Clothing hanging device and laundry care machine

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of clothes storage, and aims to solve the problem that the existing clothes hanging device cannot flexibly adjust the height for different clothes length, cannot realize the rational application of space, and cannot meet the user's multiple needs. The present application provides a clothes hanging device and a clothes care machine. The clothes hanging device comprises a mounting base, a flexible bearing member, and two connecting members. The flexible bearing member is used to bear clothes, and the two ends of the flexible bearing member are connected with the two connecting members respectively. At least one of the two connecting members is in sliding connection with the mounting base. A locking assembly is arranged on the connecting member in sliding connection with the mounting base. The locking assembly is arranged to lock the connecting member after the connecting member in sliding connection with the mounting base is slid into place. The present application aims to make the clothes hanging height of the clothes hanging device adjustable, so as to facilitate the user to flexibly adjust the clothes hanging height of the clothes hanging device for different clothes length, and facilitate the user to fully utilize the space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothing storage technology, specifically providing a clothing hanging device and a clothing care machine. Background Technology

[0002] Clothes hanging devices are very common in daily life, such as floor-standing clothes racks and clothes rods used in garment care machines. The hanging height of these devices (i.e., the height of the clothes after they are hung) is usually fixed, making them unsuitable for garments of different lengths and failing to make efficient use of space. Taking the clothes rod in a garment care machine as an example, in addition to the hanging rod itself, the machine's casing typically contains a motor and a transmission mechanism (such as a crank-connecting rod mechanism). The motor, transmission mechanism, and hanging rod are connected in sequence. When the motor starts, it drives the hanging rod to swing along a preset trajectory via the transmission mechanism, thus shaking the clothes to help remove wrinkles. Because the hanging rod is connected to the transmission mechanism, its range of motion is very limited, making it difficult to achieve adjustable hanging height. This results in several issues: the hanging height of the clothes rack cannot be adjusted for garments of different lengths. For example, when garments are long, because the hanging height cannot be adjusted, they may fall onto the bottom wall of the garment holding space that constitutes the garment care machine, easily causing them to get dirty. In cases where there is a steam outlet on this bottom wall, the garments may cover the steam outlet, obstructing the steam supply, or even damaging the garments due to the steam. Furthermore, the difficulty in adjusting the hanging height inevitably prevents users from fully utilizing the space, thus hindering the rational use of the space.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need in the field for a new garment hanging device and garment care machine to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, namely, the inability of existing garment hanging devices to flexibly adjust height for different garment lengths, to achieve rational space utilization, and to meet diverse user needs, this invention provides a garment hanging device. This device includes a mounting base, a flexible support member, and two connecting members. The flexible support member supports garments, and both ends of the flexible support member are respectively connected to the two connecting members. At least one of the two connecting members is slidably connected to the mounting base. A locking component is provided on the connecting member slidably connected to the mounting base, and the locking component is configured to lock the connecting member after it has slid into position.

[0005] This setup allows users to adjust the minimum height of the flexible load-bearing component by adjusting the distance between the two connecting components, thereby changing the hanging height. In other words, users can flexibly adjust the hanging height for different garment lengths. For example, when garments are long, the height can be adjusted to ensure they are fully hung, preventing the bottom from contacting other objects and thus avoiding dirt accumulation. Furthermore, users can adjust the hanging height to optimize the space occupied by the garments and the hanging device itself. For instance, when used as a standalone unit, users can place items below the hanging device and adjust the height accordingly. When multiple hanging devices are used in conjunction with other equipment, different garments can be hung at different heights to maximize space utilization.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment hanging device, the locking assembly includes a locking member, an operating member, and an elastic member. One of the connecting member and the operating member is hinged to the locking member, and the other of the connecting member and the operating member is movably connected to the locking member. The two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the operating member and the connecting member. The elastic member is configured to apply an elastic force to the operating member to lock the locking member to the mounting base when the operating member is not unlocked, thereby locking the connecting member to the mounting base. The operating member is configured to rotate the locking member to unlock the locking member to the mounting base when the operating member is unlocked, thereby unlocking the connecting member to the mounting base.

