Corrosion-resistant cable bridge

CN224774515UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-18HAINAN JIHE POWER EQUIP INSTALLATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522163799.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-13
Publication Date
2026-09-18
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-13

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Technical Problem

针对现有技术中存在的问题,本实用新型提供了一种耐腐电缆桥架,以解决背景技术中提到的桥架内部的空间调节不便捷等技术问题

Benefits of technology

本实用新型设置了桥架机构,桥架机构提供电缆承载的基础框架结构,顶框和底板组成完整的电缆桥架,底板可拆卸设计便于安装维护,调节板可在电缆桥架内滑动,实现内部空间的灵活调节,适应不同规格电缆需求,顶框上的绑线槽可穿线捆绑防腐材料,增强防腐性能,安装架确保整个装置稳定固定。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of corrosion-resistant cable bridge, including bridge mechanism, adjusting fixed mechanism and stabilizing mechanism, the bridge mechanism includes top frame and bottom plate, the adjusting fixed mechanism includes clamping pipe and clamping rod, the stabilizing mechanism includes outer swivel ring and outer fixed ring, bridge mechanism provides the basic framework structure of cable bearing, top frame and bottom plate complete cable bridge is formed, bottom plate detachable design is convenient to install maintenance, adjusting plate can slide in cable bridge, realize flexible adjustment of internal space, adapt to different specifications cable need, the design of clamping rod passes through multiple adjusting holes provides rich position combination scheme, satisfy the diversification demand of complex wiring environment, ensure the reliable operation of entire system under various environmental conditions simultaneously, enhance the anti-vibration and anti-deformation ability of system, adjusting fixed mechanism and stabilizing mechanism can effectively protect cable from being damaged, ensure stability and security in long-term use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cable tray technology, and more specifically, to a corrosion-resistant cable tray. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, although a corrosion-resistant cable tray can support and protect cables to a certain extent and has corrosion resistance, making it suitable for harsh environments such as humidity, acid and alkali or salt spray, the space adjustment inside the tray is still inconvenient.

[0003] Firstly, from the perspective of cable layout, the internal structure of existing corrosion-resistant cable trays is mostly a fixed space. The width, height, and partition layout of the tray are determined before installation, lacking the ability to make flexible adjustments. When the number or specifications of cables to be laid in the project change, the internal space of the tray is often difficult to adapt. For example, if there are many cables, stacking and squeezing are likely to occur inside the tray, leading to poor heat dissipation, damage to the cable insulation layer, and increased operational risks. On the other hand, when there are few cables, the utilization rate of the internal space of the tray is low, resulting in a waste of materials and installation costs.

