Clothes drying machine
By incorporating a telescopic frame and lifting mechanism within the clothes drying rack bracket, the problem of balancing aesthetics and functionality of the clothes drying rod is solved, achieving both functional expansion and aesthetic uniformity of the clothes drying rack in different states.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG HOTATA TECH GRP
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In pursuing aesthetics and space-saving features, existing retractable clotheslines have limited drying areas and expandable accessories, failing to meet consumers' higher-level needs.
A telescopic frame is installed in the clothes drying rack. By linking with the lifting mechanism, the telescopic frame can extend or retract into the rack in different states of the clothes drying rack, realizing the expansion and storage of the drying rod. The linkage control is achieved by combining the drive component and the transmission component.
The clothes drying rack maintains its aesthetic appeal when not in use, while providing a larger drying area and wider spacing between clothes when in use, thus improving drying efficiency and meeting diverse consumer needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of drying technology, and more particularly to a clothes drying machine. Background Technology
[0002] Retractable clotheslines are a convenient device in modern home life. They can raise and lower the clothesline through a specific mechanical device, making it convenient for users to dry clothes at different heights.
[0003] Currently, with technological advancements and diversified consumer demands, retractable clothes drying racks are increasingly trending towards miniaturization to enhance their aesthetics when folded and minimize visual obtrusion when not in use, becoming an integral part of home décor rather than simply a practical tool. However, in pursuing aesthetics and space-saving, the drying area and expandable accessories offered by retractable clothes drying racks are correspondingly limited. A balance between the product's form and its functionality is difficult to achieve, failing to meet consumers' higher-level needs. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a telescopic bracket and a clothes drying rack that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A clothes drying rack includes a main unit, a lifting mechanism, and a bracket; the bracket is connected to the main unit via the lifting mechanism; the bracket has a telescopic frame that can extend and retract along a first direction, the telescopic frame being linked to the lifting mechanism, and during the lifting and lowering process of the lifting mechanism, the telescopic frame extends and retracts along the first direction, the telescopic frame having a drying position relatively far from the bracket and a storage position relatively close to the bracket in the first direction; the bracket is provided with a movable drive component, the drive component being connected to the lifting mechanism, and during the lifting and lowering process of the bracket with the lifting mechanism, the drive component reciprocates relative to the bracket in a preset direction; the drive component and the telescopic frame are connected by a first transmission assembly.
[0007] As an optional implementation, a locking mechanism is also provided between the bracket and the telescopic frame. The locking mechanism is used to lock the telescopic frame in the drying position, and the driving component is used to trigger the locking mechanism to unlock when the lifting mechanism moves to a preset position relative to the bracket during the lifting process.
[0008] As an optional implementation, the telescopic rack includes a first telescopic rack and a second telescopic rack, both of which can reciprocate synchronously between the drying position and the storage position; there are two driving components, and the first telescopic rack and the second telescopic rack are respectively connected to the driving components through a first transmission assembly.
[0009] As an optional implementation, the telescopic rack includes a first telescopic rack and a second telescopic rack, both of which can reciprocate synchronously between the drying position and the storage position;
[0010] The first telescopic frame is connected to the driving component via a first transmission assembly, and the first telescopic frame and the second telescopic frame are connected via a second transmission assembly.
[0011] As an optional implementation, the direction of movement of the driving component is opposite to the direction of movement of the first telescopic frame or the second telescopic frame; the first transmission component includes: a first rack, which is connected to the driving component; a first transmission gear, which is rotatably disposed on the bracket and meshes with the first rack; and a second rack, which is fixedly disposed on the first telescopic frame or the second telescopic frame and meshes with the first transmission gear.
[0012] As an optional implementation, the second transmission assembly includes: a third rack, fixedly mounted on the first telescopic frame; a second transmission gear, rotatably mounted on the bracket and meshing with the third rack; and a fourth rack, fixedly mounted on the second telescopic frame and meshing with the second transmission gear.
[0013] As an optional implementation, a reset component is also provided between the bracket and the telescopic frame, the reset component being used to continuously apply a force to the telescopic frame to move it toward the storage position.
[0014] As an optional implementation, the lifting mechanism consists of at least two folding frames connected end to end, with adjacent folding frames staggered from each other along their respective thickness directions, the head end of one of the two adjacent folding frames at least partially overlapping the tail end of the other, and the adjacent folding frames being parallel to each other along their respective thickness directions in the folded state.
[0015] As an optional implementation, two adjacent folding frames are directly connected end to end by a fixing plate, which is located on both sides of the fixing plate in the thickness direction.
[0016] As an optional implementation, on two folding frames that are connected end to end and staggered along the thickness direction, the first folding frame is connected to the second folding frame on one side of the thickness direction, and a third folding frame is connected to the other side, the third folding frame being parallel to the second folding frame.