[0007] This setup allows the connection between the component and the mounting base to be unlocked simply by performing an unlocking operation on the operating component. The operation is simple, easy for users, and further enhances the user experience.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment hanging device, the connecting member is a slider, the locking member is an L-shaped locking rod, the operating member is a push-button operating rod, and the elastic member is a spring. A receiving space is formed within the slider. The L-shaped locking rod and the spring are disposed within the receiving space. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, a portion of the push-button operating rod is disposed within the receiving space, and the remaining portion extends out of the receiving space and is exposed outside the slider. The L-shaped locking rod is hinged to the slider via a fixed shaft, and the fixed shaft is connected between the two ends of the L-shaped locking rod. One end of the L-shaped locking rod is provided with a groove / sliding shaft, and the other end of the push-button operating rod located within the receiving space is provided with a groove / sliding shaft. The sliding shaft is slidably disposed within the groove. The second end of the L-shaped locking rod is used to lock with the mounting base. The push-button operating rod is configured to unlock the L-shaped locking rod from the mounting base when the push-button operating rod is pressed, thereby unlocking the slider from the mounting base.

[0009] This design allows the connection between the component and the mounting base to be unlocked simply by pressing the operating component. The operation is simple and easy for users to operate. In addition, compared to pulling, unlocking by pressing is less strenuous and more convenient for users, further enhancing the user experience.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes hanging device, the receiving space is formed with a guide groove, the push-type operating rod is disposed in the guide groove and slidably connected to the guide groove, and the direction of deformation of the spring is set to be parallel to the direction of sliding of the push-type operating rod in the guide groove.

[0011] This design allows the pressing direction of the push-button lever to be guided by the guide groove, preventing the lever from wobbling during pressing. This ensures that the spring can deform stably along the axial direction, preventing it from deviating from the axis and thus avoiding damage and extending its service life.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes hanging device, a cylindrical mounting groove is formed on the push-button operating rod, the inner diameter of the cylindrical mounting groove is equal to the outer diameter of the spring, and one end of the spring connected to the push-button operating rod is accommodated in the cylindrical mounting groove.

[0013] This design allows for a more reliable connection between the spring and the push-button operating lever, and also improves the stability of the spring during deformation.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment hanging device, when the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod abuts against the mounting base, and the parts of the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base that are in contact with each other are tightly fitted together.

[0015] This design allows the L-shaped locking rod to lock with the mounting base through friction, resulting in a simple structure.

[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment hanging device, the portion of the L-shaped locking rod that abuts against the mounting base is a rubber contact portion; and / or, the portion of the mounting base that abuts against the L-shaped locking rod is a rubber contact structure.

[0017] This design further increases the friction between the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base, making the locking between the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base more reliable, and consequently making the locking between the connecting component and the mounting base more reliable.

[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothes hanging device, the mounting base has a plurality of locking grooves. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod extends into one of the locking grooves to engage with the locking groove for locking. Alternatively, the mounting base has a plurality of protrusions, and the L-shaped locking rod has a locking groove. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, one of the protrusions extends into the locking groove to engage with the locking groove for locking.

[0019] By setting multiple locking slots on the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod can be locked to the mounting base through a limiting engagement, making the locking between the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base more reliable, and thus making the locking between the connecting component and the mounting base more reliable.

[0020] By setting multiple protrusions on the mounting base and forming a locking groove on the L-shaped locking rod, the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base can be locked together through a limiting engagement, making the locking between the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base more reliable, thereby making the locking between the connecting component and the mounting base more reliable.

[0021] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a garment care machine, which includes a housing and a partition structure disposed within the housing, the partition structure dividing the internal space of the housing into a garment receiving cavity and a component mounting cavity, wherein the garment receiving cavity is provided with any of the garment hanging devices described above.

[0022] With this design, the adjustable hanging height of the garment hanging device allows users to flexibly adjust the height for different garment lengths, preventing clothes from falling onto the partition structure. In cases where the partition structure has a steam outlet for supplying steam, the device also prevents clothes from covering the steam outlet, thus avoiding obstruction of steam supply and preventing damage to the clothes from steam. Furthermore, users can flexibly adjust the space occupied by the hanging device and the clothes on it, facilitating the placement of more clothes in the garment storage cavity and making full use of the space for rational utilization. In addition, compared to the swing-type hanging rods driven by motors and transmission mechanisms in the prior art, this type of garment hanging device allows for greater movement of the clothes, making it easier for the garment care machine to use a fan to blow the clothes to remove wrinkles. Since this method generally has a better wrinkle removal effect than the wrinkle removal effect of shaking clothes by a swing-type hanging rod, this garment hanging device provides a structural basis for improving the wrinkle removal effect, facilitating the optimization of the wrinkle removal function and improving the wrinkle removal effect.

