Single-arm moving head lamp

By incorporating an L-shaped rocker arm and multi-axis rotation design, along with the top and side light modules, the limitations of existing moving head lights in terms of rotational freedom and illumination range have been resolved. This results in rich lighting effects and convenient maintenance, making it suitable for stage lighting.

CN224065414UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31GUANGZHOU SHENGSHI XINXIU LIGHTING & AUDIO EQUIP CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing moving head lights have limited rotational freedom, and the sides of the light head are obstructed, resulting in limited lighting effects and illumination range, as well as restrictions on the setting of light modules.

Method used

The base, first rocker arm, and second rocker arm are all L-shaped structures, with the lamp head pivotally connected in sequence. Multi-axis rotation is achieved through a drive mechanism, and lamp modules are set on the top and side surfaces of the lamp head. The internal structure of the lamp housing is divided into different cavities using a heat dissipation component, which facilitates heat dissipation and maintenance of the modules.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a wide range of lighting effects and a larger illumination range, and is easy to maintain, with a compact structure that facilitates storage and transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of stage lamps, in particular to a single-arm moving head lamp which comprises a base, a first rocker arm, a second rocker arm, a lamp holder, a first driving mechanism, a second driving mechanism and a third driving mechanism. One end of the second rocker arm is pivoted to the other end of the first rocker arm and can rotate around a second axis relative to the first rocker arm under the driving of a second driving mechanism, and the bottom of the lamp holder is pivoted to the other end of the second rocker arm and can rotate around a third axis relative to the second rocker arm under the driving of a third driving mechanism; a top lamp module and a side lamp module are arranged on the top and the side face of the lamp holder in the circumferential direction correspondingly. The single-arm moving head lamp provided by the utility model has more rotational degrees of freedom, and the lamp modules are arranged on the top surface and the side surface of the lamp head, so that richer light change effects and a larger light irradiation range can be realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stage lighting technology, specifically a single-arm moving head light. Background Technology

