A plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, a color-changing device, and an installation tool thereof.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202621036143.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-07-09
AI Technical Summary
[0004]现有插接机构的插接柱通常通过杠杆、偏心轮等结构进行驱动,而此类驱动结构在工作过程中,容易使得插接柱发生卡死现象,影响插接机构的使用稳定性
[0017]通过插接滑槽和调节滑槽将导向件和插接件安装在插接支架上,提高导向件和插接件的移动稳定性,从而提高插接机构的工作稳定性。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of computerized flat knitting machine technology, and in particular to a plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, a color-changing device and its installation tool. Background Technology
[0002] Computerized flat knitting machines are currently the main production equipment in the knitting industry. In order to knit fabrics with different patterns, computerized flat knitting machines have the function of knitting yarns of different colors. During the knitting process of different colored yarns, computerized flat knitting machines usually need to use a color-changing device to change the color of the knitting yarn.
[0003] In related technologies, color-changing devices typically include a splicing mechanism and a yarn feeding mechanism. The splicing post of the splicing mechanism is spliced into one of the yarn feeders of the yarn feeding mechanism, causing the yarn feeder to move to the part of the fabric being woven, thereby weaving the yarn on the yarn feeder into the fabric to form different patterns on the fabric.
[0004] Existing plug-in mechanisms typically use levers, eccentric wheels, or other structures to drive the plug-in pins. However, such drive structures can easily cause the plug-in pins to jam during operation, affecting the stability of the plug-in mechanism. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, a color-changing device, and an installation tool thereof, thereby improving the stability of the plug-in mechanism in use.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include: In a first aspect, this application provides a plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, including a plug-in bracket, a guide, and a plug-in member. The plug-in bracket has a plug-in groove and an adjusting groove. Along a first direction, the plug-in groove and the adjusting groove are located on both sides of the plug-in bracket. The plug-in groove extends along the height direction of the plug-in bracket, and the adjusting groove extends along a second direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the height direction of the plug-in bracket are perpendicular to each other. The guide is installed in the adjusting groove and has a degree of freedom of movement along the adjusting groove. The plug-in member is installed in the plug-in groove and has a degree of freedom of movement along the plug-in groove. The plug-in member has a connecting portion. A trajectory cam is formed at the end of the guide member facing the connecting portion. The connecting portion at least partially abuts against the trajectory cam. The trajectory cam extends along the second direction. Under the action of the trajectory cam, the plug-in member moves along the height direction of the plug-in bracket with the connecting portion.
[0007] Furthermore, the connector includes a plug-in post and a connecting post, the plug-in post being mounted in the plug-in groove, the connecting post being mounted in the plug-in post, and the connecting post extending toward the guide to form a connection portion on the connecting post.
[0008] Furthermore, the plug-in bracket also includes a connecting groove, with both ends of the connecting groove communicating with the plug-in slide groove and the adjusting slide groove respectively along the first direction, and at least a portion of the connecting post abutting against the track cam through the connecting groove.
[0009] Furthermore, the insertion mechanism includes a baffle, which is installed on the insertion bracket. The baffle and the insertion groove together form an insertion cavity, and the insertion component is installed in the insertion cavity.
[0010] Furthermore, the insertion mechanism includes a stop block, which is mounted on the insertion bracket. The stop block and the adjusting slide groove together form a guide cavity, and a guide member is mounted in the guide cavity.
[0011] Furthermore, the trajectory cam includes a first plane and a second plane. Along the height direction of the plug-in bracket, the first plane is higher than the second plane. When the connecting part abuts against the first plane, the plug-in is located inside the plug-in groove. When the connecting part abuts against the second plane, the plug-in is at least partially located outside the plug-in groove.
[0012] Furthermore, the insertion mechanism also includes a drive assembly, which is connected to the guide member and drives the guide member to move.
[0013] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive motor and a drive gear, the drive gear being mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor; the guide has teeth formed thereon, and the drive gear meshes with the teeth.
[0014] Furthermore, the drive gear is an incomplete gear.
[0015] Secondly, this application provides a color-changing device, which includes the aforementioned insertion mechanism.
[0016] Thirdly, this application provides an installation tool for installing the above-mentioned plug-in mechanism. The installation tool is mounted on the plug-in bracket, and the installation tool at least partially abuts against the plug-in to confine the plug-in within the plug-in groove.
[0017] By installing the guide and connector on the connector bracket through the insertion slide and adjustment slide, the movement stability of the guide and connector is improved, thereby improving the working stability of the connector mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in mechanism provided in this application after the sliding frame has been removed.
