Continuous steel cutting mechanism

By designing a continuous steel cutting mechanism, which utilizes components such as eccentric wheels and hydraulic cylinders to achieve automatic positioning and continuous cutting of steel, the problem of needing repositioning or manual adjustment in existing technologies is solved, thus improving cutting efficiency and accuracy.

CN223997416UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17JINAN MINGTAI ZHANHONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing steel cutting devices require repositioning after cutting or adjustment of the cutting position by the operator, making continuous processing impossible, time-consuming, and inefficient.

Method used

A continuous steel cutting mechanism was designed, comprising a fixed base, a conveying assembly, a clamping assembly, an adjusting mechanism, and a cutting assembly. The mechanism utilizes components such as an eccentric wheel, an arc-shaped toothed plate, a hydraulic cylinder, and a pull rope to achieve automatic positioning and continuous cutting of steel.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic positioning and continuous cutting of steel, reducing manual adjustment time and improving cutting efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a continuous steel cutting mechanism, which relates to the technical field of steel processing and comprises a fixed seat, a steel movably placed on the top surface of the fixed seat, a conveying component arranged on the front side of the fixed seat, a pressing component arranged on the top surface of the fixed seat, and a cutting component arranged on the top surface of the pressing component, the pressing assembly is matched with the conveying assembly, and an adjusting mechanism is arranged on one side of the fixing base and corresponds to the steel. On the premise that accurate cutting of the steel is guaranteed, the steel can be fixed, the steel can be cut off through the cutting-off assembly, when one section is completed, the cutting-off assembly can automatically reset, the steel can be conveyed forwards by a certain distance through the conveying assembly, and when the specified length is reached, the steel can be cut off through the cutting-off assembly. The cut-off assembly can cut off the steel again, and the continuous cutting function is completed; and the length of the steel needing to be cut off can be adjusted through the adjusting mechanism, and the device can be more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steel processing technology, specifically to a continuous steel cutting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industry, steel is an indispensable processing material. Its high strength makes it widely used in various buildings. In order to use high-strength steel in various environments, steel needs to be cut into different shapes and sizes. Existing cutting devices require repositioning the next cutting position after cutting, or the operator needs to adjust the position of the cutting device, which takes a lot of time and cannot achieve the purpose of continuous processing of steel bars. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a continuous steel cutting mechanism to address the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a continuous steel cutting mechanism, including a fixed base, steel being moved and placed on the top surface of the fixed base, a conveying component being provided on the front side of the fixed base, the top surface of the conveying component being in contact with the steel, a pressing component being provided on the top surface of the fixed base, the pressing component cooperating with the conveying component, an adjusting mechanism being provided on one side of the fixed base, the adjusting mechanism corresponding to the steel, a cutting component being provided on one side of the pressing component, the lower end of the cutting component being fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed base, and one side of the cutting component being connected to the adjusting mechanism via a pull rope.

[0005] As described above, in a continuous steel cutting mechanism, the conveying assembly includes an eccentric wheel, a conveying motor, and a vertical plate. The conveying motor is fixedly connected to a fixed base, and the output shaft of the conveying motor is fixedly mounted on the eccentric wheel. The eccentric wheel is fixedly connected to the vertical plate. A wheel groove is opened at the bottom of the vertical plate, and a guide rod is slidably arranged in the wheel groove. The rear end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the fixed base. An arc-shaped toothed plate is fixedly mounted on the top surface of the vertical plate, and the upper end of the arc-shaped toothed plate contacts the bottom surface of the steel.

[0006] As described above, in a continuous steel cutting mechanism, the clamping assembly includes an L-shaped plate, a spring, and a pressure plate. The L-shaped plate is fixedly installed on the rear side of a fixed base. A vertical rod is fixedly installed inside the upper part of the L-shaped plate, and the lower end of the vertical rod is slidably disposed on the upper end of the pressure plate. The spring is fitted onto the vertical rod, with its upper end fixedly connected to the L-shaped plate and its lower end fixedly connected to the pressure plate. The bottom surface of the pressure plate is in contact with the top surface of the steel.

[0007] As described above, a continuous steel cutting mechanism includes an adjusting mechanism comprising a strip frame, support plates, and a cross plate. Support plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the strip frame. A groove is formed on the top surface of the strip frame. Slide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the cross plate. The lower ends of the slide rods are slidably disposed in the groove. The inner wall of one slide rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove by a transverse spring. A slider is slidably disposed inside the strip frame. A connecting frame is rotatably connected to the front of the slider. The lower part of the connecting frame cooperates with the steel. Several evenly distributed screw holes are formed on the front side of the cross plate. The upper end of the connecting frame is connected to the cross plate by bolts. One end of the cross plate is fixedly connected to one end of a pull rope. One end of the cross plate cooperates with a cutting assembly.

