Multifunctional sterilization and disinfection station for textiles and household items

Abstract

Multifunctional drying device for textiles, comprising: - a housing for wall mounting, - at least one heating element for heat generation, - a UVC module for germ reduction, - an ozone generator unit for air sterilization, - an aroma chamber for fragrance release, - at least one sensor for humidity measurement, - a control module with wireless connection (WiFi / Bluetooth), - a mobile application for remote control and programming.

Description

Title of the invention:

[0001] Smart-DryBox - Intelligent wall unit for drying, sterilizing, and fragrance-supplying textiles. Brief description of the invention:

[0002] The invention relates to a multifunctional, wall-mounted device for the rapid drying and simultaneous disinfection of towels, socks, underwear, and other textiles. The device combines infrared heat, ionization, ozone disinfection, and Wi-Fi control in a compact system. Control is via a mobile app (Android / iOS) with programmable schedules and smart home integration. Technical features: - Wall-mountable box with extendable holder for up to 3-5 textile pieces - Integrated heating elements (infrared or PTC ceramic) - UVC light source for germ reduction - Ozone chamber for sterilization - ionizer for odor removal - Aroma chamber for fragrance pads (optional) - Humidity sensor to detect the degree of dryness - WiFi / Bluetooth module with app connection - Energy saving mode with automatic shutdown - Child and overheating protection Advantages: - Fast drying within 10-20 minutes - Germ-free textiles - ideal for families, hotels, gyms - Space-saving, quiet and energy-efficient - Reduces washing frequency and extends the life of textiles - Also ideal for baby textiles and allergy sufferers - Fully controllable via app or smart home - Modular scalable (Mini-Box for private use / Pro version for hotels) Market potential: - Transferable to the hotel industry, wellness resorts, fitness chains, private apartments, tiny houses - Planned versions for 230V socket or battery version with USB-C - Planned expansion with solar panels for self-sufficient use Technological protection: - The protection includes the operating principle (drying + sterilization + app control in one wall box), combination of heating, ozone and aroma functions. - Modular design protects against simple replicas with only one of the mentioned features.

Claims

[1] Multifunctional drying device for textiles, comprising: - a housing for wall mounting, - at least one heating element for generating heat, - a UVC module for germ reduction, - an ozone generator unit for air sterilization, - an aroma chamber for releasing fragrances, - at least one sensor for measuring humidity, - a control module with wireless connection (WiFi / Bluetooth), - a mobile application for remote control and programming. [2] Device according to claim 1, wherein the housing has an extendable holder for simultaneously receiving a plurality of textile pieces. [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the heating element is an infrared or PTC ceramic heating element. [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is equipped with a child safety lock and an overheating protection. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the control is carried out via a mobile app for iOS / Android, including time control and smart home integration. [6] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is offered in modular size variants for private and commercial use. [7] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device is operated via a USB-C interface or a 230V power connection. [8] Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device can optionally be extended with a solar panel for self-sufficient power supply. [9] Use of the device according to one of the preceding claims for the simultaneous drying, disinfection, scenting and storage of textiles in households, hotels, fitness studios and wellness facilities. [10] Combination of the modules and control units mentioned in a single, compact device as a unique selling point compared to the state of the art.