Basement steel column construction device

Through the combined device of the base frame, support structure, lift structure and mobile structure, the problem of oblique lifting in place during basement steel column construction is solved, and the safe, flexible handling and efficient installation of steel columns are achieved, avoiding structural damage and reducing costs.

CN223225617UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15CHINA CONSTR STEEL STRUCTURE ENG CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421768971.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-24
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-24

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Technical Problem

During the construction of existing basement steel columns, the inclined hanging positioning method will violate the "ten no hanging" principle and damage the ceiling or trest structure, resulting in adverse effects.

Method used

The combination device of the base frame, support structure, lift structure and moving structure is adopted to realize the overall movement and vertical lifting of the steel columns through guide rails and drive components, avoiding holes in the trestle or ceiling, and ensuring that the steel columns are installed in a vertical state.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the safe and flexible handling of steel columns, avoids structural damage, improves construction efficiency and reduces costs, and complies with the principle of "10 no hangings".

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a basement steel column construction device which comprises a base frame, a supporting structure, a lifting structure and a moving structure, and the supporting structure is arranged at the top end of the base frame; the lifting structure is connected with the supporting structure and used for lifting the steel column; the moving structure is installed between the feeding end and the discharging end, and the base frame is installed at the top end of the moving structure. The moving structure comprises a guide rail and a driving assembly, the guide rail is laid between the feeding end and the discharging end, the driving assembly is installed on the guide rail, and the base frame is arranged on the side, away from the guide rail, of the driving assembly; the moving structure is used for driving the base frame to reciprocate between the feeding end and the discharging end. The original structure of a basement cannot be damaged, and in the whole process, the steel column is always in a vertical state in the hoisting process, and the principle that the steel column cannot be hoisted is not violated. The whole base frame moves integrally, a route is prefabricated through the guide rails, the carrying range is large and flexible, and the whole structure is compact and high in strength.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of building construction, specifically to a basement steel column construction device Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of construction technology, steel structures have been widely used in the construction industry. With the emergence of high-strength, high-specification, and high-quality steel materials, combined with the application of new technologies such as computer BIM, steel structures are becoming more and more innovative, and steel structure design and construction technology is becoming more and more advanced.

[0003] Many buildings are no longer traditional square geometric structures, but are mostly tall, large, unique and new, highlighting their characteristics. Especially in recent years, with the vigorous development of first- and second-tier cities, combined with the advantages of low carbon, environmental protection and high efficiency of steel structures, steel structures have become the main structural form. In addition, steel structures have many advantages such as high strength, light weight and good seismic performance.

[0004] During steel structure construction, components require on-site hoisting and welding. This is especially true for basement steel columns, which are sometimes affected by the trestle. The main method for installing basement steel columns under the influence of the trestle and ceiling is to drill holes for wire ropes through the trestle boards above the component and then hoist the columns diagonally into place. This violates the "Ten No-Hanging" principle, which prohibits the lifting of heavy oblique objects. It can also seriously damage the ceiling or trestle, adversely affecting the structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing method for installing basement steel columns under the influence of the trestle and the ceiling is mainly to drill holes for wire ropes on the trestle board above the component position and obliquely hang the steel columns in place. This situation violates the "Ten No-Hanging" principle that oblique heavy objects are not allowed to be hung, and will seriously damage the ceiling or the trestle, causing adverse effects on the structure.

[0006] To this end, the utility model provides a basement steel column construction device, comprising:

[0007] A base frame, wherein a support structure is provided on the top of the base frame;

[0008] A lifting structure connected to the supporting structure, the lifting structure being used to lift the steel column;

[0009] A movable structure, wherein the movable structure is installed between the loading end and the unloading end, and the base frame is installed at the top end of the movable structure; the movable structure includes a guide rail and a drive assembly, wherein the guide rail is laid between the loading end and the unloading end, the drive assembly is installed on the guide rail, and the base frame is arranged on the side of the drive assembly away from the guide rail; the movable structure is used to drive the base frame to move back and forth between the loading end and the unloading end.

[0010] Optionally, the above-mentioned driving component includes:

[0011] A mobile platform, wherein a guide portion adapted to the guide rail is provided at the bottom end of the mobile platform, the guide portion is connected to the guide rail, and the base frame is placed on the top end of the mobile platform;

[0012] A driving member, one end of which is connected to the mobile platform, and the other end of which is connected to the guide, and the driving member is used to drive the mobile platform to move.

