Community corridor monitoring equipment with breakage-proof structure

By designing a magnet adsorption connection between a circular top and a semi-spherical transparent cover on the surveillance camera in the community corridor, the problem of easy camera damage is solved, and the stable operation and efficient maintenance of the equipment are achieved.

CN223261586UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22BEIJING XINKE BAIWEI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422307140.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

The surveillance camera in the corridor of the community is easily damaged by collisions of objects, resulting in equipment discontinuation and increased maintenance costs, affecting safety management efficiency.

Method used

A monitoring device with a proof-of-destruction structure is designed, including a circular mounting top, a semi-spherical transparent cover and a magnet adsorption connection. The camera is covered by a semi-spherical transparent cover to prevent external collisions and dust damage, and to achieve rapid installation and maintenance through removable fixed connectors.

Benefits of technology

Effectively protect the camera from external impacts and dust, improves the stability and maintenance efficiency of the equipment, simplifies the installation and disassembly process, and reduces the maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of monitoring equipment, in particular to community corridor monitoring equipment with a breakage-proof structure, which comprises a circular mounting top seat, a fixed connecting piece is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the circular mounting top seat, the fixed connecting piece is detachably connected with a T-shaped connecting block, and a monitoring camera body is arranged at the bottom of the T-shaped connecting block. Four arc-shaped fixing plates are arranged at the positions, close to the edge, of the bottom of the circular mounting top base, arc-shaped clamping grooves are formed in the outer walls of the arc-shaped fixing plates, a hemispherical transparent cover used for protecting the monitoring camera body is arranged at the bottom of the circular mounting top base, and an annular butt-joint plate is integrally formed at the top of the hemispherical transparent cover; and four arc-shaped clamping plates which are arranged in an annular array are arranged on the inner wall of the annular butt joint plate. According to the community corridor monitoring equipment with the breakage-proof structure, the hemispherical transparent cover can effectively protect the monitoring camera body from being influenced by external impact and environmental factors such as dust, and long-term stable operation of the equipment is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of monitoring equipment, in particular to residential corridor monitoring equipment with an anti-destruction structure. Background Art

[0002] Residential corridor surveillance cameras are a crucial piece of security monitoring equipment, primarily used to monitor and record activities in residential common areas in real time, safeguarding residents' safety and property. By monitoring corridors, they can effectively prevent and combat criminal activity, improving the overall efficiency of residential management. Furthermore, surveillance cameras can help property management personnel promptly identify potential safety hazards, providing residents with a safer living environment.

[0003] However, large objects such as furniture and appliances often need to be moved in residential corridors. During this process, these objects may accidentally collide with surveillance cameras. Currently, most residential corridor surveillance cameras on the market are mounted directly on the ceiling of the corridor, often in an exposed position and lacking effective protective measures. This design makes them very vulnerable to damage during daily use.

[0004] When transported objects collide directly with surveillance cameras, physical damage can occur, such as cracked lenses or damaged casings. This not only disables the equipment but also severely impacts residential security management, creating blind spots. Furthermore, damaged equipment requires repair or replacement, increasing property management costs and impacting the efficiency of residential security maintenance. Therefore, we propose residential corridor surveillance equipment with a vandal-resistant structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-vandalism structure includes a circular mounting base, which provides the basic mounting surface of the device. A fixed connector is provided in the middle of the bottom of the circular mounting base. The fixed connector is detachably connected to a T-shaped connecting block. The fixed connector cooperates with the T-shaped connecting block to fix the monitoring camera body to the circular mounting base and realize the detachable function. The bottom of the T-shaped connecting block is provided with the monitoring camera body, which is the core component for realizing the monitoring function, and is used to monitor and record the activities in the residential corridor in real time.

