Stainless steel sheet blanking and slitting apparatus

CN224713420UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-04DONGTAI CHIDING METAL PROD MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202521896116.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-04
Publication Date
2026-09-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-04

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Technical Problem

[0004]为了弥补以上不足,本实用新型提供了不锈钢板材冲裁分条设备,旨在改善现有技术中弹簧的弹性力会随时间和使用次数发生变化,进而导致弹簧压力波动,降低对不锈钢板材加工精度的问题

Benefits of technology

[0021] 1. In this utility model, rotating the first adjusting turntable causes the rotating shaft welded to its outer wall to rotate inside the top of the adjusting frame, driving the double gear and ratchet installed on the outer wall to rotate synchronously, causing the double rack to slide inside the adjusting frame, and then driving the pressure roller to slide in the middle of the adjusting frame. By adjusting the position of the pressure roller, the roller spacing can be adjusted, enabling the device to stably transport and push plates of different thicknesses and sizes, thereby improving the processing accuracy of stainless steel plates.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to metal processing technical field discloses stainless steel sheet blanking and dividing equipment, including the organism, the outer wall front side of organism installs the adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the roll spacing, the top of organism installs the fixed establishment, the fixed establishment is used for quick fixed blanking tool, the adjusting mechanism includes the press roll, the press roll installs the outer wall front side at the organism, the outer wall left and right ends of press roll all are fixedly connected with double rack, a plurality of double rack's outer wall all install the adjusting frame, the inside of adjusting frame with double rack's outer wall sliding connection, in the utility model, make double rack slide in the inside of adjusting frame, further drive the press roll to slide in the adjusting frame middle part, realize the adjustment of roll spacing through the position adjustment of press roll, make the device can carry out the steady transportation and push to the plate material of different thickness size, improve the processing precision of stainless steel plate material.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of metal processing technology, and in particular to a stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment is a precision machine specifically designed for processing stainless steel sheets. It integrates punching and slitting functions, and can efficiently realize the fixed-length cutting, shape punching, and multi-specification strip division of sheets. It ensures accurate sheet positioning through a high-precision feeding mechanism. With wear-resistant carbide or high-speed steel tools, it can process stainless steel sheets of different thicknesses, meeting the processing needs from thin to medium-thick plates. The equipment has an automated control system that can set dimensional parameters through programming to achieve continuous production, greatly improving processing efficiency and accuracy. It is widely used in the stainless steel products, hardware processing, and automotive parts industries, providing regular blanks or strips for subsequent bending and welding processes.

