JP-2026075359-A - Maintenance equipment for shoe washing and drying machines

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Abstract

[Challenge] To compactly house the maintenance equipment for shoe washing and drying machines in a location where users will not see it. [Solution] In a maintenance device 1 for a shoe washing and drying apparatus, which includes a reuse pump 10 and a drain pump 20, the reuse pump 10 is used to clean a drain trough 104 using the washed wastewater from washing shoes, and the drain pump 20 is used to discharge the washed wastewater from washing shoes to the outside via a drain pipe 106. The reuse pump 10 and the drain pump 20 are installed in a collection basin 105 that collects the washed wastewater from washing shoes. [Selection Diagram] Figure 4

Inventors

坂本宣正
坂本文子
坂本瑚杏

Assignees

株式会社坂本

Dates

Publication Date: 20260508
Application Date: 20241022

Claims (6)

A maintenance device for a shoe washing and drying apparatus, comprising a reuse pump and a drainage pump, characterized in that the reuse pump is used to clean the drainage trough using the washed wastewater from washing shoes, the drainage pump is used to discharge the washed wastewater from washing shoes to the outside via a drainage pipe, and the reuse pump and the drainage pump are installed within a collection basin that collects the washed wastewater from washing shoes.
The maintenance device for the shoe washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, within the aforementioned water collection basin, the drainage pump is installed at the bottom of the water collection basin, and the reuse pump is installed at a higher position than the drainage pump.
The maintenance device for the shoe washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in addition to the configuration in which the washed wastewater collected in the collection basin overflows into the drain pipe, the discharge line of the drain pump is inserted and connected to the upper part of the drain pipe.
A maintenance device for a shoe washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that wall cleaning is initiated to clean the rear wall surface of the shoe washing and drying apparatus in conjunction with the activation of the reuse pump.
A maintenance device for a shoe washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that wall cleaning is initiated in conjunction with the activation of the drainage pump to clean the wall surface of the rear wall of the shoe washing and drying apparatus.
Maintenance device for shoe washing and drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the discharge volume (QL/min) of the drain pump is expressed by the following formula in relation to the nominal diameter (D mm) of the drain pipe. Number 1 Q ≥ kD 2.09 Here, k = 0.0093

Description

This invention relates to a maintenance device for a shoe washing and drying apparatus that removes mud, dirt, and other contaminants adhering to the soles and uppers of golf shoes and other footwear, and dries them, and that allows for maintenance such as preventing blockages in the drainpipe and cleaning the drainpipe without human intervention. Generally, shoe washing and drying devices are known that remove dirt, mud, or grass leaves from golf shoes after playing. These devices involve placing the foot (while still wearing the shoe) on a support plate, running tap water over the shoe while scrubbing the surface with a brush, and then using compressed air to blow away any remaining moisture. This is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a shoe washing and drying device.This is a plan view of Figure 1.This is a front view of Figure 1.Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view along line IV-IV, showing one embodiment of the maintenance device for the shoe washing and drying apparatus of the present invention.This diagram shows the relationship between the nominal diameter of the drain pipe and the discharge volume of the drain pump. Figure 1 shows one embodiment of a shoe washing and drying apparatus, and Figure 2 shows a plan view of Figure 1. The shoe washing and drying apparatus 100 is typically used by arranging several sets of immersion washing tables 101 and drying tables 102 in a single row. Figure 1 shows two sets arranged side-by-side. The washing platform 101 has a fixed, water-permeable footrest 111 with dimensions and strength sufficient to support only one foot of a person wearing shoes. To remove dirt, mud, etc., from the soles of shoes worn during sports or other activities, the person wearing the shoes first places one foot on the footrest 111 of the washing platform 101. Water for washing is automatically injected into the washing platform 101 in sufficient quantities to cover the footrest 111. By holding onto the handrail 141 with one hand, rubbing the top surface of the footrest 111 with the sole of the shoe, and cleaning the upper part of the shoe with the provided brush, dirt and mud attached to the sole and upper of the shoe can be easily removed. When the person moves away from the shoe washing and drying device 100, a proximity sensor (not shown) activates, opening the actuator-equipped drain valve 112 and allowing the washed wastewater to flow into the drain trough 104. The drying platform 102 is constructed by laying a removable grid-like plate 121 or other appropriate perforated support plate, having dimensions and strength that allow a person wearing both shoes to stand with both feet together or one foot at a time. A blower 122, which can be operated with one hand, is provided at a position corresponding to the drying stand 102. Drying air is supplied to the blower 122 from a pressurized air supply pipe (not shown) laid within the handrail 141. Next, with both feet together, or one foot at a time, step onto the grid-like plate 121 of the drying stand 102. While holding onto the handrail 141 with one hand, operate the blower 122 with the other hand to dry the shoes. At this time, the compressed air discharged from the blower 122 passes through the grid-like plate 121, crosses the drainpipe 104, and rises along the wall surface 131 of the rear wall 103. Next, the maintenance device 1 for the shoe washing and drying apparatus of the present invention will be described. This maintenance device 1 mainly consists of a reuse pump 10 and a drainage pump 20 installed in the water collection basin 105. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the washed wastewater from the shoe washing and drying device 100 flows through the drainpipe 104 into the waste basket 152 of the collection basin 105. Stones, grass leaves, etc., are removed in the waste basket 152. The condition of the waste basket 152 can be visually inspected from the outside through the transparent collection basin cover 151. Once it is visible that stones, grass leaves, etc. have accumulated, remove the collection basin cover 151, grasp the handle of the waste basket 152, remove it from the collection basin 105, and clean it. A recycling pump 10 and a drainage pump 20 are installed beneath the waste basket 152. The drainage pump 20 is located at the bottom of the collection basin 105 and discharges the washed wastewater, containing mud and pebbles that have passed through the waste basket 152, out of the shoe washing and drying system 100 via the drainage pipe 106. When the washed wastewater from the collection basin 105 is discharged into the drain pipe 106 by the drain pump 20, it carries along mud and pebbles accumulated at the bottom of the collection basin 105. Therefore, measures were needed to prevent this mud and pebbles from accumulating in the drain pipe 106 and clogging it. Since it is difficult to create a large slope in the drain pipe 106, it is necessary to select a pump discharge rate from the drain pump 20 that is sufficie