Smart clothes drying cabinet

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of drying wardrobe technology and discloses an intelligent drying wardrobe, including a cabinet body. Cabinet doors are movably connected to both the left and right sides of the cabinet body. Return air fans are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet body. The output ends of the two return air fans are connected to vertical air ducts. Air outlets are opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body. The other end of each vertical air duct is connected to an air outlet. A heater is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet body, and a warm air vent is opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body. By setting up return air fans to warm air vents, a steam generator to a water tank, a door control switch, and an electromagnetic door catch, uniform drying is achieved. Integrated bottom wide-area steam and back panel directional steam injection enables zoned care of clothing in different locations. Simultaneously, a multi-layered safety interlock system ensures that the power to all high-risk components is automatically cut off the moment the cabinet door is opened, eliminating safety hazards and achieving comprehensive sterilization of clothing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to intelligent drying wardrobes and belongs to the field of drying wardrobe technology. Background Technology

[0002] A clothes drying rack is a home storage design that combines the functions of a washing machine companion cabinet and a retractable clothes drying rod. It is usually installed on a balcony or indoor space, aiming to optimize the clothes drying process and improve space utilization. Core functions and design features: The core of the clothes drying rack lies in integrating the washing machine and clothes drying functions. Its main design features include: a retractable clothes drying rod installed inside the cabinet above the washing machine, which is stored inside the cabinet when not in use and pulled out when needed, so that clothes can be hung directly to dry after washing; this design avoids the problem of traditional balcony clothes racks occupying front space, making the balcony more spacious and tidy.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 220013136 U discloses a clothes drying cabinet installed above a laundry sink on a balcony. The cabinet includes a wall-mounted unit fixed to the wall and a door pivotally connected to the unit. At least one set of mounting bases is provided at the bottom of the unit, with a drying rod rotatably connected to each base. A driving element and a drying element are provided at the bottom of the unit. The drying element is located below the drying rod, and the driving element is rotatably connected to the drying rod and used to rotate the drying rod to the outside of the cabinet. This invention reduces the space occupied by wall-mounting the clothes drying cabinet above a laundry sink on a balcony, making it suitable for small balconies. Furthermore, the drying rod can be rotated to the outside of the cabinet, facilitating the retrieval of clothes.

[0004] As shown in the above device, traditional clothes drying wardrobes only have a single function of drying clothes. They can only store clothes and cannot purify them. After wearing, residual sweat, dander, pollen in the air, mold spores, etc. will adhere to the clothes. In humid seasons or when ventilation is poor, the inside of the wardrobe can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. For people with low immunity, infants, and people with sensitive or allergic skin, direct contact with these untreated clothes may cause skin itching, allergies, respiratory discomfort and other problems.

[0005] Therefore, the concept of a smart drying wardrobe has been proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides an intelligent drying wardrobe to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provides a beneficial option.

[0007] The technical solution of this invention is implemented as follows: An intelligent drying wardrobe includes a cabinet body, with cabinet doors movably connected to both the left and right sides of the cabinet body. Return air fans are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet body. The output ends of the two return air fans are connected to vertical air ducts. Air outlets are opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body. The other end of each vertical air duct is connected to an air outlet. A heater is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet body. A warm air vent is opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body. The warm air vent is connected to the output end of the heater. A steam generator is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet body. The output end of the steam generator is connected to a steam pipe. The other end of the steam pipe is connected to a steam injection port. A water tank is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet body. The water tank is connected to the input end of the steam generator. An aromatherapy module is installed inside the air outlet.

[0008] More preferably, electromagnetic door catches are fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides of the cabinet door, and a door control switch is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet interior cavity. The output terminal of the door control switch is electrically connected to the input terminal of the electromagnetic door catches.

[0009] More preferably, a lifting motor is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, and a steel wire is fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting motor. Pulleys are movably connected to both the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet, and the steel wire is attached to the surface of the pulley. The other ends of the two steel wires are fixedly connected to a first hanging rod, and telescopic hanging rods are movably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first hanging rod through chains and chain sleeves.

[0010] More preferably, the bottom of the cabinet's inner cavity is connected to an electromagnetic drain pipe, a wastewater tank is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet, the electromagnetic drain pipe is connected to the wastewater tank, and a filter plate is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the cabinet.

