A multifunctional foot dryer
The multifunctional foot dryer addresses the inefficiencies of existing models by using a combination of air flow and strategic air outlet placement to dry both foot surfaces effectively, while also incorporating UV disinfection and heating for enhanced sanitation and comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202024107410
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing foot dryers either fail to dry the soles effectively or do not address the sanitation issues due to moisture accumulation, leading to bacterial growth.
A multifunctional foot dryer with a housing containing a fan, air inlets, and strategically placed air outlets on the bottom and front of a placement cavity, which uses air flow to dry both the surface and sole of the foot simultaneously, while incorporating UV disinfection lamps for sterilization and a heating device for comfort.
The foot dryer achieves simultaneous and efficient drying of both foot surfaces, reduces bacterial growth by preventing moisture accumulation, and provides additional sanitation and comfort features.
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Abstract
Description
Technical area
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of foot dryers, specifically it relates to a multifunctional foot dryer. Background technology
[0002] People often wipe their feet with a towel after washing. Especially in winter, wiping feet can quickly dry them and help keep them warm. The footcloths people use are generally reused and often placed in inconspicuous corners. Poor ventilation and humidity make it easy for various bacteria to accumulate. When wiping feet, the bacteria are easily transferred to the hands and feet, which is very likely to occur. It is unhygienic and may even cause disease.
[0003] To improve the safety of wiping feet, various foot dryers are being developed. Existing patent application No. 2020101592276 discloses a foot dryer comprising a casing and a fan receiving cavity. The casing is provided with a placement cavity opening corresponding to the placement cavity. The inner wall of the cavity is provided with an air outlet, and the air outlet is connected to the fan air outlet via the air outlet duct. The outer side of the casing is provided with an air inlet opening, and the air inlet opening is connected to the air inlet via the air inlet duct. Soft foot pads are provided at the bottom of the placement cavity.This design utilizes the front air outlet in the cavity to impact the foot surface, increasing the tangential force generated by the airflow impact of the foot, thereby blowing the water onto the foot surface, effectively shortening the drying time and improving the drying effect. However, the above design blows the water on the foot surface downward through the wind force of the air outlet, but the drying effect on the soles of the feet is not good, and the feet cannot be dried quickly in all directions.
[0004] Existing patent application No. 2023112815271 discloses a foot dryer comprising a base, a water-absorbing part, and an air extraction device. An air extraction position is provided on top of the water-absorbing part. The air extraction device is arranged at the air extraction position, and the top of the water-absorbing part serves to support the foot, while the water-absorbing member serves to absorb moisture from the sole of the foot on the base. An air extraction duct is connected between the air extraction position and the air extraction device. The air extraction device can extract moisture from the water-absorbing member. This scheme uses water-absorbing parts to absorb water from the soles of the feet, thus achieving dry feet. However, the upper part of the feet cannot be dried simultaneously. The water-absorbing parts can only absorb the exposed water on the feet.If the soles of the feet are wet, the moisture on the soles of the feet cannot dry quickly, and the overall drying effect is low.
[0005] In response to the above problems, the applicant has researched and designed a foot dryer with various functions based on the structure of the existing foot dryer. Content of the utility model
[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned technology and provide a multifunctional foot dryer. The purpose is to utilize the air outlet 2 and the air outlet duct at the bottom of the placement chamber to blow water onto the soles of the feet by blowing air from a fan. At the same time, the water on the foot surface is blown out and air-dried through the air outlet 1 provided at the front of the placement cavity, thereby achieving the technical effect of simultaneously air-drying the foot surface and sole. The air outlet duct provided below the placement cavity directs the wind to the sole of the foot through the air outlet 2. In addition, it also serves to quickly discharge the blown water to prevent water from remaining in the placement cavity and causing bacterial growth.
[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problem, the utility model offers the following technical scheme: A multifunctional foot dryer comprises a housing.
[0008] The case contains a fan with an air inlet at its rear end. The fan is connected to the air inlet via an air duct.
[0009] The housing is provided with a placement cavity, and the described placement cavity is provided with an opening at an angle at the top. An air outlet 1 is provided inside the placement cavity. An air outlet 2 is provided at the bottom. The air outlet duct is arranged high at the front and low at the rear, and its rear end is connected to the outside. The upper end of the air outlet is connected to the air outlet.
[0010] The described fan air inlet is connected to the air inlet through an air duct, and the described fan air outlet is connected to the air outlet 1, wherein the front end of the air outlet is connected by an air duct.
[0011] The air outlet 2 is plural, the bottom of the placement cavity is provided with a plurality of massage bulges, and the massage bulges are staggered with the air outlet 2 7.
[0012] In addition, the air outlet ducts are arranged at the front and rear along the longitudinal direction of the housing and in multiple rows. The inner surface of the air outlet is provided with a non-slip layer, and the front end of the air outlet is equipped with a heating device. The heating device is a PTC heating plate and is in the shape of a grid.
