Water pipe structure

By designing a water pipe structure that includes a U-shaped bend, a cleaning pipe and a flow bucket, the problem of water evaporation and blockage when the water trap is not used for a long time is solved, and effective cleaning and prevention of odorous gases from entering the room are achieved. Effect.

CN222390572UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-24GUANGDONG XINGDALI CONSTR ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420340849.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-23
Publication Date
2025-01-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-23

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Technical Problem

When existing water storage bends are not used for a long time, the evaporation and leakage of water will lead to a decrease in the amount of water, losing the water sealing effect, resulting in the foul odor and toxic gases in the pipeline can be freely in and out, and the deposition of scale and impurities will lead to an increase in the risk of blockage.

Method used

A water pipe structure is designed, including the first U -shaped bending pipe, the second U -shaped bending pipe, the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe, the cleaning pipe and the manipulation handle. Through the cleaning pipe connected by the third main interface, you can use the brush head or piston to clean the scale and impurities to solve the problem of blockage, and control the switch of the water inlet pipe through overfunction to avoid evaporation and leakage of water.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the blockage problem caused by scale and impurity deposition in the water trap, prevents odors and toxic gases from entering the room, extends the service life of water pipes, and reduces the need for frequent maintenance of water pipes.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of water pipes, in particular to a water pipe structure. The utility model relates to a water pipe structure which comprises a first U-shaped bent pipe, and the first U-shaped bent pipe is provided with a first main connector and a second main connector which are located at a parallel angle. The bottom of the first U-shaped bent pipe is communicated with a third main connector, and the third main connector is at an inclined angle. The second U-shaped bent pipe is provided with a first auxiliary connector and a second auxiliary connector which are located at a parallel angle, and the first auxiliary connector is fixedly connected with the second main connector; one end of the first water inlet pipe is fixedly connected with the first main connector; the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected with the second auxiliary connector; one end of the cleaning pipe is fixedly connected with the third main connector, and the other end of the cleaning pipe is provided with a first sealing cover which is detachably connected; the cleaning pipe is provided with a connecting clamping piece which is fixedly connected or detachably connected; the control handle is detachably mounted on the connecting clamping piece; and one end of the control handle is provided with a detachably connected brush head.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water pipes, in particular to a water pipe structure. Background Art

[0002] Water pipes are pipes for water supply. They have different materials, specifications, performance and uses. The selection of water pipes should be based on comprehensive consideration of water quality, water pressure, water temperature, use, environment and other factors, and appropriate materials, specifications, connection methods, etc. should be selected. The installation and maintenance of water pipes should also be carried out in accordance with specifications and requirements to ensure the safety and durability of water pipes. Generally speaking, water pipes can be divided into metal water pipes, such as copper pipes, stainless steel pipes, galvanized pipes, steel-plastic composite pipes, etc. They have the characteristics of high strength, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, and good thermal conductivity, but they also have the disadvantages of high price, heavy weight, and complex installation; plastic water pipes, such as PPR pipes, PVC pipes, PE pipes, PEX pipes, PB pipes, etc., they have the characteristics of light weight, low price, easy installation, and good thermal insulation, but they also have the disadvantages of easy aging, easy deformation, and flammability; ceramic water pipes, such as clay pipes, ceramic pipes, etc., they have the characteristics of wear resistance, corrosion resistance, no scaling, and no water pollution, but they also have the disadvantages of being fragile, easy to block, and difficult to install.

[0003] Water pipes used in different usage environments or with different functional requirements, in addition to being made of different materials and different diameters, also need to have specific structures, angles, shapes, etc. For example, when water pipes are used in drainage pipes or sewage pipes of buildings, they must be bent to form an S-shaped, P-shaped or U-shaped structure, so that water can be stored inside to prevent odor or toxic gases from entering the room from the sewage pipe. The water pipe with this structure is what the industry often calls a water trap. A water trap is a device used to prevent gas in a drainage pipe from flowing back into the room. It is usually installed under the bathroom sewage outlet or balcony drain outlet, and due to the bending structure of the water trap, a certain height of water column can be stored inside it, thereby maintaining a certain water seal to prevent odor and bacteria from polluting the indoor environment. However, although there are many different types of water traps at present, they still have at least the following shortcomings:

[0004] 1. At present, many families own multiple houses or work away from home for a long time. The frequency of living in the house is too low and the interval between living is too long, which leads to evaporation and leakage of water in the water trap, and the amount of water in the water trap will gradually decrease until the water seal function is lost, causing the stench and toxic gases in the pipe to flow in and out freely. Therefore, many houses that have not been lived in for a long time can smell the stench of the sewer pipe as soon as you enter the door. This is the reason;

