Vacuum suction machine
By designing a vacuum feeder and using a vacuuming and counterweight mechanism to control the discharge port, the problem of cumbersome weighing and conveying processes for injection molding materials was solved, achieving efficient quantitative material conveying.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520173639.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-24
AI Technical Summary
The existing process for weighing and conveying injection molding materials is cumbersome, involves many devices, and is inefficient.
Design a vacuum feeder, including a suction bucket, a discharge assembly and a counterweight mechanism. The opening and closing of the discharge port is controlled by vacuuming and the counterweight mechanism to achieve quantitative material conveying.
It enables quantitative output of materials, improves work efficiency, and simplifies the operation process.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to injection molding peripheral equipment technical field, especially in a kind of vacuum suction machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] In injection molding production process, injection molding material needs to add various auxiliary materials, such as color master batch, filler and the like, in addition to main body plastic, and needs to be configured according to certain ratio, for this, the weighing of each ingredient of injection molding material is needed.
[0003] At present, the weighing of injection molding material generally needs to pour material into higher material cylinder, and the material in the material cylinder falls into the weighing barrel of specified weighing equipment through hopper, and after weighing is completed, the weighing barrel is taken out by artificial or mechanical hand, and the material is poured into the hopper or ingredient barrel of injection molding machine, the operation process is tedious, and the equipment involved is more, application is very inconvenient, and work efficiency is low. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] The utility model aims at at least one of the technical problems existing in prior art is solved.For this purpose, the utility model provides a kind of vacuum suction machine, can satisfy the quantitative delivery of material, and high working efficiency.
[0005] According to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model's vacuum suction machine, including suction barrel and discharge assembly, the suction barrel is provided with inlet, discharge port and vacuum port, the vacuum port is used to be connected with vacuum equipment, the vacuum port is equipped with the barrier component that can block material;Discharge assembly is located at the discharge port, including the switch piece that can be rotatably set in the discharge port and the counterweight mechanism connected with the switch piece, the material in the suction barrel reaches set weight and can promote the switch piece rotation to open the discharge port, the counterweight mechanism can drive the switch piece reset to close the discharge port.
[0006] According to the utility model embodiment's vacuum suction machine, at least has following beneficial effect: by the reasonable counterweight of counterweight mechanism, just can make the discharge port quantitative output material, satisfy the quantitative output of material, and high working efficiency.
[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the barrier component is filter piece arranged in the suction barrel, the filter piece can separate the inner cavity of the suction barrel into vacuum cavity and storage cavity, the vacuum port is connected to the vacuum cavity, and the inlet and the discharge port are connected to the storage cavity.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the suction barrel is further provided with backflushing port, the backflushing port is connected to the vacuum cavity, and the backflushing port is used to access high-pressure gas.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the vacuum suction machine further comprises a high-pressure gas storage tank, and an output port of the high-pressure gas storage tank is connected to the backflushing port through a control valve group.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the suction barrel comprises a barrel cover, the filter is arranged at a lower end opening of the barrel cover to form the vacuum cavity in an upper portion of the barrel cover, and the vacuum suction port and the backflushing port are both arranged on the barrel cover.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the high-pressure gas storage tank and the control valve group are arranged above the barrel cover.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the vacuum suction machine further comprises a base, the suction barrel is arranged above the base, the switch is provided with a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the base, the rotating shaft is provided with a rotating arm extending in a radial direction thereof, and the counterweight mechanism comprises a counterweight slidably arranged on the rotating arm and a counterweight positioning mechanism capable of positioning relative positions of the rotating arm and the counterweight.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the counterweight is provided with a through hole slidably matched with the rotating arm, the counterweight positioning mechanism comprises a counterweight adjusting screw arranged on the counterweight through thread cooperation, and the counterweight adjusting screw can be screwed into the through hole and press against the rotating arm.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the switch is provided with a rotating seat, the rotating shaft and the rotating seat are rotatably matched, and a rotating positioning mechanism capable of positioning a rotating angle of the rotating shaft is arranged between the rotating seat and the rotating shaft.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present application, the rotating seat is provided with a shaft hole rotatably matched with the rotating shaft, and the rotating positioning mechanism comprises a rotating positioning screw arranged on the rotating seat through thread cooperation, and the rotating positioning screw can be screwed into the shaft hole and press against the rotating shaft. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:
[0017] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a vacuum suction machine and a vacuumizing device according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0018] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a structural schematic view of a vacuum suction machine and a vacuumizing device according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 3The utility model discloses an exploded schematic view of the vacuum suction machine of the embodiment of the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 The utility model discloses a structure schematic view of switch spare and counterweight mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 The utility model discloses a structure schematic view of switch spare when closing the discharge port of the embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 The utility model discloses a structure schematic view of switch spare when opening the discharge port of the embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 The utility model discloses a sectional schematic view of the vacuum suction machine of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0024] Reference signs:
[0025] Suction barrel 100, feed inlet 101, discharge port 102, vacuum port 103, vacuum cavity 104, storage cavity 105, backflush port 106, filter piece 110, press ring 111, barrel cover 120, discharge connector 130;
[0026] Switch spare 210, pivot 220, swing arm 230, counterweight 240, counterweight adjusting screw 250, swing seat 260, rotation positioning screw 270;
[0027] High pressure gas storage tank 300, control valve group 310;
[0028] Base 400, maintenance port 401;
[0029] Vacuum extraction equipment 900. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar signs represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary, only for explaining the utility model, and cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model.
