Shoe management device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoe management devices fail to simultaneously remove dirt, dust, foreign matter, bacteria, odor, and moisture from both the interior and exterior of shoes, with most devices either lacking the capability to address exterior dust or being unsuitable for home use due to size or functionality limitations.
Innovation Solution
A shoe management device with a hexahedral housing that includes agitators with elastic removal ribs to scrape the shoe bottoms, a care unit with UV light and plasma ion generators for sterilization and deodorization, and an air flow generation part to remove fine dust and moisture, all integrated into a compact, user-friendly design that can function as a chair or storage ottoman.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a device is designed to remove moisture and odor from shoes, then hygiene management is improved, but the device cannot remove dust on the exterior of the shoes
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe management device integrates multiple functions into a single system: the air generator creates air flow that removes both interior moisture/odor and exterior dust through the shoe intake portion, while the photocatalyst sterilization unit simultaneously addresses bacterial contamination. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by making the device capable of handling both moisture/odor and dust removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The device merges previously separate functions (moisture removal, odor elimination, dust removal, and sterilization) into a single integrated system. The air generator serves dual purposes by creating air flow that both dries the interior and blows dust off the exterior, while the photocatalyst unit provides simultaneous sterilization and deodorization, combining multiple harmful factor removal capabilities.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a device is designed with sterilization and drying functions, then hygiene management is improved, but the device cannot remove dust on the exteriors of the shoes
Solution Approach 1:
The air generator is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions: it creates air flow that removes dust from the exterior through the shoe intake portion, dries the interior by evaporation, and supports the photocatalyst sterilization process. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing device complexity while achieving comprehensive dust and bacteria removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The air flow generated by the air generator acts as an intermediary that facilitates multiple functions simultaneously. It serves as the medium for dust removal from the exterior, moisture evaporation from the interior, and supports the photocatalyst sterilization process, thereby coordinating multiple functions without requiring proportionally complex separate systems.
3Ease of operation
If a device is designed to be compact for home use, then ease of use is improved, but the device size may limit its functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The shoe management device employs a nested structure where the shoe is placed inside the housing, and the care unit with photocatalyst and air generator is positioned within the housing space. This nesting arrangement allows multiple functional components to be compactly integrated without increasing the overall device footprint, making it suitable for home use while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The compact device achieves comprehensive shoe management functionality through multi-functionality: the air generator simultaneously handles dust removal, drying, and supports sterilization, while the photocatalyst unit provides both sterilization and deodorization. This allows the compact device to perform multiple shoe management functions without requiring a large size.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Effectively removes dirt, dust, bacteria, and odor from both the interior and exterior of shoes, maintaining hygiene and appearance while being suitable for home use with its compact and versatile design.
Implementation Method 1
an air flow generation part to remove fine dust and moisture
Implementation Method 2
a care unit with UV light and plasma ion generators for sterilization
Implementation Method 3
a care unit with UV light and plasma ion generators for sterilization and deodorization
Implementation Method 4
agitators with elastic removal ribs to scrape the shoe bottoms
Data Source
AI summary
A shoe management device has a housing forming an exterior appearance, an inner space provided inside of a housing body of the housing, and a cover to open or close the housing body. A shoe may be provided inside of the inner space, and dust and foreign matter on the shoe may be removed by agitators and an air flow provided by an air generator. In addition, moisture and germs inside the shoe are removed by hot air, an ultraviolet ray, and plasma ions provided by a care device.