A multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device relates to shoe cabinet technical field, include: shoe cabinet main part, its inside is formed with a plurality of for depositing shoes and clothes's chamber, tooth comb formula shoes and clothes transmission takes out system, set up in shoe cabinet main part, for between the chamber and the automatic transmission shoes and clothes of cabinet body outside entrance, tooth comb formula shoes and clothes transmission takes out system and includes by the power source drive's tooth comb subassembly between mutual cooperation to realize the power transmission's shoe tray, multifunction module integrated system, at least including integrated on the shoes and clothes nursing module and article management module of cabinet body, shoes and clothes nursing module is used to dust on shoes and clothes surface, and article management module has multiple functions, is used for depositing small article, realizes the automatic wearing of shoes cover and is used for the storage and drainage of umbrella, central control system, with tooth comb formula shoes and clothes transmission system and multifunction module integrated system communication connection, is used for receiving user instruction and controlling each system cooperation work, realizes shoes and clothes automatic access and intelligent management.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe cabinet technology, specifically a multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of smart home and IoT technologies, smart shoe cabinets have gradually become a focus of market attention. While traditional shoe cabinets can fulfill basic shoe storage functions, they generally suffer from the following problems during use: First, shoes easily accumulate dust and moisture after being worn, and without timely cleaning and drying, bacteria and fungi can easily grow, leading to odors and even health hazards; second, shoe cabinets are mostly manually opened and closed, and the manual placement is cumbersome and makes it difficult to maintain neatness and order; third, insufficient air circulation within the cabinet leads to moisture and pollutant accumulation inside the shoes, potentially negatively impacting the indoor air environment.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, several technical solutions have emerged. For example, CN110652116A discloses a multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet and its control method. This solution utilizes an external intelligent panel to achieve functions such as drying, deodorization, dust removal, disinfection, and maintenance. However, this technical solution still falls short in terms of intelligence: function control primarily relies on a fixed panel, lacking flexible human-computer interaction methods, exhibiting poor adaptability to individual user needs, and making it difficult to achieve independent management and remote operation for multiple users.

[0004] Another technology, CN111685496A, proposes an intelligent shoe cabinet with automatic storage and retrieval functions. It improves space utilization and ease of shoe access by incorporating left-right movement drive mechanisms, lifting mechanisms, and telescopic storage mechanisms. However, this technical solution focuses on mechanical storage structures and lacks comprehensive shoe health management functions, such as sterilization, drying, and dust removal modules. Furthermore, its intelligent functions are still limited, failing to provide extended capabilities such as voice control, remote management, and intelligent recommendations, thus failing to meet the modern family's demand for multifunctionality and high intelligence.

[0005] In addition, existing smart shoe cabinets generally have the following shortcomings: Most of them have limited functionality, offering only basic sterilization or storage functions, and cannot meet diverse needs such as dust removal, drying, automatic shoe cover application, and umbrella storage and drainage.

[0006] The operation is cumbersome, and it is inadequate in terms of footwear recognition and personalized management. It is difficult to support multiple users to use at the same time, and it lacks intelligent matching and automatic recommendation functions.

[0007] Inadequate air management and insufficient methods for dealing with moisture and odors inside shoe cabinets can easily lead to secondary pollution of the cabinet interior and the indoor air environment.

[0008] Poor structural adaptability: Some smart shoe cabinets have complex mechanical designs and large sizes, making them difficult to be compatible with different types and sizes of shoes, which hinders their widespread application.

[0009] In conclusion, while existing shoe cabinets have addressed some of the problems of traditional shoe cabinets to a certain extent, they still cannot meet users' comprehensive needs for automation, intelligence, multi-functionality, and a high level of hygiene management. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a multi-functional intelligent shoe cabinet device with a reasonable structure, complete functions, and a high degree of intelligence, which can improve shoe storage efficiency while also providing sterilization, drying and dust removal, item management, and multi-user intelligent interaction, thus meeting the dual needs of modern families for healthy living and convenient experiences. Utility Model Content

[0010] The problem this invention aims to solve is that existing shoe cabinets are functionally limited, offering only basic storage and failing to effectively clean, sterilize, dry, or intelligently manage shoes. Users must manually access shoes, resulting in low efficiency and difficulty in maintaining cleanliness. Moisture easily accumulates inside the cabinet, breeding bacteria and producing odors, affecting home hygiene and user health. Furthermore, existing shoe cabinets lack systematic management capabilities for items such as umbrellas, shoe covers, and small items, failing to meet the modern family's demand for intelligent, multifunctional, and healthy homes. This invention provides a system that combines a comb-type shoe transport structure with an automated shoe storage and retrieval system, achieving efficient transport and positioning of shoes between outer, handover, and inner shoe trays. Users can access shoes without bending over or manually placing them. The device also integrates multiple functions such as drying and sterilization, automatic dust removal, shoe cover application, umbrella storage and drainage, and general storage, meeting diverse family needs and providing personalized, multi-user intelligent shoe management—a multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device.

[0011] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device, comprising: a shoe cabinet body with multiple chambers for storing shoes; a comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system disposed within the shoe cabinet body for automatically transferring shoes between the chambers and the external entrance of the cabinet; the comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system includes shoe trays with comb components driven by a power source cooperating to achieve power transmission; a multifunctional module integration system, including at least a shoe care module and an item management module integrated on the cabinet body; the shoe care module is used to remove dust from the shoe surface, and the item management module has multiple functions, including storing small items, automating the wearing of shoe covers, and storing and draining umbrellas; and a central control system, communicatively connected to the comb-type shoe transfer system and the multifunctional module integration system, for receiving user commands and controlling the collaborative work of each system to achieve automatic storage and retrieval and intelligent management of shoes.