[0003] Existing stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment conveys the sheet material via a conveyor belt, then uses pressure rollers to provide thrust and, in conjunction with cutting tools, achieves effective slitting. However, due to the varying thicknesses of stainless steel sheets, using fixed-space pressure rollers to vent air cannot apply optimal pressure, resulting in insufficient thrust or excessive pressure that causes deformation. Current technology uses springs at the upper pressure rollers to adapt to different thicknesses of stainless steel sheets, but the spring's elasticity changes over time and with repeated use, leading to spring pressure fluctuations and reduced processing accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the elastic force of the spring changes with time and the number of uses, resulting in spring pressure fluctuations and reduced processing accuracy of stainless steel sheets.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment, comprising a machine body, an adjustment mechanism installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body, the adjustment mechanism being used to adjust the roller spacing, and a fixing mechanism installed at the top of the machine body, the fixing mechanism being used to quickly fix the punching cutter; the adjustment mechanism includes a pressure roller, the pressure roller being installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body, and double toothed racks being fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the outer wall of the pressure roller, and adjustment frames being installed on the outer walls of multiple double toothed racks, the interior of the adjustment frame being slidably connected to the outer wall of the double toothed rack, the outer wall of the pressure roller being slidably connected to the middle of the adjustment frame, a drive assembly being installed at the top of the adjustment frame, and a limiting assembly being installed on the outer side of the adjustment frame.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] The drive assembly includes a first adjusting turntable, which is mounted on the top of the adjusting frame. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first adjusting turntable. The outer wall of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the top of the adjusting frame. A double gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. The double gear is installed inside the adjusting frame. The front side of the outer wall of the double gear meshes with the rear side of the outer wall of the double rack. A limit plate is slidably connected to the front end of the double rack. The front side of the outer wall of the limit plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting frame.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The limiting component includes a ratchet mounted on the outside of the adjusting frame. The middle part of the ratchet is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft. A pawl is mounted on the outside of the ratchet, and the outer wall of the pawl is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the adjusting frame.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The fixing mechanism includes a drive shaft, which is installed at the top of the machine body. Multiple worm gears are fixedly connected to the middle of the drive shaft. A second adjusting turntable is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the drive shaft. A locking assembly is installed on the outer wall of the worm gears.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The engaging assembly includes a worm gear, which is mounted on the outer wall of a worm. The outer wall of the worm meshes with the outer wall of the worm gear. A bidirectional threaded rod is fixedly connected to the middle of the worm gear. Arc-shaped buckles are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod. The interiors of the multiple arc-shaped buckles are threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod. Multiple support plates are installed on the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod, and the interiors of the multiple support plates are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] A main shaft is installed at the top of the machine body. The fixing mechanism is installed inside the main shaft. The outer walls of the multiple arc-shaped buckles are slidably connected to the inside of the main shaft. The outer walls of the multiple support plates are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft. The outer wall of the transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the main shaft. A tool holder is installed on the outer wall of the main shaft. The outer walls of the arc-shaped buckles are slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] An active roller is installed on the front side of the machine body. The outer wall of the active roller is rotatably connected to the bottom of the adjustment frame. A drive motor is installed on the right end of the active roller.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A bracket is installed on the front side of the machine body, and multiple conveyor shafts are installed on the top of the bracket.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, rotating the first adjusting turntable causes the rotating shaft welded to its outer wall to rotate inside the top of the adjusting frame, driving the double gear and ratchet installed on the outer wall to rotate synchronously, causing the double rack to slide inside the adjusting frame, and then driving the pressure roller to slide in the middle of the adjusting frame. By adjusting the position of the pressure roller, the roller spacing can be adjusted, enabling the device to stably transport and push plates of different thicknesses and sizes, thereby improving the processing accuracy of stainless steel plates.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, rotating the second adjusting turntable drives the transmission shaft to rotate, causing multiple worm gears in the middle to rotate. Through the meshing of the worm gears and worm wheels, the worm wheels drive the central bidirectional threaded rod to rotate inside the support plate. Its rotation can drive the arc-shaped buckle to move, so that it passes through the outer end of the main shaft and matches the internal space of the tool holder. Through the matching of multiple arc-shaped buckles with the inside of the tool holder in different directions of movement, the punching tool can be quickly fixed, solving the problem of reduced punching efficiency due to excessive replacement time when different types of tools need to be replaced for different sizes of plates. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial structural exploded view of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the adjustment mechanism of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view at point A;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating the fixing mechanism of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the fixing mechanism of the stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Machine body; 2. Adjustment mechanism; 201. Pressure roller; 202. Double rack; 203. Adjustment frame; 204. Drive assembly; 2041. First adjustment turntable; 2042. Rotating shaft; 2043. Double gear; 2044. Limiting plate; 205. Limiting assembly; 2051. Ratchet; 2052. Pawl holder; 3. Fixing mechanism; 301. Drive shaft; 302. Worm gear; 303. Second adjustment turntable; 304. Engaging assembly; 3041. Worm gear; 3042. Bidirectional threaded rod; 3043. Arc-shaped buckle; 3044. Support plate; 4. Main shaft; 5. Tool holder; 6. Drive roller; 7. Drive motor; 8. Bracket; 9. Conveyor shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: a stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment, including a machine body 1, an adjustment mechanism 2 installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body 1, the adjustment mechanism 2 being used to adjust the roller spacing, and a fixing mechanism 3 installed on the top of the machine body 1, the fixing mechanism 3 being used to quickly fix the punching cutter.

