Cylinder part turnover device

By designing a flipping device for cylindrical parts and utilizing a combination of a flipping frame and an adjusting frame, the problem of bumps and scratches caused by positional deviations during the flipping process of cylindrical parts was solved, thereby improving the stability and safety of the flipping process.

CN223851559UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30DALIAN DESIGN INST CO LTD CHINA FIRST HEAVY IND +1
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Application Number
CN202520143879.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-21
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-21

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Technical Problem

Cylindrical parts are prone to bumps and scratches during the flipping process due to positional deviations. Existing flipping machines rely on manual operation and have poor stability.

Method used

A device for flipping cylindrical parts was designed, including a flipping frame, a V-shaped seat, and an adjusting frame. The flipping frame is driven to flip 90 degrees by a drive mechanism. The adjusting frame abuts against the end face of the cylindrical part and can be moved to adjust its position and ensure flipping stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of cylindrical parts during the flipping process, avoids bumps and scratches, and enhances the reliability and safety of flipping.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of turnover equipment, and provides a cylinder part turnover device which comprises a turnover frame, a V-shaped seat, an adjusting frame and a driving mechanism. The overturning frame comprises a first main body and a second main body, and the first main body and the second main body are vertically arranged; the V-shaped seat is arranged on the first main body and is used for placing the cylindrical part; the adjusting frame is movably arranged on the second main body, and the adjusting frame is used for moving towards the direction close to the cylinder part relative to the second main body and abutting against the cylinder part; the driving mechanism is in driving connection with the overturning frame and used for driving the overturning frame to overturn by 90 degrees. The adjusting frame is movably arranged on the second main body, the adjusting frame abuts against the end face of the cylinder part, and the adjusting frame can move towards the direction close to the cylinder part relative to the second main body, so that the posture of the cylinder part on the overturning frame is adjusted, and the stability of the cylinder part on the overturning frame and the quality of the cylinder part in the overturning process are guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flipping equipment technology, and more specifically, to a flipping device for cylindrical parts. Background Technology

[0002] Conventional cylindrical parts turning machines typically use a motor-driven reducer to drive an L-shaped turning frame, which in turn flips the cylindrical parts placed on the frame. However, the placement of cylindrical parts is highly dependent on the skill level of the crane operator and hoistman. Once placed on the turning machine, the workpiece's position cannot be adjusted. If there is a deviation in position during placement, causing instability, the cylindrical parts will inevitably be bumped and scratched during the turning process, resulting in significant losses. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem this invention addresses is how to improve the stability of cylindrical parts during rotation.

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a cylindrical part flipping device, including a flipping frame, a V-shaped seat, an adjustment frame and a drive mechanism;

[0005] The flipping frame includes a first main body and a second main body connected to each other, and the first main body and the second main body are arranged vertically to form an accommodating space for accommodating cylindrical parts;

[0006] The V-shaped seat is disposed on the first body and is used to place cylindrical parts;

[0007] The adjustment bracket is movably mounted on the second main body. The adjustment bracket is used to move relative to the second main body toward the cylindrical part and to abut against the end face of the cylindrical part.

[0008] The drive mechanism is connected to the flipping frame and is used to drive the flipping frame to flip 90 degrees.

[0009] Optionally, the adjustment frame includes a first beam and a second beam, with the two first beams arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart on the second main body, and the second beam vertically connected to the two first beams.

[0010] Optionally, a fixing block is provided on the first beam, and concave guide plates are provided at both ends of the fixing block, and a convex guide plate is provided on the second main body, wherein the concave guide plate and the convex guide plate are slidably connected.

[0011] Optionally, the second main body is provided with a first telescopic cylinder, the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the adjusting frame, and the first telescopic cylinder is used to drive the adjusting frame to move toward the cylindrical part.

[0012] Optionally, the cylindrical part flipping device further includes a roller, and the flipping frame is disposed on the roller.

[0013] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a gear ring, a gear, and a motor. The outer surface of the tilting frame is arc-shaped. The gear ring is disposed on the outer surface of the tilting frame. The output end of the motor is driven by the gear, and the gear is driven by the gear ring.

[0014] Optionally, the drive mechanism further includes a coupling and a planetary reducer, wherein the motor is connected to the input end of the planetary reducer via the coupling, and the gear is connected to the output end of the planetary reducer.