[0002] Moving head lights are frequently used in stage lighting. The light head of a moving head light can be rotated via a rotating arm, causing the light emitted from the light head to move across the stage, achieving changing lighting effects. Currently, moving head lights are generally U-shaped rocker arm moving head lights, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the moving head light includes a base, a U-shaped rocker arm, and a lamp head. The U-shaped rocker arm is pivotally connected to the base, and the left and right sides of the lamp head are pivotally connected between the opposite side walls of the U-shaped rocker arm. This type of moving head light typically has the following problems: 1. Limited rotational freedom, resulting in fewer achievable lighting effects and a smaller lighting range; 2. Because the left and right sides of the lamp head are pivotally connected between the opposite side walls of the U-shaped rocker arm, the sides of the lamp head are largely obscured by the opposite side walls of the U-shaped rocker arm, and the lamp head can only swing back and forth within a certain range relative to the U-shaped rocker arm. This makes it unsuitable to install lamp modules on the sides of the lamp head, and usually only lamp modules are installed on the top of the lamp head, which also results in fewer achievable lighting effects and a smaller lighting range. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, the present invention aims to provide a single-arm moving head light with greater rotational freedom, lamp modules on both the top and side surfaces of the lamp head, enabling richer lighting effects and a wider illumination range.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A single-arm moving head light includes a base, a first rocker arm, a second rocker arm, a lamp head, and a first drive mechanism, a second drive mechanism, and a third drive mechanism. One end of the first rocker arm is pivotally connected to the top of the base and can rotate relative to the base around a first axis under the drive of the first drive mechanism. One end of the second rocker arm is pivotally connected to the other end of the first rocker arm and can rotate relative to the first rocker arm around a second axis under the drive of the second drive mechanism. The bottom of the lamp head is pivotally connected to the other end of the second rocker arm and can rotate relative to the second rocker arm around a third axis under the drive of the third drive mechanism. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, and the third axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The top and side of the lamp head are respectively provided with a top lamp module and a side lamp module.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the lamp head includes a lamp housing and a heat dissipation component disposed within the lamp housing. The heat dissipation component includes several heat dissipation plates arranged in a ring and vertically disposed, or the heat dissipation component is a ring structure, thereby dividing the interior of the lamp housing into a first lamp cavity located inside the heat dissipation component and a second lamp cavity located outside the heat dissipation component. The top lamp module is located in the first lamp cavity, and the side lamp module is located in the second lamp cavity. The top and sides of the lamp housing are respectively provided with top light outlets and side light outlets corresponding to the top lamp module and the side lamp module.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the lamp housing includes an upper lamp housing and a lower lamp housing that are detachably connected and joined together. The upper lamp housing and / or the lower lamp housing are provided with a plurality of first slots, and each of the heat sinks is inserted into the corresponding first slot. The upper lamp housing and the lower lamp housing are each provided with a plurality of connecting posts that extend toward each other and are used for screw thread connection. Each connecting post is located between two adjacent heat sinks.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the number of side light modules is several and they are distributed circumferentially along the side of the lamp head. The upper lamp housing and / or lower lamp housing are provided with several second slots, and at least a portion of each side light module is inserted into the corresponding second slot.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the side light module includes at least one strobe light module, which is vertically inserted into the corresponding second slot. The lamp head is provided with a main circuit board, and the back of the strobe light module is provided with wires. The other end of the wires is connected to the main circuit board through a plug terminal.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the side light module includes at least one laser light module, the laser light module includes a laser light plate and a lens arranged opposite to each other, wherein the lens is inserted into the corresponding second slot, and the laser light plate is attached to and connected to the front of the corresponding heat sink.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the side light module includes several laser light modules and several strobe light modules, with each laser light module and each strobe light module arranged sequentially at intervals. The number of heat sinks is the same as the number of laser light modules and their positions correspond one-to-one. Each strobe light module is respectively arranged at the corner where two adjacent heat sinks are connected.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the first driving mechanism includes a first motor connected to the base, a first driving wheel disposed on the output shaft of the first motor, a first driven wheel connected to the first rocker arm, and a first transmission belt sleeved on the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel, thereby enabling the first rocker arm to rotate relative to the base via the first motor; the second driving mechanism includes a second motor connected to the first rocker arm, a second driving wheel disposed on the output shaft of the second motor, a second driven wheel connected to the second rocker arm, and a second transmission belt sleeved on the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel, thereby enabling the second rocker arm to rotate relative to the first rocker arm via the second motor; the third driving mechanism includes a third motor connected to the second rocker arm, a third driving wheel disposed on the output shaft of the third motor, a third driven wheel connected to the lamp head, and a third transmission belt sleeved on the third driving wheel and the third driven wheel, thereby enabling the lamp head to rotate relative to the second rocker arm via the third motor.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the top light module includes a top light-emitting panel and a fourth motor disposed in the first light cavity, and a honeycomb lens disposed at the top light outlet. A perforation is provided at the center of the top light-emitting panel, and the output shaft of the fourth motor passes through the perforation and is connected to the honeycomb lens, thereby driving the honeycomb lens to rotate.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the base is provided with a support foot and a detachable hook at the bottom. The base is provided with a control module and a power module inside, and with corresponding control buttons / knobs and a power interface on the outside. The pivot shaft between the base, the first rocker arm, the second rocker arm, and the lamp head is a hollow structure that can pass through the wire. The first rocker arm and the second rocker arm are both L-shaped structures. When the moving head light is in the folded state, the lamp head can be stored in the arm bend of the second rocker arm, and the second rocker arm can be stored in the arm bend of the first rocker arm.

[0015] Compared with existing beam lights, this single-arm moving head light has the following main innovations: 1. The base, first rocker arm, second rocker arm, and lamp head are pivotally connected in sequence, and both the first and second rocker arms are L-shaped structures with vertical hinges, giving the moving head light more degrees of freedom of rotation. Furthermore, the single-sided rocker arm formed by the pivotally connected first and second rocker arms replaces the traditional U-shaped rocker arm of the moving head light, allowing the lamp head to be pivotally connected only to the second rocker arm at its bottom. The sides of the lamp head are not obstructed or restricted, thus enabling the installation of a top light module and a side light module on the top and side of the lamp head respectively, thereby achieving richer lighting effects. 1. The lamp housing provides a wider illumination range; 2. The interior of the lamp housing is divided into a first lamp cavity and a second lamp cavity by a heat dissipation component, which facilitates heat dissipation for the top lamp module and the side lamp module respectively located in the first lamp cavity and the second lamp cavity; 3. The lamp housing consists of a detachable upper lamp housing and a lower lamp housing. Each heat dissipation plate of the heat dissipation component is inserted into the first slot in the lamp housing. Therefore, it is only necessary to open the upper lamp housing to disassemble or replace each heat dissipation plate, which is convenient for maintenance; 4. A second slot is also provided in the lamp housing. Therefore, it is only necessary to open the upper lamp housing to disassemble or replace each side module, which is convenient for maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the single-arm moving head light in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the decomposed structure;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a U-shaped rocker arm moving head light in the background technology.