[0017] Based on the above technical solution, this disclosure has at least the following beneficial effects: By setting a telescopic frame in the clothes drying rack and linking the telescopic frame with the lifting mechanism of the clothes drying rack, the telescopic frame can extend or retract into the rack accordingly as the rack rises and falls with the lifting mechanism. Thus, the drying rod installed on the telescopic frame can be close to the rack when the clothes drying rack is in its raised, retracted, non-use state, facilitating the overall storage of the clothes drying rack and ensuring its integrity and aesthetics. When the clothes drying rack is in its lowered, used state, the drying rod can move with the telescopic frame to a position relatively far from the rack, providing a larger drying area for clothes. This not only increases the drying capacity of the clothes drying rack but also widens the spacing between clothes, thereby improving the drying effect. This satisfies the requirements of the clothes drying rack in different states regarding appearance and function, meets the current consumer demands for clothes drying racks, improves the user experience, and is suitable for widespread promotion and application. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the clothes drying rack described in the embodiments of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the clothes drying rack described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the clothes drying rack structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the clothes drying rack structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 5 This is one of the exploded views of the storage location structure of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 6 This is the second exploded view of the structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 7 This is one of the top views of the internal structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 8This is one of the schematic diagrams of the internal structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 9 This is one of the exploded views of the drying position structure of the telescopic clothes drying rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 10 This is one of the top views of the internal structure of the clothes drying rack's telescopic bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 11 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the internal structure of the clothes drying rack's telescopic bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 12 This is the third exploded view of the structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 13 This is the fourth exploded view of the structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 14 This is the fifth exploded view of the structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 15 This is a second top view of the internal structure of the storage location of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 16 This is the second schematic diagram of the internal structure of the storage position of the clothes drying rack telescopic bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 17 This is the second exploded view of the drying position structure of the telescopic clothes drying rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 18 This is a second top view of the internal structure of the clothes drying rack's telescopic bracket in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] Figure 19 This is the second schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clothes drying rack's telescopic bracket in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0038] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack with two folding racks connected according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0039] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack with three folding frames connected according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0040] In the diagram: 10, bracket; 20, telescopic frame; 21, first telescopic frame; 22, second telescopic frame; 30, drive component; 40, first transmission assembly; 41, first rack; 42, first transmission gear; 421, first gear; 422, second gear; 43, second rack; 50, second transmission assembly; 51, third rack; 52, second transmission gear; 53, fourth rack; 60, elastic element; 70, main unit housing; 71, power unit; 72, traction component; 80, lifting mechanism; 81, folding frame; 82, fixing plate; 90, drying rod; 100, locking mechanism; 110, locking block; 120, locking hole. Detailed Implementation
[0041] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0042] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0044] A retractable clothesline is a common drying tool in modern homes. It can be raised or lowered manually or electrically, allowing users to conveniently hang clothes at different heights. Generally, retractable clotheslines come in two types: manual and electric. Manual retractable clotheslines use a hand crank or similar control mechanism, raising and lowering the clothesline by raising and lowering a rope; their structure is relatively simple. Electric retractable clotheslines, on the other hand, typically use an electric motor to drive the rope, and they usually also come with a remote control function, allowing users to easily control the raising and lowering of the clothesline from a distance.
[0045] As the background technology shows, with the advancement of technology and the diversification of consumer demands, retractable clothes drying racks have gradually trended towards miniaturization to improve their aesthetics when stored. The aim is to minimize visual obtrusion when not in use, becoming an integral part of home décor rather than simply a practical tool. Especially with recessed clothes drying racks, which are typically designed to be embedded in the ceiling or wall, the width and number of drying rods are more restrained, allowing them to be stored within the recessed main unit when not in use, achieving space saving and maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing home environment. However, while pursuing aesthetics and space saving, the drying area and expandable accessories offered by retractable clothes drying racks are also correspondingly limited. The product's form and functionality are difficult to balance, failing to meet higher-level consumer needs.
[0046] In view of this, this embodiment provides a clothes drying rack, including a main unit, a lifting mechanism, and a bracket. The clothes drying rack movably mounts a telescopic frame for connecting the drying rod on the bracket for the lifting mechanism of the clothes drying rack, and the telescopic frame and the lifting mechanism of the clothes drying rack are linked together. This allows the telescopic frame to drive the drying rod to make corresponding movements according to different states of the clothes drying rack, thereby solving the problem of the difficulty in balancing the appearance and function of the clothes drying rack, which makes it impossible to achieve both aesthetics and practicality.
[0047] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 5-11 The clothes drying rack includes a main unit, a bracket 10, and a telescopic frame 20. In practical applications, the bracket 10 connects to the lifting mechanism 80 of the clothes drying rack, providing installation space and position for the telescopic frame 20, allowing the bracket 10 to rise and fall with the lifting mechanism 80. To ensure good structural stability during use, the bracket 10 can be made of sturdy and durable materials, such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. Furthermore, the shape and size of the bracket 10 can be designed according to the overall design of the clothes drying rack and user needs; this embodiment does not impose strict limitations or requirements in these aspects.
[0048] It is important to understand that the lifting mechanism 80 can serve both as a medium for transmitting lifting power to the clothes drying rack and as a component that stabilizes the lifting movement of the clothes drying rack relative to the bracket 10. A folding frame 81 is a common structural form of the lifting mechanism 80. The folding frame 81 ensures stability of the drying rod 90 when it bears weight, while allowing the clothes drying rack to move smoothly during the lifting and lowering process of the driving bracket 10. Of course, the lifting mechanism 80 can also be configured as a traction component such as a wire rope or drive belt. When the traction component connects the power unit 71 of the clothes drying rack to the bracket 10, it can also transmit the lifting power applied by the power unit 71.
[0049] In addition to the common steel wire rope or transmission belt, the lifting mechanism 80 of the clothes drying rack can also adopt other structural forms to realize the lifting function of the bracket 10, including but not limited to chains, racks and pinions, screw lifting mechanisms (such as lead screw pairs), synchronous belts and synchronous pulleys, etc. Since the above-mentioned transmission structures used to transmit lifting power are all common mechanical structures in the field of mechanics, this embodiment will not describe them in detail.
