Adjustable universal meter pen fixing device

By designing an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device, the time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient problems caused by frequent movement of the probes in the existing technology are solved, the effect of rapid fixing and adaptation to different measurement scenarios is achieved, and measurement efficiency and safety are improved.

CN223346901UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422101112.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-28
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-28

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the multimeter probes need to be frequently moved, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, has low measurement efficiency, high labor costs, and poor stability and safety during use.

Method used

An adjustable multimeter probe fixing device is designed, which includes a connecting rod guide, a slide groove, first and second probe fixing devices, a clamp, and a rotatable connecting rod. By adjusting the position and angle of the connecting rod guide and the probe fixing device, the probes can be quickly fixed and adapted to different measurement scenarios.

Benefits of technology

This eliminates the need to frequently move the test leads, saving time and effort, improving measurement efficiency, reducing labor costs, and ensuring stability and safety during use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of universal meter measurement, aims to solve the problems that a universal meter pen needs to be moved frequently, time and labor are wasted, measurement work efficiency is low, labor cost is high, and stability and safety are poor in use in the prior art, and provides an adjustable universal meter pen fixing device which comprises a connecting rod guide rail. A sliding groove is formed in the top of the connecting rod guide rail, a first meter pen fixing device and a second meter pen fixing device are clamped in the sliding groove, and the ends, close to the sliding groove, of the first meter pen fixing device and the second meter pen fixing device are telescopically and slidably connected into the sliding groove. One ends of the first meter pen fixing device and the second meter pen fixing device away from the chute are respectively provided with a first clamp and a second clamp. The bottom of the connecting rod guide rail is fixedly connected with a rotatable connecting rod. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that the meter pen does not need to be moved frequently, the time and labor are saved, the measurement work efficiency is high, the labor cost is low, the meter is suitable for different use scenes, and the stability and safety during use can be ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of multimeter measurement, in particular to an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device. Background Art

[0002] During hydropower station maintenance, measuring single-cell battery voltages or node resistance on terminal blocks requires a multimeter. This often requires dozens or even hundreds of measurements, requiring frequent movement of the multimeter probes and readjustment for each measurement, wasting unnecessary time. Furthermore, because the probes require two hands to adjust and secure, two people are often required to measure and record the relevant parameters, which occupies considerable human resources during labor-intensive maintenance periods. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device to solve the problems in the prior art of frequent movement of the multimeter probes, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, has low measurement efficiency, high labor costs, poor stability during use, and poor safety.

[0004] The embodiment of the present utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model provides an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device, which includes a connecting rod guide rail;

[0006] The top of the connecting rod guide rail has a slide groove, which extends along the axial direction of the connecting rod guide rail. The interior of the slide groove holds a first test lead fixing device and a second test lead fixing device. One end of the first test lead fixing device and the second test lead fixing device near the slide groove is retractably slidably connected to the groove upward of the slide groove.

[0007] The first test lead fixing device and the second test lead fixing device each have a first clamp and a second clamp at one end away from the slide slot, and the axial direction of the first clamp is parallel to the axial direction of the second clamp;

[0008] The bottom of the connecting rod guide rail is fixedly connected with a rotatable connecting rod.

[0009] During use, first, the inspector needs to adjust the angle of the rotatable connecting rod according to the actual situation of the object to be tested, and then adjust the distance between the first test lead fixing device and the second test lead fixing device in the above-mentioned slide groove, and clamp the test leads on the first clamp and the second clamp, and fix the first test lead fixing device and the second test lead fixing device through the above-mentioned connecting rod guide rail to facilitate the device to perform related measurement work. Finally, when used subsequently in the same usage scenario, there is no need to adjust the distance between the first test lead fixing device and the second test lead fixing device again, and direct measurement can be performed.

[0010] The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device disclosed in this embodiment can adjust the direction and angle, thereby eliminating the need to readjust the position of the multimeter probes when performing repeated measurements, and can also be adapted to scenarios with different probe spacings. As a result, the adjustable multimeter probe fixing device has the beneficial effects of not requiring frequent movement of the probes, saving time and effort, achieving high measurement efficiency, low labor costs, adapting to different usage scenarios, and ensuring stability and safety during use.

