Oiling device of polyester stretch yarn machine

By designing an adjustable oiling device for polyester elastic yarn machines, the problems of inconvenient oiling position adjustment and oil splashing have been solved, realizing the convenience of multi-position oiling and oil specification replacement, and improving the practicality and environmental friendliness of the device.

CN223620574UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02WUXI HONGRUIYE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423107401.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-17

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Technical Problem

The existing oiling devices for polyester elastic yarn machines cannot easily adjust the oiling position, resulting in a limited range of application and a tendency for oil to splash out due to excessively high oil nozzle height.

Method used

An adjustable oiling device was designed. The height of the oil nozzle can be adjusted by the cooperation of the locking head and the return spring, and oiling at multiple positions can be achieved by the cooperation of the limiting sleeve and the adjusting main rod. At the same time, the different specifications of oil can be easily changed by the cooperation of the drive motor and the sealing threaded cap.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the nozzle height, avoids oil splashing, expands the scope of application, and supports convenient replacement of oil specifications, thereby improving the practicality and efficiency of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of polyester stretch yarn machines, and discloses an oiling device of a polyester stretch yarn machine, which comprises two fixed upright posts, the upper end surfaces of the two fixed upright posts are fixedly connected with a top plate, and the upper parts of the opposite sides of the two fixed upright posts are provided with moving grooves; and moving cylinders are movably arranged in the two moving grooves correspondingly, reset grooves are formed in the front end faces and the rear end faces of the two moving cylinders correspondingly, reset springs are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the rear ends of the multiple reset grooves correspondingly, and fixing plates are fixedly connected to the front ends of the multiple reset springs correspondingly. According to the sand clock, the purpose of convenient oiling can be achieved through the arranged adjustable structure, so that multi-position oiling use is achieved, the problem that the sand clock overflows due to the fact that the height is too large is solved, and better practicability and environmental protection performance are achieved; and meanwhile, oil liquid structures which can be conveniently converted into different models are arranged, so that convenient adjustment and use can be carried out according to needs, and better high efficiency is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of polyester elastic yarn machines, and in particular to an oiling device for polyester elastic yarn machines. Background Technology

[0002] The production of textured yarn requires the use of an elastic yarn machine. The elastic yarn machine produces textured yarn through mechanical transmission. During the long-term mechanical transmission process, the mechanical parts of the elastic yarn machine need to be lubricated, which requires an oiling device for polyester elastic yarn machines.

[0003] However, existing oiling devices for polyester elastic yarn machines have many problems or defects. In practical use, the oiling position of traditional polyester elastic yarn machines is inconvenient to adjust, preventing multi-directional oiling and limiting their usability. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided an oiling device for polyester elastic yarn machines to solve the problems mentioned in the background section. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine. Through its adjustable structure, it achieves convenient oiling, enabling multi-position oiling and avoiding hourglass overflow issues caused by excessive height. This device offers better practicality and environmental friendliness. Furthermore, the ability to easily switch between different oil types allows for convenient adjustment and use as needed, resulting in higher efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine includes two fixed columns. A top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end face of each of the two fixed columns. A movable groove is formed on the upper part of the opposite side of each of the two fixed columns. A movable cylinder is movably arranged inside each of the two movable grooves. A reset groove is formed on the front and rear end faces of each of the two movable cylinders. A reset spring is fixedly connected to the inner rear wall of each of the reset grooves. A fixed plate is fixedly connected to the front end of each of the reset springs. A locking head is fixedly connected to the front end face of each of the fixed plates. Multiple locking holes are formed on the upper part of the front and rear end faces of each of the two fixed columns. Multiple locking heads are respectively locked into corresponding locking holes. A limiting sleeve is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the adjusting main rod. An oil nozzle is fixedly connected to the center of the lower end face of the limiting sleeve. An oil receiving groove is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns near the middle. A base is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns near the lower part.

