Laundry care device with hot air drying, integrated dehumidification, inflatable molded bodies and cover

Abstract

Laundry care device with - a clothes drying rack (1) whose frame has interconnected hollow profiles and clothes support rods (2), - outlet openings (3) distributed over the outer surfaces of the frame, which point in at least one spatial direction, - a device unit (4) arranged on or in the clothes drying rack, comprising a hot air blower, a dehumidifier, - an air supply duct (5) for introducing heated air into the interior of the frame, - a recirculation / intake duct (6) for supplying moist air to the dehumidifier, and - a cover (8) which can be detachably attached to the clothes drying rack, which together with the clothes drying rack forms a substantially enclosed drying chamber, wherein the device unit (4) is connected via a line to an interchangeable collection container (7), in particular a flexible condensate bag, for receiving the condensate produced at the dehumidifier.

Description

Title of the invention

[0001] Laundry care device with hot air drying, integrated dehumidification, cover and attachable inflatable molded bodies. Technical field

[0002] The invention relates to devices for treating textiles indoors, in particular for drying, refreshing and wrinkle-reducing shaping on a clothes drying rack. State of the art

[0003] Existing systems blow warm air or steam into the area of ​​the hanging laundry or enclose the drying rack in a bag; other devices function as closet dryers. However, a complete mobile indoor solution is lacking, in which a hollow frame directs hot air onto the laundry from one or more sides, actively dehumidifies the surrounding air, and simultaneously uses shaped elements to stretch the laundry for easier ironing. Task

[0004] Provision of a compact laundry care device that - accelerates drying, - Room humidity not increased, - optionally adds fragrances and - Irons or unfolds clothes. Summary of the invention

[0005] The device comprises a clothes drying rack with a continuous hollow, air-conducting frame made of hollow profiles. The frame includes a base / side frame and transverse clothes support rods. Outlet openings are distributed along the outer surfaces of all frame components, facing in various directions (top, bottom, and inside). A unit containing a hot air blower, dehumidifier, and fragrance diffuser supplies hot air to the interior of the frame via an air intake duct. Moist recirculated air is drawn to the dehumidifier via a recirculation / intake duct; condensate is collected in a replaceable collection bag.

[0006] A removable cover / hood, together with the frame, encloses a drying chamber. Inflatable molded bodies (e.g., torsos, sleeves, trouser legs) can be connected to the air supply via coupling points. A control unit (9) allows local, remote, or app control; sensors can regulate operation and shutdown. The stand is preferably foldable. Advantages - Hot air is emitted from several sides close to the textile. - Closed recirculation mode with dehumidification, therefore no moisture load on the room. - Molded body for clamping that promotes ironing without a separate ironing device. - The cover minimizes heat loss. - Portable / foldable with easy cleaning. Brief description of the drawings Fig. 1: Clothes drying rack with integrated appliance unit with cover and a shirt on an inflated molded body, with schematic hot air outlet from frame and rods. Example of implementation

[0007] The hinged frame (1) consists of interconnected hollow profiles. Laundry support rods (2) are designed as hollow rods and integrated into the interior air volume of the frame. Outlet openings (3) are provided via the outer surfaces of the hollow profiles and oriented towards the laundry side; individual segments can be shut off / throttled.

[0008] The unit (4) is mounted on the side or end of the frame. The hot air blower (not shown) feeds air into the frame via the air intake duct (5); humid air is drawn out through intake openings (6), condensed in the dehumidifier (not shown), and the condensate is collected in the collection bag (7). The fragrance unit (not shown) releases fragrance into the hot air stream.

[0009] The cover (8) is placed over the stand and secured along the edges (zipper, Velcro, elastic, or magnetic hem). Shaped bodies (11) are supplied with hot air via couplings (12) and unfold the garments placed on them; weight clips can be attached to the hems. A control unit (not shown) regulates temperature, airflow, dehumidification, fragrance, and timer; optionally, humidity / temperature sensors control the automatic shut-off. Reference symbol list

[0010] 1 Clothes drying rack / frame; 2 Hollow rods; 3 Outlet openings; 4 Device unit; 5 Air intake; 6 Intake duct; 7 Collection bag; 8 Cover; 11 Molded body; 12 Coupling point.

Claims

[1] Laundry care device with - a clothes drying rack (1) whose frame has interconnected hollow profiles and clothes support rods (2), - outlet openings (3) distributed over the outer surfaces of the frame, which point in at least one spatial direction, - a device unit (4) arranged on or in the clothes drying rack, comprising a hot air blower, a dehumidifier, - an air supply duct (5) for introducing heated air into the interior of the frame, - a recirculation / intake duct (6) for supplying moist air to the dehumidifier, and - a cover (8) which can be detachably attached to the clothes drying rack, which together with the clothes drying rack forms a substantially enclosed drying chamber, wherein the device unit (4) is connected via a line to an interchangeable collection container (7), in particular a flexible condensate bag, for receiving the condensate produced at the dehumidifier. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the outlet openings (3) are formed on clothesline support rods (2) and on side / stand frames and can be oriented top, bottom, or inside. [3] Device according to one of claims 1-2, characterized by that individual frame sections can be shut off and / or throttled segment by segment in order to adjust the hot air distribution. [4] Device according to one of claims 1-3, characterized by, that the cover (8) can be closed along an edge area by means of a zipper, a Velcro fastener, an elastic hem and / or a magnetic hem. [5] Device according to one of claims 1-4, characterized by , that inflatable molded bodies (11) are provided which can be connected to the outlet openings (5) via coupling points (12) in order to stretch laundry items into shape and unfold them during drying. [6] Device according to claim 5, characterized by , that the shaped bodies (11) are designed as upper bodies with arms, pairs of trouser legs and / or sleeve pieces. [7] Device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized by , that the device unit (4) has a control panel and / or an interface for remote control or app control. [8] Device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized by, that sensors for detecting humidity and / or temperature are arranged in the drying chamber and are connected to the device unit (4) for automatic control. [9] Device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized by , that the clothes drying rack (1) is foldable. [10] Device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized by , that the recirculation / intake duct (6) has intake openings and / or is equipped with a replaceable filter element. [11] Device according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized by , that one or more outlet openings (3) have quick couplings for selectively feeding the hot air into individual frame sections and / or shaped bodies (11). [12] Device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized by, that the device unit (4) has a fragrance unit which is designed to receive an interchangeable fragrance carrier and / or fragrance liquid and releases its contents into the hot air stream. [13] Device according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized by , that the device unit (4) is attached to the frame as an interchangeable module and the collection container (7) can be removed without tools. [14] Device according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized by that the dehumidifier is designed as a compression / cold dehumidifier or as a Peltier dehumidifier. [15] Device according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized by that the hollow profiles of the frame are connected internally by distribution channels and have end caps with throttle / valve elements. [16] Device according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized by , that the device unit (4) has a safety shutdown in case of excessive temperature in the drying chamber.

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