Motor pressing plate machining clamp
By designing a motor plate processing fixture containing a base, a processing area and a tight fixing assembly, the problem of the inability to clamp mutually symmetric motor plates in the prior art is solved, and the effect of reducing the number of fixtures and improving processing efficiency is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422027216.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing motor plate processing fixtures cannot clamp two motor plates that are symmetrically arranged at the same time, resulting in an increase in the number of fixtures, large space usage and high processing costs.
A motor plate processing fixture is designed, including a base, a first processing area, a second processing area, a first compression fixing assembly, a second compression fixing assembly and a third compression fixing assembly. By cooperating with the first avoidance groove, the second avoidance groove, and the pressing fixing assembly, two motor plates arranged symmetrically can be clamped simultaneously.
The stable clamping of two motor plates arranged symmetrically is achieved, reducing the number of fixtures, saving space occupation, and improving processing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of tooling fixtures, and more specifically, it relates to a machining fixture for motor pressing plates. Background Art
[0002] A humanoid robot, also known as an anthropomorphic robot or a humanoid robot, is a robot with a human form and functions, equipped with anthropomorphic limbs, motion and operation skills, as well as perception, learning, and cognitive abilities. Humanoid robots play important roles in many fields such as industrial production, service industries, medical and health, education and research, emergency rescue, home companionship, and display and entertainment.
[0003] During the machining process of the motor pressing plates of a humanoid robot, corresponding fixtures are generally used to clamp the motor pressing plates for positioning. However, the existing fixtures for clamping motor pressing plates during the machining of humanoid robots can only clamp motor pressing plates of the same type and cannot clamp two motor pressing plates arranged symmetrically at the same time. Therefore, when machining two motor pressing plates arranged symmetrically, two different fixtures need to be used for separate clamping, which increases the number of fixtures, occupies a large space, and at the same time, the machining cost of the motor pressing plates is high. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a machining fixture for motor pressing plates to solve the technical problem in the existing technology that the machining fixture for motor pressing plates can only clamp motor pressing plates of the same type.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is: to provide a machining fixture for motor pressing plates, including:
[0006] A base, on which there are a first machining area and a second machining area. The first machining area and the second machining area are distributed along the length direction of the base. One end of the first machining area far from the second machining area is provided with a first relief groove, and one end of the second machining area far from the first machining area is provided with a second relief groove;
[0007] A first pressing and fixing assembly, which is arranged on the base and is located at one end of the first machining area far from the second machining area;
[0008] A second pressing and fixing assembly, which is arranged on the base and is located at one end of the second machining area far from the first machining area; and
[0009] A third pressing and fixing assembly, which is arranged on the base and is located between the first machining area and the second machining area.
[0010] Optionally, the first pressing and fixing assembly includes a first lifting drive mechanism and a first pressing block. The first lifting drive mechanism is disposed on the base, the first pressing block is connected to the first lifting drive mechanism, and the first pressing block extends above the first processing area.
[0011] Optionally, the first lifting drive mechanism is located outside one end of the first processing area away from the second processing area. One end of the first pressing block is connected to the first lifting drive mechanism, and the other end of the first pressing block extends above the first processing area.
[0012] Optionally, the second pressing and fixing assembly includes a second lifting drive mechanism and a second pressing block. The second lifting drive mechanism is disposed on the base, the second pressing block is connected to the second lifting drive mechanism, and the second pressing block extends above the second processing area.
[0013] Optionally, the second lifting drive mechanism is located outside one end of the second processing area away from the second processing area. One end of the second pressing block is connected to the second lifting drive mechanism, and the other end of the second pressing block extends above the second processing area.
[0014] Optionally, the third pressing and fixing assembly includes a third lifting drive mechanism and a third pressing block. The third lifting drive mechanism is disposed on the base, the third pressing block is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism, and both ends of the third pressing block extend above the first processing area and the second processing area respectively.
