Drying rack for printed matters

The adjustable printing rack addresses inefficiencies and damage risks by allowing flexible layer spacing and easy disassembly, improving usability and storage efficiency.

CN223100244UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15东莞市铭泉印刷有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422556159.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-23

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Technical Problem

The spacing between the existing printed drying racks is fixed, which cannot adapt to printed materials of different thicknesses, resulting in low usage efficiency and easy damage to printed materials. The drying racks are large in size and complex in disassembly, occupying space and consuming workload.

Method used

The height adjustment component and the disassembly assembly are designed. The height adjustment component realizes the adjustment of the mezzanine spacing through the telescopic column and the return spring, and the disassembly assembly component realizes the rapid combination and disassembly of the drying rack through the T-plate and the locking block.

Benefits of technology

It realizes flexible adjustment of the spacing between the drying racks, adapts to prints of different thicknesses, improves usage efficiency, simplifies the disassembly and assembly process of the drying racks, and reduces the workload of the operators.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of presswork airing, and discloses a presswork airing rack which comprises an airing rack bottom plate and a plurality of airing rack partition plates, a height adjusting assembly is arranged at the lower ends of the airing rack partition plates, a dismounting assembly is arranged at the lower end of the height adjusting assembly, and the height adjusting assembly comprises a plurality of outer telescopic columns and inner telescopic columns. The multiple inner telescopic columns are fixedly connected with the corresponding drying rack partition plates and movably arranged in the corresponding outer telescopic columns, and extrusion grooves are formed in the two sides of the lower ends of the multiple drying rack partition plates. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the height adjusting assembly, the interlayer spacing of the drying rack can be adjusted, so that the drying rack can better adapt to printed matters with different thicknesses, the occupied space can be fully utilized, the practicability is improved, through the arrangement of the disassembly and assembly assembly, the drying rack bottom plate and the plurality of drying rack partition plates can be quickly combined and disassembled, and the practicability is improved. And the workload of operators is effectively reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of printing product drying, in particular to a drying rack for printing products. Background Art

[0002] Printing products are often produced by printing ink on a carrier. Since the ink is likely to be not completely dry after printing, during the production process of printing products, it is necessary to dry the printed products after printing to avoid ink dripping and affecting the printing effect.

[0003] The thicknesses of existing printing products vary, and the spacing between the layers of the drying rack used during drying is usually fixed and not suitable for adjustment. When the spacing between the layers is too large and the thickness of the printing product is relatively thin, the utilization rate of the drying rack will be reduced, and the usage space of the drying rack will be wasted. At the same time, when the spacing between the layers is too small, the friction between the printing product and the bottom of the layer will cause wear of the printing product, resulting in damage to the printing product, increasing the scrap cost during the production and processing of the printing product. Moreover, due to its large volume, the drying rack will occupy a large space when not in use and needs to be disassembled and stored. However, the disassembly steps of the existing drying rack are relatively cumbersome and complex, requiring a large amount of work. Therefore, those skilled in the art provide a drying rack for printing products to solve the problems raised in the above background art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the summary of the utility model is to solve the disadvantages existing in the prior art, and a drying rack for printing products is proposed. By providing a height adjustment component, the spacing between the layers of the drying rack can be adjusted, so as to better adapt to printing products of different thicknesses, make full use of the occupied space, and improve the practicability. By providing a disassembly and assembly component, the combination disassembly between the bottom plate of the drying rack and multiple drying rack partitions can be realized, and the disassembly and assembly operation is simple and fast, effectively reducing the workload of the operator and facilitating the disassembly and storage operation.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A drying rack for printing products, including a drying rack bottom plate and multiple drying rack partitions. A height adjustment component is arranged at the lower ends of the multiple drying rack partitions, and a disassembly and assembly component is arranged at the lower end of the height adjustment component;

[0006] The height adjustment component includes a plurality of outer telescopic columns and inner telescopic columns. A plurality of the inner telescopic columns are fixedly connected to the corresponding drying rack partitions. A plurality of the inner telescopic columns are movably arranged inside the corresponding outer telescopic columns. Squeezing grooves are formed on both sides of the lower ends of a plurality of the drying rack partitions. First return springs are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of a plurality of the squeezing grooves. One ends of a plurality of the first return springs are fixedly connected to squeezing blocks. One ends of a plurality of the squeezing blocks are fixedly connected to squeezing rods. Pressing blocks are movably arranged in the middle of a plurality of the squeezing grooves. A plurality of second return springs are fixedly connected between one opposite end inner walls of a plurality of the pressing blocks and the corresponding squeezing grooves. Movable rods are fixedly connected to the lower ends of a plurality of the squeezing blocks. Positioning blocks are fixedly connected to the lower parts of one ends of a plurality of the movable rods. Passing grooves are formed at the lower parts of one ends of a plurality of the inner telescopic columns. A plurality of positioning card slots are formed at one ends of a plurality of the outer telescopic columns;

