Turnover support for lathe machining of long pipes

By designing a turning bracket for long tube lathe machining, and utilizing a combination structure of mounting ring, toothed ring, cover plate, slider, clamping rod, stop plate and suction cup, the problems of unstable clamping and inconvenient turning of long tube lathe were solved, realizing stable clamping and multi-angle machining of tubular workpieces.

CN223789955UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13XIANYANG LONGHE MINGXIN ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520351940.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing long-tube lathes have insufficient clamping stability when machining tubular parts, causing workpiece displacement and making it impossible to flexibly flip them for multi-faceted and multi-angle machining.

Method used

A rotating support for long tube lathe machining was designed. By combining mounting ring, toothed ring, cover plate, slider, clamping rod, abutment plate and suction cup, the tubular workpiece can be stably clamped. The workpiece can be rotated and fixed by the limiting structure of ratchet and pawl.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and accuracy of tubular workpieces during processing, avoids deviation, and enables flexible processing from multiple angles and surfaces.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a long pipe lathe machining overturning support which comprises a base, two sets of installation frames are arranged above the base, installation bases are rotatably installed on the installation frames, installation rings are rotatably installed in the installation bases, toothed rings are fixedly connected to the installation rings in a sleeved mode, first racks are installed in the installation bases in a sliding mode, and the first racks are connected with the toothed rings in a sleeved mode. Annular teeth are fixedly installed on the installation ring, three sets of annularly-distributed cover plates are arranged on the installation base, three sets of annularly-distributed sliding blocks are arranged between the installation base and the cover plates, the three sets of sliding blocks are connected with the installation ring in a meshed mode through the annular teeth, and clamping rods are fixedly installed on the three sets of sliding blocks. A telescopic rod is installed in the installation base in a sliding mode, four sets of symmetrically-distributed abutting plates are arranged around the telescopic rod, a tubular workpiece to be machined is fixed between three sets of clamping rods and the four sets of abutting plates to be firmly fixed, the fixing strength of the device to the tubular workpiece is enhanced through suction cups, and the tubular workpiece is not prone to deviation in the machining process.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of long tube lathe machining technology, specifically to a long tube lathe machining tilting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] A long tube lathe is a type of lathe specifically designed for machining long tube parts. It is widely used in industries such as machinery manufacturing, petroleum, chemical, coal, geological exploration, and urban water supply and drainage. Suitable for machining operations in these industries, long tube lathes feature high power and speed, high rigidity, good precision retention, and low noise. During the machining of tubular parts on a long tube lathe, fixtures are required to hold the workpiece for machining operations.

[0003] In the existing technology, due to the special nature of tubular parts, the clamping of tubular parts is not stable enough, and the workpiece to be processed is prone to displacement during the processing, which affects the processing effect of long tubes. Moreover, the tubular parts cannot be rotated after being fixed during the processing of the workpiece, and it is impossible to flexibly achieve the processing effect of multiple faces and angles. To solve the above problems, we propose a long tube lathe processing flipping bracket. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a long tube lathe for machining a flipping bracket, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a long tube lathe machining tilting bracket, comprising a base, two sets of mounting brackets above the base, mounting seats rotatably mounted on the mounting brackets, mounting rings rotatably mounted inside the mounting seats, toothed rings fixedly sleeved on the mounting rings, a first rack slidably mounted inside the mounting seats, and annular teeth fixedly mounted on the mounting rings. Three sets of annularly distributed cover plates are provided on the mounting seats, and three sets of annularly distributed sliders are provided between the mounting seats and the cover plates. The three sets of sliders are slidably connected to the cover plates. All three sets of sliders are connected to the mounting ring via ring teeth. Clamping rods are fixedly mounted on each of the three sets of sliders. A telescopic rod is slidably mounted inside the mounting base. Four sets of symmetrically distributed abutments are arranged around the telescopic rod. Suction cups are fixedly mounted on each of the four sets of abutments. Two sets of intersecting first and second brackets are provided between each of the four sets of abutments and the telescopic rod. Two sets of symmetrically distributed ratchet wheels are sleeved on the mounting base. Two sets of symmetrically distributed pawls are provided inside the mounting frame. The two sets of pawls are respectively configured to correspond to the ratchet wheels, and the two sets of pawls are engaged with the ratchet wheels.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the mounting bracket on the right side is slidably connected to the base, the mounting bracket on the left side is fixedly connected to the base, a lead screw is rotatably installed inside the base, the lead screw passes through the right mounting bracket and is threadedly connected to the mounting bracket, the first rack is meshed with a gear ring, a cylinder is provided inside the mounting base, and the first rack is connected to the output end of the cylinder piston rod.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a screw is rotatably installed inside the mounting base. The screw passes through the telescopic rod and is threadedly connected to the telescopic rod. The left end of the first bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting base via a rotating shaft, and the right end of the first bracket is slidably connected to the backing plate. The left end of the second bracket is rotatably connected to the backing plate via a rotating shaft, and the right end of the second bracket is rotatably connected to the telescopic rod via a rotating shaft.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, the two sets of pawls are rotatably connected to the mounting bracket via rotating rods. A torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating rod, and the two ends of the torsion spring are fixedly connected to the pawl and the mounting bracket, respectively. Gears are sleeved on both sets of rotating rods.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, two sets of second racks are slidably installed inside the mounting frame. The two sets of second racks are respectively meshed with corresponding gears. The two sets of second racks are fixedly connected to each other by a movable frame. A sleeve rod is fixedly installed on the movable frame. The sleeve rod is slidably connected to the mounting frame. A first spring is sleeved on the sleeve rod. The two ends of the first spring are fixedly connected to the sleeve rod and the mounting frame, respectively.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a stop block is fixedly sleeved on the sleeve rod, and an insert block is slidably sleeved on the sleeve rod. The insert block is located above the stop block, and the top end of the sleeve rod can be movably engaged with the insert block. A second spring is provided between the insert block and the top end of the sleeve rod, and the two ends of the second spring are fixedly connected to the sleeve rod and the insert block, respectively.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a wedge-shaped locking rod is slidably installed inside the mounting bracket, and a third spring is sleeved on the wedge-shaped locking rod. The two ends of the third spring are respectively fixedly connected to the wedge-shaped locking rod and the mounting bracket, and the wedge-shaped locking rod is movably engaged with the top end of the sleeve rod and the insert block.

