A transport device for facilitating storage of a repair device
Through the coordinated design of the tilting plate, hydraulic buffer rod and support components, the problem of complex positioning and collision risk during equipment hoisting and storage in existing transportation devices is solved. It realizes the smooth conversion of equipment from vertical to horizontal, improves storage efficiency and safety, adapts to the support needs of equipment of different specifications, and provides multi-level shock absorption protection.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN LANHUI ELECTROMECHANICAL EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing transportation equipment presents complex positioning challenges and risks of collisions during hoisting and storage, especially for large and heavy equipment, resulting in low operational efficiency and poor safety.
The equipment employs a collaborative design of a flip-up plate, hydraulic buffer rod, and support components. The flip-up plate and hydraulic buffer rod enable the equipment to automatically transition from vertical to horizontal. Combined with an adjustable support platform and a multi-stage shock absorption structure, the stability and safety of the equipment during storage are ensured.
It improves the safety and efficiency of equipment storage, reduces the risk of bumps and knocks, adapts to the support requirements of different equipment specifications, provides multi-level shock absorption protection, and ensures the stability and safety of equipment during transportation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of equipment storage and transportation, and in particular to a transportation device that facilitates the storage and repair of equipment. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of modern industrial equipment repair technology, the requirements for environmental adaptability, safety stability, and ease of operation of repair equipment during transportation and storage are increasing. Especially during the transportation of precision repair equipment, how to effectively avoid problems such as bumps, vibrations, and tilting caused by improper human operation or unreasonable structural design during handling, hoisting, and warehousing has become a key technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in the field of equipment transportation and storage.
[0003] Chinese patent application CN202420590974.9, in the related technology, proposes a shock-absorbing transport box for electromechanical equipment to solve the problem of damage to electromechanical equipment caused by collisions between the equipment and the transport box. The transport box includes a protective door hinged to the bottom front side, a suspended mounting plate inside the box, and suspension ropes connected to the top of both sides of the suspended mounting plate. Rotating levers are connected to the top of the suspension ropes and are rotatably connected to fixed clamps. The front and rear ends of the fixed clamps are engaged with the top of the left and right inner side walls of the transport box. This shock-absorbing transport box uses return springs on the front and rear side walls of the suspended mounting plate to prevent collisions. Furthermore, five support springs at the bottom of the suspended mounting plate allow it to slide up and down, improving its shock absorption effect and preventing collisions to the equipment fixed to the top of the suspended mounting plate.
[0004] The aforementioned technologies have the following drawbacks: When placing equipment in the transport boxes, positioning relies heavily on manual visual inspection and alignment, lacking a precise guiding structure. This makes the operation complex and carries a significant risk of collisions. Especially when the equipment is large and heavy, manual adjustment is not only inefficient but also prone to causing equipment damage or personnel injury due to improper operation. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to improve the problems of low storage efficiency and operational safety of existing transportation devices when hoisting and storing equipment, this application provides a transportation device that facilitates the storage and repair of equipment.
[0006] The technical solution of the transportation device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment provided in this application is as follows: A transport device for storing and repairing equipment includes a box with an opening at the top. A flip plate is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the box. The rotation axis of the flip plate is horizontally set so that the flip plate can rotate towards the inside of the box. The flip plate has multiple positioning holes along its surface. The size and position of the positioning holes are configured to match the positioning block at the bottom of the equipment to be stored and allow it to be inserted. Multiple hydraulic buffer rods are connected between the flip plate and the inner wall of the box. The cylinder of each hydraulic buffer rod is hinged to the inner wall of the box, and the free end of its piston rod is hinged to the flip plate. Inside the enclosure, below the flip-up plate, there is a support assembly for supporting the repair equipment.
[0007] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a first support platform and a second support platform spaced apart. The first support platform and the second support platform are respectively arranged on the left and right sides below the flip plate along the length direction of the bottom wall of the box, for supporting both ends of the repair equipment after it is placed. The heights of the first and second support platforms can be adjusted independently.
[0008] Furthermore, a vertically arranged first telescopic rod is fixed to the bottom of the first support platform, and a vertically arranged second telescopic rod is fixed to the bottom of the second support platform. The bottom ends of both the first and second telescopic rods are fixed to the inner bottom wall of the box. The bottom of the first support platform is also provided with multiple first height adjustment blocks that can be detachably fitted onto the first telescopic rod, and the bottom of the second support platform is also provided with multiple second height adjustment blocks that can be detachably fitted onto the second telescopic rod.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper surfaces of both the first support platform and the second support platform are covered with elastic cushioning pads.