[0007] Auxiliary plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the top plate. An installation plate is fixedly connected to the upper part between the two auxiliary plates. A drive motor is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the installation plate. The output end of the drive motor passes through the installation plate and is fixedly connected to a rotating disk. Multiple oil tanks are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the rotating disk. Upper corrugated pipes are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the multiple oil tanks. Control valves are fixedly installed on the pipes of the multiple upper corrugated pipes. Sealing thread caps are fixedly connected to the lower ends of the multiple upper corrugated pipes. A fixing seat is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end face of the top plate. A sealing connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the fixing seat. The sealing thread cap is threaded onto the sealing connecting pipe. The lower end of the sealing connecting pipe passes through the fixing seat and the top plate and is fixedly connected to a lower corrugated hose. The lower end of the lower corrugated hose is fixedly connected to a limiting sleeve.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, pressing the engaging head moves it into the reset groove, compressing the reset spring and pushing the adjusting rod to the corresponding height. When the engaging head and the engaging hole are on the same horizontal plane, the reset spring resets and pushes the engaging head to engage with the engaging hole again, thus achieving the purpose of adjusting the nozzle height. This avoids the problem of oil splashing due to the nozzle being too high, resulting in better cost-effectiveness and practicality. Simultaneously, pushing the limiting sleeve moves it on the adjusting rod, thereby achieving horizontal position adjustment. The purpose of this system is to achieve diversified adjustments and expand its application range. The oil in the oil tank is transmitted through the upper corrugated pipe, the sealed connecting pipe, and the lower corrugated hose, and then sprayed out from the oil nozzle. When it is necessary to change to other specifications of oil, the control valve is closed, and the current sealing thread cap is twisted to separate it from the sealing connecting pipe. The drive motor works to drive the rotating disc to rotate, causing the corresponding oil tank to flip forward and its sealing thread cap to be threaded onto the sealing connecting pipe, thus achieving a convenient connection. The purpose of working and using the system is achieved by opening the control valve, which facilitates the change of oil specifications.

[0009] Furthermore, limit sliders are fixedly connected to the upper and lower end faces of the plurality of fixed plates, and limit grooves are formed on the upper and lower inner walls of the plurality of reset grooves, with the two limit sliders respectively slidably disposed in the corresponding limit grooves.

[0010] By using the above technical solution, the sliding setting of the limiting slider in the limiting groove can achieve a better limiting effect on the fixed plate, thereby achieving the purpose of stable movement.

[0011] Furthermore, auxiliary sliders are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two movable cylinders, and auxiliary sliding grooves are opened on the inner wall of one side of the two movable slots. The two auxiliary sliders are respectively slidably arranged in the corresponding auxiliary sliding grooves.

[0012] By using the above technical solution, the sliding setting of the auxiliary slider in the auxiliary groove can achieve a better limiting effect on the moving cylinder, thereby achieving the purpose of stable movement.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the limiting sleeve are fixedly connected with limiting slide bars, and the middle of the front and rear ends of the adjusting main rod is provided with limiting slide grooves, and the two limiting slide bars are respectively slidably arranged in the corresponding limiting slide grooves;

[0014] By using the above technical solution, the sliding of the slider within the limiting groove can achieve a better limiting effect on the limiting sleeve, thereby achieving stable movement.

[0015] Furthermore, the front and rear end faces of the limiting sleeve are provided with external threaded holes on both sides near the top and middle, and a fixed threaded rod is threadedly fitted in each of the external threaded holes. The front and rear end faces of the adjusting main rod are provided with multiple internal threaded grooves near the top and bottom, and the rear ends of the multiple fixed threaded rods are respectively threadedly fitted in the corresponding internal threaded grooves.

[0016] By using the above technical solution, the threaded rod is fixed in the threaded hole and the threaded groove, thereby achieving a better fixing effect of the limiting sleeve on the adjusting main rod.

[0017] Furthermore, anti-slip pads are fixedly connected to the lower end faces of both fixed columns, and the anti-slip pads are made of rubber.

[0018] The above technical solution, through the installation of anti-slip pads, can achieve the purpose of stable support for the device.

[0019] Furthermore, both the upper corrugated pipe and the lower corrugated hose are made of high-density polyethylene.

[0020] The above technical solution achieves high-strength performance through the use of upper and lower corrugated hoses made of high-density polyethylene.

