Air-conditioning clothes drying structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air-conditioning clothes-drying structure and an air conditioner, wherein the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure comprises a clothes-drying device located on an air outlet of an indoor unit of the air conditioner, wherein the clothes-drying device comprises a hook movably arranged on an edge of the air outlet, and the hook can be switched between a closed state and an open state by adjusting the position of the hook. The air-conditioning clothes-drying structure and the air conditioner of the present invention have the advantages of simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation, convenient use, simple operation, small space occupation, high aesthetics, and no damage to the original appearance of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air-conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air-conditioning clothes drying structure and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In winter or the rainy season in the south, due to the low air temperature or high humidity, washed clothes cannot be dried for a long time, which easily breeds bacteria. Wearing wet or moldy clothes for a long time can easily cause various skin and rheumatic diseases, affecting people's quality of life and is very harmful to the body.

[0003] Although clothes can be dried using drying machines and the like, purchasing these drying machines not only requires a large amount of economic expenditure, but also requires a large space, which is not conducive to widespread promotion and application.

[0004] For this reason, clothes drying devices installed on air conditioners have appeared on the market. Such clothes drying devices are generally located at the air outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit, and the airflow blown out of the air conditioner outlet dries the clothes, thereby accelerating the drying speed of the clothes. However, such clothes drying devices generally have the following disadvantages: first, the structure is complex and the production cost is high; second, they are directly installed and exposed outside the air conditioner indoor unit, which is not only easy to collect dust and affect the appearance, but also takes up a large space; third, when installing, operations such as drilling holes on the wall are required, which is inconvenient to install.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is specially proposed. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention designs an air-conditioned clothes drying structure and an air conditioner to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention discloses an air-conditioning clothes-drying structure, which includes a clothes-drying device located on the air outlet of an air-conditioning indoor unit, and the clothes-drying device includes a hook movably arranged on the edge of the air outlet. The position of the hook is adjusted, and the hook can be switched between a closed state and an open state.

[0008] The air-conditioning clothes-drying structure described in the present application is used to dry clothes by setting a movable hook at the air outlet of the air conditioner. It is not only simple in structure, easy to produce and install, but also the hook can be switched between a closed state and an open state. When in use, the hook can be opened for convenient clothes-drying; when not in use, the hook can be closed and stored in a receiving groove such as on a connecting plate. It not only does not need to occupy the external space of the air conditioner, but also is beautiful and simple, and does not affect the original appearance of the air conditioner. In addition, the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure described in the present application is directly installed at the air outlet of the air conditioner, and does not need to be installed by drilling holes on the wall or the outer surface of the air conditioner, making the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure easy to install.

[0009] Furthermore, a receiving groove is provided on the edge of the air outlet, and the receiving groove is used to receive the hook. When the hook is in a closed state, the hook can be received in the receiving groove; when the hook is in an open state, the hook can extend from the receiving groove for hanging clothes.

[0010] The setting of the receiving groove provides a receiving space for the hook, so that when the hook is in a closed state, it can be hidden in the receiving groove without affecting the appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit. When the hook is in an open state, it can be used to hang clothes, which is convenient to use.

[0011] Furthermore, the indoor unit also has a front panel, a connecting plate is arranged on a side of the air outlet close to the front panel, and the clothes drying device is arranged on the connecting plate.

[0012] By arranging the clothes drying device on the connecting plate at the front edge of the air outlet, the distance between the clothes drying device and the wall can be maximized, so as to prevent the clothes from contacting the wall and being contaminated by the wall during the drying process. In addition, the connection plate can also form an installation space for the air-conditioning clothes drying structure, and the connection plate can strengthen the air outlet, so as to prevent the air-conditioning clothes drying structure from pulling the air outlet and causing deformation and other damage during long-term use.

[0013] Furthermore, an air guide door that can be rotatably opened and closed is provided on the air outlet, and when the air guide door and the hook are both in a closed state, the air guide door can cover the hook.

[0014] The hook is arranged to be covered by the air guide door, so as to prevent dust from accumulating and affecting the appearance of the air conditioner when the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure is not used for a long time.

