Rotatable handheld ironing clamp

By designing a rotatable handheld ironing clamp, the auxiliary ply is connected by an annular sleeve to achieve clamping movements about rotation and swing around the axis, solving the problem of interference between the auxiliary ply and clothing in the prior art, and achieving a high-convenient ironing effect.

CN222821931UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-02NINGBO JIONGCHI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421780943.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-26
Publication Date
2025-05-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-26

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Technical Problem

When the existing handheld ironing clip is used for pressing and hanging ironing functions, the auxiliary ply is prone to interfering with the clothes, making it less convenient to use.

Method used

A rotatable handheld ironing clamp is designed. The auxiliary clamp is connected to the ironing clamp through an annular shaft sleeve, so that the auxiliary clamp can rotate and swing about the axis to form a clamping action. The ironing working surface and the auxiliary working surface are relatively clamped. When rotating, the ironing working surface is directly in contact with the clothes, realizing the pressing and hanging ironing functions.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a rotatable hand-held ironing clip with simple structure, high flexibility in use and good convenience in use, avoiding interference between auxiliary plywood and clothing. The clothes do not need to be placed between the plywood, making it more convenient to use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rotatable handheld ironing clamp which comprises an ironing clamping plate and an auxiliary clamping plate, the end of the auxiliary clamping plate is connected with an annular shaft sleeve in a swinging mode, the annular shaft sleeve is rotatably connected to the end of the ironing clamping plate, a water storage tank and a steam generating device are arranged in the ironing clamping plate, and an ironing working face is arranged on the ironing clamping plate. The water storage tank is communicated with the steam generating device, the steam generating device is communicated with the ironing working face, and the auxiliary clamping plate is provided with an auxiliary working face corresponding to the ironing working face. The rotatable handheld ironing clamp has the advantages of being simple in structure, high in use flexibility and good in use convenience.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a rotatable handheld ironing clip. Background Art

[0002] A hanging iron, also known as a vertical iron, is a machine that can hang clothes and fabrics for ironing. The hanging iron is equipped with a water tank, a water pump, a vaporizer, etc. The water pump provides the power for the liquid to flow, and the vaporizer vaporizes the water in the water tank to produce hot steam that continuously contacts the clothes and fabrics to soften the fiber structure of the clothes and fabrics, and flattens the clothes and fabrics through the actions of "pulling", "pressing" and "spraying". The existing hanging ironing machine designs tend to be miniaturized and multifunctional. For this purpose, technical personnel in this field have developed a handheld ironing clamp, which includes an ironing clamp and an auxiliary clamp. The end of the ironing clamp is hinged to the end of the auxiliary clamp, and the outer surface of the ironing clamp is provided with an ironing working surface, and the outer surface of the auxiliary clamp is provided with an auxiliary ironing board. The auxiliary clamp and the ironing clamp are hinged by a rotating shaft. The ironing clamp moves toward or away from the auxiliary clamp around the rotating shaft, and the ironing working surface abuts or does not abut the auxiliary ironing board, so that clothes can be clamped and ironed, which can realize the clamping and ironing function without affecting the normal pressing and hanging ironing functions. However, the auxiliary clamp and the ironing clamp of this ironing clamp are only hinged to the ironing clamp by a rotating shaft. When the pressing and hanging ironing functions are performed, the auxiliary clamp will interfere with the clothes, and the clothes need to be placed between the auxiliary clamp and the ironing clamp, which is less convenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a rotatable hand-held ironing clip with simple structure, high flexibility and good convenience.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A rotatable hand-held ironing clamp comprises an ironing clamp and an auxiliary clamp, the end of the auxiliary clamp is connected to an annular shaft sleeve in a swingable manner, the annular shaft sleeve is rotatably connected to the end of the ironing clamp, a water tank and a steam generating device are arranged in the ironing clamp, an ironing work surface is arranged on the ironing clamp, the water tank is connected to the steam generating device, the steam generating device is connected to the ironing work surface, and the auxiliary clamp is provided with an auxiliary work surface corresponding to the ironing work surface.

[0006] As a further improvement of the above technical solution:

[0007] An annular groove is provided at the end of the ironing splint, and the annular sleeve is embedded in the annular groove so that the annular sleeve is rotatably connected to the ironing splint.

[0008] A rotation damping mechanism is provided between the ironing splint and the annular sleeve, and the rotation damping mechanism includes a pin movably arranged on the ironing splint or the annular sleeve, and a stop tooth groove arranged on the annular sleeve or the ironing splint, and the pin is inserted into the stop tooth groove to form rotation damping between the annular sleeve and the ironing splint.

