Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a solar powered cloth desiccating device that is capable of accommodating wet clothes as per their dimensions and desiccating the wet clothes by squeezing the clothes in an automated manner to remove excess water and releasing hot air onto the clothes in order to expedite the drying operation and reducing the dependency over the sunlight for drying the clothes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In today's society, fast-paced urban life has brought many troubles to people. For example, in the rainy weather, the clothes people wash is difficult to dry quickly, causing discoloration and even odors. Now a day its more and more difficult because of the restrictions on housing conditions, there is a dilemma of nowhere to dry clothes, some office workers usually leave one week of laundry change on weekends due to busy work. If the weather is not good and the clothes are not dried on weekends, it will affect normal life and work balance of people.

[0003] Traditionally, clothes are dried using simple methods that rely on natural elements and manual labor. One of the most common traditional methods is hanging clothes on a clothesline outdoors to air dry. Sunlight and wind help to evaporate moisture from the clothes, leaving them dry and fresh. In bad weather or in regions where outdoor drying is not feasible, clothes are dried indoors on drying racks or hung indoors on hangers or hooks to dry. Also, some people iron or press the clothes manually while they are still slightly damp, in order to dry them. Traditional methods of drying clothes have several drawbacks. Outdoor drying is heavily reliant on weather conditions. Air drying, especially indoors or during periods of high humidity, might prolong the drying process. Outdoor line drying requires ample outdoor space, which may not be available in urban or densely populated areas. Indoor drying methods may also lead to odors if proper ventilation is lacking. Traditional drying methods often involve manual labor, such as hanging clothes on lines or racks, which is physically demanding and time-consuming, especially for large loads of laundry.

[0004] US7320182B1 discloses about an invention which includes a hanger frame having perforations formed therein, and a dehumidifying perforated crossbar formed as a hollow tube or pipe and transversely hung under the hanger frame, having desiccant or dehydrating agent filled in the perforated crossbar for absorbing moisture carried or existing in the clothes for drying the clothes in situ in the hanger, without requiring any costly electric drying apparatus or equipment. Although US’182 discloses about an invention that relates to a cloth dehumidifying hanger. However, the cited invention lacks in accommodating wet clothes as per their dimensions and fails in squeezing the clothes in an automated manner as per the moisture level of the clothes.

[0005] KR101465190B1 discloses about an invention which includes a main body having a predetermined storage space therein, and a main body installed at one side of the main body to circulate air in the storage space, remove moisture contained in circulated air, The dehumidifying unit includes a first blower installed at a suction port for sucking air in the storage space, a dehumidifying unit for removing moisture contained in the air sucked through the first blower, And a second blower for re-supplying the heated air while passing through the heating unit to the accommodating space. Though KR’190 discloses about an invention that relates to a clothes dryer capable of blowing heated hot air into a drying chamber to remove moisture remaining in the clothes. However, the cited invention lacks in folding and disinfecting the dried clothes.

[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed that are capable of assisting a user in desiccating clothes. However, these existing devices are incapable of accommodating wet clothes as per their dimensions and fails in removing excess water from the clothes by squeezing the clothes in an automated manner. Additionally, these existing devices also fail in sanitizing the dried clothes, which might cause germs and bacteria to germinate on the cloth.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that requires to be capable of accommodating and desiccating wet clothes in an easy and effective manner as per temperature and moisture level of the clothes. In addition, the developed device also needs to be capable of folding the dried clothe in an automated manner dried and eliminates germs and bacteria from the clothes.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of providing an adjustable means to a user to accommodate and desiccate wet clothes in an easy and effective manner, thereby reducing the dependency over the sunlight for drying the clothes.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of monitoring material of the clothes and moisture levels within the clothes and accordingly squeezes the clothes in an automated manner to remove excess water from the clothes, thereby reducing manual efforts and allowing effective drying of clothes.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of detecting fabric type of the clothes and accordingly sprays softener over the winter fabric to soften the clothes during drying operation.

