C-shaped lamp for adjusting intensity of lamp shell

The transmission rod and worm gear structures are used to facilitate disassembly of the light strip, and the light intensity is adjusted in combination with the motor-driven gear system, which solves the problem of inconvenient disassembly of C-type lamps and improves work efficiency and practicality.

CN223153440UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25SHAN DONG SHENG GUO XIN KONG GU JI TUAN YOU XIAN GONG SI +4
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Application Number
CN202422459149.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-11
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-11

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Technical Problem

The existing C-type lamps used to adjust the intensity of the lamp shell are inconvenient to disassemble and repair the lamp strip when the lighting is abnormal, resulting in low user work efficiency.

Method used

A structure including a transmission rod, worm, worm gear, flat gear and connecting rod is designed. The transmission rod drives the worm and worm gear to rotate, and then promotes the movement of the flat gear and connecting rod, flips the concave plate, and facilitates the disassembly of the light strip; at the same time, the motor-driven bevel gear and driven bevel gear drives the threaded rod and support rod to move, realizing the adjustment of the light strength.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient disassembly of the light strip, improves the user's work efficiency, and can flexibly adjust the light intensity, increasing the practicality of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lighting lamps, and discloses a C-shaped lamp used for adjusting the intensity of a lamp shell, which comprises a shell, a long rotating shaft and a connecting rod, the left end of a transmission rod penetrates through a hollow box and is fixedly connected with a worm, the middle lower part of the outer side of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a worm gear, the right end of the inner side of the hollow box is fixedly connected with a hollow column, and the hollow column is fixedly connected with the long rotating shaft. A transmission opening is formed in the left end of the rear side of the hollow column, first rotating shafts are rotationally connected to the upper side and the lower side of the fixing plate correspondingly, concave plates are arranged on the front side and the rear side of the bottom of the shell correspondingly, and the two concave plates are rotationally connected with the front side and the rear side of the bottom of the shell through the multiple long rotating shafts correspondingly. According to the lamp bar dismounting device, the rotating rod can drive the horizontal gear to rotate together, at the moment, the connecting rod can push the concave plates on the two sides to turn outwards, the lamp bar can be pulled out from the interiors of the concave plates, the lamp bar can be conveniently dismounted, the working efficiency of a user is improved, and the requirements of the user can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lighting fixtures, in particular to a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing. Background Art

[0002] A lamp is a device that can transmit light, distribute and change the light distribution of a light source. It usually consists of a lamp body, a lampshade, a light source and a power supply, and can provide suitable brightness conditions for people's living, working and learning activities, and can meet various needs of people's life and production.

[0003] In the process of the continuous development of the lighting industry, people's requirements for the quality and performance of lamps are increasing day by day. Traditional lamps gradually expose their deficiencies in some specific scenarios. At this time, a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing appears in the public view. The C-shaped lamp can meet the needs of scenarios with higher requirements for lamp strength through its unique C-shaped design.