[0008] As described above, a continuous steel cutting mechanism includes a U-shaped frame, a cutting blade, and a cutting motor. The output shaft of the cutting motor is fixedly mounted with the cutting blade, which engages with the steel. The cutting motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame via a connecting rod. The front and rear sides of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame are fixedly connected to the top surface of one side of the fixed seat via a telescopic rod. A thrust spring is fitted onto the telescopic end of the telescopic rod. The upper end of the thrust spring is fixedly connected to the U-shaped frame, and the lower end of the thrust spring is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod. A connecting plate is fixedly installed on the upper side of one side of the L-shaped plate, and a hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate. A column is provided at the rear of the U-shaped frame, and a movable plate is slidably mounted on the upper part of the column. The movable plate can rotate around the column, and a fixed sleeve is provided below the movable plate. The movable plate is located above the U-shaped frame and in contact with it. The hydraulic cylinder is located above the movable plate and in contact with it. The fixed sleeve is fitted onto the column and fixedly connected to it. A second spring is fitted onto the upper end of the column. The upper end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the movable plate, and the lower end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the fixed sleeve.

[0009] As described above, in a continuous steel cutting mechanism, several evenly distributed ball grooves are opened on both sides of the top surface of the fixed seat, and rolling balls are rotatably arranged in the ball grooves, with the rolling balls contacting the steel.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: under the premise of ensuring accurate cutting of steel, the steel can be fixed, the cutting component can cut the steel, when a section is completed, the cutting component can automatically reset, the conveying component can convey the steel forward a certain distance, when the specified length is reached, the cutting component can cut the steel again, thus completing the function of continuous cutting.

[0011] The adjustable mechanism allows for the adjustment of the required cutting length of steel, making the device more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged view of the A-direction view;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part of I.

[0016] Reference numerals: 1-Fixed base, 2-Conveying assembly, 21-Eccentric wheel, 22-Conveying motor, 23-Vertical plate, 24-Wheel groove, 25-Guide rod, 26-Arc-shaped toothed plate, 3-Pressure assembly, 31-L-shaped plate, 32-Spring 1, 33-Pressure plate, 4-Adjusting mechanism, 41-Strip frame, 42-Support plate, 43-Horizontal plate, 44-Slide groove, 45-Slide rod, 46-Horizontal spring, 47-Slider, 48-Connecting frame, 49-Screw hole, 410-Bolt, 5-Cutting assembly, 51-U-shaped frame, 52-Cutting knife, 53-Cutting motor, 54-Connecting rod, 55-Telescopic rod, 56-Thrust spring, 57-Connecting plate, 58-Hydraulic cylinder, 59-Column, 510-Moving plate, 511-Fixed sleeve, 512-Spring 2, 6-Pull rope, 7-Ball groove, 8-Ball bearing. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a continuous steel cutting mechanism, including a fixed base 1. Several evenly distributed ball grooves 7 are opened on both sides of the top surface of the fixed base 1. Balls 8 are rotatably arranged in the ball grooves 7. The balls 8 are in contact with the steel. The rotation of the balls 8 in the ball grooves 7 facilitates the movement of the steel on the top surface of the fixed base 1 and reduces the friction between the steel and the fixed base 1.

[0019] The steel is moved and placed on the top surface of the fixed base 1. A conveying assembly 2 is set on the front side of the fixed base 1. The conveying assembly 2 includes an eccentric wheel 21, a conveying motor 22, and a vertical plate 23. The conveying motor 22 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 1. The output shaft of the conveying motor 22 is fixedly mounted on the eccentric wheel 21. The eccentric wheel 21 is fixedly connected to the vertical plate 23. A wheel groove 24 is opened at the bottom of the vertical plate 23. A guide rod 25 is slidably arranged in the wheel groove 24. The rear end of the guide rod 25 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 1. An arc-shaped toothed plate 26 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the vertical plate 23. The upper end of the arc-shaped toothed plate 26 contacts the bottom surface of the steel. When the conveying motor 22 is working, the output shaft of the conveying motor 22 drives the eccentric wheel 21 to rotate. The eccentric wheel 21 drives the arc-shaped toothed plate 26 to swing through the vertical plate 23. While swinging, the arc-shaped toothed plate 26 can push the steel to move, thereby realizing the conveying of the steel. The guide rod 25 slidably arranged in the wheel groove 24 can guide the vertical plate 23.