[0012] Preferably, the comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system includes: a reset drive assembly, comprising an outer shoe tray disposed at the external entrance of the shoe cabinet body for temporarily holding shoes to be stored or retrieved; and an inner shoe tray disposed in a cavity inside the shoe cabinet body for holding and positioning stored shoes; an automatic sensing assembly, comprising an infrared sensor and a pressure sensor, wherein the infrared sensor is fixed to the front edge of the outer shoe tray, and the pressure sensor is evenly distributed on the upper surface of the outer shoe tray, and both the infrared sensor and the pressure sensor are electrically connected to a central control system; a comb-type transfer device, comprising an outer comb disposed on the outer shoe tray and an inner comb disposed on the inner shoe tray, wherein the tooth shape and spacing of the outer comb and the inner comb are adapted to each other, and can mesh or separate under the drive of a power source to complete the transfer of shoes between the inner and outer shoe trays; and a shoe transport mechanism for driving the outer shoe tray and the inner shoe tray to move along a predetermined trajectory, wherein the drive motor of the transport mechanism starts to run, and the outer shoe tray is moved into the cabinet body through a conveyor belt, so as to smoothly transport the shoes to the storage area inside the cabinet body. By incorporating an outer shoe tray, an inner shoe tray, and a comb-type transfer device, combined with automatic sensing components, the system achieves fully automated and precise transfer and exchange of shoes inside and outside the cabinet. Compared to manual storage, this device significantly improves storage and retrieval efficiency, avoids the clutter caused by manual placement, and operates smoothly with low noise, greatly enhancing the user experience and the shoe cabinet's space management capabilities.

[0013] Preferably, the shoe transport mechanism includes a drive motor, a linear guide rail, and a comb drive shaft. The linear guide rail is arranged parallel to both sides of the comb drive shaft, and the guide rail and drive shaft are fixed by a support base. The bottom of the internal shoe tray has a slider structure that cooperates with the linear guide rail inside the cabinet. The slider structure moves along the guide rail driven by the drive motor of the transport mechanism. The structure of the drive motor, linear guide rail, and comb drive shaft ensures high stability and high precision in shoe tray transport. The slider structure at the bottom of the internal shoe tray, in cooperation with the guide rail, further ensures the accuracy of the movement trajectory, reduces jamming and skewness, and improves system reliability.

[0014] Preferably, the comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system further includes: an identity recognition component and a shoe selection module. The identity recognition component includes a fingerprint reader. The central control system is embedded in the front face of the shoe cabinet body and establishes a wireless connection with the user's mobile phone APP. The shoe selection module is a module integrated into the central control system (35) and can display the shoe list and corresponding thumbnails stored by each user through fingerprint recognition on the touch screen or the mobile phone APP. By integrating fingerprint recognition, touch screen and mobile phone APP interconnection functions, multi-user identification and personalized shoe management are realized. Users can quickly and securely store and retrieve their exclusive shoes, and the system automatically displays the corresponding shoe list, greatly improving intelligence and convenience, and meeting the needs of multiple family members.

[0015] Preferably, the footwear care module includes a drying and disinfection system and an automatic dust collector module. The drying and disinfection system includes a sterilization component and a drying component for sterilizing and drying the footwear in the chamber. The sterilization component includes an ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lamp and a lamp holder. The lamp holder is fixed to the inner top of each storage chamber and electrically connected to the UV germicidal lamp, and is connected to the central control system via a wire. The drying component includes a heating device, a heating circulation fan, and a temperature sensor. The central control system sends a start command to the sterilization and drying components. The UV germicidal lamp is lit by the power supply from the lamp holder, irradiating the inside and surface of the footwear. The heating device generates heat when powered on, and the heating circulation fan starts to form a uniform hot air circulation. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the chamber in real time. When the temperature approaches the upper limit of the mode setting, it sends a signal to the central control system, which then controls the heating device to stop heating. When the temperature is lower than the lower limit of the setting, the heating device is restarted to ensure that the temperature remains stable within the set range. The automatic control unit is a timer module integrated into the central control system, which can automatically control the start and stop of the drying and disinfection system according to the user-preset footwear storage time. By combining ultraviolet germicidal lamps with a multi-mode hot air circulation system, highly efficient sterilization and drying of footwear are achieved. A temperature sensor provides real-time feedback control to prevent overheating and damage to the shoe materials. The timer module supports automatic start and stop at set intervals, effectively removing moisture, preventing mold and odors, and significantly improving the hygiene of footwear.

[0016] Preferably, the automatic dust collector module includes a dust removal chamber, a multi-directional brushing mechanism driven by a micro motor, and a dust collection assembly for surface dust removal of footwear placed inside the dust removal chamber. The dust removal chamber is a closed cavity. The multi-directional brushing mechanism includes multiple sets of brushes, namely a toe brush, an upper brush, and a sole brush. The toe brush and upper brush are mounted on the side walls of the dust removal chamber via adjustable brackets. The sole brush is located below the anti-slip insole and cooperates with the groove on the upper surface of the anti-slip insole to fit the sole. Each brush is made of micro motors. The motor drives the rotation of the toe brush, upper brush, and sole brush, performing brushing operations on the shoe surface from multiple angles to loosen and sweep away dust. The dust collection component includes a small vacuum cleaner and a dust collection box. The small vacuum cleaner is fixed to the side of the dust removal chamber, while the dust collection box is located inside the chamber, with its nozzle facing the working area of ​​the multi-directional brushing mechanism. The small vacuum cleaner generates suction through its rotating blades to quickly suck up the swept dust and store it in the dust collection box for timely removal of dust swept away by the brushes. Through the coordinated work of the multi-directional brushing mechanism and the dust collection component, all-around automatic dust removal of the shoe upper, upper, and sole is achieved. The micro motor drives the brush head to rotate at high speed, working in conjunction with the vacuum cleaner to collect dust promptly, avoiding secondary pollution, maintaining the cleanliness of the shoes and the cabinet environment, and reducing the burden of manual cleaning.