[0004] However, when the light of the existing C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing is abnormal, it is often inconvenient to disassemble and repair the lamp strip. It is necessary to first disassemble the baffles on both sides of the C-shaped lamp before the lamp strip can be taken out for repair. The disassembly work is relatively cumbersome, reducing the working efficiency of users and not meeting the needs of users. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to make up for the above deficiencies, the utility model provides a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing, aiming to improve the problem that the existing C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing is inconvenient to disassemble the lamp strip.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present utility model adopts the following technical solutions: A C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing, comprising a housing, a long rotating shaft and a connecting rod. The right end of the housing is fixedly connected with a hollow box. The lower middle part of the right side of the hollow box is rotatably connected with a transmission rod. The left end of the transmission rod penetrates through the hollow box and is fixedly connected with a worm. The inner top end of the hollow box is rotatably connected with a rotating rod. The lower middle part of the outer side of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a worm gear. The worm gear is meshed with the worm. The bottom end of the rotating rod is fixedly connected with a flat gear. The inner right end of the hollow box is fixedly connected with a hollow column. The left end of the rear side of the hollow column is provided with a transmission port. A cylindrical rack is slidably connected inside the hollow column. The cylindrical rack is meshed with the flat gear. The left end of the cylindrical rack is fixedly connected with a fixing plate. The upper and lower sides of the fixing plate are respectively rotatably connected with a first rotating shaft. The front and rear sides of the bottom of the housing are respectively provided with concave plates. The two concave plates are respectively rotatably connected with the front and rear sides of the bottom of the housing through a plurality of the long rotating shafts. The adjacent sides of the two concave plates are fixedly connected with fixing clips at the right ends. The inside of the two fixing clips are respectively rotatably connected with a second rotating shaft. The two second rotating shafts are respectively connected with the corresponding first rotating shafts through the connecting rod. The inside of the two concave plates are respectively slidably connected with lamp strips. The left end of the housing is provided with an adjusting mechanism for conveniently adjusting the intensity of the light.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The adjusting mechanism includes a hollow box fixedly connected to the left end of the housing. The lower middle part of the left side of the hollow box is fixedly connected with a motor. The output end of the motor penetrates through the hollow box and is fixedly connected with a driving bevel gear. The inner bottom end of the hollow box is rotatably connected with a threaded rod. The lower middle part of the outer side of the threaded rod is fixedly connected with a driven bevel gear. The driven bevel gear is meshed with the driving bevel gear. The outer side of the threaded rod is threadedly connected with a support rod. The outer circumference of the support rod is equally spaced and fixedly connected with a plurality of support pieces. The bottoms of the plurality of support pieces are fixedly connected with the same reflecting cover.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The inner adjacent sides of the hollow box and the hollow box are respectively provided with sliding grooves. The left and right ends of the support pieces are respectively slidably connected to the inside of the two sliding grooves.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The inner top end of the housing is equally spaced and fixedly connected with a plurality of reinforcing plates. The upper left and right sides of the right ends of the plurality of reinforcing plates are respectively provided with wire passing holes.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A U-shaped bridge is fixedly connected to the top of the housing, and a plurality of brackets are equidistantly arranged inside the U-shaped bridge.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A plurality of first screws are arranged on the front and rear sides of the U-shaped bridge. One end of each of the plurality of first screws penetrates through the U-shaped bridge and is threadedly connected to the corresponding bracket. Suspension rods are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the tops of the plurality of brackets.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A groove is formed in the right side of the top of the housing, and power supplies are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom end inside the groove.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] Fixing pieces are fixedly connected to the peripheries of the bottoms of the two power supplies. Second screws are threadedly connected to the tops of the plurality of fixing pieces. The bottom ends of the plurality of second screws penetrate through the corresponding fixing pieces and are threadedly connected to the bottom of the groove.

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In the utility model, when the transmission rod is rotated, the worm will drive the worm gear to rotate, and the rotating rod will drive the spur gear to rotate together. The rotation of the spur gear will push the cylindrical rack to move leftward, and drive the connecting rod to move through the first rotating shaft. At this time, the connecting rod will push the concave plates on both sides to turn outwards, and then the lamp strip can be conveniently pulled out from inside the concave plates, which improves the working efficiency of the user and can meet the needs of the user.

[0023] 2. In the utility model, the motor drives the driving bevel gear to rotate, and the driving bevel gear will drive the driven bevel gear to rotate. At this time, the threaded rod will rotate together, and the rotation of the threaded rod will drive the support rod to move up and down. Since the reflector is connected to the support rod through the support piece, the reflector will move up and down accordingly. At this time, the light intensity of the C-shaped lamp can be adjusted, which increases the practicability of the device. Description of the Drawings

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing proposed by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged view of part A in

[0026] Figure 3Partial structural sectional view of a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing proposed by the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged view of part B in

[0028] Figure 5 Partial structural split view of a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing proposed by the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 Structural sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing proposed by the present utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Outer shell; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Hollow box; 202. Motor; 203. Driving bevel gear; 204. Threaded rod; 205. Driven bevel gear; 206. Support rod; 207. Support piece; 208. Reflector; 3. Hollow box; 4. Transmission rod; 5. Worm; 6. Rotating rod; 7. Worm gear; 8. Spur gear; 9. Hollow column; 10. Cylindrical rack; 11. Transmission port; 12. Fixed plate; 13. First rotating shaft; 14. Long rotating shaft; 15. Concave plate; 16. Fixed clamp; 17. Second rotating shaft; 18. Connecting rod; 19. Lamp strip; 20. Chute; 21. Second screw; 22. Reinforcing plate; 23. Wire passing hole; 24. U-shaped bridge; 25. Bracket; 26. First screw; 27. Suspension rod; 28. Power supply; 29. Groove; 30. Fixed piece. Specific implementation mode

