Retaining ring dispensing device
By combining an automatic material handling machine and a vision inspection mechanism, the problem of low efficiency in manual measurement and classification of anti-reverse rings is solved, and automated and efficient classification of anti-reverse rings is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO DONGHAO PHOTOVOLTAIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the measurement and classification of anti-lock ring dimensions mainly rely on manual methods, resulting in low efficiency.
The anti-reverse ring sorting device consists of an automatic material feeder, a rotary table, a vision inspection mechanism, and a blowing mechanism. The size and specifications of the anti-reverse rings are obtained through vision inspection, and the blowing mechanism is controlled to sort them into different collection baskets.
It achieves automated classification of anti-reverse loops, improving the efficiency of classifying good and defective products, and making the detection results more accurate.
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of material distribution technology, and in particular to a backstop ring material distribution device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the electrical field, connector terminals are key components of electronic connectors, used to connect electronic devices to wires. Typically, a connector terminal includes a terminal body and a lock ring fitted onto the terminal body. The lock ring is manufactured by stamping. After production, the dimensions of the lock ring—its inner diameter, outer diameter, and length—need to be measured. Lock rings that do not meet the dimensional tolerances are discarded to reduce the likelihood of lock rings failing to fit onto the terminal body, or where the inner wall of the lock ring fails to abut against the outer wall of the terminal body when fitted. Lock rings that meet the dimensional tolerances are defined as good quality lock rings, while those that do not are defined as defective lock rings. In related technologies, the dimensional specifications of the lock rings are usually measured manually to classify good and defective lock rings.
[0003] Regarding the aforementioned technologies, manually observing and measuring the dimensions of the anti-reverse rings results in low efficiency in classifying good and defective anti-reverse rings. Utility Model Content
[0004] To improve the efficiency of classifying good and defective anti-reverse rings, this application provides an anti-reverse ring sorting device.
[0005] The anti-reverse ring material distribution device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A backstop ring material distribution device includes an automatic material feeder, and further includes:
[0007] Material sorting frame;
[0008] A rotary table is mounted on the material distribution frame and is used to receive the anti-reverse rings output by the automatic material handling machine;
[0009] A conveyor table is disposed between the automatic feeder and the rotary table, and is used to sequentially convey the anti-reverse rings output by the automatic feeder to the rotary table;
[0010] A material collection mechanism is installed on the material distribution frame and is used to receive the anti-reverse ring on the rotary table;
[0011] A blowing mechanism is disposed on the upper side of the rotary table and is used to blow the anti-reverse ring toward the collecting mechanism;
[0012] A vision inspection mechanism is installed on the material distribution frame and is used to inspect the specifications of the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table. The vision inspection mechanism is also used to control the start and stop of the blowing mechanism.
[0013] The material collection mechanism includes a first material collection basket for collecting defective anti-reverse rings and a second material collection basket for collecting good anti-reverse rings. The first material collection basket and the second material collection basket are located on the side of the rotary table and are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction of the rotary table. The blowing mechanism includes a first blower and a second blower. The nozzle of the first blower is directly opposite the opening of the first material collection basket, and the nozzle of the second blower is directly opposite the opening of the second material collection basket.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the automatic material handling machine can sequentially convey several anti-reverse rings to the conveyor table. The anti-reverse rings are then sequentially conveyed along the conveyor table to a rotating table. The rotating table rotates, allowing the anti-reverse rings located on it to pass through a vision inspection mechanism, which measures the dimensions of the anti-reverse rings. When an anti-reverse ring reaches a position directly opposite the opening of the first collection basket, if it is a defective anti-reverse ring, a first blower blows it into the first collection basket; if it is a good anti-reverse ring, the rotating table continues to rotate, and when the anti-reverse ring is located at the opening of the second collection basket, a second blower blows it into the second collection basket. This application enables automated screening of good and defective anti-reverse rings, resulting in high efficiency in classifying them.
