Dust removal device for cleaning generator stator of hydraulic power plant

By designing a dust removal device including a moving base plate, a lifting mechanism, a support mechanism, a rotating cylinder, a driving mechanism, an intake device, a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism and a cleaning brush head, the problems of low cleaning efficiency of the motor stator and inability to collect metal slag and dust in the prior art are solved, and the effect of efficient cleaning and dust collection is achieved.

CN222856069UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13THREE GORGES JINSHAJIANG CHUANYUN HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421697557.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-17
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-17

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, when cleaning the motor stator, efficient cleaning cannot be achieved, and metal slag and dust cannot be collected while cleaning.

Method used

A dust removal device for cleaning stator of generators of hydropower plants is designed, which includes a mobile base plate, a lifting mechanism, a support mechanism, a rotating cylinder, a driving mechanism, an inhalation device, a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism and a cleaning brush head. Through the cooperation of these components, thorough cleaning of the motor stator and dust absorption are achieved.

Benefits of technology

While efficient cleaning of the motor stator, it can effectively collect dust and metal slag, improve cleaning efficiency and cleanliness, and avoid dust falling into the wind tunnel and other dangerous situations.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of motor stator cleaning, in particular to a dust removal device for cleaning a generator stator of a hydraulic power plant. The device comprises a movable bottom plate (1), a lifting mechanism (2), a supporting mechanism (3), a supporting plate (4), a rotating cylinder (5), a driving mechanism (6), an air suction device (7), a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism (8) and a cleaning brush head (11). Wherein a lifting mechanism (2) is arranged above the movable bottom plate (1); the lifting mechanism (2) comprises a first motor (201) and a lifting supporting plate (203), and the output end of the first motor (201) is fixedly connected with a threaded rotating rod (202) and the like. The device is used for cleaning a generator stator in a stator foundation pit, dust and metal particles can be effectively recycled, dust collection is carried out while the motor stator is thoroughly cleaned, the cleaning efficiency and the cleanliness of the motor stator are improved, and meanwhile dust is prevented from falling into a wind tunnel and other dangerous situations are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of motor stator cleaning, in particular to a dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of modern industrialization, hydropower, as a clean and renewable energy form, has become increasingly prominent in the global energy structure. As the main production unit of hydropower energy, the operating efficiency and stability of hydropower plants are directly related to the supply of energy and economic benefits. However, during the long-term operation of hydropower plants, dust is easily accumulated inside the generator stator. This dust not only affects the heat dissipation effect of the generator, but also may damage the insulation performance of the generator, thus seriously affecting the normal operation and life of the generator. Therefore, it is necessary to use a dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator to clean the outer surface of the motor stator.

[0003] The traditional way of cleaning the generator stator mainly relies on manual cleaning, however, this cleaning method has many disadvantages. First, manual cleaning is inefficient and takes a long time to clean, which cannot meet the needs of efficient operation of large hydropower plants. Second, manual cleaning is difficult to completely remove the stubborn dust inside the stator, especially in some hard-to-reach corners and gaps, where dust easily accumulates and forms dead corners. In addition, metal debris or dust on the outer surface of the motor stator may fall into the wind tunnel during cleaning and cannot be collected manually.

[0004] In summary, it is necessary to develop a dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator in response to the problems existing in the prior art. The device can solve the problems in the prior art that the motor stator cannot be cleaned efficiently and metal debris and dust cannot be collected while cleaning.

[0006] In order to achieve the purpose of the above utility model, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator, the device comprises a movable base plate, a lifting mechanism, a supporting mechanism, a supporting plate, a rotating drum, a driving mechanism, an air suction device, a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism and a cleaning brush head; wherein a lifting mechanism is arranged above the movable base plate; the lifting mechanism comprises a first motor and a lifting supporting plate, and a threaded rotating rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor; a groove is provided inside the lifting supporting plate that is threadably matched with the outer surface of the threaded rotating rod, and the outer surface of the threaded rotating rod is threadedly connected to the lifting supporting plate; a supporting mechanism is arranged above the lifting supporting plate, and the upper surface of the lifting supporting plate is fixedly connected to the supporting plate, the inner wall of the supporting plate is rotatably connected to the rotating drum, and a group of cleaning brush heads are fixedly connected to the left side of the rotating drum; a driving mechanism is arranged inside the rotating drum; an air suction device is arranged below the driving mechanism; and a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism is arranged outside the rotating drum.

