Umbrella drying apparatus

Abstract

This invention discloses an umbrella drying device, relating to the technical field of drying equipment. The invention includes a housing, a clamping and transmission assembly, and a water-absorbing component. The housing has a first receiving cavity for placing an umbrella, and also a support groove. The clamping and transmission assembly is installed in the support groove to clamp the umbrella shaft and drive it to rotate. The water-absorbing component is installed in the first receiving cavity and contacts the umbrella surface, which is fixed by the clamping and transmission assembly, to absorb water from the umbrella surface. Therefore, in rainy weather, the clamping and transmission assembly drives the umbrella to rotate, and the water-absorbing component absorbs the water on the umbrella, allowing for rapid drying of the umbrella without the need for a storage bag.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drying equipment technology, and in particular to an umbrella drying device. Background Technology

[0002] During rainy weather, some public places such as shopping malls, supermarkets, and offices often distribute umbrella storage bags to residents to prevent them from bringing rainwater from their umbrellas onto the slippery floors and creating a safety hazard. This is done to prevent rainwater from dripping onto the ground. However, while this method solves the safety problem, it also leads to littering and high maintenance costs associated with consistently purchasing these storage bags. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide an umbrella drying device that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] This invention provides an umbrella drying device, the device comprising:

[0005] The housing has a first receiving cavity for inserting an umbrella, and the housing also has a support groove.

[0006] A clamping transmission assembly is installed in the bracket groove to clamp the umbrella shaft and drive the umbrella shaft to rotate;

[0007] A water-absorbing component is installed in the first accommodating cavity and contacts the umbrella surface of the umbrella, which is fixed by the clamping and transmission assembly, to absorb water from the umbrella surface.

[0008] Optionally, a second accommodating cavity is further provided inside the housing, the second accommodating cavity further including an air inlet and an air outlet, wherein the air outlet is connected to the air passage of the first accommodating cavity;

[0009] The device also includes a fan installed in the second accommodating cavity. When the fan is working, it draws outside air into the second accommodating cavity through the air inlet and blows the air entering the second accommodating cavity onto the umbrella surface from the air outlet to dry the umbrella.

[0010] Optionally, the device further includes a heating element located within the second accommodating cavity, which heats the air entering the second accommodating cavity.

[0011] Optionally, the height of the air outlet on the cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity is greater than the height of the air outlet on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the angle between the air outlet and the vertical direction is within 30-70°.

[0013] Optionally, the clamping transmission assembly includes:

[0014] A clamping base, which is movably connected to the bracket groove;

[0015] An elastic clamping unit is mounted on the clamping base to clamp the umbrella shaft;

[0016] A gear transmission unit, wherein the gear transmission unit is connected to the clamping base;

[0017] A first motor, the output shaft of which is coaxially connected to the gear transmission unit, drives the clamping base to rotate when the first motor is working.

[0018] Optionally, the elastic clamping unit includes:

[0019] A pin is embedded in the clamping base and is slidably connected to the clamping base;

[0020] A spring is sleeved on the pin, wherein one end of the spring is fixed to the clamping base, the other end of the spring is fixed to the pin, and when the umbrella shaft is pressed against the pin, the spring is forced to retract into the clamping base to limit the umbrella shaft when the spring returns to its original position.

[0021] Optionally, at least one buffer is provided on the end face of the clamping base near the umbrella shaft.

[0022] Optionally, the first accommodating cavity extends from one side of the housing to the other side of the housing opposite to the first side, wherein the first accommodating cavity is provided with an upward placement opening for inserting an umbrella through the placement opening.

[0023] Optionally, the absorbent element includes:

[0024] The first absorbent part is located on one side of the housing and extends into the first accommodating cavity;

[0025] The second absorbent part is located on the other side of the housing and extends into the first accommodating cavity;

[0026] The third water-absorbing part is disposed on the edge of the placement opening away from the clamping transmission assembly, so that when the umbrella rotates, the first water-absorbing part, the second water-absorbing part and the third water-absorbing part respectively contact the umbrella surface.

[0027] Optionally, the device further includes:

[0028] The first dewatering plate is disposed in the first accommodating cavity and close to the side of the housing, wherein the first water-absorbing part is connected to the first dewatering plate.