[0017] Preferably, the item management module includes a shoe cover dispenser module, an umbrella holder module, and a storage module. The storage module includes storage drawers located on the side or top of the shoe cabinet body to meet users' needs for storing small items. Each storage drawer has an embedded recessed handle on its front surface. The two sides of each drawer are connected to the shoe cabinet frame via a slide rail assembly. The slide rail assembly includes fixed rails and movable rails. The fixed rails are fixed to the inner wall of the shoe cabinet body with screws, and the movable rails are fixed to the outer wall of the storage drawer, allowing the drawer to be smoothly pulled out horizontally. By incorporating pull-out storage drawers with silent slide rails, the shoe cabinet's storage function is expanded, making it easier for users to categorize and store small items such as shoe polish, shoe brushes, and keys. The embedded handles are aesthetically pleasing and easy to operate, enhancing the product's practicality and overall home décor.

[0018] Preferably, the umbrella rack module includes a water collection component, a support frame, and cylinders to achieve neat storage and active drainage of umbrellas. The support frame consists of a pair of T-shaped profiles, bolted to the inner bottom of the shoe cabinet body to form a stable load-bearing structure. Four cylinders are evenly arranged laterally along the support frame for inserting umbrellas. Each cylinder has several drainage holes at its bottom, allowing residual water on the umbrella surface to drain quickly after insertion. The cylinders are bolted to the crossbeam plate. The water collection component includes a water collection tray, which is located below the crossbeam plate and fixedly connected to it. It is pulled out and installed at the bottom of the shoe cabinet body. Rainwater drained from the cylinders falls into the water collection tray and is collected uniformly. A stepper motor is fixed in place. On one side of the support frame, the output shaft is connected to one end of a ball screw via a coupling; the other end of the ball screw is rotatably connected to the support frame via a bearing seat, and is set parallel to the slide rail; the slider is sleeved on the ball screw and the slide rail, and is threadedly engaged with the ball screw, allowing it to slide along the slide rail; one end of the hinged connecting rod is hinged to the slider via a fixed hinge, and the other end is hinged to the crossbeam plate via a fixed hinge. A stepper motor drives the ball screw to rotate, causing the slider to move along the slide rail. The slider, through the hinged connecting rod, pushes the crossbeam plate forward synchronously. During the tilting process, all the cylinders and the water collection tray rotate together, thoroughly discharging residual water from the cylinders and the umbrella surface. After drainage is complete, the stepper motor reverses, and the linkage mechanism silently returns the crossbeam plate to a vertical position. Through the combination of the cylinders with drainage holes, the water collection tray, and the active tilting mechanism, centralized storage, automatic drainage, and efficient drying of umbrellas are achieved. A stepper motor drives a ball screw mechanism, causing the entire umbrella rack to tilt at a certain angle, thoroughly draining residual rainwater and effectively preventing dampness and mold growth inside the cabinet.

[0019] Preferably, the shoe cover machine module includes a shoe cover machine housing, a main control unit, and a drive mechanism to automate the wearing of shoe covers. The shoe cover machine housing is a rectangular shell with an internal space to accommodate the shoe covers and various mechanisms, and an entrance for the user to insert their foot at the front. The drive mechanism includes a nut seat, a second stepper motor, a guide frame, a second slide rail, and a second slider. One end of the guide frame is connected to the output shaft of the second stepper motor via a coupling, and the other end is rotatably connected to the nut seat via a bearing seat. The second slide rail is fixed to the lower support frame, and the second slider is fitted onto the second slide rail and fixedly connected to the bottom of the shoe cover machine housing. The second stepper motor drives the guide frame to move, pushing the shoe cover machine module out of the shoe cabinet. Once the foot is stepped into the shoe cover machine housing, the θ-shaped elastic positioning arm inside the housing opens, allowing the disposable shoe cover fitted on the positioning arm to be placed onto the sole of the shoe. The automatic expansion and wearing of the shoe cover is achieved through the cooperation of a micro servo motor, a ball screw, and the θ-shaped elastic positioning arm. Users can put on shoe covers in a very short time simply by extending their feet, making them especially suitable for dust-free environments and improving ease of use and hygiene.

