Multifunctional test tube rack

Abstract

The multifunctional test tube rack comprises a test tube rack assembly, a baffle, a label and a notice board, the test tube rack assembly is of a stepped structure, a plurality of first slots are formed in each layer of the test tube rack assembly, an adjusting cover is arranged at an opening of each first slot, and the adjusting covers are used for clamping test tubes placed in the first slots; a storage rack is arranged on one side of the test tube rack assembly and is used for storing blood culture bottles; the baffles are distributed on the test tube rack assembly at intervals and divide the test tube assembly into a plurality of partitions; labels are used for distinguishing test tube types and installing cards; the notice board is movably connected to the test tube rack assembly; wherein the test tube rack assembly and the baffle are of transparent structures, each partition is provided with a plurality of first slots, and the peripheral side of each first slot is provided with a color mark. The test tube rack can be compatible with test tubes of different specifications, meanwhile, medical staff can quickly distinguish whether the test tubes are wrongly taken or not and the collection sequence, label information is quickly replaced according to collection types or objects, and the collection efficiency and accuracy are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical supplies, especially relates to a multifunctional test tube rack. BACKGROUND

[0002] Test tube is the instrument that scientific research institution, school and hospital laboratory commonly use, test tube is usually placed in test tube rack, test tube rack is widely used as a kind of medical equipment for placing test tube, simple structure, convenient to use.

[0003] In the process of using collection test tube, test tube needs to be distinguished, and the existing test tube rack has the following problems: paper label is pasted on test tube rack and is not easy to tear off, cannot provide reference for medical staff collection sequence, etc., so that medical staff cannot accurately distinguish label information and need to collect samples again, and label information cannot be quickly replaced, which reduces the work efficiency and accuracy of medical staff. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a multifunctional test tube rack, which can be compatible with test tubes of different specifications, prompt the operation process of medical staff through prompt board, facilitate medical staff to quickly distinguish whether to take wrong and collection sequence, and quickly replace label information according to collection type or object, improve collection efficiency and accuracy.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that:

[0006] Test tube rack assembly, the test tube rack assembly is in ladder type structure, a plurality of first insertion slots are formed in each layer of the test tube rack assembly, an adjusting cover is arranged at the opening of each first insertion slot, the adjusting cover is used for clamping the test tube placed in the first insertion slot, and a storage rack is arranged on one side of the test tube rack assembly, the storage rack is provided with a second insertion slot and is used for storing blood culture bottles;

[0007] Baffle, the baffles are distributed at intervals in the test tube rack assembly and are arranged vertically with the surface of the test tube rack assembly provided with the first insertion slot, and the baffles separate the test tube assembly into a plurality of partitions;

[0008] Label, the label is magnetically connected to the test tube rack assembly and is used for distinguishing test tube types and installing cards; and,

[0009] Prompt board, the prompt board is movably connected to the test tube rack assembly and is used for displaying matters needing attention content;

[0010] Among them, the test tube rack assembly and the baffle are transparent structures, each partition has a plurality of first insertion slots, the first insertion slots are arranged in matrix, and each first insertion slot is provided with color identification on the circumferential side.

[0011] Preferably, the test tube rack assembly is provided with a drawer on the side away from the storage rack, the drawer is used for storing clips and blank cards, and the drawer is provided with a handle.

[0012] Preferably, the test tube rack assembly is provided with a sliding cavity on the opposite side of the storage rack, the cavity wall of the sliding cavity is provided with a guide groove, the peripheral side of the drawer is provided with a sliding block, and the drawer moves along the length direction of the guide groove through the sliding block.

[0013] Preferably, the adjusting cover is detachably connected to the test tube rack assembly, a limiting clamping groove is formed on the opening peripheral side of the first slot, a limiting clamping convex is arranged on the surface of the adjusting cover towards the first slot, the limiting clamping convex is arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the adjusting cover, and the adjusting cover is movably connected to the limiting clamping convex through the limiting clamping convex and the limiting clamping groove.

