Steel wire ball convenient for draining
By designing a steel wool structure with a slim waist in the middle and an adjusting ring, the problem of difficult drainage of traditional steel wool is solved, achieving rapid drainage and convenient cleaning, and preventing bacterial growth.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU JIEYA HOMEWARE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional steel wool pads tend to accumulate moisture inside and on the countertop after use, leading to bacterial growth and odors, and they lack an effective drainage structure.
The design features a narrow, waist-shaped upright structure with gradually opening ends, along with an adjusting ring and connecting spring. Combined with a drainage slope and sliding support, it enables rapid drainage and convenient cleaning.
It effectively prevents moisture buildup, keeps steel wool and countertops dry, prevents bacterial growth, and improves ease of use and cleaning efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to kitchen cleaning products, specifically a steel wool ball that facilitates drainage. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional steel wool leaves a lot of moisture inside after use. Lacking an effective drainage structure, the moisture cannot drain quickly and can only evaporate naturally. This not only keeps the steel wool damp for extended periods, but also, since steel wool is usually placed on countertops, water clumps accumulate there, easily breeding bacteria and odors, affecting hygiene.
[0003] Some steel wool scrubbers have added handles, but these are all short and thick handles. To prevent the steel wool from falling off, it is often fixed to the handle and cannot be replaced. When using steel wool for cleaning, dirt easily accumulates in the part that is in use, making it difficult to spread out for cleaning. It also lacks a drainage structure, making it easy to accumulate dirt, breed bacteria and odors. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the above-mentioned issues and provide a steel wool ball that facilitates drainage.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are: a convenient draining steel wool ball, including a steel wool ball body, and also including: two clamping rods, the two clamping rods are respectively located on both sides of the steel wool ball body, and their opposite ends are respectively inserted into the steel wool ball body from both sides;
[0007] Two uprights, each with a narrow waist in the middle and involute ends, the ends of the two uprights forming a trumpet shape; clamping rods are respectively installed on one of the uprights; external threads are provided on the outer side of the narrow waist, the external threads are located on the narrow waist and above, the narrow waist of the upright is fitted with an adjusting ring, the inner surface of the adjusting ring is provided with an internal thread that connects with the external threads, the external threads are provided from the narrowest part of the narrow waist to the involute structure, not exceeding the part where the steel wire ball is inserted;
[0008] A connecting spring is installed between the opposite sides of the lower end of the uprights to connect the two uprights, while allowing the two uprights to move away from each other by a certain distance through its elastic deformation capacity;
[0009] The stand is installed on the bottom of one of the poles to support the pole. The stand has a drainage slope. When the water droplets from the steel wool ball fall on the drainage slope, they slide down the drainage slope to one side. The other pole is located above the drainage slope, and the water droplets from this pole also slide down the drainage slope.
[0010] Two supports are used to hold the steel wire ball. The two supports are located at the upper end of the upright and are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the supports. A sliding structure is provided between the supports. The supports can slide together through the sliding structure to separate the two uprights, while the two supports are connected to each other.
[0011] Furthermore, the sliding structure includes a U-shaped outer support and an inner support that can be inserted into the outer support. At least one inner side of the U-shaped outer support is provided with a slide rail, and the outer side of the inner support is provided with a slider that is slidably connected to the slide rail. The two ends of the slide rail are closed, restricting the slider to slide only within the slide rail.
[0012] Furthermore, the clamping rod is arc-shaped with a circular cross-section, and the virtual central angle of the end of the clamping rod inserted into the steel wire ball is 60°, which is the structure that makes it easiest to insert and hold the steel wire ball.
[0013] Furthermore, the upright can be either a solid base or a hollow base. A solid base is more stable, while a hollow base allows the steel wire ball to stand upright while also reducing the overall weight.
[0014] Furthermore, the clamping rod has a C-shaped cross-section, which reduces the amount of material used and makes it easier to grip the upright from an overall structural perspective; the C-shaped opening should have reinforcing ribs, and the C-shaped openings of the uprights should be arranged opposite each other.