[0023] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment care machine, the number of the garment hanging devices is at least two, and the garment receiving cavity is also provided with a garment hanging rod, which is mounted on at least two of the flexible load-bearing components.

[0024] This design allows users to hang clothes on the clothes rack, increasing the number of garments that can be hung compared to hanging clothes on a separate flexible support member. This makes it easier for users to care for multiple garments at once, saving time. In addition, the clothes rack is mounted on at least two flexible support members, which allows it to be relatively stably positioned within the garment receiving cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the garment care machine of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the garment care machine along the front-to-back direction;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the garment hanging device in the garment care machine of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial view of the cross-sectional diagram at point AA.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1. Housing; 11. Divider; 111. Air inlet; 112. Air outlet; 2. Air duct; 3. Fan; 51. Evaporator; 52. Condenser; 6. Clothes hanging device; 61. Mounting rod; 62. Rope; 63. Slider; 631. Accommodation space; 64. Fixing plate; 65. Locking assembly; 651. L-shaped locking rod; 6511. Sliding shaft; 652. Press-type operating lever; 6521. Slide groove; 653. Spring; 654. Fixing shaft; 100. Clothes receiving cavity; 200. Component mounting cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical direction," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Based on the problems pointed out in the background art of existing garment hanging devices, such as the inability to flexibly adjust the height for different garment lengths, the inability to achieve rational use of space, and the inability to meet the diverse needs of users, this invention provides a garment hanging device that makes the hanging height adjustable, allowing users to flexibly adjust the hanging height for different garment lengths, thus enabling users to make full use of space and achieve rational use of space.

[0035] The garment hanging device in this invention can be used as a standalone unit or as part of other equipment. For example, it can be integrated into a garment care machine, wardrobe, or similar appliance, housed within its enclosure. Regardless of whether it's used independently or as part of another appliance, each garment hanging device can be flexibly configured to hang garments at different heights based on garment length. Multiple hanging devices allow for the hanging of different garments at varying heights, maximizing space utilization. The technical solution of this invention will be described in detail below using the example of a garment hanging device integrated into a garment care machine.

[0036] Specifically, garment care machines typically possess at least one of the following functions: drying, deodorizing, sterilizing, fumigating, and wrinkle removal. Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the garment care machine includes a housing 1 and a partition 11 (a specific embodiment of the partition structure) disposed within the housing 1. The partition 11 divides the internal space of the housing 1 into a garment receiving cavity 100 and a component mounting cavity 200. The garment receiving cavity 100 is used to hang garments for garment care operations; the component mounting cavity 200 is used to house some core components. For example, in the case where the garment care machine has drying, wrinkle removal, sterilization, and deodorization functions, the core components include an air duct 2, a fan 3, a steam generator for generating steam, and a heat pump system for heating and dehumidifying the air.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the heat pump system includes an evaporator 51, a condenser 52, and a compressor (not shown) connected end to end. The evaporator 51 for dehumidification and the condenser 52 for heating are arranged sequentially inside the air duct 2 along the airflow direction. The compressor is located outside the air duct 2. An air inlet 111 and an air outlet 112 are formed on the partition plate 11. An air inlet grille and an air outlet grille are respectively provided at the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112. One end of the air duct 2 is connected to the air outlet 112, and the other end of the air duct 2 is connected to the air inlet 111. A fan 3 is also installed near the air outlet 112 to circulate air. When the fan 3 is started, the dry hot air formed by dehumidification and heating in the air duct 2 can enter the clothes receiving cavity 100 from the air outlet 112 to dry the clothes. During the drying process, the dry hot air becomes humid air. Due to the negative pressure formed by the start of the fan 3, the humid air in the clothes receiving cavity 100 can enter the air duct 2 from the air inlet 111 to be dehumidified and heated again and supplied to the clothes receiving cavity 100 through the air outlet 112, so as to realize the circulation of air.

[0038] In addition, the steam generator includes a water tank and a heating rod installed in the water tank. The heating rod heats the water in the water tank to generate steam. A steam outlet is also formed on the partition plate 11. The steam generator is connected to the steam outlet, thereby supplying the generated high-temperature steam to the clothing storage cavity 100 to sterilize, remove wrinkles and deodorize the clothing.