[0020] Preferably, the shoe cabinet body is hinged to have cabinet doors, and a sterilization and drying shoe cabinet compartment is provided inside the shoe cabinet body. The hinged cabinet doors and the partitioned sterilization and drying shoe cabinet compartment ensure both aesthetic appeal and ease of opening, while also achieving a rational division of functional areas, enhancing the product's practicality and space utilization efficiency.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention achieves the following beneficial technical effects: This invention achieves a high degree of automation and intelligent storage and retrieval. Through the coordinated operation of a comb-type transmission structure and an automated shoe storage and retrieval system, it realizes fully automated transmission and positioning of shoes from outside to inside the cabinet. Users do not need to manually bend over to place or search for shoes; they can complete the storage and retrieval operations simply through fingerprint recognition, a mobile APP, or a touch screen. The entire process is quick and easy, greatly improving usability and operational efficiency. It neatly stores shoes inside the cabinet, avoiding the clutter problems caused by manual placement in traditional shoe cabinets, and significantly improving the space utilization and shoe management efficiency of the shoe cabinet. This invention provides comprehensive footwear health management functions. The drying and disinfection system integrates UV-C ultraviolet sterilization, a multi-mode hot air drying circulation system, and an automatic dust removal system. This device can effectively kill common pathogenic microorganisms inside shoes (such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, athlete's foot fungus, etc.), quickly remove moisture from inside shoes, prevent mold growth and odor, and thoroughly remove dust from the shoe surface, ensuring footwear hygiene and improving user health. The automatic dust removal module, through the synergistic action of a multi-directional dust brush mechanism and a dust suction component, comprehensively removes dust from the surface of shoes, and the dust suction component can promptly suck up the swept dust to avoid secondary pollution, ensuring that the inside of the shoe cabinet and the shoes are always kept clean.

[0022] This utility model boasts multifunctional integration and space optimization capabilities, cleverly integrating multiple functions such as automatic shoe cover donning, umbrella storage and active drainage, and small item storage into one unit, significantly improving the product's practicality and space utilization. The dedicated shoe cover donning module can automatically don shoe covers in a very short time, making it particularly suitable for cleanroom environments. By accurately capturing foot information through infrared and pressure sensors, combined with a micro servo motor and ball screw mechanism, shoe cover donning can be completed in a very short time, suitable for scenarios requiring a cleanroom environment (such as laboratories and precision workshops). The umbrella holder module efficiently drains water through an active tilting mechanism, preventing moisture buildup inside the cabinet. Through the cooperation of the support frame, cylinder, and active tilting mechanism, the umbrella holder module can neatly store multiple umbrellas while quickly draining residual water from the umbrella surfaces through tilting and the drainage system, preventing moisture accumulation inside the cabinet. The storage module, with its partitioned storage drawers, meets the user's needs for storing small items such as shoe polish, shoe brushes, and keys, giving the shoe cabinet a home storage function and enhancing the product's overall practicality.

[0023] This invention supports multi-user management and intelligent interaction. The multi-user management system can independently record the footwear information of different users and achieve accurate matching through an identity recognition component, meeting the personalized usage needs of family members or tenants. Each module is equipped with comprehensive sensors and safety control components (such as mechanical limit switches and overload detection modules) to ensure stability and safety during operation and avoid damage caused by improper operation or equipment failure. In addition, the system supports dual-terminal operation via a touch screen and a mobile APP, allowing users to monitor the device's operating status in real time and remotely control related functions, further enhancing ease of use and intelligent experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage module structure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vacuum cleaner assembly. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic dust collector module structure; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the umbrella stand module structure; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a dedicated module for shoe cover making machines; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the multifunctional intelligent shoe cabinet device of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal gear disc structure; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the various modules of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1-Shoe cabinet body, 2-Cabinet door, 3-Sterilization and drying shoe cabinet chamber, 4-Dedicated module for the set, 5-Umbrella rack module, 6-Automatic dust collector module, 7-Storage drawer, 8-Embedded recessed handle, 9-Heating and circulating fan, 10-Slide rail assembly, 101-Fixed rail, 102-Moving rail, 11-Dust removal chamber, 12-Multi-directional dust brushing mechanism, 121-Toe brush, 122-Upper brush, 123-Sole brush, 13-Dust collection assembly, 131-Mini vacuum cleaner, 132-Dust storage box, 14-Lower shoe tray, 15-Micro motor, 16-Support frame, 17-Cylinder body, 18-Drainage hole, 19-Crossbeam plate, 20-Water collection tray. 21-Stepper motor, 22-Coupling, 23-Ball screw, 24-Slide rail, 25-Slider, 26-Hinged connecting rod, 27-Fixed hinge, 28-Shoe cover machine housing, 29-Drive mechanism, 291-Nut seat, 292-Stepper motor II, 293-Guide frame, 294-Slide rail, 295-Slider, 30-θ-type elastic positioning arm, 33-Outer shoe plate, 34-Fingerprint reader, 35-Central control system, 36-Conveyor belt, 37-Comb-type transfer device, 371-Outer comb, 372-Inner comb, 38-Sterilization component, 381-Ultraviolet germicidal lamp, 382-Lamp holder, 39-Inner shoe plate, 50-Support frame II. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 1-10As shown, a drying and disinfecting shoe cabinet includes a shoe cabinet body 1, a cabinet door 2 connected to the shoe cabinet body 1 by hinges, a sterilization and drying shoe cabinet chamber 3, a special module for the set-top box 4, an umbrella rack module 5, an automatic dust collector module 6, and storage drawers 7. The shoe cabinet body 1 is a rectangular frame, with 9 shoe tray positions formed by evenly arranging three rows and three columns. This embodiment uses a comb-type transmission structure. This structure consists of a row of equidistantly distributed "combs" that work in conjunction with specially designed shoe trays. The tip of each comb tooth corresponds to a slot on the shoe tray. When the shoe tray enters the transmission channel, a stepper motor drives the comb to move evenly, and the comb teeth can gently "engage" with the slots, pushing or pulling the shoe tray into or out of the cabinet along a predetermined trajectory. This results in smoother pulse power output during movement, reduces vibration noise, and can precisely control the number of steps each time. A linear guide rail is provided on each side of the comb drive shaft, and the guide rails are fixed to the drive shaft by a support base.