[0015] Advantages of this utility model:
[0016] 1. The upright adopts a structure with a narrow waist in the middle and gradually opening ends, forming a trumpet shape at both ends. This design not only makes the upright more unique in appearance, but also, in terms of function, the narrow waist section facilitates adjustment, while the gradually opening structure at both ends increases the contact area between the upright and surrounding components, improving the stability of the connection;
[0017] 2. The rotating adjustment ring allows for precise adjustment of the uprights and clamps, meeting various usage scenarios and user needs. Two supports are located at the top of the uprights and connected by a sliding structure. This design allows the two uprights to be easily separated or connected as needed, facilitating the adjustment of the clamps and enabling convenient installation, replacement, or cleaning of the steel wool. Removing the steel wool allows for easy unfolding and cleaning, greatly improving ease of use.
[0018] 3. When water droplets fall from the steel wool or water flows down the pole, it can quickly slide to one side along the pole to the drainage slope, effectively preventing water accumulation, keeping the steel wool dry and clean, and making it less prone to bacterial growth. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a steel wool ball that facilitates water drainage according to this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of the clamping rod and support structure of a steel wool ball that facilitates drainage according to this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the upright and base of a steel wool ball that facilitates drainage according to this utility model.
[0022] As shown in the figure: 1. Steel wire ball; 2. Clamping rod; 3. Upright rod; 4. External thread; 5. Adjusting ring; 6. Slim waist part; 7. Connecting spring; 8. Stand; 9. Drainage slope; 10. Support; 11. Sliding structure; 12. Outer support; 13. Inner support; 14. Slide rail; 15. Slider. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] Refer to the attached diagram.
[0025] In its specific implementation, this utility model provides a convenient draining steel wool ball, comprising a steel wool ball 1 and two clamping rods 2. The two clamping rods 2 are located on opposite sides of the steel wool ball 1, with their opposite ends inserted into the steel wool ball 1 from either side. The virtual central angle of the end of the clamping rod 2 inserted into the steel wool ball 1 is 60°, facilitating the insertion and holding of the steel wool ball 1. The end of the clamping rod 2 inserted into the steel wool ball 1 is arc-shaped, and the cross-section of the clamping rod 2 is also circular.
[0026] Two uprights 3, each with a narrow waist and gradually widening ends, are arranged in a trumpet shape at both ends. External threads 4 are formed on the outer side of the narrow waist portion 6, extending from the narrow waist portion upwards. An adjusting ring 5 is fitted onto the narrow waist portion 6 of the upright 3. The outer surface of the adjusting ring 5 has anti-slip texture, and the inner surface of the adjusting ring 5 has internal threads that connect with the external threads 4. The external threads 4 extend from the narrowest part of the narrow waist portion to the gradually widening structure, not exceeding the clamping rod 2. The clamping rod 2 is installed on one of the uprights 3. When the adjusting ring 5 moves upwards, it tightens the upright 3, causing it to clamp the steel wool ball 1. Moving it downwards loosens the upright 3, allowing the steel wool ball 1 to be removed and replaced. The other parts of the upright 3 have a C-shaped cross-section, reducing material usage and making it easier to grip from the outside. The C-shaped openings should have reinforcing ribs, and the C-shaped openings of the uprights 3 are positioned opposite each other.
[0027] A connecting spring 7 is installed between the opposite sides of the lower end of the uprights 3 to connect the two uprights 3, while allowing the two uprights 3 to move away from each other by a certain distance through its elastic deformation capacity;
[0028] The support 8 is installed on the bottom of one of the uprights 3 to support the upright 3. The support 8 has a drainage slope 9. When the water droplets of the steel wire ball 1 fall on the drainage slope 9, they slide down the drainage slope 9 to one side. The lower part of the drainage slope 9 is preferably located at the edge of the pool, and the water flows into the pool. The other upright 3 is located above the drainage slope 9, and the water droplets from the upright 3 also slide down the drainage slope. The upright 3 is either a solid base or a hollow base. A solid base is more stable, while a hollow base is sufficient to stand the steel wire ball 1 upright, while also reducing the overall weight.
