Automatic decanting device

Abstract

Automatic decanting device comprising a base component (100), a drive motor (300) and a shaking base (200), characterized in that a transmission component is provided between the base component (100) and the shaking base (200), wherein the base component (100) is provided with an arc-shaped groove (103) corresponding to the shaking base (200), wherein the shaking base (200) is slidably provided in the arc-shaped groove (103) of the base component (100); wherein the shaking base (200) and the base component (100) are slidably connected to each other by a guide mechanism, wherein the drive motor (300) is driven by the transmission component and, under the guiding action of the guide mechanism, drives the shaking base (200) so that it oscillates back and forth along the arc-shaped end face of the arc-shaped groove (103).

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELEVANT APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202323584810X entitled “An automatic decanter”, filed on December 27, 2023, the entire contents of the above-mentioned application and its amendments being incorporated into this application by reference. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present utility model relates to the technical field of decanting devices, specifically an automatic decanting device. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] Simply put, decanting red wine is the process of pouring red wine from an originally sealed bottle into another container (usually a decanter), allowing the red wine to fully come into contact with the air, resulting in a series of physical and chemical changes. When red wine comes into contact with atmospheric oxygen, oxidation occurs, gradually softening the tannins in the wine liquid, rounding and smoothing the flavor, and reducing acidity.

[0004] The traditional decanting method involves pouring wine into a glass and shaking the red wine to evaporate the impurities and methanol originally trapped in the wine. This releases the wine aroma, further enhancing the taste of red wine. Furthermore, the red wine is pre-filled into a decanter and consumed immediately when needed. However, the current decanting method is often inefficient and time- and labor-intensive. Therefore, many electric decanting devices have been developed. For example, the existing Chinese patent publication number CN219594408U discloses an intelligent wine decanting device.

[0005] However, the aforementioned automatic decanter has the following drawbacks: the decanter can only perform a linear reciprocating motion, and the wine liquor exhibits poor agitation characteristics. The contact area between the wine liquor and the air is small, resulting in a longer decanting time. Furthermore, this linear oscillating decanter is likely to cause the wine liquor in the decanter bottle to oscillate and leak during the agitation process.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new type of decanting device to solve the above problems. CONTENT OF THE PRESENT UTILITY MODEL

[0007] The present utility model provides an automatic decanting device to solve the problems posed by the above-mentioned background technology.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the present utility model provides an automatic decanting device comprising a base component, a drive motor and a shaking base, wherein a transmission component is provided between the base component and the shaking base, wherein the base component is provided with an arcuate groove corresponding to the shaking base, wherein the shaking base is slidably provided in the arcuate groove of the base component; wherein the shaking base and the base component are slidably connected to each other by a guide mechanism, wherein the drive motor is drivingly connected to the transmission component and, under the guiding action of the guide mechanism, drives the shaking base to swing back and forth along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove.

[0009] In a further development, it is provided that the guide mechanism comprises a guide element and a guide groove, wherein the guide groove is provided on the base component, wherein the guide groove is connected to the arcuate groove, wherein the guide element is firmly connected to the shaking base, wherein the guide element is provided in the guide groove to prevent loosening and the two interact in a guided manner.

[0010] In a further development, it is provided that an end of the shaking base facing away from the base component is symmetrically provided with a clamping section for clamping and fixing the decanting bottle.

[0011] In a further development, it is provided that the transmission component comprises a rack, a transmission gear and a coupling component, wherein the rack is fixedly connected to the shaking base, wherein the transmission gear is rotatably connected to the base component, wherein the rack meshes with the transmission gear, wherein the drive motor drives the transmission gear via the coupling component in order to rotate it back and forth.

[0012] In a further development, it is provided that the coupling component comprises a turntable and a connecting rod, wherein the turntable is fastened coaxially on the output shaft of the drive motor, wherein one end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the transmission gear and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the turntable.

[0013] In a further development, it is provided that the transmission gear is designed as a sector gear and a sector angle of the sector gear is provided at 130° to 150°.

[0014] In a further development, it is provided that a rolling sliding structure is provided between the shaking base and the base component in order to reduce the friction between the two.

[0015] In a further development, it is provided that the rolling sliding structure comprises a plurality of rollers, wherein the plurality of rollers are provided rotatably on the base component, wherein the plurality of rollers are rollingly connected to the shaking base.

[0016] In a further development, it is provided that the shaking base is provided with an extended arcuate support section, wherein the arcuate support section interacts with the plurality of rollers by means of a roller support.