[0034] The adjustment mechanism 2 includes a pressure roller 201, which is installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body 1. Double racks 202 are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the outer wall of the pressure roller 201. Adjustment frames 203 are installed on the outer walls of the multiple double racks 202. The interior of the adjustment frame 203 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the double racks 202. The outer wall of the pressure roller 201 is slidably connected to the middle of the adjustment frame 203. A drive assembly 204 is installed at the top of the adjustment frame 203, and a limiting assembly 205 is installed on the outside of the adjustment frame 203.

[0035] The drive assembly 204 includes a first adjusting turntable 2041, which is mounted on the top of the adjusting frame 203. A rotating shaft 2042 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first adjusting turntable 2041. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 2042 is rotatably connected to the inside of the top of the adjusting frame 203. A double gear 2043 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 2042. The double gear 2043 is installed inside the adjusting frame 203. The front side of the outer wall of the double gear 2043 meshes with the rear side of the outer wall of the double rack 202. A limit plate 2044 is slidably connected to the front end of the double rack 202. The front side of the outer wall of the limit plate 2044 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting frame 203.

[0036] The limiting component 205 includes a ratchet 2051, which is mounted on the outside of the adjusting frame 203. The middle part of the ratchet 2051 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft 2042. A pawl bracket 2052 is mounted on the outside of the ratchet 2051, and the outer wall of the pawl bracket 2052 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the adjusting frame 203.

[0037] Specifically, rotating the first adjusting turntable 2041 causes the rotating shaft 2042 welded to its outer wall to rotate inside the top of the adjusting frame 203, thereby driving the double gear 2043 and ratchet 2051 mounted on its outer wall to rotate synchronously. Through the meshing action of the double gear 2043 and the double rack 202, the double rack 202 can slide inside the adjusting frame 203. The ratchet bracket 2052 is installed on the outside of the adjusting frame 203 and can rotate. Its cooperation with the ratchet 2051 can restrict the reverse rotation of the rotating shaft 2042. The limiting plate 2044 that slides inside the double rack 202 is fixed inside the adjusting frame 203 and can guide the vertical movement of the double rack 202, thereby causing the double rack 202 to drive the pressure roller 201 to slide in the middle of the adjusting frame 203. By adjusting the position of the pressure roller 201, the roller spacing can be adjusted, enabling the device to stably transport and push plates of different thicknesses and improve the processing accuracy of stainless steel plates.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing mechanism 3 includes a drive shaft 301, which is installed at the top of the machine body 1. Multiple worm gears 302 are fixedly connected to the middle of the drive shaft 301. A second adjusting turntable 303 is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the drive shaft 301. A locking assembly 304 is installed on the outer wall of the worm gears 302.

[0039] The engaging assembly 304 includes a worm gear 3041, which is mounted on the outer wall of the worm 302. The outer wall of the worm 302 meshes with the outer wall of the worm gear 3041. A bidirectional threaded rod 3042 is fixedly connected to the middle of the worm gear 3041. Arc-shaped buckles 3043 are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042. The interiors of the multiple arc-shaped buckles 3043 are threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042. Multiple support plates 3044 are installed on the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042. The interiors of the multiple support plates 3044 are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042.

