A plate carrying clamp truck

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of clamping plate car for plate carrying, including vehicle body, lifting unit and two clamping arms;Two clamping arms are all set on vehicle body, two clamping arms are interval set, two clamping arms can rotate relative to vehicle body, lifting unit is set on vehicle body, lifting unit is located between two clamping arms, the opposite sides of the liftable end of lifting unit are rotatably connected with two clamping arms respectively;By setting lifting unit and clamping arm, the plate to be carried is placed on lifting unit, and the plate to be carried is clamped by two clamping arms to make the plate to be carried fixed on the clamping plate car, it is convenient to carry plate;Compared with traditional carrying mode, manpower is reduced, carrying efficiency is improved, carrying cost is reduced, at the same time, safety is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clamping cart technology, and in particular to a clamping cart for handling sheet metal. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the handling of various decorative panels (such as gypsum board, wood panels, and stone) is a crucial step in construction projects. Conventional handling methods typically rely on manpower or simple mechanical tools, such as handcarts, carrying on shoulders, or two-person lifting, which presents the following problems:

[0003] 1. High dependence on manpower: It requires a large number of people to participate, especially when the boards are heavy or large in size, multiple people need to work together to complete the handling task.

[0004] 2. Low efficiency: Due to the limitations of manpower and simple machinery, the handling efficiency is low, especially when a large number of boards need to be handled frequently.

[0005] 3. High cost: When a large number of boards need to be moved frequently, the labor cost, time cost, and cost of board damage due to improper handling result in a high overall cost.

[0006] 4. Significant safety hazards: There are safety risks such as boards slipping and personnel injury during handling. Utility Model Content

[0007] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a clamping cart for handling sheet metal, which has the advantages of reducing manpower, improving handling efficiency, reducing handling costs, and improving safety.

[0008] The above-mentioned utility model objective is achieved through the following technical solution: a clamping cart for handling sheet metal, comprising a cart body, a lifting unit, and two clamping arms; both clamping arms are disposed on the cart body, the two clamping arms are spaced apart, and both clamping arms are rotatable relative to the cart body; the lifting unit is disposed on the cart body, the lifting unit is located between the two clamping arms, and the opposite sides of the lifting end of the lifting unit are rotatably connected to the two clamping arms respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping arm of the plate handling trolley provided by this utility model includes an arm body and a clamping plate. The bottom end of the arm body is rotatably connected to the trolley body, and the top end of the arm body is connected to the clamping plate. The clamping plate can rotate relative to the arm body.

[0010] Preferably, in the plate handling trolley provided by this utility model, the side of the clamp away from the arm body is provided with a rubber anti-slip pad.

[0011] Preferably, the plate handling clamping vehicle provided by this utility model has an arm body comprising a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The bottom end of the first connecting part is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, the top end of the first connecting part is connected to the bottom end of the second connecting part, and a preset angle is provided between the extension direction of the first connecting part and the extension direction of the second connecting part.

[0012] Preferably, the plate handling clamping vehicle provided by this utility model includes a lifting unit comprising a telescopic hydraulic cylinder and a placement assembly. The telescopic hydraulic cylinder is disposed at the bottom end of the vehicle body, and the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder passes through the vehicle body and is connected to the placement assembly. The piston rod can drive the placement assembly to move upward or downward. The opposite sides of the placement assembly are respectively rotatably connected to two clamping arms.

[0013] Preferably, the plate handling clamping vehicle provided by this utility model includes a placement component comprising a connector and a placement component. The top end of the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder is connected to the connector, the placement component is disposed on the connector, and the placement component is provided with a groove for placing the plate to be transported.

[0014] Preferably, in the plate handling clamping vehicle provided by this utility model, the connecting parts are made of channel steel and the placement parts are made of galvanized angle iron.

[0015] The aforementioned plate handling trolley is characterized in that: an anti-slip pad is provided on the inner wall of the groove.

[0016] Preferably, the plate handling trolley provided by this utility model includes a horizontal frame, universal wheels with brakes, a solid shaft, and two fixed wheels. The solid shaft is located at the bottom near the first end of the horizontal frame. The opposite ends of the solid shaft extend to the outside of the horizontal frame and are respectively connected to the two fixed wheels. The fixed wheels are rotatable relative to the solid shaft. The universal wheels are connected to the bottom near the second end of the horizontal frame via mounting plates.