[0009] The auxiliary splint is connected to the annular sleeve via an articulated mechanism, which includes a first articulated seat arranged on the annular sleeve, a second articulated seat arranged on the auxiliary splint, and a hinge shaft passing between the first articulated seat and the second articulated seat.

[0010] An anti-tension mechanism is provided between the auxiliary splint and the annular sleeve, and the anti-tension mechanism includes an anti-tension lock tongue movably arranged in the first hinge seat, a first abutment portion is provided on the anti-tension lock tongue, and a second abutment portion is provided on the auxiliary splint. When the anti-tension lock tongue moves to a closed key position, the first abutment portion abuts against the second abutment portion; when the anti-tension lock tongue moves to an open key position, the first abutment portion is staggered with the second abutment portion.

[0011] A key locking mechanism is provided between the anti-tension lock tongue and the first hinge seat, and the key locking mechanism comprises a locking protrusion provided at the bottom of the anti-tension lock tongue and a locking groove provided in the first hinge seat.

[0012] An anti-slip mechanism is also provided between the anti-tension lock tongue and the first hinge seat, and the anti-slip mechanism comprises an anti-slip convex portion provided on the anti-tension lock tongue and an anti-slip abutting portion provided in the first hinge seat.

[0013] A positioning mechanism is provided between the ironing clamping plate and the auxiliary clamping plate, and the positioning mechanism comprises a positioning protrusion provided on the ironing clamping plate or the auxiliary clamping plate and a positioning groove provided on the auxiliary clamping plate or the ironing clamping plate.

[0014] The ironing work surface comprises an electric ironing board, and the ironing clamp is provided with a function selection key electrically connected to the electric ironing board and the steam generating device.

[0015] The ironing splint is provided with a water inlet connected with the water storage tank, the water inlet is covered with a sealing cover, and the sealing cover is connected with an anti-dropping rope.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are:

[0017] The rotatable hand-held ironing clamp of the utility model comprises an ironing clamp and an auxiliary clamp, wherein the auxiliary clamp is connected to the ironing clamp by an annular shaft sleeve, so that the auxiliary clamp can rotate around the axis relative to the ironing clamp, and the auxiliary clamp is connected to the annular shaft sleeve in a swingable manner, so that the auxiliary clamp can swing relative to the ironing clamp to form a clamping action, an ironing working surface is provided on the ironing clamp, and an auxiliary working surface is provided on the auxiliary clamp. When clamping and ironing clothes, the ironing working surface is opposite to the auxiliary working surface, and the clamping function is realized by swinging to form a clamping action. When pressing and hanging ironing are performed, the auxiliary clamp is rotated around the axis on the ironing clamp so that the ironing working surface and the auxiliary working surface are not opposite, so that the ironing working surface can be in direct contact with the clothes, and the pressing and hanging ironing functions can be realized. The auxiliary clamp will not interfere with the clothes, and the clothes do not need to be placed between the auxiliary clamp and the ironing clamp. The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, high flexibility in use, and good convenience in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ironing splint and the auxiliary splint in the open state.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the ironing clamp and the auxiliary clamp in a closed state.

[0020] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the disassembly of the ironing splint and the auxiliary splint.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the ironing splint and the auxiliary splint from another angle.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotation damping mechanism.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotation damping mechanism from another angle.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the auxiliary splint and the annular sleeve.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the annular sleeve and the anti-tension lock tongue.

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the half-section structure of the annular sleeve and the anti-tension lock tongue.

