Mobile power supply

By designing a bracket with a rotating part and a fixed part, the mobile power supply can stably support the mobile terminal when charging, solving the problem that the existing mobile power supply cannot support, and providing a stable and comfortable user experience.

CN223141561UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22SHENZHEN BASEUS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422153162.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-02
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing mobile power supply lacks support functions and cannot stably support large screen and multi-functional mobile terminals while charging.

Method used

A mobile power supply is designed, including a bracket, which consists of a fixing part and a rotating part. The rotating part can be rotated from the first position to the second position about the rotation axis. The angle between the rotating part and the fixing part is greater than or equal to 45°. The rotation shaft extends in the second direction, and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 15° to 75°.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the mobile power supply can stably support the mobile terminal while charging, provide a comfortable use angle, and facilitate reading and video operations.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a mobile power supply. The mobile power supply comprises a body; the support comprises a fixed part and a rotating part, the rotating part rotates from a first position to a second position around a rotating shaft relative to the fixed part, when the rotating part is located at the first position, the support extends in the first direction, and when the rotating part is located at the second position, the included angle between the rotating part and the fixed part is larger than or equal to 45 degrees, the rotating shaft extends in the second direction, and the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is 15-75 degrees. Through the arrangement of the mobile power supply, the mobile power supply can present the effects of opening and stable supporting, and on the basis, if the mobile terminal is charged by adopting the mobile power supply disclosed by the invention, the mobile terminal can be supported more stably while being charged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of mobile power supplies, and particularly to a mobile power supply. Background Art

[0002] With the development of communication technologies, there are more and more usage scenarios for mobile terminals, and various mobile terminals with large screens and multiple functions have emerged accordingly. To meet the battery life of mobile terminals, users have an increasing demand for mobile power supplies.

[0003] Meanwhile, to meet the user experience, mobile power supplies with a support function have emerged. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a mobile power supply that can have a support function.

[0005] The present application is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0006] The present application provides a mobile power supply, including: a body; and a bracket, including a fixed part and a rotating part, the rotating part rotates relative to the fixed part around a rotation axis from a first position to a second position. When the rotating part is in the first position, the bracket extends in a first direction. When the rotating part is in the second position, the included angle between the rotating part and the fixed part is greater than or equal to 45°, wherein the rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is 15° to 75°.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments, the body includes a first side extending in the first direction and a second side extending in a third direction; the rotating part includes a connecting end and a movable end, the connecting end rotates around the rotation axis. Wherein, when the rotating part is in the second position, the movable end of the rotation axis and the bottom end of the body are located in a first plane, and the included angle between the first plane and a second plane defined by the first direction and the third direction is 50° to 80°.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, when the rotating part is in the second position, the included angle between the first plane and the second plane is 60° to 70°.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, when the rotating part is in the second position, the included angle between the rotating part and the fixed part is 45° - 60°.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the rotation axis extends in the second direction, and the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is 30° to 60°.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the rotating part includes a rotating bracket and a rotating housing. The rotating bracket is sleeved on the rotating shaft to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the rotating housing is sleeved on the rotating bracket. Wherein, the rotating shaft is located inside the body, and the rotating bracket penetrates through the body.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, the rotating bracket includes a first part, a second part and a transition part. The transition part is connected between the first part and the second part. The first part is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the rotating housing is sleeved on the second part. Wherein, the transition part is recessed or inclined towards the inside of the body.

[0013] In some exemplary embodiments, the fixing part includes a fixing bracket and a fixing housing. The fixing bracket is fixed inside the body, and the fixing bracket is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The fixing housing covers the fixing bracket, and the fixing housing is located outside the body.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, the body is provided with a receiving groove, and the fixing part and the rotating part are received in the receiving groove. Wherein, in the first direction, the length of the receiving groove is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixing part and the rotating part.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, when the rotating part is in the first position, the end of the movable end of the rotating part is spaced a set distance from the groove wall of the receiving groove.

[0016] Through the arrangement of the present application, the included angle between the extending direction of the rotating shaft and the extending direction of the bracket is 15° to 75°. When the rotating part is in the second position, the included angle between the rotating part and the fixing part is greater than or equal to 45°. When the rotating part is in the second position, due to the setting of the included angle between the rotating part and the fixing part and the setting of the angle of the rotating shaft, in this case, the mobile power supply can present an open and stable support effect. On this basis, if the mobile terminal charges with the mobile power supply of the present application, it can also more stably support the mobile terminal while charging. Description of the Drawings

[0017] By reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, various other advantages and benefits will become clear to those of ordinary skill in the art. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered to be a limitation of the present application. Moreover, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the usage state of the mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 Schematic structural diagram of a mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram of a mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of the usage state of a mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of a mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of a bracket provided by some embodiments of the present application;

[0024] Figure 7 Schematic structural diagram of a bracket provided by some embodiments of the present application.