[0013] In addition, sterilization devices are provided on both sides of the placement chamber and the sterilization devices are UV disinfection lamps, two of which are arranged symmetrically.
[0014] In addition, a light-sensitive sensor is provided on the top of the placement recess and the light-sensitive sensor is used to monitor whether a foot protrudes into the placement recess.
[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared with existing technology are: The utility model blows and dries the surface and sole of the feet simultaneously through air outlets 1 and 2, and the overall drying effect is better. The water blown downward through air outlet 2 is dried and quickly discharged from the air outlet to prevent water from remaining in the placement cavity and causing bacteria to breed. It has multiple functions. The utility model sterilizes the feet through UV disinfection lamps installed on both sides of the placement cavity. It monitors in real time whether the user puts the feet into the placement cavity and automatically turns it on and off, featuring automation and high practicality. Description with drawings Fig. is a schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional foot dryer of the utility model. Fig. is a schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional foot dryer of the utility model. Fig. is a structural cross-sectional view of a multifunctional foot dryer of the utility model. Fig. is a schematic structural diagram of the air outlet duct of a multifunctional foot dryer of the utility model.
[0016] As shown in the pictures: 1. Body, 2. Fan, 3. Air inlet, 4. Placement cavity, 5. Opening, 6. Air outlet 1, 7. Air outlet 2, 8. Air outlet duct, 9. Massage bulge, 10. Control panel, 11. Heater, 12. Sterilization device, 13. Photosensitive sensor, 14. Preheater. The specific embodiment
[0017] To clarify the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model are described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments. Obviously, the description of the embodiments is part of the embodiments of the utility model and not of all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model generally described herein and illustrated in the figures can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations.
[0018] When describing the embodiments of the utility model, it should be noted that if the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inside," "outside," and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the attached drawing that is commonly placed when using the utility model product, this is only to facilitate the description of the utility model and simplify the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation. It is designed and operated in a specific orientation and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation of the utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc.used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed to indicate or imply relative meaning.
[0019] Furthermore, the presence of the terms "horizontal," "vertical," "overhang," etc., does not imply that the structural element must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it may be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its orientation is more horizontal than that of "vertical." It does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it may be slightly tilted.
[0020] In the description of the embodiments of the utility model, “majority” means at least 2.
[0021] When describing the embodiments of the utility model, it should also be noted that, unless expressly stated or qualified otherwise, the terms "setting," "installation," "connecting," and "connecting" are to be understood broadly. For example, they may be fixed, detachable, or integrally connected. It may be mechanically or electrically connected. It may be connected directly or indirectly via an intermediate medium, or it may be a communication between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model may be understood according to the specific circumstances. Embodiment 1:
[0022] With reference to the Fig. , a multifunctional foot dryer comprises a housing 1.
[0023] The housing 1 contains a fan 2, at the rear of which is an air inlet 3. The fan 2 is connected to the air inlet 3 via an air duct.
[0024] The housing 1 is provided with a placement cavity 4. An opening 5 is provided diagonally above the placement cavity 4. An air outlet 6 is provided within the placement cavity 4. An air outlet 2, 7 is provided at the bottom of the placement cavity 4. An air outlet 8 is provided at the bottom. The air outlet duct 8 is arranged high at the front and low at the rear, and its rear end is connected to the outside. The upper end of the air outlet 8 is connected to the air outlet 27.
[0025] The air inlet of the fan 2 is connected to the air inlet 3 via an air duct, and the air outlet of the fan 2 is connected to the front end of the air outlet 6 and the air outlet duct 8 via the air duct.
[0026] The air outlet 2 7 is plural, the bottom of the placement cavity 4 is provided with a plurality of massage bulges 9, and the massage bulges 9 are staggered with the air outlet 2 7.
[0027] The housing 1 is also equipped with a control board, and a control panel 10 is provided on its top. The control board is electrically connected to the control panel 10.
[0028] In practice, the user places their feet in the placement cavity and starts the fan. The fan blows the air from the air inlet through the air duct to the air outlet 1. The air outlet 1 blows the air onto the foot surface, blowing the water off the foot surface while simultaneously accelerating the wind speed of the foot surface, effectively shortening the foot drying time and improving the drying effect.
[0029] At the same time, the wind passes through the air outlet through the air duct to air outlet 2, blowing the soles of the feet. The water blows off the soles of the feet, increasing the wind speed on the surface of the soles of the feet. After the feet are dried, the water falls into the air outlet through air outlet 2, and the wind blown by the fan blows the water through the air outlet to thoroughly dry in the air, avoiding the water remaining in the placement cavity, thereby preventing the proliferation of bacteria.
[0030] The control board is designed so that the fan can be turned on and off via a control panel. There is an automatic plug-in device at the outlet of the air outlet duct. When it is necessary to blow air onto the sole of the foot, the outlet is blocked, allowing the wind to blow out of air outlet 2. When it is necessary to drain water from the air outlet duct, open the outlet so that the air is drained from the air outlet duct and the air outlet is blown out.
