Plate conveying machine

By using the combination of the separating roller and the conveying roller, the automatic separation and conveying of LED flexible light strips is realized, which solves the problem of light strip entanglement and ensures the smooth separation and protection of light strips during the reeling process.

CN223645158UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SHENZHEN HENGXINSHENG ELECTRONIC EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520099363.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technology fails to effectively and automatically separate LED flexible light strips, which can easily lead to multiple light strips getting tangled during subsequent reeling.

Method used

The system uses a combination of a separating roller and a conveying roller, along with a separation groove and a convex ring structure. The conveying roller is driven by a drive motor to separate the light strips one by one. The conveying component and the receiving component are used to clamp and move the light strips to prevent them from getting tangled.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic separation and conveying of LED strips, avoiding tangling of multiple LED strips during reeling, protecting the LED strips from compression damage, and adapting to LED strip requirements of different thicknesses.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lamp strip processing equipment, in particular to a plate conveying machine which comprises a feeding table, a plate conveying mechanism, a plate conveying mechanism and a plate conveying mechanism. The material distributing assembly is arranged at the end, corresponding to the feeding table, of the material receiving table and used for separating the lamp strips one by one, the material distributing assembly comprises a material distributing roller and a conveying roller which are rotationally connected to the top of the end, corresponding to the feeding table, of the material receiving table, and a separating groove is formed in the surface of the material distributing roller. According to the utility model, the material distributing roller is matched with the conveying roller to separate and convey the lamp strip, then the fixed bottom plate is matched with the clamping plate to clamp the lamp strip and place the lamp strip on the conveying table, and finally the compaction plate moves downwards to be matched with the conveying table to clamp the lamp strip; and the conveying table drives the lamp strips to move on the feeding table to the next machining station of the lamp strips, so that the lamp strips can be automatically separated and conveyed, and the situation that the multiple lamp strips influence one another and are wound during coiling is prevented.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of LED strip processing equipment, specifically a plate feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] LED flexible light strips, compared to other types of LED lighting fixtures, are more economical and have a simpler manufacturing process. They are also more flexible and come in a wider variety of types. They are widely used in various lighting applications, including concealed ceilings in homes, architectural outlines in hotels, advertising light boxes, and automotive decorations. The LED flexible light strip body is made of flexible circuit boards, which can be rolled into any arc. Manufacturers typically produce strips in lengths of 10 to 20 meters, and pack them in plastic reels in lengths of 5 to 10 meters. After the light strip is produced, it needs to be sent to a reeling device for winding.

[0003] However, in actual use, the existing technology does not automatically separate each LED strip in advance, which makes it easy for multiple LED strips to become tangled during the subsequent reeling process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a plate feeder to solve the problem that if individual light strips are not separated in advance, multiple light strips are prone to tangling during the subsequent reeling process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a plate feeder, comprising:

[0006] A feeding table, one end of which is fixedly connected to a receiving table;

[0007] A material separating component is provided at one end of the receiving platform corresponding to the feeding platform, and the material separating component is used to separate the light strips one by one. The material separating component includes a material separating roller and a conveying roller rotatably connected to the top of the receiving platform corresponding to the feeding platform. The surface of the material separating roller is provided with a separation groove, and the width of the separation groove is adapted to the width of a single light strip, so that the separation groove on the surface of the material separating roller separates the light strips one by one.

[0008] A conveying assembly is set on a feeding platform and moves along the feeding platform, and the conveying assembly is used to clamp and move the separated light strips one by one. The conveying assembly includes a conveying platform that moves along the direction of the feeding platform. The top of the conveying platform is movably provided with a clamping plate for clamping multiple separated light strips, so that the clamping plate moves downward to fix the separated light strips on the top of the conveying platform.

[0009] A receiving assembly is installed at the top of the receiving platform corresponding to the feeding platform. The receiving assembly is used to clamp the light strips separated one by one by the separating assembly and place them into the conveying assembly. The receiving assembly includes a second support frame fixedly connected to the top of the feeding platform. A third cylinder that moves along the feeding platform direction is movably installed in the middle of the second support frame. A fixed mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the third cylinder. A fixed base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed mounting plate through a bracket. A fourth cylinder is fixedly embedded in the middle of the fixed mounting plate. A clamping plate is hinged to the output shaft of the fourth cylinder. The clamping plate is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base plate so that the clamping plate cooperates with the fixed base plate to clamp multiple separated light strips.