[0027] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ironing splint.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Ironing splint; 101. Ironing work surface; 102. Function selection key; 103. Water inlet; 104. Sealing cover; 105. Anti-slip rope; 2. Auxiliary splint; 201. Auxiliary work surface; 3. Annular bushing; 4. Annular groove; 5. Ejector pin; 6. Anti-rotation tooth groove; 7. First hinge seat; 8. Second hinge seat; 9. Hinge shaft; 10. Anti-tensioning lock tongue; 11. First abutment; 12. Second abutment; 13. Positioning convex part; 14. Positioning groove; 15. Anti-slip convex part; 16. Anti-slip abutment; 17. Positioning convex part; 18. Positioning groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the rotatable hand-held ironing clamp of this embodiment includes an ironing clamp plate 1 and an auxiliary clamp plate 2, the end of the auxiliary clamp plate 2 is connected to an annular shaft sleeve 3 in a swingable manner, the annular shaft sleeve 3 is rotatably connected to the end of the ironing clamp plate 1, a water storage tank and a steam generating device are arranged in the ironing clamp plate 1, an ironing working surface 101 is arranged on the ironing clamp plate 1, the water storage tank is connected to the steam generating device, the steam generating device is connected to the ironing working surface 101, and the auxiliary clamp plate 2 is provided with an auxiliary working surface 201 corresponding to the ironing working surface 101. The rotatable hand-held ironing clamp comprises an ironing clamp plate 1 and an auxiliary clamp plate 2, wherein the auxiliary clamp plate 2 is connected to the ironing clamp plate 1 through an annular shaft sleeve 3, so that the auxiliary clamp plate 2 can rotate around the axis relative to the ironing clamp plate 1, and the auxiliary clamp plate 2 is connected to the annular shaft sleeve 3 in a swingable manner, so that the auxiliary clamp plate 2 can swing relative to the ironing clamp plate 1 to form a clamping action, the ironing clamp plate 1 is provided with an ironing working surface 101, and the auxiliary clamp plate 2 is provided with an auxiliary working surface 201. When the clothes are clamped and ironed, the ironing working surface 10 1 is opposite to the auxiliary working surface 201, and the clamping and ironing function is realized by swinging to form a clamping action. When pressing and hanging ironing are performed, the auxiliary clamping plate 2 is rotated around the axis on the ironing clamping plate 1 so that the ironing working surface 101 and the auxiliary working surface 201 are not opposite to each other, so that the ironing working surface 101 can be in direct contact with the clothes, and the pressing and hanging ironing functions can be realized. The auxiliary clamping plate 2 will not interfere with the clothes, and the clothes do not need to be placed between the auxiliary clamping plate 2 and the ironing clamping plate 1. It has the advantages of simple structure, high flexibility in use, and good convenience in use.

[0032] Preferably, an annular groove 4 is provided at the end of the ironing splint 1, and the annular sleeve 3 is embedded in the annular groove 4, so that the annular sleeve 3 is rotatably connected to the ironing splint 1. In this embodiment, the annular sleeve 3 is embedded in the annular groove 4, so that the outer wall of the annular sleeve 3 is flush with the outer wall of the ironing splint 1, the volume is smaller, and the appearance is more concise and smooth.

[0033] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, preferably, a rotation damping mechanism is provided between the ironing splint 1 and the annular sleeve 3, and the rotation damping mechanism includes an ejector pin 5 movably provided on the ironing splint 1 or the annular sleeve 3, and a rotation-stopping tooth groove 6 provided on the annular sleeve 3 or the ironing splint 1, and the ejector pin 5 is inserted into the rotation-stopping tooth groove 6 to form rotation damping between the annular sleeve 3 and the ironing splint 1. In this embodiment, the ejector pin 5 is movably provided on the ironing splint 1, and the rotation-stopping tooth groove 6 is provided on the annular sleeve 3. Specifically, an outwardly protruding receiving countersunk hole is provided on the groove wall of the annular groove 4, and a spring member and the ejector pin 5 are placed in the receiving countersunk hole. One end of the spring member abuts against the bottom of the receiving countersunk hole, and the other end abuts against the ejector pin 5, so that the tip of the ejector pin 5 extends out of the receiving countersunk hole. The rotation-stopping tooth groove 6 can be distributed in a ring shape on the annular sleeve 3 so that rotation damping exists during the turnover process, or can be distributed in a region. The cloth is provided so that the annular sleeve 3 has rotation damping after rotating a certain angle on the ironing splint 1; when the tip of the ejector pin 5 is inserted into the groove of the anti-rotation tooth groove 6 under the elastic force of the spring member, there is rotation damping between the annular sleeve 3 and the ejector pin 5, thereby preventing the annular sleeve 3 from rotating on the ironing splint 1 by itself; when the annular sleeve 3 is rotated manually, the force of the anti-rotation tooth groove 6 on the ejector pin 5 is greater than the elastic force of the spring member, thereby compressing the spring member to make the tip of the ejector pin 5 withdraw from the groove of the anti-rotation tooth groove 6. In other embodiments, the ejector pin 5 can also be movably arranged on the annular sleeve 3, and the anti-rotation tooth groove 6 can also be arranged on the ironing splint 1, which is not limited to this embodiment.

[0034] like Figure 7 As shown, preferably, the auxiliary splint 2 and the annular sleeve 3 are connected by a hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism includes a first hinge seat 7 provided on the annular sleeve 3, a second hinge seat 8 provided on the auxiliary splint 2, and a hinge shaft 9 passing through the first hinge seat 7 and the second hinge seat 8. In this embodiment, the auxiliary splint 2 and the annular sleeve 3 are connected by a hinge mechanism, which has the advantages of simple structure, convenient and quick assembly and disassembly, and high flexibility of use. In other embodiments, the auxiliary splint 2 and the annular sleeve 3 can also adopt a flexible connection method such as a U-shaped integrated connection structure, which is not limited to this embodiment.

