Cantilevered welding fixture

By combining the rotary control assembly, clamping assembly, and crossbeam assembly, the flexibility problem of cantilever welding fixtures when welding curved materials is solved, achieving multi-directional control and stability, adapting to different workpiece shapes, and improving welding results.

CN224463974UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07LUOYANG JUNQIAN MASCH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LUOYANG JUNQIAN MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-08
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing cantilever welding fixtures have low flexibility when welding curved materials and are difficult to perfectly match with welding equipment.

Method used

The design employs a combination of rotary control components, clamping components, and crossbeam components. Through the coordinated action of the main rotary control motor, auxiliary rotary control motor, and gripper motor, the position and angle of the welded parts can be controlled in multiple directions. In conjunction with the linear movement and lifting adjustment of the main frame component, it can adapt to the shape of different workpieces.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and flexibility of welded parts, achieves good cooperation with welding equipment, and adapts to the welding needs of different curved materials.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a cantilever welding fixture, belonging to the field of welding fixture technology. It includes a main frame assembly, a crossbeam assembly at the top of the main frame assembly, a hanger fixedly connected to one end of the crossbeam assembly, a rotation control assembly on the inner wall of the hanger, a clamping assembly at the bottom of the hanger, and a slide rail at the bottom of the main frame assembly. The rotation control assembly includes a main rotation control motor fixedly mounted above the hanger, and the output shaft of the main rotation control motor is fixedly connected to a large rotating rod via a coupling. This utility model, through the rotation control assembly, starts and controls the main rotation control motor to drive a turntable to rotate around the large rotating rod as its rotation axis. Simultaneously, the turntable rotates along the inner wall of the hanger, thereby adjusting the clamping assembly and the position of the weldment held by the clamping assembly. Combined with the linear movement of the main frame assembly, the weldment can be adjusted to achieve multi-directional control of the weldment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of welding fixture technology, specifically relating to a cantilever welding fixture. Background Technology

[0002] Welding fixtures are a set of flexible welding fixation, clamping, and positioning jigs; they are mainly used for welding various weldable materials, including large, medium, and small materials.

[0003] Existing cantilever welding fixtures are generally adjusted in a straight line to move the clamped welding material. For some welding materials with curved surfaces, their flexibility is low and it is difficult to perfectly match the welding equipment. Therefore, it is necessary to design a cantilever welding fixture with good compatibility. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cantilever welding fixture, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A cantilever welding fixture includes a main frame assembly, a crossbeam assembly at the top of the main frame assembly, a hanger fixedly connected to one end of the crossbeam assembly, a rotation control assembly on the inner wall of the hanger, a clamping assembly at the bottom of the hanger, and a slide rail at the bottom of the main frame assembly.

[0007] The rotary control assembly includes a main rotary control motor fixedly mounted above the hanger. The output shaft of the main rotary control motor is fixedly connected to a large rotating rod via a coupling. One end of the large rotating rod is fixedly connected to a turntable. A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable. An auxiliary rotary control motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical plate. The output shaft of the auxiliary rotary control motor is fixedly connected to a small rotating rod via a coupling. Through the rotary control assembly, in use, the main rotary control motor is started and controlled to drive the turntable to rotate around the large rotating rod as the rotation axis. Simultaneously, the turntable rotates along the inner wall of the hanger, thereby adjusting the clamping assembly and the position of the clamped welding part. This, combined with the main frame assembly, allows for linear movement and adjustment of the welding part, enabling multi-directional control of the welding part and flexible lateral adjustment of the welding part's angle according to welding requirements.