[0012] This utility model provides a tilting support for machining long tubes on a lathe, which has the following advantages:

[0013] This invention achieves adjustment of the distance between the three sets of sliders and clamping rods through the rotation of the mounting ring and the ring teeth, combined with the limiting effect of the cover plate and the mounting seat. The distance between the four sets of abutments is adjusted by the sliding of the telescopic rod in the mounting seat, combined with the adjustment of the angle between the first and second supports that are distributed in a cross pattern. The tubular workpiece waiting to be processed is firmly fixed between the three sets of clamping rods and the four sets of abutments. The suction cup further enhances the fixing strength of the device for the tubular workpiece, making it difficult for the tubular workpiece to shift during processing and affect its processing accuracy.

[0014] This invention enables the flipping of the machined surface of a fixed tubular workpiece by using a rotatable mounting base on a mounting frame. The mounting base is kept stable on the mounting frame by the limiting action of the ratchet and pawl, preventing the rotation of the mounting base from affecting the stability of the fixed tubular workpiece. The limiting action of the pawl on the ratchet can be adjusted according to the actual usage needs of the operator. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural separation of the base and mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural separation of the mounting base, slider, and backing plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural separation of the mounting bracket and mounting base of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of A in the middle.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Lead screw; 4. Mounting seat; 5. Mounting ring; 6. Gear ring; 7. First rack; 8. Cylinder; 9. Ring gear; 10. Slider; 11. Clamping rod; 12. Telescopic rod; 13. Screw; 14. Support plate; 15. Suction cup; 16. First bracket; 17. Second bracket; 18. Cover plate; 19. Ratchet; 20. Pawl; 21. Rotating rod; 22. Torsion spring; 23. Gear; 24. Moving frame; 25. Sleeve rod; 26. First spring; 27. Stop block; 28. Insert block; 29. ​​Second spring; 30. Wedge-shaped locking rod; 31. Third spring; 32. Second rack. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] This utility model provides a technical solution: such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in this embodiment, a long tube lathe machining tilting bracket includes a base 1. Two sets of mounting brackets 2 are provided above the base 1. Mounting seats 4 are rotatably mounted on the mounting brackets 2. Mounting rings 5 ​​are rotatably mounted inside the mounting seats 4. Gear rings 6 are fixedly sleeved on the mounting rings 5. A first rack 7 is slidably mounted inside the mounting seats 4. Ring teeth 9 are fixedly mounted on the mounting rings 5. Three sets of annularly distributed cover plates 18 are provided on the mounting seats 4. Three sets of annularly distributed sliders 10 are provided between the mounting seats 4 and the cover plates 18. The three sets of sliders 10 are slidably connected to the cover plates 18. All three sets of sliders 10 are engaged with the mounting rings 5 ​​via ring teeth 9. Clamping rods 11 are fixedly mounted on each of the three sets of sliders 10. A telescopic rod 12 is slidably installed inside the mounting base 4. Four sets of symmetrically distributed abutment plates 14 are arranged around the telescopic rod 12. Suction cups 15 are fixedly installed on each of the four sets of abutment plates 14. Two sets of intersecting first brackets 16 and second brackets 17 are provided between each of the four sets of abutment plates 14 and the telescopic rod 12. Two sets of symmetrically distributed ratchet wheels 19 are sleeved on the mounting base 4. Two sets of symmetrically distributed pawls 20 are provided inside the mounting frame 2. The two sets of pawls 20 are respectively arranged corresponding to the ratchet wheels 19 and are engaged with them. When the cylinder 8 inside the mounting base 4 drives the first rack 7 to slide, it cooperates with the first toothed ring 6 to rotate the mounting ring 5. The mounting ring 5 drives the ring tooth 9 to rotate. Under the limiting action of the cover plate 18, three sets of sliders 10... The three sets of clamping rods 11 slide synchronously inward or outward on the mounting base 4, thereby adjusting the distance between them and ensuring that they fit against the outer wall of the tubular workpiece. The right-side mounting bracket 2 is slidably connected to the base 1, and the left-side mounting bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the base 1. A lead screw 3 is rotatably installed inside the base 1, passing through the right-side mounting bracket 2 and threadedly connected to it. The first rack 7 meshes with the gear ring 6. A cylinder 8 is installed inside the mounting base 4, and the first rack 7 is connected to the output end of the piston rod of the cylinder 8. A screw 13 is rotatably installed inside the mounting base 4, passing through the telescopic rod 12 and threadedly connected to it. The left end of the first bracket 16 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 4 via a rotating shaft. The right end of the first bracket 16 is