Electrical outfitting piece mounting and positioning device

By designing an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device with adjustable positioning plates and extension plates, the problem of insufficient flexibility in the titanium alloy area was solved, achieving all-round installation adaptability and efficient construction positioning, and improving the pre-outfitting rate and welding quality of titanium alloy electrical outfitting components.

CN224197939UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05HUDONG ZHONGHUA SHIPBUILDINGGROUP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUDONG ZHONGHUA SHIPBUILDINGGROUP
Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing electrical outfitting component installation and positioning devices lack flexibility and omnidirectional expandability in titanium alloy areas, failing to meet the installation requirements of titanium alloy cable trays, cable tie bends, and electrical equipment, and also have limitations in determining welding positions.

Method used

An electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device was designed, comprising a positioning plate, a positioning extension plate, and a movable extension plate. By adjusting the positions of the movable extension plate and the positioning extension plate, flexible installation dimensions are provided. The device is made of titanium alloy and features a built-in scale and positioning groove, achieving omnidirectional expandability in the horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal directions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the positioning convenience of titanium alloy electrical outfitting components, reduces construction difficulty, increases the pre-outfitting rate and welding quality reliability, and meets the full range of installation requirements for titanium alloy electrical outfitting components.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electrical outfitting piece installing and positioning device. The titanium alloy electrical outfitting piece installing and positioning device comprises a positioning plate, a plurality of positioning expansion plates and a plurality of movable expansion plates. The positioning plate is provided with a plurality of first long-strip-shaped grooves in the first preset direction of the positioning plate and provided with second long-strip-shaped grooves in the second preset direction of the positioning plate, and the first long-strip-shaped grooves and the second long-strip-shaped grooves are provided with scales in the length direction. A plurality of positioning expansion plates are fixed at the intersection point positions of the first long-strip-shaped grooves and the second long-strip-shaped grooves; the movable expansion plate is movably connected into the first long-strip-shaped groove and the second long-strip-shaped groove and can move in the length direction of the first long-strip-shaped groove and the length direction of the second long-strip-shaped groove. By adjusting the position between the movable expansion plate and the positioning expansion plate, the flexible installation size can be provided, and the technical problem that in the prior art, the electrical outfitting piece installation positioning device can overcome the defect that the expansion flexibility is insufficient can be solved.
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Description

Technical fields:

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shipbuilding, and in particular to an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device. Background technology:

[0002] Titanium alloy materials have advantages such as light weight, high strength, good corrosion resistance and heat resistance, and are widely used in medical, aerospace and other fields. However, they also have disadvantages such as high price, high hardness, difficult manufacturing and processing, and relatively high requirements for welding conditions. In order to improve the pre-outfitting rate of titanium alloy area outfitting components and the utilization rate of titanium alloy materials, the installation form of ship titanium alloy area electrical outfitting components is usually adapted.

[0003] Currently, the electrical outfitting components in the titanium alloy areas of ships are welded to titanium alloy decks or bulkheads, and the titanium alloy mounting plates are bolted to the electrical outfitting components. In the past, the installation and positioning devices for electrical outfitting components did not have the installation and positioning functions of titanium alloy mounting plates such as titanium alloy cable trays and cable tie bends, and there were defects and deficiencies in terms of assembly flexibility and all-round expandability.

[0004] Ordinary electrical outfitting component installation and positioning devices are usually only used to position electrical outfitting components such as wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted small and medium-sized electrical equipment, and to determine the welding position in three-dimensional space with the deck or bulkhead. Their application in the marine field is limited.

[0005] This utility model of a titanium alloy electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device has excellent expandability in all directions (horizontal, longitudinal, and vertical) due to its built-in scale, positioning groove, and expandable plate. It is particularly flexible in the installation and positioning of titanium alloy electrical outfitting components. Even when cable trays, cable tie bends, and electrical equipment have not yet arrived, the device can complete the installation interface model of the entire series of cable trays, cable tie bends, and electrical equipment according to the dimensions of the construction drawings, thus meeting the positioning and installation requirements of titanium alloy electrical outfitting components.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, which can help solve the technical problems of existing electrical outfitting component installation and positioning devices that lack flexibility in expansion. Utility Model Content:

[0007] In one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, which can provide flexible installation dimensions by adjusting the position between the movable extension plate and the positioning extension plate, thus helping to solve the technical problem of insufficient expansion flexibility in the existing electrical outfitting component installation and positioning devices.