[0031] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be understood that the orientation description, such as the orientation or position relation of up, down, front, back, left, right and the like indicated is based on the orientation or position relation shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and is not indicated or implied that the device or element must have a particular orientation, a particular orientation structure and operation, therefore, cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model.
[0032] In the description of the utility model, if it is described to first, second only for distinguishing technical features for the purpose, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence of indicated technical features.
[0033] In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly limited, the words such as setting, installation, connection should be understood broadly, and the person skilled in the art can determine the specific meaning of the above words in the utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical scheme.
[0034] The following refers to Figures 1 to 7 The vacuum material suction machine according to the embodiments of the utility model is described.
[0035] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown in the utility model embodiment, the vacuum material suction machine comprises a material suction barrel 100 and a discharge assembly, the material suction barrel 100 is provided with a feeding port 101, a discharge port 102 and a vacuum suction port 103, the vacuum suction port 103 is used for being connected with a vacuum suction equipment 900, the vacuum suction port 103 is provided with a blocking assembly capable of blocking materials, the discharge assembly is arranged at the discharge port 102 and comprises a switch piece 210 rotatably arranged at the discharge port 102 and a counterweight mechanism connected with the switch piece 210, the materials in the material suction barrel 100 can push the switch piece 210 to rotate to open the discharge port 102 after reaching a set weight, and the counterweight mechanism can drive the switch piece 210 to reset to close the discharge port 102.
[0036] Through reasonable counterweight of the counterweight mechanism, the discharge port 102 can quantitatively output materials, meet the quantitative output of materials, and has high working efficiency.
[0037] Specifically, the discharge port 102 is arranged at the lower part of the material suction barrel 100 and is connected with a material hopper of a batching barrel or an injection molding machine, the feeding port 101 is connected to an external material cylinder or a material bag through a pipeline, during work, the vacuum suction port 103 is vacuumized, so that negative pressure is formed in the material suction barrel 100, materials are sucked into the material suction barrel 100 from the feeding port 101, and the materials are blocked by the blocking assembly from being sucked away by the vacuum suction port 103, when the materials in the material suction barrel 100 reach a set weight, the switch piece 210 is pushed to rotate against the action force of the counterweight mechanism and opens the discharge port 102, and the vacuum suction equipment 900 is closed or the vacuum suction pipeline is cut off, so that the set amount of materials can be output, and the efficiency is higher relative to the traditional transfer and weighing mode.
[0038] In some embodiments of the utility model, the discharge port 102 is equipped with a detection switch, when the switch part 210 is rotated to open, the detection switch is triggered, and the switch signal is transmitted to the vacuumizing equipment 900, the vacuumizing equipment 900 is closed according to the switch signal or the control valve is used to cut off the vacuumizing pipeline, so as to avoid affecting the normal quantitative discharge.
[0039] It can be understood that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the vacuumizing equipment 900 or the vacuumizing pipeline can also be manually controlled to open or close, which is not described in detail here.
[0040] It should be noted that, in the utility model, the weighing of materials with large dosage and low matching precision requirements, such as main plastic particles, filler particles and color master particle, can be met, the efficiency of material matching is improved, and for special and small dosage adjusting agents, small amount of weighing and adding can be relied on.