[0008] The bottom of the circular mounting top is provided with four arc-shaped fixing plates arranged in a ring array near the edge, which serve as the main supporting structure for fixing the hemispherical transparent cover. The outer wall of the arc-shaped fixing plate is provided with an arc-shaped card slot, and one end of the arc-shaped card slot is an open structure for clamping the arc-shaped card plate to achieve the installation and fixation of the hemispherical transparent cover. The end of the inner wall of the arc-shaped card slot is provided with a magnet. The bottom of the circular mounting top is provided with a hemispherical transparent cover for protecting the monitoring camera body, which covers the outside of the monitoring camera body to play a protective role and prevent external collisions and dust from damaging the camera. The top of the hemispherical transparent cover is integrally formed with an annular docking plate, and the inner wall of the annular docking plate is provided with four arc-shaped card plates arranged in a circular array. The four arc-shaped card plates are respectively clamped in four arc-shaped card grooves for fixing the connection between the hemispherical transparent cover and the circular mounting top seat. An iron block is provided at one end of the arc-shaped card plate, which is more firmly fixed by the adsorption force of the magnet. The iron block is adsorbed and connected with the magnet, and the magnet magnetically adsorbs the iron block, so that the arc-shaped card plate is not easily displaced after connection, thereby further strengthening the connection between the hemispherical transparent cover and the arc-shaped fixing plate.

[0009] When installing the hemispherical transparent cover, move the arc-shaped card plate between two adjacent arc-shaped fixed plates, then rotate the hemispherical transparent cover clockwise to move the arc-shaped card plate toward the arc-shaped card slot until the iron block is attracted by the magnet. When removing the hemispherical transparent cover, rotate the hemispherical transparent cover counterclockwise to completely remove the four arc-shaped card plates from the four arc-shaped card slots respectively, and then move the hemispherical transparent cover downward.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of mounting holes arranged in a circular array are provided on the top of the circular mounting top seat, and the mounting holes are for bolts to pass through, so as to firmly fix the circular mounting top seat on the top of the corridor.

[0011] Preferably, a wire hole a is provided in the middle of the top of the circular mounting top seat, and a wire groove connected to the wire hole a is provided on the top of the circular mounting top seat, providing a channel for the cable to pass through the circular mounting top seat, ensuring that the cable can be smoothly wired to the monitoring equipment.

[0012] Preferably, the fixed connecting member includes a rectangular connecting seat fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular mounting top seat, connecting the circular mounting top seat and the T-shaped connecting block, and the top of the rectangular connecting seat is provided with a wire hole b connected to the wire hole a, providing a wiring channel for the cable from the circular mounting top seat to the T-shaped connecting block, and the front side of the rectangular connecting seat is provided with a T-shaped connecting groove, and the T-shaped connecting block is inserted into the T-shaped connecting groove, providing a slot for inserting the T-shaped connecting block, thereby realizing a stable connection between the surveillance camera body and the fixed connecting member.

[0013] Preferably, a wire hole c connected to the wire hole b is provided on the top of the T-shaped connecting block to provide a channel for cable wiring of the surveillance camera body. A positioning slot is provided on the right side of the T-shaped connecting block to plug in the positioning rod to ensure that the T-shaped connecting block is firmly connected to the rectangular connecting seat.

[0014] Preferably, a hollow cylinder is provided on the right side of the rectangular connecting seat to accommodate and guide the positioning rod, provide a positioning function, and ensure a stable connection. The left end of the hollow cylinder is an open structure, and a positioning rod is movably connected inside the hollow cylinder. The left end of the positioning rod passes through the right side of the rectangular connecting seat and is inserted into the positioning slot to achieve precise positioning and fixation of the monitoring equipment to ensure a stable connection. The right end of the positioning rod passes through the inner wall of the hollow cylinder and is fixedly connected to a toggle block for manually operating the positioning rod to achieve quick loading and unloading and positioning of the equipment.

[0015] Preferably, the outer wall of the positioning rod is provided with an annular push block, and the outer wall of the positioning rod is sleeved with a spring, the left end of the spring is against the right side of the annular push block, the right end of the spring is against the right end of the inner wall of the hollow cylinder, and the left side of the annular push block is against the right side of the rectangular connecting seat, limiting the moving range of the positioning rod and cooperating with the spring to provide thrust to ensure that the positioning rod remains in the appropriate position when in use.

[0016] Preferably, an annular sleeve is provided at the edge of the bottom of the circular mounting top seat, the inner wall of the annular sleeve fits with the outer wall of the annular docking plate, and the annular sleeve is used in conjunction with the annular docking plate to ensure the stability of the connection and the integrity of the structure.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. The residential corridor monitoring equipment with anti-destruction structure and the hemispherical transparent cover can effectively protect the monitoring camera body from external impact and environmental factors such as dust, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0019] 2. The residential corridor monitoring equipment with an anti-destruction structure is connected by the adsorption of iron blocks and magnets. The connection between the hemispherical transparent cover and the arc-shaped fixed plate is more secure and not easy to shift.