[0004] Secondly, the inconvenience of adjusting the internal space of the cable tray during construction and installation will also increase the difficulty of operation. Since cable trays are usually installed on the top of buildings, in corners, or in underground pipe corridors, the space environment is relatively narrow and complex. If the partitions, supports, and other components inside the cable tray cannot be adjusted flexibly, the construction personnel will need to repeatedly adjust the cable position when laying the cable, which is both time-consuming and detrimental to ensuring the construction quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a corrosion-resistant cable tray to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the inconvenience of adjusting the internal space of the cable tray.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a corrosion-resistant cable tray, comprising a tray mechanism, an adjustment and fixing mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism. The tray mechanism includes a top frame and a bottom plate. The bottom plate is detachably installed at the bottom end of the top frame. An adjustment plate is slidably installed at the bottom end of the top frame. The adjustment plate is slidably positioned at the top end of the bottom plate. A wire binding groove is provided on the top frame. The top frame and the bottom plate form a cable tray. The adjustment plate can slide within the cable tray. The adjustment and fixing mechanism includes a clamping tube and a clamping rod. An outer rotating frame is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube. An embedded plate is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the clamping tube, and multiple sets of embedded plates are provided. A push-pull rod is rotatably installed between the embedded plate and the outer rotating frame. The rotation of the outer rotating frame causes the embedded plate to be embedded into or away from the clamping rod. A ratchet ring is installed at the top end of the outer rotating frame. The clamping tube is fixedly installed on the side of the adjustment plate. The clamping rod can pass through the bottom plate and the top frame and extend into the clamping tube to fix the adjustment plate within the cable tray. Corrosion-resistant material can be bound by threading through the wire binding groove.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the stabilizing mechanism includes an outer rotating ring and an outer fixed ring. The outer fixed ring is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube. A longitudinal sliding ring is longitudinally slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube. The outer rotating ring is rotatably limited and installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube. A spring is installed on the outer fixed ring. A top-loaded ring is installed at one end of the outer rotating ring. The spring is embedded in the top-loaded ring in stages, so that the outer rotating ring rotates stably on the outer wall of the clamping tube. The outer rotating ring and the longitudinal sliding ring are threadedly connected. A spring plate is installed on the longitudinal sliding ring. The spring plate is supported by contacting the ratchet ring.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a mounting bracket is installed at the top end of the top frame, and the device is fixed in the required position by fixing the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is installed at the top end of the top frame to fix the entire device in the required position and ensure the stable installation of the cable tray.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that adjustment holes are provided on the base plate and the top frame, and multiple sets of adjustment holes are provided on the base plate and the top frame to provide different passing positions for the locking rod and realize multiple adjustment schemes.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a connecting plate is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the card tube, a fixing plate is installed on the side of the adjusting plate, and the connecting plate is fixedly installed on the fixing plate.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an end block is installed at one end of the snap-fit ​​rod, and the snap-fit ​​rod can pass through different adjustment holes to engage with the snap-fit ​​tube. The end block is installed at one end of the snap-fit ​​rod for easy operation and positioning.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the top ring has a top groove, and the spring can extend into the top groove step by step. The top ring has a top groove, which cooperates with the spring to ensure stable rotation and accurate positioning of the outer rotating ring.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a guide block is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the clamping tube, and a guide groove is provided on the outer rotating frame. The guide groove and the guide block are slidably connected, which ensures the stability and accuracy of the rotation of the outer rotating frame.

[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a corrosion-resistant cable tray with the following advantages: This utility model features a cable tray mechanism that provides a basic frame structure for cable support. The top frame and bottom plate together form a complete cable tray. The bottom plate is designed to be detachable for easy installation and maintenance. The adjustment plate can slide inside the cable tray to allow for flexible adjustment of the internal space and adapt to the needs of different cable specifications. The wire binding groove on the top frame can be used to thread and bind anti-corrosion materials to enhance corrosion resistance. The mounting bracket ensures the stability and fixation of the entire device.

[0015] This utility model is equipped with an adjustment and fixing mechanism, which realizes the precise positioning and reliable fixing of the adjustment plate. The rotation of the external rotating frame drives multiple sets of embedded plates to be inserted into or moved away from the locking rod through the push-pull rod to realize the locking and releasing functions. The locking rod can pass through multiple sets of adjustment holes to provide a variety of position matching schemes. The ratchet ring and the spring plate form an anti-reverse mechanism to ensure that the fixed state is stable and reliable.

[0016] This utility model is equipped with a stabilizing mechanism, which provides auxiliary support and protection for adjustment and fixation. The outer rotating ring and the longitudinal moving ring are threaded together to achieve precise longitudinal adjustment control. The spring is embedded in the receiving groove of the receiving ring in stages to ensure stable rotation and accurate positioning of the outer rotating ring. The spring plate contacts and supports the ratchet ring to form a reliable anti-reverse protection to prevent accidental loosening and slippage. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting and fixing mechanism in this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting and fixing mechanism in this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjusting and fixing mechanism and the stabilizing mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the adjusting and fixing mechanism and the stabilizing mechanism in this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Top frame; 2. Base plate; 3. Adjusting plate; 4. Binding groove; 5. Connecting pipe; 6. Connecting rod; 7. External rotating bracket; 8. Embedded plate; 9. Push-pull rod; 10. Ratchet ring; 11. External rotating ring; 12. External fixing ring; 13. Longitudinal moving ring; 14. Top spring; 15. Top-bearing ring; 16. Spring plate; 17. Mounting bracket; 18. Adjusting hole; 19. Connecting plate; 20. Fixing plate; 21. End block; 22. Top-bearing groove; 23. Guide block; 24. Guide rotating groove. Detailed Implementation

