An adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit

By designing lifting and moving components, combined with shock absorption and cleaning mechanisms, the problems of inconvenient movement and filter clogging of dual-source fresh air handling air conditioning units have been solved, achieving stable and convenient movement of the equipment and efficient filtration.

CN224580380UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31SUZHOU BAOYANG AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU BAOYANG AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-04
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

Existing dual-source fresh air handling air conditioning units are large in size and heavy in weight, making them inconvenient to move and difficult to adjust in terms of placement, which affects the efficiency of the equipment.

Method used

Employing lifting and moving components, the base and unit body are lifted and moved by cylinders, combined with shock absorption and cleaning components, to achieve stable and convenient movement of the equipment and cleaning of the filter plates.

Benefits of technology

It improves the mobility and stability of the equipment, ensures the permeability of the filter plates, reduces dust entering the unit, and enhances the efficiency and reliability of the equipment.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit, belonging to the technical field of air conditioning units. It includes a base and a unit body mounted on top of the base. Each of the four corners of the base has a column, and two symmetrically distributed first grooves are formed at the bottom of the base. Lifting components are installed in each of the two first grooves. Two symmetrically distributed second grooves are also formed at the bottom of the base, each containing a moving component. An air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe are respectively located on both sides of the unit body. This utility model uses the lifting components to drive the base and unit body upwards. Then, a second cylinder drives the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate, and the moving wheels to descend, bringing the moving wheels into contact with the ground. Subsequently, the first cylinder drives the support plate on the same side to rise and detach from the ground, facilitating subsequent movement of the equipment via the moving wheels, thus improving the ease of equipment movement.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning unit technology, and more specifically, to an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit. Background Technology

[0002] Fresh air handling units are air handling devices used to centrally process outdoor fresh air. Fresh air handling units mainly consist of fresh air valves, filters, surface heat exchangers, humidifiers, and blowers. The working principle of dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning units is to process fresh air by relaying two cold sources with different evaporation temperatures to achieve the purpose of deep dehumidification.

[0003] Some existing dual-source fresh air handling air conditioning units are quite large, and their weight may make them difficult to move during installation, thus reducing placement efficiency and hindering subsequent adjustments to their location. Therefore, we propose an adaptive dual-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit, employing the following technical solution:

[0005] An adaptive dual-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit includes a base and a unit body disposed on top of the base. Each of the four corners of the base's bottom is provided with a column, and two symmetrically distributed first grooves are formed at the bottom of the base. Each of the two first grooves contains a lifting component. The bottom of the base also has two symmetrically distributed second grooves, each containing a moving component.

[0006] The unit body has an air inlet pipe and an air outlet pipe on both sides. A connecting pipe is fixedly installed on the side of the air inlet pipe away from the unit body. A filter plate is installed inside the end of the connecting pipe away from the unit body. An installation pipe is installed inside the end of the connecting pipe close to the unit body. A filter cloth is installed inside the installation pipe. A cleaning component is installed on the side wall of the filter plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the equipment has four uprights at the bottom corners of the base to support and stabilize the equipment. When it is necessary to move the components, the base and the main body can be raised by the lifting component, thereby lifting the uprights off the ground. Then, the moving component lowers to contact the ground, facilitating subsequent relocation and improving the ease of equipment movement. When the equipment is moved to a suitable position, the moving component can be raised to lift off the ground, allowing the uprights to contact the ground, which helps maintain the stability of the equipment. When the equipment is running, it generates suction, and outside air enters the equipment through the connecting pipe and the air inlet pipe. The connecting pipe contains a filter plate and filter cloth, which plays a preliminary role in filtering dust in the air. The connecting pipe also contains a cleaning component. When the main body of the unit operates and generates suction to draw outside air into the main body through the connecting pipe and the air inlet pipe, the suction drives the cleaning component in the connecting pipe to rotate on the side wall of the filter plate, which can clean the filter plate and help maintain the permeability of the filter plate pores. The filter cloth in the connecting pipe can block some of the cleaned dust from entering the connecting pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes two support plates located below the base. Two symmetrically distributed first cylinders are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the top of the two first grooves. Connecting columns are fixedly installed at the ends of the piston shafts of the first cylinders. The bottom ends of the two connecting columns on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate on the same side. Anti-slip pads are fixedly installed at the bottom ends of the two support plates.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the first cylinder drives the support plate on the same side to descend and contact the ground. Then, under the reverse driving action of the first cylinder, the base and the unit body are driven to rise as a whole, which facilitates the subsequent movement of the equipment. In addition, the cooperation between the first cylinder and the support plate can play the role of adjusting the height of the unit body.

