A movable cleaning device

By installing caster components at the bottom of the bottle cleaning device, and using ball bearings to move 360 ​​degrees on the support, the problem of the existing bottle cleaners not moving smoothly is solved, and a more flexible and smooth operating experience is achieved.

CN224540166UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24GUANGDONG HAIXIN WASHING APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG HAIXIN WASHING APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-07-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing bottle cleaners are cumbersome to operate when moving, have high friction, and are not smooth to move.

Method used

Several caster assemblies, including fixed blocks and ball bearings, are installed at the bottom of the cleaning device. The ball bearings move 360 ​​degrees on the support body, reducing friction and improving the flexibility of movement.

Benefits of technology

This design allows for greater flexibility and smoother movement of the cleaning device on the support, making operation more convenient, reducing friction, and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

A movable cleaning device includes a cleaning body and several caster assemblies disposed at the bottom of the cleaning body. The cleaning body moves 360 degrees on a support body via the caster assemblies. Each caster assembly includes a fixed block and a ball bearing. The fixed block is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body, and the ball bearing is installed between the fixed block and the cleaning body. The cleaning body moves 360 degrees on the support body via the ball bearing, and the ball bearing rolls on the support body as the cleaning body moves. This invention improves the flexibility of the cleaning device's movement on the support body by providing several caster assemblies at the bottom of the cleaning body, allowing the cleaning body to move 360 ​​degrees omnidirectionally on the support body. This makes it much easier to move the cleaning device without needing to lift it; simply pushing it is sufficient. Furthermore, the caster assembly includes a fixed block and a ball bearing, with the ball bearing directly contacting the support body, reducing friction and making movement smoother.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of baby bottle cleaning machine technology, and in particular to a portable cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese Patent Document No. CN117414086A, published on January 19, 2024, discloses an integrated structure for a baby bottle washer, including a base and a baby bottle cleaning device. The base also includes one or both of a shaking device and a formula preparation device. The baby bottle cleaning device contains a cleaning mechanism, and the shaking device contains a placement chamber and a rotating mechanism. The baby bottle is placed in the placement chamber, and the rotating mechanism drives the bottle to rotate. The formula preparation device includes a heating chamber and a heating mechanism, which heats the liquid in the heating chamber to a set temperature. By integrating the baby bottle cleaning device on the base with one or both of the shaking device and formula preparation device, it integrates baby bottle cleaning, milk warming, or a combination of these functions. However, this baby bottle washer requires lifting the bottle to move, which is cumbersome. Furthermore, if the bottle washer moves on the support, the friction is significant, resulting in uneven movement.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable cleaning device that is simple in structure, easy to operate, has low friction, moves smoothly, and is highly practical, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] A movable cleaning device designed for this purpose includes a cleaning body, characterized in that it further includes a plurality of caster assemblies disposed at the bottom of the cleaning body, and the cleaning body moves on the support body by means of the caster assemblies moving back and forth, moving left and right, rotating at an angle and translating 360 degrees.

[0006] The caster assembly includes a fixed block and a ball bearing. The fixed block is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body, and the ball bearing is installed between the fixed block and the cleaning body. The cleaning body moves 360 degrees on the support body by the ball bearing, and the ball bearing rolls on the support body when the cleaning body moves.

[0007] An installation groove is formed between the cleaning body and the fixing block. The ball is rolled and installed in the installation groove, and the lower part of the ball protrudes downward outside the installation groove.

[0008] The bottom of the cleaning body has several arc-shaped grooves, and the fixing block has mounting holes located below the arc-shaped grooves. The arc-shaped grooves and mounting holes together form the mounting groove.

[0009] The diameter of the mounting hole gradually decreases from its top to its bottom. The diameter of the top of the mounting hole is D1, the diameter of the bottom of the mounting hole is D2, and the outer diameter of the ball is D3, where D1 > D3 > D2.

[0010] There is a first gap between the ball and the wall of the arc groove, and a second gap between the ball and the wall of the mounting hole.

[0011] The lower part of the ball rests against the bottom of the mounting hole wall.

[0012] The upper part of the ball is located in the arc-shaped groove, and the middle part of the ball is located in the mounting hole.

[0013] The bottom of the cleaning unit is equipped with several positioning grooves, and the fixing blocks are installed in the positioning grooves.

[0014] The bottom of the cleaning body is provided with several sets of fastening holes, and a fastening edge is provided on one side of the fastening hole. The fixing block is provided with a buckle, and the buckle and the fastening edge are fastened to each other to fix the fixing block to the bottom of the cleaning body.

[0015] The cleaning device of this utility model has several caster assemblies installed at the bottom of the cleaning body. The cleaning body can move 360 ​​degrees omnidirectionally on the support (such as the ground or countertop) through the caster assemblies, which improves the flexibility of the cleaning device on the support. When moving the cleaning device, it is basically unnecessary to pick it up, but can be pushed directly, making the movement of the cleaning device more convenient. In addition, the caster assembly includes a fixed block and a ball. The cleaning body moves 360 degrees on the support through the ball. The ball directly contacts the support, reducing friction and making the movement smoother. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a baby bottle cleaning machine in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the bottle washing machine from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the baby bottle cleaning machine in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a baby bottle cleaning machine in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the caster assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of a baby bottle cleaning machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the base in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the base from another position in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] See Figures 1-10 This movable cleaning device includes a cleaning body 1 and several caster assemblies 2 set at the bottom of the cleaning body 1. The cleaning body 1 moves forward and backward, left and right, rotates at small angles and moves 360 degrees on the support (such as the ground or countertop) by means of the caster assemblies 2.