[0008] The clamping assembly includes a middle plate fixedly mounted at one end of a small rotating rod. A claw clamp is movably connected to the inner wall of the middle plate, and a claw motor is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle plate. The output shaft of the claw motor is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft via a coupling, and the outer wall of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the claw clamp. By setting up the clamping assembly, in use, starting and controlling the claw motor can drive the claw clamp to rotate, thereby clamping and fixing the outer wall of the workpiece to be welded, ensuring the stability of the workpiece during welding. In conjunction with the use of the auxiliary rotary control motor on the rotary control assembly, the clamping assembly and the workpiece within it are driven to rotate along the small rotating rod to adjust the position of the workpiece. Furthermore, in conjunction with the main frame assembly, the workpiece is moved linearly to adjust its position, achieving multi-directional control of the workpiece and thus achieving better cooperation with the welding equipment.

[0009] The crossbeam assembly includes a horizontal piece with an upper limit slide bar at its bottom. One end of the horizontal piece is fixedly connected to an end plate, and rollers are movably connected to the inner wall of its bottom. Through the crossbeam assembly and its use in conjunction with the main frame assembly, the crossbeam assembly is slid along the connection direction by starting and controlling the drive motor, using the friction between the drive rollers and the horizontal piece. This allows for linear lateral adjustment of the crossbeam assembly and the mechanism connected to it along the inner wall of the upper limit side seat. Combined with the main lifting hydraulic cylinder in the main frame assembly, the overall height of the fixture can be adjusted to suit the external shape of the workpiece to be welded.

[0010] The main frame assembly includes a lower support base, a main lifting hydraulic cylinder fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower support base, an upper support base fixedly connected to the top of the lower support base via the main lifting hydraulic cylinder, an upper limit side seat fixedly connected to the top of the upper support base, several drive motors fixedly connected to the top of the upper support base, and drive rollers fixedly connected to the output shafts of the drive motors via couplings. The outer wall of the drive rollers is in contact with the bottom of the horizontal material, and a slide block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower support base. The outer wall of the slide block is in a movable connection with the outer wall of the slide rail.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a motor frame is fixedly installed on the top of the hanger, and the bottom of the motor frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main rotary motor.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the hanger is provided with a limiting bearing groove, and the inner wall of the limiting bearing groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the turntable; by setting the limiting bearing groove, a better bearing and limiting effect on the outer wall of the turntable can be achieved.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are multiple claw clamps, the outer wall of the claw clamps is movably connected to the inner wall of the middle plate, and every two claw clamps and one claw motor are used in combination. By setting multiple claw clamps and claw motors, the clamping control position of the claw clamps at different positions can be flexibly adjusted according to the external shape of the workpiece to be welded, thereby improving the cooperation effect between the clamping components and the workpiece to be welded.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the upper limit side seat is provided with a limiting groove, and the inner wall of the limiting groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the upper limit slide. By the fitting and connection of the inner wall of the limiting groove to the outer wall of the upper limit slide, the stability of the crossbeam assembly can be ensured during the sliding process, and the relative movement position of the cross material and the upper limit side seat can be limited.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are multiple main lifting hydraulic cylinders, and a protective sleeve is fixedly connected between the lower support and the upper support. The protective sleeve is a plastic folding protective sleeve with ventilation holes on its outer wall. The protective sleeve is set around the periphery of the multiple main lifting hydraulic cylinders. By setting the protective sleeve, a better protective effect can be achieved on the outside of the main lifting hydraulic cylinders.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the number of clamping components is two, and the two clamping components are symmetrically located at the bottom of the rotary control component.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting the rotary control component, in use, the main rotary control motor is started and controlled to drive the turntable to rotate around the large rotating rod as the rotation axis. At the same time, the turntable rotates along the inner wall of the hanger, thereby realizing the adjustment of the clamping component and the position of the clamped welding part. Then, in conjunction with the main frame component, the welding part is adjusted by linear movement, so as to achieve multi-directional control of the welding part, so as to flexibly adjust the angle of the welding part laterally according to the welding needs.

[0018] By setting up the clamping assembly, the start and control of the gripper motor during use can drive the gripper to rotate, thereby clamping and fixing the outer wall of the workpiece to be welded, ensuring the stability of the workpiece during welding. In conjunction with the use of the auxiliary rotary control motor on the rotary control assembly, the clamping assembly and the workpiece in the clamping assembly are driven to rotate along the small rotating rod to adjust the position of the workpiece. Then, in conjunction with the main frame assembly, the workpiece is moved linearly to adjust it, so as to achieve multi-directional control of the workpiece and thus achieve a better working effect with the welding equipment.