[0007] Through the above technical solution, by providing the height adjustment component, when the printed matter is thicker or thinner, the pressing blocks on both sides under the corresponding drying rack partition can be pressed, and the corresponding squeezing blocks can be made to contract and move through the provided squeezing rods. Thus, the positioning blocks can be made to move through the provided movable rods, so that they are disengaged from the positioning card slots at the current positions. Furthermore, the fixing restriction on the inner telescopic columns can be released. Thus, the inner telescopic columns can be telescopically moved inside the outer telescopic columns by lifting or pressing down the drying rack partition according to requirements, and the distance between the layers of the drying rack can be adjusted, so as to adapt to printed matter of different thicknesses, improve the practicability. After the adjustment, by releasing the pressing blocks, the squeezing blocks can be automatically reset through the provided first return springs and second return springs. Furthermore, the positioning blocks can be made to move and be inserted into the positioning card slots at the corresponding positions, so that the fixing restriction on the adjusted inner telescopic columns can be completed, and the drying rack can be stably used. At the same time, by providing the disassembly and assembly component, the combination disassembly between the drying rack bottom plate and a plurality of drying rack partitions can be realized, and the disassembly and assembly operation is simple and fast, effectively reducing the workload of the operator and facilitating the disassembly and storage operation.

[0008] Furthermore, the disassembly and assembly component includes a plurality of T-shaped plates. A plurality of the T-shaped plates are fixedly connected to the corresponding outer telescopic columns. T-shaped grooves are formed on both sides of the upper ends of the drying rack bottom plate and a plurality of drying rack partitions. A plurality of the T-shaped plates are slidably arranged in the corresponding T-shaped grooves;

[0009] Through the above technical solution, by providing the T-shaped plates and the T-shaped grooves, the drying rack bottom plate and a plurality of drying rack partitions can be initially assembled together and vertically restricted.

[0010] Further, connection insertion blocks are fixedly connected to the rear ends of the plurality of T-shaped plates, connection slots are formed in the inner walls of the rear ends of the plurality of T-shaped grooves, the plurality of connection insertion blocks are arranged in a clamped manner in the corresponding connection slots, reset grooves are formed in the upper inner walls of the plurality of connection slots, connecting rods are movably arranged in the plurality of reset grooves, locking blocks are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the plurality of connecting rods, locking grooves are formed in the upper ends of the plurality of connection insertion blocks, and the plurality of locking blocks are arranged in a clamped manner in the corresponding locking grooves;

[0011] Through the above technical solution, by arranging the plurality of connection insertion blocks in a clamped manner in the corresponding connection slots and arranging the plurality of locking blocks in a clamped manner in the corresponding locking grooves, the T-shaped plates can be limited and fixed in the T-shaped grooves, so that the bottom plate of the drying rack and the plurality of drying rack partitions can be fixedly assembled together.

[0012] Further, reset springs are movably sleeved on the outer walls of the plurality of connecting rods, and two ends of the plurality of reset springs are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite inner walls of the corresponding reset grooves and the locking blocks;

[0013] Through the above technical solution, by providing the reset springs and effectively restricting them, when the locking blocks encounter the locking grooves, the locking blocks can be quickly popped out and reset and stably inserted into the locking grooves via the provided reset springs.

[0014] Further, the upper ends of two of the connecting rods at the same height penetrate through the corresponding drying rack bottom plate and drying rack partition and are fixedly connected with pull plates, and pull grooves are formed in the front and rear ends of the plurality of pull plates;

[0015] Through the above technical solution, by providing the pull plates and the pull grooves, it is convenient for the operator to move the connecting rods by pulling the pull plates.

[0016] Further, the plurality of movable rods are movably arranged in the corresponding inner telescopic columns, the plurality of positioning blocks are movably arranged in the corresponding passing grooves, and the plurality of positioning blocks are arranged in a clamped manner in the corresponding positioning slots;

[0017] Through the above technical solution, by arranging the plurality of movable rods in the corresponding inner telescopic columns and arranging the plurality of positioning blocks in the corresponding passing grooves, the positioning blocks can be made to be inserted into or disengaged from the positioning slots by controlling the movement of the movable rods.

