Fertilizer finished product transporter

By designing a dumping mechanism in the fertilizer finished product handler, and using the combination of forward and reverse motors, bevel gears and threaded columns, the discharge plate can be tilted, which solves the problem that the fertilizer finished product handler in the prior art is inconvenient for unloading, and improves the problem of the fertilizer finished product handler in the prior art. Unloading efficiency and practicality of the handler.

CN222433473UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07XINJIANG XINRUN PACKAGING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420750647.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-12
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-12

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Technical Problem

The existing fertilizer finished product handling machines are not convenient to unload bagged fertilizers, which causes staff to spend a long time and low transportation efficiency.

Method used

A finished fertilizer product handling machine is designed, and the pouring mechanism is used. Through the coordination of the forward and reverse motor, bevel gear and threaded column, the discharge plate can be tilted and the discharge plate is convenient for unloading.

Benefits of technology

It improves the unloading efficiency of finished fertilizer products, reduces the work intensity of staff, and improves the practicality of the handling machine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a chemical fertilizer finished product transporter, which belongs to the technical field of bagged chemical fertilizer finished product transportation and comprises a supporting seat, a charging hopper and a discharging plate, the charging hopper is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the supporting seat, the discharging plate is movably connected to the inside of the charging hopper through a pin shaft, a storage bin is arranged in the charging hopper, and the storage bin is connected with the supporting seat. The finished chemical fertilizer transporter comprises a loading hopper, a dumping mechanism is arranged in the loading hopper, the dumping mechanism comprises a conversion bin, and a forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected into the conversion bin, and has the beneficial effects that according to the finished chemical fertilizer transporter, by arranging the dumping mechanism, when people need to unload bagged chemical fertilizers, the forward and reverse motor only needs to be turned on through a control switch; a threaded column is driven to rotate under meshing of a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, and a discharging plate can incline under cooperation of the threaded column, a threaded cap and a transmission rod, so that people can conveniently discharge bagged chemical fertilizers, the working efficiency of people is improved, and the practicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bagged fertilizer finished product transportation, and more specifically, to a fertilizer finished product transportation machine. Background Art

[0002] After the production of organic bagged fertilizers is completed, they need to be packaged before they can be sold. The packaging of organic bagged fertilizers is usually in the form of bags. After packaging, they need to be transported, which requires the use of transportation tools. The current transportation tools are usually transported by staff using a trolley. The staff needs to manually place the bagged organic bagged fertilizers that need to be transported on the trolley. After transporting to the designated location, the staff will unload the organic bagged fertilizers on the trolley.

[0003] The existing finished fertilizer transporter is not convenient for unloading bagged fertilizers, so that the staff will spend a long time to unload, resulting in low transportation efficiency of bagged fertilizers. In this regard, we propose a finished fertilizer transporter. Utility Model Content

[0004] Technical issues to be solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a finished fertilizer transporter, which has the characteristic of conveniently unloading bagged fertilizers.

[0006] Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a finished fertilizer transporter, including a support seat, a charging hopper and a discharge plate, the charging hopper is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat, the discharge plate is movably connected to the inside of the charging hopper through a pin shaft, a storage bin is provided inside the charging hopper, a dumping mechanism is arranged inside the charging hopper, the dumping mechanism includes a conversion bin, a forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected inside the conversion bin, one end of the output shaft of the forward and reverse motor is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft, a first bearing is fixedly connected inside the conversion bin, the other end of the first rotating shaft is penetrated inside the first bearing, a first bevel gear is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft, a transmission bin is provided inside the charging hopper, a second bearing is penetrated on the surface of the transmission bin, and the first A second rotating shaft is passed through the second bearings, one end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second bevel gear, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed with each other, the other end of the second rotating shaft is fixedly connected to a threaded column, the other end of the threaded column is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft, the third bearing is fixedly connected to the inside of the transmission warehouse, the other end of the third rotating shaft is passed through the inside of the third bearing, a threaded nut is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded column, a first fixed block is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded nut, a first moving groove is opened on the surface of the storage warehouse, the first fixed block is passed through the first moving groove, and a driving rod is movably connected to the side of the first fixed block through a pin shaft, there are two transmission warehouses, threaded columns and threaded nuts, and they are symmetrically arranged inside the loading hopper.

