Camp Fire Boot Drier

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for drying apparels. It works without electricity and gas. It is basically for using while camping. It is an apparatus that uses natural convection for drying boots, gloves, shoes, socks and etc. It is designed to use the energy of campfire to function. Users just have to put dryer in the front of the fire and it draws hot air into the telescopic base and the hot air raises causing air movement. It gives ability to dry the boots without propane or electricity. Dimension of the drier is twelve inches wide, eighteen inches tall and three inches thick. It is portable and collapsible apparel dryer. It is made up of aluminum tubes.

Claims

1. An apparel drying apparatus that is comprised of: a first telescopic arm with two ends; a second telescopic arm with a first end and a second end; a telescopic support arm approximately midway between the telescopic arm; a telescopic base with two ends; a heat shield which connects at one end of the telescopic arm; and a button latch for locking telescopic arms.

2. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said telescopic arms are first and second apparel holding telescopic arms.

3. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first telescopic arm is pivotally connected to said first end of said telescopic base, and said second telescopic arm is pivotally connected to said second end of the said telescopic base.

4. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one said apparel holding telescopic arm is generally a flat U-shaped member for being inserted into a boot.

5. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein having at least one said telescopic arm for flowing the heat to the apparel.

6. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one said latch button is for locking the said apparel holding telescopic arms.

7. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is at least one said telescopic base for holding the said telescopic arms.

8. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein said telescopic support arms are at least two in number.

9. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein said telescopic support arms are removably connected to said apparel holding telescopic arm.

10. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein having at least two said heat shield.

11. The apparel drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein said heat shields are removably connected to said apparel holding telescopic arm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0029] The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

[0030] FIG. 1 shows the perspective view of the invention.

[0031] FIG. 2 shows the perspective view of the support system and the heat flow mechanism used in the invention.

[0032] FIG. 3 shows the perspective view of the invention identifying different components of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] In the following detailed description, many embodiments are described, as per the invention. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural, logical, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended description and their equivalents.

[0034] As per the present invention, an outdoor camping accessory is provided The present invention is an apparel drier that can be used while camping. It is an apparatus for drying apparels. Its main feature is that it does not require electricity or gas to work. It is an apparatus that uses natural convection to dry boots, shoes, socks, gloves, etc. It is designed to use the energy of a campfire to function. By placing the boot drier in the front of fire, it draws hot air into the telescopic base (1), and the hot air rises, which causes air movement. It gives the ability to dry boots without relying on propane or electricity. It is also portable and collapsible. Users can take it with them anywhere quite easily. It is 12 inches wide, 18 inches tall, and 3 inches thick. The apparatus is made from aluminum tube. The apparatus has button-lock, metal spring band latches to help it lock into the erected and collapsed form.

[0035] FIG. 1 illustrates the telescopic base (1) for holding the telescopic arms (2). Two telescopic arms (2), with two ends, are placed on the telescopic base (1). The telescopic arms (2) are used for flowing the heat (4) towards the apparels, which dries them. Two telescopic support arms (3) are in the midway of the telescopic arms (2). These support the telescopic arms (2). Button latches are used for locking the telescopic arms (2) with each other. Two heat shields (5) are included to provide heat to the apparels. The telescopic arms (2) are in a U-shape formation, for receiving the apparels. Further referring to the FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 identifies the different components of the apparatus for example the telescopic base (1), the telescopic arms (2), telescopic support arms (3), heat shields (5) and mechanism of the heat flow (4) that passes through the telescopic base, the telescopic arms (2) and the heat shields (5).

[0036] It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0037] The benefits and advantages that may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced, are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.

[0038] While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative, and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions, and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions, and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.