[0008] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, a motor base is provided on the outer surface of the first motor, the bottom surface of the motor base is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable base plate, and the first motor is installed inside the motor base; a guide column is slidably connected inside the lifting support plate, the bottom surface of the guide column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate, and the outer surface of the guide column is slidably connected to the lifting support plate.

[0009] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the driving mechanism includes a second motor and a second synchronous wheel, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the first synchronous wheel, and the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel are connected by a synchronous belt transmission; the inner wall of the second synchronous wheel is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism includes a liquid separator, the outer surface of the rotating cylinder is rotatably connected to the liquid separator, and the inner wall of the liquid separator is fixedly connected to a group of nozzles.

[0011] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism also includes a cleaning liquid tank, the bottom surface of the cleaning liquid tank is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate, a cleaning liquid pump is installed on the left side wall of the cleaning liquid tank, a conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump extends into the interior of the cleaning liquid tank, and the conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump extends into the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank; the output end of the cleaning liquid pump is fixedly connected to a liquid delivery pipe, and the outer surface of the liquid delivery pipe is fixedly connected to the liquid separation cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the air suction device includes a dust suction pump, the air suction end of the dust suction pump is fixedly connected to a dust suction pipe, and the outer surface of the dust suction pipe is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the support mechanism includes an air pump support seat, the bottom surface of the air pump support seat is fixedly connected to the lifting support plate; and the dust suction pump is installed inside the air pump support seat.

[0014] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, the supporting mechanism also includes an electronic support seat, the upper surface of the air pump support seat is fixedly connected to two support columns, and the top ends of the two support columns are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the electronic support seat; the second motor is installed inside the electronic support seat.

[0015] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator, four universal wheels are installed on the bottom surface of the movable bottom plate.

[0016] Furthermore, in the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the hydropower plant generator, a push handle is fixedly connected to the right side surface of the movable bottom plate.

[0017] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: when the motor stator needs to be cleaned, the device is first placed inside the stator foundation pit. By pushing the push handle, the movable bottom plate can be driven to move to the position where the motor stator needs to be cleaned under the action of four universal wheels, and the cleaning brush head can be abutted against the position where the motor stator needs to be cleaned. By starting the second motor, the first synchronous wheel can be driven to rotate. Under the transmission action of the synchronous belt, the second synchronous wheel, the rotating cylinder and a group of cleaning brush heads can be driven to rotate, so that the outer surface of the motor stator can be cleaned. By starting the cleaning liquid pump, the cleaning liquid inside the cleaning liquid tank can be extracted and sent into the inside of the liquid separation cylinder through the liquid delivery pipe, and finally can be sprayed to the motor stator through a group of nozzles. By starting the dust suction pump, the dust suction pipe can be used for dust suction, so that the dust, metal debris and sewage on the outer surface of the electronic stator can be collected. By starting the first motor, the threaded rotating rod can be driven to rotate, so that the lifting support plate can be driven to lift and lower, so that different height positions of the motor stator can be cleaned.

[0018] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] (1) By using the cooperation among the support plate, the rotating cylinder, the driving mechanism, the suction device, the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism and the cleaning brush head, the motor stator can be thoroughly cleaned and dust can be sucked at the same time, so as to prevent dust from falling into the wind tunnel, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and avoiding the occurrence of dangerous situations.

[0020] (ii) By using the cooperation between the universal wheel and the pusher, the device can be moved to the position where the stator needs to be cleaned, making cleaning easier; by using the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism, the special pure cleaning liquid can be sprayed, thereby improving the cleanliness of the cleaning motor stator.