[0015] Optionally, the third pressing block is provided with a mounting groove and a first connection hole. The first connection hole communicates with the mounting groove. The third pressing and fixing assembly includes an adapter and a connecting shaft. One end of the adapter is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism, the other end of the adapter is inserted into the mounting groove and is provided with a second connection hole, and the connecting shaft passes through the first connection hole and the second connection hole.
[0016] Optionally, a first positioning post and a second positioning post are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the first processing area.
[0017] Optionally, a third positioning post and a fourth positioning post are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the second processing area.
[0018] Optionally, the base includes a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The horizontal plate is vertically disposed with respect to the vertical plate, and one side of the horizontal plate is connected to the vertical plate. The first processing area and the second processing area are disposed on the horizontal plate, and the first pressing and fixing assembly, the second pressing and fixing assembly, and the third pressing and fixing assembly are disposed on the horizontal plate.
[0019] The beneficial effects of the motor pressure plate processing fixture provided by this application are as follows: Compared with the prior art, when the motor pressure plate processing fixture of this application is used, two symmetrically arranged first motor pressure plates and second motor pressure plates are respectively placed in the first processing area and the second processing area. The first protrusion on the bottom of the first motor pressure plate extends into the first avoidance groove, and the second protrusion on the bottom of the second motor pressure plate extends into the second avoidance groove. The first pressing and fixing component presses on one end of the first motor pressure plate away from the second motor pressure plate, the second pressing and fixing component presses on one end of the second motor pressure plate away from the first motor pressure plate, and the third pressing and fixing component simultaneously presses on one end of the first motor pressure plate and the second motor pressure plate close to each other. In this way, the motor pressure plate processing fixture of this application can stably clamp two symmetrically arranged first motor pressure plates and second motor pressure plates at the same time through the cooperation of the first avoidance groove, the second avoidance groove, the first pressing and fixing component, the second pressing and fixing component and the third pressing and fixing component, which is beneficial to reducing the number of fixtures, thus saving the space occupied by the fixtures, and can simultaneously perform operations such as clamping, disassembling and processing on the first motor pressure plate and the second motor pressure plate, which is beneficial to improving the processing efficiency. Description of the Drawings
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of this application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.
[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the motor pressure plate processing fixture provided by the embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 It is a vertical sectional structure schematic diagram of the motor pressure plate processing fixture provided by the embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the base provided by the embodiment of this application;
[0024] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the first pressing and fixing component provided by the embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the third pressing and fixing component provided by the embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 6 It is an exploded structure schematic diagram of the third pressing and fixing component provided by the embodiment of this application.
[0027] Main reference numerals description:
[0028] 10. Base; 11. First processing area; 111. First avoidance groove; 112. First positioning post; 113. Second positioning post; 12. Second processing area; 121. Second avoidance groove; 122. Third positioning post; 123. Fourth positioning post; 13. Vertical plate; 14. Horizontal plate;
[0029] 20. First pressing and fixing assembly; 21. First lifting drive mechanism A; 22. First pressing block;
[0030] 30. Second pressing and fixing assembly; 31. Second lifting drive mechanism; 32. Second pressing block;
[0031] 40. Third pressing and fixing assembly; 41. Third lifting drive mechanism; 42. Third pressing block; 421. Installation groove; 422. First connection hole; 43. Adapter; 431. Second connection hole; 44. Connecting shaft;
[0032] 100. First motor pressing plate; 101. First convex part; 102. First slot hole; 103. Second slot hole; 200. Second motor pressing plate; 201. Second convex part; 202. Third slot hole; 203. Fourth slot hole. Detailed implementation manners
[0033] To make the above objects, features and advantages of the present utility model more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific implementation manners of the present utility model is given with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to fully understand the present utility model. However, the present utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the connotation of the present utility model. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0034] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.
[0035] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0036] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0037] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height.
[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation.
