Intelligent towel cabinet

By using the scheduled heating function and temperature control at different levels, the smart towel cabinet solves the problems of limited functionality and safety, achieving rapid heating and energy-saving and environmentally friendly effects.

CN223798362UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13ZHUHAI JINYUNMEI TECH
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520280523.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-21
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-21

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Technical Problem

Existing towel cabinets have limited functionality, lack the ability to schedule appointments in advance, and have inaccurate heating temperature control. They are also prone to causing burns or irritation to the human body during UV disinfection, and lack safety and environmental friendliness.

Method used

A smart towel cabinet was designed with a scheduled heating function, temperature control at different levels, a Hall effect switch sensor to prevent direct UV light exposure, a one-piece molded plastic shell to reduce energy consumption, and a timer function and an aluminum foil heating film heating system.

Benefits of technology

It achieves rapid heating and flexible temperature adjustment, improves ease of use and safety, reduces energy consumption, and provides good insulation and a safe operating environment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent towel cabinet, and belongs to the technical field of towel cabinets. Comprising a towel cabinet box body, an inner container is arranged in the towel cabinet box body, an inner container bottom cover is arranged on the right side of the inner container, a magnet fixing part is fixedly connected to the left side of the inner container bottom cover through bolts, a UV lamp is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the right side of the inner container bottom cover, and a UV waterproof ring is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the UV lamp. The lower portion of the right side of the inner container bottom cover is fixedly connected with a power panel through bolts, the right side of the towel cabinet box body is fixedly connected with a towel cabinet rear baffle through bolts, and the right side of the towel cabinet rear baffle is fixedly connected with a power socket through bolts. In the aspect of use convenience, the appointment function avoids the trouble of long waiting for towel heating, the efficiency is greatly improved, a user does not need to wait beside equipment for a long time, and precious time is saved. The heating temperature grading function is more intimate, and seasonal changes and somatosensory differences of different users are fully considered.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to towel cabinet technology, and more particularly to an intelligent towel cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] The main functions of existing mainstream towel cabinets are heating and UV disinfection, which are relatively simple. They lack the ability to schedule in advance so that people can use hot towels at any time. In terms of heating, they simply heat the towels, which can easily cause burns to users. There is no effective control over the heating temperature. As for UV disinfection, there is a switch to control the UV lamps, but it needs to be turned off manually. When the cabinet door is open, the UV light can directly shine on people's skin. It is important to know that long-term exposure to UV light can damage the human skin. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the utility model: The purpose of this utility model is to provide a function that can quickly heat towels and flexibly adjust the heating temperature according to different needs; another purpose of this utility model is to provide a one-piece molded plastic shell with good heat preservation effect, combined with a timer function, to reduce energy consumption and achieve an energy-saving and environmentally friendly device.

[0004] Technical Solution: A smart towel cabinet includes a cabinet body with an inner liner inside. A bottom cover is located on the right side of the inner liner. A magnetic fastener is bolted to the left side of the bottom cover. A UV lamp is bolted to the upper right side of the bottom cover, and a UV waterproof ring is bolted to the outer wall of the UV lamp. A power board is bolted to the lower right side of the bottom cover. A rear panel is bolted to the right side of the cabinet body, and a power socket is bolted to the right side of the rear panel. The power socket is connected to the power board. A door frame is bolted to the left side of the cabinet body. A switch panel is bolted to the upper surface of the cabinet body. A clamping bracket foot pad is bolted to the lower surface of the cabinet body. A Hall effect sensor is located on the outer wall of the door frame.

[0005] Furthermore, multiple inner liner supports are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner liner, an aluminum foil heating film is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner liner, a steel mesh is snapped into the inside of the inner liner, a large aromatherapy box is fixedly connected to the inside of the inner liner, and an aromatherapy tablet is fixedly connected to the right side of the large aromatherapy box.

[0006] Furthermore, a magnetic fastener is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door frame, and a towel cabinet door back cover is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door frame by bolts. A magnetic fastener is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door back cover, and a water receiving trough is snapped onto the left side of the towel cabinet door frame.

[0007] Furthermore, a front cover for the towel cabinet is snapped onto the left side of the cabinet body, and a Hall switch is fixedly connected to the inside of the front cover by bolts. A control board is fixedly connected to the lower inside of the front cover by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, a sign is fixedly connected to the left side of the front cover of the towel cabinet, and the sign is connected to the control panel.

[0009] Furthermore, an inner liner sealing strip is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner liner.

[0010] Furthermore, a wire clamping component is fixedly connected to the right side of the control panel by bolts.