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the plug-in mechanism after it has rotated through a certain angle.
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the plug-in mechanism shown.
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural schematic of the insertion bracket of the insertion mechanism.
[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the plug-in bracket after it has been rotated through a certain angle.
[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the guide component of the insertion mechanism shown.
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the plug-in mechanism provided in this application.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the color-changing device provided in this application.
[0027] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the use of the installation tool provided in this application.
[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 The diagram shows the structure of the installation tool.
[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Insertion bracket; 101. Insertion slide; 102. Adjustment slide; 103. Connection groove; 104. Mounting groove; 105. Baffle groove; 2. Guide component; 201. Track cam; 2011. First plane; 2012. Second plane; 202. Gear; 203. Insertion component; 3. Insertion post; 301. Groove; 301. Connection post; 302. Baffle; 4. Stop block; 5. Drive assembly; 6. Drive motor; 601. Drive gear; 602. Mounting plate; 7. Sliding frame; 8. Yarn feeding mechanism; 9. Guide rail; 901. Yarn feeder; 902. Insertion groove; 9021. Mounting tool; 10. Unit rod; 1001. First groove; 10011. Second groove; 10012. Mounting through hole; 10013. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. 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.
[0031] Firstly, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, as one implementation, this application provides a plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, including a plug-in bracket 1, a guide 2, and a plug-in 3. The plug-in bracket 1 is used to install the guide 2 and the plug-in 3. The guide 2 is used to drive the plug-in 3 to move. The plug-in 3 is used to connect with the yarn feeder of the color-changing device to facilitate the movement of the yarn feeder.
[0032] Specifically, the plug-in bracket 1 has a plug-in slide 101 and an adjustment slide 102.
[0033] Along the first direction, the insertion slide 101 and the adjustment slide 102 are located on both sides of the insertion bracket 1. The insertion slide 101 extends along the height direction of the insertion bracket 1, and the adjustment slide 102 extends along the second direction.
[0034] The first direction, the second direction, and the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1 are all perpendicular to each other.
[0035] The guide member 2 is installed in the adjusting slide 102, and the guide member 2 has the degree of freedom to move along the adjusting slide 102, that is, the guide member 2 can move in the second direction.
[0036] The connector 3 is installed in the connector slide 101, and the connector 3 has the freedom of movement to move along the connector slide 101, that is, the connector 3 can move along the height direction of the connector bracket 1.
[0037] The guide member 2 and the plug member 3 are installed on the plug bracket 1 by the plug-in slide 101 and the adjusting slide 102, which improves the movement stability of the guide member 2 and the plug member 3, thereby improving the working stability of the plug-in mechanism.
[0038] The connector 3 has a connecting portion, and the guide 2 has a trajectory cam 201 formed at the end facing the connecting portion, and the connecting portion at least partially abuts against the trajectory cam 201.
[0039] The trajectory cam 201 extends along the second direction. When the guide member 2 moves along the second direction, the connecting part moves relative to the trajectory cam 201. Under the action of the trajectory cam 201, the connecting part moves along the height direction of the insertion bracket 1, thereby causing the insertion member 3 to move along the height direction of the insertion bracket 1 with the connecting part, thereby realizing the connection or separation of the insertion member 3 from the yarn feeder.
[0040] The movement of the connector 3 is driven by the trajectory cam 201, which further improves the movement stability of the connector 3, thereby improving the stability of the connector mechanism.
[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following definitions are provided: Figure 1 The directions shown are up, down, left, right, front, and back. The height direction of the connector 1 is... Figure 1 The vertical direction is shown. The first direction is... Figure 1 The left and right directions are shown. The second direction is... Figure 1 The front and back directions are shown.
[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one implementation, the plug-in bracket 1 has a plurality of plug-in slides 101 and a plurality of adjustment slides 102. The plurality of plug-in slides 101 are arranged along the second direction on the plug-in bracket 1, and the plurality of adjustment slides 102 are located on the same straight line.
[0043] It should be noted that each insertion slide 101 is equipped with an insertion component 3, and similarly, each adjustment slide 102 is equipped with a guide component 2.
[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation, the connector 3 includes a plug-in post 301 and a connecting post 302. The plug-in post 301 extends in the vertical direction, and the connecting post 302 extends in the horizontal direction. The plug-in post 301 is installed in the plug-in slide 101, and the connecting post 302 is installed on the plug-in post 301. The connecting post 302 extends toward the guide member 2 to form a connecting portion on the connecting post 302.
