Drying system and shoe washing machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202611217687.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional shoe washing machines use a drying method that results in uneven heating of different parts of the shoes, which can easily lead to localized overheating and damage such as aging, glue separation, and deformation.
The design incorporates a shoe support structure with built-in airflow channels and air supply components. Before entering the airflow channels, the airflow is divided into two parts: one part enters the shoe support structure, and the other part enters the shoe inside and the other part enters the shoe outside. This achieves directional and uniform drying.
It achieves uniform drying of the inner and outer surfaces of the shoes, shortens the drying time, and reduces the risk of damage such as material aging, glue separation, and discoloration caused by prolonged dampness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a drying system and a shoe washing machine. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional shoe washing machines typically dry the shoes by heating the air inside the washing chamber with a heating device, relying on heat radiation or natural convection to gradually dry the shoes. In this method, the airflow inside the shoe is disordered, the heat distribution is uneven, and the different parts of the shoe are heated differently, which can easily lead to localized overheating of the shoe surface, causing damage such as aging, glue separation, and deformation. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a drying system and a shoe washing machine, and the technical solution adopted is as follows.
[0004] The drying system provided in this application includes: A shoe support structure is provided, wherein the shoe support structure is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe, and the shoe support structure has a flow channel structure inside. The inlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure that does not need to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe, and the outlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure that needs to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The outlet of the flow channel structure is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe along with the shoe support structure. An air supply assembly, wherein the air outlet of the air supply assembly faces the inlet of the flow channel structure, and there is a gap between the air outlet of the air supply assembly and the shoe support structure, so that the airflow output by the air supply assembly has a portion flowing toward the inlet of the flow channel structure to act on the inner cavity of the shoe, and a portion flowing toward the outer side of the shoe support structure to act on the outer surface of the shoe.
[0005] In some embodiments of this application, the flow channel structure includes at least two branch flow channels, enabling the flow channel structure to direct airflow toward the inlet of the flow channel structure to at least two different regions of the shoe cavity.
[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the flow channel structure includes a first branch flow channel and a second branch flow channel, wherein the first branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure for supporting the heel portion, and the second branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure for supporting the upper portion.
[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the portion of the shoe support structure used to support the heel is provided with a recess, and the outlet of the second branch channel is located in the recess.
[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the airflow temperature output by the air supply assembly is less than 50°C.
[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the drying system further includes an ozone module for mixing ozone into the airflow output from the air supply assembly.
[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the drying system further includes a control module electrically connected to the ozone module, the control module being used to activate the ozone module at preset intervals.
[0011] In some embodiments of this application, a water baffle is movably provided at the air outlet of the air supply component. The water baffle is configured to open under the action of wind force when the air supply component is started, and is configured to close by its own gravity or an elastic reset member when the air supply component is shut down.
[0012] This application also provides a shoe washing machine, including the drying system as described above. The shoe washing machine is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is located at the bottom of the shoe washing machine, and the air outlet is located at the top of the shoe washing machine. The air inlet end of the air supply component is connected to the air inlet.
[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the shoe washing machine has a shoe washing chamber, the shoe support structure is rotatably disposed within the shoe washing chamber, the shoe support structure is capable of rotating around a base point, the shoe support structure is provided with an angle monitoring structure, the drying system further includes a control module, the control module is electrically connected to the angle monitoring structure and the air supply component, the angle monitoring structure is provided with a preset origin, the angle monitoring structure is used to monitor the angle value of the shoe support structure relative to the preset origin, and the control module is used to control the air supply component to start when the angle value is within a preset range.
[0014] This application has at least the following beneficial effects: This application reserves a gap between the air supply component and the inlet of the flow channel structure of the shoe support structure, so that the drying airflow passes through an open space before entering the flow channel structure. In this space, the airflow is split, with one part entering the flow channel structure and acting on the inside of the shoe, and the other part flowing through the outside of the shoe support and acting on the outer surface of the shoe. This allows the hot air to be actively and directionally introduced into the depth of the shoe cavity, achieving effective drying of the inner area of the shoe. At the same time, it allows the outer surface of the shoe to obtain an independent and directional drying airflow, effectively shortening the overall drying time and reducing the risk of material aging, glue separation, discoloration and other damage caused by the shoe outer surface being in a damp state for a long time.