[0029] Two supports 10 are used to support the steel wool ball 1. The upper end of the upright 3 is inserted into the steel wool ball 1 to fix the ball, but it will deform significantly during use, so a support 10 is needed to support the steel wool ball 1 for easy cleaning. The two supports 10 are located on the upper end of the upright 3 and are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the supports 10. A sliding structure 11 is provided between the supports 10. The supports 10 slide together through the sliding structure 11, which can separate the two uprights 3, while the two supports 10 are connected to each other. The sliding structure 11 includes a U-shaped outer support 12 and an inner support 13 that can be inserted into the outer support 12. At least one inner side of the U-shaped outer support 12 is provided with a slide rail 14. The outer side of the inner support 13 is provided with a slider that is slidably connected to the slide rail 14. The two ends of the slide rail 14 are closed, restricting the slider to slide only within the slide rail 14. The sliding structure 11 connects two uprights 3 from the upper end of the uprights 3, and can also be adjusted left and right with the adjustment ring 5 to facilitate the uprights 3 moving away from or closer to each other.
[0030] When using this utility model product: insert the opposite ends of the two clamping rods 2 from both sides of the steel wire ball 1, and use their specific shape and structure to stably clamp the steel wire ball 1.
[0031] By rotating the adjusting ring 5 and utilizing its threaded connection with the external thread 4 of the narrow waist part 6 of the upright 3, the position of the adjusting ring 5 on the upright 3 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the relevant state of the upright 3. It can clamp steel wire balls 1 of different sizes, and the steel wire balls 1 will wear down and become smaller after long-term use. When the adjusting ring 5 moves upward, it will tighten the upright 3 and drive the upright 3 to clamp the steel wire balls 1. When it moves downward, it will loosen the upright 3, so that the steel wire balls 1 can be removed and replaced.
[0032] The elastic deformation capability of the connecting spring 7 allows the two uprights 3 to be separated by a certain distance, ensuring that the bottom parts of the uprights 3 are connected to each other. Combined with the sliding structure 11, this makes the overall structure simple and stable.
[0033] After clamping the steel wool ball 1 with this utility model product, you can hold the upright rod 3 to clean the outer surface of the object without hurting your hands; or use the long rod structure of the upright rod 3 to easily insert into the container to clean the inner surface, which is simple and practical; after use, stand the stand 8 on the table. At this time, the water droplets on the steel wool ball 1 and the upright rod 3 fall on the drainage slope 9 of the stand 8 and slide down the slope to one side to achieve the purpose of drainage.
[0034] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A convenient draining steel wool ball, comprising a steel wool ball body, characterized in that, Also includes: Two clamping rods are located on both sides of the steel wire ball, with their opposite ends inserted into the steel wire ball; Two uprights, the two uprights having a narrow waist in the middle and involute ends, the clamping rods are respectively installed on one of the uprights; external threads are provided on the outer side of the narrow waist part, and an adjusting ring is sleeved on the narrow waist part of the upright, the inner surface of the adjusting ring is provided with an internal thread that is threaded to the external thread; A connecting spring is installed between the opposite sides of the lower end of the uprights to connect the two uprights while allowing the two uprights to be separated by a certain distance; A support is installed on the bottom surface of one of the uprights to support the upright. The support has a drainage slope on top, so that when water droplets from the steel wool ball fall on the drainage slope, they slide down the drainage slope to one side. The other upright is located above the drainage slope. Two supports are used to hold the steel wire ball. The two supports are located at the upper end of the upright and are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the supports. A sliding structure is provided between the supports. The supports can slide together through the sliding structure to separate the two uprights, while the two supports are connected to each other.
2. The steel wool ball for easy drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding structure includes a U-shaped outer support and an inner support that can be inserted into the outer support. At least one inner side of the U-shaped outer support has a slide rail, and the outer side of the inner support has a slider that is slidably connected to the slide rail. The two ends of the slide rail are closed, restricting the slider to slide only within the slide rail.
3. The steel wool ball for easy drainage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping rod is arc-shaped with a circular cross-section, and the virtual central angle of the end of the clamping rod inserted into the steel wire ball is 60°.
4. The convenient draining steel wool ball according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upright is either a solid base or a hollow base.
5. A convenient draining steel wool ball according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross-section of the upright is C-shaped, and the openings of the C-shape of the upright are arranged opposite each other.