[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 together. Now, the motor pressure plate processing fixture provided by the embodiment of the present application will be described. The motor pressure plate processing fixture is used for clamping two symmetric first motor pressure plates 100 and second motor pressure plates 200.
[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the motor pressure plate processing fixture includes a base 10, a first pressing and fixing component 20, a second pressing and fixing component 30, and a third pressing and fixing component 40. The base 10 has a first processing area 11 and a second processing area 12. The first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12 are distributed along the length direction of the base 10. One end of the first processing area 11 away from the second processing area 12 is provided with a first avoidance groove 111, and one end of the second processing area 12 away from the first processing area 11 is provided with a second avoidance groove 121. The first pressing and fixing component 20 is arranged on the base 10 and is located at one end of the first processing area 11 away from the second processing area 12. The second pressing and fixing component 30 is arranged on the base 10 and is located at one end of the second processing area 12 away from the first processing area 11. The second pressing and fixing component 30 is arranged on the base 10 and is located between the first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12.
[0041] For the motor pressure plate processing fixture provided in this application, compared with the prior art, when the motor pressure plate processing fixture of this application is used, two symmetrically arranged first motor pressure plates 100 and second motor pressure plates 200 are respectively placed in the first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12. The first protrusion 101 on the bottom of the first motor pressure plate 100 extends into the first avoidance groove 111, and the second protrusion 201 on the bottom of the second motor pressure plate 200 extends into the second avoidance groove 121. The first pressing and fixing component 20 presses one end of the first motor pressure plate 100 away from the second motor pressure plate 200, the second pressing and fixing component 30 presses one end of the second motor pressure plate 200 away from the first motor pressure plate 100, and the third pressing and fixing component 40 simultaneously presses the ends of the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200 close to each other. In this way, the motor pressure plate processing fixture of this application can stably clamp two symmetrically arranged first motor pressure plates 100 and second motor pressure plates 200 through the cooperation of the first avoidance groove 111, the second avoidance groove 121, the first pressing and fixing component 20, the second pressing and fixing component 30, and the third pressing and fixing component 40, which is beneficial to reducing the number of fixtures, thus saving the space occupied by the fixtures, and can simultaneously perform operations such as clamping, disassembling, and processing on the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200, which is beneficial to improving the processing efficiency.
[0042] In an embodiment of this application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the base 10 includes a vertical plate 13 and a horizontal plate 14. The horizontal plate 14 is perpendicular to the vertical plate 13, and one side of the horizontal plate 14 is connected to the vertical plate 13. The first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12 are arranged on the horizontal plate 14. The first pressing and fixing component 20, the second pressing and fixing component 30, and the third pressing and fixing component 40 are arranged on the horizontal plate 14.
[0043] Optionally, one side of the horizontal plate 14 is connected to the middle of the vertical plate 13. Understandably, the horizontal plate 14 and the vertical plate 13 form a T-shaped structure.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , first positioning posts 112 and second positioning posts 113 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the first processing area 11.
[0045] First slot holes 102 and second slot holes 103 are provided at opposite ends of the first motor pressing plate 100. By respectively arranging the first positioning posts 112 and the second positioning posts 113 at opposite ends of the first processing area 11, when the first motor pressing plate 100 is placed on the first processing area 11, the first positioning post 112 is inserted into the first slot hole 102, and the second positioning post 113 is inserted into the second slot hole 103, effectively preventing the first motor pressing plate 100 from moving back and forth, thereby facilitating the improvement of the positioning accuracy of the first motor pressing plate 100.
[0046] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , third positioning posts 122 and fourth positioning posts 123 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the second processing area 12.
[0047] Third slot holes 202 and fourth slot holes 203 are provided at opposite ends of the second motor pressing plate 200. By arranging the third positioning posts 122 and the fourth positioning posts 123 at opposite ends of the second processing area 12, when the second motor pressing plate 200 is placed on the second processing area 12, the third positioning post 122 is inserted into the third slot hole 202, and the fourth positioning post 123 is inserted into the fourth slot hole 203, effectively preventing the second motor pressing plate 200 from moving back and forth, effectively improving the positioning accuracy of the second motor pressing plate 200.
