Sectional polyester cloth printing and cleaning device

CN224858591UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-16SUZHOU YUHUANG TRANSFER PRINTING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522341789.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-05
Publication Date
2026-10-16
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-05

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Technical Problem

[0004]1.清洗方式单一,大多就是单一的用水冲刷,清洗效果不佳;

Benefits of technology

[0023]This utility model provides a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device. When cleaning the guide belt is required, the operator can first control the drive cylinder to start working. The cylinder shaft rises and pushes the cleaning box upward through the abutment. After the cleaning box is pushed upward, the brush roller can fit into the guide belt. Then, the operator can control the transmission component to start working, which can drive the brush roller to rotate. During the rotation, the brush roller can generate greater friction with the guide belt, thereby scraping off the ink leakage on the surface of the guide belt. After being brushed by the brush roller, the guide belt passes through the first sponge roller. The sponge roller rotates with the movement of the guide belt, thereby further wiping the guide belt. As the guide belt rotates further, it passes above the water spray pipe. The water spray pipe is connected to a water source and a pump body, and the water spray pipe can rinse the guide belt. After rinsing, the guide belt continues to move and passes through two sponge rollers again. The two sponge rollers can further wipe the rinsed guide belt. Through multi-segment cleaning, the cleaning effect of the guide belt can be guaranteed.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a sectional type terylene cloth printing and washing device relates to terylene cloth printing and washing technical field, including equipment main part, is equipped with the guide tape in equipment main part inside middle, is equipped with the washing tank under the guide tape, is equipped with the mounting panel in the lateral wall of washing tank, is equipped with the support subassembly in both sides under washing tank, is equipped with transmission assembly in the front end of washing tank one side, and transmission assembly includes driven disc and driving disc, and driven disc is located in the one side of brush roller, and driving disc is located in the rear of driven disc. The utility model discloses through set above -mentioned structure, and the guide tape will pass through first sponge roller after the brushing of brush roller, and the sponge roller can rotate along with the movement of guide tape, and further can wipe the guide tape, and along with the further rotation of guide tape, can pass through the upper of water jet pipe, and water jet pipe can flush the guide tape, and after completing flushing, the guide tape continues to move and passes through two sponge rollers again, and two sponge rollers can further wipe the guide tape after flushing, and after multistage type cleaning, can guarantee the cleaning effect of guide tape.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of polyester fabric printing and cleaning technology, and more specifically, to a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Polyester fiber, commonly known as polyester, is a synthetic fiber in the chemical fiber industry. The synthetic fiber manufacturing industry is the largest and most diversified sub-industry in the chemical fiber industry. In addition to polyester, its products also include acrylic, nylon, spandex, etc. Polyester resin has a high melting point and a series of excellent physical properties, so it is mainly used to produce synthetic fibers and as films. In national defense, it can be used to manufacture high-altitude parachutes and military textiles. In fisheries, it is a good material for weaving fishing nets. It can also be used as cord for automobile tires and everyday clothing. Engineering plastics or composite materials made from polyester resin can replace many metals. Polyester fabric requires cutting equipment during the production process.

[0003] However, existing polyester fabric printing and cleaning equipment has the following problems during operation:

[0004] 1. The cleaning method is limited, mostly just rinsing with water, resulting in poor cleaning effect;

[0005] 2. The cleaning structure cannot make sufficient contact with the guide belt, resulting in incomplete cleaning.

[0006] In summary, existing polyester fabric printing and cleaning devices suffer from poor cleaning effect and insufficient contact between the cleaning structure and the guide belt. To address this, a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device is disclosed. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device. This segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device can complete multi-segment cleaning by setting up a cleaning tank, ensuring effective cleaning of the guide belt. Simultaneously, the driving cylinder allows the cleaning structure to fit snugly against the guide belt, avoiding the problem of insufficient contact between the cleaning structure and the guide belt.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device, comprising a main body of equipment, a guide belt in the middle of the main body of equipment, a cleaning box below the guide belt, and an installation plate on the side wall of the cleaning box;

[0009] The cleaning tank includes a brush roller, a sponge roller, and a water spray pipe. The brush roller is located at the front end of the inside of the cleaning tank, the sponge roller is located behind the brush roller, and the water spray pipe is located in the middle of the inside of the cleaning tank.

