Automatic umbrella dryer

Abstract

An automatic umbrella dryer is disclosed that performs the function of drying umbrellas in a home or similar setting, as well as the function of storing them, thereby making the storage and drying of umbrellas convenient. The automatic umbrella dryer comprises: an umbrella receiving box having a door for opening and closing to insert or remove an umbrella and an umbrella holder installed inside; an umbrella detection sensor for detecting whether an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder; a blower installed in the umbrella receiving box for injecting and circulating air into the umbrella receiving box; a heating device installed in the umbrella receiving box for providing heat inside the umbrella receiving box; a control unit for operating at least one of the blower and the heating device for a preset time when a detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor; and a power supply unit for supplying necessary power to the blower, the heating device, and the control unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic umbrella dryer, and more particularly to an automatic umbrella dryer that accommodates and stores multiple umbrellas while automatically drying them. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, an umbrella is an essential daily necessity used to block rain by opening it during rainy weather, and it consists of a post equipped with a handle, ribs foldably installed on the post, and a fabric connected to the ribs that can be folded or unfolded.

[0003] When using an umbrella outdoors in the rain, folding it upon entering a building causes rainwater on the fabric to drip onto the floor, so umbrellas are often stored outdoors. However, when bringing an umbrella indoors, one must unfold it to dry before folding it for storage, which is cumbersome and inconvenient. Storing a wet umbrella without drying it can lead to mold growth or premature deterioration of the fabric, and is also unhygienic.

[0004] An umbrella drying device for drying umbrellas is disclosed in Publication No. 10-2020-0142920 (Title of Invention: Umbrella Drying Device, Inventor: Hong-Jin Joo). The umbrella drying device of Hong-Jin Joo's invention only has the function of drying umbrellas one by one and does not have the function of storing umbrellas. When using the umbrella drying device of Hong-Jin Joo's invention, there is the inconvenience of having to store the umbrella in a separate storage place after drying it in the drying device. The problem to be solved

[0005] The objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic umbrella dryer that performs a drying function and also has a storage function simply by placing a wet umbrella in it.

[0006] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic umbrella dryer that can resolve the inconvenience caused by the problem of indoor floors getting wet or mold forming due to wet umbrellas on rainy days, which many people, including the younger generation, experience.

[0007] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic umbrella dryer that can solve the inconvenience of drying wet umbrellas at home or in the office on rainy days.

[0008] Another objective of the present invention is to provide an automatic umbrella dryer that helps maintain a clean and hygienic indoor environment by quickly and efficiently drying wet umbrellas on rainy days. means of solving the problem

[0009] An automatic umbrella dryer according to the present invention comprises: an umbrella receiving box having a door for opening and closing to insert or remove an umbrella and an umbrella holder installed inside; an umbrella detection sensor for detecting whether an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder; a blower installed in the umbrella receiving box for injecting and circulating air into the umbrella receiving box; a heating device installed in the umbrella receiving box for providing heat inside the umbrella receiving box; a control unit for operating at least one of the blower and the heating device for a preset time when a detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor; and a power supply unit for supplying necessary power to the blower, the heating device, and the control unit.

[0010] It is preferable that a ventilation wall made of mesh be installed on at least one of the side and top surfaces of the umbrella holder.

[0011] A rainwater absorption pad may be installed on the bottom of the umbrella housing to absorb rainwater falling from the umbrella.

[0012] A pad heating mechanism having a heating wire installed at the bottom of the rainwater absorption pad and for heating the rainwater absorption pad; and a humidity sensor installed in the umbrella housing for measuring humidity, wherein the control unit can operate and then turn off the pad heating mechanism when the humidity according to the humidity information applied from the humidity sensor is greater than or equal to a preset humidity.

[0013] A blower pipe installed along the inner wall of the umbrella housing and having openings or through holes that are respectively open toward the inside on the upper and lower sides or on the inner sides of the upper and lower sides; and an auxiliary fan installed inside the blower pipe to transport air from the upper side, which has a relatively higher temperature, toward the lower side, and the control unit can operate the auxiliary fan together when operating the heating device. Effects of the invention

[0014] According to the present invention, in a home or similar setting, it performs not only the function of drying an umbrella but also the function of storing it, making the storage and drying of umbrellas convenient.

[0015] According to the present invention, hygiene problems and inconveniences caused by wet umbrellas are resolved, enabling users to enjoy a more pleasant and convenient daily life.

