Do it yourself (DIY) hand lantern
Through modular design and the use of transparent plastic plates, the problems of complex lantern frame structure and easy damage of thin wood sheets were solved, and a DIY portable lantern with high stability, long life and convenient assembly was realized.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423217865.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing lanterns have complex skeleton structures, require high assembly skills, have poor stability, and are made of thin wood that is easily damaged, which affects their service life.
It adopts a modular design, using transparent plastic plates and connecting rods. Blocks and anti-slip layers are set at both ends of the connecting rods. The main plate is fixed by the blocks and friction, simplifying the assembly process.
The stability and service life of the lanterns are improved, the assembly process is simplified, batch production and transportation are facilitated, and the circulation and saleability of the products are enhanced.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of handicraft decoration, and particularly relates to a DIY hand-held lantern. BACKGROUND
[0002] The lantern, also known as the lamp color, is an old Chinese traditional handicraft, and the lantern has formed rich and colorful varieties and superb craftsmanship through inheritance and development of the lamp color artisans of all generations. People will hang up the red lanterns symbolizing reunion significance to create a festive atmosphere every year during festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival, and the lantern has become a symbol of Chinese joy.
[0003] The existing lantern is generally composed of a framework, lantern covers connecting upper and lower ends of the framework, and decorative paper installed on the framework. The structure of the framework is relatively complex, and a plurality of thin wooden sheets of different sizes need to be assembled with each other, so that the existing lantern generally needs to be matched with a detailed operation tutorial for self-assembly, and a certain assembly skill is required for the entire assembly, which leads to a certain complexity of the entire assembly process of the existing DIY lantern. In addition, the material of the framework of the lantern in the prior art is generally thin wooden sheets, which are easy to be damaged during assembly or use, which limits the service life of the lantern. Moreover, the existing lantern is fixed by friction between the thin wooden sheets during assembly, and this fixing method leads to poor stability of the assembled lantern and easy disassembly. SUMMARY
[0004] In order to solve the technical problem that the existing lantern is generally assembled by the friction between the wooden sheets, leading to easy disassembly of the assembled lantern, the utility model provides a DIY hand-held lantern.
[0005] The utility model discloses the following technical scheme is adopted: a kind of DIY portable lantern, it includes lamp pole, illuminating lamp, two main body board and multiple connecting rods, multiple long slot holes are provided on each main body board, multiple long slot holes are spaced along the contour line of main body board;Two long slot holes of the main body board in the same position one-to-one correspond;One end of each connecting rod is connected with one of the main body board, the other end of each connecting rod is connected with another main body board;Two clamping blocks are respectively arranged at the two ends of the connecting rod, the structure of the clamping block is same with the structure of the long slot hole;The distance between two clamping blocks is greater than or equal to the depth of the long slot hole;Two clamping blocks on the connecting rod inserted into the long slot hole clamp the main body board;The side of the clamping block is bonded with anti-skid layer, the anti-skid layer is abutted to the main body board when the connecting rod is inserted into the long slot hole;The lamp pole is connected with one of the connecting rod through connecting rope one;The illuminating lamp is fixed on the connecting rod connected with the connecting rope one through connecting rope two, and is hung between two main body boards through the connecting rope two.
[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, multiple clamping grooves are respectively arranged at the two ends of the connecting rod, and the clamping block is mounted in one of the clamping grooves in interference fit.
[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model, the connecting rod is a cylindrical rod, the clamping block is a rectangular structure, the width of the clamping block is equal to the diameter of the cylindrical rod, and the connecting rod inserted into the long slot hole clamps the main body board by rotating the cylindrical rod.
[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, the ratio of the length to the width of the clamping block is 3:2.
[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model, the thickness of the main body board is 7mm-9mm.
[0010] As a further improvement of the utility model, the diameter of the lamp pole is 18mm-22mm, and the length of the lamp pole is 15cm-20cm.
[0011] As a further improvement of the utility model, the main body board is a transparent plastic board.
[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, the main body board is a transparent PP board.