[0014] Preferably, the adjusting cover comprises a cover main body and a silica gel clamping plate, the cover main body is connected to the test tube rack assembly, the cover main body is in a ring structure and is used for mounting the silica gel clamping plate, the peripheral side of the silica gel clamping plate is connected to the inner side ring wall of the cover main body, a movable clamping opening is formed at the center of the silica gel clamping plate, and the silica gel clamping plate has an initial state parallel to the cover main body and a clamping state of being bent towards the inside of the first slot.

[0015] Preferably, the depth of the first slot is greater than or equal to half of the length of the test tube.

[0016] Preferably, the test tube rack assembly comprises a test tube rack main body and two side plates, the test tube rack main body is provided with the first slot, the baffle and the label are connected to the test tube rack main body, and the two side plates are arranged on the peripheral side of the test tube rack main body and are oppositely arranged.

[0017] Preferably, the test tube rack main body is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove is provided with a magnetic attraction piece, the thickness of the magnetic attraction piece is the same as the depth of the limiting groove, and the label is connected to the test tube rack main body through the magnetic attraction piece.

[0018] Preferably, the label is a metal plate or a magnetic plate, the peripheral side of the label is provided with a groove, and medical staff uses the groove to remove the label or insert a card.

[0019] Preferably, the test tube rack main body is provided with a mounting column, the prompt board comprises a board main body and a plug rod, one end of the plug rod is connected to the board main body, and the other end of the plug rod is inserted into the mounting column.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the test tube rack assembly has the beneficial effects that:

[0021] The adjusting cover is adopted so that test tubes of different specifications can be stored in the test tube rack, and the compatibility of the test tube rack is improved; the test tube rack is provided with detachable baffles to form different partitions, so as to facilitate medical staff to distinguish and take the test tubes, and to quickly distinguish whether the test tubes are taken wrongly; the test tube rack is also provided with adsorbable labels, and medical staff can quickly replace the label information according to the collection type or object; the collection sequence of medical staff is reminded through color identification and a prompt board, and the collection efficiency and accuracy are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a partial structure explosion diagram of the multifunctional test tube rack of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged view of A in figure

[0024] Figure 3 is a top view of the multifunctional test tube rack of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the sectional view of A-A' in figure

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 5 the enlarged view of B in figure

[0027] Figure 6 is a top view of the adjusting cover in the partition of the multifunctional test tube rack of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 is a structure schematic view of the multifunctional test tube rack of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 is a structure schematic view of the limiting clamping groove of the multifunctional test tube rack of the utility model.

[0030] In the drawings, 1-test tube rack assembly, 11-first insertion slot, 12-limiting clamping groove, 13-test tube rack main body, 131-limiting groove, 132-fixing plate, 133-cavity, 134-mounting column, 135-insertion slot, 136-front plate, 137-back plate, 14-side plate, 15-storage rack, 151-second insertion slot, 16-drawer, 161-handle, 162-sliding block, 17-sliding cavity, 171-guiding groove, 2-baffle, 3-label, 31-groove, 4-adjusting cover, 41-limiting clamping convex, 42-cover main body, 43-silicone clamping plate, 431-movable clamping opening, 5-color identification, 6-magnetic member, 7-test tube, 8-card, 9-prompt board, 91-board main body, 92-insertion rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the utility model more clear, the lower part will combine the drawings to make the utility model embodiment mode further detailed description.

[0032] The description of the lower part relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all the embodiments consistent with the utility model. Instead, they are only examples of some of the devices and methods consistent with the utility model as detailed in the appended claims.