[0039] It should be noted that, in addition to the aforementioned partition plate 11, a hollow cuboid structure can also be used as the partition structure. That is, those skilled in the art can flexibly design the specific structure of the partition in practical applications, as long as the partition structure can divide the internal space of the housing 1 into a clothing storage cavity 100 and a component mounting cavity 200. Besides the aforementioned heat pump system, heating wires can be installed in the air duct 2 to heat the air, and a condenser 52 can be installed to dehumidify the air. Those skilled in the art can flexibly design the specific structure of the device for heating and dehumidifying the air in practical applications, as long as it can achieve both heating and dehumidification. Furthermore, in addition to the aforementioned combination of a water tank and a heating rod, the steam generator can also include a water tank and a microwave generating structure installed in the water tank, using microwaves to heat water and generate steam. Those skilled in the art can flexibly design the specific structure of the steam generator in practical applications, as long as the steam generator can generate steam. In addition, those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the functions of the garment care machine in practical applications and set up devices or components in the housing 1 that can achieve the corresponding functions. For example, when adding the fumigation function, an aromatherapy box can be set up in the housing 1. Or, when the sterilization, wrinkle removal and deodorization functions are canceled, the steam generator can be canceled.

[0040] A garment hanging device is provided within the garment receiving cavity 100. Garments are hung within the garment receiving cavity 100 via the garment hanging device for drying, deodorizing, sterilizing, fumigating, and / or wrinkle removal. The garment hanging device includes a mounting base, a flexible support member, and two connecting members. The flexible support member supports the garments, and both ends of the flexible support member are connected to the two connecting members respectively. Both connecting members are connected to the mounting base (i.e., the mounting base serves as the mounting foundation for the two connecting members). Specifically, at least one of the two connecting members is slidably connected to the mounting base. A locking component is provided on the connecting member slidably connected to the mounting base. The locking component is configured to lock the connecting member after it has slid into place.

[0041] In this configuration, at least one of the two connecting members is slidably connected to the mounting base. That is, in one possible scenario, one connecting member is slidably connected to the mounting base, while the other is fixedly connected. In another possible scenario, both connecting members are slidably connected to the mounting base. It should be noted that the mounting base is the foundation for the two connecting members, but the garment hanging device does not necessarily have to be installed in a designated position via the mounting base. For example, when installing the garment hanging device into the housing 1 of the garment care machine, the installation can be achieved by connecting the mounting base to the housing 1, by connecting the connecting members to the housing 1, or by connecting both the connecting members and the mounting base to the housing 1.

[0042] When using the clothes hanging device, the user can slide the connecting member relative to the mounting base. After the connecting member slides to the appropriate position, it can be locked using the locking assembly to prevent further sliding. This changes the distance between the two connecting members, thereby altering the lowest position height of the flexible load-bearing member. Specifically, when the distance between the two connecting members increases, the lowest position of the flexible load-bearing member increases; conversely, when the distance decreases, the lowest position of the flexible load-bearing member decreases.

[0043] As described above, users can adjust the minimum height of the flexible load-bearing component by adjusting the distance between the two connecting components, thereby changing the hanging height. In other words, users can flexibly adjust the hanging height of the garment hanging device for different garment lengths. For example, when the garment is long, the user can adjust the hanging height to ensure the garment is fully hung, preventing the bottom of the garment from contacting other objects and thus avoiding dirt accumulation. Furthermore, users can adjust the hanging height of the garment hanging device and the space occupied by the garments, facilitating efficient use of space. For instance, when the garment hanging device is used as a standalone unit, users can place items below it, adjusting the height of the hanging device according to the height of the items. When multiple garment hanging devices are used in other equipment, users can adjust the hanging height of different garments at different heights, maximizing space utilization. Furthermore, for garment care machines, compared to the swing-type clothes rack driven by a motor and transmission mechanism in the prior art, the garment hanging device described above allows for greater movement of the garments hanging on it. This facilitates the garment care machine's use of a fan to blow the garments and remove wrinkles. Moreover, since this method generally has a better wrinkle removal effect than the method of shaking the garments with a swing-type clothes rack, this garment hanging device provides a structural basis for improving the wrinkle removal effect, making it easier to optimize the wrinkle removal function and improve the wrinkle removal effect.