[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The present application will be further illustrated below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments illustrated in the following drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drying system according to one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an ozone module in one embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exhaust vent of a shoe washing machine in one embodiment of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flow channel structure in one embodiment of this application.
[0018] Reference numerals: Shoe washing machine 001; Base 002; Exhaust vent 003; Air supply assembly 100; air outlet duct 110; air outlet end 111; water baffle 112; blower 120; heating wire 121; ozone electrolysis plate 130; ozone generator 140; Shoe support structure 200; main support 210; flow channel structure inlet 211; first flow channel outlet 212; second flow channel outlet 213; first connecting structure 220. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The following is combined Figures 1 to 4 The embodiments of this application are described in detail below, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "middle", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
[0021] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0022] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0023] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "some instances," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," and "some examples" indicates that the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0024] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the drying system provided in this application includes: The shoe support structure 200 is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The shoe support structure 200 has a flow channel structure inside. The inlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure 200 that does not need to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The outlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure 200 that needs to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The outlet of the flow channel structure is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe along with the shoe support structure 200. The air supply assembly 100 has an air outlet 111 facing the inlet of the flow channel structure. There is a gap between the air outlet 111 of the air supply assembly 100 and the shoe support structure 200, so that the airflow output by the air supply assembly 100 has a portion that flows toward the inlet of the flow channel structure to act on the inner cavity of the shoe, and a portion that flows toward the outer side of the shoe support structure 200 to act on the outer surface of the shoe.
[0025] The shoe support structure 200 conforms to the contour of the inner cavity of a regular shoe, allowing it to fit into the inner cavity of various regular shoe shapes. It provides overall support and shaping for the shoe, preventing it from collapsing, wrinkling, or deforming during the drying process. The shoe support structure 200 has a hollow flow channel structure inside, with the flow channel inlet 211 located on one end face of the shoe support structure 200.
[0026] The air supply assembly 100 includes an air outlet duct 110. One end of the air outlet duct 110 is used to input airflow, and the other end of the air outlet duct 110 is the air outlet 111. When the air supply assembly 100 is used, the air outlet 111 is opposite to the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure, and there is a gap between the air outlet 111 and the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure. After the airflow is discharged from the air outlet 111, it is split in the gap area. Part of the airflow flows toward the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure and enters the interior of the shoe support structure 200. It is discharged from the outlet through the flow channel structure to the inner cavity of the shoe and acts on the inner surface of the shoe. The other part of the airflow flows through the outside of the shoe support structure 200 and flows along the outer surface of the shoe support structure 200 and acts on the outer surface of the shoe. The synchronous airflow inside and outside the shoe makes the shoes heat evenly, avoids local overheating damage, effectively improves drying efficiency and shortens drying time.
[0027] This application reserves a gap between the air supply component 100 and the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure of the shoe support structure 200, so that the drying airflow passes through an open space before entering the flow channel structure. In this space, the airflow is split into two paths. One part enters the flow channel structure and acts on the inside of the shoe, while the other part flows through the outside of the shoe support and acts on the outer surface of the shoe. This allows the hot air to be actively and directionally introduced into the depth of the shoe cavity, achieving effective drying of the inner area of the shoe. At the same time, it allows the outer surface of the shoe to obtain an independent and directional drying airflow, effectively shortening the overall drying time and reducing the risk of material aging, glue separation, discoloration and other damage caused by the shoe outer surface being in a damp state for a long time.
[0028] Furthermore, combined Figure 4 As shown, the shoe support structure 200 includes a main support 210, which is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The shape of the main support 210 conforms to the contour of the inner cavity of a conventional shoe, and the flow channel structure is set inside the main support 210.
