Hanging laundry care device

Abstract

This invention relates to a hanging garment care device, characterized by: a movable base driven by a first driving structure to move vertically; two clamping plates fixed to the movable base and spaced apart, forming a gap between the two plates for garments to pass through; pipes within the clamping plates; spray holes distributed on the clamping plates; and inlets communicating with the pipes on the clamping plates; a clothes rod horizontally arranged within a mounting frame, on which multiple clothes hangers are hung, each with a first sensing component; and a gripping component located on the mounting frame above the clothes rod, driven by a second driving structure to slide horizontally left and right, and equipped with a second sensing component. This is a novel, rationally designed, and highly automated hanging garment care device capable of automatically and sequentially caring for each garment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of garment care devices, and more particularly to a hanging garment care device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous maturation of garment care technology, garment care machines have gained increasing popularity among families. Currently available garment care machines simply require hanging clothes inside to complete a series of garment care procedures, including washing, drying, ironing, and sterilization. This multi-functional approach significantly shortens the time required for traditional garment care processes and meets people's high demands for garment care.

[0003] Currently, the most common ironing equipment on the market includes electric irons and garment steamers. When using an electric iron, the operator usually needs to place the wrinkled garment on a horizontal ironing board, then hold the iron, pressing the iron's surface firmly against the garment, and pressing back and forth to use the heat and pressure provided by the iron to soften and smooth out the wrinkles. As an improvement, garment steamers include a base with a built-in steam generator, a steam duct connected to the steam generator, and an ironing head connected to the other end of the steam duct. For example, a Chinese utility model patent, "Steam Garment Steamer," with patent number ZL201120017226.4 (publication number CN201962532U), discloses such a garment steamer structure.

[0004] How to design an ironing device that can automatically and sequentially care for garments (washing, drying, ironing, and sterilizing) is a research topic that needs to be studied by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a hanging garment care device with a novel structure, reasonable design and high degree of automation, which can automatically care for garments one by one in sequence, in view of the above-mentioned technical status.

[0006] The first technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problem is: a hanging garment care device, characterized in that: it includes a movable base, which is driven by a first driving structure to move vertically up and down; two clamping plates, which are fixed on the movable base and spaced apart to the left and right, forming a gap between the two clamping plates for garments to pass through, a pipe is provided in the clamping plate, and spray holes communicating with the pipe are distributed on the clamping plate, and an inlet communicating with the pipe is also provided on the clamping plate; a clothes rod, which is horizontally arranged in the mounting frame, and multiple clothes hangers are hung on the clothes rod, with a first sensing component on the clothes hanger; a gripping component, which is arranged on the mounting frame and located above the clothes rod, and is driven by a second driving structure to slide horizontally left and right, and has a second sensing component that matches the first sensing component. When the gripping component slides above the clothes hanger, the first sensing component senses the second sensing component and recognizes the existence of the clothes hanger, and the gripping component moves to grip the clothes hanger.

[0007] In a further improvement, the aforementioned gripping component includes a base, within which a pin, driven by a vertical drive component, slides up and down. The hanger has an insertion hole for the downward-moving pin. The gripping structure of the aforementioned gripping component involves few components and is simple in structure. The gripping of the hanger is completed simply by whether the pin, sliding up and down, is inserted into the insertion hole. When the pin is inserted, its lateral sliding causes the hanger to slide laterally along the hanger rod; when the pin is disengaged, its lateral sliding stops the hanger's movement. The control method is simple and reliable. Of course, other gripping methods, such as a claw structure, can also be used.

[0008] Preferably, the vertical drive component includes a fifth motor disposed within the base, the output end of which is provided with a transmission gear, and the pin is provided with a rack portion that engages with the transmission gear. Alternatively, the vertical drive component can also be a solenoid valve or an electric actuator.

[0009] Preferably, the second drive structure includes a gear driven to rotate by a first motor and a rack laterally fixed within a mounting frame. The gear meshes with the rack, the first motor is constrained within the mounting frame and can slide left and right, and the gripping component is mounted on the first motor. The aforementioned drive structure employs a gear and rack transmission method, which has the following advantages.

[0010] (1) The characteristics of high power transmission and high efficiency of gear transmission. Gear transmission is used to transmit motion and power between any two shafts. Its circumferential speed can reach 300m / s, the power transmission can reach 105KW, and the gear diameter can range from less than 1mm to more than 150mm. It is the most widely used mechanical transmission in modern machinery.