[0005] 2. In addition, since sewage contains organic matter and microorganisms, the sewage in the trap will rot and decompose, producing foul-smelling and toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methane, etc., which will also be emitted upward into the room;

[0006] 3. Due to water evaporation and changes in water quality, the water in the trap will become harder, forming scale and crystals, reducing the patency of the pipe; at the same time, after years of accumulation, solid impurities in the sewage will also be deposited at the bottom of the trap, increasing the risk of blockage. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to solve at least part of the above existing problems and bring corresponding technical effects.

[0008] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a water pipe structure, comprising:

[0009] A first U-shaped bend pipe, the first U-shaped bend pipe having a first main interface and a second main interface at a parallel angle; the bottom of the first U-shaped bend pipe is connected to a third main interface that is fixedly connected, and the third main interface is at an inclined angle;

[0010] A second U-shaped bend pipe, the second U-shaped bend pipe having a first secondary interface and a second secondary interface at parallel angles, the first secondary interface being fixedly connected to the second main interface;

[0011] A first water inlet pipe, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first main interface;

[0012] a water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe being fixedly connected to the second secondary interface;

[0013] A cleaning tube, one end of which is fixedly connected to the third main interface; the other end of the cleaning tube is provided with a detachably connected first sealing cover; the cleaning tube is provided with a fixedly connected or detachably connected connecting clamp;

[0014] An operating handle is detachably mounted on the connecting clamp; one end of the operating handle is provided with a detachably connected brush head.

[0015] As a preferred implementation of the water pipe structure of the utility model, the brush head is replaced by a piston.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the water pipe structure of the utility model, a first connecting ring which is movably connected or fixedly connected is arranged around the cleaning pipe, and the connecting clamp is fixedly connected to the first connecting ring.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of a water pipe structure of the utility model, the first U-shaped bend has a fourth main interface, which is located at the bottom of the first U-shaped bend, and the fourth main interface has a detachably connected second sealing cover.

[0018] As a preferred implementation scheme of a water pipe structure of the utility model, the fourth main interface is equipped with a detachably connected second connecting ring; the second connecting ring is located between the first U-shaped bend and the second sealing cover; the diameter of the second sealing cover is larger than the diameter of the second connecting ring; the second connecting ring has a fixedly connected supporting tray, which is located vertically below the brush head or the piston.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the water pipe structure of the utility model, it includes:

[0020] A flow hopper having a fixed edge at one end and an inclined outlet at the other end;

[0021] A sealing plate, one side of which is movably connected to the flow funnel;

[0022] The wall of the first U-shaped bend pipe has a connecting oblique hole, and the flow bucket is detachably mounted on the other end of the first water inlet pipe; a movable limit plug is provided in the connecting oblique hole; the angle of the limit plug is parallel to the surface of the inclined outlet;

[0023] A second water inlet pipe is detachably connected to the first water inlet pipe; and the flow funnel is located in the second water inlet pipe.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of the water pipe structure of the utility model, the outer side of the flow bucket has a connecting seat; one side of the sealing plate and the connecting seat respectively have connecting holes;

[0025] It comprises a connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is movably mounted on the connecting hole.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment of the water pipe structure of the utility model, the surface of the sealing plate has a fixedly connected flexible sealing layer.

[0027] As a preferred implementation scheme of the water pipe structure of the utility model, a fixedly connected or detachably connected sealing sleeve is provided in the connecting inclined hole, and the limiting plug-in is located in the sealing sleeve.

[0028] As a preferred implementation scheme of the water pipe structure of the utility model, the connecting inclined hole and the limit plug-in are deleted;

[0029] The sealing plate has an extension rod, and the end of the extension rod has a movably connected counterweight.

[0030] Beneficial Effects

[0031] The utility model solves the above existing problems and other existing problems not mentioned above and accordingly brings at least the following innovative advantages:

[0032] The utility model discloses a water pipe structure, which is a combination of a first U-shaped bend pipe and a second U-shaped bend pipe as well as the structure and related parts thereof, and a cleaning pipe connected to a third main interface thereof. When scale, crystallization and solid impurities are deposited in the water trap, an operating handle can be inserted through the cleaning pipe, and a brush head can be used to clean the scale, crystallization and solid impurities at the bottom of the first U-shaped bend pipe, thereby solving the problems of blockage and poor drainage, and avoiding or reducing the foul smell and toxic gases in the pipe from entering the room.

