Pet bathing machine with blow-drying function

By designing grooming brush heads and a blower system for both initial and cleaning states, the problem of inconvenient cleaning during pet bathing is solved, achieving effective cleaning and drying of pets after bathing.

CN223786871UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13张瑞麟
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520007758.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-03
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-03

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies are ineffective at cleaning up dirty water and pet hair during pet baths, making cleaning inconvenient.

Method used

Design a pet bathing machine with a grooming brush head in an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the brush bristles face outwards when cleaning, and in the cleaning state, the brush bristles face inwards and extend into the air intake channel. Together with the fan, the brush head sucks away the tangled pet hair and dries the pet with a heated fan.

Benefits of technology

It enables cleaning and drying of pets after bathing, simplifying the pet cleaning process and improving cleaning efficiency and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pet bathing machine with a blow-drying function. The pet bathing machine comprises a main machine and a hair sorting brush head. The host comprises a host main body; a clear water tank, a cleaning agent tank, a sewage tank, a first fan, a second fan, a water inlet joint and a second air outlet pipe are arranged on the main machine body; the water inlet connector is communicated with a water inlet pipe arranged in the main machine body. The water inlet pipe is communicated with the inner barrel of the sewage tank; the inner barrel of the sewage tank is communicated with a first fan through a first air outlet pipe; the second air outlet pipe is communicated with a second fan; a heating device is arranged in the second air outlet pipe and can heat airflow passing through the second air outlet pipe; the clean water tank and the cleaning agent tank can convey clean water and cleaning agents to the hair sorting brush head respectively. When the first fan sucks air, the hair sorting brush head can clean pets, take a bath and sort hair; when the second fan sucks air, hot air blown out of the second air outlet pipe can blow-dry the pet; the pet bathing and cleaning device can be used for bathing and cleaning a pet and can also be used for drying the pet.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of pet bathing machines, specifically relating to a pet bathing and cleaning machine that can also dry pets. The grooming brush head has an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the grooming brush head is used for cleaning, with the bristles facing outwards. In the cleaning state, the bristles extend inwards into the air intake channel, facilitating the removal of pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head by the first fan. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more people like to keep pets; consequently, they need to bathe and groom their pets regularly. If conventional methods are used to bathe and groom pets, dirty water and pet hair will easily be generated, making it difficult to clean and failing to meet people's needs.

[0003] To address this, we have developed a pet bathing machine that can both bathe and dry pets. The grooming brush head has an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the grooming brush head is used for cleaning, with the bristles facing outwards. In the cleaning state, the bristles extend inwards into the air intake channel, allowing the first fan to remove pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pet bathing machine that can both bathe and dry pets, and the grooming brush head has an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the grooming brush head is used for cleaning, with the bristles facing outwards. In the cleaning state, the bristles extend inwards into the air intake channel, so that the first fan can remove the pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pet bathing machine capable of drying pets, comprising a main unit and a grooming brush head; the main unit includes a main body; the main body is provided with a clean water tank, a detergent tank, a wastewater tank, a first fan, a second fan, a water inlet connector, and a second air outlet pipe; the water inlet connector is connected to a water inlet pipe disposed within the main body; the water inlet pipe is connected to the inner tub of the wastewater tank; the inner tub of the wastewater tank is connected to the first fan via the first air outlet pipe; the second air outlet pipe is connected to the second fan; a heating device is disposed within the second air outlet pipe to heat the airflow passing through it; the clean water tank and the detergent tank can respectively supply clean water and detergent to the grooming brush head; when the first fan draws air, the grooming brush head can clean the pet, bathe and groom its fur; when the second fan draws air, the hot air blown out by the second air outlet pipe can dry the pet.

[0006] Preferably, the bristle-arranging brush head includes a main tube and a brush head body; the main tube has a main tube channel; the brush head body has an air intake channel; the main tube channel communicates with the air intake channel; the main tube has a solution chamber; the solution chamber is used to receive water and detergent; the opening of the air intake channel on the brush head body has a rotatable bristle-arranging block; the bristle-arranging block has bristles and water-absorbing holes evenly distributed on it, the water-absorbing holes communicating with the air intake channel; the bristles are used for cleaning; a nozzle is provided at the outer end of the opening of the air intake channel; the nozzle communicates with the solution chamber. A movable block is provided on the outer shell of the air intake channel; a brush head shell is provided outside the outer shell of the air intake channel; the movable block extends at least partially out of the brush head shell to allow it to move; the movable block is connected to a slider, which is adapted to the outer shell of the air intake channel; a rack is provided on the slider; a gear is provided on the rotating shaft of the bristle-grooming block; the rack and gear cooperate to rotate the bristle-grooming block, allowing the bristles to extend into the interior of the air intake channel; a return spring is also provided between the slider and the brush head shell; the return spring is used to reset the slider.