[0045] The insertion post 301 is connected to the guide member 2 via the connecting post 302, so that the insertion post 301 can be driven to rise and fall by the guide member 2. When the insertion post 301 rises, it retracts into the insertion slide groove 101. When the insertion post 301 falls, the bottom of the insertion post 301 moves to the outside of the insertion slide groove 101, so that the insertion post 301 can be connected to the yarn feeder.
[0046] As one implementation, the connecting post 302 is rotatably mounted on the insertion post 301 via a bearing, allowing the connecting post 302 to rotate relative to the insertion post 301 and the trajectory cam 201, thereby reducing wear on the trajectory cam 201 and the connecting post 302 and improving the service life of the insertion mechanism.
[0047] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one implementation, the plug-in bracket 1 also includes a connecting groove 103. Along the first direction, the two ends of the connecting groove 103 are respectively connected to the plug-in slide groove 101 and the adjusting slide groove 102. The connecting groove 103 is provided so that the connecting post 302 installed on the plug-in post 301 can extend into the adjusting slide groove 102, so that at least a part of the connecting post 302 abuts against the track cam 201, so that the track cam 201 can drive the connecting post 302 to rise and fall, thereby driving the plug-in post 301 to rise and fall.
[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation, the insertion mechanism includes a baffle 4, which is installed on the end face of the insertion bracket 1 away from the guide member 2. The baffle 4 and the insertion slide 101 together form an insertion cavity. The insertion post 301 of the insertion member 3 is installed in the insertion cavity. The baffle 4 limits the insertion post 301 to be installed in the insertion slide 101, thereby improving the installation convenience of the insertion member 3.
[0049] Furthermore, a groove 3011 is formed on the end face of the plug post 301 facing the baffle 4, and at least a portion of the baffle 4 is installed in the groove 3011, thereby further limiting the plug post 301 to be installed in the plug cavity.
[0050] It should be noted that the size of the groove 3011 is larger than the size of the baffle 4 along the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1, so that the plug-in post 301 can be raised and lowered relative to the baffle 4, preventing interference between the plug-in post 301 and the baffle 4.
[0051] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation, the plug-in mechanism includes a stop 5, which is installed on the end face of the plug-in bracket 1 away from the plug-in 3. The stop 5 and the adjusting slide 102 together form a guide cavity, and the guide 2 is installed in the guide cavity. The stop 5 limits the installation of the guide 2 in the adjusting slide 102, thereby improving the installation convenience of the guide 2.
[0052] The end of the plug-in bracket 1 opposite to the plug-in slide groove 101 has a mounting groove 104 extending in the second direction. Multiple adjusting slide grooves 102 are respectively connected to the mounting groove 104. The stop block 5 is installed in the mounting groove 104, thereby installing multiple guide members 2 in different adjusting slide grooves 102 through the stop block 5, improving the installation convenience of the guide member 2.
[0053] like Figure 6 As shown, in one implementation, the guide member 2 includes a cam portion 203 and a tooth portion 202, which are arranged perpendicularly to each other. The cam portion 203 is installed in the adjusting slide groove 102, and the trajectory cam 201 is located on the upper end face of the cam portion 203.
[0054] The guide cavity has an opening, and the tooth 202 extends out of the guide cavity through the opening so that the guide 2 can be connected to the drive assembly 6 of the insertion mechanism, and the drive assembly 6 can drive the guide 2 to move.
[0055] As one implementation, the trajectory cam 201 includes a first plane 2011 and a second plane 2012. Along the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1, the first plane 2011 is higher than the second plane 2012, and the first plane 2011 and the second plane 2012 are connected by a slope transition.
[0056] When the guide member 2 moves relative to the connecting post 302, under the guidance of the slope, the connecting post 302 moves above the first plane 2011 or above the second plane 2012, thereby changing the height of the connecting post 302 and thus changing the bottom height of the plug-in post 301.
[0057] When the connecting part of the connecting post 302 abuts against the first plane 2011, the plug post 301 of the plug-in member 3 is located in the plug-in groove 101, so that the plug post 301 is separated from the yarn feeder.
[0058] When the connecting part of the connecting post 302 abuts against the second plane 2012, the plug post 301 of the plug-in member 3 is at least partially located outside the plug-in groove 101, so that the plug post 301 is connected to the yarn feeder.