[0016] According to the present invention, an automatic umbrella dryer maintains hygiene in the indoor environment and prevents the proliferation of mold and bacteria, thereby supporting a healthy life. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the exterior of an automatic umbrella dryer according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of an umbrella holder installed inside the umbrella holder of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an example in which an umbrella is mounted on the umbrella holder of an automatic umbrella dryer according to the invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an automatic umbrella dryer according to the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0018] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the automatic umbrella dryer (100) according to the present invention has an umbrella receiving box (110). The umbrella receiving box (110) has a door (112) for opening and closing to allow insertion or removal of an umbrella (10) and an umbrella hanger (114) installed inside. Preferably, a ventilation wall (116) made of mesh is installed on at least one of the side and top surfaces of the umbrella receiving box (110). The ventilation wall (116) is installed on at least two side walls, preferably on three or more side walls. The top wall of the umbrella receiving box (110) may also be formed as a ventilation wall.

[0020] The automatic umbrella dryer (100) according to the present invention has an umbrella detection sensor (118). The umbrella detection sensor (118) is intended to detect whether an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder (114). The umbrella detection sensor (118) generates an umbrella detection signal when an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder (114).

[0021] The automatic umbrella dryer (100) according to the present invention has a blower mechanism (120) and a heating mechanism (122). The blower mechanism (120) is installed in the umbrella housing (110) to inject air into the umbrella housing (110) to circulate the internal air. The heating mechanism (122) is installed in the umbrella housing (110) to provide heat inside the umbrella housing (110). This embodiment illustrates that the heating mechanism (122) is installed on the upper part of the inner wall of the umbrella housing (110).

[0022] The automatic umbrella dryer (100) according to the present invention has a control unit (130). When a detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor (118), the control unit (130) operates at least one of the blower mechanism (120) and the heating mechanism (122) for a preset time. The power supply unit (124) supplies power necessary for the blower mechanism (120), the heating mechanism (122), and the control unit (130), and supplies power to other places where power is needed.

[0023] Preferably, a rainwater absorption pad (140) is installed on the bottom of the umbrella housing (110) to absorb rainwater falling from the umbrella.

[0024] As described, a pad heating device (150) having a heating wire (152) for heating the rainwater absorption pad (140) may be disposed at the bottom of the rainwater absorption pad (140). Additionally, a humidity sensor (160) for measuring internal humidity may be installed in the umbrella housing (110).

[0025] The control unit (130) can operate and then turn off the pad heating mechanism (150) when the humidity according to the humidity information applied from the humidity sensor (160) is greater than or equal to a preset humidity. The pad heating mechanism (150) may operate for a preset time according to the humidity applied from the humidity sensor (160), or operate until the humidity information applied from the humidity sensor (160) becomes lower than or equal to a preset humidity.

[0026] A blower pipe (170) may be installed along the inner wall of the umbrella housing (110). An opening (172) and / or a through hole (174) that are open toward the inside are installed on the upper and lower sides of the blower pipe (170), or on the inner side of the upper side and the inner side of the lower side, respectively. Multiple blower pipes (170) may be installed.

[0027] An auxiliary fan (176) is installed inside each air duct (170) to transport air from the upper side, which has a relatively higher temperature, to the lower side. If a heating device (122) is installed in the lower side, the direction of airflow may change. It is preferable for the control unit (130) to operate the auxiliary fan (176) together with the heating device (122) when operating the heating device (122).

[0028] That is, when a user hangs an umbrella (10) on the umbrella holder (114), the umbrella detection sensor (118) detects this and applies an umbrella detection signal to the control unit (130), and when the umbrella detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor (118), the control unit (130) operates the blower mechanism (120) and the heating mechanism (122) for a preset time. At this time, the auxiliary fan (176) is also operated together.

[0029] Accordingly, the automatic umbrella dryer (100) according to the present invention can quickly dry an umbrella by circulating hot air and air inside the umbrella housing (110) using a blower (120), a heating device (122), and an auxiliary fan (176) of a blower pipe (170). It is easy to use because when an umbrella (10) is inserted or hung on the umbrella holder (114), the umbrella detection sensor (118) detects it and automatically operates the blower (120) and the heating device (122).

[0030] Additionally, the humidity sensor (160) applies a humidity signal to the control unit (130). When the humidity information applied from the humidity sensor (160) exceeds a preset humidity level, the control unit (130) operates the pad heating mechanism (150) to heat the rainwater absorption pad (140) for a preset time or until the humidity drops below a preset value. Depending on the situation, the control unit (130) may also periodically heat the rainwater absorption pad (140) through the pad heating mechanism (150).