[0007] Preferably, in the initial state, the bristle brush head is used for cleaning, with the bristles facing outwards; in the cleaning state, the bristles extend inwards into the air intake channel.

[0008] Preferably, the pet hair tangled in the grooming block is most effectively removed when the grooming block is rotated 180°.

[0009] Preferably, the main pipe is also provided with a switch; the switch is used to control the delivery of the mixture from the solution chamber to the nozzle.

[0010] Preferably, the main body of the host is also provided with a blower cover; the blower cover is used to block the outlet of the second air duct; when the blower cover is opened, the host can blow hot air outward.

[0011] Preferably, a clean water tank and a detergent tank are provided on one side of the main body, and a wastewater tank is provided on the other side; an inner cover plate is provided on the main body; a water outlet valve is provided on the inner cover plate; when the clean water tank is installed on the main body, the clean water tank can supply water through the water outlet valve; the clean water tank is covered by a clean water tank cover plate, and when the clean water tank cover plate is opened, cleaning water can be added to the clean water tank; a detergent tank receiving cavity is provided on the outer side of the inner cover plate; the detergent tank receiving cavity is used to hold the detergent tank; when the detergent... When the tank is inserted into the detergent tank receiving cavity, the detergent tank can deliver detergent; a first suction pump and a second suction pump are provided between the main body and the inner cover plate; the first suction pump is used to draw detergent and send it to the mixer, and the second suction pump is used to draw cleaning water and send it to the mixer; the mixer is used to mix detergent and cleaning water; the solution chamber can communicate with the mixer and can receive the mixed solution delivered by the mixer; the wastewater tank is covered by a wastewater tank cover plate, and when the wastewater tank cover plate is opened, the wastewater in the wastewater tank can be poured out.

[0012] Preferably, the main body of the host is also provided with a side cover plate; the side cover plate is evenly distributed with air flow holes; the air flow holes are used for air intake or air exhaust; the first fan and the second fan are respectively connected to the external air duct; when the first fan is drawing air, the external air duct is used for exhaust; when the second fan is drawing air, the external air duct is used for drawing air; the external air duct is directly opposite and close to the side cover plate to facilitate exhaust or air intake.

[0013] Preferably, the inlet connector is equipped with a one-way valve, allowing water to flow in but not out.

[0014] Preferably, the top of the inner tank of the sewage tank is provided with a sealing plate; the sealing plate is used to seal the inner tank of the sewage tank; when the sewage tank cover and the sealing plate are opened, the sewage in the sewage tank can be poured out.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a pet bathing machine that can dry pets, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The pet grooming machine described in this utility model can both bathe and clean pets and dry them. At the same time, the grooming brush head has an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the grooming brush head is used for cleaning, with the bristles facing outwards. In the cleaning state, the bristles extend inwards into the air intake channel, making it easier for the first fan to remove pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main unit of a pet bathing machine that can blow-dry pets, as proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can blow dry, with the suction cover removed.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can blow dry, with the water tank cover removed.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can blow dry, with the water tank removed.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can blow dry, with the inner cover removed.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can dry pets when the wastewater tank cover is removed.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main unit of a pet bathing machine that can blow dry, with the sealing plate removed, from the first angle.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main unit of a pet bathing machine that can blow dry pets, with the sealing plate removed, from a second angle, according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the main unit of the pet bathing machine that can dry pets, with the blower cover removed, according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the grooming brush head of a pet grooming machine that can blow dry pet hair, showing its first working state and angle.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the grooming brush head of a pet grooming machine that can blow-dry pets, as proposed in this utility model, in its first working state, from a second angle.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the grooming brush head of a pet grooming machine that can blow dry pet hair, as proposed in this utility model, in its first working state.