[0033] By providing the fourth main interface and the second sealing cover, when stubborn garbage appears, it can be cleaned through the position of the fourth main interface.

[0034] Through the cooperation of the flow bucket and its structure and related components, the opening and closing of the first water inlet pipe is controlled; in practical applications, for houses that are uninhabited for a long time, the inclined outlet can be sealed, which solves the problem that the frequency of living in the house is too low and the interval between living is too long, which leads to evaporation and leakage of water in the water trap, and the water volume in the water trap will gradually decrease until the water seal function is lost, so that the odor and toxic gases in the pipe can freely enter and exit, and the odor and toxic gases are emitted upward into the room.

[0035] By replacing half of the brush head with a piston, on the one hand, when the pipeline is blocked, the inclined outlet can be sealed, and the piston can be quickly inserted into the cleaning tube to clear the pipeline by air pressure. On the other hand, when scale, crystallization and solid impurities are deposited in the trap, the brush head can be used to clean it first, and then water can be injected from the first water inlet pipe after cleaning, and the inclined outlet can be sealed. At this time, the piston can be quickly inserted to discharge the garbage and water together. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the "A" area;

[0040] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the "B" area;

[0041] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In the figure: 1. first U-shaped bend, 2. first main interface, 3. second main interface, 4. third main interface, 5. second U-shaped bend, 6. first secondary interface, 7. second secondary interface, 8. first water inlet pipe, 9. water outlet pipe, 10. cleaning pipe, 11. first sealing cover, 12. connecting card, 13. operating handle, 14. brush head, 15. first connecting ring, 16. fourth main interface, 17. second sealing cover, 18. second connecting ring, 19. bearing tray, 20. flow bucket, 21. fixed edge, 22. inclined outlet, 23. sealing plate, 24. connecting inclined hole, 25. limiting plug-in, 26. second water inlet pipe, 27. connecting seat, 28. connecting hole, 29. connecting shaft, 30. flexible sealing layer, 31. sealing sleeve, 32. extension rod, 33. counterweight. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the technical solution of the present disclosure clearer, the technical solution of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of specific embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same components. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, but not all of the embodiments.

[0045] Based on the described embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model provides a water pipe structure, comprising:

[0048] A first U-shaped bend 1, see 5, the first U-shaped bend 1 has a first main interface 2 and a second main interface 3 at parallel angles; the bottom of the first U-shaped bend 1 is connected to a third main interface 4 fixedly connected, and the third main interface 4 is at an inclined angle;

[0049] The second U-bend 5, Figure 5 It is shown that the second U-shaped bend 5 has a first secondary interface 6 and a second secondary interface 7 at parallel angles, and the first secondary interface 6 is fixedly connected to the second main interface 3;

[0050] The first water inlet pipe 8, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 It is shown that one end of the first water inlet pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the first main interface 2;

[0051] Water outlet pipe 9, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 It is shown that the water outlet pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the second secondary interface 7;

[0052] Cleaning tube 10, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 It is shown that one end of the cleaning tube 10 is fixedly connected to the third main interface 4; the other end of the cleaning tube 10 has a detachably connected first sealing cover 11; Figure 1 As shown, the cleaning tube 10 has a fixedly connected or detachably connected connecting clamp 12; further, the front side of the connecting clamp 12 is shaped like a C-shaped structure;

[0053] A manipulation handle 13, which is detachably mounted on the connecting clamp 12; Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 3 Two connecting clamps 12 are shown; one end of the operating handle 13 has a detachably connected brush head 14.

[0054] The utility model discloses a water pipe structure, which is a combination of a first U-shaped bend pipe 1 and a second U-shaped bend pipe 5 as well as their own structures and related parts, and a cleaning pipe 10 connected to a third main interface 4. When scale, crystallization and solid impurities are deposited in the water trap, a manipulation handle 13 can be inserted through the cleaning pipe 10, and a brush head 14 can be used to clean the scale, crystallization and solid impurities at the bottom of the first U-shaped bend pipe 1, thereby solving the problems of blockage and poor drainage, and avoiding or reducing the foul smell and toxic gases in the pipe from entering the room.

[0055] For further information, see Figures 1 to 3 A first connecting ring 15 that is movably or fixedly connected is arranged around the cleaning tube 10. The first connecting ring 15 is an annular structure and is sleeved on the surface of the cleaning tube 10. The connecting clamp 12 is fixedly connected to the first connecting ring 15.

