Uniform plastic dipping platform for spraying materials
By setting up a conveying and vibrating mechanism above the soaking mechanism, the problem of difficult coating to adhere uniformly on the surface of the workpiece is solved, and the effect of quickly forming a uniform coating is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421985367.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-15
AI Technical Summary
In existing plastic dip equipment, coatings are difficult to adhere evenly on the surface of the workpiece, resulting in a long processing time and it is difficult to form a coating with uniform thickness.
A conveying mechanism and a vibrating mechanism are arranged above the immersion mechanism, and the conveying mechanism drives the workpiece to move horizontally above the immersion mechanism. The vibrating mechanism generates mechanical vibration when the workpiece is immersed in the coating, so that the coating adheres evenly.
In a short time, a coating with uniform thickness is formed on the surface of the workpiece, which improves processing efficiency and coating quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of workpiece dipping equipment, and in particular to a spraying material uniform dipping platform. Background Art
[0002] Dipping is a plastic coating process. According to different raw materials used in dipping, it can be divided into liquid dipping and powder dipping. Thermoplastic dipping liquid is often used in the dipping process. After the thermoplastic plastic coating film cools, it solidifies into a film and adheres to the surface of the workpiece, and the processing cost is relatively low.
[0003] Related dipping equipment includes a frame, a holding box, and a hoisting mechanism. The hoisting mechanism is installed on the frame and can reciprocate in the vertical and horizontal directions. The hoisting mechanism is used to lift the workpiece and lift the workpiece into the holding box. The holding box is used to hold the coating material. When the workpiece is located in the holding box, the coating material can adhere to the surface of the workpiece, thereby completing the dipping work of the workpiece.
[0004] The above-mentioned related technical solutions have the following defects: during the dipping process of the workpiece, it is difficult for the coating material to uniformly adhere to the surface of the workpiece in a short time and form a coating with a uniform thickness. The workpiece needs to be soaked in the coating material for a long time, resulting in a long processing time. Summary of the Utility Model
[0005] In order to form a coating with a uniform thickness on the surface of the workpiece in a shorter time, the present application provides a spraying material uniform dipping platform.
[0006] A spraying material uniform dipping platform provided by the present application adopts the following technical solutions:
[0007] A spraying material uniform dipping platform includes a frame, a soaking mechanism, a vibrating mechanism, and a conveying mechanism. The frame is fixed on the ground. The soaking mechanism is arranged on the frame and is used to hold the coating material. The vibrating mechanism and the conveying mechanism are installed on the frame and are located above the soaking mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to convey the workpiece. The vibrating mechanism is detachably connected to the conveying mechanism and is used to drive the workpiece hoisted on the conveying mechanism to vibrate.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, by arranging a soaking mechanism on the frame and a conveying mechanism above the soaking mechanism, the conveying mechanism can hoist the workpiece and drive the workpiece to move horizontally above the soaking mechanism. When the conveying mechanism drives the workpiece to move above the soaking mechanism, the vibrating mechanism and the conveying mechanism can be connected to each other. When the workpiece is immersed in the coating material, the vibrating mechanism can generate mechanical vibration and drive the conveying mechanism and the workpiece to vibrate, so that the workpiece vibrates in the coating material. At this time, the coating material adhered to the surface of the workpiece is relatively uniform, and the workpiece can be fished out faster, thereby achieving the effect of forming a coating with a uniform thickness on the surface of the workpiece in a shorter time.
[0009] Optionally, the soaking mechanism includes a holding box, a steel cable, a counterweight, and a fixed pulley. The holding box has an upward opening and is slidably connected to the frame. The fixed pulley is rotatably connected to the top of the frame. The steel cable is hung on the fixed pulley. One end of the steel cable is fixed to the holding box, and the other end is fixed to the counterweight. A power mechanism is connected to the fixed pulley, and the power mechanism drives the fixed pulley to rotate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the holding box is slidably connected to the frame, and a steel cable is arranged on the holding box. The user adjusts the counterweight so that the weight of the counterweight is equal to the weight of the holding box, enabling both the holding box and the counterweight to be suspended by the steel cable. When the fixed pulley rotates, the holding box can slide vertically. When the conveying mechanism moves horizontally above the holding box, the workpiece is located above the holding box. At this time, the holding box moves upward, allowing the workpiece to be immersed in the paint.