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0021] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-5 A corrosion-resistant cable tray includes a tray mechanism, an adjustment and fixing mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism. The tray mechanism includes a top frame 1 and a bottom plate 2. The bottom plate 2 is detachably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1. An adjustment plate 3 is slidably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1 and is slidably positioned at the top end of the bottom plate 2. A wire binding groove 4 is provided on the top frame 1. The top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 form a cable tray. The adjustment plate 3 can slide within the cable tray. The adjustment and fixing mechanism includes a clamping tube 5 and a clamping rod 6. The clamping tube 5 has an outer... The wall is equipped with an external rotating bracket 7 for rotatable positioning. The inner wall of the clamping tube 5 is equipped with an embedded plate 8 for rotatable positioning, and multiple sets of embedded plates 8 are provided. A push-pull rod 9 is rotatably installed between the embedded plate 8 and the external rotating bracket 7. The rotation of the external rotating bracket 7 causes the embedded plate 8 to be embedded into or away from the clamping rod 6. A ratchet ring 10 is installed at the top end of the external rotating bracket 7. The clamping tube 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the adjusting plate 3. The clamping rod 6 can pass through the bottom plate 2 and the top frame 1 and extend into the clamping tube 5 to fix the adjusting plate 3 in the cable tray.

[0023] In this embodiment, the cable tray mechanism provides a basic support frame for the cable. The top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 constitute the main structure of the cable tray. The bottom plate 2 is detachably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1 for easy installation and maintenance. The adjusting plate 3 is slidably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1 and can be flexibly adjusted in position within the cable tray. The binding groove 4 on the top frame 1 is used for fixing and binding the cable. The mounting bracket 17 is fixed on the top of the top frame 1. The entire device is fixed in the required position by fixing the mounting bracket 17. The adjusting and fixing mechanism realizes the precise positioning and fixing of the adjusting plate 3 within the cable tray. The clamping tube 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the adjusting plate 3. The outer rotating bracket 7 is limited to rotating on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. When fixing is required, the outer rotating bracket 7 rotates and drives multiple sets of embedded plates 8 to rotate through the push-pull rod 9, so that the embedded plates 8 are embedded in the clamping rod 6, thereby locking the adjusting plate 3. When adjustment is required, the outer rotating bracket 7 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the embedded plates 8 move away from the clamping rod 6, releasing the locked state. The clamping rod 6 can pass through multiple sets of adjusting holes 18 on the bottom plate 2 and the top frame 1 to realize the engagement and clamping at different positions.

[0024] The stabilizing mechanism includes an outer rotating ring 11 and an outer fixed ring 12. The outer fixed ring 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. A longitudinal sliding ring 13 is longitudinally slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. The outer rotating ring 11 is rotatably limited and installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. A spring-loaded spring 14 is installed on the outer fixed ring 12. A support ring 15 is installed at one end of the outer rotating ring 11. The spring-loaded spring 14 is embedded into the support ring 15 in stages, so that the outer rotating ring 11 rotates stably on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. The outer rotating ring 11 and the longitudinal sliding ring 13 are threadedly connected. A spring-loaded piece 16 is installed on the longitudinal sliding ring 13. The spring-loaded piece 16 is in contact with and supported by the ratchet ring 10.

[0025] In this embodiment, the stabilizing mechanism provides stable auxiliary support for adjustment and fixation. The outer fixing ring 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5, and the outer rotating ring 11 is limited to rotate and installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. The outer rotating ring 11 is threadedly connected to the longitudinal moving ring 13. By rotating the outer rotating ring 11, the longitudinal moving ring 13 is pushed to move longitudinally. The spring plate 16 on the longitudinal moving ring 13 contacts and supports the ratchet ring 10, forming an anti-reverse mechanism. The spring top spring 14 is embedded in the top groove 22 of the top ring 15 step by step to ensure the stable rotation and precise positioning of the outer rotating ring 11.

