Auxiliary equipment for laying sound insulation floor

By setting up a combination device of telescopic rods and magnetic blocks on the electric tiler, the problem that existing electric tilers are difficult to absorb floors of different sizes is solved, and its practicality and floor laying effect are improved.

CN222435794UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07CHANGCHUN DEFENG WOOD IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421209900.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-30
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-30

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Technical Problem

Existing electric tilers are difficult to adsorb floors of different sizes, resulting in poor practicality and affecting the floor laying effect.

Method used

A sound-insulating floor laying auxiliary equipment is designed. By providing a pair of symmetrical mounting blocks on the side wall of the electric laying machine, the first telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the installation block, and the end of the telescopic rod is fixed to the fixing rod and suction cup. A magnetic block is fixedly connected to the side wall of the suction cup, and the first telescopic rod and the suction cup cooperate with each other to achieve adsorption of floors of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

The electric tiler's adsorption ability of the floors of different sizes is improved, its practicality is enhanced, and the adhesion effect between the suction cup and the floor is increased through magnetic blocks.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of floor laying, and particularly relates to sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment which comprises an electric laying machine body. A pair of mounting blocks is arranged on the side wall of the electric tiling machine body; the pair of mounting blocks are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the electric tiling machine body and are the same in structure; the floor can be adsorbed through the suction cups, the side walls of the suction cups can be fully attached to the surface of the floor due to the repulsion effect of the first magnetic blocks and the second magnetic blocks, and in the process, the situation that due to the fact that existing floors have different specifications and sizes, an electric tiling machine body is difficult to adsorb the floors with different sizes, and the floor cannot be tiled easily can be reduced. The electric tiling machine has the advantages that the electric tiling machine body is arranged, so that certain influence on the practicability of the electric tiling machine body is caused, at the moment, first telescopic rods and suckers are matched with one another, accordingly, adsorption effects on floors with different sizes can be realized, and the practicability of the electric tiling machine body can be improved; and the full attaching effect between the suction cup and the floor can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of floor laying, in particular to auxiliary equipment for laying sound insulation floors. Background Art

[0002] Soundproof floor refers to a wooden floor with sound insulation function. It is mainly designed to solve the noise interference between floors. It is often used in office buildings and homes to provide people with a comfortable and quiet office and living environment.

[0003] In the prior art, floor laying auxiliary equipment is mainly laid using an electric paving machine, which is mainly composed of a main unit and a vibrator. During use, the electric paving machine is held and moved above the floor, so that the suction cup fits the floor, the floor is sucked, and it is moved to the position where it needs to be installed, thereby completing the installation of the floor.

[0004] However, in the prior art, it is found that during the use of the electric tiling machine, floors have different sizes, and it is difficult for the electric tiling machine to adsorb floors of different sizes. The electric tiling machine can only adsorb and install floors of the same specifications and sizes, resulting in poor practicality and affecting the laying effect of the floor. For this reason, the utility model provides a sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to make up for the deficiencies of the prior art, at least one technical problem raised in the background technology is solved.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: the utility model is a sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment, including an electric paving machine body; a pair of mounting blocks are provided on the side walls of the electric paving machine body; the pair of mounting blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body and have the same structure; the side walls of the mounting blocks are fixed with a first telescopic rod; the end of the first telescopic rod is fixed with a fixed rod; the side walls of the fixed rod are fixed with a pair of suction cups; the pair of suction cups are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed rod and have the same structure; a plurality of first magnetic blocks are evenly fixed on the side walls of the suction cups; a plurality of second magnetic blocks are evenly fixed on the side walls of the suction cups; at this time, through the mutual cooperation of the first telescopic rod and the suction cup, the floor of different sizes can be adsorbed, thereby improving the practicability of the electric paving machine body, and at the same time, the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block are set to increase the full adhesion between the suction cup and the floor.

[0007] Preferably, a second telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the suction cup; a spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the second telescopic rod; a pair of elastic plates are fixedly connected to the end of the second telescopic rod; the pair of elastic plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second telescopic rod and have the same structure; a plurality of cleaning brushes are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the elastic plates; at this time, the cleaning brush is arranged to clean the dust and impurities adhered to the side wall of the suction cup, thereby increasing the full fit between the suction cup and the floor.