[0056] For further information, see Figures 1 to 5 The first U-shaped bend pipe 1 has a fourth main interface 16, which is located at the bottom of the first U-shaped bend pipe 1, and the fourth main interface 16 has a detachably connected second sealing cover 17. Through the arrangement of the fourth main interface 16 and the second sealing cover 17, when stubborn garbage appears, it can be cleaned through the position of the fourth main interface 16.

[0057] For further information, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The fourth main interface 16 is equipped with a detachably connected second connecting ring 18; the second connecting ring 18 is located between the first U-shaped bend 1 and the second sealing cover 17; the diameter of the second sealing cover 17 is larger than the diameter of the second connecting ring 18, wherein the inner ring diameter of the second connecting ring 18 is larger than the diameter of the fourth main interface 16, so that the second connecting ring 18 can be sleeved on the fourth main interface 16, and the second connecting ring 18 can be limited by the second sealing cover 17; the second connecting ring 18 has a fixedly connected supporting tray 19, which is located vertically below the brush head 14 or the piston.

[0058] For further information, see Figure 4 ,include:

[0059] Flow bucket 20, Figure 2 and Figure 4 The flow funnel 20 is shown to have a fixed edge 21 at one end and an inclined outlet 22 at the other end;

[0060] Sealing plate 23, Figure 4 It is shown that one side of the sealing plate 23 is movably connected to the flow funnel 20;

[0061] Figure 2 and Figure 4 The wall of the first U-shaped bend pipe 1 is respectively shown to have a connecting oblique hole 24, and the flow bucket 20 is detachably mounted on the other end of the first water inlet pipe 8; a movable limit plug 25 is provided in the connecting oblique hole 24; the angle of the limit plug 25 is parallel to the surface of the inclined outlet 22; Figure 4 It is shown that when the limiting plug 15 is inserted into the connecting inclined hole 24, the limiting plug 25 abuts against the sealing plate 23, so that the sealing plate 23 seals the inclined outlet 22;

[0062] The second water inlet pipe 26, Figure 4 It is shown that the second water inlet pipe 26 is detachably connected to the first water inlet pipe 8; the flow bucket 20 is also located in the second water inlet pipe 26.

[0063] Through the cooperation of the flow funnel 20 and its structure and related components, the opening and closing of the first water inlet pipe 8 can be controlled; in practical applications, for houses that are uninhabited for a long time, the inclined outlet 22 can be sealed, which solves the problem that the frequency of occupancy in the current house is too low and the interval between occupancy is too long, resulting in evaporation and leakage of water in the water trap, so that the water volume in the water trap will gradually decrease until the water seal function is lost, so that the odor and toxic gases in the pipe can freely enter and exit, and the odor and toxic gases are emitted upward into the room.

[0064] Furthermore, Figure 4 It is shown that the outer side of the flow bucket 20 has a connection seat 27; one side of the sealing plate 23 and the connection seat 27 respectively have connection holes 28;

[0065] The connecting shaft 29 is movably mounted on the connecting hole 28; that is, the sealing plate 23 and the connecting seat 27 are movably connected through the connecting shaft 29; the sealing plate 23 can rotate with the connecting shaft 29 as the rotation axis. Figure 4 As shown, when the sealing plate 23 rotates counterclockwise with the connecting shaft 29 as the rotation axis, the inclined outlet 22 is opened; when the sealing plate 23 rotates clockwise with the connecting shaft 29 as the rotation axis and abuts against the inclined outlet 22, the inclined outlet 22 is sealed.

[0066] Furthermore, Figure 4 The surface of the sealing plate 23 is shown to have a fixedly connected flexible sealing layer 30. The flexible sealing layer 30 can be made of rubber or silicone material.

[0067] Furthermore, Figure 4 It is shown that a sealing sleeve 31 which is fixedly connected or detachably connected is provided in the connecting inclined hole 24 , and the limiting plug-in 25 is located in the sealing sleeve 31 .

[0068] Example 2

[0069] This embodiment 2 is the same as embodiment 1, and all the schemes adopt the scheme of embodiment 1. The similarities will not be repeated, and the difference is that the brush head 14 described in embodiment 1 is replaced by a piston, the diameter of the piston matches the inner diameter of the cleaning tube 10, the piston can slide back and forth in the cleaning tube 10, and the piston and the cleaning tube 10 are liquid-tight. By replacing the half brush head 14 with the piston, on the one hand, when the pipeline is blocked, the inclined outlet 22 can be sealed, and the piston can be quickly inserted into the cleaning tube 10 to clear the pipeline by air pressure; on the other hand, when scale, crystallization and solid impurities are deposited in the water trap, the brush head 14 can be used to clean it first, and then water can be injected from the position of the first water inlet pipe 8 after cleaning, and the inclined outlet 22 can be sealed. At this time, the piston is quickly inserted so that the garbage and water are discharged together.