[0029] The second dewatering plate is located inside the first accommodating cavity and is disposed on the other side near the housing, wherein the second water-absorbing part is connected to the second dewatering plate;

[0030] A gear and rack transmission assembly, wherein the gear and rack transmission assembly is simultaneously fixed to the first dewatering plate and the second dewatering plate;

[0031] The second motor is fixed to the housing, and the output shaft of the second motor is coaxially connected to the gear and rack transmission assembly. When the second motor rotates, it drives the first water-squeezing plate to make a linear motion close to one side of the housing, and drives the second water-squeezing plate to make a linear motion close to the other side of the housing, so as to squeeze out the water in the first water-absorbing part and the water in the second water-absorbing part.

[0032] Optionally, a water guide hole is provided at the bottom of the first accommodating cavity, and the device further includes a water collection box, which is slidably connected to the housing and located below the water guide hole, so as to guide rainwater in the first accommodating cavity into the water collection box through the water guide hole.

[0033] Compared with existing technologies, this invention includes a housing, a clamping and transmission assembly, and a water-absorbing component. The housing has a first receiving cavity for placing an umbrella, and also a support groove. The clamping and transmission assembly is installed in the support groove to clamp the umbrella shaft and rotate it. The water-absorbing component is installed in the first receiving cavity and contacts the umbrella surface, which is fixed by the clamping and transmission assembly, to absorb water from the umbrella surface. Therefore, in rainy weather, the clamping and transmission assembly rotates the umbrella, and the water-absorbing component absorbs the water, allowing for rapid drying of the umbrella without the need for a storage bag.

[0034] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and in order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings.

[0036] In the attached diagram:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an umbrella drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of an umbrella drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention for drying umbrellas;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of an umbrella drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an umbrella drying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a clamping transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a clamping transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a gear and rack transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another gear and rack transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 101. First accommodating cavity; 102. Support groove; 103. Second accommodating cavity; 104. Air inlet; 105. Air outlet; 106. Water guide hole; 2. Clamping transmission assembly; 201. Clamping base; 202. Elastic clamping unit; 2021. Pin; 2022. Spring; 203. Gear transmission unit; 2031. First gear; 2032. Second gear; 204. First motor; 205. Buffer; 3. Water absorption component; 30 1. First water-absorbing part; 302. Second water-absorbing part; 303. Third water-absorbing part; 4. Fan; 5. Heating element; 6. First squeezing plate; 7. Second squeezing plate; 8. Gear and rack transmission assembly; 801. First rack; 802. Second rack; 803. First transmission gear; 804. Third rack; 805. Second transmission gear; 806. First transmission rod; 807. Second transmission rod; 9. Second motor; 10. Water collection box; 11. Controller; 12. Umbrella. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0048] Reference Figure 1-9 This invention provides an umbrella drying device, which may include a housing 1, a clamping and transmission assembly 2, and a water-absorbing component 3, wherein:

[0049] The housing 1 has a first receiving cavity 101 for inserting the umbrella 12, and a support groove 102 is also provided on the housing 1. The clamping transmission assembly 2 is installed in the support groove 102 to clamp the umbrella 12 shaft and drive the umbrella 12 shaft to rotate. The water-absorbing member 3 is installed in the first receiving cavity 101 and contacts the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12, which is fixed by the clamping transmission assembly 2, to absorb water from the umbrella surface.

[0050] In this embodiment of the invention, the shape of the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity 101 can be adapted to the shape of the umbrella 12 when it is opened, thereby facilitating the placement of the umbrella 12. When the umbrella 12 is placed in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the shaft of the umbrella 12 is placed in the clamping transmission assembly 2, the clamping transmission assembly 2 can limit the shaft of the umbrella 12. Thus, in rainy weather, the rotational force output by the clamping transmission assembly 2 can drive the shaft of the umbrella 12 to rotate, thereby causing different areas on the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12 located in the first accommodating cavity 101 to dry the various areas on the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12 by contacting the water-absorbing member 3 during rotation. Therefore, the umbrella 12 can be dried quickly without the need to use a storage bag to store it. Furthermore, using the above-mentioned device to dry the umbrella 12 also has the advantages of being environmentally friendly and preventing the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12 from becoming moldy.

[0051] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 4 As shown, a second accommodating cavity 103 is also provided inside the housing 1. The second accommodating cavity 103 further includes an air inlet 104 and an air outlet 105, wherein the air outlet 105 is connected to the air passage of the first accommodating cavity 101. The device may also include a fan 4 installed in the second accommodating cavity 103. When the fan 4 is working, it draws outside air into the second accommodating cavity 103 through the air inlet 104 and blows the air entering the second accommodating cavity 103 onto the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12 through the air outlet 105 to dry the umbrella 12.

