Height-adjustable supporting device

By designing a height-adjustable support device, the problem of poor versatility caused by fixed support column height was solved, enabling flexible adjustment of support column height, reducing costs, and improving the adaptability of the testing platform.

CN223532416UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11CHANGSHU AIRAIL AUTOMOBILE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422654501.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The support column height on the existing car tailgate testing platform is fixed, which cannot adapt to the different height requirements of car tailgate sheet metal parts, resulting in inflexibility, poor versatility, and increased research and development and usage costs.

Method used

A height-adjustable support device was designed, including a base, a connecting seat, and an adjustable support seat. The height of the support column can be flexibly adjusted by combining the connecting seat and the adjustable seat, and the support column can be stably positioned by using an elastic guide column and a spring structure.

Benefits of technology

The height of the support column can be flexibly adjusted, which enhances the versatility of the device, reduces development and usage costs, and improves the adaptability of the testing platform.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a height-adjustable supporting device which is provided with a base, the top of the base is detachably connected with a connecting seat, and the connecting seat is detachably connected with an adjustable supporting seat. The adjustable supporting seat is composed of an adjusting seat, an inserting column and a supporting column. The inserting column is fixedly arranged in the center of the bottom of the adjusting seat and is integrally formed; a tensioning hole penetrating through the bottom of the inserting column is formed in the center of the top of the adjusting seat, and a guide column capable of elastically moving up and down is arranged in the tensioning hole. A supporting column capable of adjusting the height position is movably arranged at the top of the adjusting seat, and the center of the bottom of the supporting column is fixedly connected with the top of the guide column; a connecting hole is formed in the top of the connecting base, and the inserting column is matched with the connecting hole in an inserting mode. According to the height-adjustable supporting device, the height of the supporting column can be adjusted on the adjusting seat according to requirements, the universality of the base and the adjustable supporting seat is high, use is more flexible, and the development and use cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automobile tailgate inspection, and in particular to a height-adjustable support device. Background Technology

[0002] The tailgate is an important component of a car, mainly composed of tailgate sheet metal parts, door trim panels installed on the inside of the tailgate, and rear window glass. To ensure the assembly accuracy of the tailgate door trim panels and rear window glass on the tailgate sheet metal parts, after the tailgate sheet metal parts are stamped, they need to be placed and fixed on a dedicated tailgate inspection platform to inspect the contour structure, assembly hole positions, and contour accuracy of the tailgate sheet metal parts.

[0003] Typically, the sheet metal parts of a car's tailgate are suspended and mounted on a car tailgate inspection platform. This type of inspection platform has support columns fixedly installed to support the car tailgate. The top of the support columns is equipped with limiting posts that fit into the mounting holes on the upper part of the car tailgate sheet metal parts. The car tailgate sheet metal parts are placed on the support columns pre-positioned on the inspection platform, and some downward mounting holes fit into the limiting posts on the support columns at predetermined positions. The support columns provide support and limit the movement of the parts. At the same time, the top of the car tailgate sheet metal parts is clamped by quick-press clamps pre-set on the inspection platform to ensure the stability of the car tailgate sheet metal parts when they are flipped and inspected on the inspection platform.

[0004] However, the positions of existing support columns and limit columns installed on the support columns are fixed. A car tailgate inspection platform usually requires several support columns, but the height of the support columns used on the same car tailgate inspection platform is not uniform. It needs to be adapted to the height requirements of different parts of the car tailgate sheet metal parts. Therefore, it is necessary to develop support columns that meet different height requirements. The height of such support columns is uniform and cannot be adjusted. Car tailgate sheet metal parts with different structures need to be placed on the inspection table for testing, which requires support columns of different heights. It is inflexible, has poor versatility, and increases the research and development and use costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a highly adjustable support device that is highly flexible and versatile.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] A height-adjustable support device includes a base with a connecting seat detachably connected to the top of the base, and an adjustable support base detachably connected to the connecting seat. The adjustable support base consists of an adjustment seat, a plug-in post, and a support post. The plug-in post is fixedly disposed at the bottom center of the adjustment seat and is integrally formed. A tensioning hole penetrating the bottom of the plug-in post is provided at the top center of the adjustment seat, and a guide post capable of elastic vertical movement is disposed within the tensioning hole. A support post capable of adjusting the height is movably disposed at the top of the adjustment seat, and the bottom center of the support post is fixedly connected to the top of the guide post. A connecting hole is provided at the top of the connecting seat, and the plug-in post is plugged into the connecting hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting seat includes a seat body, the top of the seat body near one end of which protrudes upward, and its side has an "L" shaped structure, and the connecting hole is located at the center of the protruding top of the seat body.