[0021] Furthermore, a limiting slip ring is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the rotating disk, and an annular groove is provided on the lower end face of the mounting plate, with the limiting slip ring slidably disposed within the annular groove;

[0022] By using the above technical solution, the sliding setting of the limiting slip ring in the annular groove can achieve the purpose of stabilizing the rotation of the rotating disk.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. This utility model proposes an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine. By pressing the locking head, the locking head moves into the reset groove. The reset spring is compressed, pushing the adjusting rod to move to the corresponding height. When the locking head and the locking hole are on the same horizontal plane, the reset spring resets and pushes the locking head to move, so that the locking head and the locking hole are locked again. This achieves the purpose of adjusting the height of the oil nozzle, thus avoiding the problem of oil splashing due to the oil nozzle being too high. It has better cost and practicality. At the same time, by pushing the limiting sleeve, the limiting sleeve moves on the adjusting rod, thereby achieving the purpose of horizontal position adjustment. This allows for diversified adjustment, expanding the scope of use and improving practicality.

[0025] 2. This utility model proposes an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine. The oil in the oil tank is transmitted through the upper corrugated pipe, the sealed connecting pipe, and the lower corrugated hose, and then sprayed out from the oil nozzle. When it is necessary to change to other specifications of oil, the control valve is closed, and the current sealing thread cap is twisted to separate it from the sealing connecting pipe. The drive motor works to drive the rotating disk to rotate, causing the corresponding oil tank to flip forward and its sealing thread cap to be threaded onto the sealing connecting pipe, thereby achieving a convenient connection. The purpose of working can be achieved by opening the control valve. It has the purpose of conveniently changing the oil specification and is highly practical.

[0026] 3. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine proposed in this utility model can achieve convenient oiling through an adjustable structure, thereby enabling oiling at multiple locations and avoiding the problem of hourglass overflow caused by excessive height. It has better practicality and environmental protection. At the same time, the oil structure that can be easily converted to different types can be conveniently adjusted and used according to needs, resulting in better efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a partial isometric view of an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the moving cylinder of the oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;

[0031] Figure 5This is an isometric view of the connection between the limiting sleeve and the fixed threaded rod of the oiling device of the polyester elastic yarn machine proposed in this utility model.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Fixed column; 2. Top plate; 3. Moving groove; 4. Moving cylinder; 5. Reset groove; 6. Reset spring; 7. Fixed plate; 8. Limiting slider; 9. Limiting slide groove; 10. Engaging head; 11. Engaging hole; 12. Auxiliary slider; 13. Auxiliary slide groove; 14. Adjusting main rod; 15. Limiting sleeve; 16. External threaded hole; 17. Fixed threaded rod; 18. Internal threaded groove; 19. Limiting slide bar; 20. Limiting slide groove; 21. Oil nozzle; 22. Auxiliary plate; 23. Mounting plate; 24. Drive motor; 25. Rotating disk; 26. Limiting slip ring; 27. Annular slide groove; 28. Oil tank; 29. ​​Upper corrugated pipe; 30. Control valve; 31. Sealing threaded cap; 32. Fixed seat; 33. Sealing connecting pipe; 34. Lower corrugated hose; 35. Oil receiving groove; 36. Base; 37. Anti-slip pad. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of specific embodiments. Obviously, the described specific embodiments are only a part of the specific embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-5This utility model provides a specific embodiment: an oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine, comprising two fixed columns 1, each with an anti-slip pad 37 fixedly connected to its lower end face. The anti-slip pads 37 are made of rubber and provide stable support for the device. A top plate 2 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the two fixed columns 1. A movable groove 3 is provided on the upper part of the opposite side of each of the two fixed columns 1. A movable cylinder 4 is movably disposed inside each of the two movable grooves 3. An auxiliary slider 12 is fixedly connected to the opposite side of each of the two movable cylinders 4. An auxiliary sliding groove 13 is provided on the inner wall of one side of each of the two movable grooves 3. The two auxiliary sliders 12 are slidably disposed on corresponding auxiliary sliding grooves. Within the auxiliary sliding groove 13, the sliding arrangement of the auxiliary slider 12 within the auxiliary sliding groove 13 achieves a better limiting effect on the moving cylinder 4, thereby achieving stable movement. Reset grooves 5 are provided on the front and rear end faces of both moving cylinders 4. Reset springs 6 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the rear ends of multiple reset grooves 5. Fixed plates 7 are fixedly connected to the front ends of multiple reset springs 6. Limiting sliders 8 are fixedly connected to the upper and lower end faces of multiple fixed plates 7. Limiting grooves 9 are provided on the inner walls of the upper and lower ends of multiple reset grooves 5. Two limiting sliders 8 are slidably arranged within their respective limiting grooves 9. The sliding arrangement of the limiting sliders 8 within the limiting grooves 9 achieves a better limiting effect on the fixed plates 7, thereby achieving stable movement. For stable movement, multiple locking heads 10 are fixedly connected to the front ends of the fixing plates 7. Multiple locking holes 11 are opened near the upper ends of the front and rear ends of the two fixing columns 1. The locking heads 10 are respectively locked into the corresponding locking holes 11. A limiting sleeve 15 is movably sleeved on the outer wall of the adjusting main rod 14. Limiting slide bars 19 are fixedly connected to the inner walls of the front and rear ends of the limiting sleeve 15. Limiting grooves 20 are opened at the middle of the front and rear ends of the adjusting main rod 14. Two limiting slide bars 19 are slidably positioned within their respective limiting grooves 20. The sliding of the limiting slide bars 19 within the limiting grooves 20 better limits the limiting sleeve 15, thereby achieving stable movement. The front and rear ends of the column 15 are provided with external threaded holes 16 on the upper and middle sides. The fixed threaded rods 17 are threaded in the multiple external threaded holes 16. The front and rear ends of the adjusting main rod 14 are provided with multiple internal threaded grooves 18 on the upper and lower sides. The rear ends of the multiple fixed threaded rods 17 are respectively threaded in the corresponding internal threaded grooves 18. By the threaded installation of the fixed threaded rods 17 in the external threaded holes 16 and internal threaded grooves 18, the limiting sleeve column 15 can be better fixed on the adjusting main rod 14. An oil nozzle 21 is fixedly connected to the center of the lower end face of the limiting sleeve column 15. An oil receiving groove 35 is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns 1 at the middle part. A base 36 is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns 1 at the lower part.