[0048] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the first pressing and fixing assembly 20 includes a first lifting driving mechanism 21 and a first pressing block 22. The first lifting driving mechanism 21 is arranged on the base 10, the first pressing block 22 is connected to the first lifting driving mechanism 21, and the first pressing block 22 extends above the first processing area 11.
[0049] When the first motor pressing plate 100 is placed on the first processing area 11, the first lifting driving mechanism 21 drives the first pressing block 22 to descend, so that the first pressing block 22 presses on one end of the first motor pressing plate 100. When it is necessary to remove the first motor pressing plate 100 from the first processing area 11, the first lifting driving mechanism 21 drives the first pressing block 22 to ascend, so that the second pressing block 32 is away from the first motor pressing plate 100.
[0050] Optionally, the first lifting drive mechanism 21 can be a cylinder or a motor assembly, etc.
[0051] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the first lifting drive mechanism 21 is located outside one end of the first processing area 11 away from the second processing area 12. One end of the first pressing block 22 is connected to the top of the first lifting drive mechanism 21, and the other end of the first pressing block 22 extends above the first processing area 11.
[0052] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the structure of the second pressing and fixing assembly 30 is the same as that of the first pressing and fixing assembly 20. Specifically, the second pressing and fixing assembly 30 includes a second lifting drive mechanism 31 and a second pressing block 32. The second lifting drive mechanism 31 is arranged on the base 10, the second pressing block 32 is connected to the second lifting drive mechanism 31, and the second pressing block 32 extends above the second processing area 12.
[0053] When placing the second motor pressing plate 200 in the second processing area 12, the second lifting drive mechanism 31 drives the second pressing block 32 to descend, so that the second pressing block 32 presses on one end of the second motor pressing plate 200. When it is necessary to remove the second motor pressing plate 200 from the second processing area 12, the second lifting drive mechanism 31 drives the second pressing block 32 to rise, so that the second pressing block 32 moves away from the second motor pressing plate 200.
[0054] Optionally, the second lifting drive mechanism 31 can be a cylinder or a motor assembly, etc.
[0055] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the second lifting drive mechanism 31 is located outside one end of the second processing area 12 away from the second processing area 12. One end of the second pressing block 32 is connected to the top of the second lifting drive mechanism 31, and the other end of the second pressing block 32 extends above the second processing area 12.
[0056] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the third pressing and fixing assembly 40 includes a third lifting drive mechanism 41 and a third pressing block 42. The third lifting drive mechanism 41 is arranged on the base 10, the third pressing block 42 is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism 41, and both ends of the third pressing block 42 extend above the first processing area 11 and above the second processing area 12 respectively.
[0057] When the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200 are respectively placed in the first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12, the third lifting drive mechanism 41 drives the third pressure block 42 to descend, so that the third pressure block 42 presses against the mutually approaching ends of the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200 simultaneously. When it is necessary to remove the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200 from the first processing area 11 and the second processing area 12 respectively, the first lifting drive mechanism 21 drives the first pressure block 22 to ascend, so that the first pressure block 22 moves away from the first motor pressure plate 100, the second lifting drive mechanism 31 drives the second pressure block 32 to ascend, so that the second pressure block 32 moves away from the second motor pressure plate 200, and the third lifting drive mechanism 41 drives the third pressure block 42 to ascend, so that the first pressure block 22 moves away from the first motor pressure plate 100 and the second motor pressure plate 200.
[0058] Certainly, when the first motor pressure plate 100 is placed in the first processing area 11 and the second motor pressure plate 200 is not placed in the second processing area 12, the third lifting drive mechanism 41 can also be used to drive the third pressure block 42 to descend, so that the third pressure block 42 presses against the first motor pressure plate 100 alone at the end away from the first lifting drive mechanism 21. Or, when the first motor pressure plate 100 is not placed in the first processing area 11 and the second motor pressure plate 200 is placed in the second processing area 12, the third lifting drive mechanism 41 can also be used to drive the third pressure block 42 to descend, so that the third pressure block 42 presses against the second motor pressure plate 200 alone at the end away from the second lifting drive mechanism 31.