[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of folding desiccated clothes in an automated manner and accommodate the folded clothes by disinfecting them.

[0013] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The present invention relates to a solar powered cloth desiccating device that is capable of holding and desiccating multiple wet clothes by allowing proper sunlight exposure to every clothes and also blows hot air over the clothes to expedite the desiccating process. In addition, the proposed device is also capable of self-powering the components by using solar energy.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a solar powered cloth desiccating device, comprises of an inverted U-shaped body constructed from an extendable horizontal rod and a pair of extendable vertical poles, the vertical poles are securely mounted on a pair of platforms developed to be positioned on a ground surface for providing a robust support and ensuring stability during use, a touch interactive display panel mounted on the body configured to allow user interaction for inputting desired dimensions of the body required for desiccating clothes positioned in proximity to the body along with number of clothes to be dried, fabric type, and time intervals for drying, accordingly the extendable rods and poles extend/retract for adjusting size of the U-shaped body in real-time to correspond to the user-defined dimensions, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit is mounted on the body and coupled with a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor to determine position and dimensions of the clothes to be desiccated, a plurality of inverted U-shaped members arranged on underside of the rod, each mounted on a motorized slider, based on the detected position and dimensions of the clothes, a pair of motorized clippers configured with the member gets actuated in synchronization with the slider to acquire a secure grip of the clothes’ ends for holding the clothes at an optimum position for drying, a sensing module consisting a textile sensor and moisture sensor integrated in the clippers for detecting material of the clothes and moisture levels within the clothes, a pair of motorized clamps installed on the body to extend and grab the cloth with excess moisture, a pair of hydraulic L-shaped pushers configured with the clamps to apply an optimum pressure onto the clothes in view of squeezing the clothes to remove excess water from the clothes.

[0016] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an electronically controlled sprayer arranged on the body and paired with a chamber storing a fabric softener spray the softener over the winter fabric to soften the clothes, during drying operation, a weather module integrated in the body for detecting unfavorable weather conditions, an air blower integrated within the rod in synchronization with plurality of iris lids arranged on the rod for releasing hot air onto the clothes to expedite the drying operation to an optimum condition, a folding mechanism including multiple clamping units equipped with a motorized ball and socket joints for folding the desilicated clothes that are stored in a box arranged on the platforms, an odor sensor is embedded in the body for detecting bacterial and fungal growth onto the clothes, a plurality of UV-C (Germicidal Ultraviolet) lights arranged within the box for projecting germicidal UV lights onto the stored clothes to disinfect the clothes and minimizing microbial presence in the folded clothes, the weather module consists of a sun sensor, a temperature sensor, a rain sensor and an anemometer for gathering information regarding the unfavorable weather conditions, a container is arranged on the rod storing an expandable sheet integrated with multiple motorized hinges deployable to shield the clothes from the weather conditions corresponding to excessive rain and wind, a solar panel is mounted on the body and synced with the sun sensor configured to change direction of the panel to maximize sun exposure for harnessing maximum solar energy that is converted into electrical energy that is stored in a battery configured with the device for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0017] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a solar powered cloth desiccating device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0020] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0021] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0022] The present invention relates to a solar powered cloth desiccating device that accommodates multiple wet clothes at an optimum position by making suitable space as per number of clothes and desiccate the clothes by preventing damage to the clothes from unfavorable weather conditions. Additionally, the proposed device also detects moisture level of the clothes and accordingly squeezes the clothes to remove excess water from the clothes and expedites the drying process.

[0023] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a solar powered cloth desiccating device is illustrated, comprising an inverted U-shaped body 101 constructed from an extendable horizontal rod 102 and a pair of extendable vertical poles 103, the vertical poles 103 are securely mounted on a pair of platforms 104, a touch interactive display panel 105 mounted on the body 101, an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 is mounted on the body 101, a plurality of inverted U-shaped members 107 arranged on underside of the rod 102, each mounted on a motorized slider 108.

