Automatic carrying and bottom wiping system for closestool white blanks

By designing an automatic handling and bottoming system, using handling forks, wipe wheels, water spray components and water squeeze components, the high maintenance cost of traditional toilet white blank base wipe equipment is solved, and the automatic wiping of toilet white blank is realized, improving the improvement of the Productivity and product consistency.

CN222201019UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20TANGSHAN HEXIANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421040805.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-14
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional toilet white-blank bottoming equipment covers a large area, has poor stability, and has high maintenance costs, and lacks fully automated solutions.

Method used

An automatic handling and bottoming system including a handling mechanism, a bottoming mechanism and a controller is designed. The automatic wiping of the toilet blank is achieved by using the handling fork, a wipe wheel, a water spray assembly and a water squeezing assembly, and the blocking is staggered through the cache rack. Ensure full automation operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic bottoming of toilet white blanks, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and product consistency, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of closestool production equipment, and provides an automatic carrying and bottom wiping system for closestool white blanks, which comprises a carrying mechanism, a bottom wiping mechanism and a bottom wiping mechanism, the temporary storage frame is arranged on one side of the carrying structure. The bottom wiping mechanism comprises a rack assembly, a wiping assembly, a water spraying assembly and a water squeezing assembly, the temporary storage frame is located between the carrying mechanism and the rack assembly, the wiping assembly, the water spraying assembly and the water squeezing assembly are all located on the rack assembly, the wiping assembly comprises a wiping wheel, and the wiping wheel is rotationally arranged on the rack assembly; the water spraying assembly is used for spraying water to the wiped wiping wheel for cleaning, and the water squeezing assembly is used for squeezing water out of the wet wiping wheel; the controller is electrically connected with the carrying mechanism, the wiping assembly, the water spraying assembly and the water squeezing assembly. By means of the technical scheme, the problem that in the prior art, an existing closestool white body bottom wiping device is high in maintenance cost is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of toilet production equipment, and in particular to an automatic conveying and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks. Background Art

[0002] During the production process of toilets, the steps of blank molding, blank glazing and transportation and firing are sequentially carried out. The blank after glazing is commonly known as white blank. After the white blank is sprayed with glaze, there will be glaze at the bottom of the blank or the surface glaze slurry will flow to the bottom of the blank. At this time, the glaze at the bottom of the blank needs to be wiped clean before loading and transporting to the kiln for careful firing.

[0003] However, the traditional bottom wiping process usually uses a belt line with a special bottom wiping machine. This type of equipment not only occupies a large area, has poor stability, and requires long initial installation and debugging steps, but also has the problem of high subsequent maintenance costs.

[0004] Therefore, a fully automatic bottom wiping device is needed urgently to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides an automatic conveying and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks, which solves the problem of high maintenance cost of existing toilet blank bottom wiping equipment in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: an automatic transport and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks, comprising:

[0007] The transport mechanism comprises a transport fork that can move in space, and the transport fork is used to transport the toilet blank;

[0008] A buffer rack, arranged on one side of the transport structure, for temporarily placing toilet blanks;

[0009] The bottom wiping mechanism comprises a frame assembly, a wiping assembly, a water spray assembly and a water squeezing assembly, wherein the buffer frame is located between the transport mechanism and the frame assembly, the wiping assembly, the water spray assembly and the water squeezing assembly are all located on the frame assembly, the wiping assembly comprises a wiping wheel, the wiping wheel is rotatably arranged on the frame assembly, the water spray assembly is used to spray water to the wiping wheel after wiping, and the water squeezing assembly is used to squeeze out water from the wet wiping wheel;

[0010] A controller is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism, the wiping assembly, the water spraying assembly and the water squeezing assembly.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the wiping assembly further includes:

[0012] A wiping shaft, rotatably arranged on the frame assembly, and the wiping shaft is inserted into the wiping wheel;

[0013] A wiping motor is arranged on the frame assembly and an output end thereof is connected to the wiping shaft. The wiping motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] As a further technical solution, the water spray assembly includes:

[0015] A water spray pipe, arranged on the frame assembly and connected to a pressurized water source;

[0016] A solenoid valve, arranged on the water spray pipe and electrically connected to a controller;

[0017] There are multiple nozzles, all of which are arranged on the water spray pipe, and the openings of the nozzles face the wiping wheel.