[0010] Furthermore, the positioning hole has an inverted conical guide hole wall, which is in clearance fit with the positioning block of the repair device to be inserted; the inner wall of the positioning hole is also covered with a rubber shock-absorbing layer.
[0011] Furthermore, transparent observation windows are provided on the lower part of the side wall of the box and on both sides of the support component area.
[0012] Furthermore, a removable cover is provided at the top opening of the box, and a buffer layer is fixed on the inner surface of the cover.
[0013] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this application are as follows: 1. Through the synergistic action of the flip plate, hydraulic buffer rod and support components, the repair equipment can automatically transition from a vertical to a horizontal state during hoisting, reducing the risk of collision and the difficulty of posture adjustment when the equipment is hoisted and placed inside the box for storage, and improving storage efficiency and operational safety; 2. The heights of the first and second support platforms in the support assembly can be adjusted independently. By setting up U-shaped height adjustment blocks and telescopic rod structures, it can adapt to the end support requirements of equipment of different specifications. The elastic buffer pad further adapts to the equipment size and increases friction to prevent slippage. 3. The positioning hole design with an inverted conical guide hole wall improves the accuracy and convenience of positioning block insertion; 4. A three-stage shock absorption system is formed by the positioning hole rubber layer, the support platform elastic buffer pad, and the inner surface buffer layer of the cover plate, which effectively absorbs the impact and vibration during transportation and reduces the risk of equipment damage. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a partial sectional view of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along line AA in the middle.
[0015] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Housing; 11. Hydraulic buffer rod; 12. Transparent observation window; 13. Cover plate; 131. Buffer layer; 2. Flip-up plate; 21. Positioning holes; 211. Rubber shock-absorbing layer; 3. First support platform; 31. First telescopic rod; 311. First height adjustment block; 32. Elastic buffer pad; 4. Second support platform; 41. Second telescopic rod; 411. Second height adjustment block. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0017] This application discloses a transport device for facilitating the storage of repair equipment. (Refer to...) Figures 1 to 3The device includes a housing 1 with an opening at the top. A flip plate 2 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the housing 1. The rotation axis of the flip plate 2 is horizontal, allowing it to rotate inwards towards the housing 1. Multiple positioning holes 21 are provided along the surface of the flip plate 2. The size and position of the positioning holes 21 are configured to match the positioning blocks at the bottom of the device to be stored and repaired, allowing insertion. Specifically, there may be two, three, or four positioning holes 21, etc., the number depending on the number of positioning blocks on the device. In this embodiment, two positioning holes 21 are used. The size and position of the positioning holes 21 are carefully designed to match the positioning blocks at the bottom of the device to be stored and repaired. This precise matching not only achieves initial vertical positioning of the device, preventing horizontal shifting or shaking during subsequent flipping, but also provides a stable connection foundation for the entire storage process.
[0018] Multiple hydraulic buffer rods 11 are connected between the flip plate 2 and the inner wall of the housing 1. Specifically, there can be two, three, or four hydraulic buffer rods 11, etc. The number of hydraulic buffer rods 11 is selected according to the weight of the repair equipment. In this embodiment, two hydraulic buffer rods 11 are used. The cylinder of each hydraulic buffer rod 11 is hinged to the mounting cavity on the inner wall of the housing 1, and the free end of its piston rod is hinged to the flip plate 2. Inside the housing 1, below the flip plate 2, a support assembly for supporting the repair equipment is provided, offering a stable and level bearing surface for the repair equipment.
[0019] The configuration of the flipping plate 2 and the hydraulic buffer rod 11 satisfies the following: when the repair equipment is in a vertical hoisting state and the positioning block at its bottom is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole 21, the self-weight of the repair equipment can drive the flipping plate 2 to flip inward to the inside of the box 1, and the hydraulic buffer rod 11 buffers its flipping speed, so that the repair equipment can smoothly transition from a vertical state to a horizontal state, and finally fall horizontally onto the support component.
[0020] In this initial state, the housing 1 is in a stable position, and the tilting plate 2, under its own weight and the action of the connection structure with the inner wall of the housing 1, is in an initial horizontal or near-horizontal position. The specific initial angle can be optimized according to factors such as the weight of the equipment and the position of the positioning hole 21, so that the equipment positioning block can be smoothly inserted into the positioning hole 21. At this time, the hydraulic buffer rod 11 is in a certain initial extension and retraction state, and its cylinder is firmly installed in the mounting cavity of the inner wall of the housing 1. The free end of the piston rod is hinged to the tilting plate 2, providing buffer support for the subsequent tilting action.