[0031] The massage bulge at the bottom of the placement cavity can massage the soles of the feet and improve blood circulation in the feet. The massage bulge can be designed as a massage cushion, and the massage cushion is designed with a round hole that fits the air outlet 2, which is convenient for the air outlet 2. Embodiment 2:
[0032] Based on Embodiment 1, the preferred embodiment of this embodiment is that the described air outlet duct 8 is arranged forward and backward along the longitudinal direction of the housing 1 and arranged in multiple arrays on the inner surface of the air outlet. The described inner surface of the air outlet duct 8 is provided with a non-slip layer, the described front end of the air outlet 8 is provided with a heater 11. The described heater 11 is described. The heater 11 is a PTC heating plate and has a lattice shape.
[0033] The heater installed at the front end of the air outlet allows hot air to escape from the second air outlet. In winter, it can dry feet while maintaining a certain temperature to prevent freezing and increase comfort. Embodiment 3:
[0034] Based on Embodiment 2, the preferred embodiment of this embodiment is that in the described placement chamber 4, two sides are provided with the sterilization device 12. The described sterilization device 12 is an ultraviolet disinfection lamp and is arranged symmetrically. The described placement cavity 4 is provided with a light-sensitive sensor 13 at the top, and the described light-sensitive sensor 13 serves to monitor whether a foot protrudes into the placement cavity 4.
[0035] During the specific implementation, the sterilization device, the photosensitive sensor, and the control board are electrically connected. The start and stop of the sterilization device are controlled by the control panel. The foot is sterilized and disinfected, and the proliferation of fungi is reduced. The photosensitive sensor monitors in real time whether the user's feet are inserted into the placement cavity. After insertion, the photosensitive sensor detects the signal and transmits the electrical signal to the control board, which controls the fan to start and, in combination with the control panel setting, decides whether to start the heating device. Embodiment 4:
[0036] Based on Embodiment 3, the better embodiment of this embodiment is that the upper part of both sides of the described placement cavity 4 is also provided with two preheaters 14. The described preheater 14 is a heating plate, its outer layer is provided with the waterproof layer for sealing, and the described preheater 14 is used for preheating and heating the foot. The inside of the air inlet 3 is provided with a dustproof filter screen.
[0037] If the specific embodiment can be used as a foot warmer in winter, the preheating device is electrically connected to the control board, and the control panel controls the preheating device to start. The foot placed in the placement cavity is heated and preheated, making it convenient for foot washing. The dust filter design effectively prevents dust from entering the device through the air inlet, improving its service life.
[0038] The utility model and its embodiments have been described above, and this description is not limiting. The accompanying drawings are only one of the embodiments of the utility model, and the actual structure is not limited thereto. In summary, if a person skilled in the art can be inspired by it without deviating from the purpose of the invention of the utility model, without inventively designing a structural form and an embodiment similar to the technical solution, the utility model should be within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
[1] A multifunctional foot dryer, characterized by that it comprises a housing; a fan is provided in the housing, at the rear end of which an air inlet is provided; the fan is connected to the air inlet via an air duct; The housing is provided with a placement cavity, and the described placement cavity obliquely above is provided with an opening; an air outlet 1 is provided inside the placement cavity; an air outlet 2 is provided at the bottom; the air outlet duct is arranged high at the front and low at the rear, and its rear end is connected to the outside; the upper end of the air outlet is connected to the air outlet; The described fan air inlet is connected to the air inlet through an air duct, and the described fan air outlet is connected to the air outlet 1, wherein the front end of the air outlet is each connected by an air duct; the air outlet 2 is plural, the bottom of the placement cavity is provided with a plurality of massage bulges, and the massage bulges are staggered with the air outlet 27. [2] A multifunctional foot dryer according to legal claim 1, characterized by that the air outlet ducts are arranged at the front and rear along the longitudinal direction of the housing and in several rows; the described inner surface of the air outlet is provided with a non-slip layer, the described front end of the air outlet is provided with a heating device; the described heating device is a PTC heating plate, and it has the shape of a grid. [3] A multifunctional foot dryer according to claim 2, characterized by that sterilization devices are provided on both sides of the placement chamber and the sterilization devices are UV disinfection lamps, two of which are arranged symmetrically. [4] A multifunctional foot dryer according to legal claim 3, characterized by that a light-sensitive sensor is provided on the top of the placement recess and the light-sensitive sensor serves to monitor whether a foot protrudes into the placement recess. [5] A multifunctional foot dryer according to claim 4, characterized by that two preheaters are provided on both sides of the upper part of the placement cavity, and the preheaters are heating plates; their outer layer is provided with the waterproof layer used for sealing, and the described preheater is used to carry out the preheating to the foot. [6] A multifunctional foot dryer according to claim 5, characterized by that a dust-proof filter is provided in the air inlet.