MUMBAI, India, Feb. 27 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641017338 A) filed by Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute Of Engineering And Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Feb. 17, for 'automated retractable balcony clothes drying rack with rain-responsive actuation.'
Inventor(s) include K. Swathi; Karnam Akhil; Dr. R. Vijaya Saraswathi; Dr. R. Vasavi; and Dr. L. Srinivasa Rao.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 27, under issue no. 09/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention relates to an automated, ceiling-mounted clothes-drying system designed for apartment balconies and compact urban spaces. It comprises a motorized retractable rack equipped with environmental sensors and a microcontroller that automatically extends for drying and retracts under cover when rain or high humidity is detected. The system incorporates limit switches for safe motion control, a failsafe brake to hold position during power loss, and manual override via wall switch or mobile app. Constructed for easy retrofit installation, the device provides efficient, hands-free protection of garments from sudden rain and adverse weather. By combining automation, safety, and compact design, the invention offers a reliable and convenient clothes-drying solution for modern residential environments."
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