[0011] Furthermore, a zinc alloy hinge is bolted to the upper right side of the front cover of the towel cabinet.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] In terms of ease of use, the reservation function eliminates the hassle of long waits for towel heating, greatly improving efficiency and saving users valuable time by eliminating the need to wait by the device for extended periods. The adjustable heating temperature settings are also thoughtful, taking into account seasonal changes and varying user preferences, ensuring a comfortable temperature for both hot summer days and cold winters. From a safety and health perspective, the Hall effect sensor switch on the cabinet door effectively prevents unnecessary exposure to the human body, providing a safe operating environment.

[0014] The product prioritizes energy conservation and environmental protection. The main body is molded in one piece, and the plastic shell, replacing traditional hardware, not only provides excellent insulation but also reduces energy consumption. The timer function further enhances its energy-saving and environmentally friendly characteristics, reducing unnecessary energy waste. A special hinge design allows the cabinet doors to open 180 degrees, greatly improving usability and facilitating the loading and unloading of items. A transparent drip tray at the bottom allows users to easily monitor the water level, preventing potential overflow and providing significant convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model from the left side.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Power board; 2. Power socket; 3. Steel mesh; 4. Hall effect switch; 5. Clamping plate foot pad; 6. Water collection tray; 7. Switch hole panel; 8. Aluminum foil heating film; 9. Towel cabinet back panel; 10. Towel cabinet door back cover; 11. Towel cabinet door frame; 12. Towel cabinet front cover; 13. Towel cabinet body; 14. Inner liner; 15. Inner liner bottom cover; 16. Inner liner bracket; 17. Wire clamp; 18. Magnet; 19. Sign; 20. Control board; 21. UV lamp; 22. UV waterproof ring; 23. Magnet fastener; 24. Large aromatherapy box; 25. Magnet fastener; 30. Zinc alloy hinge; 32. Door seal silicone tube; 33. Inner liner sealing strip; 34. Aromatherapy tablet; 35. Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical solution of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1-4As shown, a smart towel cabinet is provided, including a towel cabinet body 13. An inner liner 14 is provided inside the towel cabinet body 13. An inner liner bottom cover 15 is provided on the right side of the inner liner 14. A magnetic fastener 23 is bolted to the left side of the inner liner bottom cover 15. A UV lamp 21 is fixedly connected to the upper right side of the inner liner bottom cover 15. A UV waterproof ring 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the UV lamp 21. A power board 1 is bolted to the lower right side of the inner liner bottom cover 15. The right side of the towel cabinet body 13 is bolted to... The towel cabinet has a back panel 9. A power socket 2 is bolted to the right side of the back panel 9 and is connected to a power board 1. A door frame 11 is bolted to the left side of the towel cabinet body 13. A switch panel 7 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the towel cabinet body 13. A clamping bracket foot pad 5 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the towel cabinet body 13. A Hall effect switch sensor 4 is installed on the outer wall of the door frame 11. Multiple inner liner supports 16 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner liner 14. An aluminum foil heating film 8 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the towel cabinet 4. A steel mesh 3 is snapped into the inner wall of the inner liner 14. A large aromatherapy box 24 is fixedly connected inside the inner liner 14. An aromatherapy tablet 34 is fixedly connected to the right side of the large aromatherapy box 24. A magnetic fastener 25 is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door frame 11. A towel cabinet door back cover 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door frame 11 by bolts. An 18 is fixedly connected to the left side of the towel cabinet door back cover 10. A magnetic fastener 25 is fixedly connected to the right side of the towel cabinet door frame 11. The right side of the cover 10 is fixedly connected to 32; the left side of the towel cabinet door frame 11 is snapped with a water sink 6; the left side of the towel cabinet body 13 is snapped with a towel cabinet front cover 12; the inside of the towel cabinet front cover 12 is fixedly connected to a Hall switch 4 by bolts; the lower inside of the towel cabinet front cover 12 is fixedly connected to a control board 20 by bolts; the left side of the towel cabinet front cover 12 is fixedly connected to a nameplate 19, which is connected to the control board 20; and the upper right side of the towel cabinet front cover 12 is fixedly connected to a zinc alloy hinge 30 by bolts.

[0023] When using towels, you can schedule a timer to heat them in advance. The default is 12 hours, with a maximum of 24 hours. You can adjust the timer by incrementing in 1-hour increments as needed. The temperature settings are H, M, and L, with temperatures of 70-75°C, 60-65°C, and 50-55°C respectively. You can select different settings for different scenarios, such as H in winter and L in summer. The UV lamp will quickly shut off the moment the door is opened, effectively protecting the body from harmful UV rays.

