Simulation test tool for sliding resistance of window glass guide groove sealing strip
By designing a test fixture that includes a U-shaped guide rail and a drive component, the pressure state of the sealing strip when the car door is closed is simulated. This solves the problem that existing test fixtures cannot accurately simulate the lateral pressure of the sealing strip when the car door is closed, and achieves more accurate sliding resistance testing.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520083897.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing testing fixture for the sliding resistance of the sealing strip of the car window glass guide channel cannot accurately simulate the lateral pressure of the sealing strip when the door is closed, resulting in inaccurate test data.
A test fixture including a first U-shaped guide rail, a second U-shaped guide rail, a first driving component, a second driving component, and a pressure detection device was designed to simulate the pressure state of the sealing strip of the car window glass when the car door is closed, and to measure the lateral pressure in real time through the pressure detection device.
It enables more accurate simulation testing of the sliding resistance of the sealing strip, improves the accuracy of test results, and adapts to the simulation of the lateral pressure of the sealing strip under different vehicle models and door closing forces.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive testing technology, and more specifically, to a tooling for simulating the sliding resistance of a window glass guide groove sealing strip. Background Technology
[0002] Car windows are an important component of automobiles. The window glass is sealed to the glass guide channel by a weatherstripping, and the sealing performance of the weatherstripping is crucial for the overall sound insulation of the vehicle. To ensure that the weatherstripping in the glass guide channel does not suffer excessive wear due to excessive sliding resistance during the raising and lowering of the window glass, thus preventing seal failure, it is necessary to conduct a sliding resistance test on the weatherstripping.
[0003] Existing testing fixtures for the sliding resistance of automotive window guide channel seals typically include two relatively fixed U-shaped guide rails. The seal to be tested is placed inside the U-shaped guide rails, and the glass slides along the length of the U-shaped guide rails to simulate the process of raising and lowering the window glass in its natural installation state or when the car door is open. However, in reality, the window glass is usually raised and lowered when the car door is closed. At this time, the car body will exert a compressive force on the window glass guide channel seal in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the window glass guide channel seal will be subjected to lateral pressure. This pressure will also affect the sliding resistance of the window glass guide channel seal. Therefore, existing testing fixtures usually cannot accurately measure the sliding resistance of the window glass guide channel seal. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention aims to solve the technical problem of poor accuracy in the test data of the sliding resistance testing fixture for the guide groove sealing strip of vehicle window glass in related technologies.
[0005] This utility model provides a tooling for simulating the sliding resistance of a sealing strip in a vehicle window glass guide groove. It includes a base plate, a first U-shaped guide rail, a second U-shaped guide rail, a first driving component, a second driving component, and a pressure detection device. The first and second U-shaped guide rails are respectively used to place the sealing strip. The first and second U-shaped guide rails are arranged opposite to each other on the base plate, with the grooves of the first and second U-shaped guide rails facing each other. The first U-shaped guide rail is fixedly connected to the base plate. One end of the second U-shaped guide rail is connected to the pressure detection device, and the other end of the pressure detection device is connected to the first driving component. The first driving component drives the second U-shaped guide rail to move towards or away from the first U-shaped guide rail. The second driving component drives the glass sheet to move along the length of the first and second U-shaped guide rails.
[0006] Optionally, the first driving component is a cylinder.
[0007] Optionally, the simulation test fixture for the sliding resistance of the window glass guide groove sealing strip also includes a controller and a valve. The valve is located at the air inlet of the cylinder. The controller is connected to the valve and the pressure detection device. The controller is used to adjust the opening of the valve according to the pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device.
[0008] Optionally, the valve is a gas proportional valve; and / or, the pressure detection device is a pressure sensor.
[0009] Optionally, the window glass guide groove sealing strip sliding resistance simulation test fixture also includes a sliding component, which includes a slide rail and a slider. The slide rail is fixed on the base plate, and the extension direction of the slide rail is consistent with the movement direction of the second U-shaped guide rail. The slider is slidably disposed on the slide rail, and the slider is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped guide rail.
[0010] Optionally, the sliding assembly further includes a sliding plate, a plurality of slide rails are spaced apart along the movement direction of the glass sheet, the sliders are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the slide rails, the sliding plate extends along the movement direction of the glass sheet, and the sliding plate is fixedly connected to the sliders on the plurality of slide rails.