[0011] Optionally, the above-mentioned sliding groove is a rectangular groove, and one end of the above-mentioned first test lead fixing device and the above-mentioned second test lead fixing device close to the above-mentioned sliding groove can be slidably connected in the above-mentioned sliding groove and tightly fit with the above-mentioned sliding groove.

[0012] In this arrangement, the above-mentioned slide groove can ensure that the above-mentioned first test lead fixing device and the above-mentioned second test lead fixing device move in the axial direction of the slide groove, thereby facilitating the staff to adjust the distance between adjacent test leads according to actual needs, thereby facilitating the measurement of single battery voltage or node resistance on the terminal block.

[0013] Optionally: the first test lead fixing device has a first telescopic connecting rod, one end of the first telescopic connecting rod close to the slide groove is adapted to the slide groove, and one end of the first telescopic connecting rod away from the slide groove is hingedly connected to the first clamp.

[0014] With such arrangement, the first telescopic connecting rod can ensure that the first clamp can be used at different angles, making it convenient for users to adjust according to actual needs.

[0015] Optionally, both sides of the first telescopic link are provided with a first limit block, and the radial direction of the first limit block is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding groove.

[0016] With such arrangement, the first limiting block can limit the sliding distance of the first telescopic link in the sliding groove, and at the same time, effectively improve the overall structural strength of the first telescopic link.

[0017] Optionally: the above-mentioned first clamp has a first support plate, and the first arc-shaped clamp and the second arc-shaped clamp are respectively provided at both ends of the top surface of the above-mentioned first support plate, the top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the above-mentioned first arc-shaped clamp and the above-mentioned second arc-shaped clamp are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the above-mentioned first support plate, the axial direction of the above-mentioned first arc-shaped clamp and the axial direction of the above-mentioned second arc-shaped clamp are coaxial with each other, and the side of the above-mentioned first support plate close to the above-mentioned first telescopic link is hingedly connected to the end of the above-mentioned first telescopic link close to the above-mentioned first support plate.

[0018] With such arrangement, the first arc-shaped clamp and the second arc-shaped clamp can clamp the test leads, which is beneficial for detection, and the hinged connection between the first support plate and the first telescopic link is beneficial for adjusting the angle of the first clamp, so as to adapt to various environments.

[0019] Optionally: the second probe fixing device has a second telescopic connecting rod, one end of the second telescopic connecting rod close to the slide groove is adapted to the slide groove, and one end of the second telescopic connecting rod away from the slide groove is hingedly connected to the second clamp.

[0020] With such arrangement, the second telescopic connecting rod can ensure that the second clamp can be used at different angles, making it convenient for users to adjust according to actual needs.

[0021] Optionally, both sides of the second telescopic link are provided with a second limit block, and the radial direction of the second limit block is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding groove.

[0022] With such arrangement, the second limiting block can limit the sliding distance of the second telescopic link in the sliding groove, and at the same time, effectively improve the overall structural strength of the second telescopic link.

[0023] Optionally: the second clamp has a second support plate, and a third arc-shaped clamp and a fourth arc-shaped clamp are respectively provided at both ends of the top surface of the second support plate, the top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the third arc-shaped clamp and the fourth arc-shaped clamp are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the second support plate, the axial direction of the third arc-shaped clamp is coaxial with the axial direction of the fourth arc-shaped clamp, and the side of the second support plate close to the second telescopic link is hingedly connected to one end of the second telescopic link close to the second support plate.

[0024] With such arrangement, the third arc-shaped clamp and the fourth arc-shaped clamp can clamp the test leads, which is beneficial for detection, and the hinged connection between the second support plate and the second telescopic link is beneficial for adjusting the angle of the second clamp, so as to adapt to various environments.

[0025] Optionally: the rotatable connecting rod has a first rod and a second rod, one end of the first rod is hingedly connected to one end of the second rod, and one end of the first rod away from the second rod is vertically fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting rod guide rail.