[0015] Furthermore, an air guide door that can be rotated to open and close is provided on the air outlet, and when the air guide door and the hook are both in an open state, the air guide door is located in a vertical direction.

[0016] At this time, under the guiding effect of the air guide door, the air outlet will discharge air in a vertically downward direction, and the airflow blown out of the air outlet will be able to fully contact the clothes, thereby increasing the clothes drying rate.

[0017] Furthermore, the hook is rotatably installed in the accommodating groove via a rotating shaft.

[0018] The hook is rotatably installed in the receiving groove via a rotating shaft, which has a simple structure and is convenient for installing the hook.

[0019] Furthermore, the hook has a first side surface and a second side surface that are arranged opposite to each other, the first side surface is a straight plane, and the second side surface is a curved surface with a bend, and a hook structure for hanging clothes is formed on one side of the hook through the second side surface. When the hook is in a closed state, the first side surface is flush with the plane where the notch of the accommodating groove is located.

[0020] When the hook is in a closed state, the first side surface is flush with the plane where the notch of the receiving groove is located, so that when the hook is in a closed state, it can be completely received in the receiving groove, which is beautiful and simple.

[0021] Furthermore, the hook has a third side surface and a fourth side surface that are relatively arranged, and the third side surface and the fourth side surface are arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and a concave limiting groove is arranged on the fourth side surface, and correspondingly, a protruding limiting column is arranged on the inner wall of the accommodating groove, and when the hook is in a closed state, the limiting column can be inserted into the limiting groove.

[0022] The limiting column is inserted into the limiting groove to limit the hook and prevent the hook from rotating out of the accommodating groove.

[0023] Furthermore, a protruding limiting column is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating groove, and when the hook is in an open state, the limiting column can be in contact and connected with the second side surface to limit the second side surface.

[0024] The second side surface is limited by the limiting column, so that the opening position of the hook is fixed and not easy to shake or deflect.

[0025] Furthermore, the hook has an upper end surface and a lower end surface that are arranged opposite to each other, and an anti-interference protrusion is arranged on the lower end surface.

[0026] The anti-interference protrusion is provided so that there is a certain gap between the lower end surface of the hook and the inner wall of the receiving groove, so as to facilitate the hook to be rotated out of the receiving groove, and also improve the integrity of the appearance of the hook.

[0027] Furthermore, a pressing portion is provided on the hook, and the pressing portion is a protrusion or a depression provided on the hook. By pressing the pressing portion, the hook can rotate around the rotating shaft to open the hook.

[0028] The pressing part indicates the pressing point of the user when opening the hook, so that the user can open the hook more conveniently and accurately.

[0029] Furthermore, the clothes drying device also includes a clothes drying rack, and when the hook is in an open state, the clothes drying rack is hung on the hook.

[0030] By providing the clothes drying rack, the clothes drying effect of the air-conditioning clothes drying structure can be further improved.

[0031] Furthermore, the hook has an inclined guide surface, and when the clothes rack is hung on the hook, the clothes rack and the wall have an angle not equal to 90° through the guidance and limitation of the guide surface.

[0032] By forming the guide surface on the hook, the position of the clothes drying rack is fixed, and the clothes drying rack is not perpendicular to the wall and is not easy to contact the wall.

[0033] An air conditioner having the above-mentioned air-conditioning clothes-drying structure.

[0034] To sum up, the air-conditioned clothes drying structure and air conditioner described in this application have the advantages of simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation, easy use, simple operation, small space occupation, high aesthetics, and will not damage the original appearance of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention from another viewing angle;

[0037] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 It is a structural explosion diagram of the air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the hook according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the hook according to the embodiment of the present invention from another viewing angle;

[0041] Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of a hook in a closed state in the air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the hook in the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure according to an embodiment of the present invention in an open state.

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 1-indoor unit, 11-air outlet, 12-air guide door, 13-front panel, 14-connecting plate, 15-accommodating groove, 16-first mounting hole, 17-limiting column, 2-clothes drying device, 21-hook, 211-second mounting hole, 212-pressing part, 213-first side surface, 214-second side surface, 215-third side surface, 216-fourth side surface, 217-limiting groove, 218-lower end surface, 219-upper end surface, 22-clothes drying rack, 23-rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, an air-conditioning clothes-drying structure includes a clothes-drying device 2 located on the air outlet 11 of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1, and the clothes-drying device 2 includes a hook 21 movably arranged on the edge of the air outlet 11. The position of the hook 21 is adjusted, and the hook 21 can be switched between a closed state and an open state.