[0052] In this embodiment of the invention, the second accommodating cavity 103 can be opened on the housing 1 near the outer surface of the umbrella 12. The air inlet of the fan 4 faces the air inlet 104, and the air guide of the fan 4 faces the air outlet 105. Thus, when the fan 4 is working, it can generate negative pressure, drawing outside air from the air inlet 104 into the second accommodating cavity 103, and causing the airflow in the second accommodating cavity 103 to pass through the air outlet 105 and blow onto the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12, thereby drying the umbrella 12.

[0053] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 4 As shown, the device may further include a heating element 5, which is located in the second accommodating cavity 103 and heats the air entering the second accommodating cavity 103.

[0054] In this embodiment of the invention, the heating component 5 may include a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating element. The PTC heating element has advantages such as low thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency. When the PTC heating element is energized, it can heat the air entering the second accommodating cavity 103. This ensures that the air blowing from the air outlet 105 onto the umbrella surface is hot air, further improving the drying efficiency of the umbrella 12.

[0055] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the height of the air outlet 105 on the cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity 103 is greater than the height of the air outlet 105 on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity 101.

[0056] In this embodiment of the invention, the air outlet 105 connects the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 103. It extends from the first accommodating cavity 101 to the second accommodating cavity 103. Therefore, the height of the air outlet 105 on the cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity 103 is greater than the height of the air outlet 105 on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity 101. This can be understood as the air outlet 105 being inclined downwards from the first accommodating cavity 101 to the second accommodating cavity 103. This prevents rainwater splashed off when the umbrella 12 rotates in the first accommodating cavity 101 from entering the second accommodating cavity 103 through the air outlet 105, thus avoiding impact on the operational stability of the electrical components within the second accommodating cavity 103.

[0057] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 5 As shown, the angle between the air outlet 105 and the vertical direction is within 30-70°.

[0058] In this embodiment of the invention, considering that the umbrella 12 has an arc-shaped canopy and the angle α formed by the air outlet 105 and the vertical direction is within 30-70°, when the umbrella 12 is placed in the first accommodating cavity 101, the air blown out by the air outlet 105 can cover the umbrella 12 canopy to the maximum extent. This improves the drying efficiency of the umbrella 12.

[0059] When the angle α between the air outlet 105 and the vertical direction is less than 30°, the air blown from the air outlet 105 cannot cover the middle part of the umbrella surface, and can only dry the edges of the umbrella surface, thus reducing the drying efficiency. When the angle between the air outlet 105 and the vertical direction is greater than 70°, the air blown from the air outlet 105 tends to blow vertically onto the umbrella 12, resulting in significant wind power loss and failing to reach the edge areas of the umbrella 12, thus reducing the drying efficiency. Therefore, those skilled in the art can determine the angle according to actual design requirements, and no further limitations are made here. For example, the angle α formed by the air outlet 105 and the vertical direction can be 30°, 40°, 45°, 60°, and 70°, etc.

[0060] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the clamping transmission assembly 2 may include a clamping base 201, an elastic clamping unit 202, a gear transmission unit 203, and a first motor 204, wherein:

[0061] The clamping base 201 is movably connected within the bracket groove 102. The elastic clamping unit 202 is mounted on the clamping base 201 to clamp the umbrella 12 shaft. The gear transmission unit 203 is connected to the clamping base 201. The output shaft of the first motor 204 is coaxially connected to the gear transmission unit 203 to drive the clamping base 201 to rotate when the first motor 204 is operating.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the clamping base 201 can be movably connected to the bracket groove 102 via a limiting piece. The gear transmission unit 203 may include a first gear 2031 and a second gear 2032 meshing with the first gear 2031. The first gear 2031 is sleeved on the clamping base 201 and fixedly connected to it. The elastic clamping unit 202 limits the movement of the umbrella 12 shaft, thereby fixing the umbrella 12 shaft within the clamping base 201. In one example, the elastic clamping unit 202 can limit the displacement of the umbrella 12 shaft, thus avoiding scratches or other problems caused by directly clamping the umbrella 12 shaft.