[0015] Optionally, the first body is provided with a plurality of V-shaped seats, which are arranged at intervals along the direction from the second body toward the second body.

[0016] Optionally, a second telescopic cylinder is provided between the V-shaped seat and the first body.

[0017] Optionally, aluminum plates are provided on the V-shaped seat and the adjustment frame at the positions for contacting the cylindrical parts.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model's cylindrical part flipping device are as follows: The first and second main bodies of the flipping frame are vertically arranged, forming, for example, an L-shaped right-angle structure that matches the end face structure of the cylindrical part. A V-shaped seat is provided on the first main body to hold the outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part's arc-shaped surface, preventing the cylindrical part from rolling off the flipping frame. An adjusting frame is movably disposed on the second main body, abutting against the end face of the cylindrical part, and can move relative to the second main body towards the cylindrical part to adjust the position of the cylindrical part on the flipping frame, ensuring the stability and quality of the cylindrical part during the flipping process. A driving mechanism is connected to the flipping frame and is used to drive the flipping frame to rotate 90 degrees, realizing the flipping of the cylindrical part. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cylindrical part flipping device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cylindrical part flipping device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic front view of the cylindrical part flipping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4This is a rear view structural schematic diagram of the cylindrical part flipping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cylindrical part flipping device after the cylindrical part is installed, according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 For the embodiments of the utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of region A in the middle.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1-Tilting frame; 11-First main body; 111-First telescopic cylinder; 12-Second main body; 121-Second telescopic cylinder;

[0027] 2-V-shaped seat;

[0028] 3-Adjusting frame; 31-First beam; 311-Fixing block; 312-Concave guide plate; 32-Second beam; 33-Convex guide plate;

[0029] 4-Drive mechanism; 41-Ring gear; 42-Gear; 43-Motor; 44-Planetary reducer;

[0030] 5-Drag roller; 6-Aluminum plate; 7-Cylindrical parts. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although some embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this utility model. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0032] In the attached diagram, the Z-axis represents the vertical direction, i.e., up and down, with the positive direction of the Z-axis representing up and the negative direction representing down. The X-axis represents the horizontal direction and is designated as the front and back position, with the positive direction of the X-axis representing the front and the negative direction representing the back. The Y-axis represents the left and right position, with the positive direction of the Y-axis representing the left and the negative direction representing the right. It should be noted that the aforementioned representations of the Z, Y, and X axes are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to"; the term "based on" means "at least partially based on"; the term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments"; and the term "optionally" means "optional embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description. It should be noted that the concepts of "first," "second," etc., mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish different devices, modules, or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules, or units or their interdependencies.

[0034] It should be noted that the terms "one" and "multiple" used in this utility model are illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0035] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a cylindrical part flipping device, including a flipping frame 1, a V-shaped seat 2, an adjustment frame 3 and a drive mechanism 4.

[0036] The flipping frame 1 includes a first main body 11 and a second main body 12 connected to each other, and the first main body 11 and the second main body 12 are arranged vertically to form a receiving space, which is used to receive cylindrical parts 7.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first main body 11 and the second main body 12 are arranged perpendicularly, and as... Figure 5 As shown, the first body 11 and the second body 12 are respectively used to abut against the cylindrical part 7. For example, the first body 11 abuts against the outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part 7, and the second body 12 abuts against one end face of the cylindrical part 7 (the end faces of the cylindrical part 7 that are perpendicular to the axis of the cylindrical part 7). Generally speaking, the cylindrical part 7 is relatively short in length but has a large cross-sectional diameter. Therefore, the length of the first body 11 is usually set to be relatively short, and the length of the second body 12 is usually set to be relatively long. The two form an L-shaped structure to increase the versatility of the cylindrical part flipping device.

[0038] The V-shaped seat 2 is disposed on the first body 11 and is used to place the cylindrical part 7.

[0039] Specifically, since the outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part 7 is arc-shaped, it will roll on the plane. In order to ensure the stability of the cylindrical part 7 on the cylindrical part flipping device, a V-shaped seat 11 is provided on the first main body 11. The arc-shaped outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part 7 can be provided on the V-shaped seat 11. The two ends of the V-shaped seat 11 are spaced apart along the circumference of the cylindrical part 7 and respectively abut against the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical part 7 to fix the cylindrical part 7.

