Automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering

The automatic centering and positioning device uses a support base and drive mechanism to achieve precise centering and positioning of the pipeline, which solves the problems of coaxiality and stability of pipeline laying in civil engineering, and improves the quality of the project and the stability of system operation.

CN224397301UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23HENAN KEJIAN CONSTR ENG CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN KEJIAN CONSTR ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

In civil engineering, it is difficult to achieve precise centering and positioning during pipeline laying. Traditional methods rely on manual operation, which leads to large subjective errors, affecting project quality and system stability.

Method used

An automatic centering and positioning device was designed. By combining a support base, a top base, a lower clamping assembly, a lifting assembly, and an upper clamping assembly, the device can achieve automatic centering and positioning of the pipeline. The device uses a synchronous motor, a lifting motor, and a moving motor as driving mechanisms to ensure the coaxiality and stability of the pipeline.

Benefits of technology

This achieves precise alignment and positioning of pipelines, reduces subjective errors from manual operation, and improves project quality and system reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a civil engineering pipeline laying automatic centering positioning device relates to civil pipeline butt joint technical field, the top seat is two, and the top seat is inverted "U" shape structure setting, and the top seat sets up respectively in the upside of support seat, the rear side fixed setting of top seat has the connecting block, and the downside of connecting block is connected with support seat and sets up, the lower clamp subassembly is two, sets up respectively in the corresponding support seat, the connecting seat is two, sets up respectively in the inside of top seat, the outer wall on the left and right sides of connecting seat all fixed settings has the support block, the lifting subassembly is two, sets up respectively between connecting seat and top seat, the upper clamp subassembly is two, sets up respectively in the inside of connecting seat, through setting up two flush support structure to support the pipeline, and through driving the positioning to the pipeline, make two pipelines relative alignment, realize the purpose of centering positioning.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline connection technology in civil engineering, specifically to an automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering projects. Background Technology

[0002] In civil engineering projects, especially in pipeline laying in municipal pipe networks, water conservancy projects, and industrial plants, precise alignment and positioning of pipelines is a key link to ensure project quality and the normal operation of the system. The traditional pipeline alignment process relies heavily on the experience, skills, and attention of construction personnel. Human observation and manual adjustment inevitably introduce subjective errors, making it difficult to consistently guarantee accurate coaxiality. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology by providing an automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering projects. This device is simple in structure, reasonable in design, and easy to use. It supports the pipeline by setting two flush support structures and drives the pipeline to position it so that the two pipelines are aligned, thereby achieving the purpose of centering and positioning.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: it includes a base, on which support seats are symmetrically and fixedly arranged, and the support seats are arranged in a "U" shape; it also includes:

[0005] The top seat consists of two top seats, each with an inverted "U" shape. The top seats are respectively positioned on the upper side of the support seat. A connecting block is fixedly installed on the rear side of the top seat, and the lower side of the connecting block is connected to the support seat.

[0006] The lower clamping assembly consists of two components, each disposed within a corresponding support base;

[0007] The connecting seat consists of two parts, each disposed inside the top seat; support blocks are fixedly disposed on the outer walls of both the left and right sides of the connecting seat.

[0008] The lifting assembly comprises two components, which are respectively disposed between the connecting seat and the top seat;

[0009] The upper clamping assembly consists of two components, each disposed inside the connecting seat;

[0010] With the above technical solution design, the two pipes are placed in their respective support seats and come into contact with each other; the lower clamping assembly is used to initially limit the pipes to the center of the support seat; the lifting assembly drives the connecting seat to move downwards, and the upper clamping assembly is used to limit and clamp the upper side of the pipes.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lower clamp assembly includes:

[0012] The movable plate consists of two movable plates, which are respectively arranged in front of and behind each other on the upper side of the support base; a synchronizing block is fixedly provided at the bottom of the movable plate, and the synchronizing block slides through a movable groove opened in the horizontal end of the support base.

[0013] The connecting platform consists of two platforms, which are symmetrically and fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base; and the bottom of the connecting platform is fixedly installed on the base.

[0014] The synchronous motor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connecting platform on one side by a motor bracket, and the output shaft of the synchronous motor passes through the connecting platform and is provided with a screw rod. The screw rod is threadedly screwed into the synchronous block on the upper side.

[0015] A connecting shaft is fixedly installed at the end of the first screw, and a second screw is fixedly installed at the other end of the connecting shaft. The outer end of the second screw is screwed to the adjacent connecting platform through a bearing. The thread of the second screw rotates in the opposite direction to the thread of the first screw. The second screw is screwed into the upper synchronization block through the thread.

