A heating towel storage box

By incorporating a built-in heater and fan in the storage box, combined with an air duct and ultraviolet germicidal lamp, the problem of bacteria growth on towels in humid environments is solved, achieving rapid drying and sterilization of towels, thus meeting users' health and convenience needs.

CN224387348UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23ZHEJIANG DELIFU TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG DELIFU TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-06-23

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Technical Problem

Existing foldable storage boxes cannot be effectively heated in humid environments, leading to bacterial growth on towels and failing to meet users' health needs.

Method used

A heated towel storage box was designed, which has a built-in heating element and fan. It circulates hot air through the air duct to dry the towels and is equipped with an ultraviolet germicidal lamp and control panel, and has an automatic sterilization function.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid drying and sterilization of towels, preventing dampness from breeding bacteria, and provides a convenient and space-saving solution.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a storage box technical field, concretely relates to a heating towel storage box, including and box body and lid, the lid covers on the box body forms first cavity, be provided with second cavity in the box body, be provided with heating body, fan and air flue in the second cavity, the air flue one end is connected with the fan, the air flue other end is linked together with first cavity. The utility model discloses through setting heating body, fan and air flue, realizes initiative hot air circulation, makes the towel fast drying and keeps warm, avoids damp breeding bacteria, saves airing space simultaneously. The design optimization of air flue and first cavity intercommunication improves hot air flow path, and the heating efficiency is promoted, and the even heating of towel is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage box technology, specifically to a heated towel storage box. Background Technology

[0002] With increasingly compact modern living spaces, foldable storage boxes have gradually become a popular choice for home, office, and outdoor settings due to their portability and space-saving advantages. Most existing foldable storage boxes are made of lightweight plastic, non-woven fabric, or composite materials, achieving quick unfolding and storage through hinges, folding seams, or flexible structures. However, in specific applications, such as humid environments like bathrooms, towels remaining damp for extended periods can easily breed bacteria, endangering users' health. Therefore, users' functional requirements for storage boxes have expanded beyond mere storage; they also desire heating capabilities, a requirement that most current foldable storage boxes on the market fail to meet. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a heated towel storage box to solve the problem that existing storage boxes do not have heating capabilities.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A heated towel storage box includes a box body and a lid. The lid covers the box body to form a first cavity. A second cavity is provided inside the box body. A heating element, a fan, and an air duct are provided in the second cavity. One end of the air duct is connected to the fan, and the other end of the air duct communicates with the first cavity.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting hole is provided on the box body, and the air duct communicates with the first cavity through the connecting hole.

[0007] Preferably, the heating element is disposed within the air duct.

[0008] Preferably, a PCB board is also provided in the second cavity, and a control panel is provided on the cover. The control panel, the heating element and the fan are electrically connected to the PCB board respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the cover is hinged to the box body.

[0010] Preferably, a first wiring hole is provided on the box body, and a second wiring hole is provided on the cover body.

[0011] Preferably, the first wiring hole is located near the hinge between the box body and the cover, and the second wiring hole is located near the hinge between the box body and the cover.

[0012] Preferably, an ultraviolet germicidal lamp is provided on the inner wall of the cover.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the box is provided with a heat insulation layer.

[0014] Preferably, the battery is disposed inside the box.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the heated towel storage box of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This invention achieves active hot air circulation by incorporating a heating element, a fan, and an air duct, enabling towels to dry quickly and remain warm, preventing dampness and bacterial growth, while also saving drying space. The design of the air duct connecting to the first cavity optimizes the hot air flow path, improves heating efficiency, and ensures even heating of the towels.

[0017] The hinged cover design facilitates the placement and removal of towels, while the first and second cable routing holes are located near the hinge to prevent cable bending and wear, extending the product's lifespan. The split-cavity layout isolates the functional modules and storage area, reducing the impact of moisture on electronic components. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heated towel storage box provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a heated towel storage box from another perspective, provided as an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heated towel storage box provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a heated towel storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is another internal structural diagram of a heated towel storage box provided in an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0024] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: box body 1, cover body 2, first cavity 3, second cavity 4, heating element 5, fan 6, air duct 7, connecting hole 8, PCB board 9, control panel 10, first wiring hole 11, second wiring hole 12, shelf 13, connecting plate 14.

[0025] As attached Figure 1-5As shown in the figure, this embodiment illustrates a heated towel storage box, including a box body 1 and a lid 2. The lid 2 covers the box body 1 to form a first cavity 3 for storing towels or other items. A second cavity 4 is provided inside the box body 1. A heating element 5, a fan 6, and an air duct 7 are disposed within the second cavity 4. One end of the air duct 7 is connected to the fan 6, and the other end of the air duct 7 communicates with the first cavity 3. The heating element 5 is disposed within the air duct 7.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the heated towel storage box is in operation, the fan 6 and the heating element 5 run, and the heated air is blown into the first cavity 3 to heat the towels or other items inside the first cavity. Specifically, the heating element 5 can be a PTC heater, a resistance wire heater, or a carbon fiber heating element, etc., and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0027] The housing 1 has a connecting hole 8, through which the air duct 7 connects to the first cavity 3. Heated air is blown into the first cavity 3 through the connecting hole 8. Specifically, the connecting hole 8 is a grid structure hole.