[0033] In the description of the utility model, it is understood that the terms "first", "second" and the like are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" refers to two or more than two. "And / or", the association between the associated objects, indicates that there may be three kinds of relationships, for example, A and / or B, can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, B exists alone. The character " / " generally represents that the associated objects before and after are a kind of "or" relationship.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as understood by those skilled in the art to which the utility model belongs. The terms used in the specification of the present description are only for the purpose of describing the specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the utility model. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0035] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 8The utility model provides a kind of multifunctional test tube rack, including test tube rack component 1, baffle 2, label 3 and prompt board 9, the test tube rack component 1 is ladder structure, the test tube rack component 1 every layer is equipped with a plurality of first slot 11, the opening of every first slot 11 is provided with adjusting cover 4, the adjusting cover 4 is used to clamp the test tube 7 placed in the first slot 11, the side of test tube rack component 1 is provided with storage rack 15, the storage rack 15 is equipped with second slot 151, and it is used to store blood culture bottle;The baffle 2 is distributed in the test tube rack component 1 with interval, and it is vertically provided with the surface of the test tube rack component 1 equipped with first slot 11, the baffle 2 separates the test tube component into multiple partitions;Label 3 is magnetically connected to the test tube rack component 1, for distinguishing test tube variety and installing card 8;Prompt board 9 is movably connected to the test tube rack component 1, for showing matters needing attention content;Wherein, the test tube rack component 1 and the baffle 2 are transparent structure, every partition has a plurality of first slot 11, the first slot 11 is arranged in matrix, and the periphery of every first slot 11 is provided with color mark 5.It can be normally used and can also meet special operation demand, prompt board 9 shows the operation manual content corresponding to blood sample, it is convenient for nurse to collect when sampling according to the sampling order shown by prompt board 9, and the test tube cover of every test tube 7 is different, and the corresponding color is identified according to the order of collection on the periphery of first slot 11, so that medical staff determines the next sampling test tube by observing color mark 5, in the embodiment, the first slot 11 of every partition is distributed in 3*3 matrix, and the test tube rack component 1 is divided into nine partitions, in actual use process, every partition corresponds to a patient, plays the role of distinguishing, cooperates with label 3, improves the identification efficiency of medical staff;For easy understanding as shown in Figure 5 Color mark 5 on the periphery of first slot 11 is distinguished by different shadow, different shadow represents different color, color mark 5 on the periphery of first slot 11 in corresponding position of every partition is same in shadow, further, color mark 5 can be set on test tube rack main body 13 by printing or pasting.

[0036] Test tube rack component 1 is made of transparent acrylic sheet, has good transparency, chemical stability, weather resistance, plasticity and impact resistance, light transmittance reaches 90%, it is convenient for medical staff to find test tube 7 anomaly in sampling process and handle, also prevent falling, not easy to be eroded by corrosive material, long service life, low manufacturing cost.

