A top rod mechanism and integrated sink
By designing a push rod mechanism with a clutch and transmission components, the problems of easy damage to the push rod and inconvenience of the cover plate in integrated sinks are solved, achieving automatic cover opening and preventing jamming, thus improving the reliability and convenience of integrated sinks.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing integrated sink's top rod mechanism is prone to damage due to jamming, and the cover structure is inconvenient to open without a handle, leading to contamination and inconvenience in use.
A push rod mechanism was designed, including a drive shaft, a driven shaft, a clutch, an elastic element, and a transmission assembly. The mechanism prevents the drive component from stalling through engagement and disengagement, and enables automatic assisted opening of the cover plate through the push rod mechanism.
It effectively prevents damage to the top rod mechanism due to jamming, and enables automatic opening of the cover without a handle, avoiding contamination and improving ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, specifically to a top rod mechanism and an integrated sink. Background Technology
[0002] Current integrated sinks combine multiple products that are spatially or functionally related to the sink, including washing machines, water purifiers, garbage disposers, and sterilizers.
[0003] For example, the Chinese patent application number CN202220745881.X, entitled "A Kitchen Utensil Sterilizer and Integrated Sink", discloses a technical solution that combines a kitchen utensil sterilizer and a sink into one unit.
[0004] However, in the above scheme, both the cleaning chamber and the disinfection chamber are open, and external impurities can easily enter their inner chambers through the top opening and cause contamination. However, if a cover structure is directly installed on the top of the disinfection chamber, it is more troublesome to open the cover without a handle.
[0005] In addition, existing push rod mechanisms are often used in areas such as controlling the opening and closing of doors, but the drive components are prone to damage due to stalling, which can cause the push rod mechanism to fail. Utility Model Content
[0006] The first technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a push rod mechanism that can avoid damage to the driving component due to stalling, in light of the current state of the technology.
[0007] The second technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an integrated water tank that uses the above-mentioned push rod mechanism.
[0008] The third technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an integrated water tank that can automatically assist in opening the lid.
[0009] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the first technical problem mentioned above is: a push rod mechanism, including a fixed seat;
[0010] A top rod, extending vertically and movably mounted on the fixed base; and
[0011] A drive assembly is used to drive the push rod upward.
[0012] Its characteristic is that: the driving component includes...
[0013] The drive shaft has a first clutch element at its end;
[0014] The driven shaft is arranged coaxially with the driving shaft, rotatably mounted on the fixed seat and slidably along its axial direction, and has a second clutch at its end that can engage and disengage with the first clutch.
[0015] The second elastic element acts between the driven shaft and the fixed seat so that the second clutch and the first clutch always tend to mesh with each other.
[0016] A transmission assembly, acting between the driven shaft and the push rod, converts the rotational motion of the driven shaft into the up-and-down movement of the push rod; and
[0017] A driving component is used to drive the drive shaft to rotate.
[0018] In order to convert the rotational motion of the driven shaft into the up-and-down movement of the push rod, the transmission assembly includes:
[0019] A traction seat is connected to the side of the top rod;
[0020] A steering seat, located directly above the traction seat and spaced apart on one side of the driven shaft; and
[0021] The first end of the pull rope is wound around the driven shaft, and the second end passes over the steering seat and is positioned on the traction seat.
[0022] To ensure that the top rod returns to its original position promptly after the rope is unwound, a first elastic element is also included. This first elastic element acts between the top rod and the fixed seat so that the top rod always has a downward tendency to move.
[0023] To facilitate the installation of the first elastic element, a first limiting protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the top rod. The first elastic element is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the top rod, and the two ends of the compression spring respectively abut against the opposite surfaces of the first limiting protrusion and the fixing seat.
[0024] To facilitate the installation of the second elastic element, a second limiting protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the driven shaft. The second elastic element is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the driven shaft, and the two ends of the compression spring respectively abut against the opposite surfaces of the second limiting protrusion and the fixing seat.
[0025] To ensure stability when the first and second clutches are engaged, the first and second clutches are toothed discs that can mesh with each other.
[0026] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the second technical problem mentioned above is: an integrated water tank, characterized in that: the above-mentioned top rod mechanism is applied.
