Shoe disinfection and drying cabinet

Abstract

The invention solves the problem of constructing a disinfection cabinet with a heating and drying function, which allows for complete drying of wet shoes in a short time. The cabinet according to the invention has a body (1) having a drying chamber (2) and a technical chamber (3) divided by a wall (3d), where in the drying chamber (2) there is at least one horizontal shelf (4) defining the drying zone, which is terminated at the front and at the back with vertical strips (6a) and (6b), wherein the rear strip (6b) is higher than the front strip (6a), and above the shelf (4) there is a board (8) with a heating element (9) located at an angle, on which a cover (10) is placed, having a bend in the lower part, under which a gutter (12) is located on the horizontal shelf (4), connected at one end by a pipe (13) to the collective pipe (14) draining the water, furthermore the cover (10) is terminated with a flap (11), which is fixed on the vertical front strip (6a), and between the upper edge of the plate (8) with There is a gap between the cover (10) and the vertical rear strip (6b). The technical chamber (3) has three smaller chambers - the upper one (3a) separated by a horizontal shelf (16) and the lower rear one (3b) and the lower front one (3c) separated by a wall (17), where in the upper chamber (3a) there is a control system (18) connected to the user interface (19), and in the lower rear chamber (3b) there is an ozonator (20), while in the wall (17) separating the lower chambers (3b) and (3c) there is a built-in set of radiators with Peltier cells (21) connected by a condensate discharge pipe (22) to the collecting pipe (14) draining the water, located in the front lower chamber (3c), furthermore in the wall (3d) separating the technical chamber (3) from the drying chamber (2) there is at least one first opening (24a) located below the upper part of the plate (8), which is equipped with a fan (25), furthermore in the same separating wall (3d) there is at least one second opening (24b) at the height of the gutter (12) so that the drying zone has one first opening (24a) and one second opening (24b), furthermore in the lower front chamber (3c) of the technical zone (3) on the wall (3d) there is an opening (14a) for a collecting pipe (14) for draining water, and the heating element (9) of the plate (8), the fan (25) and the set of radiators with Peltier cells (21) are connected to the control system (18).

Description

[0001] Shoe disinfection and drying cabinet

[0002] The subject of the invention is a shoe drying and disinfection cabinet equipped with an ozonation and heating device.

[0003] Shoe drying cabinets with heating elements and fans are known in the art.

[0004] From the Chinese description of the utility model CN204351361, a shoe drying and ozonation cabinet with wire shelves, a heater, a compressor and a touch screen programmer is known.

[0005] A shoe cabinet with a sterilization function is known from another utility model no. CN204146629. A shoe drying cabinet with a sterilization function consists of a cabinet body, flaps are placed in the cabinet body. A shoe drying cabinet with a sterilization function is characterized by the fact that the main air duct is placed in the cabinet body, an air inlet is placed in the main air duct, a temperature controller and a temperature sensor are placed in the main air duct, and the temperature controller is connected to the temperature sensor by means of a cable.

[0006] From the Chinese description of the utility model CN204351361, a shoe drying and ozonation cabinet with wire shelves, a heater, a compressor and a touch screen programmer is known. In turn, from the utility model CN208769126, an intelligent shoe cabinet with a drying function is known, which includes a body, a filter vent, a degassing unit and a controller. The cabinet has shoe niches and is equipped with an air inlet and outlet, a venting filter. In addition, it is equipped with two blasting pipes in the shoe niche, allowing air to pass through, and the cabinet is equipped with an air solenoid valve on the blasting pipe. The cabinet has an ozonation function and a control room in the form of a computer or microchip built into the side wall.

[0007] It is also known from the description of CN209983755 of a pattern of a multi-functional intelligent shoe cabinet, which includes a housing, a sliding block, a shoe rack, a first fixing plate, an ultraviolet lamp, a first through hole, a second fixing plate, a second through hole, a spiral heating wire, a mounting plate, a fan, an ozone generator, an air inlet and an air outlet.

[0008] It is also known from the description of utility model no. W. 130765, a disinfecting and drying clothes cabinet is constructed of a housing, inside which drawers (1) are mounted in guides, wherein the drawer has a front wall with a handle, side walls, a rear wall and a bottom with ventilation holes. The cabinet has a source of disinfectant (4), a controller and an electric power source, and is characterized in that it also has a heat source (5) and a fan (2) attached to the housing distributing air with disinfectant and heat in the housing.

