Automatic folding and glue spraying mechanism for fine notebook paper bag

CN224915500UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-30ZHEJIANG DELIJIA STATIONERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522625716.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-11
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-11

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Technical Problem

目前,便签纸袋的加工过程中,折纸与喷胶工序多采用半自动化或人工操作模式:人工折纸效率低下,且折边精度难以保证,易出现折边歪斜、尺寸不一致等问题;喷胶工序依赖人工手持喷胶枪完成,不仅胶量控制不均,导致粘接不牢固或胶水外溢污染产品,还存在人工成本高、生产周期长等缺陷

Benefits of technology

1、本实用新型通过设置送料组件、折纸组件、压合组件、喷胶组件和出料组件,实现了便签纸袋折纸与喷胶工序的自动化连续作业。送料组件采用气缸推送结构,配合送纸箱确保便签纸精准定位输送;折纸组件通过送料辊与上压辊的同步转动实现纸张平整输送,利用压板气缸驱动上压板配合折纸板的翻转动作,完成两侧折边的自动化成型。

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to packaging machinery technical field especially relates to a kind of neatly packaged notebook scratch paper bag automation paper folding glue spraying mechanism, including rack, the feeding assembly, paper folding assembly, compression assembly, glue spraying assembly and discharge assembly are sequentially set in the material conveying direction on the rack, the feeding assembly includes feeding cylinder, paper feeder and pusher plate, the paper feeder is fixedly installed above the side of rack, the bottom of the paper feeder is provided with the discharge hole of horizontal direction, the feeding cylinder is located in the side of paper feeder, the paper folding assembly includes feeding roller, upper compression roller, upper compression plate, paper folding plate and pressure plate cylinder, the feeding roller is evenly arranged along the horizontal direction of rack, and feeding motor is connected on the feeding roller.The utility model effectively solves the problems of low efficiency, poor precision, uneven glue quantity and other problems existing in traditional manual operation, significantly improves production efficiency and product quality stability, and reduces labor cost and production cycle.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of packaging machinery technology and relates to an automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad paper bags. Background Technology

[0002] Notebook pouches for deluxe notebooks are typically made of paper and must possess a certain degree of stiffness and airtightness to effectively store the notes. Currently, the folding and gluing processes in the production of these pouches are mostly handled semi-automatically or manually: manual folding is inefficient and the folding accuracy is difficult to guarantee, easily resulting in problems such as crooked folds and inconsistent dimensions; the gluing process relies on manual hand-held glue guns, which not only leads to uneven glue control, resulting in weak adhesion or glue overflow and product contamination, but also has drawbacks such as high labor costs and long production cycles. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing an automated folding and glue-spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automated folding and glue-spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags includes a frame. Along the material conveying direction, a feeding assembly, a folding assembly, a pressing assembly, a glue-spraying assembly, and a discharging assembly are sequentially arranged on the frame. The feeding assembly includes a feeding cylinder, a paper feeding box, and a pusher plate. The paper feeding box is fixedly installed on the upper side of one side of the frame, and a horizontal discharging hole is provided at the bottom of the paper feeding box. The feeding cylinder is located on one side of the paper feeding box. The folding assembly includes a feeding roller, an upper pressure roller, an upper pressure plate, a folding board, and a pressure plate cylinder. The feeding rollers are evenly arranged along the horizontal direction of the frame. The machine is connected to a feeding motor. A crossbeam is fixed to the top of the frame. The upper pressure roller is installed at the bottom of the crossbeam via a movable pressure rod. The bottom of the upper pressure roller is in contact with the top of the feeding roller. The sticky note is located between the feeding roller and the upper pressure roller. Two sets of upper pressure plates are provided, located on both sides of the upper pressure roller. The upper pressure plates are mounted on the crossbeam via a pressure plate cylinder. Folding paper is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper pressure plates. A rotating shaft is fixedly provided on one side of the folding paper. When the rotating shaft rotates, it drives the folding paper to flip upward and fold the two sides of the sticky note onto the upper pressure plate. A drive assembly is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0005] In the above-mentioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook sticky note bags, the pressing components are symmetrically arranged at the discharge end of the folding components. The pressing components include a support rod and a pressing wheel. The pressing wheel is rotatably mounted on one end of the support rod, and the other end of the support rod is fixedly mounted on the frame. The bottom of the pressing wheel is in contact with the top of the feeding roller.