[0009] Furthermore, the top of the portion of the seat located on the protruding side is provided with a lower fixed connection hole that is connected vertically, and the top of the protrusion is provided with an upper fixed connection hole. The upper fixed connection hole is a threaded hole, and there are multiple upper fixed connection holes arranged in a circular array with the center of the end face of the connecting hole as the center.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the adjusting seat is provided with a stepped groove, which has a cross-shaped structure and is composed of a first height groove and a fourth height groove arranged longitudinally front and rear, and a second height groove and a third height groove arranged laterally. The first height groove and the fourth height groove are connected front and rear, passing through the center of the front and rear sides of the adjusting seat, and the height of the fourth height groove is higher than the height of the first height groove. The second height groove and the third height groove are connected left and right, passing through the center of the left and right sides of the adjusting seat, and the height of the second height groove is higher than the height of the third height groove but lower than the height of the fourth height groove. The tensioning hole is located in the first height groove. The widths of the first height groove, the second height groove, the third height groove and the fourth height groove are the same. The support column is inserted into any one of the height grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the adjusting seat, located on the outer side of the stepped groove, is provided with a mounting hole that connects the upper and lower parts.

[0012] Furthermore, the support column is composed of a support block and a locking block; the support block is located on the top of the locking block near one end, and its side has an "L" shaped structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the tensioning hole consists of a guide hole and an elastic limiting hole that are connected vertically; the diameter of the guide hole is smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole, and the guide post is vertically inserted into the guide hole and slides vertically with the guide hole; the lower end of the guide post is located inside the elastic limiting hole, and a spring is sleeved on the part of the guide post located inside the elastic limiting hole, the outer diameter of the spring being larger than the diameter of the guide hole and smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole.

[0014] Furthermore, a limit stop is provided at the bottom of the guide post, the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the spring and smaller than the diameter of the elastic limit hole.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the height of the support column in this height-adjustable support device can be adjusted on the adjustment seat according to the needs; when the height of the base is fixed, different connecting seats can be used to facilitate the support and limiting of different support parts at the bottom of the car tailgate sheet metal parts; the base and the adjustable support seat are highly versatile, making the use more flexible and reducing development and use costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a height-adjustable support device according to this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting seat structure in a height-adjustable support device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting seat structure in a height-adjustable support device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Structural cross-sectional view of AA;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support column structure in a height-adjustable support device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a height-adjustable support device and a quick-press clamp according to this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Connecting seat; 21. Seat body; 211. Connecting hole; 212. Lower fixed connection hole; 213. Upper fixed connection hole; 3. Adjustable support seat; 31. Adjusting seat; 311. First height groove; 312. Second height groove; 313. Third height groove; 314. Fourth height groove; 315. Mounting hole; 32. Insertion post; 33. Tensioning hole; 331. Guide hole; 332. Elastic limit hole; 34. Support post; 341. Support block; 342. Locking block; 35. Guide post; 351. Limiting stop; 36. Spring; 4. Quick-press clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0025] 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 merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product of the present invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" or "vertical" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure or component must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example