[0009] Problem to be solved

[0010] The invention solves the problem of the construction of a disinfection cabinet with a heating and drying function, which allows for complete drying of wet shoes in a short time of approx. 0.5 h to 6 h. The cabinet is neutral for the environment both in terms of humidity and unpleasant smell due to the fact that the heating and ventilation devices operate in a closed system. Additionally, the cabinet has a technical part with electronic elements separated from the drying part in which the shoes are wet, which ensures safety and extends the durability of the installation.

[0011] Essence of the invention

[0012] The cabinet according to the invention has a body that is divided into two chambers - a drying chamber and a technical chamber. In the drying chamber there is at least one horizontal shelf defining the drying zone at the ends of which vertical strips are installed so that the rear strip is higher than the front strip. On the horizontal shelf in the drying zone, a plate with a heating element and an overlay attached to it, preferably detachably, is set at an angle. The overlay in its lower part has a bend, under which a gutter is located on the horizontal shelf, connected by one end to the collective water drainage pipe, furthermore, the overlay is finished with a flare in the shape of an inverted "u", which is attached to the vertical front strip, and between the upper edge of the plate with the overlay and the vertical rear strip of the horizontal shelf there is a gap, which is preferably covered with an air guide attached to the upper edge of the strip, bent downwards. The technical chamber is divided into three smaller chambers, where in the upper chamber separated by a horizontal shelf there is a control system connected to the user interface, in the lower rear chamber there is an ozonator. In turn, on the wall separating the lower chambers there is a set of radiators with Peltier cells connected by a condensate discharge pipe to the collection pipe located in the lower front chamber. In the wall adjacent to the technical chamber below the upper part of the plate with the heating element there is at least one first opening equipped with a fan, in addition in the same wall there is at least one second opening at the height of the gutter, so that the drying zone has one first opening and one second opening, in addition in the lower front chamber of the technical chamber on the wall adjacent to the drying chamber there is an opening for a collection pipe draining water from the cabinet. The heating element of the plate, the fan and the set of radiators with Peltier cells are connected to the control system. Preferably, holes are located on the line of the overlay flap.

[0013] Preferably, the water collection pipe is connected to a tank located in the lower part of the drying chamber.

[0014] Preferably, the water tank is placed in a drawer or a pull-out tray placed at the bottom of the drying chamber.

[0015] Preferably, the water collection pipe is connected to a drain to the sewage system.

[0016] Preferably, two horizontal shelves are located in the drying chamber defining two drying zones.

[0017] Preferably, the heating element is a heating mat or a heater or a resistor attached to the plate from the top.

[0018] Preferably, the horizontal shelf has a temperature sensor attached to the upper surface connected to the control system.

[0019] Preferably, each drying zone has a fragrance diffuser located on the wall separating the technical chamber from the drying chamber on the side of the drying chamber.

[0020] Preferably, the door is equipped with an electromagnetic lock connected to the control system.

[0021] Preferably, the plate located at an angle in the drying chamber is mounted on supports in the form of vertical protrusions attached to the upper surface of the horizontal shelf.

[0022] Preferably, the cabinet is made of wood-based elements.

[0023] Preferably, the user interface is a touch screen.

[0024] Preferably, the door is equipped with a magnetic seal.

[0025] Advantages Thanks to the use of Peltier cells with radiators, it is possible to achieve rapid air heating. The use of Peltier cells allows for the phenomenon of condensation, which very quickly removes a large amount of moisture from the air and additionally raises the temperature. By means of moisture condensation on the radiator connected to the cell, drying takes place in a closed air circulation, without the need to release humid air into the room where the cabinet is located. This also prevents the release of the smell of ozone and the smell of shoes, which makes it possible to use the cabinet even in small noncommercial rooms, such as private homes. Drying in the cabinet is carried out by means of a heated plate as well as by means of air circulation, which, thanks to the use of an appropriate design of the drying zones, evenly sweeps the shoes, making drying faster and more energy-efficient. In addition, the use of two heat sources such as Peltier cells in the technical chamber and a heating element in the drying chamber means that the air heats up faster, which makes the drying process efficient and even. The advantage of a full plate under the footwear is the even distribution of temperature and heating of the entire lower surface of the footwear and the possibility of excess water dripping into the prepared installation. Additionally, the full plate allows for even and full support of the footwear, thanks to which it does not deform. The air inside the drying zone is also ozonated, but also in a closed circuit, thanks to which the smell of ozone and the smell of the footwear do not escape into the environment.

[0026] Thanks to the design of the cabinet with separate heating and ventilation elements for each drying zone, it is possible to run only one drying zone in which wet shoes are located, which means that the cabinet can be used with a smaller load and with lower power consumption.