[0063] The second gear 2032 is coaxially fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 204, which is fixed to the housing 1. Thus, when the first motor 204 rotates, it drives the second gear 2032 to rotate, which in turn drives the umbrella 12 shaft located within the clamping base 201 to rotate via the first gear 2031. The first gear 2031 has an opening that matches the opening of the clamping base 201, facilitating the user to insert the umbrella 12 shaft into the clamping base 201.

[0064] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 7 As shown, the elastic clamping unit 202 may include a pin 2021 and a spring 2022. The pin 2021 is embedded in the clamping base 201 and slidably connected to it. For example, the pin 2021 may be horizontally disposed within the clamping base 201. The spring 2022 is sleeved on the pin 2021, wherein one end of the spring 2022 is fixed to the clamping base 201, and the other end of the spring 2022 is fixed to the pin 2021. When no external force is applied to the pin 2021, the spring 2022 is in a free state, and the opening gap between the pin 2021 and the clamping base 201 is smaller than the diameter of the umbrella 12 shaft. Therefore, when the umbrella 12 shaft contacts the pin 2021, the pin 2021 is compressed by the pressure, causing the spring 2022 to retract into the clamping base 201. This retraction limits the umbrella 12 shaft when the spring 2022 returns to its original position. After the pressure applied by the umbrella 12 shaft to the pin 2021 disappears, the spring 2022 returns to its original position, resulting in a gap between the pin 2021 and the clamping base 201 that is smaller than the diameter of the umbrella 12 shaft. This limits the vertical displacement of the umbrella 12 shaft. Furthermore, the shape of the inner surface of the clamping base 201 can be customized to match the shape of the umbrella 12 shaft, thus limiting its horizontal displacement. This ensures that the umbrella 12 shaft can rotate with the clamping base 201.

[0065] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 7 As shown, at least one buffer 205 is provided on the end face of the clamping base 201 near the shaft of the umbrella 12.

[0066] In this embodiment of the invention, the buffer 205 can be a buffer pad or a buffer strip, etc., so that it can contact the umbrella 12 shaft, buffer the force on the umbrella 12 shaft during rotation, increase the friction between the buffer 205 and the umbrella 12 shaft, and further improve the limiting stability of the umbrella 12 shaft. The buffer 205 can be made of soft materials such as rubber or silicone.

[0067] In one optional embodiment of the invention, the first accommodating cavity 101 extends from one side of the housing 1 to the other side of the housing 1 opposite to the first side, wherein the first accommodating cavity 101 is provided with an upward placement opening for inserting an umbrella 12 through the placement opening.

[0068] In this embodiment of the invention, the first accommodating cavity 101 extends from one side of the housing 1 to the opposite side of the housing 1, thereby expanding the accommodating space for the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12. This improves the applicability of the device to umbrella surfaces of different sizes without increasing the overall size of the device. Consequently, umbrellas 12 of all sizes can be dried, enhancing the product applicability of the device.

[0069] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the water-absorbing component 3 may include a first water-absorbing part 301, a second water-absorbing part 302, and a third water-absorbing part 303. The first water-absorbing part 301 is located on one side of the housing 1 and extends into the first receiving cavity 101. The second water-absorbing part 302 is located on the other side of the housing 1 and extends into the first receiving cavity 101. The third water-absorbing part 303 is disposed on the edge of the placement opening away from the clamping transmission assembly 2, so that when the umbrella 12 rotates, the first water-absorbing part 301, the second water-absorbing part 302, and the third water-absorbing part 303 respectively contact the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12.

[0070] In this embodiment of the invention, the third water-absorbing part 303 can be arranged parallel to the axis of the umbrella 12, and the first water-absorbing part 301 and the second water-absorbing part 302 can be arranged parallel to the axis of the umbrella 12. Considering that the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12 is arc-shaped, during the rotation of the umbrella 12, the third water-absorbing part 303 can absorb rainwater on the center of the umbrella surface and the area near the center of the umbrella surface. The first water-absorbing part 301 and the second water-absorbing part 302 can also absorb rainwater on the edge of the umbrella surface and the area near the center of the umbrella surface. Therefore, by combining the first water-absorbing part 301, the second water-absorbing part 302, and the third water-absorbing part 303, the entire area of ​​the umbrella surface can be contacted while the umbrella 12 is rotating, thereby greatly improving the drying efficiency of the umbrella 12.