[0010] Support components are provided on both sides below the cleaning tank. The support components include a support frame, which is detachably connected to the side wall of the main body of the equipment.

[0011] The device body has drive cylinders on both sides of the bottom, and the drive cylinders have cylinder shafts inside. The cleaning tank has abutment columns on both sides of the bottom front end.

[0012] A transmission assembly is provided at the front end of one side of the cleaning tank. The transmission assembly includes a driven disc and a driving disc. The driven disc is located on one side of the brush roller, and the driving disc is located behind the driven disc.

[0013] Preferably, bearings are fitted on both sides of the sponge roller.

[0014] Preferably, the water spray pipe is fitted with stabilizing collars on both sides.

[0015] Preferably, a positioning and pressing rod is provided below the sponge roller, and the sponge roller always maintains tangential contact with the positioning and pressing rod during the rotation of the sponge roller.

[0016] Preferably, a partition is provided between the brush roller and the sponge roller, the sponge roller is detachably connected to the mounting plate, and there are a total of three sponge rollers, with the same partition provided between adjacent sponge rollers.

[0017] Preferably, the mounting plate has a first mounting hole at the bottom front end and a second mounting hole at the top rear end, and the mounting height of the second mounting hole is higher than that of the first mounting hole.

[0018] Preferably, the support assembly further includes a sliding groove and mounting holes, the sliding groove being formed within the support frame, and the mounting holes being formed at both ends of the bottom of the support frame.

[0019] Preferably, there are two abutment columns, two support columns are provided between the two abutment columns, and sliding columns are provided on both sides of the bottom rear end of the cleaning tank.

[0020] Preferably, the driven disc and the driving disc are connected by a transmission belt, and the driving disc is connected to a drive motor.

[0021] Preferably, the cleaning tank has a water outlet at the center of the rear end.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution are:

[0023] This utility model provides a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device. When cleaning the guide belt is required, the operator can first control the drive cylinder to start working. The cylinder shaft rises and pushes the cleaning box upward through the abutment. After the cleaning box is pushed upward, the brush roller can fit into the guide belt. Then, the operator can control the transmission component to start working, which can drive the brush roller to rotate. During the rotation, the brush roller can generate greater friction with the guide belt, thereby scraping off the ink leakage on the surface of the guide belt. After being brushed by the brush roller, the guide belt passes through the first sponge roller. The sponge roller rotates with the movement of the guide belt, thereby further wiping the guide belt. As the guide belt rotates further, it passes above the water spray pipe. The water spray pipe is connected to a water source and a pump body, and the water spray pipe can rinse the guide belt. After rinsing, the guide belt continues to move and passes through two sponge rollers again. The two sponge rollers can further wipe the rinsed guide belt. Through multi-segment cleaning, the cleaning effect of the guide belt can be guaranteed. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cleaning box of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning box structure of the present invention with the portion removed;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support component structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the cleaning box structure of this utility model.

[0029] The components are as follows: 10. Equipment body; 101. Guide belt; 20. Cleaning tank; 201. Brush roller; 202. Sponge roller; 2021. Bearing; 203. Water spray pipe; 2031. Stabilizing collar; 204. Positioning and pressing rod; 205. Partition plate; 30. Mounting plate; 301. First mounting hole; 302. Second mounting hole; 40. Support column; 50. Sliding column; 60. Drive cylinder; 70. Cylinder shaft; 80. Abutment column; 90. Transmission assembly; 901. Driven disc; 902. Transmission belt; 903. Drive disc; 904. Drive motor; 100. Support assembly; 1001. Support frame; 1002. Slide groove; 1003. Mounting and fixing hole; 110. Water outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only, representing schematic diagrams rather than actual physical objects, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. To better illustrate the embodiments of the present invention, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product dimensions. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device, including a main body 10, a guide belt 101 in the middle of the main body 10, a cleaning box 20 below the guide belt 101, and an installation plate 30 on the side wall of the cleaning box 20.

[0033] The cleaning tank 20 includes a brush roller 201, a sponge roller 202 and a water spray pipe 203. The brush roller 201 is located at the front end of the inside of the cleaning tank 20, the sponge roller 202 is located behind the brush roller 201, and the water spray pipe 203 is located in the middle of the inside of the cleaning tank 20.