[0035] Preferably, an anti-tension mechanism is provided between the auxiliary splint 2 and the annular sleeve 3, and the anti-tension mechanism includes an anti-tension lock tongue 10 movably arranged in the first hinge seat 7, a first abutment portion 11 is provided on the anti-tension lock tongue 10, and a second abutment portion 12 is provided on the auxiliary splint 2. When the anti-tension lock tongue 10 moves to the closed key position, the first abutment portion 11 abuts against the second abutment portion 12; when the anti-tension lock tongue 10 moves to the open key position, the first abutment portion 11 and the second abutment portion 12 are staggered. It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, a return spring is arranged between the auxiliary splint 2 and the annular sleeve 3, one end of the return spring abuts against the annular sleeve 3, and the other end abuts against the auxiliary splint 2. When the ironing work surface 101 and the auxiliary work surface 201 are close to each other, the return spring is in a compressed state; when it is necessary to keep the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2 in a closed state, the anti-tension lock tongue 10 is pushed to the closed key position, at which time the first abutting portion 11 on the anti-tension lock tongue 10 abuts against the second abutting portion 12 on the auxiliary splint 2, so that the return spring is kept in a compressed state; when it is necessary to keep the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2 in an open state, the anti-tension lock tongue 10 is pushed to the open key position, at which time the first abutting portion 11 on the anti-tension lock tongue 10 and the second abutting portion 12 on the auxiliary splint 2 are staggered, the opening angle of the auxiliary splint 2 becomes larger, and the return spring is in a relaxed state.

[0036] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, preferably, a key locking mechanism is provided between the anti-tension lock tongue 10 and the first hinge seat 7, and the key locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion 13 provided at the bottom of the anti-tension lock tongue 10 and a locking groove 14 provided in the first hinge seat 7. In this embodiment, the number of groups of the locking protrusions 13 is set to one group, and the number of groups of the locking grooves 14 is set to two groups, and the two groups of the locking grooves 14 are arranged one in front and one in the back. When the anti-tension lock tongue 10 moves forward to the front locking groove 14, the locking protrusion 13 is engaged in the front locking groove 14. At this time, the anti-tension lock tongue 10 is in the closed key position, the first abutting portion 11 abuts against the second abutting portion 12, and the reset spring is in a compressed state. When the anti-tension lock tongue 10 moves backward to the rear locking groove 1 4, the locking protrusion 13 is locked in the rear locking groove 14, at this time, the anti-tensioning lock tongue 10 is in the opening key position, the first abutment portion 11 and the second abutment portion 12 are staggered, and the reset spring is in a relaxed state; the key position locking mechanism is connected by the locking protrusion 13 being locked in the locking groove 14, so that the anti-tensioning lock tongue 10 can be kept locked in the first hinge seat 7 to prevent the anti-tensioning lock tongue 10 from being shifted due to accidental touch, thereby causing the state of the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2 to change.

[0037] Preferably, an anti-slip mechanism is further provided between the anti-slip lock tongue 10 and the first hinge seat 7, and the anti-slip mechanism includes an anti-slip protrusion 15 provided on the anti-slip lock tongue 10 and an anti-slip abutment 16 provided in the first hinge seat 7. When the anti-slip protrusion 15 abuts against the anti-slip abutment 16, the anti-slip lock tongue 10 can be prevented from moving further outward, thereby preventing the anti-slip lock tongue 10 from slipping out of the first hinge seat 7 and being lost.

[0038] Preferably, a positioning mechanism is provided between the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2, and the positioning mechanism includes a positioning protrusion 17 provided on the ironing splint 1 or the auxiliary splint 2 and a positioning groove 18 provided on the auxiliary splint 2 or the ironing splint 1. When the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2 are kept in a closed state, the positioning protrusion 17 is embedded in the positioning groove 18, which can effectively improve the connection stability between the ironing splint 1 and the auxiliary splint 2 and prevent the auxiliary splint 2 from swinging left and right on the ironing splint 1.