[0026] Please see Figures 1-5As a supplementary embodiment of the corrosion-resistant cable tray mechanism, adjustment and fixing mechanism and stabilization mechanism: A mounting bracket 17 is installed at the top end of the top frame 1, and the device is fixed in the required position by fixing the mounting bracket 17. Adjustment holes 18 are opened on the bottom plate 2 and the top frame 1, and multiple sets of adjustment holes 18 are provided. A connecting plate 19 is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the clamping tube 5. A fixing plate 20 is installed on the side of the adjustment plate 3, and the connecting plate 19 is fixedly installed on the fixing plate 20. An end block 21 is installed at one end of the clamping rod 6, and the clamping rod 6 can pass through different adjustment holes 18 to engage with the clamping tube 5. A top receiving groove 22 is opened on the top receiving ring 15, and the top spring 14 can extend into the top receiving groove 22 step by step. A guide block 23 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the clamping tube 5, and a guide rotation groove 24 is opened on the outer rotating frame 7. The guide rotation groove 24 and the guide block 23 are slidably connected.

[0027] More specifically, the device is fixed in the required position by the mounting bracket 17, the base plate 2 is detachably installed at the bottom of the top frame 1, the adjusting plate 3 is slidably set in the cable tray, and the clamping pipe 5 is fixed to the side of the adjusting plate 3 by the connecting plate 19 and the fixing plate 20. According to the cable laying requirements, the adjusting plate 3 is slidably adjusted to the appropriate position in the cable tray. The clamping rod 6 can pass through different adjusting holes 18 on the base plate 2 and the top frame 1 to achieve multiple position matching. When the adjustment and fixing mechanism is activated, the outer rotating bracket 7 rotates and drives the embedded plate 8 to be embedded in the clamping rod 6 through the push-pull rod 9, which firmly locks the adjusting plate 3 in the designated position in the cable tray. The stabilizing mechanism plays a role. The outer rotating ring 11 is threadedly engaged with the longitudinal moving ring 13, the spring plate 16 and the ratchet ring 10 form an anti-reverse support, and the spring top spring 14 ensures the stability of the system and prevents accidental loosening.

[0028] In summary, when the overall equipment is in use or operation: when the cable tray mechanism is required to operate, the cable tray mechanism provides the basic load-bearing frame for the cables. The top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 constitute the main structure of the cable tray. The bottom plate 2 is detachably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1 for easy installation and maintenance. The adjusting plate 3 is slidably installed at the bottom end of the top frame 1 and can be flexibly adjusted in position within the cable tray. The cable binding groove 4 on the top frame 1 is used for fixing and binding the cables. The mounting bracket 17 is fixed to the top of the top frame 1, and the entire device is fixed in the required position by fixing the mounting bracket 17.

[0029] When the fixing mechanism needs to be adjusted, it achieves precise positioning and fixing of the adjusting plate 3 within the cable tray. The clamping tube 5 is fixedly installed on the side of the adjusting plate 3, and the outer rotating frame 7 is limited to rotate on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. When fixing is required, the outer rotating frame 7 rotates, causing multiple sets of embedded plates 8 to rotate through the push-pull rod 9, so that the embedded plates 8 are embedded into the clamping rod 6, thereby locking the adjusting plate 3. When adjustment is required, the outer rotating frame 7 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the embedded plates 8 move away from the clamping rod 6, releasing the locked state. The clamping rod 6 can pass through multiple sets of adjusting holes 18 on the bottom plate 2 and the top frame 1 to achieve engagement at different positions.

[0030] When the stabilizing mechanism is required to operate, it provides stable auxiliary support for adjustment and fixation. The outer fixed ring 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5, and the outer rotating ring 11 is limited to rotate and installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 5. The outer rotating ring 11 is threadedly connected to the longitudinal moving ring 13. By rotating the outer rotating ring 11, the longitudinal moving ring 13 is pushed to move longitudinally. The spring plate 16 on the longitudinal moving ring 13 contacts and supports the ratchet ring 10, forming an anti-reverse mechanism. The spring top spring 14 is embedded in the top groove 22 of the top ring 15 step by step to ensure the stable rotation and precise positioning of the outer rotating ring 11.