[0047] Furthermore, a receiving groove 15 is provided at the edge of the air outlet 11, and the receiving groove 15 is used to receive the hook 21:

[0048] When the hook 21 is in a closed state, the hook 21 can be accommodated in the accommodation groove 15;

[0049] When the hook 21 is in an open state, the hook 21 can be extended from the receiving groove 15 for hanging clothes.

[0050] As some embodiments of the present application, the hook 21 can be movably disposed on the edge of the air outlet 11 by rotation, sliding, etc.

[0051] Preferably, the hook 21 is rotatably disposed on the air outlet 11 , and the hook 21 can be switched between a closed state and an open state by rotating the hook 21 .

[0052] The air-conditioning clothes-drying structure described in the present application is used to dry clothes by setting a movable hook 21 at the air outlet 11 of the air conditioner. It is not only simple in structure, easy to produce and install, but also the hook 21 can be switched between a closed state and an open state. When in use, the hook 21 can be extended from the receiving slot 15 to facilitate drying clothes; when not in use, the hook 21 can be closed and stored in the receiving slot 15. It not only does not need to occupy the external space of the air conditioner, but also is beautiful and simple, and does not affect the original appearance of the air conditioner. In addition, the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure described in the present application is directly installed at the air outlet 11 of the air conditioner, and does not need to be installed by drilling holes on the wall or the outer surface of the air conditioner, making the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure easy to install.

[0053] As some embodiments of the present application, Figures 1-2 As shown, a plurality of the clothes drying devices 2 are disposed on the air outlet 11 of the air conditioner indoor unit 1. Preferably, 3 to 7 clothes drying devices 2 are arranged in sequence on the air outlet 11.

[0054] Further, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the air outlet 11 is provided with an air guide door 12 that can be rotated to open and close. When the air guide door 12 is in an open state, the user can rotate the hook 21 to open it for drying clothes; when the air guide door 12 is in a closed state, the user can rotate the hook 21 to close it, and when the hook 21 is in a closed state, the hook 21 can be covered by the air guide door 12 and hidden in the air conditioner. The hook 21 is set as a structure that can be hidden in the air conditioner, which can prevent the accumulation of dust and affect the appearance of the air conditioner when the air conditioner clothes drying structure is not used for a long time.

[0055] Preferably, Figure 3 As shown, when the air guide door 12 and the hook 21 are both in the open state, the air guide door 12 is located in the vertical direction. At this time, under the guiding action of the air guide door 12, the air outlet 11 will discharge air in a vertical downward direction, and the airflow blown out of the air outlet 11 will be able to fully contact the clothes and increase the clothes drying rate.

[0056] As some embodiments of the present application, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the indoor unit 1 also has a front panel 13, and a connecting plate 14 is arranged on the side of the air outlet 11 close to the front panel 13, and the front edge of the air outlet 11 is formed by the connecting plate 14, that is, the air outlet 11 and the front panel 13 are connected by the connecting plate 14, and the clothes drying device 2 is arranged on the connecting plate 14.

[0057] The connection plate 14 is provided to form an installation space for the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure, and the connection plate 14 can strengthen the air outlet 11, thereby preventing the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure from pulling the air outlet 11 and causing deformation and other damage during long-term use. In addition, the connection plate 14 is provided at the connection between the air outlet 11 and the front panel 13, that is, the front edge of the air outlet 11, so that the clothes-drying device 2 can be kept as far away from the wall as possible, thereby preventing the clothes hung on the clothes-drying device 2 from contacting the wall and being contaminated by the wall.

[0058] Furthermore, the hook 21 is rotatably installed in the receiving groove 15 via a rotating shaft 23 .

[0059] Specifically, Figure 4 As shown, a first mounting hole 16 is provided in the receiving groove 15, and correspondingly, a second mounting hole 211 is provided on the hook 21, and after the two ends of the rotating shaft 23 pass through the first mounting hole 16 and the second mounting hole 211 respectively, the hook 21 is rotatably installed in the receiving groove 15.

