External wire breakage shutdown device of wire bundling machine

The dual sensing mechanism of the external wire break shutdown device of the wire bundling machine solves the problem of batch product scrapping caused by single copper wire breaking during high-speed stranding of the wire bundling machine, and ensures the safety of the wire and automatic shutdown protection.

CN223372474UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23YANGZHOU HUASHENG ELECTRONICS IND
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Application Number
CN202422477279.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-14

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Technical Problem

During the high-speed stranding process, existing wire bundling machines may break single strands of copper wire due to reasons such as wheel groove wear, inflexible rotation of the wire guide wheel, and damage to the wire eyelet. The machine cannot give an alarm and stop the machine in time, resulting in batches of products being scrapped.

Method used

A wire-bundling machine external wire breakage shutdown device is designed, which includes a wire-bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism. Through the dual sensing mechanism of the sensing rod and the conductive ring, the tension gun and the wire-bundling machine chassis are automatically stopped, ensuring the safety of the wires and eliminating the alarm delay when a single strand of copper wire is broken.

Benefits of technology

It effectively ensures the safety of the wires during high-speed stranding, prevents batch products from being scrapped when a single strand of copper wire is broken, and achieves double insurance automatic shutdown protection.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a bunching machine external broken line shutdown device, which comprises a bunching mechanism and a tension mechanism, the bunching mechanism comprises a bunching machine box, a line collecting disc assembly, an induction rod assembly and a motor used for driving the bunching machine box to operate, the induction rod assembly comprises an induction rod, the induction rod is connected with the motor through an electric wire, and the tension mechanism is connected with the induction rod. The tension mechanism comprises a tension gun device, a rack and a pay-off rack, the tension gun device and the pay-off rack are installed on the rack, a tension rod is installed on the pay-off rack and installed on the pay-off rack through a return spring, and the tension gun device comprises a tension gun and a conductive ring. By means of dual induction, the tension device can be stopped when a wire is broken, the wire bunching machine box can be stopped, under dual insurance, the safety of a wire during high-speed wire twisting is effectively guaranteed, and the phenomenon that when a single-strand copper wire is pulled to be broken, the wire bunching machine box is broken due to the fact that the single-strand copper wire is pulled to be broken can be completely eradicated. And an alarm cannot be immediately given for shutdown, so that batch products are scrapped.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of wire bundling machines, in particular to an external wire breaking shutdown device for a wire bundling machine. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology and the progress of society, people have entered the electrical age. Various electrical equipment has provided people with great convenience and promoted the great development of social productivity. In the process of daily life, work and study, people will inevitably come into contact with various cables such as rubber wires, cables, stranded bare copper wires, aluminum wire cores, etc. The wire bundling machine is a mechanical equipment used to produce rubber wires, cables, stranded bare copper wires, aluminum wire cores and other cables.

[0003] In the existing wire bundling machine, during the high-speed stranding process, single strands of copper wire may break due to reasons such as wheel groove wear, inflexible rotation of the wire guide wheel, and damage to the wire eyelet. If the wire breakage cannot be immediately alarmed and the machine cannot be shut down, batches of products will be scrapped due to lack of strands. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model proposes an external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine. Through the dual induction arrangement, not only can the tension device be stopped when a wire break occurs, but also the wire bundling machine chassis can be stopped. With the double insurance, it not only effectively guarantees the safety of the wires during high-speed stranding, but also can completely eliminate the problem of failure to immediately alarm and shut down when a single strand of copper wire is broken, resulting in the scrapping of batch products.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A wire-bundling machine external wire breakage shutdown device, characterized in that: it includes a wire-bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism arranged relatively to each other, the wire-bundling mechanism includes a wire-bundling machine case, a wire collection disk assembly, a sensor rod assembly and a motor for driving the wire-bundling machine case to operate, a guide fixed shaft is fixed transversely on the wire-bundling machine case, the sensor rod assembly and the wire collection disk assembly are respectively mounted on the guide fixed shaft and are arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction, the sensor rod assembly includes a sensor rod, and the sensor rod is connected to the motor through an electric wire, the tension mechanism includes a tension gun device, a frame and a pay-off frame, the tension gun device and the pay-off frame are respectively mounted on the frame, and the pay-off frame is located between the tension gun device and the sensor rod assembly. The tension rod is installed between the rods, and the tension rod is installed on the pay-off frame. The tension rod is installed on the pay-off frame through a return spring. The tension gun device includes a tension gun and a conductive ring for tensioning the wire. The conductive ring is connected to the tension gun through an electric wire and is located on the movement stroke of the tension rod. When the number of tension guns is greater than or equal to two, the conductive rings on all tension guns are connected in series through electric wires. When the wire on the tension gun is broken, the tension rod loses tension and falls into contact with the conductive ring, generating a loop, and the tension gun stops working. At this time, the wire on the tension gun falls onto the induction rod, and the induction rod, the wire and the motor are connected to form a short circuit, and the motor stops working.

