Rapid mounting device for longitudinal connecting ribs of arch frame

By designing limiting and auxiliary components, the longitudinal connecting steel bars of the arch frame can be installed quickly and stably, solving the problems of low efficiency and safety risks of traditional welding methods, and improving construction efficiency and structural stability.

CN223723901UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26CHINA RAILWAY 14TH BUREAU GRP NO 3 ENG CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520060775.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-10
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-10

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Technical Problem

The traditional method of welding and installing longitudinal connecting steel bars in arch frames is inefficient, has unstable quality, affects structural stability, and poses safety risks, especially in complex environments where it is difficult to operate.

Method used

Using limiting components and auxiliary components, the precise positioning and stabilization of the connecting steel bars are achieved through threaded connections and tool cooperation. This includes the fixed connection between the circular disc and the threaded sleeve, the external tool driving the hexagonal joint to rotate the circular disc, the threaded connection between the internal threaded ring and the external threaded ring, and the connecting cover plate and rotating auxiliary ring in the auxiliary components driving the U-shaped clamp to slide and squeeze the connecting steel bars.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and ease of installation of the connecting steel bars, ensures the reliability and stability of the longitudinal connection structure of the arch frame, adapts to different construction conditions, and reduces construction time and safety risks.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of building construction, and particularly relates to a quick mounting device for longitudinal connecting bars of an arch frame, which comprises a first steel frame, a second steel frame and the connecting bars. The limiting assembly comprises a mounting sleeve and a threaded sleeve, the mounting sleeve is inserted into a first mounting hole formed in the second steel frame, the threaded sleeve is inserted into the mounting sleeve, and the mounting sleeve is fixedly connected with the second steel frame; accurate positioning and stable threaded connection can be achieved, deviation or looseness of the connecting steel bars in the installation process is effectively avoided, the connection reliability is guaranteed, the stability of the whole arch frame longitudinal connecting structure is improved, meanwhile, the convenience and efficiency of installation of the arch frame longitudinal connecting steel bars are improved, and the installation cost is reduced. Installation work can be rapidly and accurately completed on a construction site, and different construction conditions and requirements are met.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of building construction, and particularly relates to a quick installation device for longitudinal connecting bars of arch frames. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the arch frame construction process, the installation of the longitudinal connecting steel bars of the arch frame is crucial. The traditional installation method mainly adopts welding operation, which has many drawbacks. The welding operation needs to consume a large amount of time and manpower, and the work efficiency is low. Moreover, the welding quality is greatly affected by the technical level of the operator, and problems such as insecure welding or incomplete welding often occur, which affects the stability of the arch frame structure. In addition, high temperature, strong light and harmful gases are generated during the welding process, which poses a threat to the health of the construction personnel and does not meet the environmental protection requirements. In some complex construction environments, such as narrow spaces or high-altitude operations, welding operation is more difficult, further increasing the construction difficulty and safety risk.

[0003] Therefore, a quick installation device for longitudinal connecting bars of arch frames is designed to solve the above problems. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] To solve the problems raised in the background art, the utility model provides a quick installation device for longitudinal connecting bars of arch frames, which can effectively solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a quick installation device for longitudinal connecting bars of arch frames, comprising a first steel frame, a second steel frame and a connecting bar, the surface of the second steel frame is provided with a limiting assembly, the limiting assembly comprises an installation cylinder sleeve inserted into the first installation hole inside the second steel frame and a threaded sleeve inserted into the installation cylinder sleeve, the installation cylinder sleeve is fixedly connected with the second steel frame, one end of the connecting bar is threadedly connected with the inside of the threaded sleeve, the end of the threaded sleeve is fixedly connected with a circular disc, an outer threaded steel pipe is inserted into the second installation hole inside the first steel frame, the outer threaded steel pipe is fixedly connected with the first steel frame, the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe is threadedly connected with an installation nut, and the connecting bar is inserted into the inside of the outer threaded steel pipe.

[0006] As a preferred quick installation device for longitudinal connecting bars of arch frames of the utility model, the surface of the installation cylinder sleeve is sleeved with two outer threaded rings, the two outer threaded rings are respectively located on the two sides of the second steel frame, one side of the circular disc close to the outer threaded ring is fixedly connected with a plurality of limiting blocks in annular array, one side of the outer threaded ring close to the circular disc is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves in annular array, and the limiting blocks are inserted into the inside of the limiting grooves.