[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation, the insertion mechanism also includes a drive component 6, which is connected to the toothed portion 202 of the guide member 2 through an opening. The drive component 6 drives the guide member 2 to move, thereby changing the bottom height of the insertion post 301.
[0060] In one implementation, the drive assembly 6 includes a drive motor 601 and a drive gear 602. The drive gear 602 is mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor 601 and meshes with the toothed part 202.
[0061] The drive motor 601 drives the drive gear 602 to rotate, causing the tooth 202 to move with the drive gear 602, thereby driving the guide 2 to move and changing the bottom height of the plug post 301.
[0062] As one implementation method, the drive gear 602 is an incomplete gear, which reduces the space required for the installation of the drive gear 602. At the same time, by setting the drive gear 602 as an incomplete gear, the excessive rotation of the drive motor 601 is prevented from causing the guide 2 and the edge of the adjusting slide 102 to jam, thereby improving the service life of the drive motor 601.
[0063] like Figure 7 As shown, as one implementation, the plug-in mechanism also includes a mounting plate 7 and a sliding bracket 8. The mounting plate 7 is installed on the top of the plug-in bracket 1 along the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1.
[0064] Along the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1, the projection of the plug-in bracket 1 is located within the projection range of the mounting plate 7, which facilitates the installation of the plug-in bracket 1 on the sliding frame 8 through the mounting plate 7, thereby improving the installation convenience of the plug-in mechanism.
[0065] Secondly, such as Figure 8 As shown, as one implementation, this application also provides a color-changing device, which includes the above-mentioned insertion mechanism and yarn feeding mechanism 9. The insertion mechanism is used to move one or more yarn feeders 902 of the yarn feeding mechanism 9 to change the fabric color. The yarn feeding mechanism 9 is used to provide yarn of different colors.
[0066] The yarn feeding mechanism 9 includes multiple guide rails 901 and multiple yarn feeders 902. The guide rails 901 extend along a first direction, and two yarn feeders 902 are mounted on each guide rail 901. The two yarn feeders 902 are located on both sides of the guide rail 901 along a second direction.
[0067] The top of the yarn feeder 902 has a insertion groove 9021. When the bottom of the insertion post 301 extends out of the insertion slide 101, the insertion post 301 is inserted into the insertion groove 9021 of the yarn feeder 902.
[0068] The sliding frame 8 moves relative to the yarn feeding mechanism 9 under the action of the external drive mechanism. During this process, by selecting the insertion pins 301 at different positions and inserting them into the insertion slots 9021 of the yarn feeder 902, the corresponding yarn feeder 902 is moved to the area to be woven, and then the yarn on the yarn feeder 902 is woven into the fabric, changing the fabric color or pattern.
[0069] Thirdly, this application provides an installation tool for installing the aforementioned plug-in mechanism, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the plug-in mechanism.
[0070] Specifically, the installation tool 10 is installed on the plug bracket 1, and the installation tool 10 at least partially abuts against the plug 3. The installation tool 10 confines the plug 3 within the plug groove 101 to prevent the plug 3 from falling off the plug bracket 1, thereby facilitating the connection between the guide 2 and the plug 3.
[0071] Two baffle grooves 105 extending in the second direction are formed on the end face of the plug bracket 1 facing the plug 3, and the baffle 4 is installed on the plug bracket 1 through the baffle grooves 105.
[0072] It should be noted that the two baffle slots 105 are arranged along the height direction of the plug-in bracket 1.
[0073] In this implementation, the installation tool 10 is installed in the baffle groove 105, so that the installation tool 10 abuts against at least part of the connector 3, thereby confining the connector 3 within the connector slide groove 101.
[0074] Furthermore, when the installation tool 10 is installed on the plug bracket 1, the installation tool 10 is at least partially located in the groove 3011, thereby limiting the plug 3 in the vertical direction by the installation tool 10 to prevent the plug 3 from moving downward, so as to facilitate the subsequent assembly of the guide 2 with the plug 3.
[0075] The installation tool 10 includes multiple unit rods 1001. Along the second direction, a first groove 10011 and a second groove 10012 are formed at both ends of the unit rod 1001. The first groove 10011 is oriented towards the plug-in bracket 1, and the second groove 10012 is oriented away from the plug-in bracket 1. Furthermore, mounting through holes 10013 are formed in the corresponding areas of the first groove 10011 and the second groove 10012. Screws are installed in the mounting through holes 10013 to facilitate the installation of the unit rods 1001 on the plug-in bracket 1. The first groove 10011 and the second groove 10012 of two adjacent unit rods 1001 are joined together to install the multiple unit rods 1001 on the plug-in bracket 1.