[0044] In the above, the mounting base can be a mounting rod, mounting plate, etc., the flexible load-bearing component can be a rope, a soft metal strip, etc., and the connecting component can be a block structure, a plate structure, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the mounting base, the flexible load-bearing component and the connecting component in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structure of the mounting base, the flexible load-bearing component and the connecting component do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can flexibly configure the specific structure of the locking component in practical applications, as long as the locking component can lock the connecting member after it has slid into place with the mounting base. For example, the locking component can be a combination of a bayonet and a hook, or a combination of a locking component, an operating component, and an elastic component. Specifically, one of the connecting component and the operating component is hinged to the locking component, and the other of the connecting component and the operating component is movably connected to the locking component. The two ends of the elastic component are connected to the operating component and the connecting component, respectively. The elastic component is configured to apply an elastic force to the operating component to lock the locking component with the mounting base, thereby locking the connecting component with the mounting base, when the operating component is not unlocked. The operating component is configured to rotate the locking component when the operating component is unlocked, thereby unlocking the locking component with the mounting base, thereby unlocking the connecting component with the mounting base. Furthermore, the locking component can adopt an L-shaped structure, an M-shaped structure, an N-shaped structure, etc., the operating component can adopt a press-type operating component, a pull-type operating component, etc., and the elastic component can adopt a spring, elastic rubber, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the locking component, operating component, and elastic component in practical applications, as long as the elastic component can apply an elastic force to the operating component to lock the locking component with the mounting base when the operating component is not unlocked, thereby locking the connecting component with the mounting base, and when the operating component is unlocked, the operating component can cause the locking component to rotate to unlock the locking component with the mounting base, thereby unlocking the connecting component with the mounting base.

[0045] Furthermore, the number of hanging devices installed inside the garment care machine housing 1 can be one or at least two. When there is one hanging device, the garment can be placed directly on the flexible support member, or the garment can be hung on the flexible support member via a clothes rack. When there are two hanging devices, the garment can be placed directly on the flexible support member of each hanging device, or the same garment can be placed directly on the flexible support members of both hanging devices simultaneously, or the garment can be hung on the flexible support member via a clothes rack, or a hanging rod can be installed, with the hanging rod supported by the flexible support members of the two hanging devices (the hanging rod can be installed on the flexible support member by means of erection or fixation), and then the garment can be placed indirectly (via a clothes rack, etc.) or directly on the hanging rod. When there are more hanging devices, different hanging devices can use the different methods listed above to hang the garment. In the case of hanging the garment via a hanging rod, the number of hanging rods can be one or more, and each hanging rod can be supported by all or part of the flexible support members.

[0046] The garment care machine will be further described in detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment.

[0047] In this preferred embodiment, there are two garment hanging devices 6. In each garment hanging device 6, the mounting base is a mounting rod 61, the flexible load-bearing component is a rope 62, one of the two connecting components is a slider 63 that is slidably connected to the mounting rod 61, and the other is a fixing plate 64 that is fixedly connected to the mounting rod 61. The locking assembly 65 is a combination of a locking component, an operating component, and an elastic component. Specifically, the locking component is an L-shaped locking rod 651, the operating component is a push-type operating rod 652, and the elastic component is a spring 653.

[0048] One of the hanging devices 6 has its mounting rod 61 fixedly connected to the housing 1 at both ends. After the mounting rod 61 is assembled with the housing 1, its axis is parallel to the horizontal plane and perpendicular to the door in the closed position (the housing 1 of the garment care machine includes a housing body and a door rotatably mounted on the housing body; the front of the housing 1 has an opening, and the door is designed to open and close the opening). The mounting rod 61 of the other hanging device 6 is also arranged in the same way, and when both hanging devices 6 are assembled with the housing 1, their mounting rods 61 are positioned facing each other, one on the left and one on the right. In addition, a hanging rod is provided inside the garment receiving cavity 100. The two ends of the hanging rod are provided with locking grooves, and two ropes 62 are respectively locked into the locking grooves, thereby fixing the hanging rod to the two ropes 62.