[0025] Description of reference numerals

[0026] 1 Mobile terminal; 2 Mobile power supply; 10 Body; 20 Bracket; 30 Accommodating groove; 21 Rotating part; 22 Fixed part; 23 Rotating shaft; 24 Set distance; 201 First part; 202 Second part; 203 Transition part; 211 Rotating bracket; 212 Rotating housing; 214 Movable end; 215 Connecting end. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] Hereinafter, embodiments of the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application more clearly, and thus are only examples and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0028] With the development of communication technologies, the usage scenarios of mobile terminals are increasing, and various mobile terminals with large screens and multiple functions have emerged. To meet the battery life requirements of mobile terminals, users' demand for mobile power supplies is also increasing.

[0029] At the same time, to meet users' usage experience, mobile power supplies with a support function have emerged.

[0030] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a mobile power supply that can have a support function.

[0031] The present application is implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0032] The present application provides a mobile power supply, comprising: a main body; and a bracket, including a fixing part and a rotating part, the rotating part rotates relative to the fixing part from a first position to a second position around a rotation axis. When the rotating part is in the first position, the bracket extends in a first direction. When the rotating part is in the second position, the included angle between the rotating part and the fixing part is greater than or equal to 45°. Wherein, the rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is 15° to 75°.

[0033] With the arrangement of the present application, the included angle between the extending direction of the rotation axis and the extending direction of the bracket is 15° to 75°, and the included angle between the rotating part and the fixing part is greater than or equal to 45° when the rotating part is in the second position. When the rotating part is in the second position, due to the setting of the included angle between the rotating part and the fixing part and the setting of the angle of the rotation axis, in this case, the mobile power supply can present an open and stable support effect. On this basis, if a mobile terminal uses the mobile power supply of the present application for charging, it can also more stably support the mobile terminal while charging.

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the usage state of the mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application; Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application; Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the usage state of the mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the mobile power supply 2 provided by the present application can be used to charge a mobile terminal 1. The mobile terminal 1 can be a device such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a wearable device, etc., which is not limited in the present application. The mobile power supply 2 can include a main body 10 and a bracket 20. The main body 10 can be provided with a receiving groove 30, and the bracket 20 can be received in the receiving groove 30. When the bracket 20 is not needed, the bracket 20 can be stored in the receiving groove 30 to make the surface of the main body 10 flat and facilitate storage.

[0036] Regarding the setting position of the receiving groove 30, it can be set at any position of the main body 10, which is not specifically limited in the present application. In some embodiments, the receiving groove 30 can be located at the bottom of the main body 10. The so-called bottom can be the bottom of the main body 10 in the direction of gravity when the main body 10 is in the usage state.

[0037] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the bracket 20 can include a rotating part 21 and a fixing part 22. The fixing part 22 can be fixed to the main body 10, and the rotating part 21 can rotate. For example, the rotating part 21 can rotate between a first position and a second position. Wherein, Figure 2As shown, the rotating part 21 is in the first position. When the rotating part 21 is in the first position, it can be received in the main body 10 and is adjacent to or arranged side by side with the fixed part 22.

[0038] In this application, the rotating part 21 can rotate around the rotating shaft 23. The rotating shaft 23 can be a solid shaft or a virtual shaft. It is mainly introduced herein to illustrate the rotation trajectory of the rotating part 21.

[0039] As Figure 2 shown, when the rotating part 21 is in the first position, the bracket 20 extends in the first direction x, the rotating shaft 23 can extend in the second direction z, and the included angle c between the first direction x and the second direction z can be 15° to 75°. For example, in some embodiments, the included angle c between the first direction x and the second direction z can be any one of 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, etc. The size of the included angle c can be specifically set according to the size, mass, usage scenario, etc. of the mobile power supply. The setting of the included angle c can enable the bracket 20 to have a more stable supporting force in the open state (the rotating part is in the second position).

[0040] Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown is the schematic structural diagram when the rotating part 21 is in the second position. As Figure 3 shown, when the rotating part 21 is in the second position, the included angle B between the rotating part 21 and the fixed part 22 can be greater than or equal to 45°. For example, in some embodiments, the included angle between the rotating part 21 and the fixed part 22 is 45° to 60°.

[0041] In some embodiments, the included angle B can be any one of 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, 80°, 85°, 90°, etc. The setting of the included angle B can make the center of the mobile power supply fall within the rotating area, enabling the bracket to support the mobile power supply and support it more stably.

[0042] In some exemplary embodiments, the main body 10 can include a first side extending in the first direction x and a second side extending in the third direction y. The first direction x and the third direction y can be perpendicular, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. The first direction x and the third direction y can also intersect at other angles.

[0043] As Figure 2 shown, the rotating part 21 can include a connecting end 215 and a movable end 214, and the connecting end 215 can rotate around the rotating shaft 23.