[0020] 3. The structural design of the residential corridor monitoring equipment with anti-destruction structure allows the hemispherical transparent cover to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, which is convenient for quick installation and disassembly and improves the maintainability of the equipment.

[0021] 4. The residential corridor monitoring equipment with anti-destruction structure has a cable trough and cable hole design that provides a complete cable wiring channel, ensuring the neat and safe arrangement of cables and simplifying the installation process.

[0022] 5. The residential corridor monitoring equipment with an anti-destruction structure has a detachable connection between the fixed connector and the T-shaped connecting block, which makes the camera body easy to install and replace, improving the maintenance efficiency of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall decomposition structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the circular mounting top seat and the arc-shaped fixing plate in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the fixed connector, T-shaped connecting block and surveillance camera body in the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed connection member in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hemispherical transparent cover in the present utility model;

[0030] In the figure: 1. Circular mounting top seat; 10. Mounting hole; 11. Wire groove; 12. Wire hole a; 13. Annular sleeve; 2. Fixed connector; 20. Rectangular connecting seat; 200. T-shaped connecting groove; 201. Wire hole b; 21. Hollow cylinder; 22. Positioning rod; 220. Annular push block; 23. Toggle block; 24. Spring; 3. T-shaped connecting block; 30. Positioning slot; 31. Wire hole c; 4. Surveillance camera body; 5. Hemispherical transparent cover; 50. Annular docking plate; 51. Arc-shaped clamping plate; 52. Iron block; 6. Arc-shaped fixing plate; 60. Arc-shaped clamping groove; 61. Magnet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0034] The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-vandalism structure includes a circular mounting base 1, which provides the basic mounting surface of the device. A fixed connector 2 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the circular mounting base 1. The fixed connector 2 is detachably connected to a T-shaped connecting block 3. The fixed connector 2 cooperates with the T-shaped connecting block 3 to fix the monitoring camera body 4 to the circular mounting base 1 and realize the detachable function. The bottom of the T-shaped connecting block 3 is provided with the monitoring camera body 4, which is the core component for realizing the monitoring function and is used to monitor and record activities in the residential corridor in real time.

[0035] At the bottom of the circular mounting top 1 and near the edge, there are four arc-shaped fixing plates 6 arranged in a circular array, which serve as the main supporting structure for fixing the hemispherical transparent cover 5. The outer wall of the arc-shaped fixing plate 6 is provided with an arc-shaped card groove 60, and one end of the arc-shaped card groove 60 is an open structure for clamping the arc-shaped card plate 51 to achieve the installation and fixation of the hemispherical transparent cover 5. The end of the inner wall of the arc-shaped card groove 60 is provided with a magnet 61. The bottom of the circular mounting top 1 is provided with a hemispherical transparent cover 5 for protecting the monitoring camera body 4, which covers the outside of the monitoring camera body 4 to play a protective role, prevent external collisions and dust from damaging the camera, and at the same time does not affect the camera From the perspective of the head, the top of the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is integrally formed with an annular docking plate 50, and the inner wall of the annular docking plate 50 is provided with four arc-shaped card plates 51 arranged in a circular array. The four arc-shaped card plates 51 are respectively clamped in four arc-shaped card grooves 60 to fix the connection between the hemispherical transparent cover 5 and the circular mounting top seat 1. An iron block 52 is provided at one end of the arc-shaped card plate 51, which is more firmly fixed by the adsorption force of the magnet 61. The iron block 52 is adsorbed and connected with the magnet 61, and the magnet 61 magnetically attracts the iron block 52, so that the arc-shaped card plate 51 is not easy to shift after connection, further strengthening the connection between the hemispherical transparent cover 5 and the arc-shaped fixing plate 6;

[0036] When installing the hemispherical transparent cover 5, move the arc-shaped clamping plate 51 between two adjacent arc-shaped fixing plates 6, then rotate the hemispherical transparent cover 5 clockwise to move the arc-shaped clamping plate 51 toward the arc-shaped clamping groove 60 until the iron block 52 is attracted by the magnet 61. When removing the hemispherical transparent cover 5, rotate the hemispherical transparent cover 5 counterclockwise to completely remove the four arc-shaped clamping plates 51 from the four arc-shaped clamping grooves 60 respectively, and then move the hemispherical transparent cover 5 downward.