[0040] Specifically, rotating the second adjusting turntable 303 drives the transmission shaft 301 to rotate, which in turn causes the multiple worm gears 302 in the middle of the transmission shaft 301 to rotate. Through the meshing action of the worm gears 302 and the worm wheel 3041, the worm wheel 3041 drives the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 in the middle to rotate inside the support plate 3044. The support plate 3044 is fixed inside the main shaft 4 and can provide stable support for the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042. The rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 can drive the arc at its upper and lower ends. The buckle 3043 moves accordingly. The elliptical arc design of the arc buckle 3043 can restrict its own rotation. Therefore, when the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 rotates, the arc buckle 3043 can only pass through the outer end of the main shaft 4 and match the internal space of the tool holder 5 through its end. By matching the arc buckles 3043 with the inside of the tool holder 5 in multiple different directions of movement, the punching tool can be quickly fixed, which solves the problem of reduced punching efficiency due to long replacement time when different types of tools need to be replaced for different sizes of plates.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The top of the machine body 1 is equipped with a main shaft 4, the fixing mechanism 3 is installed inside the main shaft 4, the outer walls of multiple arc-shaped buckles 3043 are slidably connected to the inside of the main shaft 4, the outer walls of multiple support plates 3044 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft 4, the outer wall of the transmission shaft 301 is rotatably connected to the inside of the main shaft 4, the outer wall of the main shaft 4 is equipped with a tool holder 5, and the outer walls of the arc-shaped buckles 3043 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder 5.

[0042] A drive roller 6 is installed on the front side of the machine body 1. The outer wall of the drive roller 6 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the adjustment frame 203. A drive motor 7 is installed on the right end of the drive roller 6. The drive motor 7 is model MSME102G1V. Its working principle is that when DC current is applied to the armature winding, the current is subjected to Ampere force in the magnetic field. The armature winding drives the rotor to rotate under the action of force. However, due to the cooperation of the commutator and the brush, the current direction in the winding will automatically reverse whenever the rotor rotates half a revolution, ensuring that the rotor is continuously subjected to torque in the same direction and realizing continuous rotation. A bracket 8 is installed on the front side of the machine body 1. Multiple conveyor shafts 9 are installed on the top of the bracket 8.

[0043] Specifically, the top of the machine body 1 has a main shaft 4, and a tool holder 5 is installed on its outer wall to punch stainless steel plates. The front side of the machine body 1 is equipped with an active roller 6, which can cooperate with the pressure roller 201 to push the plates. The right end of the active roller 6 is equipped with a drive motor 7, which can provide power for the rotation of the active roller 6. The front side of the machine body 1 is equipped with a bracket 8, and multiple conveying shafts 9 are installed at its top to initially convey the stainless steel plates.

[0044] Working principle: Rotating the first adjusting turntable 2041 causes the rotating shaft 2042 welded to its outer wall to rotate inside the top of the adjusting frame 203, thereby driving the double gear 2043 and ratchet 2051 mounted on its outer wall to rotate synchronously. Through the meshing action of the double gear 2043 and the double rack 202, the double rack 202 can slide inside the adjusting frame 203. The ratchet bracket 2052 is installed on the outside of the adjusting frame 203 and can rotate. Its cooperation with the ratchet 2051 can restrict the reverse rotation of the rotating shaft 2042. The limiting plate 2044 that slides inside the double rack 202 is fixed inside the adjusting frame 203 and can guide the vertical movement of the double rack 202, thereby causing the double rack 202 to drive the pressure roller 201 to slide in the middle of the adjusting frame 203. By adjusting the position of the pressure roller 201, the roller gap can be adjusted, enabling the device to stably transport and push plates of different thicknesses and improve the processing accuracy of stainless steel plates.