[0027] In addition, separating the technical part from the drying zone ensures the safety and aesthetics of the cabinet. Due to the fact that the technical parts of the cabinet are not accessible to the user, the risk of damage resulting from improper use is reduced and servicing of the cabinet is easier. Additionally, the complete separation of the part where the control system is located, together with all electronic parts, from the rest of the cabinet ensures complete isolation of these elements from moisture, which in turn significantly extends their service life.

[0028] The plate under the shoes with a heating element allows for even heating of the surface of the overlay on which the shoes are placed. Additionally, the overlay allows for full support of the shoes, thanks to which it does not deform. Thanks to the division of zones and the modularity of the elements, we can very easily subject the cabinet to service. The cabinet can be made of any material group, preferably from wood-based elements, which, thanks to their aesthetics, allow it to be used in any space, and additionally, the wood-based material allows for increased thermal insulation.

[0029] The cabinet can be additionally equipped with a fragrance diffuser placed in the drying chamber. Closed air circulation allows for even distribution of the fragrance in the cabinet and refreshing of the shoes.

[0030] Example

[0031] The cabinet according to the invention in an example embodiment is shown in the drawing, where Fig. 1 shows a closed cabinet in a front view, Fig. 2 shows the cabinet in a front view with an open drying chamber, Fig. 3 shows the technical chamber in a view from the side wall of the body taking into account a longitudinal section, Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section through the drying chamber with a view of the elements located on the inner wall of the cabinet, Fig. 5 shows the drying zone, and Fig. 6 shows an exploded view of the drying zone.

[0032] The cabinet has a body 1, which has two chambers: a drying chamber 2 and a technical chamber 3, divided by an internal wall 3d. The drying chamber 2 is wider than the technical chamber 3 and has two horizontal shelves 4 defining two drying zones. A drawer 5 is placed under the lower shelf 4. Each shelf 4 is terminated in its front part with a vertical strip 6a and in its rear part with a vertical strip 6b, which is higher than the vertical strip 6a, and in addition, on its upper surface there are vertical projections 7, on which a furniture board 8 is supported, set at an angle of 45° in relation to the horizontal shelf 4, wherein the board 8 is equipped with a heating mat 9 with a resistor, which is attached to the upper surface of the board 8 by means of glue.

[0033] On the board 8 there is an overlay 10 having a bend in its lower part, under which on the horizontal shelf 4 there is a channel- shaped gutter 12, connected at one end by a pipe 13 to the collective water drainage pipe 14, further connected to the tank 15, placed in the drawer 5. In addition, the overlay 10 is finished with a flare 11 in the shape of an inverted letter "u", which is mounted on the front vertical strip 6a of the shelf 4.

[0034] In the upper part of the drying zone between the rear edge of the board 8 with the overlay 10 and the vertical rear strip 6b adjacent to the rear wall of the drying chamber 2 there is a gap covered with an air guide 23 in the form of a profiled strip, attached to the upper edge of the vertical strip 6b by means of screws. The technical chamber 3 has three smaller chambers - the upper chamber 3a separated by a horizontal shelf 16 and the lower rear chamber 3b and the lower front chamber 3c separated by a separating wall 17, wherein the upper chamber 3a contains a control system 18 with a user interface 19 in the form of a touch screen. The lower rear chamber 3b contains an ozonator 20 attached to the wall 3d adjacent to the drying chamber 2 by means of screws not shown in the drawing. In turn, the wall 17 separating the lower chambers 3b and 3c contains a set of radiators with Peltier cells 21 connected by a condensate drain pipe 22 to a drainage pipe 14 draining water located in the front lower chamber 3c. Furthermore, in the wall separating the technical chambers 3 and the drying chamber 2, below the upper part of the plate 10 in each drying zone, there is an opening 24a equipped with a fan 25. In the lower front chamber 3c of the technical zone 3, on the inner wall 3d dividing chambers 2 and 3, there is an opening 24b for conduits 13 draining water from the gutters 12 to the collecting conduit 14 connected to the tank 15 located in the drawer 5 at the bottom of the drying chamber 2. Each drying zone has a fragrance diffuser 29 located on the wall 3d on the side of the drying chamber 2. Heating mats 9 for heating the boards 8, fans 25 and radiator assemblies with Peltier cells 21 are connected to the control system 18 and, via it, to the user interface 19. In addition, a temperature sensor 26 is mounted on the upper surface of the horizontal shelf 4, also connected to the control system 18. The cabinet door 27 has a magnetic seal 27a and is equipped with an electrically controlled lock 28, also connected to the control system 18. The control system 18 is equipped with a wireless module.

[0035] The cabinet is made of wood-based elements, which, thanks to their aesthetics, allow for its use in any space, and additionally, the wood-based material allows for increased thermal insulation. A magnetic seal has been used to increase the tightness of the cabinet. An electrically controlled lock connected to the entire control module is responsible for safety.