[0050] It should be noted that the specific structural forms of the lifting mechanism 80 listed above are not necessarily the only ones to be used in the actual application scenarios of the clothes drying rack. The lifting mechanism 80 can be combined according to the specific needs of the clothes drying rack. For example, when the lifting mechanism 80 is set as a folding frame 81 connecting the main unit of the clothes drying rack and the bracket 10, the bracket 10 and the power unit 71 of the clothes drying rack can be further connected by a steel wire rope. On the basis of the lifting power transmission between the power unit 71 and the bracket 10 through the steel wire rope, the stability of the bracket 10 (drying rod 90) in different positions and during the lifting process can be further improved by the folding frame 81.
[0051] Based on the aforementioned telescopic frame 20 being movably mounted on the bracket 10, the telescopic frame 20 is equipped with a drying rod 90 in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying machine. The drying rod 90 can provide a corresponding hanging position for the clothes that need to be dried, so as to determine the basic drying area that the clothes drying machine can provide according to the specific structural design of the drying rod 90.
[0052] In one embodiment, multiple telescopic frames 20 can be set on the same bracket 10 to provide multiple drying rods 90 on the clothes drying rack, thereby expanding the basic drying area of the clothes drying rack and further expanding the extended drying area of the telescopic frames 20 after they move relative to the bracket 10.
[0053] Furthermore, this embodiment does not specifically limit whether the telescopic frame 20 is located outside or inside the bracket 10. However, in some embodiments, in order for the bracket 10 to serve to store and protect the telescopic frame 20, a hollow receiving cavity can be formed inside the bracket 10. This allows the telescopic frame 20 to be at least partially movable within the receiving cavity, while also allowing the bracket 10 to provide corresponding installation space and position for other related components through the receiving cavity.
[0054] Based on the above, the telescopic frame 20 establishes a linkage mechanism with the power unit 71 of the clothes drying rack in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying rack. This ensures that during the process of the power unit 71 of the clothes drying rack driving the bracket 10 to rise and fall through the lifting mechanism 80, the telescopic frame 20 can extend and retract along the first direction. For ease of understanding, the direction in which the telescopic frame 20 extends forward and backward along the bracket 10 is taken as the first direction (see...). Figure 11 Furthermore, the telescopic rack 20 has a drying position away from the bracket 10 in the first direction and a storage position relatively close to the bracket 10. The linkage mechanism between the telescopic rack 20 and the power unit 71 can be established through transmission structures such as gears, chains, transmission belts, and sliders, so that the power output by the power unit 71 can both realize the lifting and lowering of the bracket body and be converted into the telescopic movement of the telescopic rack 20 on the bracket 10.
[0055] For example, as the bracket 10 descends relative to the main unit of the clothes drying machine, the telescopic frame 20 moves away from the bracket 10 until the clothes drying machine is in use. The drying rod 90 then extends with the telescopic frame 20 and is positioned relatively away from the bracket 10, providing a larger drying area for the clothes. This not only increases the drying capacity of the clothes drying machine but also widens the spacing between clothes, thus improving the drying effect. Conversely, as the bracket 10 rises relative to the main unit of the clothes drying machine, the telescopic frame 20 moves closer to the bracket 10 until the clothes drying machine is in its retracted state. The drying rod 90 then retracts with the telescopic frame 20 and is positioned relatively closer to the bracket 10, ensuring that the drying rod 90 is in the retracted position along with the bracket 10, maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the equipment.
[0056] As can be seen from the above, the drying area provided by the drying rod 90 can be expanded by adding more telescopic frames 20 to the same bracket 10. In embodiments where two or more telescopic frames 20 are used, one end of each telescopic frame 20 maintains an active engagement with the bracket 10, while the other end is used to install the drying rod 90. During the synchronous telescopic movement of each telescopic frame 20 relative to the bracket 10, the distance between the ends of each telescopic frame 20 used to install the drying rod 90 gradually increases as the telescopic frame 20 extends and gradually narrows as it retracts. This causes the gap between the drying rods 90 to increase and decrease accordingly. Through this unfolding and folding-like method, the drying area can be widened and reduced, allowing the state of the telescopic bracket to change according to the state of the clothes dryer, meeting the usage needs in different scenarios.
[0057] For example, as can be seen from the above, in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying rack, the lifting power provided by its power unit 71 can be provided by electricity or by manual operation. Furthermore, the linkage between the power unit 71 and the telescopic frame 20 can be achieved by a combination of transmission structures such as gears, chains, transmission belts, and sliders, which converts the output of the power unit 71 into the telescopic movement of the telescopic frame 20.
[0058] In one embodiment, the telescopic bracket further includes a drive component 30, which is movably disposed on the bracket 10. In the actual application scenario of the clothes drying rack, the drive component 30 is used to connect with the lifting mechanism 80 of the clothes drying rack so that when the power unit 71 of the clothes drying rack drives the bracket 10 to rise and fall through the lifting mechanism 80, the drive component 30 can also be linked with the power unit 71 through the lifting mechanism 80 and reciprocate along a preset direction on the bracket 10.
[0059] The drive component 30 and the telescopic frame 20 are connected by a first transmission assembly 40. It should be noted that this embodiment does not specifically limit the direction of movement of the drive component 30 on the bracket 10. In one embodiment, the direction of movement of the drive component 30 can be set to be parallel to the telescopic direction of the corresponding telescopic frame 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the direction of movement of the drive component 30 and the telescopic direction of the telescopic frame 20 can also be set at an angle depending on the specific transmission structure of the first transmission assembly 40. For example, the drive component 30 moves vertically relative to the bracket 10, and the first transmission assembly 40 converts the vertical movement into horizontal movement, thereby causing the telescopic frame 20 to be driven by the first transmission assembly 40 to telescopically move in the horizontal direction.