[0024] Figure 1 further illustrates a pair of motorized clippers 109 configured with the member, a pair of motorized clamps 110 installed on the body 101, a pair of hydraulic L-shaped pushers 111 configured with the clamps 110, an electronically controlled sprayer 112 arranged on the body 101 and paired with a chamber 113, an air blower 114 integrated within the rod 102, plurality of iris lids 115 arranged on the rod 102, a folding mechanism 116 installed on the body 101, plurality of UV-C (Germicidal Ultraviolet) lights 117 arranged within a box 118 arranged on the platforms 104, a container 119 is arranged on the rod 102 storing an expandable sheet 120, and a solar panel 121 is mounted on the body 101.

[0025] The device disclosed herein comprises of an inverted U-shaped body 101 constructed from an extendable horizontal rod 102 and a pair of extendable vertical poles 103. The body 101 serves as the primary structure for holding and drying clothes and is made from lightweight yet durable materials, such as aluminum or high-strength polymer, which resist corrosion and wear from prolonged outdoor exposure. The vertical poles 103 are connected to the ends of the horizontal rod 102 and are securely mounted on a pair of platforms 104 that are developed to be positioned firmly on a ground surface to provide a robust support and preventing any tipping or instability even in challenging environmental conditions like wind or uneven ground surfaces.

[0026] After positioning of the body 101 over the ground surface, a user is required to activate the device by pressing a button installed on the body 101 and linked with an inbuilt microcontroller associated with the device. The button is a type of switch that is internally connected with the device via multiple circuits that upon pressing by the user, the circuits get closed and starts conduction of electricity that tends to activate the device and vice versa.

[0027] After activation of the device, the user accesses a touch interactive display panel 105 mounted on the body 101 to provide input details regarding desired dimensions of the body 101 required for desiccating clothes that are positioned in proximity to the body 101, along with number of clothes to be dried, fabric type, and time intervals for drying. This ensures optimized drying settings tailored to different fabric requirements, such as delicate materials that need lower exposure or robust fabrics that require longer drying durations.

[0028] The touch interactive display panel 105 used herein is a type of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that detect touch input from the personnel. It consists of both an input unit (preferably a capacitive touch panel) and an output unit (a visual display). The capacitive touch panel is layered on the top of the visual display. The touch panel consists of an insulator such as glass, coated with a transparent conductor, such as indium tin oxide (ITO).

[0029] When the user touches the surface of the display panel 105 to select a portion, the electrostatic field of the display panel 105 gets distorted, that is measured as a change in capacitance. This change in capacitance is used to determine the location of the touch. The determined location of the touch is then sent in the form of electrical signals to the microcontroller linked with the display panel 105.

[0030] The microcontroller further processes the received signals in order to determine the user input dimensions of the body 101 and accordingly actuates the extendable rod 102 and the poles 103 to extend/retract in real-time as per the specified dimensions for adjusting size of the U-shaped body 101 that correspond to the user-defined dimensions. For example, the poles 103 are extended for drying long garments, or the horizontal rod 102 is adjusted to hold a greater number of clothes. The extension and retraction of the rod 102 and the poles 103 is powered by a pneumatic unit associated with the device that includes an air compressor, air cylinder, air valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rod 102 and the poles 103.

[0031] The air compressor used herein extract the air from surrounding and increases the pressure of the air by reducing the volume of the air. The air compressor is consisting of two main parts including a motor and a pump. The motor powers the compressor pump which uses the energy from the motor drive to draw in atmospheric air and compress to elevated pressure. The compressed air is then sent through a discharge tube into the cylinder across the valve. The compressed air in the cylinder tends to pushes out the piston to extend. The piston is attached to the rod 102 and the poles 103, wherein the extension/retraction of the piston corresponds to the extension/retraction of the rod 102 and the poles 103 in order to adjust the size of the body 101 as per the user-defined dimensions.