[0008] Preferably, a pair of slide rails are fixedly connected to the side walls of the electric paving machine body; the pair of slide rails are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body and have the same structure; a slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide rail; a pair of blocks are hinged on the side wall of the slider; a pair of blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider and have the same structure; a pair of slots are symmetrically opened on the side walls of the slide rail; at this time, the slide rail is set to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the suction cup.

[0009] Preferably, a pair of elastic sheets are symmetrically fixed to the side walls of the electric paving machine body; the side walls of the elastic sheets are fixed to the same elastic cloth; at this time, the fixing effect between the hand and the handle is increased by the provision of the elastic sheets and the elastic cloth.

[0010] Preferably, a pair of limit plates are fixedly connected to the side walls of the slide rail; the pair of limit plates are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide rail and have the same structure; a plurality of sponge pads are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the limit plates; at this time, the limit plates are provided to limit the sliding block when the sliding block is inserted into the inner wall of the slide rail, and at the same time, the sponge pads are provided to protect the limit plates.

[0011] Preferably, the side wall of the block is fixedly connected with an arc plate; the side wall of the arc plate is symmetrically fixedly connected with a pair of rubber pads; at this time, the arc plate and the rubber pads are arranged, thereby facilitating the pulling of the block.

[0012] Preferably, the side wall of the cleaning brush is fixedly connected with a connecting rod; the connecting rod passes through the wall of the cleaning brush and is fixedly connected thereto; at this time, the connecting rod is provided to increase the concentration of the cleaning brush during cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning brush on the inner wall of the suction cup.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The utility model discloses a sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment, which can reduce the sizes of existing floors with different specifications by setting a first telescopic rod, which makes it difficult for the electric paving machine body to adsorb floors of different sizes, thereby causing a certain impact on the practicability of the electric paving machine body. At this time, the first telescopic rod and the suction cup cooperate with each other to adsorb floors of different sizes, thereby improving the practicability of the electric paving machine body. At the same time, the first magnetic block and the second magnetic block can increase the full adhesion between the suction cup and the floor.

[0015] 2. The utility model discloses a sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment, which can reduce the dust and impurities adhering to the side wall of the suction cup through the cleaning brush, which makes it difficult to clean them, resulting in them being blocked between the suction cup and the floor, affecting the adsorption effect of the suction cup on the floor. At this time, the cleaning brush can be used to clean the dust and impurities adhering to the side wall of the suction cup, thereby increasing the full adhesion between the suction cup and the floor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second magnetic block in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the spring in the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the card block in the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rubber pad in the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1. Electric paving machine body; 11. Mounting block; 12. First telescopic rod; 13. Fixed rod; 14. Suction cup; 15. First magnetic block; 16. Second magnetic block; 2. Second telescopic rod; 21. Spring; 22. Elastic plate; 23. Cleaning brush; 3. Slide rail; 31. Slider; 32. Block; 33. Slot; 4. Elastic sheet; 41. Elastic cloth; 5. Limiting plate; 51. Sponge pad; 6. Arc plate; 61. Rubber pad; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Sponge block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment described in an embodiment of the utility model comprises an electric paving machine body 1; a pair of mounting blocks 11 are provided on the side walls of the electric paving machine body 1; the pair of mounting blocks 11 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body 1 and have the same structure; a first telescopic rod 12 is fixedly connected to the side walls of the mounting blocks 11; a fixing rod 13 is fixedly connected to the end of the first telescopic rod 12; a pair of suction cups 14 are fixedly connected to the side walls of the fixing rod 13; a pair of suction cups 14 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing rod 13 and have the same structure; a plurality of first magnetic blocks 15 are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the suction cups 14; a plurality of second magnetic blocks 16 are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the suction cups 14; when in use, when the floor needs to be adsorbed, first hold the first telescopic rod 12 and pull it, and after pulling it to a suitable length, press it on the floor surface, and the floor can be adsorbed through the suction cups 14 The plate is adsorbed, and the suction cup 14 will also produce a certain deformation, so that the second magnetic block 16 is close to the first magnetic block 15. Since the first magnetic block 15 and the second magnetic block 16 repel each other, the first magnetic block 15 can exert a certain reaction force on the second magnetic block 16 to push the second magnetic block 16, so that the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be fully fitted with the floor surface. In this process, the existing floors with different specifications can be reduced, which makes it difficult for the electric tiler body 1 to adsorb floors of different sizes, thereby causing a certain impact on the practicability of the electric tiler body 1. At this time, through the mutual cooperation of the first telescopic rod 12 and the suction cup 14, the floors of different sizes are adsorbed, thereby improving the practicability of the electric tiler body 1. At the same time, the first magnetic block 15 and the second magnetic block 16 are set, The full fit between the suction cup 14 and the floor can be increased.