[0060] As can be seen from the above, the power provided by the drive component 30 moving in a preset direction can be transmitted to the telescopic frame 20 through the first transmission component, allowing the telescopic frame 20 to extend or retract in the direction of the drive component 30 towards or away from the bracket 10. In the above solution, the first transmission component 40 is directly disposed between the drive component 30 and the telescopic frame 20, which are connected to the lifting mechanism 80. The drive component 30 can move on the bracket 10 directly through the power generated by the lifting mechanism 80 during its movement. By using the lifting mechanism 80 as part of the transmission structure, the need for an additional complex transmission structure between the power unit 71 and the telescopic frame 20 is eliminated. This effectively improves the structural compactness of the telescopic bracket in the clothes drying rack application scenario, and also effectively reduces the overall material quantity of the clothes drying rack, controlling the additional costs incurred by the clothes drying rack after it passes through the telescopic bracket.
[0061] In addition, by using the lifting mechanism 80 to link the telescopic frame 20 with the drive component 30 and the first transmission component 40, the risk of failure due to an excessive number of material components caused by setting up an additional transmission structure can be effectively reduced, thus improving the stability and reliability of the clothes drying rack. Furthermore, to accommodate the miniaturized design of the clothes drying rack and to consider the overall size of the equipment, the size of the bracket 10 should not be too large. Therefore, the space available for the drive component 30 to move on the bracket 10 is relatively small. Thus, given the limited travel range of the drive component 30 on the bracket 10, the first transmission component 40 can also adjust the transmission ratio between the drive component 30 and the telescopic frame 20. By increasing the transmission ratio between the drive component 30 and the telescopic frame 20, the travel range of the telescopic frame 20 on the bracket 10 can be expanded, thereby further widening the drying area provided by the clothes drying rack after it is unfolded.
[0062] As can be seen from the above driving method one, in the embodiment where the telescopic frame 20 is set to at least two, each telescopic frame 20 establishes a linkage relationship with the power unit 71 independently. Therefore, in the embodiment where the telescopic bracket also includes a driving component 30 and a first transmission component 40, each telescopic frame 20 is configured to be connected to the lifting mechanism 80 through an independent driving component 30 and a first transmission component 40 respectively.
[0063] For example, the first transmission component 40 of this embodiment can, but is not limited to, achieve the linkage between the lifting mechanism 80 (power unit 71) and the telescopic frame 20 through a combination of one or more transmission methods such as gear transmission, chain transmission, belt transmission, linkage transmission (such as a diamond four-bar linkage), lead screw transmission, and worm gear transmission. For example, gear transmission and chain transmission may be used to achieve a precise transmission ratio and smooth movement; belt transmission may be used for buffering and shock absorption; linkage transmission may be used to change the movement trajectory and direction; lead screw transmission may be used to achieve precise lifting and positioning; and worm gear transmission may be used for low-speed heavy-load transmission and self-locking function.
[0064] The following explanation, using the embodiment where the lifting mechanism 80 is configured as a folding frame 81 as an example, will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings for further understanding. Figure 4 The working principle of the folding frame 81 is to achieve the raising and lowering of the bracket 10 on the clothes drying rack by folding the scissor arms together. When the clothes drying rack needs the bracket 10 to raise the telescopic frame 20 (and the drying rack), the two hinged scissor arms will unfold outwards, and the upward and downward angles between them will gradually increase. The distance between the two ends of the folding frame 81 will also decrease accordingly, causing the height of the drying rod 90 to gradually rise. Conversely, when the clothes drying rack needs the bracket 10 (along with the telescopic frame 20 and the drying rod 90) to lower, the two hinged scissor arms will narrow inwards, and the upward and downward angles between them will gradually decrease. The distance between the two ends of the folding frame 81 will also increase accordingly, causing the height of the drying rod 90 to gradually decrease.
[0065] According to the design requirements of the clothes drying rack, multiple scissor arms can be installed between the bracket 10 and the main body shell 70 of the clothes drying rack, so that the height position of the bracket 10 in different states can be determined according to the number of scissor arms.
[0066] Therefore, to ensure that the bracket 10 can be driven by the folding frame 81, which serves as the lifting mechanism 80, the scissor arms in the folding frame 81 that connect to the bracket 10 need to be slidably connected to the bracket 10 to avoid interference between the two hinged scissor arms and the connection structure between them when adjusting their angles. In the above-described embodiment of the clothes drying rack that also includes a drive component 30, the drive component 30 in this embodiment can act as a slider, rotatably connected to the folding frame 81. This allows the folding frame 81 to form a sliding connection with the bracket 10 through the drive component 30, and also achieves the effect of linking the drive component 30 with the lifting mechanism 80.
[0067] Furthermore, a locking mechanism 100 is provided between the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20. The locking mechanism 100 is used to lock the telescopic frame 20 in the drying position, so that when the telescopic frame 20 moves the drying rod 90 to the drying position, it can establish a relatively fixed cooperation relationship with the bracket 10, thereby improving the stability of the drying rod 90 extension bracket in the drying area expansion state. This not only makes it easier for users to hang clothes on the clothes rack, but also reduces the shaking of clothes hanging on the drying rod 90 during the drying process.
[0068] In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 100 may consist of a locking block 110 disposed on the telescopic frame 20 and a locking hole 120 formed on the bracket 10. When the telescopic frame 20 extends outward relative to the bracket 10 to the drying position, the locking block 110 can engage with the locking hole 120, thereby locking the telescopic frame 20 in the drying position. The locking block 110 protruding from the locking hole 120 provides an unlocking position for the drive component 30, allowing the locking block 110 to disengage from the locking hole 120 when the drive component 30 moves to a preset position, thus unlocking the telescopic frame 20.
