MODULAR SCARFS STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

A modular scarfs storage device comprises a frame 1 having a pair of parallelly oriented circular plates 2 and developed to be positioned over a fixed surface within an enclosure, multiple U-shaped rods 3 are configured on outer surface of the plates 2 that is accessed by a user for hanging multiple scarfs on the rods 3 , plurality of hooks 4 for engaging the scarfs on the hooks 4 , multiple capacitive sensors determining fabric of the engaged scarfs, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed inside the frame 1 detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the engaged scarfs, plurality of electronically controlled nozzles 6 integrated on the frame 1 , each via a motorized ball and socket joint dispense a regulated amount of steam, a dust sensor installed on the frame 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the frame 1 .

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular scarfs storage device that is capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs, further capable of detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Scarves or handkerchiefs are often placed in a shirt or coat pocket to achieve a desired ornamental effect. Difficulty may be encountered in placing and supporting the scarf or handkerchief in the desired shape and location. Once the desired position and effect have been achieved the scarf or handkerchief is often disturbed by body movement or removal of the shirt of coat. Additionally, once the scarf or handkerchief is removed from the pocket the process of adjustment must be repeated again.

[0003] Traditionally scarf hangers are used for scarf storage typically made of wood or metal, with multiple arms or hooks to hang scarves. This method allows for easy organization and visibility of scarves but take up a lot of space, especially if you have a large scarf collection, another traditional method is scarf organizer in which a fabric or plastic pouch with multiple pockets or compartments to store scarves. This method is great for saving space and keeping scarves neatly organized. Additionally this is difficult to see all of your scarves at once, making it challenging to choose the right one for your outfit.

[0004] US5353481A discloses about device that includes about a device for holding and supporting a scarf or handkerchief in a pocket for ornamental display is disclosed. The scarf holder comprises a frame member which has a slot through which a scarf or handkerchief is passed. A flexible clip member is attached to the front of the frame member near the slot to bias the scarf against the frame member and hold the scarf in place. The frame member when inserted into the pocket of a jacket or blazer is completely covered. The scarf or handkerchief is adjusted to extend above the pocket for display.

[0005] US5353481A discloses about device that includes about a device for holding and supporting a scarf or handkerchief in a pocket for ornamental display is disclosed. The scarf holder comprises a frame member which has a slot through which a scarf or handkerchief is passed. A flexible clip member is attached to the front of the frame member near the slot to bias the scarf against the frame member and hold the scarf in place. The frame member when inserted into the pocket of a jacket or blazer is completely covered. The scarf or handkerchief is adjusted to extend above the pocket for display.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices exists that are capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs but lacks in detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs as well as detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is user friendly and reliable in nature.

[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention relates to a modular scarfs storage device that is capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs, further capable of detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, A modular scarfs storage device , comprising, a frame having a pair of parallels oriented circular plates and developed to be positioned over a fixed surface within an enclosure, plurality of U-shaped rods are configured on outer surface of the plates that is accessed by a user for hanging multiple scarfs on the rods, plurality of hooks configure on each of the rods that is accessed by the user for engaging the scarfs on the hooks in view of accommodating the scarfs over the rods, multiple capacitive sensors are integrated on the hooks for determining fabric of the engaged scarfs which is stored in a database linked, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit installed inside the frame and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of inside of the frame, respectively in sync with an ultrasonic sensor integrated inside the frame for detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the engaged scarfs, in accordance to which the a set of optimum angles from where wrinkles detected on the scarfs are to be treated in the engaged state, plurality of electronically controlled nozzles integrated on the frame, each by means of a motorized ball and socket joint that are to rotate the nozzles for orienting the nozzles at the evaluates set of optimum angles, the nozzles are to dispense a regulated amount of steam generated from a water reservoir arranged on the frame, on wrinkled portion of the scarfs in order to remove wrinkle from the scarfs in a cautious manner to prevent any damage to fabric of the scarfs, a dust sensor installed on the frame for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the frame, in case the dust particles are detected.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of a motorized roller arranged on the frame for rotating on its to unwind a sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on the frame for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links attached with each of the joints in order to deploy the sheet attached between the link over the scarfs, thereby protecting the scarfs from dust particles, a heating coil is integrated in the water reservoir that is to heat water stored in the reservoir to generate steam while is supplied to the nozzles via multiple conduits connecting the reservoir with the nozzles, the regulated amount of steam depends on determined fabric of the engaged scarfs, in accordance to which the nozzles, plurality of suction cups are attached underneath bottom portion of the circular plate for affixing the frame with the surface, a battery is associated with the device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a modular scarfs storage device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0020] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0021] The present invention relates to a modular scarfs storage device that is capable of providing a mean to store multiple scarfs as well as detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the scarfs, accordingly remove the wrinkles.