[0007] In the above structure: the utility model proposes an external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine, comprising a wire bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism arranged relatively, wherein the wire bundling mechanism comprises a wire bundling machine chassis, a wire collection disk assembly, an induction rod assembly and a motor for driving the wire bundling machine chassis to operate, the motor drives the wire bundling machine chassis to operate and collects the wires on the tension mechanism through the wire collection disk assembly, the tension mechanism comprises a tension gun device, a frame and a pay-off frame, the tension gun device is installed on the frame to tension the wire, the pay-off frame is used for the tension rod, the wire is first tensioned by the tension gun device, and is collected by the wire collection disk assembly to achieve twisting, the utility model is provided with a tension rod and a conductive ring, each tension gun is connected to a conductive ring, and all the conductive rings are connected in series through wires. When the wire on the tension gun is broken, the tension rod will lose tension. The tension drops and contacts the conductive ring, generating a circuit, and the tension gun will stop operating. The tension rod is installed on the wire rack through a return spring, which can prevent the tension rod from failing to fall in time when the wire breaks. With the assistance of the return spring, it can respond quickly. After the tension gun stops operating, the wire on the tension gun will fall without tension, and the fallen conductive wire will fall onto the sensing rod. At this time, the sensing rod, the wire and the motor are connected to form a short circuit, and the motor will stop operating. The dual induction set in the utility model can not only stop the tension device when the wire breaks, but also stop the wire bundling machine chassis. Under the double insurance, it can not only effectively ensure the safety of the wire during high-speed stranding, but also completely eliminate the problem of not being able to immediately alarm and shut down when a single strand of copper wire is broken, resulting in the scrapping of batch products.

[0008] Further: the cable collection disk assembly is installed between the induction rod assembly and the wire bundling machine chassis, and the cable collection disk assembly includes a cable collection disk and a porous cable collection disk, and the porous cable collection disk and the cable collection disk are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft and arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction.

[0009] In the above structure: the cable collection disk assembly includes a cable collection disk and a porous cable collection disk, the porous cable collection disk and the cable collection disk are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft and arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction, and the wires are processed in sequence through the porous cable collection disk and the cable collection disk respectively.

[0010] Furthermore: it also includes an adjustment component, the sensing rod and the cable collection disk, and the porous cable collection disk are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft through the adjustment component, the adjustment component includes a height adjuster, a lateral adjustment bracket and a locking screw, the sensing rod and the cable collection disk, and the porous cable collection disk are respectively installed on different height adjusters, and a long strip adjustment hole is provided on the height adjuster along its height direction, the height adjuster is installed on the lateral adjustment bracket through a bolt, the lateral adjustment bracket is gap-mounted on the guide fixed shaft, a locking hole is provided on the side of the lateral adjustment bracket, and the locking screw is installed in the locking hole.

[0011] In the above structure: the vertical height and horizontal distance of the sensing rod, the cable collection plate and the porous cable collection plate can be adjusted at any time through the provided adjustment component, and the adjustment component includes a height adjuster, a transverse adjustment bracket and a locking screw, wherein the sensing rod, the cable collection plate and the porous cable collection plate are respectively installed on different height adjusters, and a long strip adjustment hole is provided on the height adjuster along its height direction. The height adjuster is installed on the transverse adjustment bracket through the bolt and the long strip adjustment hole thereon. When height adjustment is required, loosen the bolt, move the height adjuster up and down, and after adjusting to the appropriate position, tighten the bolt to achieve height adjustment. The transverse adjustment bracket gap is installed on the guide fixed shaft, and a locking hole is provided on the side of the transverse adjustment bracket. The locking screw is installed in the locking hole. When horizontal adjustment is required, loosen the locking screw, move the transverse adjustment bracket horizontally, and after moving to the appropriate position, tighten the locking screw to fix it on the guide fixed shaft to achieve horizontal adjustment.

[0012] Furthermore, two pairs of mounting holes are sequentially provided from top to bottom on the height adjuster on which the sensing rod is mounted, and the sensing rod is mounted in one of the pairs of mounting holes.

[0013] In the above structure, the sensor rod is fixed in any pair of mounting holes. When only one sensor rod is installed, the sensor rod can be installed in mounting holes at different heights to achieve secondary height adjustment of the sensor rod. Alternatively, two sensor rods can be installed. When the wire falls and touches any sensor rod, the motor will be triggered to stop working.