[0026] With such arrangement, the first rod and the second rod are hingedly connected to each other, so that the rotatable connecting rod also has the function of adjusting the angle, which is more conducive to adjusting the fixing device according to actual needs and improves the adaptability of the fixing device.

[0027] Optionally, the first test lead fixing device, the second test lead fixing device and the rotatable connecting rod are all made of insulating materials.

[0028] Such a setting can prevent users from operating incorrectly and causing equipment short circuits, effectively improving operational safety.

[0029] Based on the above description, the adjustable multimeter probe fixing device disclosed by the utility model has the beneficial effects of not needing to frequently move the probes, saving time and effort, high measurement efficiency, low labor costs, adaptability to different usage scenarios, and ensuring stability and safety during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device and the probes in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device used for measuring battery voltage in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Icon: 1-connecting rod guide rail, 2-slide groove, 3-first test lead fixing device, 4-second test lead fixing device, 5-first clamp, 6-second clamp, 7-rotatable connecting rod, 8-first telescopic connecting rod, 9-first limit block, 10-first support plate, 11-first arc-shaped clamp, 12-second arc-shaped clamp, 13-second telescopic connecting rod, 14-second limit block, 15-second support plate, 16-third arc-shaped clamp, 17-fourth arc-shaped clamp, 18-first rod, 19-second rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0036] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] Example

[0038] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 , this embodiment provides an adjustable multimeter probe fixing device, which includes a connecting rod guide rail 1;

[0039] The top of the connecting rod guide rail 1 has a slide groove 2, which extends along the axial direction of the connecting rod guide rail 1. The interior of the slide groove 2 holds a first test lead fixture 3 and a second test lead fixture 4. The first and second test lead fixtures 3 and 4 are retractably slidably connected to the groove of the slide groove 2 at one end near the slide groove 2.

[0040] The first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 have a first clamp 5 and a second clamp 6 at one end away from the chute 2, respectively. The axial direction of the first clamp 5 is parallel to the axial direction of the second clamp 6.

[0041] A rotatable connecting rod 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod guide rail 1.

[0042] During use, first, the inspector needs to adjust the angle of the rotatable connecting rod 7 according to the actual situation of the object to be tested, and then adjust the distance between the first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 in the slide groove 2, and clamp the test leads on the first clamp 5 and the second clamp 6, and fix the first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 through the connecting rod guide rail 1 to facilitate the device to perform related measurement work. Finally, when used subsequently in the same usage scenario, there is no need to adjust the distance between the first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 again, and direct measurement can be performed.

[0043] The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device disclosed in this embodiment can adjust the direction and angle, thereby eliminating the need to readjust the position of the multimeter probes when performing repeated measurements, and can also be adapted to scenarios with different probe spacings. As a result, the adjustable multimeter probe fixing device has the beneficial effects of not requiring frequent movement of the probes, saving time and effort, achieving high measurement efficiency, low labor costs, adapting to different usage scenarios, and ensuring stability and safety during use.

[0044] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The slide groove 2 is a rectangular groove. The first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 are slidably connected in the slide groove 2 at one end close to the slide groove 2 and tightly fit with the slide groove 2. The slide groove 2 can ensure that the first test lead fixing device 3 and the second test lead fixing device 4 can move in the axial direction of the slide groove 2, thereby facilitating the staff to adjust the distance between adjacent test leads according to actual needs, thereby facilitating the measurement of single battery voltage or the measurement of node resistance on the terminal block.

[0045] The first test lead fixing device 3 has a first telescopic link 8, the end of the first telescopic link 8 close to the slide groove 2 is adapted to the slide groove 2, and the end of the first telescopic link 8 away from the slide groove 2 is hingedly connected to the first clamp 5. The first telescopic link 8 can ensure that the first clamp 5 can be used at different angles, which is convenient for users to adjust according to actual needs.

[0046] There are first limit blocks 9 on both sides of the first telescopic link 8. The radial direction of the first limit blocks 9 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the slide groove 2. The first limit blocks 9 can limit the sliding distance of the first telescopic link 8 in the slide groove 2, and at the same time, effectively improve the overall structural strength of the first telescopic link 8.