[0006] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, the discharge end of the pressing component is connected to the glue spraying component. The glue spraying component includes a glue spraying head, a first clamping roller, a second clamping roller, a folding roller, and a top-feeding cylinder. The notepad enters the first and second clamping rollers through the pressing component. The glue spraying head is located on both sides of the first and second clamping rollers, and the glue spraying head sprays glue onto the folded position of the notepad.

[0007] In the aforementioned automated folding and gluing mechanism for deluxe notebook sticky note bags, the top-feeding cylinder is located on one side of the first clamping roller and the second clamping roller. One end of the top-feeding cylinder is connected to a triangular pressure block. The top-feeding cylinder pushes the glued sticky note paper between the second clamping roller and the folding roller.

[0008] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, the dispensing component is located below the glue spraying component, the dispensing component is a conveyor belt, and a drive unit is connected to the conveyor belt.

[0009] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook sticky note bags, the glue spraying assembly further includes a glue tank and a pump body. The glue tank is connected to the glue spraying head via a pipe, and the pump body is installed at the connection between the glue tank and the pipe.

[0010] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook sticky note bags, one end of the feeding cylinder is fixedly connected to one side of the pusher plate, and the other end of the pusher plate is located inside the paper feeding box. The sticky note paper in the paper feeding box is fed into the folding assembly by the left and right movement of the pusher plate.

[0011] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, the driving component includes a driving gear, a rack, and a driving cylinder. One end of the driving cylinder is connected to the rack, the driving gear meshes with the rack, and the driving gear is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft.

[0012] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, the movable pressure rod includes a first rod body and a second rod body, with one end of the first rod body movably mounted on one end of the second rod body.

[0013] In the aforementioned automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, a spring is installed inside the second rod, and the spring abuts against the first rod.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: 1. This utility model achieves automated continuous operation of the paper folding and glue spraying processes for memo paper bags by setting up a feeding component, a folding component, a pressing component, a glue spraying component, and a discharging component. The feeding component adopts a cylinder pushing structure, which, together with the paper feeding box, ensures accurate positioning and feeding of the memo paper; the folding component achieves flat feeding of the paper through the synchronous rotation of the feeding roller and the upper pressure roller, and uses a pressure plate cylinder to drive the upper pressure plate to cooperate with the flipping action of the folding paperboard to complete the automated forming of the folded edges on both sides.

[0015] 2. The pressing assembly adopts a double pressing roller structure to press the folded paper a second time to ensure the flatness of the folded edge; the glue spraying assembly achieves precise glue spraying at the folded position through glue spraying heads arranged symmetrically on both sides, and works with the top material cylinder to push the glued paper into the folding roller to complete the final forming.

[0016] Other advantages, objectives and features of this invention will be partly apparent from the following description, and partly understood by those skilled in the art through study and practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of a partial structural diagram of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driving component of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Feeding assembly; 3. Folding assembly; 4. Pressing assembly; 5. Glue spraying assembly; 6. Discharge assembly; 7. Feeding cylinder; 8. Paper box; 9. Pusher plate; 10. Discharge hole; 11. Feeding roller; 12. Upper pressure roller; 13. Upper pressure plate; 14. Folding paper; 15. Pressure plate cylinder; 16. Crossbeam; 17. Movable pressure rod; 18. Sticky note; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Drive assembly; 21. Support rod; 23. Pressing wheel; 24. Glue spraying head; 25. First clamping roller; 26. Second clamping roller; 27. Folding roller; 28. Top material cylinder; 29. ​​Pressure block; 30. Glue box; 31. Pump body; 32. Drive gear; 33. Rack; 34. Drive cylinder; 35. First rod; 36. Second rod; 37. Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1-4As shown, an automated folding and glue-spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags includes a frame 1. Along the material conveying direction, the frame 1 is sequentially equipped with a feeding assembly 2, a folding assembly 3, a pressing assembly 4, a glue-spraying assembly 5, and a discharging assembly 6. The feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding cylinder 7, a paper feeding box 8, and a pusher plate 9. The paper feeding box 8 is fixedly installed on the upper side of one side of the frame 1, and a horizontal discharge hole 10 is provided at the bottom of the paper feeding box 8. The feeding cylinder 7 is located on one side of the paper feeding box 8. The folding assembly 3 includes a feeding roller 11, an upper pressure roller 12, an upper pressure plate 13, a folding board 14, and a pressure plate cylinder 15. The feeding roller 11 is evenly arranged along the horizontal direction of the frame 1, and a feeding motor is connected to the feeding roller 11. The machine has a crossbeam 16 fixed to the top of the frame 1. The upper pressure roller 12 is installed at the bottom of the crossbeam 16 via a movable pressure rod 17. The bottom of the upper pressure roller 12 is in contact with the top of the feeding roller 11. The sticky note 18 is located between the feeding roller 11 and the upper pressure roller 12. Two sets of upper pressure plates 13 are provided, located on both sides of the upper pressure roller 12 respectively. The upper pressure plates 13 are mounted on the crossbeam 16 via a pressure plate cylinder 15. The folding paper 14 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper pressure plate 13. A rotating shaft 19 is fixedly provided on one side of the folding paper 14. When the rotating shaft 19 rotates, it drives the folding paper 14 to flip upward and fold the two sides of the sticky note 18 onto the upper pressure plate 13. A drive assembly 20 is connected to the rotating shaft 19.