[0017] In a further development, it is provided that the base component comprises a lower shell and a fastening frame, wherein the fastening frame is engaged in the lower shell to form a mounting groove, wherein the mounting groove is connected to the arcuate groove, wherein the plurality of rollers are rotatably provided in the mounting groove, and wherein both sides of the arcuate support section cooperate with the mounting groove by a position limitation.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantageous effects: An arcuate groove is provided on the base component, and a shaking base is slidably provided on the arcuate groove via a guide mechanism, wherein a drive motor that rotates the turntable is located inside the base component, wherein the turntable drives the transmission gear via the connecting rod to rotate it back and forth, wherein the transmission gear meshes with the rack on the bottom of the shaking base, thereby driving the shaking base to move left and right relative to the base component, meanwhile, under the guidance of the guide mechanism, the shaking base is driven to reciprocate along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove, which has high decanting efficiency and prevents the wine liquid from spilling during the decanting process.

[0019] A plurality of rollers are arranged in the mounting groove of the base component, and a rolling connection between the rollers and the arc-shaped support portion on the bottom of the shaking base is used so as to reduce the relative friction between the shaking base and the base component, thereby improving the ease of wobbling of the shaking base relative to the base component and also reducing vibration and noise. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0020] The drawings, which are part of this application, serve to better understand the present utility model. The embodiments of the present utility model and their descriptions serve to explain the present utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. In the figures: Fig. 1 is a structural diagram of the present utility model; Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a sectional view of point AA in Fig. 2; Fig. 4 is a sectional view of point BB in Fig. 2; Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged schematic representation at location D in Fig. 4; Fig. 6 is a sectional view of point CC in Fig. 2; Fig. Figure 7 is a partially enlarged schematic representation at location E in Fig. 6; Fig. 8 shows a schematic structural representation of the basic component in the present utility model; Fig. 9 is a schematic internal structural bottom view of Fig. 8; Fig. 10 shows a schematic structural bottom view of the shaking base in the present utility model; Fig. 11 shows a schematic structural diagram of the transmission mechanism and the clutch component in the present utility model; Fig. 12 shows a schematic structural diagram of the transmission gear in the present utility model. In the reference symbols:

[0021] Base component (100); Bottom shell (101); Fixing frame (102); Arcuate groove (103); Guide groove (104); Mounting groove (105); Shaking base (200); Rack (201); Guide member (202); Arcuate support portion (203); Clamping portion (204); Drive motor (300); Turntable (400); Connecting rod (500); Transmission gear (600); Roller (700); Sector angle (α). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In the following, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model are described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present utility model, not all of the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit the present utility model, its application, or uses in any way. All other embodiments that a person of ordinary skill in the art can derive from the embodiments in the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of the present utility model.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms used herein are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. The singular forms used herein are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should also be understood that when the terms "include" and / or "comprise" are used in this specification, they refer to the presence of features, steps, acts, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0024] The relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions, and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present utility model unless expressly stated otherwise. At the same time, it should be understood that the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not represented according to actual proportions for the sake of simplicity of description. Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the art may not be discussed in detail, and such techniques, methods, and equipment should, however, be considered part of the authorized specification where appropriate. In all examples shown and discussed herein, all specific values ​​are to be construed as illustrative and not limiting.Accordingly, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar elements in the following drawings. Therefore, once an element is defined in one drawing, it requires no further discussion in subsequent drawings.

[0025] With reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 12, the present utility model discloses an automatic decanting device comprising a base component 100, a drive motor 300, and a shaking base 200. A transmission component is provided between the base component 100 and the shaking base 200. The base component 100 is provided with an arcuate groove 103 corresponding to the shaking base 200, and the shaking base 200 is slidably provided in the arcuate groove 103 of the base component 100. The shaking base 200 and the base component 100 are slidably connected to each other by a guide mechanism. The drive motor 300 is drivingly connected to the transmission component and, under the guidance of the guide mechanism, drives the shaking base 200 to swing back and forth along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove 103.wherein an end of the shaking base 200 facing away from the base component 100 is symmetrically provided with a clamping portion 204 for clamping and fixing the decanting bottle;

[0026] In the present embodiment, it is provided that the clamping portion 204 is a cushioning body, wherein, when the decanter bottle is placed on the shaking base 200, the symmetrically arranged clamping portions 204 can withstand both ends of the decanter bottle, thereby stabilizing the decanter bottle and preventing the decanter bottle from slipping when the shaking base 200 moves left and right.