[0017] Preferably, the plate handling trolley provided by this utility model has a push rod on the outer side wall near the second end of the horizontal frame, and the gripping part of the push rod is covered with a rubber sleeve.

[0018] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows: The plate handling clamping cart provided in this application includes a vehicle body, a lifting unit, and two clamping arms; both clamping arms are mounted on the vehicle body, spaced apart, and both clamping arms are rotatable relative to the vehicle body; the lifting unit is mounted on the vehicle body, located between the two clamping arms, and the opposite sides of the lifting end of the lifting unit are rotatably connected to the two clamping arms respectively; by setting up the lifting unit and clamping arms, the plate to be transported is placed on the lifting unit, and the plate to be transported is clamped by the two clamping arms to fix the plate to be transported on the clamping cart, which facilitates the transport of the plate; compared with the traditional transport method, it reduces manpower, improves transport efficiency, reduces transport costs, and improves safety. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the plate handling clamp cart provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the plate handling clamp cart provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] In the diagram, 1 is the clamping trolley; 10 is the trolley body; 11 is the horizontal frame; 111 is the first horizontal section; 112 is the second horizontal section; 1121 is the upright plate; 113 is the mounting plate; 12 is the caster wheel; 121 is the brake; 13 is the solid shaft; 14 is the fixed wheel; 15 is the push rod; 151 is the rubber sleeve; 20 is the lifting unit; 21 is the telescopic hydraulic cylinder; 22 is the placement component; 221 is the connecting piece; 2211 is the rotating plate; 2222 is the fixing tube; 2223 is the first rotating sleeve; 222 is the placement piece; 2221 is the anti-slip mat; 30 is the clamping arm; 31 is the arm body; 311 is the first connecting part; 312 is the second connecting part; 32 is the clamping plate; 321 is the rubber anti-slip mat; 322 is the fixing plate; 40 is the first direction; 50 is the second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model discloses a clamping cart 1 for handling sheet metal, comprising a cart body 10, a lifting unit 20, and two clamping arms 30. Both clamping arms 30 are mounted on the cart body 10, spaced apart, and rotatable relative to the cart body 10. The lifting unit 20 is mounted on the cart body 10, positioned between the two clamping arms 30, with its lifting end rotatably connected to the two clamping arms 30 on opposite sides. By using the lifting unit 20 and clamping arms 30, the sheet metal to be handled is placed on the lifting unit 20, and the two clamping arms 30 clamp the sheet metal to be handled, thus fixing it to the clamping cart 1. This allows for rapid clamping, handling, and stacking of sheet metal, significantly improving work efficiency. Compared to traditional handling methods, a single person can complete the sheet metal handling task, reducing reliance on multiple people, lowering labor costs, and improving handling efficiency. Simultaneously, it reduces labor and time costs, avoids damage to sheet metal due to improper handling, lowers overall costs, and improves safety.

[0024] Specifically, with Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, both clamping arms 30 are located on the top surface near the left end of the vehicle body 10. The two clamping arms 30 are arranged opposite each other. When the lifting unit 20 moves up or down, it drives the clamping arms 30 to rotate. The two clamping arms 30 cooperate with each other to clamp the material to be transported.

[0025] The process of using the plate handling clamp trolley 1 provided in this embodiment is as follows: the plate to be transported is placed vertically on the lifting end of the lifting unit 20. At this time, the lifting end of the lifting unit 20 moves downward and drives the two clamping arms 30 to rotate inward at the same time to clamp the plate to be transported. At this time, the plate to be transported is fixed on the clamp trolley 1, and then the clamp trolley 1 is pushed to move to the preset position.

[0026] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle body 10 includes a horizontal frame 11, omnidirectional wheels 12 with brakes 121, a solid shaft 13, and two fixed wheels 14. The solid shaft 13 is located at the bottom of the first end near the horizontal frame 11. The opposite ends of the solid shaft 13 extend to the outside of the horizontal frame 11 and are respectively connected to the two fixed wheels 14. The fixed wheels 14 can rotate relative to the solid shaft 13. The omnidirectional wheels 12 are connected to the bottom of the second end near the horizontal frame 11 through a mounting plate 113. By providing omnidirectional wheels 12 with brakes 121, the clamping cart 1 can be stably parked when loading and unloading the plates to be transported, preventing the clamping cart 1 from moving. In addition, the use of omnidirectional wheels facilitates flexible movement in narrow spaces, adapts to various construction environments, and improves the flexibility of the clamping cart 1.