[0032] After adjustment of the body 101 dimensions, the microcontroller actuates an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 mounted on the body 101 and coupled with a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor for capturing multiple images in vicinity of the body 101. The artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 comprises of a high-resolution camera lens, digital camera sensor and a processor, wherein the lens captures multiple images from different angles and perspectives in vicinity of the body 101 with the help of digital camera sensor for providing comprehensive coverage of the clothes that are to be desiccated.

[0033] The captured images then go through pre-processing steps by the processor integrated with the camera. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operation including pre-processing, feature extraction and classification in order to enhance the image quality, which includes adjusting brightness and contrast and removing any distortion or noise. The pre-processed images are transmitted to the microcontroller linked with the processor in the form of electrical signals.

[0034] Simultaneously, the LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor sends out rapid laser pulses in a sweeping motion. These pulses travel through the air and interact with the clothes. When the laser pulses encounter the clothes, the laser bounces off from the surface of the clothes.

[0035] The LiDAR sensor precisely measures the time it takes for these laser pulses to travel to the surface of the clothes and back to the sensor. This measurement is known as time-of-flight and as the LiDAR sensor continues to emit laser pulses and measure their time-of-flight, it creates a dense point cloud of data points. Each data point corresponds to a specific location on the clothes. By combining the time-of-flight data from multiple laser beams at various angles, the LiDAR builds a detailed 3D (three-dimensional) map of the clothes which is further transferred to the microcontroller linked with the LiDAR sensor.

[0036] The captured data from both the imaging unit 106 and the LiDAR sensor is then processed by the microcontroller in order to determine position and dimensions of the clothes to be desiccated. Multiple inverted U-shaped members 107 (ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers) are arranged on underside of the rod 102, each mounted on a motorized slider 108, wherein based on the detected position and dimensions of the clothes, the microcontroller actuates the slider 108 to position the members 107 over the clothes.

[0037] The motorized slider 108 used herein consists of a sliding-rail and multiple rolling members which are integrated with a step motor. On actuation, the step motor rotates the rolling members in order to provide rolling motion to the members which results in sliding of the members and provide translation to the U-shaped members 107 along the slider 108 in order to position the members 107 over the clothes.

[0038] Synchronously, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized clippers 109 configured with the member to acquire a secure grip of the clothes’ ends. The motorized clippers 109 are operated by a pair of clippers 109 which are alternately squeezed together and released for gripping or releasing the clothes and is driven by a motor which makes the blades of clipper to oscillate from side to side. Upon actuation of the motorized clippers 109 by the microcontroller, the motor rotates the blade to oscillate and grip the clothes’ ends at an appropriate point, in order to hold the clothes at an optimum position for drying.

[0039] Once the clothes are holded at optimum position, the microcontroller in association with a sensing module integrated in the clippers 109 and consisting of a textile sensor and a moisture sensor, detect material of the clothes and moisture levels within the clothes. The textile sensor is preferably a vision-based sensor which consists of a high-resolution imaging unit that captures the textile images of the cloth. The captured textile images are processed by the microcontroller linked with the sensor to detect the textile structures of the cloth based on which the microcontroller detect the type of fabric of the clothes.

[0040] The moisture sensor operates based on capacitance principle. An electromagnetic field is generated by an oscillator circuit within the sensor. This field extends over the clothes. When the clothes are dry, its dielectric constant is relatively low. However, when moisture is present, the dielectric constant increases. This change in dielectric constant alters the capacitance between the sensor and the surface. The sensor measures the changes in capacitance caused by the presence of moisture. This change is converted into an electrical signal, which is then transferred to the linked microcontroller for interpretation.