[0011] More preferably, a pressure switch is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, the detection end of the pressure switch is located at the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet, a composite air damper is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, an air inlet is opened on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet, the inner cavity of the air inlet is connected to the composite air damper, and a humidity sensor is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, the detection end of the humidity sensor extends into the inner cavity of the cabinet.

[0012] More preferably, a cover plate is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, the input end of the cover plate is electrically connected to the output end of the humidity sensor, a display panel is fixedly installed on the front side of the cabinet, and an ultraviolet lamp is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet.

[0013] More preferably, a cover plate is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet, the input end of the cover plate is electrically connected to the output end of the humidity sensor, a display panel is fixedly installed on the front side of the cabinet, and an ultraviolet lamp is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet. The cabinet also includes a display screen, an offline voice recognition module, and a remote control device. The offline voice recognition module is located inside the display screen, the input end of the offline voice recognition module is wirelessly connected to the output end of the remote control device, and the output end of the offline voice recognition module is electrically connected to the input end of the display screen.

[0014] The embodiments of the present invention have the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solutions:

[0015] I. This invention establishes a three-dimensional circulating air duct system by connecting a return air fan to the warm air vent, a steam generator to the water tank, a door control switch, and an electromagnetic door catch, forming a closed and efficient airflow for uniform drying. The steam care system integrates wide-area steam from the bottom and directional steam injection from the back panel, enabling zoned care of clothing in different locations. Simultaneously, a multi-layered safety interlock system, linked by the door control switch and electromagnetic door catch, ensures that the power to all high-risk components is automatically cut off the moment the cabinet door is opened, eliminating safety hazards and achieving comprehensive sterilization of clothing, making it convenient for operators to use.

[0016] II. This invention incorporates a lifting motor connected to a telescopic hanging rod. The first hanging rod can be adjusted in height via the lifting motor, while the telescopic hanging rod is extendable, allowing for the hanging of different types of clothing. An electromagnetic drain pipe connected to a filter plate collects wastewater after steam cooling, preventing wastewater residue in the cabinet's interior. A pressure switch, composite damper, humidity sensor, and air inlet detect humidity levels during steam sterilization within the sealed cabinet. The system automatically stops drying when the clothes reach a certain drying point, achieving automatic shutdown. Ultraviolet lamps further enhance the overall sterilization effect by providing UV sterilization. A display panel 11 enables a purely local control architecture combining a dual-mode physical remote control, far-field intelligent voice control, and a status display screen. This solution does not rely on any external network or mobile app. The physical remote control meets both fixed and mobile control needs, while voice control allows for hands-free interaction, fully covering all scenarios and offering advantages such as instant response, high reliability, and no privacy risks.

[0017] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet door concealment structure of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical duct structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cabinet of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the electromagnetic drainage pipe structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the driver structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the ultraviolet lamp structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the display panel system structure of the present invention.

[0026] Attached reference numerals: 101, Cabinet; 102, Cabinet door; 201, Return air fan; 202, Vertical air duct; 203, Air outlet; 204, Heater; 205, Heater vent; 301, Steam generator; 302, Steam pipe; 303, Steam jet; 304, Water tank; 401, Door control switch; 402, Electromagnetic door catch; 501, Lifting motor; 502, Steel wire; 503, Pulley; 504, First hanging rod; 505, Telescopic hanging rod; 601, Electromagnetic drain pipe; 602, Wastewater tank; 603, Filter plate; 7, Pressure switch; 8, Composite damper; 9, Humidity sensor; 10, Air door; 11, Display panel; 111, Display screen; 112, Offline voice recognition module; 113, Remote control device; 12, Cover plate; 13, Ultraviolet lamp. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent drying wardrobe, including a cabinet body 101. Cabinet doors 102 are movably connected to both the left and right sides of the cabinet body 101. Return air fans 201 are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet body 101. The output ends of the two return air fans 201 are connected to vertical air ducts 202. Air outlets 203 are opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body 101. The other end of the vertical air ducts 202 is connected to the air outlets 203. A heater 204 is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet body 101. A warm air vent 205 is opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet body 101, and the warm air vent 205 is connected to the output end of the heater 204. A steam generator 301 is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet 101. The output end of the steam generator 301 is connected to a steam pipe 302, and the other end of the steam pipe 302 is connected to a steam injection port 303. A water storage tank 304 is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet 101. The water storage tank 304 is connected to the input end of the steam generator 301. An aromatherapy module is installed in the inner cavity of the air outlet 203. Electromagnetic door catches 402 are fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides of the cabinet door 102. A door control switch 401 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. The output end of the door control switch 401 is electrically connected to the input end of the electromagnetic door catch 402.