[0027] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the clamping section 204 may also be step-shaped, wherein decanting bottles of different diameters can be clamped and clamped to the symmetrically arranged clamping section 204, thereby improving the applicability of clamping decanting bottles of different sizes.

[0028] As in the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 and the Fig. 8 and Fig. 10, the guide mechanism comprises a guide member 202 and a guide groove 104, wherein the guide groove 104 is provided on the base component 100, wherein the guide groove 104 is connected to the arcuate groove 103, wherein the guide member 202 is fixedly connected to the shaking base 200, wherein the guide member 202 is provided in the guide groove 104 against loosening and the two cooperate in a guided manner, wherein the guide member 202 is connected against loosening in the guide groove 104 so that the shaking base 200 is slidably mounted on the base component 100, and at the same time, the guiding cooperation between the guide member 202 and the guide groove 104 is used to allow the shaking base 200 to swing back and forth in an arc along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove 103.

[0029] In the present embodiment, four guide grooves 104 are provided, wherein the four guide grooves 104 are distributed symmetrically on both sides of the base component 100 in groups of two, wherein four guide elements 202 are provided adapted to correspond to the guide grooves 104, and the four guide elements 202 and the guide grooves 104 are respectively connected to one another.

[0030] As in the Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 5, in the present embodiment, the guide groove 104 is configured as a through groove, with the guide element 202 extending through the guide groove 104, the width of the guide element 202 being greater than the groove width of the guide groove 104, and at the same time, the top surface of the guide element 202 is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the guide groove 104. Therefore, the guide element 202 does not break upward from the guide groove 104, thereby ensuring that the shaker base 200 and the base component 100 are stably connected to each other. When the shaker base 200 performs a reciprocating movement, it can also play a movement-guiding role at the same time.

[0031] Of course, the embodiment of the guide mechanism is not limited to the above-mentioned shapes. In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the guide groove 104 can also be replaced with a dovetail-shaped guide rail or a dovetail-shaped groove, and the guide element 202 is provided with a matching shape. Therefore, the base component 100 and the shaker base 200 can still be connected in this way while functioning as a sliding guide. Likewise, other guide mechanisms with connecting and guiding effects are also suitable for the present utility model.

[0032] As in the Fig. 3 and 8 to 12, in the present embodiment, the drive mechanism comprises a transmission component and a drive motor 300, wherein the transmission component comprises a rack 201, a transmission gear 600 and a clutch component, wherein the rack 201 is fixedly connected to the shaking base 200, wherein the transmission gear 600 is rotatably connected to the base component 100, wherein the rack 201 meshes with the transmission gear 600, wherein the drive motor 300 drives the transmission gear 600 to rotate it reciprocally via the clutch component. When the drive motor 300 drives the transmission gear 600 to rotate back and forth via the clutch component, by a point engagement between the rack 201 and the transmission gear 600, the shaking base 200 is driven to swing left and right relative to the base component 100.

[0033] The coupling component comprises a turntable 400 and a connecting rod 500, wherein the turntable 400 is coaxially mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 300, wherein one end of the connecting rod 500 is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the transmission gear 600 and the other end of the connecting rod 500 is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the turntable 400, wherein the drive motor 300 drives the turntable 400 to rotate coaxially, wherein the turntable 400 drives an end of the connecting rod 500 facing the turntable 400 to perform a circular movement, wherein at the same time the other end of the connecting rod 500 drives the transmission gear 600 to perform a reciprocating rotation.Through the engagement of the rack 201 and the transmission gear 600, the shaking base 200 is driven to swing the shaking base back and forth along the arcuate groove 103 relative to the base component 100.

[0034] In the present embodiment, the transmission gear 600 is configured as a sector gear, and a sector angle (α) of the sector gear is set at 130° to 150°. In the present embodiment, the sector angle α is set at 138°. Since the transmission gear 600 always performs reciprocating rotation, the sector gear design can significantly reduce the installation space of the transmission gear 600, thereby making the utility model more compact.

[0035] The drive mechanism is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. In other embodiments of the drive mechanism (not shown in the figure), the drive mechanism may also be an electric telescopic rod or an air cylinder, and the shaking base 200 may also be pushed to reciprocate left and right on the base component 100 by retracting and extending the electric telescopic rod or the air cylinder. Furthermore, the drive mechanism is not limited to being installed on the base component 100. The drive mechanism may also be selectively mounted on the base component 100 or the shaking base 200 depending on different drive modes of the drive mechanism, thereby improving the applicability of the utility model.

