Position-variable bench clamp type tool
By designing a variable-position vise fixture, continuous welding of workpieces is achieved using a rotating mechanism and a column, solving the problem of decreased quality and efficiency caused by worker movement during the welding process, and improving the continuity and efficiency of welding.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423185535.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
When adjusting the workpiece angle during welding, worker movement can disrupt the welding process, resulting in decreased welding quality and efficiency.
Design a variable position vise type tooling, including a clamping vise, a rotating mechanism and a column. The rotating mechanism rotates the crossbeam to achieve continuous welding of the workpiece. The height adjustment of the clamping vise and the column ensures that the angle of the workpiece can be adjusted without the need for the worker to move.
It enables continuous welding of workpieces, improves welding quality and efficiency, and reduces worker fatigue.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical technology, and in particular to a variable position vise-type tooling. Background Technology
[0002] In welding operations, it is usually necessary to fix the workpiece to be welded to ensure the accuracy and quality of the welding. However, currently, welding is done manually by simply using a clamping vise to clamp the workpiece. When dealing with workpieces of different specifications, multiple angle adjustments are required.
[0003] However, the inventors discovered that when adjusting the angle of the workpiece during the welding process, the movement of the worker would cause the welding process to be interrupted, resulting in a decrease in welding quality and welding efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a variable position vise fixture to solve the problem that when adjusting the angle of the workpiece during the welding process, the movement of the worker can cause the welding process to be interrupted, resulting in a decrease in welding quality and welding efficiency.
[0005] This application provides a variable position vise type tooling, including: at least one clamping vise, a crossbeam, two rotating mechanisms and two columns;
[0006] The clamping vise is used to clamp the workpiece;
[0007] The clamping vise is fixed to the crossbeam;
[0008] Both ends of the crossbeam are respectively connected to one of the rotating mechanisms;
[0009] The rotating mechanism is used to rotate the crossbeam;
[0010] One of the rotating mechanisms is mounted on one of the columns.
[0011] In the above solution, the clamping vise includes: a fixed vise body, a vise base, a lead screw, a guide nut, a movable vise body, and a crank handle;
[0012] The fixed clamp body is fixed to the vise base, and the vise base is fixed to the crossbeam;
[0013] One end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed clamp body;
[0014] The guide nut is screwed onto the lead screw, and the movable clamp body is connected to the guide nut;
[0015] The end of the lead screw away from the fixed clamp body is connected to the crank handle.
[0016] In the above scheme, the crossbeam includes: one horizontal plate, two vertical plates, and two end plates;
[0017] The vise base of the clamping vise is fixed to the upper surface of the horizontal plate;
[0018] The upper side of the vertical plate is connected to one side of the lower surface of the horizontal plate, and the two vertical plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the horizontal plate.
[0019] One of the end plates is connected to one end of the horizontal plate and the two vertical plates, and the other end plate is connected to the other end of the horizontal plate and the two vertical plates;
[0020] The two end plates are respectively connected to the two rotating mechanisms.
[0021] In the above scheme, the rotating mechanism includes: a rotary reducer, a rotary motor, and a rotating base;
[0022] The rotary reducer is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam;
[0023] The rotary motor is connected to the rotary reducer;
[0024] The rotary reducer and the rotary motor are fixed on the rotary base;
[0025] The rotating seat is mounted on one of the columns.
[0026] In the above scheme, the column includes: two upright plates, two column bases, and one column top plate;
[0027] The bottom end of one of the upright plates is connected to one of the column bases;
[0028] One of the rotating mechanisms is located between the two upright plates;
[0029] The tops of the two uprights are connected to the lower surface of the column top plate.
[0030] The above scheme also includes: two height mechanisms;
[0031] One of the height-adjusting mechanisms is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate of one of the columns;
[0032] One of the height-increasing mechanisms is connected to one of the rotating mechanisms.
[0033] In the above solution, the height mechanism includes:
[0034] One height reducer, one height motor, one height base, two fixed gears, two height gears, and two height chains;
[0035] The height reducer is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam;
[0036] The height motor is connected to the height reducer;
[0037] The height reducer and the height motor are fixed to the height base;
[0038] The height reducer has two output ends, and each output end of the height reducer is connected to a height gear.
[0039] The two fixed gears are rotatably connected to the two upright plates of the column, respectively;
[0040] A height chain is fitted onto a height gear and a fixed gear;
[0041] The height chain is connected to the rotating seat of the rotating mechanism.