[0013] Optionally, two guide rails are provided, and the two guide rails are arranged in parallel;

[0014] The base frame includes a plurality of vertically arranged supporting tire frames and a plurality of connecting trusses laterally connected between adjacent supporting tire frames.

[0015] Optionally, at least part of the connecting trusses are arranged on the top of the supporting tire frame to form an annular lap platform with the supporting tire frame.

[0016] Optionally, the above-mentioned support structure includes:

[0017] A supporting frame, the supporting frame is arranged on the overlapping platform, and the supporting frame is annular;

[0018] A support rod, the support rod being mounted on the support frame;

[0019] A lifting beam is connected to the middle portion of the support rod, and a mounting hole is provided in the middle portion of the lifting beam.

[0020] Optionally, the above-mentioned support structure further includes a stiffening plate, and the stiffening plate is arranged between the lifting beam and the support rod.

[0021] Optionally, the above-mentioned lifting structure includes:

[0022] A lifting member, the lifting member being vertically arranged on the top surface of the lifting beam;

[0023] A connecting piece, one end of which is connected to the lifting piece, and the other end of which is connected to the lifting device.

[0024] Optionally, the lifting sling comprises:

[0025] a sling body, the top end of which is connected to the connecting member, and a lifting lug is provided at one end of the lifting sling away from the lifting member;

[0026] A sling, one end of which is connected to the lifting ear, and the other end of which is connected to the steel column.

[0027] Optionally, the above-mentioned basement steel column construction device also includes a first limit member and a second limit member, the first limit member is arranged on the side of the guide rail close to the loading end, and the second limit member is arranged on the side of the guide rail close to the unloading end.

[0028] The technical solution provided by the utility model has the following advantages:

[0029] 1. This utility model provides a basement steel column construction device comprising a base frame, a supporting structure, a lifting structure, and a mobile structure. The supporting structure is disposed at the top of the base frame, and the lifting structure is disposed at the top of the supporting structure. The mobile structure is mounted on the ground. Specifically, the mobile structure comprises a guide rail and a drive assembly. The guide rail is laid between the loading and unloading ends, the drive assembly is mounted on the upper surface of the guide rail, and the base frame is fixed to the top surface of the drive assembly.

[0030] When the steel column needs to be moved, first lay guide rails at the loading and unloading ends, install drive components on the guide rails, assemble the base frame, support structure and lifting structure into a whole, and move the whole and fix it to the drive component. The mobile structure drives the base frame to move toward the loading end. After reaching the designated position, the lifting end of the lifting structure moves downward. The lifting end of the lifting structure is manually hung on the top of the steel column. After the installation is completed, the lifting end of the lifting structure moves upward to lift the steel column to a suspended state. The mobile structure drives the base frame and steel column to move toward the unloading end until they reach the construction position. The lifting structure drives the steel column to descend to the installed steel column for the next step of construction. Through the above-mentioned setting, the present application lays the guide rails directly in the basement, and uses the mobile structure to drive the entire base frame and steel column to be transported in the basement. Compared with the existing technology, there is no need to drill holes for wire ropes on the upper trestle board or ceiling to avoid damaging the original structure of the basement. In addition, during the entire process, the steel column is kept in a vertical state during the hoisting process, which does not violate the "Ten No Lifting" principle. In addition, the entire base frame is moved as a whole, and the guide rails are used to prefabricate the route. The handling range is large and flexible, and the overall structure is compact and strong. It can be recycled, improves the efficiency of on-site installation, is simple and convenient, greatly reduces costs, and has significant effects.

[0031] 2. The present invention provides two guide rails, which are arranged in parallel. A driving assembly is installed on the guide rails. There are four driving assemblies. The driving assembly includes a mobile platform and a driving member. The bottom end of the mobile platform is provided with a guide portion adapted to the guide rail. The guide portion is inserted into the groove of the guide rail. The driving member is installed on one side of the mobile platform. One end of the driving member is connected to the mobile platform, and the other end is connected to the guide rail. The driving member is a hydraulic pusher, which is used to push the sliding base. A first limiter and a second limiter are respectively provided at both ends of the guide rail. The first limiter is provided on the side of the guide rail close to the loading end, and the second limiter is provided on the side of the guide rail close to the unloading end. If multiple steel columns need to be installed at different positions, the guide rails can be laid to cover all the unloading ends, and the second limiter can be installed at the unloading ends at different positions. Improve the construction efficiency on site. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the basement steel column construction device provided by the utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base frame, lifting structure and moving structure provided by the utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base frame, lifting structure and moving structure provided by the utility model from another angle;