[0016] By designing the above technical solution, the synchronous motor is started, causing the first and second screws to rotate simultaneously, thereby synchronously driving the two synchronous blocks on the upper side, so that the moving plate moves simultaneously and clamps and limits the pipe.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, a movable tube is fixedly provided on the outer wall of the movable plate, and a guide rod is passed through the inside of the movable tube, and the outer end of the guide rod is connected to the inner wall of the vertical end of the support base.

[0018] The above technical solution is designed to guide the movement of the movable plate and strengthen its stability during movement.

[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lifting assembly includes:

[0020] The lifting motor is fixedly installed on the upper middle part of the top base; a rotating gear is provided on the upper side of the output shaft of the lifting motor.

[0021] The transmission gears consist of two gears, which are respectively meshed on the left and right sides of the rotating gear, and a transmission shaft is inserted and fixed inside the transmission gears; the transmission shaft passes through the horizontal end of the top seat via a bearing and is provided with a threaded rod.

[0022] The threaded tubes are two in number, each being threadedly screwed onto a threaded rod, and the bottom end of each threaded tube is fixedly mounted on a corresponding support block.

[0023] The above technical solution design starts the lifting motor, causing the rotating gear to rotate and mesh with the transmission gears on both sides to transmit power synchronously. This causes the threaded rod to rotate and drive the threaded tube, thereby causing the support block to move the connecting seat.

[0024] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper clamping assembly includes:

[0025] The movable toothed block has teeth on both its front and rear sides; and the movable toothed block is located inside the connecting seat; guide blocks are provided on both the left and right sides of the movable toothed block, and the other side of the guide block is slidably disposed with respect to the inner wall of the connecting seat.

[0026] The mobile motor is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the connecting seat by a motor bracket; after the output shaft of the mobile motor passes through the top plate of the connecting seat, a lead screw is provided, and the lead screw is threadedly connected to the moving tooth block.

[0027] The steering gear consists of two gears, which are respectively meshed on the front and rear sides of the movable tooth block, and the steering gear passes through the grooves on the front and rear sides of the connecting seat; a support shaft passes through and is fixed inside the steering gear, and the left and right ends of the support shaft are respectively screwed into the groove wall of the groove through bearings.

[0028] The rotating clamps consist of four clamps, which are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the steering gear. The rotating clamps are sleeved and fixed on the support shaft, and the rotating clamps on the front and rear sides of the moving gear block are symmetrically arranged.

[0029] Through the above technical solution design, the screw rotation drives the moving gear block, and the movement of the moving gear block rotates the steering gears on the front and rear sides, thereby driving the rotating clamp to rotate through the support shaft.

[0030] As a further improvement of this utility model, several connecting rods are fixedly arranged at equal intervals between the left and right support seats, and several connecting strips are fixedly arranged at equal intervals between two adjacent connecting rods. The upper surfaces of the horizontal ends of the connecting strips, connecting rods and support seats are flush.

[0031] The above technical solution design makes the bottoms of the two pipes level.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Two pipes are placed in corresponding support seats and in contact with each other; the synchronous motors on the left and right sides are started, causing the first and second screws to rotate simultaneously, which drives the two synchronous blocks on the upper side to move the moving plate simultaneously, clamping the pipes at the center of the support seat; the lifting motor is started, causing the rotating gear to rotate, which meshes with the transmission gears on both sides to drive synchronously, causing the threaded rod to rotate and drive the threaded pipe, which in turn causes the support block to move the connecting seat; the moving motor on the upper side of the moving seat is started, the screw rotates and drives the moving gear block, which in turn rotates the steering gears on the front and rear sides, which drives the rotating clamp to rotate through the support shaft, clamping the pipes and reinforcing their stability.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0034] 1. The support base is fixed to the base by the connecting platform, and the upper surfaces of the horizontal ends of the two support bases on the left and right are flush to support the pipe and make the bottom of the pipe flush; the pipe is also supported by the connecting rod and connecting strip.

[0035] 2. The two movable plates within the same support base move synchronously to clamp the pipe in the middle of the support base, thus initially limiting the pipe's position.