[0041] The microcontroller processes the signals received from the sensing module for detecting material of the clothes and moisture levels within the clothes. In case the detected moisture levels exceed a threshold value that is pre-feed in the database of the microcontroller, the microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized clamps 110 installed on the body 101 to extend and grab the cloth with excess moisture. The extension of the clamps 110 is powered by the pneumatic unit in the same manner as described above.

[0042] The motorized clamps 110 consist of a motorized C-shaped claw, a small electric motor, a gear or threaded rod mechanism, and a soft lining material inside the clamp. The microcontroller, sends signals to the motor to actuate the clamps 110. When a signal is received, the motor turns, driving the gear or threaded rod mechanism. This mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear movement, allowing the C-shaped claw to converge and acquire a grip over the cloth with excess moisture.

[0043] Synchronously, the microcontroller actuates a pair of hydraulic L-shaped pushers 111 configured with the clamps 110 to extend and apply an optimum pressure onto the clothes for squeezing the clothes. The extension/retraction of the hydraulic L-shaped pushers 111 is powered by a hydraulic unit associated with the device which includes an oil compressor, oil cylinders, oil valves and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the pushers 111.

[0044] The hydraulic unit operates by converting hydraulic pressure into mechanical motion. The unit consists of a cylinder with a piston inside, connected to a piston rod. On actuation, hydraulic fluid is pumped into one side of the cylinder, it pushes the piston, causing the piston rod to extend and generate linear motion. Conversely, when fluid is pumped into the other side of the cylinder, it retracts the piston rod. By controlling the flow and pressure of hydraulic fluid, the pushers 111 extends/retract for squeezing the clothes in order to remove excess water from the clothes. The clamps 110 and pushers 111 work together to remove excess moisture from the clothes while preventing damage to delicate garments.

[0045] In case the detected material of clothes corresponds to a winter fabric, the microcontroller actuates an electronically controlled sprayer 112 arranged on the body 101 and paired with a chamber 113 storing a fabric softener, to spray the softener over the winter fabric to soften the clothes. The electronically controlled sprayer 112 consists of a small, motor-driven pump connected to a nozzle. This pump draws softener from the chamber 113 and forces it through the nozzle, creating a fine mist or spray. The sprayer 112 is controlled by the microcontroller, which activates the pump when detected material of clothes corresponds to winter fabric. The nozzle is designed to evenly distribute the softener spray across the clothes in order to effectively to soften the clothes during drying operation.

[0046] During desiccating of the clothes, the microcontroller in association with a weather module (consisting of a sun sensor, a temperature sensor, a rain sensor and an anemometer) integrated in the body 101, detect the presence of unfavorable weather conditions. The sun sensor mentioned herein comprises of a photodiode, wherein the photodiode is capable of measuring intensity of illuminance as when beam of sunlight strikes the photodiode, then the photodiode has a tendency to loosen electrons causing an electric current to flow. More the intensity of sunlight, stronger is the electric current generated by the sun sensor, the intensity of the current is signaled to the linked microcontroller.

[0047] The temperature sensor used herein is preferably a non-contact temperature sensor that detect the temperature by optical analysis of the infrared radiation emitted by the surroundings. The sensor employs a lens to focus the infrared radiation emitting from the surroundings onto a detector known as a thermopile. When the infrared radiation falls on the thermopile surface, it gets absorbed and converts into heat. Voltage output is produced in proportion to the incident infrared energy. The detector uses this output to determine the temperature of the surroundings. The measured temperature is then converted into electrical signal which is received by the microcontroller.

[0048] The rain sensor used herein comprises of two modules, a rain-board module that detects rain and a control module, which compares the analog value and converts it into a digital value. The rain-board module comprises of copper tracks that serves as a variable resistor, wherein the resistance of the track varies with respect to the wetness on the rain-board. The analog value of the varying resistance is then converted into the digital value by the control module, wherein the digital value is digitally sent to the linked microcontroller.