[0011] Optionally, a discharge pipe is arranged at the bottom of the holding box, and the discharge pipe penetrates and communicates with the holding box.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, by arranging a discharge pipe on the holding box, after the painting work is completed, the user can discharge the paint in the holding box through the discharge pipe, thus facilitating the user to clean the holding box.
[0013] Optionally, a plurality of clamping wheels are rotatably connected to the holding box, and a slide rail is vertically arranged on the frame. The clamping wheels are embedded in the slide rail and rotatably connected in the slide rail.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, by arranging clamping wheels on the holding box and making the clamping wheels engage with the slide rail, when the holding box slides vertically, the clamping wheels rotate within the slide rail. The clamping wheels play a guiding role, which can reduce the probability of horizontal shaking when the holding box moves up and down, and further reduce the probability of the paint in the holding box spilling out.
[0015] Optionally, the vibration mechanism includes a power component, a rotating shaft, an eccentric wheel, and a sliding frame. The power component and the rotating shaft are arranged on the top of the frame. The rotating shaft is horizontally arranged and rotatably connected to the frame. The power component is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The eccentric wheel is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft. The sliding frame is slidably connected to the frame. A contact wheel is rotatably connected to the top of the sliding frame. The contact wheel is arranged above the eccentric wheel and abuts against the eccentric wheel. The sliding frame is detachably connected to the conveying mechanism.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, a sliding frame is slidably connected to the rack. When the power component drives the rotating shaft and the eccentric wheel to rotate, the abutting wheel always abuts against the eccentric wheel. With the periodic rotation of the eccentric wheel, the eccentric wheel can periodically lift the abutting wheel and the sliding frame, so that the sliding frame reciprocates vertically, forming mechanical vibration. By connecting the sliding frame to the conveying mechanism, the sliding frame can drive the conveying mechanism and the workpiece hoisted on the conveying mechanism to move vertically, so that the workpiece can move vertically in the packing box, achieving the effect of evenly contacting the surface of the workpiece with the coating and accelerating the dip coating processing speed.
[0017] Optionally, the conveying mechanism includes a guide rail, a slider, a driving wheel and a suspension frame. The guide rail is horizontally arranged on the top of the rack. The driving wheel is rotatably connected to the slider. The driving wheel is embedded in the guide rail. A power mechanism is arranged on the driving wheel, and the power mechanism drives the driving wheel to rotate. The suspension frame is slidably connected to the slider. The suspension frame is used for hoisting the workpiece. The suspension frame slides relative to the slider in the vertical direction. The suspension frame is detachably connected to the sliding frame.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, by arranging a guide rail above the soaking mechanism, the slider can drive the suspension frame and the workpiece to move above the packing box through the driving wheel. When the suspension frame is above the packing box, the suspension frame can be connected to the sliding frame. At this time, the sliding frame can drive the suspension frame to reciprocate vertically, so that the workpiece vibrates in the packing box. When the processing is completed, the user first controls the packing box to fall, and then enables the processed workpiece to move horizontally along the length direction of the guide rail, which can improve the processing efficiency.
[0019] Optionally, an extension rod is fixed on the sliding frame. The upper end of the extension rod is fixed on the sliding frame, and the lower end is connected with a lifting plate. A matching plate is installed on the top of the suspension frame. There is a gap between the matching plate and the suspension frame. When the conveying mechanism drives the suspension frame to move horizontally above the soaking mechanism, the matching plate moves above the lifting plate.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, by arranging an extension rod on the sliding frame, when the sliding frame moves vertically, it can drive the extension rod and the lifting plate to move vertically. When the slider drives the suspension frame to move horizontally above the packing box, the lifting plate is located between the matching plate and the suspension frame. At this time, the sliding frame reciprocates vertically, and the lifting plate can move periodically in the vertical direction, so that the lifting plate can lift and fall the matching plate, and further enable the suspension frame and the workpiece to vibrate vertically.