[0049] In the following description, only one of the garment hanging devices 6 is described in conjunction with the other garment hanging device 6, which is the same as the first one and will not be described in detail. Of course, this is only an example. In actual applications, the structure of each garment hanging device 6 in the garment care machine and the way it is installed in the garment care machine do not have to be exactly the same. Those skilled in the art can make flexible adjustments, which does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, a slider 63 and a fixing plate 64 are threaded onto the mounting rod 61. The slider 63 is slidably connected to the mounting rod 61, and the fixing plate 64 is fixedly connected to the mounting rod 61. The two ends of the rope 62 are fixedly connected to the slider 63 and the fixing plate 64, respectively. A locking component 65 is provided on the slider 63. The locking component 65 is configured to lock the slider 63 after it has slid into place to prevent the slider 63 from sliding relative to the mounting rod 61.

[0051] More specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, the locking assembly 65 includes an L-shaped locking lever 651, a push-button operating lever 652, and a spring 653. A receiving space 631 is formed within the slider 63. The L-shaped locking lever 651 and the spring 653 are disposed within the receiving space 631, which has a guide groove 6311. The push-button operating lever 652 is disposed within the guide groove 6311 and is slidably connected to it. When the L-shaped locking lever 651 is locked to the mounting rod 61, a portion of the push-button operating lever 652 is disposed within the guide groove 6311 of the receiving space 631, and the remaining portion extends out of the guide groove 6311 and is exposed outside the slider 63. The L-shaped locking lever 651 is hinged to the slider 63 via a fixed shaft 654, and the fixed shaft 654 is connected between the two ends of the L-shaped locking lever 651. The L-shaped locking lever 651 includes a connected horizontal portion and a vertical portion. A sliding shaft 6511 is provided at the end of the horizontal portion of the L-shaped locking lever 651 (i.e., the end not connected to the vertical portion). A groove 6521 is provided at the end of the push-type operating lever 652 located within the receiving space 631. The sliding shaft 6511 is slidably disposed within the groove 6521. The end of the vertical portion of the L-shaped locking lever 651 (i.e., the end not connected to the horizontal portion) is used to lock with the mounting rod 61. When the L-shaped locking lever 651 is locked with the mounting rod 61, the vertical portion of the L-shaped locking lever 651... The end of the L-shaped locking rod 651 abuts against the mounting rod 61. The parts of the L-shaped locking rod 651 that abut against the mounting rod 61 are tightly fitted together. The part of the L-shaped locking rod 651 that abuts against the mounting rod 61 is set as a rubber contact part to increase friction. The two ends of the spring 653 are respectively connected to the push-type operating rod 652 and the slider 63. The direction of deformation of the spring 653 is set to be parallel to the direction of sliding of the push-type operating rod 652 in the guide groove 6311. A cylindrical mounting groove (not shown in the figure) is formed on the push-type operating rod 652. The inner diameter of the cylindrical mounting groove is equal to the outer diameter of the spring 653. One end of the spring 653 connected to the push-type operating rod 652 is accommodated in the cylindrical mounting groove, and the other end of the spring 653 abuts against the slider 63.

[0052] like Figure 4As shown, the slider 63 is locked to the mounting rod 61. Specifically, when the push-type operating rod 652 is not unlocked (i.e., pressed), the spring 653 is in a compressed state. The spring 653 applies an elastic force to the push-type operating rod 652, keeping the push-type operating rod 652 partially exposed outside the slider 63. Since the end of the horizontal portion of the L-shaped locking rod 651 is connected to the push-type operating rod 652, and the fixed shaft 654 is connected between the two ends of the L-shaped locking rod 651, a lever structure is formed. Therefore, according to the lever principle, while the push-type operating rod 652 is held in a position partially exposed to the slider 63, the end of the vertical portion of the L-shaped locking rod 651 is tightly abutted against the mounting rod 61. The L-shaped locking rod 651 and the mounting rod 61 are locked by the friction between them. Since the L-shaped locking rod 651 and the slider 63 are connected together by the fixed shaft 654, the slider 63 and the mounting rod 61 are also locked. At this time, the slider 63 cannot slide relative to the mounting rod 61.

[0053] When a user needs to adjust the hanging height, they can press the exposed portion of the push-button operating lever 652 towards the slider 63, further compressing the spring 653. Due to the lever principle, the vertical end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 moves away from the mounting rod 61, thus releasing the contact between the L-shaped locking lever 651 and the mounting rod 61, thereby unlocking the slider 63 from the mounting rod 61. At this point, the slider 63 can slide relative to the mounting rod 61. In other words, by pressing the exposed portion of the push-button operating lever 652, the user can slide the slider 63, thereby adjusting its position on the mounting rod 61. After the slider 63 reaches the user's desired position, the user can release the pressure on the operating lever, allowing the slider 63 to lock back into place with the mounting rod 61, completing the adjustment of the slider 63's position. A preferred method of use is to adjust the sliders 63 of the two clothes hanging devices 6 as described above, so that the lowest positions of the ropes 62 are the same. Then, the two locking slots of the clothes hanging rod are locked into the lowest positions of the two ropes 62, thus realizing the adjustment of the hanging height.

