A rack for a washing machine and a baby bottle washing machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202610254868.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, and in particular to a rack for a cleaning machine and a baby bottle cleaning machine. Background Technology
[0002] In cleaning equipment such as baby bottle washers and sterilizers, the accompanying racks (washing racks) are often designed with a multi-layered structure. The racks are typically fixedly connected, making independent disassembly impossible. Similarly, the corresponding spray system, which needs to connect with the internal water system, is also usually fixedly installed in a pre-set position on the water spray pipes and cannot be disassembled or shut off independently. When users do not need to use the multiple washing racks simultaneously, the multi-layered spray system still needs to be activated because the upper racks and corresponding spray systems cannot be disassembled, resulting in unnecessary waste of water resources. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In order to overcome at least one of the defects of the prior art, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a rack for a cleaning machine, wherein the top spray arm can be detached independently; when a multi-layer cleaning mode is not required, the top spray arm can be detached separately, effectively reducing the waste of water resources; and after the top spray arm is installed in place, it can be connected to the equipment guide column to ensure the normal operation of the top spray cleaning operation.
[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide a baby bottle cleaning machine, wherein the spray arm configured on the top can be flexibly disassembled according to actual cleaning needs, so as to realize layered cleaning as needed, thereby reducing unnecessary waste of water resources.
[0005] One of the technical solutions adopted for the purpose of this invention is: A storage rack for a washing machine, comprising: The support body includes a first cleaning frame, a second cleaning frame, a third cleaning frame, and a guide column. The first cleaning frame, the second cleaning frame, and the third cleaning frame are arranged sequentially from top to bottom and are sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide column. A spray assembly, comprising a rotatable first spray arm and at least one second spray arm; the first spray arm is located above the first cleaning rack and is detachably connected to the first cleaning rack, and the first spray arm is used to communicate with the flow channel of the guide column after being connected to the first cleaning rack; The second spray arm is rotatably sleeved onto the guide column and communicates with the guide channel.
[0006] Furthermore, the second cleaning rack is provided with a first cleaning position and a second cleaning position, which are staggered in the circumferential direction of the second cleaning rack; The third cleaning rack is provided with a first support and a second support. The first support is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly located below the first cleaning position. The first support is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the first cleaning position. The second support is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly positioned below the second cleaning position; the second support is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the second cleaning position.
[0007] Furthermore, the first support frame is provided with a first flow guiding interval, and the second support frame is provided with a second flow guiding interval; The bottom of the third cleaning frame is provided with at least two third spray arms, and the at least two third spray arms are arranged circumferentially around the guide column and at intervals in the third cleaning frame; the inner cavity of the at least two third spray arms is connected to the guide channel; Each of the third spray arms is provided with a spray head, one of which is located in the first flow guide interval and the other is located in the second flow guide interval.
[0008] Furthermore, the first cleaning rack is provided with a through cavity, a first through port, and a second through port. The through cavity passes through the first cleaning rack and communicates with the first through port and the second through port, respectively. The penetration cavity is provided with a sealing element, which is movably connected to the penetration cavity and can move away from or towards the first penetration interface when subjected to force, so as to block or open the first penetration interface; The bottom of the first spray arm is provided with a connecting post, which is detachably connected to the first through-port and used to press against the sealing component; the guide post is detachably connected to the second through-port.
[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the connecting column is provided with a snap-fit connector, and the snap-fit connector is provided with a snap-fit groove, which extends along the circumference of the snap-fit connector; the end wall of the first through-hole is snapped into the snap-fit groove and abuts against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove.
[0010] Furthermore, the connecting post is provided with a flow guiding cavity, and the bottom of the snap connector is provided with a plurality of first flow guiding ports, which are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the snap connector and communicate with the flow guiding cavity; The sealing member has a plurality of second flow guide ports spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The plurality of second flow guide ports are used to communicate with the plurality of first flow guide ports when the sealing member is away from the first through-port.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the first cleaning rack is provided with a plurality of fourth spray arms, which are distributed at intervals around the through cavity. The main body of the support includes multiple support columns, one end of each of the multiple support columns is detachably connected to multiple fourth spray arms, and the other end of each of the multiple support columns is detachably connected to the second cleaning rack; each support column is provided with a connector, and the connector is provided with a connecting part, which is used to connect a suction tube; The inlet of each of the fourth spray arms communicates with the through cavity and is used to guide water flow into the inner cavity of the fourth spray arm; the outlet of each of the fourth spray arms is located above the connecting part and is used to guide water flow into the connecting part.
[0012] Furthermore, the connector is sleeved on the support column by an elastic element, which provides an elastic force to drive the connector to move closer to or away from the fourth spray arm. The connecting part includes a snap-fit notch for snapping in a straw; The support column is fitted with hooks, which are spaced apart from the connector along the axial direction of the support column and located below the connector.
[0013] Furthermore, the second cleaning rack is provided with at least one third cleaning position and at least two support members, wherein the at least two support members are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of one of the third cleaning positions and surround the periphery of the third cleaning position; The support member is inclined from bottom to top along its own axis toward the third cleaning position and is used to abut against the inside of the nipple; There are two second spray arms, one of which is located between the second cleaning rack and the third cleaning rack, and the other is located at the bottom of the third cleaning rack.
[0014] The technical solution adopted for the second objective of this invention is: A baby bottle cleaning machine includes the aforementioned rack for the cleaning machine.