slidably connected to the abutment plate 14, and the left end of the second bracket 17 is rotatably connected to the abutment plate 14 via a rotating shaft. The right end of the second bracket 17 is rotatably connected to the telescopic rod 12 via a rotating shaft. When the motor inside the mounting base 4 drives the screw 13 to rotate, the telescopic rod 12 slides in the mounting base 4 under the limiting action of the mounting base 4, thereby changing the adjustment of the support angle of the first bracket 16 and the second bracket that are cross-distributed between the abutment plate 14 and the telescopic rod 12, realizing the adjustment of the distance between the four sets of abutment plates 14, so that the suction cup 15 on the abutment plate 14 fits against the inner wall of the tubular workpiece, completing the firm fixation of the tubular workpiece. Compared with the traditional bracket, this bracket device has more fixing points and greater strength, avoiding the displacement of the tubular workpiece during processing.

[0023] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the two sets of ratchet pawls 20 are rotatably connected to the mounting frame 2 via rotating rods 21. A torsion spring 22 is sleeved on the rotating rod 21, and both ends of the torsion spring 22 are fixedly connected to the ratchet pawl 20 and the mounting frame 2, respectively. Gears 23 are sleeved on both sets of rotating rods 21. Two sets of second racks 32 are slidably installed inside the mounting frame 2, and the two sets of second racks 32 are respectively meshed with corresponding gears 23. The two sets of second racks 32 are fixedly connected to each other via a movable frame 24. A sleeve rod 25 is fixedly installed on the movable frame 24, and the sleeve rod 25 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 2. A first spring 26 is sleeved on the sleeve rod 25, and both ends of the first spring 26 are fixedly connected to the sleeve rod 25 and the mounting frame 2, respectively. A stop block 27 is fixedly sleeved on the sleeve rod 25, and an insert block 28 is slidably sleeved on the sleeve rod 25, with the insert block 28 located above the stop block 27. The top end of the sleeve rod 25 can be movably engaged with the insert block 28. A second spring 29 is provided between the insert block 28 and the top end of the sleeve rod 25, with both ends of the second spring 29 fixedly connected to the sleeve rod 25 and the insert block 28, respectively. A wedge-shaped locking rod 30 is slidably installed inside the mounting frame 2, and a third spring 31 is sleeved on the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. Both ends of the third spring 31 are fixedly connected to the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 and the mounting frame 2, respectively. The wedge-shaped locking rod 30 is movably engaged with the top end of the sleeve rod 25 and the insert block 28, respectively. When the sleeve rod 25 is pushed upward by the moving frame 24, it engages with the vertically opposite... The wedge-shaped locking rod 30, which is set vertically, is pushed to the right. The wedge-shaped locking rod 30 slides to the right and squeezes the third spring 31 until the sleeve rod 25 is above the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. Under the action of the third spring 31, the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 extends. Since the top of the sleeve rod 25 is flush with the bottom, the sleeve rod 25 is blocked by the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 and cannot move downward. During this process, the two sets of second racks 32 fixedly connected to the moving frame 24 slide synchronously in the mounting frame 2. The two sets of gears 23 meshing with them drive the corresponding rotating rod 21 and pawl 20 to rotate, deviating from the corresponding ratchet 19 and releasing the limit on the ratchet 19. At this time, the mounting seat 4 can rotate freely on the mounting frame 2, completing the flipping of the processed surface of the tubular workpiece. Then, the sleeve is pushed upward again by the moving frame 24. The insert 28 on the sleeve rod 25 slides upward synchronously until it contacts the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. During this upward sliding motion, the insert 28 pushes the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 to the right. Once the insert 28 is above the wedge-shaped locking rod 30, the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 extends under the action of the third spring 31, moving the sleeve rod 25 downward until the insert 28 contacts the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 and is pushed into the top of the sleeve rod 25, engaging with it. Because the insert 28 is rounded, continuing to push the moving rod downward allows the sleeve rod 25 and the insert 28 to smoothly push the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 to the right, enabling both the top of the sleeve rod 25 and the insert 28 to move smoothly to the lower end of the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. At this point, under the action of the torsion spring 22, the rotating rod 21 and the gear 23 return to their original positions.The pawl 20 engages with the ratchet 19 again. Under the action of the pawl 20 and the ratchet 19, the mounting base 4 cannot rotate, and the tubular workpiece is fixed in place.

