Access and storage switching device for home-entry shoe-taking-off-free fast-assembly shoe accessories

Abstract

An access and storage switching device for home-entry shoe-taking-off-free fast-assembly shoe accessories comprises a box body, a box body, a box cover, a box cover, a box cover, a box cover, a box cover and a box cover, and the box body is provided with a panel; the switching and containing mechanism is arranged in the box body and used for containing the shoe accessories and switching the shoe accessories to the position aligned with the taking and placing opening so that the shoe accessories can be taken out conveniently; the driving part is arranged in the box body and is connected with and drives the switching accommodating mechanism; the switching containing mechanism comprises a first rotating cage and a second rotating cage, a synchronous belt is connected between the first rotating cage and the second rotating cage, and the second rotating cage is synchronously rotated when the driving part enables the first rotating cage to rotate; and the locking operation part moves forwards to reach the matched fixed driving position to form a locking state, and moves backwards to be separated from the driving wheel to form an unlocking state. Through modularized or multi-grid rotary storing and taking arrangement, multiple pairs of shoes can be stored at the same time, and the occupied space of the shoes and shoe accessories is effectively saved. Shoes and shoe accessories can be prevented from being contaminated by dust or dirt, and a home-entry area is kept clean and sanitary.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a device for storing and switching between storing and taking out shoes accessories for quick and easy installation without removing shoes when entering a home. [Background Technology]

[0002] Urban lifestyles place high demands on indoor hygiene. Upon entering a home, people typically change into slippers or wear shoe covers. When gathering with many friends, this requires preparing numerous slippers, and storing the removed shoes requires ample space and often results in a cluttered appearance. Furthermore, foot odor and bacteria can easily lead to cross-infection, affecting the mood and quality of the gathering. Existing shoe covers, which completely cover the shoes, are generally disposable, putting pressure on the environment and lacking public acceptance. We have developed a quick-release shoe accessory for indoor entry that eliminates the need to remove shoes, along with a switching and storage mechanism for this accessory. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a storage and switching device for quick-access shoe accessories that allows for easy removal of shoes before entering the home. Through modular or multi-compartment rotating storage, multiple pairs of shoes can be stored simultaneously, effectively saving space occupied by shoes and accessories. It also prevents shoes and accessories from accumulating dust or dirt, keeping the entryway clean and hygienic. Combining functionality, convenience, and aesthetics, it meets the needs of modern families for an efficient and tidy entryway space.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a storage and switching device for quick-release footwear accessories that do not require removing shoes when entering a home, comprising:

[0005] The box has a panel that forms an upward-opening opening for taking out and putting in items;

[0006] A switching receiving mechanism, located inside the housing and used to receive footwear accessories, and to switch the footwear accessories to a position aligned with the access opening for removal; and

[0007] The drive unit is disposed inside the housing and connected to drive the switching and receiving mechanism;

[0008] The switching and receiving mechanism includes a first rotating cage and a second rotating cage, with a synchronous belt connecting the first rotating cage and the second rotating cage. When the drive unit rotates the first rotating cage, the second rotating cage rotates synchronously.

[0009] The locking control unit can switch between a locked state by moving forward to engage and fix the drive position, and an unlocked state by moving backward to disengage from the drive wheel.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first rotating cage has a regular polygonal cylindrical receiving body and a synchronous wheel disposed on the side of the receiving body; the receiving body has six externally open receiving cavities;

[0011] The second rotating cage and the first rotating cage are arranged symmetrically.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the footwear accessory includes a toe cap module and a heel counter module, the heel counter module being connected to the toe cap module via a connecting bridge; the toe cap module includes a sole portion and a restraint portion disposed on the sole portion, wherein the restraint portion and the sole portion form a space area allowing the toe to enter or exit;