[0034] Support components 100 are provided on both sides below the cleaning tank 20. The support components 100 include a support frame 1001, which is detachably connected to the side wall of the main body 10 of the equipment.

[0035] The equipment body 10 has drive cylinders 60 on both sides of the bottom inside, and cylinder shafts 70 are installed inside the drive cylinders 60. The cleaning tank 20 has abutment columns 80 on both sides of the bottom front end.

[0036] A transmission assembly 90 is provided at the front end of one side of the cleaning tank 20. The transmission assembly 90 includes a driven disc 901 and a driven disc 903. The driven disc 901 is located on one side of the brush roller 201, and the driven disc 903 is located behind the driven disc 901. The driven disc 901 and the driven disc 903 are connected by a transmission belt 902. The driven disc 903 is connected to the drive motor 904.

[0037] This utility model discloses a segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device. When the guide belt 101 needs cleaning, the operator first controls the drive cylinder 60 to start working. The cylinder shaft 70 rises and pushes the cleaning box 20 upward through the abutment 80. After the cleaning box 20 is pushed upward, the brush roller 201 can come into contact with the guide belt 101. Then, the operator controls the transmission component 90 to start working, which drives the brush roller 201 to rotate. During the rotation, the brush roller 201 generates a large friction with the guide belt 101, which can scrape off the ink leakage on the surface of the guide belt 101. The guide belt 101 passes through the brush roller. After being brushed by 201, the belt passes through the first sponge roller 202. The sponge roller 202 rotates as the guide belt 101 moves, further wiping the guide belt 101. As the guide belt 101 rotates further, it passes over the water spray pipe 203, which is connected to a water source and a pump. The water spray pipe 203 rinses the guide belt 101. After rinsing, the guide belt 101 continues to move and passes through two more sponge rollers 202. The two sponge rollers 202 further wipe the rinsed guide belt 101. Through multi-stage cleaning, the cleaning effect of the guide belt 101 can be guaranteed.

[0038] Furthermore, in another embodiment, bearings 2021 are sleeved on both sides of the sponge roller 202.

[0039] The inner ring of the bearing 2021 is fitted with the roller shaft of the sponge roller 202, while the outer ring is embedded in the side wall mounting plate 30 of the cleaning box 20. This arrangement allows the sponge roller 202 to convert sliding friction into rolling friction through the bearing 2021 when it rotates with the guide belt 101, which significantly reduces the frictional resistance during rotation, reduces the wear of components, and also ensures the smoothness of the rotation of the sponge roller 202.

[0040] Furthermore, in another embodiment, stabilizing collars 2031 are fitted on both sides of the water spray pipe 203.

[0041] The inner side of the stabilizing collar 2031 fits against the outer wall of the water spray pipe 203, which can provide a dual fixation function for the water spray pipe 203 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. This prevents the water spray pipe 203 from shaking or shifting due to the reaction force of the water flow when spraying water, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the water spray position and avoiding deviation of the water spray range from affecting the cleaning effect.

[0042] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a positioning extrusion rod 204 is provided below the sponge roller 202, which remains in tangential contact with the positioning extrusion rod 204 during the rotation of the sponge roller 202.

[0043] When the positioning extrusion rod 204 contacts the sponge layer on the outer surface of the sponge roller 202, it can exert a continuous extrusion force on the sponge roller 202, causing the sponge roller 202 to maintain a stable shape during rotation, while avoiding excessive wear on the sponge layer. This tangential contact design allows the sponge roller 202 to promptly squeeze out internal moisture and some impurities through the extrusion action with the positioning extrusion rod 204 after absorbing moisture and stains on the guide belt 101, thus maintaining the good water absorption and wiping effect of the sponge roller 202, extending its single use time, and reducing the frequency of frequent replacement.

[0044] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a partition 205 is provided between the brush roller 201 and the sponge roller 202. The sponge roller 202 is detachably connected to the mounting plate 30. There are three sponge rollers 202 in total, and the same partition 205 is provided between adjacent sponge rollers 202.