[0011] Optionally, the middle part of the sliding plate is connected to the first driving member.
[0012] Optionally, the window glass guide groove sealing strip sliding resistance simulation test fixture also includes a fixing plate, which is fixed on the base plate, and the side of the first U-shaped guide rail opposite to the second U-shaped guide rail is attached and fixed to the fixing plate.
[0013] Optionally, the second driving member is a linear driving mechanism, and the output shaft of the linear driving mechanism is provided with a slot for clamping the glass sheet.
[0014] Optionally, the simulation test fixture for the sliding resistance of the window glass guide groove sealing strip also includes a support platform and columns. The base plate is vertically arranged on the support platform, and the columns are respectively arranged on both sides of the base plate on the support platform. The second driving component is installed between the two columns.
[0015] The sliding resistance simulation test fixture for the guide groove sealing strip of the vehicle window of this utility model has at least the following advantages compared with related technologies:
[0016] The first and second U-shaped guide rails are used to simulate the guide channel of a car window glass. The first and second U-shaped guide rails are mounted opposite each other on the base plate, with the openings of the first and second U-shaped guide rails facing each other. Each of the first and second U-shaped guide rails has a sealing strip, which serves as a sealing strip for the car window glass guide channel. A glass pane can be inserted between the first and second U-shaped guide rails from one end along their length and, driven by the second driving component, moves along their length to simulate the raising and lowering of the car window glass within the guide channel. Furthermore, the first U-shaped guide rail is fixed to the base plate, and the second U-shaped guide rail is connected to the pressure detection device. The pressure detection device is connected to the first driving component. The first driving component can drive the second U-shaped guide rail to move towards the first U-shaped guide rail to simulate the state of the sealing strip under pressure when the door is closed. The driving force applied by the first driving component to the second U-shaped guide rail, that is, the lateral pressure on the sealing strip, can be measured in real time by the pressure detection device. This facilitates the simulation of the lateral pressure on the sealing strip under different vehicle models and door closing forces, achieving a more accurate simulation test of the sealing strip and improving the accuracy of the sliding resistance test results of the sealing strip. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the simulation test fixture for the sliding resistance of the sealing strip of the car window glass guide groove according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the testing fixture for simulating the sliding resistance of the sealing strip of the car window glass guide groove according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a control principle diagram of the pressure detection device, controller, and valve according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0021] 1. Base plate; 2. First U-shaped guide rail; 3. Second U-shaped guide rail; 4. First driving component; 5. Second driving component; 51. Output shaft; 6. Pressure detection device; 7. Controller; 8. Valve; 9. Sliding assembly; 901. Slide rail; 902. Slider; 903. Sliding plate; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Support platform; 12. Column; 13. Sealing strip; 14. Glass plate. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fitting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms and nouns in each embodiment, such as "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear," which indicate the location, are only used to simplify the description of the positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings. They do not mean that the components and devices referred to must be operated in accordance with the specific location and limited operation, method, and structure in the specification. Such directional terms do not constitute a limitation on this utility model.
[0025] This paper establishes an XYZ coordinate system. The Z-axis represents the vertical direction, with the positive Z-axis pointing upwards and the negative Z-axis pointing downwards. It should be noted that the aforementioned Z-axis representation is merely for ease of description and simplification of this invention, and does not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.
[0026] like Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, a simulation test fixture for the sliding resistance of a sealing strip in a car window glass guide groove according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base plate 1, a first U-shaped guide rail 2, a second U-shaped guide rail 3, a first driving member 4, a second driving member 5, and a pressure detection device 6. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are respectively used to place the sealing strip 13. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are arranged opposite to each other on the base plate 1, and the grooves of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 face each other to the same side. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 is fixedly connected to the base plate 1. The second U-shaped guide rail 3 is connected to one end of the pressure detection device 6, and the other end of the pressure detection device 6 is connected to the first driving member 4. The first driving member 4 is used to drive the second U-shaped guide rail 3 to move in a direction closer to or away from the first U-shaped guide rail 2. The second driving member 5 is used to drive the glass sheet 14 to move along the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3.