[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, the DIY lantern further comprises a cover with a hollow structure, the cover is sleeved outside the multiple connecting rods, the multiple connecting rods are used for supporting the cover, and the width of the cover is less than or equal to the distance between the two assembled main body boards.
[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model, the DIY hand lantern further comprises a lamp fringe, the lamp fringe is fixed on one of the connecting rods through the connecting rope three, the lamp fringe, the illuminating lamp and the connecting rope one are on the same straight line in the vertical direction, the cover is provided with a through hole one and a through hole two, the connecting rope one fixed on one of the connecting rods passes through the through hole one and is connected with the lamp rod, and the connecting rope three fixed on the other connecting rod passes through the through hole two and is connected with the lamp fringe.
[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model, rubber bands are sleeved on both sides of each clamping block on the connecting rod.
[0016] The technical scheme provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] (1) The DIY hand lantern of the utility model, two clamping blocks are arranged at the two ends of the connecting rod respectively, the two clamping blocks can clamp the main plate, and the stability of the two clamping blocks clamping the main plate can be effectively improved by cooperating with the friction layer, thereby effectively solving the technical problem that the assembled lantern is prone to collapse in the prior art by using the friction force between the thin wood sheets to assemble the lantern, and the stability of the assembled lantern is effectively improved.
[0018] (2) The DIY hand lantern of the utility model, the main plate and the connecting rod are arranged, the structures and sizes of the plurality of connecting rods are the same, and the shapes and sizes of the two main plates are also the same. Since the framework in the scheme is only composed of the two components with different structures, when the framework of the lantern is assembled, people do not need to watch the video, and only need to directly insert the two ends of each connecting rod into the corresponding two long holes of the two main plates, and then rotate to realize the connection between the two main plates through the connecting rod. The whole assembling process is simple and convenient, and the fixing effect is good. The framework structure of the embodiment adopts a modular assembly and an intuitive connection mode, so that the assembler can easily start, without professional knowledge. The modular structure is not only convenient for assembling, but also convenient for batch production and transportation, thereby facilitating the circulation and sales of the product.
[0019] (3) The DIY hand lantern of the utility model, a plurality of clamping grooves are arranged on the connecting rod, and in the actual assembling process, the distance between the two clamping blocks at the same end of the connecting rod can be adjusted according to the thickness of the clamping main plate required in practice, so that the connecting rod can connect and fix the main plates with different thicknesses, and the practicability of the connecting rod is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the DIY hand lantern provided in the utility model embodiment 1.
[0021] Figure 2 Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a connecting rod in a DIY portable lantern according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Figure 3 Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of two main plates being aligned in the DIY portable lantern according to the embodiment of the present application.
[0023] Figure 4 Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of two ends of a plurality of connecting rods being inserted into the two main plates in the DIY portable lantern according to the embodiment of the present application.
[0024] Figure 5 Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the plurality of connecting rods and the two main plates being assembled in the DIY portable lantern according to the embodiment of the present application.
[0025] Figure 6 Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the DIY portable lantern according to another embodiment of the present application.
[0026] In the figure, 1 is a main plate, 11 is a long hole, 2 is a connecting rod, 21 is a clamping block, and 3 is a lamp rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear and understandable, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and do not limit the present application.