[0036] As in the Fig.As shown in Figures 6 to 8, a rolling sliding structure is provided between the shaking base 200 and the base component 100 to reduce friction between the two. By providing a rolling sliding structure, the relative friction between the shaking base 200 and the base component 100 can be reduced, thereby improving the ease of rocking of the shaking base 200 relative to the base component 100 and also reducing vibration and noise.

[0037] In the present embodiment, the rolling sliding structure includes a plurality of rollers 700, the plurality of rollers 700 being rotatably provided on the base component 100, and the plurality of rollers 700 being rollingly connected to the shaking base 200. The shaking base 200 is provided with an arcuate support portion 203 extending downward, the arcuate support portion 203 interacting with the plurality of rollers 700 through rolling support. The addition of the arcuate support portion 203 improves the structural strength of the shaking base 200, thereby improving the support of the contact portion between the shaking base 200 and the roller 700, thereby providing the present utility model with a higher load-bearing capacity.

[0038] In the present embodiment, the base component 100 includes a lower shell 101 and a mounting frame 102. The mounting frame 102 is engaged with the lower shell 101 to form a mounting groove 105. The mounting groove 105 communicates with the arcuate groove 103. The plurality of rollers 700 are rotatably provided in the mounting groove 105. Both sides of the arcuate support portion 203 cooperate with the mounting groove 105 through a position limiting feature. The limiting effect of the mounting groove 105 on both sides of the arcuate support portion 203 is utilized to smooth the swing trajectory of the shaker base 200 relative to the base component 100. At the same time, the addition of the mounting groove 105 also ensures that the roller 700 remains concealed on the base component 100, which improves the aesthetics of the present invention.

[0039] In other embodiments (not shown in the figure), the rollers 700 in the rolling sliding structure may be replaced by a crawler chain or a transmission belt, and the crawler chain or the transmission belt is in contact with the shaking base 200 and is rollingly connected, thereby increasing the contact area with the shaking base 200 and further improving the movement stability and load-bearing capacity of the shaking base 200.

[0040] And in this embodiment (not shown in the figure), the rollers 700, crawler belt, or transmission belt, or the like in the rolling sliding structure can also have a driving force and rotate automatically, so that the shaking base 200 can also be driven to rock back and forth, thereby forming a driving mechanism for driving the shaking base 200 into motion. This makes the structure of the utility model simpler and more compact, and reduces processing and manufacturing costs.

[0041] The basic operating principle of the utility model is as follows: The shaking base 200 is slidably connected to the base component 100 via a guide mechanism, and the decanting bottle is placed on the shaking base 200, and the drive motor 300 drives the shaking base 200 through the transmission component to reciprocate the shaking base 200 left and right relative to the base component 100. At the same time, when the shaking base 200 moves left and right, the shaking base 200 moves in a curve along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove 103 under the guiding action of the guide mechanism. During the reciprocation of the decanting bottle with the shaking base 200, the wine liquid in the decanting bottle can fully contact the air, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly decanting the wine;Furthermore, the swing trajectory of the shaking base 200 of the present utility model conforms to the curvature of the arcuate groove 103. When the shaking base 200 swings to the highest point on both sides, the decanter itself is also in an inwardly inclined state, thereby increasing the surface area of ​​the wine liquid at the top. Meanwhile, the wine liquid can be prevented from colliding with the inner wall of the decanter, effectively preventing spillage of the wine liquid. Therefore, the utility model has the effect of high decanting efficiency and low spillage of the wine liquid during the decanting process.

[0042] In summary, it can be seen from the above description that the utility model achieves the following technical effects: An arcuate groove 103 is provided on the base component 100, and a shaking base 200 is slidably provided on the arcuate groove 103 via a guide mechanism, wherein the base component 100 is provided with a drive motor 300, wherein the drive motor 300 drives the turntable 400 to rotate, wherein the turntable 400 drives the transmission gear 600 to rotate back and forth via the connecting rod 500, wherein the transmission gear 600 meshes with the rack 201 on the underside of the shaking base 200 and thereby drives the shaking base 200 to move left and right relative to the base component 100, wherein meanwhile, under the guiding action of the guide mechanism, the shaking base 200 is driven to move back and forth along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove 103, which ensures a high decanting efficiency and preventsthat the wine liquid is spilled during the decanting process.