[0032] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Refer to Figures 1 - 5, an embodiment provided by the present utility model: a C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing, comprising a housing 1, a long rotating shaft 14 and a connecting rod 18. A hollow box 3 is fixedly connected to the right end of the housing 1. A transmission rod 4 is rotatably connected to the middle and lower part on the right side of the hollow box 3. The left end of the transmission rod 4 penetrates through the hollow box 3 and is fixedly connected to a worm 5. A rotating rod 6 is rotatably connected to the top end inside the hollow box 3. A worm gear 7 is fixedly connected to the middle and lower part on the outer side of the rotating rod 6. The worm gear 7 is meshed with the worm 5. A flat gear 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating rod 6. A hollow column 9 is fixedly connected to the right end inside the hollow box 3. A transmission port 11 is opened at the left end of the rear side of the hollow column 9. A cylindrical rack 10 is slidably connected inside the hollow column 9. The cylindrical rack 10 is meshed with the flat gear 8. A fixing plate 12 is fixedly connected to the left end of the cylindrical rack 10. First rotating shafts 13 are rotatably connected to both the upper and lower sides of the fixing plate 12. Concave plates 15 are arranged on both the front and rear sides of the bottom of the housing 1. The two concave plates 15 are respectively rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom of the housing 1 through a plurality of long rotating shafts 14. Fixed cards 16 are fixedly connected to the adjacent sides on the right ends of the two concave plates 15. Second rotating shafts 17 are rotatably connected inside the two fixed cards 16. The two second rotating shafts 17 are respectively connected to the corresponding first rotating shafts 13 through connecting rods 18. Lamp strips 19 are slidably connected to the inner sides of the two concave plates 15. An adjusting mechanism 2 is arranged at the left end of the housing 1. The adjusting mechanism 2 is used to conveniently adjust the intensity of the light;

[0034] Specifically, when the lamp strip 19 needs to be replaced, rotate the transmission rod 4. During the rotation of the transmission rod 4, the worm 5 will be driven to rotate. As the worm 5 rotates, the worm gear 7 will also rotate accordingly. The rotational movement of the worm gear 7 is transmitted to the flat gear 8 through the rotating rod 6, causing the flat gear 8 to start rotating. The flat gear 8 is meshed with the cylindrical rack 10 through the transmission port 11 opened at the rear side of the hollow column 9, so that the cylindrical rack 10 will move to the left due to the rotation of the flat gear 8. As the cylindrical rack 10 moves to the left, the first rotating shaft 13 will also move to the left accordingly. One end of the connecting rod 18 is connected to the fixed card 16 through the second rotating shaft 17. Therefore, the connecting rod 18 will push the fixed card 16 to move to both sides due to the movement of the first rotating shaft 13. The two concave plates 15 are connected to the housing 1 through the long rotating shafts 14. When being pushed by the fixed card 16, the concave plates 15 will flip outwards. At this time, the lamp strip 19 can be easily pulled out from the inside of the concave plate 15, facilitating disassembly, greatly improving the working efficiency of the user, and meeting the needs of the user.

[0035] Refer to Figures 3 - 6, the adjusting mechanism 2 includes a hollow box 201. The hollow box 201 is fixedly connected to the left end of the outer shell 1. A motor 202 is fixedly connected to the lower middle part on the left side of the hollow box 201. The output end of the motor 202 penetrates through the hollow box 201 and is fixedly connected to a driving bevel gear 203. A threaded rod 204 is rotatably connected to the inner bottom end of the hollow box 201. A driven bevel gear 205 is fixedly connected to the middle lower part on the outer side of the threaded rod 204. The driven bevel gear 205 is meshed with the driving bevel gear 203. A support rod 206 is threadedly connected to the middle upper part on the outer side of the threaded rod 204. A plurality of support pieces 207 are fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the support rod 206 at equal intervals. The bottoms of the plurality of support pieces 207 are all fixedly connected to the same reflector 208. A chute 20 is provided on the adjacent inner sides of the hollow box 201 and the hollow box 3. The left and right ends of the support piece 207 are respectively slidably connected to the inner parts of the two chutes 20;