[0007] As the utility model discloses a kind of arch longitudinal connecting rib quick installation devices, wherein the surface of one of the outer thread ring is sleeved with inner thread ring, the inside of the inner thread ring is provided with built-in ring groove, the circular disc is inserted in the inside of built-in ring groove, the inside of the built-in ring groove is inserted with first inner thread stop ring, the first inner thread stop ring is fixedly connected with inner thread ring, the circular disc is rotatably connected with inner thread ring, the first inner thread stop ring is sleeved on the surface of outer thread ring, and the outer thread ring and the first inner thread stop ring are threadedly connected.

[0008] As the utility model discloses a kind of arch longitudinal connecting rib quick installation devices, the far side of the circular disc from the thread sleeve is fixedly connected with six-prong joint, and the inside of the inner thread ring is fixedly connected with six-prong sleeve ring.

[0009] As the utility model discloses a kind of arch longitudinal connecting rib quick installation devices, the surface of the outer thread steel pipe is provided with auxiliary assembly, the auxiliary assembly includes fixedly sleeved on the surface of installation nut and is inserted in the auxiliary compression ring of the interface cover plate, the surface of the auxiliary compression ring is provided with annular rotation slot, the inside of the annular rotation slot is inserted with rotation auxiliary ring and second stop ring, the second stop ring is fixedly connected with auxiliary compression ring, the rotation auxiliary ring is rotatably connected with auxiliary compression ring, and the rotation auxiliary ring is fixedly connected in the inside of the interface cover plate.

[0010] As the utility model discloses a kind of arch longitudinal connecting rib quick installation devices, the surface of the outer thread steel pipe is provided with auxiliary assembly, the auxiliary assembly includes fixedly sleeved on the surface of installation nut and is inserted in the auxiliary compression ring of the interface cover plate, the surface of the auxiliary compression ring is provided with annular rotation slot, the inside of the annular rotation slot is inserted with rotation auxiliary ring and second stop ring, the second stop ring is fixedly connected with auxiliary compression ring, the rotation auxiliary ring is rotatably connected with auxiliary compression ring, and the rotation auxiliary ring is fixedly connected in the inside of the interface cover plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: join the limiting component on the application, through the fixed connection of circular disc and threaded sleeve and the cooperation of six prong joint rotating circular disc with external tools, make the connecting steel bar accurately spin into the threaded sleeve, realize accurate positioning and stable threaded connection, effectively avoid the deviation or looseness of connecting steel bar in the installation process, ensure the reliability of connection, effectively prevent the threaded sleeve from spinning out of the connecting steel bar due to factors such as vibration in the use process, further enhance the firmness and stability of connection, ensure that the arch longitudinal connection structure maintains reliable mechanical properties in long-term use, at the same time, join the auxiliary assembly, through the rotation of mounting nut, drive the linkage of cover plate, rotating auxiliary ring, auxiliary compression ring and other components, make the U-shaped clamp block slide in the square slot and extrude the connecting steel bar, realize the fixation of the position between connecting steel bar and outer threaded steel pipe, enhance the stability of connecting steel bar in the outer threaded steel pipe, effectively prevent the connecting steel bar from shaking or displacing in the outer threaded steel pipe, thereby improve the stability of the whole arch longitudinal connection structure, improve the convenience and efficiency of arch longitudinal connecting steel bar installation at the same time, be favorable for completing the installation work quickly and accurately on the construction site, adapt to different construction conditions and requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0012] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate the present application and explain the principles of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation of the present application. In the drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model; Figure 1 It is the sectional view of A-A in the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is the sectional view of A-A in the utility model; Figure 2 It is the enlarged view of A in the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 It is the enlarged view of B in the utility model; Figure 2 It is the enlarged view of B in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model in the linkage cover plate and mounting nut;

[0018] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model in the limiting block and circular disc;

[0019] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic diagram of the utility model in the six prong sleeve ring and internal thread ring;

[0020] In the drawings:

[0021] 1, the first steel frame; 2, the second steel frame; 3, connecting steel bars;

[0022] 4, limiting assembly; 41, mounting cylinder sleeve; 42, first mounting hole; 43, threaded sleeve; 44, internal thread ring; 45, built-in ring groove; 46, circular disc; 47, six-pronged sleeve ring; 48, six-pronged joint; 49, limiting groove; 410, limiting block; 411, external thread ring; 412, external threaded steel pipe; 413, second mounting hole; 414, mounting nut; 415, first internal thread retainer ring;

[0023] 5, auxiliary assembly; 51, rotating auxiliary ring; 52, annular rotating groove; 53, U-shaped clamp block; 54, connecting rod; 55, square insertion slot; 56, auxiliary compression ring; 57, built-in square groove; 58, connecting cover plate; 59, second retainer ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] As Figures 1 to 7 shown;

[0026] A kind of arch longitudinal connecting rod fast installation device, including first steel frame 1, second steel frame 2 and connecting steel bars 3.