[0010] Preferably, the material separating roller is located on top of the conveying roller, and the surface of the conveying roller corresponding to the separating groove of the material separating roller is provided with a convex ring so that the convex ring restricts a single light strip within the separating groove, and the conveying roller is driven by a drive motor.

[0011] Preferably, the two ends of the distributing roller are rotatably connected to a movable frame via bearings, the two ends of the conveying roller are rotatably connected to a first support frame via bearings, and the first support frame is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving platform. The movable frame is movably connected to the inner wall of the first support frame and moves vertically up and down on the inner wall of the first support frame. The top of the movable frame is fixedly connected to a first cylinder, and the first cylinder is fixedly embedded in the middle of the first support frame.

[0012] Preferably, each end of the conveyor table is fixedly connected to a connecting seat, each end of the feeding table is fixedly provided with a first transmission belt slide, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the top of the first transmission belt slide. The top of the connecting seat is fixedly connected to a second cylinder, and both ends of the compaction plate are fixedly connected to the bottom of the output shafts of the two second cylinders. The top of the second cylinder is fixedly connected to a connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the conveyor table is inclined at one end corresponding to the material separating component and is higher than the middle of the conveyor table, so that the light strips that can be separated can be conveyed to the top of the conveyor table by the material separating component. The end of the conveyor table away from the material separating component is provided with material separating teeth, which are used to separate multiple light strips.

[0014] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the top of the second support frame, a through groove is provided in the middle of the support plate, and a third cylinder is movably connected to the inner wall of the through groove. A second transmission belt slide is fixedly provided at one end of the top of the support plate, and a movable mounting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the slide of the second transmission belt slide. The third cylinder is fixedly connected to the middle of the movable mounting plate.

[0015] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed mounting plate, and the guide rod is movably inserted into the middle of the movable mounting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model uses a material separating roller in conjunction with a conveying roller to separate and convey the light strip. Then, a fixed base plate and a clamping plate are used to clamp the light strip and place it on the conveying table. Finally, a pressing plate moves downward to clamp the light strip with the conveying table, and the conveying table moves the light strip on the feeding table to the next processing station for the light strip. This enables automatic separation and conveying of the light strip, preventing multiple light strips from interfering with each other and getting tangled when reeling.

[0018] 2. This utility model also uses the first cylinder to drive the movable frame to move up and down, which in turn drives the material distribution roller to move up and down, changing the distance between the material distribution roller and the conveying roller. This achieves the purpose of adjustment according to different light strip thicknesses, avoiding the situation where the material distribution roller and the conveying roller squeeze and damage the light strip during the conveying of the light strip. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a plate feeding machine according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a plate feeding machine according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of the overall structure of a plate feeding machine according to this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Feeding platform; 2. Receiving platform;

[0023] 301. First support frame; 302. Movable frame; 303. Distributing roller; 304. Conveying roller; 305. First cylinder;

[0024] 401. Conveyor table; 402. Connecting seat; 403. Second cylinder; 404. Compactor plate; 405. Material distribution teeth; 406. Connecting plate;

[0025] 501. Second support frame; 502. Support plate; 503. Movable mounting plate; 504. Third cylinder; 505. Fixed mounting plate; 506. Fixed base plate; 507. Fourth cylinder; 508. Clamping plate; 509. Guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a plate feeder, comprising:

[0028] Feeding platform 1, with receiving platform 2 fixedly installed at one end of feeding platform 1;

[0029] A material separating component is installed at one end of the receiving platform 2 corresponding to the feeding platform 1. This component separates the light strips one by one. The separating component includes a separating roller 303 and a conveying roller 304 rotatably connected to the top of the receiving platform 2 at the end corresponding to the feeding platform 1. The surface of the separating roller 303 has a separating groove, the width of which is adapted to the width of a single light strip, so that the separating groove on the surface of the separating roller 303 separates the light strips one by one. The separating roller 303 is located on top of the conveying roller 304, and the surface of the conveying roller 304 corresponding to the separating groove of the separating roller 303 has a raised ring, so that the raised ring separates the individual light strips. The conveyor roller 304 is driven by a drive motor. The two ends of the separating roller 303 are rotatably connected to the movable frame 302 through bearings. The two ends of the conveyor roller 304 are rotatably connected to the first support frame 301 through bearings. The first support frame 301 is fixedly installed on the top of the receiving platform 2. The movable frame 302 is movably connected to the inner wall of the first support frame 301. The movable frame 302 moves vertically up and down on the inner wall of the first support frame 301. The top of the movable frame 302 is fixedly installed with the first cylinder 305, and the first cylinder 305 is fixedly embedded in the middle of the first support frame 301.