[0040] The adjustment frame 3 is movably mounted on the second body 12. The adjustment frame 3 is used to move relative to the second body 12 toward the cylindrical part 7 and to abut against the end face of the cylindrical part 7.

[0041] Specifically, the adjustment frame 3 is mounted on the second main body 12. When the cylindrical part 7 is placed on the flipping frame 1, the end face of the cylindrical part 7 abuts against the end face of the adjustment frame 3 away from the second main body 12. The adjustment frame 3 can move towards the cylindrical part 7 to abut against the cylindrical part 7, ensuring the stability of the position of the cylindrical part 7 on the flipping frame 1. For example, if the cylindrical part 7 is placed at an angle on the flipping frame 1, the cylindrical part 7 may be in line contact with the adjustment frame 3 instead of surface contact. The stability of the cylindrical part 7 on the adjustment frame 3 is very poor. If it is flipped at this time, the cylindrical part will inevitably move relative to the flipping frame 1, which will cause the cylindrical part to bump and scratch, resulting in greater losses. However, by adjusting the position of the cylindrical part 7 by extending and retracting the adjustment frame 3 before flipping, so that the cylindrical part 7 is in surface contact with the adjustment frame 3, the placement stability of the cylindrical part 7 can be improved, and bumps and scratches on the cylindrical part 7 can be avoided during flipping. Specifically, the adjustment frame 3 can be slidably mounted on the second main body 12 by setting a sliding structure such as a guide rail, or multiple telescopic mechanisms can be set to drive the adjustment frame 3 to slide along the guide rail. When adjustment is required, the corresponding telescopic structure is activated to extend or retract according to the target position to adjust the position of the cylindrical part 7.

[0042] The driving mechanism 4 is driven to the flipping frame 1 and is used to drive the flipping frame 1 to reciprocate and rotate 90 degrees to realize the flipping of the cylindrical part 7.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first main body 11 and the second main body 12 of the flipping frame 1 are vertically arranged to form, for example, an L-shaped right-angle structure that matches the end face structure of the cylindrical part 7. A V-shaped seat 2 is disposed on the first main body 11 to hold the arc-shaped outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical part 7 in place, preventing it from rolling off the flipping frame 1. An adjusting frame 3 is movably disposed on the second main body 12. The adjusting frame 3 abuts against the end face of the cylindrical part 7 and can move relative to the second main body 12 towards the cylindrical part 7 to adjust the position of the cylindrical part 7 on the flipping frame 1, ensuring the stability and mass of the cylindrical part 7 during the flipping process. A driving mechanism 4 is connected to the flipping frame 1 and drives the flipping frame 1 to rotate 90 degrees, thus achieving the flipping of the cylindrical part 7.

[0044] Optionally, the adjustment frame 3 includes a first beam 31 and a second beam 32. The two first beams 31 are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart on the second main body 12, and the second beam 32 is vertically connected to the two first beams 31.

[0045] Specifically, the adjustment frame 3 includes a first beam 31 and a second beam 32 connected to each other. The two first beams 31 are arranged parallel to each other on the second main body 12, and the second beam 32 is vertically connected to the end of the first beam 31 facing the first main body 11. The frame structure composed of the two first beams 31 and the second main body 12 can reduce the contact area between the end face of the cylindrical part 7 and the adjustment frame 3 while ensuring the stability of the cylindrical part 7, thereby reducing the possibility of the cylindrical part 7 being bumped or scratched.

[0046] Optionally, a fixing block 311 is provided on the first beam 31, and concave guide plates 312 are respectively provided at both ends of the fixing block 311. A convex guide plate 33 is provided on the second main body 12, and the concave guide plate 312 and the convex guide plate 33 are slidably connected.

[0047] Specifically, a fixing block 311, a convex guide plate 33, and a concave guide plate 312 are provided to achieve the movable connection between the adjustment frame 3 and the second main body 12. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the fixing block 311 is disposed on the end face of the first beam 31 facing away from the other first beam 31, that is, the fixing block 311 of the first beam 31 on the positive X-axis side is disposed on its end face facing the positive X-axis, and the fixing block 311 of the first beam 31 on the negative X-axis side is disposed on its end face facing the negative X-axis. Two concave guide plates 312 are disposed opposite to the end face of the fixing block 311 facing the first body 11 and the end face facing away from the first body 12. Correspondingly, two convex guide plates 33 are disposed on the end face of the second body 12 facing the cylindrical part 7 and are matched with the shape of the concave guide plates 312. The concave guide plates 312 and the convex guide plates 33 are slidably connected. The fixing block 311, the convex guide plates 33 and the concave guide plates 312 can restrict the movement of the first beam 31 (adjustment frame 3) relative to the second body 12 in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, ensuring that the first beam 31 (adjustment frame 3) can only move relative to the second body 12 in the Y-axis direction. In use, initially the concave guide plate 312 and the convex guide plate 33 are fully engaged. When the first beam 31 moves toward the cylindrical part 7, the concave guide plate 312 slides along the convex guide plate 33, and the convex portion of the concave guide plate 312 protrudes.