[0021] Optionally, a sliding rod is arranged on the slider. The sliding rod penetrates through the suspension frame, and a convex circle is fixed at the bottom of the sliding rod. The convex circle is used to clamp the suspension frame.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, a slider is provided on the slider, so that the suspension bracket is slidably connected to the slider through the slide bar, and then the slide bar plays a limiting role. When the slider drives the suspension bracket to move, there is inertia on the suspension bracket. When the slider is stationary above the storage box, the workpiece and the suspension bracket are prone to being affected by inertia and swinging, causing danger. By passing the slide bar through the suspension bracket, the stability of the suspension bracket can be improved, and the probability of the suspension bracket swinging can be reduced.
[0023] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of the present application are as follows:
[0024] 1. By providing a soaking mechanism on the frame and a conveying mechanism above the soaking mechanism, the conveying mechanism can hoist the workpiece and drive the workpiece to move horizontally above the soaking mechanism. When the conveying mechanism drives the workpiece to move above the soaking mechanism, the vibration mechanism and the conveying mechanism can be connected to each other. When the workpiece is immersed in the paint, the vibration mechanism can generate mechanical vibration and drive the conveying mechanism and the workpiece to vibrate, so that the workpiece vibrates in the paint. At this time, the paint attached to the surface of the workpiece is relatively uniform, and the workpiece can be fished out faster, thus achieving the effect of forming a uniformly thick coating on the surface of the workpiece in a relatively short time;
[0025] 2. By slidably connecting a storage box to the frame and providing a steel rope on the storage box, the user adjusts the counterweight so that the weight of the counterweight is equal to the weight of the storage box, so that both the storage box and the counterweight can be suspended by the steel rope. When the fixed pulley rotates, the storage box can slide vertically. When the conveying mechanism moves horizontally above the storage box, the workpiece is above the storage box. At this time, the storage box moves up, so that the workpiece can be immersed in the paint;
[0026] 3. By providing a guide rail above the soaking mechanism, the slider can drive the suspension bracket and the workpiece to move above the storage box through the driving wheel. When the suspension bracket is above the storage box, the suspension bracket can be connected to the sliding frame. At this time, the sliding frame can drive the suspension bracket to move vertically back and forth, so that the workpiece vibrates in the storage box. After the processing is completed, the user first controls the storage box to fall, and then the processed workpiece can move horizontally along the length direction of the guide rail, which can improve the processing efficiency. Description of the Drawings
[0027] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application.
[0028] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the frame of the embodiment of the present application.
[0029] Figure 3 is the structural schematic diagram of the storage box of the embodiment of the present application.
[0030] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the clamping wheel of the embodiment of the present application.
[0031] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the vibration mechanism and the conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application Figure 1 .
[0032] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of the vibration mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application
[0033] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the vibration mechanism and the conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present application Figure 2 .
[0034] Figure 8 Schematic structural diagram of the suspension bracket according to an embodiment of the present application
[0035] Reference numerals: 1, frame; 11, slide rail; 2, soaking mechanism; 21, storage box; 211, discharge pipe; 212, clamping wheel; 22, steel wire rope; 23, counterweight; 24, fixed pulley; 3, vibration mechanism; 31, power component; 32, rotating shaft; 33, eccentric wheel; 34, sliding frame; 341, extension rod; 342, lifting plate; 343, abutting wheel; 4, conveying mechanism; 41, guide rail; 42, slider; 43, driving wheel; 44, suspension bracket; 441, sliding rod; 442, convex circle; 443, mating plate. Detailed implementation manners
[0036] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] An embodiment of the present application discloses a spraying material uniform dip coating platform. Referring to Figure 1 , it includes a frame 1, a soaking mechanism 2, a vibration mechanism 3 and a conveying mechanism 4. The soaking mechanism 2 is arranged on the frame 1 and is used for containing coating. The vibration mechanism 3 and the conveying mechanism 4 are arranged on the frame 1 and are located above the soaking mechanism 2. The conveying mechanism 4 is used for driving the workpiece to be sprayed to move directly above the soaking mechanism 2. The vibration mechanism 3 is used for detachably connecting with the conveying mechanism 4 and driving the workpiece to reciprocate vertically. When the conveying mechanism 4 horizontally conveys the workpiece and the workpiece is located above the soaking mechanism 2, the soaking mechanism 2 can vertically move upward on the frame 1, so that the workpiece can be soaked in the coating. At this time, the vibration mechanism 3 is connected with the conveying mechanism 4, and the vibration mechanism 3 drives the workpiece to vibrate vertically, so that a coating can be formed on the workpiece in the soaking mechanism 2 to cover the surface of the workpiece, improving the quality of the spraying work.