[0069] It is understood that there are various structures for locking the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20. These may include, but are not limited to, mechanical lock structures (such as bolt locks, which consist of a bolt and a lock hole, with the bolt and lock hole respectively provided on the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20, so that the bolt can be inserted into the lock hole to lock the two), rotary lock structures (similar to door lock structures, generally including a lock body and a rotating component, with the lock body and rotating component respectively provided on the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20, and the two are locked by controlling the rotation of the rotating component), etc. In this embodiment, the specific structural form of the locking mechanism 100 is not specifically limited or required.
[0070] In other embodiments of the locking mechanism 100, it can also employ purely physical structures such as a snap-fit structure or a wedge structure to limit the telescopic frame 20 on the bracket 10. For ease of understanding, let's take an embodiment where the locking mechanism 100 uses a snap-fit structure as an example. A snap-fit structure typically consists of a snap-fit body and a snap-fit element. In this embodiment, a snap-fit body is provided on one of the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20, while a snap-fit element is provided on the other. This allows the telescopic frame 20 to lock into the bracket 10 by engaging the snap-fit body with the snap-fit element when it extends to the drying position. Furthermore, the snap-fit element and the snap-fit body can be unlocked under a certain external force, allowing the telescopic frame 20 to return to its storage position after unlocking from the bracket 10.
[0071] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the drive component 30 is configured to trigger the locking mechanism 100 to unlock when it moves to a preset position relative to the bracket 10 during the linkage with the lifting mechanism 80. For example, when the bracket 10 descends and the telescopic frame 20 is unfolded in the drying position, when the clothes dryer drives the bracket 10 to rise through the traction component 72, the drive component 30 moves with the lifting mechanism 80 to a certain distance (the bracket 10 rises to a certain stroke), and then the drive component 30 can trigger the locking mechanism 100 to unlock, thereby allowing the telescopic frame 20 to unlock from the bracket 10 during this process, so that the telescopic frame 20 can be reset from the drying position to the storage position. When the bracket 10 rises to the upper limit position (stored in the main unit of the clothes dryer), the telescopic frame 20 can drive the drying rod 90 to move close to the bracket 10, satisfying the miniaturization design and storage of the clothes dryer while avoiding interference between the drying rod 90 and the main unit of the clothes dryer. Furthermore, during the aforementioned process, the user only needs to control the movement of the bracket 10, thereby reducing the number of steps required to operate the drying rod 90, making the clothes dryer easier to use and suitable for a wider range of applications and user groups. The unlocking process of the telescopic frame 20 is achieved solely through mechanical transmission, making the overall structure of the clothes dryer simpler and more reliable. This effectively reduces the overall size and weight of the clothes dryer, improves its overall visual appeal, reduces the probability of equipment damage, enhances the stability of the clothes dryer, and facilitates equipment maintenance.
[0072] Understandably, in the above embodiment, since the bracket 10 needs to rise a certain distance relative to the main unit of the clothes drying rack before the driving component 30 triggers the locking mechanism 100 to unlock the telescopic frame 20 from the bracket 10, the bracket 10 has already risen a certain distance relative to the main unit of the clothes drying rack when the locking mechanism 100 is triggered to unlock. This will increase the time required for the user to operate the telescopic frame 20 after it is unlocked. Therefore, in order to enable the telescopic frame to automatically return from the drying position to the storage position after unlocking, a reset structure that facilitates the reset of the telescopic frame can be further provided between the telescopic frame and the bracket 10.
[0073] For example, to allow the telescopic frame to return to its retracted bracket state after unlocking, a spring reset structure (i.e., elastic element 60) can be provided between the bracket 10 and the telescopic frame 20. A compression spring or tension spring is installed between the telescopic frame 20 and the bracket 10. When the telescopic frame 20 extends and is locked in the drying position by the locking mechanism 100, the spring is compressed or stretched to apply an elastic force to the telescopic frame 20 to move it to the storage position. After the driving component 30 triggers the locking mechanism 100 to unlock, the spring releases energy, pushing or pulling the telescopic frame 20 back to the storage position. Alternatively, the telescopic frame 20 can also be reset to the storage position on the bracket 10 by hydraulic or pneumatic means, that is, the spring in the above exemplary solution can be set as a hydraulic spring or a gas spring.
[0074] Based on the structural foundation provided by the above embodiments, this embodiment takes a set of telescopic racks 20 including a first telescopic rack 21 and a second telescopic rack 22 as an example. Furthermore, both the first telescopic rack 21 and the second telescopic rack 22 can move back and forth synchronously between the drying position and the storage position.
[0075] like Figures 5-11 As shown, the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are respectively placed on both sides of the bracket 10, and the driving component 30 is also set to two accordingly. The first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are respectively connected to the driving component 30 through the first transmission assembly 40.
[0076] When the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are arranged side by side on the bracket 10, the first telescopic frame 21 is connected to the drive component 30 through the first transmission assembly 40, and the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are connected through the second transmission assembly 50.
