WASHED SHOES DRIER WITH AUTOMATIC FLIPPING STORAGE RACK AND HOT AIR CIRCULATION CHAMBER

Abstract

Title: WASHED SHOES DRIER WITH AUTOMATIC FLIPPING STORAGE RACK AND HOT AIR CIRCULATION CHAMBER 10 The titled invention discloses a shoe drying device designed to efficiently dry washed shoes within a short period using hot air circulation and automatic flipping mechanisms. The device has an enclosure cabin made of stainless steel, equipped with wheels for easy mobility. Inside the cabin, shoe storage shelves with flipping racks 15 securely hold the shoes, which are inverted by flipping drive motors to ensure even drying. A hot air blower and an air circulating fan distribute hot air evenly throughout the chamber. Thermal controls and timer settings regulate the temperature and flipping intervals. A moisture escape outlet and a drain water collecting tray manage moisture and dripping water. A digital display provides real-time information, and a moisture 20 sensor alerts when the shoes are completely dried.

Specification

WASHED SHOES DRIER WITH AUTOMATIC FLIPPING STORAGE RACK

AND HOT AIR CIRCULATION CHAMBER

FIELD OF INVENTION

10 The present invention relates to the field of sports accessories drying equipment and more particularly relates to the device for efficiently drying the washed shoes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
15 Traditional methods of air-drying shoes are time-consuming, often taking more time to completely dry, which is inconvenient in environments like hostels or sports facilities where quick turnaround is essential. And the shoes dried naturally may not dry evenly, leading to potential issues with odor, mold, or discomfort when worn. Wet shoes can also drip water, creating a mess and potential hazards in shared spaces. Manually 20 flipping shoes to ensure even drying is labor-intensive and time-consuming, and traditional drying methods lack precise control over temperature and airflow, affecting drying efficiency and quality.


the cabin, there are shoe storage shelves with flipping racks that hold the shoes securely. Each rack is suspended on pivots and connected to flipping drive motors, allowing the shoes to be inverted for even drying.

The device includes a hot air blower and an air circulating fan to distribute hot air 10 evenly throughout the chamber. Thermal controls and timer settings regulate the temperature and flipping intervals. A moisture escape outlet allows the moisture to exit, while a drain water collecting tray gathers dripping water. The device features a digital display showing the internal temperature and timer duration, and a moisture sensor that alerts when the shoes are completely dry. This invention is particularly useful in 15 hostels or sports facilities where quick and efficient shoe drying is essential.

Figure shows the drawing of "Washed Shoes Drier with Automatic Flipping Storage Rack and Hot Air Circulation Chamber''
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1. ENCLOSURE CABIN

2. WHEELS

3. SHOE STORAGE FLIPPING RACK

4. SHELF

5. HOT AIR BLOWER

6. AIR CIRCULATING FAN

7. THERMAL CONTROLS

8. FLIPPING DRIVE MOTORS

9. PIVOTS

10. DRAIN WATER COLLECTING TRAY

11. MOISTURE ESCAPE OUTLET

12. SHOE INSERTING NEST

13. DIGITAL DISPLAY

14. MOISTURE SENSOR


5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE DRAWING
1. ENCLOSURE CABIN

Made of Stainless steel and houses all components and provides a controlled 10 environment for drying shoes.

2. WHEELS

Facilitate easy movement and portability of the device.

15 3. SHOE STORAGE FLIPPING RACK

Holds shoes securely and flips them to ensure even drying.

4. SHELF

Provides organized storage space for the shoe storage flipping racks.

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5. HOT AIR BLOWER
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Generates and supplies hot air into the chamber for drying.

6. AIR CIRCULATING FAN

25 Distributes hot air evenly throughout the chamber to ensure uniform drying.

7. THERMAL CONTROLS

Regulates the temperature of the hot air to optimize drying conditions.

30 8. FLIPPING DRIVE MOTORS

Automatically flip the shoe storage racks to dry all surfaces of the shoes evenly.

9. PIVOTS

Support the shoe storage flipping racks, allowing them to rotate smoothly.

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10. DRAIN WATER COLLECTING TRAY

Collects dripping water from the wet shoes, preventing mess and potential hazards.

11. MOISTURE ESCAPE OUTLET

Allows moisture produced during drying to escape the chamber.

12. SHOE INSERTING NEST

io Securely holds the shoes in place, preventing them from falling due to gravity

during flipping.

13. DIGITAL DISPLAY

Shows real-time information such as the internal temperature and timer duration. 15

14. MOISTURE SENSOR

Continuously measures the moisture content inside the chamber and alerts when the shoes are completely dry.

20 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a shoe drying device designed to efficiently dry washed shoes within a short period using hot air circulation.
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The device comprises an enclosure cabin (t) made of stainless steel, equipped with 25 wheels (2) for easy mobility.

Inside the cabin, there are shoe storage shelves (4) with flipping racks (3) that securely hold the shoes.