[0018] As a further technical solution, the water squeezing assembly includes:

[0019] A water squeezing rocker arm, one end of which is rotatably disposed on the frame assembly;

[0020] A water squeezing shaft, arranged on the other end of the water squeezing rocker arm;

[0021] A water squeezing roller, sleeved on the water squeezing shaft and rotatably connected to the water squeezing shaft;

[0022] The water squeezing driver is arranged on the frame assembly and has a driving end connected to the water squeezing rocker arm. The water squeezing driver is electrically connected to the controller.

[0023] As a further technical solution, the wiping assembly further comprises a wiping seat, which is detachably arranged on the frame assembly, and the wiping shaft is rotatably connected to the wiping seat.

[0024] As a further technical solution, the opening of the nozzle is fan-shaped, and a plurality of the nozzles are arranged at intervals.

[0025] As a further technical solution, both ends of the water squeezing shaft are provided with water squeezing rocker arms and water squeezing drivers, and the water squeezing rocker arms and the water squeezing drivers are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0026] As a further technical solution, the wiping wheels are multiple and arranged side by side, and the axes of the multiple wiping wheels overlap with each other.

[0027] As a further technical solution, the rack assembly includes:

[0028] Bracket;

[0029] A water tank is rotatably arranged on the top of the bracket, and the wiping assembly, the water spraying assembly and the water squeezing assembly are located in the water tank;

[0030] A push-up cylinder, one end of which is connected to the water tank, and the other end of which is connected to the bracket. The push-up cylinder is electrically connected to the controller.

[0031] Wherein, when the wiping wheel contacts the toilet bowl blank, the opening of the water tank faces the toilet bowl blank.

[0032] As a further technical solution, the water tank is semi-cylindrical, with rotating shafts at both ends of the water tank, a rotating seat is provided on the bracket, the rotating shaft penetrates into the rotating seat, the rotating shaft is located on one side of the water tank, and the end of the push cylinder is connected to the other side of the water tank.

[0033] The working principle and beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the automatic transport and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks includes a transport mechanism, a buffer rack, a bottom wiping mechanism and a controller. The transport mechanism is used to move the glazed toilet blank from the buffer rack to the bottom wiping mechanism to complete the glazing operation of the toilet blank; the buffer rack is used to temporarily place the toilet blank, because during the wiping process, the transport fork will block a part of the bottom of the blank, so the buffer rack is used to achieve the staggered blocking part, that is, for a toilet blank, at least two wipings are required to complete the bottom wiping operation; the bottom wiping mechanism is used to wipe the toilet blank, and the wiping wheel can wipe off the excess glaze drops at the bottom of the blank, and then the water spray component cleans the wiping wheel, and the cleaned wiping wheel is dehydrated by the water squeezing component, so that the wiping wheel can be kept clean during the next wiping process. The controller is used to realize the automatic operation of the equipment, avoiding manual participation, thereby greatly improving the automation degree and production efficiency of the equipment. The automatic conveying and wiping system for toilet blanks provided by the utility model can realize automatic wiping of the blank bottom, eliminating the link of manual conveying of the blank bottom for wiping, and can ensure product consistency and improve product yield. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0035] Figure 1 Provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic handling and bottom wiping system for the utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the middle wiping bottom mechanism;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at another angle;

[0038] Figure 4 A side schematic diagram of the bottom wiping mechanism provided by the utility model;

[0039] Figure 5It is a structural schematic diagram of the matching position of the bracket and the ejection cylinder in the utility model;

[0040] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wiping wheel, the wiping shaft and the wiping seat in the utility model;

[0041] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water spray assembly in the utility model;

[0042] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the water squeezing component in the utility model.

[0043] In the figure:

[0044] 1. Transport mechanism; 2. Cache rack; 3. Bottom wiping mechanism;

[0045] 31. Frame assembly; 311. Bracket; 312. Sink; 313. Ejector cylinder;

[0046] 32. Wiping assembly; 321. Wiping wheel; 322. Wiping shaft; 323. Wiping motor; 324. Wiping seat;

[0047] 33. water spray assembly; 331. water spray pipe; 332. solenoid valve; 333. nozzle;

[0048] 34. Water squeezing assembly; 341. Water squeezing rocker arm; 342. Water squeezing shaft; 343. Water squeezing roller; 344. Water squeezing driver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] The following will be combined with the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment proposes an automatic transport and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks, including:

[0051] The transport mechanism 1 includes a transport fork that can move in space, and the transport fork is used to transport the toilet blank;