[0077] Based on the above, the telescopic rack 20 establishes a linkage with the drive component 30 in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying equipment. This allows the drive component 30 to move with the lifting mechanism 80 to satisfy the unlocking function of the telescopic rack 20, while also enabling the telescopic rack 20 to extend and retract within the bracket 10 according to the movement direction of the drive component 30. This ensures that during the lifting and lowering of the bracket 10, the telescopic rack 20 can move accordingly between the drying position and the storage position. This linkage mechanism can be established through transmission structures such as gears, chains, transmission belts, and sliders. Thus, the power generated by the lifting mechanism 80 through the movement of the bracket 10 relative to the clothes drying machine main unit can both unlock the telescopic rack 20 and be converted into the telescopic movement of the telescopic rack 20 on the bracket 10.
[0078] For example, during the descent of the bracket 10 relative to the main unit of the clothes drying device, the telescopic frame 20, driven by the drive component 30 and moved by the first transmission component 40, moves from the storage position to the drying position, providing a larger drying area for the clothes to be dried. This not only increases the drying capacity of the clothes drying device but also widens the spacing between the clothes, thereby improving the drying effect. Conversely, during the ascent of the bracket 10 relative to the main unit of the clothes drying device, the telescopic frame 20 moves from the drying position to the storage position, ensuring that the drying rod is positioned in the storage position provided by the clothes drying device along with the bracket 10, maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the device.
[0079] As can be seen from the above-described embodiment, the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 can be controlled either by two independently moving drive components 30 or by a linkage between the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 to achieve synchronous control, so as to meet different usage requirements.
[0080] Taking the above-mentioned implementation method of setting the lifting mechanism 80 of the clothes drying rack as a folding frame 81 as an example, combined with the appendix Figures 2-3 The folding frame 81 works by using the folding of its scissor arms to raise and lower the bracket 10 on the clothes drying rack. When the clothes drying rack needs the bracket 10 to rise, the two hinged scissor arms expand outwards, gradually increasing the upward and downward angles between them, and decreasing the distance between the ends of the scissor arms, thus gradually increasing the height of the bracket 10. Conversely, when the clothes drying rack needs the bracket 10 to fall, the two hinged scissor arms narrow inwards, gradually decreasing the upward and downward angles between them, and increasing the distance between the ends of the scissor arms, thus gradually decreasing the height of the bracket 10.
[0081] According to the design requirements of the clothes drying equipment, multiple scissor arms can be installed between the bracket 10 and the main unit of the clothes drying machine, so that the height position of the bracket 10 in different states can be determined according to the number of scissor arms.
[0082] Therefore, to ensure that the bracket 10 can be driven by the folding frame 81, which serves as the lifting mechanism 80, the scissor arms in the folding frame 81 that connect to the bracket 10 need to be slidably connected to the bracket 10 to avoid interference between the two hinged scissor arms and the connection structure between them when adjusting their angles. In the above-described embodiment of the clothes drying rack that also includes a drive component 30, the drive component 30 in this embodiment can act as a slider, rotatably connected to the folding frame 81. This allows the folding frame 81 to form a sliding connection with the bracket 10 through the drive component 30, and also achieves the effect of linking the drive component 30 with the lifting mechanism 80.
[0083] As mentioned above, during the ascent of the bracket 10, the two hinged scissor arms in the folding frame 81 move along the unfolding direction. However, in the product design requirements of the clothes drying rack, during the ascent of the bracket 10, the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 need to move along the retracting direction close to the bracket 10. Therefore, in this embodiment, the movement direction of the driving component 30 is opposite to the movement direction of the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22, depending on whether the driving component 30 is specifically used to drive the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22.
[0084] Specifically, in the embodiment where there are two drive components 30, and the two drive components 30 are respectively used to control the movement of the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 through the two first transmission assemblies 40, the drive component 30 is configured to move in the opposite direction to the corresponding first telescopic frame 21 or second telescopic frame 22. In the embodiment where only one drive component 30 is used to control the movement of the first telescopic frame 21 through the first transmission assembly 40, the drive component 30 moves in the opposite direction to the first telescopic frame 21.
[0085] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 5-19 The first transmission assembly 40 includes a first rack 41, a first transmission gear 42, and a second rack 43. The first rack 41 is connected to the drive component 30. In some embodiments, the first rack 41 can move synchronously with the drive component 30 in the same direction. In other embodiments, the drive component 30 can only drive the first rack 41 to move in a single direction, and when the drive component 30 moves in the opposite direction, the first rack 41 disengages from the drive component 30. This embodiment does not have strict limitations or requirements on the extension direction of the first rack 41. However, in some embodiments, to fit the shape design of the bracket 10 and improve the space utilization of the first transmission assembly 40 on the bracket 10, and to make the size and structure of the bracket 10 sufficiently compact on the clothes dryer, the first rack 41 can be configured to extend along the movement direction of the drive component 30. The first transmission gear 42 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 10 and meshes with the first rack 41. Thus, in one embodiment, driven by the lifting mechanism 80 (folding frame 81), the first rack 41 moves in the same direction as the driving component 30, while the first transmission gear 42 rotates forward or backward on the bracket 10 according to the direction of movement of the driving component 30. The second rack 43 is fixedly mounted on the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22 (depending on whether the driving component 30 is used to control the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22) and meshes with the first transmission gear 42.
[0086] Based on the above embodiments, in order to achieve the effect of increasing the transmission ratio between the drive component 30 and the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22, such as Figures 5-11 As shown, the first transmission gear 42 includes a first gear 421 and a second gear 422. The first gear 421 and the second gear 422 are coaxially connected. The first gear 421 is smaller than the second gear 422, and the first gear 421 meshes with the first rack 41, while the second gear 422 meshes with the second rack 43, thereby increasing the transmission ratio. Alternatively, the first gear 421 and the second gear 422 can also be meshed to achieve the effect of a smaller gear driving a larger gear, increasing the transmission ratio. For example, as shown... Figures 12-19As shown, the first gear 421 and the second gear 422 are spaced apart on the bracket 10 and are connected by a transmission component such as a transmission belt or chain.
