18381502. SHOE CARE APPARATUS simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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SHOE CARE APPARATUS
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Jaeryong Park of Suwon-si (KR)
SHOE CARE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18381502 titled 'SHOE CARE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a shoe care apparatus that includes a cabinet with a chamber for accommodating a shoe. The apparatus also includes a machine room that houses a heat pump, which heats the air supplied to the chamber and dehumidifies the air discharged from the chamber. An air supply duct connects the chamber to the machine room, and an air supply port is provided in the sidewall of the chamber to supply air into the chamber. A support member is located adjacent to the air supply port on the sidewall of the chamber. The shoe hanger, which consists of a pair of support arms, is detachably installed on the support member and has a hollow inside to allow air to flow through. The shoe hanger also includes a sterilization device in the hollow inside, and the support member has a power supply part that applies power to the sterilization device.
- The shoe care apparatus includes a cabinet with a chamber for storing shoes.
- A machine room is provided to accommodate a heat pump that heats and dehumidifies the air supplied to and discharged from the chamber.
- An air supply duct connects the chamber to the machine room.
- An air supply port is located in the sidewall of the chamber to supply air into the chamber.
- A support member is positioned adjacent to the air supply port on the sidewall of the chamber.
- The shoe hanger, consisting of support arms, is detachably installed on the support member.
- The shoe hanger has a hollow inside to allow air to flow through.
- A sterilization device is provided inside the hollow of the shoe hanger.
- The support member has a power supply part that applies power to the sterilization device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Shoe care and maintenance in households and shoe stores.
- Shoe drying and dehumidification.
- Sterilization of shoes to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Air purification within the shoe chamber.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a convenient and efficient way to care for shoes.
- Prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi, reducing odor and potential foot infections.
- Ensures shoes are dried and dehumidified properly.
- Improves air quality within the shoe chamber.
Benefits of this technology:
- Saves time and effort in shoe care and maintenance.
- Extends the lifespan of shoes by preventing damage caused by moisture and bacteria.
- Enhances shoe hygiene and reduces foot-related health issues.
- Provides a compact and space-saving solution for shoe care.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is a shoe care apparatus including: a cabinet; a chamber provided in the cabinet for accommodating a shoe; a machine room provided to accommodate a heat pump which heats the air supplied to the chamber and dehumidifies the air discharged from the chamber; an air supply duct which connects the chamber to the machine room; an air supply port which is provided in the sidewall of the chamber such that the air flowing along the air supply duct is supplied into the chamber through the air supply port; a support member which is provided on the sidewall of the chamber to be adjacent to the air supply port; and a shoe hanger which includes a pair of support arms that are accommodated in the chamber, that are configured to be inserted into , is detachably installed on the support member, and has a hollow inside such that the air supplied from the air supply port may flow therein, wherein the shoe hanger has a sterilization device provided in the hollow inside and the support member is provided with a power supply part which applies power to the sterilization device.
