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AUTOMATIC PROTECTION OF CLOTHES

FROM RAIN
Janhavi V 1, Sahanashankar 2, Sanjana S 3, Vidya H G 4, Yuvarani S R5
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, India1
Student, Computer Science and Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, India2-5

Abstract: Drying clothes may be challenging due to the unpredictability of the weather, and when it rains, the issue will
only grow worse. Undoubtedly, those who work worried about their clothes that were dried outside. With the help of this
project, an intelligent outdoor clothing hanging system will be developed which can quickly identify the atmosphere,
including that of the occurrence of rainfall and sunshine, and provide clothing with cover from the elements. Also, the
system has the ability to automatically collect the clothes in the sun and do the opposite in the rain. The device will
mechanically gather the clothes when the appropriate amount of time has passed for drying. As a result, there is an
electromechanical system that continuously monitors the sun's rays and the rainy season and removes clothing from the
sun's rays to prevent becoming wet. Due to public demand, there are numerousnew inventions being invented nowadays.
The advancement of new technologies aids in this. new inventions that have been created as a result of public demand.
The advancement of new technologies supports this. This is due to the fact that individuals today are too busy running
their homes or working long hours to complete all of their domestic chores, including picking up their clothes from the
line. One of the answers to this issue is an Internet of Things (IoT)-based roof top forClothing Stand. Human comfort and
demands are growing proportionally to the development of science and technology.

Keywords: IoT, Rain sensor module, DC motor, ESP8266, Clothing stand.

I. INTRODUCTION

Seasonal changes are difficult to predict in modern times, especially in the rainy season. How can we force our clothing
to be exposed to the sunlight as soon as it is accessible whenit is so rare to find sun during rainy season? As a result,
human involvement and continuing oversight are required. It wouldn't be efficient to keep someone on the lookout
forsunrays all the time. employees who are not at home. This product will work even on cloudy or rainy days. Following
that, the rain sensor will serve as a connecting circuit. This product's DC gearbox motor's job is to control whether the
motor turns left or right. In order to protect clothing from getting wet, there is an electromechanical system that
continuously monitors thesun's rays and the rainy season.

One of the most fundamental demands of society today is housing. The major goal of a smart home is to ensure that
residents may feel safe and comfortable both inside and outside the building. Additionally, a smart home is designed to
be environmentally friendly, avoid social issues, use space efficiently, maintain privacy, and recycle waste water. An
intelligent smart home system features a built-in computer system that can keep track of a variety of daily activities. It
includes household appliances, sensors, actuators, analyzers, and data processors, and it can be used wirelessly or wirily.
Due to unpredictable weather conditions like rain, it can be difficult for people these days to dry their garments outside.
People occasionally neglect to remove their outerwear when it's raining outside. Naturally, those who are employed worry
about their garments that have been air dried. some People frequently lack the time necessary to manage their routines as
a result. As a result, this prototype completes and checks off every item on the scenario's problem checklist. The controller
for this Arduino UNO prototype was chosen from the beginning. It is a test platform for affability in all circumstances.
In this project, the rain sensor serves as an input module by sensing the rain. The driving module for the top is the motor.
An ESP8266 IOT module is used to construct a notification system for user convenience. When the option to remove the
clothes is chosen, a separate external mechanism is employed to raise the dry clothing. Clothing retention is done primarily
for climate control because it is momentarily protected inside the shelter. Since the clothing aren't entirely dry, they should
stay put on the stand, which is supported by a rope to allow for movement.

The Arduino UNO will have all of the programming and code installed that will provide instructions to operate this system
correctly and will automatically retrieve-out the clothing on sunny days and retrieve-in the garments on rainy days. In
order to carry the garments to the covered area, thisinvention also includes a DC gearbox motor that can travel forward
and backward.