[0021] When the repair equipment needs to be stored and transported, a hoisting device is used to vertically lift the equipment and move it directly above the opening of the housing 1, ensuring that the positioning block at the bottom of the equipment is accurately aligned with the corresponding positioning hole 21 on the flip plate 2. After precise alignment, the equipment is slowly lowered until the positioning block is fully inserted into the positioning hole 21. At this point, the equipment achieves initial positioning connection with the flip plate 2 through the cooperation of the positioning block and the positioning hole 21. After the positioning block is inserted into the positioning hole 21, the hoisting force of the hoisting device is released or relaxed, or only a slight constraint is maintained, and the self-weight of the equipment then acts on the flip plate 2. This self-weight generates a downward torque, which acts on the flip plate 2, driving it to rotate around its horizontally set rotation axis toward the inside of the housing 1.
[0022] As the tilting plate 2 begins to rotate, the hydraulic buffer rod 11, connecting the tilting plate 2 to the inner wall of the housing 1, begins to function. The working principle of the hydraulic buffer rod 11 is based on its internal hydraulic system. When the tilting plate 2 rotates, causing the piston rod to move relative to the cylinder, the flow of hydraulic oil within the cylinder encounters resistance. This resistance generates a buffering force opposite to the rotation direction of the tilting plate 2. This buffering force effectively slows down the tilting speed of the tilting plate 2, preventing it from rapidly and violently tilting due to the weight of the repair equipment. This effectively avoids excessive impact during the tilting process, preventing damage to the equipment and improving the safety and stability of the entire storage process. By rationally designing the parameters of the hydraulic buffer rod 11, such as the cylinder diameter, piston rod diameter, and hydraulic oil viscosity, the magnitude and effect of the buffering force can be precisely controlled, allowing the tilting plate 2 to rotate smoothly at a suitable speed.
[0023] As the tilting plate 2 rotates slowly and continuously, the repair equipment gradually changes its posture, transitioning from a vertical to a horizontal position. When the tilting plate 2 reaches a certain angle, the repair equipment, under its own weight and the combined effect of the tilting plate 2's rotation, continues to smoothly change its posture until it is completely horizontal. At this point, the repair equipment rests precisely on the support assembly located inside the housing 1 below the tilting plate 2. This transport device, through the coordinated action of the tilting plate 2, the hydraulic buffer rod 11, and the support assembly, achieves an automatic and smooth transition of the repair equipment from a vertical hoisting posture to a horizontal storage posture. This reduces the risk of collisions and the difficulty of posture adjustment when the equipment is hoisted and placed inside the housing 1, improves storage efficiency and operational safety, and effectively addresses the low storage efficiency and operational safety issues of existing transport devices when hoisting and storing equipment.
[0024] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3The support assembly includes a first support platform 3 and a second support platform 4 spaced apart. Both the first and second support platforms 3 and 4 are integrally cast from high-strength aluminum alloy and have anti-slip textures (depth ≥ 1mm) on their surfaces to enhance frictional stability when the equipment is placed. The first and second support platforms 3 and 4 are respectively positioned on the left and right sides below the flip plate 2 along the length of the inner bottom wall of the housing 1, serving to support both ends of the repair equipment after placement. The heights of the first and second support platforms 3 and 4 are independently adjustable.
[0025] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The bottom of the first support platform 3 is fixedly connected to a vertically arranged first telescopic rod 31, and the bottom of the second support platform 4 is fixedly connected to a vertically arranged second telescopic rod 41. The bottom ends of both the first telescopic rod 31 and the second telescopic rod 41 are fixed to the inner bottom wall of the box body 1. Both the first telescopic rod 31 and the second telescopic rod 41 are forged from chromium-molybdenum alloy steel (tensile strength ≥ 800 MPa).
[0026] The bottom of the first support platform 3 is also provided with multiple first height adjustment blocks 311 that can be detachably fitted onto the first telescopic rod 31, and the bottom of the second support platform 4 is also provided with multiple second height adjustment blocks 411 that can be detachably fitted onto the second telescopic rod 41. Both the first height adjustment blocks 311 and the second height adjustment blocks 411 are U-shaped. The U-shaped opening width of the first height adjustment block 311 is slightly larger than the diameter of the first telescopic rod 31, and the U-shaped opening width of the second height adjustment block 411 is slightly larger than the diameter of the second telescopic rod 41.