[0024] The preheating circuit design includes an internal power circuit board with a heating control circuit centered on a silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) on the power circuit board. The aluminum foil heating film is connected in series with the SCR in the power circuit. The microcontroller on the power circuit board calculates the required heating power based on the set preheating temperature and the temperature detected by the current temperature sensor.

[0025] During the preheating phase, the microcontroller outputs a trigger signal with a large duty cycle to the thyristor, which keeps the thyristor conducting for most of the AC power cycle, allowing the heating element to obtain a high average voltage and heat up quickly with high power, so that the internal temperature of the sprayer rises rapidly to close to the set preheating temperature.

[0026] During the heat preservation process, temperature monitoring and feedback: When the temperature approaches the set preheating temperature, the temperature sensor 35 will feed back the real-time temperature signal to the terminal block microcontroller.

[0027] By adjusting the firing angle, the microcontroller reduces the firing angle of the thyristor based on the temperature deviation, shortening the conduction time of the thyristor within the AC power cycle, thereby reducing the average power of the heating element and maintaining the temperature within the set insulation range.

[0028] Stable heat preservation, continuous temperature monitoring and dynamic adjustment of the SCR firing angle to compensate for heat loss, ensuring that the internal temperature of the sprayer remains stable at the insulation temperature.

[0029] In this embodiment, an inner liner sealing strip 33 is fixedly connected to the right side of the inner liner 14; its primary function is sealing. It can fill any tiny gaps that may exist between the inner liner 14 and other components, preventing leakage of substances inside the inner liner. At the same time, the inner liner is also detected by the temperature sensor 35, which can monitor the temperature inside the inner liner in real time.

[0030] In this embodiment, a wire clamping component 17 is fixedly connected to the right side of the control board 20 by bolts;

[0031] In the electrical system, the wire clamp 17 plays a crucial role, and its secure connection to the control board 20 is achieved through bolts, which helps ensure electrical safety. When cables are fixed and organized through the wire clamp 17, the stable connection can prevent cable displacement due to loosening of the wire clamp 17, thereby avoiding electrical faults such as accidental contact and short circuits between cables.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] The towel cabinet operating system consists of: a power supply module, a control module, a heating module, and a lighting module. The power supply module (power board 1) primarily provides power to the UV lamp 21, aluminum foil heating film 8, and control board 20. The control module (control board 20) has function buttons with functions including: power on / off, timer, Hall effect switch, UV lamp on / off, timer display, and three-level temperature control. These functions are controlled by the IC chip of control board 20. The heating module consists of a temperature sensor 35 and aluminum foil heating film 8. When control board 20 issues a heating command, aluminum foil heating film 8 begins to heat up. The temperature sensor 35 monitors the temperature in real time and feeds the information back to control board 20. The lighting module consists of the UV lamp 21, Hall effect switch sensor 4, and magnet 18. Lighting control is divided into two types: 1. When control board 20 issues a command, and the UV lamp is still on, if the user accidentally opens the towel cabinet door, the UV lamp 21 automatically turns off when the Hall effect switch sensor 4 moves 15mm away from the magnet 18 inside the door frame.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent towel cabinet comprising a towel cabinet housing (13), characterized in that; The inner side wall of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is provided with a Hall switch inductor (4).

2. The intelligent towel cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side wall of the inner container (14) is fixedly connected with a plurality of inner container supports (16), and the outer side wall of the inner container (14) is fixedly connected with an aluminum foil heating film (8).

3. The smart towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a magnet fixing part (25), and the left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a towel cabinet door rear cover (10) through a bolt.

4. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a magnet fixing part (25), and the left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a towel cabinet door rear cover (10) through a bolt.

5. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a magnet fixing part (25), and the left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a towel cabinet door rear cover (10) through a bolt.

6. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a magnet fixing part (25), and the left side of the towel cabinet door frame (11) is fixedly connected with a towel cabinet door rear cover (10) through a bolt.

7. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The right side of the inner container (14) is fixedly connected with an inner container sealing strip (33).

8. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The right side of the control panel (20) is fixedly connected with a line pressing part (17) through a bolt.

9. The intelligent towel cabinet of claim 1, wherein: The right side of the towel cabinet front cover (12) is fixedly connected with a zinc alloy hinge (30) through a bolt. The outer side wall of the inner container (14) is fixedly connected with a temperature sensor (35) through a draw nail.