[0036] Figure 4 A top view of the assembly structure of the base frame, lifting structure and moving structure provided by the utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the basement steel column construction device provided by the utility model for hoisting steel columns at the loading end;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the basement steel column construction device provided by the utility model moving to the unloading end;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the basement steel column construction device provided by the utility model;

[0040] Figure 8 For this utility model Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0041] Figure 9 For this utility model Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0042] Description of reference numerals:

[0043] 1-base frame; 11-supporting frame; 12-connecting truss;

[0044] 2-Steel column;

[0045] 3-support structure; 31-support frame; 32-support rod; 33-lifting beam; 34-stiffening plate;

[0046] 4-lifting structure; 41-lifting member; 42-connecting member; 43-lifting sling; 431-sling body; 432-lifting member;

[0047] 5 - moving structure; 51 - guide rail; 52 - driving assembly; 521 - moving platform; 522 - driving part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0050] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0052] Example 1

[0053] This embodiment provides a basement steel column construction device, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, it includes: a base frame 1, a supporting structure 3, a lifting structure 4 and a mobile structure 5. The supporting structure 3 is arranged at the top of the base frame 1, and the lifting structure 4 is arranged at the top of the supporting structure 3. The mobile structure 5 is installed on the ground. Specifically, as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown, the movable structure 5 includes a guide rail 51 and a drive assembly 52 . The guide rail 51 is laid between the loading end and the unloading end. The drive assembly 52 is installed on the upper surface of the guide rail 51 , and the base frame 1 is fixed on the top surface of the drive assembly 52 .

[0054] When the steel column 2 needs to be moved, guide rails 51 are first laid at the loading and unloading ends, and drive components 52 are installed on the guide rails 51. The base frame 1, support structure 3 and lifting structure 4 are assembled into a whole, and the whole is moved and fixed to the drive component 52. The mobile structure 5 drives the base frame 1 to move toward the loading end. After reaching the designated position, the lifting end of the lifting structure 4 moves downward. The lifting end of the lifting structure 4 is manually hung on the top of the steel column 2. After the installation is completed, the lifting end of the lifting structure 4 moves upward to lift the steel column 2 into a suspended state. The mobile structure 5 drives the base frame 1 and steel column 2 to move toward the unloading end until they reach the construction position. The lifting structure 4 drives the steel column 2 to descend onto the installed steel column 2 for the next construction step. Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the present application lays the guide rail 51 directly in the basement, and utilizes the mobile structure 5 to drive the entire base frame 1 and the steel column 2 to be transported in the basement. Compared with the existing technology, there is no need to drill holes for the wire rope on the upper trestle board or the ceiling, so as to avoid damaging the original structure of the basement. In addition, during the entire process, the steel column 2 is always in a vertical state during the hoisting process, which does not violate the "Ten No-Hanging" principle. In addition, the present application moves the entire base frame 1 as a whole, and uses the guide rail 51 to prefabricate the route. The transport range is large and more flexible, and the overall structure is compact and high in strength. It can be recycled, improves the efficiency of on-site installation, is simple and convenient, greatly reduces costs, and has significant effects.

[0055] Furthermore, the present application can also limit the height of the entire base frame 1 to be less than the height of the basement ceiling after the basement is built, so as to facilitate subsequent maintenance matters after the basement is built.

[0056] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 9As shown, there are two guide rails 51, which are arranged in parallel. Four drive assemblies 52 are installed on the guide rails 51. The drive assemblies 52 include a mobile platform 521 and a drive member 522. A guide portion adapted for the guide rail 51 is provided at the bottom end of the mobile platform 521. The guide portion is inserted into a groove in the guide rail 51. The drive member 522 is installed on one side of the mobile platform 521. One end of the drive member 522 is connected to the mobile platform 521, and the other end is connected to the guide rail 51. The drive member 522 is a hydraulic pusher used to push the sliding base 1. A first limiter and a second limiter are respectively provided at each end of the guide rail 51. The first limiter is provided on the side of the guide rail 51 near the loading end, and the second limiter is provided on the side of the guide rail 51 near the unloading end. If multiple steel columns 2 need to be installed at different positions, the guide rails 51 can be laid to cover all unloading ends, and second limiters can be installed at different unloading end positions. Improve on-site construction efficiency.