[0028] The storage drawer 7 is located on the side or top of the shoe cabinet body 1 to meet the actual needs of users to store small items and expand the home storage function of the shoe cabinet. The storage drawer 7 is made of 15mm thick environmentally friendly multi-layer solid wood board. Its dimensions are designed as a cuboid shape to fit the overall structure of the shoe cabinet. The front of the drawer has an embedded recessed handle 8 for easy pulling. The two sides of each storage drawer 7 are connected to the frame of the shoe cabinet body 1 via a slide rail assembly 10. The slide rail assembly 10 uses conventional silent slide rails, including a fixed rail 101 fixed to the inner wall of the shoe cabinet body 1 with screws, and a movable rail 102 fixed to the outer wall of the storage drawer 7, allowing the storage drawer 7 to be smoothly pulled out horizontally.

[0029] The smart shoe cabinet is equipped with an automatic dust collector module 6, which is used to remove dust from the surface of the shoes and maintain a clean internal environment.

[0030] The automatic dust collector module 6 includes a dust removal chamber 11, a multi-directional dust brushing mechanism 12, and a dust collection component 13.

[0031] The dust removal chamber 11 is a closed cavity made of metal.

[0032] The multi-directional dust-brushing mechanism 12 includes multiple sets of brushes, namely a toe brush 121, an upper brush 122, and a sole brush 123. The toe brush 121 and upper brush 122 are mounted on the side walls of the dust removal chamber 11 via adjustable brackets, allowing their angles to be adjusted according to the size and shape of the shoe to cover the entire shoe surface. The sole brush 123 is positioned above the lower shoe support 14, engaging with the groove on the upper surface of the shoe support to conform to the sole. Each brush is driven to rotate by a micro motor 15, with the rotation speed adjustable within the range of 300-800 r / min, effectively loosening and sweeping away dust from the shoe surface.

[0033] The dust collection assembly 13 includes a small vacuum cleaner 131 and a dust storage box 132. The small vacuum cleaner 131 is fixed to the side of the dust removal chamber 11, and the dust storage box 132 is distributed inside the dust removal chamber 11 with its nozzle facing the working area of ​​the multi-directional dust brush mechanism 12, for timely suction of dust swept off by the brush.

[0034] When dusting is required, place the shoes on the lower shoe tray 14 of the dust removal chamber 11, close the chamber door, and start the automatic dust removal program. The micro motor 15 of the multi-directional dust brushing mechanism 12 starts working, driving the toe brush 121, upper brush 122, and sole brush 123 to rotate, performing dust removal operations on the surface of the shoes from multiple angles, ensuring that every part of the shoes is covered, and allowing the dust to be fully loosened and swept off. At the same time, the small vacuum cleaner 131 of the vacuuming component 13 starts, and the suction generated by the rotating vacuum cleaner blades quickly sucks up the swept dust and stores it in the dust storage box 132, preventing the dust from falling back into the shoe cabinet. The entire dust removal process lasts for 1-3 minutes. After completion, the multi-directional dust brushing mechanism 12 and the vacuuming component 13 stop working, and the user can open the chamber door to take out the shoes.

[0035] The smart shoe cabinet has an umbrella rack module 5 on the inner bottom side. The umbrella rack module 5 includes a support frame 16, a cylinder 17, and a stainless steel water collection tray 20, which can realize the neat storage and drainage of umbrellas and prevent moisture accumulation in the cabinet. The support frame 16 is composed of a pair of 40×40mm aluminum alloy T-shaped profiles, which are bolted to the inner side of the bottom of the shoe cabinet to form a stable load-bearing structure. There are four cylindrical bodies 17, each made of aluminum alloy round tubes with an inner diameter of 80mm and a wall thickness of 2mm, evenly arranged laterally along the support frame 16 for inserting umbrellas. Each cylindrical body 17 has several φ5mm drainage holes 18 drilled at its bottom, allowing residual water on the umbrella surface to drain quickly after the umbrella is placed inside. The cylindrical bodies 17 are bolted to the crossbeam plate 19, facilitating disassembly and maintenance while ensuring installation accuracy.

[0036] The stainless steel water collection tray 20 is located below the crossbeam 19 and is fixedly connected to the crossbeam 19. The tray surface has a 5° slope and is installed in a pull-out manner at the bottom of the shoe cabinet for easy cleaning by the user. Rainwater discharged from the cylinder 17 falls into the stainless steel water collection tray 20 and is collected uniformly, effectively preventing moisture accumulation inside the cabinet. The stepper motor 21 is fixed to one side of the support frame 16, and its output shaft is connected to one end of the ball screw 23 via a coupling 22. The other end of the ball screw 23 is rotatably connected to the support frame 16 via a bearing seat and is arranged parallel to the slide rail 24. The slider 25 is sleeved on the ball screw 23 and the slide rail 24, and is threadedly engaged with the ball screw 23, allowing it to slide along the slide rail 24. One end of the hinged connecting rod 26 is hinged to the slider 25 via a fixed hinge 27, and the other end is hinged to the crossbeam plate 19 via a fixed hinge 27. When the user needs to retrieve and store the umbrella, the stepper motor 21 starts, driving the ball screw 23 to rotate, which in turn moves the slider 25 along the slide rail 24. The upper part of the umbrella holder module 5 moves out of the cabinet 1, and after the user places the umbrella, the upper part of the umbrella holder module 5 automatically retracts.