[0030] Figure 13This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the grooming brush head of a pet grooming machine that can blow dry, when the outer shell of the brush head is removed during the first working state.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the grooming brush head of a pet grooming machine that can blow dry pet hair in the second working state, as proposed in this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Main unit; 2. Clean water tank; 3. Detergent tank; 4. Waste water tank; 5. Hair brush head; 11. Blower cover; 12. Side cover; 13. Suction cover; 14. Handle; 15. Water inlet connector; 16. Inner cover; 17. First suction pump; 18. Second suction pump; 19. First blower; 20. Mixer; 21. Clean water tank cover; 22. Water outlet valve; 23. Water inlet pipe; 24. First air outlet pipe; 25. Second air outlet pipe; 26. Outer... 41. Air duct; 42. Wastewater tank cover; 161. Sealing plate; 51. Detergent tank cavity; 52. Main pipe; 511. Brush head body; 512. Switch; 513. Solution chamber; 521. Main pipe channel; 522. Moving block; 523. Bristle block; 524. Nozzle; 525. Air intake channel; 526. Brush head shell; 527. Slider; 528. Rack; 529. Gear; 5221. Return spring; 5222. Brush bristles; 5222. Water intake hole. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Please see Figure 1-14This utility model provides a technical solution: a pet grooming machine capable of drying pets, including a main unit (not shown) and a grooming brush head 5; the main unit includes a main body 1; a clean water tank 2 and a detergent tank 3 are provided on one side of the main body 1, and a wastewater tank 4 is provided on the other side; the main body 1 is also provided with a blower cover 11, a side cover 12, a handle 14, and a water inlet connector 15; the blower cover 11 is used to block the outlet of a second air outlet pipe 25, and a heating device is provided inside the second air outlet pipe 25 to heat the airflow passing through it; when the blower cover 11 is opened, the main unit can blow hot air outward; the side cover 12 is evenly distributed with airflow holes (not shown); the airflow holes are used for air inlet or outlet; the handle 14 is used for... The water inlet connector 15 is connected to the water inlet pipe 23 located inside the main body 1; a one-way valve (not shown) is installed inside the water inlet connector 15, allowing water to enter but not exit; the water inlet connector 15 is covered by the suction cover 13, and a hose (not shown) can be used to connect the water inlet connector 15 after opening the suction cover 13; an inner cover 16 is provided on the main body 1; a water outlet valve 22 is provided on the inner cover 16; when the clean water tank 2 is installed on the main body 1, the clean water tank 2 can supply water through the water outlet valve 22; the clean water tank 2 is covered by the clean water tank cover 21, and cleaning water can be added to the clean water tank 2 when the clean water tank cover 21 is opened; a detergent tank receiving cavity 161 is provided on the outside of the inner cover 16; the detergent tank... The receiving cavity 161 is used to hold the detergent tank 3; when the detergent tank 3 is inserted into the detergent tank receiving cavity 161, the detergent tank 3 can deliver detergent. The specific structure is similar to the arrangement of the clean water tank 2 and the water outlet valve 22, and will not be described again here; a first suction pump 17 and a second suction pump 18 are arranged between the main body 1 and the inner cover plate 16; the first suction pump 17 is used to draw detergent and send it to the mixer 20, and the second suction pump 18 is used to draw clean water and send it to the mixer 20; the mixer 20 is used to mix detergent and clean water; a first fan 19 and a second fan (not shown) are also arranged on the main body 1; the water inlet pipe 23 is connected to the inner tank of the wastewater tank 4; the inner tank of the wastewater tank 4 is connected to the first fan 19 and the second fan (not shown) through the second ... An exhaust duct 24 is connected to the first blower 19; the sewage tank 4 is covered by a sewage tank cover 41, and a sealing plate 42 is provided on the top of the inner bucket of the sewage tank 4; the sealing plate 42 is used to seal the inner bucket of the sewage tank 4; when the sewage tank cover 41 and the sealing plate 42 are opened, the sewage in the sewage tank 4 can be poured out; the first blower 19 and the second blower (not shown) are respectively connected to the external air duct 26; when the first blower 19 draws air, the external air duct 26 is used for exhaust; when the second blower draws air, the external air duct 26 is used for suction; the external air duct 26 is directly opposite and close to the side cover 12 to facilitate exhaust or suction; the brush head 5 includes a main pipe 51 and a brush head body 52; a main pipe channel 513 is provided in the main pipe 51;The brush head body 52 is provided with an air intake channel 524; the main channel 513 is connected to the air intake channel 524; the main channel 51 is provided with a solution chamber 512; the solution chamber 512 can be connected to the mixer 20 and can receive the mixed solution delivered by the mixer 20; the main channel 51 is also provided with a switch 511; the opening of the air intake channel 524 on the brush head body 52 is provided with a rotatable bristle block 522; the bristle block 522 is evenly distributed with bristles 5221 and water absorption holes 5222, the water absorption holes 5222 can be connected to the air intake channel 524; the bristles 5221 are used for cleaning; a nozzle 523 is provided on the outer end of the opening of the air intake channel 524; the nozzle 523 can be connected to the solution chamber 512, and the switch 511 is used to control the flow of water from the solution chamber 512 to the nozzle 523. The system delivers a mixture; a movable block 521 is provided on the outer shell of the air intake channel 524; a brush head shell 525 is provided outside the outer shell of the air intake channel 524; the movable block 521 extends at least partially out of the brush head shell 525 to allow for movement; the movable block 521 is connected to a slider 526, which is adapted to fit the outer shell of the air intake channel 524; a rack 527 is provided on the slider 526; a gear 528 is provided on the rotating shaft of the bristle-arranging block 522; the rack 527 and gear 528 cooperate to rotate the bristle-arranging block 522, causing the bristles 5221 to extend into the interior of the air intake channel 524; a return spring 529 is also provided between the slider 526 and the brush head shell 525; the return spring 529 is used to reset the slider 526.