[0044] Figure 4 Schematic structural diagram of the usage state of the mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of this application. AsFigure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in Figure 4 , when the rotating part 21 is in the second position, the movable end 214 of the rotating shaft 21 and the bottom end of the main body 10 can be located in a first plane. The included angle A between the first plane and a second plane defined by a first direction x and a third direction y can be 50° to 80°. In some embodiments, the second plane defined by the first direction x and the third direction y can be an extension plane of the main body 10.

[0045] In some exemplary embodiments, when the rotating part 21 is in the second position, the included angle A between the first plane and the second plane can be 60° to 70°. For example, in some embodiments, the included angle A between the first plane and the second plane can be any one of 55°, 60°, 65°, 70°, 75°, etc. The setting of the included angle A is beneficial for the bracket to provide a suitable angle for the main body 10 and the mobile terminal 1 to stand upright while stably supporting in the opened state. Within the range of the included angle A, the upright angles of the mobile power supply 2 and the mobile terminal 1 are better use angles for users, facilitating reading, video, etc.

[0046] In the design field of mobile power supplies with a support function, there are great requirements for the design position of the bracket. When the bracket is placed on a fixed table, it supports the mobile phone to form a comfortable viewing angle. After the bracket is opened, the point or line of the end support, i.e., the position in contact with the desktop, needs to form a plane with the bottom of the product, and this plane forms an angle with the front of the product. This application can control this angle within 50° - 80°. In this way, when the product is used as a bracket, it can support the mobile phone within 50° - 80°, forming a good use angle.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the rotating part 21 is in the second position, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the length of the rotating part 21 in the first direction x is greater than or equal to 60% of the length of the main body 10 in the first direction x. The limitation here when the rotating part 21 is in the second position is to indicate that the length of the rotating part 21 for providing a supporting role in the opened state of the bracket 20 is greater than or equal to 60% of the length of the main body 10 in the first direction x. For example, the rotating part 21 can include a plurality of foldable folding parts connected to each other. After the plurality of folding parts are folded, they can be arranged on the main body 10, and the length after the plurality of folding parts are unfolded is greater than or equal to 60% of the length of the main body in the first direction. Or, in some embodiments, the plurality of folding parts can be only partially unfolded, or fully unfolded. No matter what form it is, the limitation in length only refers to the total length of the part of the folding parts used after unfolding.

[0048] In some embodiments, the rotating part 21 may include a plurality of foldable folding parts connected to each other. After the plurality of folding parts are folded, they can be arranged on the main body 10, and the length after the plurality of folding parts are unfolded is greater than or equal to 50% of the length of the main body 10 in the first direction x.

[0049] In some embodiments, in the first direction x, the shortest distance from the rotation axis 23 to the edge of the main body 10 may be less than or equal to one-third of the length of the main body 10 in the first direction x. With such a setting, when rotating, the rotation axis 23 can rotate more stably, and after rotating to the second position, the bracket 20 can provide better support.

[0050] Through the setting of the present application, the included angle between the extending direction of the rotation axis and the extending direction of the bracket is 15° to 75°, and the length of the rotating part in the first direction is greater than or equal to 50% of the length of the main body in the first direction. When the rotating part is in the second position, due to the setting of the included angle between the rotating part and the fixed part and the setting of the length of the rotating part, in this case, the mobile power supply can present an open and stable support effect. On this basis, if the mobile terminal uses the mobile power supply of the present application for charging, it can also support the mobile terminal more stably while charging.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, in the first direction x, the length of the receiving groove 30 is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixed part 22 and the rotating part 21.

[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, when the rotating part 21 is in the first position, the end of the movable end 214 of the rotating part 21 is spaced from the groove wall of the receiving groove 30 by a set distance 24. The setting of the set distance 24 can facilitate the user to open and rotate the rotating part 21 by hand.

[0053] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of a mobile power supply provided by some embodiments of the present application; Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of a bracket provided by some embodiments of the present application; Figure 7 Schematic structural diagram of a bracket provided by some embodiments of the present application.

[0054] As Figures 5 to 7 shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the rotating part 21 may include a rotating bracket 211 and a rotating housing 212. The rotating bracket 211 may be sleeved on the rotation axis 23 to rotate around the rotation axis 23, and the rotating housing 212 may be sleeved on the rotating bracket 211. In some embodiments, the rotating housing 212 may be fixed to the rotating bracket 211 through the mounting hole 41, further improving the support of the bracket 20.

[0055] In the present disclosure, the rotating shaft 23 may be located inside the main body 10. For example, the main body 10 may have a housing, and the rotating shaft 23 may be located inside the housing. The rotating bracket 211 may pass through the main body 10. For example, the rotating bracket 211 may pass through a part of the housing and be exposed outside the main body 10, and the rotating housing 212 may be sleeved on this part of the rotating bracket 211 exposed outside the main body 10.