[0071] In some preferred embodiments, the first absorbent portion 301, the second absorbent portion 302, and the third absorbent portion 303 may each include a sponge pad.

[0072] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the device may further include a first dewatering plate 6, a second dewatering plate 7, a gear and rack transmission assembly 8, and a second motor 9.

[0073] in:

[0074] The first dewatering plate 6 is disposed within the first accommodating cavity 101 and near the side of the housing 1, and the first absorbent part 301 is connected to the first dewatering plate 6. In one example, the first absorbent part 301 may have a first slot, and the housing 1 and the first dewatering plate 6 may each have a first buckle, so that the first absorbent part 301 can be locked and fixed between the housing 1 and the first dewatering plate 6 by the cooperation of the first buckle and the first slot.

[0075] The second dewatering plate 7 is located within the first accommodating cavity 101 and is disposed near the other side of the housing 1. The second absorbent portion 302 is connected to the second dewatering plate 7. In one example, the second absorbent portion 302 may have a second slot, and the other side of the housing 1 and the second dewatering plate 7 may each have a second buckle, thereby enabling the second absorbent portion 302 to be locked and fixed between the housing 1 and the second dewatering plate 7 through the engagement of the second buckle and the second slot.

[0076] The gear and rack transmission assembly 8 is simultaneously fixed to the first squeezing plate 6 and the second squeezing plate 7. The second motor 9 is fixed to the housing 1, and its output shaft is coaxially connected to the gear and rack transmission assembly 8. When the second motor 9 rotates, it drives the first squeezing plate 6 to move linearly towards one side of the housing 1, and drives the second squeezing plate 7 to move linearly towards the other side of the housing 1, thereby squeezing out water from the first absorbent section 301 and the second absorbent section 302. Thus, if too much water is stored in the first absorbent section 301 and the second absorbent section 302, the second motor 9 can be activated to squeeze out the water from both sections, allowing it to flow towards the bottom of the first receiving cavity 101. This ensures the drying effect of the water in the first absorbent section 301 and the second absorbent section 302.

[0077] In one optional embodiment of the invention, reference is made to... Figure 8 As shown, the gear and rack transmission assembly may include a first rack 801, a second rack 802, and a first transmission gear 803. The first rack 801 is slidably connected within the housing 1 and is horizontally arranged, wherein the first dewatering plate 6 is fixed to the first rack 801. The second rack 802 is slidably connected within the housing 1 and is horizontally arranged, wherein the second dewatering plate 7 is fixed to the second rack 802. Thus, the first rack 801 and the second rack 802 are parallel to each other and located on the upper and lower sides of the first transmission gear 803, respectively. The first rack 801 meshes with the first transmission gear 803, and the second rack 802 meshes with the first transmission gear 803. The output shaft of the second motor 9 is coaxially arranged with the first transmission gear 803, and the second motor 9 is fixed to the housing 1. Therefore, when the second motor 9 rotates, the first rack 801 and the second rack 802, driven by the first transmission gear 803, perform linear movements that move away from or towards each other.

[0078] For example, when the second motor 9 rotates forward, the first rack 801 and the second rack 802 move in a linear motion away from each other, causing the first squeezing plate 6 to move in a linear motion closer to the housing 1, squeezing the first water-absorbing part 301 located between the first squeezing plate 6 and the housing 1. Simultaneously, the second squeezing plate 7 moves in a linear motion closer to the housing 1, squeezing the second water-absorbing part 302 located between the second squeezing plate 7 and the housing 1. This squeezes out water from the first water-absorbing part 301 and the second water-absorbing part 302. When the second motor 9 rotates in reverse, the first rack 801 and the second rack 802 move in a linear motion closer to each other, causing the first squeezing plate 6 to move in a linear motion away from the housing 1, releasing the squeezing of the first water-absorbing part 301 located between the first squeezing plate 6 and the housing 1. Similarly, the second squeezing plate 7 moves in a linear motion away from the housing 1, releasing the squeezing of the second water-absorbing part 302 located between the second squeezing plate 7 and the housing 1.