[0008] When a finished fertilizer transporter using the technical solution is used, a dumping mechanism is provided. When people want to unload bagged fertilizers, they only need to turn on the forward and reverse motors through the control switch. Under the engagement of the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear, the threaded column is driven to rotate. Under the cooperation of the threaded column, the threaded cap and the transmission rod, the discharge plate can be tilted, which makes it convenient for people to unload bagged fertilizers, improves people's work efficiency, and improves the practicability of the device.

[0009] Furthermore, a second fixed block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the unloading plate, and the other end of the transmission rod is movably connected to the side of the second fixed block through a pin shaft. There are two second fixed blocks in total and they are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the unloading plate.

[0010] Furthermore, a support column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat, a mobile warehouse is provided inside the support column, a servo motor is fixedly connected inside the mobile warehouse, a fourth bearing is passed through the surface of the support column, one end of the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating shaft, the other end of the fourth rotating shaft is passed through the fourth bearing, one end of the fourth rotating shaft away from the support column is fixedly connected to a rotating plate, a circular slide groove is provided on the surface of the support column, a slider is slidably connected inside the circular slide groove, the other end of the slider is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating plate, there are two sliders in total, and they are symmetrically arranged inside the circular slide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, a first hydraulic push rod is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating plate, a support plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first hydraulic push rod, a moving bin is opened inside the support plate, a moving block is arranged inside the moving bin, a second hydraulic push rod is fixedly connected to the moving bin, the other end of the second hydraulic push rod is fixedly connected to the side of the moving block, a connecting block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the moving block, a second moving groove is opened on the lower surface of the support plate, the connecting block is penetrated into the second moving groove, a clamping plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting block, there are two clamping plates in total, and they are symmetrically arranged at the lower end of the support plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a baffle is connected to the side of the charging hopper via a hinge, and a fixed block is provided on the surface of the baffle.

[0013] Furthermore, a universal wheel is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support seat, a brake pad is arranged on the side of the universal wheel, and a push frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat. There are four universal wheels in total and they are arranged in a rectangular shape on the lower surface of the support seat.

[0014] Furthermore, an energy storage compartment is provided inside the support seat, a battery is fixedly connected inside the energy storage compartment, and a control switch is fixedly connected to the side of the push frame.

[0015] Beneficial Effects

[0016] In summary, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The finished fertilizer handling machine is provided with a dumping mechanism. When people want to unload the bagged fertilizer, they only need to turn on the forward and reverse motors through the control switch. Under the meshing of the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear, the threaded column is driven to rotate. Under the cooperation of the threaded column, the threaded cap and the transmission rod, the discharge plate can be tilted, which is convenient for people to unload the bagged fertilizer, improves people's work efficiency, and improves the practicality of the device;

[0018] 2. The finished fertilizer handling machine is provided with a servo motor, a circular chute and a slider. When people want to place bagged fertilizers into the loading hopper, they only need to turn on the servo motor through a control switch. With the cooperation of the circular chute and the slider, the rotating plate is driven to rotate, thereby facilitating people to rotate the bagged fertilizers to the upper end of the loading hopper for loading, reducing people's work intensity and improving the practicality of the device;

[0019] 3. This finished fertilizer transporter is provided with a first hydraulic push rod, a second hydraulic push rod and a clamping plate. When people want to clamp the bagged fertilizer, they only need to control the extension and retraction of the first hydraulic push rod through the control switch, so that the clamping plate can be in the same plane as the bagged fertilizer, and then control the extension and retraction of the second hydraulic push rod through the control switch, thereby driving the clamping plate to move. Under the action of the clamping plate, the bagged fertilizer is clamped, which is convenient for people to load the bagged fertilizer and improves the practicality of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation of the utility model or the technical solution in the prior art, the drawings required for describing the specific implementation or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only one implementation of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a frontal perspective cross-sectional view;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a frontal perspective;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional enlarged structural diagram of the dumping mechanism of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure enlarged at point A in the middle.