[0037] The smart shoe cabinet is equipped with a dedicated shoe cover machine module 4 at the bottom. The shoe cover machine includes a shoe cover machine housing 28, a drive mechanism 29, and a support frame 20, which can realize the automated wearing of shoe covers. The shoe cover machine housing 28 is a rectangular shell made of ABS engineering plastic. The interior forms an installation space to accommodate shoe covers and various mechanisms, and the front face has an entrance for the user to insert their foot.

[0038] The drive mechanism 29 includes a nut seat 291, a second stepper motor 292, a guide frame 293, a slide rail 294, and a slider 295. One end of the guide frame 293 is connected to the output shaft of the second stepper motor 292 via a coupling, and the other end is rotatably connected to the nut seat 291 via a bearing seat. The slide rail 294 is a linear slide rail, which is fixed to the lower support frame 50. The slider 295 is sleeved on the slide rail 294 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the shoe cover machine housing 28.

[0039] Driven by stepper motor 292, guide frame 293 moves, pushing shoe cover machine to remove shoe cabinet. As long as you step into the shoe cover machine housing 28, the θ-shaped elastic positioning arm 30 inside the shoe cover machine housing 28 opens, and the disposable shoe cover set on the positioning arm is "put on" the sole of the shoe.

[0040] The fingerprint reader 34 forms an identity recognition component. The fingerprint reader 34 uses a conventional optical fingerprint sensor and is embedded in the front surface of the shoe cabinet body 1. The central control system is fixed to the front surface of the shoe cabinet body 1 and can establish a wireless connection with the user's mobile phone APP. The central control system 35 or the mobile phone APP can display the shoe list and corresponding thumbnails stored by each user.

[0041] When a user needs to retrieve their shoes, they can register their fingerprint using the fingerprint reader 34, send a Bluetooth verification signal via a mobile app, or directly enter their password in the central control system 35. After successful verification, the shoe selection module retrieves the user's corresponding stored shoe data and displays a shoe list on the central control system 35 or the mobile app interface, from which the user can select the desired shoes.

[0042] The comb-type shoe conveying and retrieval system includes a comb-type transfer device 37 and an inner shoe tray 39. A conventional diffuse infrared sensor fixed to the front edge of the outer shoe tray 33, and pressure sensors evenly distributed on the upper surface of the outer shoe tray 33, can detect in real time whether shoes are placed on the outer shoe tray 33. When a user stores shoes, they place the shoes on the outer shoe tray 33. At this time, the infrared sensor detects a shoe obstruction signal, and the pressure sensor detects a pressure signal. Both signals are transmitted synchronously to the central control system 35. After the central control system 35 determines that the shoes have been correctly placed, it automatically starts the conveying mechanism. The drive motor of the conveying mechanism starts running, and the conveyor belt 36 moves the outer shoe tray 33 into the shoe cabinet body 1, smoothly transporting the shoes to the storage area inside the shoe cabinet body 1. The toothed comb-type transfer device 37 consists of an outer toothed comb 371 and an inner toothed comb 372. The outer toothed comb 371 is fixed on the outer shoe plate 33, and the inner toothed comb 372 refers to the toothed comb structure on the inner shoe plate 39. The tooth size and spacing of the two are matched to achieve interlocking transmission. The inner shoe plate 39 is a metal tray with the same structure as the outer shoe plate 33, and the bottom is provided with a slider structure that cooperates with the internal guide rail of the shoe cabinet body 1, which can move along the guide rail under the drive of the transmission mechanism. When the shoes enter the preset position inside the shoe cabinet body 1 along with the outer shoe tray 33, the central control system 35 sends an action command to the comb-type transfer device 37. The outer comb 371 continues to move with the outer shoe tray 33, gradually forming an interlocking meshing state with the inner comb 372 on the inner shoe tray 39. Driven by the transmission gears, the inner shoe tray 39 moves upward, accurately transferring the shoes from the outer shoe tray 33 to the inner shoe tray 39. Subsequently, the transmission mechanism drives the inner shoe tray 39 to move along the internal guide rail of the shoe cabinet body 1, transporting the shoes to the appropriate storage area according to the storage rules preset by the central control system 35 (consistent with the storage rule algorithm in the shoe storage process), ensuring that the shoes are neatly placed inside the shoe cabinet body 1. The sterilization component 38 of the smart shoe cabinet includes an ultraviolet germicidal lamp 381 and a lamp holder 382. The ultraviolet germicidal lamp 381 is a UV-C ultraviolet lamp tube with a wavelength of 253.7nm, which can effectively destroy the DNA structure of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi to achieve the killing effect. The lamp holder 382 is fixed on the inner side of the top of each storage chamber, electrically connected to the ultraviolet germicidal lamp 381, and connected to the central control system 35 through a wire.