[0042] The above solution also includes: a positioning plate;
[0043] The positioning plate is located on the side of the rotating mechanism facing the crossbeam;
[0044] The positioning plate is fixed on the rotating seat of the rotating mechanism, and the positioning plate is movably connected to the two upright plates of the column.
[0045] The rotary reducer of the rotary mechanism passes through the positioning plate and is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam.
[0046] The above solution also includes: a foot switch;
[0047] One of the foot switches is connected to the rotary motors of the two rotary mechanisms respectively, and the foot switch is used to trigger the start and stop of the two rotary motors.
[0048] In the above scheme, the rotating seat of one of the rotating mechanisms is fixed between the two upright plates of one of the columns.
[0049] This application provides a variable-position vise-type tooling, which uses a clamping vise to fix the workpiece and a rotating mechanism to rotate the crossbeam to rotate the workpiece, allowing the worker to perform continuous welding on the flipped workpiece without moving, thus ensuring welding quality and welding efficiency.
[0050] By setting up columns, the clamping vise is positioned at a specified height, making it easier for workers to perform welding operations on the workpiece. Attached Figure Description
[0051] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.
[0052] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a variable position vise type tool provided in this application;
[0053] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;
[0054] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part B.
[0055] Figure label:
[0056] 1: Clamping vise;
[0057] 2: Crossbeam;
[0058] 3: Rotating mechanism;
[0059] 4: Columns;
[0060] 5: Height mechanism;
[0061] 6: Positioning plate;
[0062] 7: Foot switch;
[0063] 11: Fix the clamp body;
[0064] 12: Bench vise holder;
[0065] 13: Lead screw;
[0066] 14: Movable clamp body;
[0067] 15: Crank handle;
[0068] 21: Horizontal board;
[0069] 22: Support plate;
[0070] 23: End plate;
[0071] 24: Reinforcing plate for crossbeams;
[0072] 31: Rotary speed reducer;
[0073] 32: Rotary seat;
[0074] 41: Erect board;
[0075] 42: Column base;
[0076] 43: Column top plate;
[0077] 51: Height reducer;
[0078] 52: Height motor;
[0079] 53: Height seat;
[0080] 54: Height gear;
[0081] 55: Height chain.
[0082] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0083] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the embodiments of this application as detailed in the appended claims.
[0084] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application and how the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application solve the current problems are described in detail below with specific examples. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0085] Please see Figures 1-3 This application provides a variable position vise type tooling, including: at least one clamping vise 1, a crossbeam 2, two rotating mechanisms 3 and two columns 4;
[0086] The clamping vise 1 is used to clamp the workpiece;
[0087] The clamping vise 1 is fixed on the crossbeam 2;
[0088] Both ends of the crossbeam 2 are respectively connected to one of the rotating mechanisms 3;
[0089] The rotating mechanism 3 is used to rotate the crossbeam 2;
[0090] One of the rotating mechanisms 3 is mounted on one of the columns 4.
[0091] In this example, the workpiece is fixed by a clamping vise, and the workpiece is rotated by a rotating mechanism to rotate the crossbeam. This allows the worker to perform continuous welding on the flipped workpiece without moving, ensuring both welding quality and efficiency.
[0092] By setting the column 4, the clamping vise 1 is positioned at a specified height, making it easier for workers to perform welding operations on the workpiece.
[0093] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping vise 1 includes: a fixed vise body 11, a vise base 12, a lead screw 13, a guide nut (not shown in the figure), a movable vise body 14, and a crank handle 15;
[0094] The fixed clamp body 11 is fixed on the bench vise base 12, and the bench vise base 12 is fixed on the crossbeam 2;
[0095] One end of the lead screw 13 is rotatably connected to the fixed clamp body 11;
[0096] The guide nut is screwed onto the lead screw 13, and the movable clamp body 14 is connected to the guide nut;
[0097] The end of the lead screw 13 away from the fixed clamp body 11 is connected to the crank handle 15.
[0098] In this example, the movable jaw 14 is mounted on the fixed jaw 11 and is driven to move within the groove of the fixed jaw 11 by a lead screw 13 with a trapezoidal thread, thereby enabling the jaws to open and close. The design of the movable jaw 14 allows it to move flexibly within the fixed jaw 11 to accommodate workpieces of different sizes.
[0099] The fixed jaw 11 is connected to the vise base 12, serving to support and fix the movable jaw 14. The fixed jaw 11 is usually equipped with jaw bars (clamping surfaces) for clamping workpieces. The jaw bars are formed with diamond-shaped teeth to increase clamping force and prevent workpiece slippage.