[0028] Embodiment 1
[0029] This embodiment provides a DIY portable lantern, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The DIY portable lantern of the embodiment comprises a lamp pole 3, a lighting lamp, two main body plates 1 and a plurality of connecting poles 2. The two main body plates 1 and the plurality of connecting poles 2 can form the framework of the DIY portable lantern of the embodiment. One end of the lamp pole 3 is connected to one of the connecting poles 2 through connecting rope 1, the lighting lamp is fixed to the connecting pole 2 connected by the connecting rope 1 through connecting rope 2, and the lighting lamp is hung between the two main body plates 1 through the connecting rope 2. One end of each connecting pole 2 is connected to one of the main body plates 1, and the other end of each connecting pole 2 is connected to the other main body plate 1. Each main body plate 1 is provided with a plurality of long-hole 11s, and the plurality of long-hole 11s are distributed along the contour line of the main body plate 1 at intervals. The long-hole 11s at the same position of the two main body plates 1 correspond to each other. The two ends of the connecting pole 2 are respectively provided with two clamping blocks 21, and the structure of the clamping block 21 is the same as that of the long-hole 11. The same structure is convenient for the connecting pole 2 to drive one of the clamping blocks 21 to pass through the long-hole 11 from one end of the main body plate 1 and extend out of the other end of the main body plate 1. The distance between the two clamping blocks 21 is greater than or equal to the depth of the long-hole 11. In the actual design process, the distance between the two clamping blocks 21 is preferably slightly greater than the depth of the long-hole 11, so that one of the clamping blocks 21 can be located outside the main body plate 1 and the other clamping block 21 can be located inside the main body plate 1 when the connecting pole 2 is inserted into the long-hole 11. Then, by rotating the connecting pole 2, the two clamping blocks 21 on the connecting pole 2 clamp the main body plate 1, thereby realizing the assembly between the connecting pole 2 and the main body plate 1. The whole assembly process is simple and convenient, and the fixing effect is good. One side of the clamping block 21 is bonded with an anti-skid layer, and the anti-skid layer abuts against the main body plate 1 when the connecting pole 2 is inserted into the long-hole 11. The anti-skid layer is used to increase the friction between the clamping block 21 and the main body plate 1, and improve the stability of the two clamping blocks 21 clamping the main body plate 1. The material of the anti-skid layer can be rubber or polyurethane. Whether it is rubber or polyurethane, it has good anti-skid property and wear resistance, and can effectively increase the stability of the two clamping blocks 21 clamping the main body plate 1. It can be understood that in the embodiment, by arranging two clamping blocks 21 at the two ends of the connecting pole 2, the two clamping blocks 21 can clamp the main body plate 1, and in cooperation with the friction layer, the stability of the two clamping blocks 21 clamping the main body plate 1 can be effectively improved, thereby effectively solving the technical problem that the lantern is easy to collapse after being assembled by the friction between the thin wooden sheets in the prior art, and effectively improving the stability of the assembled lantern.
[0030] It can be understood that the structure and size of the plurality of connecting poles 2 are the same, and the shape and size of the two main body plates 1 are the same. Please refer to Figure 3The skeleton in the embodiment is composed of only two components with different structures. Therefore, when assembling the skeleton of the lantern, one need not watch the video and can directly insert the two ends of each connecting rod 2 into the corresponding two long holes 11 of the two main plates 1. The skeleton structure of the embodiment adopts modular components and an intuitive connection mode, so that the assembler can easily get started without professional knowledge. Moreover, the modular structure is not only convenient for assembly, but also convenient for batch production and transportation, thereby being conducive to the circulation and sales of the product. Specifically, when assembling, one only needs to align the clamping block 21 at one end of the connecting rod 2 with one of the long holes 11 of the main plate 1, and insert the connecting rod 2 into the long hole 11, so that one of the clamping blocks 21 is located on the outside of the main plate 1 and the other clamping block 21 is located on the inside of the main plate 1. Then, the two clamping blocks 21 can be clamped on the main plate 1 by rotating the connecting rod 2, thereby realizing the assembly between the connecting rod 2 and the main plate 1.
[0031] In the embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The long hole 11 can be a rectangular hole. In actual production, the size of the clamping block 21 can be slightly smaller than the size of the long hole 11, so that the clamping block 21 can pass through the long hole 11.