[0039] like Fig.10 As shown, preferably, the ironing work surface 101 includes an electric ironing board, and the ironing splint 1 is provided with a function selection key 102 electrically connected to the electric ironing board and the steam generating device. In this embodiment, the function selection key 102 is electrically connected to the electric ironing board and the steam generating device. When the function selection key 102 is turned to the electric ironing function, the electric ironing board works to electrically iron the clothes abutting the ironing work surface 101; when the function selection key 102 is turned to the steam ironing function, the steam generating device works to transport the water in the water storage tank to the steam generating device for vaporization, and spray it through the ironing work surface 101 to steam iron the clothes abutting the ironing work surface 101; when the function selection key 102 is turned to off, the ironing splint 1 is electrically disconnected, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0040] Preferably, the ironing splint 1 is provided with a water inlet 103 connected to the water tank, and the water inlet 103 is covered with a sealing cover 104, and the sealing cover 104 is connected with an anti-dropping rope 105. In this embodiment, the user can open the sealing cover 104 and add water to the water tank through the water inlet 103, and the sealing cover 104 is provided with an anti-dropping rope 105, which can prevent the sealing cover 104 from being lost during the water adding process.

[0041] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For those skilled in the art, improvements and changes obtained without departing from the technical concept of the present invention should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rotatable handheld ironing clip, comprising an ironing clip plate (1) and an auxiliary clip plate (2), characterized in that: An annular shaft sleeve (3) is swingably connected to the end of the auxiliary splint (2); the annular shaft sleeve (3) is rotatably connected to the end of the ironing splint (1); a water storage tank and a steam generating device are provided in the ironing splint (1); an ironing work surface (101) is provided on the ironing splint (1); the water storage tank is connected to the steam generating device; the steam generating device is connected to the ironing work surface (101); and an auxiliary work surface (201) corresponding to the ironing work surface (101) is provided on the auxiliary splint (2).

2. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: An annular groove (4) is provided at the end of the ironing splint (1), and the annular shaft sleeve (3) is embedded in the annular groove (4) so ​​that the annular shaft sleeve (3) is rotatably connected to the ironing splint (1).

3. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotation damping mechanism is provided between the ironing splint (1) and the annular shaft sleeve (3), the rotation damping mechanism comprising a pin (5) movably arranged on the ironing splint (1) or the annular shaft sleeve (3), and a rotation-stopping tooth groove (6) arranged on the annular shaft sleeve (3) or the ironing splint (1), the pin (5) being inserted into the rotation-stopping tooth groove (6) so as to form rotation damping between the annular shaft sleeve (3) and the ironing splint (1).

4. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary clamping plate (2) and the annular sleeve (3) are connected via an articulated mechanism, wherein the articulated mechanism comprises a first articulated seat (7) provided on the annular sleeve (3), a second articulated seat (8) provided on the auxiliary clamping plate (2), and a hinge shaft (9) passing between the first articulated seat (7) and the second articulated seat (8).

5. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 4, characterized in that: An anti-tension mechanism is provided between the auxiliary clamping plate (2) and the annular sleeve (3), the anti-tension mechanism comprising an anti-tension lock tongue (10) movably arranged in the first hinge seat (7), the anti-tension lock tongue (10) being provided with a first abutting portion (11), and the auxiliary clamping plate (2) being provided with a second abutting portion (12); when the anti-tension lock tongue (10) moves to a closed key position, the first abutting portion (11) abuts against the second abutting portion (12); when the anti-tension lock tongue (10) moves to an open key position, the first abutting portion (11) and the second abutting portion (12) are staggered.

6. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 5, characterized in that: A key locking mechanism is provided between the anti-tensioning lock tongue (10) and the first hinge seat (7), the key locking mechanism comprising a locking protrusion (13) provided at the bottom of the anti-tensioning lock tongue (10) and a locking groove (14) provided in the first hinge seat (7).

7. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 6, characterized in that: An anti-slip mechanism is also provided between the anti-tension lock tongue (10) and the first hinge seat (7), the anti-slip mechanism comprising an anti-slip convex portion (15) provided on the anti-tension lock tongue (10) and an anti-slip abutment portion (16) provided in the first hinge seat (7).

8. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning mechanism is provided between the ironing splint (1) and the auxiliary splint (2), the positioning mechanism comprising a positioning protrusion (17) provided on the ironing splint (1) or the auxiliary splint (2) and a positioning groove (18) provided on the auxiliary splint (2) or the ironing splint (1).

9. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The ironing work surface (101) comprises an electric ironing board, and the ironing clamp (1) is provided with a function selection key (102) electrically connected to the electric ironing board and the steam generating device.

10. The rotatable hand-held ironing clip according to claim 9, characterized in that: The ironing splint (1) is provided with a water inlet (103) connected to the water storage tank, the water inlet (103) is covered with a sealing cover (104), and the sealing cover (104) is connected to an anti-drop rope (105).