[0008] The titanium alloy electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device includes a positioning plate, multiple positioning extension plates, and multiple movable extension plates;

[0009] The positioning plate is provided with a plurality of first elongated grooves along a first predetermined direction of the positioning plate, and a second elongated groove is provided along a second predetermined direction of the positioning plate. The first elongated grooves and the second elongated grooves are provided with scales along their length.

[0010] Multiple positioning expansion plates are fixed at the intersection of the first elongated groove and the second elongated groove;

[0011] Multiple movable extension plates are movably connected in the first elongated slot and the second elongated slot, and can move along the length direction of the first elongated slot and the second elongated slot, and the movable extension plates are provided with scales along the third predetermined direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the electrical outfitting component mounting and positioning device is made of titanium alloy.

[0013] In one embodiment, there are three first elongated grooves arranged at intervals along the lateral direction. A lateral positioning scale is provided on both sides of the first elongated groove along its length. There are two second predetermined directions, which are respectively provided on both sides of the first elongated groove and arranged along the longitudinal direction. A longitudinal positioning scale is provided on one side of the two elongated grooves.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bottom of the movable expansion plate is provided with a threaded rod, which passes through the first elongated groove or the second elongated groove and is locked by a nut and a washer or enables the movable expansion plate to move.

[0015] In one embodiment, the electrical outfitting component mounting and positioning device further includes multiple positioning extension plates;

[0016] Multiple positioning expansion plates are provided with a third long groove along their length, which is fixed by threaded rods passing through the bottom of the movable expansion plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction, and the third predetermined direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0018] In one embodiment, the threaded rod has a protruding section at the top.

[0019] In one embodiment, the present invention also provides an installation structure for an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, the installation structure of which includes a titanium alloy deck and a cable tray;

[0020] The titanium alloy deck is provided with titanium alloy mounting plates that are positioned opposite each other.

[0021] The cable tray is connected to the titanium alloy mounting plate via guide feet.

[0022] In one embodiment, the titanium alloy mounting plate is connected to the titanium alloy bulkhead;

[0023] The titanium alloy mounting plates on both sides are connected by a tie-on bend.

[0024] In one embodiment, the titanium alloy mounting plate is fixed to the over-binding strap bend by bolts and nuts. Attached image description:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a movable expansion board in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the extension bar in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the second effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the third effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a titanium alloy deck and a titanium alloy mounting plate in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a titanium alloy deck and guide frame feet, as well as a cable tray, in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the titanium alloy bulkhead connection structure in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the grounding point structure in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] Positioning plate 1

[0038] First long groove 11

[0039] Second long groove 12

[0040] Positioning Expansion Board 2

[0041] Mobile Expansion Board 3

[0042] Threaded rod 31

[0043] Extended segment 32

[0044] Extension bar 4

[0045] Third long groove 41

[0046] Titanium alloy deck 10

[0047] Titanium alloy mounting plate 101

[0048] Cable tray 20

[0049] Guide frame foot 30

[0050] 40mm Strap Curved Part Specific implementation examples:

[0052] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0053] Various embodiments and features of this application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] These and other features of this application will become apparent from the following description of preferred forms of embodiments given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] It should also be understood that although this application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art can certainly implement many other equivalent forms of this application, which have the features described in the claims and are therefore all within the scope of protection defined herein.

[0056] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and in view of the following detailed description.

[0057] Specific embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the claimed embodiments are merely examples of this application, which can be implemented in various ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to ascertain the true intent based on the user's historical operations, and to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that would obscure this application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details claimed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as the basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use this application in various ways with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0058] This specification may use the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in another embodiment,” “in yet another embodiment,” or “in other embodiments,” all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to this application.

[0059] This patent is designed for horizontal, vertical, and flexibly expandable assembly.

