Rotatable vehicle doormat device and system

Abstract

A rotatable vehicle doormat and system includes a generally planar mat having a plurality of protrusions and openings for removing dirt and debris from a user and depositing the same on the ground. The mat is rotatable from an extended position for use, and a retracted position when the device is not in use. A motor rotates the mat upon receiving an instruction via a wireless switch. The device includes a lightweight design for easy instillation onto a vehicle.

1 . A shoe cleaning device for a vehicle, said device comprising:
 a cleaning member having a plurality of upward facing protrusions and a plurality of openings extending from a top surface to a bottom surface thereof;   a positioning shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to the cleaning member; and   a rotation unit including
 a shaft gear secured to the second end of the positioning shaft, said connector being configured to pivot the shaft about a vertical axis, 
 a motor configured to rotate the connector, and 
 a housing for positioning the connector and the motor, said housing being configured to be mounted to a bottom side of the vehicle, 
   wherein the cleaning member is configured to rotate via the positioning shaft from a closed position under the vehicle to an open position adjacent to the vehicle.   
     
     
         2 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein each of said protrusions include a rubber cone configured to remove dirt and debris from a shoe and foot of a user. 
     
     
         3 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of openings are positioned adjacent to a protrusion and are configured to pass the dirt and debris directly to the ground. 
     
     
         4 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , further comprising a power source positioned within the housing, said power source being configured to supply an electrical current to the motor. 
     
     
         5 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more brushes having a plurality of bristles configured to remove dirt and debris from a shoe and foot of a user.   
     
     
         6 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a hinge interposed between the first and second ends of the positioning shaft, said hinge being configured to adjust an angle of the cleaning member.   
     
     
         7 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , wherein said motor includes a linear actuator configured to rotate the shaft gear. 
     
     
         8 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a control switch configured to operate the motor.   
     
     
         9 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more magnets positioned along a top surface of the rotation unit, said magnets being configured to secure the device to the bottom of a vehicle.   
     
     
         10 . A shoe cleaning device for a vehicle, said device comprising:
 a cleaning member having a plurality of upward facing protrusions and a plurality of openings extending from a top surface to a bottom surface thereof;   a positioning shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to the cleaning member;   a rotation unit including
 a shaft gear secured to the second end of the positioning shaft, said connector being configured to pivot the shaft about a vertical axis, and 
 a housing for positioning the connector and the motor, said housing being configured to be mounted to a bottom side of the vehicle; and 
   a handle secured to a first end of the cleaning member, said handle being configured to allow a user to rotate the cleaning member from a closed position under the vehicle to an open position adjacent to the vehicle.   
     
     
         11 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 10 , wherein each of said protrusions include a rubber cone configured to remove dirt and debris from a shoe and foot of a user. 
     
     
         12 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of openings are positioned adjacent to a protrusion and are configured to pass the dirt and debris directly to the ground. 
     
     
         13 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 10 , wherein the cleaning member and the positioning shaft are constructed from a single piece of injection molded plastic. 
     
     
         14 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 one or more brushes having a plurality of bristles configured to remove dirt and debris from a shoe and foot of a user.   
     
     
         15 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a hinge interposed between the first and second ends of the positioning shaft, said hinge being configured to adjust an angle of the cleaning member.   
     
     
         16 . The shoe cleaning device of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 one or more magnets positioned along a top surface of the rotation unit, said magnets being configured to secure the device to the bottom of a vehicle.   
     
     
         17 . A rotatable doormat system for the underside of a vehicle, said system comprising:
 a remote control unit that includes
 a switch configured to receive a user input, and 
 a transmitter configured to send an instruction; 
   a shoe cleaning device that includes
 a cleaning member having a plurality of upward facing protrusions and a plurality of openings extending from a top surface to a bottom surface thereof, 
 a positioning shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to the cleaning member, 
 a rotation unit having a shaft gear secured to the second end of the positioning shaft, said connector being configured to pivot the shaft about a vertical axis, a motor configured to rotate the connector, a power source configured to operate the motor, and a housing for positioning the connector and the motor, said housing being configured to be mounted to a bottom side of the vehicle, and 
 a receiver configured to receive the instruction from the transmitter, 
 wherein the cleaning member is configured to rotate via the positioning shaft from a closed position under the vehicle to an open position adjacent to the vehicle upon receipt of the instruction.