[0037] In optional embodiment, Figure 1As shown, the test tube rack assembly 1 is provided with a drawer 16 on the side away from the storage rack 15, the drawer 16 is used to store clips and blank cards 8, and the drawer 16 is provided with a handle 161. Specifically, the hidden drawer 16 occupies less space, and can also neatly store some tools such as long-tailed clips and blank cards 8, so as to avoid loss and clutter the sampling table.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, the test tube rack assembly 1 is provided with a sliding cavity 17 on the opposite side of the storage rack 15, the cavity wall of the sliding cavity 17 is provided with a guide groove 171, and the peripheral side of the drawer 16 is provided with a sliding block 162. The drawer 16 moves along the length direction of the guide groove 171 through the sliding block.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the adjustment cover 4 is detachably connected to the test tube rack assembly 1, the opening peripheral side of the first slot 11 is provided with a limiting clamping groove 12, the surface of the adjustment cover 4 facing the first slot 11 is provided with a limiting clamping convex 41, the limiting clamping convex 41 is perpendicular to the surface of the adjustment cover 4, and the adjustment cover 4 is movably connected to the limiting clamping convex 41 through the limiting clamping convex 41 and the limiting clamping groove 12. Specifically, the limiting clamping groove 12 is divided into two parts, one end is an opening, and the other end is a sliding groove, which is arranged along the circumferential direction of the first slot 11. The limiting clamping convex 41 is placed in the opening and rotates along the length direction of the sliding groove, so that the limiting clamping convex 41 is limited in the sliding groove, realizing stable installation of the adjustment cover 4. When the adjustment cover 4 needs to be replaced, the adjustment cover 4 is rotated towards the opening, so that the limiting clamping convex 41 is separated from the sliding groove; further, the baffle 2 is made of acrylic material, the test tube rack main body 13 is provided with a fixed plate 132, two fixed plates 132 are configured for each baffle 2, and each group of fixed plates 132 is formed with a movable slot. The baffle 2 is detachably connected to the test tube rack main body 13 by being inserted into the movable slot, so as to meet different sampling scenes.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 5As shown, the adjusting cover 4 comprises a cover body 42 connected to the test tube rack assembly 1, and a silica gel clamping plate 43, the cover body 42 is annular structure for installing the silica gel clamping plate 43, the silica gel clamping plate 43 is connected to the inner side ring wall of the cover body 42, and a movable clamping opening 431 is formed at the center, the silica gel clamping plate 43 has an initial state parallel to the cover body 42 and a clamping state bent towards the inside of the first slot 11. Specifically, the cover body 42 is provided with a limiting clamping convex 41, the silica gel clamping plate 43 is made of deformable material, the silica gel clamping plate 43 is cut and processed to form a plurality of bendable movable ends, the first slot 11 is compatible with test tubes 7 of different diameters by setting the silica gel clamping plate 43, when the first slot 11 is not placed with the test tube 7, the silica gel clamping plate 43 is in the initial state, when the medical staff inserts the test tube 7 after sampling into the first slot 11, the movable end of the silica gel clamping plate 43 is bent towards the direction of the first slot 11, so that the silica gel clamping plate 43 changes from the initial state to the bent state, when the medical staff takes out the test tube 7 from the first slot 11, the silica gel clamping plate 43 restores from the bent state to the initial state by the material properties of silica gel, which can be reused.

[0041] In optional embodiments, as shown in Figure 4 The depth of the first slot 11 is greater than or equal to half the length of the test tube 7, which prolongs the depth of the first slot 11 to avoid the test tube 7 from tilting or falling out.

[0042] In optional embodiments, as shown in Figure 1 The test tube rack assembly 1 comprises a test tube rack body 13 and two side plates 14, the first slot 11 is formed in the test tube rack body 13, the baffle 2 and the label 3 are connected to the test tube rack body 13, and the two side plates 14 are arranged on the circumferential side of the test tube rack body 13 and oppositely arranged. Specifically, the test tube rack body 13 is an integral structure with good stability, which can also avoid the test tube 7 from being inserted obliquely, and the test tube rack body 13 is provided with a cavity 133 at the bottom of the first slot 11, and the cavity 133 is further provided with a support column, which can reduce the overall weight of the test tube rack body 13 while providing sufficient support for the test tube 7; further, the test tube rack body 13 further comprises a front plate 137 facing the face and a back plate 138 away from the face, the magnetic attraction piece 6 is arranged on the front plate 137, and the mounting column 135 is arranged on the back plate 138.

[0043] In optional embodiments, as shown in Figure 5As shown, the test tube rack body 13 is provided with a limiting groove 131, and the limiting groove 131 is provided with a magnetic member 6, the thickness of the magnetic member 6 is the same as the depth of the limiting groove 131, and the label 3 is connected to the test tube rack body 13 through the magnetic member 6. Specifically, the magnetic member 6 is connected to the limiting groove 131 by pasting, and the surface of the magnetic member 6 is flush with the surface of the test tube rack body 13; the magnetic member 6 is arranged on the surface of the test tube rack body 13 facing the staff, so that the medical staff can quickly know the information of the label 3 and quickly operate, paste and replace the label 3; further, the magnetic member 6 can be hidden in the test tube rack body 13, improving the overall appearance of the test tube rack.