[0015] In summary, the storage rack and baby bottle washing machine provided by the present invention have the following technical effects: the first washing rack, the second washing rack, and the third washing rack are arranged alternately from top to bottom. When it is not necessary to use multiple washing racks to wash items in actual use, the first spray arm can be detached from the guide column. At this time, the second washing rack of the second layer or the third washing rack of the third layer can be used alone to carry out the washing operation. During the operation, water spraying is only required through at least one second spray arm, which effectively avoids the problem of synchronous water spraying caused by the inability to detach the first spray arm and reduces the ineffective waste of water resources.
[0016] Meanwhile, because the three-layer washing rack is arranged in a staggered manner from top to bottom, when taking and putting away items, you can directly place the baby bottles and other items to be washed on the corresponding rack from the gaps between the racks. There is no need to disassemble each layer during use, which reduces space interference and improves the convenience of taking and putting away items. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second cleaning rack in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third cleaning rack in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the first cleaning frame and the first spray arm in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first cleaning frame and the first spray arm in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cleaning rack in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the flow guide column in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first spray arm in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the support column structure in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a structural cross-sectional view of the support column in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 16 This is an exploded view of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the present invention; The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows: 10. Support body; 11. First cleaning frame; 111. Through-hole; 111a. First through-port; 111b. Second through-port; 112. Sealing component; 112a. Second guide port; 113. Fourth spray arm; 113a. Outlet; 12. Second cleaning frame; 121. First cleaning position; 122. Second cleaning position; 123. Third cleaning position; 124. Support component; 13. Third cleaning frame; 131. First support frame; 131a. First guide interval; 132. Second support frame; 13 2a. Second flow guide interval; 133. Third spray arm; 134. Spray head; 14. Flow guide column; 141. Flow guide channel; 20. Spray assembly; 21. First spray arm; 211. Connecting column; 211a. Flow guide cavity; 212. Snap connector; 212a. Snap groove; 212b. First flow guide port; 22. Second spray arm; 213. Sealing ring; 30. Support column; 31. Connector; 311. Connecting part; 311a. Snap interface; 32. Elastic element; 33. Hook; 40. Body. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0020] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing the invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.
[0021] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in certain situations to indicate a dependency or connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0022] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0024] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0025] Example 1, See Figures 1 to 14 This invention discloses a rack for a cleaning machine, comprising: a support body 10 and a spray assembly 20. The support body 10 includes a first cleaning rack 11, a second cleaning rack 12, a third cleaning rack 13, and a guide column 14. The first cleaning rack 11, the second cleaning rack 12, and the third cleaning rack 13 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom at intervals and are sequentially sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide column 14. The first cleaning rack 11 is detachably connected to the guide column 14. The spray assembly 20 includes a rotatable first spray arm 21 and at least one second spray arm 22. The first spray arm 21 is positioned above the first cleaning rack 11 and is detachably connected to it. After being connected to the first cleaning rack 11, the first spray arm 21 communicates with the guide channel 141 of the guide column 14. The second spray arm 22 is rotatably sleeved on the guide column 14 and communicates with the guide channel 141.
[0026] Based on the above structure, during assembly, the third cleaning rack 13 is first fixedly fitted onto the lower area of the guide column 14, and then the second cleaning rack 12 is fitted and installed in the middle position of the guide column 14, with the second cleaning rack 12 located directly above the third cleaning rack 13 and maintaining a distance from the third cleaning rack 13. This distance forms a space for the user to operate and place items, allowing the user to directly complete the operation of placing or removing items on the third cleaning rack 13 through this gap. Finally, the first cleaning rack 11 is detachably assembled onto the top of the guide column 14, and an operating gap is also reserved between the first cleaning rack 11 and the second cleaning rack 12. This gap also forms a space for placing or removing items. In this way, when the user takes or removes the baby bottle or nipple to be cleaned on the second cleaning rack 12, there is no need to remove the top first cleaning rack 11; the operation can be completed directly through the gap, improving the convenience of daily use.
[0027] Meanwhile, the first spray arm 21 is detachably mounted directly above the first cleaning rack 11, with its spray nozzle facing downwards to guide water flow from top to bottom towards the items on the first cleaning rack 11 and the second and third cleaning racks 12 and 13 below it. At least one second spray arm 22 is rotatably sleeved on the lower part of the guide column 14, achieving sealed communication with the guide channel 141 inside the guide column 14. It is positioned at the bottom of the third cleaning rack 13, with its spray nozzle facing upwards, thereby guiding cleaning water from bottom to top to clean the bottom of the items on the third cleaning rack 13, the second cleaning rack 12, or the first cleaning rack 11.
[0028] In this way, the first spray arm 21 sprays water from above the first cleaning rack 11 downwards, and the second spray arm 22 sprays water from the bottom of the third cleaning rack 13 upwards. At the same time, the spray range of the second spray arm 22 can cover the lower areas of the first cleaning rack 11 and the second cleaning rack 12, so that the water flow can form an up-and-down circulation between the cleaning racks. All items to be cleaned on the first, second and third cleaning racks 13 are sprayed and cleaned from different directions and angles, effectively improving the cleaning coverage, making the items cleaner more thoroughly and the cleaning effect better.