[0087] The first transmission component 40 of this embodiment establishes a linkage between the drive component 30 and the first telescopic frame 21 or the second telescopic frame 22 by adopting the aforementioned gear and rack transmission method. This effectively improves the load-bearing capacity and accuracy of the clothes drying rod 100 bracket in the application of the clothes drying machine. It is understood that gear and rack transmission has a large load-bearing capacity and can withstand large loads and torques. At the same time, gear and rack transmission has high transmission accuracy. Therefore, this not only improves the load-bearing capacity of the clothes drying rod 100 for drying clothes, but also ensures the motion accuracy between the telescopic frame 20 and the bracket 10 during the linkage with the lifting mechanism 80. This achieves the effect of accurately switching the state of the telescopic frame 20 according to different states of the clothes drying equipment, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the clothes drying equipment.
[0088] It is worth mentioning that, such as Figures 5-11 As shown, in the embodiment where there are two drive components 30, and the two drive components drive the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 respectively through two independent first transmission components 40, when the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the bracket 10, the two drive components 30 and the first transmission components 40 are also arranged on both sides of the bracket 10 in an almost mirror-like manner. Furthermore, based on the second movable part 12 being located between each of the first movable parts 11, the two drive components 30 and the two first transmission components 40 are both located between the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22. The two drive components 30 are connected to the two scissor arms of the folding frame 81 respectively, so that the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are driven by the two drive components 30 and the first drive components respectively.
[0089] In the case where the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are connected by the second transmission assembly 50, this embodiment takes the example of the first telescopic frame 21 being connected to the second telescopic frame 22 via the first transmission assembly 40. Of course, in other embodiments, the drive component 30 may also be connected to the second telescopic frame 22 via the first transmission assembly 40. Please continue to refer to the appendix of the specification. Figures 12-19 As a specific structural form of the second transmission component 50, the embodiment in which the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 move in opposite directions along the horizontal direction to achieve synchronous switching of position states is taken as an example.
[0090] In a set of telescopic frames 20, the second transmission assembly 50 includes a third rack 51, a second transmission gear 52, and a fourth rack 53. The third rack 51 is fixedly mounted on the first telescopic frame 21, enabling it to move synchronously with the first telescopic frame 21. The second transmission gear 52 is rotatably mounted on the bracket 10 and meshes with the third rack 51, allowing it to rotate forward or backward on the bracket 10 according to the direction of movement of the third rack 51 (first telescopic frame 21). The fourth rack 53 is fixedly mounted on the second telescopic frame 22 and meshes with the second transmission gear 52, causing the fourth rack 53 to drive the second telescopic frame 22 in the opposite direction to the third rack 51 according to the rotation of the second transmission gear 52.
[0091] It is understood that in this embodiment, there is a certain gap between the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22, and the sides of the two that are close to each other are respectively provided with a third rack 51 and a fourth rack 53. The gap between the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 allows the second transmission gear 52 to be accommodated, and when the second transmission gear 52 is accommodated, its opposite sides can mesh with the third rack 51 and the fourth rack 53 respectively, so that the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 establish a synchronous transmission relationship.
[0092] As can be understood from the above structural form, similar gear and rack transmission methods are used between adjacent first telescopic frames 21 and second telescopic frames 22, as well as between adjacent first telescopic frames 21 and drive components 30. This not only ensures that the first telescopic frames 21 and second telescopic frames 22 can maintain a high load-bearing capacity to ensure that the clothes drying rack 100 has a strong load-bearing capacity, but also allows the first telescopic frames 21 and second telescopic frames 22 to maintain a high transmission accuracy during linkage, thereby realizing synchronous telescopic movement between the first telescopic frames 21 and second telescopic frames 22, allowing the drying area of the clothes drying rack to be effectively expanded and contracted.
[0093] As can be seen from the above, in one embodiment, a reset component (i.e., an elastic element 60) is also provided between the bracket 10 and the first telescopic frame 21 and / or the second telescopic frame 22. Exemplarily, when the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are driven by two independent drive components 30 and the first transmission assembly 40 respectively, elastic elements 60 are provided between the first telescopic frame 21 and the bracket 10, and between the second telescopic frame 22 and the bracket 10. When the first telescopic frame 21 and the second telescopic frame 22 are connected by a second transmission assembly 50, the elastic element 60 can be provided between the first telescopic frame 21 and the bracket 10, or the elastic element 60 can be provided between the second telescopic frame 22 and the bracket 10.
[0094] The elastic element 60 is used to continuously apply a force to the telescopic frame 20 to move it toward the storage position, so that after the drive component 30 triggers the locking mechanism 100 to unlock, the telescopic frame 20 can be reset from the drying position to the storage position under the action of the elastic element 60.
[0095] In practical applications, the elastic element 60 may be, but is not limited to, tension springs, compression springs, torsion springs, bending springs, constant force springs, etc. Furthermore, based on the above types, it may also be further selected from, but is not limited to, helical springs, leaf springs, worm springs, disc springs, ring springs, gas springs, rubber springs, etc. This embodiment does not impose strict limitations or requirements on this.