[0052] The buffer rack 2 is arranged on one side of the transport structure and is used to temporarily place toilet blanks;

[0053] The bottom wiping mechanism 3 includes a frame assembly 31, a wiping assembly 32, a water spraying assembly 33 and a water squeezing assembly 34. The buffer rack 2 is located between the transport mechanism 1 and the frame assembly 31. The wiping assembly 32, the water spraying assembly 33 and the water squeezing assembly 34 are all located on the frame assembly 31. The wiping assembly 32 includes a wiping wheel 321, which is rotatably arranged on the frame assembly 31. The water spraying assembly 33 is used to spray water to the wiping wheel 321 after wiping, and the water squeezing assembly 34 is used to squeeze water out of the wet wiping wheel 321.

[0054] The controller is electrically connected to the transport mechanism 1 , the wiping assembly 32 , the water spraying assembly 33 and the water squeezing assembly 34 .

[0055] In this embodiment, the automatic transport and bottom wiping system for toilet blanks includes a transport mechanism 1, a buffer rack 2, a bottom wiping mechanism 3 and a controller. The transport mechanism 1 is used to move the glazed toilet blank from the buffer rack 2 to the bottom wiping mechanism 3 to complete the glazing operation of the toilet blank; the buffer rack 2 is used to temporarily place the toilet blank, because during the wiping process, the transport fork will block a part of the bottom of the blank, so the buffer rack 2 is used to achieve the staggered blocking part, that is, for a toilet blank, at least two wipings are required to complete the bottom wiping operation; the bottom wiping mechanism 3 is used to wipe the toilet blank, and the wiping wheel 321 can wipe off the excess glaze drops at the bottom of the blank, and then the water spray component 33 cleans the wiping wheel 321, and the cleaned wiping wheel 321 is dehydrated by the water squeezing component 34, so that the wiping wheel 321 can be kept clean during the next wiping process. The controller is used to realize the automatic operation of the equipment, avoiding manual participation, thereby greatly improving the automation degree and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0056] The transport mechanism 1 is usually a robot.

[0057] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the wiping component 32 also includes:

[0058] A wiping shaft 322 is rotatably disposed on the frame assembly 31, and the wiping shaft 322 is inserted into the wiping wheel 321;

[0059] The wiping motor 323 is arranged on the frame assembly 31 and the output end is connected to the wiping shaft 322 . The wiping motor 323 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0060] In this embodiment, the wiping assembly 32 includes a wiping wheel 321, a wiping shaft 322 and a wiping motor 323. The wiping shaft 322 is rotatably set on the frame assembly 31, and the wiping wheel 321 is set on the wiping shaft 322, and the wiping wheel 321 and the wiping shaft 322 can rotate synchronously. The wiping motor 323 is set on the frame assembly 31, and the wiping motor 323 is electrically connected to the controller. Under the control of the controller, the wiping motor 323 rotates with the wiping wheel 321.

[0061] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the water spray assembly 33 includes:

[0062] A water spray pipe 331 is disposed on the frame assembly 31 and connected to a pressurized water source;

[0063] The solenoid valve 332 is arranged on the water spray pipe 331 and is electrically connected to the controller;

[0064] There are multiple nozzles 333 , all of which are disposed on the water spray pipe 331 , and the openings of the nozzles 333 face the wiping wheel 321 .

[0065] In this embodiment, the water spray assembly 33 includes a water spray pipe 331, a solenoid valve 332 and a nozzle 333. The water spray pipe 331 is arranged on the frame assembly 31. There are multiple nozzles 333 and they are all arranged on the water spray pipe 331. The opening of the nozzle 333 faces the wiping wheel 321. The solenoid valve 332 is arranged on the water spray pipe 331, and the solenoid valve 332 is electrically connected to the controller. Under the action of the controller, the nozzle 333 sprays water on the wiping wheel 321, thereby washing away the glaze droplets on the wiping wheel 321.