[0029] More specifically, see Figure 3To ensure water flow after the connection between the first cleaning frame 11, the guide column 14, and the first spray arm 21, a hollow trough section can be opened at the connection position of the first cleaning frame 11, the guide column 14, and the first spray arm 21 during assembly. This hollow trough section is a through structure and serves as a channel for water transfer. A hollow connecting pipe is installed at the bottom of the first spray arm 21, and a sealing gasket is fitted on the outer wall of the connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is then embedded and snapped into the hollow trough section of the first cleaning frame 11. The sealing gasket achieves a sealed fit between the connecting pipe and the inner wall of the hollow trough section, thus completing the detachable connection between the first spray arm 21 and the first cleaning frame 11 and effectively preventing water leakage.
[0030] The top outlet of the guide column 14 is connected to the other end of the hollow trough section of the first cleaning frame 11 away from the connecting pipe, so that the guide channel 141 of the guide column 14 and the hollow trough section are sealed and connected. This allows the first spray arm 21 to form a complete and sealed water path through the connecting pipe, the hollow trough section, and the guide channel 141 of the guide column 14. Thus, driven by the power of the cleaning machine's pump, the water flows through the guide channel 141 inside the guide column 14 to the inner cavity of the hollow trough section of the first cleaning frame 11, then passes through the inner cavity of the connecting pipe of the first spray arm 21 and enters the interior of the first spray arm 21, finally spraying out from the spray nozzle of the first spray arm 21, realizing the water path connection and normal spraying operation of the first spray arm 21.
[0031] Alternatively, a snap-fit structure, such as an annular groove, can be provided on the outer periphery of the connecting pipe at the bottom of the first spray arm 21. The annular groove is adapted to the wall of the hollow section of the first cleaning frame 11. During assembly, the snap-fit structure engages with the wall of the first cleaning frame 11 to achieve snap-fit fixation between the first spray arm 21 and the first cleaning frame 11. During disassembly, the first spray arm 21 can be separated from the first cleaning frame 11 simply by releasing the snap-fit engagement. The disassembly and assembly operation is simple and the connection is stable.
[0032] Thus, during use, since the first cleaning frame 11 and the guide column 14, and the first spray arm 21 and the first cleaning frame 11 are easy to disassemble and assemble, when the first cleaning frame 11 at the top layer does not need to be used in actual use, the first spray arm 21 can be disassembled from the guide column 14. At this time, the second cleaning frame 12 at the second layer or the third cleaning frame 13 at the third layer can be used alone to carry out cleaning operations. During the operation, only at least one second spray arm 22 needs to be used to achieve spray cleaning, avoiding the waste of water resources caused by the ineffective spraying of the first spray arm 21, and achieving the effect of cleaning on demand and saving water and energy.
[0033] It should be noted that when the first spray arm 21 is not needed, the outlet at the top of the guide column 14 can be sealed with a plug to block the upward flow path of water inside the guide column 14, effectively preventing water from overflowing from the outlet and causing waste. Alternatively, after the top of the guide column 14 is connected to the hollow trough section of the first cleaning frame 11, the plug can be fitted and sealed inside the hollow trough section of the first cleaning frame 11. By sealing the water transfer channel, the water flow can also be effectively blocked, preventing water leakage and ineffective loss. The specific sealing method can be flexibly selected according to the actual assembly requirements.
[0034] In addition, the number of second spray arms 22 in this embodiment can be flexibly set according to actual cleaning needs. One, two or more can be selected to adapt to spray cleaning needs in different scenarios. When two second spray arms 22 are set, one second spray arm 22 is installed at the bottom of the third cleaning rack 13 with its spray nozzle facing upward, which can spray the items on the rack from below the third cleaning rack 13 in reverse, effectively cleaning the stains on the bottom of the items; the other second spray arm 22 is installed between the second cleaning rack 12 and the third cleaning rack 13, and its spray nozzle can be flexibly set to face downward or upward according to actual cleaning needs. When the spray nozzle faces downward, it can assist in cleaning the items at the bottom of the second cleaning rack 12 and the top of the third cleaning rack 13; when the spray nozzle faces upward, it can enhance the spraying effect on the items on the second cleaning rack 12.
[0035] Of course, when there are multiple (two or more) second spray arms 22, the specific installation position of each second spray arm 22 can be flexibly set according to the actual required spray range and cleaning focus. As long as all the second spray arms 22 are sealed and connected to the guide channel 141 of the guide column 14, and the spray range can fully cover the items to be cleaned on each layer of the cleaning rack, the effect of spraying and thorough cleaning can be achieved.
[0036] In addition, in this embodiment, the first spray arm 21 and each of the second spray arms 22 adopt the mature internal hollow spray structure in the prior art. During assembly, the rotating arms of each spray arm can be arranged at specific angles around the guide column 14 according to the actual cleaning coverage requirements, so that the spray nozzle coverage of the spray arm matches the placement area of the corresponding cleaning rack. Water outlets are set at the positions where the guide column connects with the first and second spray arms so that the guide column is connected to both. When the water flows into the hollow cavity of each spray arm under the power of the drive pump, the high-pressure water flow is sprayed out at high speed from the spray nozzles around the spray arm. According to the principle of reaction force, the reverse thrust generated by the water spraying from the spray nozzle will drive each spray arm to rotate automatically around the guide column 14 as the axis, thereby evenly spraying the cleaning water from the rotating spray nozzles to the surrounding area, realizing the rotational spray cleaning of the corresponding cleaning rack area. The specific working principle of the spray arm achieving rotational spraying by relying on the reaction force of water pressure is conventional existing technology in this field and will not be elaborated here.