[0020] The components include: base 1, support leg 11, hook 12, first rocker arm 2, second rocker arm 3, lamp head 4, top lamp module 41, top light-emitting panel 411, fourth motor 412, honeycomb lens 413, side lamp module 42, laser lamp module 421, laser light panel 4211, lens 4212, strobe lamp module 422, heat sink 44, first lamp cavity 45, second lamp cavity 46, upper lamp housing 47, lower lamp housing 48, first slot 481, second slot 482, connecting post 483, first drive mechanism 51, first motor 511, first driving wheel 512, first driven wheel 513, second drive mechanism 52, second motor 521, second driving wheel 522, second driven wheel 523, third drive mechanism 53, third motor 531, third driving wheel 532, and third driven wheel 533. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention. In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through intermediate elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a single-arm moving head light, including a base 1, a first rocker arm 2, a second rocker arm 3, a lamp head 4, and a first drive mechanism 51, a second drive mechanism 52, and a third drive mechanism 53. One end of the first rocker arm 2 is pivotally connected to the top of the base 1. The first drive mechanism 51 can drive the first rocker arm 2 to rotate relative to the base 1 around a first axis. One end of the second rocker arm 3 is pivotally connected to the other end of the first rocker arm 2. The second drive mechanism 52 can drive the second rocker arm 3 to rotate relative to the first rocker arm 2 around a second axis. The bottom of the lamp head 4 is pivotally connected to the other end of the second rocker arm 3. The third drive mechanism 53 can drive the lamp head 4 to rotate relative to the second rocker arm 3 around a third axis. The second axis is perpendicular to the first axis, and the third axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The top and side of the lamp head 4 are respectively provided with a top lamp module 41 and a side lamp module 42. The first rocker arm 2 and the second rocker arm 3 are both L-shaped structures. When the moving head light is in a folded state, the lamp head 4 can be stored in the arm bend of the second rocker arm 3, and the second rocker arm 3 can be stored in the arm bend of the first rocker arm 2.