[0010] Furthermore, the moving component includes two first mounting plates disposed below the base, two second cylinders fixedly mounted on the inner walls of the top of the two second grooves, the piston shaft ends of the two second cylinders on the same side being fixedly connected to the top of the first mounting plate on the same side, a second mounting plate being disposed below the two first mounting plates, two symmetrically distributed moving wheels being disposed at the bottom of the two second mounting plates, and a shock-absorbing component being disposed between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, after the column is lifted off the ground, the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate and the moving wheel are driven to descend by the second cylinder, so that the moving wheel contacts the ground. Then, the support plate on the same side is driven to rise and lift off the ground by the first cylinder, which facilitates the subsequent movement of the equipment by the moving wheel. This improves the convenience of moving the equipment. In addition, a shock-absorbing component is provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side, which not only plays a role in shock absorption, but also plays a role in connecting and assembling the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

[0012] Furthermore, each of the two first mounting plates has two symmetrically distributed shock absorbers at its bottom end. The ends of the telescopic shafts of the two shock absorbers on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the second mounting plate on the same side, and the sidewalls of the telescopic shafts of the shock absorbers are fitted with second springs.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the equipment moves, the vibration force generated by the equipment can be absorbed by the second spring, and then the rebound force generated by the second spring on the same side can be offset by the shock absorber, thereby playing a role in shock absorption and helping to maintain the stability of the equipment movement.

[0014] Furthermore, two symmetrically distributed multi-section telescopic columns are provided between the first and second mounting plates on the same side, and each multi-section telescopic column is fitted with a first spring on its sidewall.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, multiple telescopic columns are provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side. The multiple telescopic columns can serve to assemble the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side. The side walls of the multiple telescopic columns are fitted with first springs, which can also absorb the vibration force generated by the equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the cleaning component includes a fixed plate fixedly installed inside the connecting pipe. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed on the side of the fixed plate near the filter plate. A turbine blade is fixedly sleeved on the side wall of the rotating shaft. Filter cotton is provided on the side of the filter plate near the unit body. The end of the rotating shaft away from the unit body passes through the filter cotton and the filter plate. A brush plate is provided on the side wall of the end of the rotating shaft that passes through the filter plate.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when the unit body operates and generates suction to draw outside air into the unit body through the connecting pipe and the air inlet pipe, the suction drives the turbine blades inside the connecting pipe to rotate. The turbine blades rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft rotates the brush plate located on the side of the filter plate away from the unit body, which can clean the filter plate and help maintain the permeability of the filter plate pores. The filter plate is equipped with filter cotton on the inside, which not only filters dust in the air, but also prevents the swept dust from entering the interior of the unit body. The connecting pipe is equipped with filter cloth to achieve a further filtration and dust prevention effect.

[0018] Furthermore, three locking blocks arranged in a circular array are fixedly installed on the side wall of the filter plate, and the inner wall of the connecting pipe is provided with a locking groove that matches the locking blocks. The locking blocks and the connecting pipe are fixed together by bolts.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the filter plate sidewall is provided with a locking block, and the connecting pipe sidewall is provided with a locking groove. The locking block and the locking groove cooperate to position the filter plate, which is convenient for subsequent fixing with bolts.