[0037] More specifically, in this embodiment, the first cleaning rack 11, the second cleaning rack 12, and the third cleaning rack 13 all adopt a hollow structure for the storage basket or storage frame. The surface of the rack is provided with uniform hollow holes and flow guide gaps. The cleaning water can penetrate and flow through the hollow structure to all parts of the items to be cleaned placed on each layer of the cleaning rack without obstruction. This ensures full coverage of the water flow and allows the wastewater after cleaning to be discharged smoothly, avoiding the accumulation of wastewater on the rack and further improving cleaning efficiency and cleanliness.
[0038] In addition, the first cleaning rack 11, the second cleaning rack 12 and the third cleaning rack 13 in this embodiment can all be detachably connected to the guide column 14 by means of sleeve or snap-fit, which facilitates later assembly or disassembly.
[0039] As an optional implementation, the second cleaning rack 12 is provided with a first cleaning position 121 and a second cleaning position 122, which are staggered in the circumferential direction of the second cleaning rack 12; the third cleaning rack 13 is provided with a first support bracket 131 and a second support bracket 132, the first support bracket 131 is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly disposed below the first cleaning position 121, and the first support bracket 131 is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the first cleaning position 121; similarly, the second support bracket 132 is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly disposed below the second cleaning position 122, and the second support bracket 132 is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the second cleaning position 122.
[0040] Based on this structure, the first cleaning position 121 and the second cleaning position 122 can be set as open openings arranged circumferentially in a staggered manner on the second cleaning rack 12, or they can be partially enclosed by the rack support to form a limiting opening. Both can achieve the locking and limiting of the baby bottle. By arranging the two cleaning positions in a staggered manner in the circumferential direction, when the baby bottle is placed in the corresponding cleaning position, the baby bottles are spatially misaligned. This prevents them from sliding or colliding with each other and causing wear on the bottle body, and also avoids the problem of the bottles blocking each other. This allows the spray water to smoothly cover the surface of each baby bottle, so that the baby bottles in each cleaning position do not interfere with each other during the rinsing process, thus improving the uniformity of the spray cleaning.
[0041] Meanwhile, the first support frame 131 and the second support frame 132 on the third washing rack 13 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first washing position 121 and the second washing position 122 on the second washing rack 12, and both are tilted at a preset angle along their own axis, with the tilt direction matching the actual placement requirements of the baby bottle. When the user places the baby bottle, the baby bottle can be tilted and passed through the corresponding washing position on the second washing rack 12. The bottle body is limited by the two washing positions, and the bottom of the bottle abuts against the two tilted support frames on the third washing rack 13 below, so that the baby bottle is placed in an tilted posture between the second washing rack 12 and the third washing rack 13. In this way, during washing, under the combined action of gravity and the inclined surface, the water flowing into the inner cavity of the baby bottle and the water adhering to the outer peripheral wall of the bottle can be quickly and smoothly discharged along the tilted inner and outer walls of the baby bottle, thereby reducing the phenomenon of water accumulation in the inner cavity of the baby bottle and water hanging on the outer wall, and allowing the baby bottle to drain faster after washing.
[0042] More specifically, due to the inclined arrangement of the first support bracket 131 and the second support bracket 132, when the user takes out or puts down the baby bottle, it can be taken out or placed at an angle along the inclination angle of the two support brackets, without having to insert or remove the baby bottle vertically. Without disassembling the top first cleaning rack 11, the problem of spatial interference with the upper rack during vertical operation is effectively avoided, making the taking and putting down action smoother and less strenuous, and improving the convenience of operation. At the same time, the inclined placement method also makes the spacing between the baby bottles more reasonable, further expanding the coverage of the spray water flow, so that the bottle mouth, bottle body, bottle bottom and other parts of the baby bottle can be fully rinsed by the water flow, achieving all-round cleaning.
[0043] It should be noted that in this embodiment, multiple first cleaning positions 121 and multiple second cleaning positions 122 are provided, and the first support bracket 131 and the second support bracket 132 on the third cleaning rack 13 are provided corresponding to the number of first cleaning positions 121 and multiple second cleaning positions 122. Thus, if multiple bottles or cups or other containers need to be cleaned simultaneously, the bottles can be placed at an angle through the first cleaning positions 121 and multiple second cleaning positions 122, and placed against the second support bracket 132 below, achieving a tilted placement. This also achieves a water-free cleaning process and meets the simultaneous cleaning needs of multiple items, improving cleaning efficiency.
[0044] As an optional implementation, the first support frame 131 is provided with a first flow guide interval 131a, the second support frame 132 is provided with a second flow guide interval 132a, and the bottom of the third cleaning frame 13 is provided with at least two third spray arms 133. The at least two third spray arms 133 are arranged circumferentially around the flow guide column 14 and are spaced apart. The inner cavity of the at least two third spray arms 133 is connected to the flow guide channel 141. Each third spray arm 133 is provided with a spray head 134, one spray head 134 is correspondingly provided in the first flow guide interval 131a, and the other spray head 134 is provided in the second flow guide interval 132a.
[0045] Based on this structure, the first flow guide interval 131a of the first support frame 131 and the second flow guide interval 132a of the second support frame 132 are both through-hole structures. This allows the first support frame 131 and the second support frame 132 to support and limit the bottom of the bottle while providing an unobstructed spray channel for the water flow of the third spray arm 133 below. This allows the high-pressure water flow to pass smoothly through the two flow guide intervals and spray upwards, effectively cleaning the bottom and internal area of the bottle. The at least two third spray arms 133 at the bottom of the third cleaning rack 13 have their hollow inner cavities sealed and connected to the flow guide channel 141 inside the flow guide column 14, ensuring that the water flow is stably delivered to each third spray arm 133 under the action of the drive pump.