[0019] By setting up the crossbeam assembly and using it in conjunction with the main frame assembly, the crossbeam assembly is slid along the connection direction by starting and controlling the drive motor, and the friction between the drive roller and the cross material. This allows for linear lateral adjustment of the crossbeam assembly and the mechanism connected to it along the inner wall of the upper limit side seat. In conjunction with the main lifting hydraulic cylinder in the main frame assembly, the overall height of the tooling can be adjusted to match the external shape of the workpiece to be welded. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Among them:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary control component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the crossbeam assembly of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main frame assembly of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Main frame assembly; 101. Lower support seat; 102. Slide seat; 103. Protective sleeve; 104. Upper support seat; 105. Upper limit side seat; 106. Drive motor; 2. Rotation control assembly; 201. Turntable; 202. Main rotation control motor; 203. Vertical plate; 204. Auxiliary rotation control motor; 3. Clamping assembly; 301. Middle plate; 302. Claw motor; 303. Claw clamp; 4. Crossbeam assembly; 401. Cross material; 402. Upper limit slide bar; 403. Roller; 404. End plate; 5. Hanger; 6. Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figure 1-2 This is the first embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment provides a cantilever welding fixture, including a main frame assembly 1, a crossbeam assembly 4 is provided on the top of the main frame assembly 1, a hanger 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the crossbeam assembly 4, a rotation control assembly 2 is provided on the inner wall of the hanger 5, a clamping assembly 3 is provided at the bottom of the hanger 5, and a slide rail 6 is provided at the bottom of the main frame assembly 1.

[0032] The rotary control assembly 2 includes a main rotary control motor 202 fixedly mounted above the hanger 5. The output shaft of the main rotary control motor 202 is fixedly connected to a large rotating rod via a coupling. One end of the large rotating rod is fixedly connected to a turntable 201. The bottom of the turntable 201 is fixedly connected to a vertical plate 203. The outer wall of the vertical plate 203 is fixedly connected to a secondary rotary control motor 204. The output shaft of the secondary rotary control motor 204 is fixedly connected to a small rotating rod via a coupling.

[0033] Specifically, a motor frame is fixedly installed on the top of the hanger 5, and the bottom of the motor frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main rotary control motor 202.

[0034] Furthermore, a limiting bearing groove is provided on the inner wall of the hanger 5, and the inner wall of the limiting bearing groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the turntable 201.

[0035] Preferably, there are two clamping components 3, and the two clamping components 3 are symmetrically located at the bottom of the rotary control component 2;

[0036] It should be noted that,

[0037] In use, the main rotary control motor 202 is started and controlled to drive the turntable 201 to rotate around the large rotating rod as the rotation axis. At the same time, the turntable 201 rotates along the inner wall of the hanger 5, thereby adjusting the position of the clamping component 3 and the welded part clamped by the clamping component 3. In conjunction with the main frame component 1, the welded part is adjusted by linear movement, so as to achieve multi-directional control of the welded part.

[0038] In summary: By setting up the rotary control component 2, the position of the clamping component 3 and the clamped welding part can be adjusted. In conjunction with the main frame component 1, the welding part can be adjusted by linear movement, so as to achieve multi-directional control of the welding part and flexibly adjust the angle of the welding part laterally according to the welding needs.

[0039] By setting the limiting bearing groove, a better bearing and limiting effect can be achieved on the outer wall of turntable 201.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] Reference Figure 3 This is the second embodiment of the present invention. Unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides a clamping assembly 3, which includes a middle plate 301 fixedly disposed at one end of a small rotating rod. A claw clamp 303 is movably connected to the inner wall of the middle plate 301. A claw motor 302 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle plate 301. The output shaft of the claw motor 302 is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft through a coupling. The outer wall of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the claw clamp 303.