[0015] Optionally, the visual inspection mechanism includes a first visual inspection head located on the upper side of the rotating platform for detecting the height of the anti-reverse ring, a second visual inspection head located on the upper side of the rotating platform for detecting the outer diameter of the anti-reverse ring, and a third visual inspection head located on the side of the rotating platform for detecting the inner diameter of the anti-reverse ring.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the rotary table rotates, the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table can pass through the first visual inspection head, the second visual inspection head, and the third visual inspection head in sequence. The first visual inspection head can detect the height of the anti-reverse ring, the second visual inspection head can detect the outer diameter of the anti-reverse ring, and the third visual inspection head can detect the inner diameter of the anti-reverse ring.
[0017] Optionally, the material distribution frame is equipped with a light-emitting device, which is used to emit light toward the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the light-emitting device ensures sufficient light for the visual inspection mechanism to inspect the size and specifications of the anti-reverse ring, resulting in more accurate inspection results.
[0019] Optionally, a counter may also be provided on the upper side of the rotary table, wherein the detection area of the counter is directly opposite to the conveying path of the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the counter can be set up to count the number of anti-reverse loops.
[0021] Optionally, a first baffle assembly is provided on the upper side of the edge of the rotary table and near the outlet of the conveyor table. The first baffle assembly drives several thrust rings to rotate along a specified path on the rotary table.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the anti-reverse ring is conveyed from the conveyor table to the anti-rotation table, the first stop assembly can push the anti-reverse ring toward the center of the rotation table by a specified distance, so that the distance between the anti-reverse ring and the edge of the rotation table is consistent, thereby making the anti-reverse ring rotate along the rotation table along a specified path, so that the vision inspection mechanism can be more accurate in detecting the size and specifications of the anti-reverse ring.
[0023] Optionally, the material collection mechanism further includes a third material collection basket disposed on the side of the rotary table, the third material collection basket being arranged on the side of the second material collection basket away from the first material collection basket; a second material blocking component is disposed on the upper side of the rotary table and on the opening side of the third material collection basket for guiding the anti-reverse ring on the rotary table into the third material collection basket.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when the anti-reverse ring passes the first and second blowers and is not blown into the first or second collection basket, the anti-reverse ring that is not blown into the first or second collection basket can fall into the third collection basket under the guidance of the second baffle assembly while the rotary table is rotating continuously.
[0025] Optionally, the material distribution frame is provided with a first mounting seat for the bottom of the first collection basket to abut against, a second mounting seat for the bottom of the second collection basket to abut against, and a third mounting seat for the bottom of the third collection basket to abut against.
[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the first mounting base is configured such that when the first aggregate basket is installed, the bottom of the first aggregate basket can abut against the first mounting base, and the opening of the first aggregate basket can be directly opposite the edge of the rotary table; the second mounting base is configured such that when the second aggregate basket is installed, the bottom of the second aggregate basket can abut against the second mounting base, and the opening of the second aggregate basket can be directly opposite the edge of the rotary table; the third mounting base is configured such that when the third aggregate basket is installed, the bottom of the third aggregate basket can abut against the third mounting base, and the opening of the third aggregate basket can be directly opposite the edge of the rotary table.
[0027] Optionally, the top of the first collection basket is provided with a first enclosure that is higher than the table surface of the rotary table, and the top of the second collection basket is provided with a second enclosure that is higher than the table surface of the rotary table.
[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the first enclosure reduces the probability that the anti-reverse ring will fly out from the top of the first collection basket when the first blower blows the anti-reverse ring into the first collection basket; the setting of the second enclosure reduces the probability that the anti-reverse ring will fly out from the top of the second collection basket when the second blower blows the anti-reverse ring into the second collection basket.
[0029] Optionally, a protective cover is provided above the rotary table.
[0030] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can reduce the probability of impurities falling onto the rotating table and the visual inspection mechanism.