[0048] Optionally, the second main body 12 is provided with a first telescopic cylinder 111, the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder 111 is connected to the adjustment frame 3, and the first telescopic cylinder 111 is used to drive the adjustment frame 3 to move toward the cylindrical part 7.

[0049] Specifically, the first telescopic cylinder 111 is used to drive the adjusting frame 3 to move, so that the adjusting frame 3 is displaced relative to the second body 12. The fixed end of the first telescopic cylinder 111 is located on the end face of the first body 12 facing the cylindrical part 7, and the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder 111 is opposite to the end face of the adjusting frame 3 away from the cylindrical part 7. When the first telescopic cylinder 111 extends, the adjusting frame 3 moves relative to the second body 12 toward the cylindrical part 7. When the first telescopic cylinder 111 retracts, the adjusting frame 3 moves relative to the second body 12 away from the cylindrical part 7.

[0050] It should be noted that the first telescopic cylinder 111 can be configured in multiple ways, for example, two cylinders can be configured. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder 111 extends, the adjusting frame 3 rotates around the second beam 32, and the end of the first beam 31 away from the first body 11 moves closer to the cylindrical part 7, making the angle between the adjusting frame 3 and the first body 11 an acute angle, preventing the cylindrical part 7 from sliding down the second body 12 after flipping. The first telescopic cylinder 111 can also be configured with four cylinders, two of which are as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, two other first telescopic cylinders 111 are located at the intersection of the two first beams 31 and the second beam 32. Each first telescopic cylinder 111 can extend or retract independently or synchronously. Synchronous operation can be achieved through a synchronous motor to realize multi-angle adjustment of the adjustment frame 3 and improve the diversity of position adjustment of cylindrical parts 7.

[0051] It should also be noted that the lengths of the convex guide plate 33 and the concave guide plate 312 need to be set according to the stroke range of the first telescopic cylinder 111. The lengths of the convex guide plate 33 and the concave guide plate 312 should be slightly greater than the maximum stroke of the first telescopic cylinder 111 to prevent the concave guide plate 321 from detaching from the convex guide plate 312 and causing the adjustment frame 3 to fall.

[0052] Optionally, the cylindrical part flipping device further includes a roller 5, and the flipping frame 1 is disposed on the roller 5 to support the flipping frame 1 and ensure the normal flipping of the flipping frame 1.

[0053] Optionally, the drive mechanism 4 includes a gear ring 41, a gear 42, and a motor 43. The outer surface of the flipping frame (1) is arc-shaped. The gear ring 41 is disposed on the outer surface of the flipping frame 1. The output end of the motor 43 is drivenly connected to the gear 42, and the gear 42 is drivenly connected to the gear ring 41.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the tilting frame 1 is an L-shaped structure composed of a first main body 11 and a second main body 12. The side that encloses the accommodating space is the inner side, and the side that faces away from the accommodating space is the outer side. The outer surface of the tilting frame 1 is its outer surface, which is set as an arc shape to facilitate the installation of the gear ring 41. The gear ring 41 is set on the outer surface of the tilting frame 1 and is connected to the gear 42 for transmission. The output end of the motor 43 is connected to the gear 42 for drive. In use, the motor drives the gear 42 to rotate, and the gear 42 drives the gear ring 41 to rotate, thereby causing the tilting frame 1 to tilt.

[0055] Optionally, the drive mechanism 4 further includes a coupling and a planetary reducer 44, the motor 43 is connected to the input end of the planetary reducer 44 through the coupling, and the gear 42 is connected to the output end of the planetary reducer 44.