[0079] In another alternative embodiment of the invention, reference is made to... Figure 9 As shown, the gear and rack transmission assembly may include a third rack 804, a second transmission gear 805, a first transmission rod 806, and a second transmission rod 807. The third rack 804 is slidably connected within the housing 1 and is arranged parallel to the vertical direction. The second transmission gear 805 is coaxially fixed to the second motor 9, and the second motor 9 is fixed to the housing 1. When the second motor 9 rotates, it can drive the third rack 804 to perform vertical lifting and lowering movements. One end of the first transmission rod 806 and one end of the second transmission rod 807 are respectively rotatably connected to the third rack 804. The other end of the first transmission rod 806 is rotatably connected to the middle area of ​​the first dewatering plate 6, and the other end of the second transmission rod 807 is rotatably connected to the middle area of ​​the second dewatering plate 7.

[0080] Furthermore, the first dewatering plate 6 is slidably connected to the housing 1, and the second dewatering plate 7 is slidably connected to the housing 1. Thus, when the second motor 9 rotates, the third rack 804, driven by the second transmission gear 805, pushes the first dewatering plate 6 and the second dewatering plate 7 to move away from or towards each other in a linear motion through the first transmission rod 806 and the second transmission rod 807.

[0081] An optional embodiment of the invention, referring to... Figure 4As shown, a water guide hole 106 is provided at the bottom of the first accommodating cavity 101. The device may also include a water collection box 10, which is slidably connected to the housing 1 and located below the water guide hole 106, so that rainwater in the first accommodating cavity 101 can be guided into the water collection box 10 through the water guide hole 106. When there is too much water in the water collection box 10, the water collection box 10 can be slid out to remove the water and drain it. Then the water collection box 10 can be put back into the housing 1.

[0082] In one optional embodiment of the invention, reference is made to... Figure 4 As shown, the device may also include a controller 11, and the first motor 204, the second motor 9 and the fan 4 may be electrically connected to the controller 11, so that the working status of the first motor 204, the second motor 9 and the fan 4 may be controlled by the controller 11 respectively.

[0083] In one optional embodiment of the invention, the device may include an object detection sensor and a germicidal lamp. Both the object detection sensor and the germicidal lamp are installed within the first accommodating cavity 101 and are electrically connected to the controller 11. After the umbrella 12 is placed into the first accommodating cavity 101, the controller 11, based on the voltage signal transmitted by the object detection sensor, determines that the umbrella 12 has been detected and then activates the germicidal lamp. This allows for both drying and sterilization of the umbrella 12, preventing bacterial growth. The object detection sensor may include an infrared sensor, and the germicidal lamp may include an ultraviolet germicidal lamp.

[0084] In an optional embodiment of the invention, the device may further include an alarm and a water level switch, wherein the alarm and the water level switch are electrically connected to the controller 11. The alarm is mounted on the housing 1 and may include an audible and visual alarm. The water level switch is installed inside the water collection box 10. When the controller 11 detects that the water level switch has reached the upper limit level in the water collection box 10, it activates the alarm, thereby reminding the user to promptly treat the water in the water collection box 10 and preventing overflow.

[0085] In summary, this invention discloses an umbrella drying device. The device may include a housing 1, a clamping and transmission assembly 2, and a water-absorbing component 3. The housing 1 has a first accommodating cavity 101 for placing an umbrella 12, and a support groove 102. The clamping and transmission assembly 2 is installed in the support groove 102 to clamp the umbrella 12 shaft and drive it to rotate. The water-absorbing component 3 is installed in the first accommodating cavity 101 and contacts the umbrella surface of the umbrella 12, which is fixed by the clamping and transmission assembly 2, to absorb water from the umbrella surface. Therefore, in rainy weather, the clamping and transmission assembly 2 can drive the umbrella 12 to rotate, and the water-absorbing component 3 can absorb water from the umbrella 12, allowing for rapid drying of the umbrella 12 without the need for a storage bag.

[0086] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0087] It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that any combination of the above embodiments is feasible, and therefore any combination of the above embodiments is an implementation scheme of the present invention. However, due to space limitations, this specification will not describe them in detail here.

[0088] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.

[0089] Similarly, it should be understood that, in order to simplify the invention and aid in understanding one or more of the various aspects of the invention, in the description of exemplary embodiments of the invention above, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof.