[0036] Auxiliary plates 22 are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the top plate 2. A mounting plate 23 is fixedly connected to the upper part between the two auxiliary plates 22. A drive motor 24 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the mounting plate 23. The output end of the drive motor 24 passes through the mounting plate 23 and is fixedly connected to a rotating disk 25. A limit slip ring 26 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the rotating disk 25. An annular groove 27 is opened on the lower end face of the mounting plate 23. The limit slip ring 26 is slidably disposed in the annular groove 27. By sliding the limit slip ring 26 in the annular groove 27, the rotating disk 25 can be stably rotated. Multiple oil tanks 28 are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the rotating disk 25. Each of the multiple oil tanks 28 is fixedly connected to an upper corrugated pipe 29. A control valve 30 is fixedly installed on the body of multiple upper corrugated pipes 29. A sealing threaded cap 31 is fixedly connected to the lower end of each upper corrugated pipe 29. A fixing seat 32 is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end face of the top plate 2. A sealing connecting pipe 33 is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the fixing seat 32. The sealing threaded cap 31 is threaded onto the sealing connecting pipe 33. The lower end of the sealing connecting pipe 33 passes through the fixing seat 32 and the top plate 2 and is fixedly connected to the lower corrugated hose 34. The lower end of the lower corrugated hose 34 is fixedly connected to the limiting sleeve 15. Both the upper corrugated pipes 29 and the lower corrugated hose 34 are made of high-density polyethylene. The use of the upper corrugated pipes 29 and the lower corrugated hose 34 made of high-density polyethylene can achieve the purpose of high-strength use.