[0057] The four driving components 52 correspond to the four foot positions of the base frame 1, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, four supporting tire frames 11 are provided, and the four supporting tire frames 11 are respectively arranged on two guide rails 51. Two supporting tire frames 11 are provided on each guide rail 51. The connecting line between the two supporting tire frames 11 near the loading end and the unloading end is perpendicular to the guide rail 51. Six connecting trusses 12 are provided, and the two ends of the connecting trusses 12 are respectively connected to the two supporting tire frames 11, two of which are fixed at the lower position of the two supporting tire frames 11, and the other four connecting trusses 12 are fixed at the upper ends of the two supporting tire frames 11 and are arranged between any two supporting tire frames 11 to improve the stability of the entire base frame 1.

[0058] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting trusses 12 can only be installed on both sides of the supporting cradles 11 parallel to the direction of the guide rails 51. They cannot occupy the area between a single supporting cradle 11, nor can they occupy the area between two supporting cradles 11, which would otherwise block the transportation of the steel columns 2. The top surfaces of the two connecting trusses 12 at the upper end are flush with the top surface of the base frame 1, thereby forming an annular bridging platform.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the support frame 31 is fixed on the top surface of the annular lap platform, and two support rods 32 are provided. The two support rods 32 are relatively fixed on the annular lap platform, and the two support rods 32 are arranged in parallel. The two ends of the support rods 32 are respectively overlapped on the opposite sides of the support frame 31; the two support rods 32 are arranged in the middle of the support frame 31, that is, the two support rods 32 are at the same positive distance from the center of the support frame. Specifically, the length direction of the support rod 32 is perpendicular to the length direction of the guide rail 51. This avoids the lifting member 41 from sliding along the sliding direction during the movement, causing the steel column 2 to shake in a large range, and then causing safety problems such as the steel column 2 falling, thereby improving the safety index.

[0060] The ends of the lifting beam 33 are respectively fixed to the two support rods 32. A mounting hole is opened in the middle of the lifting beam 33. The lifting member 41 is vertically fixed to the top surface of the lifting beam 33, and can also be fixed in the mounting hole. The lifting member 41 is a hydraulic lifter, and the connecting member 42 is a thicker steel wire rope. One end of the connecting member 42 is connected to the lifting member 41, and the other end is connected to the sling body 431 of the lifting sling 43. The sling body 431 is square, with lifting ears set at the four corners of the bottom. The sling 432 is a steel wire rope with a diameter smaller than the connecting member 42. One end of the sling 432 is connected to the lifting ear, and the other end of the sling 432 is fixed to the lifting ears at the four corners of the top of the steel column 2.

[0061] In other practicable embodiments, a stiffening plate 34 may be installed between the lifting beam 33 and the support rod 32. The stiffening plate 34 is connected to the lifting beam 33 and the support rod 32, respectively. Figure 9 As shown, the two stiffening plates 34 are respectively in contact with the outer sides of the two support rods 32 to prevent the lifting member 41 from sliding along the sliding direction during the sliding process.

[0062] The implementation steps of the basement steel column construction device provided in this utility model are as follows:

[0063] S1. Assemble the basement steel column construction device; measure the distance between the loading end and the unloading end, and lay the guide rail 51 between the loading end and the unloading end; and since the locations where steel frames need to be placed in the basement are generally arranged in a linear array, the guide rail 51 can be laid at the unloading end position farthest from the loading end. Set a first limiter at the loading end of the guide rail 51, and set a second limiter at multiple unloading end positions of the guide rail 51. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, four support cradles 11 are placed vertically, with connecting trusses 12 fixed between them to form a base frame 1. A support frame 31 is fixed to the bridging platform at the top of the base frame 1. A support rod 32 is fixed to the center of the top of the support frame 31, and a stiffening plate 34 and a lifting beam 33 are fixed to the support rod 32. A lifting member 41 is vertically mounted on the lifting beam 33. Below the lifting member 41 is a connecting member 42, which passes through the mounting hole and extends downward. A lifting sling 43 is fixed below the connecting member 42. Finally, four drive assemblies 52 are placed on the guide rails 51, and the four legs of the assembled basement steel column construction device are installed and fixed corresponding to the four drive assemblies 52.