[0036] 3. By driving the rotating clamp to rotate, the upper side of the pipe is clamped and limited to strengthen the stability of the pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the support base in this utility model.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the connector in this utility model.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] Base 1, Support 2, Moving slot 2-1, Top seat 3, Connecting block 4, Lower clamp assembly 5, Moving plate 5-1, Synchronizing block 5-2, Connecting platform 5-3, Synchronizing motor 5-4, No. 1 screw 5-5, Connecting shaft 5-6, No. 2 screw 5-7, Moving tube 5-8, Guide rod 5-9, Connecting seat 6, Support block 7, Lifting assembly 8, Lifting motor 8-1, Rotating gear 8-2, Transmission gear 8-3, Threaded rod 8-4, Threaded tube 8-5, Upper clamp assembly 9, Moving tooth block 9-1, Guide block 9-2, Moving motor 9-3, Lead screw 9-4, Steering gear 9-5, Rotating clamp 9-6, Connecting rod 10, Connecting bar 11. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments described are only examples. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0044] Example 1:

[0045] Please see Figures 1-4 This embodiment includes a base 1, on which support seats 2 are symmetrically fixedly arranged, and the support seats 2 are U-shaped; several connecting rods 10 are evenly distributed and fixedly arranged between the two support seats 2, and several connecting strips 11 are evenly distributed and fixedly arranged between adjacent connecting rods 10; the upper surfaces of the horizontal ends of the connecting strips 11, connecting rods 10, and support seats 2 are flush; it also includes:

[0046] There are two top seats 3, and the top seats 3 are configured with an inverted "U" shape. The top seats 3 are respectively disposed on the upper side of the support seat 2. A connecting block 4 is fixedly disposed on the rear side of the top seat 3, and the lower side of the connecting block 4 is connected to the support seat 2.

[0047] Lower clamping components 5, there are two lower clamping components 5, which are respectively disposed in the corresponding support base 2;

[0048] Connecting seat 6, there are two connecting seats 6, which are respectively set inside the top seat 3; support blocks 7 are fixedly set on the outer walls of the left and right sides of the connecting seat 6;

[0049] Lifting assembly 8, there are two lifting assemblies 8, which are respectively disposed between the connecting seat 6 and the top seat 3;

[0050] Upper clamping assembly 9, there are two upper clamping assemblies 9, which are respectively disposed inside the connecting base 6;

[0051] With the above technical solution design, the two pipes are placed in the corresponding support seats 2 and in contact with each other; the lower clamping component 5 is used to initially limit the pipes to the center of the support seat 2; the lifting component 8 drives the connecting seat 6 to move downward, and the upper clamping component 9 is used to limit and clamp the upper side of the pipes.

[0052] Example 2:

[0053] Please see Figures 1-4 Based on Embodiment 1, a further improvement is made, wherein the lower clamping component 5 includes:

[0054] Two movable plates 5-1 are respectively arranged in front of and behind each other on the upper side of the support base 2; a movable tube 5-8 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the movable plate 5-1, and a guide rod 5-9 is inserted through the inside of the movable tube 5-8, and the outer end of the guide rod 5-9 is connected to the inner wall of the vertical end of the support base 2; a synchronization block 5-2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the movable plate 5-1, and the synchronization block 5-2 slides through the movable groove 2-1 opened in the horizontal end of the support base 2;

[0055] Connecting platform 5-3, there are two connecting platforms 5-3, which are symmetrically and fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base 2; and the bottom of the connecting platform 5-3 is fixedly installed on the base 1.

[0056] Synchronous motor 5-4 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of connecting platform 5-3 on one side by a motor bracket. The specific model of synchronous motor 5-4 is purchased and installed directly from the market according to actual usage requirements. After the output shaft of synchronous motor 5-4 passes through connecting platform 5-3, a first screw 5-5 is provided. The first screw 5-5 is threadedly screwed into the upper synchronous block 5-2.

[0057] A connecting shaft 5-6 is fixedly installed at the end of the first screw 5-5, and a second screw 5-7 is fixedly installed at the other end of the connecting shaft 5-6. The outer end of the second screw 5-7 is screwed to the adjacent connecting platform 5-3 through a bearing. The thread of the second screw 5-7 is set in the opposite direction of rotation to the thread of the first screw 5-5. The second screw 5-7 is screwed into the upper synchronizing block 5-2 through the thread.

[0058] By designing the above technical solution, the synchronous motor 5-4 is started, causing the first screw 5-5 and the second screw 5-7 to rotate simultaneously, thereby synchronously driving the two synchronous blocks 5-2 on the upper side, so that the moving plate 5-1 moves simultaneously and clamps and limits the pipe.

[0059] Example 3:

[0060] Please see Figures 1-4Based on Embodiment 1, the lifting assembly 8 is further improved and includes:

[0061] The lifting motor 8-1 is fixedly installed on the upper middle part of the top seat 3; the specific model of the lifting motor 8-1 is purchased directly from the market and installed and used according to actual usage requirements; a rotating gear 8-2 is provided on the upper side of the output shaft of the lifting motor 8-1.