[0025] like Figure 1-5As shown, the inner wall of the suction cup 14 is fixedly connected to the second telescopic rod 2; the side wall of the second telescopic rod 2 is fixedly connected to a spring 21; the end of the second telescopic rod 2 is fixedly connected to a pair of elastic plates 22; the pair of elastic plates 22 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second telescopic rod 2 and have the same structure; a plurality of cleaning brushes 23 are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the elastic plates 22; when in use, when the suction cup 14 is adsorbed to the floor, the second telescopic rod 2 will first contact the floor surface, and by squeezing the second telescopic rod 2, the second telescopic rod 2 and the spring 21 can be telescoped, so that the second telescopic rod 2 and the spring 21 are retracted into the suction cup 14, and the second telescopic rod 2 will drive the elastic plate 22 to move, pulling it into the suction cup 14, and at this time, the elastic plate 22 is pulled to move. A certain deformation will be generated during the process. At the same time, the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be cleaned by the cleaning brush 23, and the dust and impurities attached to the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be swept away to increase the full fit between the suction cup 14 and the floor. When the suction cup 14 is separated from the floor, under the elastic action of the spring 21, a certain reaction force can be applied to the second telescopic rod 2 to restore it. In this process, a large amount of dust and impurities adhering to the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be reduced, which makes it inconvenient to clean them, resulting in them being blocked between the suction cup 14 and the floor, affecting the adsorption effect of the suction cup 14 on the floor. At this time, the cleaning brush 23 is set to clean the dust and impurities adhering to the side wall of the suction cup 14, thereby increasing the full fit between the suction cup 14 and the floor.

[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a pair of slide rails 3 are fixedly connected to the side wall of the electric paving machine body 1; the pair of slide rails 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body 1 and have the same structure; a slider 31 is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the slide rail 3; a pair of clamping blocks 32 are hinged on the side wall of the slider 31; a pair of clamping blocks 32 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider 31 and have the same structure; a pair of clamping grooves 33 are symmetrically opened on the side wall of the slide rail 3; when in use, first hold the clamping block 32 and pull it, then connect the slider 31 with the slide rail 3 after pulling it apart, and then connect the slide rail 3 with the slider 3. 1, the slider 31 is inserted into the inner wall of the slide rail 3, and then the block 32 will correspond to the position of the slot 33. At this time, the block 32 is released, and under the action of the internal torsion spring at the hinge, the block 32 will automatically recover and be inserted into the side wall of the slot 33, so that the mounting block 11 can be fixed. In this process, the suction cup 14 can be reduced from being inconvenient to be disassembled and replaced when it is damaged during long-term use, resulting in a certain increase in workload. At this time, the slide rail 3 is set to facilitate the disassembly and maintenance of the suction cup 14.

[0027] like Figure 1-5As shown, a pair of elastic sheets 4 are symmetrically fixed to the side wall of the electric tiler body 1; the side wall of the elastic sheet 4 is fixed to the same elastic cloth 41; when in use, when the staff holds the electric tiler body 1 to adsorb the floor, they will press the handle on the side wall of the electric tiler body 1, and at this time the hand will contact and press the elastic cloth 41, and by pressing the elastic cloth 41, the elastic cloth 41 will move closer to the side wall of the electric tiler body 1 to deform it, and when the elastic cloth 41 is deformed, the elastic sheets 4 on both sides will be driven closer to the middle to press on the hand surface, thereby fixing the hand, and in this process, the difficulty in fixing the hand and the handle when holding the electric tiler body 1 to adsorb the floor can be reduced, causing the handle to easily slip from the handle surface when force is applied to the handle, and at this time, the elastic sheet 4 and elastic cloth 41 are set to increase the fixing effect between the hand and the handle.