[0024] Furthermore, the pressing assembly 4 is symmetrically arranged at the discharge end of the folding assembly 3. The pressing assembly 4 includes a support rod 21 and a pressing wheel 23. The pressing wheel 23 is rotatably mounted on one end of the support rod 21, and the other end of the support rod 21 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The bottom of the pressing wheel 23 is in contact with the top of the feeding roller 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, the pressing component 4 further presses the folded sticky note, ensuring a more secure and flat fold. After the sticky note is folded by the folding component 3, it enters the working area of ​​the pressing component 4. The pressing roller 23, supported by the support rod 21, applies pressure to the sticky note, making it fit tightly, thereby improving the overall folding quality.

[0026] Furthermore, the discharge end of the pressing assembly 4 is connected to the glue spraying assembly 5. The glue spraying assembly 5 includes a glue spraying head 24, a first clamping roller 25, a second clamping roller 26, a folding roller 27, and a top material cylinder 28. The sticky note 18 enters the first clamping roller 25 and the second clamping roller 26 through the pressing assembly 4. The glue spraying head 24 is located on both sides of the first clamping roller 25 and the second clamping roller 26. The glue spraying head 24 sprays glue onto the folded position of the sticky note 18.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the sticky note 18 is conveyed from the pressing assembly 4 to between the first clamping roller 25 and the second clamping roller 26, the two sets of clamping rollers rotate synchronously to smoothly convey the sticky note, while the glue spray head 24 sprays glue evenly at the fold position according to a preset program. Subsequently, the sticky note passes through the folding roller 27 to complete the final shaping.

[0028] Furthermore, the top-feeding cylinder 28 is located on one side of the first clamping roller 25 and the second clamping roller 26. One end of the top-feeding cylinder 28 is connected to a triangular pressure block 29. The top-feeding cylinder 28 pushes the glued sticky note 18 between the second clamping roller 26 and the folding roller 27.

[0029] In this embodiment, the top-loading cylinder 28 smoothly pushes the glue-coated sticky note 18 into a specific position between the second clamping roller 26 and the folding roller 27, ensuring that the sticky note can be accurately folded in the subsequent folding process without any deviation or wrinkles, thus ensuring the stability of the entire automated paper folding and glue spraying process and the quality of the finished product.

[0030] Furthermore, the discharge component 6 is located below the glue spraying component 5, and the discharge component 6 is a conveyor belt with a drive unit connected to it.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sticky notes that have completed the folding and glue spraying process can be accurately transported out of the work area, facilitating subsequent collection and sorting.

[0032] Furthermore, the glue spraying assembly 5 also includes a glue tank 30 and a pump body 31. The glue tank 30 is connected to the glue spraying head 24 through a pipe, and the pump body 31 is installed at the connection between the glue tank 30 and the pipe.

[0033] In this embodiment, the pump body 31 can provide stable and appropriate power for the glue to flow from the glue tank 30 to the glue spray head 24, ensuring that the glue spray head 24 can continuously and evenly spray glue during the automated paper folding glue spraying process.

[0034] Furthermore, one end of the feeding cylinder 7 is fixedly connected to one side of the pusher plate 9, and the other end of the pusher plate 9 is located inside the paper feeding box 8. The sticky note 18 inside the paper feeding box 8 is fed into the folding assembly 3 by the left and right movement of the pusher plate 9.