[0066] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the water squeezing component 34 includes:

[0067] A water squeezing rocker arm 341, one end of which is rotatably mounted on the frame assembly 31;

[0068] The water squeezing shaft 342 is arranged on the other end of the water squeezing rocker arm 341;

[0069] The water squeezing roller 343 is sleeved on the water squeezing shaft 342 and is rotatably connected to the water squeezing shaft 342;

[0070] The water squeezing driver 344 is disposed on the frame assembly 31 and has a driving end connected to the water squeezing rocker arm 341 . The water squeezing driver 344 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0071] In this embodiment, the squeezing assembly 34 includes a squeezing rocker arm 341, a squeezing shaft 342, a squeezing roller 343 and a squeezing driver 344. Among them, one end of the squeezing rocker arm 341 is rotatably arranged on the frame assembly 31, and the other end is connected to the squeezing shaft 342, the squeezing roller 343 is rotatably arranged on the squeezing shaft 342, the squeezing driver 344 is arranged on the frame assembly 31, and the squeezing driver 344 has a driving end, the driving end is connected to the squeezing rocker arm 341, and the squeezing driver 344 is electrically connected to the controller. When it is necessary to dehydrate the wiping wheel 321, the squeezing driver 344 works, and then the squeezing rocker arm 341 swings, at this time, the outer wall of the squeezing roller 343 keeps in contact with the outer wall of the wiping wheel 321, or even squeezes, and then the wiping wheel 321 rotates, and under the simultaneous action of the squeezing action and the rotating action, the water in the wiping wheel 321 will flow out.

[0072] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the wiping assembly 32 also includes a wiping seat 324 . The wiping seat 324 is detachably disposed on the frame assembly 31 , and the wiping shaft 322 is rotatably connected to the wiping seat 324 .

[0073] In this embodiment, in order to achieve stable rotation of the wiping wheel 321 and separation of the wiping assembly 32 and the frame assembly 31, the wiping assembly 32 also includes a wiping seat 324, which is detachably arranged on the frame assembly 31, and the wiping shaft 322 is rotatably connected to the wiping seat 324.

[0074] Further, if Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the opening of the nozzle 333 is fan-shaped, and a plurality of nozzles 333 are arranged at intervals.

[0075] In this embodiment, in order to increase the water spraying area, the opening of the nozzle 333 is set to be fan-shaped, and the plurality of nozzles 333 are arranged at intervals.

[0076] Further, if Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment proposes that both ends of the water squeezing shaft 342 are provided with a water squeezing rocker arm 341 and a water squeezing driver 344 , and the water squeezing rocker arm 341 and the water squeezing driver 344 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0077] In this embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the water squeezing roller 343 in the working state, water squeezing rocker arms 341 and water squeezing drivers 344 are provided at both ends of the water squeezing shaft 342, and the water squeezing rocker arms 341 and the water squeezing drivers 344 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0078] Further, if Figure 2-3 As shown, this embodiment proposes that there are multiple wiping wheels 321 arranged side by side, and the axes of the multiple wiping wheels 321 coincide with each other.

[0079] In this embodiment, in order to adapt to toilet blanks of different specifications, a plurality of wiping wheels 321 are provided, and the axes of the plurality of wiping wheels 321 are overlapped, that is, the plurality of wiping wheels 321 share a wiping shaft 322 .

[0080] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the rack assembly 31 includes:

[0081] Bracket 311;

[0082] A water tank 312 is rotatably disposed on the top of the bracket 311, and the wiping assembly 32, the water spraying assembly 33 and the water squeezing assembly 34 are located in the water tank 312;

[0083] The push-up cylinder 313 has one end connected to the water tank 312 and the other end connected to the bracket 311. The push-up cylinder 313 is electrically connected to the controller.

[0084] When the wiping wheel 321 contacts the toilet bowl blank, the opening of the water tank 312 faces the toilet bowl blank.

[0085] In this embodiment, the frame assembly 31 includes a bracket 311, a water tank 312 and a push-up cylinder 313. The water tank 312 is rotatably arranged on the top of the bracket 311, one end of the push-up cylinder 313 is connected to the water tank 312, and the other end is connected to the bracket 311, and the wiping assembly 32, the water spraying assembly 33 and the water squeezing assembly 34 are all arranged in the water tank 312. After the toilet base is wiped and the wiping wheel 321 is cleaned, the dirty water will flow into the water tank 312, thereby preventing the dirty water from flowing freely and causing pollution to the working environment.

[0086] Further, if Figure 2 to Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment proposes that the water tank 312 is semi-cylindrical, with rotating shafts provided at both ends of the water tank 312, a rotating seat is provided on the bracket 311, the rotating shaft penetrates into the rotating seat, the rotating shaft is located on one side of the water tank 312, and the end of the pushing cylinder 313 is connected to the other side of the water tank 312.