[0070] Example 3

[0071] This embodiment 3 is the same as embodiment 1 and embodiment 2, and all the schemes adopt the schemes of embodiment 1 and embodiment 2. The similarities are not repeated here, see Figure 6 , the difference is that the connecting oblique hole 24 and the limiting plug-in 25 are deleted;

[0072] The sealing plate 23 has an extension rod 32, and the end of the extension rod 32 has a movably connected counterweight 33. Figure 6 As shown, the weight of the counterweight 33 is utilized to keep the sealing plate 23 automatically in the position of sealing the inclined outlet 22 for a long time. Only when water enters from the second water inlet pipe 26, the sealing plate 23 is separated from the inclined outlet 22 under the impact of the water flow, allowing water to enter. When the water flow stops, the sealing plate 23 seals the inclined outlet 22 again under the action of the gravity of the counterweight 22.

[0073] The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one", "an" or "the" do not indicate a quantitative limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprise" and similar words mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprises" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprises" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0074] The above-mentioned preferred embodiments of the utility model are only and are not intended to limit the utility model. The protection scope of the utility model is defined by the attached claims. For ordinary technicians in this field, other embodiments can be obtained according to the drawings without creative work, and any changes based on the claims of the utility model are within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water pipe structure, characterized in that: include: A first U-shaped bend pipe, the first U-shaped bend pipe having a first main interface and a second main interface at a parallel angle; the bottom of the first U-shaped bend pipe is connected to a third main interface that is fixedly connected, and the third main interface is at an inclined angle; A second U-shaped bend pipe, the second U-shaped bend pipe having a first secondary interface and a second secondary interface at parallel angles, the first secondary interface being fixedly connected to the second main interface; A first water inlet pipe, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first main interface; a water outlet pipe, the water outlet pipe being fixedly connected to the second secondary interface; A cleaning tube, one end of which is fixedly connected to the third main interface; the other end of the cleaning tube is provided with a detachably connected first sealing cover; the cleaning tube is provided with a fixedly connected or detachably connected connecting clamp; An operating handle is detachably mounted on the connecting clamp; one end of the operating handle is provided with a detachably connected brush head.

2. A water pipe structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brush head is replaced with a piston.

3. A water pipe structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first connecting ring which is movably connected or fixedly connected is arranged around the cleaning tube, and the connecting clamp is fixedly connected to the first connecting ring.

4. A water pipe structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first U-shaped curved pipe has a fourth main interface, which is located at the bottom of the first U-shaped curved pipe, and the fourth main interface has a detachably connected second sealing cover.

5. A water pipe structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fourth main interface is equipped with a detachably connected second connecting ring; the second connecting ring is located between the first U-shaped bend and the second sealing cover; the diameter of the second sealing cover is larger than the diameter of the second connecting ring; the second connecting ring has a fixedly connected supporting tray, which is located vertically below the brush head or the piston.

6. A water pipe structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: A flow hopper having a fixed edge at one end and an inclined outlet at the other end; A sealing plate, one side of which is movably connected to the flow funnel; The wall of the first U-shaped bend pipe has a connecting oblique hole, and the flow bucket is detachably mounted on the other end of the first water inlet pipe; a movable limit plug is provided in the connecting oblique hole; the angle of the limit plug is parallel to the surface of the inclined outlet; A second water inlet pipe is detachably connected to the first water inlet pipe; and the flow funnel is located in the second water inlet pipe.

7. A water pipe structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer side of the flow funnel is provided with a connection seat; one side of the sealing plate and the connection seat are provided with connection holes respectively; It comprises a connecting shaft, and the connecting shaft is movably mounted on the connecting hole.

8. A water pipe structure according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The surface of the sealing plate has a fixedly connected flexible sealing layer.

9. A water pipe structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting inclined hole is provided with a sealing sleeve which is fixedly connected or detachably connected, and the limiting plug-in is located in the sealing sleeve.

10. A water pipe structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Delete the connecting oblique hole and the limit plug-in; The sealing plate has an extension rod, and the end of the extension rod has a movably connected counterweight.