[0031] In addition, the umbrella holder (110) can be designed with various compact designs to use space efficiently and configured to be easily placed in various locations. It is desirable to operate quietly through a low-noise design to minimize noise so as not to disturb the indoor environment.

[0032] The design of the umbrella holder (110) should be determined by considering the following points.

[0033] Given the recent surge in interest in design and interiors, we design with an emphasis on an exterior that prioritizes convenience and aesthetics for residential spaces, catering to consumers who prefer products that can be utilized like furniture.

[0034] For customers seeking premium household goods, we design products that possess an image of being practical yet having unique value.

[0035] For single-person households living in urban housing, it is designed as a multi-functional product that can be utilized in small living spaces.

[0036] For furniture-type products that not only offer drying functions but also allow for neat umbrella storage, we are developing a product designed to harmonize well with home interiors.

[0037] The design of the umbrella storage box (110) is designed to have a function that allows the umbrella to be automatically dried simply by storing it without any separate operation, taking into consideration ease of use. It is also developed as a built-in design so that the umbrella can be conveniently stored and dried in a small living space, thereby increasing space utilization.

[0038] In order to promote sales of the automatic umbrella dryer according to the present invention, the product is displayed in offline stores where it can be exposed to consumers looking for interior furniture, and online furniture and household goods shopping malls are utilized, and the product is promoted to customers looking for furniture and interior items by exhibiting at interior and home design fairs. Industrial applicability

[0039] The present invention may be used to make an umbrella dryer for automatically drying umbrellas. Explanation of the symbols

[0040] 10: Umbrella 100: Automatic umbrella dryer 110: Umbrella holder 112: Door 114: Umbrella holder 116: Ventilation wall 120: Blower 122: Heating device 124: Power supply unit 130: Control unit 140: Rainwater absorption pad 150: Pad heating device 152: Heating wire 160: Humidity sensor 170: Blower pipe 172: Opening 174: Communion 176: Auxiliary Fan

Claims

Claim 1 An automatic umbrella dryer characterized by comprising: an umbrella holder having a door for opening and closing to insert or remove an umbrella and an umbrella holder installed inside; an umbrella detection sensor for detecting whether an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder; a blower installed in the umbrella holder for injecting and circulating air into the umbrella holder; a heating device installed in the umbrella holder for providing heat inside the umbrella holder; a control unit for operating at least one of the blower and the heating device for a preset time when a detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor; and a power supply unit for supplying necessary power to the blower, the heating device, and the control unit; a blower pipe installed along the inner wall of the umbrella holder and having an opening or through hole that is open toward the inside on the upper and lower sides or on the inner side of the upper side and the inner side of the lower side, respectively; and an auxiliary fan installed inside the blower pipe for transporting air from the upper side, which has a relatively higher temperature, toward the lower side, and the control unit for operating the auxiliary fan together when operating the heating device. Claim 2 An automatic umbrella dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that a ventilation wall made of mesh is installed on at least one part of the side and top surfaces of the umbrella holder. Claim 3 An automatic umbrella dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that a rainwater absorption pad is installed on the bottom of the umbrella holder to absorb rainwater falling from the umbrella. Claim 4 An umbrella holder having a door for opening and closing to insert or remove an umbrella and an umbrella holder installed inside; an umbrella detection sensor for detecting whether an umbrella is caught on the umbrella holder; a blower installed in the umbrella holder for injecting and circulating air into the umbrella holder; a heating device installed in the umbrella holder for providing heat inside the umbrella holder; a control unit for operating at least one of the blower and the heating device for a preset time when a detection signal is applied from the umbrella detection sensor; and a power supply unit for supplying necessary power to the blower, the heating device, and the control unit, wherein a rainwater absorption pad is installed on the bottom of the umbrella holder to absorb rainwater falling from an umbrella, and a pad heating device installed at the bottom of the rainwater absorption pad and having a heating wire for heating the rainwater absorption pad. An automatic umbrella dryer comprising a humidity sensor installed in the umbrella housing to measure humidity, wherein the control unit operates and then turns off the pad heating mechanism when the humidity based on humidity information applied from the humidity sensor is greater than or equal to a preset humidity. Claim 5 An automatic umbrella dryer according to claim 4, comprising: a blower pipe installed along the inner wall of the umbrella housing and having openings or through holes that are respectively open toward the inside on the upper and lower sides or on the inner sides of the upper and lower sides; and an auxiliary fan installed inside the blower pipe to transfer air from the upper side, which has a relatively higher temperature, toward the lower side, wherein the control unit operates the auxiliary fan together with the heating mechanism.

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