Harmless treatment device for fermentation liquor

The automated design of the fermentation broth harmless treatment device solves the problems of cumbersome fermentation broth treatment and environmental pollution, and achieves efficient and safe disinfection and discharge of fermentation broth.

CN223688161UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19WUHAN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202422843949.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing fermentation broth treatment methods are cumbersome, require a lot of manual operation, are time-consuming and inconvenient, and the supernatant after centrifugation needs to be disinfected to prevent environmental pollution.

Method used

Design a fermentation broth harmless treatment device, including a storage tank, a peristaltic pump, a detection mechanism and a stirring component, to realize the automatic replenishment and stirring of bactericide, to deliver the bactericide to the waste liquid tank through the peristaltic pump, and to monitor the consumption of bactericide in real time with the detector, and to automatically control the discharge process.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the fermentation broth treatment process, improves treatment efficiency, reduces manual operation steps, ensures environmental safety, and realizes automated operation of fermentation broth disinfection and discharge.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fermentation liquor innocent treatment device, relates to bioengineering technical field, the fermentation liquor innocent treatment device includes main part, storage barrel, detection mechanism, peristaltic pump and treatment mechanism, the main part is equipped with the installation cavity, the storage barrel is provided in the installation cavity and is used for filling the bactericide, the detection mechanism is provided with the peristaltic pump, and the treatment mechanism is provided with the detection mechanism. The detection mechanism comprises a detector arranged on the storage barrel and used for detecting the liquid level height of the bactericide in the storage barrel, and the input end of the peristaltic pump is communicated with the storage barrel and used for extracting the bactericide in the storage barrel; the treatment mechanism comprises a waste liquid barrel arranged in the mounting cavity and a stirring assembly arranged in the waste liquid barrel, the waste liquid barrel is filled with waste liquid, and the waste liquid barrel communicates with the output end of the peristaltic pump. The peristaltic pump automatically conveys the bactericide into the waste liquid barrel, and meanwhile, the detection mechanism is matched, so that workers can conveniently know the consumption condition of the bactericide in the storage barrel.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to fermentation liquid harmless treatment device technical field, especially in kind of fermentation liquid harmless treatment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Fermentation liquid refers to liquid culture medium access microbial species, after a period of culture, microorganism carries out metabolism and reproduction through the nutrient substance in culture medium, synthesizes the precipitate and secretion product, and this liquid after the metabolism of microorganism is called fermentation liquid, in the fermentation process of genetic engineering strain, the protein produced by part of engineering bacteria is intracellular protein, after the end of fermentation culture, we need to carry out centrifugal treatment to the fermentation liquid, obtain the precipitate in fermentation liquid, but the supernatant after centrifugation needs to be disinfected and handled to be discharged, otherwise environmental microbial pollution will be caused, and bacteriophage pollution and other problems will be caused, so that microbial fermentation cannot be carried out in a short time.

[0003] The commonly used fermentation liquid treatment method is to collect the fermentation liquid after centrifugation in a barrel, mix a certain proportion of disinfectant in the barrel, and then discharge the fermentation liquid after a period of action, but the whole operation steps are relatively cumbersome, and manual operation is needed in multiple steps, a lot of time is needed during operation, and it is extremely inconvenient to use. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a kind of fermentation liquid harmless treatment device, to simplify fermentation liquid treatment process, realize the automation operation of fermentation liquid disinfection and discharge, reduce manual operation steps, improve processing efficiency, and guarantee environmental safety.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device provided by the utility model comprises:

[0006] Main body, the installation cavity is opened in the main body;

[0007] Storage barrel, set in the installation cavity, to fill bactericide;

[0008] Detection mechanism, including detector set on the storage barrel, to detect the liquid level of bactericide in the storage barrel;

[0009] Peristaltic pump, the input end of the peristaltic pump is communicated with the storage barrel, to extract bactericide in the storage barrel;

[0010] Treatment mechanism, including waste liquid barrel set in the installation cavity and stirring assembly set in the waste liquid barrel, the waste liquid barrel is filled with waste liquid, the waste liquid barrel is communicated with the output end of the peristaltic pump, and the peristaltic pump is used to supplement bactericide into the waste liquid barrel.

[0011] Preferably, the detection mechanism further comprises a warning device arranged on the main body.