[0031] By connecting the return air fan 201 to the warm air vent 205, the steam generator 301 to the water tank 304, the door control switch 401, and the electromagnetic door catch 402, the three-dimensional circulating air duct system forms a closed and efficient airflow to achieve uniform drying. The steam care system integrates wide-area steam from the bottom and directional steam injection from the back panel to achieve zoned care for clothing in different locations. At the same time, the multiple safety interlock system, through the linkage of the door control switch 401 and the electromagnetic door catch 402, ensures that the power supply to all high-risk components is automatically cut off the moment the cabinet door 102 is opened, eliminating safety hazards and achieving comprehensive sterilization of clothing, making it convenient for operators to use.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] like Figure 1-7As shown, in one embodiment, a lifting motor 501 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101. A steel wire 502 is fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting motor 501. Pulleys 503 are movably connected to the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet 101. The steel wires 502 are attached to the surface of the pulleys 503. A first hanging rod 504 is fixedly connected to the other end of each steel wire 502. Telescopic hanging rods 505 are movably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first hanging rod 504 via chains and chain sleeves. The bottom of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101 is connected to... An electromagnetic drain pipe 601 is installed on the surface of the cabinet 101, and a wastewater tank 602 is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet 101. The electromagnetic drain pipe 601 and the wastewater tank 602 are interconnected. A filter plate 603 is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. A pressure switch 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101, and the detection end of the pressure switch 7 is located at the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. A composite damper 8 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101, and an air vent 10 is opened at the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. The inner cavity of the air vent 10 is interconnected with the composite damper 8. A humidity sensor 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101, with its detection end extending into the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. A cover plate 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101, with its input end electrically connected to the output end of the humidity sensor 9. A display panel 11 is fixedly installed on the front side of the cabinet 101. An ultraviolet lamp 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. The cover plate 12 is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet 101, with its input end connected to the output end of the humidity sensor 9. Electrically connected, a display panel 11 is fixedly installed on the front side of the cabinet 101, and an ultraviolet lamp 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. The cabinet 101 also includes a display screen 111, an offline voice recognition module 112 and a remote control device 113. The offline voice recognition module 112 is located inside the display screen 111. The input end of the offline voice recognition module 112 is wirelessly connected to the output end of the remote control device 113, and the output end of the offline voice recognition module 112 is electrically connected to the input end of the display screen 111.

[0034] By connecting the lifting motor 501 to the telescopic hanging rod 505, the first hanging rod 504 can be adjusted in height by the lifting motor 501. The telescopic hanging rod 505 is retractable, enabling the hanging of different types of clothing. By connecting the electromagnetic drain pipe 601 to the filter plate 603, wastewater after steam cooling can be collected, preventing wastewater residue in the inner cavity of the cabinet 101. By installing the pressure switch 7, composite damper 8, humidity sensor 9, and air door 10, the humidity of the cabinet 101 during steam sterilization can be detected. The humidity sensor 9 will automatically stop drying and shut down automatically when the clothes are dried to a certain extent. By installing the ultraviolet lamp 13, the clothes can be sterilized again with ultraviolet light, further improving the overall sterilization effect of the equipment. By installing the display panel 11, the system integrates a dual-mode physical remote control, far-field intelligent voice control, and a status display screen. This solution employs a purely local control architecture. It does not rely on any external network or mobile app, meeting both fixed and mobile control needs through a physical remote control, and enabling hands-free interaction via voice. It fully covers all scenarios and boasts advantages such as instant response, high reliability, and no privacy risks.

[0035] When the present invention is in operation: the cabinet door 102 achieves the functions of opening and sliding concealment through the upper slide rail, the lower slide rail and the side hinge, so that it is concealed to the left and right sides of the cabinet body 101. The top front side of the cabinet body 101 is provided with a cover plate 12 for displaying working parameters.

[0036] Air circulation system: Two high-speed fans are installed behind the top panel inside the cabinet 101 as return air fans 201. There is a mezzanine at the back of the cabinet 101, with two vertical air ducts 202 installed on the left and right. Thus, the airflow path is: top of cabinet 101 → return air fan 201 → vertical air duct 202 → air outlet 203 → internal space of cabinet 101, forming a three-dimensional circulation. The warm air output by the heater 204 is discharged into the inner cavity of the cabinet 101 through the warm air outlet 205.