[0036] Specifically, when the light needs to be adjusted, first start the motor 202. The start of the motor 202 will drive the driving bevel gear 203 to start rotating. As the driving bevel gear 203 rotates, the driven bevel gear 205 will also start to rotate accordingly. The rotational movement of the driven bevel gear 205 is further transmitted to the threaded rod 204, causing it to also start rotating. The two ends of the support rod 206 are fixed in the chute 20. Therefore, when the threaded rod 204 rotates, the support rod 206 will move upward along the thread due to the rotation of the threaded rod 204. Since the reflector 208 is connected to the support rod 206 through the support piece 207, the reflector 208 will also move upward as the support rod 206 rises. As the reflector 208 moves upward, the distance between it and the light bar 19 gradually increases, resulting in a decrease in the intensity of the reflected light. At this time, the brightness of the C-shaped lamp will decrease accordingly. On the contrary, if the reflector 208 moves downward, the distance between it and the light bar 19 will decrease, and the intensity of the reflected light will increase, thereby increasing the brightness of the C-shaped lamp. At this time, the adjustment of the C-shaped lamp can be realized, greatly increasing the practicability and flexibility of the device. The model of the motor 202 is 560JH570.

[0037] Refer to Figures 3 - 6 , a plurality of reinforcing plates 22 are fixedly connected to the inner top end of the outer shell 1 at equal intervals. Threading holes 23 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the right ends of the plurality of reinforcing plates 22. A U-shaped bridge 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell 1. A plurality of brackets 25 are arranged in the U-shaped bridge 24 at equal intervals. A plurality of first screws 26 are provided on the front and rear sides of the U-shaped bridge 24. One ends of the plurality of first screws 26 penetrate through the U-shaped bridge 24 and are threadedly connected to the corresponding brackets 25. The front and rear sides of the tops of the plurality of brackets 25 are fixedly connected to a suspension rod 27;

[0038] Specifically, the structural strength of the device can be increased by the reinforcing plate 22. A wire threading hole 23 is provided on the reinforcing plate 22 to facilitate the wiring work of the device. The U-shaped bridge 24 provides a base for fixing the device. The first screw 26 is used to fix the bracket 25, and the hanging rod 27 fixed on the bracket 25 facilitates the installation and fixation of the device.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 , a groove 29 is opened on the right side of the top of the housing 1. Power supplies 28 are arranged on the front and rear sides of the inner bottom end of the groove 29. Fixing pieces 30 are fixedly connected to the peripheries of the bottoms of the two power supplies 28. Second screws 21 are threadedly connected to the tops of the multiple fixing pieces 30. The bottoms of the multiple second screws 21 penetrate through the corresponding fixing pieces 30 and are threadedly connected to the bottom of the groove 29;

[0040] Specifically, the design of the two power supplies 28 can more effectively provide the required power support for the device. The power supplies 28 are fixed by the multiple fixing pieces 30 and the second screws 21 to ensure that the power supplies 28 will not be displaced or loosened during operation.

[0041] Working principle: When the light of the device is abnormal and the light bar 19 needs to be replaced, rotate the transmission rod 4. The transmission rod 4 will drive the worm 5 to rotate. At this time, the worm gear 7 will rotate accordingly. The rotation of the worm gear 7 will drive the spur gear 8 to rotate together through the rotating rod 6. Since the spur gear 8 meshes with the cylindrical rack 10 through the transmission port 11 opened at the rear of the hollow column 9, the cylindrical rack 10 will move to the left due to the rotation of the spur gear 8. At this time, the first rotating shaft 13 will move to the left accordingly. Since one end of the connecting rod 18 is connected to the fixed clamp 16 through the second rotating shaft 17, the connecting rod 18 will push the fixed clamp 16 to move to both sides due to the movement of the first rotating shaft 13. At this time, the concave plates 15 on both sides will be pushed to turn outwards because they are connected to the housing 1 through the long rotating shaft 14. At this time, the light bar 19 can be pulled out from the inside of the concave plate 15, and the light bar 19 can be conveniently disassembled;