[0030] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figure 1 As shown, the instruction manual is attached. Figure 1 The illustration shows a specific embodiment of a height-adjustable support device according to this utility model. This height-adjustable support device has a base 1, which can be fixedly installed on an inspection platform for a car rear door sheet metal part using bolts. To facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the base 1, the base 1 has a cylindrical structure with symmetrically arranged outwardly protruding extensions on both sides of its bottom, forming an inverted "T" shape with the base 1. The extensions have vertically connected connecting holes, which can be countersunk holes or threaded holes. Bolts passing through the connecting holes can fix the base 1 onto the threaded positioning holes on the car rear door sheet metal part inspection platform. The top of the base 1 is horizontal, and this horizontal top has multiple threaded holes. A connecting seat 2 is detachably connected to the top of the base 1, and the connecting seat 2 is fixedly connected to the threaded holes on the top of the base 1 using bolts. Further details can be found in the appendix to the specification. Figure 2As shown, the connecting seat 2 includes a seat body 21. The top of the seat body 21 protrudes upwards near one end, and this protrusion is integrally formed with the seat body 21, giving the overall side a "L" shape. The top surface of the protrusion corresponds to the part of the supported car rear door sheet metal component that needs to be supported. The top of the connecting seat 2 is provided with a connecting hole 211, which is circular and located at the center of the top of the protrusion on the seat body 21. To facilitate the subsequent fixed connection of components to the top of the protrusion, the top of the protrusion is provided with upper fixing connection holes 213. Multiple upper fixing connection holes 213 are threaded holes, with the center of the end face of the connecting hole 211 as the circumference. The connecting seat 2 is arranged in a concentric circle array. To facilitate the fixed installation of the connecting seat 2 on the base 1, a lower fixing connection hole 212 with vertical connection is provided on the top of the part on the protruding side of the base 21. The lower fixing connection hole 212 can be a countersunk hole or a threaded hole, and the number and position of the lower fixing connection hole 212 correspond vertically to the number and position of the threaded hole on the top of the base 1. They are fixed together by bolts, which facilitates the installation, fixing and disassembly of the connecting seat 2 on the base 1. It should be noted that the specific structural shape of the connecting seat 2 corresponds vertically to the position of the product it supports, and can be flexibly replaced on the base 1. The base 1 is universal, saving the usage cost of replacing the entire base 1. See the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 1 As shown, an adjustable support base 3 is detachably connected to the connecting seat 2. The adjustable support base 3 is a universal component; refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 3 and 5 As shown, the adjustable support base 3 consists of an adjusting base 31, a plug-in post 32, and a support post 34. The plug-in post 32 is fixedly disposed at the bottom center of the adjusting base 31, integrally formed, and the plug-in post 32 is inserted into the connecting hole 211. The adjusting base 31 is inserted into the connecting hole 211 on the connecting base 2 through the plug-in post 32 at its bottom, ensuring the accuracy of the installation position of the adjusting base 31 on the connecting base 2. See the attached manual. Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the top center of the adjusting seat 31 is provided with a tensioning hole 33 that penetrates the bottom of the insertion post 32, and a guide post 35 that can move up and down elastically is provided inside the tensioning hole 33; for details, please refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 4As shown, the tensioning hole 33 consists of a guide hole 331 and an elastic limiting hole 332 that are connected vertically. The diameter of the guide hole 331 is smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole 332, forming an inverted stepped hole shape. The guide post 35 is vertically inserted into the guide hole 331 and slides vertically with the guide hole 331. The lower end of the guide post 35 is located inside the elastic limiting hole 332. To give the guide post 35 vertical elasticity, a spring 36 is sleeved on the part of the guide post 35 located inside the elastic limiting hole 332. The outer diameter of the spring 36 is larger than the diameter of the guide hole 331 but smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole 332. The top of the spring 36 abuts against the top of the elastic limiting hole 332. (Refer to the appendix of the instruction manual.) Figure 5 As shown, a limiting block 351 is provided at the bottom of the guide post 35. The limiting block 351 is integrally formed with the guide post 35 or connected by a threaded connection. The diameter of the limiting block 351 is larger than the diameter of the spring 36 but smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole 332. The bottom of the spring 36 abuts against the outer part of the limiting block 351 on the guide post 35. It should be noted that the limiting block 351 connected to the bottom of the guide post 35 is always inside the elastic limiting hole 332 and will not protrude below the bottom of the insertion post 32, ensuring that the limiting block 351 will not interfere with the bottom of the connecting hole 211 on the connecting seat 2 after the adjustable support 3 is installed on the connecting seat 2. The top of the adjusting seat 31 is movably provided with a support post 34 that can adjust the height position. The bottom center of the support post 34 is fixedly connected to the top of the guide post 35. The support post 34 and the guide post 35 can be fixedly connected by a threaded connection for easy disassembly. See the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 5 As shown, the support column 34 consists of a support block 341 and a locking block 342. The support block 341 is a vertical cuboid structure, and the locking block 342 is a horizontal cuboid structure. The support block 341 and the locking block 342 are integrally formed. The support block 341 is located at the top of the locking block 342 near one end, and its side has an "L" shape. The guide post 35 is connected to the bottom of the locking block 342, and its position corresponds vertically to that of the support block 341. For convenient adjustment of the height of the support column 34 on the adjusting seat 31, please refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figure 3As shown, the top of the adjusting seat 31 is provided with a stepped groove, which has a cross-shaped structure. This stepped groove consists of a first height groove 311 and a fourth height groove 314 arranged longitudinally, and a second height groove 312 and a third height groove 313 arranged laterally. The first height groove 311 and the fourth height groove 314 are connected front to back and pass through the center of both sides of the adjusting seat 31. The height of the fourth height groove 314 is higher than the height of the first height groove 311. The second height groove 312 and the third height groove 313 are connected left to right and pass through the center of both sides of the adjusting seat 31. The height of the second height groove 312 is higher than the height of the third height groove 313 but lower than the height of the fourth height groove 314. The length of the first height groove 311 matches the length of the locking block 342, and the tensioning hole 33 is located within the first height groove 311. It is clear that the widths of the first height groove 311, the second height groove 312, the third height groove 313, and the fourth height groove 314 are the same. When the support column 34 is inserted into any one of the height grooves and lifted upwards, the locking block 342 on the support column 34 can be engaged in the height groove of the required height. When the support column 34 is released, under the tension of the spring 36, the guide column 35 drives the support column 34 to return to its original position downwards, ensuring the stability of the position of the support column 34. In order to facilitate the fixed connection of the adjusting seat 31 on the connecting seat 2 and prevent it from shifting after installation, the top of the adjusting seat 31 is provided with a vertically connected mounting hole 315 located on the outer side of the stepped groove. The mounting hole 315 is a countersunk hole or a threaded hole, and its number and position correspond vertically to the number and position of the fixed connection hole 213 on the top of the connecting seat 2. They are fixedly connected together by bolts, making disassembly and assembly convenient.