[0031] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0032] 1. A device for separating anti-reverse rings, wherein when the rotary table is rotating and the anti-reverse rings pass through a vision inspection mechanism, the vision inspection mechanism can obtain the size specifications of the anti-reverse rings, and then control the blowing mechanism to blow the anti-reverse rings into the first or second collection basket according to the size specifications of the anti-reverse rings, thereby realizing automatic separation of anti-reverse rings and improving the efficiency of classifying good anti-reverse rings and defective anti-reverse rings.
[0033] 2. By setting a counter on the upper side of the rotary table, the number of anti-reverse rings can be counted;
[0034] 3. By installing a light-emitting device on the material distribution frame, the anti-lock ring can be illuminated, making the visual inspection mechanism more accurate in measuring the size and specifications of the anti-lock ring. Attached Figure Description
[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.
[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor stage in an embodiment of this application.
[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the counter structure in an embodiment of this application.
[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the visual inspection mechanism in the embodiments of this application.
[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material collection mechanism in the embodiments of this application.
[0040] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover in an embodiment of this application.
[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Automatic material handling machine; 2. Material sorting frame; 21. First baffle assembly; 211. First support; 212. Second support; 213. First fixing block; 214. Second fixing block; 215. First stop block; 216. Second stop block; 22. Third support; 23. First mounting base; 24. Second mounting base; 25. Third mounting base; 26. Second baffle assembly; 261. Second baffle support; 262. Second baffle plate; 27. Light-emitting device; 28. Protective cover; 281. Light shield; 3. Rotary table; 31. Drive motor; 32. Drive frame; 33. Transparent disc; 4. Conveyor table; 41. Conveyor support; 42. Conveyor plate ; 421, Conveying channel; 4211, Bending channel; 5, Collecting mechanism; 51, First collecting basket; 511, First enclosure; 52, Second collecting basket; 521, Second enclosure; 53, Third collecting basket; 6, Blowing mechanism; 61, Fourth bracket; 62, Support beam; 63, First blower; 64, Second blower; 7, Vision inspection mechanism; 71, First slide rail; 72, First slider; 73, First vision inspection head; 74, Second slide rail; 75, Second slider; 76, Second vision inspection head; 77, Third slide rail; 78, Third slider; 79, Third vision inspection head; 8, Counter; 81, First inspection rod; 82, Second inspection rod. Detailed Implementation
[0042] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.
[0043] This application discloses a backstop ring material distribution device.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 The anti-lock ring material distribution device includes an automatic feeder 1, a distribution frame 2, a rotary table 3 mounted on the distribution frame 2, a conveyor 4 disposed between the automatic feeder 1 and the rotary table 3, a material collection mechanism 5 mounted on the distribution frame 2, a blowing mechanism 6 mounted on the distribution frame 2 and located on the upper side of the rotary table 3, a vision inspection mechanism 7 mounted on the distribution frame 2, and a counter 8 disposed on the upper side of the rotary table 3. In this embodiment, the automatic feeder 1 is a disc feeder. By pouring the anti-lock ring material into the automatic feeder 1, the automatic feeder 1 can output the anti-lock rings in a vertical position.
[0045] Reference Figure 1 The material sorting frame 2 is arranged on the ground. The rotary table 3 includes a drive motor 31 mounted on the material sorting frame 2, a drive frame 32 mounted on the output shaft end of the drive motor 31, and a transparent disc 33 mounted on the top of the drive frame 32.
[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The conveyor platform 4 includes a conveyor bracket 41 disposed between the automatic feeder 1 and the rotary table 3, and a conveyor plate 42 mounted on the conveyor bracket 41. The conveyor plate 42 has a conveying channel 421 along its length. One end of the conveying channel 421 is connected to the conveying end of the automatic feeder 1, and the other end of the conveying channel 421 is located on the upper edge of the transparent disc 33. The conveying channel 421 has a bent channel 4211 at the end near the transparent disc 33, bending towards the rotation direction of the transparent disc 33, so that when the material is conveyed onto the transparent disc 33, the conveying direction of the material is tangential to the rotation direction of the transparent disc 33. The width of the conveying channel 421 is adapted to the outer diameter of the anti-reverse ring, so that the anti-reverse ring is sequentially conveyed onto the transparent disc 33 via the conveying channel 421.