[0038] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the frame 1 is formed by splicing rods or square steel to form a frame structure, and the frame 1 is vertically fixed on the ground. The soaking mechanism 2 includes a storage box 21, a steel cable 22, a counterweight 23 and a fixed pulley 24. The storage box 21 is slidably connected to the frame 1, and the sliding direction of the storage box 21 is the vertical direction. The fixed pulley 24 is rotatably connected to the top of the frame 1. The steel cable 22 is hung on the fixed pulley 24. One end of the steel cable 22 is fixed to the storage box 21, and the other end is fixed to the counterweight 23. After the storage box 21 is filled with paint, the weight of the counterweight 23 is the same as the weight of the storage box 21. A power member is coaxially connected to the fixed pulley 24, and the power member is used to drive the fixed pulley 24 to rotate. When the fixed pulley 24 rotates, the storage box 21 can slide vertically.
[0039] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , a discharge pipe 211 is connected to the lower bottom of the storage box 21, and the discharge pipe 211 is communicated with the storage box 21. The user can discharge the paint in the storage box 21 through the discharge pipe 211. A plurality of clamping wheels 212 are rotatably connected to the storage box 21, and a slide rail 11 is fixed on the frame 1. The slide rail 11 is vertically arranged, and the clamping wheels 212 are embedded in the slide rail 11 and can slide in the slide rail 11. The storage box 21 is slidably connected to the frame 1 through the clamping wheels 212. When the storage box 21 reciprocates vertically, the storage box 21 can maintain a stable position, thereby reducing the probability of the paint in the storage box 21 spilling out.
[0040] Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the vibration mechanism 3 includes a power member 31, a rotating shaft 32, an eccentric wheel 33 and a sliding frame 34. The power member 31 can be selected as a motor. The housing of the motor is fixed to the top end of the frame 1. The rotating shaft 32 is rotatably connected to the frame 1, and the output shaft of the motor is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 32. The eccentric wheel 33 is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 32. The sliding frame 34 is slidably connected to the frame 1, and the sliding frame 34 reciprocates vertically on the frame 1. A plurality of abutting wheels 343 are rotatably connected to the upper side of the sliding frame 34. The abutting wheels 343 are located above the eccentric wheel 33, and the abutting wheels 343 are used to abut against the eccentric wheel 33. When the power member 31 drives the rotating shaft 32 to rotate, the eccentric wheel 33 rotates. At this time, the abutting wheels 343 always abut against the upper part of the eccentric wheel 33 under the action of gravity. The eccentric wheel 33 rotates and periodically lifts the abutting wheels 343, thereby causing the sliding frame 34 to reciprocate vertically periodically. The conveying mechanism 4 is detachably connected to the sliding frame 34. When the conveying mechanism 4 is connected to the sliding frame 34, the workpiece to be processed can move vertically with the sliding frame 34, so as to achieve the effect of vibrating the workpiece in the storage box 21.