[0027] In this way, when different sizes of repair equipment need to be stored, the heights of the first support platform 3 and the second support platform 4 can be adjusted independently according to parameters such as the size and center of gravity of the equipment. Taking the adjustment of the height of the first support platform 3 as an example, firstly, select an appropriate number of first height adjustment blocks 311 according to the required height difference; then, lift the first support platform 3 and sequentially place these first height adjustment blocks 311 onto the first telescopic rod 31; after adjusting to the appropriate height position, lower the first support platform 3 to increase its height. To reduce the height, reduce the number of first height adjustment blocks 311 or replace them with shorter first height adjustment blocks 311. The height adjustment method of the second support platform 4 is the same as that of the first support platform 3. By independently adjusting the heights of the first support platform 3 and the second support platform 4, the support requirements at both ends of different repair equipment can be better adapted, improving the versatility and practicality of the transportation device.
[0028] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 to 3The upper surfaces of both the first support platform 3 and the second support platform 4 are covered with elastic buffer pads 32. The elastic buffer pads 32 are made of elastic materials such as rubber, possessing excellent elasticity and cushioning performance. When the repair equipment is placed on the support platform, the elastic buffer pads 32 undergo elastic deformation under the pressure of the equipment, converting the impact force into stored elastic potential energy, which is then slowly released, effectively reducing the impact on the equipment and protecting it from damage. Simultaneously, the elastic buffer pads 32 also increase the friction between the equipment and the support platform, preventing the equipment from slipping during transportation and further improving the stability of equipment transport.
[0029] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The positioning hole 21 has an inverted conical guide hole wall, which is in clearance fit with the positioning block of the repair equipment to be inserted. The inner wall of the positioning hole 21 is also covered with a rubber damping layer 211. The inverted conical guide hole wall of the positioning hole 21 plays a key guiding role in the positioning and insertion stage, enabling the positioning block to be smoothly inserted into the positioning hole 21, thus improving the accuracy and convenience of positioning. The rubber damping layer 211 covering the inner wall of the positioning hole 21 has multiple functions: first, it buffers the impact force through elastic deformation when the positioning block is inserted, protecting the equipment and the positioning hole 21; second, it absorbs vibration energy during equipment storage and transportation, reducing the impact of vibration on the equipment; and third, it increases the friction between the positioning block and the positioning hole 21, preventing the equipment from shaking or falling off.
[0030] At the same time, refer to Figure 1 Transparent observation windows 12 are provided on the lower side wall of the box 1 and on both sides of the support component area. The transparent observation windows 12 are made of transparent acrylic material. They provide staff with a window to directly observe the status of the repair equipment inside the box, so that staff can understand the storage and transportation of the equipment without opening the box 1, promptly detect potential problems of the equipment and take corresponding measures, thereby improving the safety and reliability of equipment transportation.
[0031] Additionally, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A removable cover plate 13 is provided at the top opening of the housing 1, and a buffer layer 131 is fixed to the inner surface of the cover plate 13. After the repair equipment is placed horizontally and stably on the support assembly, the removable cover plate 13 is installed at the top opening of the housing 1. The cover plate 13 is tightly fixed to the housing 1 by a suitable connection method, such as bolt connection or snap connection. The buffer layer 131 fixed to the inner surface of the cover plate 13 is made of a soft and highly elastic material, such as sponge or foam plastic. When the cover plate 13 is installed in place, the buffer layer 131 fits against the top of the repair equipment, providing additional cushioning protection for the repair equipment and preventing the repair equipment from shaking up and down inside the housing 1 due to vibration during transportation, further improving the stability of the equipment during transportation.
[0032] The implementation principle of a transportation device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment in this application embodiment is as follows: In the initial state, the housing 1 is in a stable position, and the tilting plate 2 is in an initial horizontal or near-horizontal position under its own weight and the action of the connection structure with the inner wall of the housing 1. The specific initial angle can be optimized according to factors such as the weight of the equipment and the position of the positioning hole 21, so that the equipment positioning block can be smoothly inserted into the positioning hole 21. At this time, the hydraulic buffer rod 11 is in a certain initial extension state, and its cylinder is firmly installed in the mounting cavity of the inner wall of the housing 1. The free end of the piston rod is hinged to the tilting plate 2, providing buffer support for the subsequent tilting action.
[0033] When the repair equipment needs to be stored and transported, a hoisting device is used to vertically lift the equipment and move it directly above the opening of the housing 1, ensuring that the positioning block at the bottom of the equipment is accurately aligned with the corresponding positioning hole 21 on the flip plate 2. After precise alignment, the equipment is slowly lowered until the positioning block is fully inserted into the positioning hole 21. At this point, the equipment achieves initial positioning connection with the flip plate 2 through the cooperation of the positioning block and the positioning hole 21. After the positioning block is inserted into the positioning hole 21, the hoisting force of the hoisting device is released or relaxed, or only a slight constraint is maintained, and the self-weight of the equipment then acts on the flip plate 2. This self-weight generates a downward torque, which acts on the flip plate 2, driving it to rotate around its horizontally set rotation axis toward the inside of the housing 1.