[0047] Reference Figure 2 The material distribution frame 2 is equipped with a first baffle assembly 21 near the outlet side of the conveyor table 4. The first baffle assembly 21 includes a first bracket 211 and a second bracket 212 vertically mounted on the material distribution frame 2 and spaced apart along the rotation direction of the transparent disc 33, a first fixing block 213 mounted in the first bracket 211 facing the transparent disc 33, a second fixing block 214 mounted in the second bracket 212 facing the transparent disc 33, a first stop block 215 mounted at the bottom of the first fixing block 213 and located on the upper side of the transparent disc 33, and a second stop block 216 mounted at the bottom of the second fixing block 214 and located on the upper side of the transparent disc 33. When the anti-reverse rings are conveyed from the conveying channel 421 onto the transparent disc 33, and the transparent disc 33 rotates, the first stop block 215 and the second stop block 216 can push the anti-reverse rings towards the center of the transparent disc 33, so that the distance between the anti-reverse rings and the edge of the transparent disc 33 is consistent.
[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A third support 22 is provided on the material distribution frame 2, and a counter 8 is mounted on the third support 22. The counter 8 includes a first detection rod 81 and a second detection rod 82. The first detection rod 81 emits infrared light toward the second detection rod 82, and the line connecting the first detection rod 81 and the second detection rod 82 is parallel to the diameter of the transparent disk 33. When the anti-reverse ring located on the transparent disk 33 passes the first detection rod 81 and the second detection rod 82, the anti-reverse ring can block the infrared light, and the counter 8 can obtain the number of anti-reverse rings based on the number of times the anti-reverse ring blocks the infrared light.
[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4The visual inspection mechanism 7 includes a first slide rail 71 mounted on the material distribution frame 2, a first slider 72 slidably mounted on the first slide rail 71, a first visual inspection head 73 horizontally mounted on the first slider 72 and arranged towards the center of the transparent disk 33, a second slide rail 74 mounted on the material distribution frame 2, a second slider 75 slidably mounted on the second slide rail 74, a second visual inspection head 76 vertically mounted on the second slider 75 and located above the transparent disk 33, a third slide rail 77 mounted on the material distribution frame 2, a third slider 78 slidably mounted on the third slide rail 77, and a third visual inspection head 79 vertically mounted on the third slider 78 and located above the transparent disk 33. The first slide rail 71, the second slide rail 74, and the third slide rail 77 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the rotation direction of the transparent disk 33. The first visual inspection head 73 is used to detect the height of the anti-reverse ring, the second visual inspection head 76 is used to detect the outer diameter of the anti-reverse ring, and the third visual inspection head 79 is used to detect the inner diameter of the anti-reverse ring.
[0050] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The material collection mechanism 5 includes a first collection basket 51, a second collection basket 52, and a third collection basket 53. All three baskets have identical structures and are open at the top. They are all arranged on the material distribution frame 2 and spaced apart along the rotation direction of the transparent disc 33. The material distribution frame 2 is equipped with a first mounting base 23, a second mounting base 24, and a third mounting base 25. When placing the first collection basket 51, the bottom side of the first collection basket 51 facing the center of the transparent disc 33 rests against the first mounting base 23, and the opening at the top of the first collection basket 51 is aligned with the edge of the transparent disc 33. When placing the second collection basket 52, the bottom side of the second collection basket 52 facing the center of the transparent disc 33 rests against the second mounting base 24, and the opening at the top of the second collection basket 52 is aligned with the edge of the transparent disc 33. When placing the third collection basket 53, the bottom of the third collection basket 53 facing the center of the transparent disc 33 is placed against the third mounting base 25, so that the opening at the top of the third collection basket 53 is directly opposite the edge of the transparent disc 33.