[0030] In use, the above structure places the light strip between the separating roller 303 and the conveying roller 304. The separation groove on the surface of the separating roller 303 corresponds to a single light strip, so that the separation groove and the conveying roller 304 can separate the light strips one by one. The conveying roller 304 is driven to rotate by the drive motor, so that the conveying roller 304 and the separating roller 303 can transport the separated light strips, so that the light strips move to one end of the conveying assembly.

[0031] A conveying assembly is installed on and moves along the feeding platform 1. The conveying assembly is used to clamp and move the separated light strips one by one. The conveying assembly includes a conveying platform 401 that moves along the feeding platform 1. A clamping plate 404 for clamping multiple separated light strips is movably provided on the top of the conveying platform 401, so that the clamping plate 404 moves downward to fix the separated light strips on the top of the conveying platform 401. A connecting seat 402 is fixedly installed at both ends of the conveying platform 401. A drive belt slide is fixedly installed at both ends of the feeding platform 1, and the connecting seat 402 is fixedly installed on the drive belt slide. A second cylinder 403 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block and the top of the connecting block 402. The two ends of the compaction plate 404 are respectively fixedly installed on the bottom of the output shaft of the two second cylinders 403. A connecting plate 406 is fixedly installed on the top of the second cylinder 403. The conveying table 401 is inclined at one end corresponding to the position of the material distribution component, and its height is higher than the middle position of the conveying table 401, so that the light strips that can be separated can be conveyed to the top of the conveying table 401 by the material distribution component. The end of the conveying table 401 away from the position of the material distribution component is provided with a material distribution tooth 405, and the material distribution tooth 405 is used to separate multiple light strips.

[0032] In use, the above structure is tilted at one end of the conveyor table 401 relative to the material distribution component, so that the light strip is located at the top of the conveyor table 401 and tilted upwards. The material receiving component clamps the tilted part of the light strip and moves the light strip to the material distribution tooth 405. At this time, the second cylinder 403 moves downwards and cooperates with the conveyor table 401 to clamp the light strip. The material receiving component can keep the clamped light strip in a separate state. Then, the conveyor table 401 is moved along the direction of the feeding table 1 by the transmission belt slide and the connecting seat 402. Thus, the conveyor table 401 and the compaction plate 404 move the light strip. At the same time, the material distribution roller 303 and the conveyor roller 304 rotate again to keep the light strip being conveyed until the light strip is driven by the conveyor table 401 to the next processing station.

[0033] A receiving assembly is positioned at the top of the receiving platform 2 corresponding to the feeding platform 1. This receiving assembly is used to clamp the light strips separated one by one by the dispensing assembly and place them into the conveying assembly. The receiving assembly includes a second support frame 501 fixedly installed on the top of the feeding platform 1. A third cylinder 504, which moves along the direction of the feeding platform 1, is movably mounted in the middle of the second support frame 501. A fixed mounting plate 505 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the third cylinder 504, and a fixed base plate 506 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the fixed mounting plate 505 via a bracket. A fourth cylinder 507 is fixedly embedded in the middle of the fixed mounting plate 505, and a clamping plate 508 is hinged to the output shaft of the fourth cylinder 507. 8 is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base plate 506 so that the clamping plate 508 cooperates with the fixed base plate 506 to clamp multiple separated light strips. The top of the second support frame 501 is fixedly installed with a support plate 502. The middle of the support plate 502 is provided with a through groove, and the third cylinder 504 is movably connected to the inner wall of the through groove. One end of the top of the support plate 502 is fixedly provided with a transmission belt slide table II, and the top of the slide table II is fixedly installed with a movable mounting plate 503. The third cylinder 504 is fixedly installed in the middle of the movable mounting plate 503. The top of the fixed mounting plate 505 is fixedly installed with a guide rod 509, and the guide rod 509 is movably inserted into the middle of the movable mounting plate 503.