[0020] The top surface of the conveying assembly 2 contacts the steel. A clamping assembly 3 is installed on the top surface of the fixed base 1, cooperating with the conveying assembly 2. The clamping assembly 3 includes an L-shaped plate 31, a spring 32, and a pressure plate 33. The L-shaped plate 31 is fixedly installed on the rear side of the fixed base 1. A vertical rod 34 is fixedly installed inside the upper part of the L-shaped plate 31. The lower end of the vertical rod 34 is slidably positioned on the upper end of the pressure plate 33. The spring 32 is fitted onto the vertical rod 34. The upper end of the spring 32 is fixedly connected to the L-shaped plate 31, and the lower end of the spring 32 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 33. The bottom surface of the pressure plate 33 contacts the top surface of the steel. Under the action of the spring 32, the pressure plate 33 can be pushed to contact the steel, making the steel contact the top surface of the fixed base 1, facilitating the conveying of the steel.

[0021] An adjustment mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the fixed base 1. The adjustment mechanism 4 corresponds to the steel material. The adjustment mechanism 4 includes a strip frame 41, a support plate 42, and a horizontal plate 43. The support plate 42 is fixedly installed on both sides of the strip frame 41. A slide groove 44 is opened on the top surface of the strip frame 41. Slide rods 45 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 43. The lower end of the slide rod 45 is slidably set in the slide groove 44. The inner wall of one slide rod 45 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the slide groove 44 by a transverse spring 46. A slider 47 is slidably set inside the strip frame 41. A connecting frame 48 is rotatably connected to the front of the slider 47. The lower part of the connecting frame 48 cooperates with the steel material. Several evenly distributed screw holes 49 are opened on the front side of the horizontal plate 43. The upper end of the connecting frame 48 is connected to the horizontal plate 43 by bolts 410. One end of the horizontal plate 43 is fixedly connected to one end of the pull rope 6. One end of the steel piece engages with the cutting assembly 5. When size adjustment is required, the bolt 410 is unscrewed from the screw hole 49. The slider 47 moves within the strip frame 41, which in turn moves the connecting frame 48. When the connecting frame 48 moves to the appropriate position, the bolt 410 is threaded into the corresponding screw hole 49, which fixes the upper end of the connecting frame 48. One end of the steel piece contacts the lower end of the connecting frame 48 and pushes the lower end of the connecting frame 48 to swing to the left around the middle of the slider 47. The upper end of the connecting frame 48 pushes the horizontal plate 43 to the right through the bolt 410. The sliding rod 45 moves within the slide groove 44, which supports and guides the horizontal plate 43. While the horizontal plate 43 moves, it pushes the cutting assembly 5 to cut the steel. After the steel is cut, it falls automatically. The horizontal spring 46 pushes the sliding rod 45 to reset the horizontal plate 43. The horizontal plate 43 resets the connecting frame 48 through the bolt 410. The horizontal pull rope 6 of the horizontal plate 43 can reset the cutting assembly 5.

[0022] A cutting component 5 is installed on one side of the clamping component 3. The lower end of the cutting component 5 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the fixed base 1. One side of the cutting component 5 is connected to the adjusting mechanism 4 via a pull rope 6. The cutting component 5 includes a U-shaped frame 51, a cutting blade 52, and a cutting motor 53. The output shaft of the cutting motor 53 is fixedly mounted with the cutting blade 52, which is fitted with steel. The cutting motor 53 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 51 via a connecting rod 54. The front and rear sides of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame 51 are fixedly connected to the top surface of one side of the fixed base 1 via a telescopic rod 55. A thrust spring 56 is fitted to the telescopic end of the U-shaped frame 51. The upper end of the thrust spring 56 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped frame 51, and the lower end of the thrust spring 56 is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod 55. A connecting plate 57 is fixedly installed on the upper side of one side of the L-shaped plate 31, and a hydraulic cylinder 58 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting plate 57. A column 59 is provided behind the U-shaped frame 51, and a movable plate 510 is slidably installed above the column 59. The movable plate 510 can rotate around the column 59. A fixing sleeve 511 is provided below the movable plate 510. The movable plate 510 is located above the U-shaped frame 51 and is connected to the U-shaped frame 51. In phase 1, hydraulic cylinder 58 is positioned above and in contact with moving plate 510. Fixed sleeve 511 is fitted onto column 59 and fixedly connected to column 59. Spring 512 is fitted onto the upper end of column 59, with its upper end fixedly connected to moving plate 510 and its lower end fixedly connected to fixed sleeve 511. Cutting motor 53 operates, and its output shaft drives cutting blade 52 to rotate. Horizontal plate 43 pushes moving plate 510 to rotate around column 59, causing moving plate 510 to rotate into a U-shape. Above the frame 51, the hydraulic cylinder 58 operates simultaneously. The telescopic end of the hydraulic cylinder 58 pushes the moving plate 510 downward. The moving plate 510, through the U-shaped frame 51 and the connecting rod 54, can drive the cutting blade 52 and the cutting motor 53 to move downward, so that the cutting blade 52 can cut the steel. The hydraulic cylinder 58 resets, and under the action of the thrust spring 56, it pushes the U-shaped frame 51 to drive the cutting blade 52 and the cutting motor 53 to reset. Under the action of the second spring 512, it pushes the moving plate 510 to reset upward. Through the horizontal plate 43, it can drive the moving plate 510 to rotate and reset.