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II. LITERATURE SURVEY

The survey was critical to our study since it enabled us to assess the available products for rain-protected clothing.Many
problems were found throughout the study, such as the fact that the present goods must be controlled continuously, which
implies that when nobody is home to activate the switch, the clothes would rapidly become wet and the device will be
worthless. Also, if a disabled person lives in the house, the disabled person will have no abilityto use the present items.
The fixed washing rack is the current item on the marketplace that lacks sensors. It's a sleek and effective take on the
standard folding drying rack.This contraption lets you display things.

As a result, we decided to develop an abstract model that does not require manual method and includes rain sensors that
function at all hours of the day and night.. This conceptuses a sensor to detect water to improve the drying rack. Water is
detected by the sensor. The motor will turn clockwise and the rack will be hauled out when the water sensor determines
there hasn't been any precipitation. The garments will be protected by the rack while the motor rotates anticlockwise.

A. Outdoor Laundry Foldable Hanger

The method shown in figure 1 below could precisely address the issue of cleaning our dirty clothes and enable us to dry
the garments indoors or in the sun when it rains. We don't have to lug the cumbersome poles made of bamboo outdoors
of our windows anymore. Our operator family members may easily operate the outdoor laundry system equipped with
German components and technology. Due to restricted space, this method is especially well suited for occupants of high-
rise residences. The system relies only on a German gases spring and a Japanese roller bearing, and when not in use, it
sits flat against the ceiling to make the most of the available space in your house, kitchen, or utility yards. You have more
room to go around since your home seems more organized. The system may be pulled or pushed up and down with the
help of a stainless steel rod handle, and the gas spring acts to lock it in either position. The laundry hangers are attached
to the system's bottom roller bearing, which enables it to slide inside and outside of the window so that the sun and breeze
can dry your freshly washed garments. This system's capabilities made it suited for drying bed sheets and blankets as well
as large loads up to 25 kg.

Figure 1 Outdoor Laundry Foldable Hanger

B. Model RG-10 Rain Tracking Rain Gauge

The Rain Gauge RG-10 detects rain using infrared laser beams. The RG-10 use the same core concept as millions of
automobile rain sensor wind shield wipers controls, the majority of which use technology developed within our labs. The
method that was created to detect minute amounts of liquid in the tough automotive environment was improved and
applied to the RG-10. As a result, a general-purpose rain gauge may be adapted for a variety of purposes. Include an
input/output (DIP) switch which enables it to be configured for the optimal mode of operation for the application. The
DIP switch controls the mode, type, and purpose of the auxiliary input. The RG-10 is appropriate for practically any
application that demands dependable and highly sensitive rain sensing, such as automated awning retraction, yacht and
cruiser window wiper control, and wiper control for specialised vehicles and equipment. Many of the limitations of
traditional tipping buckets rain gauges are overcome with the RG-10. Tipping buckets are still considered the gold

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standard for precision and simplicity, and we used one for calibrating the RG-10. However, before the initial drop even
reaches the tipping bucket, a lot of water acquires on a rain gauge collecting funnel. Because the RG-10 detects the
droplets directly, it can detect a significantly lower amount of water.

The detection surface is made up of a transparent compound lens. Infrared light beams bounce off the exterior surface
and move around inside the lens. The beams are produced by electronic circuits pulsing infrared emitters, and the received
beams are amplified. Techniques for digital signal processing assist remove the impacts of light disturbances by extracting
tiny signals. The RG-10 was created over a long period of time for auto windscreen wiper controls with rain sensing. The
RG-10 included drop detection as well. Use this option if you wish to interpret external data on your own. Each detected
dip will cause the output to pulse once.

C. System to Control Temperature

This project is about a specific temperature control system for server rooms. Temperature detector, the PIC, the LCD
screen (Liquid Crystal Display), controller circuits, AC air heater, and AC motor make up this system. Three drivers are
utilised for the triggered process and two more are used for the prompted levels of the motor to turn on the AC heater.
This motor's operation was based on two speed levels, and it had the ability to automatically regulate the temperature in
a typical room. The values or range of the room's temperature that the temperature sensor would be able to measure would
be the basis for this system's operation.