[0059] Optionally, the third lifting drive mechanism 41 can be a cylinder or a motor assembly, etc.
[0060] In an embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , an installation groove 421 and a first connection hole 422 are provided on the third pressure block 42, the first connection hole 422 communicates with the installation groove 421, the third pressing and fixing assembly 40 includes an adapter 43 and a connecting shaft, one end of the adapter 43 is connected to the top of the third lifting drive mechanism 41, a second connection hole 431 is provided at the other end of the adapter 43, when the other end of the adapter 43 is inserted into the installation groove 421, the second connection hole 431 corresponds to and communicates with the first connection hole 422, and the connecting shaft passes through the first connection hole 422 and the second connection hole 431. It can be understood that the third pressure block 42 is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism 41 through the adapter 43.
[0061] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A motor pressure plate processing fixture, characterized in that: include: A base, wherein the base has a first processing area and a second processing area, the first processing area and the second processing area are distributed along the length direction of the base, a first avoidance groove is provided at one end of the first processing area away from the second processing area, and a second avoidance groove is provided at one end of the second processing area away from the first processing area; A first pressing and fixing assembly, wherein the first pressing and fixing assembly is disposed on the base and is located at an end of the first processing area away from the second processing area; a second pressing and fixing assembly, the second pressing and fixing assembly being disposed on the base and located at an end of the second processing area away from the first processing area; and A third pressing and fixing assembly, wherein the second pressing and fixing assembly is arranged on the base and is located between the first processing area and the second processing area.
2. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first clamping and fixing assembly includes a first lifting drive mechanism and a first pressing block. The first lifting drive mechanism is disposed on the base. The first pressing block is connected to the first lifting drive mechanism. The first pressing block extends above the first processing area.
3. The motor pressure plate processing fixture as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The first lifting drive mechanism is located outside one end of the first processing area away from the second processing area, one end of the first pressing block is connected to the first lifting drive mechanism, and the other end of the first pressing block extends to above the first processing area.
4. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second clamping and fixing assembly includes a second lifting drive mechanism and a second pressing block. The second lifting drive mechanism is disposed on the base. The second pressing block is connected to the second lifting drive mechanism. The second pressing block extends above the second processing area.
5. The motor pressure plate processing fixture as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The second lifting drive mechanism is located outside the second processing area and away from one end of the second processing area. One end of the second pressing block is connected to the second lifting drive mechanism, and the other end of the second pressing block extends above the second processing area.
6. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third clamping and fixing assembly includes a third lifting drive mechanism and a third pressing block. The third lifting drive mechanism is arranged on the base. The third pressing block is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism. The two ends of the third pressing block extend to the top of the first processing area and the top of the second processing area respectively.
7. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The third pressure block is provided with a mounting groove and a first connecting hole, the first connecting hole is communicated with the mounting groove, the third clamping and fixing assembly includes an adapter and a connecting shaft, one end of the adapter is connected to the third lifting drive mechanism, the other end of the adapter is inserted into the mounting groove and is provided with a second connecting hole, and the connecting shaft is passed through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.
8. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A first positioning column and a second positioning column are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the first processing area.
9. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A third positioning column and a fourth positioning column are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the second processing area.
10. The motor pressure plate processing fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The base includes a vertical plate and a horizontal plate, the horizontal plate is arranged perpendicular to the vertical plate, and one side of the horizontal plate is connected to the vertical plate, the first processing area and the second processing area are arranged on the horizontal plate, and the first clamping and fixing assembly, the second clamping and fixing assembly and the third clamping and fixing assembly are arranged on the horizontal plate.