[0060] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a movable expansion board in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the extension bar in another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the first effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the second effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the third effect of an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a titanium alloy deck and a titanium alloy mounting plate in another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a titanium alloy deck and guide frame feet, as well as a cable tray, in another embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the titanium alloy bulkhead connection structure in another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the grounding point structure in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in one embodiment, the present invention provides an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, the titanium alloy electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device including a positioning plate 1, a plurality of positioning extension plates 2, and a plurality of movable extension plates 3;

[0063] The positioning plate 1 is provided with a plurality of first elongated grooves 11 along a first predetermined direction, and a second elongated groove 12 is provided along a second predetermined direction of the positioning plate. The first elongated grooves 11 and the second elongated grooves 12 are provided with scales along the length direction.

[0064] Multiple positioning expansion plates 2 are fixed at the intersection of the first elongated groove 11 and the second elongated groove 12;

[0065] Multiple movable extension plates 3 are movably connected in the first long slot 11 and the second long slot 12, and can move along the length direction of the first long slot 11 and the second long slot 12, and the movable extension plates 3 are provided with scales along the third predetermined direction.

[0066] It can improve the convenience of positioning titanium alloy electrical outfitting components, which helps to reduce the number of construction personnel and tools, reduce the measurement difficulty, effectively improve the pre-outfitting rate of titanium alloy area outfitting components, and thus improve the reliability of construction and welding quality.

[0067] The four corners of the positioning plate 1 are 90° rounded arcs, and the top, bottom, left, and right ends are all straight lines. The plate is flat and integrally molded.

[0068] In one embodiment, the electrical outfitting component mounting and positioning device is made of titanium alloy.

[0069] In one embodiment, there are three first long grooves 11, arranged at intervals in the transverse direction. A transverse positioning scale is provided on both sides of the first long groove 11 along the length direction. There are two second predetermined directions, respectively provided on both sides of the first long groove 11 and arranged in the longitudinal direction. A longitudinal positioning scale is provided on one side of the second long groove 12.

[0070] The first elongated groove 11 has quarter-circle shapes at both ends, i.e., rounded corners. The starting point of the horizontal positioning scale is aligned with the center point of the semicircles at both ends of the first elongated groove 11, and the vertical positioning scale is aligned with the center point of the semicircles at both ends of the first elongated groove 11. At this time, the first elongated groove 11 can be understood as an elongated hole structure. A long mark is set every 5mm; the lower horizontal positioning scale 6 is aligned with the upper scale, and the scales at both ends extend to the boundary of the vertical positioning scale, while the middle is a straight line aligned with the top and bottom of the semicircles.

[0071] The longitudinal groove 12 of the positioning plate 1 is flush with the lower edge of the transverse positioning scale. The bottom of the groove is semi-circular. The center line of the second long groove 12 is aligned with the center point of the left semi-circle of the first long groove 11. The groove width of the second long groove 12 is the same as that of the first long groove 11.

[0072] The first long groove 11 and the second long groove 12 of the positioning plate 1 intersect at the bottom end in a 90° arc shape, and the radius of the arc is the same as half of the groove width, forming a connected groove structure; the starting point of the scale on the upper edge of the first long groove 11 is aligned with the right side of the second long groove 12, and the starting point of the scale on the lower edge of the first long groove 11 is aligned with the circle of the lower semicircle of the second long groove 12, and extends to the longitudinal scale of the longitudinal and transverse scale 11 on the right side.

[0073] In one embodiment, the bottom of the movable extension plate 3 is provided with a threaded rod 41. The threaded rod 31 passes through the first elongated groove 11 or the second elongated groove 12 and is locked by a nut and a washer or enables the movable extension plate 3 to move.

[0074] The semi-circular diameter of the first long groove 11, the second long groove 12, and the connecting groove structure at the connection of the first long groove 11 and the second long groove 12 of the positioning plate 1 matches the mounting bolts at the bottom of the positioning expansion plate 2 (e.g., M10 cross countersunk bolts with a groove diameter of 11mm). Several positioning expansion plates 2, movable expansion plates 3, and positioning plates 1 are fastened together as a whole using washers and nuts as needed, so that the installation positioning size can be adjusted.