[0023] The single-arm moving head light provided in this embodiment replaces the traditional U-shaped moving head light with a single-sided rocker arm formed by the first rocker arm 2 and the second rocker arm 3 connected in sequence. This allows the lamp head 4 to be connected only to the second rocker arm 3 at its bottom, without the side of the lamp head 4 being obstructed or restricted. Therefore, a top light module 41 and a side light module 42 can be set on the top and side of the lamp head 4, respectively, thereby achieving richer lighting effects and a larger lighting range. Moreover, both the first rocker arm 2 and the second rocker arm 3 are L-shaped structures, which not only facilitates the sequential connection of the base 1, the first rocker arm 2, the second rocker arm 3, and the lamp head 4, but also makes the moving head light more compact in the folded state, occupying less space and facilitating storage and transportation.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the lamp head 4 includes a lamp housing and a heat dissipation assembly disposed within the lamp housing. The heat dissipation assembly includes several heat dissipation plates 44 arranged in a ring and vertically positioned, thereby dividing the interior of the lamp housing into a first lamp cavity 45 located inside the heat dissipation assembly and a second lamp cavity 46 located outside the heat dissipation assembly. The top lamp module 41 is located within the first lamp cavity 45, and the side lamp module 42 is located within the second lamp cavity 46. The top and sides of the lamp housing are respectively provided with top light outlets and side light outlets corresponding to the top lamp module 41 and the side lamp module 42. In this embodiment, the heat dissipation assembly divides the interior of the lamp housing into the first lamp cavity 45 and the second lamp cavity 46, thereby facilitating the heat dissipation assembly to dissipate heat from the top lamp module 41 and the side lamp module 42 respectively disposed within the first lamp cavity 45 and the second lamp cavity 46. In this embodiment, preferably, the upper and lower ends of the heat dissipation assembly abut against and connect to the top and bottom of the lamp housing, thereby preventing the light emitted by the lamp module in the first lamp cavity 45 or the second lamp cavity 46 from dissipating into the other lamp cavity and affecting the lighting effect of the stage light. In other embodiments, the heat dissipation component may also adopt an integrated annular structure heat sink.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the lamp housing includes an upper lamp housing 47 and a lower lamp housing 48 connected by interlocking screws. The lower lamp housing 48 has several first slots 481, and each heat sink 44 is inserted into a corresponding first slot 481. The upper lamp housing 47 and the lower lamp housing 48 each have several connecting posts 483 extending towards each other for screw thread connection. Each connecting post 483 is located between two adjacent heat sinks 44, thereby sealing the gaps between the heat sinks 44 and preventing light from escaping between the two lamp cavities. In this embodiment, the lamp housing is composed of a detachably connected upper lamp housing 47 and a lower lamp housing 48. Each heat sink 44 constituting the heat dissipation assembly is inserted into a first slot 481 inside the lamp housing. Therefore, only the upper lamp housing 47 needs to be opened to disassemble or replace each heat sink 44, making maintenance convenient.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the number of side light modules 42 is several and they are distributed circumferentially along the side of the lamp head 4. The lower lamp housing 48 is provided with several second slots 482, and at least a portion of each side light module 42 is inserted into the corresponding second slot 482. In this embodiment, the lamp housing is also provided with second slots 482, so that each side module can be disassembled or replaced simply by opening the upper lamp housing 47, making maintenance convenient.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment, the side light module 42 includes several laser light modules 421 and several strobe light modules 422, with each laser light module 421 and each strobe light module 422 arranged sequentially at intervals. The strobe light modules 422 are vertically inserted into the corresponding second slots 482. The lamp head 4 is provided with a main circuit board, and the back of the strobe light module 422 is provided with wires. The other end of the wires is connected to the main circuit board through a plug-in terminal (omitted in the figure). The laser light module 421 includes a laser light plate 4211 and a lens 4212 arranged opposite to each other, wherein the lens 4212 is inserted into the corresponding second slot 482. The number of heat sinks 44 is the same as the number of laser light modules 421. The front of the laser light plate 4211 is attached to and connected to the corresponding heat sink 44 to facilitate heat dissipation of the laser light plate 4211 by the heat sink 44. Each strobe light module 422 is respectively arranged opposite to each other at the corner where two adjacent heat sinks 44 are connected. In this solution, the side light module 42 includes several laser light modules 421 and several strobe light modules 422, thereby making the side light output effect of the lamp head 4 more abundant.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the first driving mechanism 51 includes a first motor 511 connected to the base 1, a first driving wheel 512 disposed on the output shaft of the first motor 511, a first driven wheel 513 connected to the first rocker arm 2, and a first transmission belt sleeved on the first driving wheel 512 and the first driven wheel 513, thereby enabling the first rocker arm 2 to rotate relative to the base 1 via the first motor 511; the second driving mechanism 52 includes a second motor 521 connected to the first rocker arm 2, a second driving wheel 522 disposed on the output shaft of the second motor 521, and a first drive belt connected to the second rocker arm 3. The second driven wheel 523 and the second transmission belt fitted on the second driving wheel 522 and the second driven wheel 523 enable the second rocker arm 3 to rotate relative to the first rocker arm 2 via the second motor 521. The third drive mechanism 53 includes a third motor 531 connected to the second rocker arm 3, a third driving wheel 532 mounted on the output shaft of the third motor 531, a third driven wheel 533 connected to the lamp head 4, and a third transmission belt fitted on the third driving wheel 532 and the third driven wheel 533, enabling the lamp head 4 to rotate relative to the second rocker arm 3 via the third motor 531. The various transmission belts are omitted in the attached drawings.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the top light module 41 includes a top light-emitting panel 411 and a fourth motor 412 disposed within the first light cavity 45, and a honeycomb lens 413 disposed at the top light outlet. The top light-emitting panel 411 has a perforation at its center, through which the output shaft of the fourth motor 412 passes and connects to the honeycomb lens 413, thereby driving the honeycomb lens 413 to rotate. By providing a rotatable honeycomb lens 413, the lighting effects of the top light module 41 are made more diverse and varied. In other embodiments, the top light module 41 may also employ other types of light modules.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a support leg 11 and a detachable hook 12 at its bottom. Depending on the usage scenario, the hook 12 can be removed and the base 1 can be placed on the ground or table for use, or the moving head light can be hung upside down using the hook 12 on the base 1. The base 1 is provided with a control module and a power module inside, and corresponding control buttons / knobs and power interfaces (not shown in the attached drawings) are provided on the outside of the base 1. The pivot shafts between the base 1, the first rocker arm 2, the second rocker arm 3, and the lamp head 4 are all hollow structures that can pass wires, which facilitates the wiring of each lamp module and each motor through the hollow holes of each pivot shaft.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model involved in this application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A single arm moving head light, characterized by, The lamp head comprises a lamp shell, a heat dissipation assembly arranged in the lamp shell, the heat dissipation assembly comprises a plurality of heat dissipation plates arranged in a ring shape and vertically, or the heat dissipation assembly is a ring structure, so as to divide the lamp shell into a first lamp cavity on the inner side of the heat dissipation assembly and a second lamp cavity on the outer side of the heat dissipation assembly, the top lamp module is located in the first lamp cavity, and the side lamp module is located in the second lamp cavity.