[0034] When the above structure is in use, the second transmission belt slide, through the movable mounting plate 503, in conjunction with the third cylinder 504 and the fixed base plate 506, moves the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 to the position where the light strip is raised. At this time, the fourth cylinder 507 drives the clamping plate 508 to hinge in the opposite direction with the fixed base plate 506, so that the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 clamp the light strip. Then, the second transmission belt slide, through the movable mounting plate 503, in conjunction with the third cylinder 504 and the fixed mounting plate 505, moves the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 in the opposite direction until the light strip moves to the position of the feeding tooth 405.

[0035] Working principle: In use, this utility model conveys the light strip onto the receiving platform 2, placing it between the separating roller 303 and the conveying roller 304. The separating groove on the surface of the separating roller 303 corresponds to each individual light strip, allowing the separating groove to work with the conveying roller 304 to separate the light strips one by one. The conveying roller 304 is driven to rotate by a drive motor, so that the conveying roller 304, in conjunction with the separating roller 303, conveys the separated light strips, causing the light strips to move towards one end of the conveying assembly.

[0036] When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the distributing roller 303 and the conveying roller 304 according to the thickness of the light strip, the first cylinder 305 drives the movable frame 302 to move up and down, which in turn drives the distributing roller 303 to move up and down, changing the distance between the distributing roller 303 and the conveying roller 304. This achieves the purpose of adjustment according to different light strip thicknesses and avoids the light strip being squeezed and damaged when the distributing roller 303 and the conveying roller 304 transport the light strip.

[0037] In the initial state, the compaction plate 404 is not in contact with the conveyor table 401 and there is a distance between them. Simultaneously, the conveyor assembly is positioned close to the material distribution assembly. When the material distribution roller 303, in conjunction with the conveyor roller 304, conveys the separated light strip, the light strip will be placed on the conveyor table 401. Because one end of the conveyor table 401 is inclined relative to the material distribution assembly and its height is higher than the middle of the conveyor table 401, the light strip, guided by the inclination at one end of the conveyor table 401, will be positioned at the top of the conveyor table 401, and will not fall directly onto the conveyor table 401. At this point, the material distribution roller 303 and the conveyor roller 304 stop conveying, and then the material is received... The component clamps the raised part of the light strip and moves the light strip to the distributing tooth 405. At this time, the second cylinder 403 moves downward and cooperates with the conveyor table 401 to clamp the light strip. The receiving component can keep the clamped light strip in a separate state. Then, the first transmission belt slide cooperates with the connecting seat 402 to drive the conveyor table 401 to move along the direction of the feeding table 1. This allows the conveyor table 401 to cooperate with the compaction plate 404 to move the light strip. At the same time, the distributing roller 303 and the conveying roller 304 rotate again to keep the light strip being conveyed until the light strip is driven by the conveyor table 401 to the next processing station. After the feeding is completed, the conveyor table 401 is transported to the initial state by the first transmission belt slide.

[0038] In its initial state, the receiving component is located at the end of the conveying component away from the feeding table 1. When the receiving component is working, the second transmission belt slide, through the movable mounting plate 503, in conjunction with the third cylinder 504 and the fixed base plate 506, moves the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 to the position between the compaction plate 404 and the conveying table 401, so that the fixed base plate 506 is tightly attached to the top of the conveying table 401. At this time, the second transmission belt slide, through the movable mounting plate 503, in conjunction with the third cylinder 504 and the fixed mounting plate 505, moves the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 through the position between the conveying table 401 and the compaction plate 404, so that the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 are positioned at one end of the conveying table 401 and in a tilted state. During the movement of the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508, the fourth cylinder 507 drives... The movable clamping plate 508 is hinged to the fixed base plate 506, so that the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 form an open gripper structure until the raised part of the light strip is located between the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508. At this time, the fourth cylinder 507 drives the clamping plate 508 to hinge in the opposite direction with the fixed base plate 506, so that the fixed base plate 506 cooperates with the clamping plate 508 to clamp the light strip. Then, the second transmission belt slide, through the movable mounting plate 503, cooperates with the third cylinder 504 and the fixed mounting plate 505 to drive the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 to move in the opposite direction until the light strip moves to the position of the feeding tooth 405. At this time, the compaction plate 404 moves downward to cooperate with the conveyor table 401 to clamp the light strip. Then, the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 return to the initial state and are located on the top of the connecting plate 406, without hindering the movement of the light strip by the conveyor table 401.