[0012] Preferably, a pressure relief valve is arranged on the storage barrel.

[0013] Preferably, a drain pipe is communicated with the bottom of the waste liquid barrel, a drain port is arranged on the main body, the drain pipe is communicated with the drain port, and an electromagnetic valve is arranged on the drain pipe.

[0014] Preferably, a base is arranged on the bottom of the main body, and a telescopic mechanism is arranged on the base to adjust the length of the base.

[0015] Preferably, a support plate is arranged in the waste liquid barrel, and the stirring assembly is arranged on the support plate.

[0016] Preferably, the stirring assembly comprises

[0017] a stirring rod rotatably arranged on the support plate;

[0018] at least one stirring plate arranged on the outer circumferential side of the stirring rod.

[0019] Preferably, the stirring rod is correspondingly provided with a driving device for driving the stirring rod to rotate.

[0020] Preferably, a plurality of liquid discharge holes are arranged on the support plate, and the plurality of liquid discharge holes are communicated with the drain pipe.

[0021] Preferably, a power supply device and a control device are arranged in the mounting cavity, a charging interface is arranged on the main body, the charging interface is electrically connected with the power supply device, and the power supply device is electrically connected with the control device.

[0022] In the technical scheme, the detection mechanism comprises a detector arranged on the storage barrel to detect the liquid level of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel, the input end of the peristaltic pump is communicated with the storage barrel to extract the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel, the processing mechanism comprises a waste liquid barrel arranged in the mounting cavity and a stirring assembly arranged in the waste liquid barrel, the waste liquid barrel is filled with waste liquid, the waste liquid barrel is communicated with the output end of the peristaltic pump, and the peristaltic pump is used to supplement the sterilizing agent in the waste liquid barrel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to the structures shown in the drawings without creative labor.

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic view of an embodiment of the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 2 For Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the main body from the front view is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 3 For Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the main body from the back view is shown in the figure.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0028] 1, main body; 2, charging interface; 3, base; 4, peristaltic pump; 5, control device; 6, storage barrel; 7, power supply device; 8, drain; 9, drain pipe; 10, detection mechanism; 1001, detector; 1002, warning device; 11, treatment mechanism; 1101, waste liquid barrel; 1102, stirring assembly; 11021, stirring rod; 11022, stirring plate; 12, driving device; 13, electromagnetic valve.

[0029] The implementation, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present application involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between the components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings), if the certain posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0032] In addition, if the description of "first", "second" and the like is involved in the embodiments of the present application, the description of "first", "second" and the like is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of the ordinary skilled in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope required by the present application.

[0033] The utility model provides a kind of fermentation liquor harmless treatment device, Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the fermentation liquor harmless treatment device is provided.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 2 The fermentation liquor harmless treatment device includes a main body 1, a storage barrel 6, a detection mechanism 10, a peristaltic pump 4, and a treatment mechanism 11. The main body 1 has an installation cavity. The storage barrel 6 is disposed in the installation cavity to fill sterilizing agent. The detection mechanism 10 includes a detector 1001 disposed on the storage barrel 6 to detect the liquid level of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6. The input end of the peristaltic pump 4 is in communication with the storage barrel 6 to extract the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6. The treatment mechanism 11 includes a waste liquid barrel 1101 disposed in the installation cavity and a stirring assembly 1102 disposed in the waste liquid barrel 1101. The waste liquid barrel 1101 is filled with waste liquid. The waste liquid barrel 1101 is in communication with the output end of the peristaltic pump 4. The peristaltic pump 4 is used to supplement the sterilizing agent in the waste liquid barrel 1101.

[0035] The peristaltic pump 4 is a key component for connecting the storage barrel 6 and the treatment mechanism 11. The input end of the peristaltic pump 4 is in direct communication with the storage barrel 6. The main function of the peristaltic pump 4 is to extract the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 and deliver it to the treatment mechanism 11. The treatment mechanism 11 includes a waste liquid barrel 1101 and a stirring assembly 1102. The waste liquid barrel 1101 is disposed in the installation cavity to contain waste liquid that needs to be treated. The waste liquid barrel 1101 is filled with waste liquid. The stirring assembly 1102 is used to mix the waste liquid and the sterilizing agent thoroughly.