[0054] It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above-described configurations to make the present invention applicable to more specific application scenarios.

[0055] For example, in an alternative embodiment, although the above embodiment is described with the lateral end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 connected to the push-type operating lever 652 and the vertical end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 used for locking with the mounting lever 61 as an example, this is not fixed. In some other embodiments, the vertical end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 may be connected to the push-type operating lever 652 and the lateral end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 may be used for locking with the mounting lever 61.

[0056] For example, in an alternative embodiment, although the above embodiment is described with the example of an L-shaped locking rod 651 having a sliding shaft 6511 and a push-type operating rod 652 having a groove 6521 at one end located in the receiving space 631, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. In some other embodiments, the L-shaped locking rod 651 may also have a groove and the push-type operating rod 652 may have a sliding shaft at one end located in the receiving space 631.

[0057] For example, in an alternative embodiment, although the above embodiment is described with the example of a guide groove 6311 formed in the receiving space 631 and a push-type operating lever 652 disposed in the guide groove 6311 and slidably connected to the guide groove 6311, this is not fixed. In some other embodiments, the structure used to form the receiving space 631 may be provided with an elongated protrusion, and the push-type operating lever 652 may be formed with a groove, with the groove slidably connected to the protrusion, so as to realize the guiding function of multiple pairs of push-type operating levers 652.

[0058] For example, in an alternative embodiment, although the above embodiment describes locking achieved by the L-shaped locking rod 651 and the mounting rod 61 through frictional contact, and the portion of the L-shaped locking rod 651 that abuts against the mounting rod 61 is a rubber contact part, this is not fixed. In some possible embodiments, the portion of the mounting base that abuts against the L-shaped locking rod 651 may be a rubber contact structure, or the portion of the L-shaped locking rod 651 that abuts against the mounting base may be a rubber contact part, and the portion of the mounting base that abuts against the L-shaped locking rod 651 may also be a rubber contact structure (the rubber contact structure and the rubber contact part are distinguished only by their different names). Furthermore, those skilled in the art can employ methods other than abutment to achieve the locking of the L-shaped locking rod 651 to the mounting base. For example, in some possible embodiments, the mounting base has multiple locking grooves. When the L-shaped locking rod 651 is locked to the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod 651 extends into one of the locking grooves to engage with the locking groove for locking. In other possible embodiments, the mounting base has multiple protrusions, and the L-shaped locking rod 651 has a locking groove. When the L-shaped locking rod 651 is locked to the mounting base, one of the protrusions extends into the locking groove to engage with the locking groove for locking.

[0059] For example, in an alternative embodiment, the difference between this embodiment and the preferred embodiment described above is that: the operating member is a pull-type operating lever, the lateral end of the L-shaped locking lever 651 is hinged to the slider 63 via a fixed shaft 654, one of the grooves / sliding shafts is provided in the portion between the two ends of the L-shaped locking lever 651, and the other of the grooves / sliding shafts is provided in one end of the pull-type operating lever located in the receiving space 631. When the pull-type operating lever is not unlocked (i.e., pulled), the spring 653 is in an extended state, and the spring 653 applies an elastic force to the pull-type operating lever to keep the pull-type operating lever partially exposed in the position of the slider 63. Since the horizontal end of the L-shaped locking rod 651 is connected to the slider 63 via the fixed shaft 654, and the part between the two ends of the L-shaped locking rod 651 is connected to the pull-type operating rod, a lever structure is formed. Therefore, according to the lever principle, while the pull-type operating rod is kept partially exposed to the slider 63, the vertical end of the L-shaped locking rod 651 is tightly abutted against the mounting rod 61, and the L-shaped locking rod 651 is locked to the mounting rod 61 by the friction between the L-shaped locking rod 651 and the mounting rod 61. Since the L-shaped locking rod 651 and the slider 63 are connected together via the fixed shaft 654, the slider 63 can also be locked to the mounting rod 61. At this time, the slider 63 cannot slide relative to the mounting rod 61. When the user needs to adjust the hanging height, the user can pull the part of the lever exposed on the slider 63 away from the slider 63, so that the spring 653 extends further, thereby canceling the contact between the L-shaped locking lever 651 and the mounting rod 61, and thus unlocking the slider 63 from the mounting rod 61. At this time, the slider 63 can slide relative to the mounting rod 61.