[0031] The specific usage method is as follows: First, the base 1 is fixedly installed on the car tailgate testing platform using bolts. Based on the parts of the car tailgate sheet metal that require support, the corresponding connecting seat 2 is installed on the base 1. The connecting seat 2 is fixedly installed on the top of the base 1 using bolts. Next, the adjustable support seat 3 is installed on the connecting seat 2. The adjusting seat 31 is inserted into the connecting hole 211 of the connecting seat 2 via the plug-in post 32 and fixed with bolts. The height of the support post 34 on the adjusting seat 31 is manually adjusted. During adjustment, the support post 34 is lifted upwards, causing the guide post 35 to move upwards synchronously. At this time, the spring 36 located in the elastic limiting hole 332 moves upwards synchronously with the limiting stop 351, and the top of the spring 36... The part is restricted. As the guide post 35 is pushed upward, the spring 36 is compressed, and then the support post 34 is rotated to place the locking block 342 into any height groove of the required height. Then the support post 34 is released. Without the action of upward force, the upward-contracted spring 36 opens downward and drives the guide post 35 downward. The guide post 35 drives the support post 34 at its top downward, so that the support post 34 is stable in the corresponding height groove, ensuring the stability of the position. Then the car tailgate sheet metal part to be tested is placed on the testing platform. The top of the support block 341 on the support post 34 cooperates with the corresponding assembly on the car tailgate sheet metal part for support and limitation. At the same time, the top of the car tailgate sheet metal part is clamped by the quick-press clamp 4. Refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figure 6 As shown, the clamping part of the quick-press clamp 4 corresponds vertically to the top of the support block 341 to prevent uneven loading and deformation of the car tailgate sheet metal parts, and to fix the car tailgate sheet metal parts on the testing platform.