[0046] Meanwhile, each third spray arm 133 is equipped with a spray head 134 at the end away from the guide column 14. The spray head 134 is connected to the inner cavity of the third spray arm 133, which can concentrate and pressurize the high-pressure water flow delivered to the arm before spraying it out. One spray head 134 is set to correspond to the first guide interval 131a of the first support frame 131, and the other spray head 134 is set to correspond to the second guide interval 132a of the second support frame 132, so that the high-pressure water flow of the third spray arm 133 can pass through the first guide interval 131a and the second guide interval 132a through each spray head 134 and directly rinse the bottom of the bottle placed at an angle below the first cleaning position 121 and the second cleaning position 122. At the same time, the water flow can rush upward into the inner cavity of the bottle to achieve targeted spray cleaning of the dead corners at the bottom of the bottle and the inner cavity of the bottle. The first spray arm 21 and the second spray arm 22 form a vertically linked full-area spray layout. The water flow from top to bottom and from bottom to top forms an all-round rinsing, effectively covering the bottle mouth, body, bottom and inner cavity of the bottle, making the cleaning of the bottle more comprehensive and thorough.
[0047] As an optional implementation, the first cleaning frame 11 is provided with a through cavity 111, a first through port 111a, and a second through port 111b. The through cavity 111 passes through the first cleaning frame 11 and communicates with the first through port 111a and the second through port 111b respectively. A sealing member 112 is provided in the through cavity 111. The sealing member 112 is movably connected to the through cavity 111 and can move away from or towards the first through port 111a when subjected to force, so as to seal or open the first through port 111a. A connecting post 211 is provided at the bottom of the first spray arm 21. The connecting post 211 is detachably connected to the first through port 111a and is used to press against the sealing member 112. The guide post 14 is detachably connected to the second through port 111b.
[0048] Specifically, the sealing component 112 can be slidably assembled inside the through-hole 111. The side wall of the sealing component 112 slides against the inner wall of the through-hole 111, allowing them to fit tightly and slide smoothly. Simultaneously, multiple through holes are evenly distributed around the sealing component 112 to facilitate water flow. When the first spray arm 21 is detached from the first cleaning frame 11, the water flow in the guide column 14 exerts an upward force on the sealing component 112 under water pressure, pushing it to slide upward along the inner wall of the through-hole 111 until it seals the first through-hole 111a. At this point, all the through holes around the sealing component 112 are completely blocked by the top wall of the through-hole 111, preventing water from overflowing through the holes and thus automatically sealing the first through-hole 111a, effectively preventing water leakage and waste.
[0049] When the connecting post 211 of the first spray arm 21 is connected to the first through-port 111a, the connecting post 211 will press down on the sealing member 112, forcing the sealing member 112 to slide down along the inner wall of the through-port 111, away from the first through-port 111a and forming a gap with the top wall of the through-port 111; at this time, the through holes on the sealing member 112 are unblocked and fully open, and the water flow can smoothly pass through each through hole into the inner cavity of the connecting post 211 under the water pressure drive, and then be transported to the inner cavity of the first spray arm 21 through the inner cavity of the connecting post 211, so as to achieve stable water flow.
[0050] Of course, the sealing component 112 can also be installed inside the through-hole 111 using a spring-loaded mounting method. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the through-hole 111, and the other end is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing component 112. When the spring is in a naturally stretched state, it will continuously apply an upward elastic force to the sealing component 112, causing the sealing component 112 to tightly seal the first through-hole 111a. Therefore, when the first spray arm 21 is disassembled from the first cleaning frame 11, no manual operation is required. The sealing component 112 can naturally reset and seal the first through-hole 111a under the elastic force of the spring, blocking the upward flow path of water in the guide column 14 and preventing water from overflowing from the outlet of the guide column 14, thus achieving automatic sealing.
[0051] When the connecting post 211 of the first spray arm 21 is connected to the first through-port 111a, the connecting post 211 will apply a downward pressure to the sealing member 112. This pressure is greater than the elastic force of the spring, forcing the spring to compress and deform, thereby causing the sealing member 112 to slide downward and release the blockage of the first through-port 111a. At this time, under the action of water pressure, the water flow can enter the inner cavity of the connecting post 211 from the guide gap reserved between the side wall of the sealing member 112 and the inner wall of the through-port 111, and then be transported to the inner cavity of the first spray arm 21 through the inner cavity of the connecting post 211, thus successfully realizing the water path connection.
[0052] It should be noted that the connecting column 211 in this embodiment can adopt a hollow columnar structure to form a water flow channel inside and communicate with the inner cavity of the first spray arm 21 to achieve water flow. At the same time, a sealing ring 213 can be provided at the connection between the connecting column 211 and the first through-port 111a to seal the connection between the outer peripheral wall of the connecting column 211 and the first through-port 111a, thereby achieving sealing and communication while reducing water leakage.