[0025] The symbols in the accompanying drawings are:

[0026] 1. Support seat; 2. Loading hopper; 3. Discharge plate; 4. Storage bin; 5. Dumping mechanism; 501. Conversion bin; 502. Forward and reverse motor; 503. First shaft; 504. First bearing; 505. First bevel gear; 506. Transmission bin; 507. Second bearing; 508. Second shaft; 509. Second bevel gear; 510. Threaded column; 511. Third shaft; 512. Third bearing; 513. Threaded cap; 514. First fixed block; 515. First motion slot; 516. Transmission rod; 6. Second Fixed block; 7. Support column; 8. Motorized warehouse; 9. Servo motor; 10. Fourth bearing; 11. Fourth rotating shaft; 12. Turntable; 13. Circular slide; 14. Slider; 15. First hydraulic push rod; 16. Support plate; 17. Moving warehouse; 18. Moving block; 19. Second hydraulic push rod; 20. Connecting block; 21. Second moving groove; 22. Clamp; 23. Baffle; 24. Fixed block; 25. Universal wheel; 26. Brake pad; 27. Push rack; 28. Energy storage warehouse; 29. ​​Battery; 30. Control switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the utility model easy to understand, the technical scheme in the specific implementation mode of the utility model is clearly and completely described below to further illustrate the utility model. Obviously, the specific implementation mode described is only a part of the implementation mode of the utility model, rather than all styles.

[0028] Example:

[0029] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 The utility model is described in further detail.

[0030] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a technical solution: a finished fertilizer transporter, including a support base 1, a loading hopper 2 and a discharge plate 3, the loading hopper 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support base 1, the discharge plate 3 is movably connected to the inside of the loading hopper 2 through a pin shaft, a storage bin 4 is provided inside the loading hopper 2, a dumping mechanism 5 is provided inside the loading hopper 2, the dumping mechanism 5 includes a conversion bin 501, a forward and reverse motor 502 is fixedly connected inside the conversion bin 501, one end of the output shaft of the forward and reverse motor 502 is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft 503, a first bearing 504 is fixedly connected inside the conversion bin 501, the other end of the first rotating shaft 503 is penetrated inside the first bearing 504, a first bevel gear 505 is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft 503, a transmission bin 506 is provided inside the loading hopper 2, a second bearing 507 is penetrated on the surface of the transmission bin 506, and a second rotating shaft 507 is penetrated inside the second bearing 507 Shaft 508, one end of the second rotating shaft 508 is fixedly connected with the second bevel gear 509, the first bevel gear 505 and the second bevel gear 509 are meshed with each other, the other end of the second rotating shaft 508 is fixedly connected with a threaded column 510, the other end of the threaded column 510 is fixedly connected with the third rotating shaft 511, the transmission warehouse 506 is fixedly connected with a third bearing 512, the other end of the third rotating shaft 511 is penetrated into the third bearing 512, the surface of the threaded column 510 is threadedly connected with a threaded cap 513, the side of the threaded cap 513 is fixedly connected with a first fixed block 514, the surface of the storage warehouse 4 is provided with a first movement groove 515, the first fixed block 514 is penetrated into the first movement groove 515, the side of the first fixed block 514 is movably connected with a transmission rod 516 through a pin shaft, and there are two transmission warehouses 506, threaded columns 510 and threaded caps 513 respectively, and they are symmetrically arranged inside the charging hopper 2.

[0031] By adopting the above technical solution, the finished fertilizer transport machine is provided with a dumping mechanism 5. When people want to unload the bagged fertilizer, they only need to turn on the forward and reverse motor 502 through the control switch 30. Under the engagement of the first bevel gear 505 and the second bevel gear 509, the threaded column 510 is driven to rotate. Under the cooperation of the threaded column 510, the threaded cap 513 and the transmission rod 516, the discharge plate 3 can be tilted, which is convenient for people to unload the bagged fertilizer, improves people's work efficiency, and improves the practicality of the device.

[0032] Specifically, a second fixed block 6 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the discharge plate 3, and the other end of the transmission rod 516 is movably connected to the side of the second fixed block 6 through a pin shaft. There are two second fixed blocks 6 and they are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the discharge plate 3.

[0033] Specifically, a support column 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat 1, a motorized warehouse 8 is provided inside the support column 7, a servo motor 9 is fixedly connected inside the motorized warehouse 8, a fourth bearing 10 is passed through the surface of the support column 7, a fourth rotating shaft 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the output shaft of the servo motor 9, the other end of the fourth rotating shaft 11 is passed through the fourth bearing 10, the end of the fourth rotating shaft 11 away from the support column 7 is fixedly connected to a rotating plate 12, a circular slide groove 13 is provided on the surface of the support column 7, a slider 14 is slidably connected inside the circular slide groove 13, the other end of the slider 14 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating plate 12, there are two sliders 14, and they are symmetrically arranged inside the circular slide groove 13.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the finished fertilizer transporter is provided with a servo motor 9, a circular chute 13 and a slider 14. When people want to place the bagged fertilizer into the loading hopper 2, they only need to turn on the servo motor 9 through the control switch 30. With the cooperation of the circular chute 13 and the slider 14, the rotating plate 12 is driven to rotate, thereby facilitating people to rotate the bagged fertilizer to the upper end of the loading hopper 2 for loading, reducing people's work intensity and improving the practicality of the device.