[0041] As shown in the figure, Figure 1 In some embodiments of the utility model, the vacuum material suction machine further comprises a vacuumizing equipment 900, and the vacuumizing equipment 900 is connected to the vacuumizing port 103 through a vacuumizing pipeline (not shown in the figure).
[0042] It can be understood that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the vacuum material suction machine can also not contain the vacuumizing equipment, and the vacuumizing equipment can be an existing vacuumizing device in the application site, which can be directly connected to the vacuumizing port 103 through the pipeline.
[0043] As shown in the figure, Figure 3 , Figure 7 In some embodiments of the utility model, the blocking assembly is a filter piece 110 arranged in the material suction barrel 100, the filter piece 110 can divide the inner cavity of the material suction barrel 100 into a vacuum cavity 104 and a storage cavity 105, the vacuumizing port 103 is connected to the vacuum cavity 104, and the feeding port 101 and the discharge port 102 are connected to the storage cavity 105, when working, the filter piece 110 blocks the material from entering the vacuum cavity 104, the vacuum cavity 104 continuously maintains negative pressure, so as to ensure the vacuum suction force on the material, and the material can be quickly sucked into the storage cavity 105.
[0044] Specifically, the filter piece 110 can be one or a combination of a filter screen, filter cotton, filter membrane and coconut shell, so as to achieve the effect of air permeability and material blocking.
[0045] It can be understood that, in some embodiments of the utility model, the blocking assembly can also be directly arranged at the vacuumizing port 103, which is not described in detail here.
[0046] As shown in the figure, Figure 2 , Figure 7As shown in some embodiments of the utility model, the suction barrel 100 is further provided with a backflushing port 106, the backflushing port 106 is connected to the vacuum cavity 104, the backflushing port 106 is used for accessing high pressure gas, the high pressure gas is injected into the vacuum cavity 104 through the backflushing port 106, the filter element 110 is backflushed to flush the material adhered to the filter element 110, the air permeability of the filter element 110 is maintained, and the vacuum adsorption effect is maintained.
[0047] Specifically, during normal use, part of the material is clamped on the hole or filter material of the filter element 110 due to the vacuum suction of the vacuum cavity 104, after a period of use, the air permeability of the filter element 110 is affected, in the utility model, the high pressure gas is injected into the vacuum cavity 104 through the backflushing port 106, the vacuum cavity 104 forms positive pressure, the material adhered to the hole or filter material of the filter element 110 is reversely pressed, so that the material adhered to the hole or filter material of the filter element 110 is flushed, the filter element 110 can be backflushed and cleaned without disassembling the vacuum suction machine, the air permeability of the filter element 110 is maintained, the replacement or disassembly and cleaning frequency of the filter element 110 is reduced, and the work efficiency is improved.
[0048] As Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments of the utility model, the vacuum suction machine further includes a high pressure gas storage tank 300, the output port of the high pressure gas storage tank 300 is connected to the backflushing port 106 through a control valve group 310, so as to facilitate backflushing of the filter element 110.
[0049] Specifically, the outlet of the high pressure gas storage tank 300 is connected to the control valve group 310 (solenoid valve or manual valve), and the control valve group 310 is connected to the backflushing port 106 through a pipe (not shown in the figure).
[0050] In some embodiments of the utility model, the high pressure gas storage tank 300 is provided with an air inlet, the air inlet is connected with an air compressor and other equipment, and the air inlet is used for supplementing the gas in the high pressure gas storage tank 300, so that the high pressure gas storage tank 300 maintains a high pressure state, and the backflushing effect is guaranteed.
[0051] As Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 shown, in some embodiments of the utility model, the suction barrel 100 includes a barrel cover 120, the filter element 110 is arranged at the lower end opening of the barrel cover 120, so as to form the vacuum cavity 104 at the upper part of the barrel cover 120, the vacuum suction port 103 and the backflushing port 106 are arranged on the barrel cover 120, and the barrel cover 120 is detachably mounted to the barrel body of the suction barrel 100; when the barrel cover 120 is removed, the filter element 110 can be conveniently cleaned and replaced, and the maintenance of various interfaces and pipes can be facilitated.
[0052] AsFigure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the filter element 110 is pressed and installed onto the inner wall of the bucket cover 120 by a pressure ring 111 and fasteners such as screws.
[0053] Of course, in the actual implementation process, the filter element 110 can also be installed into the barrel cover 120 by means of bonding or other methods.
[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the high-pressure gas storage tank 300 and the control valve group 310 are arranged above the barrel cover 120 to improve the compactness of the mechanism and facilitate the application of the vacuum suction machine.