The air heaters will be turned on to heat the extremely chilly server room if the initial temperature ranges from 0 to 15
degrees Celsius. This system was unable to handle the second range between (16 C and 25 C) since it is able to handle
the regular range of temperature. When the temperature is between 26 and 40 degrees Celsius, the level 1 motor will be
activated to lower the temperature value. The engine will be activated at level 2 and speed up for this level if the
temperature rises over 40 C. In order to keep the room's temperature at a certain level, both output devices are crucial.
This system fits within the category of automated system.

If the server room's air was impacted by the weather outside, a problem would inevitably arise. The motor and gas heater
are crucial in keeping the server room at a comfortable temperature. The air conditioner malfunctioned, raising the
temperature in the room and raising the ambient temperature most crucial. The room became hotter or more humid since
the air conditioner malfunctioned and the temperature outside. When the temperature drops too low, the outputs are
controlled according to the possible temperature ranges that the temperature sensor may detect. For reading data and
accept the signal from the sensor, PIC programming is crucial. Additionally, it will keep the room's temperature
comfortable for users while doing so.

D. Adaptable Awnings

All of the hefty, American-made stock components that make up a rollout awning are thick, white epoxy- or PVC-coated,
full-bath dipped frames. Alloys are more durable than pure aluminium and have the ability to rebound to their original
shape when under pressure. Awnings and thin, light-weight components made in Germany, Italy, France, or China may
be imported by other businesses. Models for conditions with little wind and little rain, but our roll awning will never
employ such subpar techniques.

When placed outdoors on a wall in high humidity and windy places, the corrosive electrical current that never turns off
in the tubes of steel can cause corrosion. The whole steel main frame and all of its linked parts, including the arms,
shoulders, elbows, and wrist connection points, remain charged and sizzling and are prone to freezing up, requiring
continual lubrication, or simply deteriorating and corroding over time. The Triple-Angled- Elbows on these awning arms,
together with Triple-Springs that are internally watertight sealed to provide Triple Strength and additional rigidity for
optimal usage on windy beach fronts. These brackets are made of a robust, thick aluminium alloy and have a thick
epoxy/PVC coating for total weather resistance.

E. A Suspended Clothesline's State of Balance

When clothing are cleaned, they are stretched to dry on an elastic cord or wire called a clothesline. Whether inside or
outside, it is often extended between two locations (such as two rods) above the ground level. Analysing the state of
balance of a hanging clothesline may be used to show engineering mechanics concepts concerning force systems in
equilibrium. A mirrored force system is demonstrated with a strung clothesline.

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When all forces are directed along one axis, a force system is said to be parallel. Since only the gravitational loads
resulting from the mass of the objects that hang operate in this instance, all forces operating on the iron pipe are vertical.
The hung clothesline is essentially a parallel three-dimensional (3D) force system in space.

It may, however, be condensed into a two-dimensional (2D) system. In a free body diagram (FBD), the forces of tensile
in the angel bars are denoted by T, and the hangers containing shirts are denoted by W. Don't consider the steel pipe's
weight and make your analysis inflexible. The shirts were soaked, and hangers were attached to each one of them.

F. Studies dealing with laundry drying

Several factors may cause laundry to be dried indoors as opposed to outside, including:

• Unfavourable Weather
• Physical Impairment
• Insufficient space to fit a line
• Reduce the UV rays of the sun's toxicity to textiles.
• Legal limitations
• To decrease indoor air temperature and increase indoor humidity
• To protect one's confidential

Indoor drying equipment come in a variety of styles. In an apartment, a drying system or clotheshorse might assist
conserve space, or laundry lines can be hung in the cellar during the winter. Small loads can be hung across equipment
or a shower curtain pole with ease. Due to the lack of direct light from the sun and the convective aid of the wind, interior
drying takes longer than outside drying.