[0060] Further, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the hook 21 has a first side surface 213 and a second side surface 214 that are oppositely arranged, and the first side surface 213 and the second side surface 214 are arranged parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 23, wherein the first side surface 213 is a straight plane, and the second side surface 214 is a curved surface with a bend, and a curved hook structure for hanging clothes is formed on one side of the hook 21 through the second side surface 214.

[0061] Furthermore, if Figures 5 to 8 As shown, when the hook 21 is in the closed state, the first side surface 213 is flush with the plane where the notch of the receiving groove 15 is located, and the second side surface 214 is received in the receiving groove 15. When the hook 21 is in the closed state, it can not only be completely received in the receiving groove 15, but also be beautiful and simple.

[0062] Further, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the hook 21 also has a third side surface 215 and a fourth side surface 216 that are relatively arranged, and the third side surface 215 and the fourth side surface 216 are arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 23, and the fourth side surface 216 is provided with a concave limiting groove 217, and correspondingly, a convex limiting column 17 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 15, wherein when the hook 21 is in a closed state, the fourth side surface 216 can be fitted together with the inner wall of the receiving groove 15, and the limiting column 17 can be inserted into the limiting groove 217 to limit the hook 21 and prevent the hook 21 from rotating out of the receiving groove 15.

[0063] Furthermore, Figure 8 As shown, when the hook 21 is in the open state, the limiting column 17 can be in contact and connected with the second side surface 214, and the second side surface 214 is limited by the limiting column 17, so that the open position of the hook 21 is fixed and not easy to shake or deflect.

[0064] Further, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the hook 21 also has an upper end surface 219 and a lower end surface 218 that are arranged opposite to each other, and the upper end surface 219 and the lower end surface 218 are arranged parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 23, wherein, as shown Figure 7 As shown, when the hook 21 is in the closed state, the upper end surface 219 and the lower end surface 218 are vertically arranged in the receiving groove 15; Figure 8 As shown, when the hook 21 is in the open state, the upper end surface 219 rotates into the receiving groove 15 and is located at the upper end of the hook 21 , and the lower end surface 218 rotates out of the receiving groove 15 and is located at the lower end of the hook 21 .

[0065] Furthermore, an anti-interference protrusion is provided on the lower end surface 218, and the anti-interference protrusion is provided so that there is a certain gap between the lower end surface 218 of the hook 21 and the inner wall of the receiving groove 15, so that the hook 21 can be easily rotated out of the receiving groove 15. The height of the anti-interference protrusion is set according to the shapes of the hook 21 and the receiving groove 15, so that the hook 21 can be smoothly rotated out of the receiving groove 15.

[0066] Preferably, the anti-interference protrusion is located at one end of the lower end surface 218 close to the first side surface 213 .

[0067] Furthermore, Figures 7-8 As shown, a limiting boss is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating groove 15. When the hook 21 is in a closed state, the limiting boss can fit tightly with the upper end surface 219 of the hook 21 to control the closing angle of the hook 21, so that the first side surface 213 can remain flush with the surface of the connecting plate 14.

[0068] Furthermore, a pressing portion 212 is provided on the first side surface 213 , and the pressing portion 212 is located between the rotating shaft 23 and the upper end surface 219 . By pressing the pressing portion 212 , the hook 21 can be rotated around the rotating shaft 23 to open the hook 21 .

[0069] Preferably, the pressing portion 212 is a protrusion or a depression disposed on the first side surface 213. Figure 7As shown, by pressing the pressing portion 212 , the hook 21 can rotate clockwise around the rotating shaft 23 to open the hook 21 .

[0070] More preferably, the pressing portion 212 has a press-to-open mark.

[0071] As some embodiments of the present application, reinforcing ribs are provided on the surface of the hook 21 to improve the mechanical strength of the hook 21 .

[0072] Preferably, the reinforcing ribs are located on the third side surface 215 and the fourth side surface 216 .