[0027] It should be noted that the first end of the horizontal frame 11 and the second end of the horizontal frame 11 are arranged opposite to each other. The first end of the horizontal frame 11 is the front end of the vehicle body 10, and the second end of the horizontal frame 11 is the rear end of the vehicle body 10.

[0028] For example, the horizontal frame 11 can be made of galvanized square steel pipe, or of course, the horizontal frame 11 can also be made of iron pipe.

[0029] The horizontal frame 11 includes a first horizontal part 111 and a second horizontal part 112. The extension direction of the first horizontal part 111 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the second horizontal part 112. The first horizontal part 111 extends along the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10, and the second horizontal part 112 extends along the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10. One end of the first horizontal part 111 is welded to the outer wall of the second horizontal part 112 to form a T-shaped horizontal frame 11. A universal wheel 12 with a brake 121 is disposed at the bottom of the end of the first horizontal part 111 away from the second horizontal part 112.

[0030] It should be noted that the caster wheel 12 with brake 121 is a component well known to those skilled in the art, and the structure of the caster wheel 12 with brake 121 will not be described in detail here.

[0031] Specifically, the caster wheel 12 with brake 121 is bolted to the mounting plate 113, and the side of the mounting plate 113 away from the caster wheel 12 is welded to the bottom of the end of the first horizontal part 111 away from the second horizontal part 112.

[0032] It should be noted that the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10 is the length direction of the vehicle body 10, and the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10 is the width direction of the vehicle body 10. The first direction 40 and the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10 are set perpendicular to each other.

[0033] Specifically, the bottom ends of the two clamping arms 30 are rotatably connected to the top end of the second horizontal part 112. The two clamping arms 30 are spaced apart along the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10. The lifting unit 20 is disposed on the second horizontal part 112 and located between the two clamping arms 30.

[0034] The centerline of the solid shaft 13 is parallel to the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10, and the solid shaft 13 is welded to the bottom end of the horizontal frame 11.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fixed wheel 14 is a wear-resistant rubber fixed wheel 14.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a push rod 15 is provided on the outer side wall near the second end of the horizontal frame 11, and a rubber sleeve 151 is provided on the gripping part of the push rod 15.

[0037] Specifically, a push rod 15 is provided on the outer wall of the end of the first horizontal part 111 that is away from the second horizontal part 112. During use, the push rod 15 is pushed to move the clamp cart 1.

[0038] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the clamping arm 30 includes an arm body 31 and a clamping plate 32. The bottom end of the arm body 31 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body 10, and the top end of the arm body 31 is connected to the clamping plate 32. The clamping plate 32 can rotate relative to the arm body 31.

[0039] For example, the boom body 31 can be made of channel steel; of course, the boom body 31 can also be made of I-beams. In the possible implementation of the boom body 31 using channel steel, as follows... Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, two upright plates 1121 are provided at the top of the second horizontal part 112. The two upright plates 1121 are spaced apart along the second direction 50 of the vehicle body 10. Each upright plate 1121 is provided with a sleeve (not shown in the figure) at the end away from the second horizontal part 112. The sleeve is provided one-to-one with the arm body 31. During the installation process, the sleeve is inserted into the groove near the bottom end of the arm body 31. One end of the bolt passes through the left side wall of the arm body 31, the sleeve and the right side wall of the arm body 31 in sequence and is threaded to the nut. During use, the arm body 31 rotates around the bolt as the axis.

[0040] A rubber anti-slip pad 321 is provided on the side of the clamping plate 32 away from the arm body 31; by providing the rubber anti-slip pad 321, the scraping of the board to be transported is avoided, and at the same time, the board slips and personnel are injured, thus improving the safety of use.

[0041] For example, the clamping plate 32 can be made of steel plate, or of course, the clamping plate 32 can be made of iron plate.

[0042] Among them, the side of the clamping plate 32 away from the rubber anti-slip pad 321 is provided with an installation sleeve (not shown in the figure), and the center line of the installation sleeve is set parallel to the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10.