[0027] Specifically, the base plate 1 provides a supporting foundation for the first U-shaped guide rail 2, the second U-shaped guide rail 3, and the first driving component 4. The base plate 1 can be set along the YZ plane. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are spaced apart and opposite to each other along the Y direction. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 both extend along the Z direction, that is, the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 is the Z direction. The projection of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 on the XY plane is U-shaped. The slots of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the slots of the second U-shaped guide rail 3 face each other to the side that is close to each other. That is, the slot of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 faces the side that is close to the second U-shaped guide rail 3, and the slot of the second U-shaped guide rail 3 faces the side that is close to the first U-shaped guide rail 2. The sealing strip 13 can be a U-shaped sealing strip, and it matches the shape of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3. The sealing strip 13 can be inserted into the first U-shaped guide rail 2 or the second U-shaped guide rail 3 from one end of the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 or the second U-shaped guide rail 3.
[0028] The first driving component 4 and the second driving component 5 can adopt existing technologies, as long as they can provide driving force. The second U-shaped guide rail 3 can move along the Y direction under the drive of the first driving component 4 to move closer to or away from the first U-shaped guide rail 2. The second driving component 5 can drive the glass plate 14 to move along the Z direction.
[0029] In this embodiment, the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are used to simulate the guide groove of the car window glass. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are arranged opposite to each other on the base plate 1, and the grooves of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 face each other. The first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 are respectively provided with sealing strips 13, which are sealing strips for the car window glass guide groove. The glass sheet 14 can be inserted between the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 from one end along the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3, and move along the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 under the drive of the second driving member 5, so as to simulate the car window glass in the car window glass guide groove. The process of internal lifting; moreover, the first U-shaped guide rail 2 is fixed on the base plate 1, the second U-shaped guide rail 3 is connected to the pressure detection device 6, the pressure detection device 6 is connected to the first driving component 4, the first driving component 4 can drive the second U-shaped guide rail 3 to move towards the first U-shaped guide rail 2, so as to simulate the state of the sealing strip being compressed when the door is closed, and the driving force applied by the first driving component 4 to the second U-shaped guide rail 3, that is, the lateral pressure on the sealing strip 13, can be measured in real time by the pressure detection device 6, so as to facilitate the simulation of the lateral pressure on the sealing strip 13 under different vehicle models and closing forces, and realize a more accurate simulation test of the sealing strip 13, and the sliding resistance test results of the sealing strip 13 are more accurate.
[0030] Optionally, the first driving component 4 is a cylinder. The cylinder moves relatively smoothly, can provide greater output power, and can generate force and movement quickly. The first driving component 4 can be a high-precision cylinder, so that the first driving component 4 can quickly drive the second U-shaped guide rail 3 to move, so as to accurately control the pressure of the sealing strip 13.
[0031] like Figures 1-3 As shown, optionally, the simulation test fixture for the sliding resistance of the window glass guide groove sealing strip also includes a controller 7 and a valve 8. The valve 8 is located at the air inlet of the cylinder. The controller 7 is signal-connected to the valve 8 and the pressure detection device 6. The controller 7 is used to adjust the opening of the valve 8 according to the pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device 6.
[0032] In this embodiment, valve 8 can be an electrically controlled valve. Controller 7 can receive the pressure signal detected by pressure detection device 6 and send a control signal to valve 8 to make valve 8 move, thereby adjusting the opening range of valve 8 and adjusting the air intake of cylinder to achieve control of cylinder output force.
[0033] Different vehicle models or door closing forces will exert different pressures on the sealing strip 13. When it is necessary to measure the sliding resistance of the sealing strip 13 under a predetermined pressure value, the controller 7 collects the actual pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device 6 and compares the actual measured pressure signal with the predetermined pressure value. If the actual measured pressure signal is less than the predetermined pressure value, the controller 7 increases the opening of the valve 8 to increase the air intake of the cylinder, thereby increasing the output power of the cylinder until the actual pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device 6 equals the predetermined pressure value. If the actual measured pressure signal is greater than the predetermined pressure value, the controller 7 decreases the opening of the valve 8 to decrease the air intake of the cylinder, thereby decreasing the output power of the cylinder until the actual pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device 6 equals the predetermined pressure value.
[0034] It should be noted that initially, the sealing strip 13 is not subjected to any lateral pressure, meaning the initial measurement value of the pressure detection device 6 is zero. When the first driving component 4 starts to drive, the sealing strip 13 begins to be compressed, and the pressure detection device 6 monitors the actual pressure on the sealing strip 13 in real time. At the end of the test, the first driving component 4 drives the second U-shaped guide rail 3 back to its initial position, at which point the pressure on the sealing strip 13 within the first and second U-shaped guide rails is zero.