[0073] As some embodiments of the present application, Figures 1-2 As shown, the clothes drying device 2 further includes a clothes drying rack 22. When the hook 21 is in an open state, the clothes drying rack 22 is hung on the hook 21 to accelerate the drying of clothes.

[0074] Furthermore, the hook 21 has an inclined guide surface. When the clothes drying rack 22 is hung on the hook 21, the guide surface can be used to guide and limit the clothes drying rack 22 to have an angle not equal to 90° with the wall. The guide surface formed on the hook can fix the position of the clothes drying rack, make it not perpendicular to the wall, and not easy to contact the wall. Specifically, the guide surface is set on the second side surface 214. During production, the shape and inclination angle of the second side surface 214 can be adjusted so that the clothes drying rack 22 cannot contact the wall on which the indoor unit 1 is installed, thereby preventing the wall from contaminating the clothes.

[0075] In addition, the present application also provides an air conditioner having the above-mentioned air-conditioning clothes-drying structure.

[0076] To sum up, the air-conditioned clothes drying structure and air conditioner described in this application have the advantages of simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation, easy use, simple operation, small space occupation, high aesthetics, and will not damage the original appearance of the air conditioner.

[0077] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, so the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air-conditioning clothes-drying structure, comprising a clothes-drying device (2) located on an air outlet (11) of an air-conditioning indoor unit (1), characterized in that: The clothes drying device (2) comprises a hook (21) movably arranged on the edge of the air outlet (11); the hook (21) can be switched between a closed state and an open state by adjusting the position of the hook (21); A receiving groove (15) is provided at the edge of the air outlet (11), and the receiving groove (15) is used to receive the hook (21); when the hook (21) is in a closed state, the hook (21) can be received in the receiving groove (15); when the hook (21) is in an open state, the hook (21) can extend from the receiving groove (15) to be used for hanging clothes; The air outlet (11) is provided with an air guide door (12) that can be rotatably opened and closed; when the air guide door (12) and the hook (21) are both in a closed state, the air guide door (12) can cover the hook (21); when the air guide door (12) and the hook (21) are both in an open state, the air guide door (12) is located in a vertical direction; The hook (21) is rotatably mounted in the receiving groove (15) via a rotating shaft (23); The hook (21) has a first side surface (213) and a second side surface (214) which are arranged opposite to each other, the first side surface (213) being a straight plane, and the second side surface (214) being a curved surface with a bend, a hook structure for hanging clothes is formed on one side of the hook (21) through the second side surface (214), and when the hook (21) is in a closed state, the first side surface (213) is flush with the plane where the notch of the accommodating groove (15) is located; A pressing portion (212) is provided on the hook (21); the pressing portion (212) is a protrusion or a depression provided on the hook (21); by pressing the pressing portion (212), the hook (21) can rotate around the rotating shaft (23) to open the hook (21).

2. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indoor unit (1) further comprises a front panel (13), a connecting plate (14) is arranged on a side of the air outlet (11) close to the front panel (13), and the clothes drying device (2) is arranged on the connecting plate (14).

3. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook (21) has a third side surface (215) and a fourth side surface (216) that are arranged opposite to each other. The third side surface (215) and the fourth side surface (216) are arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft (23), and a concave limiting groove (217) is arranged on the fourth side surface (216). Correspondingly, a convex limiting column (17) is arranged on the inner wall of the accommodating groove (15). When the hook (21) is in a closed state, the limiting column (17) can be inserted into the limiting groove (217).

4. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protruding limiting column (17) is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating groove (15); when the hook (21) is in an open state, the limiting column (17) can contact and connect with the second side surface (214) to limit the second side surface (214).

5. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The hook (21) has an upper end surface (219) and a lower end surface (218) which are arranged opposite to each other, and an anti-interference protrusion is arranged on the lower end surface (218).

6. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clothes drying device (2) further comprises a clothes drying rack (22), and when the hook (21) is in an open state, the clothes drying rack (22) is hung on the hook (21).

7. The air-conditioning clothes drying structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hook (21) has an inclined guide surface, and when the clothes drying rack (22) is hung on the hook (21), the clothes drying rack (22) and the wall have an angle not equal to 90° due to the guidance and limitation of the guide surface.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner has the air-conditioning clothes-drying structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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