[0051] Reference Figure 5The top of the first collection basket 51 is provided with a first barrier 511, the top surface of which is higher than the top surface of the transparent disc 33. The first barrier 511 has an opening on the side facing the transparent disc 33, making it difficult for the anti-reverse ring to fly out from the top of the first collection basket 51 when it enters. The top of the second collection basket 52 is provided with a second barrier 521, the top surface of which is higher than the top surface of the transparent disc 33. The second barrier 521 also has an opening on the side facing the transparent disc 33, making it difficult for the anti-reverse ring to fly out from the top of the second collection basket 52 when it enters.
[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The blowing mechanism 6 includes a fourth bracket 61 installed on the material distribution frame 2 and located between the first collection basket 51 and the second collection basket 52; a support beam 62 installed on the top of the fourth bracket 61; a first blower 63 installed on the lower side of the support beam 62 and facing the upper opening of the first collection basket 51; and a second blower 64 installed on the lower side of the support beam 62 and facing the upper opening of the second collection basket 52. The nozzle of the first blower 63 faces the upper opening of the first collection basket 51, and the nozzle of the second blower 64 faces the upper opening of the second collection basket 52. The nozzles of the first blower 63 and the second blower 64 are capable of ejecting airflow. The vision inspection mechanism 7 can control the start and stop of the first blower 63 and the second blower 64 according to the size and specifications of the anti-reverse ring. When the vision inspection mechanism 7 detects that the anti-reverse ring is a defective anti-reverse ring, the vision inspection mechanism 7 controls the first blower 63 to start and blow the anti-reverse ring into the first collection basket 51. When the vision inspection mechanism 7 detects that the anti-reverse ring is a good anti-reverse ring, the vision inspection mechanism 7 controls the second blower 64 to start and blow the anti-reverse ring into the second collection basket 52.
[0053] Reference Figure 5 A second baffle assembly 26 is installed on the bottom side of the support beam 62 near the third collection basket 53. The second baffle assembly 26 includes a second baffle bracket 261 vertically installed at the bottom of the support beam 62 and a second baffle plate 262 installed at the bottom of the second baffle bracket 261. One end of the second baffle plate 262 abuts against the side of the third collection basket 53 away from the second collection basket 52, and the other end of the second baffle plate 262 is inclined towards the first collection basket 51. When the anti-reverse ring on the transparent disc 33 passes the first blower 63 and the second blower 64 and is not blown towards the first collection basket 51 or the second collection basket 52, the second baffle plate 262 can guide the anti-reverse ring into the third collection basket 53.
[0054] Reference Figure 1The material distribution frame 2 is also equipped with a light-emitting device 27 below the vision inspection mechanism 7. The light-emitting device 27 emits light towards the bottom of the transparent disc 33, so that the anti-reverse ring on the transparent disc 33 can be illuminated, so that the vision inspection mechanism 7 can measure the anti-reverse ring.
[0055] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 6 The material distribution frame 2 is also equipped with a protective cover 28, and the four feet of the protective cover 28 are connected to the four corners of the material distribution frame 2 respectively. The side wall of the protective cover 28 is also provided with a light shield 281, which can reduce the intensity of the light emitted by the light-emitting device 27 shining into the eyes of the operator.