[0100] The vise base 12 is the support part of the vise, which is fixed to the workbench by bolts. The design of the vise base 12 allows the vise to be placed stably on the workbench and to withstand various forces during the workman's operation.
[0101] Lead screw 13: Lead screw 13 passes through the hole in the movable jaw body 14. One end is restrained on the movable jaw body by a washer, and the other end is screwed into the guide nut. The lead screw 13 has a trapezoidal thread. When the crank handle 15 is rotated, the lead screw 13 moves back and forth in the guide nut, and drives the movable jaw body to move accordingly in the fixed jaw body.
[0102] Guide nut: The guide nut is mounted on the fixed clamp body and works in conjunction with the lead screw 13 to enable the movement of the movable clamp body 14.
[0103] Handle 15: Handle 15 is used to rotate the lead screw 13, thereby moving the movable vise 14. The design of handle 15 allows the fitter to easily operate the vise to clamp or release workpieces.
[0104] In a preferred embodiment, the crossbeam 2 includes: a cross plate 21, two support plates 22, and two end plates 23;
[0105] The vise seat 12 of the clamping vise 1 is fixed on the upper surface of the horizontal plate 21;
[0106] The upper side of the support plate 22 is connected to one side of the lower surface of the horizontal plate 21, and the two support plates 22 are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the horizontal plate 21.
[0107] One end plate 23 is connected to one end of the horizontal plate 21 and the two support plates 22, and the other end plate 23 is connected to the other end of the horizontal plate 21 and the two support plates 22;
[0108] The two end plates 23 are respectively connected to the two rotating mechanisms 3.
[0109] In this example, the stability of the beam 2 is ensured by setting the cross plate 21 and the support plate 22.
[0110] By setting the end plate 23, the firmness of the connection between the rotating mechanism 3 and the crossbeam 2 is ensured.
[0111] Optionally, four crossbeam reinforcement plates 24 are also included;
[0112] One of the beam reinforcement plates has two mutually perpendicular sides, one side is connected to the bottom side of the support plate 22, and the other side is connected to the surface of the end plate 23 facing the side of the cross plate 21.
[0113] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism 3 includes: a rotary reducer 31, a rotary motor (not shown in the figure), and a rotating base 32;
[0114] The rotary reducer 31 is connected to the end plate 23 of the crossbeam 2;
[0115] The rotary motor is connected to the rotary reducer 31;
[0116] The rotary reducer 31 and the rotary motor are fixed on the rotary base 32;
[0117] The rotating seat 32 is mounted on one of the columns 4.
[0118] In this example, by setting a rotary reducer 31, a sufficiently large torque is ensured to rotate the crossbeam 2, allowing workers to weld the workpiece in a more comfortable posture and angle, reducing worker fatigue, and improving the efficiency and quality of workpiece welding.
[0119] The rotary motor provides rotational torque to the rotary reducer 31.
[0120] The rotating seat 32 is set to mount the rotary reducer 31 and the rotary motor on the column 4. The height of the workpiece is determined by adjusting the position of the rotating seat 32 on the column 4.
[0121] Optionally, the rotation direction of the rotary motor includes forward and reverse rotation, and the rotation angle of the rotary reducer 31 includes: forward rotation 0°-90° and reverse rotation 0°-90°.
[0122] In this embodiment, the rotary motor is a three-phase motor to ensure sufficient tilting power for the crossbeam 2. The rotating base 32 has a shell-like structure, and the rotary reducer 31 and the rotary motor are fixed inside the rotating base.
[0123] The rotary reducer 31 is a worm gear reducer, a power transmission mechanism that uses a gear speed converter to reduce the motor's rotational speed to the required speed while obtaining a larger torque. Worm gear reducers can increase output torque while reducing speed. The torque output ratio is calculated by multiplying the motor output by the reduction ratio, but care must be taken not to exceed the reducer's rated torque. The reduction in speed also reduces the load's inertia; the reduction in inertia is equal to the square of the reduction ratio. Worm gear reducers typically have a compact mechanical structure, are small in size, and highly efficient. They also have good heat exchange performance and rapid heat dissipation, which helps maintain stable operation of the reducer.
[0124] In a preferred embodiment, the column 4 includes: two upright plates 41, two column bases 42, and a column top plate 43;
[0125] The bottom end of one of the upright plates 41 is connected to one of the column bases 42;
[0126] One of the rotating mechanisms 3 is located between the two upright plates 41;
[0127] The top ends of the two upright plates 41 are connected to the lower surface of the column top plate 43.
