper holes, compared with setting a longer measurement component 200, the embodiment of the present application uses multiple detachable measurement components 200, which facilitates the storage and transportation of the measurement components 200.

[0082] In some other examples, a convex portion is provided at one end of each measurement component 200, and a third thread 210 is provided on the outer side wall of the convex portion;

[0083] A second through hole is provided at the other end of each measurement component 200, and a fourth thread adapted to the third thread 210 is provided in the second through hole.

[0084] In specific implementation, the multiple measurement components 200 can also be connected in a detachable manner such as by a buckle.

[0085] In the embodiment of the present application, by providing a third thread 210 at one end of the measurement component 200 and a fourth thread at the other end of the measurement component 200, it not only facilitates the connection and disconnection between the multiple measurement components 200, but also facilitates the connection and disconnection between any one measurement component 200 and the hopper 100.

[0086] It is easy to understand that those skilled in the art can combine, split, reorganize, etc. the embodiments of the present application based on several embodiments provided by the present application to obtain other embodiments, and these embodiments do not exceed the protection scope of the present application.

[0087] The above specific implementation manners further elaborate in detail the purpose, technical solution and beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the above is only the specific implementation manners of the embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device, characterized in that: include: Hoppers and measuring components; The hopper is formed with a groove for carrying materials, and the groove extends along the extension direction of the hole; the groove includes a bearing portion; the bearing portion is configured as an arc-shaped groove, and the arc shape of the arc-shaped groove is configured as a semicircle or a major arc; the hopper includes a connecting piece, and the connecting piece is configured at one end of the groove; The measuring component and the end of the connecting member facing away from the groove are detachably connected, and a scale is provided on the side wall of the measuring component, and the scale is used to measure the length of the hole.

2. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated measuring and charging device also includes a material pushing component; The pushing assembly is configured to move from the connecting end of the hopper toward the opening end of the hopper.

3. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material pushing assembly comprises an elastic member, a movable frame, a material storage portion, a pulling member and a pushing plate; One end of the elastic member is connected to the connecting end of the hopper, and the elastic member is arranged along the extending direction of the hopper; One end of the movable frame is connected to the other end of the elastic member, wherein the movable frame has a first frame and a second frame arranged along the extending direction of the hopper, the first frame can move along the first end wall of the hopper, and the second frame can move along the second end wall of the hopper; One end of the material storage part is connected to the other end of the movable frame via the opening end of the hopper, and the material storage part is configured to be in a shape that matches the inner side wall of the groove; One end of the pulling member is connected to the other end of the material storage portion, and the other end of the pulling member extends toward the measuring component; The push plate is arranged at one end of the movable frame close to the elastic member, and the shape of the push plate is adapted to the material storage portion; when the push plate is pulled away from the hopper, the push plate moves along the groove toward the open end of the hopper.

4. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The groove further comprises a feeding portion, and the feeding portion is arranged at an end of the bearing portion facing away from the connecting member; The feeding portion is arranged to be inclined from the feeding end toward the connecting piece.

5. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length of the bearing portion is 9 to 15 times the length of the feeding portion.

6. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connecting piece and the measuring component are detachably connected via threads.

7. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first through hole is provided at one end of the connecting member facing away from the groove, and a first thread is provided in the first through hole; One end of the measuring component is provided with a second thread which is adapted to the first thread.

8. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The measuring components are provided in plurality; the plurality of measuring components are detachably connected.

9. A TSP blast hole and receiving hole integrated measurement and charging device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A protrusion is provided at one end of each measuring assembly, and an outer side wall of the protrusion is provided with a third thread; The other end of each measuring component is provided with a second through hole, and the second through hole is provided with a fourth thread that matches the third thread.