[0044] In optional embodiments, as shown in Figure 5 As shown, the label 3 is a metal plate or a magnetic plate, and the periphery of the label 3 is provided with a groove 31, which is used by medical staff to remove the label 3. Specifically, the label 3 can identify the bed number, department or sample type, patient information, etc., so that medical staff can distinguish the type of collected samples and perform corresponding operations to avoid confusion; further, the label 3 can be a stainless steel sheet, which can be circular, oval or rectangular, etc., and the same shape of the label 3 records the same type of information, in order to further facilitate the use of the magnetic label 3 by medical staff, the periphery of the label 3 is provided with a groove 31, so that when the label 3 is magnetically connected to the test tube rack assembly 1, a gap is formed between part of the label 3 and the test tube rack assembly 1, and the medical staff can remove the label 3 from the magnetic member 6 through the gap, and when using, select the corresponding label 3, and align the back of the label 3 with the magnetic member 6, so that the label 3 can be quickly pasted and removed; in this embodiment, the label 3 is made of stainless steel sheet, which can avoid mutual adsorption when multiple labels 3 are stored; further, in some cases, medical staff need to manually note the matters needing attention, patient information, etc. on the card 8, in order to avoid the loss of the card 8 and facilitate medical staff to quickly obtain these information, the medical staff can adsorb the handwritten card 8 on the test tube rack body 13 through the cooperation of the label 3 and the magnetic member 6, so as to fix the card 8, and after removing the label 3, the card 8 can be removed from the surface of the test tube rack body 13; further, a long-tail clip or the like can be used to clamp the card 8 on the front plate 137 of the test tube rack body 13, so that medical staff can choose different ways to fix the card 8 according to their habits, the long-tail clip can be clamped on the front plate 137 or the baffle 2 for standby or placed in the drawer 16, and the blank card 8 can also be stored in the drawer 16 to avoid loss.

[0045] In optional embodiments, as shown in Figure 7The test tube rack main body 13 is provided with a mounting column 135, the prompt board 9 comprises a board main body 91 and a plug rod 92, one end of the plug rod 92 is connected to the board main body 91, and the other end is inserted into the mounting column 135. Specifically, when the test tube rack main body 13 is placed, the partition surface faces the human body, the mounting column 135 is arranged on the back plate 138 of the test tube rack main body 13 away from the surface of the human body, and the plug slot 136 is arranged. The board main body 91 is stably connected to the back plate 138 of the test tube rack main body 13 by being inserted into the plug slot 136 through the plug rod 92. Further, the prompt board 9 is made of acrylic material and has good wear resistance.

[0046] In use, the baffle 2 and the adjusting cover 4 are mounted on the test tube rack main body 13, medical staff inserts the test tube after sampling into the first insertion slot 11, and inserts the blood culture bottle into the second insertion slot 151. The end of the test tube 7 pushes the movable end of the silica gel clamping plate 43 to bend, and the bending degree of the movable end of the silica gel clamping plate 43 changes according to the pipe diameter of the test tube 7, so that different pipe diameters are compatible and the test tube is clamped at the same time. When the test tube 7 is taken out, the movable end of the silica gel clamping plate 43 restores to the initial state automatically. When the medical staff starts the collection work, the medical staff can operate according to the content of the prompt board 9, and cooperates with the color mark 5 to help the medical staff to determine the next test tube 7 to be sampled. When the collection work of one collection object is completed, the medical staff adsorbs the label 3 on the test tube rack main body 13 according to the bed number, file number and other information of the collection object.