[0087] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the discharge of dirty water in the water tank 312, the water tank 312 is set to be semi-cylindrical, and a rotating shaft is set at both ends of the water tank 312, and a rotating seat is set at the top of the bracket 311. The rotating shaft penetrates the rotating seat, thereby realizing the rotation connection between the water tank 312 and the bracket 311. Among them, the rotation axis of the bracket 311 and the water tank 312 is located on one side of the water tank 312, and the end of the push cylinder 313 is connected to the other side of the water tank 312. This form makes it easier for the water tank 312 to rotate, thereby discharging the dirty water in the water tank 312.

[0088] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks, characterized in that: include: The transport mechanism (1) comprises a transport fork that can move in space, and the transport fork is used to transport the toilet blank; A buffer rack (2), arranged on one side of the transport mechanism, for temporarily placing toilet blanks; The bottom wiping mechanism (3) comprises a frame assembly (31), a wiping assembly (32), a water spray assembly (33) and a water squeezing assembly (34); the buffer rack (2) is located between the transport mechanism (1) and the frame assembly (31); the wiping assembly (32), the water spray assembly (33) and the water squeezing assembly (34) are all located on the frame assembly (31); the wiping assembly (32) comprises a wiping wheel (321) which is rotatably arranged on the frame assembly (31); the water spray assembly (33) is used for spraying water to clean the wiping wheel (321) after wiping; and the water squeezing assembly (34) is used for squeezing water out of the wet wiping wheel (321); A controller is electrically connected to the transport mechanism (1), the wiping assembly (32), the water spraying assembly (33) and the water squeezing assembly (34).

2. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiping assembly (32) further comprises: A wiping shaft (322) is rotatably disposed on the frame assembly (31), and the wiping shaft (322) is inserted into the wiping wheel (321); A wiping motor (323) is arranged on the frame assembly (31) and has an output end connected to the wiping shaft (322); the wiping motor (323) is electrically connected to the controller.

3. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water spray assembly (33) comprises: A water spray pipe (331), arranged on the frame assembly (31) and connected to a pressurized water source; A solenoid valve (332) is arranged on the water spray pipe (331) and is electrically connected to a controller; There are multiple nozzles (333) all arranged on the water spray pipe (331), and the openings of the nozzles (333) face the wiping wheel (321).

4. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The water squeezing assembly (34) comprises: A water squeezing rocker arm (341), one end of which is rotatably disposed on the frame assembly (31); A water squeezing shaft (342) is arranged on the other end of the water squeezing rocker arm (341); A water squeezing roller (343), sleeved on the water squeezing shaft (342) and rotatably connected to the water squeezing shaft (342); A water squeezing driver (344) is arranged on the frame assembly (31) and has a driving end connected to the water squeezing rocker arm (341). The water squeezing driver (344) is electrically connected to the controller.

5. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 2, characterized in that: The wiping assembly (32) further comprises a wiping seat (324), wherein the wiping seat (324) is detachably arranged on the frame assembly (31), and the wiping shaft (322) is rotatably connected to the wiping seat (324).

6. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opening of the nozzle (333) is fan-shaped, and a plurality of the nozzles (333) are arranged at intervals.

7. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both ends of the water squeezing shaft (342) are provided with a water squeezing rocker arm (341) and a water squeezing driver (344), and the water squeezing rocker arm (341) and the water squeezing driver (344) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

8. An automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The wiping wheels (321) are multiple and arranged side by side, and the axes of the multiple wiping wheels (321) overlap with each other.

9. An automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The frame assembly (31) comprises: Bracket (311); A water tank (312) is rotatably arranged on the top of the bracket (311), and the wiping assembly (32), the water spraying assembly (33) and the water squeezing assembly (34) are located in the water tank (312); A push-up cylinder (313) has one end connected to the water tank (312) and the other end connected to the bracket (311). The push-up cylinder (313) is electrically connected to the controller. Wherein, when the wiping wheel (321) contacts the toilet bowl blank, the opening of the water tank (312) faces the toilet bowl blank.

10. The automatic transport and wiping system for toilet blanks according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water tank (312) is semi-cylindrical, with rotating shafts disposed at both ends of the water tank (312). A rotating seat is disposed on the bracket (311), and the rotating shaft penetrates into the rotating seat. The rotating shaft is located on one side of the water tank (312), and the end of the ejecting cylinder (313) is connected to the other side of the water tank (312).