[0039] The light strip is separated and conveyed by the separating roller 303 and the conveying roller 304. Then, the light strip is clamped by the fixed base plate 506 and the clamping plate 508 and placed on the conveying table 401. Finally, the pressing plate 404 moves downward to cooperate with the conveying table 401 to clamp the light strip, and the conveying table 401 drives the light strip to move on the feeding table 1 to the next processing station of the light strip. This enables automatic separation and conveying of the light strip, and prevents multiple light strips from affecting each other and getting tangled when reeling.

[0040] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A plate feeder, characterized in that: include: Feeding platform (1), one end of which is fixedly connected to receiving platform (2); A material separating component is set at one end of the receiving platform (2) corresponding to the feeding platform (1), and the material separating component is used to separate the light strips one by one. The material separating component includes a material separating roller (303) and a conveying roller (304) rotatably connected to the top of the receiving platform (2) corresponding to the feeding platform (1). The surface of the material separating roller (303) is provided with a separation groove, and the width of the separation groove is adapted to the width of a single light strip, so that the separation groove on the surface of the material separating roller (303) separates the light strips one by one. A conveying assembly is provided on the feeding table (1) and moves along the feeding table (1), and the conveying assembly is used to clamp and move the separated light strips one by one. The conveying assembly includes a conveying table (401) that moves along the direction of the feeding table (1). The top of the conveying table (401) is movably provided with a compaction plate (404) for clamping multiple separated light strips, so that the compaction plate (404) moves downward to fix the separated light strips on the top of the conveying table (401). A receiving assembly is set on the top of the receiving platform (2) corresponding to the feeding platform (1). The receiving assembly is used to clamp the light strips separated one by one by the separating assembly and place them in the conveying assembly. The receiving assembly includes a second support frame (501) fixedly connected to the top of the feeding platform (1). A third cylinder (504) is movably provided in the middle of the second support frame (501) and moves along the direction of the feeding platform (1). A fixed mounting plate (505) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the third cylinder (504). A fixed base plate (506) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed mounting plate (505) through a bracket. A fourth cylinder (507) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the fixed mounting plate (505). A clamping plate (508) is hinged to the output shaft of the fourth cylinder (507). The clamping plate (508) is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base plate (506) so that the clamping plate (508) cooperates with the fixed base plate (506) to clamp multiple separated light strips.

2. The plate feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separating roller (303) is located on top of the conveying roller (304), and the surface of the conveying roller (304) corresponding to the separating groove of the separating roller (303) is provided with a convex ring so that the convex ring restricts a single light strip within the separating groove. The conveying roller (304) is driven by a drive motor.

3. A plate feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the distributing roller (303) are rotatably connected to a movable frame (302) via bearings. The two ends of the conveying roller (304) are rotatably connected to a first support frame (301) via bearings. The first support frame (301) is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving platform (2). The movable frame (302) is movably connected to the inner wall of the first support frame (301). The movable frame (302) moves vertically up and down on the inner wall of the first support frame (301). The top of the movable frame (302) is fixedly connected to a first cylinder (305). The first cylinder (305) is fixedly embedded in the middle of the first support frame (301).

4. A plate feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both ends of the conveyor table (401) are fixedly connected to a connecting seat (402). Both ends of the feeding table (1) are fixedly provided with a first transmission belt slide. The connecting seat (402) is fixedly connected to the top of the slide of the first transmission belt slide. The top of the connecting seat (402) is fixedly connected to a second cylinder (403). Both ends of the compaction plate (404) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the output shafts of the two second cylinders (403). The top of the second cylinder (403) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (406).

5. A plate feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveyor platform (401) is inclined at one end corresponding to the material distribution component and is higher than the middle of the conveyor platform (401) so that the light strips that can be separated can be conveyed to the top of the conveyor platform (401) by the material distribution component. The end of the conveyor platform (401) away from the material distribution component is provided with material distribution teeth (405), and the material distribution teeth (405) are used to separate multiple light strips.

6. A plate feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second support frame (501) is fixedly connected to the top of a support plate (502). The support plate (502) has a through groove in the middle, and the third cylinder (504) is movably connected to the inner wall of the through groove. One end of the top of the support plate (502) is fixedly provided with a second transmission belt slide, and the top of the slide of the second transmission belt slide is fixedly connected to a movable mounting plate (503). The third cylinder (504) is fixedly connected to the middle of the movable mounting plate (503).

7. A plate feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top of the fixed mounting plate (505) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (509), and the guide rod (509) is movably inserted into the middle of the movable mounting plate (503).