[0020] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0021] (1) In this utility model, by setting up the lifting component, the first cylinder drives the same-side support plate to descend and contact the ground, and then the base and the unit body are driven to rise as a whole under the reverse driving action of the first cylinder. Then, the second cylinder drives the first mounting plate, the second mounting plate and the moving wheel to descend, so that the moving wheel contacts the ground. Then, the first cylinder drives the same-side support plate to rise and leave the ground, which facilitates the subsequent movement of the equipment by the moving wheel and improves the convenience of moving the equipment.

[0022] (2) In this utility model, a shock-absorbing component is provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, which not only plays the role of shock absorption, but also plays the role of connecting the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side. Multiple telescopic columns and a first spring are provided between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate on the same side. The first spring has a large elastic force, which not only plays the role of buffering, but also helps to maintain the stability of the connection between the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

[0023] (3) In this utility model, a connecting pipe is connected to the air inlet pipe port. The connecting pipe is equipped with a filter plate and a filter cloth, which plays a role in initially filtering dust in the air. When the unit body is running, it generates suction to draw outside air into the unit body through the connecting pipe and the air inlet pipe. The suction drives the turbine blade in the connecting pipe to rotate. The turbine blade rotates synchronously with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft rotates the brush plate located on the side of the filter plate away from the unit body, which can clean the filter plate and help maintain the permeability of the filter plate holes. The filter plate is equipped with filter cotton on the inside, which not only plays a role in filtering dust in the air, but also plays a role in blocking the dust swept down from entering the unit body. The connecting pipe is equipped with a filter cloth to achieve a further filtration and dust prevention effect. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This utility model relates to an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit. Figure 1 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 This utility model relates to an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit. Figure 1 Enlarged view of B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This utility model relates to an adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit. Figure 1 Enlarged view of C;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the connecting pipe in the adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the base of the adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit of this utility model.

[0031] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0032] 1. Unit body; 2. Air inlet pipe; 3. Base; 4. Support plate; 5. First mounting plate; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Clamping block; 8. Filter plate; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Brush plate; 11. Connecting column; 12. First cylinder; 13. Second cylinder; 14. First spring; 15. Multi-section telescopic column; 16. Second mounting plate; 17. Shock absorber; 18. Second spring; 19. Air outlet pipe; 20. Turbine blade; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Mounting pipe; 23. Filter cloth; 24. First groove; 25. Second groove. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-7 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0037] Please see Figure 1-7 An adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit includes a base 3 and a unit body 1 disposed on top of the base 3. Each of the four corners of the base 3 has a column, and two symmetrically distributed first grooves 24 are formed at the bottom of the base 3. Each of the two first grooves 24 contains a lifting assembly, which includes two support plates 4 disposed below the base 3. Two symmetrically distributed first cylinders 12 are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the tops of the two first grooves 24. A connecting column 11 is fixedly installed at the piston shaft end of each of the first cylinders 12. The bottom ends of the two connecting columns 11 on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 4 on the same side. Anti-slip pads are fixedly installed at the bottom ends of the two support plates 4.

[0038] The bottom of the base 3 has two symmetrically distributed second grooves 25. Each of the two second grooves 25 is equipped with a moving component. The moving component includes two first mounting plates 5 located below the base 3. A second cylinder 13 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the top of each of the two second grooves 25. The piston shaft ends of the two second cylinders 13 on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the first mounting plate 5 on the same side. A second mounting plate 16 is provided below each of the two first mounting plates 5. Each of the two second mounting plates 16 has two symmetrically distributed moving wheels at its bottom.

[0039] When the equipment is in use, the base 3 has four columns at its bottom corners to support and stabilize the equipment. When it is necessary to move the components, the first cylinder 12 drives the support plate 4 on the same side to descend and contact the ground. Then, under the reverse driving action of the first cylinder 12, the base 3 and the unit body 1 are driven to rise as a whole, which stabilizes the equipment. Then, the second cylinder 13 drives the first mounting plate 5, the second mounting plate 16 and the moving wheels to descend, so that the moving wheels contact the ground. Then, the first cylinder 12 drives the support plate 4 on the same side to rise and detach from the ground, which facilitates the subsequent movement of the equipment by the moving wheels, thus improving the convenience of moving the equipment.

