A Manual Umbrella Centrifuge

Idea: 151,014

If you’ve ever walked into a building during a rainstorm, you know the drill: shake your umbrella, maybe use one of those awkward plastic sleeve dispensers, and hope you’re not trailing a puddle behind you.

But what if there were a better way?

Inspired by Community Pool Centrifuges…

At many community pools, they have those nifty trunk dryers—drop your swimsuit in, press a button, and seconds later, it’s almost dry. That got me thinking: what if we could apply that same principle to wet umbrellas?

Introducing the Hand-Crank Umbrella Spinner

I’m working on a concept for a manual, hand-powered device that spins your umbrella to fling off excess water. Think salad spinner meets umbrella stand. You insert your closed umbrella into a chamber, give the crank a few spins, and centrifugal force does the rest—no electricity, no mess, no disposable plastic sleeves.

Why It Matters:

• Eco-Friendly: No electricity or single-use plastic.
• Low-Cost: Affordable for businesses, schools, and homes.
• Maintenance-Free: No motors or heating elements to break down.
• Safe & Easy: No heat or complicated moving parts—just a simple crank.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Office buildings
• Schools
• Apartment lobbies
• Stores and cafes
• Public transit stations

This is one of those “why doesn’t this exist yet?” ideas that blends utility with simplicity. I’m currently sketching designs and thinking through prototypes. If this sounds like something you’d use—or if you’re a fabricator or business interested in partnering—reach out and let’s make it happen.

Let’s keep the rain outside and the floors dry.