Shuttling four-way vehicle goods shelf cleaning device

By integrating a cleaning device onto a four-way shuttle and utilizing the design of a lifting platform and an extended shell, automated cleaning is achieved, solving the problem of the inability to clean autonomously in existing technologies and improving cleaning efficiency and the service life of the device.

CN223949978UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27SUZHOU DEMAC ELECTRICAL CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520680879.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-11

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Technical Problem

The existing four-way shuttle cannot clean the shelf panels autonomously, which affects work efficiency.

Method used

A cleaning device integrated into a four-way shuttle vehicle was designed, including a lifting platform, a drive unit, a swing motor, and a cleaning component. Automated cleaning is achieved by raising and lowering the lifting platform and extending and retracting the extension shell, and the cleaning component can cover a larger area.

Benefits of technology

The system achieves automation and flexibility in the cleaning device, improves cleaning efficiency, ensures that it does not affect the storage of goods and the operation of vehicles, and extends the service life of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a shuttling four-way vehicle goods shelf cleaning device which comprises a four-way shuttling vehicle, the four-way shuttling vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a goods shelf plate, the goods shelf plate is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the vehicle body, a cleaning shell is arranged in the middle of the goods shelf plate, and the upper end face of the cleaning shell is flush with the goods shelf plate. The cleaning device comprises a cleaning shell, a storage groove is formed in the upper end face of the cleaning shell, an equipment base is fixedly installed in the cleaning shell, a lifting table is slidably installed on the equipment base, and a driving part for driving the lifting table to adjust the height is further installed on the equipment base. The sweeping device is integrated on the four-way shuttle vehicle, automation and flexibility of the sweeping device are achieved, and the sweeping device can move along with the four-way shuttle vehicle to efficiently sweep the goods shelf. And meanwhile, the lifting function of the sweeping assembly is achieved through the design of the lifting table, and the sweeping assembly can be conveniently and stably lifted up during use and can stably descend and be stored when not used.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to four -way shuttle truck field, concretely is a kind of shuttle four -way car goods shelf cleaning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Four-way shuttle car is a kind of intelligent handling equipment for automated warehousing and logistics center. It can move longitudinally or transversely in narrow goods shelf channel, so as to realize efficient storage and extraction of goods. Four-way shuttle car system usually includes one or more shuttles, track system, elevator and control system.

[0003] This equipment is mainly applied to high-density storage environment, and is suitable for the scene needing frequent access to goods. Compared with traditional forklift operation, four-way shuttle car can significantly improve warehouse space utilization and reduce labor cost. They can automatically complete the access operation of goods without manual intervention, greatly improving work efficiency and service quality.

[0004] For the above-mentioned related technology, it is found that the existing four-way shuttle car is placed on the upper shelf plate for transportation when in use, so the cleanliness of the upper shelf plate of the four-way shuttle car is particularly important. However, the existing four-way shuttle car does not have a corresponding self-cleaning structure, and needs to be stopped for cleaning, which affects the working efficiency of the four-way shuttle car. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a kind of shuttle four -way car goods shelf cleaning device, to solve the problem that existing four-way shuttle car cannot clean itself.

[0006] The utility model is realized as follows: a kind of shuttle four -way car goods shelf cleaning device, including four-way shuttle car, the four-way shuttle car includes car body and goods shelf plate, the goods shelf plate is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of car body, and the middle part of goods shelf plate is provided with cleaning shell, the upper end surface of cleaning shell is flush with goods shelf plate, and the upper end surface of cleaning shell is provided with receiving slot, equipment seat is fixedly installed in cleaning shell, lifting platform is slidably installed on equipment seat, and driving part for driving the height adjustment of lifting platform is also installed on equipment seat, swing motor is fixedly installed in the middle part of equipment seat, directional shell body is installed on the output end of swing motor, extension shell is slidably installed in directional shell body, and inner driving part for driving extension shell to move is fixedly installed in directional shell body, the lower end surface of directional shell body and extension shell is fixedly installed with cleaning assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the equipment seat includes a seat plate and a guide vertical rod for sliding installation of the lifting platform, the guide vertical rods are evenly installed on the four corners of the upper end surface of the seat plate, and the guide vertical rods are fixedly connected with the seat plate.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting platform comprises a platform plate, a support plate and a sealing top cover matched with the receiving groove, the platform plate is slidingly installed on the guide vertical rod, the support plate is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the platform plate, and the sealing top cover is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the support plate.

[0009] Preferably, the driving member comprises an electric cylinder, a driving inclined sliding block and a matched inclined sliding block, the electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the seat plate, the driving inclined sliding block is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric cylinder, the matched inclined sliding block is arranged above the driving inclined sliding block, and the matched inclined sliding block is fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the platform plate.