[0032] The connecting rod 2 is a cylindrical rod, and the clamping block 21 is a rectangular structure. The width of the clamping block 21 is equal to the diameter of the cylindrical rod. The connecting rod 2 inserted into the long hole 11 can clamp the main plate 1 by rotating the cylindrical rod. The specific operation is as follows: when assembling between the connecting rod 2 and the main plate 1, the installation positions of the two clamping blocks 21 can be determined according to the thickness of the main plate 1, and the two clamping blocks 21 are kept consistent along the axial direction of the cylindrical rod. Then, the clamping blocks 21 are aligned with the long hole 11 and inserted, so that one of the clamping blocks 21 is located at one end of the main plate 1 and the other clamping block 21 is located at the other end of the main plate 1. Then, the connecting rod 2 is rotated, so that the connecting rod 2 can drive the clamping blocks 21 to rotate. Since the clamping block 21 is a rectangular structure, the clamping block 21 can clamp the main plate 1 after being inserted and rotated, thereby realizing the purpose of fixedly connecting between the connecting rod 2 and the main plate 1. It can be understood that the rotation angle α of the connecting rod 2 ranges from 0° to 180°. Within this range, the two clamping blocks 21 on the connecting rod 2 can well clamp the main plate 1.
[0033] The ratio of the length to the width of the clamping block 21 is 3:2. By setting the ratio of the length to the width of the clamping block 21 to this value, it can be ensured that the two clamping blocks 21 at the same end of the connecting rod 2 can stably clamp the main plate 1, while the length of the clamping block 21 is not too long.
[0034] The thickness of the main body plate 1 can be 7-9mm, the diameter of the lamp rod 3 can be 18-22mm, and the length of the lamp rod 3 can be 15-20cm.
[0035] It can be understood that the middle position of one of the connecting rods 2 can be provided with a hole, and the purpose of the hole is to fix the connecting rope I on the connecting rod 2. In the actual assembly process, this connecting rod 2 with a hole is generally located at the middle position of the upper end of the assembled framework, and the lamp rod 3 can hold the lantern up through the connecting rope I and the connecting rod 2, and the lantern held up can be kept stable. In addition, the illuminating lamp can also be hung between the two main body plates 1 through the connecting rope II passing through the hole.
[0036] The main body plate 1 can be a rabbit-shaped plate body, an elephant-shaped plate body, and various animal-shaped plate bodies. The main body plate 1 can also be a rectangular, triangular, diamond, pentagonal star-shaped plate body, etc.
[0037] The main body plate 1 is a transparent plastic plate, which is more durable and less likely to be damaged, and can effectively replace the thin wood sheet in the prior art, thereby solving the problem that the thin wood sheet in the prior art is easily damaged during installation or use, thereby improving the service life of the assembled lantern.
[0038] The main body plate 1 can be preferably a transparent PP plate. Compared with the traditional thin wood sheet, the transparent PP plate has the characteristics of light weight, weather resistance, wear resistance, impact resistance, and non-toxicity. Using this material as the main body plate 1 can reduce the weight of the assembled lantern while improving the safety of children when using the lantern. The use of transparent PP plates also allows the light of the illuminating lamp arranged inside the main body plate 1 to better penetrate the PP plate. PP plate is also a recyclable material, which is more environmentally friendly than wood, helping to reduce the consumption of forest resources. In addition, the plasticity of the PP plate allows for more diverse designs and color choices, which can be easily made into complex and colorful designs through processes such as injection molding, and secondary creation such as drawing and paper-cutting on the PP plate can also be performed on the PP plate, increasing the personalization and interest of the lantern. PP plate is also less likely to absorb moisture and stains, making it easier to clean and maintain the lantern assembled by the PP plate, and users can easily keep the lantern clean.
[0039] It can be understood that the main body plate 1 can also be provided with a slot (not shown in the drawing), which is used to insert some decorative pictures of transparent plastic paper, thereby increasing the beauty of the lantern and making it more suitable for holiday decoration.
[0040] All the corners of the main body plate 1 are rounded to avoid the sharp edges of the main body plate 1 from easily hurting children when they play with the lantern. And its light weight makes it more suitable for children to use. In addition, the lightness of the PP plate also makes the lantern easier to carry and hang.
[0041] The lamp pole 3 can also be a cylindrical pole, and the diameter of the lamp pole 3 can be between 18 mm and 22 mm.