[0037] In this embodiment, a plurality of mounting holes 10 arranged in a circular array are provided on the top of the circular mounting top base 1 , and the mounting holes 10 are for bolts to pass through, so as to firmly fix the circular mounting top base 1 on the top of the corridor.

[0038] Specifically, a wire hole a12 is provided in the middle of the top of the circular mounting top seat 1, and a wire groove 11 is provided on the top of the circular mounting top seat 1 that is connected to the wire hole a12, providing a channel for the cable to pass through the circular mounting top seat 1, ensuring that the cable can be smoothly wired to the monitoring equipment.

[0039] Furthermore, the fixed connecting member 2 includes a rectangular connecting seat 20 fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular mounting top seat 1, connecting the circular mounting top seat 1 and the T-shaped connecting block 3. The top of the rectangular connecting seat 20 is provided with a wire hole b201 connected to the wire hole a12, providing a wiring channel for the cable from the circular mounting top seat 1 to the T-shaped connecting block 3. The front side of the rectangular connecting seat 20 is provided with a T-shaped connecting groove 200, and the T-shaped connecting block 3 is inserted into the T-shaped connecting groove 200, providing a slot for inserting the T-shaped connecting block 3, thereby realizing a stable connection between the surveillance camera body 4 and the fixed connecting member 2.

[0040] Furthermore, a wire hole c31 connected to the wire hole b201 is provided on the top of the T-shaped connecting block 3, which is used to provide a channel for cable wiring of the surveillance camera body 4. A positioning slot 30 is provided on the right side of the T-shaped connecting block 3 for plugging in the positioning rod 22 to ensure that the T-shaped connecting block 3 is firmly connected to the rectangular connecting seat 20.

[0041] Furthermore, a hollow cylinder 21 is provided on the right side of the rectangular connecting seat 20, which accommodates and guides the positioning rod 22, provides a positioning function, and ensures a stable connection. The left end of the hollow cylinder 21 is an open structure, and the positioning rod 22 is movably connected inside the hollow cylinder 21. The left end of the positioning rod 22 passes through the right side of the rectangular connecting seat 20 and is inserted into the positioning slot 30, which is used to achieve precise positioning and fixation of the monitoring equipment to ensure a stable connection. The right end of the positioning rod 22 passes through the inner wall of the hollow cylinder 21 and is fixedly connected to a toggle block 23, which is used to manually operate the positioning rod 22 to achieve rapid loading and unloading and positioning of the equipment.

[0042] Furthermore, an annular push block 220 is provided on the outer wall of the positioning rod 22, and a spring 24 is provided on the outer wall of the positioning rod 22. The left end of the spring 24 is against the right side of the annular push block 220, and the right end of the spring 24 is against the right end of the inner wall of the hollow cylinder 21. The left side of the annular push block 220 is against the right side of the rectangular connecting seat 20, which limits the moving range of the positioning rod 22 and cooperates with the spring 24 to provide thrust to ensure that the positioning rod 22 remains in the appropriate position when in use.

[0043] Furthermore, an annular sleeve 13 is provided at the edge of the bottom of the circular mounting top seat 1, and the inner wall of the annular sleeve 13 fits with the outer wall of the annular docking plate 50. The annular sleeve 13 is used in conjunction with the annular docking plate 50 to ensure the stability of the connection and the integrity of the structure.

[0044] When the residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure of this embodiment is in use, the circular mounting top seat 1 is fixed to the top of the corridor, and the reserved mounting holes 10 are used to firmly fix it with bolts to ensure that the cables are smoothly wired to the monitoring device through the wire holes a12 and the wire grooves 11. Then, the monitoring camera body 4 is connected to the fixed connector 2 through the T-shaped connecting block 3. Specifically, the staff holds the monitoring camera body 4 with one hand and pulls the toggle block 23 outward with the other hand to move the left end of the positioning rod 22 out of the T-shaped connecting groove 200, and then inserts the T-shaped connecting block 3 into the T-shaped connecting groove 200, and loosens the toggle block 23. Under the action of the spring 24, the left end of the positioning rod 22 is inserted into the positioning slot 30, ensuring that the monitoring camera body 4 is firmly mounted on the circular mounting top seat 1. At the same time, ensure that all cables are connected in good condition to meet the requirements of power supply and data transmission. Then, the hemispherical transparent The arc-shaped card plate 51 of the cover 5 is moved between the adjacent arc-shaped fixed plates 6, and the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is rotated clockwise so that the four arc-shaped card plates 51 are moved into the four arc-shaped card slots 60 respectively until the iron block 52 is adsorbed by the magnet 61, ensuring that the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is firm, effectively preventing the monitoring camera body 4 from being directly hit by foreign objects, thereby protecting the monitoring camera body 4; when maintenance is required, the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is rotated counterclockwise to remove the arc-shaped card plate 51 from the arc-shaped card slot 60, and then the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is removed for equipment maintenance. After completing the repair or replacement, the hemispherical transparent cover 5 is reinstalled according to the above steps. In daily use, it is necessary to regularly check the status of the hemispherical transparent cover 5 and the monitoring camera body 4 to ensure that there is no damage or looseness. This design effectively protects the monitoring camera body 4, simplifies the installation and maintenance process, and improves the safety and reliability of residential corridor monitoring.