[0018] Further, the plurality of locking blocks are movably arranged in the corresponding reset grooves;

[0019] Through the above technical solution, by arranging the plurality of locking blocks in the corresponding reset grooves, the locking blocks can be controlled to move so that they retract into the corresponding reset grooves, allowing the connection insertion blocks to be smoothly inserted into the connection slots, and at the same time, the restriction on the connection insertion blocks can be unlocked.

[0020] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. A drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model is provided with a height adjustment component. When the printed matter is thick or thin, by pressing the pressing blocks on both sides under the corresponding drying rack partition, the distance between the interlayers of the drying rack can be adjusted, so as to better adapt to printed matter of different thicknesses, make full use of the occupied space, improve practicability, and is convenient to operate and use.

[0022] 2. A drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model is provided with a disassembly and assembly component. By controlling the movement of the locking block to make it snap into or disengage from the locking groove, the combination disassembly and assembly between the drying rack bottom plate and multiple drying rack partitions can be realized. The overall disassembly and assembly operation is simple and fast, which can effectively reduce the workload of operators and facilitate the disassembly and storage operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 Isometric schematic diagram of a drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 Front view schematic diagram of a drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 Side sectional view schematic diagram of a drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 Is Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at A in

[0027] Figure 5 Top view schematic diagram of a drying rack for printed matter proposed by the utility model.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Drying rack bottom plate; 2. Drying rack partition; 3. Height adjustment component; 4. Disassembly and assembly component; 5. Outer telescopic column; 6. Inner telescopic column; 7. Extrusion groove; 8. First return spring; 9. Extrusion block; 10. Extrusion rod; 11. Second return spring; 12. Pressing block; 13. Moving rod; 14. Positioning block; 15. Passing groove; 16. Positioning card slot; 17. T-shaped plate; 18. T-shaped groove; 19. Connecting plug; 20. Connecting socket; 21. Reset groove; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Locking block; 24. Locking groove; 25. Reset spring; 26. Pulling plate; 27. Pulling groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the specific embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the specific embodiments. All other specific embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the specific embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 a specific embodiment provided by the present utility model: a drying rack for printed matter, including a drying rack bottom plate 1 and a plurality of drying rack partitions 2. A height adjustment assembly 3 is provided at the lower ends of the plurality of drying rack partitions 2, and a disassembly and assembly assembly 4 is provided at the lower end of the height adjustment assembly 3;

[0032] The height-adjusting component 3 includes a plurality of outer telescopic columns 5 and inner telescopic columns 6. A plurality of inner telescopic columns 6 are fixedly connected to the corresponding drying rack partitions 2. A plurality of inner telescopic columns 6 are movably arranged inside the corresponding outer telescopic columns 5. Squeezing grooves 7 are formed on both sides of the lower ends of a plurality of drying rack partitions 2. First return springs 8 are fixedly connected to the front and rear end inner walls of a plurality of squeezing grooves 7. One ends of a plurality of first return springs 8 are fixedly connected to squeezing blocks 9. One ends of a plurality of squeezing blocks 9 are fixedly connected to squeezing rods 10. Pressing blocks 12 are movably arranged in the middle of a plurality of squeezing grooves 7. A plurality of second return springs 11 are fixedly connected between a plurality of pressing blocks 12 and the inner walls of the opposite ends of the corresponding squeezing grooves 7. The lower ends of a plurality of squeezing blocks 9 are fixedly connected to movable rods 13. Positioning blocks 14 are fixedly connected to the lower parts of one ends of a plurality of movable rods 13. Passing grooves 15 are formed at the lower parts of one ends of a plurality of inner telescopic columns 6. A plurality of positioning card slots 16 are formed at one ends of a plurality of outer telescopic columns 5. By providing the height-adjusting component 3, when the printed matter is thicker or thinner, the pressing blocks 12 on both sides below the corresponding drying rack partitions 2 can be pressed. Through the provided squeezing rods 10, the corresponding squeezing blocks 9 can be contracted and moved. Thus, through the provided movable rods 13, the positioning blocks 14 can be moved to disengage from the positioning card slots 16 at the current position. Then, the fixing restriction on the inner telescopic columns 6 can be released. Thus, according to the needs, the inner telescopic columns 6 can be telescopically moved inside the outer telescopic columns 5 by lifting or pressing the drying rack partitions 2. The distance between the layers of the drying rack can be adjusted to adapt to printed matter of different thicknesses, improving the practicability. After the adjustment, by releasing the pressing blocks 12, the squeezing blocks 9 can be automatically reset through the provided first return springs 8 and second return springs 11. Then, the positioning blocks 14 can be moved and snapped into the positioning card slots 16 at the corresponding positions. Thus, the fixing restriction on the adjusted inner telescopic columns 6 can be completed, enabling the stable use of the drying rack. At the same time, through the provided disassembly and assembly component 4, the combination disassembly between the drying rack bottom plate 1 and a plurality of drying rack partitions 2 can be realized. The disassembly and assembly operations are simple and fast, effectively reducing the workload of the operators and facilitating the disassembly and storage operations. A plurality of movable rods 13 are movably arranged inside the corresponding inner telescopic columns 6. A plurality of positioning blocks 14 are movably arranged inside the corresponding passing grooves 15. A plurality of positioning blocks 14 are snap-fitted inside the corresponding positioning card slots 16. By movably arranging a plurality of movable rods 13 inside the corresponding inner telescopic columns 6 and movably arranging a plurality of positioning blocks 14 inside the corresponding passing grooves 15, the positioning blocks 14 can be snapped into or disengaged from the positioning card slots 16 by controlling the movement of the movable rods 13.

