Umbrella dryer
By using a dual-fan umbrella dryer design and sensor control, the problems of complex structure and frequent cleaning of existing umbrella dryers have been solved, achieving efficient and hygienic umbrella drying effect, with a simplified structure and convenient maintenance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing umbrella dryers have a complex structure, unsatisfactory performance, and require frequent cleaning, affecting subsequent use.
It adopts a dual-fan design. The fan is activated when the umbrella is detected by a sensor. Multiple air outlets and HEPA filter are used to dry the umbrella. Rainwater is collected in a water storage box, and the structure is simplified.
It achieves efficient and hygienic umbrella drying, reduces dust pollution, is easy to maintain, and is economically viable.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical technology, specifically to a umbrella dryer. Background Technology
[0002] Umbrella dryers are primarily used to quickly absorb or blow dry the moisture from umbrellas, preventing dripping water from wetting the ground or causing other inconveniences. They are typically installed in public places such as supermarkets, shopping malls, cinemas, hotels, guesthouses, and schools for people's convenience on rainy days. The working principles of umbrella dryers vary, but most involve absorbent materials or absorbent / blowing structures. For example, some umbrella dryers use imitation chamois cloth (polyvinyl alcohol material) as the absorbent material, wiping away moisture from the umbrella; others use nanofiber fabric absorbent pads, drawing moisture into a storage tank through wiping; and still others are automatic umbrella dryers that utilize absorbent foam and negative pressure generated by a centrifugal fan to draw moisture into a collection bucket.
[0003] Most umbrella dryers on the market use water absorption, which is complex in structure. After drying the umbrella, the dryer also needs to be cleaned and dried, otherwise it will affect the next use and the effect is not ideal. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This invention provides a umbrella dryer to solve the problems in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an umbrella dryer, comprising an umbrella dryer body, the umbrella dryer body comprising a main support, both sides of the main support being provided with blower panels, the top of the main support and the two blower panels forming an umbrella placement cavity, the main support being provided with at least one fan, the air outlet of the fan being connected to the umbrella placement cavity.
[0006] Furthermore, a number of air guide grooves are provided on one side of the blower panel, and a number of air outlets are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the air guide grooves. An air duct cover is fixedly provided on the other side of the blower panel, and an air duct is formed between the blower panel and the air duct cover, which is connected to the air outlets.
[0007] Furthermore, the main support frame is fixedly equipped with at least one fan inlet / outlet hood, the fan is located inside the fan inlet / outlet hood, and the air outlet at the top of the fan inlet / outlet hood extends into the air duct and is equipped with an air duct sealing ring.
[0008] Furthermore, the fan is provided with a tail cover shock absorber and a head cover shock absorber at both ends, and a wire sealing ring is also provided at one end of the fan.
[0009] Furthermore, at least two sensors are embedded in the blower panel, located at the two ends of the umbrella placement cavity, and the two sensors on the blower panel are matched.
[0010] Furthermore, a decorative cover is provided on one side of the blower panel and the main support. An air inlet HEPA filter and an air inlet mesh plate are embedded at the bottom of one side of the decorative cover, corresponding to the air inlet on one side of the blower inlet and outlet hood.
[0011] Furthermore, each end of the main support is provided with a support frame, which is U-shaped and extends to one side of the two blower panels respectively. The two support frames are connected by a support plate.
[0012] Furthermore, a water inlet is provided at the top of one end of the main support, and a water storage box connected to the water inlet is movably disposed inside one end of the main support.
[0013] Furthermore, the main support is provided with a switch mounting base and a main board located on one side of the switch mounting base at the end away from the water storage box. A switch is provided on the switch mounting base and a power cord is provided on the side of the switch mounting base away from the main board.