[0053] As an optional implementation, the bottom of the connecting post 211 is provided with a snap-fit connector 212, and the snap-fit connector 212 is provided with a snap-fit groove 212a, which extends circumferentially along the snap-fit connector 212. The end wall of the first through-port 111a snaps into the snap-fit groove 212a and abuts against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove 212a. During assembly, the connecting post 211 is aligned with the first through-port 111a of the first cleaning frame 11 and inserted downwards until the end wall of the first through-port 111a is precisely snapped into the snap-fit groove 212a, and the end wall of the first through-port 111a is tightly abutted against and fitted with the inner and outer walls of the snap-fit groove 212a, thereby achieving circumferential positioning and axial fixation of the connecting post 211 and the first through-port 111a. During disassembly, simply pull the first spray arm 21 upwards to disengage the end wall of the first through-port 111a from the snap-fit groove 212a, achieving quick disassembly and further improving the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the first spray arm 21. The annular snap-fit structure ensures that the connecting column 211 is subjected to uniform force, avoiding structural damage caused by excessive local force.
[0054] As an optional implementation, the connecting post 211 is provided with a flow guiding cavity 211a, and the bottom of the snap connector 212 is provided with a plurality of first flow guiding ports 212b. The plurality of first flow guiding ports 212b are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the snap connector 212 and are connected to the flow guiding cavity 211a. The sealing member 112 is provided with a plurality of second flow guiding ports 112a distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction. When the sealing member 112 is away from the first through port 111a, the plurality of second flow guiding ports 112a are connected to the plurality of first flow guiding ports 212b. When the first spray arm 21 is assembled in place, and the connecting column 211 presses down the sealing member 112 and slides it to open the first through-port 111a, the bottom of the clamping connector 212 abuts against the top of the sealing member 112. The second guide port 112a on the sealing member 112 and the first guide port 212b on the clamping connector 212 are fully connected. The high-pressure water flow in the guide column 14 can pass through the second guide port 112a of the sealing member 112 and the first guide port 212b of the clamping connector 212 in sequence, smoothly enter the guide cavity 211a of the connecting column 211, and then be transported to the inner cavity of the first spray arm 21 by the guide cavity 211a, so as to achieve stable and uniform water flow.
[0055] Meanwhile, multiple circumferentially spaced first guide ports 212b and second guide ports 112a allow water to enter the guide cavity 211a simultaneously from multiple directions, avoiding uneven water flow impact caused by water entering from a single guide port and ensuring the stability of the first spray arm 21 rotating and spraying.
[0056] As an optional implementation, the bottom of the first cleaning rack 11 is provided with a plurality of fourth spray arms 113, which are distributed at intervals around the through cavity 111. The support body 10 includes a plurality of support columns 30, one end of which is detachably connected to the plurality of fourth spray arms 113, and the other end of which is detachably connected to the second cleaning rack 12. Each support column 30 is provided with a connector 31, and the connector 31 is provided with a connecting part 311 for connecting a suction tube. The inlet of each fourth spray arm 113 is in communication with the through cavity 111 and is used to guide water flow into the inner cavity of the fourth spray arm 113. The outlet 113a of each fourth spray arm 113 is located above the connecting part 311 and is used to guide water flow into the connecting part 311.
[0057] Based on this structure, multiple fourth spray arms 113 are arranged at the bottom of the first cleaning frame 11, their number matching the number of support columns 30. Each fourth spray arm 113 is detachably connected to the bottom of the first cleaning frame 11, facilitating easy disassembly and maintenance. Simultaneously, the inlets of the fourth spray arms 113 are connected to the interior of the through-cavity 111 of the first cleaning frame 11, allowing the high-pressure water flow within the through-cavity 111 to be smoothly distributed to the hollow interior of each fourth spray arm 113, providing a stable water source for the spraying operation of the fourth spray arms 113. Furthermore, multiple support columns 30 of the bracket body 10 are correspondingly mounted between the first cleaning frame 11 and the second cleaning frame 12. Their top ends are detachably fixed to the fourth spray arms 113, and their bottom ends are detachably connected to the frame of the second cleaning frame 12, achieving stable support between the first cleaning frame 11 and the second cleaning frame 12.
[0058] More specifically, each support column 30 is equipped with a connector 31, and the connector 31 has a connecting part 311. The connecting part 311 can be configured as a locking structure or clamping structure to adapt to the straw, which can realize the quick locking or clamping and fixing of slender cleaning parts such as bottle straws and nipple straws, so that the straw is unfolded in a vertical or hanging state. At the same time, since the outlet 113a is located directly above the connecting part 311, and the water outlet 113a is directed downwards and aligned with the connecting part 311 and the locked straw, when the water flows from the through cavity 111 into the inner cavity of the fourth spray arm 113, it will be sprayed out through the outlet 113a in a directional manner, directly rinsing the straw on the connecting part 311. The water flow can fully cover the inner and outer walls of the straw from top to bottom along the axial direction of the straw, achieving spray cleaning for slender parts such as straws that are easy to accumulate dirt, and cleaning is more thorough.
[0059] It should be noted that the support column 30 is set to two, three or more according to actual needs, and the number of connectors 31 and fourth spray arms 113 can be set to correspond to the number of support columns 30, so that multiple suction tubes can be connected through multiple connectors 31 on the support column 30, and multiple suction tubes can be cleaned simultaneously through multiple fourth spray arms 113, thereby improving cleaning efficiency.
[0060] As an optional implementation, the connector 31 is sleeved on the support column 30 by an elastic member 32. The elastic member 32 is used to provide an elastic force to drive the connector 31 to move closer to or away from the fourth spray arm 113. The connecting part 311 includes a snap-fit notch for snapping the suction tube. A hook 33 is sleeved on the support column 30. The hooks 33 are spaced apart from the connector 31 in the axial direction of the support column 30 and are located below the connector 31.