[0043] Specifically, with Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, two fixing plates 322 are provided on the side of the clamping plate 32 away from the rubber anti-slip pad 321. The two fixing plates 322 are spaced apart along the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10. The ends of the two fixing plates 322 away from the clamping plate 32 are connected to the outer peripheral wall of the mounting sleeve. During the installation process, the mounting sleeve is inserted into the groove near the top of the arm body 31. One end of the connecting bolt passes through the left side wall of the arm body 31, the mounting sleeve and the right side wall of the arm body 31 in sequence and is threadedly connected to the connecting nut. During use, the clamping plate 32 rotates around the connecting bolt as the axis.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the arm body 31 includes a first connecting part 311 and a second connecting part 312. The bottom end of the first connecting part 311 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body 10, the top end of the first connecting part 311 is connected to the bottom end of the second connecting part 312, and a preset angle is provided between the extending direction of the first connecting part 311 and the extending direction of the second connecting part 312.

[0045] Specifically, with Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, the bottom end of the first connecting part 311 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the second horizontal part 112. During installation, the sleeve is inserted into the groove near the bottom end of the first connecting part 311, and one end of the bolt passes through the left side wall of the first connecting part 311, the sleeve, and the right side wall of the first connecting part 311 in sequence to be threadedly connected to the nut.

[0046] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the lifting unit 20 includes a telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 and a placement component 22. The telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 is located at the bottom of the vehicle body 10. The piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 passes through the vehicle body 10 and is connected to the placement component 22. The piston rod can drive the placement component 22 to move upward or downward. The opposite sides of the placement component 22 are rotatably connected to two clamping arms 30 respectively.

[0047] Specifically, the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 is located at the bottom end of the second horizontal section 112, and the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 passes through the second horizontal section 112 and is connected to the placement assembly 22.

[0048] During use, the plate to be transported is placed vertically on the placement assembly 22. At this time, the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 and the placement assembly 22 move downward under the gravity of the plate to be transported. The placement assembly 22 drives the two clamping arms 30 to rotate inward. With the cooperation of the two clamping arms 30, the two clamping plates 32 clamp the plate to be transported, so that the plate to be transported is fixed on the clamping cart 1. When the plate to be transported is unloaded from the clamping cart 1, the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 moves upward. The piston rod pushes the placement assembly 22 to move upward, so that the two clamping arms 30 rotate outward. At this time, the two clamping arms 30 are in the open state.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the placement component 22 includes a connector 221 and a placement component 222. The top end of the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 is connected to the connector 221. The placement component 222 is disposed on the connector 221 and has a groove for placing the plate to be transported.

[0050] Specifically, both the connector 221 and the placement member 222 extend along the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10, and the extension direction of the connector 221 is perpendicular to the center line direction of the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21.

[0051] The connector 221 can be made of channel steel, and the placement part 222 can be made of galvanized angle iron. Alternatively, the connector 221 can also be made of H-beam steel, and the placement part 222 can be made of a column with a groove.

[0052] In the feasible method where the connector 221 is made of channel steel and the placement part 222 is made of galvanized angle iron, during installation, the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 passes through the second horizontal part 112 and connects to the bottom end of the channel steel. The tip of the galvanized angle iron is inserted into the channel steel, and both ends of the galvanized angle iron extend to the outside of the channel steel. The galvanized angle iron is welded to the channel steel. During use, the bottom end of the plate to be transported is placed in the groove of the galvanized angle iron.

[0053] To prevent scratching the materials to be transported, anti-slip pads 2221 are installed on the inner wall of the groove.

[0054] Specifically, rotating plates 2211 are provided on the two opposite outer walls of the connector 221. The rotating plates 2211 can rotate relative to the connector 221. The ends of the two rotating plates 2211 opposite to the connector 221 are rotatably connected to the two clamping arms 30 respectively.

[0055] The rotating plate 2211 has a first rotating sleeve 2223 and a second rotating sleeve (not shown in the figure) at opposite ends. The center lines of the first rotating sleeve 2223 and the second rotating sleeve are parallel to the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10. During installation, the first rotating sleeve 2223 is inserted into the arm body 31 and is located at the connection position between the first connecting part 311 and the second connecting part 312. One end of the fixing bolt passes through the left side wall of the arm body 31, the first rotating sleeve 2223 and the right side wall of the arm body 31 in sequence and is connected to the fixing nut. During use, the top of the rotating plate 2211 rotates around the fixing bolt as the axis.

[0056] by Figure 2 Taking the orientation shown as an example, two fixing tubes 2222 are provided on the outer wall of the connector 221. The two fixing tubes 2222 are spaced apart along the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10. The center lines of the two fixing tubes 2222 coincide and are parallel to the first direction 40 of the vehicle body 10. The second rotating sleeve is inserted between the two fixing tubes 2222. One end of the mounting bolt passes through the fixing sleeve on the left, the second rotating sleeve and the fixing sleeve on the right in sequence and is threaded to the mounting nut. During use, the bottom end of the rotating plate 2211 rotates around the mounting bolt as the axis.