[0043] Once the user stores their shoes inside the smart shoe cabinet and completes the location storage, the central control system 35 sends a prompt to the user to start the drying and disinfection function. The user can also send operation commands via a mobile app. The central control system 35 offers multiple operating modes: a sports shoe mode corresponding to a medium-temperature air-drying program, setting the heating temperature to 40-50℃, with the heating circulation fan 9 operating at medium speed; a leather shoe mode corresponding to a low-temperature drying program, setting the heating temperature to 30-35℃, with the heating circulation fan 9 operating at low speed to avoid damaging the leather; and also includes a standard mode (temperature 35-45℃) suitable for ordinary fabric shoes and a powerful mode (temperature 50-60℃) suitable for shoes with higher moisture levels. After the user selects the operating mode, the central control system 35 sends a start command to the sterilization component 38. The ultraviolet germicidal lamp 381, powered by the lamp holder 382, ​​illuminates, emitting UV-C ultraviolet light to irradiate the inside and surface of the shoes. The irradiation time is set to 15-30 minutes according to the mode, effectively killing residual microorganisms such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and athlete's foot fungus inside the shoes. Simultaneously, the heating device generates heat, and the heating circulation fan 9 starts, forming a uniform hot air circulation airflow. When the hot air comes into contact with the shoe surface, it promotes the evaporation of moisture inside the shoe. The evaporated water vapor is discharged with the circulating airflow, achieving a drying effect. A temperature sensor monitors the internal temperature in real time. When the temperature approaches the upper limit of the mode setting, it sends a signal to the central control system 35, which then controls the heating device to stop heating. When the temperature falls below the lower limit of the setting, the heating device restarts to ensure the temperature remains stable within the set range. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] It should be noted that in this invention, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus, characterized by, include: The main body of the shoe cabinet (1) has multiple chambers inside for storing shoes; A comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system is installed inside the shoe cabinet body (1) for automatically transferring shoes between the chamber and the external entrance of the cabinet. The comb-type shoe transfer and retrieval system includes a shoe plate in which comb components driven by a power source cooperate with each other to achieve power transmission. The multi-functional modular integrated system includes at least a footwear care module and an item management module integrated into the cabinet; The footwear care module is used to remove dust from the surface of footwear, while the item management module has multiple functions, including storing small items, automating the wearing of shoe covers, and storing and draining umbrellas. The central control system (35) is communicatively connected to the comb-type footwear transmission system and the multi-functional module integration system, and is used to receive user instructions and control the collaborative work of each system to realize automatic storage and intelligent management of footwear.

2. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The comb-type footwear transfer and retrieval system includes: Includes an outer shoe tray (33), which is set at the external entrance of the shoe cabinet body (1) and is used to temporarily hold shoes to be stored or taken out; The internal shoe tray (39) is located in the cavity inside the main body (1) of the shoe cabinet and is used to hold and position the stored shoes. The automatic sensing component includes an infrared sensor and a pressure sensor. The infrared sensor is fixed to the front edge of the outer shoe plate, and the pressure sensor is evenly distributed on the upper surface of the outer shoe plate (33). Both the infrared sensor and the pressure sensor are electrically connected to the central control system (35). The toothed comb-type handover device (37) includes an outer toothed comb (371) disposed on the outer shoe plate (33) and an inner toothed comb (372) disposed on the inner shoe plate (39). The tooth shape and spacing of the outer toothed comb (371) and the inner toothed comb (372) are adapted to each other and can mesh or separate under the drive of a power source to complete the handover of the shoes between the inner and outer shoe plates. The shoe transport mechanism is used to drive the outer shoe plate (33) and the inner shoe plate (39) to move along a predetermined trajectory. The drive motor of the transport mechanism starts to run and drives the outer shoe plate (33) to move into the shoe cabinet body (1) through the conveyor belt (36), so as to transport the shoes smoothly to the storage area inside the shoe cabinet body (1).

3. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The shoe transport mechanism includes a drive motor, a linear guide rail and a toothed comb drive shaft. The linear guide rail is arranged parallel to both sides of the toothed comb drive shaft. The guide rail and the drive shaft are fixed by a support seat. The bottom of the internal shoe tray (39) is provided with a slider structure that cooperates with the internal linear guide rail of the shoe cabinet body (1). The slider structure is driven by the drive motor of the transmission mechanism to move along the lower guide rail.

4. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The comb-type footwear transfer and retrieval system also includes: an identity recognition component and a footwear selection module. The identity recognition component includes a fingerprint reader (34). The central control system (35) is embedded in the front face of the shoe cabinet body (1) and establishes a wireless connection with the user's mobile phone APP. The footwear selection module is a module integrated into the central control system (35) and can display the list of shoes stored by each user and the corresponding thumbnail through fingerprint recognition on the touch screen or mobile phone APP.

5. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The footwear care module includes a drying and disinfection system and an automatic dust collector module (6). The drying and disinfection system includes a sterilization component (38) and a drying component, which are used to sterilize and dry the shoes in the chamber. The sterilization component (38) includes an ultraviolet germicidal lamp (381) and a lamp holder (382). The lamp holder (382) is fixed on the inner side of the top of each storage chamber, electrically connected to the ultraviolet germicidal lamp (381), and connected to the central control system (35) through a wire. The drying assembly includes a heating device, a heating circulating fan (9), and a temperature sensor. The central control system (35) sends start commands to the sterilization assembly (38) and the drying assembly. The ultraviolet sterilization lamp (381) is lit by the power supply of the lamp holder and irradiates the inside and surface of the shoes. The heating device generates heat when powered on, and the heating circulating fan (9) starts to form a uniform hot air circulation. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the cavity in real time. When the temperature approaches the upper limit of the mode setting value, it sends a signal to the central control system (35). The central control system (35) controls the heating device to stop heating. When the temperature is lower than the lower limit of the setting value, the heating device is restarted to ensure that the temperature is stable within the set range. The automatic control unit (53) is a timing module integrated in the central control system (35) and can automatically control the start and stop of the drying and disinfection system according to the user's preset shoe storage time.

6. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The automatic dust collector module (6) includes a dust collection chamber (11), a multi-directional dust brushing mechanism (12) driven by a micro motor, and a dust collection assembly (13) for surface dust removal of shoes placed in the dust collection chamber. The dust collection chamber (11) is a closed cavity. The multi-directional dust brushing mechanism (12) includes multiple sets of brushes, namely a toe brush (121), an upper brush (122), and a sole brush (123). The toe brush (121) and the upper brush (122) are mounted on the side walls of the dust collection chamber (11) via adjustable brackets. The sole brush (123) is located below the anti-slip lower shoe support (14) and cooperates with the groove on the upper surface of the anti-slip lower shoe support (14) to fit the sole. Each brush is driven by a micro motor ( 15) Drive the rotation, which drives the shoe toe brush (121), shoe upper brush (122) and shoe sole brush (123) to rotate, and brush the shoe surface from multiple angles to loosen and sweep off the dust on the shoe surface; The dust collection component (13) includes a small vacuum cleaner (131) and a dust storage box (132). The small vacuum cleaner (131) is fixed on the side of the dust removal chamber (11), and the dust storage box (132) is distributed inside the dust removal chamber (11). The nozzle faces the working area of ​​the multi-directional dust brushing mechanism (12). The small vacuum cleaner (131) generates suction by rotating the vacuum cleaner fan blades to quickly suck up the swept dust and store it in the dust storage box (132) for timely suction of the dust swept off by the brush.

7. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The item management module includes a shoe cover machine module (4), an umbrella rack module (5), and a storage module; The storage module includes a storage drawer (7), which is located on the side or top of the shoe cabinet body (1) to meet the actual needs of users to store small items. The front face of the storage drawer (7) is provided with an embedded groove handle (8). The two sides of each storage drawer (7) are connected to the frame of the shoe cabinet body (1) through a slide rail assembly (10). The slide rail assembly (10) includes a fixed rail (101) and a movable rail (102). The fixed rail (101) is fixed to the inner side wall of the shoe cabinet body (1) by screws, and the movable rail (102) is fixed to the outer side wall of the storage drawer (7) so that the storage drawer (7) can be smoothly pulled out in the horizontal direction.

8. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The umbrella rack module (5) includes a water collection component, a support frame (16) and a cylinder (17) to achieve neat storage of umbrellas and active drainage; The support frame (16) is a pair of T-shaped profiles, which are fixed to the bottom inner side of the shoe cabinet body (1) by bolts to form a stable load-bearing structure. There are four cylinders (17), which are evenly arranged in the transverse direction along the support frame (16) for inserting umbrellas. Each cylinder (17) has several drainage holes (18) at the bottom. After the umbrella is placed, the residual water on the umbrella surface can be quickly discharged through the drainage holes (18). The cylinders (17) are fixed to the crossbeam plate (19) by bolts. The water collection assembly includes a water collection tray (20), which is located below the crossbeam plate (19) and fixedly connected to the crossbeam plate (19). It is installed in a pull-out manner at the bottom of the shoe cabinet body (1). Rainwater discharged from the cylinder (17) falls into the water collection tray (20) and is collected uniformly. A stepper motor (21) is fixed on one side of the support frame (16), and its output shaft is connected to one end of the ball screw (23) through a coupling (22). The other end of the ball screw (23) is rotatably connected to the support frame (16) through a bearing seat and is set parallel to the slide rail (24). A slider (25) is sleeved on the ball screw (23) and the slide rail (24) and is threaded with the ball screw (23). It can move along the slide rail (24). Sliding; one end of the hinged link (26) is hinged to the slider (25) through the fixed hinge (27), and the other end is hinged to the crossbeam plate (19) through the fixed hinge (27). The stepper motor (21) starts to drive the ball screw (23) to rotate, which drives the slider (25) to move along the slide rail (24). The upper part of the umbrella frame module (5) moves out of the shoe cabinet body (1). The slider (25) pushes the crossbeam plate (19) to tilt forward synchronously through the hinged link (26). During the tilting process, all cylinders (17) and water collection trays (20) rotate together, which can completely shake out the residual water in the cylinder and umbrella surface. After the drainage is completed, the stepper motor (21) reverses and the crossbeam plate (19) returns to the vertical state silently through the linkage mechanism.

9. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The shoe cover machine module (4) includes a shoe cover machine housing (28), a drive mechanism (29), and a second support frame (50) to realize the automated wearing of shoe covers; The shoe cover machine housing (28) is a rectangular shell, which forms an installation space to accommodate shoe covers and various mechanisms. The front face is provided with an entrance for the user to insert their foot. The drive mechanism (29) includes a nut seat (291), a second stepper motor (292), a guide frame (293), a second slide rail (294), and a second slider (295). One end of the guide frame (293) is connected to the output shaft of the second stepper motor (292) via a coupling, and the other end is rotatably connected to the nut seat (291) via a bearing seat. The second slide rail (294) is fixed on the second lower support frame (50). The second slider (295) is sleeved on the second slide rail (294) and fixedly connected to the bottom of the shoe cover machine housing (28). The guide frame (293) moves by the drive of the second stepper motor (292), pushing the shoe cover machine special module (4) out of the shoe cabinet. As long as you step into the shoe cover machine housing (28) with your foot, the θ-type elastic positioning arm (30) inside the shoe cover machine housing (28) opens accordingly, and the disposable shoe cover sleeved on the positioning arm is put into the sole of the shoe.

10. The multi-functional smart shoe cabinet apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The main body (1) of the shoe cabinet is connected to the cabinet door (2) by hinges, and the main body (1) of the shoe cabinet is provided with a sterilization and drying shoe cabinet chamber (3).

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