[0128] In this example, the stability of the column 4 is improved by setting up the upright plate 41 to install the rotating mechanism 3 and by setting up the column base 42; the stability of the upright plate 41 and the rotating mechanism 3 installed on the upright plate 41 is ensured by setting up the column top plate 43 to connect the two upright plates 41.
[0129] In a preferred embodiment, it further includes: two height mechanisms 5;
[0130] One of the height-increasing mechanisms 5 is fixed to the upper surface of the column top plate 43 of the column 4;
[0131] One of the height-increasing mechanisms 5 is connected to one of the rotating mechanisms 3.
[0132] In this example, by setting up a height mechanism 5, the height of the crossbeam 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation mechanism 3, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height position of the workpiece. This makes it easier for workers to adjust the height of workpieces of different sizes and specifications, further improving the convenience of workers welding workpieces and increasing the welding efficiency and quality.
[0133] In a preferred embodiment, the height mechanism 5 includes:
[0134] A height reducer 51, a height motor 52, a height seat 53, two fixed gears (not shown in the figure), two height gears 55, and two height chains 56;
[0135] The height reducer 51 is connected to the end plate 23 of the crossbeam 2;
[0136] The height motor 52 is connected to the height reducer 51;
[0137] The height reducer 51 and the height motor 52 are fixed on the height seat 53;
[0138] The height reducer 51 has two output ends, and each output end of the height reducer 51 is connected to a height gear 55.
[0139] The two fixed gear wheels are rotatably connected to the two upright plates 41 of the column 4;
[0140] One of the height chains 56 is fitted onto one of the height gears 55 and one of the fixed gear wheels;
[0141] The height chain 56 is connected to the rotating seat 32 of the rotating mechanism 3.
[0142] In this example, the height reducer 51 and the height motor 52 provide lifting power to the height chain 56. By connecting the height chain 56 to the rotating seat 32, when the height chain 56 rotates around the fixed gear and the height gear 55, it drives the rotating seat 32 to rise or fall with the rotation of the height chain 56, thereby achieving the technical effect of adjusting the height of the rotating mechanism 3. In this embodiment, a fixed gear is rotatably connected to the side of one vertical plate facing another vertical plate.
[0143] Optionally, the rotation direction of the height motor 52 includes forward and reverse rotation; when the height motor 52 rotates forward, the height reducer 51 will drive the rotating mechanism 3 to lift through the height chain 56; when the height motor 52 rotates in reverse, the height reducer 51 will drive the rotating mechanism 3 to descend through the height chain 56.
[0144] In this embodiment, the height motor 52 is a three-phase motor to ensure that sufficient turning power is provided to the crossbeam 2.
[0145] The height reducer 51 is a worm gear reducer, a power transmission mechanism that uses a gear speed converter to reduce the motor's rotational speed to the required speed while obtaining a larger torque. Worm gear reducers can increase output torque while reducing speed. The torque output ratio is calculated by multiplying the motor output by the reduction ratio, but care must be taken not to exceed the reducer's rated torque. The speed reduction also reduces the load's inertia; the reduction in inertia is equal to the square of the reduction ratio. Worm gear reducers typically have a compact mechanical structure, are small in size, and highly efficient. They have good heat exchange performance and rapid heat dissipation, which helps maintain stable operation. The two output ends of the height reducer 51 are the two ends of the worm in the worm gear reducer, therefore, the speeds of the two output ends can be kept synchronized.
[0146] In a preferred embodiment, it further includes: a positioning plate 6;
[0147] The positioning plate 6 is located on the side of the rotating mechanism 3 facing the crossbeam 2;
[0148] The positioning plate 6 is fixed on the rotating seat 32 of the rotating mechanism 3, and the positioning plate 6 is movably connected to the two upright plates 41 of the column 4.
[0149] The rotary reducer 31 of the rotary mechanism 3 passes through the positioning plate 6 and is connected to the end plate 23 of the crossbeam 2.
[0150] In this example, the stability of the rotating machine during lifting and lowering is ensured by setting the positioning plate 6.
[0151] In a preferred embodiment, it further includes: a foot switch 7;
[0152] One of the foot switches 7 is connected to the rotary motors of the two rotary mechanisms 3 respectively, and the foot switch 7 is used to trigger the start and stop of the two rotary motors.