[0013] The shoe rear end device includes a rear foot pad that connects to the connecting bridge and an edge strip disposed on the rear foot pad and forming an insert for the shoe to be inserted and secured.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the locking control part includes a movable guide rod and a locking block connected to the movable guide rod, the driving part includes a gear, and the panel is provided with a guide seat for the movable guide rod to move. The movable guide rod can reciprocate within the guide seat, driving the locking block to engage with the gear to lock or disengage and unlock.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the drive unit is connected to a motor and a controller. The controller is provided with a sensing module. When the user's shoes are placed above the pick-up and put-away port, the motor is instructed to drive the switching and receiving mechanism to rotate the first and second rotating cages so that the receiving cavity is aligned with the pick-up and put-away port.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, there are two pick-up and drop-off ports, which are arranged in parallel.

[0017] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are:

[0018] Because this invention employs the above-described solution, through modular or multi-compartment rotating storage, multiple pairs of shoes can be stored simultaneously, effectively saving space occupied by shoes and shoe accessories. It prevents shoes and accessories from accumulating dust or dirt, keeping the entryway clean and hygienic. Combining storage functionality, convenience, and aesthetics, it meets the needs of modern families for an efficient and tidy entryway space. [Attached Image Description]

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage and switching device for quick-release footwear accessories that does not require removing shoes in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of a storage and switching device for quick-release footwear accessories that does not require removing shoes upon entering a home, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first rotating drum in the storage and retrieval switching device for quick-release footwear accessories without removing shoes in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shoe accessories in the storage and retrieval switching device for quick-release shoe accessories without removing shoes in one embodiment of the present invention;

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0025] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to illustrate the invention, but should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0026] Reference Figure 1-5 The illustrated preferred embodiment of the present invention is a storage and switching device for quick-release footwear accessories that requires no shoe removal when entering a home. It includes a housing 1, a switching and accommodating mechanism 2, footwear accessories 3, a driving unit 4, and a locking and operating unit 5. The housing 1 has a panel 11 forming an upward-opening retrieval and placement port 111. The switching and accommodating mechanism 2 is located inside the housing 1 and is used to accommodate the footwear accessories 3, enabling the footwear accessories 3 to be switched to a position aligned with the retrieval and placement port 111 for easy removal or placement. The driving unit 4 is located inside the housing 1 and is connected to drive the switching and accommodating mechanism 2. The switching and accommodating mechanism 2 includes a first rotating cage 21 and a second rotating cage 22, connected by a synchronous belt 23. When the driving unit 4 rotates the first rotating cage 21, it synchronously rotates the second rotating cage 22. There are two retrieval and placement ports 111, arranged in parallel.

[0027] The locking control unit 5 can switch between moving forward to engage with and fix the drive unit to form a locked state and moving backward to disengage from the drive unit to form an unlocked state.

[0028] The first rotating cage 21 has a regular polygonal prism-shaped receiving body 211 and a synchronous wheel 212 located on the side of the receiving body; the receiving body 211 has multiple externally open receiving cavities 213; the regular polygonal prism can be a regular pentagon, a regular hexagon, a regular octagon, etc., and the number of receiving cavities 213 is not specifically limited, and can be designed, selected or adjusted according to different house types, number of people and number of shoe accessories.

[0029] The second rotating cage 22 and the first rotating cage 21 are arranged symmetrically.

[0030] The footwear accessory 3 includes a toe cap module 31 and a heel counter module 32. The heel counter module 32 is connected to the toe cap module 31 via a connecting bridge 33. The toe cap module 31 includes a sole portion 311 and a restraint portion 312 disposed on the sole portion 311. The restraint portion 312 and the sole portion 311 form a space area that allows the toe to enter or exit the footwear.

[0031] The shoe rear panel module 32 includes a rear hoof pad 321 that connects to the connecting bridge 33 and an edge strip 322 that is disposed on the rear hoof pad and forms a backing strip for inserting and binding the shoe.