[0049] The anemometer used herein is an ultrasonic anemometer that measures the speed and direction of the wind. The sensor uses ultrasonic sound waves to determine instantaneous wind speed by measuring the quantity of sound wave travel between a pair of transducers that are step up or step down by the effect of wind. The ultrasonic anemometer works on the principle that the travel time of sound waves through the air is affected by the wind speed component parallel with the direction. The anemometer sends the determined speed/direction to the microcontroller in the form of an electrical signal.

[0050] The microcontroller continuously receives and processes the signals from the weather module to detect variations in weather of surroundings of the body 101 and accordingly detect unfavorable weather conditions. Based on which the microcontroller actuates an air blower 114 integrated within the rod 102, in synchronization with multiple iris lids 115 (ranging from 4 to 6 in numbers) arranged on the rod 102, for releasing hot air onto the clothes.

[0051] The air blower 114 used herein consists of a motor, fan blades, an air intake, and an outlet nozzle. When the microcontroller activates the blower 114, the motor drives the fan blades to rotate at high speed, drawing air through the intake. The blades push this air towards the outlet nozzle, creating a focused stream of air. This air is then directed towards the iris lids 115.

[0052] Synchronously, the microcontroller actuates the iris lids 115 to open and release hot air onto the clothes. The iris lid mentioned herein, consists of a ring in bottom configured with multiple slots along periphery, multiple number of blades and blade actuating ring on the top. The blades are pivotally jointed with blade actuating ring and the base plate are hooked over the blade. The blade actuating ring is rotated clock and antilock wise by a DC motor embedded in ball actuating ring which results in opening/closing of the lid for releasing the hot air onto the clothes to expedite the drying operation to an optimum condition.

[0053] A folding mechanism 116 including multiple clamping units, each equipped with a motorized ball and socket joint is configured with the body 101. Once the desiccation process is complete, the microcontroller activates the folding mechanism 116 for folding the desilicated clothes. Upon activation of the mechanism 116, the clamping units are actuated to securely grip the edges of the clothes. Synchronously, the motorized ball-and-socket joints are actuated that enable the clamping units to rotate, tilt, and maneuver smoothly, based on predefined folding patterns for enabling precise and adaptable folding of clothes.

[0054] After folding, the clamping unit transfer the clothes into a box 118 situated on the platform. The box 118 is designed to hold multiple folded garments without wrinkling or distortion. After the clothes are folded and stored in the box 118, the microcontroller by means of an odor sensor embedded in the body 101, detect bacterial and fungal growth onto the clothes.

[0055] The odor sensor works by detecting specific VOCs (volatile organic compounds) released by the clothes. The sensor contains a sensitive material preferably a semiconductor, a polymer, or a metal oxide, that interacts with the VOCs present in the air surrounding the clothes. When the clothes emit VOCs, these compounds are adsorbed onto the surface of the sensor material. This causes changes in the electrical, optical, or other physical properties of the material. The changes in the sensor material's properties are then converted into an electrical signal or another measurable output by the sensor's transducer. This signal is proportional to the concentration of the detected VOCs. The electrical signal is then transferred to the linked microcontroller for processing.

[0056] The microcontroller processes the signal received from the odor sensor in order to detect bacterial and fungal growth onto the clothes. Upon identifying the presence of bacteria or fungi, the microcontroller actuates multiple UV-C (Germicidal Ultraviolet) lights 117 arranged within the box 118 for projecting germicidal UV lights 117 onto the stored clothes to disinfect the clothes. These UV-C lights 117 emit a specific wavelength of ultraviolet light (typically 254 nm), which is highly effective in deactivating the DNA and RNA of microbes, preventing their reproduction and ensuring their elimination. The arrangement of these lights 117 ensures that all areas of the stored clothes are uniformly exposed to the germicidal UV light for maximizing the disinfection process.