[0027] To solve the third technical problem mentioned above, it also includes
[0028] The tank body has an open-top cleaning chamber and a disinfection chamber inside; and
[0029] The cover plate structure is hinged to the groove body and can cover the top opening of the disinfection chamber;
[0030] The aforementioned push rod mechanism is used to push the cover plate structure covering the top opening of the disinfection chamber to flip upward.
[0031] To enable independent opening and closing of the cleaning chamber and disinfection chamber using a single cover structure, the disinfection chamber is located behind the cleaning chamber. Pins extending in the left-right direction are located on both sides of the tank between the cleaning and disinfection chambers. The cover structure includes multiple folding plates that are sequentially hinged in the front-back direction. The left and right ends of the rear edge of the rearmost folding plate are rotatably connected to corresponding pins. Adjacent folding plates can be unfolded or folded relative to each other, so that the integrated water tank has at least two states:
[0032] In the first state, the cover structure is in a fully folded state and covers the top opening of the disinfection chamber;
[0033] In the second state, the cover structure is fully extended and covers the top opening of the cleaning chamber.
[0034] In order to support the folding structure, the tank has support platforms on the left and right side walls of the cleaning chamber and the disinfection chamber, respectively, for the edges of the left and right sides of the folding plate to rest on.
[0035] In the first state, the edges of the lowermost folding plate rest on the corresponding support platforms on the left and right sides.
[0036] In the second state, the edges of the left and right sides of each of the folding plates rest on the corresponding support platforms.
[0037] In order to facilitate the installation of the push rod mechanism and improve the aesthetics, the push rod mechanism is installed below the support platform located on one side of the disinfection chamber, and the support platform is provided with a clearance hole for the push rod to extend out.
[0038] When the push rod is retracted, the end face of the top of the push rod is flush with the edge of the relief hole on the support platform.
[0039] To achieve the hinge between adjacent folded plates, the adjacent side edges of two adjacent folded plates are connected by a flexible hinge.
[0040] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0041] (1) A first clutch and a second clutch capable of engaging and disengaging are provided between the drive shaft and the driven shaft of the drive assembly. The first clutch and the second clutch mesh with each other under the elastic force of the second elastic element. In this way, when the push rod moves to the limit position, if the drive unit continues to operate, the second clutch will overcome the elastic force of the second elastic element and disengage from the first clutch under the pushing action of the first clutch, thus avoiding damage to the drive unit due to stalling and causing the entire push rod mechanism to fail.
[0042] (2) By hinged to the cover plate structure on the tank and pushed by the top rod mechanism to flip the cover plate structure at the top opening of the disinfection chamber upward, automatic assisted opening of the cover can be achieved, and the cover can be opened easily without the need for a handle. Attached Figure Description
[0043] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the integrated water tank of this utility model in its first state;
[0044] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view;
[0045] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view from another direction;
[0046] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Longitudinal sectional view of the middle cover plate structure after it has been lifted upward by the top rod;
[0047] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A transverse sectional view of the center-mounted rod mechanism;
[0048] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the integrated water tank of this utility model in the second state;
[0049] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure from another direction;
[0050] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A longitudinal sectional view; Detailed Implementation
[0051] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0052] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.
[0053] like Figures 1 to 8 The image shows a preferred embodiment of the integrated water tank of this utility model. The integrated water tank includes a tank body 1, a cover structure 2, a first water inlet device 3, a second water inlet device 4, an aeration assembly 5, a drying assembly 6, a first drainage device 7, a second drainage device 8, and a top rod mechanism 9.
[0054] The tank 1 has a partition 11 inside, which divides the inner cavity of the tank 1 into a cleaning chamber 101 on the front side and a disinfection chamber 102 on the rear side. The tops of the cleaning chamber 101 and the disinfection chamber 102 are open, and the partition 11 has an overflow port 111 for connecting the cleaning chamber 101 and the disinfection chamber 102. The side walls of the tank 1 on the left and right sides of the cleaning chamber 101 and the disinfection chamber 102 have support platforms 12 for the left and right edges of the folding plate 21 to rest on, and the support platform 12 on the right side of the disinfection chamber 102 has a clearance hole 121. Pins 13 extending in the left and right direction are provided on the left and right sides of the tank 1 at the position between the cleaning chamber 101 and the disinfection chamber 102.