[0055] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the high-pressure gas storage tank 300 and the control valve group 310 may also be located outside the suction bucket 100, which will not be described in detail here.
[0056] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the vacuum feeder further includes a base 400, a suction bucket 100 disposed above the base 400, a switch 210 provided with a rotating shaft 220, the rotating shaft 220 being rotatably connected to the base 400, the rotating shaft 220 being provided with a rotating arm 230 extending in its radial direction, and a counterweight mechanism including a counterweight 240 slidably disposed on the rotating arm 230 and a counterweight positioning mechanism capable of positioning the relative position of the rotating arm 230 and the counterweight 240. By adjusting the position of the counterweight 240 on the rotating arm 230, adjusting the force arm of the counterweight 240, adjusting the torque, and controlling the load-bearing force of the switch 210, the material output of the vacuum feeder is adjusted.
[0057] Specifically, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the switch 210 and the counterweight 240 are distributed on both sides of the rotating shaft 220, forming a lever structure with the rotating shaft 220 as the fulcrum. When the weight of the material carried by the switch 210 is greater than the torque formed by the counterweight 240, the switch 210 opens. After the material is output, the switch 210 resets under the torque of the counterweight 240.
[0058] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the counterweight 240 is provided with a through hole that can slide with the rotating arm 230. The counterweight positioning mechanism includes a counterweight adjusting screw 250 that is threaded onto the counterweight 240. The counterweight adjusting screw 250 can be screwed into the through hole and press against the rotating arm 230, thereby positioning the counterweight 240 on the rotating arm 230. Loosening the counterweight adjusting screw 250 can adjust the position of the counterweight 240.
[0059] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the counterweight positioning mechanism may also be a magnetic fixing mechanism, in which a magnet is provided in the counterweight 240, and the counterweight 240 is fixed to the rotating arm 230 by the principle of magnetic adsorption.
[0060] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the counterweight positioning mechanism can also be a pin positioning mechanism, with multiple positioning holes distributed along its length on the rotating arm 230 and corresponding pin holes on the counterweight 240. By cooperating with the corresponding pins, the position of the counterweight 240 on the rotating arm 230 can be adjusted.
[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the switch 210 is provided with a rotating base 260, the rotating shaft 220 is rotatably engaged with the rotating base 260, and a rotation positioning mechanism is provided between the rotating base 260 and the rotating shaft 220 to position the rotation angle of the rotating shaft 220. The relative angle between the counterweight 240 and the switch 210 is adjusted to adjust the torque formed by the counterweight 240 when the switch 210 is turned on or off.
[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the rotatable base 260 is provided with a shaft hole that can be rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft 220. The rotation positioning mechanism includes a rotation positioning screw 270 that is threadedly engaged with the rotatable base 260. The rotation positioning screw 270 can be screwed into the shaft hole and press against the rotating shaft 220, thereby restricting the rotating shaft 220 from rotating within the shaft hole.
[0063] It is understood that in some embodiments of this utility model, the rotation positioning mechanism may also be a pin positioning structure, which will not be described in detail here.
[0064] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the switch 210 extends obliquely downward relative to the rotating shaft 220, and the rotating arm 230 extends obliquely upward relative to the rotating shaft 220 and is distributed opposite to the switch 210. Under normal conditions, the torque generated by the counterweight 240 is greater than the torque generated by the switch 210, thereby keeping the switch 210 in contact with the discharge port 102. When the switch 210 carries a set amount of material, the torque formed at the switch 210 is greater than the torque generated by the counterweight 240. The switch 210 and the counterweight 240 rotate counterclockwise, and the switch 210 opens the discharge port 102. The torque generated by the material output at the discharge port 102 on the switch 210 and the weight of the switch 210 itself is greater than the torque formed after the counterweight 240 rotates counterclockwise, thereby maintaining the continuous output of material.
[0065] Specifically, as shown in the figure Figure 5 ,Figure 6 As shown, when the switch 210 carries a set amount of material, the torque generated at the switch 210 is greater than the torque generated by the counterweight 240. The switch 210 and the counterweight 240 rotate counterclockwise, and the switch 210 opens the discharge port 102. At the same time, since the angle α between the rotating arm 230 and the vertical plane decreases, the torque generated at the counterweight 240 also decreases. Therefore, the small force generated by the material output at the discharge port 102 is sufficient to keep the switch 210 in the open state, thereby achieving continuous material output.