[0037] Clothing care and safety system: The steam generator 301 outputs steam, which is sprayed upwards through the connected steam pipe 302 and discharged through the steam injection port 303. The bottom of the cabinet 101 is recessed and connected to the wastewater tank 602 through the electromagnetic drain pipe 601 with an electromagnetic valve to discharge and collect the wastewater after steam condensation. When the steam is working, the electromagnetic valve of the electromagnetic drain pipe 601 is closed. A door control switch 401 is provided above the cabinet frame, and an electromagnetic door catch 402 is provided on the inside of the cabinet door 102. The signal of the door control switch 401 is connected to the main controller. When the controller detects that the cabinet door 102 is open, it immediately sends a signal to the power control module to cut off the circuit to all high-risk components such as the steam generator 301, the heater 204, and the ultraviolet lamp 13. The electromagnetic door catch 402 is energized and locked after the cabinet door 102 is closed, and remains closed in steam mode to prevent steam leakage.

[0038] Clothes drying system: The first hanging rod 504 is connected to the lifting motor 501 at the top via steel wire 502. The top plate has a rope hole and a rubber sealing gasket at the connection. The telescopic hanging rod 505 is suspended from the bottom of the first hanging rod 504 via an S-hook and a stainless steel chain link. Its rod body consists of two sleeves, and the length is adjusted and fixed by a knob.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A smart drying wardrobe, comprising a cabinet body (101), characterized in that, Cabinet doors (102) are movably connected to both the left and right sides of the cabinet (101). Return air fans (201) are fixedly installed on both the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet (101). The output ends of both return air fans (201) are connected to vertical air ducts (202). Air outlets (203) are opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101). The other end of the vertical air ducts (202) is connected to the air outlets (203). A heater (204) is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet (101). A warm air vent (204) is opened on the rear side of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101). 205), the warm air vent (205) is connected to the output end of the warm air blower (204), a steam generator (301) is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet (101), the output end of the steam generator (301) is connected to a steam pipe (302), the other end of the steam pipe (302) is connected to a steam jet nozzle (303), a water storage tank (304) is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet (101), the water storage tank (304) is connected to the input end of the steam generator (301), and an aromatherapy module is provided in the inner cavity of the air outlet (203).

2. The intelligent drying wardrobe according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electromagnetic door catches (402) are fixedly installed on both the upper and lower sides of the cabinet door (102), and a door control switch (401) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet body (101). The output end of the door control switch (401) is electrically connected to the input end of the electromagnetic door catches (402).

3. The intelligent drying wardrobe according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting motor (501) is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet (101). A steel wire (502) is fixedly connected to the output end of the lifting motor (501). Pulleys (503) are movably connected to the left and right sides of the top of the cabinet (101). The steel wire (502) is attached to the surface of the pulley (503). The other end of the two steel wires (502) is fixedly connected to a first hanging rod (504). Telescopic hanging rods (505) are movably connected to the left and right sides of the bottom of the first hanging rod (504) through chains and chain sleeves.

4. The intelligent drying wardrobe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101) is connected to an electromagnetic drain pipe (601), and a wastewater tank (602) is fixedly installed on the surface of the cabinet (101). The electromagnetic drain pipe (601) and the wastewater tank (602) are connected to each other, and a filter plate (603) is fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the cabinet (101).

5. The intelligent drying wardrobe according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pressure switch (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet (101). The detection end of the pressure switch (7) is located at the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101). A composite damper (8) is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet (101). An air door (10) is opened on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101). The inner cavity of the air door (10) is connected to the composite damper (8). A humidity sensor (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet (101). The detection end of the humidity sensor (9) extends into the inner cavity of the cabinet (101).

6. The intelligent drying wardrobe according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cover plate (12) is fixedly installed on the top of the cabinet (101). The input end of the cover plate (12) is electrically connected to the output end of the humidity sensor (9). A display panel (11) is fixedly installed on the front side of the cabinet (101). An ultraviolet lamp (13) is fixedly installed on the top of the inner cavity of the cabinet (101). The (11) also includes a display screen (111), an offline voice recognition module (112), and a remote control device (113). The offline voice recognition module (112) is located inside the display screen (111). The input end of the offline voice recognition module (112) is wirelessly connected to the output end of the remote control device (113). The output end of the offline voice recognition module (112) is electrically connected to the input end of the display screen (111).

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