[0045] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely preferred examples of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-vandalism structure, comprising a circular mounting top seat (1), characterized in that: A fixed connection piece (2) is provided in the middle of the bottom of the circular mounting top seat (1), and the fixed connection piece (2) is detachably connected to a T-shaped connection block (3), and a monitoring camera body (4) is provided at the bottom of the circular mounting top seat (1), and four arc-shaped fixing plates (6) arranged in a circular array are provided at the bottom and near the edge of the circular mounting top seat (1), and an arc-shaped slot (60) is provided on the outer wall of the arc-shaped slot (60), one end of the arc-shaped slot (60) is an open structure, and the end of the inner wall of the arc-shaped slot (60) is provided The circular mounting top seat (1) is provided with a hemispherical transparent cover (5) for protecting the surveillance camera body (4) at the bottom, and an annular docking plate (50) is integrally formed on the top of the hemispherical transparent cover (5). The inner wall of the annular docking plate (50) is provided with four arc-shaped clamping plates (51) arranged in an annular array, and the four arc-shaped clamping plates (51) are respectively clamped in four arc-shaped clamping grooves (60). An iron block (52) is provided at one end of the arc-shaped clamping plate (51), and the iron block (52) is adsorbed and connected to the magnet (61).

2. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: The top of the circular mounting seat (1) is provided with a plurality of mounting holes (10) arranged in a circular array, and the mounting holes (10) are for bolts to pass through.

3. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: A wire hole a (12) is provided in the middle of the top of the circular mounting top seat (1), and a wire groove (11) communicating with the wire hole a (12) is provided on the top of the circular mounting top seat (1).

4. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 3 is characterized by: The fixed connection member (2) comprises a rectangular connection seat (20) fixedly connected to the bottom of the circular mounting top seat (1); a wire hole b (201) communicating with the wire hole a (12) is provided on the top of the rectangular connection seat (20); a T-shaped connection groove (200) is provided on the front side of the rectangular connection seat (20); and the T-shaped connection block (3) is inserted into the T-shaped connection groove (200).

5. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A wire hole c (31) communicating with the wire hole b (201) is provided on the top of the T-shaped connecting block (3), and a positioning slot (30) is provided on the right side of the T-shaped connecting block (3).

6. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 5 is characterized by: A hollow cylinder (21) is provided on the right side of the rectangular connecting seat (20), the left end of the hollow cylinder (21) is an open structure, a positioning rod (22) is movably connected inside the hollow cylinder (21), the left end of the positioning rod (22) passes through the right side of the rectangular connecting seat (20) and is inserted into the positioning slot (30), and the right end of the positioning rod (22) passes through the inner wall of the hollow cylinder (21) and is fixedly connected to a toggle block (23).

7. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 6 is characterized by: The outer wall of the positioning rod (22) is provided with an annular push block (220), and the outer wall of the positioning rod (22) is sleeved with a spring (24), the left end of the spring (24) is against the right side of the annular push block (220), the right end of the spring (24) is against the right end of the inner wall of the hollow cylinder (21), and the left side of the annular push block (220) is against the right side of the rectangular connecting seat (20).

8. The residential corridor monitoring device with an anti-destruction structure according to claim 1 is characterized by: An annular sleeve plate (13) is provided at the edge of the bottom of the circular mounting top seat (1), and the inner wall of the annular sleeve plate (13) is fitted with the outer wall of the annular docking plate (50).