[0034] As the tilting plate 2 begins to rotate, the hydraulic buffer rod 11, connecting the tilting plate 2 to the inner wall of the housing 1, begins to function. The working principle of the hydraulic buffer rod 11 is based on its internal hydraulic system. When the tilting plate 2 rotates, causing the piston rod to move relative to the cylinder, the flow of hydraulic oil within the cylinder encounters resistance. This resistance generates a buffering force opposite to the rotation direction of the tilting plate 2. This buffering force effectively slows down the tilting speed of the tilting plate 2, preventing it from rapidly and violently tilting due to the weight of the repair equipment. This effectively avoids excessive impact during the tilting process, preventing damage to the equipment and improving the safety and stability of the entire storage process. By rationally designing the parameters of the hydraulic buffer rod 11, such as the cylinder diameter, piston rod diameter, and hydraulic oil viscosity, the magnitude and effect of the buffering force can be precisely controlled, allowing the tilting plate 2 to rotate smoothly at a suitable speed.
[0035] As the tilting plate 2 rotates slowly and continuously, the repair equipment gradually changes its posture, transitioning from a vertical to a horizontal position. When the tilting plate 2 reaches a certain angle, the repair equipment, under its own weight and the combined effect of the tilting plate 2's rotation, continues to smoothly change its posture until it is completely horizontal. At this point, the repair equipment rests precisely on the support assembly located inside the housing 1 below the tilting plate 2. This transport device, through the coordinated action of the tilting plate 2, the hydraulic buffer rod 11, and the support assembly, achieves an automatic and smooth transition of the repair equipment from a vertical hoisting posture to a horizontal storage posture. This reduces the risk of collisions and the difficulty of posture adjustment when the equipment is hoisted and placed inside the housing 1, improves storage efficiency and operational safety, and effectively addresses the low storage efficiency and operational safety issues of existing transport devices when hoisting and storing equipment.
[0036] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. The terms "an" or "a" and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects preceding "comprising" or "including" encompass the elements or objects listed following "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Above," "below," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0037] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A transport device for convenient storage of repair equipment, comprising a housing (1), wherein the top of the housing (1) has an opening, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box (1) is rotatably connected to a flip plate (2). The rotation axis of the flip plate (2) is set horizontally so that the flip plate (2) can rotate inward to the box (1). The flip plate (2) has multiple positioning holes (21) along its surface. The size and position of the positioning holes (21) are configured to match the positioning block at the bottom of the equipment to be stored and repaired and allow it to be inserted. Multiple hydraulic buffer rods (11) are connected between the flip plate (2) and the inner wall of the box (1). The cylinder of each hydraulic buffer rod (11) is hinged to the inner wall of the box (1), and the free end of its piston rod is hinged to the flip plate (2). Inside the box (1), below the flip plate (2), there is a support component for supporting the repair equipment.
2. The transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a first support platform (3) and a second support platform (4) spaced apart. The first support platform (3) and the second support platform (4) are respectively arranged on the left and right sides below the flip plate (2) along the length direction of the inner bottom wall of the box (1) to support the two ends of the repair equipment after it is placed. The heights of the first support platform (3) and the second support platform (4) can be adjusted independently.
3. A transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the first support platform (3) is fixed with a vertically arranged first telescopic rod (31), and the bottom of the second support platform (4) is fixed with a vertically arranged second telescopic rod (41). The bottom ends of the first telescopic rod (31) and the second telescopic rod (41) are both fixed to the inner bottom wall of the box (1). The bottom of the first support platform (3) is also provided with a number of first height adjustment blocks (311) that can be detachably fitted onto the first telescopic rod (31), and the bottom of the second support platform (4) is also provided with a number of second height adjustment blocks (411) that can be detachably fitted onto the second telescopic rod (41).
4. A transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The upper surfaces of the first support platform (3) and the second support platform (4) are both covered with elastic buffer pads (32).
5. A transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning hole (21) has an inverted conical guide hole wall, which is in clearance fit with the positioning block of the repair device to be inserted; the inner wall of the positioning hole (21) is also covered with a rubber damping layer (211).
6. A transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Transparent observation windows (12) are provided on the lower side wall of the box (1) and on both sides of the support component area.
7. A transport device for facilitating the storage and repair of equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top opening of the box (1) is provided with a removable cover plate (13), and a buffer layer (131) is fixed on the inner surface of the cover plate (13).