[0057] A container 119 is arranged on the rod 102, storing an expandable sheet 120 integrated with multiple motorized hinges designed to act as a protective covering for clothes during adverse weather conditions, such as excessive rain or wind. Based on input from weather module, the microcontroller actuates the hinges to extend the sheet 120 outward in order to cover the hanging clothes entirely and shielding them from rain, wind, or debris that interrupt the drying process or damage the cloth fabric. Once the weather normalizes, the microcontroller retracts the sheet 120 using the motorized hinges, neatly folding it back into the container 119.

[0058] The motorized hinge integrates an electric motor with a traditional hinge mechanism to enable controlled, automated rotational movement of the sheet 120 around a fixed axis. The hinge joint comprises of a pair of leaf that are screwed with the surface of the sheet 120. The leafs are connected with each other by means of a cylindrical member integrated with a shaft coupled with a DC (Direct Current) motor to provide required movement to the hinge. The rotation of the shaft in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction provides required tilting movement to the sheet 120, that in turn tilt the sheet 120 in a manner to shield the clothes from the weather conditions, corresponding to excessive rain and wind.

[0059] Lastly, a solar panel 121 is mounted on the body 101 and synced with the sun sensor that adjusts angle of the panel 121 in response to sun’s position for harnessing maximum energy from sunlight incident on the panel 121 and transducing the harnessed energy into electric charge that is further stored within a lithium-ion battery associated with the device. When the sunlight hits the solar panel 121, an electric field is created by allowing the photons or particles of light to knock electrons free from atom, generating a flow of electricity. The generated or created electricity flows to the edge of the panel 121 and travels through a conductive wire. The conductive wire transfers the electricity to the battery linked to the panel 121 for storing the converted energy and providing the device with the required energy to function during night in the absence of solar energy.

[0060] The battery used herein is comprised of a pair of electrode named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is utilized for powering up electrical and electronically operated components associated with the device.

[0061] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the inverted U-shaped body 101 as disclosed in the invention is constructed from the extendable horizontal rod 102 and the pair of extendable vertical poles 103. The vertical poles 103 are securely mounted on the pair of platforms 104 developed to be positioned on the ground surface for providing the robust support and ensuring stability during use. The user accesses the touch interactive display panel 105 for providing input regarding desired dimensions of the body 101 required for desiccating clothes positioned in proximity to the body 101 along with number of clothes to be dried, fabric type, and time intervals for drying. Accordingly, the extendable rod 102 and poles 103 extend/retract for adjusting size of the U-shaped body 101 in real-time to correspond to the user-defined dimensions. Further, the artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 coupled with the LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor determine position and dimensions of the clothes to be desiccated. Accordingly, multiple inverted U-shaped members 107 gets actuated in synchronization with the motorized slider 108 to acquire the grip of the clothes’ ends via the pair of motorized clippers 109 for holding the clothes at the optimum position for drying. Simultaneously, the sensing module detect material of the clothes and moisture levels within the clothes. Based on which the pair of motorized clamps 110 extend and grab the cloth with excess moisture in synchronization with actuation of the pair of hydraulic L-shaped pushers 111 to apply the optimum pressure onto the clothes for squeezing the clothes to remove excess water from the clothes. Afterwards, the electronically controlled sprayer 112 sprays the fabric softener over the winter fabric to soften the clothes during drying operation. The weather module detects unfavorable weather conditions. In accordance to which the expandable sheet 120 integrated with multiple motorized hinges gets deployed to shield the clothes from the weather conditions corresponding to excessive rain and wind. Further, the air blower 114 releases hot air onto the clothes to expedite the drying operation to the optimum condition. After drying of clothes, the folding mechanism 116 fold the dried clothes that are stored in the box 118. Multiple UV-C (Germicidal Ultraviolet) lights 117 project germicidal UV lights 117 onto the stored clothes to disinfect the clothes and minimizing microbial presence in the folded clothes. The solar panel 121 synced with the sun sensor configured to change direction of the panel 121 to maximize sun exposure for harnessing maximum solar energy that is converted into electrical energy that is stored in the battery configured with the device for providing the continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with the device.