[0014] Furthermore, both ends of the bottom of the support frame are equipped with swivel casters located below the main support.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a umbrella dryer with the following advantages:
[0016] This umbrella dryer uses sensors to detect when an umbrella enters the umbrella storage chamber, then activates a fan to blow air through the air outlets to dry the umbrella. Multiple air outlets ensure more comprehensive airflow, and the dual-fan design provides a large air volume. Compared to umbrella dryers on the market that use a water-absorbing method, this air-blowing method is more effective at drying umbrellas. Furthermore, the air is filtered through a HEPA filter at the intake, preventing dust from being blown onto the umbrella. Water blown off the umbrella is collected in a water storage box, making maintenance convenient. Its simple and compact structure is economical and has broad application prospects. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative cover plate structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air duct cover structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the blower panel structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main support structure of this utility model.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the umbrella dryer; 111. Water storage box; 112. Water inlet hole; 113. Support frame; 114. Universal casters; 115. Main board; 11. Main support frame; 12. Blower panel; 121. Air guide duct; 122. Air outlet; 13. Air duct cover; 14. Sensor; 15. Decorative cover; 151. Air inlet HEPA filter; 152. Air inlet mesh plate; 16. Support plate; 17. Fan inlet and outlet hoods; 171. Air duct sealing ring; 18. Fan; 181. Wiring sealing ring; 182. Tail cover shock absorber ring; 183. Head cover shock absorber ring; 19. Switch mounting base; 191. Power cord. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model discloses an umbrella dryer, including an umbrella dryer body 1. The umbrella dryer body 1 includes a main support 11. Both sides of the main support 11 are provided with blower panels 12. An umbrella placement cavity is formed between the top of the main support 11 and the two blower panels 12. The main support 11 is provided with at least one fan 18. The air outlet of the fan 18 is connected to the umbrella placement cavity. The number of fans 18 is at least two.
[0026] Specifically, a plurality of air guide grooves 121 are provided on one side of the blower panel 12, and a plurality of air outlet holes 122 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the air guide grooves 121. An air duct cover plate 13 is fixedly provided on the other side of the blower panel 12. An air duct is formed between the blower panel 12 and the air duct cover plate 13, which is connected to the air outlet holes 122. At least one fan inlet / outlet hood 17 is fixedly provided inside the main support 11. The fan 18 is located inside the fan inlet / outlet hood 17. The air outlet at the top of the fan inlet / outlet hood 17 extends into the air duct and is provided with an air duct sealing ring 171.
[0027] In this embodiment, the fan 18 is started. The fan 18 draws in air through the air inlet of the fan inlet and outlet cover 17 and sends air into the air duct from the air outlet at the top of the fan inlet and outlet cover 17. The air inside the air duct is finally blown out through several air outlets 122 to dry the umbrella. The rainwater blown off the umbrella enters the water storage box 111 through the water collection hole 112 for collection.
[0028] Specifically, the fan 18 is provided with a tail cover shock absorber 182 and a head cover shock absorber 183 at both ends, and a wire sealing ring 181 is also provided at one end of the fan 18.
[0029] In this embodiment, the wire sealing ring 181 is used to seal the connection of the power cord 191 of the fan 18, and the tail cover shock absorber ring 182 and the head cover shock absorber ring 183 can effectively reduce the vibration and noise of the fan 18 during operation and reduce the impact on the public environment.
[0030] Specifically, at least two sensors 14 are embedded on the blower panel 12, located at the two ends of the umbrella placement cavity, and the two sensors 14 on the blower panel 12 are matched.
[0031] In this embodiment, the sensors 14 on the two blower panels 12 are responsible for transmitting and receiving respectively. A common through-beam photoelectric sensor 14 is used to detect when the umbrella enters the umbrella placement cavity, and then the blower 18 is started to dry the umbrella. When in use, the umbrella must be entered from one end of the umbrella placement cavity and taken out from the other end, which facilitates the sensor 14 to detect the entry and exit of the umbrella. When the umbrella is removed, the blower 18 automatically turns off.
[0032] Specifically, the blower panel 12 and the main support 11 are provided with a decorative cover plate 15 on one side. The bottom of one side of the decorative cover plate 15 is inlaid with an air inlet HEPA filter 151 and an air inlet mesh plate 152 corresponding to the air inlet on one side of the blower inlet and outlet hood 17.
[0033] In this embodiment, the air intake HEPA filter 151 is a high-efficiency particulate air filter used to capture fine particles in the air. The fan 18 draws air through the air inlet of the fan inlet and outlet cover 17, the air intake HEPA filter 151, and the air intake mesh plate 152. The air intake HEPA filter 151 filters the air, preventing dust from being blown onto the umbrella and sticking to the damp umbrella, making it more hygienic to use.
[0034] Specifically, each end of the main support 11 is provided with a support frame 113. The support frame 113 is U-shaped and extends to one side of the two blower panels 12. The two support frames 113 are connected by a support plate 16.