[0029] Understandably, the port size of the air outlet 111 is larger than the size of the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure. The airflow is sent out from the air outlet 111 through the air outlet duct 110 and naturally splits at the interval. The first part of the airflow flows into the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure in the forward direction, and is blown out from the outlet through the internal flow channel, acting on the inside of the shoe cavity. The second airflow flows along the outside of the shoe support structure 200, blowing all over the outer surface area of the shoe. The two airflows work synchronously and independently without airflow interference. There is no need to add additional structures such as split air ducts and split valves, so that the shoes can be dried on both the inside and outside at the same time.
[0030] In some embodiments, the flow channel structure includes at least two branch channels, enabling the flow channel structure to direct airflow from its inlet to at least two different areas within the shoe cavity. After entering the shoe support structure 200, the internal airflow flows to different areas of the shoe cavity under the guidance of each branch channel. The outlet of each branch channel can be directed towards different locations within the shoe cavity, such as the toe, heel, or inner side of the upper, allowing the airflow to cover multiple areas of the shoe cavity. This avoids uneven drying caused by unidirectional airflow, achieving simultaneous multi-point drying within the shoe cavity and improving the drying efficiency of moisture inside the shoe.
[0031] Specifically, the flow channel structure includes a first branch flow channel and a second branch flow channel. The first branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure 200 for supporting the heel, and the second branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure 200 for supporting the upper. The first and second branch flow channels are located inside the main support 210. The first branch flow channel extends and follows the outer shape of the heel support section of the main support 210, with the first flow channel outlet 212 corresponding to the inner side of the heel. The second branch flow channel extends and follows the outer shape of the upper support section of the main support 210, with the second flow channel outlet 213 corresponding to the inner side of the upper. The two flow channels are independently distributed, respectively targeting the two core areas of the heel and upper, solving the drying dead spots in the deep heel and creases of the upper in traditional drying methods, and significantly improving the drying uniformity and effect in key areas of the shoe.
[0032] Specifically, the shoe support structure 200 has a recessed portion in the part supporting the heel, and the outlet of the first branch channel is located in the recessed portion. The heel support portion has a recessed portion that curves inward from its surface, and the first channel outlet 212 is located at the bottom of the recessed portion, creating a gap between the first channel outlet 212 and the inner wall of the heel. The fluid flowing out from the first channel outlet 212 can diffuse in this gap, thereby cleaning or drying the inner wall of the heel area. This effectively solves the problem of dirt accumulation and difficulty in drying in the heel gaps, further optimizing the cleaning and care effect of the heel area inside the shoe cavity.
[0033] Both the air outlet duct 110 and the shoe support structure 200 are mounted on the base 002.
[0034] Understandably, the air supply assembly 100 includes a blower 120 and a heating wire 121. The blower 120 is mounted on the base 002, and its output end is connected to the air inlet end of the air outlet duct 110 and is used to output airflow to the air inlet end of the air outlet duct 110. The heating wire 121 is disposed between the output end of the blower 120 and the air inlet end of the air outlet duct 110.
[0035] In some embodiments, the airflow temperature output by the air supply assembly 100 is less than 50°C. The air supply assembly 100 also includes a temperature detection structure and a control module. The temperature detection structure detects the airflow temperature at the air inlet of the outlet duct 110. The control module is electrically connected to the temperature detection structure, the blower 120, and the heating wire 121. The control module controls the power of the heating wire 121 to ensure that the airflow temperature output from the outlet duct 111 is less than 50°C, achieving low-temperature drying and preventing deformation, delamination, yellowing, and aging of the shoe material caused by high-temperature hot air, thus protecting the shoe body. The control module also includes a temperature control switch, which is electrically connected to the heating wire 121. When the airflow temperature detected by the temperature detection structure exceeds a preset temperature, the control module controls the temperature control switch to turn off the heating wire 121. When the air supply assembly 100 stops working, the heating wire 121 is turned off first, and the blower 120 is turned off when it cools down to another preset temperature.