[0028] The second cavity 4 contains a PCB board 9, and the cover 2 has a control panel 10. The control panel 10, the heating element 5, and the fan 6 are electrically connected to the PCB board 9. The control panel 10 is used to adjust the temperature, fan speed, or timer function.

[0029] Specifically, the cover 2 and the box 1 are connected by a hinge for easy opening and closing. The box 1 has a first wiring hole 11, and the cover 2 has a second wiring hole 12. The wiring connecting the PCB board 9 and the control panel 10 passes through the first wiring hole 11, exits the second cavity 4 of the box 1, and then passes through the second wiring hole 12 into the cover 2, connecting to the control panel 10 module. The first wiring hole 11 and the second wiring hole 12 are located near the hinge point between the box 1 and the cover 2 to prevent wire bending and damage.

[0030] In some embodiments, an ultraviolet germicidal lamp is provided on the inner wall of the cover 2 to sterilize the towel after drying. In some embodiments, a limit switch or infrared sensor can be provided on the cover 2 to turn off the ultraviolet germicidal lamp when the cover 2 is detected to be open or a person is approaching, so as to prevent the ultraviolet germicidal lamp from causing harm to the human body.

[0031] In use, the box body 1 can be fixed to a wall. A shelf 13 is hinged to the bottom of the box body 1. Foldable connecting plates 14 are connected to the sides of the shelf 13 and the sides of the box body 1, respectively. Each connecting plate 14 consists of two hinged plates. When the connecting plates 14 are unfolded, the shelf 13 opens to an angle of approximately 90 degrees with the box body 1, and the lid 2 closes onto the connecting plates 14 on both sides. When the connecting plates 14 are folded, they retract into the box body 1, and the shelf 13 retracts upward into the closed body, becoming nearly parallel to the closed body. At this time, the lid 2 closes onto the box body 1.

[0032] The box body 1 can be fixed to the wall with glue or other nail-free hanging structures. Nail-free structures can use suction cups, clips, etc.

[0033] In some embodiments, a heat insulation layer (not shown in the figure) is provided on the outer wall of the box 1. Specifically, the heat insulation layer is a silicone heat insulation pad. When the box 1 is fixed to the wall with glue, the silicone heat insulation pad can effectively prevent the glue from melting.

[0034] A battery is installed inside the housing 1. The battery is a 5000mAh rechargeable battery and is charged via a Type-C interface. The battery provides power to the heating element 5, the fan 6, the ultraviolet germicidal lamp, the PCB board 9, and the control panel 10.

[0035] The working principle of the heated towel storage box in this embodiment is as follows: The heating element 5 and fan 6 are activated via the control panel 10. Hot air enters the first cavity 3 through the air duct 7, circulating and drying the towels. After drying, the ultraviolet germicidal lamp is automatically or manually activated to kill any remaining bacteria. After use, the shelf 13 is folded down, making the overall structure compact and reducing space occupation. The heated towel storage box of the above embodiment has the following advantages:

[0036] 1. High-efficiency drying: The hot air circulation design improves drying efficiency and prevents towels from becoming damp and moldy.

[0037] 2. Intelligent sterilization: The ultraviolet germicidal lamp, combined with safety sensors, ensures effective sterilization without harming the user.

[0038] 3. Space saving: The foldable structure adapts to different usage scenarios, providing ample storage space when unfolded and reducing volume when folded.

[0039] 4. Easy to operate: The control panel integrates temperature and fan speed adjustment to meet individual needs.

[0040] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A heated towel storage box, comprising a box body (1) and a cover (2), wherein the cover (2) covers the box body (1) to form a first cavity (3), characterized in that: The box body (1) is provided with a second cavity (4), and a heating element (5), a fan (6) and an air duct (7) are provided in the second cavity (4). One end of the air duct (7) is connected to the fan (6), and the other end of the air duct (7) is connected to the first cavity (3).

2. The heated towel storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting hole (8) is provided on the box body (1), and the air duct (7) is connected to the first cavity (3) through the connecting hole (8).

3. A heated towel storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The heating element (5) is disposed inside the air duct (7).

4. A heated towel storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second cavity (4) is also provided with a PCB board (9), and the cover (2) is provided with a control panel (10). The control panel (10), the heating element (5) and the fan (6) are electrically connected to the PCB board (9).

5. A heated towel storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover (2) is hinged to the box (1).

6. A heated towel storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box body (1) has a first wiring hole (11), and the cover body (2) has a second wiring hole (12).

7. A heated towel storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first wiring hole (11) is located near the hinge between the box body (1) and the cover body (2), and the second wiring hole (12) is located near the hinge between the box body (1) and the cover body (2).

8. A heated towel storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cover (2) is equipped with an ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

9. A heated towel storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the box (1) is provided with a heat insulation layer.

10. A heated towel storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery is installed inside the box (1).