[0042] Specifically, there are multiple claws 303, the outer wall of the claws 303 is in contact with the inner wall of the middle plate 301, and every two claws 303 and one claw motor 302 are used together as a group;

[0043] In use, by setting up the clamping component 3, the gripper motor 302 is started and controlled to drive the gripper 303 to rotate, thereby clamping and fixing the outer wall of the part to be welded. In conjunction with the use of the auxiliary rotary control motor 204 on the rotary control component 2, the clamping component 3 and the part to be welded in the clamping component 3 are driven by the auxiliary rotary control motor 204 to rotate along the small rotating rod to adjust the position of the part to be welded. In addition, the main frame component 1 is used to move the part to adjust the welded part linearly, so as to achieve multi-directional control of the part to be welded.

[0044] In summary: By setting up the clamping component 3, the gripper motor 302 drives the gripper 303 to rotate, thereby clamping and fixing the outer wall of the part to be welded to ensure the stability of the part during welding. By controlling the auxiliary rotary control motor 204, the part to be welded can be adjusted in multiple directions, thereby achieving a better working effect with the welding equipment.

[0045] By configuring multiple jaws 303 and jaw motors 302, the clamping control positions of the jaws 303 at different locations can be flexibly adjusted according to the external shape of the workpiece to be welded, thereby improving the cooperative effect between the clamping assembly 3 and the workpiece.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] Reference Figure 4-5 This is the third embodiment of the present utility model. Unlike the previous embodiment, this embodiment provides a crossbeam assembly 4 including a crossbeam 401. The bottom of the crossbeam 401 is provided with an upper limit slide bar 402. One end of the crossbeam 401 is fixedly connected to an end plate 404. The bottom inner wall of the crossbeam 401 is movably connected to a roller 403.

[0048] The main frame assembly 1 includes a lower support base 101, a main lifting hydraulic cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower support base 101, an upper support base 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the lower support base 101 through the main lifting hydraulic cylinder, an upper limit side seat 105 is fixedly connected to the top of the upper support base 104, several drive motors 106 are fixedly connected to the top of the upper support base 104, the output shaft of the drive motor 106 is fixedly connected to a drive roller through a coupling, the outer wall of the drive roller is in contact with the bottom of the horizontal material 401, a slide 102 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lower support base 101, and the outer wall of the slide 102 is in fit and movable connection with the outer wall of the slide rail 6.

[0049] Specifically, a limiting groove is provided on the inner wall of the upper limit side seat 105, and the inner wall of the limiting groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the upper limit slide bar 402.

[0050] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are multiple main lifting hydraulic cylinders, and a protective sleeve 103 is fixedly connected between the lower support 101 and the upper support 104. The protective sleeve 103 is a plastic folding protective sleeve, and the outer wall of the protective sleeve 103 has ventilation holes. The protective sleeve 103 is set around the periphery of several main lifting hydraulic cylinders.

[0051] In use: By setting the crossbeam assembly 4 and using it in conjunction with the main frame assembly 1, the drive motor 106 is started and controlled during use. The friction between the drive roller and the cross material 401 pushes the crossbeam assembly 4 to slide along the connection direction, thereby realizing the straight lateral adjustment of the crossbeam assembly 4 and the mechanism connected to the crossbeam assembly 4 along the inner wall of the upper limit side seat 105. In conjunction with the setting of the main lifting hydraulic cylinder in the main frame assembly 1, the overall working height of the tooling can be adjusted by lifting.

[0052] In summary: By setting up the crossbeam assembly 4 and using it in conjunction with the main frame assembly 1, the position of the crossbeam assembly 4 and the mechanism connected to the crossbeam assembly 4 can be adjusted in a straight line along the inner wall of the upper limit side seat 105 by starting and controlling the drive motor 106 during use. In conjunction with the main lifting hydraulic cylinder in the main frame assembly 1, the overall working height of the tooling can be adjusted to match the external shape of the workpiece to be welded.