[0035] Specifically, a first hydraulic push rod 15 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating plate 12, and a support plate 16 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first hydraulic push rod 15. A moving bin 17 is opened inside the support plate 16, and a moving block 18 is arranged inside the moving bin 17. A second hydraulic push rod 19 is fixedly connected inside the moving bin 17, and the other end of the second hydraulic push rod 19 is fixedly connected to the side of the moving block 18. A connecting block 20 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the moving block 18. A second moving groove 21 is opened on the lower surface of the support plate 16, and the connecting block 20 is inserted into the second moving groove 21. A clamping plate 22 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting block 20. There are two clamping plates 22, which are symmetrically arranged at the lower end of the support plate 16.

[0036] By adopting the above technical scheme, the finished fertilizer transporter is provided with a first hydraulic push rod 15, a second hydraulic push rod 19 and a clamping plate 22. When people want to clamp the bagged fertilizer, they only need to control the extension and retraction of the first hydraulic push rod 15 through the control switch 30, so that the clamping plate 22 can be in the same plane as the bagged fertilizer, and then control the extension and retraction of the second hydraulic push rod 19 through the control switch 30, thereby driving the clamping plate 22 to move. Under the action of the clamping plate 22, the bagged fertilizer is clamped, which is convenient for people to load the bagged fertilizer and improves the practicality of the device.

[0037] Specifically, a baffle 23 is connected to the side of the charging hopper 2 via a hinge, and a fixed block 24 is provided on the surface of the baffle 23 .

[0038] Specifically, a universal wheel 25 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the support seat 1, a brake pad 26 is arranged on the side of the universal wheel 25, and a push frame 27 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat 1. There are four universal wheels 25, which are arranged in a rectangular shape on the lower surface of the support seat 1.

[0039] Specifically, an energy storage compartment 28 is provided inside the support seat 1 , a battery 29 is fixedly connected inside the energy storage compartment 28 , and a control switch 30 is fixedly connected to the side of the push frame 27 .

[0040] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when people want to work, they only need to push the push frame 27, and with the cooperation of the universal wheel 25, the device can be moved conveniently. When the working position is reached, the brake pad 26 on the side of the universal wheel 25 can be adjusted to the braking state, thereby ensuring that the device can have a stable working state. When people want to clamp the bagged fertilizer, they only need to control the first hydraulic push rod 15 to extend and retract through the control switch 30, thereby pushing the support plate 16 to move. When the clamping plate 22 reaches the appropriate position, the second hydraulic push rod 19 is controlled to extend and retract through the control switch 30, thereby driving the clamping plate 22 to move, so that the clamping plate 22 can clamp the bagged fertilizer, and then the first hydraulic push rod 15 is controlled to retract through the control switch 30, thereby lifting the bagged fertilizer. Then, the servo motor 9 is turned on by the control switch 30, and the rotating plate 12 is driven to rotate under the action of the circular slide groove 13 and the slider 14, so that the bagged fertilizer is moved to the top of the loading hopper 2, and then the clamping plate 22 is loosened to complete the loading of the bagged fertilizer. When people want to unload, they only need to open the fixed block 24, then open the baffle 23, and then control the forward and reverse motors 502 to turn on by the control switch 30, so as to drive the first bevel gear 505 to rotate. Under the engagement of the first bevel gear 505 and the second bevel gear 509, the threaded column 510 is driven to rotate. Under the cooperation of the threaded column 510 and the threaded cap 513, the transmission rod 516 is driven to move, thereby driving the discharge plate 3 to rotate, so that the discharge plate 3 can dump the bagged fertilizer to complete the unloading work.