[0027] Further, the utility model discloses a kind of arch longitudinal connecting rod fast installation device, including first steel frame 1, second steel frame 2 and connecting steel bars 3.

[0028] In combination with the above: the surface of the second steel frame 2 is provided with a limiting assembly 4, the limiting assembly 4 comprises an installation cylinder sleeve 41 inserted into the first installation hole 42 of the second steel frame 2 and a threaded sleeve 43 inserted into the installation cylinder sleeve 41, the installation cylinder sleeve 41 is fixedly connected with the second steel frame 2, one end of the connecting steel bar 3 is threadedly connected in the threaded sleeve 43, the end of the threaded sleeve 43 is fixedly connected with a circular disc 46, a second installation hole 413 is formed in the first steel frame 1, an outer threaded steel pipe 412 is inserted into the second installation hole 413, the outer threaded steel pipe 412 is fixedly connected with the first steel frame 1, an installation nut 414 is threadedly connected with the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe 412, the connecting steel bar 3 is inserted into the outer threaded steel pipe 412, the surface of the installation cylinder sleeve 41 is sleeved with two outer threaded rings 411, the two outer threaded rings 411 are respectively located on the two sides of the second steel frame 2, the side of the circular disc 46 close to the outer threaded ring 411 is fixedly connected with a plurality of limiting blocks 410 arranged in a ring shape, a plurality of limiting grooves 49 arranged in a ring shape are formed on the side of the outer threaded ring 411 close to the circular disc 46, the limiting blocks 410 are inserted into the limiting grooves 49, the surface of one of the outer threaded rings 411 is sleeved with an inner threaded ring 44, an inner built-in groove 45 is formed in the inner threaded ring 44, the circular disc 46 is inserted into the inner built-in groove 45, a first inner threaded stop ring 415 is inserted into the inner built-in groove 45, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 is fixedly connected with the inner threaded ring 44, the circular disc 46 is rotationally connected with the inner threaded ring 44, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 is sleeved on the surface of the outer threaded ring 411, and the outer threaded ring 411 is threadedly connected with the first inner threaded stop ring 415, the side of the circular disc 46 away from the threaded sleeve 43 is fixedly connected with a hexagonal joint 48, and the inner threaded ring 44 is fixedly connected with a hexagonal sleeve ring 47.

[0029] In the embodiment, the external tool is used to rotate the circular plate 46 in cooperation with the hexagonal joint 48 on the circular plate 46. Since the circular plate 46 is fixedly connected with the threaded sleeve 43, the rotation of the circular plate 46 drives the threaded sleeve 43 to rotate. The outer surface of the connecting steel bar 3 is provided with threads. During the rotation of the threaded sleeve 43, the connecting steel bar 3 is screwed into the interior of the threaded sleeve 43, thereby realizing the threaded connection between the connecting steel bar 3 and the threaded sleeve 43. The tool is used to rotate the inner threaded ring 44 in cooperation with the hexagonal sleeve ring 47 in the interior of the inner threaded ring 44. When the inner threaded ring 44 rotates, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 fixed in the interior of the inner threaded ring 44 rotates. Since the first inner threaded stop ring 415 is threadedly connected with the outer threaded ring 411, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 moves along the surface of the outer threaded ring 411 under the action of the threads. The movement of the first inner threaded stop ring 415 drives the entire inner threaded ring 44 to move. The movement of the inner threaded ring 44 further drives the circular plate 46 to move. The movement of the circular plate 46 causes the limiting block 410 on the surface of the circular plate 46 to be inserted into the limiting groove 49 on the outer threaded ring 411, thereby realizing the fixation of the position between the threaded sleeve 43 and the mounting cylinder sleeve 41, effectively preventing the threaded sleeve 43 from being unscrewed from the surface of the connecting steel bar 3, and ensuring the firmness of the connection between the connecting steel bar 3 and the threaded sleeve 43.