[0045] The partition 205 physically separates the brushing area of ​​the brush roller 201 from the wiping area of ​​the sponge roller 202, preventing ink leakage and other impurities scraped off by the brush roller 201 from directly contaminating the sponge roller 202 behind it. This ensures that the sponge roller 202 remains clean during the initial working stage, improving the wiping effect on the guide belt 101. The sponge roller 202 adopts a detachable connection method. When the sponge roller 202 wears out or its cleaning ability decreases after a period of use, the operator can easily remove it from the mounting plate 30 for replacement or cleaning. The operation is simple and efficient, reducing the difficulty of maintenance. The arrangement of three sponge rollers 202 forms multiple wiping processes. With the same partition between adjacent sponge rollers 202, it can ensure that each sponge roller 202 can play its role independently, and the partition 205 can prevent cross-contamination between adjacent sponge rollers 202, so that the guide belt can achieve a more ideal level of cleanliness after multiple wipings.

[0046] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a first mounting hole 301 is provided at the bottom front end of the mounting plate 30, and a second mounting hole 302 is provided at the top rear end of the mounting plate 30, and the mounting height of the second mounting hole 302 is higher than the mounting height of the first mounting hole 301.

[0047] The first mounting hole 301 is used to adapt to the installation height of the positioning extrusion rod 204, while the height design of the second mounting hole 302 is matched with the installation requirements of the sponge roller 202. Through the layout of mounting holes at different heights, it can be ensured that the positioning extrusion rod 204 and the sponge roller 202 form a stepped position distribution in the cleaning tank 20, ensuring the contact state of the positioning extrusion rod 204 and the sponge roller 202, so that the positioning extrusion rod 204 and the sponge roller 202 can always maintain tangential contact.

[0048] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the support assembly 100 further includes a slide groove 1002 and mounting holes 1003, the slide groove 1002 being formed inside the support frame 1001, and the mounting holes 1003 being formed at both ends of the bottom of the support frame 1001.

[0049] The sliding column 50 can be embedded in the sliding groove 1002 and slide along its length. The sliding groove 1002 can guide and limit the sliding column 50, preventing the cleaning box 20 from shifting laterally during movement. In addition, when needed, relevant personnel can pull the sliding column 50 in the sliding groove 1002 to move it, thereby pulling out the cleaning box 20, which facilitates the maintenance of the inside of the cleaning box 20. The mounting holes 1003 are used to fix the support frame 1001 to the side wall of the equipment body 10 by bolts and other connecting parts. By setting mounting holes at both ends of the bottom of the support frame 1001, the stability of the support frame 1001 installation can be enhanced.

[0050] Furthermore, in another embodiment, there are two abutment pillars 80, and two support pillars 40 are provided between the two abutment pillars 80. Sliding pillars 50 are provided on both sides of the bottom rear end of the cleaning tank 20.

[0051] Two abutment columns 80 are respectively set corresponding to the top of the cylinder shaft 70 of the drive cylinder 60, ensuring that the drive cylinder 60 can apply an upward pushing force to the cleaning box 20 evenly through the abutment columns 80 when it is working, so that the cleaning box 20 can rise smoothly. The support column 40 is welded to the bottom of the cleaning box, and its height is slightly lower than the abutment columns. When the cleaning box is not in working state, the support column 40 can contact the ground and play an auxiliary support role for the cleaning box 20. The sliding column 50 is adapted to the sliding groove 1002. After the sliding column 50 is embedded in the sliding groove 1002, it can slide up and down in the sliding groove 1002 with the rise and fall of the cleaning box 20, and can also move horizontally along the sliding groove 1002 when the cleaning box 20 is pulled out, ensuring the stability and smoothness of the cleaning box 20 during the movement process.

[0052] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a water outlet 110 is provided at the middle of the rear end of the bottom of the cleaning tank 20.

[0053] The outlet 110 is connected to the internal cavity of the cleaning tank 20, and a drain pipe can be connected to its port. During the cleaning process, the dirt brushed off by the brush roller 201, the sewage generated by the water spray pipe 203, and the water squeezed out by the positioning squeezing rod 204 on the sponge roller 202 will all collect at the bottom of the cleaning tank 20 and then be discharged to the outside of the cleaning tank 20 through the outlet 110 in a timely manner. This prevents sewage from accumulating in the cleaning tank 20 and causing secondary pollution to the cleaning components. It also prevents sewage from overflowing from the cleaning tank 20 and affecting other internal structures of the equipment body 10, thus maintaining a clean cleaning environment.