[0010] Preferably, the directional shell comprises a connecting seat and a horizontal shell for slidingly installing the extension shell, the connecting seat is sleeved and fixed on the output end of the swing motor, the horizontal shell is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting seat, and the lower end surface of the horizontal shell is provided with a positioning groove for installing the cleaning assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the extension shell comprises an inner plate seat and an outer plate seat for installing the cleaning assembly, the inner plate seat is slidingly installed in the horizontal shell, the outer plate seat is arranged on the outer side surface of the inner plate seat, and the outer plate seat is integrally formed with the inner plate seat.

[0012] Preferably, the inner driving member comprises a driving motor and a driving screw rod, the driving motor is fixedly installed on the connecting seat, the driving screw rod is arranged in the horizontal shell, one end of the driving screw rod is connected with the output end of the driving motor, and the inner plate seat is provided with a threaded sleeve threadedly matched with the driving screw rod.

[0013] Preferably, the cleaning assembly comprises a connecting top plate and bristles, the bristles are uniformly installed on the lower end surface of the connecting top plate, and the bristles are fixedly connected with the connecting top plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the application has the beneficial effects that: the cleaning device is integrated on the four-way shuttle vehicle, automation and flexibility of the cleaning device are realized, the four-way shuttle vehicle can be moved, and shelves can be efficiently cleaned. Meanwhile, the lifting platform is designed to realize the lifting function of the cleaning assembly, the cleaning assembly can be stably lifted during use and stably landed for storage during non-use, the cooperation of the sealing top cover and the receiving groove ensures the neatness of the cleaning device during non-use. The inclined sliding block design of the driving member can ensure the stable lifting of the lifting platform and improve the operation precision of the cleaning device. The screw rod driving design of the inner driving member can realize the accurate movement of the extension shell and increase the cleaning range and effect of the cleaning device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is the overall structure of the embodiment of the utility model, and the three-dimensional view is shown in the figure.

[0016] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the perspective view of the device shown in the cleaning;

[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the perspective view of the device shown in the cleaning without setting four-way shuttle and cleaning shell;

[0018] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the front view of the device shown;

[0019] Figure 5 is Figure 2 the perspective view of the device shown in the cleaning without installing the extension shell and the cleaning assembly;

[0020] Figure 6 is the perspective view of the extension shell in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 is the perspective view of the cleaning assembly in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1, four-way shuttle; 11, car body; 12, shelf plate; 2, cleaning shell; 20, storage groove; 3, equipment seat; 31, seat plate; 32, guide vertical rod; 4, lifting platform; 41, platform plate; 42, support plate; 43, sealing top cover; 5, driving part; 51, electric cylinder; 52, driving inclined surface sliding block; 53, matching inclined surface sliding block; 6, swing motor; 7, directional shell; 71, connecting seat; 72, horizontal shell; 721, positioning groove; 8, extension shell; 81, inner plate seat; 811, threaded sleeve; 82, outer plate seat; 9, inner driving part; 91, driving motor; 92, driving screw; 10, cleaning assembly; 101, connecting top plate; 102, brush hair. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In the utility model, unless another explicit provision and limitation, the term "installation" "connection" "connect" "fix" and so on term should do broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or be integrated; can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection; can be directly connected, also can indirectly connect through intermediate medium, can be the communication of two elements or the interaction of two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the above-mentioned terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific meaning of the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the field of warehouse logistics, as a kind of efficient automated handling equipment, the shuttle four-way vehicle is widely used in various warehouses. During the frequent driving of the shuttle four-way vehicle on the shelves and the storage process of goods, dust, sundries and other impurities are easily accumulated on the surface of the shelf plate. These impurities not only affect the stability and safety of the storage of goods, but also may hinder the operation of the shuttle four-way vehicle, reduce its operation efficiency and service life, so it is necessary to regularly clean the surface of the shuttle four-way vehicle.