[0021] (III) The utility model is used inside the stator foundation pit. The device cleans the generator stator. A suitable device for vacuuming and spraying cleaning liquid is provided, and a rotatable brush head is provided. By using the support plate, the rotating cylinder, the driving mechanism, the suction device, the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism and the cleaning brush head, dust and metal particles can be effectively recovered, and the motor stator can be thoroughly cleaned while vacuuming, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and the cleanliness of the motor stator, and also preventing dust from falling into the wind tunnel and other dangerous situations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator described in the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism, universal wheel and push handle described in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a side cross-sectional view of a dust removal device for cleaning a stator of a hydropower plant generator described in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0026] : 1. movable base plate; 2. lifting mechanism; 201. first motor; 202. threaded rotating rod; 203. lifting support plate; 204. guide column; 205. motor base; 3. supporting mechanism; 301. air pump support seat; 302. supporting column; 303. electronic support seat; 4. supporting plate; 5. rotating cylinder; 6. driving mechanism; 601. second motor; 602. first synchronous wheel; 603. second synchronous wheel; 604. synchronous belt; 7. suction device; 701. dust suction pump; 702. dust suction pipe; 8. cleaning liquid spraying mechanism; 801. cleaning liquid tank; 802. cleaning liquid pump; 803. liquid delivery pipe; 804. liquid dispensing cylinder; 805. nozzle; 9. universal wheel; 10. push handle; 11. cleaning brush head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] All features disclosed in this specification, or steps in all methods or processes disclosed, except mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any manner.

[0028] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including claims and abstract), unless otherwise stated, may be replaced by other equivalent or alternative features having similar purposes. That is, unless otherwise stated, each feature is only an example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0029] The features and performance of the present invention are further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] A dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator, the device comprises a moving base plate 1, a lifting mechanism 2, a supporting mechanism 3, a supporting plate 4, a rotating cylinder 5, a driving mechanism 6, an air suction device 7, a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism 8 and a cleaning brush head 11; wherein a lifting mechanism 2 is arranged above the moving base plate 1; the lifting mechanism 2 comprises a first motor 201 and a lifting support plate 203, the output end of the first motor 201 is fixedly connected with a threaded rotating rod 202; the lifting support plate 203 is provided with a groove adapted to the threaded surface of the threaded rotating rod 202, so as to facilitate the threaded rotating rod 202 to be moved. The rotating rod 202 drives the lifting support plate 203 to move; the outer surface of the threaded rotating rod 202 is threadedly connected to the lifting support plate 203; a supporting mechanism 3 is arranged above the lifting support plate 203, and the upper surface of the lifting support plate 203 is fixedly connected to a supporting plate (4), and the inner wall of the supporting plate 4 is rotatably connected to a rotating cylinder (5), and a group of cleaning brush heads 11 are fixedly connected to the left side of the rotating cylinder 5; a driving mechanism 6 is arranged inside the rotating cylinder 5; an air suction device 7 is arranged below the driving mechanism 6; and a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism 8 is arranged outside the rotating cylinder 5.

[0032] A motor base 205 is disposed on the outer surface of the first motor 201 . The bottom surface of the motor base 205 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable base plate 1 . The first motor 201 is installed inside the motor base 205 .

[0033] The lifting support plate 203 is internally slidably connected with a guide column 204, the bottom surface of the guide column 204 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate 203, and the outer surface of the guide column 204 is slidably connected to the lifting support plate 203. By using the guide column 204, the lifting support plate 203 can be guided when it is lifted or lowered.

[0034] The driving mechanism 6 includes a second motor 601 and a second synchronous wheel 603. The output end of the second motor 601 is fixedly connected to the first synchronous wheel 602. The first synchronous wheel 602 and the second synchronous wheel 603 are connected by a synchronous belt 604. The inner wall of the second synchronous wheel 603 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating cylinder 5. By starting the second motor 601, the first synchronous wheel 602, the second synchronous wheel 603 and the synchronous belt 604, the rotating cylinder 5 can be driven to rotate, and interference with the suction device 7 can be avoided.