[0054] Working principle: When the guide belt 101 needs to be cleaned, the relevant personnel first control the drive cylinder 60 to work. The cylinder shaft 70 rises and pushes the cleaning box 20 upward through the abutment 80 until the brush roller 201 is in contact with the guide belt 101. Then the transmission component 90 starts, and the drive motor 904 drives the active disk 903 to rotate. The active disk 903 drives the driven disk 901 to rotate through the transmission belt 902, which in turn makes the brush roller 201 start to rotate. The friction between the brush roller 201 and the guide belt 101 scrapes off the ink and other stains on the surface of the guide belt 101. When the guide belt 101 passes the first sponge roller 202, the sponge roller 202 rotates with the friction of the guide belt 101, and performs a preliminary wiping of the guide belt 101 to remove residual stains and moisture.

[0055] Next, the guide belt 101 passes over the water spray pipe 203, which is connected to a water source and a pump. The sprayed water washes the guide belt 101, further removing stubborn stains. After rinsing, the guide belt 101 continues to move, passing through two more sponge rollers 202 in sequence. These two sponge rollers 202 maintain good water absorption under the continuous pressure of the positioning extrusion rod 204, deeply wiping the guide belt 101, absorbing moisture and removing fine impurities.

[0056] Wastewater, stains, and water squeezed out by the sponge roller 202 generated during the cleaning process are collected at the bottom of the cleaning tank and finally discharged through the outlet 110. When maintenance is required inside the cleaning tank 20, the sliding column 50 can be pulled along the slide groove 1002 to pull the cleaning tank 20 out of the main body 10 of the equipment for convenient replacement of parts or cleaning operations.

[0057] Unless otherwise specified, in this utility model, terms such as "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe orientation or positional relationships in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and according to the specific circumstances.

[0058] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connected," and "linked" in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to examples, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device, comprising a main body (10), characterized in that: The equipment body (10) has a guide belt (101) in the middle, a cleaning box (20) is provided below the guide belt (101), and an installation plate (30) is provided on the side wall of the cleaning box (20). The cleaning tank (20) includes a brush roller (201), a sponge roller (202) and a water spray pipe (203). The brush roller (201) is located at the front end inside the cleaning tank (20), the sponge roller (202) is located behind the brush roller (201), and the water spray pipe (203) is located in the middle inside the cleaning tank (20). The cleaning tank (20) is provided with support components (100) on both sides below. The support components (100) include a support frame (1001), which is detachably connected to the side wall of the main body (10) of the equipment. The equipment body (10) has a drive cylinder (60) on both sides of the bottom inside, and a cylinder shaft (70) is provided inside the drive cylinder (60). The cleaning tank (20) has a stop column (80) on both sides of the bottom front end. The front end of one side of the cleaning tank (20) is provided with a transmission assembly (90). The transmission assembly (90) includes a driven disc (901) and a driven disc (903). The driven disc (901) is located on one side of the brush roller (201), and the driven disc (903) is located behind the driven disc (901).

2. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sponge roller (202) is fitted with bearings (2021) on both sides.

3. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water spray pipe (203) is fitted with stabilizing collars (2031) on both sides.

4. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning extrusion rod (204) is provided below the sponge roller (202), and the sponge roller (202) always maintains tangential contact with the positioning extrusion rod (204) during the rotation of the sponge roller (202).

5. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (205) is provided between the brush roller (201) and the sponge roller (202). The sponge roller (202) is detachably connected to the mounting plate (30). There are three sponge rollers (202) in total, and the same partition (205) is provided between adjacent sponge rollers (202).

6. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (30) has a first mounting hole (301) at the bottom front end and a second mounting hole (302) at the top rear end, and the mounting height of the second mounting hole (302) is higher than the mounting height of the first mounting hole (301).

7. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly (100) further includes a slide groove (1002) and mounting holes (1003). The slide groove (1002) is formed inside the support frame (1001), and the mounting holes (1003) are formed at both ends of the bottom of the support frame (1001).

8. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two abutment columns (80) are provided, and two support columns (40) are provided between the two abutment columns (80). Sliding columns (50) are provided on both sides of the bottom rear end of the cleaning tank (20).

9. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driven disk (901) and the driving disk (903) are connected by a transmission belt (902), and the driving disk (903) is connected to a drive motor (904).

10. The segmented polyester fabric printing and cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning tank (20) has a water outlet (110) at the middle of the rear end of the bottom.