[0030] Further,

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe 412 is provided with an auxiliary assembly 5. The auxiliary assembly 5 includes a connecting cover plate 58 fixedly sleeved on the surface of the mounting nut 414 and an auxiliary compression ring 56 inserted into the interior of the connecting cover plate 58. The surface of the auxiliary compression ring 56 is provided with an annular rotating groove 52. The annular rotating groove 52 is inserted with a rotating auxiliary ring 51 and a second stop ring 59. The second stop ring 59 is fixedly connected with the auxiliary compression ring 56. The rotating auxiliary ring 51 is rotationally connected with the auxiliary compression ring 56. The rotating auxiliary ring 51 is fixedly connected in the interior of the connecting cover plate 58. Four square insertion grooves 55 are respectively inserted with U-shaped clamping blocks 53 on the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe 412. The U-shaped clamping blocks 53 are slidingly connected with the outer threaded steel pipe 412. Four built-in square grooves 57 are provided in the interior of the auxiliary compression ring 56. A connecting rod 54 is inserted into the interior of each built-in square groove 57. The end of the connecting rod 54 away from the auxiliary compression ring 56 is inserted into the interior of the U-shaped clamping block 53. The two ends of the connecting rod 54 are rotationally connected with the auxiliary compression ring 56 and the U-shaped clamping block 53 through shaft pins. The surface of the U-shaped clamping block 53 on one side of the outer threaded steel pipe 412 is attached to the surface of the connecting steel bar 3.

[0032] In this embodiment: the rotating mounting nut 414, under the action of the thread, along the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe 412, the rotation and movement of the mounting nut 414 drive the fixed connection with the cover plate 58 rotation and movement, the rotation and movement of the cover plate 58, its internal fixed rotation auxiliary ring 51 rotates and moves, the rotation auxiliary ring 51 rotates and moves in the annular rotating groove 52, drive the auxiliary compression ring 56 to move, the auxiliary compression ring 56 moves, through the connecting rod 54 drive U-shaped clamp block 53 in the square slot 55 sliding, U-shaped clamp block 53 moves to the direction of the connecting steel bar 3, until the U-shaped clamp block 53 extrusion connecting steel bar 3, realize the position between the connecting steel bar 3 and the outer threaded steel pipe 412 fixed.

[0033] Working principle: first, the mounting cylinder sleeve 41 is welded and fixed in the first mounting hole 42 on the surface of the second steel frame 2, one end of the connecting steel bar 3 is prepared to be inserted into the threaded sleeve 43 inside the mounting cylinder sleeve 41, at this time, the connecting steel bar 3 penetrates the outer threaded steel pipe 412, the outer threaded steel pipe 412 has been fixed in the second mounting hole 413 of the first steel frame 1.

[0034] With the help of external tools and the six-prong joint 48 on the circular plate 46, rotate the circular plate 46, because the circular plate 46 is fixedly connected with the threaded sleeve 43, the rotation of the circular plate 46 drives the threaded sleeve 43 to rotate, the end surface of the connecting steel bar 3 is provided with a thread, in the process of rotating the threaded sleeve 43, the connecting steel bar 3 is screwed into the threaded sleeve 43, realizing the threaded connection between the connecting steel bar 3 and the threaded sleeve 43, avoiding the problem that it is difficult to operate the connecting steel bar 3 to rotate into the threaded sleeve 43;

[0035] Then, use the tool to cooperate with the six-prong sleeve ring 47 inside the inner threaded ring 44, rotate the inner threaded ring 44, when the inner threaded ring 44 rotates, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 fixed inside it rotates, because the first inner threaded stop ring 415 is screwed with the outer threaded ring 411, under the action of the thread, the first inner threaded stop ring 415 moves along the surface of the outer threaded ring 411;

[0036] The movement of the first inner threaded stop ring 415 drives the whole movement of the inner threaded ring 44, the movement of the inner threaded ring 44 in turn drives the movement of the circular plate 46, the movement of the circular plate 46 makes the limiting block 410 on its surface inserted into the limiting slot 49 on the outer threaded ring 411, thereby realizing the fixation of the position between the threaded sleeve 43 and the mounting cylinder sleeve 41, effectively preventing the threaded sleeve 43 from rotating out of the surface of the connecting steel bar 3, and ensuring the firmness of the connection between the connecting steel bar 3 and the threaded sleeve 43.

[0037] The rotating installation nut 414 moves along the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe 412 under the action of the thread, and the rotation and movement of the installation nut 414 drive the rotation and movement of the fixedly connected connecting cover plate 58;

[0038] During the rotation and movement of the connecting cover plate 58, the fixedly connected rotating auxiliary ring 51 rotates and moves, and the rotating auxiliary ring 51 rotates and moves in the annular rotating groove 52, thereby driving the auxiliary pressing ring 56 to move;

[0039] When the auxiliary pressing ring 56 moves, the U-shaped clamping block 53 is driven to slide in the square insertion groove 55 through the connecting rod 54, the U-shaped clamping block 53 moves towards the connecting steel bar 3, and the U-shaped clamping block 53 is pressed against the connecting steel bar 3, thereby achieving the fixation of the position between the connecting steel bar 3 and the outer threaded steel pipe 412.