[0033] Refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5, the disassembly and assembly component 4 includes a plurality of T-shaped plates 17, and the plurality of T-shaped plates 17 are all fixedly connected to the corresponding outer telescopic columns 5. T-shaped grooves 18 are formed on both upper sides of the upper ends of the drying rack bottom plate 1 and the plurality of drying rack partition plates 2. The plurality of T-shaped plates 17 are all slidably arranged in the corresponding T-shaped grooves 18. By providing the T-shaped plates 17 and the T-shaped grooves 18, the drying rack bottom plate 1 and the plurality of drying rack partition plates 2 can be initially assembled together, and vertical limitation can be imposed on them. Connection insertion blocks 19 are fixedly connected to the rear ends of the plurality of T-shaped plates 17. Connection insertion slots 20 are formed on the inner walls of the rear ends of the plurality of T-shaped grooves 18. The plurality of connection insertion blocks 19 are all engaged in the corresponding connection insertion slots 20. Reset grooves 21 are formed on the inner walls of the upper ends of the plurality of connection insertion slots 20. Connecting rods 22 are movably arranged inside the plurality of reset grooves 21. Locking blocks 23 are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the plurality of connecting rods 22. Locking grooves 24 are formed on the upper ends of the plurality of connection insertion blocks 19. The plurality of locking blocks 23 are all engaged in the corresponding locking grooves 24. By engaging the plurality of connection insertion blocks 19 in the corresponding connection insertion slots 20 and engaging the plurality of locking blocks 23 in the corresponding locking grooves 24, the T-shaped plates 17 can be limited and fixed in the T-shaped grooves 18, so that the drying rack bottom plate 1 and the plurality of drying rack partition plates 2 can be fixedly assembled together. The plurality of locking blocks 23 are all movably arranged in the corresponding reset grooves 21. By movably arranging the plurality of locking blocks 23 in the corresponding reset grooves 21, the locking blocks 23 can be controlled to move and retract into the corresponding reset grooves 21, so that the connection insertion blocks 19 can be smoothly inserted into the connection insertion slots 20, and at the same time, the limitation and unlocking of the connection insertion blocks 19 can be realized. Reset springs 25 are movably sleeved on the outer walls of the plurality of connecting rods 22. The two ends of the plurality of reset springs 25 are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite inner walls of the corresponding reset grooves 21 and the locking blocks 23. By providing the reset springs 25 and effectively limiting them, when the locking blocks 23 encounter the locking grooves 24, the provided reset springs 25 can make the locking blocks 23 quickly pop out and reset and stably engage in the locking grooves 24. The upper ends of the two connecting rods 22 at the same height both penetrate through the corresponding drying rack bottom plate 1 and drying rack partition plate 2 and are fixedly connected with pulling plates 26. Pulling grooves 27 are formed at the front and rear ends of the plurality of pulling plates 26. By providing the pulling plates 26 and the pulling grooves 27, it is convenient for the operator to move the connecting rods 22 by pulling the pulling plates 26.