[0036] In some embodiments, the drying system further includes an ozone module for mixing ozone into the airflow output by the air supply assembly 100. The ozone module includes an ozone generator 140 and an ozone electrolysis plate 130. The ozone generator 140 is disposed on the base 002, and the ozone electrolysis plate 130 is disposed between the air inlet end of the air outlet duct 110 and the heating wire 121. When the blower 120 is running, the ozone generated by the ozone electrolysis plate 130 is carried by the airflow and mixed into the airflow output by the air supply assembly 100. It is then output through the air outlet 111 along with the airflow. After being split at the interval, it enters the inside of the shoe and flows over the outer surface of the shoe, respectively, so as to realize simultaneous drying and disinfection and improve washing and care efficiency.
[0037] The ozone generator 140 includes a control circuit board and a high-voltage generation module. The ozone electrolysis plate 130 is an electrolytic ozone generator that uses water as a raw material for electrochemical oxidation. The ozone generator 140 provides the current and voltage required for the ozone electrolysis plate 130 to operate. Under the action of an electric field, the ozone electrolysis plate 130 electrolyzes water molecules into ozone.
[0038] In some embodiments, the drying system further includes a control module electrically connected to the ozone module. The control module is configured to activate the ozone module at preset intervals. The control module is configured to activate the ozone module at preset intervals, allowing the ozone module to operate intermittently during the drying process. This intermittent ozone output maintains an effective disinfection concentration inside and on the shoe surface while avoiding excessively high ozone concentrations that could lead to irritating odors or discomfort due to continuous operation. The control module maintains the ozone concentration within a safe and effective range by controlling the activation duration and interval of the ozone module.
[0039] It is understood that the air outlet 111 and the shoe support structure 200 are located inside the shoe washing chamber. Each side wall of the shoe washing chamber is a vertical plane. The straight line of the output direction of the air outlet 111 makes an angle of 45° with the inner wall of the shoe washing chamber on both sides of the air outlet 111. When the shoe support structure 200 rotates to the point where the input direction of its flow channel structure inlet 211 makes an angle of 45° with the inner wall of the shoe washing chamber on both sides of the air outlet 111, the rotation of the shoe support structure 200 stops, and air is supplied to the shoe support structure through the air supply component 100.
[0040] In some embodiments, a water baffle 112 is movably disposed at the air outlet 111 of the air supply assembly 100. The water baffle 112 is configured to open under the action of wind force when the air supply assembly 100 is started, and is configured to close by its own weight or an elastic reset member when the air supply assembly 100 is shut down. The water baffle 112 is hinged to the outside of the air outlet duct 110 of the air supply assembly 100 at the air outlet 111 position, and the size of the water baffle 112 covers the cross section of the air outlet 111. The assembly gap between the air outlet 111 and the shoe support structure 200 is larger than the maximum swing stroke of the water baffle 112, ensuring that the opening action of the water baffle 112 is free from spatial interference and can be opened smoothly.
[0041] Specifically, one end of the baffle 112 is hinged to the upper edge of the air outlet 111. When the air supply assembly 100 is started, the airflow generated by the blower 120 blows out from the air outlet 111. The airflow pressure acts on the inner side of the baffle 112, overcoming gravity and / or the force of the elastic reset member to push the baffle 112 open, allowing the airflow to be output smoothly. When the air supply assembly 100 is closed, the airflow disappears, and the baffle 112 falls back to the closed position under its own weight and / or the force of the elastic reset member. This structure achieves the sealing of the air outlet 111 in the cleaning state, preventing spray water or residual water from entering the interior of the air supply assembly 100 during the cleaning process, and protecting the heating wire 121 and the blower 120 from water damage. It is understood that the elastic reset member can be a torsion spring.
[0042] This application also provides a shoe washing machine 001, including the drying system described above. The shoe washing machine 001 is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet 003. The air inlet is located at the bottom of the shoe washing machine 001, and the air outlet 003 is located at the top of the shoe washing machine 001. The air inlet end of the air supply assembly 100 is connected to the air inlet. The shoe washing machine 001 has a shoe washing chamber, and the air outlet 111 and the shoe support structure 200 are located inside the shoe washing chamber. The air outlet 003 is located at the top of the shoe washing machine 001 and is connected to the shoe washing chamber. External air enters the air supply assembly 100 from the air inlet at the bottom of the shoe washing machine 001, is heated, and then delivered to the inside of the shoe washing chamber to dry the shoes. During the drying process, the humid and hot air carrying moisture is discharged from the air outlet 003 at the top of the shoe washing machine 001, forming an airflow path from bottom to top, which is consistent with the natural upward trend of humid and hot air, ensuring smooth exhaust.