[0040] Through the above steps, not only the reliable connection between the connecting steel bar 3 and the second steel frame 2 is achieved, but also the fixation of the position between the connecting steel bar 3 and the outer threaded steel pipe 412 is achieved, thereby improving the convenience of the quick installation of the arch longitudinal connecting steel bar 3 and ensuring the stability of the entire arch longitudinal connecting structure.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for fast installation of longitudinal connecting ribs of arches, comprising a first steel frame (1), a second steel frame (2) and connecting steel ribs (3), characterized in that: The surface of the second steel frame (2) is provided with a limiting assembly (4), the limiting assembly (4) comprises an installation cylinder sleeve (41) inserted into the first installation hole (42) of the second steel frame (2) and a threaded sleeve (43) inserted into the installation cylinder sleeve (41), the installation cylinder sleeve (41) and the second steel frame (2) are fixedly connected, one end of the connecting steel bar (3) is threadedly connected in the threaded sleeve (43), the end of the threaded sleeve (43) is fixedly connected with a circular disc (46), a second installation hole (413) is formed in the first steel frame (1), an outer threaded steel pipe (412) is inserted into the second installation hole (413), the outer threaded steel pipe (412) and the first steel frame (1) are fixedly connected, the surface of the outer threaded steel pipe (412) is threadedly connected with a mounting nut (414), and the connecting steel bar (3) penetrates through the inside of the outer threaded steel pipe (412).

2. The archway longitudinal connecting rib quick mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the installation cylinder sleeve (41) is sleeved with two outer threaded rings (411), and the two outer threaded rings (411) are located on the two sides of the second steel frame (2) respectively, a plurality of limiting blocks (410) in annular array are fixedly connected to the side of the circular disc (46) close to the outer threaded ring (411), a plurality of limiting grooves (49) in annular array are formed in the side of the outer threaded ring (411) close to the circular disc (46), and the limiting blocks (410) are inserted into the limiting grooves (49).

3. The archway longitudinal connector quick installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of one of the outer threaded rings (411) is sleeved with an inner threaded ring (44), the inner threaded ring (44) is provided with an inner built-in ring groove (45) in the inside, the circular disc (46) is inserted into the inner built-in ring groove (45), a first inner threaded stop ring (415) is inserted into the inner built-in ring groove (45), the first inner threaded stop ring (415) and the inner threaded ring (44) are fixedly connected, the circular disc (46) and the inner threaded ring (44) are rotationally connected, the first inner threaded stop ring (415) is sleeved on the surface of the outer threaded ring (411), and the outer threaded ring (411) and the first inner threaded stop ring (415) are threadedly connected.

4. The archway longitudinal connector quick installation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side, away from the threaded sleeve (43), of the circular disc (46) is fixedly connected with a six-prong joint (48), and the inside of the inner threaded ring (44) is fixedly connected with a six-prong sleeve ring (47).

5. The archway longitudinal stud quick mounting device according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the outer threaded steel pipe (412) is provided with an auxiliary assembly (5), the auxiliary assembly (5) comprises a connecting cover plate (58) fixedly sleeved on the surface of the mounting nut (414) and an auxiliary compression ring (56) inserted into the connecting cover plate (58), the surface of the auxiliary compression ring (56) is provided with an annular rotating groove (52), the annular rotating groove (52) is inserted into a rotating auxiliary ring (51) and a second stop ring (59) in the inside, the second stop ring (59) and the auxiliary compression ring (56) are fixedly connected, the rotating auxiliary ring (51) and the auxiliary compression ring (56) are rotationally connected, and the rotating auxiliary ring (51) is fixedly connected in the inside of the connecting cover plate (58).

6. The archway longitudinal connector quick installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The four square slots (55) on the surface of the external thread steel pipe (412) are respectively inserted with U-shaped clamping blocks (53), the U-shaped clamping blocks (53) and the external thread steel pipe (412) are in sliding connection, the inside of the auxiliary pressing ring (56) is provided with four built-in square grooves (57), the inside of each built-in square groove (57) is inserted with a connecting rod (54), one end of the connecting rod (54) away from the auxiliary pressing ring (56) is inserted into the inside of the U-shaped clamping block (53), the two ends of the connecting rod (54) are respectively rotationally connected with the auxiliary pressing ring (56) and the U-shaped clamping block (53) through shaft pins, and the U-shaped clamping block (53) is located on one side of the external thread steel pipe (412) and is attached to the surface of the connecting steel bar (3).