[0040] A shock-absorbing assembly is provided between the first mounting plate 5 and the second mounting plate 16 on the same side. Two shock absorbers 17 are symmetrically distributed at the bottom of the two first mounting plates 5. The telescopic shaft ends of the two shock absorbers 17 on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the second mounting plate 16 on the same side. The sidewalls of the telescopic shafts of the shock absorbers 17 are fitted with second springs 18. Two multi-section telescopic columns 15 are symmetrically distributed between the first mounting plate 5 and the second mounting plate 16 on the same side. The sidewalls of the multi-section telescopic columns 15 are fitted with first springs 14.

[0041] When the equipment moves, the vibration force generated by the equipment can be absorbed by the second spring 18, and then the rebound force generated by the second spring 18 on the same side can be offset by the shock absorber 17, thereby playing a role in shock absorption and helping to maintain the stability of the equipment movement. A multi-section telescopic column 15 is provided between the first mounting plate 5 and the second mounting plate 16 on the same side. The multi-section telescopic column 15 can be used to assemble the first mounting plate 5 and the second mounting plate 16 on the same side. The side wall of the multi-section telescopic column 15 is fitted with a first spring 14, which can also absorb the vibration force generated by the equipment. The rebound force of the first spring 14 can also be suppressed by the shock absorber 17.

[0042] The unit body 1 has an air inlet pipe 2 and an air outlet pipe 19 on both sides. A connecting pipe 6 is fixedly installed on the side of the air inlet pipe 2 away from the unit body 1. A filter plate 8 is installed in the end of the connecting pipe 6 away from the unit body 1. An installation pipe 22 is installed in the end of the connecting pipe 6 near the unit body 1. A filter cloth 23 is installed in the installation pipe 22. A cleaning component is provided on the side wall of the filter plate 8. The cleaning component includes a fixing plate 21 fixedly installed in the connecting pipe 6. A rotating shaft 9 is rotatably installed on the side of the fixing plate 21 near the filter plate 8. A turbine blade 20 is fixedly sleeved on the side wall of the rotating shaft 9. Filter cotton is provided on the side of the filter plate 8 near the unit body 1. The end of the rotating shaft 9 away from the unit body 1 passes through the filter cotton and the filter plate 8. A brush plate 10 is provided on the side wall of the end of the rotating shaft 9 that passes through the filter plate 8.

[0043] When the unit body 1 operates and generates suction, it draws outside air into the unit body 1 through the connecting pipe 6 and the air inlet pipe 2. The suction drives the turbine blades 20 inside the connecting pipe 6 to rotate. The turbine blades 20 rotate synchronously with the rotating shaft 9. The rotating shaft 9 rotates the brush plate 10 located on the side of the filter plate 8 away from the unit body 1, which can clean the filter plate 8 and help maintain the permeability of the pores of the filter plate 8. The filter plate 8 is provided with filter cotton on the inside, which not only filters dust in the air, but also prevents the dust swept down from entering the interior of the unit body 1. The connecting pipe 6 is provided with filter cloth 23, which achieves a further filtration and dust prevention effect.

[0044] Three locking blocks 7 arranged in a ring array are fixedly installed on the side wall of the filter plate 8. The inner wall of the connecting pipe 6 has a locking groove that matches the locking blocks 7. The locking blocks 7 and the connecting pipe 6 are fixed together by bolts. The locking blocks 7 are provided on the side wall of the filter plate 8 and the locking groove is provided on the side wall of the connecting pipe 6. The locking blocks 7 and the locking groove cooperate to position the filter plate 8, which is convenient for subsequent fixing with bolts.