[0096] Reference Figure 20 In some embodiments, the lifting mechanism 80 consists of at least two folding frames 81 connected end-to-end. Adjacent folding frames 81 are staggered along their respective thickness directions, with the beginning of one frame overlapping the end of the other. Furthermore, the adjacent folding frames 81 are parallel to each other along their respective thickness directions when folded. Thus, when the clothes dryer is retracted and the lifting mechanism 80 is raised to the storage position, the staggered arrangement of the adjacent folding frames 81, along with the overlap between their beginning and end, allows for a smaller storage size in the storage state. The two adjacent folding frames 81 form an approximate "N" shape, while still meeting the requirement for a sufficiently long lifting stroke. Compared to a single folding frame 81, using two folding frames 81 allows for a larger unfolding angle than a single folding frame 81 while achieving the same lifting stroke. This also provides a greater width in the width direction of the folding frames 81, resulting in stronger wind resistance.
[0097] In some embodiments, two adjacent folding frames 81 are directly connected end-to-end by a fixing plate 82, positioned on both sides of the fixing plate 82 in the thickness direction. Vertically, the tail end of the upper folding frame 81 is connected to the lower end of the fixing plate 82, and the head end of the lower folding frame 81 is connected to the upper end of the fixing plate 82, thus forming a partial overlap between the two folding frames 81. In this structure, when the folding frame 81 is retracted to its storage position, the retracted thickness of the folding frame 81 is narrower, occupying less space and achieving miniaturization of the clothes drying rack in its retracted state.
[0098] Reference Figure 21, in some embodiments, on two folding frames 81 that are connected end to end and offset from each other in the thickness direction, on one side in the thickness direction of the first folding frame 81, the second folding frame 81 is connected, and on the other side, a third folding frame 81 is also connected. The third folding frame 81 is parallel to the second folding frame 81. Specifically, in the vertical direction, on both sides in the thickness direction of the tail end of the folding frame 81 located above, the head ends of one folding frame 81 are connected. These two folding frames 81 are below, and the two folding frames 81 below are parallel to each other to form a "towel" shape (it can also be that there are two folding frames 81 that are parallel and opposite to each other above, and on the relative inner sides of the tail ends of the two folding frames 81 above, the head end of one folding frame 81 is commonly connected to form a "屮" shape). By using the superimposed assembly of three folding frames 81, in the case of achieving the same lifting formation, in addition to the fact that the unfolding angle of the scissor arms of the folding frame 81 is larger and the wind sway resistance ability is stronger, the storage thickness of the folding frame 81 is basically the same as that of the two folding frames in the foregoing solution, and a smaller storage volume can be achieved. And because it forms a symmetrical structure of "towel" or "屮" shape, the center of gravity of this type of lifting mechanism 80 is centered. Compared with the structure formed by the superimposed assembly of the two folding frames 81 in the foregoing solution, the folding frame 81 of the current structure is not prone to deformation and is more stable.
[0099] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0100] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.
[0101] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
[0102] The technical principles of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of the invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the invention in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of the invention without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Includes main unit, lifting mechanism, and bracket; The bracket is connected to the main unit via the lifting mechanism; The bracket is provided with a telescopic frame that can extend and retract along a first direction. The telescopic frame is linked to the lifting mechanism. During the lifting process, the telescopic frame extends and retracts along the first direction. The telescopic frame has a drying position that is relatively far away from the bracket and a storage position that is relatively close to the bracket in the first direction. The bracket is provided with a movable drive component, which is used to connect with the lifting mechanism. During the process of the bracket rising and falling with the lifting mechanism, the drive component reciprocates relative to the bracket in a preset direction. The drive component and the telescopic frame are connected by a first transmission assembly.
2. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A locking mechanism is also provided between the bracket and the telescopic frame. The locking mechanism is used to lock the telescopic frame in the drying position. The driving component is used to trigger the locking mechanism to unlock when the lifting mechanism moves to a preset position relative to the bracket during the lifting process.
3. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic rack includes a first telescopic rack and a second telescopic rack, both of which can reciprocate synchronously between the drying position and the storage position. There are two drive components, and the first telescopic frame and the second telescopic frame are respectively connected to the drive components through a first transmission assembly.
4. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic rack includes a first telescopic rack and a second telescopic rack, both of which can reciprocate synchronously between the drying position and the storage position. The first telescopic frame is connected to the driving component via a first transmission assembly, and the first telescopic frame and the second telescopic frame are connected via a second transmission assembly.
5. The clothes drying rack according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The direction of movement of the drive component is opposite to the direction of movement of the first telescopic frame or the second telescopic frame; The first transmission assembly includes: The first rack is connected to the driving component for transmission. The first transmission gear is rotatably mounted on the bracket and meshes with the first rack; The second rack is fixedly mounted on the first telescopic frame or the second telescopic frame and meshes with the first transmission gear.
6. The clothes drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second transmission assembly includes: The third rack is fixedly mounted on the first telescopic frame; The second transmission gear is rotatably mounted on the bracket and meshes with the third rack; The fourth rack is fixedly mounted on the second telescopic frame and meshes with the second transmission gear.
7. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reset component is also provided between the bracket and the telescopic frame. The reset component is used to continuously apply a force to the telescopic frame to move it toward the storage position.
8. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism consists of at least two folding frames connected end to end. The two adjacent folding frames are staggered along their respective thickness directions. The head end of one of the two adjacent folding frames overlaps at least partially with the tail end of the other. The two adjacent folding frames are parallel to each other along their respective thickness directions when folded.
9. The clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, Two adjacent folding frames are directly connected end to end by a fixing plate, which is set on both sides of the thickness direction of the fixing plate.
10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, On two folding frames that are connected end to end and staggered along the thickness direction, the first folding frame is connected to the second folding frame on one side of the thickness direction, and a third folding frame is connected to the other side. The third folding frame is parallel to the second folding frame.