[0037] Working principle: During use, pressing the engaging head 10 moves it into the reset groove 5, compressing the reset spring 6 and pushing the adjusting rod 14 to the corresponding height. When the engaging head 10 and the engaging hole 11 are on the same horizontal plane, the reset spring 6 resets and pushes the engaging head 10 to move, causing the engaging head 10 to engage with the engaging hole 11 again. This achieves the purpose of adjusting the height of the nozzle 21, thus avoiding the problem of oil splashing due to the nozzle 21 being too high. It has better cost-effectiveness and practicality. At the same time, pushing the limiting sleeve 15 moves the limiting sleeve 15 on the adjusting rod 14 to achieve a horizontal position. The purpose of adjustment is to achieve diversified adjustment, thereby expanding the scope of use. The oil in the oil tank 28 is transmitted through the upper corrugated pipe 29, the sealing connection pipe 33 and the lower corrugated hose 34, and sprayed out from the oil nozzle 21 for use. When it is necessary to change to other specifications of oil, the control valve 30 is closed, and the current sealing thread cap 31 is twisted to separate it from the sealing connection pipe 33. The drive motor 24 works to drive the rotating disk 25 to rotate, causing the corresponding oil tank 28 to flip forward, and its sealing thread cap 31 is threaded onto the sealing connection pipe 33, thereby achieving a convenient connection. By opening the control valve 30, the purpose of working and use can be achieved, which has the purpose of conveniently changing the specifications of oil.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing specific embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine, comprising two fixed columns (1), characterized in that: A top plate (2) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the two fixed columns (1). A movable groove (3) is provided on the upper part of the opposite side of each of the two fixed columns (1). A movable cylinder (4) is movably arranged inside each of the two movable grooves (3). Reset grooves (5) are provided on the front and rear end faces of each of the two movable cylinders (4). Reset springs (6) are fixedly connected to the inner rear end walls of each of the multiple reset grooves (5). Fixing plates (7) are fixedly connected to the front ends of each of the multiple reset springs (6). A set of... The locking head (10) and the two fixed columns (1) are provided with multiple locking holes (11) at the upper part of the front and rear end faces. The multiple locking heads (10) are respectively locked in the corresponding locking holes (11). The outer wall of the adjusting main rod (14) is movably fitted with a limiting sleeve (15). An oil nozzle (21) is fixedly connected at the center of the lower end face of the limiting sleeve (15). An oil receiving groove (35) is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns (1) at the middle part. A base (36) is fixedly connected between the two fixed columns (1) at the lower part. Auxiliary plates (22) are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper end face of the top plate (2). An mounting plate (23) is fixedly connected to the upper part between the two auxiliary plates (22). A drive motor (24) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the mounting plate (23). The output end of the drive motor (24) passes through the mounting plate (23) and is fixedly connected to a rotating disk (25). Multiple oil tanks (28) are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the rotating disk (25). Upper corrugated pipes (29) are fixedly connected to the lower end face of the multiple oil tanks (28). The upper corrugated pipes (29) are fixed to the pipe body of the multiple upper corrugated pipes (29). A control valve (30) is provided. The lower ends of the multiple upper corrugated pipes (29) are fixedly connected to a sealing thread cap (31). A fixing seat (32) is fixedly connected to the center of the upper end face of the top plate (2). A sealing connecting pipe (33) is fixedly connected to the upper end face of the fixing seat (32). The sealing thread cap (31) is threaded onto the sealing connecting pipe (33). The lower end of the sealing connecting pipe (33) passes through the fixing seat (32) and the top plate (2) and is fixedly connected to a lower corrugated hose (34). The lower end of the lower corrugated hose (34) is fixedly connected to a limiting sleeve (15).

2. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting sliders (8) are fixedly connected to the upper and lower end faces of the multiple fixing plates (7), and limiting grooves (9) are opened on the upper and lower inner walls of the multiple reset grooves (5). The two limiting sliders (8) are respectively slidably arranged in the corresponding limiting grooves (9).

3. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Auxiliary sliders (12) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two movable cylinders (4), and auxiliary sliding grooves (13) are opened on the inner wall of one side of the two movable grooves (3). The two auxiliary sliders (12) are respectively slidably arranged in the corresponding auxiliary sliding grooves (13).

4. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear end inner walls of the limiting sleeve (15) are fixedly connected with limiting slide bars (19), and the front and rear end faces of the adjusting main rod (14) are provided with limiting slide grooves (20). The two limiting slide bars (19) are respectively slidably arranged in the corresponding limiting slide grooves (20).

5. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front and rear ends of the limiting sleeve (15) are provided with external threaded holes (16) on the upper and middle sides. Fixed threaded rods (17) are threaded in the multiple external threaded holes (16). The front and rear ends of the adjusting main rod (14) are provided with multiple internal threaded grooves (18) on the upper and lower sides. The rear ends of the multiple fixed threaded rods (17) are respectively threaded in the corresponding internal threaded grooves (18).

6. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end faces of the two fixed columns (1) are fixedly connected with anti-slip pads (37), which are made of rubber.

7. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the upper corrugated pipe (29) and the lower corrugated hose (34) are made of high-density polyethylene.

8. The oiling device for a polyester elastic yarn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the rotating disk (25) is fixedly connected to a limiting slip ring (26), and the lower end face of the mounting plate (23) is provided with an annular groove (27). The limiting slip ring (26) is slidably disposed in the annular groove (27).