[0075] In one embodiment, the electrical outfitting component mounting and positioning device further includes multiple extension strips 4

[0076] The extension bar 4 has a third long groove 41 along its length, which is fixed by the threaded rod 31 at the bottom of the movable extension plate 3.

[0077] In one embodiment, the first predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction, and the third predetermined direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0078] The inner ring of the positioning plate 1 is square. One square indicates type one, two squares indicate type two, three squares indicate type three, and so on. The positioning expansion plate 2 with countersunk bolts has four 90° arc corners, a straight upper end, a straight lower end, a straight left end, and a straight right end. The lower end is welded to a cross-shaped countersunk bolt, and one of its mounting surfaces is aligned with the center line of the cross-shaped countersunk bolt.

[0079] The positioning expansion plate 2 with countersunk bolts has a positioning groove in the center. The upper and lower ends of the groove are semi-circular, the left end is a straight line, and the right end is a straight line. A scale is provided on one side of the positioning expansion plate 2 from top to bottom, with a length mark every 5mm.

[0080] The movable expansion plate 3 is not significantly different from the positioning expansion plate 2 in structure, except that it moves within the first long slot 11 and the second long slot 12. The only difference is that the positioning expansion plate 2 is directly fixed to the positioning plate 1.

[0081] Positioning expansion plate 2, each set of which is equipped with gasket 4 and fastening nut 5.

[0082] The positioning expansion plate 2 has an auxiliary check scale on one side to ensure horizontal or vertical alignment and accurate positioning.

[0083] The movable expansion board 3 has semi-circular ends, with the upper end being a straight line and the lower end being a straight line.

[0084] The positioning expansion plate 2 has a positioning groove in the middle, with semi-circular ends, a straight line at the top, and a straight line at the bottom.

[0085] In one embodiment, the threaded rod 31 has an extension section 32 at its top.

[0086] Positioning expansion plate 2, which has a positioning groove in the center of the graduated positioning expansion plate 2, and each set is equipped with accessory fasteners at the bottom.

[0087] In one embodiment, the present invention also provides an installation structure for an electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, the installation structure of which includes a titanium alloy deck 10 and a cable tray 20;

[0088] The titanium alloy deck 10 is provided with a titanium alloy mounting plate 101 that is disposed opposite to it;

[0089] The cable tray 20 is connected to the titanium alloy mounting plate 101 via the guide feet 30.

[0090] In one embodiment, the titanium alloy mounting plate is connected to the titanium alloy bulkhead;

[0091] The titanium alloy mounting plates 101 on both sides are connected by a strap bend 40.

[0092] In one embodiment, the titanium alloy mounting plate 101 is fixed to the over-tie bend 40 by bolts and nuts.

[0093] Beneficial effects:

[0094] 1. This utility model adopts a combination design of positioning plate 1, positioning extension plate 2, movable extension plate 3, gaskets, fastening nuts and additional fasteners. The quantity can be configured as needed, and it can be flexibly adjusted and assembled into installation interface molds for outfitting components such as full-specification cable trays, cable tie bends, and electrical equipment, so as to realize the installation positioning of titanium alloy outfitting components and effectively improve the pre-outfitting rate of electrical outfitting components in titanium alloy areas.

[0095] 2. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device for the titanium alloy area of ​​this utility model has an optimized structural form and flexible assembly style. It can achieve full-range expansion in the vertical, longitudinal, and transverse directions by adding positioning expansion plate 2 and movable expansion plate 3. The assembly style is flexible and adjustable, and the style of its positioning plate 1 is not limited to two-type, three-type, four-type, etc.

[0096] 3. The titanium alloy electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device of this utility model has a scale in all directions (horizontal, longitudinal, and vertical), which improves the convenience and accuracy of construction measurement.

[0097] 4. The graduated positioning plate 1 of this utility model is integrally formed, which avoids the generation of weld seams and improves the flatness and accuracy of the device.

[0098] 5. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device for the titanium alloy area of ​​this utility model has a mounting surface of the positioning expansion plate 2 with countersunk bolts that is parallel to the scale of the positioning plate 1 with scale, which improves the convenience and accuracy of installation and positioning.