[0042] The DIY handheld lantern can also include a lamp fringe, which is fixed to one of the connecting rods 2 by the connecting rope three. The connecting rod 2 on which the lamp fringe is fixed and the connecting rod 2 on which the illuminating lamp and the connecting rope one are fixed are in the same straight line in the vertical direction.
[0043] The DIY lantern can also include a hollow cover, which is sleeved outside the plurality of connecting rods 2 for supporting the cover. The distance between the clamping block 21 on one end of the connecting rod 2 and the clamping block 21 on the other end of the connecting rod 2 is a, and the width of the cover is b, and a and b satisfy b≤a. It can be understood that the cover can be made of plastic. The cover is also provided with a through hole one and a through hole three. The connecting rope one fixed to one of the connecting rods 2 passes through the through hole one and is connected with the lamp pole 3, and the connecting rope three fixed to the other connecting rod 2 passes through the through hole two and is connected with the lamp fringe.
[0044] It can be understood that the two ends of the cover can be connected by gluing. When installing the cover, one end of the cover can be wound along the outside of the plurality of connecting rods 2 until it meets the other end of the cover. The meeting point can be connected by gluing, that is, the cover is installed.
[0045] The cover is also provided with two through holes three, one of which is aligned with the through hole one, and the other of which is aligned with the through hole two. When the cover is sleeved, attention should be paid to the position of the two through holes three, so that when the cover is sleeved outside the plurality of connecting rods 2, one of the through holes three is aligned with the through hole one, and the other of the through holes three is aligned with the through hole two.
[0046] In this embodiment, the illuminating lamp can be selected from an illuminating lamp with a power supply or an illuminating lamp with a charging cord. If the illuminating lamp with a charging cord is selected, the charging cord can pass through the through hole one and be wound on the lamp pole 3.
[0047] It can be understood that a rubber band is sleeved on both sides of each clamping block 21 on the connecting rod 2. The position of the clamping block 21 can be further limited by the rubber band, and the stability of the clamping block 21 when clamped can be improved.
[0048] In other embodiments, the connecting rod 2 can be provided with a plurality of clamping slots at both ends, and the clamping block 21 is fitted into one of the clamping slots. It can be understood that in actual application, the connecting rod 2 can be provided with a plurality of clamping slots at intervals, and the distance between the two clamping blocks 21 at the same end of the connecting rod 2 can be adjusted according to the thickness of the main plate 1 to be clamped, so that the two clamping blocks 21 can clamp the main plate 1 of different thicknesses, improve the practicability of the connecting rod 2, and also enable the connecting rod 2 to be mass-produced, thereby promoting the market circulation of the product. In this embodiment, the width of the clamping block 21 is slightly larger than the diameter of the cylindrical rod, and the clamping block 21 can be a plastic plate with a certain elasticity, so that the clamping block 21 can be fitted into one of the clamping slots, thereby achieving fixed installation of the clamping block 21.
[0049] The assembly operation process of the DIY portable lantern in this embodiment is as follows: first, install the clamping blocks 21 on the connecting rod 2, then insert one end of the connecting rod 2 into one of the main plates 1. According to the above sequence, connect the plurality of connecting rods 2 with one of the main plates 1 in turn, then insert the other end of the plurality of connecting rods 2 into the other main plate 1 (please refer to Figure 4 ), then rotate the plurality of connecting rods 2 in turn to make the clamping blocks 21 deviate from the long slot 11, so that the two clamping blocks 21 at the same end of the connecting rod 2 can clamp the main plate 1 (please refer to Figure 5 ), then hang the lighting string, connecting rope one on the connecting rod 2 at the middle position of the upper end of the two main plates 1, and hang the lamp fringe through the connecting rope three on the connecting rod 2 at the middle position of the lowest end of the main plate 1. Then, the cover is sequentially sleeved along the plurality of connecting rods 2, and the two ends of the cover are pasted. Finally, the other end of the connecting rope one is connected with the lamp pole 3 to complete the assembly of the entire lantern.