[0025] Further description will be made in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments:

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 Figure 3 As shown in the drawings and specific embodiments, a kind of shuttle four-way vehicle shelf cleaning device, including four-way shuttle vehicle 1, four-way shuttle vehicle 1 including car body 11 and shelf plate 12, shelf plate 12 is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of car body 11, and the middle part of shelf plate 12 is provided with cleaning shell 2, the upper end surface of cleaning shell 2 is flush with shelf plate 12, and the upper end surface of cleaning shell 2 is provided with receiving groove 20, cleaning shell 2 is fixedly installed with equipment seat 3, equipment seat 3 is slidably installed with lifting platform 4, and equipment seat 3 is also installed with driving element 5 for driving height adjustment of lifting platform 4, equipment seat 3 is fixedly installed with swing motor 6 in the middle part, swing motor 6 output end is installed with directional shell 7, directional shell 7 is slidably installed with extension shell 8, and directional shell 7 is fixedly installed with inner drive 9 for driving extension shell 8 to move, the lower end surface of directional shell 7 and extension shell 8 is fixedly installed with cleaning assembly 10. By designing four-way shuttle vehicle 1 into the structure of car body 11 and shelf plate 12 cooperation, by car body 11 and shelf plate 12 as a whole structure, and by setting cleaning shell 2 in the middle part of shelf plate 12 of four-way shuttle vehicle 1, and setting lifting platform 4 that can be adjusted in height by driving element 5 in cleaning shell 2, it is guaranteed that it can be stored when cleaning is not needed, and goods can be placed on the upper end of shelf plate 12, while lifting up for use when cleaning is needed, at the same time, the swing structure is composed of swing motor 6 and directional shell 7 cooperation structure, and the telescopic structure is composed of extension shell 8 and inner drive 9 cooperation, so that the function of swing cleaning on the surface of shelf plate 12 is realized during cleaning operation. When cleaning is needed, lifting platform 4 is lifted, swing motor 6 drives directional shell 7 to swing, inner drive 9 drives extension shell 8 to extend and retract, so that cleaning assembly 10 can cover a larger cleaning range, improving the cleaning efficiency and effect. At the same time, when not in use, the upper end surface of cleaning shell 2 is flush with shelf plate 12, which does not affect the normal storage of goods and the normal operation of shuttle four-way vehicle.

[0028] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the drawings, the equipment base 3 comprises a base plate 31 and guide vertical rods 32 for sliding installation of the lifting platform 4, the guide vertical rods 32 are evenly installed at four corners of the upper end surface of the base plate 31, and the guide vertical rods 32 are fixedly connected with the base plate 31. The equipment base 3 is designed as a structure in which the base plate 31 and the guide vertical rods 32 are matched. The guide vertical rods 32 are evenly installed at four corners of the upper end surface of the base plate 31, which provides stable guiding for the sliding of the lifting platform 4, and ensures the stability and accuracy of the lifting platform 4 in the lifting process, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the cleaning device.

[0029] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the drawings, the lifting platform 4 comprises a platform plate 41, a support plate 42 and a sealing top cover 43 matched with the storage groove 20, the platform plate 41 is slidingly installed on the guide vertical rods 32, the support plate 42 is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the platform plate 41, and the sealing top cover 43 is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the support plate 42. The lifting platform 4 is designed as a structure in which the platform plate 41, the support plate 42 and the sealing top cover 43 are matched. The platform plate 41 is ensured to be slidingly installed on the guide vertical rods 32, the support plate 42 is used to support the sealing top cover 43, and the sealing top cover 43 is matched with the storage groove 20. When the cleaning device is not working, the sealing top cover 43 can close the storage groove 20, prevent dust, sundries and the like from entering the inside of the cleaning shell 2, protect the internal equipment of the cleaning device, and prolong the service life thereof.

[0030] Referring to Figure 5 As shown in the drawings, the driving member 5 comprises an electric cylinder 51, a driving inclined surface sliding block 52 and a matched inclined surface sliding block 53, the electric cylinder 51 is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the base plate 31, the driving inclined surface sliding block 52 is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric cylinder 51, the matched inclined surface sliding block 53 is arranged above the driving inclined surface sliding block 52, and the matched inclined surface sliding block 53 is fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the platform plate 41. The driving member 5 adopts a combined structure of the electric cylinder 51, the driving inclined surface sliding block 52 and the matched inclined surface sliding block 53. In use, the electric cylinder 51 drives the movement of the driving inclined surface sliding block 52, through the matching of the inclined surfaces, the matched inclined surface sliding block 53 drives the lifting platform 4 to realize lifting movement. This structure can accurately control the height of the lifting platform 4, and meet the needs of the cleaning device in different working states.

[0031] Referring to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the directional shell 7 includes a connecting seat 71 and a horizontal shell 72 for sliding installation of the extension shell 8, the connecting seat 71 is sleeved and fixed on the output end of the swing motor 6, the horizontal shell 72 is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting seat 71, and the lower end face of the horizontal shell 72 is provided with a positioning groove 721 for installation of the cleaning assembly 10. The directional shell 7 is designed in the structure that the connecting seat 71 and the horizontal shell 72 cooperate. The connecting seat 71 is sleeved and fixed on the output end of the swing motor 6, so that the power of the swing motor 6 can be transmitted to the directional shell 7, so that the swing function is realized. The horizontal shell 72 provides a track for sliding of the extension shell 8, and the positioning groove 721 in the lower end face of the horizontal shell 72 facilitates installation of the cleaning assembly 10, so that the installation stability and accuracy of the cleaning assembly 10 are ensured.