[0036] Designations on figures:

[0037] 1- cabinet body

[0038] 2 - drying chamber

[0039] 3 - technical chamber

[0040] 3 a - upper technical chamber

[0041] 3b - lower rear technical chamber 3c - lower front technical chamber 3d - internal wall

[0042] 4 - horizontal shelves

[0043] 5 - drawer

[0044] 6a - vertical front strip b - vertical rear strip - fastening lugs - furniture board - heating element 0 - overlay 0a - overlay holes 1 - overlay flap 2 - gutter 3 - water pipe 4 - water drain pipe 4a - water drain pipe hole 5 - water tank 6 - horizontal shelf separating the upper chamber7 - wall separating the lower chambers 8 - control system 9 - user interface 0 - ozonator 1 - radiator assembly with Peltier cells 2 - condensate drain pipe 3 - air guide 4 - screws 4a - first hole in the inner wall 4b - second hole in the inner wall 5 - fan 6 - temperature sensor 7 - cabinet door 7a - magnetic seal 8 - electric lock 9 - fragrance diffuser

Claims

Patent claims1. A shoe drying cabinet with a disinfectant having a body, the interior of which is divided by walls, a door, a source of an ozonating agent, a heating device, fans and a control system with a touch screen, characterised in that the body (1) has a drying chamber (2) and a technical chamber (3) divided by an internal wall (3d), where in the drying chamber (2) there is at least one horizontal shelf (4) defining a drying zone, which is terminated at the front and at the back by vertical strips (6a) and (6b), wherein the rear strip (6b) is higher than the front strip (6a), and above the shelf (4) there is a furniture board (8) with a heating element (9) placed at an angle, on which a overlay (10) is placed, having a bend in the lower part, under which a gutter (12) is placed on the horizontal shelf (4) connected at one end by a water pipe (13) to a water drain pipe (14) draining the water, furthermore the overlay (10) is finished with a flare (11) in the shape of an inverted letter "u", which is mounted on the vertical front strip (6a), and there is a gap between the upper edge of the board (8) with the overlay (10) and the vertical rear strip (6b), while the technical chamber (3) has three smaller chambers - the upper chamber (3 a) separated by a horizontal shelf (16) and the lower rear chamber (3b) and the lower front chamber (3c) separated by a wall (17), where in the upper chamber (3a) there is a control system (18) connected to the user interface (19), while in the lower rear chamber (3b) there is an ozonator (20), while in the wall (17) separating the lower chambers (3b) and (3c) there is a set of radiators with Peltier cells (21) built into the wall (17) separating the lower chambers (3b) and (3c) a water drain pipe (14) located in the front lower chamber (3c), furthermore in the inner wall (3d) there is at least one first opening (24a) located below the upper part of the board (8), which is equipped with a fan (25), furthermore in the same inner wall (3d) there is at least one second opening (24b) located at the height of the gutter (12), so that the drying zone has one first opening (24a) and one second opening (24b), furthermore in the lower front chamber (3c) of the technical zone (3) there is an opening (14a) on the wall (3d) for the water drain pipe (14), and the heating element (9) of the board (8), the fan (25) and the set of radiators with Peltier cells (21) are connected to the control system (18).

2. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the bend of the overlay (10) has holes (10a).

3. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the gap between the upper edge of the board (8) with the overlay (10) and the vertical rear strip (6b) is covered with an air guide (23) attached to the upper edge of the strip (6b) and bent downwards.

4. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the collecting pipe (14) draining the water is connected to a tank (15) located in the lower part of the drying chamber (2).

5. A cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that the water tank (15) is placed in a drawer (5) or a pull-out tray placed at the bottom of the drying chamber (2).

6. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the collective pipe (14) draining water is connected to a drain to the sewage system.

7. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that two horizontal shelves (4) are located in the drying chamber (2) defining two drying zones.

8. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the heating element (9) is a heating mat or a heater or a resistor attached to the upper surface of the board (8).

9. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the horizontal shelf (4) has a temperature sensor (26) attached to the upper surface connected to the control system (18).

10. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that each drying zone has a fragrance diffuser (29) located on the wall (3d) on the side of the drying chamber (2).

11. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the door (27) is equipped with an electromagnetic lock (28) connected to the control system (18).

12. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate (8) is mounted on vertical projections (7) attached to the upper surface of the horizontal shelf (4).

13. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that it is made of wood-based elements.

14. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the user interface (19) is a touch screen.

15. A cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the door (27) of the cabinet is equipped with a magnetic seal (27a).

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