[0011] (2) Long lifespan, stable operation, and high reliability.

[0012] (3) It can guarantee a constant transmission ratio and can transmit motion between two shafts at any angle.

[0013] To ensure smooth lateral sliding of the drive motor, the mounting bracket is provided with two first guide rods arranged parallel to each other. The front and rear side walls of the first motor are provided with guide parts. The first guide rods pass through the guide parts and guide them. The gripping component is fixed on the guide part located at the front.

[0014] Preferably, the first motor is fixed to the front of the top surface of the gripping component, the top surface of the gripping component has an upwardly extending connecting wall, the first motor and the connecting wall are spaced apart, the mounting bracket is provided with a slide rail located between the first motor and the connecting wall, a rack is fixed below the slide rail, the first motor is provided with an upper guide wheel that rolls in contact with the top of the slide rail, and the connecting wall is provided with a lower guide wheel that rolls in contact with the bottom surface of the slide rail. This is another type of gear and rack transmission.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the drive structure, the aforementioned second drive structure includes a transmission block and a first transmission screw laterally fixed within the mounting bracket. The first transmission screw is driven by a second motor fixed to the mounting bracket and can rotate around its own axis. The transmission block has a first threaded hole through which the first transmission screw passes and engages. The mounting bracket contains two parallel, spaced-apart first guide rods that pass through the transmission block and provide guidance. The gripping component is fixed below the transmission block. The screw drive method offers advantages such as smooth transmission, high transmission accuracy, and convenient control of the transmission distance.

[0016] As a type of clothes hanger, the aforementioned clothes hanger has a hook portion and a hanging portion located below the hook portion, and the insertion hole and the first sensing component are both located on the hook portion.

[0017] Preferably, the first driving structure includes a bracket, two second transmission screws mounted on the bracket and spaced parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction, and two second guide rods. The second guide rods are two in number and fixed on the bracket, passing through the movable base and guiding it. The two second transmission screws are mounted on the bracket and are rotatable around their own axes, respectively, and are located near the second guide rods. The bracket is also provided with a third motor for driving the second transmission screws to rotate. The movable base has two second threaded holes in the middle for threaded connection with each of the second transmission screws.

[0018] Preferably, the first driving structure includes a bracket and two second guide rods mounted on the bracket and spaced parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. The second guide rods pass through the movable base and guide it. A drive pulley driven by a fourth motor is installed at the top of the bracket, and a driven pulley is installed at the bottom of the bracket. The drive pulley and the driven pulley are connected by a synchronous belt, and the movable base is fixed on the synchronous belt.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: the mounting frame is equipped with a clothes rod, and the clothes rod is equipped with multiple clothes hangers that can slide laterally. These hangers can be grasped by a gripping structure that slides laterally within the mounting frame and slide along the clothes rod. Combined with the setting of the sensing component, the clothes hangers can be accurately grasped and moved to the care position (a gap is formed between the two clamps to allow the clothes to pass through) for care. The two clamps are driven by the first drive structure to move with the moving base. While the clamps move up and down, they can spray care substances or steam onto the clothes to achieve hanging clothing care. After the care is completed, the clothes hangers can be grasped and sent to the storage position, realizing automatic sequential care of each garment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a frontal perspective view (initial position state) of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear side of an embodiment of the present invention (initial position state);

[0022] Figure 3 This is a frontal perspective view (nursing position state) of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of the rear structure (nursing position state) of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothes hanger gripping part in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the gripping component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the gripping component in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the movable base portion equipped with clamping plates in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional partially exploded view of the movable base portion equipped with clamping plates in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothes hanger gripping part of the second structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the hanger gripping part of the second structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hanger gripping part of the third structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first driving structure of the second structure in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] like Figures 1-13 The image shown is the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] A hanging garment care device, including

[0036] The movable base 10 is driven by the first drive structure and can move vertically up and down in the longitudinal direction;

[0037] like Figures 1-4 As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the first drive structure includes a bracket 12 and two second guide rods 8b mounted on the bracket 12 and arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. The second guide rods 8b pass through the movable base 10 and guide it, making the movable base 10 move up and down more smoothly. A drive pulley 13a driven by a fourth motor 6d is mounted on the top of the bracket 12, and a driven pulley 13b is mounted on the bottom of the bracket 12. The drive pulley 13a and the driven pulley 13b are connected by a synchronous belt 14, and the movable base 10 is fixed on the synchronous belt 14.