[0035] In this embodiment, in the initial state, the bristle brush head 5 is used for cleaning, with the bristles 5221 facing outwards; in the cleaning state, the bristles 5221 extend inwards into the interior of the air intake channel 524.

[0036] In this embodiment, the effect of cleaning pet hair tangled in the grooming block 522 is best when the grooming block 522 is rotated 180°.

[0037] During operation, first, add clean water to the clean water tank 2 and detergent to the detergent tank 3, and install them on the main body 1 respectively. Then, control the first suction pump 17 and the second suction pump 18 to work respectively, delivering clean water and detergent to the mixer 20 for mixing according to a preset ratio. Then, connect the water inlet connector 15 and the grooming brush head 5 through a hose (not shown). Then, connect the solution chamber 512 to the mixer 20, and the solution chamber 512 receives the mixed solution delivered by the mixer 20. Then, control the switch 511 to deliver the mixed liquid from the solution chamber 512 to the nozzle 523, while the first fan 19 draws air. The pet can then be cleaned, bathed, and groomed using the initial state of the grooming brush head 5. After the mixed liquid has cleaned the pet... Afterwards, the airflow will enter the air intake channel 524 through the water intake hole 5222, then pass through the hose and sequentially enter the water inlet pipe 23 and the inner barrel of the sewage tank 4. Then, the airflow will sequentially enter the first air outlet pipe 24, the first fan 19 and the external air duct 26, and be discharged from the airflow hole on the side cover plate 12. When it is necessary to clean the pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head 5, push the moving block 521 to rotate the grooming block 522, so that the bristles 5221 extend into the interior of the air intake channel 524. The airflow generated by the first fan will carry away the tangled pet hair, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning the grooming brush head 5. After releasing the moving block 521, the moving block 521 will reset, and the grooming block 522 will also return to its initial state.

[0038] After cleaning the pet, control the first suction pump 17 and the second suction pump 18 to stop working, then control the switch 511 to prevent the solution chamber 512 from delivering the mixture to the nozzle 523, and then start the second blower. At this time, the external air duct 26 becomes an air intake, and the airflow enters the second blower after passing through the external air duct 26. Since the water inlet connector 15 is equipped with a one-way valve (not shown), it can only enter and not exit, so the airflow can only enter the second air outlet pipe 25. At the same time, control the heating device in the second air outlet pipe 25 to heat the airflow passing through it. Open the blower cover 11 and connect the second air outlet pipe 25 with a hose to dry the pet.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0040] The pet grooming machine described in this utility model can both bathe and clean pets and dry them. Simultaneously, the grooming brush head 5 has an initial state and a cleaning state. In the initial state, the grooming brush head 5 is used for cleaning, with the bristles 5221 facing outwards. In the cleaning state, the bristles 5221 extend inwards into the air intake channel 524, facilitating the first fan 19 to remove pet hair tangled on the grooming brush head 5.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A blow-dryable pet bathing machine characterised in that: The utility model provides a pet grooming device, which comprises a main body and a grooming brush head; the main body comprises a clean water tank, a cleaning agent tank, a sewage tank, a first fan, a second fan, a water inlet joint and a second air outlet pipe; the water inlet joint is communicated with a water inlet pipe arranged in the main body; the water inlet pipe is communicated with an inner barrel of the sewage tank; the inner barrel of the sewage tank is communicated with the first fan through a first air outlet pipe; the second air outlet pipe is communicated with the second fan; a heating device is arranged in the second air outlet pipe to heat the airflow passing therethrough; the clean water tank and the cleaning agent tank can respectively deliver clean water and cleaning agent to the grooming brush head; when the first fan sucks air, the grooming brush head can clean and bathe the pet and groom the pet; when the second fan sucks air, the hot air blown out of the second air outlet pipe can dry the pet.

2. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 1, wherein: The grooming brush head comprises a main pipe and a brush head body; a main pipe channel is arranged in the main pipe; an air suction channel is arranged in the brush head body; the main pipe channel is communicated with the air suction channel; a solution cavity is arranged in the main pipe; the solution cavity is used to receive clean water and cleaning agent; an opening part of the air suction channel on the brush head body is provided with a rotatable grooming block; the grooming block is uniformly provided with bristles and water suction through holes, and the water suction through holes are communicated with the air suction channel; the bristles are used for cleaning; a nozzle is arranged on an outer end part of the opening part of the air suction channel; the nozzle is communicated with the solution cavity; a moving block is arranged on an outer shell of the air suction channel; an outer shell of the brush head is arranged on the outer surface of the air suction channel; the moving block at least partially extends out of the brush head shell so as to be operated to move the moving block; the moving block is connected with a sliding block, and the sliding block is matched with the outer shell of the air suction channel; a rack is arranged on the sliding block; a gear is arranged on a rotating shaft of the grooming block; the rack cooperates with the gear to rotate the grooming block and make the bristles extend into the inner part of the air suction channel; a return spring is further arranged between the sliding block and the brush head shell; the return spring is used for the return of the sliding block.

3. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 2, wherein: In the initial state, the grooming brush head is used for cleaning, and the bristles are outward; in the cleaning state, the bristles extend into the inner part of the air suction channel.

4. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 2, wherein: When the grooming block is rotated by 180 degrees, the effect of cleaning the pet hair wound on the grooming block is best.

5. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 2, wherein: The main pipe is further provided with a switch; the switch is used for controlling the delivery of the mixed solution from the solution cavity to the nozzle.

6. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 1, wherein: The main body is further provided with a blowing cover plate; the blowing cover plate is used for plugging the outlet of the second air outlet pipe; when the blowing cover plate is opened, the main body can blow out hot air.

7. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 2, wherein: The one side of the main body is provided with a clean water tank and a cleaning agent tank, and the other side is provided with a sewage tank; the main body is provided with an inner cover plate; the inner cover plate is provided with a water outlet valve; when the clean water tank is installed on the main body, the clean water tank can send water through the water outlet valve; the clean water tank is covered by a clean water tank cover plate, and when the clean water tank cover plate is opened, clean water can be added to the clean water tank; the outer side of the inner cover plate is provided with a cleaning agent tank containing cavity; the cleaning agent tank containing cavity is used to place the cleaning agent tank; when the cleaning agent tank is inserted into the cleaning agent tank containing cavity, the cleaning agent tank can deliver cleaning agent; the first suction pump and the second suction pump are arranged between the main body and the inner cover plate; the first suction pump is used to suck cleaning agent and send it to the mixer, and the second suction pump is used to suck clean water and send it to the mixer; The mixer is used to mix cleaning agent and clean water; the solution cavity can communicate with the mixer and can receive the mixed solution delivered by the mixer; the sewage tank is covered by a sewage tank cover plate, and when the sewage tank cover plate is opened, the sewage in the sewage tank can be poured out.

8. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 7, wherein: The main body is also provided with a side cover plate; the side cover plate is uniformly provided with airflow through holes; the airflow through holes are used for air inlet or air outlet; the first fan and the second fan respectively communicate with the outer air duct; when the first fan inhales air, the outer air duct is used for exhaust; when the first fan inhales air, the outer air duct is used for air suction; the outer air duct is opposite to and close to the side cover plate, so as to facilitate air exhaust or air suction.

9. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 1, wherein: The water inlet connector is provided with a one-way valve, which can only enter but not exit.

10. The blow-dryable pet shower of claim 7, wherein: The top of the inner barrel of the sewage tank is provided with a sealing plate; the sealing plate is used to seal the inner barrel of the sewage tank; when the sewage tank cover plate and the sealing plate are opened, the sewage in the sewage tank can be poured out.