[0032] In this height-adjustable support device, the height of the support column 34 can be adjusted on the adjustment seat 31 as needed. With the height of the base 1 fixed, different connecting seats 2 can be used to facilitate the support and positioning of different support parts at the bottom of the car tailgate sheet metal parts. The base 1 and the adjustable support seat 3 are highly versatile, making them more flexible to use and reducing development and usage costs.

[0033] It should be emphasized that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A height-adjustable support device, characterized in that: The device has a base (1), and a connecting seat (2) is detachably connected to the top of the base (1). An adjustable support seat (3) is detachably connected to the connecting seat (2). The adjustable support seat (3) consists of an adjusting seat (31), a plug-in post (32), and a support post (34). The plug-in post (32) is fixedly installed at the bottom center of the adjusting seat (31) and is integrally formed. A tensioning hole (33) penetrating the bottom of the plug-in post (32) is provided at the top center of the adjusting seat (31). A guide post (35) that can move up and down elastically is provided in the tensioning hole (33). A support post (34) that can adjust the height position is movably provided at the top of the adjusting seat (31). The bottom center of the support post (34) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide post (35). A connecting hole (211) is provided at the top of the connecting seat (2), and the plug-in post (32) is plugged into the connecting hole (211).

2. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting seat (2) includes a seat body (21), the top of the seat body (21) near one end protrudes upward, and its side has an "L" shaped structure. The connecting hole (211) is located at the center of the protruding top of the seat body (21).

3. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (21) has a lower fixed connection hole (212) that is connected vertically on the top of the part located on the protrusion side, and an upper fixed connection hole (213) is provided on the top of the protrusion. The upper fixed connection hole (213) is a threaded hole, and there are multiple upper fixed connection holes (213) arranged in a circular array with the end face center of the connecting hole (211) as the center.

4. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the adjusting seat (31) is provided with a stepped groove, which has a cross-shaped structure and is composed of a first height groove (311) and a fourth height groove (314) arranged longitudinally in front and back, and a second height groove (312) and a third height groove (313) arranged laterally in the middle. The first height groove (311) and the fourth height groove (314) are connected front and back, passing through the center of the front and rear sides of the adjusting seat (31), and the height of the fourth height groove (314) is higher than the height of the first height groove (311). The second height groove (312) and the third height groove (313) are arranged laterally in the middle. 2) It is connected to the third height groove (313) on the left and right sides, and passes through the center of the left and right sides of the adjustment seat (31). The height of the second height groove (312) is higher than the height of the third height groove (313) and lower than the height of the fourth height groove (314). The tensioning hole (33) is located in the first height groove (311). The widths of the first height groove (311), the second height groove (312), the third height groove (313) and the fourth height groove (314) are the same. The support column (34) is inserted into any one of the height grooves.

5. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the adjusting seat (31) is provided with an upper and lower connected mounting hole (315) located on the outside of the stepped groove.

6. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support column (34) is composed of a support block (341) and a locking block (342); the support block (341) is located on the top of the locking block (342) near one end, and its side has an "L" shaped structure.

7. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning hole (33) consists of a guide hole (331) and an elastic limiting hole (332) that are connected vertically. The diameter of the guide hole (331) is smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole (332). The guide post (35) is vertically inserted into the guide hole (331) and slides vertically with the guide hole (331). The lower end of the guide post (35) is located inside the elastic limiting hole (332), and a spring (36) is sleeved on the part of the guide post (35) located inside the elastic limiting hole (332). The outer diameter of the spring (36) is larger than the diameter of the guide hole (331) and smaller than the diameter of the elastic limiting hole (332).

8. The height-adjustable support device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the guide post (35) is provided with a limit stop (351), the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the spring (36) and smaller than the diameter of the elastic limit hole (332).