[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a modular scarfs storage device is illustrated comprises of a frame 1 having a pair of parallelly oriented circular plates 2, plurality of U-shaped rods 3 configured on outer surface of the plates 2 , plurality of hooks 4 configure on each of the rods 3 , an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed inside the frame 1 , plurality of electronically controlled nozzles 6 integrated on the frame 1 , a motorized roller 7 arranged on the frame 1 , and multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on the frame 1 for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 8 .

[0023] The proposed invention includes a frame 1 having a pair of parallelly oriented circular plates 2 and developed to be positioned over a fixed surface within an enclosure. Now, plurality of U-shaped rods 3 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are configured on outer surface of the plates 2 that is accessed by a user for hanging multiple scarfs on the rods 3 .

[0024] Then, plurality of suction cups (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are attached underneath bottom portion of the circular plate for affixing the frame 1 with the surface. The suction cups, mentioned herein, create a negative air pressure against the surface for creating a vacuum inside the cups. The cups further stick over the surface, thus, helping the frame 1 to affix on the surface.

[0025] Further, plurality of hooks 4 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are configure on each of the rods 3 that is accessed by the user for engaging the scarfs on the hooks 4 in view of accommodating the scarfs over the rods 3 . Then, a linked microcontroller (not shown in figure) activates multiple capacitive sensors (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) are integrated on the hooks 4 for determining fabric of the engaged scarfs which is stored in a database linked with the microcontroller.

[0026] Capacitive sensors are based on the technology of capacitive coupling
that can detect and measure anything that is conductive or has a dielectric
different from air, thereby the signal are sent to the microcontroller in order to determine fabric of the engaged scarfs.

[0027] The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the components linked to it. The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source programming platform.

[0028] Then, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed inside the frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of inside of the frame 1 , respectively in sync with an ultrasonic sensor integrated inside the frame 1 . The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 comprises of a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol and a camera which upon actuation captures multiple images of the surroundings for detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the engaged scarfs.

[0029] The microcontroller processes the received signal from the imaging unit 5 in order to detect presence and location of wrinkles on the engaged scarfs, in accordance to which the microcontroller evaluates a set of optimum angles from where wrinkles detected on the scarfs are to be treated in the engaged state.

[0030] Further, plurality of electronically controlled nozzles 6 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) integrated on the frame 1 , each by means of a motorized ball and socket joint that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate the nozzles 6 for orienting the nozzles 6 at the evaluates set of optimum angles.

[0031] The ball and socket joint provides a 360-degree rotation to the nozzles 6 for aiding the nozzles 6 to turn at a desired angle. The ball and socket joint is a coupling consisting of a ball joint securely locked within a socket joint, where the ball joint is able to move in a 360-dgree rotation within the socket thus, providing the required rotational motion to the nozzles 6 . The ball and socket joint is powered by a DC (direct current) motor that is actuated by the microcontroller thus providing multidirectional movement to the nozzles 6 .

[0032] Thereafter, the microcontroller activates the nozzles 6 to dispense a regulated amount of steam generated from a water reservoir arranged on the frame 1 , on wrinkled portion of the scarfs in order to remove wrinkle from the scarfs in a cautious manner to prevent any damage to fabric of the scarfs.

[0033] The electronically controlled nozzle, used herein, controls flow of steam by varying the size of the flow passage as directed by a signal from a controller. This enables the direct control of flow rate and the consequential control of process quantities such as pressure, and steam level in view of dispensing the steam as per the determined requirement.

[0034] Furthermore, the microcontroller activates a dust sensor installed on the frame 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the frame 1 . The dust sensor detects the presence of dust by monitoring the particles. The dust sensor uses an optical sensing method to detect dust. A photo sensor and an infrared light-emitting diode are optically arranged in the dust sensor. The photo-sensor detects the reflected rays which are bounced off the frame 1 The bounced back rays are processed by the microcontroller integrated with the dust sensor for determining presence of dust particles in proximity to the frame 1 .

[0035] Now, in case the dust particles are detected, the microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 7 arranged on the frame 1 for rotating on its to unwind a sheet. The motorized roller 7 is integrated with a hub motor in its hub powered by a direct current (DC) motor that rotates the roller 7 for unwinding the sheet.

[0036] Then, the microcontroller activates multiple motorized hinge joints (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) arranged on the frame 1 for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 8 (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) attached with each of the joints in order to deploy the sheet attached between the link over the scarfs, thereby protecting the scarfs from dust particles. The motorized hinge joints used herein, are piece of metal that joins two sides or items together and allows it to be opened or closed by revolving along the longitudinal axis whose operation is governed by a DC motor.

[0037] Further, a heating coil is integrated in the water reservoir and that is actuated by the microcontroller to heat water stored in the reservoir to generate steam while is supplied to the nozzles 6 via multiple conduits (ranging in between from 3 to 5 in numbers) connecting the reservoir with the nozzles 6 .