[0034] Working principle: When the printed matter is thick or thin, the pressing blocks 12 on both sides under the corresponding drying rack partition 2 can be pressed, and the corresponding extrusion blocks 9 can be contracted and moved through the provided extrusion rod 10. Thus, the positioning blocks 14 can be moved through the provided movable rod 13, so that they are disengaged from the positioning card slots 16 at the current positions. Furthermore, the fixing restriction on the inner telescopic column 6 can be released. Thus, the inner telescopic column 6 can be telescopically moved in the outer telescopic column 5 by lifting or pressing down the drying rack partition 2 according to the needs, so as to adjust the sandwich spacing of the drying rack, thereby adapting to printed matter of different thicknesses and improving the practicability. After the adjustment, by releasing the pressing block 12, the extrusion block 9 can be automatically reset through the provided first return spring 8 and second return spring 11. Furthermore, the positioning block 14 can be moved and snapped into the positioning card slot 16 at the corresponding position, so as to complete the fixing restriction on the adjusted inner telescopic column 6, making the drying rack can be stably used. At the same time, when the drying rack needs to be disassembled and stored, only need to pull the pull plate 26 outwards to make the locking block 23 disengage from the locking groove 24, then the fixing restriction on the T-shaped plate 17 can be released. Furthermore, the drying rack bottom plate 1 and multiple drying rack partitions 2 can be disassembled separately. When assembling and using it later, only need to slide the corresponding T-shaped plate 17 into the T-shaped groove 18, and cooperate with the provided return spring 25 to make the locking block 23 stably snap into the locking groove 24, then the combination fixing can be completed. The overall disassembly and assembly operation is simple and fast, which can effectively reduce the workload of the operator and facilitate the disassembly and storage operation.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred specific embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying rack for printed matter, comprising a drying rack bottom plate (1) and a plurality of drying rack partitions (2), characterized in that: A height adjustment component (3) is provided at the lower end of multiple drying rack partitions (2), and a disassembly and assembly component (4) is provided at the lower end of the height adjustment component (3); The height adjustment component (3) includes multiple outer telescopic columns (5) and inner telescopic columns (6). Multiple inner telescopic columns (6) are fixedly connected to the corresponding drying rack partitions (2). Multiple inner telescopic columns (6) are movably arranged inside the corresponding outer telescopic columns (5). Squeezing grooves (7) are formed on both sides of the lower ends of multiple drying rack partitions (2). First return springs (8) are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of multiple squeezing grooves (7). One end of each of multiple first return springs (8) is fixedly connected to a squeezing block (9). One end of each of multiple squeezing blocks (9) is fixedly connected to a squeezing rod (10). Pressing blocks (12) are movably arranged in the middle of multiple squeezing grooves (7). Multiple second return springs (11) are fixedly connected between each of multiple pressing blocks (12) and the inner wall of the opposite end of the corresponding squeezing groove (7). The lower ends of multiple squeezing blocks (9) are fixedly connected to movable rods (13). Positioning blocks (14) are fixedly connected to the lower parts of one ends of multiple movable rods (13). Passing grooves (15) are formed at the lower parts of one ends of multiple inner telescopic columns (6). Multiple positioning card slots (16) are formed at one end of each of multiple outer telescopic columns (5).

2. The drying rack for printed matter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly component (4) includes multiple T-shaped plates (17). Multiple T-shaped plates (17) are fixedly connected to the corresponding outer telescopic columns (5). T-shaped grooves (18) are formed on both sides of the upper ends of the drying rack bottom plate (1) and multiple drying rack partitions (2). Multiple T-shaped plates (17) are slidably arranged in the corresponding T-shaped grooves (18).

3. The drying rack for printed matter according to claim 2, wherein: Connection plug blocks (19) are fixedly connected to the rear ends of multiple T-shaped plates (17). Connection slots (20) are formed on the inner walls of the rear ends of multiple T-shaped grooves (18). Multiple connection plug blocks (19) are engaged in the corresponding connection slots (20). Reset grooves (21) are formed on the inner walls of the upper ends of multiple connection slots (20). Connecting rods (22) are movably arranged inside multiple reset grooves (21). Locking blocks (23) are fixedly connected to the lower ends of multiple connecting rods (22). Locking grooves (24) are formed on the upper ends of multiple connection plug blocks (19). Multiple locking blocks (23) are engaged in the corresponding locking grooves (24).

4. A drying rack for printed matter according to claim 3, characterized in that: Reset springs (25) are movably sleeved on the outer walls of multiple connecting rods (22). The two ends of multiple reset springs (25) are respectively fixedly connected to the inner walls of the opposite ends of the corresponding reset grooves (21) and locking blocks (23).

5. The drying rack for printed matter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper ends of two connecting rods (22) at the same height penetrate through the corresponding drying rack bottom plate (1) and drying rack partition (2) and are fixedly connected to a pulling plate (26). Pulling grooves (27) are formed at the front and rear ends of multiple pulling plates (26).

6. The drying rack for printed matter according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of the movable rods (13) are all movably arranged in corresponding inner telescopic columns (6), a plurality of the positioning blocks (14) are all movably arranged in corresponding passing grooves (15), and a plurality of the positioning blocks (14) are all engaged in corresponding positioning card slots (16).

7. The drying rack for printed matter according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of the locking blocks (23) are all movably arranged in corresponding reset grooves (21).