[0061] Based on this structure, since some straws are equipped with gravity balls or other accessories, if the distance between the connector 31 and the fourth spray arm 113 is fixed and not adjustable, the straws, along with the gravity balls and other accessories, are easily restricted by space when they are snapped together, making it difficult to smoothly insert them into the snap-fit notch. Therefore, in this embodiment, the connector 31 is sleeved on the support column 30 by an elastic element 32. Specifically, the elastic element 32 is a spring or elastic rubber ring structure, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the support column 30 and sandwiched between the limiting structure of the connector 31 and the support column 30. With the elastic extension and contraction characteristics of the elastic element 32 itself, the connector 31 can be flexibly slid up and down along the axial direction of the support column 30, so as to realize the adjustable distance between the connector 31 and the fourth spray arm 113. When it is necessary to snap a straw with a gravity ball, the user can gently push or pull down the connector 31, compress or stretch the elastic element 32 to adjust the spacing, leaving sufficient space for the straw and gravity ball to snap into place. This allows the straw, along with the gravity ball or other accessories, to easily and smoothly snap into the snap-in notch, improving the convenience of the snap-in operation and reducing assembly jamming problems caused by space constraints.
[0062] More specifically, the support column 30 is also equipped with hooks 33. The hooks 33 can be movably fitted onto the support column 30 through fitting structures such as snap rings and buckles. The hooks 33 can be used to hang small accessories such as nipples, bottle caps, and teething toys, allowing these small accessories to hang naturally and fully spread out, effectively reducing the spray dead corners caused by the stacking of accessories, and making the cleaning more thorough. At the same time, by utilizing the axial unused space of the support column 30, the straw and various small accessories can be placed in layers and cleaned simultaneously, increasing the number of washable accessories in the limited cleaning space and improving space utilization and cleaning efficiency.
[0063] In addition, since the hook 33 is located below the connector 31, when the user pulls down the connector 31 to adjust the spacing, if the connector 31 moves down to the position above the hook 33, it will abut against the connection part 311 between the hook 33 and the support column 30, thereby forming a limit and indicating to the user that the connector 31 has moved down to the limit position. This effectively reduces the irreversible deformation of the elastic element 32 caused by the excessive stretching of the connector 31, ensuring the service life of the elastic element 32, and also preventing the connector 31 from falling off the support column 30 due to excessive slippage.
[0064] As an optional implementation, the second cleaning rack 12 is provided with at least one third cleaning position 123 and at least two support members 124. The at least two support members 124 are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of a third cleaning position 123 and surround the periphery of the third cleaning position 123. The support members 124 are inclined from bottom to top toward the third cleaning position 123 along their own axial direction and are used to abut against the inside of the nipple.
[0065] Based on this structure, the third cleaning position 123 for placing the nipple is equipped with an inclined support 124. During use, the nipple is placed on the support 124, and the inclined support 124 stably fits against the inner cavity at the bottom of the nipple, providing stable support and reducing shaking during cleaning. When cleaning water is introduced through the third cleaning position 123, the inclined support 124 guides the water flow upwards along the slope, achieving directional delivery of water to the inner cavity and mouth of the nipple. Simultaneously, the spaced distribution structure allows for sufficient water penetration space, reducing cleaning dead zones caused by the large area of the support 124 obstructing the inner cavity of the nipple. This allows the water flow to thoroughly rinse the inner cavity of the nipple along the inclined surfaces of each support 124, resulting in a cleaner nipple and improving the overall cleaning effect of the equipment.
[0066] At the same time, the inclined support 124 will not extend excessively into the mouth area of the nipple, thereby fully exposing the nipple mouth and reducing structural obstruction, so that cleaning water can more easily enter the inner cavity of the nipple mouth, thoroughly cleaning the nipple mouth and the inner wall at the bottom, reducing cleaning dead corners, and making cleaning more thorough.
[0067] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the third cleaning position 123 is an open structure set on the third cleaning rack 13, and the support member 124 is a rod-shaped or strip-shaped structure surrounding its periphery to reduce the obstruction of the nipple cavity by the support member 124; at the same time, the tilt angle and tilt direction of the support member 124 match the inner cavity surface of the nipple bottom (below the nipple mouth), so that the support member 124 can fit tightly against the nipple bottom position and stably support it.
[0068] In addition, in this embodiment, there are two second spray arms 22. One of the second spray arms 22 is installed in the space between the second cleaning rack 12 and the third cleaning rack 13. Its spray nozzle can be set upward. When spraying upward, it can spray and wash the bottom and surrounding area of the first cleaning rack 11 from top to bottom. Combined with the first spray arm 21 above the first cleaning rack 11 to wash the items on the first cleaning rack 11, the items on the first cleaning rack 11 are washed more thoroughly.
[0069] Another second spray arm 22 is mounted on the bottom of the third cleaning rack 13. Its spray nozzle is set upward, and the water flow can penetrate the hollow structure of the third cleaning rack 13 and the second cleaning rack 12 to spray the items on the second cleaning rack 12 and the third cleaning rack 13 from bottom to top. This forms a bidirectional rinsing with the first spray arm 21 or other spray arms on the upper layer, so that the items on the second cleaning rack 12 and the third cleaning rack 13 are cleaned more thoroughly.
[0070] Example 2, See Figures 15-16 This embodiment discloses a baby bottle cleaning machine, including the storage rack for the cleaning machine as in Embodiment 1.