[0041] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A finished fertilizer handling machine, comprising a support base (1), a loading hopper (2) and a discharge plate (3), characterized in that: The loading hopper (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support seat (1); the discharge plate (3) is movably connected to the inside of the loading hopper (2) via a pin shaft; a storage bin (4) is provided inside the loading hopper (2); a dumping mechanism (5) is provided inside the loading hopper (2); the dumping mechanism (5) comprises a conversion bin (501); a forward and reverse motor (502) is fixedly connected inside the conversion bin (501); one end of the output shaft of the forward and reverse motor (502) is fixedly connected to a first rotating shaft (503); A first bearing (504) is fixedly connected inside the conversion chamber (501), the other end of the first rotating shaft (503) is inserted into the first bearing (504), a first bevel gear (505) is fixedly connected to the surface of the first rotating shaft (503), a transmission chamber (506) is provided inside the charging hopper (2), a second bearing (507) is inserted into the surface of the transmission chamber (506), a second rotating shaft (508) is inserted into the second bearing (507), one end of the second rotating shaft (508) is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear (505), a transmission chamber (506) is provided inside the charging hopper (2), a second bearing (507) is inserted into the surface of the transmission chamber (506), a second rotating shaft (508) is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear (505) and a second bevel gear (505 ... The first bevel gear (505) and the second bevel gear (509) are meshed with each other. The other end of the second rotating shaft (508) is fixedly connected to a threaded column (510). The other end of the threaded column (510) is fixedly connected to a third rotating shaft (511). The transmission chamber (506) is fixedly connected to a third bearing (512). The other end of the third rotating shaft (511) is inserted into the third bearing (512). The threaded column (510) is threaded on the surface of the threaded column (510). A threaded cap (513) is connected, and a first fixed block (514) is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded cap (513). A first movement groove (515) is opened on the surface of the storage bin (4). The first fixed block (514) is inserted into the first movement groove (515). A transmission rod (516) is movably connected to the side of the first fixed block (514) via a pin shaft. There are two transmission bins (506), two threaded columns (510) and two threaded caps (513), and they are symmetrically arranged inside the loading hopper (2).

2. A finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second fixed block (6) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the discharge plate (3); the other end of the transmission rod (516) is movably connected to the side of the second fixed block (6) via a pin; there are two second fixed blocks (6) in total, which are symmetrically arranged on the lower surface of the discharge plate (3).

3. The finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the support seat (1) is fixedly connected to a support column (7), a motorized warehouse (8) is provided inside the support column (7), a servo motor (9) is fixedly connected inside the motorized warehouse (8), a fourth bearing (10) is passed through the surface of the support column (7), one end of the output shaft of the servo motor (9) is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating shaft (11), the other end of the fourth rotating shaft (11) is passed through the fourth bearing (10), the end of the fourth rotating shaft (11) away from the support column (7) is fixedly connected to a rotating plate (12), a circular slide groove (13) is provided on the surface of the support column (7), a slider (14) is slidably connected inside the circular slide groove (13), the other end of the slider (14) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the rotating plate (12), there are two sliders (14), and they are symmetrically arranged inside the circular slide groove (13).

4. A finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower surface of the rotating plate (12) is fixedly connected to a first hydraulic push rod (15), the lower surface of the first hydraulic push rod (15) is fixedly connected to a support plate (16), a moving bin (17) is provided inside the support plate (16), a moving block (18) is provided inside the moving bin (17), a second hydraulic push rod (19) is fixedly connected inside the moving bin (17), the other end of the second hydraulic push rod (19) is fixedly connected to the side of the moving block (18), the lower surface of the moving block (18) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (20), a second moving groove (21) is provided on the lower surface of the support plate (16), the connecting block (20) is inserted into the second moving groove (21), the lower end of the connecting block (20) is fixedly connected to a clamping plate (22), there are two clamping plates (22) in total, and they are symmetrically arranged at the lower end of the support plate (16).

5. The finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the charging hopper (2) is connected to a baffle (23) via a hinge, and a fixed clamping block (24) is provided on the surface of the baffle (23).

6. The finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the support seat (1) is fixedly connected with a universal wheel (25), and a brake pad (26) is arranged on the side of the universal wheel (25). The upper surface of the support seat (1) is fixedly connected with a push frame (27). There are four universal wheels (25) in total, and they are arranged in a rectangular shape on the lower surface of the support seat (1).

7. A finished fertilizer transporter according to claim 6, characterized in that: An energy storage compartment (28) is provided inside the support seat (1), a storage battery (29) is fixedly connected inside the energy storage compartment (28), and a control switch (30) is fixedly connected to the side of the push frame (27).