[0153] In this example, the foot switch 7 is used to switch the circuit on and off by stepping on it, and can also be used to control the output current. The foot switch 7 is a switch that controls the circuit's on / off state by stepping on it, used in control circuits where the hands cannot reach, to replace the hands for operation. By incorporating the foot switch 7, it does not occupy the worker's hand space; therefore, the worker can easily perform workpiece flipping operations while holding the welding equipment, providing great convenience.
[0154] Optionally, the foot switch 7 is installed between the two column bases 42 of a column 4. When the worker steps on the foot switch 7, it controls the rotary motor in the rotating mechanism 3 to rotate forward and backward. This allows the clamped workpiece to be rotated at an angle of 0 to 90 degrees, assisting the worker in welding at the optimal angle.
[0155] In an optional embodiment, a rotating seat 32 of the rotating mechanism 3 is fixed between two upright plates 41 of the column 4.
[0156] In this example, by fixing the rotating seat 32 between the two upright plates 41, the crossbeam 2 can be brought close to the column 4, thereby reducing the length of the entire variable position vise fixture. The structure is simple, robust and reliable.
[0157] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.
[0158] Other embodiments of the present application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. The embodiments of this application are intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the embodiments of this application that follow the general principles of the embodiments of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed in the embodiments of this application. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the embodiments of this application are indicated by the following claims.
[0159] It should be understood that the embodiments of this application are not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from their scope. The scope of the embodiments of this application is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A variable-position vise-type tooling, characterized in that, include: It includes at least one clamping vise, one crossbeam, two rotating mechanisms, and two columns; The clamping vise is used to clamp the workpiece; The clamping vise is fixed to the crossbeam; Both ends of the crossbeam are respectively connected to one of the rotating mechanisms; The rotating mechanism is used to rotate the crossbeam; One of the rotating mechanisms is mounted on one of the columns.
2. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping vise includes: a fixed vise body, a vise base, a lead screw, a guide nut, a movable vise body, and a crank handle; The fixed clamp body is fixed to the vise base, and the vise base is fixed to the crossbeam; One end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed clamp body; The guide nut is screwed onto the lead screw, and the movable clamp body is connected to the guide nut; The end of the lead screw away from the fixed clamp body is connected to the crank handle.
3. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam includes: one horizontal plate, two vertical plates, and two end plates; The vise base of the clamping vise is fixed to the upper surface of the horizontal plate; The upper side of the vertical plate is connected to one side of the lower surface of the horizontal plate, and the two vertical plates are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the horizontal plate. One of the end plates is connected to one end of the horizontal plate and the two vertical plates, and the other end plate is connected to the other end of the horizontal plate and the two vertical plates; The two end plates are respectively connected to the two rotating mechanisms.
4. The variable-position vise-type tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes: a rotary reducer, a rotary motor, and a rotating base; The rotary reducer is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam; The rotary motor is connected to the rotary reducer; The rotary reducer and the rotary motor are fixed on the rotary base; The rotating seat is mounted on one of the columns.
5. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The column includes: two uprights, two column bases, and one column top plate; The bottom end of one of the upright plates is connected to one of the column bases; One of the rotating mechanisms is located between the two upright plates; The tops of the two uprights are connected to the lower surface of the column top plate.
6. The variable-position vise-type tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Two height mechanisms; One of the height-adjusting mechanisms is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate of one of the columns; One of the height-increasing mechanisms is connected to one of the rotating mechanisms.
7. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height mechanism includes: One height reducer, one height motor, one height base, two fixed gears, two height gears, and two height chains; The height reducer is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam; The height motor is connected to the height reducer; The height reducer and the height motor are fixed to the height base; The height reducer has two output ends, and each output end of the height reducer is connected to a height gear. The two fixed gears are rotatably connected to the two upright plates of the column, respectively. A height chain is fitted onto a height gear and a fixed gear; The height chain is connected to the rotating seat of the rotating mechanism.
8. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a positioning plate; The positioning plate is located on the side of the rotating mechanism facing the crossbeam; The positioning plate is fixed on the rotating seat of the rotating mechanism, and the positioning plate is movably connected to the two upright plates of the column. The rotary reducer of the rotary mechanism passes through the positioning plate and is connected to the end plate of the crossbeam.
9. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A foot switch; One of the foot switches is connected to the rotary motors of the two rotary mechanisms respectively, and the foot switch is used to trigger the start and stop of the two rotary motors.
10. The variable-position vise fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating seat of the rotating mechanism is fixed between two upright plates of the column.