[0041] Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8, the conveying mechanism 4 includes a guide rail 41, a slider 42, a driving wheel 43 and a suspension bracket 44. The guide rail 41 is horizontally arranged, the slider 42 is slidably connected in the guide rail 41, the driving wheel 43 is rotatably connected to the slider 42, the driving wheel 43 is clamped in the guide rail 41, and a motor is arranged on the driving wheel 43. The motor is used to drive the driving wheel 43 to rotate, so that the slider 42 can slide along the length direction of the guide rail 41 on the guide rail 41. The suspension bracket 44 is connected to the slider 42, and the suspension bracket 44 is used to connect the workpiece to be processed. The workpiece can be hoisted on the suspension bracket 44 by a rope. When the slider 42 moves along the length direction of the guide rail 41, the workpiece can move horizontally with the slider 42 to above the packing box 21.
[0042] Referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the suspension bracket 44 is detachably connected to the sliding bracket 34. The suspension bracket 44 is slidably connected to the slider 42, and the suspension bracket 44 can slide relative to the slider 42 in the vertical direction. A plurality of extension rods 341 are connected to the sliding bracket 34. The upper ends of the extension rods 341 are fixedly connected to the sliding bracket 34, and the lower ends are located on one side of the suspension bracket 44. A lifting plate 342 is fixed on the extension rod 341. The lifting plate 342 and the extension rod 341 are used to move vertically back and forth with the sliding bracket 34. A mating plate 443 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the suspension bracket 44. The mating plate 443 is horizontally arranged, and the middle part of the mating plate 443 is fixedly connected to the suspension bracket 44. There is a gap between the mating plate 443 and the suspension bracket 44. When the conveying mechanism 4 moves horizontally to above the packing box 21, the mating plate 443 moves horizontally with the suspension bracket 44, and the mating plate 443 can move into the space between the plurality of extension rods 341. At this time, the lifting plate 342 is located between the mating plate 443 and the suspension bracket 44. When the power member 31 drives the eccentric wheel 33 to rotate, the sliding bracket 34 moves vertically and drives the lifting plate 342 to move vertically. When the lifting plate 342 rises vertically, it can lift the mating plate 443 and the suspension bracket 44, so that the suspension bracket 44 slides vertically relative to the slider 42, and thus the workpiece connected to the suspension bracket 44 can vibrate in the packing box 21. During the horizontal movement of the conveying mechanism 4, the suspension bracket 44 can be automatically clamped or disconnected from the sliding bracket 34, which is further convenient for use and improves the processing efficiency.
[0043] Referring to Figure 8 , a plurality of sliding rods 441 are connected to the suspension bracket 44. The upper ends of the sliding rods 441 are connected to the slider 42. The sliding rods 441 penetrate through the suspension bracket 44, and a convex circle 442 is fixed to the lower bottom of the sliding rods 441. The convex circle 442 is used to clamp the suspension bracket 44. When the slider 42 slides horizontally, the slider 42 drives the suspension bracket 44 to move through the sliding rods 441. When the sliding bracket 34 drives the lifting plate 342 to move vertically, the lifting plate 342 can rise and push up the mating plate 443, so that the suspension bracket 44 can vibrate.
[0044] The implementation principle of the embodiments of this application is as follows: By setting an immersion mechanism 2 on the frame 1, the storage box 21 is slidably connected to the frame 1. When the conveying mechanism 4 drives the workpiece to move above the storage box 21, the storage box 21 can move upward, so that the workpiece is immersed in the paint for painting. By setting a vibration mechanism 3 above the frame 1, the sliding frame 34 is slidably connected to the frame 1. The power component 31 drives the eccentric wheel 33 to rotate, so that the sliding frame 34 can generate vibration. When the conveying mechanism 4 moves horizontally above the storage box 21, the lifting plate 342 is located between the suspension bracket 44 and the mating plate 443. When the sliding frame 34 vibrates, the lifting plate 342 can lift and fall, so that the suspension bracket 44 can vibrate vertically relative to the slider 42. At this time, the workpiece can vibrate vertically in the storage box 21, so that the paint can be evenly attached to the outer surface of the workpiece, improving the painting quality.