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a pair of limit plates 5 are fixedly connected to the side walls of the slide rail 3; the pair of limit plates 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide rail 3 and have the same structure; a plurality of sponge pads 51 are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the limit plates 5; when in use, by inserting the slider 31 onto the inner wall of the slide rail 3, the slider 31 will contact the limit plates 5 on both sides of the slide rail 3. At this time, the slider 31 will slide toward the middle of the limit plates 5 on both sides. At the same time, under the action of the sponge pads 51, the direct contact between the slider 31 and the limit plates 5 can be blocked, reducing the wear caused to the slider 31 when it contacts the limit plates 5. In this process, the deviation of the docking position when the slider 31 is inserted into the inner wall of the slide rail 3 can be reduced, making it difficult to insert the slider 31 into the inner wall of the slide rail 3. At this time, the limit plates 5 are set, thereby playing a limiting role when the slider 31 is inserted into the inner wall of the slide rail 3. At the same time, the sponge pads 51 can protect the limit plates 5.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the side wall of the card block 32 is fixedly connected with an arc plate 6; the side wall of the arc plate 6 is symmetrically fixedly connected with a pair of rubber pads 61; when in use, the card block 32 can be pulled open by placing fingers on the side wall of the arc plate 6 and applying a certain force. At the same time, the fingers can be hooked under the arc action of the arc plate 6, and when the arc plate 6 is pressed by the fingers, the fingers will fully contact with the rubber pad 61 and generate a certain friction force to increase the firmness between the fingers and the arc plate 6. In this process, it can reduce the difficulty of the staff in holding the card block 32 when it needs to pull the card block 32 open, causing the hand to easily slip off the side wall of the card block 32 when pulling. At this time, the arc plate 6 and rubber pad 61 are set, so as to facilitate the card block 32 when it is pulled open.

[0030] like Figure 1-5As shown, the side wall of the cleaning brush 23 is fixedly connected with a connecting rod 7; the connecting rod 7 passes through the wall of the cleaning brush 23 and is fixedly connected thereto; when in use, multiple cleaning brushes 23 can be fixedly connected by the connecting rod 7 so that they are concentrated together during the cleaning process. In this process, the cleaning brush 23 can be reduced to be relatively scattered during cleaning, resulting in poor cleaning effect, thereby affecting the adsorption effect of the suction cup 14. At this time, the connecting rod 7 is set to increase the concentration of the cleaning brush 23 during cleaning, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the cleaning brush 23 on the inner wall of the suction cup 14.

[0031] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a sponge block 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the elastic sheet 4; when in use, when the elastic sheet 4 is pressed by the hand, the sponge block 8 will come into contact with the hand, and the sponge block 8 can prevent the direct contact between the hand and the elastic sheet 4. In this process, the elastic sheet 4 can be reduced. Due to the mutual fit between the elastic sheet 4 and the hand, a certain wear on the hand can be caused. At this time, the sponge block 8 is set to protect the elastic sheet 4 from being clamped by the hand.