[0060] Of course, the alternative implementation methods described above, as well as the alternative implementation methods and preferred implementation methods, can be used in combination to create new implementation methods that are suitable for more specific application scenarios.

[0061] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes hanging device, characterized in that, The garment hanging device includes a mounting base, a flexible support member, and two connecting members. The flexible support member is used to support garments, and both ends of the flexible support member are respectively connected to the two connecting members. At least one of the two connecting members is slidably connected to the mounting base. A locking component is provided on the connecting member slidably connected to the mounting base. The locking component is configured to lock the connecting member after it has slid into place. When the distance between the two connecting members increases, the lowest position of the flexible support member increases accordingly; when the distance between the two connecting members decreases, the lowest position of the flexible support member decreases accordingly.

2. The garment hanging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a locking member, an operating member, and a resilient member. One of the connecting member and the operating member is hinged to the locking member, and the other of the connecting member and the operating member is movably connected to the locking member. Both ends of the resilient member are connected to the operating member and the connecting member, respectively. The elastic member is configured to lock the locking member to the mounting base by applying an elastic force to the operating member when the operating member is not unlocked, thereby locking the connecting member to the mounting base. The operating member is configured to cause the locking member to rotate when the operating member is used to perform an unlocking operation, thereby unlocking the locking member from the mounting base and thus unlocking the connecting member from the mounting base.

3. The garment hanging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting component is a slider, the locking component is an L-shaped locking rod, the operating component is a push-button operating rod, and the elastic component is a spring. A receiving space is formed within the slider. The L-shaped locking rod and the spring are disposed within this receiving space. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, a portion of the push-button operating rod is disposed within the receiving space, while the remaining portion extends out of the receiving space and is exposed outside the slider. The L-shaped locking rod is hinged to the slider via a fixed shaft, and the fixed shaft is connected between the two ends of the L-shaped locking rod. The first end of the L-shaped locking rod is provided with one of a groove / sliding shaft, and the end of the push-button operating rod located within the receiving space is provided with the other of the groove / sliding shaft. The sliding shaft is slidably disposed within the groove. The second end of the L-shaped locking rod is used for locking with the mounting base. The push-button operating lever is configured to unlock the L-shaped locking lever from the mounting base when the push-button operating lever is pressed, thereby unlocking the slider from the mounting base.

4. The garment hanging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The accommodating space has a guide groove, the push-type operating lever is disposed in the guide groove and slidably connected to the guide groove, and the direction of deformation of the spring is set to be parallel to the direction of sliding of the push-type operating lever in the guide groove.

5. The garment hanging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A cylindrical mounting groove is formed on the push-button operating lever. The inner diameter of the cylindrical mounting groove is equal to the outer diameter of the spring. One end of the spring connected to the push-button operating lever is accommodated in the cylindrical mounting groove.

6. The garment hanging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod abuts against the mounting base, and the parts of the L-shaped locking rod and the mounting base that are in contact with each other are tightly fitted together.

7. The garment hanging device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The portion of the L-shaped locking rod that abuts against the mounting base is a rubber contact part; and / or... The portion of the mounting base that abuts against the L-shaped locking rod has a rubber contact structure.

8. The garment hanging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base has multiple locking grooves. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, the L-shaped locking rod extends into one of the locking grooves to engage with that groove for locking; or... The mounting base has multiple protrusions, and the L-shaped locking rod has a locking groove. When the L-shaped locking rod is locked to the mounting base, one of the protrusions extends into the locking groove to engage with the locking groove for locking.

9. A garment care machine, characterized in that, The garment care machine includes a housing and a partition structure disposed within the housing. The partition structure divides the internal space of the housing into a garment receiving cavity and a component mounting cavity. The garment receiving cavity is provided with a garment hanging device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The garment care machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of the clothes hanging devices is at least two, and the clothes receiving cavity is also provided with a clothes hanging rod, which is installed on at least two of the flexible load-bearing components.

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