[0036] The output end of the peristaltic pump 4 is directly communicated with the waste liquid barrel 1101, and the main task thereof is to deliver the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 into the waste liquid barrel 1101 to supplement the sterilizing agent in the waste liquid barrel 1101. During the waste liquid treatment process, the waste liquid needs to be firstly filled into the waste liquid barrel 1101, then an appropriate amount of sterilizing agent is filled into the storage barrel 6, then the peristaltic pump 4 is started, the peristaltic pump 4 draws out the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 and delivers the sterilizing agent into the waste liquid barrel 1101 through the pipeline, and then the stirring assembly 1102 in the waste liquid barrel 1101 is started, so that the waste liquid and the sterilizing agent in the waste liquid barrel 1101 are fully stirred together, so that the sterilizing agent can be quickly dissolved in the waste liquid, thereby effectively purifying the waste liquid.

[0037] During the whole treatment process, the detector 1001 in the storage barrel 6 can monitor the consumption condition of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 in real time, so that the supply of the sterilizing agent is always sufficient, the treatment efficiency is improved, and the safety and reliability of the whole treatment process are ensured, so that the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device can efficiently and safely treat the waste liquid, and provide strong technical support for environmental protection and industrial production.

[0038] The detector 1001 is used for detecting the consumption condition of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6, so the types of the detector 1001 are various. In the utility model, the detector 1001 can be set as a hydraulic sensor, the consumption condition of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 is detected through the hydraulic sensor, when the liquid level of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 decreases to below the hydraulic sensor, the hydraulic sensor cannot detect the liquid pressure opportunity, and the signal that the storage barrel 6 lacks the sterilizing agent is transmitted, so that the staff knows that the sterilizing agent needs to be supplemented into the storage barrel 6.

[0039] Therefore, in the embodiment of the utility model, the detection mechanism 10 includes the detector 1001 arranged on the storage barrel 6, which is used for detecting the liquid level of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6, the input end of the peristaltic pump 4 is communicated with the storage barrel 6, which is used for drawing the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6, the treatment mechanism 11 includes the waste liquid barrel 1101 arranged in the mounting cavity and the stirring assembly 1102 arranged in the waste liquid barrel 1101, the waste liquid barrel 1101 is filled with waste liquid, the waste liquid barrel 1101 is communicated with the output end of the peristaltic pump 4, and the peristaltic pump 4 is used to supplement the sterilizing agent into the waste liquid barrel 1101. The work of delivering the sterilizing agent into the waste liquid barrel 1101 is automatically completed through the peristaltic pump 4, and the detection mechanism 10 is convenient for the staff to know the consumption condition of the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 and supplement the sterilizing agent in time.

[0040] When the detection mechanism 10 detects that the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 is running low through the detector 1001 built-in, it will immediately send a corresponding warning signal to the on-site staff, specifically, this detection mechanism 10 not only includes a detector 1001, but also is equipped with a warning device 1002, which is installed on the main body 1 structure of the detection mechanism 10, ensuring that the staff can be quickly and effectively notified in the case of detecting insufficient sterilizing agent, so as to take necessary replenishment measures to ensure sufficient supply of sterilizing agent and ensure normal operation of the entire system.

[0041] When the detection mechanism 10 detects that the sterilizing agent in the storage barrel 6 is running low through the detector 1001 built-in, it will immediately send a corresponding warning signal to the on-site staff, specifically, this detection mechanism 10 not only includes a detector 1001, but also is equipped with a warning device 1002, which is installed on the main body 1 structure of the detection mechanism 10, ensuring that the staff can be quickly and effectively notified in the case of detecting insufficient sterilizing agent, so as to take necessary replenishment measures to ensure sufficient supply of sterilizing agent and ensure normal operation of the entire system.

[0042] The warning device 1002 considers various warning methods such as sound, light or digital display to adapt to different working environments and staff preferences, in addition, the warning device 1002 also has a self-checking function, which can regularly detect whether it is working normally, to ensure that it can reliably issue a warning at a critical moment, in actual application, the cooperation of the warning device 1002 and the detector 1001 greatly improves the automation level and work efficiency of the system, reduces the need for human monitoring, and reduces operating costs, so that the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device can run more stably and efficiently.

[0043] Further, a pressure relief valve is arranged on the storage barrel 6.

