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Hardware Prototype · Mechanical Design · Embedded Mechanics

Portable Bottle Cleaning Device

Automated mechanical bottle sanitization and cleaning mechanism.

01 // EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Context & Objectives

A hardware engineering prototype solving internal container cleaning challenges for outdoor enthusiasts.

02 // PROBLEM STATEMENT

The Problem

Narrow-neck reusable water bottles are difficult to thoroughly scrub manually without specialized equipment.

04 // SCOPE & CONTRIBUTION

My Role

Hardware Co-Creator — Designed internal gear mechanisms, 3D printed housing enclosures, and wired motor control circuits.

06 // ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

System Architecture

Embedded microcontroller governing rotational speed cycles and dual-direction fluid agitation.

09 // OUTCOME & IMPACT

Results

Built working physical prototype capable of completing container cleaning cycles in 45 seconds.

10 // REFLECTION & LESSONS

Engineering Takeaways

Combining physical mechanical design with embedded code deepens hardware-software spatial intuition.