[0035] A cleaning liquid spraying mechanism 8 is arranged on the outside of the rotating cylinder 5, and the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism 8 includes a liquid separator 804. The outer surface of the rotating cylinder 5 is rotatably connected to the liquid separator 804, and the inner wall of the liquid separator 804 is fixedly connected to a group of nozzles 805. The liquid separator 804 can spray cleaning liquid onto the motor stator through the group of nozzles 805.

[0036] The output end of the cleaning liquid pump 802 is fixedly connected to a liquid delivery pipe 803, and the outer surface of the liquid delivery pipe 803 is fixedly connected to the liquid separation cylinder 804. The liquid delivery pipe 803 should be made of iron material, and a relatively strong welding should be used between the liquid delivery pipe 803 and the liquid separation cylinder 804 so that when the rotating cylinder 5 rotates, it will not pull the liquid delivery pipe 803 to rotate.

[0037] An air suction device 7 is arranged below the driving mechanism 6, and the air suction device 7 includes a dust suction pump 701. The air suction end of the dust suction pump 701 is fixedly connected to a dust suction pipe 702. The outer surface of the dust suction pipe 702 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating cylinder 5. The dust suction pipe 702 should be made of iron material, and the rotating cylinder 5 should be able to rotate relatively smoothly on the outer surface of the dust suction pipe 702.

[0038] A supporting mechanism 3 is arranged above the lifting supporting plate 203, and the supporting mechanism 3 includes an air pump supporting seat 301. The bottom surface of the air pump supporting seat 301 is fixedly connected to the lifting supporting plate 203, and the dust pump 701 is installed inside the air pump supporting seat 301. By using the air pump supporting seat 301, the dust pump 701 can be better installed and supported.

[0039] Embodiment 2:

[0040] Under the premise of containing Example 1, the cleaning liquid spraying mechanism 8 also includes a cleaning liquid tank 801, the bottom surface of the cleaning liquid tank 801 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate 203, and a cleaning liquid pump 802 is installed on the left side wall of the cleaning liquid tank 801. The conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump 802 extends into the interior of the cleaning liquid tank 801, and the conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump 802 extends into the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank 801, so as to thoroughly suck out the cleaning liquid.

[0041] Embodiment 3:

[0042] On the basis of Examples 1 and 2, the support mechanism 3 also includes an electronic support base 303, and two support columns 302 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the air pump support base 301. The top ends of the two support columns 302 are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the electronic support base 303, and the second motor 601 is installed inside the electronic support base 303. By using the electronic support base 303, the second motor 601 can be better supported.

[0043] Embodiment 4:

[0044] On the basis of Examples 1 to 3, four universal wheels 9 are installed on the bottom surface of the movable base plate 1, and a push handle 10 is fixedly connected to the right side of the movable base plate 1. By using the push handle 10 and the four universal wheels 9, the device can be easily moved to a suitable position to remove dust from the motor stator.

[0045] The working principle of the dust removal device for cleaning the stator of the generator in the hydropower plant described above is as follows: when the motor stator needs to be cleaned, the device is first placed inside the stator foundation pit, and by pushing the push handle 10, the movable bottom plate 1 can be driven to move to the position where the motor stator needs to be cleaned under the action of the four universal wheels 9, and the cleaning brush head 11 is abutted against the position where the motor stator needs to be cleaned. By starting the second motor 601, the first synchronous wheel 602 can be driven to rotate, and under the transmission action of the synchronous belt 604, the second synchronous wheel 603, the rotating cylinder 5 and a group of cleaning brush heads 11 can be driven to rotate, so that the outer surface of the motor stator can be cleaned. By starting the cleaning liquid pump 802, the cleaning liquid inside the cleaning liquid tank 801 can be extracted and sent to the inside of the liquid separation cylinder 804 through the liquid delivery pipe 803, and finally can be sprayed to the motor stator through a group of nozzles 805. By starting the dust suction pump 701, the dust suction pipe 702 can be made to suction dust, so that the dust and metal debris and sewage on the outer surface of the electronic stator can be collected. By starting the first motor 201, the threaded rotating rod 202 can be driven to rotate, and the lifting support plate 203 can be driven to move up and down, so that different height positions of the motor stator can be cleaned.

[0046] The above-mentioned embodiments only express the specific implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the protection scope of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solution concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.