[0035] In this embodiment, the feeding cylinder 7 provides power for the left and right movement of the pusher plate 9, enabling the paper feeding process to be automated, improving the efficiency and accuracy of paper feeding, and reducing the tediousness and errors of manual operation.

[0036] Furthermore, the drive assembly 20 includes a drive gear 32, a rack 33, and a drive cylinder 34. One end of the drive cylinder 34 is connected to the rack 33. The drive gear 32 meshes with the rack 33. The drive gear 32 is fixedly mounted on one end of the rotating shaft 19.

[0037] In this embodiment, the drive cylinder 34 can drive the rack 33 to perform linear reciprocating motion. Since the drive gear 32 and the rack 33 mesh with each other, the linear motion of the rack 33 will be converted into the rotational motion of the drive gear 32. The drive gear 32 is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft 19, thereby driving the rotating shaft 19 to rotate and providing power for the folding action of the folding assembly 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the movable pressure rod 17 includes a first rod body 35 and a second rod body 36. One end of the first rod body 35 is movably mounted on one end of the second rod body 36. A spring 37 is installed inside the second rod body 36, and the spring 37 abuts against the first rod body 35.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first rod 35 and the second rod 36 ensure that the upper pressure roller 12 is stably attached to the feeding roller 11. During the conveying of the sticky note 18, if uneven thickness or local protrusions are encountered, the spring 37 can adjust the pressure adaptively while keeping the upper pressure roller 12 attached to the feeding roller 11 through its own compression and rebound.

[0040] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When using this invention, the equipment is first started, and the feeding cylinder 7 begins to work, pushing the pusher plate 9 to move left and right within the paper feeding box 8, feeding the sticky note 18 out of the discharge hole 10 at the bottom of the paper feeding box 8 and into the space between the feeding roller 11 and the upper pressure roller 12 of the folding assembly 3. The feeding roller 11 rotates under the drive of the feeding motor, cooperating with the upper pressure roller 12 to smoothly convey the sticky note 18. At the same time, the upper pressure plate 13, under the action of the pressure plate cylinder 15, initially positions the sticky note 18. When the sticky note 18 is conveyed to the folding board 14, the drive cylinder 34 of the drive assembly 20 drives the rack 33 to perform linear reciprocating motion. The rack 33 meshes with the drive gear 32, causing the drive gear 32 to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating shaft 19 to rotate. The rotating shaft 19 causes the folding board 14 to flip upward, folding both sides of the sticky note 18 onto the upper pressure plate 13.

[0041] The folded sticky note 18 enters the working area of ​​the pressing assembly 4. The pressing roller 23, supported by the support rod 21, applies pressure to the sticky note 18, ensuring a tight fit and further guaranteeing a firm and flat fold. Subsequently, the sticky note 18 is conveyed from the pressing assembly 4 to the space between the first clamping roller 25 and the second clamping roller 26 of the glue spraying assembly 5. The two sets of clamping rollers rotate synchronously, smoothly conveying the sticky note 18. Simultaneously, the glue spraying head 24, powered by the pump body 31, evenly sprays glue onto the folded position of the sticky note 18 according to a preset program.

[0042] After the glue is applied, the top-loading cylinder 28 pushes the sticky note 18 between the second clamping roller 26 and the folding roller 27. The sticky note 18 is then folded by the folding roller 27 to complete its final shape. Finally, the sticky note 18, having completed the folding and glue application process, is accurately conveyed out of the working area by the conveyor belt of the discharge assembly 6, facilitating subsequent collection and sorting.