[0056] Combination Figures 1 to 6 The implementation principle of the anti-reverse ring sorting device in this application embodiment is as follows: multiple anti-reverse rings are poured into an automatic sorting machine 1. The automatic sorting machine 1 can sequentially transport the anti-reverse rings to a conveyor table 4 and along the conveying channel 421 of the conveyor table 4 to a transparent disc 33 on a rotating table 3. The transparent disc 33 drives several anti-reverse rings to rotate. When the anti-reverse rings pass through a vision inspection mechanism 7, the vision inspection mechanism 7 can obtain the size specifications of the anti-reverse rings and can determine whether the anti-reverse rings are good or defective. A first blower 63 can blow defective anti-reverse rings into a first collection basket 51, and a second blower 64 can blow good anti-reverse rings into a second collection basket 52, thereby realizing the classification of defective and good anti-reverse rings.
[0057] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A backstop ring material distribution device, comprising an automatic material feeder (1), characterized in that, Also includes: Material sorting frame (2); A rotating table (3) is installed on the material distribution frame (2) and is used to receive the anti-reverse rings output by the automatic material handling machine (1); A conveyor table (4) is set between the automatic material feeder (1) and the rotary table (3) to convey the anti-reverse rings output by the automatic material feeder (1) to the rotary table (3) in sequence. The material collection mechanism (5) is installed on the material distribution frame (2) and is used to receive the anti-reverse ring on the rotary table (3); A blowing mechanism (6) is provided on the upper side of the rotary table (3) and is used to blow the anti-reverse ring toward the collecting mechanism (5); A visual inspection mechanism (7) is installed on the material distribution frame (2) and is used to inspect the specifications of the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table (3). The visual inspection mechanism (7) is also used to control the start and stop of the blowing mechanism (6). The material collection mechanism (5) includes a first material collection basket (51) for collecting defective anti-reverse rings and a second material collection basket (52) for collecting good anti-reverse rings. The first material collection basket (51) and the second material collection basket (52) are located on the side of the rotary table (3) and are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction of the rotary table (3). The blowing mechanism (6) includes a first blower (63) and a second blower (64). The nozzle of the first blower (63) is directly opposite the opening of the first material collection basket (51), and the nozzle of the second blower (64) is directly opposite the opening of the second material collection basket (52). A first baffle assembly (21) is provided on the upper side of the edge of the rotary table (3) and near the outlet of the conveyor table (4). The first baffle assembly (21) drives a number of anti-reverse rings to rotate along a specified path on the rotary table (3). The material collection mechanism (5) further includes a third material collection basket (53) disposed on the side of the rotary table (3). The third material collection basket (53) is arranged on the side of the second material collection basket (52) away from the first material collection basket (51). A second material blocking assembly (26) for guiding the anti-reverse ring on the rotary table (3) into the third material collection basket (53) is provided on the upper side of the rotary table (3) and on the opening side of the third material collection basket (53).
2. The anti-reverse ring material distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The visual inspection mechanism (7) includes a first visual inspection head (73) located on the upper side of the rotary table (3) for detecting the height of the anti-reverse ring, a second visual inspection head (76) located on the upper side of the rotary table (3) for detecting the outer diameter of the anti-reverse ring, and a third visual inspection head (79) located on the side of the rotary table (3) for detecting the inner diameter of the anti-reverse ring.
3. The anti-reverse ring material distribution device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material distribution frame (2) is equipped with a light-emitting device (27), which is used to emit light toward the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table (3).
4. The anti-reverse ring material distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a counter (8) disposed on the upper side of the rotary table (3), the detection area of the counter (8) being directly opposite to the conveying path of the anti-reverse ring located on the rotary table (3).
5. The anti-reverse ring material distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution frame (2) is provided with a first mounting seat (23) for the bottom of the first collection basket (51) to abut against, a second mounting seat (24) for the bottom of the second collection basket (52) to abut against, and a third mounting seat (25) for the bottom of the third collection basket (53) to abut against.
6. The anti-reverse ring dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the first collection basket (51) is provided with a first enclosure (511) that is higher than the table surface of the rotating table (3), and the top of the second collection basket (52) is provided with a second enclosure (521) that is higher than the table surface of the rotating table (3).
7. The anti-reverse ring dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A protective cover (28) is provided above the rotating platform (3).