2. The single arm moving head light according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lamp head comprises a lamp shell, a heat dissipation assembly arranged in the lamp shell, the heat dissipation assembly comprises a plurality of heat dissipation plates arranged in a ring shape and vertically, or the heat dissipation assembly is a ring structure, so as to divide the lamp shell into a first lamp cavity on the inner side of the heat dissipation assembly and a second lamp cavity on the outer side of the heat dissipation assembly, the top lamp module is located in the first lamp cavity, and the side lamp module is located in the second lamp cavity.

3. The single arm moving head light according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lamp shell comprises an upper lamp shell and a lower lamp shell which are detachably connected in a top-to-bottom manner, the upper lamp shell and / or the lower lamp shell is / are provided with a plurality of first insertion grooves, each heat dissipation plate is inserted in a corresponding first insertion groove, and the upper lamp shell and the lower lamp shell are respectively provided with a plurality of connecting columns which extend towards each other and are used for threaded connection of screws, and each connecting column is located between two adjacent heat dissipation plates.

4. The single arm moving head light according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the side lamp modules is a plurality, and the side lamp modules are distributed in a spaced manner along the side of the lamp head, the upper lamp shell and / or the lower lamp shell is / are provided with a plurality of second insertion grooves, and at least part of each side lamp module is inserted in a corresponding second insertion groove.

5. The single arm moving head light according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side lamp module comprises at least one stroboscopic lamp module, the stroboscopic lamp module is vertically inserted in a corresponding second insertion groove, the lamp head is provided with a main circuit board, the back surface of the stroboscopic lamp module is provided with an electric wire, and the other end of the electric wire is connected to the main circuit board through a plug-in terminal.

6. The single arm moving head light according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side lamp module comprises at least one laser lamp module, the laser lamp module comprises oppositely arranged laser lamp plates and lenses, wherein the lenses are inserted in corresponding second insertion grooves, and the laser lamp plates are attached to and connected with the front surfaces of corresponding heat dissipation plates.

7. The single arm moving head light according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side lamp module comprises a plurality of laser lamp modules and a plurality of stroboscopic lamp modules, each laser lamp module and each stroboscopic lamp module are arranged in a spaced manner, the number of the heat dissipation plates is consistent with the number of the laser lamp modules and corresponds to the laser lamp modules one by one, and each stroboscopic lamp module is arranged opposite to a corner where two adjacent heat dissipation plates are connected.

8. The single arm moving head light of claim 1, wherein, The first driving mechanism comprises a first motor connected to the base, a first driving wheel arranged on the output shaft of the first motor, a first driven wheel connected to the first swing arm, and a first transmission belt sleeved on the first driving wheel and the first driven wheel, so that the first swing arm can be driven to rotate relative to the base by the first motor; the second driving mechanism comprises a second motor connected to the first swing arm, a second driving wheel arranged on the output shaft of the second motor, a second driven wheel connected to the second swing arm, and a second transmission belt sleeved on the second driving wheel and the second driven wheel, so that the second swing arm can be driven to rotate relative to the first swing arm by the second motor; the third driving mechanism comprises a third motor connected to the second swing arm, a third driving wheel arranged on the output shaft of the third motor, a third driven wheel connected to the lamp head, and a third transmission belt sleeved on the third driving wheel and the third driven wheel, so that the lamp head can be driven to rotate relative to the second swing arm by the third motor.

9. The single arm moving head light according to claim 2, wherein, The top lamp module comprises a top light-emitting lamp plate and a fourth motor arranged in the first lamp cavity, and a honeycomb lens arranged at the top light outlet, the center of the top light-emitting lamp plate is provided with a through hole, the output shaft of the fourth motor passes through the through hole and is connected with the honeycomb lens, so that the honeycomb lens can be driven to rotate.

10. The single arm moving head light of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the base is provided with a supporting leg and a detachable hook, the inside of the base is provided with a control module and a power module, the outside of the base is provided with corresponding control buttons\knobs and a power interface, the pivot shafts between the base, the first swing arm, the second swing arm and the lamp head are all hollow structures through which wires can pass; the first swing arm and the second swing arm are both L-shaped structures, in the folded state of the moving head lamp, the lamp head can be accommodated in the arm bend of the second swing arm, and the second swing arm can be accommodated in the arm bend of the first swing arm.