[0024] This utility model provides a turning support for long tube lathe machining. The specific working principle is as follows: When the cylinder 8 inside the mounting base 4 drives the first rack 7 to slide, it cooperates with the first toothed ring 6 to rotate the mounting ring 5. The mounting ring 5 drives the ring tooth 9 to rotate. Under the limiting action of the cover plate 18, the three sets of sliders 10 slide synchronously inward or outward on the mounting base 4, thereby adjusting the distance between the three sets of clamping rods 11, so that the three sets of clamping rods 11 fit against the outer wall of the tubular workpiece. When the motor inside the mounting base 4 drives the screw 13 to rotate, under the limiting action of the mounting base 4, the telescopic rod 12 slides in the mounting base 4, thereby changing the cross-distribution of the first support 16 and the second support 12 between the abutment plate 14 and the telescopic rod 12. The angle of the support bracket is adjusted to adjust the spacing between the four sets of abutment plates 14, allowing the suction cups 15 on the abutment plates 14 to fit against the inner wall of the tubular workpiece, thus firmly fixing the tubular workpiece. Compared with traditional brackets, this support device has more fixing points and greater strength, preventing the tubular workpiece from shifting during processing. When the sleeve rod 25 is pushed upward by the moving frame 24, it pushes the wedge-shaped locking rod 30, which is perpendicular to it, to the right. The wedge-shaped locking rod 30 slides to the right and squeezes the third spring 31 until the sleeve rod 25 is above the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. Under the action of the third spring 31, the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 extends. Since the top of the sleeve rod 25 is flush with the bottom, the sleeve rod 25 is wedged at this time. The wedge-shaped locking lever 30 prevents downward movement. During this process, the two sets of second racks 32 fixedly connected to the moving frame 24 slide synchronously in the mounting frame 2. The two sets of gears 23 meshing with them drive the corresponding rotating rod 21 and pawl 20 to rotate, deviating from the corresponding ratchet 19 and releasing the limit on the ratchet 19. At this time, the mounting seat 4 can rotate freely on the mounting frame 2, completing the flipping of the processed surface of the tubular workpiece. Then, the moving frame 24 pushes the sleeve rod 25 upward again. The insert 28 on the sleeve rod 25 slides upward synchronously until the insert 28 contacts the wedge-shaped locking lever 30. During the upward sliding of the insert 28, the wedge-shaped locking lever 30 is pushed to the right. The insert 28 is located on the wedge-shaped locking lever 30. The upper rear wedge-shaped locking rod 30 extends under the action of the third spring 31, and moves the sleeve rod 25 downward until the insert 28 contacts the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 and is pushed into the top of the sleeve rod 25 and engages with the top of the sleeve rod 25. Since the insert 28 is smooth, the moving rod continues to be pushed downward, and the sleeve rod 25 and the insert 28 can smoothly push the wedge-shaped locking rod 30 to the right, so that the top of the sleeve rod 25 and the insert 28 can move smoothly to the lower end of the wedge-shaped locking rod 30. At this time, under the action of the torsion spring 22, the rotating rod 21 and the gear 23 return to their original positions, and the pawl 20 engages with the ratchet 19 again. Under the action of the pawl 20 and the ratchet 19, the mounting base 4 cannot rotate, and the tubular workpiece is fixed in position.