[0055] In this embodiment, the width ratio of the cleaning chamber 101 to the disinfection chamber 102 is 3 to 4. The cleaning chamber 101 is used to clean kitchen utensils. The bottom of the tank 1 is provided with a first drain outlet 1011 that communicates with the cleaning chamber 101. The disinfection chamber 102 is used to disinfect kitchen utensils. The lower side of the tank 1 is provided with a water inlet 1021 and an air inlet 1023 that communicate with the disinfection chamber 102. The water inlet 1021 and the air inlet 1023 share the same opening. The upper side of the tank 1 is provided with an air outlet 1024 that communicates with the disinfection chamber 102. The bottom of the tank 1 is provided with a second drain outlet 1022 that communicates with the disinfection chamber 102. The inner wall of the disinfection chamber 102 is provided with a plurality of buckles 1025 that are arranged circumferentially. A drain rack 1026 is installed inside the disinfection chamber 102.
[0056] The cover structure 2 includes three folding plates 21 that are hinged sequentially along the front-rear direction. The adjacent side edges of two adjacent folding plates 21 are connected by flexible hinges 22. The left and right ends of the rear side edge of the rearmost folding plate 21 are rotatably connected to the corresponding pins 13. Two adjacent folding plates 21 can be unfolded or folded relative to each other, so that the top opening of the cover structure 2 can be opened or closed, thereby giving the integrated water tank at least two states:
[0057] In the first state, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cover structure 2 is in a fully folded state and covers the top opening of the disinfection chamber 102, with the edges of the folded plate 21 at the bottom resting on the corresponding support platform 12 on the left and right sides.
[0058] In the second state, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cover structure 2 is in a fully unfolded state and covers the top opening of the cleaning chamber 101, with the edges of each folded plate 21 resting on the corresponding support platform 12 on the left and right sides.
[0059] The first water inlet device 3 is used to supply water to the cleaning chamber 101, and includes a suspension 31 and a water outlet 32. Specifically, the suspension 31 includes two support rods 311 that are respectively erected on the left and right sides of the tank 1 and a crossbeam 312 connected between the top ends of the two support rods 311; the water outlet 32 is installed on the front side of the middle part of the crossbeam 312, and its water outlet end is open to the top of the cleaning chamber 101.
[0060] The second water inlet device 4 is used to supply water to the disinfection chamber 102, and includes an inlet pipe 41 and an inlet valve 42. Specifically, the inlet pipe 41 is located outside the tank 1, and its outlet end is connected to the inlet 1021; the inlet valve 42 is installed on the inlet pipe 41 and is used to control the opening and closing of the inlet pipe 41.
[0061] The aeration assembly 5 is used to aerate the disinfection chamber 102, and includes a first air supply pipe 51, a first blower 52, and an aeration disc 53. Specifically, the first air supply pipe 51 is located outside the tank 1, and its outlet end is connected to the air inlet 1023; the first blower 52 is located outside the tank 1, and its suction end is connected to the air outlet 1024, while its exhaust end is connected to the inlet end of the first air supply pipe 51; the aeration disc 53 is located inside the disinfection chamber 102, and each buckle 1025 is fastened above the edge of the aeration disc 53. The air inlet end on the right end face of the aeration disc 53 is connected to the air inlet 1023, and the surface of the aeration disc 53 has a plurality of spaced aeration holes 531. A handle 532 protrudes from the top surface of the left end of the aeration disc 53. In this embodiment, along the length direction of the aeration disc 53, the distance between two adjacent aeration holes 531 gradually decreases from right to left.