[0032] During operation, when the floor needs to be adsorbed, first hold the first telescopic rod 12 and pull it. After pulling it to a suitable length, press it on the floor surface. The floor can be adsorbed by the suction cup 14. At the same time, the suction cup 14 will also produce a certain deformation, so that the second magnetic block 16 is close to the first magnetic block 15. Since the first magnetic block 15 and the second magnetic block 16 are repelling each other, the first magnetic block 15 can apply a certain reaction force to the second magnetic block 16 to push the second magnetic block 16, so that the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be fully fitted with the floor surface. During use, when the suction cup 14 is adsorbed to the floor, the second telescopic rod 2 will first contact with the floor surface. By squeezing the second telescopic rod 2, the second telescopic rod 2 and the spring 21 can be extended. The second telescopic rod 2 and the spring 21 are retracted into the suction cup 14, and the second telescopic rod 2 drives the elastic plate 22 to move and pull it into the suction cup 14. At this time, a certain deformation will be generated in the process of pulling the elastic plate 22. At the same time, the side wall of the suction cup 14 can be cleaned by the cleaning brush 23 to sweep away the dust and impurities attached to the side wall of the suction cup 14, so as to increase the full fit between the suction cup 14 and the floor. When the suction cup 14 is separated from the floor, under the elastic action of the spring 21, a certain reaction force can be applied to the second telescopic rod 2 to restore it. When in use, first hold the card block 32 and pull it. After pulling it apart, then dock the slider 31 with the slide rail 3. Under the sliding cooperation between the slide rail 3 and the slider 31, insert the slider 31 into the slide rail. 3, then the block 32 will correspond to the position of the slot 33, at this time, release the block 32, under the action of the internal torsion spring at the hinge, the block 32 will automatically restore and insert into the side wall of the slot 33, so that the mounting block 11 can be fixed. When in use, when the staff holds the electric paving machine body 1 to adsorb the floor, they will press the handle on the side wall of the electric paving machine body 1. At this time, the hand will contact and press the elastic cloth 41. By pressing the elastic cloth 41, the side wall of the electric paving machine body 1 will be approached to the side wall of the electric paving machine body 1, causing it to deform. When the elastic cloth 41 is deformed, it will drive the elastic sheets 4 on both sides to move closer to the middle, causing it to press on the hand surface, so that the hand can be fixed. When in use, by inserting the slider 31 into the inner wall of the slide rail 3, The slider 31 will contact the limit plates 5 on both sides of the slide rail 3. At this time, the slider 31 will slide toward the middle of the limit plates 5 on both sides. At the same time, under the action of the sponge pad 51, the direct contact between the slider 31 and the limit plates 5 can be blocked, reducing the wear caused to the slider 31 when in contact with the limit plates 5. When in use, the block 32 can be pulled open by placing a finger on the side wall of the arc plate 6 and applying a certain force. At the same time, under the arc action of the arc plate 6, the finger can be hooked, and when the finger presses the arc plate 6, the finger will fully contact the rubber pad 61 and generate a certain friction force to increase the firmness between the finger and the arc plate 6. When in use, multiple cleaning brushes 23 can be fixedly connected by the connecting rod 7 so that they are concentrated together during the cleaning process.

[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, the utility model may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the utility model to be protected. The scope of protection claimed by the utility model is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sound insulation floor laying auxiliary device, comprising an electric paving machine body (1); characterized in that: The side walls of the electric paving machine body (1) are provided with a pair of mounting blocks (11); the pair of mounting blocks (11) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body (1) and have the same structure; the side walls of the mounting blocks (11) are fixedly connected to a first telescopic rod (12); the end of the first telescopic rod (12) is fixedly connected to a fixing rod (13); the side walls of the fixing rod (13) are fixedly connected to a pair of suction cups (14); the pair of suction cups (14) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing rod (13) and have the same structure; the side walls of the suction cups (14) are evenly fixedly connected to a plurality of first magnetic blocks (15); the side walls of the suction cups (14) are evenly fixedly connected to a plurality of second magnetic blocks (16).

2. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the suction cup (14) is fixedly connected to a second telescopic rod (2); the side wall of the second telescopic rod (2) is fixedly connected to a spring (21); the end of the second telescopic rod (2) is fixedly connected to a pair of elastic plates (22); the pair of elastic plates (22) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second telescopic rod (2) and have the same structure; and the side walls of the elastic plates (22) are evenly fixedly connected to a plurality of cleaning brushes (23).

3. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of slide rails (3) are fixedly connected to the side walls of the electric paving machine body (1); the pair of slide rails (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the electric paving machine body (1) and have the same structure; a slider (31) is slidably connected to the inner side walls of the slide rails (3); a pair of clamping blocks (32) are hingedly connected to the side walls of the slider (31); the pair of clamping blocks (32) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slider (31) and have the same structure; and a pair of clamping grooves (33) are symmetrically opened on the side walls of the slide rails (3).

4. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of elastic sheets (4) are symmetrically fixed to the side walls of the electric paving machine body (1); and the side walls of the elastic sheets (4) are fixed to the same elastic cloth (41).

5. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pair of limit plates (5) are fixedly connected to the side walls of the slide rail (3); the pair of limit plates (5) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide rail (3) and have the same structure; a plurality of sponge pads (51) are evenly fixedly connected to the side walls of the limit plates (5).

6. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the clamping block (32) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped plate (6); and the side wall of the arc-shaped plate (6) is symmetrically fixedly connected to a pair of rubber pads (61).

7. The sound insulation floor laying auxiliary equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting rod (7) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cleaning brush (23); the connecting rod (7) passes through the wall of the cleaning brush (23) and is fixedly connected thereto.