[0025] 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 long tube lathe machining turnover support, characterized in that: The utility model provides a kind of installation device, including base (1), two groups of mounting rack (2) are equipped above the base (1), mounting seat (4) is rotatably installed on the mounting rack (2), mounting ring (5) is rotatably installed in the mounting seat (4), tooth ring (6) is fixedly sleeved on the mounting ring (5), first rack (7) is slidably installed in the mounting seat (4), annular tooth (9) is fixedly installed on the mounting ring (5), three groups of annular distribution cover plate (18) are equipped on the mounting seat (4), three groups of annular distribution slider (10) are equipped between the mounting seat (4) and cover plate (18), three groups of slider (10) are slidably connected with cover plate (18), three groups of slider (10) are all meshed with mounting ring (5) by annular tooth (9), three groups of slider (10) are all fixedly installed with clamping rod (11), telescopic rod (12) is slidably installed in the mounting seat (4), four groups of symmetric distribution resistance plate (14) are equipped around the telescopic rod (12), four groups of resistance plate (14) are all fixedly installed with sucking disc (15), four groups of resistance plate (14) and telescopic rod (12) are all equipped with two groups of cross distribution first support (16) and second support (17), mounting seat (4) is sleeved with two groups of symmetric distribution ratchet wheel (19), two groups of symmetric distribution pawl (20) are equipped in the mounting rack (2), two groups of pawl (20) are respectively arranged with ratchet wheel (19), and two groups of pawl (20) are meshed with ratchet wheel (19).

2. A long tube lathe processing turnover support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Right side mounting rack (2) and base (1) are slidably connected, left side mounting rack (2) and base (1) are fixedly connected, screw rod (3) is rotatably installed in the base (1), screw rod (3) penetrates right side mounting rack (2) and is threadedly connected with mounting rack (2), first rack (7) is meshed with tooth ring (6), cylinder (8) is equipped in the mounting seat (4), and first rack (7) is connected with the output end of cylinder (8) piston rod.

3. The long tube lathe processing turnover support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Screw rod (13) is rotatably installed in the mounting seat (4), screw rod (13) penetrates telescopic rod (12) and is threadedly connected with telescopic rod (12), first support (16) left end is rotatably connected with mounting seat (4) by pivot, first support (16) right end is slidably connected with resistance plate (14), second support (17) left end is rotatably connected with resistance plate (14) by pivot, and second support (17) right end is rotatably connected with telescopic rod (12) by pivot.

4. The long tube lathe processing turnover support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of pawl (20) are rotatably connected with mounting rack (2) by rotating rod (21), torsional spring (22) is sleeved on the rotating rod (21), and both ends of torsional spring (22) are fixedly connected with pawl (20) and mounting rack (2) respectively, two groups of rotating rod (21) are all sleeved with gear (23).

5. The long tube lathe processing turnover support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of second gear racks (32) are slidably installed in the mounting frame (2), and are respectively meshed with corresponding gear wheels (23). The two groups of second gear racks (32) are fixedly connected through a moving frame (24), and the moving frame (24) is fixedly installed with a sleeve block rod (25) which is slidably connected with the mounting frame (2). The sleeve block rod (25) is sleeved with a first spring (26), and the two ends of the first spring (26) are respectively fixedly connected with the sleeve block rod (25) and the mounting frame (2).

6. A swivel support for a long tube lathe according to claim 5 wherein: The sleeve block rod (25) is fixedly sleeved with a stop block (27), and is slidably sleeved with an embedded block (28). The embedded block (28) is located above the stop block (27), and the top end of the sleeve block rod (25) is movably connected with the embedded block (28). A second spring (29) is arranged between the embedded block (28) and the top end of the sleeve block rod (25), and the two ends of the second spring (29) are respectively fixedly connected with the sleeve block rod (25) and the embedded block (28).

7. The long tube lathe processing turnover support according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wedge-shaped clamping rod (30) is slidably installed in the mounting frame (2), and is sleeved with a third spring (31). The two ends of the third spring (31) are respectively fixedly connected with the wedge-shaped clamping rod (30) and the mounting frame (2). The wedge-shaped clamping rod (30) is movably connected with the top end of the sleeve block rod (25) and the embedded block (28).