[0038] like Figure 13 As shown, the first driving structure may also include a bracket 12, a second transmission screw 10b mounted on the bracket 12 and arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction, and a second guide rod 8b. There are two second guide rods 8b, which are fixed on the bracket 12 and pass through the movable base 10 to guide it. There are two second transmission screws 10b, which are rotatable around their own axis and are mounted on the bracket 12 and are respectively arranged near the second guide rods 8b. The bracket 12 is also provided with a third motor 6c for driving the second transmission screws 10b to rotate. The movable base 10 has two second threaded holes 101 in the middle for threaded transmission connection with each of the second transmission screws 10b.

[0039] Two clamping plates 2 are fixed on the movable base 10 and spaced apart from each other. A gap D is formed between the two clamping plates 2 to allow clothing to pass through. A pipe 21 is provided inside the clamping plate 2. Spray holes 22 communicating with the pipe 21 are distributed on the clamping plate 2. An inlet 23 communicating with the pipe 21 is also provided on the clamping plate 2.

[0040] A clothes rod 20 is horizontally arranged inside the mounting frame 1. Multiple clothes hangers 5 are hung on the clothes rod 20, and a first sensing component 4a is provided on each clothes hanger 5.

[0041] The gripping component 3 is mounted on the mounting frame 1 and located above the clothes rod 20. The gripping component 3 is driven by the second drive structure and can slide laterally left and right. The gripping component 3 is provided with a second sensing component 4b that matches the first sensing component 4a. When the gripping component 3 slides above the clothes hanger 5, the first sensing component 4a senses the second sensing component 4b and recognizes the existence of the clothes hanger 5. The gripping component 3 then moves to grip the clothes hanger 5.

[0042] The gripping component 3 includes a base 31, within which a pin 32, driven by a vertical drive component, slides up and down. The hanger 5 has an insertion hole 511 for inserting the downward-moving pin 32. The hanger 5 has a hook portion 51 and a hanging portion 52 located below the hook portion 51. The insertion hole 511 and the first sensing component 4a are both located on the hook portion 51. In this embodiment, the first sensing component 4a is a magnet, and the second sensing component 4b is a magnetic induction switch.

[0043] The vertical drive component includes a fifth motor 6e disposed in the base 31. The output end of the fifth motor 6e is provided with a transmission gear 6e1. The pin 32 is provided with a rack portion 321 that cooperates with the transmission gear 6e1.

[0044] like Figures 5-7 As shown, the second drive structure includes a transmission block 9 and a first transmission screw 10a horizontally fixed in the mounting frame 1. The first transmission screw 10a is driven by a second motor 6b fixed on the mounting frame 1 and can rotate around its own axis. The second motor 6b is connected to the first transmission screw 10a through a gear set. The transmission block 9 is provided with a first threaded hole 91 for the first transmission screw 10a to pass through and engage. The mounting frame 1 is provided with two first guide rods 8a arranged parallel to each other. The first guide rods 8a pass through the transmission block 9 and guide it. The gripping component 3 is fixed below the transmission block 9.

[0045] like Figure 10 , 11 As shown, the second drive structure may also include a gear 61 driven to rotate by the first motor 6a and a rack 7 laterally fixed in the mounting frame 1. The gear 61 meshes with the rack 7. The first motor 6a is constrained in the mounting frame 1 and can slide left and right. The gripping component 3 is mounted on the first motor 6a. The first motor 6a is fixed to the front of the top surface of the gripping component 3. The top surface of the gripping component 3 has an upwardly extending connecting wall 33. The first motor 6a and the connecting wall 33 are spaced apart. The mounting frame 1 is provided with a slide rail 11 located between the first motor 6a and the connecting wall 33. The rack 7 is fixed below the slide rail 11. The first motor 6a is provided with an upper guide wheel 6a1 that rolls in contact with the top of the slide rail 11. The connecting wall 33 is provided with a lower guide wheel 331 that rolls in contact with the bottom surface of the slide rail 11.

[0046] like Figure 12As shown, the second drive structure may also include a gear 61 driven to rotate by the first motor 6a and a rack 7 laterally fixed in the mounting frame 1. The gear 61 meshes with the rack 7. The first motor 6a is constrained in the mounting frame 1 and can slide left and right. The gripping component 3 is mounted on the first motor 6a. The mounting frame 1 is provided with two first guide rods 8a arranged parallel to each other. The front and rear side walls of the first motor 6a are provided with guide portions 62. The first guide rods 8a pass through the guide portions 62 and form a guide thereon. The gripping component 3 is fixed on the guide portion 62 located at the front.