[0045] The implementation principle of this utility model embodiment is as follows: When the device is in use, the base 3 has four columns at its bottom corners, which serve to support and stabilize the device. When it is necessary to move the components, the base 3 and the unit body 1 can be driven to rise by the lifting component, thereby lifting the columns off the ground. Then, the moving component descends to contact the ground, facilitating subsequent movement of the equipment and improving the ease of movement. When the device is moved to a suitable position, the moving component can be raised to lift off the ground, allowing the columns to contact the ground, which helps maintain the stability of the device. When the device is running, it generates suction, drawing in outside air... Air enters the equipment through connecting pipe 6 and inlet pipe 2. Connecting pipe 6 contains filter plate 8 and filter cloth 23, which serve to initially filter dust in the air. Connecting pipe 6 also contains a cleaning component. When the unit body 1 operates and generates suction to draw outside air into the unit body 1 through connecting pipe 6 and inlet pipe 2, the suction drives the cleaning component in connecting pipe 6 to rotate on the side wall of filter plate 8, which cleans filter plate 8 and helps maintain the permeability of filter plate 8 pores. The filter cloth 23 in connecting pipe 6 can block some of the cleaned dust from entering the connecting pipe 6.

[0046] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adaptive double-cold-source fresh air handling air conditioning unit, characterized in that: Includes a base (3) and a unit body (1) set on top of the base (3). The base (3) has columns at the four corners of its bottom end. The base (3) has two symmetrically distributed first grooves (24) at its bottom end. Each of the two first grooves (24) is equipped with a lifting component. The base (3) has two symmetrically distributed second grooves (25) at its bottom end. Each of the two second grooves (25) is equipped with a moving component. The unit body (1) is provided with an air inlet pipe (2) and an air outlet pipe (19) on both sides respectively. A connecting pipe (6) is fixedly installed on the side of the air inlet pipe (2) away from the unit body (1). A filter plate (8) is provided in the end of the connecting pipe (6) away from the unit body (1). An installation pipe (22) is provided in the end of the connecting pipe (6) close to the unit body (1). A filter cloth (23) is provided in the installation pipe (22). A cleaning component is provided on the side wall of the filter plate (8).

2. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes two support plates (4) located below the base (3). Two first cylinders (12) are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the top of the two first grooves (24) in a symmetrical arrangement. A connecting column (11) is fixedly installed at the piston shaft end of each of the first cylinders (12). The bottom ends of the two connecting columns (11) on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (4) on the same side. Anti-slip pads are fixedly installed at the bottom ends of the two support plates (4).

3. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving component includes two first mounting plates (5) disposed below the base (3). A second cylinder (13) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the top of each of the two second grooves (25). The piston shaft ends of the two second cylinders (13) on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the first mounting plate (5) on the same side. A second mounting plate (16) is provided below each of the two first mounting plates (5). Two symmetrically distributed moving wheels are provided at the bottom of each of the two second mounting plates (16). A shock-absorbing component is provided between the first mounting plate (5) and the second mounting plate (16) on the same side.

4. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two shock absorbers (17) are provided at the bottom of each of the two first mounting plates (5). The telescopic shaft ends of the two shock absorbers (17) on the same side are fixedly connected to the top of the second mounting plate (16) on the same side. The telescopic shaft sidewalls of the shock absorbers (17) are fitted with second springs (18).

5. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two symmetrically distributed multi-section telescopic columns (15) are provided between the first mounting plate (5) and the second mounting plate (16) on the same side, and the side walls of the multi-section telescopic columns (15) are all fitted with first springs (14).

6. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly includes a fixing plate (21) fixedly installed in the connecting pipe (6). A rotating shaft (9) is rotatably installed on the side of the fixing plate (21) near the filter plate (8). A turbine blade (20) is fixedly sleeved on the side wall of the rotating shaft (9). Filter cotton is provided on the side of the filter plate (8) near the unit body (1). The end of the rotating shaft (9) away from the unit body (1) passes through the filter cotton and the filter plate (8). A brush plate (10) is provided on the side wall of the end of the rotating shaft (9) that passes through the filter plate (8).

7. The self-adaptive dual-cold-source fresh air handling unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter plate (8) has three locking blocks (7) arranged in a ring array fixedly installed on its side wall. The inner wall of the connecting pipe (6) has a locking groove that matches the locking blocks (7). The locking blocks (7) and the connecting pipe (6) are fixed together by bolts.