The moisture loss from the garments will chill the interior air and raise the level of humidity, this may or may not be
desired. Slight increases in humidity help most individuals feel more comfortable in cold, dry weather. Rise in humidity
makes most individuals feel much hotter in hot weather.

Elevated humidity can also promote the growth of fungus, which can lead to health issues. A typical laundry load will
convert around 4965 kilojoules of outside temperatures into latent heat stored in evaporated water, as shown below. Once
the spinning process in a laundry machine, a normal 4 kilogram load of clothes can include 2.2 kg of water.

Weigh the clothing while they are wet and again after they have dried to figure out the amount of temperature has been
generated transferred in cleaning a load of laundry. The volume of the water evaporated from them is the difference.

Several factors affect drying time and can influence whether to use a dryer or a clothes line.

• The ambient temperature: a rise in temperature shortens the drying time

• Wind speed - When drying clothing inside, some people place a fan close by
• The ambient humidity - a reduction in humidity will shorten the drying time
• Direct sunlight - often, only the exterior area will be subjected to direct sunlight, hence individuals typically
wear their heaviest clothing on this line.
• fabric thickness
When the ambient temperature is considerably below the freezing threshold, laundry can be dried outside. First, the
garments will stiffen as a result of the washing items' moisture freezing. The clothing will thereafter become dry when
the frost on them sublimates into the atmosphere.

It takes a while, and drying them indoors is often quicker; but, since heat is removed from the air while interior drying,
there is a compromise among velocity and energy consumption.

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III. COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES

Table 1 Relevant studies on advantages and disadvantages of Automatic protection of clothes from rain,

RELATED WORK TECHNIQUE ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE

Automatic Clothes The user may regulate the hanger,utilised a microcontroller to dryESP32 is harder to handle than
Retriever (ACR) check temperature and humidity,clothing automatically, linked tothe ESP8266 because it's more
and dry their clothing while doingthe internet via a mobilecomplex
so using ACR on their smartphoneapplication, and allows users to
check on the drying system
remotely

Automatic retractableThe whole system's functions willThe water level may be readilyIt is challenging to install and
roof for clothesline Withbe controlled by an Arduinoand safely controlled. can be fairly pricey.
notification system board.

Clothes Hanging System The system will automatically By flipping the metal plate upsideWhether it travels from dark to
collect the garments when it is down, it may automaticallylight or from light to dark,
sunny and the reverse when it is gather the clothing when it isthere is a certain delay in the
raining, thanks to the usage of an completely moisture-free.changing of the resistance
Arduino UNO board that will Additionally, this item makes itvalue. Due to this, LDRs can't
provide instructions on how to simpler for employees who aren'tbe used in situations where the
operate it effectively at visible signal fluctuates
house quickly

Smart automation system The automated roof uses a rainThe whole system's activities willMobile phones must be turned
using arduino and rain sensor and a soil moisture sensorbe controlled by Arduino, whichoff in several locations,
Drop sensor to function will conserve power and increase including airports,
production in both wet and drypetrol stations, and hospitals,
weather. due to
electromagnetic interference

IV. CONCLUSION

At the conclusion of this research, we were able to build a system that can better address the issue of drying wet clothes,
particularly during the rainy season. There will be moisture in the clothes as a result of the foul odor if clothes are washed
and dried in a washing machine. As a result, they were agitated and disturbed. Additionally, skin issues could exist.
Finally, this technique avoids the aforementioned issues and produces positive results. We are able to advance toward the
new technology thanks to this project. With this technique, we automatically protect our clothing from the rain without
requiring any human assistance. As a result, it offers the chance to be comfortable, lowers human effort, and saves time.
We may use it everywhere, including at home and at the office. This appliance functions autonomously by sensing the
provided circumstances, hence there is no requirement for user to function independently. For those who are employed,
this may be useful. They don't have to worry about the state of their clothes, so they can relax. Additionally, it helps
clothes last longer because their quality degrades if they are constantly drenched by rain. As a result, it can be applied in
settings including houses, hotels, hostels, and hospitals, among others.

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