[0014] Furthermore: a transition guide wheel is also installed on the pay-off frame, and the transition guide wheel is rotatably arranged relative to the pay-off frame.

[0015] In the above structure: the transition guide wheel is used to cooperate with the tension gun device and the wire bundling machine box to strand the wire.

[0016] Furthermore: the tension gun device also includes a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket is fixed on the frame, the conductive ring is installed on the mounting bracket, and an insulating gasket is installed between the conductive ring and the mounting bracket.

[0017] In the above structure, the mounting bracket is used to install and fix the conductive ring, and the insulating gasket between the conductive ring and the mounting bracket plays an insulating role and can protect the conductive ring.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The double induction stop mechanism provided in the present invention can not only stop the tension device when a wire break occurs, but also stop the wire bundling machine chassis. Under the double insurance, it not only effectively guarantees the safety of the wires during high-speed stranding, but also can completely put an end to the problem that when a single strand of copper wire is broken, the alarm cannot be immediately given and the machine cannot be shut down, resulting in the scrapping of batch products. The double induction stop mechanism is the induction stop mechanism between the tension rod and the conductive ring, and the induction stop mechanism between the wire on the tension gun and the induction rod. When the wire breaks, the tension rod loses tension and falls on the designed conductive ring, forming a conductive loop, which stops the tension gun device. After the tension gun device stops operating, the wire on it will no longer be tensioned, and will fall and hit the induction rod, similarly connecting the shutdown circuit, causing the motor to stop, playing the role of double insurance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the sensor rod assembly structure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transition guide wheel installation;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the tension rod installation;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the check spring installation.

[0025] List of reference numerals:

[0026] 1. Wire bundle chassis; 2. Wire collection plate; 3. Multi-hole wire collection plate; 4. Sensor rod; 5. Motor; 6. Tension gun device; 7. Frame; 8. Wires; 9. Height adjuster; 10. Guide fixing shaft; 11. Lateral adjustment bracket; 12. Locking screw; 13. Transition guide wheel; 14. Tension rod; 15. Conductive ring; 16. Check spring; 17. Pay-off rack; 18. Mounting bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the utility model proposes an external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine, including a wire bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism arranged relatively to each other, the wire bundling mechanism including a wire bundling machine case 1, a wire collection disk assembly, a sensor rod assembly and a motor 5 for driving the wire bundling machine case 1 to operate, a guide fixed shaft 10 is transversely fixed on the wire bundling machine case 1, the sensor rod assembly and the wire collection disk assembly are respectively mounted on the guide fixed shaft 10 and are arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction, the sensor rod assembly includes a sensor rod 4, the sensor rod 4 is connected to the motor 5 through an electric wire 8, the tension mechanism includes a tension gun device 6, a frame 7 and a pay-off frame 17, the tension gun device 6 and the pay-off frame 17 are respectively mounted on the frame 7, the pay-off frame 17 is located between the tension gun device 6 and the sensor rod 4, a tension rod 14 is installed on the pay-off frame 17, and the tension rod 14 is installed on the pay-off frame 17 through a check spring 16. The tension gun device 6 includes a tension gun and a conductive ring 15 for tensioning the wire. The conductive ring 15 is connected to the tension gun through an electric wire 8 and is located on the movement stroke of the tension rod 14. When the number of tension guns is greater than or equal to two, the conductive rings 15 on all tension guns are connected in series through the electric wire 8. When the wire on the tension gun is broken, the tension rod 14 loses tension and falls into contact with the conductive ring 15, generating a loop, and the tension gun stops operating. At this time, the wire on the tension gun falls onto the induction rod 4, and the induction rod 4, the wire and the motor 5 are connected to form a short circuit, and the motor 5 stops operating.