Each rack is suspended on pivots (9) at one end and connected to flipping drive motors (8) at the other end, allowing the shoes to be inverted for even drying.

30 The topside of the enclosure houses a hot air blower (5) that supplies hot air to blow inside the chamber.

An air circulating fan (6) is fixed over the top side of the enclosure to circulate the hot air inside the chamber evenly.

Thermal controls (7) and timer settings are provided on the device to regulate the 35 temperature of the hot air and to control the flipping intervals of each storage rack. The moisture produced from the drying of wet shoes escapes through a moisture escape outlet (11), while the dripping water from the wet shoes is collected in a drain water collecting tray (10), which can be removed by pulling the tray outside.

Each storage rack is equipped with a shoe inserting nest (12) to hold the shoes securely and prevent them from falling due to gravity while flipping downwards.

The flipping drive motors (8) are controlled by a programmed timer and are used to flip the storage rack with inversion to dry the surface of the shoes evenly and quickly. A digital display (13) shows the actual temperature circulating inside the chamber and 10 the timer lapse duration of the flipping drive.

A moisture sensor (14) is fixed near the moisture escape outlet to continuously measure the moisture content inside the chamber and alerts with an alarm and indicator if the shoes are completely dried.

15 METHOD OF OPERATION

Positioning the shoe drying device in a suitable location, ensuring it is stable and accessible.

Placing the washed shoes into the shoe inserting nests (12) on the shoe storage 20 flipping racks (3). Ensuring the shoes are securely held to prevent falling during the flipping process.

Using the thermal controls (7) to set the desired temperature for the hot air blower (5). This ensures optimal drying conditions.

Dripping water from the wet shoes is collected in the drain water collecting tray (10). This tray can be periodically removed and emptied to maintain a clean and dry environment.

The digital display (13) provides real-time information on the internal temperature and the timer lapse duration of the flipping drive motors.

10 The moisture sensor (14) continuously measures the moisture content inside the chamber. Once the shoes are completely dried, the sensor alerts with an alarm and indicator, notifying the user that the drying process is complete.

Once the shoes are dried, turning off the hot air blower (5) and the air circulating fan
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15 Safely removing the dried shoes from the shoe inserting nests (12).

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Emptying the drain water collecting tray (10) and cleaning the device as needed to prepare it for the next use.

20 ADVANTAGES
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> The device utilizes hot air circulation and automatic flipping mechanisms to dry shoes quickly, significantly, reducing the drying time compared to traditional air-drying methods.
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> The automatic flipping of the shoe storage racks ensures that all surfaces of the shoes are exposed to hot air, resulting in even drying and preventing issues like odor or mold.
> The device is equipped with wheels for easy mobility, a digital display for real-time information, and programmable controls for temperature and flipping intervals, making it user-friendly and convenient to operate.
> The device features a moisture escape outlet and a drain water collecting tray to manage moisture and dripping water effectively, maintaining a clean and dry environment during the drying process.


CLAIM(S)

WE CLAIM
1. A washed shoes drier with automatic flipping storage rack and hot air 10 circulation chamber comprising:
. an enclosure cabin (1) made of stainless steel and equipped with wheels (2) for easy mobility;

ii. shoe storage shelves (4) within the enclosure cabin, each shelf having shoe storage flipping racks (3) for holding shoes;

iii. a hot air blower (5) positioned at the topside of the enclosure cabin to supply hot air;

iv. an air circulating fan (6) fixed over the top side of the enclosure cabin to distribute the hot air evenly;

v. thermal controls (7) and timer settings to regulate the temperature of the hot air and control the flipping intervals of the storage racks;

vi. flipping drive motors (8) coupled to the storage racks to invert the racks for even drying;

vii. pivots (9) supporting the storage racks to allow smooth rotation;

viii. a drain water collecting tray (10) to collect dripping water from the shoes;

ix. a moisture escape outlet (11) to allow moisture to escape the chamber;

x. shoe inserting nests (12) on the storage racks to securely hold the shoes;

xi. a digital display (13) to show the internal temperature and timer duration;

xii. a moisture sensor (14) to measure the moisture content inside the chamber and provide alerts when the shoes are completely dried

2. the shoe drying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shoe storage flipping

racks (3) are designed to hold multiple pairs of shoes simultaneously, each

rack being independently flippable by the flipping drive motors (8)

3. the shoe drying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal controls (7) include a temperature adjustment mechanism to set the desired temperature for the hot air blower (5) within a range suitable for drying shoes

4. the shoe drying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the timer settings include a programmable interval for the flipping drive motors (8) to invert the storage racks at regular intervals, ensuring even drying of all surfaces of the shoes

5. the shoe drying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the moisture sensor (14) is positioned near the moisture escape outlet (11) and is configured to continuously measure the moisture content inside the chamber and trigger an alarm and indicator when the moisture level falls below a predetermined threshold

6. the shoe drying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the digital display (13) provides real-time information on the internal temperature of the chamber and the remaining time for the flipping drive motors (8) to complete their programmed cycles.

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