[0056] Specifically, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the motor 43 is connected to the input end of the planetary reducer 44 through the coupling, and the output end of the planetary reducer 44 is connected to the gear 42. The planetary reducer can reduce the speed of the motor, increase the output torque, reduce the load / motor rotational inertia ratio, and improve transmission efficiency and stability.

[0057] Optionally, the first body 11 is provided with a plurality of V-shaped seats 2, and the plurality of V-shaped seats 2 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the direction from the second body 12 toward the direction away from the second body 12.

[0058] Optionally, a second telescopic cylinder 121 is provided between the V-shaped seat 2 and the first body 11.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the fixed end of the second telescopic cylinder 121 is disposed on the first main body 11. The telescopic end of the second telescopic cylinder 121 is connected to the end face of the V-shaped seat 2 away from the cylindrical part 7. When the second telescopic cylinder 121 extends, the V-shaped seat 2 moves toward the cylindrical part 7. When the second telescopic cylinder 121 retracts, the V-shaped seat 2 moves away from the cylindrical part 7.

[0060] It should be noted that the multiple second telescopic cylinders 121 can extend and retract individually or simultaneously, and synchronous operation can be achieved through a synchronous motor. Furthermore, the extension and retraction position of each V-shaped seat 2 can be adjusted independently, increasing the versatility of position adjustment for cylindrical parts 7.

[0061] Optionally, aluminum plates 6 are respectively provided on the V-shaped seat 2 and the adjustment frame 3 at the positions for contacting the cylindrical part 7. The aluminum plates 6 are made of soft material to prevent bumps and scratches on the cylindrical part.

[0062] 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 barrel part turnover device characterized by comprising: The device comprises a turnover frame (1), a V-shaped seat (2), an adjusting frame (3) and a driving mechanism (4). The turnover frame (1) comprises a first body (11) and a second body (12) connected with each other, and the first body (11) and the second body (12) are vertically arranged to form a containing space for containing a cylindrical part (7). The V-shaped seat (2) is arranged on the first body (11) and used for placing the cylindrical part (7). The adjusting frame (3) is movably arranged on the second body (12) and used for moving towards the cylindrical part (7) and abutting against the end face of the cylindrical part (7). The driving mechanism (4) is drivingly connected with the turnover frame (1) and used for driving the turnover frame (1) to turn 90 degrees.

2. A cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting frame (3) comprises a first beam (31) and a second beam (32), and two first beams (31) are arranged in parallel and at intervals on the second body (12), and the second beam (32) is connected perpendicularly to the two first beams (31).

3. A cylinder part inverting device according to claim 2, wherein The first beam (31) is provided with a fixed block (311), and the two ends of the fixed block (311) are respectively provided with recessed guide plates (312), and the second body (12) is provided with a protruding guide plate (33), and the recessed guide plates (312) are slidingly connected with the protruding guide plate (33).

4. The cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, characterized by The second body (12) is provided with a first telescopic cylinder (111), and the telescopic end of the first telescopic cylinder (111) is connected with the adjusting frame (3), and the first telescopic cylinder (111) is used for driving the adjusting frame (3) to move towards the cylindrical part (7).

5. The cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, wherein The device further comprises a drag roller (5), and the turnover frame (1) is arranged on the drag roller (5).

6. The cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, wherein The driving mechanism (4) comprises a gear ring (41), a gear (42) and a motor (43), the outer surface of the turnover frame (1) is in the shape of a circular arc, the gear ring (41) is arranged on the outer surface of the turnover frame (1), the output end of the motor (43) is drivingly connected with the gear (42), and the gear (42) is in transmission connection with the gear ring (41).

7. A cylinder part inverting device according to claim 6, characterised in that The driving mechanism (4) further comprises a shaft coupling and a planetary reducer (44), the motor (43) is connected with the input end of the planetary reducer (44) through the shaft coupling, and the gear (42) is connected with the output end of the planetary reducer (44).

8. The cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, wherein The first body (11) is provided with a plurality of V-shaped seats (2), and the plurality of V-shaped seats (2) are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the direction from the second body (12) to the direction away from the second body (12).

9. A cylinder part inverting device according to claim 8, characterised in that A second telescopic cylinder (121) is arranged between the V-shaped seat (2) and the first body (11).

10. The cylinder part turnover device according to claim 1, characterized by Aluminum plates (6) are arranged at positions of the V-shaped seat (2) and the adjusting frame (3) for contacting the cylindrical part (7).