[0029] The utility model proposes an external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine, comprising a wire bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism arranged relatively to each other, wherein the wire bundling mechanism comprises a wire bundling machine chassis 1, a wire collection disk assembly, an induction rod assembly and a motor 5 for driving the wire bundling machine chassis 1 to operate, the motor 5 drives the wire bundling machine chassis 1 to operate and collects the wires on the tension mechanism through the wire collection disk assembly, the tension mechanism comprises a tension gun device 6, a frame 7 and a pay-off frame 17, the tension gun device 6 is installed on the frame 7 to tension the wire, the pay-off frame 17 is used for the tension rod 14, the wire is first tensioned by the tension gun device 6, and is collected by the wire collection disk assembly to achieve twisting, the utility model is provided with a tension rod 14 and a conductive ring 15, each tension gun is connected to a conductive ring 15, all the conductive rings 15 are connected in series through the wire 8, when the wire on the tension gun is broken, the tension rod 14 will When the tension is lost and the wire falls into contact with the conductive ring 15, a circuit is generated and the tension gun stops working. The tension rod 14 is installed on the wire-paying frame 17 through the check spring 16, which can prevent the tension rod 14 from failing to fall in time when the wire breaks. With the assistance of the check spring 16, it can respond quickly. After the tension gun stops working, the wire on the tension gun will fall without tension, and the fallen conductive wire falls onto the sensing rod 4. At this time, the sensing rod 4, the wire and the motor 5 are connected to form a short circuit, and the motor 5 will stop working. The dual induction set in the present invention can not only stop the tension device when the wire breaks, but also stop the wire bundling machine box 1. Under the double insurance, it can not only effectively ensure the safety of the wire during high-speed stranding, but also completely eliminate the problem of not being able to immediately alarm and shut down when a single strand of copper wire is broken, resulting in the scrapping of batch products.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cable collection tray assembly is installed between the induction rod assembly and the wire bundler chassis 1. The cable collection tray assembly includes a cable collection tray 2 and a porous cable collection tray 3. The porous cable collection tray 3 and the cable collection tray 2 are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft 10 and are arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction. The cable collection tray assembly includes a cable collection tray 2 and a porous cable collection tray 3. The porous cable collection tray 3 and the cable collection tray 2 are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft 10 and are arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction. The wires are processed in sequence through the porous cable collection tray 3 and the cable collection tray 2 respectively.

[0031] In this embodiment: it also includes an adjustment component, the sensing rod 4 and the cable collection disk 2, the porous cable collection disk 3 are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft 10 through the adjustment component, the adjustment component includes a height adjuster 9, a transverse adjustment bracket 11 and a locking screw 12, the sensing rod 4 and the cable collection disk 2, the porous cable collection disk 3 are respectively installed on different height adjusters 9, and a long strip adjustment hole is provided on the height adjuster 9 along its height direction. The height adjuster 9 is installed on the transverse adjustment bracket 11 by bolts, and the transverse adjustment bracket 11 is gap-mounted on the guide fixed shaft 10. A locking hole is provided on the side of the transverse adjustment bracket 11, and the locking screw 12 is installed in the locking hole. The vertical height and horizontal distance of the sensing rod 4 and the cable collection disk 2 and the porous cable collection disk 3 can be adjusted at any time through the set adjustment component. The adjustment component includes a height adjuster 9, a transverse adjustment bracket 11 and a locking screw 12, wherein the sensing rod 4 and the cable collection disk 2 and the porous cable collection disk 3 are respectively installed on different height adjusters 9, and a long strip adjustment hole is provided on the height adjuster 9 along its height direction. The height adjuster 9 is installed on the transverse adjustment bracket 11 through the bolt and the long strip adjustment hole thereon. When height adjustment is required, loosen the bolt, move the height adjuster 9 up and down, and after adjusting to the appropriate position, tighten the bolt to achieve height adjustment. The transverse adjustment bracket 11 is gap-installed on the guide fixed shaft 10, and a locking hole is provided on the side of the transverse adjustment bracket 11. The locking screw 12 is installed in the locking hole. When horizontal adjustment is required, loosen the locking screw, move the transverse adjustment bracket 11 horizontally, and after moving to the appropriate position, tighten the locking screw 12 to fix it on the guide fixed shaft 10 to achieve horizontal adjustment.

[0032] In this embodiment, the height adjuster 9 for the sensor rod 4 is provided with two pairs of mounting holes, arranged from top to bottom. The sensor rod 4 is installed in one of the pairs of mounting holes. The sensor rod 4 can be fixed in place by being installed in either pair of mounting holes. When only one sensor rod 4 is installed, it can be adjusted twice by installing it in mounting holes at different heights. Alternatively, two sensor rods 4 can be installed. If a falling wire contacts any of the sensor rods 4, the motor 5 will be triggered to stop.

[0033] In this embodiment, a transition guide wheel 13 is further mounted on the pay-off frame 17, and the transition guide wheel 13 is rotatably arranged relative to the pay-off frame 17. The transition guide wheel 13 is used to cooperate with the tension gun device 6 and the wire bundling machine box 1 to strand the wire.

[0034] In this embodiment, the tension gun device 6 further includes a mounting bracket 18, which is fixed to the frame 7. The conductive ring 15 is mounted on the mounting bracket 18, with an insulating gasket installed between the conductive ring 15 and the mounting bracket 18. The mounting bracket 18 is used to securely mount the conductive ring 15, and the insulating gasket between the conductive ring 15 and the mounting bracket 18 provides insulation and protects the conductive ring 15.