[0064] S2. The driving member 522 in the mobile structure 5 drives the basement steel column construction device to move toward the loading end until it abuts against the first limit member. S3. The lifting member 41 drives the connecting member 42 to move downward until the lifting sling 43 is close to the steel column 2 to be moved, and the lower end of the hanging member 432 is completely covered on the lifting lug at the top of the steel column 2. After confirming that the fixation is completed, the lifting member 41 drives the connecting member 42 to move upward, thereby raising the steel column 2 to a suspended state; S4. The mobile structure 5 drives the base frame 1 and the steel column 2 to move toward the unloading end until they abut against the second limit member; the lifting structure 4 drives the steel column 2 down to the position to be constructed. S5. After the construction is completed, the lower end of the hanging member 432 can be removed from the lifting lug at the top of the steel column 2.

[0065] This method can install the steel column 2 to be installed, which is affected by the lower part of the trestle, into place by first lifting and then sliding. It does not need to destroy the trestle structure, and there will be no oblique lifting of heavy objects. It can be recycled, improves the efficiency of on-site installation, is simple and convenient, greatly reduces costs, and has significant effects.

[0066] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A basement steel column construction device, characterized in that: include: A base frame (1), wherein a support structure (3) is provided at the top end of the base frame (1); a lifting structure (4), the lifting structure (4) being connected to the supporting structure (3), and the lifting structure (4) being used to lift the steel column (2); A movable structure (5), wherein the movable structure (5) is installed between the loading end and the unloading end, and the base frame (1) is installed at the top end of the movable structure (5); the movable structure (5) comprises a guide rail (51) and a drive assembly (52), wherein the guide rail (51) is laid between the loading end and the unloading end, and the drive assembly (52) is installed on the guide rail (51), and the base frame (1) is arranged on a side of the drive assembly (52) away from the guide rail (51); the movable structure (5) is used to drive the base frame (1) to move back and forth between the loading end and the unloading end.

2. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (52) comprises: A mobile platform (521), wherein a guide portion adapted to the guide rail (51) is provided at the bottom end of the mobile platform (521), the guide portion being connected to the guide rail (51), and the base frame (1) being placed at the top end of the mobile platform (521); A driving member (522), one end of which is connected to the movable platform (521), and the other end of which is connected to the guide, wherein the driving member (522) is used to drive the movable platform (521) to move.

3. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two guide rails (51) are provided, and the two guide rails (51) are arranged in parallel; The base frame (1) comprises a plurality of vertically arranged supporting frames (11) and a plurality of connecting trusses (12) laterally connected between adjacent supporting frames (11).

4. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least part of the connecting truss (12) is arranged on the top end of the supporting tire frame (11) to enclose an annular lap platform with the supporting tire frame (11).

5. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support structure (3) comprises: A supporting frame (31), the supporting frame (31) is arranged on the overlapping platform, and the supporting frame (31) is annular; A support rod (32), the support rod (32) being mounted on the support frame (31); A lifting beam (33) is connected to the middle portion of the support rod (32), and a mounting hole is provided in the middle portion of the lifting beam (33).

6. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support structure (3) further comprises a stiffening plate (34), wherein the stiffening plate (34) is arranged between the lifting beam (33) and the support rod (32).

7. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting structure (4) comprises: A lifting member (41), the lifting member (41) being vertically arranged on the top surface of the lifting beam (33); A connecting member (42), one end of which is connected to the lifting member (41), and the other end of which is connected to a lifting sling (43).

8. The basement steel column construction device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting device (43) comprises: A sling body (431), the top end of the sling body (431) is connected to the connecting member (42), and a lifting lug is provided at one end of the lifting sling (43) away from the lifting member (41); A hanging member (432), one end of which is connected to the hanging ear, and the other end of which is connected to the steel column (2).

9. The basement steel column construction device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The basement steel column construction device further comprises a first limiting member and a second limiting member, wherein the first limiting member is arranged on a side of the guide rail (51) close to the loading end, and the second limiting member is arranged on a side of the guide rail (51) close to the unloading end.