[0045] The above are all the preferred embodiments of this application, and the protection scope of this application is not limited accordingly. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A spraying material uniform dipping platform, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1), a soaking mechanism (2), a vibration mechanism (3) and a conveying mechanism (4). The frame (1) is fixed on the ground. The soaking mechanism (2) is arranged on the frame (1) and is used for containing paint. The vibration mechanism (3) and the conveying mechanism (4) are installed on the frame (1) and above the soaking mechanism (2). The conveying mechanism (4) is used for conveying workpieces. The vibration mechanism (3) is detachably connected to the conveying mechanism (4), and the vibration mechanism (3) is used to drive the workpieces hoisted on the conveying mechanism (4) to vibrate.
2. The evenly dip-molding platform for spraying materials according to claim 1, wherein: The soaking mechanism (2) includes a holding box (21), a steel rope (22), a counterweight (23) and a fixed pulley (24). The holding box (21) has an upward opening and is slidably connected to the frame (1). The fixed pulley (24) is rotatably connected to the top of the frame (1). The steel rope (22) is hung on the fixed pulley (24). One end of the steel rope (22) is fixed to the holding box (21), and the other end is fixed to the counterweight (23). A power mechanism is connected to the fixed pulley (24), and the power mechanism drives the fixed pulley (24) to rotate.
3. The evenly dip-molding platform for spraying materials according to claim 2, characterized in that: A discharge pipe (211) is arranged at the lower bottom of the holding box (21), and the discharge pipe (211) penetrates and communicates with the holding box (21).
4. A spraying material uniform dipping platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: A number of clamping wheels (212) are rotatably connected to the holding box (21). A slide rail (11) is vertically arranged on the frame (1), and the clamping wheels (212) are embedded in the slide rail (11) and rotatably connected in the slide rail (11).
5. A spraying material uniform dipping platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration mechanism (3) includes a power component (31), a rotating shaft (32), an eccentric wheel (33) and a sliding frame (34). The power component (31) and the rotating shaft (32) are arranged at the top of the frame (1). The rotating shaft (32) is horizontally arranged and rotatably connected to the frame (1). The power component (31) is used to drive the rotating shaft (32) to rotate. The eccentric wheel (33) is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft (32). The sliding frame (34) is slidably connected to the frame (1). A contact wheel (343) is rotatably connected to the top of the sliding frame (34). The contact wheel (343) is arranged above the eccentric wheel (33) and abuts against the eccentric wheel (33). The sliding frame (34) is detachably connected to the conveying mechanism (4).
6. The uniform dipping platform for spraying materials according to claim 5, wherein: The conveying mechanism (4) includes a guide rail (41), a slider (42), a driving wheel (43) and a suspension frame (44). The guide rail (41) is horizontally arranged on the top of the frame (1). The driving wheel (43) is rotatably connected to the slider (42). The driving wheel (43) is embedded in the guide rail (41). A power mechanism is arranged on the driving wheel (43), and the power mechanism drives the driving wheel (43) to rotate. The suspension frame (44) is slidably connected to the slider (42). The suspension frame (44) is used for hoisting workpieces. The suspension frame (44) slides relative to the slider (42) in the vertical direction. The suspension frame (44) is detachably connected to the sliding frame (34).
7. A spraying material uniform dipping platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: An extension rod (341) is fixed on the sliding frame (34). The upper end of the extension rod (341) is fixed on the sliding frame (34), and the lower end is connected with a lifting plate (342). A matching plate (443) is installed on the top of the suspension frame (44). There is a gap between the matching plate (443) and the suspension frame (44). When the conveying mechanism (4) drives the suspension frame (44) to move horizontally above the soaking mechanism (2), the matching plate (443) moves above the lifting plate (342).
8. A spraying material uniform dipping platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: A slide bar (441) is arranged on the slider (42). The slide bar (441) penetrates through the suspension frame (44), and a convex circle (442) is fixed at the bottom of the slide bar (441). The convex circle (442) is used to hold the suspension frame (44).