[0043] A plurality of rollers 700 are arranged in the mounting groove 105 of the base component 100, and a rolling connection between the rollers 700 and the arcuate support portion 203 on the underside of the shaking base 200 is used so as to reduce the relative friction between the shaking base 200 and the base component 100, thereby improving the ease of rocking of the shaking base 200 relative to the base component 100 and also reducing vibration and noise.

[0044] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional words such as "front, back, top, bottom, left, right," "lateral, straight, vertical, horizontal," and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings and is used only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation or be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. The directional words "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0045] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "on...", "over...", "on the upper surface of...", "above," and the like may be used herein to describe the spatial relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as illustrated in a figure. It is understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to the orientation illustrated in the figures. For example, if a device is turned upside down in the figure, then a device described as being "above other devices or features" or "on top of other devices or features" will then be "below other devices or features" or "below the other devices or features." Thus, the exemplary term "above" can encompass both "above" and "below" orientations.The device may be oriented differently (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptions used here can be interpreted accordingly.

[0046] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first" and "second" to define parts serves to facilitate the distinction between corresponding parts. Unless otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0047] The foregoing merely represents preferred embodiments of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the present utility model may incorporate various modifications and alterations. All modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, or the like made within the spirit and principles of this utility model are within the scope of this utility model. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CH 202323584810

[0001] CN 219594408U

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Claims

[1] Automatic decanting device comprising a base component (100), a drive motor (300) and a shaking base (200), characterized by in that a transmission component is provided between the base component (100) and the shaking base (200), wherein the base component (100) is provided with an arcuate groove (103) corresponding to the shaking base (200), wherein the shaking base (200) is slidably provided in the arcuate groove (103) of the base component (100); wherein the shaking base (200) and the base component (100) are slidably connected to one another by a guide mechanism, wherein the drive motor (300) is drivingly connected to the transmission component and, under the guiding action of the guide mechanism, drives the shaking base (200) such that it oscillates back and forth along the arcuate end surface of the arcuate groove (103). [2] Automatic decanting device according to claim 1, characterized byin that the guide mechanism comprises a guide element (202) and a guide groove (104), wherein the guide groove (104) is provided on the base component (100), wherein the guide groove (104) is connected to the arcuate groove (103), wherein the guide element (202) is fixedly connected to the shaking base (200), wherein the guide element (202) is provided in the guide groove (104) against loosening and the two cooperate in a guided manner. [3] Automatic decanting device according to claim 1, characterized by that an end of the shaking base (200) facing away from the base component (100) is symmetrically provided with a clamping section (204) for clamping and fixing the decanting bottle. [4] Automatic decanting device according to claim 1, characterized byin that the transmission component comprises a rack (201), a transmission gear (600) and a clutch component, wherein the rack (201) is fixedly connected to the shaking base (200), wherein the transmission gear (600) is rotatably connected to the base component (100), wherein the rack (201) meshes with the transmission gear (600), wherein the drive motor (300) drives the transmission gear (600) via the clutch component to rotate it back and forth. [5] Automatic decanting device according to claim 4, characterized by in that the coupling component comprises a turntable (400) and a connecting rod (500), wherein the turntable (400) is coaxially mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor (300), wherein one end of the connecting rod (500) is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the transmission gear (600) and the other end of the connecting rod (500) is rotatably connected to an eccentric point of the turntable (400). [6] Automatic decanting device according to claim 4, characterized by that the transmission gear (600) is designed as a sector gear and a sector angle (α) of the sector gear is provided at 130° to 150°. [7] Automatic decanting device according to claim 1, characterized by that a rolling sliding structure is provided between the shaking base (200) and the base component (100) in order to reduce the friction between the two. [8] Automatic decanting device according to claim 7, characterized by in that the rolling sliding structure comprises a plurality of rollers (700), wherein the plurality of rollers (700) are rotatably provided on the base component (100), wherein the plurality of rollers (700) is rollingly connected to the shaking base (200). [9] Automatic decanting device according to claim 8, characterized bythat the shaking base (200) is provided with an extended arcuate support portion (203), wherein the arcuate support portion (203) cooperates with the plurality of rollers (700) by means of a roller support. [10] Automatic decanting device according to claim 9, characterized by in that the base component (100) comprises a lower shell (101) and a fastening frame (102), wherein the fastening frame (102) is locked in the lower shell (101) to form a mounting groove (105), wherein the mounting groove (105) is connected to the arcuate groove (103), wherein the plurality of rollers (700) are rotatably provided in the mounting groove (105), and wherein both sides of the arcuate support section (203) cooperate with the mounting groove (105) by a position limitation.

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