[0056] In some exemplary embodiments, the fixing portion 22 may include a fixing bracket and a fixing housing. The fixing bracket may be fixed inside the main body 10, and the fixing bracket may be sleeved on the rotating shaft 23. Through such an arrangement, the rotating shaft 23 can be fixed inside the main body 10.

[0057] In the present application, the fixing housing may cover the fixing bracket, and the fixing housing may be located outside the main body 10. Such an arrangement can be more aesthetically pleasing in appearance. In some embodiments, the fixing housing may be fixed to the main body 10 through the mounting holes 42, further improving the supportability of the bracket 20.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the rotating bracket 211 may include a first portion 201, a second portion 202, and a transition portion 203. The transition portion 203 may be connected between the first portion 201 and the second portion 202. The first portion 201 may be sleeved on the rotating shaft 23, and the rotating housing 212 may be sleeved on the second portion 202. Among them, the transition portion 203 may be recessed or inclined toward the inside of the main body 10. The setting of the transition portion 203 can prevent the rotating housing 212 from interfering with the fixing housing when the rotating portion 21 rotates, and further ensure the range of the rotation angle (included angle B).

[0059] According to the above embodiments, it can be seen that through the arrangement of the present application, the included angle between the extending direction of the rotating shaft and the extending direction of the bracket is 15° to 75°, and the included angle between the rotating portion and the fixing portion when the rotating portion is in the second position is greater than or equal to 45°. When the rotating portion is in the second position, due to the setting of the included angle between the rotating portion and the fixing portion and the setting of the angle of the rotating shaft, in this case, the mobile power supply can present an open and stable support effect. On this basis, if a mobile terminal charges using the mobile power supply of the present application, it can also more stably support the mobile terminal while charging.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0061] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity, specific order or primary-secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "a plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0062] Referring to "embodiments" herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The phrase appearing in various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0063] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " herein generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0064] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by technical terms such as "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of this application.

[0065] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installation", "connection", "attachment", and "fixation" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it may also 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 internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0066] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the technical term "contact" shall be understood in a broad sense. It may be direct contact or contact through an intermediate medium layer. It may be contact with basically no interaction force between the two in contact, or contact with an interaction force between the two in contact.

[0067] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not intended to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some or all of the technical features. These modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be covered by the scope of the claims and the description of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the text, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A mobile power supply, characterized in that, Comprising: A body; And A bracket, including a fixed part and a rotating part, the rotating part rotates relative to the fixed part around a rotation axis from a first position to a second position. When the rotating part is in the first position, the bracket extends in a first direction. When the rotating part is in the second position, the angle between the rotating part and the fixed part is greater than or equal to 45°. Wherein, the rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 15° to 75°.

2. The mobile power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that The body includes a first side extending in the first direction and a second side extending in a third direction; The rotating part includes a connecting end and a movable end, and the connecting end rotates around the rotation axis. Wherein, when the rotating part is in the second position, the movable end of the rotation axis and the bottom end of the body are in a first plane, and the angle between the first plane and a second plane defined by the first direction and the third direction is 50° to 80°.

3. The mobile power supply according to claim 2, characterized in that When the rotating part is in the second position, the angle between the first plane and the second plane is 60° to 70°.

4. The mobile power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that When the rotating part is in the second position, the angle between the rotating part and the fixed part is 45° - 60°.

5. The mobile power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotation axis extends in a second direction, and the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 30° to 60°.

6. The mobile power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotating part includes a rotating bracket and a rotating housing. The rotating bracket is sleeved on the rotation axis to rotate around the rotation axis, and the rotating housing is sleeved on the rotating bracket. Wherein, the rotation axis is located inside the body, and the rotating bracket passes through the body.

7. The mobile power supply according to claim 6, characterized in that The rotating bracket includes a first part, a second part and a transition part. The transition part is connected between the first part and the second part. The first part is sleeved on the rotation axis, and the rotating housing is sleeved on the second part. Wherein, the transition part is recessed or inclined towards the inside of the body.

8. The mobile power supply according to claim 6, characterized in that The fixed part includes a fixed bracket and a fixed housing. The fixed bracket is fixed inside the body, and the fixed bracket is sleeved on the rotation axis. The fixed housing covers the fixed bracket, and the fixed housing is located outside the body.

9. The mobile power supply according to claim 1, characterized in that The body is provided with a receiving groove, and the fixed part and the rotating part are received in the receiving groove. Wherein, in the first direction, the length of the receiving groove is greater than the sum of the lengths of the fixed part and the rotating part.

10. The mobile power supply according to claim 9, characterized in that When the rotating part is located at the first position, the end of the movable end of the rotating part is spaced from the wall of the receiving groove by a set distance.