[0038] The heating coil works when current is passed through the coil, the coil becomes hot and produces heat energy. This heat energy of the heating coil is transferred to the wire thereby heating the patterned wires. The heating coil is actuated by the microcontroller in order to heat water stored in the reservoir to generate steam while is supplied to the nozzles 6 via multiple conduits.

[0039] Furthermore, the regulated amount of steam depends on determined fabric of the engaged scarfs, accordingly the microcontroller regulates actuation of the nozzles 6 .

[0040] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the device to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the device.

[0041] The present invention works best in the following manner, the frame 1 having the pair of parallelly oriented circular plates 2 and developed to be positioned over the fixed surface within the enclosure, followed by plurality of U-shaped rods 3 are configured on outer surface of the plates 2 that is accessed by the user for hanging multiple scarfs on the rods 3 . Then, plurality of hooks 4 configured on each of the rods 3 that is accessed by the user for engaging the scarfs on the hooks 4 in view of accommodating the scarfs over the rods 3 , followed by multiple capacitive sensors are integrated on the hooks 4 for determining fabric of the engaged scarfs which is stored in the database linked with the inbuilt microcontroller. Then, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed inside the frame 1 and integrated with the processor for capturing and processing multiple images of inside of the frame 1 , respectively in sync with the ultrasonic sensor integrated inside the frame 1 for detecting presence and location of wrinkles on the engaged scarfs, in accordance to which the microcontroller evaluates the set of optimum angles from where wrinkles detected on the scarfs are to be treated in the engaged state. Then, plurality of electronically controlled nozzles 6 integrated on the frame 1 , each by means of the motorized ball and socket joint that are actuated by the microcontroller to rotate the nozzles 6 for orienting the nozzles 6 at the evaluates set of optimum angles, followed by the nozzles 6 are actuated by the microcontroller to dispense the regulated amount of steam generated from the water reservoir arranged on the frame 1 , on wrinkled portion of the scarfs in order to remove wrinkle from the scarfs in the cautious manner to prevent any damage to fabric of the scarfs. Then, the dust sensor installed on the frame 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to the frame 1 , followed by in case the dust particles are detected, the microcontroller actuates the motorized roller 7 arranged on the frame 1 for rotating on its to unwind the sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on the frame 1 for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 8 attached with each of the joints in order to deploy the sheet attached between the link over the scarfs, thereby protecting the scarfs from dust particles.

[0042] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to individuals skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A modular scarfs storage device , comprising:

i) a frame 1 having a pair of parallelly oriented circular plates 2 and developed to be positioned over a fixed surface within an enclosure, wherein plurality of U-shaped rods 3 are configured on outer surface of said plates 2 that is accessed by a user for hanging multiple scarfs on said rods 3 ;
ii) plurality of hooks 4 configure on each of said rods 3 that is accessed by said user for engaging said scarfs on said hooks 4 in view of accommodating said scarfs over said rods 3 , wherein multiple capacitive sensors are integrated on said hooks 4 for determining fabric of said engaged scarfs which is stored in a database linked with an inbuilt microcontroller;
iii) an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 5 installed inside said frame 1 and integrated with a processor for capturing and processing multiple images of inside of said frame 1 , respectively in sync with an ultrasonic sensor integrated inside said frame 1 for detecting presence and location of wrinkles on said engaged scarfs, in accordance to which said microcontroller evaluates a set of optimum angles from where wrinkles detected on said scarfs are to be treated in said engaged state;
iv) plurality of electronically controlled nozzles 6 integrated on said frame 1 , each by means of a motorized ball and socket joint that are actuated by said microcontroller to rotate said nozzles 6 for orienting said nozzles 6 at said evaluates set of optimum angles, wherein said nozzles 6 are actuated by said microcontroller to dispense a regulated amount of steam generated from a water reservoir arranged on said frame 1 , on wrinkled portion of said scarfs in order to remove wrinkle from said scarfs in a cautious manner to prevent any damage to fabric of said scarfs; and
v) a dust sensor installed on said frame 1 for detecting presence of dust particles in proximity to said frame 1 , wherein in case said dust particles are detected, said microcontroller actuates a motorized roller 7 arranged on said frame 1 for rotating on its to unwind a sheet followed by actuation of multiple motorized hinge joints arranged on said frame 1 for providing movement to multiple inverted U-shaped links 8 attached with each of said joints in order to deploy said sheet attached between said link over said scarfs, thereby protecting said scarfs from dust particles.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a heating coil is integrated in said water reservoir that is actuated by said microcontroller to heat water stored in said reservoir to generate steam while is supplied to said nozzles 6 via multiple conduits connecting said reservoir with said nozzles 6 .

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said regulated amount of steam depends on determined fabric of said engaged scarfs, in accordance to which said microcontroller regulates actuation of said nozzles 6 .

4) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein plurality of suction cups are attached underneath bottom portion of said circular plate for affixing said frame 1 with said surface.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with said device.

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