[0045] Rotating the second adjusting turntable 303 drives the transmission shaft 301 to rotate, which in turn causes the multiple worm gears 302 in the middle of the transmission shaft 301 to rotate. Through the meshing of the worm gears 302 and the worm wheel 3041, the worm wheel 3041 drives the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 in the middle to rotate inside the support plate 3044. The support plate 3044 is fixed inside the main shaft 4 and can provide stable support for the rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042. The rotation of the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 can drive the arc-shaped buckles at its upper and lower ends. As 3043 moves, the elliptical arc design of the arc-shaped buckle 3043 restricts its own rotation. Therefore, when the bidirectional threaded rod 3042 rotates, the arc-shaped buckle 3043 can only pass through the outer end of the main shaft 4 and match the internal space of the tool holder 5 through its end. By matching the arc-shaped buckles 3043 with the inside of the tool holder 5 in multiple different directions of movement, the punching tool can be quickly fixed, solving the problem of reduced punching efficiency due to excessive replacement time when different types of tools need to be replaced for different sizes of plates.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment, comprising a machine body (1), characterized in that: An adjustment mechanism (2) is installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body (1). The adjustment mechanism (2) is used to adjust the roller spacing. A fixing mechanism (3) is installed on the top of the machine body (1). The fixing mechanism (3) is used to quickly fix the punching tool. The adjustment mechanism (2) includes a pressure roller (201), which is installed on the front side of the outer wall of the machine body (1). Double racks (202) are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the outer wall of the pressure roller (201). Adjustment frames (203) are installed on the outer walls of the multiple double racks (202). The interior of the adjustment frame (203) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the double racks (202). The outer wall of the pressure roller (201) is slidably connected to the middle of the adjustment frame (203). A drive assembly (204) is installed at the top of the adjustment frame (203). A limiting assembly (205) is installed on the outside of the adjustment frame (203).

2. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (204) includes a first adjusting turntable (2041), which is mounted on the top of the adjusting frame (203). A rotating shaft (2042) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first adjusting turntable (2041). The outer wall of the rotating shaft (2042) is rotatably connected to the top of the adjusting frame (203). A double gear (2043) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (2042). The double gear (2043) is mounted inside the adjusting frame (203). The front side of the outer wall of the double gear (2043) meshes with the rear side of the outer wall of the double rack (202). A limiting plate (2044) is slidably connected to the front end of the double rack (202). The front side of the outer wall of the limiting plate (2044) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting frame (203).

3. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component (205) includes a ratchet (2051) mounted on the outside of the adjusting frame (203). The middle part of the ratchet (2051) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating shaft (2042). A pawl bracket (2052) is mounted on the outside of the ratchet (2051), and the outer wall of the pawl bracket (2052) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the adjusting frame (203).

4. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (3) includes a drive shaft (301), which is installed at the top of the machine body (1). A plurality of worm gears (302) are fixedly connected to the middle of the drive shaft (301). A second adjusting turntable (303) is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the drive shaft (301). A locking assembly (304) is installed on the outer wall of the worm gears (302).

5. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The engaging assembly (304) includes a worm gear (3041) mounted on the outer wall of a worm (302). The outer wall of the worm (302) meshes with the outer wall of the worm gear (3041). A bidirectional threaded rod (3042) is fixedly connected to the middle of the worm gear (3041). Arc-shaped buckles (3043) are installed at the upper and lower ends of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod (3042). The interiors of the multiple arc-shaped buckles (3043) are threadedly connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod (3042). Multiple support plates (3044) are mounted on the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod (3042). The interiors of the multiple support plates (3044) are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod (3042).

6. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: A main shaft (4) is installed at the top of the machine body (1). The fixing mechanism (3) is installed inside the main shaft (4). The outer walls of the multiple arc-shaped buckles (3043) are slidably connected to the inside of the main shaft (4). The outer walls of the multiple support plates (3044) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the main shaft (4). The outer wall of the transmission shaft (301) is rotatably connected to the inside of the main shaft (4). A tool holder (5) is installed on the outer wall of the main shaft (4). The outer wall of the arc-shaped buckles (3043) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the tool holder (5).

7. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: An active roller (6) is installed on the front side of the machine body (1). The outer wall of the active roller (6) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the adjustment frame (203). A drive motor (7) is installed on the right end of the active roller (6).

8. The stainless steel sheet punching and slitting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bracket (8) is installed on the front side of the body (1), and a plurality of conveying shafts (9) are installed on the top of the bracket (8).