[0044] A pressure relief valve is installed at the top of the storage barrel 6, the main function of the pressure relief valve is to automatically open when the internal pressure of the storage barrel 6 exceeds the safety threshold, thereby releasing excess gas or liquid to ensure that the internal pressure of the storage barrel 6 remains within a safe range, the pressure relief valve not only improves the safety of the storage barrel 6, but also effectively prevents damage or explosion accidents of the storage barrel 6 caused by excessive pressure, through the setting of the pressure relief valve, the storage barrel 6 can be ensured to run stably under various working conditions, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the entire system.

[0045] The pressure relief valve also needs to consider various working conditions, it is made of corrosion-resistant material to adapt to various chemicals that may exist in the fermentation liquid, in addition, the pressure relief valve also has a manual control function, allowing the operator to manually open or close when necessary, to deal with emergency situations or maintenance, the opening pressure of the pressure relief valve can be adjusted according to actual needs, to ensure that it can provide the best protection under different operating conditions, in order to further enhance the safety of the system, the pressure relief valve is also equipped with a pressure sensor, which can monitor the pressure change in the storage barrel 6 in real time, and transmit the data to the central control system for real-time monitoring and data analysis.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 3 The waste liquid in the waste liquid barrel 1101 treated by the sterilizing agent needs to be discharged to the outside of the waste liquid barrel 1101. Specifically, in the embodiment of the utility model, the bottom of the waste liquid barrel 1101 is communicated with a drain pipe 9, a drain port 8 is formed on the main body 1, the drain pipe 9 is communicated with the drain port 8, and an electromagnetic valve 13 is arranged on the drain pipe 9.

[0047] The waste liquid in the waste liquid barrel 1101 treated by the sterilizing agent needs to be discharged to the outside of the waste liquid barrel 1101. Specifically, in the embodiment of the utility model, the bottom of the waste liquid barrel 1101 is communicated with a drain pipe 9, a drain port 8 is formed on the main body 1, the drain pipe 9 is communicated with the drain port 8, and an electromagnetic valve 13 is arranged on the drain pipe 9.

[0048] The setting of the detection mechanism 10, the peristaltic pump 4 and the electromagnetic valve 13 simplifies the manual operation steps of the entire device, thereby greatly improving the work efficiency and improving the automation degree of the device, so that the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device can more efficiently complete the waste liquid treatment work.

[0049] Further, the bottom of the main body 1 is provided with a base 3, and the base 3 is provided with a telescopic structure for adjusting the length of the base 3.

[0050] A base 3 is installed at the bottom of the main body 1, which not only supports the whole device, but also has an important function, when the drainage port 8 is not convenient to connect the sewer pipe for liquid discharge, the length of the base 3 can be adjusted through the telescopic adjustment function of the telescopic structure on the base 3, so that the length of the base 3 is adapted to the length of various water tanks in the laboratory or production workshop, so that the device is placed on various water tanks in the laboratory or production workshop, when the fermentation liquid is treated, it can flow into the water tank through the drainage port 8, so as to ensure that the liquid will not be scattered in the surrounding environment, so as to keep the environment clean and sanitary.

[0051] The stirring assembly 1102 is completely installed in the waste liquid barrel 1101, and specifically, the waste liquid barrel 1101 is provided with a support plate, and the stirring assembly 1102 is arranged on the support plate.

[0052] Further, the stirring assembly 1102 comprises a stirring rod 11021 and at least one stirring plate 11022, and the stirring rod 11021 is rotatably arranged on the support plate, and the at least one stirring plate 11022 is arranged on the outer circumferential side of the stirring rod 11021.

[0053] The waste liquid barrel 1101 is provided with a support plate, and the stirring assembly 1102 is installed on the support plate, wherein the stirring assembly 1102 comprises a stirring rod 11021 and at least one stirring plate 11022, the stirring rod 11021 is rotatably installed on the support plate, so that it can rotate smoothly during stirring, and the stirring rod 11021 is provided with at least one stirring plate 11022, which can effectively contact with the waste liquid, thereby realizing high-efficiency stirring effect, and through the stirring assembly 1102, the waste liquid can be in full contact with the stirring plate 11022 under the rotation of the stirring rod 11021, thereby achieving the purpose of uniform mixing.

[0054] Further, the stirring rod 11021 is correspondingly provided with a driving device 12, and the driving device 12 is used to drive the stirring rod 11021 to rotate.