[0032] Referring to Figure 7 As shown, the cleaning assembly 10 includes a connecting top plate 101 and a bristle 102, the bristle 102 is uniformly installed on the lower end face of the connecting top plate 101, and the bristle 102 is fixedly connected with the connecting top plate 101. The cleaning assembly 10 is designed in the structure that the connecting top plate 101 and the bristle 102 cooperate. The bristle 102 is uniformly installed on the lower end face of the connecting top plate 101, so that the bristle 102 can be in full contact with the surface of the shelf plate 12, and dust, sundries and the like on the surface of the shelf plate 12 can be effectively cleaned, so that the cleaning effect is ensured.

[0033] Embodiment 2

[0034] Referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a shuttle four-way vehicle shelf cleaning device includes a four-way shuttle vehicle 1, the four-way shuttle vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 11 and a shelf plate 12, the shelf plate 12 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the vehicle body 11, and the middle part of the shelf plate 12 is provided with a cleaning shell 2, the upper end face of the cleaning shell 2 is flush with the shelf plate 12, and the upper end face of the cleaning shell 2 is provided with a receiving groove 20, a device seat 3 is fixedly installed in the cleaning shell 2, a lifting platform 4 is slidingly installed on the device seat 3, and a driving member 5 for driving height adjustment of the lifting platform 4 is also installed on the device seat 3, a swing motor 6 is fixedly installed in the middle part of the device seat 3, a directional shell 7 is installed on the output end of the swing motor 6, an extension shell 8 is slidingly installed in the directional shell 7, and an inner driving member 9 for driving movement of the extension shell 8 is fixedly installed in the directional shell 7, and the lower end faces of the directional shell 7 and the extension shell 8 are both fixedly installed with a cleaning assembly 10.

[0035] Referring to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the extension shell 8 comprises an inner plate seat 81 and an outer plate seat 82 for mounting the cleaning assembly 10, the inner plate seat 81 is slidingly installed in the horizontal shell 72, the outer plate seat 82 is arranged on the outer side of the inner plate seat 81, and the outer plate seat 82 is integrally formed with the inner plate seat 81. The extension shell 8 is designed in a structure that the inner plate seat 81 and the outer plate seat 82 cooperate. In use, the inner plate seat 81 slides in the horizontal shell 72, and the outer plate seat 82 is integrally formed with the inner plate seat 81 for mounting the cleaning assembly 10. This structure design enables the extension shell 8 to flexibly extend and retract in the directional shell 7, further expands the cleaning range of the cleaning assembly 10, and improves the applicability of the cleaning device. When not in use, it is easy to better store.

[0036] Referring to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the inner drive 9 comprises a drive motor 91 and a drive screw 92, the drive motor 91 is fixedly installed on the connecting seat 71, the drive screw 92 is arranged in the horizontal shell 72, and one end of the drive screw 92 is connected with the output end of the drive motor 91. A threaded sleeve 811 is arranged on the inner plate seat 81 and threadedly cooperates with the drive screw 92. The inner drive 9 is designed in a combined structure of the drive motor 91 and the drive screw 92. In use, the drive motor 91 drives the drive screw 92 to rotate, and through the threaded cooperation of the threaded sleeve 811 and the drive screw 92, the inner plate seat 81 drives the extension shell 8 to realize the extension and retraction movement. This transmission mode has the advantages of high transmission precision and good stability, can accurately control the extension length of the extension shell 8, and meets different cleaning needs.

[0037] Working principle: when cleaning is needed, the electric cylinder 51 of the driving part 5 is started to drive the driving inclined surface slider 52 to move. Due to the inclined surface cooperation between the driving inclined surface slider 52 and the cooperating inclined surface slider 53, the cooperating inclined surface slider 53 drives the table plate 41 to slide upward on the guide vertical rod 32, so as to lift the lifting table 4 and make the sealing top cover 43 leave the storage groove 20. The swing motor 6 is started to drive the directional shell 7 to swing, so that the cleaning assembly 10 can cover the surfaces of the shelf plates 12 at different angles. At the same time, the drive motor 91 of the inner drive 9 is started to drive the drive screw 92 to rotate. The extension shell 8 is slid out of the horizontal shell 72 through the threaded cooperation of the threaded sleeve 811 and the drive screw 92, so as to further expand the cleaning range. Then, under the cooperation of the swing motor 6 and the inner drive 9, the bristles 102 of the cleaning assembly 10 are in full contact with the surface of the shelf plate 12, and the dust, sundries and the like on the surface of the shelf plate 12 are cleaned. After cleaning, the drive motor 91 of the inner drive 9 is reversely rotated to make the extension shell 8 retract into the directional shell 7, the electric cylinder 51 of the driving part 5 is reversely moved to make the lifting table 4 descend, the sealing top cover 43 reseals the storage groove 20, and the cleaning device returns to the initial state.