[0023] Working principle:

[0024] When using this device, the steel is placed on the top surface of the fixed base 1. Under the action of the spring 32, the pressure plate 33 is pushed to contact the steel, making the steel contact the top surface of the fixed base 1, which facilitates the conveying of the steel. The conveying motor 22 works, and the output shaft of the conveying motor 22 drives the eccentric wheel 21 to rotate. The eccentric wheel 21 drives the arc-shaped toothed plate 26 to swing through the vertical plate 23. While swinging, the arc-shaped toothed plate 26 can push the steel to move, thereby realizing the conveying of the steel. The guide rod 25 is slidably set in the wheel groove 24 to guide the vertical plate 23. Adjustment of dimensions is required. When the bolt 410 is unscrewed from the screw hole 49, the sliding block 47 moves within the strip frame 41, causing the connecting frame 48 to move. Once the connecting frame 48 is in the appropriate position, the bolt 410 is threaded into the corresponding screw hole 49, fixing the upper end of the connecting frame 48. One end of the steel contactes the lower end of the connecting frame 48, pushing the lower end of the connecting frame 48 to swing to the left around the middle of the sliding block 47. The upper end of the connecting frame 48 pushes the horizontal plate 43 to the right via the bolt 410. The sliding rod 45 moves within the sliding groove 44, providing support and guidance for the horizontal plate 43. While moving, the cutting assembly 5 can cut the steel. After the steel is cut, it falls automatically. Under the action of the horizontal spring 46, the slide bar 45 is pushed to reset the horizontal plate 43. The horizontal plate 43 resets the connecting frame 48 through the bolt 410. The horizontal bar pull rope 6 of the horizontal plate 43 can reset the cutting assembly 5. The cutting motor 53 works, and the output shaft of the cutting motor 53 drives the cutting blade 52 to rotate. The horizontal plate 43 pushes the moving plate 510 to rotate around the column 59, so that the moving plate 510 rotates to the top of the U-shaped frame 51. At the same time, the hydraulic cylinder 58 works, and the extension end of the hydraulic cylinder 58 pushes the moving plate 510 downward. The movable plate 510, via the U-shaped frame 51 and connecting rod 54, can drive the cutting blade 52 and the cutting motor 53 to move downwards, so that the cutting blade 52 can cut the steel. The hydraulic cylinder 58 resets, and under the action of the thrust spring 56, it pushes the U-shaped frame 51 to drive the cutting blade 52 and the cutting motor 53 to reset. Under the action of the second spring 512, it pushes the movable plate 510 to reset upwards. The horizontal plate 43 can drive the movable plate 510 to rotate and reset. The ball bearing 8 rotates in the ball groove 7, which facilitates the movement of the steel on the top surface of the fixed seat 1 and reduces the friction between the steel and the fixed seat 1.

[0025] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only specific and clear descriptions of the technical solutions and features of this application. Solutions or features that are prior art or common knowledge to those skilled in the art will not be described in detail in the above embodiments.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical solutions of this application are not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A continuous steel cutting mechanism, characterized in that: The utility model provides a steel material cutting device, including fixed seat (1), steel material moves and places in the top surface of fixed seat (1), the front side of fixed seat (1) is provided with conveying assembly (2), and the top surface of conveying assembly (2) is in contact with steel material, and the top surface of fixed seat (1) is provided with the pressing assembly (3), and the pressing assembly (3) is matched with conveying assembly (2), and one side of fixed seat (1) is equipped with adjusting mechanism (4), and adjusting mechanism (4) corresponds with steel material, and one side of pressing assembly (3) is provided with cutting assembly (5), and the lower end of cutting assembly (5) is fixedly connected with the top surface of fixed seat (1), and one side of cutting assembly (5) is connected with adjusting mechanism (4) through pull rope (6).