[0035] Optionally, the valve 8 is a gas proportional valve; and / or, the pressure detection device 6 is a pressure sensor. The gas proportional valve has a good response speed and can be continuously adjusted according to the input signal, providing precise flow and pressure control. The use of a gas proportional valve in valve 8 allows it to operate quickly and accurately according to the instructions of the controller 7. The pressure sensor has high sensitivity and a fast response. The pressure detection device 6 uses a pressure sensor, such as an S-type sensor, which can conveniently and accurately detect the magnitude of the driving force output by the first driving element 4.
[0036] like Figures 1-2 As shown, optionally, the sliding resistance simulation test fixture for the window glass guide groove sealing strip also includes a sliding component 9. The sliding component 9 includes a slide rail 901 and a slider 902. The slide rail 901 is fixed on the base plate 1, and the extension direction of the slide rail 901 is consistent with the movement direction of the second U-shaped guide rail 3. The slider 902 is slidably disposed on the slide rail 901, and the slider 902 is fixedly connected to the second U-shaped guide rail 3.
[0037] Specifically, the slide rail 901 extends along the Y direction, the slider 902 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 901, and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 is fixed on the slider 902. The second U-shaped guide rail 3 can move along the slide rail 901 together with the slider 902 to achieve sliding guidance of the second U-shaped guide rail 3 and prevent the second U-shaped guide rail 3 from shaking during the movement.
[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the sliding assembly 9 further includes a sliding plate 903, a plurality of slide rails 901 are spaced apart along the movement direction of the glass sheet 14, the sliders 902 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the slide rails 901, the sliding plate 903 extends along the movement direction of the glass sheet 14, and the sliding plate 903 is fixedly connected to the sliders 902 on the plurality of slide rails 901.
[0039] Specifically, multiple slide rails 901 are spaced apart along the Z-direction. For example, there may be two slide rails 901 spaced apart along the Z-direction. Each slide rail 901 is provided with a slider 902. A sliding plate 903 extends along the Z-direction and has a large Z-direction dimension, which can connect with the corresponding sliders 902 on multiple slide rails 901 at the same time. Multiple sliders 902 are connected together through the sliding plate 903 so that the first driving member 4 drives multiple sliders 902 to move synchronously along the Y-direction. The sliders 902 are connected to the second U-shaped guide rail 3 so that the second U-shaped guide rail 3 can move smoothly along the Y-direction under the guidance of multiple sliders 902 and slide rails 901, ensuring the movement stability of the second U-shaped guide rail 3.
[0040] like Figures 1-2As shown, optionally, the middle part of the sliding plate 903 is connected to the first driving member 4.
[0041] Specifically, the sliding plate 903 can be a rectangular plate, and the middle part of the sliding plate 903 refers to the geometric center of the sliding plate 903. By connecting the first driving member 4 to the middle part of the sliding plate 903, the force on the sliding plate 903 is more uniform, and the motion stability of the second U-shaped guide rail 3 is better.
[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the window glass guide groove sealing strip sliding resistance simulation test fixture also includes a fixing plate 10, which is fixed on the base plate 1, and the side of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 facing away from the second U-shaped guide rail 3 is attached and fixed to the fixing plate 10.
[0043] Specifically, the fixing plate 10 can be integrally formed with the base plate 1. The fixing plate 10 is arranged along the XZ direction. The fixing plate 10 is attached and fixed to the side of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 that is away from the second U-shaped guide rail 3, that is, the side of the first U-shaped guide rail 2 that is away from the slot, so as to fix the first U-shaped guide rail 2 on the base plate 1.
[0044] Optionally, the second driving component 5 is a linear driving mechanism, and the output shaft 51 of the linear driving mechanism is provided with a slot for clamping the glass sheet 14. The linear driving mechanism can be a linear motor, which is located above the base plate 1. The output shaft 51 of the linear motor can be provided with a U-shaped slot facing downward at the end for contacting the glass sheet 14. The output shaft 51 of the linear motor can be engaged with the glass sheet 14 through the slot to prevent the linear motor from deviating when driving the glass sheet 14 to move up and down.
[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the window glass guide groove sealing strip sliding resistance simulation test fixture also includes a support platform 11 and a column 12. The base plate 1 is vertically arranged on the support platform 11, and the column 12 is respectively provided on both sides of the base plate 1 on the support platform 11. The second driving member 5 is installed between the two columns 12.