[0071] Specifically, during assembly, after assembling the main body 10 of the bracket and the spray assembly 20 with the guide column 14, the entire rack is placed inside the cleaning chamber of the machine body 40, and the guide column 14 is connected to the water passage inside the machine body 40. During use, since the first cleaning rack 11 and the guide column 14, and the first spray arm 21 and the first cleaning rack 11 are all detachably connected, when the top-level first cleaning rack 11 is not needed in actual use, the first spray arm 21 can be detached from the guide column 14. At this time, the second-layer second cleaning rack 12 or the third-layer third cleaning rack 13 can be used alone to carry out cleaning operations. During the operation, only at least one second spray arm 22 is needed to achieve spray cleaning, avoiding water waste caused by the ineffective spraying of the first spray arm 21, and achieving the effect of cleaning on demand and saving water and energy.
[0072] More specifically, because the three-layer washing rack is arranged in a staggered pattern from top to bottom, when taking or putting away items, users can directly place the baby bottles and other items to be washed onto the corresponding rack from the gaps between the racks. There is no need to disassemble the racks layer by layer, reducing space interference and improving the convenience of taking or putting away items.
[0073] The technical means disclosed in this invention are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this invention.
Claims
1. A storage rack for a washing machine, characterized in that, include: The support body includes a first cleaning frame, a second cleaning frame, a third cleaning frame, and a guide column. The first cleaning frame, the second cleaning frame, and the third cleaning frame are arranged sequentially from top to bottom and are sleeved on the outer periphery of the guide column. A spray assembly, comprising a rotatable first spray arm and at least one second spray arm; the first spray arm is located above the first cleaning frame and is detachably connected to the first cleaning frame, and after being connected to the first cleaning frame, the first spray arm is in communication with the guide channel of the guide column; The second spray arm is rotatably sleeved onto the guide column and communicates with the guide channel.
2. The storage rack for a cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second cleaning rack is provided with a first cleaning position and a second cleaning position, which are staggered in the circumferential direction of the second cleaning rack; The third cleaning rack is provided with a first support and a second support. The first support is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly located below the first cleaning position. The first support is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the first cleaning position. The second support is inclined along its own axis and is correspondingly positioned below the second cleaning position; the second support is used to abut against the baby bottle installed through the second cleaning position.
3. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first support frame is provided with a first flow guiding interval, and the second support frame is provided with a second flow guiding interval; The bottom of the third cleaning frame is provided with at least two third spray arms, and the at least two third spray arms are arranged circumferentially around the guide column and at intervals in the third cleaning frame; the inner cavity of the at least two third spray arms is connected to the guide channel; Each of the third spray arms is provided with a spray head, one of which is located in the first flow guide interval and the other is located in the second flow guide interval.
4. The storage rack for a cleaning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first cleaning rack is provided with a through cavity, a first through port and a second through port. The through cavity passes through the first cleaning rack and communicates with the first through port and the second through port respectively. The penetration cavity is provided with a sealing element, which is movably connected to the penetration cavity and can move away from or towards the first penetration interface when subjected to force, so as to block or open the first penetration interface; The bottom of the first spray arm is provided with a connecting column, which is detachably connected to the first through-port and used to press against the sealing component; the guide column is detachably connected to the second through-port.
5. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the connecting column is provided with a snap-fit connector, and the snap-fit connector is provided with a snap-fit groove, which extends along the circumference of the snap-fit connector; the end wall of the first through-hole is snapped into the snap-fit groove and abuts against the inner wall of the snap-fit groove.
6. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting post is provided with a flow guiding cavity, and the bottom of the snap connector is provided with a plurality of first flow guiding ports. The plurality of first flow guiding ports are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the snap connector and are connected to the flow guiding cavity. The sealing member has a plurality of second flow guide ports spaced apart in the circumferential direction. The plurality of second flow guide ports are used to communicate with the plurality of first flow guide ports when the sealing member is away from the first through-port.
7. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the first cleaning rack is provided with a plurality of fourth spray arms, which are distributed at intervals around the through cavity. The main body of the support includes multiple support columns, one end of each of the multiple support columns is detachably connected to multiple fourth spray arms, and the other end of each of the multiple support columns is detachably connected to the second cleaning rack; each support column is provided with a connector, and the connector is provided with a connecting part, which is used to connect a suction tube; The inlet of each of the fourth spray arms communicates with the through cavity and is used to guide water flow into the inner cavity of the fourth spray arm; the outlet of each of the fourth spray arms is located above the connecting part and is used to guide water flow into the connecting part.
8. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The connector is sleeved on the support column by an elastic element, which provides an elastic force to drive the connector to move closer to or away from the fourth spray arm. The connecting part includes a snap-fit notch for snapping in a straw; The support column is fitted with hooks, which are spaced apart from the connector along the axial direction of the support column and located below the connector.
9. The shelf for a cleaning machine as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The second cleaning rack is provided with at least one third cleaning position and at least two support members. The at least two support members are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of one of the third cleaning positions and surround the periphery of the third cleaning position. The support member is inclined from bottom to top along its own axis toward the third cleaning position and is used to abut against the inside of the nipple; There are two second spray arms, one of which is located between the second cleaning rack and the third cleaning rack, and the other is located at the bottom of the third cleaning rack.
10. A baby bottle cleaning machine, characterized in that, Includes the rack for a cleaning machine as described in any one of claims 1-9.