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The conveying assembly (2) includes eccentric wheel (21), conveying motor (22) and vertical plate (23), conveying motor (22) is fixedly connected with fixed seat (1), the output shaft of conveying motor (22) is fixedly installed eccentric wheel (21), eccentric wheel (21) is fixedly connected with vertical plate (23), and the lower of vertical plate (23) is provided with wheel groove (24), and the wheel groove (24) is slidably provided with guide rod (25), and the rear end of guide rod (25) is fixedly connected with fixed seat (1), and the top surface of vertical plate (23) is fixedly installed arc-shaped toothed plate (26), and the upper end of arc-shaped toothed plate (26) is in contact with the bottom surface of steel material.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing assembly (3) includes L-shaped plate (31), spring one (32) and pressing plate (33), L-shaped plate (31) is fixedly installed at the rear side of fixed seat (1), vertical rod (34) is fixedly installed at the upper of the inside of L-shaped plate (31), the lower end of vertical rod (34) is slidably provided in the upper end of pressing plate (33), vertical rod (34) is sleeved with spring one (32), the upper end of spring one (32) is fixedly connected with L-shaped plate (31), the lower end of spring one (32) is fixedly connected with pressing plate (33), and the bottom surface of pressing plate (33) is in contact with the top surface of steel material.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The adjusting mechanism (4) includes strip frame (41), support plate (42) and horizontal plate (43), both sides of strip frame (41) are fixedly installed support plate (42), the top surface of strip frame (41) is provided with sliding groove (44), the bottom surface of horizontal plate (43) is fixedly installed sliding rod (45) on both sides, the lower end of sliding rod (45) is slidably provided in sliding groove (44), and the inner wall of one sliding rod (45) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of sliding groove (44) by transverse spring (46), sliding block (47) is slidably arranged in the inside of strip frame (41), the front of sliding block (47) is rotatably connected with connecting frame (48), the lower of connecting frame (48) is matched with steel material, a plurality of evenly distributed screw holes (49) are formed in the front edge of horizontal plate (43), the upper end of connecting frame (48) is connected with horizontal plate (43) by bolt (410), one end of horizontal plate (43) is fixedly connected with one end of pull rope (6), and one end of horizontal plate (43) is matched with cutting assembly (5).

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The cutting assembly (5) includes a U-shaped frame (51), a cutting knife (52) and a cutting motor (53), the output shaft of the cutting motor (53) is fixedly installed with the cutting knife (52), the cutting knife (52) is matched with the steel, the cutting motor (53) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (51) through a connecting rod (54), the front and rear sides of the bottom surface of the U-shaped frame (51) are fixedly connected with the top surface of one side of the fixed base (1) through telescopic rods (55), the telescopic end of the telescopic rod (55) is sleeved with a thrust spring (56), the upper end of the thrust spring (56) is fixedly connected with the U-shaped frame (51), the lower end of the thrust spring (56) is fixedly connected with the telescopic rod (55), the upper side of one side of the L-shaped plate (31) is fixedly installed with a connecting plate (57), the bottom surface of the connecting plate (57) is fixedly installed with a hydraulic cylinder (58), the rear of the U-shaped frame (51) is provided with a stand column (59), the upper side of the stand column (59) is slidably provided with a moving plate (510), the moving plate (510) can rotate around the stand column (59), the lower side of the moving plate (510) is provided with a fixed sleeve (511), the moving plate (510) is located above the U-shaped frame (51) and is in contact with the U-shaped frame (51), the hydraulic cylinder (58) is located above the moving plate (510) and is in contact with the moving plate (510), the fixed sleeve (511) is sleeved on the stand column (59) and is fixedly connected with the stand column (59), the upper end of the stand column (59) is sleeved with a spring two (512), the upper end of the spring two (512) is fixedly connected with the moving plate (510), and the lower end of the spring two (512) is fixedly connected with the fixed sleeve (511).

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the fixed base (1) is provided with a plurality of uniformly distributed ball grooves (7), and the ball grooves (7) are rotatably provided with a plurality of balls (8), and the balls (8) are in contact with the steel.