[0035] In this embodiment, support plates 16 are installed between the two ends of the two support frames 113. The support plates 16 cooperate with the support frames 113 to ensure the connection stability between the blower panel 12 and the main support 11, and the overall structural strength of the product is greatly improved. The support frames 113, support plates 16, and blower panel 12 are locked together with bolts, and the decorative cover plate 15 is fixed to the blower panel 12 and the main support 11 with screws.
[0036] Specifically, a water inlet hole 112 is provided at the top of one end of the main support 11, and a water storage box 111 connected to the water inlet hole 112 is movably disposed inside one end of the main support 11.
[0037] In this embodiment, the water storage box 111 can be pulled out from the inside of one side of the main support 11, which facilitates the user's later cleaning.
[0038] Specifically, the main support 11 is provided with a switch fixing seat 19 and a main board 115 located on one side of the switch fixing seat 19 at one end away from the water storage box 111. A switch is provided on the switch fixing seat 19 and a power cord 191 is provided on the side of the switch fixing seat 19 away from the main board 115.
[0039] In this embodiment, the fan 18 and the sensor 14 are both electrically connected to the main board 115, and the main board 115 is electrically connected to the switch mounting base 19. It is connected to the mains power through the power cord 191 and can be used by turning on the switch.
[0040] Specifically, both ends of the bottom of the support frame 113 are provided with omnidirectional casters 114 located below the main support 11.
[0041] In this implementation plan, the swivel caster 114 is a swivel caster with brakes, which facilitates user movement and positioning.
[0042] In summary, this umbrella dryer uses sensor 14 to detect when an umbrella enters the umbrella storage cavity, and then activates fan 18 to blow air through air outlets 122 to dry the umbrella. The multiple air outlets 122 ensure more comprehensive airflow, and the dual fans 18 provide a large air volume. Compared to umbrella dryers on the market that use water absorption, this air-blowing method is more effective at drying umbrellas. Furthermore, the air is filtered by the intake HEPA filter 151, preventing dust from being blown onto the umbrella. The water blown off the umbrella is collected in the water storage box 111, making maintenance convenient. The structure is simple and compact, economical, and has broad application prospects.
[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A dry umbrella comprising a dry umbrella body (1), characterized in that: The dry umbrella body (1) includes a body support (11), both sides of the top of the body support (11) are provided with a blowing panel (12), the top of the body support (11) and the two blowing panels (12) form an umbrella placing cavity, the inside of the body support (11) is provided with at least one fan (18), the air outlet of the fan (18) is communicated with the umbrella placing cavity; The blowing panel (12) and one side of the body support (11) are provided with a decorative cover plate (15), the bottom of one side of the decorative cover plate (15) is embedded with an air inlet hapa (151) and an air inlet mesh plate (152) corresponding to the air inlet of one side of the fan inlet and outlet cover (17).
2. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the blowing panel (12) is provided with a plurality of air guide grooves (121), the inner walls of the air guide grooves (121) are provided with a plurality of air outlets (122) on both sides, the other side of the blowing panel (12) is fixedly provided with an air duct cover plate (13), the blowing panel (12) and the air duct cover plate (13) form an air duct communicated with the air outlets (122).
3. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of the body support (11) is fixedly provided with at least one fan inlet and outlet cover (17), the fan (18) is arranged in the inside of the fan inlet and outlet cover (17), the air outlet of the top of the fan inlet and outlet cover (17) extends to the inside of the air duct and is provided with an air duct sealing ring (171).
4. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the fan (18) are provided with a tail cover damping ring (182) and a head cover damping ring (183), one end of the fan (18) is also provided with a wire sealing ring (181).
5. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two sensors (14) are embedded on the blowing panel (12) and located at the entrances of both ends of the umbrella placing cavity, the sensors (14) on the two blowing panels (12) are matched.
6. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inside of both ends of the body support (11) is provided with a support frame (113), the support frame (113) is in a U shape, both ends of the support frame (113) extend to one side of the two blowing panels (12), and the two support frames (113) are connected through a support plate (16).
7. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the top of the body support (11) is provided with a water collecting hole (112), and the inside of one end of the body support (11) is movably provided with a water storage box (111) communicated with the water collecting hole (112).
8. A dry umbrella device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the body support (11) away from the water storage box (111) is provided with a switch fixing seat (19) and a main board (115) on one side of the switch fixing seat (19), the switch fixing seat (19) is provided with a switch, and one side of the switch fixing seat (19) away from the main board (115) is provided with a power cord (191).
9. A dry umbrella device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of both ends of the support frame (113) is provided with a universal wheel (114) below the body support (11).