[0046] Specifically, the support platform 11 is set along the XY plane, and the base plate 1 is set vertically on the support platform 11 and can be fixedly connected to the support platform 11 or the column 12. The column 12 extends along the Z direction, and the base plate 1 has columns 12 on both sides in the Y direction. The upper end of the column 12 extends beyond the base plate 1. A second driving component 5 is installed between the upper ends of the two columns 12, so that the second driving component 5 is set above the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3, so as to facilitate the use of the second driving component 5 to drive the glass piece 14 between the first U-shaped guide rail 2 and the second U-shaped guide rail 3 to move up and down, so as to simulate the vertical lifting and lowering movement of the car window glass.
[0047] Although the present invention has been disclosed above, its protection scope is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such changes and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vehicle window glass run channel weatherstrip sliding resistance simulation test tool characterized by, The utility model provides a glass sheet pressing device, which comprises a base plate (1), a first U-shaped guide rail (2), a second U-shaped guide rail (3), a first driving member (4), a second driving member (5) and a pressure detection device (6), the first U-shaped guide rail (2) and the second U-shaped guide rail (3) are oppositely arranged on the base plate (1), the first U-shaped guide rail (2) and the second U-shaped guide rail (3) are fixedly connected with the base plate (1), one end of the second U-shaped guide rail (3) is connected with the pressure detection device (6), the other end of the pressure detection device (6) is connected with the first driving member (4), the first driving member (4) is used for driving the second U-shaped guide rail (3) to move towards or away from the first U-shaped guide rail (2), and the second driving member (5) is used for driving the glass sheet (14) to move along the length direction of the first U-shaped guide rail (2) and the second U-shaped guide rail (3).
2. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator track seal of claim 1, wherein, The first driving member (4) is a pneumatic cylinder.
3. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator track seal of claim 2, wherein, The utility model further comprises a controller (7) and a valve (8), the valve (8) is arranged at the air inlet of the pneumatic cylinder, the controller (7) is signal connected with the valve (8) and the pressure detection device (6), and the controller (7) is used for adjusting the opening degree of the valve (8) according to the pressure signal detected by the pressure detection device (6).
4. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator track seal of claim 3, wherein, The valve (8) is a gas proportional valve, and / or the pressure detection device (6) is a pressure sensor.
5. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator track seal of claim 1, wherein, The utility model further comprises a sliding assembly (9), the sliding assembly (9) comprises a sliding rail (901) and a sliding block (902), the sliding rail (901) is fixed on the base plate (1), the extension direction of the sliding rail (901) is consistent with the movement direction of the second U-shaped guide rail (3), the sliding block (902) is slidably arranged on the sliding rail (901), and the sliding block (902) is fixedly connected with the second U-shaped guide rail (3).
6. The vehicle glazing run channel seal slide resistance simulation test fixture of claim 5, wherein, The sliding assembly (9) further comprises a sliding plate (903), a plurality of sliding rails (901) are arranged at intervals along the movement direction of the glass sheet (14), the sliding block (902) is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the sliding rail (901), the sliding plate (903) is arranged in extension along the movement direction of the glass sheet (14), and the sliding plate (903) is fixedly connected with the sliding block (902) on the plurality of sliding rails (901).
7. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator track seal of claim 6, wherein, The middle part of the sliding plate (903) is connected with the first driving member (4).
8. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator rail seal strip of claim 1, wherein, The utility model further comprises a fixing plate (10), the fixing plate (10) is fixed on the base plate (1), and the side, away from the second U-shaped guide rail (3), of the first U-shaped guide rail (2) is fixedly attached to the fixing plate (10).
9. The simulated sliding resistance test tooling for a window regulator rail seal strip of claim 1, wherein, The second driving member (5) is a linear driving mechanism, and a clamping groove for clamping the glass sheet (14) is arranged on the output shaft (51) of the linear driving mechanism.
10. The simulated sliding resistance test fixture for a window regulator rail weatherstrip of any one of claims 1-9, wherein, It also includes a support platform (11) and columns (12). The base plate (1) is vertically arranged on the support platform (11). The support platform (11) is provided with columns (12) on both sides of the base plate (1). The second driving member (5) is installed between the two columns (12).