[0076] Each unit rod 1001 has one or two plug-in pins 301 installed on the plug-in bracket 1, so that the plug-in pins 301 can be installed on the plug-in bracket 1 in sequence.
[0077] The steps for using installation tool 10 are as follows: (1) Install the two plug-in pins 301 into the two plug-in slots 101 respectively; (2) Install the unit rod 1001 in one of the baffle grooves 105, and install the end with the first groove 10011 on the plug-in bracket 1; (3) Then install the two plug-in pins 301 into the two plug-in slots 101 respectively; (4) Install the end of the unit rod 1001 with the second groove 10012 onto the end of the previous unit rod 1001 with the first groove 10011, so that the first groove 10011 and the second groove 10012 are joined together, and fix one end of the unit rod 1001 in this step and the other end of the previous unit rod 1001 onto the plug-in bracket 1 by screws. (5) Repeat steps (3) and (4) until all plug-in posts 301 are installed; (6) After all the plug-in posts 301 are installed, first install the baffle 4 in another baffle groove 105, so that the plug-in bracket 1 is limited and installed on the plug-in bracket 1 by the baffle 4, and then remove the installation tool 10 and replace it with the baffle 4.
[0078] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A plug-in mechanism for a color-changing device, characterized in that, include: A plug-in bracket (1) has a plug-in slide groove (101) and an adjustment slide groove (102). Along a first direction, the plug-in slide groove (101) and the adjustment slide groove (102) are located on both sides of the plug-in bracket (1). The plug-in slide groove (101) extends along the height direction of the plug-in bracket (1), and the adjustment slide groove (102) extends along a second direction. Guide (2), the guide (2) is installed in the adjusting slide (102), and the guide (2) has a degree of freedom of movement to move along the adjusting slide (102); A connector (3) is installed in the connector slide (101) and has a degree of freedom of movement to move along the connector slide (101); The connector (3) has a connecting portion, and the guide (2) has a trajectory cam (201) formed at the end facing the connecting portion. The connecting portion at least partially abuts against the trajectory cam (201). The trajectory cam (201) extends along the second direction. Under the action of the trajectory cam (201), the connector (3) moves along the height direction of the connector bracket (1) with the connecting portion. The first direction, the second direction, and the height direction of the plug-in bracket (1) are perpendicular to each other; The insertion mechanism further includes a drive component (6), which is connected to the guide (2) and drives the guide (2) to move through the drive component (6); The drive assembly (6) includes a drive motor (601) and a drive gear (602), the drive gear (602) being mounted on the motor shaft of the drive motor (601); The guide member (2) has teeth (202) formed thereon, and the drive gear (602) meshes with the teeth (202).
2. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (3) includes a plug post (301) and a connecting post (302). The plug post (301) is installed in the plug groove (101), and the connecting post (302) is installed on the plug post (301). The connecting post (302) extends toward the guide (2) to form a connection on the connecting post (302).
3. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plug-in bracket (1) further includes a connecting groove (103). Along the first direction, the two ends of the connecting groove (103) are respectively connected to the plug-in slide (101) and the adjusting slide (102). At least a portion of the connecting post (302) abuts against the trajectory cam (201) through the connecting groove (103).
4. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion mechanism includes a baffle (4), which is installed on the insertion bracket (1). The baffle (4) and the insertion groove (101) together form an insertion cavity, and the insertion member (3) is installed in the insertion cavity.
5. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion mechanism includes a stop (5), which is installed on the insertion bracket (1). The stop (5) and the adjusting slide (102) together form a guide cavity, and the guide member (2) is installed in the guide cavity.
6. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trajectory cam (201) includes a first plane (2011) and a second plane (2012), with the first plane (2011) being higher than the second plane (2012) along the height direction of the plug-in bracket (1). When the connecting part abuts against the first plane (2011), the plug (3) is located in the plug groove (101); When the connecting part abuts against the second plane (2012), the plug (3) is at least partially located outside the plug groove (101).
7. The insertion mechanism for the color-changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive gear (602) is an incomplete gear.
8. A color-changing device, characterized in that, The color-changing device includes the plug-in mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-7.
9. An installation tool, characterized in that, The installation tool is used to install the plug-in mechanism according to any one of claims 1-7. The installation tool is installed on the plug-in bracket (1), and the installation tool at least partially abuts against the plug-in member (3) to confine the plug-in member (3) within the plug-in groove (101).