[0043] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0044] Although this article frequently uses the following terms: 1. frame; 2. feeding assembly; 3. folding assembly; 4. pressing assembly; 5. glue spraying assembly; 6. discharge assembly; 7. feeding cylinder; 8. cardboard box; 9. pusher plate; 10. discharge hole; 11. feeding roller; 12. upper pressure roller; 13. upper pressure plate; 14. folding paper; 15. pressure plate cylinder; 16. crossbeam; 17. movable pressure rod; 18. sticky note; 19. rotating shaft; 20. The terminology used includes: 21. Drive assembly; 23. Support rod; 24. Pressure roller; 25. Spray nozzle; 26. First clamping roller; 27. Second clamping roller; 28. Folding roller; 29. ​​Top material cylinder; 30. Pressure block; 31. Glue box; 32. Pump body; 33. Drive gear; 34. Rack; 35. Drive cylinder; 36. First rod; 37. Second rod; 38. Spring, etc. However, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated folding and glue-spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with a feeding assembly (2), a folding assembly (3), a pressing assembly (4), a glue spraying assembly (5), and a discharge assembly (6) in sequence along the material conveying direction. The feeding assembly (2) includes a feeding cylinder (7), a paper feeding box (8), and a pusher plate (9). The paper feeding box (8) is fixedly installed on the upper side of one side of the frame (1). The bottom of the paper feeding box (8) is provided with a horizontal discharge hole (10). The feeding cylinder (7) is located on one side of the paper feeding box (8). The folding assembly (3) includes a feeding roller (11), an upper pressure roller (12), an upper pressure plate (13), a folding board (14), and a pressure plate cylinder (15). The feeding roller (11) is evenly arranged along the horizontal direction of the frame (1). A feeding motor is connected to the feeding roller (11). The top of the frame (1) is fixed with A crossbeam (16) is constructed with an upper pressure roller (12) mounted on the bottom of the crossbeam (16) via a movable pressure rod (17). The bottom of the upper pressure roller (12) is in contact with the top of the feeding roller (11). The sticky note (18) is located between the feeding roller (11) and the upper pressure roller (12). Two sets of upper pressure plates (13) are provided and are located on both sides of the upper pressure roller (12). The upper pressure plate (13) is mounted on the crossbeam (16) via a pressure plate cylinder (15). The folding paperboard (14) is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper pressure plate (13). A rotating shaft (19) is fixedly provided on one side of the folding paperboard (14). When the rotating shaft (19) rotates, it drives the folding paperboard (14) to flip upward and fold the two sides of the sticky note (18) onto the upper pressure plate (13). A drive assembly (20) is connected to the rotating shaft (19).

2. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly (4) is symmetrically arranged at the discharge end of the folding assembly (3). The pressing assembly (4) includes a support rod (21) and a pressing wheel (23). The pressing wheel (23) is rotatably mounted on one end of the support rod (21), and the other end of the support rod (21) is fixedly mounted on the frame (1). The bottom of the pressing wheel (23) is in contact with the top of the feeding roller (11).

3. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 2, characterized in that, The discharge end of the pressing assembly (4) is connected to the glue spraying assembly (5). The glue spraying assembly (5) includes a glue spraying head (24), a first clamping roller (25), a second clamping roller (26), a folding roller (27), and a top material cylinder (28). The sticky note (18) enters the first clamping roller (25) and the second clamping roller (26) through the pressing assembly (4). The glue spraying head (24) is located on both sides of the first clamping roller (25) and the second clamping roller (26). The glue spraying head (24) sprays glue onto the folded position of the sticky note (18).

4. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top-feeding cylinder (28) is located on one side of the first clamping roller (25) and the second clamping roller (26). One end of the top-feeding cylinder (28) is connected to a triangular pressure block (29). The top-feeding cylinder (28) pushes the glued sticky note (18) between the second clamping roller (26) and the folding roller (27).

5. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 4, characterized in that, The discharge assembly (6) is located below the glue spraying assembly (5). The discharge assembly (6) is a conveyor belt, and a drive unit is connected to the conveyor belt.

6. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 5, characterized in that, The glue spraying assembly (5) also includes a glue tank (30) and a pump body (31). The glue tank (30) is connected to the glue spraying head (24) through a pipe, and the pump body (31) is installed at the connection between the glue tank (30) and the pipe.

7. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the feeding cylinder (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the pusher plate (9), and the other end of the pusher plate (9) is located inside the paper feeding box (8). The sticky note (18) inside the paper feeding box (8) is fed into the paper folding assembly (3) by the left and right movement of the pusher plate (9).

8. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive assembly (20) includes a drive gear (32), a rack (33) and a drive cylinder (34). One end of the drive cylinder (34) is connected to the rack (33). The drive gear (32) meshes with the rack (33). The drive gear (32) is fixedly installed at one end of the rotating shaft (19).

9. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 8, characterized in that, The movable pressure bar (17) includes a first rod body (35) and a second rod body (36), with one end of the first rod body (35) movably mounted on one end of the second rod body (36).

10. The automated folding and glue spraying mechanism for deluxe notebook notepad bags according to claim 9, characterized in that, A spring (37) is installed inside the second rod (36), and the spring (37) abuts against the first rod (35).