Shoe holder for air conditioner outdoor unit installation

Abstract

This product is a shoe holder designed to efficiently dry shoes by utilizing the airflow discharged from an air conditioner's outdoor unit. The product primarily consists of a pair of long plate-like sections and a flexible connecting section that connects the longitudinal base ends of these long plate-like sections in a flexible manner. The user of this product can open or close the product by adjusting the degree of bending of the flexible connecting section, thereby separating or bringing into contact the tips of the pair of long plate-like sections. In the open state, the pair of long plate-like sections and the flexible connecting section as a whole form a roughly L-shape. In the closed state, the overall shape is roughly I-shape. The tip of the first of the pair of long plate-like sections is formed in a hook shape, which, when in use, i.e., in the open state, hooks onto the upper edge of the back surface of the air conditioner's outdoor unit, securing it to the unit's back surface. This securing fixes the main body of the product to the air conditioner's outdoor unit. Furthermore, to facilitate locking, a projection extending in the width direction is provided on the back surface of the hook-shaped tip of the first long plate-shaped part. A short plate-shaped part is provided extending in the width direction in the middle of the second long plate-shaped part of the pair of long plate-shaped parts. The second long plate-shaped part and the short plate-shaped part are connected in a roughly cross shape. A pair of retaining frames for supporting each shoe are arranged symmetrically in the width direction on the short plate-shaped part. Each of the pair of retaining frames consists of a semicircular or elliptical ring part that receives the toe of the shoe and an extended part that supports the heel, holding the sole of the shoe facing the air outlet. This allows air to flow directly into the inside of the shoe, shortening the drying time. In terms of usage, the first long plate-shaped part is wrapped around the top surface to the back of the air conditioner outdoor unit while it is open, and stable fixing is possible without tools. Its shape is designed not to obstruct the ventilation or heat dissipation of the outdoor unit, and the position of the retaining frames is optimized along the airflow path. This product is suitable for households that want to dry their shoes quickly after rain or washing, as well as for users who frequently wash their shoes for sports or work. It is a practical product that makes effective use of outdoor air conditioning units. Furthermore, it is lightweight, has few parts, is easy to carry and store, and can be easily attached and detached as needed.

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