[0031] The device is fixed in the required position by the mounting bracket 17. The base plate 2 is detachably installed at the bottom of the top frame 1. The adjusting plate 3 is slidably set in the cable tray. The clamping pipe 5 is fixed to the side of the adjusting plate 3 by the connecting plate 19 and the fixing plate 20. According to the cable laying requirements, the adjusting plate 3 is slidably adjusted to the appropriate position in the cable tray. The clamping rod 6 can pass through different adjusting holes 18 on the base plate 2 and the top frame 1 to achieve multiple position matching. When the adjustment and fixing mechanism is activated, the outer rotating bracket 7 rotates and drives the embedded plate 8 to be embedded in the clamping rod 6 through the push-pull rod 9, which firmly locks the adjusting plate 3 in the designated position in the cable tray. The stabilizing mechanism plays a role. The outer rotating ring 11 is threadedly engaged with the longitudinal moving ring 13. The spring plate 16 and the ratchet ring 10 form an anti-reverse support. The spring top spring 14 ensures the stability of the system and prevents accidental loosening.

[0032] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0033] In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the operation of electrical components, unless otherwise explicitly described, are controlled by a controller. Since the devices matched with the controllers are common devices, their control principles and circuit connections are existing, well-known, and mature technologies, and their specific circuit structures will not be elaborated here. In all the solutions mentioned above, those involving motors can be used with a reducer if necessary. The connection structure and working principle between the motor and the reducer are existing, well-known technologies, and will not be elaborated here.

Claims

1. A corrosion-resistant cable tray, comprising a tray mechanism, an adjustment and fixing mechanism, and a stabilizing mechanism, characterized in that: The cable tray mechanism includes a top frame (1) and a bottom plate (2). The bottom plate (2) is detachably installed at the bottom end of the top frame (1). An adjusting plate (3) is slidably installed at the bottom end of the top frame (1). The adjusting plate (3) is slidably set at the top end of the bottom plate (2). A wire binding groove (4) is provided on the top frame (1). The top frame (1) and the bottom plate (2) form a cable tray. The adjusting plate (3) can slide inside the cable tray. The adjusting and fixing mechanism includes a clamping tube (5) and a clamping rod (6). An external rotating bracket (7) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube (5). The inner wall of the clamping tube (5) is rotatably equipped with an embedded plate (8), and multiple sets of embedded plates (8) are provided. A push-pull rod (9) is rotatably installed between the embedded plate (8) and the outer rotating frame (7). The rotation of the outer rotating frame (7) causes the embedded plate (8) to be embedded in or away from the clamping rod (6). A ratchet ring (10) is installed at the top end of the outer rotating frame (7). The clamping tube (5) is fixedly installed on the side of the adjusting plate (3). The clamping rod (6) can pass through the bottom plate (2) and the top frame (1) and extend into the clamping tube (5) to fix the adjusting plate (3) in the cable tray.

2. The corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stabilizing mechanism includes an outer rotating ring (11) and an outer fixed ring (12). The outer fixed ring (12) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube (5). A longitudinal sliding ring (13) is longitudinally slidably installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube (5). The outer rotating ring (11) is limited to rotate on the outer wall of the clamping tube (5). A spring-loaded spring (14) is installed on the outer fixed ring (12). A top-loaded ring (15) is installed at one end of the outer rotating ring (11). The spring-loaded spring (14) is embedded into the top-loaded ring (15) step by step, so that the outer rotating ring (11) rotates stably on the outer wall of the clamping tube (5). The outer rotating ring (11) and the longitudinal sliding ring (13) are connected by a thread. A spring-loaded piece (16) is installed on the longitudinal sliding ring (13). The spring-loaded piece (16) is in contact with the ratchet ring (10) for support.

3. The corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top end of the top frame (1) is provided with a mounting bracket (17), and the device is fixed in the required position by fixing the mounting bracket (17).

4. The corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (2) and the top frame (1) are provided with adjustment holes (18), and there are multiple sets of adjustment holes (18).

5. A corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting plate (19) is installed at the bottom of the side wall of the card tube (5), and a fixing plate (20) is installed on the side of the adjusting plate (3), and the connecting plate (19) is fixedly installed on the fixing plate (20).

6. A corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the snap-fit ​​rod (6) is equipped with an end block (21), and the snap-fit ​​rod (6) can pass through different adjustment holes (18) and engage with the snap-fit ​​tube (5).

7. A corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top ring (15) is provided with a top groove (22), and the top spring (14) can extend into the top groove (22) step by step.

8. A corrosion-resistant cable tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide block (23) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the card tube (5), and the outer rotating frame (7) is provided with a guide groove (24), which is slidably connected to the guide block (23).