[0038] The above merely is preferred implementation manner of the present utility model, and is not for limiting the present utility model, for the person skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement etc. that is made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model should be contained in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shuttle four-way vehicle rack cleaning device, comprising a four-way shuttle vehicle (1), characterized in that, The four-way shuttle vehicle (1) includes a vehicle body (11) and a shelf plate (12), the shelf plate (12) is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the vehicle body (11), and the middle part of the shelf plate (12) is provided with a cleaning shell (2), the upper end surface of the cleaning shell (2) is flush with the shelf plate (12), and the upper end surface of the cleaning shell (2) is provided with a receiving groove (20), the cleaning shell (2) is fixedly installed with an equipment seat (3), the equipment seat (3) is slidably installed with a lifting platform (4), and the equipment seat (3) is further provided with a driving element (5) for driving the height adjustment of the lifting platform (4), the middle part of the equipment seat (3) is fixedly installed with a swing motor (6), the output end of the swing motor (6) is installed with a directional shell (7), the directional shell (7) is slidably installed with an extension shell (8), and the directional shell (7) is fixedly installed with an inner driving element (9) for driving the movement of the extension shell (8), the lower end surfaces of the directional shell (7) and the extension shell (8) are fixedly installed with a cleaning assembly (10).

2. The shuttle four-way vehicle rack cleaning device of claim 1, wherein, The equipment seat (3) includes a seat plate (31) and a guide vertical rod (32) for slidingly installing the lifting platform (4), the guide vertical rod (32) is uniformly installed on the four corners of the upper end surface of the seat plate (31), and the guide vertical rod (32) is fixedly connected with the seat plate (31).

3. The shuttle four-way vehicle rack cleaning device of claim 2, wherein, The lifting platform (4) includes a platform (41), a support plate (42) and a sealing top cover (43) matched with the receiving groove (20), the platform (41) is slidably installed on the guide vertical rod (32), the support plate (42) is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the platform (41), and the sealing top cover (43) is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the support plate (42).

4. The shuttle four-way vehicle rack cleaning device of claim 3, wherein, The driving element (5) includes an electric cylinder (51), a driving inclined surface sliding block (52) and a matched inclined surface sliding block (53), the electric cylinder (51) is fixedly installed on the upper end surface of the seat plate (31), the driving inclined surface sliding block (52) is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric cylinder (51), and the matched inclined surface sliding block (53) is arranged above the driving inclined surface sliding block (52) and fixedly installed on the lower end surface of the platform (41).

5. The shuttle vehicle according to claim 4, wherein, The directional shell (7) includes a connecting seat (71) and a horizontal shell (72) for slidably installing the extension shell (8), the connecting seat (71) is fixedly sleeved on the output end of the swing motor (6), the horizontal shell (72) is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting seat (71), and the lower end surface of the horizontal shell (72) is provided with a positioning groove (721) for installing the cleaning assembly (10).

6. The shuttle vehicle according to claim 5, wherein, The extension shell (8) includes an inner plate seat (81) and an outer plate seat (82) for installing the cleaning assembly (10), the inner plate seat (81) is slidably installed in the horizontal shell (72), and the outer plate seat (82) is arranged on the outer side surface of the inner plate seat (81) and integrally formed with the inner plate seat (81).

7. The shuttle four-way vehicle rack cleaning device of claim 6, wherein, The inner driving part (9) comprises a driving motor (91) and a driving screw (92), the driving motor (91) is fixedly installed on the connecting seat (71), the driving screw (92) is arranged in the horizontal shell (72), and one end of the driving screw (92) is connected with the output end of the driving motor (91); the inner plate seat (81) is provided with a threaded sleeve (811) which is screwed with the driving screw (92).

8. The shuttle vehicle according to claim 6, wherein, The cleaning assembly (10) comprises a connecting top plate (101) and a brush (102), the brush (102) is uniformly installed on the lower end face of the connecting top plate (101), and the brush (102) is fixedly connected with the connecting top plate (101).