[0062] The drying assembly 6 is used to dry the disinfection chamber 102 and includes a second air supply pipe 61, a second fan 62, and a heating element 63. Specifically, the second air supply pipe 61 is located outside the tank 1, and its outlet end is connected to the air inlet 1023; the second fan 62 is located outside the tank 1, and its suction end is connected to the air outlet 1024, while its exhaust end is connected to the inlet end of the second air supply pipe 61; the heating element 63 is a PTC heater and is located inside the second air supply pipe 61. The overflow port 111 is lower than the heating element 63, thereby ensuring that the liquid level in the disinfection chamber 102 is always lower than the heating element 63, and providing waterproof protection for the heating element 63; in this embodiment, the first air supply pipe 51 and the second air supply pipe 61 are the same air supply pipe, and the first fan 52 and the second fan 62 are the same fan.
[0063] The first drainage device 7 is used to drain the water in the cleaning chamber 101, and includes a first drain pipe 71 and a drain cover 72. Specifically, the first drain pipe 71 is located outside the tank 1, and its inlet end is connected to the first drain outlet 1011; the drain cover 72 is detachably sealed at the first drain outlet 1011.
[0064] The second drainage device 8 is used to drain the water in the disinfection chamber 102, and includes a second drainage pipe 81 and a drainage valve 82. Specifically, the second drainage pipe 81 is located outside the tank 1, with its inlet end connected to the second drainage port 1022 and its outlet end connected to the side of the first drainage pipe 71; the drainage valve 82 is installed on the second drainage pipe 81 and is used to control the opening and closing of the second drainage pipe 81.
[0065] The push rod mechanism 9 is used to push the cover plate structure 2 covering the top opening of the disinfection chamber 102 to flip upward. It includes a fixed seat 91, a push rod 92, a first elastic element 93, and a drive assembly 94. Specifically, the fixed seat 91 is a hollow shell and is installed below the support platform 12 located on the right side of the disinfection chamber 102; the push rod 92 extends vertically and is movably installed in the fixed seat 91. The push rod 92 can extend out of the support platform 12 through the clearance hole 121, and a first limiting protrusion 921 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the push rod 92; the first elastic element 93 is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the push rod 92, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the first elastic element 93. On the opposing surfaces of a limiting protrusion 921 and a fixed seat 91, the push rod 92 always tends to move downwards; the drive assembly 94 is located inside the fixed seat 91 and is used to drive the push rod 92 to move up and down to achieve extension and retraction. When the push rod 92 is retracted, the end face of the top of the push rod 92 is flush with the edge of the support platform 12 located around the relief hole 121, while the extended push rod 92 can push the cover plate structure 2 covering the top opening of the disinfection chamber 102 upwards.
[0066] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 94 includes a drive shaft 941, a driven shaft 942, a second elastic element 943, a traction seat 944, a steering seat 945, a pull rope 946, and a drive element 947. Specifically, the end of the drive shaft 941 has a first clutch element 9411; the driven shaft 942 is coaxially arranged with the drive shaft 941 and is rotatably and slidably mounted on the fixed seat 91. The end of the driven shaft 942 has a second clutch element 9421 that can engage and disengage with the first clutch element 9411, and a second limiting protrusion 9422 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the driven shaft 942. The first clutch element 9411 and the second clutch element 9421 are toothed discs that can mesh with each other; the second elastic element 943 is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the driven shaft 942, and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the second limiting protrusion 9422 respectively. On the opposite surface of the fixed seat 91, the second clutch 9421 and the first clutch 9411 are always inclined to mesh with each other; the traction seat 944 is connected to the side of the push rod 92; the steering seat 945 is mounted on the outer wall of the fixed seat 91, located directly above the traction seat 944, and spaced apart on one side of the driven shaft 942; the first end of the pull rope 946 is wound around the driven shaft 942, and the second end of the pull rope 946 passes around the steering seat 945 and is limited to the traction seat 944; the drive member 947 is a motor, connected to the inner wall of the fixed seat 91, and its power output shaft is coaxially connected to the drive shaft 941 to drive the drive shaft 941 to rotate.
[0067] When the drive unit 947 is started to rotate forward, it drives the drive shaft 941 to rotate forward. Due to the engagement of the second clutch 9421 and the first clutch 9411 under the elastic force of the second elastic element 94, the driven shaft 942 rotates synchronously, so that the pull rope 946 is wound onto the driven shaft 942, and then drives the push rod 92 to move upward through the traction seat 944. When the drive unit 947 is started to rotate in reverse, it drives the drive shaft 941 to rotate in reverse. Due to the engagement of the second clutch 9421 and the first clutch 9411 under the elastic force of the second elastic element 94, the driven shaft 942 rotates synchronously, so that the pull rope 946 is unwound from the driven shaft 942, and the push rod 92 moves downward under the elastic force of the first elastic element 93.