[0047] The first clamp 5 has a first support plate 10, and a first arc-shaped clamp 11 and a second arc-shaped clamp 12 are respectively provided at both ends of the top surface of the first support plate 10. The top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the first arc-shaped clamp 11 and the second arc-shaped clamp 12 are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the first support plate 10. The axial direction of the first arc-shaped clamp 11 and the axial direction of the second arc-shaped clamp 12 are coaxial with each other. The side of the first support plate 10 close to the first telescopic link 8 is hingedly connected to the end of the first telescopic link 8 close to the first support plate 10. The first arc-shaped clamp 11 and the second arc-shaped clamp 12 can clamp the test leads, which is beneficial for detection. The hinged connection between the first support plate 10 and the first telescopic link 8 is beneficial for adjusting the angle of the first clamp 5, which is convenient for adapting to various environments.

[0048] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second test lead fixing device 4 has a second telescopic link 13, the end of the second telescopic link 13 close to the slide 2 is adapted to the slide 2, and the end of the second telescopic link 13 away from the slide 2 is hingedly connected to the second clamp 6. The second telescopic link 13 can ensure that the second clamp 6 can be used at different angles, which is convenient for users to adjust according to actual needs.

[0049] There is a second limit block 14 on both sides of the second telescopic link 13. The radial direction of the second limit block 14 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the slide groove 2. The second limit block 14 can limit the sliding distance of the second telescopic link 13 in the slide groove 2, and at the same time, effectively improve the overall structural strength of the second telescopic link 13.

[0050] The second clamp 6 has a second support plate 15, and a third arc-shaped clamp 16 and a fourth arc-shaped clamp 17 are respectively provided at both ends of the top surface of the second support plate 15. The top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the third arc-shaped clamp 16 and the fourth arc-shaped clamp 17 are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the second support plate 15. The axial direction of the third arc-shaped clamp 16 and the axial direction of the fourth arc-shaped clamp 17 are coaxial with each other. The side of the second support plate 15 close to the second telescopic link 13 is hingedly connected to the end of the second telescopic link 13 close to the second support plate 15. The third arc-shaped clamp 16 and the fourth arc-shaped clamp 17 can clamp the test leads, which is beneficial for detection. The hinged connection between the second support plate 15 and the second telescopic link 13 is beneficial for adjusting the angle of the second clamp 6, which is convenient for adapting to various environments.

[0051] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3The rotatable connecting rod 7 has a first rod member 18 and a second rod member 19. One end of the first rod member 18 is hingedly connected to one end of the second rod member 19. The end of the first rod member 18 away from the second rod member 19 is vertically fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting rod guide rail 1. The first rod member 18 and the second rod member 19 are hingedly connected to each other, so that the rotatable connecting rod 7 also has the function of adjusting the angle, which is more conducive to adjusting the fixing device according to actual needs and improves the adaptability of the fixing device.

[0052] The first telescopic connecting rod 8 of the first test lead fixing device 3, the second telescopic connecting rod 13 of the second test lead fixing device 4 and the rotatable connecting rod 7 are all made of insulating materials, which can prevent users from operating incorrectly and causing equipment short circuits, thereby effectively improving operational safety.

[0053] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the device can quickly fix the multimeter probes, and there is no need to adjust the probe spacing again when used subsequently in the same usage scenario. This saves the time of readjusting the position of the multimeter probes when performing repeated measurements, and can also make it suitable for scenarios with different probe spacings.

[0054] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, all connection parts of the fixing device are of a fixed and movable type, ensuring that the fixing device can adapt to different working scenarios while having a certain stability. The hinged connections in this technical solution have a certain tightness, and a certain pressure needs to be applied to achieve the movable adjustment of the hinged connection.

[0055] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, when not in use, the device can be folded and stored to save space and be easy to carry.