[0032] The locking and operating part 5 includes a movable guide rod 51 and a locking block 52 connected to the movable guide rod 51. The driving part 4 includes a gear 41. The panel 1 is provided with a guide seat 6 for the movable guide rod 51 to move. The movable guide rod 51 can reciprocate within the guide seat 6, driving the locking block 52 to engage with the gear 41 to lock or disengage and unlock.

[0033] The specific drive control method can be manual or automatic. In automatic mode, the drive unit 4 is connected to a motor and a controller. The controller is equipped with a sensing module. When the user's shoe is placed above the retrieval port, the motor is instructed to drive the switching and receiving mechanism, causing the first and second rotating cages to rotate so that the receiving cavity is aligned with the retrieval port. This automatic rotation-based storage and retrieval function greatly enhances the user experience.

[0034] In use, the modular or multi-compartment rotating storage mechanism 2 allows for simultaneous storage of multiple pairs of shoes, effectively saving space occupied by footwear and accessories. It also prevents shoes and accessories from accumulating dust or dirt, keeping the entryway clean and hygienic. Combining functionality, convenience, and aesthetics, it meets the modern family's need for an efficient and tidy entryway space.

[0035] Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, variations, substitutions, and equivalents fall within the scope of the invention. It should also be noted that many alternative ways of implementing the invention exist; therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including all such variations, substitutions, and equivalents that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention. Through the above description of the structure and principles, those skilled in the art should understand that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and improvements and substitutions based on the invention using techniques known in the art all fall within the protection scope of the invention and should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A device for storing and switching between storing and taking off shoes for quick-assembly footwear accessories without removing them when entering a home, characterized in that, include: The box has a panel that forms an upward-opening opening for taking out and putting in items; A switching receiving mechanism is provided inside the box and is used to receive footwear accessories and switch the footwear accessories to a position aligned with the pick-and-place opening for removal; as well as The drive unit is disposed inside the housing and connected to drive the switching and receiving mechanism; The switching and receiving mechanism includes a first rotating cage and a second rotating cage, with a synchronous belt connecting the first rotating cage and the second rotating cage. When the drive wheel rotates the first rotating cage, the second rotating cage rotates synchronously. The locking control unit can switch between a locked state by moving forward to engage and fix the drive position, and an unlocked state by moving backward to disengage from the drive wheel.

2. The storage and switching device for quick-release shoe accessories for home entry without removing shoes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating cage has a regular polygonal cylindrical receiving body and a synchronous wheel located on the side of the receiving body; the receiving body has six externally open receiving cavities; The second rotating cage and the first rotating cage are arranged symmetrically.

3. The storage and switching device for quick-release shoe accessories for home entry without removing shoes according to claim 2, characterized in that, The footwear accessory includes a toe cap module and a heel counter module, the heel counter module being connected to the toe cap module via a connecting bridge; the toe cap module includes a sole portion and a sling portion disposed on the sole portion, wherein the sling portion and the sole portion form a space area that allows the toe to enter or exit. The shoe rear panel module includes a rear hoof pad that connects to the connecting bridge and an edge strip disposed on the rear hoof pad to form an insert for the shoe to be inserted and tied.

4. The storage and switching device for quick-release shoe accessories for home entry without removing shoes according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking and operating part includes a movable guide rod and a locking block connected to the movable guide rod. The driving part includes a gear. The panel is provided with a guide seat for the movable guide rod to move. The movable guide rod can reciprocate within the guide seat, driving the locking block to engage with the gear to lock or unlock.

5. The storage and switching device for quick-release shoe accessories for home entry without removing shoes according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive unit is connected to a motor and a controller. The controller is equipped with a sensing module. When the user's shoes are placed above the pick-up and put-away port, the motor is instructed to drive the switching and receiving mechanism to rotate the first and second rotating cages so that the receiving cavity is aligned with the pick-up and put-away port.

6. The storage and switching device for quick-release shoe accessories for home entry without removing shoes according to claim 5, characterized in that: There are two pick-up and drop-off ports, which are arranged in parallel.

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