[0066] In the specific implementation process, the angle α between the rotating arm 230 and the vertical plane can be adjusted by rotating the positioning mechanism, so that when the switch 210 is opened, the force exerted by the material output at the outlet 102 on the switch 210 and the torque generated by the weight of the switch 210 itself are greater than the torque generated by the counterweight 240 after counterclockwise rotation, that is, it is maintained in a better critical state to achieve continuous material output. When the material output is completed, the force exerted by the material output on the switch 210 disappears, and the torque generated by the counterweight 240 is greater than the torque generated by the weight of the switch 210 itself, so that the switch 210 resets and closes the outlet 102.
[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the lower end of the suction bucket 100 is provided with a discharge connector 130, and the discharge port 102 is located at the discharge connector 130.
[0068] Specifically, the lower end of the discharge connector 130 is provided with a downwardly angled cut structure to form a discharge port 102, and the switch 210 extends downwardly relative to the rotating shaft 220.
[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, a maintenance port 401 is provided on the side of the base 400, and a cover plate (not shown in the figure) is installed on the maintenance port 401. The cover plate can be detachably installed on the base 400 to facilitate the adjustment of the counterweight mechanism or the maintenance and cleaning of the interior of the base 400.
[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cover plate is a transparent part to form an observation window, which makes it convenient for operators to observe the working conditions inside the base 400.
[0071] Of course, this invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A vacuum material feeding machine, characterized in that, include: The suction barrel (100) is provided with a feed inlet (101), a discharge outlet (102) and a vacuum port (103). The vacuum port (103) is used to connect to a vacuum device (900). The vacuum port (103) is equipped with a barrier component that can block materials. The discharge assembly, located at the discharge port (102), includes a switch (210) rotatably disposed at the discharge port (102) and a counterweight mechanism connected to the switch (210). When the material in the suction bucket (100) reaches a set weight, it can push the switch (210) to rotate to open the discharge port (102). The counterweight mechanism can drive the switch (210) to reset to close the discharge port (102).
2. The vacuum feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The barrier component is a filter element (110) disposed inside the suction barrel (100). The filter element (110) can divide the inner cavity of the suction barrel (100) into a vacuum chamber (104) and a storage chamber (105). The vacuum port (103) is connected to the vacuum chamber (104), and the feed port (101) and the discharge port (102) are connected to the storage chamber (105).
3. The vacuum feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction tank (100) is also provided with a backflush port (106), which is connected to the vacuum chamber (104) and is used to access high-pressure gas.
4. The vacuum feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vacuum feeder also includes a high-pressure air tank (300), the output port of which is connected to the backflush port (106) via a control valve group (310).
5. The vacuum feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The suction bucket (100) includes a bucket lid (120), and the filter element (110) is disposed at the lower opening of the bucket lid (120) to form the vacuum chamber (104) on the upper part of the bucket lid (120). The vacuum port (103) and the backflush port (106) are both disposed on the bucket lid (120).
6. The vacuum feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The high-pressure gas storage tank (300) and the control valve group (310) are located above the barrel cover (120).
7. The vacuum feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum feeder also includes a base (400), the feed bucket (100) is located above the base (400), the switch (210) is provided with a rotating shaft (220), the rotating shaft (220) is rotatably connected to the base (400), the rotating shaft (220) is provided with a rotating arm (230) extending in its radial direction, and the counterweight mechanism includes a counterweight (240) slidably disposed on the rotating arm (230) and a counterweight positioning mechanism capable of positioning the relative position of the rotating arm (230) and the counterweight (240).
8. The vacuum feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The counterweight (240) is provided with a through hole that can slide with the rotating arm (230). The counterweight positioning mechanism includes a counterweight adjusting screw (250) that is threaded to the counterweight (240). The counterweight adjusting screw (250) can be screwed into the through hole and press against the rotating arm (230).
9. The vacuum feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The switch (210) is provided with a rotating base (260), the rotating shaft (220) is rotatably engaged with the rotating base (260), and a rotation positioning mechanism capable of positioning the rotation angle of the rotating shaft (220) is provided between the rotating base (260) and the rotating shaft (220).
10. The vacuum feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating base (260) is provided with a shaft hole that can be rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft (220). The rotation positioning mechanism includes a rotation positioning screw (270) that is threaded onto the rotating base (260). The rotation positioning screw (270) can be screwed into the shaft hole and press against the rotating shaft (220).