[0047] This background technology section is provided to generally present the context of the present invention, and the work of the currently named inventors, the work to the extent described in this background technology section, and aspects of this section that did not constitute prior art at the time of application are neither explicitly nor implicitly admitted to be prior art of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator, characterized in that: The invention comprises a movable bottom plate (1), a lifting mechanism (2), a supporting mechanism (3), a supporting plate (4), a rotating cylinder (5), a driving mechanism (6), an air suction device (7), a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism (8) and a cleaning brush head (11); wherein a lifting mechanism (2) is arranged above the movable bottom plate (1); the lifting mechanism (2) comprises a first motor (201) and a lifting supporting plate (203); the output end of the first motor (201) is fixedly connected to a threaded rotating rod (202); the lifting supporting plate (203) is provided with a groove inside thereof which is adapted to the thread on the outer surface of the threaded rotating rod (202); The outer surface of the threaded rotating rod (202) is threadedly connected to the lifting support plate (203); a support mechanism (3) is arranged above the lifting support plate (203); the upper surface of the lifting support plate (203) is fixedly connected to the support plate (4); the inner wall of the support plate (4) is rotatably connected to a rotating cylinder (5); the left side of the rotating cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to a group of cleaning brush heads (11); a driving mechanism (6) is arranged inside the rotating cylinder (5); an air suction device (7) is arranged below the driving mechanism (6); and a cleaning liquid spraying mechanism (8) is arranged outside the rotating cylinder (5).

2. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the first motor (201) is provided with a motor base (205), the bottom surface of the motor base (205) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable base plate (1), and the first motor (201) is installed inside the motor base (205); the interior of the lifting support plate (203) is slidably connected with a guide column (204), the bottom surface of the guide column (204) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate (203), and the outer surface of the guide column (204) is slidably connected to the lifting support plate (203).

3. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (6) comprises a second motor (601) and a second synchronous wheel (603); the output end of the second motor (601) is fixedly connected to the first synchronous wheel (602); the first synchronous wheel (602) and the second synchronous wheel (603) are connected by a synchronous belt (604); the inner wall of the second synchronous wheel (603) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating cylinder (5).

4. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The cleaning liquid spraying mechanism (8) comprises a liquid separator (804), the outer surface of the rotating cylinder (5) is rotatably connected to the liquid separator (804), and the inner wall of the liquid separator (804) is fixedly connected to a group of spray heads (805).

5. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning liquid spraying mechanism (8) further comprises a cleaning liquid tank (801), the bottom surface of the cleaning liquid tank (801) being fixedly connected to the upper surface of the lifting support plate (203), a cleaning liquid pump (802) being installed on the left side wall of the cleaning liquid tank (801), a conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump (802) extending into the interior of the cleaning liquid tank (801), and a conduit connected to the input end of the cleaning liquid pump (802) extending into the bottom of the cleaning liquid tank (801); the output end of the cleaning liquid pump (802) is fixedly connected to a liquid delivery pipe (803), and the outer surface of the liquid delivery pipe (803) is fixedly connected to a liquid separation cylinder (804).

6. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The air suction device (7) comprises a dust suction pump (701), the air suction end of the dust suction pump (701) is fixedly connected to a dust suction pipe (702), and the outer surface of the dust suction pipe (702) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating cylinder (5).

7. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support mechanism (3) comprises an air pump support seat (301), the bottom surface of the air pump support seat (301) is fixedly connected to the lifting support plate (203); and the dust suction pump (701) is installed inside the air pump support seat (301).

8. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support mechanism (3) also includes an electronic support base (303), the upper surface of the air pump support base (301) is fixedly connected to two support columns (302), and the top ends of the two support columns (302) are fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the electronic support base (303); the second motor (601) is installed inside the electronic support base (303).

9. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 1, 7 or 8, characterized in that: Four universal wheels (9) are installed on the bottom surface of the movable base plate (1).

10. The dust removal device for cleaning the stator of a hydropower plant generator according to claim 9, characterized in that: A push handle (10) is fixedly connected to the right side of the movable bottom plate (1).