[0057] The process of using the plate handling trolley 1 provided in this embodiment is as follows: Push the push rod 15 to push the trolley 1 to the plate placement position, lock the trolley 1 by the brake 121, place the bottom end of the plate to be transported into the groove of the placement component 222, at this time, the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 and the placement component 22 move downward under the gravity of the plate to be transported, the placement component 22 drives the two clamping arms 30 to rotate inward, under the mutual cooperation of the two clamping arms 30, the anti-slip pads on the clamping plate 32 are in full contact with the plate, so that the two clamping plates 32 clamp the plate to be transported, and the plate to be transported is fixed on the trolley 1, release the brake 121, push the push rod 15, push the trolley 1 with the plate to be transported to the preset position, when unloading the plate to be transported from the trolley 1, the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder 21 moves upward, the piston rod pushes the placement component 22 to move upward, so that the two clamping arms 30 rotate outward, at this time the two clamping arms 30 are in the open state.

[0058] The sheet metal handling clamping cart 1 provided in this application includes a cart body 10, a lifting unit 20, and two clamping arms 30. Both clamping arms 30 are mounted on the cart body 10, spaced apart, and are rotatable relative to the cart body 10. The lifting unit 20 is mounted on the cart body 10, positioned between the two clamping arms 30. The lifting unit 20's lifting end is rotatably connected to the two clamping arms 30 on opposite sides. By using the lifting unit 20 and clamping arms 30, the sheet metal to be handled is placed on the lifting unit 20, and the two clamping arms 30 clamp the sheet metal to be handled, thus fixing it to the clamping cart 1 and facilitating its handling. Compared with traditional handling methods, this reduces manpower, improves handling efficiency, lowers handling costs, and enhances safety.

[0059] The plate handling clamp trolley 1 provided by this utility model has the following advantages: the device has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and is easy to operate.

[0060] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A board carrying clamp truck characterized by: Includes the vehicle body, lifting unit, and two clamping arms; Both clamping arms are mounted on the vehicle body and are spaced apart. Both clamping arms are rotatable relative to the vehicle body. The lifting unit is mounted on the vehicle body and is located between the two clamping arms. The lifting unit is rotatably connected to the two clamping arms on opposite sides of its lifting end.

2. The board carrying clamp truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping arm includes an arm body and a clamping plate. The bottom end of the arm body is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the top end of the arm body is connected to the clamping plate. The clamping plate is rotatable relative to the arm body.

3. The board carrying clamp truck according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rubber anti-slip pad is provided on the side of the clamp plate away from the arm body.

4. The plate handling trolley according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The arm includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The bottom end of the first connecting part is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the top end of the first connecting part is connected to the bottom end of the second connecting part. A preset angle is provided between the extension direction of the first connecting part and the extension direction of the second connecting part.

5. The plate handling trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting unit includes a telescopic hydraulic cylinder and a placement assembly. The telescopic hydraulic cylinder is located at the bottom of the vehicle body. The piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder passes through the vehicle body and is connected to the placement assembly. The piston rod can drive the placement assembly to move upward or downward. The two opposite sides of the placement component are rotatably connected to the two clamping arms, respectively.

6. The plate handling trolley according to claim 5, characterized in that: The placement assembly includes a connector and a placement component. The top end of the piston rod of the telescopic hydraulic cylinder is connected to the connector. The placement component is disposed on the connector and has a groove for placing the plate to be transported.

7. The plate handling trolley according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector is made of channel steel, and the placement component is made of galvanized angle iron.

8. The plate handling trolley according to claim 6, characterized in that: An anti-slip pad is provided on the inner wall of the groove.

9. The plate handling trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle body includes a horizontal frame, omnidirectional wheels with brakes, a solid axle, and two fixed wheels. The solid axle is located at the bottom near the first end of the horizontal frame. The opposite ends of the solid axle extend to the outside of the horizontal frame and are connected to the two fixed wheels respectively. The fixed wheels are rotatable relative to the solid axle. The omnidirectional wheels are connected to the bottom near the second end of the horizontal frame via a mounting plate.

10. The plate handling trolley according to claim 9, characterized in that: A push rod is provided on the outer side wall near the second end of the horizontal frame, and the grip part of the push rod is covered with a rubber sleeve.

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