[0035] The double induction stop mechanism provided in the present invention can not only stop the tension device when a wire break occurs, but also stop the wire bundling machine case 1. Under the double insurance, it not only effectively guarantees the safety of the wires during high-speed stranding, but also can completely put an end to the problem that when a single strand of copper wire is broken, the alarm cannot be immediately given and the machine cannot be shut down, resulting in the scrapping of batch products. The double induction stop mechanism is the induction stop mechanism between the tension rod 14 and the conductive ring 15, and the induction stop mechanism between the wire on the tension gun and the induction rod 4. When the wire breaks, the tension rod 14 loses tension and falls on the designed conductive ring 15, forming a conductive loop, which shuts down the tension gun device 6. After the tension gun device 6 stops operating, the wire thereon will no longer be tensioned, and will fall and hit the induction rod 4, similarly connecting the shutdown circuit to shut down the motor 5, thereby playing the role of double insurance.

[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any other limitation to the present invention. Any modification or equivalent variation based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for stopping a wire bundler due to external wire breakage, characterized in that: The invention comprises a wire bundling mechanism and a tension mechanism which are arranged relatively. The wire bundling mechanism comprises a wire bundling machine case (1), a wire collection disk assembly, a sensor rod assembly and a motor (5) for driving the wire bundling machine case (1) to operate. A guide fixed shaft (10) is fixed transversely on the wire bundling machine case (1). The sensor rod assembly and the wire collection disk assembly are respectively mounted on the guide fixed shaft (10) and are sequentially arranged along the wire conveying direction. The sensor rod assembly comprises a sensor rod (4). The sensor rod (4) is connected to the motor (5) through an electric wire (8). The tension mechanism comprises a tension gun device (6), a frame (7) and a pay-off frame (17). The tension gun device (6) and the pay-off frame (17) are respectively mounted on the frame (7). The pay-off frame (17) is located between the tension gun device (6) and the sensor rod (4). The pay-off frame (17) ) is provided with a tension rod (14), the tension rod (14) being installed on a pay-off frame (17) via a check spring (16), the tension gun device (6) comprising a tension gun for tensioning the wire and a conductive ring (15), the conductive ring (15) being connected to the tension gun via an electric wire (8) and being located on the movement stroke of the tension rod (14), when the number of tension guns is greater than or equal to two, the conductive rings (15) on all tension guns are connected in series via the electric wire (8), when the wire on the tension gun is broken, the tension rod (14) loses tension and falls into contact with the conductive ring (15), generating a circuit, and the tension gun stops operating, at which point the wire on the tension gun falls onto the induction rod (4), the induction rod (4), the wire and the motor (5) are connected to form a short circuit, and the motor (5) stops operating.

2. The external wire breakage shutdown device of a wire bundling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable collection disk assembly is installed between the induction rod assembly and the wire bundler chassis (1), and the cable collection disk assembly includes a cable collection disk (2) and a porous cable collection disk (3). The porous cable collection disk (3) and the cable collection disk (2) are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft (10) and are arranged in sequence along the wire conveying direction.

3. The external wire breakage shutdown device of a wire bundling machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes an adjustment component, wherein the sensing rod (4) and the cable collection disk (2) and the porous cable collection disk (3) are respectively installed on the guide fixed shaft (10) through the adjustment component, and the adjustment component includes a height adjuster (9), a transverse adjustment bracket (11) and a locking screw (12). The sensing rod (4) and the cable collection disk (2) and the porous cable collection disk (3) are respectively installed on different height adjusters (9), and a long strip adjustment hole is provided on the height adjuster (9) along its height direction. The height adjuster (9) is installed on the transverse adjustment bracket (11) through a bolt, and the transverse adjustment bracket (11) is installed on the guide fixed shaft (10) with a gap. A locking hole is provided on the side of the transverse adjustment bracket (11), and the locking screw (12) is installed in the locking hole.

4. The external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two pairs of mounting holes are sequentially arranged from top to bottom on a height adjuster (9) on which the sensing rod (4) is mounted, and the sensing rod (4) is mounted in one of the pairs of mounting holes.

5. The external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transition guide wheel (13) is also installed on the pay-off frame (17), and the transition guide wheel (13) is rotatably arranged relative to the pay-off frame (17).

6. The external wire breakage shutdown device for a wire bundling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tension gun device (6) further comprises a mounting bracket (18), wherein the mounting bracket (18) is fixed on the frame (7), the conductive ring (15) is mounted on the mounting bracket (18), and an insulating gasket is installed between the conductive ring (15) and the mounting bracket (18).