[0062] There are two transmission gears 8-3, which are respectively meshed on the left and right sides of the rotating gear 8-2, and a transmission shaft is inserted and fixed inside the transmission gear 8-3; the transmission shaft passes through the horizontal end of the top seat 3 through a bearing and is provided with a threaded rod 8-4.

[0063] Threaded tube 8-5, there are two threaded tubes 8-5, which are respectively threaded and sleeved on threaded rod 8-4, and the bottom end of threaded tube 8-5 is fixedly set on the corresponding support block 7.

[0064] Through the above technical solution design, the lifting motor 8-1 is started, causing the rotating gear 8-2 to rotate, which meshes with the transmission gears 8-3 on both sides to transmit synchronously, causing the threaded rod 8-4 to rotate and drive the threaded tube 8-5, so that the support block 7 drives the connecting seat 6 to move.

[0065] Example 4:

[0066] Please see Figures 1-4 Based on Embodiment 1, the upper clamping assembly 9 is further improved and includes:

[0067] The movable toothed block 9-1 has teeth on both its front and rear sides; and the movable toothed block 9-1 is located inside the connecting seat 6; guide blocks 9-2 are provided on both the left and right sides of the movable toothed block 9-1, and the other side of the guide block 9-2 is slidably disposed with respect to the inner wall of the connecting seat 6.

[0068] The mobile motor 9-3 is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the connecting seat 6 by a motor bracket; the specific model of the mobile motor 9-3 is purchased directly from the market and installed and used according to actual usage requirements; after the output shaft of the mobile motor 9-3 passes through the top plate of the connecting seat 6, a lead screw 9-4 is provided, and the lead screw 9-4 is threadedly connected to the moving tooth block 9-1.

[0069] There are two steering gears 9-5, which are respectively meshed on the front and rear sides of the movable tooth block 9-1, and the steering gears 9-5 pass through the grooves on the front and rear sides of the connecting seat 6; a support shaft is inserted and fixed inside the steering gear 9-5, and the left and right ends of the support shaft are respectively screwed into the groove wall of the groove through bearings.

[0070] Rotary clamps 9-6, there are four of them, which are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the steering gear 9-5. The rotating clamps 9-6 are sleeved and fixed on the support shaft, and the rotating clamps 9-6 on the front and rear sides of the moving tooth block 9-1 are symmetrically arranged.

[0071] Through the above technical solution design, the rotation of the lead screw 9-4 drives the moving gear block 9-1 by thread, and the movement of the moving gear block 9-1 drives the steering gears 9-5 on the front and rear sides to rotate, thereby driving the rotating clamp 9-6 to rotate through the support shaft.

[0072] When using this utility model, the two pipes are placed in the corresponding support seats 2 and in contact with each other. The synchronous motors 5-4 on the left and right sides are started, so that the first screw 5-5 and the second screw 5-7 rotate simultaneously to drive the two synchronous blocks 5-2 on the upper side, so that the moving plate 5-1 moves simultaneously and clamps the pipes at the center of the support seat 2. The lifting motor 8-1 is started, so that the rotating gear 8-2 rotates to mesh and drive the transmission gears 8-3 on both sides synchronously, so that the threaded rod 8-4 rotates to drive the threaded pipe 8-5, so that the support block 7 drives the connecting seat 6 to move. The moving motor 9-3 on the upper side of the moving seat is started, so that the screw 9-4 rotates to drive the moving gear block 9-1 threadedly. The moving gear block 9-1 moves and rotates the steering gears 9-5 on the front and rear sides, so that the rotating clamp 9-6 rotates through the support shaft and clamps the pipes to strengthen the stability of the pipes.

[0073] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0074] 1. The support base 2 is fixed to the base 1 by the connecting platform 5-3, and the upper surfaces of the horizontal ends of the two support bases 2 are flush to support the pipe and make the bottom of the pipe flush; the pipe is also supported by the connecting rod 10 and the connecting strip 11.

[0075] 2. The two movable plates 5-1 within the same support 2 move synchronously to clamp the pipe in the middle of the support 2, thereby initially limiting the position of the pipe;

[0076] 3. By driving the rotating clamp 9-6 to rotate, the upper side of the pipe is clamped to limit its stability.