[0047] To sum up, the adjusting cover 4 is used so that test tubes 7 of different specifications can be stored in the test tube rack, improving the compatibility of the test tube rack. The test tube rack is provided with a detachable baffle 2 to form different partitions, which facilitates medical staff to distinguish and take the test tube, and quickly distinguishes whether the test tube is taken wrong. The test tube rack is also provided with an adsorbable label 3, and the medical staff can quickly change the information of the label 3 according to the collection type or object. The color mark 5 and the prompt board 9 remind the medical staff of the collection sequence, improving the collection efficiency and accuracy.

[0048] The same or similar reference numerals in the drawings of the embodiment correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, therefore the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for exemplary description, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A multifunctional test tube rack characterized by, The utility model relates to a blood culture test tube rack, including: A test tube rack assembly is arranged in a stepped structure, and a plurality of first slots are arranged in each layer of the test tube rack assembly; an adjusting cover is arranged at the opening of each first slot, and the adjusting cover is used for clamping a test tube placed in the first slot; one side of the test tube rack assembly is provided with a storage rack, the storage rack is provided with a second slot, and the storage rack is used for storing a blood culture bottle; Baffles are arranged at intervals on the test tube rack assembly and are arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the test tube rack assembly provided with the first slots, so that the test tube assembly is divided into a plurality of sub-zones; Labels are magnetically connected to the test tube rack assembly, and are used for distinguishing test tube types and installing cards; and A prompt board is movably connected to the test tube rack assembly, and is used for displaying content of matters needing attention. The test tube rack assembly and the baffles are transparent structures, each sub-zone has a plurality of first slots, the first slots are arranged in a matrix, and each first slot is provided with a color mark on the side.

2. The multifunctional test tube rack according to claim 1, wherein A drawer is arranged on the side of the test tube rack assembly away from the storage rack, the drawer is used for storing clips and blank cards, and the drawer is provided with a handle.

3. The multi-functional test tube rack according to claim 2, wherein, The opposite side of the test tube rack assembly provided with the storage rack is provided with a sliding cavity, the cavity wall of the sliding cavity is provided with a guide groove, the side of the drawer is provided with a sliding block, and the drawer moves along the length direction of the guide groove through the sliding block.

4. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 1, wherein, The adjusting cover is detachably connected to the test tube rack assembly, the opening side of the first slot is provided with a limiting clamping groove, the surface of the adjusting cover facing the first slot is provided with a limiting clamping convex, the limiting clamping convex is arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the adjusting cover, and the adjusting cover is movably connected to the limiting clamping convex through the limiting clamping convex and the limiting clamping groove.

5. The multifunctional test tube rack according to claim 1 or 4, wherein The adjusting cover comprises a cover main body and a silica gel clamping plate, the cover main body is connected to the test tube rack assembly, the cover main body is in a ring structure, is used for installing the silica gel clamping plate, the side of the silica gel clamping plate is connected to the inner side ring wall of the cover main body, a movable clamping opening is formed at the center, and the silica gel clamping plate has an initial state parallel to the cover main body and a clamping state bent towards the inside of the first slot.

6. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 1, wherein, The depth of the first slot is greater than or equal to half the length of the test tube.

7. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 1, wherein The test tube rack assembly comprises a test tube rack main body and two side plates, the test tube rack main body is provided with the first slots, the baffles and the labels are connected to the test tube rack main body, and the two side plates are arranged on the side of the test tube rack main body and are oppositely arranged.

8. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 7, wherein, The test tube rack main body is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting groove is provided with a magnetic attraction element, the thickness of the magnetic attraction element is the same as the depth of the limiting groove, and the label is connected to the test tube rack main body through the magnetic attraction element.

9. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 7, wherein, The label is a metal plate or a magnetic plate, the side of the label is provided with a groove, and medical staff removes the label through the groove.

10. The multi-functional test tube rack of claim 7, wherein, The test tube rack main body is provided with a mounting column, the prompt board comprises a board main body and a plug rod, one end of the plug rod is connected to the board main body, and the other end of the plug rod is inserted into the mounting column.

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