[0042] And when the light needs to be adjusted, the motor 202 starts to drive the driving bevel gear 203 to rotate. At this time, the driven bevel gear 205 rotates accordingly. The rotation of the driven bevel gear 205 will drive the threaded rod 204 to rotate. Since the two ends of the support rod 206 are limited by the sliding grooves 20, when the threaded rod 204 rotates, the support rod 206 will move upward due to its rotation. Since the reflector 208 is connected to the support rod 206 through the support piece 207, the reflector 208 will move upward accordingly. The reflector 208 moves upward and the distance from the light bar 19 becomes farther, and the reflected light weakens. At this time, the light of the C-shaped lamp can be weakened. On the contrary, when the reflector 208 moves downward, the light of the C-shaped lamp can be enhanced, and the light adjustment of the C-shaped lamp can be realized.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing 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 within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing, comprising a housing (1), a long rotating shaft (14) and a connecting rod (18), characterized in that: A hollow box (3) is fixedly connected to the right end of the outer shell (1). A transmission rod (4) is rotatably connected to the lower middle part on the right side of the hollow box (3). The left end of the transmission rod (4) penetrates through the hollow box (3) and is fixedly connected to a worm (5). A rotating rod (6) is rotatably connected to the top end inside the hollow box (3). A worm gear (7) is fixedly connected to the middle lower part on the outer side of the rotating rod (6). The worm gear (7) is meshed with the worm (5). A spur gear (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating rod (6). A hollow column (9) is fixedly connected to the right end inside the hollow box (3). A transmission port (11) is opened at the left end on the rear side of the hollow column (9). A cylindrical rack (10) is slidably connected inside the hollow column (9). The cylindrical rack (10) is meshed with the spur gear (8). A fixing plate (12) is fixedly connected to the left end of the cylindrical rack (10). The upper and lower sides of the fixing plate (12) are respectively rotatably connected to a first rotating shaft (13). Concave plates (15) are arranged on the front and rear sides of the bottom of the outer shell (1). The two concave plates (15) are respectively rotatably connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom of the outer shell (1) through a plurality of long rotating shafts (14). A fixing clip (16) is fixedly connected to the right end of the adjacent side of the two concave plates (15). A second rotating shaft (17) is rotatably connected inside each of the two fixing clips (16). The two second rotating shafts (17) are respectively connected to the corresponding first rotating shafts (13) through the connecting rod (18). A lamp strip (19) is slidably connected inside each of the two concave plates (15). An adjusting mechanism (2) is arranged at the left end of the outer shell (1). The adjusting mechanism (2) is used to conveniently adjust the intensity of the light.

2. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting mechanism (2) includes a hollow box (201). The hollow box (201) is fixedly connected to the left end of the outer shell (1). A motor (202) is fixedly connected to the lower middle part on the left side of the hollow box (201). The output end of the motor (202) penetrates through the hollow box (201) and is fixedly connected to a driving bevel gear (203). A threaded rod (204) is rotatably connected to the bottom end inside the hollow box (201). A driven bevel gear (205) is fixedly connected to the middle lower part on the outer side of the threaded rod (204). The driven bevel gear (205) is meshed with the driving bevel gear (203). A support rod (206) is threadedly connected to the middle upper part on the outer side of the threaded rod (204). A plurality of support pieces (207) are fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the support rod (206) at equal intervals. The same reflecting cover (208) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the plurality of support pieces (207).

3. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 2, characterized in that: Chutes (20) are opened on the adjacent sides inside the hollow box (201) and the hollow box (3). The left and right ends of the support pieces (207) are respectively slidably connected to the inside of the two chutes (20).

4. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of reinforcing plates (22) are fixedly connected to the top end inside the outer shell (1) at equal intervals. Threading holes (23) are opened on the upper left and right sides of the right ends of the plurality of reinforcing plates (22).

5. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 1, wherein: A U-shaped bridge frame (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell (1), and a plurality of brackets (25) are equidistantly arranged inside the U-shaped bridge frame (24).

6. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of first screws (26) are arranged on both the front and rear sides of the U-shaped bridge frame (24). One end of each of the plurality of first screws (26) penetrates through the U-shaped bridge frame (24) and is threadedly connected to the corresponding bracket (25). Suspender rods (27) are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the tops of the plurality of brackets (25).

7. The C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of the lamp housing according to claim 1, wherein: A groove (29) is formed in the right side of the top of the outer shell (1), and power supplies (28) are arranged on both the front and rear sides of the bottom end inside the groove (29).

8. A C-shaped lamp for adjusting the strength of a lamp housing according to claim 7, characterized in that: Fixing pieces (30) are fixedly connected to the peripheries of the bottoms of the two power supplies (28). Second screws (21) are threadedly connected to the tops of the plurality of fixing pieces (30). The bottom ends of the plurality of second screws (21) penetrate through the corresponding fixing pieces (30) and are threadedly connected to the bottom of the groove (29).