[0068] In this embodiment, when the push rod 92 moves to the limit position, if the drive member 947 continues to operate, the second clutch member 9421 will overcome the elastic force of the second elastic member 94 and disengage from the first clutch member 9411 under the pushing action of the first clutch member 9411, thus avoiding damage to the drive member 947 due to stalling and causing the entire push rod mechanism 9 to fail.
[0069] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows:
[0070] (1) When it is necessary to clean kitchen utensils, simply fold each folding panel 21 backward manually to switch the integrated sink to the first state. At this time, as Figure 1 As shown, the cover structure 2 is in a fully folded state and covers the top opening of the disinfection chamber 102. The edges of the left and right sides of the folded plate 21 at the bottom rest on the corresponding support platform 12, thereby hiding the disinfection chamber 102. On the one hand, it can prevent external impurities from contaminating the disinfection chamber 102. On the other hand, the cover structure 2 can be used as a storage platform, increasing the operating space of the platform connected to the tank.
[0071] At this time, the user can place kitchen utensils in the cleaning chamber 101, and then supply water to the cleaning chamber 101 through the water outlet 32 to achieve the cleaning function;
[0072] (2) When it is not necessary to clean kitchen utensils, simply use the push rod mechanism 9 to push the cover structure 2 covering the top opening of the disinfection chamber 102 upwards at a certain angle (e.g., Figure 4 (As shown), then manually unfold each folding plate 21 forward to switch the integrated water tank to the second state. At this time, as shown... Figure 5 As shown, the cover structure 2 is in a fully unfolded state and covers the top opening of the cleaning chamber 101. The edges of each folded plate 21 on the left and right sides rest on the corresponding support platform 12, thereby hiding the cleaning chamber 101. On the one hand, it can prevent external impurities from contaminating the cleaning chamber 101. On the other hand, the cover structure 2 can be used as a storage platform, increasing the operating space of the platform connected to the tank.
[0073] (3) When kitchen utensils need to be disinfected, the user can place the utensils on the drain rack 1026 inside the disinfection chamber 102, and then manually fold each folding plate 21 backward to switch the integrated sink to the desired state. Figure 1 The first state shown;
[0074] Next, the water inlet valve 42 is opened, and the cleaning water is delivered to the aeration plate 53 through the water inlet pipe 41, and then supplied to the disinfection chamber 102 through each aeration hole 531 to soak the kitchen utensils.
[0075] When the liquid level in the disinfection chamber 102 reaches the set value, the water inlet valve 42 is closed and the first blower 52 is started. The gas in the upper part of the disinfection chamber 102 is transported to the aeration disc 53 through the first air supply pipe 51 and aerated to the liquid in the lower part of the disinfection chamber 102 through each aeration hole 531 to promote fluid turbulence and thus improve the cleaning effect.
[0076] After cleaning, turn off the first fan 52 and open the drain valve 82. The wastewater in the disinfection chamber 102 is discharged into the first drain pipe 71 through the second drain pipe 81.
[0077] After drainage is completed, the drain valve 82 is closed, the second fan 62 and the heating element 63 are started, and the gas in the upper part of the disinfection chamber 102 is heated by the heating element 63 through the second air supply pipe 61 and then transported to the aeration plate 53. It is then blown evenly onto the kitchen utensils through each aeration hole 531. After multiple cycles, the temperature in the disinfection chamber 102 gradually rises, achieving the drying and disinfection of the kitchen utensils.
[0078] It is worth noting that since the aeration component 5 and the drying component 6 share the same flow channel, and the water inlet 1021 and the air inlet 1023 share the same opening, on the one hand, the structure can be simplified, and on the other hand, in addition to the aeration process, the cleaning water and hot air can be evenly supplied to the disinfection chamber 102 through the aeration disc 53, which can promote the cleaning and drying processes.