[0028] The caster assembly 2 includes a fixed block 3 and a ball bearing 4. The fixed block 3 is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body 1, and the ball bearing 4 is installed between the fixed block 3 and the cleaning body 1. The cleaning body 1 moves 360 degrees on the support body by means of the ball bearing 4. When the cleaning body 1 moves, the ball bearing 4 rolls on the support body. The cleaning body 1 can move 360 ​​degrees in all directions by means of the rolling of the ball bearing 4. That is, the user can push the cleaning device in all directions, which improves the flexibility of the cleaning device moving on the support body.

[0029] A mounting groove 5 is formed between the cleaning body 1 and the fixing block 3. The ball 4 is rolled and mounted on the mounting groove 5. The lower part of the ball 4 protrudes downward from the mounting groove 5, so that the ball 4 can roll on the support.

[0030] The bottom of the cleaning body 1 is provided with several arc-shaped grooves 6, and the fixing block 3 is provided with mounting holes 7. The mounting holes 7 are located below the arc-shaped grooves 6, and the arc-shaped grooves 6 and the mounting holes 7 together form the mounting groove 5.

[0031] The diameter of the mounting hole 7 gradually decreases from its top to its bottom. The diameter of the top of the mounting hole 7 is D1, the diameter of the bottom of the mounting hole 7 is D2, and the outer diameter of the ball 4 is D3, where D1 > D3 > D2. This structure prevents the ball 4 from falling out of the mounting groove 5.

[0032] There is a first gap 8 between the ball 4 and the wall of the arc groove 6, and a second gap 9 between the ball 4 and the wall of the mounting hole 7. This structure allows the ball 4 to roll on the mounting groove 5.

[0033] The lower part of the ball 4 rests against the bottom of the hole wall of the mounting hole 7, thus providing support for the ball 4.

[0034] The upper part of the ball 4 is located in the arc-shaped groove 6, and the middle part of the ball 4 is located in the mounting hole 7.

[0035] The ball 4 is made of wear-resistant materials, such as ceramics, stainless steel or engineering plastics, which makes the ball 4 less prone to wear when rolling, thus improving its service life.

[0036] The bottom of the cleaning body 1 is provided with several positioning grooves 10, and the fixing block 3 is positioned and installed in the positioning grooves 10 to prevent the fixing block 3 from becoming loose.

[0037] The bottom of the cleaning body 1 is provided with several sets of fastening holes 11. One side of the fastening hole 11 is provided with an upwardly extending fastening edge 12. The two sides of the fixing block 3 are respectively provided with buckles 13. The buckles 13 and the fastening edge 12 are fastened to each other so that the fixing block 3 is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body 1. After the buckles 13 pass through the fastening hole 11, they are fastened to the fastening edge 12. The fastening hole 11 and the arc groove 6 are provided on the top of the positioning groove 10.

[0038] The cleaning body 1 includes a shell 14 and a base 15. The base 15 covers the bottom of the shell 14. The positioning groove 10, the arc groove 6, the fastening hole 11 and the fastening edge 12 are provided on the base 15 so that the fixing block 3 is fixed on the base 15. The ball 4 is installed between the fixing block 3 and the base 15. The cleaning device is a baby bottle cleaning machine.

[0039] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable cleaning device, comprising a cleaning body (1), characterized in that: It also includes several caster assemblies (2) set at the bottom of the cleaning body (1), and the cleaning body (1) moves back and forth, left and right, rotates at an angle and moves 360 degrees on the support body through the caster assemblies (2).

2. The portable cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The caster assembly (2) includes a fixed block (3) and a ball (4). The fixed block (3) is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body (1), and the ball (4) is installed between the fixed block (3) and the cleaning body (1). The cleaning body (1) moves 360 degrees on the support body through the ball (4), and the ball (4) rolls on the support body when the cleaning body (1) moves.

3. The portable cleaning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting groove (5) is formed between the cleaning body (1) and the fixing block (3). The ball (4) is rolled and installed on the mounting groove (5). The lower part of the ball (4) protrudes downward from the mounting groove (5).

4. The portable cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning body (1) is provided with several arc-shaped grooves (6), and the fixing block (3) is provided with mounting holes (7). The mounting holes (7) are located below the arc-shaped grooves (6), and the arc-shaped grooves (6) and the mounting holes (7) together form the mounting groove (5).

5. The portable cleaning device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the mounting hole (7) gradually decreases from its top to its bottom. The diameter of the top of the mounting hole (7) is D1, the diameter of the bottom of the mounting hole (7) is D2, and the outer diameter of the ball (4) is D3, where D1 > D3 > D2.

6. The portable cleaning device according to claim 5, characterized in that: There is a first gap (8) between the ball (4) and the groove wall of the arc groove (6), and a second gap (9) between the ball (4) and the hole wall of the mounting hole (7).

7. The portable cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower part of the ball (4) abuts against the bottom of the hole wall of the mounting hole (7).

8. The portable cleaning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper part of the ball (4) is located in the arc groove (6), and the middle part of the ball (4) is located in the mounting hole (7).

9. The portable cleaning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning body (1) is provided with several positioning grooves (10), and the fixing block (3) is positioned and installed in the positioning grooves (10).

10. The portable cleaning device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning body (1) is provided with several sets of fastening holes (11), and a fastening edge (12) is provided on one side of the fastening hole (11). A buckle (13) is provided on the fixing block (3). The buckle (13) and the fastening edge (12) are fastened to each other so that the fixing block (3) is fixed to the bottom of the cleaning body (1).