[0062] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A solar powered cloth desiccating device, comprising:

i) an inverted U-shaped body 101 constructed from an extendable horizontal rod 102 and a pair of extendable vertical poles 103, wherein said vertical poles 103 are securely mounted on a pair of platforms 104, developed to be positioned on a ground surface, thus providing a robust support and ensuring stability during use;
ii) a touch interactive display panel 105 mounted on said body 101, configured to allow user interaction for inputting desired dimensions of said body 101 required for desiccating clothes, and positioned in proximity to said body 101, along with number of clothes to be dried, fabric type, and time intervals for drying;
iii) a microcontroller linked with said display panel 105 for processing said input dimensions to actuate said extendable rod 102 and poles 103 to extend/retract for adjusting size of said U-shaped body 101 in real-time to correspond to said user-defined dimensions, wherein an artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 106 is mounted on said body 101 and coupled with a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, for capturing multiple images in vicinity of said body 101, that are processed by a processor paired with said imaging unit 106, to determine position and dimensions of said clothes to be desiccated;
iv) a plurality of inverted U-shaped members 107 arranged on underside of said rod 102, each mounted on a motorized slider 108, wherein based on detected position and dimensions of said clothes, said microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized clippers 109 configured with said member in synchronization with said slider 108 to acquire a secure grip of said clothes’ ends, in view of holding said clothes, at an optimum position for drying;
v) a sensing module consisting a textile sensor and moisture sensor, integrated in said clippers 109 for detecting material of said clothes and moisture levels within said clothes, wherein in case said detected moisture levels exceeds a threshold value, said microcontroller actuates a pair of motorized clamps 110 installed on said body 101 to extend and grab said cloth with excess moisture, followed by synchronized actuation of a pair of hydraulic L-shaped pushers 111 configured with said clamps 110, to apply an optimum pressure onto said clothes, in view of squeezing said clothes, to remove excess water from said clothes;
vi) an electronically controlled sprayer 112 arranged on said body 101 and paired with a chamber 113 storing a fabric softener, wherein in case said detected material of clothes corresponds to a winter fabric, said microcontroller actuates said sprayer 112 to spray said softener over said winter fabric to soften said clothes, during drying operation;
vii) a weather module integrated in said body 101 for detecting unfavorable weather conditions, based on which, said microcontroller actuates an air blower 114 integrated with said rod 102, in synchronization with plurality of iris lids 115 arranged on said rod 102, for releasing hot air onto said clothes, to expedite said drying operation to an optimum condition; and
viii) a folding mechanism 116 including multiple clamping units, each equipped with a motorized ball and socket joint, that are actuated by said microcontroller for folding said desiccated clothes that are stored in a box 118 arranged on said platforms 104, wherein an odor sensor is embedded in said body 101 for detecting bacterial and fungal growth onto said clothes, based on which said microcontroller actuates a plurality of UV-C (Germicidal Ultraviolet) lights 117 arranged within said box 118, for projecting germicidal UV lights 117 onto said stored clothes to disinfect said clothes, thereby minimizing microbial presence in said folded clothes.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said clamps 110 and pushers 111 work together to remove excess moisture from said clothes while preventing damage to delicate garments.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said weather module consists of a sun sensor, a temperature sensor, a rain sensor and an anemometer, for gathering information regarding said unfavorable weather conditions.

4) The device as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein a container 119 is arranged on said rod 102, storing an expandable sheet 120 integrated with multiple motorized hinges, deployable to shield said clothes from said weather conditions, corresponding to excessive rain and wind.

5) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a solar panel 121 is mounted on said body 101 and synced with said sun sensor, configured to change direction of said panel 121 to maximize sun exposure for harnessing maximum solar energy that is converted into electrical energy that is stored in a battery configured with said device, for providing a continuous power supply to electronically powered components associated with said device.