Claims
1. A push rod mechanism, comprising: Fixture (91); A top rod (92) extends vertically and is movably mounted on the fixed base (91); and A drive assembly (94) is used to drive the push rod (92) to move upward; Its features are: The drive component (94) includes: The drive shaft (941) has a first clutch element (9411) at its end; The driven shaft (942) is coaxially arranged with the driving shaft (941), and is rotatably mounted on the fixed seat (91) and can slide along its axial direction. The end has a second clutch (9421) that can engage and disengage with the first clutch (9411). The second elastic element (943) acts between the driven shaft (942) and the fixed seat (91) so that the second clutch (9421) and the first clutch (9411) always tend to mesh with each other; A transmission assembly, acting between the driven shaft (942) and the push rod (92), converts the rotational motion of the driven shaft (942) into the up-and-down movement of the push rod (92); and A drive unit (947) is used to drive the drive shaft (941) to rotate.
2. The push rod mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes: A traction seat (944) is connected to the side of the top rod (92); A steering seat (945) is located directly above the traction seat (944) and spaced apart on one side of the driven shaft (942); and The first end of the pull rope (946) is wound around the driven shaft (942), and the second end passes over the steering seat (945) and is positioned on the traction seat (944).
3. The push rod mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a first elastic element (93) that acts between the push rod (92) and the fixed seat (91) so that the push rod (92) always has a downward tendency.
4. The push rod mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top rod (92) has a first limiting protrusion (921) protruding on its outer peripheral wall. The first elastic element (93) is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the top rod (92), and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the opposite surfaces of the first limiting protrusion (921) and the fixing seat (91), respectively.
5. The push rod mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driven shaft (942) has a second limiting protrusion (9422) protruding on its outer peripheral wall. The second elastic element (943) is a compression spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the driven shaft (942), and the two ends of the compression spring abut against the opposite surfaces of the second limiting protrusion (9422) and the fixed seat (91), respectively.
6. The push rod mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first clutch (9411) and the second clutch (9421) are toothed discs that can mesh with each other.
7. An integrated water tank, characterized in that: The application has the push rod mechanism (9) as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.
8. The integrated water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes The tank (1) has an open-top cleaning chamber (101) and a disinfection chamber (102) inside; and The cover plate structure (2) is hinged to the groove (1) and can cover the top opening of the disinfection chamber (102); The push rod mechanism (9) is used to push the cover structure (2) covering the top opening of the disinfection chamber (102) to flip upward.
9. The integrated water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that: The disinfection chamber (102) is located behind the cleaning chamber (101). Pins (13) extending in the left-right direction are provided on both sides of the tank (1) between the cleaning chamber (101) and the disinfection chamber (102). The cover structure (2) includes multiple folding plates (21) that are sequentially hinged in the front-back direction. The left and right ends of the rear edge of the rearmost folding plate (21) are rotatably connected to the corresponding pins (13). Adjacent folding plates (21) can be unfolded or folded relative to each other, so that the integrated water tank has at least two states: In the first state, the cover structure (2) is in a fully folded state and covers the top opening of the disinfection chamber (102); In the second state, the cover structure (2) is fully extended and covers the top opening of the cleaning chamber (101).
10. The integrated water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that: The tank (1) has support platforms (12) on the left and right side walls of the cleaning chamber (101) and the disinfection chamber (102) respectively for the edges of the folding plate (21) to rest on. In the first state, the edges of the folding plate (21) located at the bottom rest on the corresponding support platform (12) on the left and right sides; In the second state, the edges of the left and right sides of each of the folding plates (21) rest on the corresponding support platform (12).
11. The integrated water tank according to claim 10, characterized in that: The top rod mechanism (9) is installed below the support platform (12) located on one side of the disinfection chamber (102), and the support platform (12) is provided with a clearance hole (121) for the top rod (92) to extend out. When the push rod (92) is retracted, the end face of the top of the push rod (92) is flush with the edge of the support platform (12) located around the relief hole (121).
12. The integrated water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that: The adjacent side edges of two adjacent folding plates (21) are connected by a flexible hinge (22).
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