[0077] For those skilled in the art, modifications can be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, and equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering, comprising a base (1), on which a support seat (2) is fixedly and symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, and the support seat (2) is arranged in a "U" shape; characterized in that Also includes: Top seat (3), there are two top seats (3), and the top seats (3) are set in an inverted "U" shape. The top seats (3) are respectively set on the upper side of the support seat (2); a connecting block (4) is fixedly set on the rear side of the top seat (3), and the lower side of the connecting block (4) is connected to the support seat (2); The lower clamping assembly (5) consists of two parts, each disposed within a corresponding support base (2). Connecting seat (6), there are two connecting seats (6), which are respectively set inside the top seat (3); support blocks (7) are fixedly set on the outer walls of the left and right sides of the connecting seat (6). Lifting assembly (8), there are two lifting assemblies (8), which are respectively disposed between the connecting seat (6) and the top seat (3); Upper clamping assembly (9), there are two upper clamping assemblies (9), which are respectively disposed inside the connecting seat (6).

2. The automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower clamp assembly (5) includes: The movable plate (5-1) consists of two plates, which are respectively arranged in front and behind each other on the upper side of the support base (2); a synchronization block (5-2) is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the movable plate (5-1), and the synchronization block (5-2) slides through the movable groove (2-1) opened in the horizontal end of the support base (2); Connecting platform (5-3), there are two connecting platforms (5-3), which are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the support base (2); and the bottom of the connecting platform (5-3) is fixedly installed on the base (1); Synchronous motor (5-4) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connecting platform (5-3) on one side by a motor bracket. After the output shaft of the synchronous motor (5-4) passes through the connecting platform (5-3), a screw (5-5) is provided. The screw (5-5) is threadedly screwed into the upper synchronous block (5-2). The connecting shaft (5-6) is fixedly installed at the end of the first screw (5-5), and the other end of the connecting shaft (5-6) is fixedly installed with the second screw (5-7). The outer end of the second screw (5-7) is screwed to the adjacent connecting platform (5-3) through a bearing. The thread of the second screw (5-7) is set in the opposite direction of rotation to the thread of the first screw (5-5). The second screw (5-7) is screwed into the upper synchronizing block (5-2) through the thread.

3. The automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering according to claim 2, characterized in that: A movable tube (5-8) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the movable plate (5-1). A guide rod (5-9) is inserted inside the movable tube (5-8), and the outer end of the guide rod (5-9) is connected to the inner wall of the vertical end of the support base (2).

4. The automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (8) includes: The lifting motor (8-1) is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper side of the top seat (3); a rotating gear (8-2) is provided on the upper side of the output shaft of the lifting motor (8-1). The transmission gear (8-3) consists of two gears, which are respectively meshed on the left and right sides of the rotating gear (8-2). A transmission shaft is inserted and fixed inside the transmission gear (8-3). The transmission shaft passes through the horizontal end of the top seat (3) through a bearing and is then fitted with a threaded rod (8-4). Two threaded tubes (8-5) are respectively threaded and sleeved on the threaded rod (8-4) by threaded connection, and the bottom end of the threaded tube (8-5) is fixedly set on the corresponding support block (7).

5. An automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper clamp assembly (9) includes: The movable toothed block (9-1) has teeth on both its front and rear sides; and the movable toothed block (9-1) is located inside the connecting seat (6); the movable toothed block (9-1) has guide blocks (9-2) on both its left and right sides, and the other side of the guide blocks (9-2) slides against the inner wall of the connecting seat (6). The mobile motor (9-3) is fixedly mounted on the upper middle part of the connecting seat (6) by a motor bracket; the output shaft of the mobile motor (9-3) passes through the top plate of the connecting seat (6) and is provided with a lead screw (9-4), which is threadedly connected to the moving tooth block (9-1); Steering gear (9-5), there are two steering gears (9-5), which are respectively meshed on the front and rear sides of the movable tooth block (9-1), and the steering gear (9-5) passes through the grooves on the front and rear sides of the connecting seat (6); a support shaft passes through and is fixed inside the steering gear (9-5), and the left and right ends of the support shaft are respectively screwed into the groove wall of the groove through bearings. Rotary clamps (9-6), there are four of them, which are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the steering gear (9-5). The rotating clamps (9-6) are sleeved and fixed on the support shaft, and the rotating clamps (9-6) on the front and rear sides of the moving tooth block (9-1) are symmetrically arranged.

6. An automatic centering and positioning device for pipeline laying in civil engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several connecting rods (10) are fixedly arranged at equal intervals between the two left and right support seats (2), and several connecting strips (11) are fixedly arranged at equal intervals between two adjacent connecting rods (10). The upper surfaces of the horizontal ends of the connecting strips (11), connecting rods (10), and support seats (2) are flush.