[0056] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3, the specific usage steps of the adjustable multimeter probe fixing device in this embodiment: when using, first, it is necessary to adjust the positions of the first telescopic link 8 and the second telescopic link 13 in the slide groove 2 on the link guide rail 1 according to the actual situation of the object to be measured, to ensure that when the probe is fixed to the first clamp 5 and the second clamp 6, relevant measurement work can be performed; secondly, according to the actual environment on site, adjust the mutual spacing between the first telescopic link 8 and the second telescopic link 13 on the slide groove 2, adjust the angle between the first clamp 5 and the second clamp 6 and the first telescopic link 8 and the second telescopic link 13, and adjust the angle between the first rod 18 and the second rod 19 to meet the safety and work needs on site; according to actual usage, the excessively long part of the probe lead can be wrapped around the first clamp 5 or the second clamp 6 to avoid personal injury and equipment damage caused by the excessively long part of the lead being wrapped around the on-site equipment.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable multimeter probe fixing device, characterized by: It includes a connecting rod guide rail (1); The top of the connecting rod guide rail (1) is provided with a slide groove (2), the slide groove (2) extends along the axial direction of the connecting rod guide rail (1), the interior of the slide groove (2) is clamped with a first test lead fixing device (3) and a second test lead fixing device (4), and one end of the first test lead fixing device (3) and the second test lead fixing device (4) close to the slide groove (2) is retractably slidably connected to the groove of the slide groove (2) upward; The first test lead fixing device (3) and the second test lead fixing device (4) are provided with a first clamp (5) and a second clamp (6) at one end away from the slide groove (2), respectively, and the axial direction of the first clamp (5) and the axial direction of the second clamp (6) are parallel to each other; A rotatable connecting rod (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod guide rail (1).

2. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide groove (2) is a rectangular groove, and one end of the first test lead fixing device (3) and the second test lead fixing device (4) close to the slide groove (2) is slidably connected in the slide groove (2) and tightly matched with the slide groove (2).

3. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first test lead fixing device (3) has a first telescopic connecting rod (8), an end of the first telescopic connecting rod (8) close to the slide groove (2) is adapted to the slide groove (2), and an end of the first telescopic connecting rod (8) away from the slide groove (2) is hingedly connected to the first clamp (5).

4. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both sides of the first telescopic connecting rod (8) are provided with a first limiting block (9), and the radial direction of the first limiting block (9) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding groove (2).

5. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first clamp (5) comprises a first support plate (10), and a first arc-shaped clamp (11) and a second arc-shaped clamp (12) are respectively provided at two ends of the top surface of the first support plate (10), and the top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the first arc-shaped clamp (11) and the second arc-shaped clamp (12) are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the first support plate (10), and the axial direction of the first arc-shaped clamp (11) and the axial direction of the second arc-shaped clamp (12) are coaxial with each other, and the side of the first support plate (10) close to the first telescopic link (8) is hingedly connected to the end of the first telescopic link (8) close to the first support plate (10).

6. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second probe fixing device (4) has a second telescopic link (13), an end of the second telescopic link (13) close to the slide groove (2) is adapted to the slide groove (2), and an end of the second telescopic link (13) away from the slide groove (2) is hingedly connected to the second clamp (6).

7. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both sides of the second telescopic connecting rod (13) are provided with second limiting blocks (14), and the radial direction of the second limiting blocks (14) is perpendicular to the axial direction of the sliding groove (2).

8. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second clamp (6) has a second support plate (15), and a third arc-shaped clamp (16) and a fourth arc-shaped clamp (17) are respectively provided at two ends of the top surface of the second support plate (15). The top ends of the outer arc surfaces of the third arc-shaped clamp (16) and the fourth arc-shaped clamp (17) are vertically fixedly connected to the two ends of the top surface of the second support plate (15). The axial direction of the third arc-shaped clamp (16) and the axial direction of the fourth arc-shaped clamp (17) are coaxial with each other. The side of the second support plate (15) close to the second telescopic link (13) is hingedly connected to one end of the second telescopic link (13) close to the second support plate (15).

9. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotatable connecting rod (7) comprises a first rod (18) and a second rod (19), one end of the first rod (18) is hingedly connected to one end of the second rod (19), and one end of the first rod (18) away from the second rod (19) is vertically fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the connecting rod guide rail (1).

10. The adjustable multimeter probe fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first test lead fixing device (3), the second test lead fixing device (4) and the rotatable connecting rod (7) are all made of insulating materials.