[0050] Embodiment 2
[0051] A DIY portable lantern, please refer to Figure 6 , which includes a lamp pole 3, a lighting lamp, two main plates 1 and a plurality of connecting rods 2. The structure is basically the same as that of the DIY portable lantern in embodiment 1, except that the connecting rod 2 in embodiment 2 does not have a clamping block, and the long slot 11 in embodiment 2 is a round hole. Therefore, when assembling the DIY portable lantern in embodiment 2, only need to wrap the connecting rod 2 with rubber bands, then insert the connecting rod 2 into the round hole, and also wrap the other end of the connecting rod 2 that protrudes out of the round hole with rubber bands. Through the above operation, the rubber bands at both ends of the connecting rod 2 inserted into the round hole can limit and fix the main plate 1, thereby achieving fixed connection between the connecting rod 2 and the main plate 1.
[0052] It can be understood that in the embodiment, the outer diameter of the rubber band wound on the connecting rod 2 is greater than the diameter of the circular hole, so that the wound rubber band can limit and fix the connecting rod 2 and the main body plate 1.
[0053] The above only is the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A DIY hand lantern, characterized in that, It includes: Two main plates (1), each of which is provided with a plurality of long holes (11) distributed along the contour line of the main plate (1); the long holes (11) of the two main plates (1) correspond one by one at the same position; A plurality of connecting rods (2), one end of each connecting rod (2) is connected to one of the main plates (1), and the other end of each connecting rod (2) is connected to the other main plate (1); both ends of the connecting rod (2) are provided with two clamping blocks (21), the structure of the clamping block (21) is the same as that of the long hole (11); the distance between the two clamping blocks (21) is greater than or equal to the depth of the long hole (11); the two clamping blocks (21) on the connecting rod (2) inserted into the long hole (11) clamp the main plate (1); one side of the clamping block (21) is bonded with an anti-skid layer, which abuts against the main plate (1) when the connecting rod (2) is inserted into the long hole (11); A lamp rod (3) is connected to one of the connecting rods (2) through a connecting rope one; A lighting lamp is fixed on the connecting rod (2) connected by the connecting rope one through a connecting rope two, and is hung between the two main plates (1) through the connecting rope two.
2. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, Both ends of the connecting rod (2) are provided with a plurality of clamping grooves, and the clamping block (21) is installed in one of the clamping grooves in interference fit.
3. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, The connecting rod (2) is a cylindrical rod, the clamping block (21) is a rectangular structure, the width of the clamping block (21) is equal to the diameter of the cylindrical rod, and the connecting rod (2) inserted into the long hole (11) clamps the main plate (1) by rotating the cylindrical rod.
4. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 3, wherein, The ratio of the length to the width of the clamping block (21) is 3:
2.
5. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, The thickness of the main plate (1) is 7mm-9mm; And / or, the diameter of the lamp rod (3) is 18mm-22mm; the length of the lamp rod (3) is 15cm-20cm.
6. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, The main plate (1) is a transparent plastic plate.
7. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, The main plate (1) is a transparent PP plate.
8. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, The DIY portable lantern also includes a cover with a hollow structure, the cover is sleeved outside a plurality of the connecting rods (2), the plurality of connecting rods (2) are used for supporting the cover, and the width of the cover is less than or equal to the distance between the two assembled main plates (1).
9. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 8, wherein, The DIY portable lantern also includes a lamp fringe, the lamp fringe is fixed on one of the connecting rods (2) through a connecting rope three, the lamp fringe, the lighting lamp and the connecting rope one are on the same straight line in the vertical direction; the cover is provided with a through hole one and a through hole two, the connecting rope one fixed on one of the connecting rods (2) passes through the through hole one and is connected with the lamp rod (3), and the connecting rope three fixed on the other connecting rod (2) passes through the through hole two and is connected with the lamp fringe.
10. The DIY handheld lantern of claim 1, wherein, Rubber bands are sleeved on both sides of each clamping block (21) on the connecting rod (2).