[0053] By connecting the inner wall of the limiting groove with the outer wall of the upper limit slide bar 402, the stability of the crossbeam assembly 4 can be ensured during the sliding process, and the relative movement of the crossbeam 401 and the upper limit side seat 105 can be limited.

[0054] The protective sleeve 103 provides good external protection for the main lifting hydraulic cylinder.

[0055] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application. For example, variations in the size, dimensions, structure, shape, and proportions of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​such as temperature, pressure, etc., installation arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc. For instance, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure performing the function described herein, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this utility model. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0056] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0057] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0058] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cantilever welding fixture, characterized in that: Includes a main frame assembly (1), a crossbeam assembly (4) is provided on the top of the main frame assembly (1), a hanger (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the crossbeam assembly (4), a rotary control assembly (2) is provided on the inner wall of the hanger (5), a clamping assembly (3) is provided at the bottom of the hanger (5), and a slide rail (6) is provided at the bottom of the main frame assembly (1); The rotary control assembly (2) includes a main rotary control motor (202) fixedly mounted above the hanger (5). The output shaft of the main rotary control motor (202) is fixedly connected to a large rotating rod via a coupling. One end of the large rotating rod is fixedly connected to a turntable (201). The bottom of the turntable (201) is fixedly connected to a vertical plate (203). The outer wall of the vertical plate (203) is fixedly connected to a secondary rotary control motor (204). The output shaft of the secondary rotary control motor (204) is fixedly connected to a small rotating rod via a coupling. The clamping assembly (3) includes a middle plate (301) fixedly disposed at one end of a small rotating rod. A claw clamp (303) is movably connected to the inner wall of the middle plate (301). A claw motor (302) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the middle plate (301). The output shaft of the claw motor (302) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft through a coupling. The outer wall of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the claw clamp (303). The crossbeam assembly (4) includes a crossbeam (401), the bottom of which is provided with an upper limit slide bar (402), one end of which is fixedly connected to an end plate (404), and the bottom inner wall of the crossbeam (401) is movably connected to a roller (403). The main frame assembly (1) includes a lower support base (101), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to a main lifting hydraulic cylinder, the top of which is fixedly connected to an upper support base (104) via the main lifting hydraulic cylinder, the top of which is fixedly connected to an upper limit side seat (105), the top of which is fixedly connected to an upper limit side seat (105), and the top of which is fixedly connected to several drive motors (106). The output shaft of the drive motors (106) is fixedly connected to a drive roller via a coupling. The outer wall of the drive roller is fitted and connected to the bottom of the horizontal material (401). The bottom of the lower support base (101) is fixedly connected to a slide (102), and the outer wall of the slide (102) is fitted and movably connected to the outer wall of the slide rail (6).

2. The cantilever welding fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the hanger (5) is fixedly provided with a motor frame, and the bottom of the motor frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the main rotary control motor (202).

3. The cantilever welding fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner wall of the hanger (5) is provided with a limiting bearing groove, and the inner wall of the limiting bearing groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the turntable (201).

4. The cantilever welding fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the claws (303) is multiple. The outer wall of the claws (303) is in contact with the inner wall of the middle plate (301) and is movably connected. Each pair of claws (303) and a claw motor (302) are used together as a group.

5. The cantilever welding fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the upper limit position side seat (105) is provided with a limiting groove, and the inner wall of the limiting groove is fitted and connected to the outer wall of the upper limit position slide bar (402).

6. The cantilever welding fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The main lifting hydraulic cylinders are multiple, and a protective sleeve (103) is fixedly connected between the lower support (101) and the upper support (104). The protective sleeve (103) is a plastic folding protective sleeve. The outer wall of the protective sleeve (103) has ventilation holes. The protective sleeve (103) is set around the periphery of several main lifting hydraulic cylinders.

7. A cantilever welding fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of clamping components (3) is two, and the two clamping components (3) are symmetrically located at the bottom of the rotary control component (2).