[0099] In summary, this utility model has the advantages of being expandable and flexibly assembled. Even when cable trays, cable tie bends, and electrical equipment are not yet delivered, it can be flexibly adjusted and assembled into installation interface models of corresponding specifications according to the specifications of various types of trays, cable tie bends, spacing dimensions, and electrical equipment installation interface requirements in the construction drawings. This facilitates the positioning and installation of electrical outfitting component mounting plates (especially titanium alloy mounting plates), thereby effectively improving the pre-outfitting rate of marine electrical outfitting components, shortening the welding cycle, improving the welding quality of titanium alloy areas in ships, and ensuring the accuracy of titanium alloy outfitting component installation and positioning.

[0100] This utility model discloses a titanium alloy electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, which includes a positioning plate 1, a positioning extension plate 2, a movable extension plate 3, gaskets, and fastening nuts. The positioning plate 1 is flat, with a straight upper end, a straight lower end, a straight left end, a straight right end, and 90° rounded corners, with a natural transition in the middle, and is integrally cold-bent. The positioning extension plate 2 with countersunk bolts is flat, and a conventional cross-shaped countersunk bolt is welded or glued to the positioning extension plate to form an integral design. The positioning extension plate has 90° rounded corners, a straight upper end, a straight lower end, a straight left end, a straight right end, and its lower end is welded to the cross-shaped countersunk bolt. One of its mounting surfaces is aligned with the center line of the cross-shaped countersunk bolt. The movable extension plate 3 has a positioning groove in the middle, with semi-circular ends, a straight upper end, and a straight lower end; a positioning groove is also provided in the center, and each set is equipped with accessory fasteners for expansion and fixation.

[0101] Among them, the positioning plate 1 is planar and integrally formed, and its style is not limited to two-type, three-type, four-type, etc.

[0102] Among them, the positioning expansion plate 2 with countersunk bolts is assembled, and its quantity is not limited to one, two, three, etc., and its expansion method is not limited to horizontal, longitudinal, or vertical.

[0103] The graduated positioning expansion plate 3 is integrally formed, and the upper and lower sides of the positioning groove are equipped with scales.

[0104] The number of the graduated positioning extension plates 3 is not limited to one, two, three, etc., and the extension method is not limited to horizontal, vertical, or longitudinal.

[0105] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this utility model within its substance and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device, characterized in that, The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device includes: A positioning plate (1) is provided with a plurality of first elongated grooves (11) along a first predetermined direction of the positioning plate (1), and a plurality of first elongated grooves (11) are provided with second elongated grooves (12) along a second predetermined direction of the positioning plate, and the first elongated grooves (11) and the second elongated grooves (12) are provided with scales along the length direction; Multiple positioning expansion plates (2) are fixed at the intersection of the first elongated groove (11) and the second elongated groove (12); Multiple movable extension plates (3) are movably connected in the first long slot (11) and the second long slot (12) and are capable of moving along the length direction of the first long slot (11) and the second long slot (12), and the movable extension plates (3) are provided with scales along a third predetermined direction.

2. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device is made of titanium alloy.

3. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first long groove (11) consists of three grooves arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction. A horizontal positioning scale is provided on both sides of the first long groove (11) along the length direction. The second predetermined direction consists of two grooves, which are respectively located on both sides of the first long groove (11) and arranged along the longitudinal direction. A longitudinal positioning scale is provided on one side of the two long grooves (12).

4. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the movable expansion plate (3) is provided with a threaded rod (31). The threaded rod (31) passes through the first long groove (11) or the second long groove (12) and is locked by a nut and a washer or the movable expansion plate (3) can be moved.

5. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device also includes: Multiple extension strips (4) are provided with a third long groove (41) along their length direction, and are fixed after passing through the threaded rod (31) at the bottom of the movable extension plate (3).

6. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first predetermined direction, the second predetermined direction, and the third predetermined direction are perpendicular to each other.

7. The electrical outfitting component installation and positioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The threaded rod (31) has an extension section (32) at its top.