[0090] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Claims

1. An umbrella drying device, characterized in that, The device includes: The housing (1) has a first receiving cavity (101) for inserting an umbrella (12), and the housing (1) also has a support groove (102). Clamping transmission assembly (2), which is installed in the bracket groove (102) to clamp the umbrella shaft and drive the umbrella shaft to rotate; A water-absorbing component (3) is installed in the first accommodating cavity (101) and contacts the umbrella surface of the umbrella (12) fixed by the clamping transmission assembly (2) to absorb water on the umbrella surface; the water-absorbing component (3) includes a first water-absorbing part (301), a second water-absorbing part (302) and a third water-absorbing part (303), the first water-absorbing part (301) and the second water-absorbing part (302) being arranged parallel to the axis of the umbrella (12); The first dewatering plate (6) is located in the first accommodating cavity (101) and is disposed on the side close to the housing (1), wherein the first water-absorbing part (301) is connected to the first dewatering plate (6). The second dewatering plate (7) is located in the first accommodating cavity (101) and is disposed on the other side near the housing (1), wherein the second water-absorbing part (302) is connected to the second dewatering plate (7); A gear and rack transmission assembly (8), wherein the gear and rack transmission assembly (8) is simultaneously fixed to the first dewatering plate (6) and the second dewatering plate (7); The second motor (9) is fixed on the housing (1), and the output shaft of the second motor (9) is coaxially connected to the gear and rack transmission assembly (8). When the second motor (9) rotates, it drives the first water-squeezing plate (6) to make a linear motion close to one side of the housing (1), and drives the second water-squeezing plate (7) to make a linear motion close to the other side of the housing (1), so as to squeeze out the water in the first water-absorbing part (301) and the water in the second water-absorbing part (302).

2. The umbrella drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is further provided with a second accommodating cavity (103), which includes an air inlet (104) and an air outlet (105), wherein the air outlet (105) is connected to the air passage of the first accommodating cavity (101). The device also includes a fan (4) installed in the second accommodating cavity (103). When the fan (4) is working, it draws outside air into the second accommodating cavity (103) through the air inlet (104) and blows the air that enters the second accommodating cavity (103) from the air outlet (105) onto the umbrella surface (12) to dry the umbrella (12).

3. The umbrella drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The device also includes a heating element (5) located in the second accommodating cavity (103) to heat the air entering the second accommodating cavity (103).

4. The umbrella drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The height of the air outlet (105) on the cavity wall of the second accommodating cavity (103) is greater than the height of the air outlet (105) on the cavity wall of the first accommodating cavity (101).

5. The umbrella drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The angle between the air outlet (105) and the vertical direction is within 30-70°.

6. The umbrella drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping transmission assembly (2) includes: A clamping base (201) is movably connected to the bracket groove (102); An elastic clamping unit (202) is mounted on the clamping base (201) to clamp the umbrella shaft; A gear transmission unit (203) is connected to the clamping base (201); A first motor (204) is connected coaxially to the gear transmission unit (203) to drive the clamping base (201) to rotate when the first motor (204) is working.

7. The umbrella drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic clamping unit (202) includes: A pin (2021) is embedded in the clamping base (201) and is slidably connected to the clamping base (201); A spring (2022) is sleeved on the pin (2021). One end of the spring (2022) is fixed to the clamping base (201), and the other end of the spring (2022) is fixed to the pin (2021). When the umbrella shaft is pressed against the pin (2021), the spring (2022) is forced to retract into the clamping base (201) to limit the umbrella shaft when the spring (2022) returns to its original position.

8. The umbrella drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one buffer (205) is provided on the end face of the clamping base (201) near the umbrella shaft.

9. The umbrella drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first accommodating cavity (101) extends from one side of the housing (1) to the other side of the housing (1) opposite to the first side. The first accommodating cavity (101) is provided with an upward placement opening for inserting an umbrella (12) through the placement opening.

10. The umbrella drying device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The absorbent element (3) includes: The first water-absorbing part (301) is located on one side of the housing (1) and extends into the first receiving cavity (101); The second water-absorbing part (302) is located on the other side of the housing (1) and extends into the first receiving cavity (101); The third water-absorbing part (303) is disposed on the edge of the placement opening away from the clamping transmission assembly (2) so that when the umbrella (12) rotates, the first water-absorbing part (301), the second water-absorbing part (302) and the third water-absorbing part (303) respectively contact the umbrella surface of the umbrella (12).

11. The umbrella drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the first accommodating cavity (101) is provided with a water guide hole (106). The device also includes a water collection box (10), which is slidably connected to the housing (1) and located below the water guide hole (106) so that rainwater in the first accommodating cavity (101) can be introduced into the water collection box (10) through the water guide hole (106).

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