[0055] The stirring rod 11021 is correspondingly provided with a driving device 12, which is used to drive the stirring rod 11021 to rotate, so as to realize the stirring function, and the setting of the driving device 12 makes the stirring process more automatic and efficient, and also improves the stability and reliability of the stirring, and can ensure the continuity and uniformity of the stirring process, thereby improving the overall effect of waste liquid treatment.

[0056] The waste liquid treated on the support plate needs to be discharged to the outside of the waste liquid barrel 1101 through the drain pipe 9, and specifically, a plurality of liquid discharge holes are formed on the support plate, and the plurality of liquid discharge holes are in communication with the drain pipe 9.

[0057] In order to ensure that the waste liquid can be smoothly discharged from the support plate, a plurality of liquid discharge holes in communication with the drain pipe 9 are formed, which are uniformly distributed at appropriate positions of the support plate to facilitate smooth flow of the waste liquid, and each liquid discharge hole is in communication with the drain pipe 9 to ensure that the waste liquid can flow smoothly into the drain pipe 9 through the holes, and the other end of the drain pipe 9 is connected to the drain port 8, effectively preventing the waste liquid from accumulating on the support plate.

[0058] The entire device requires power supply, but not any place has a socket for use, so the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device needs to have an independent power supply device, and specifically, the installation cavity is provided with a power supply device 7 and a control device 5, and the main body 1 is provided with a charging interface 2, the charging interface 2 is electrically connected with the power supply device 7, and the power supply device 7 is electrically connected with the control device 5.

[0059] In order to ensure the normal operation of the entire device, especially the electronic device, power supply is essential, however, in real life, not all places are equipped with a socket for convenient use, therefore, in order to deal with this situation, the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device must have an independent power supply system, specifically, the installation cavity of the device is provided with a power supply device 7 and a control device 5, in order to facilitate the charging of the device and the normal work of the power supply device 7, the main body 1 is also specially provided with a charging interface 2, which not only facilitates the charging operation of the user, but also ensures that the power supply device 7 can obtain the required power in time, more importantly, the charging interface 2 is connected with the power supply device 7 through wires, which ensures the stable transmission of power, at the same time, the power supply device 7 is also connected with the control device 5 through wires, so that the control device 5 can monitor and adjust the working state of the power supply device 7 in real time, thereby ensuring the efficient operation of the entire device, through this design, the fermentation liquid harmless treatment device can still maintain normal working state without external power socket, greatly improving the applicability and flexibility of the device.

[0060] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent range of the present application, any equivalent structural transformation made by using the content of the present application specification and drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection range of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for harmless treatment of fermentation broth, characterized in that, include: The main body has an installation cavity inside it; A storage tank, disposed within the mounting cavity, is used to fill the disinfectant; The detection mechanism includes a detector installed on the storage tank for detecting the liquid level of the disinfectant in the storage tank; A peristaltic pump, the input end of which is connected to the storage tank, is used to extract the disinfectant from the storage tank; The processing mechanism includes a waste liquid tank disposed in the installation cavity and a stirring assembly disposed in the waste liquid tank. The waste liquid tank is filled with waste liquid and is connected to the output end of the peristaltic pump. The peristaltic pump is used to replenish the waste liquid tank with bactericide.

2. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism also includes an alarm device, which is disposed on the main body.

3. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The storage tank is equipped with a pressure relief valve.

4. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the waste liquid tank is connected to a drain pipe, and the main body has a drain outlet. The drain pipe is connected to the drain outlet, and a solenoid valve is installed on the drain pipe.

5. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a base at its bottom, and the base is provided with a telescopic mechanism for adjusting the length of the base.

6. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The waste liquid tank is equipped with a support plate, and the stirring assembly is mounted on the support plate.

7. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes The stirring rod is rotatably mounted on the support plate; At least one stirring plate is disposed on the outer periphery of the stirring rod.

8. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The stirring rod is equipped with a corresponding driving device, which is used to drive the stirring rod to rotate.

9. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device according to any one of claims 4 and 8, characterized in that, The support plate has multiple drainage holes, and all of the drainage holes are connected to the drain pipe.

10. The fermentation broth harmless treatment device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cavity is equipped with a power supply device and a control device. The main body is provided with a charging interface, which is electrically connected to the power supply device, and the power supply device is electrically connected to the control device.