[0043] In some embodiments, the shoe washing machine has a shoe washing chamber, and a shoe support structure 200 is rotatably disposed within the shoe washing chamber. The shoe support structure 200 is capable of rotating about a base point. An angle monitoring structure is provided on the shoe support structure 200. The drying system also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the angle monitoring structure and the air supply component. The angle monitoring structure is provided with a preset origin and is used to monitor the angle value of the shoe support structure 200 relative to the preset origin. The control module is used to control the air supply component 100 to start when the angle value is within a preset range. The shoe support structure 200 includes a first connecting structure 220, which is rotatably disposed on a base 002. The first connecting structure 220 rotates about a connection point with the base 002, which is the base point. The preset origin can be the position where the air outlet 111 and the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure are directly opposite each other. At this time, the rotation angle detected by the angle monitoring structure is zero. The control module compares this angle value with the preset range. When the angle value is within the preset range, the control module determines that the shoe support structure 200 has rotated to the position where the air outlet 111 of the air supply component 100 is aligned with the inlet 211 of the flow channel structure, and then controls the air supply component 100 to start. The air supply component 100 can be started earlier by expanding the preset range of the rotation angle, or the heating wire 121 of the air supply component 100 can be started earlier.
[0044] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.
Claims
1. A drying system, characterized in that, include: A shoe support structure is provided, wherein the shoe support structure is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe, and the shoe support structure has a flow channel structure inside. The inlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure that does not need to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe, and the outlet of the flow channel structure is located in the part of the shoe support structure that needs to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe. The outlet of the flow channel structure is used to extend into the inner cavity of the shoe along with the shoe support structure. An air supply assembly, wherein the air outlet of the air supply assembly faces the inlet of the flow channel structure, and there is a gap between the air outlet of the air supply assembly and the shoe support structure, so that the airflow output by the air supply assembly has a portion flowing toward the inlet of the flow channel structure to act on the inner cavity of the shoe, and a portion flowing toward the outer side of the shoe support structure to act on the outer surface of the shoe.
2. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow channel structure includes at least two branch flow channels, enabling the flow channel structure to direct airflow toward the inlet of the flow channel structure to at least two different areas of the shoe cavity.
3. The drying system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flow channel structure includes a first branch flow channel and a second branch flow channel. The first branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure for supporting the heel portion, and the second branch flow channel is arranged along the extension direction of the shoe support structure for supporting the upper portion.
4. The drying system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shoe support structure has a recessed portion for supporting the heel, and the outlet of the first branch channel is located in the recessed portion.
5. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air supply component outputs an airflow temperature of less than 50°C.
6. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying system also includes an ozone module, which is used to mix ozone into the airflow output from the air supply component.
7. The drying system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drying system also includes a control module, which is electrically connected to the ozone module and is used to activate the ozone module at preset intervals.
8. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water baffle is movably provided at the air outlet of the air supply component. The water baffle is configured to open under the action of wind force when the air supply component is started, and is configured to close by its own weight or an elastic reset member when the air supply component is shut down.
9. A shoe washing machine, characterized in that, The shoe washing machine includes a drying system as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the shoe washing machine is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet is located at the bottom of the shoe washing machine, the air outlet is located at the top of the shoe washing machine, and the air inlet end of the air supply component is connected to the air inlet.
10. The shoe washing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The shoe washing machine has a shoe washing chamber, and the shoe support structure is rotatably disposed in the shoe washing chamber. The shoe support structure can rotate around a base point. An angle monitoring structure is provided on the shoe support structure. The drying system also includes a control module. The control module is electrically connected to the angle monitoring structure and the air supply component. The angle monitoring structure is provided with a preset origin. The angle monitoring structure is used to monitor the angle value of the shoe support structure relative to the preset origin. The control module is used to control the air supply component to start when the angle value is within a preset range.