[0047] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0048] Before garment care, place the movable base 10 at the bottom, and the two clamps 2 are also at the bottom. The clothes hangers 5 are all located in the dirty clothes area.

[0049] Step 1: Locating hanger 5 and moving it to the care area: The second drive structure drives the gripping component 3 to move laterally above a hanger until the first sensing component 4a senses the second sensing component 4b, thus recognizing the presence of hanger 5. The pin 32 in the base 31 of the gripping component 3 aligns with the insertion hole 511. The vertical drive component drives the pin 32 to move down and insert it into the insertion hole 511. The second drive structure continues to drive the gripping component 3 laterally to move the hanger 5 along the clothes rod 20 until the clothes on the hanger 5 are placed between the two clamps 2 to form a gap D for the clothes to pass through.

[0050] Step 2, Garment Care Process: Various care solutions and / or steam enter the corresponding pipes 21 through the inlet 23 and are finally sprayed out from the corresponding spray holes 22. At the same time, the first drive structure moves the movable base 10 to move the two clamping plates 2 up and down, keeping the garments between the two clamping plates 2, achieving comprehensive care of the garments in the vertical direction.

[0051] Step 3: Move the clothes to the clean area: After the clothes are cleaned, the first drive structure moves the moving base 10 to move the two clamps 2 to the lowest position. Then the second drive structure drives the gripping component 3 to move laterally, which moves the hanger 5 along the clothes rod 20, so that the clothes on it move laterally away from the gap D. The vertical drive component drives the pin 32 to move upward and disengage from the insertion hole 511.

[0052] Repeat steps 1-3 above to care for the next garment, with the care area located between the soiled and clean garment areas.

[0053] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," "down," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are merely for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. The terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A hanging garment care device, characterized in that: include The movable base (10) is driven by the first drive structure and can move up and down longitudinally; Two clamping plates (2) are fixed on the movable base (10) and spaced apart on the left and right. A gap (D) is formed between the two clamping plates (2) for clothing to pass through. A pipe (21) is provided inside the clamping plate (2). Spray holes (22) communicating with the pipe (21) are distributed on the clamping plate (2). An inlet (23) communicating with the pipe (21) is also provided on the clamping plate (2). A clothes rod (20) is horizontally arranged in the mounting frame (1). Multiple clothes hangers (5) are hung on the clothes rod (20), and a first sensing component (4a) is provided on the clothes hanger (5). The gripping component (3) is mounted on the mounting bracket (1) and located above the clothes rod (20). The gripping component (3) is driven by the second drive structure and can slide laterally left and right. The gripping component (3) is provided with a second sensing component (4b) that matches the first sensing component (4a). When the gripping component (3) slides above the clothes hanger (5), the first sensing component (4a) senses the second sensing component (4b) and recognizes the existence of the clothes hanger (5). The gripping component (3) then moves to grip the clothes hanger (5). The gripping component (3) includes a base (31), and a pin (32) is provided in the base (31) that can slide up and down driven by a vertical drive component. The hanger (5) is provided with a hole (511) for the downward-moving pin (32) to be inserted. The vertical drive component includes a fifth motor (6e) located in the base (31), the output end of the fifth motor (6e) is provided with a transmission gear (6e1), and the pin (32) is provided with a rack portion (321) that cooperates with the transmission gear (6e1); the clothes hanger (5) has a hook portion (51) and a hanging portion (52) located below the hook portion (51), and the insertion hole (511) and the first sensing component (4a) are both located on the hook portion (51).

2. The hanging garment care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive structure includes a gear (61) driven to rotate by a first motor (6a) and a rack (7) laterally fixed in the mounting frame (1). The gear (61) meshes with the rack (7). The first motor (6a) is constrained in the mounting frame (1) and can slide left and right. The gripping component (3) is mounted on the first motor (6a).

3. The hanging garment care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (1) is provided with two first guide rods (8a) arranged in parallel at intervals. The front and rear side walls of the first motor (6a) are provided with guide portions (62). The first guide rods (8a) pass through the guide portions (62) and form a guide thereto. The gripping component (3) is fixed on the guide portion (62) located at the front.

4. The hanging garment care device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first motor (6a) is fixed to the front of the top surface of the gripping component (3). The top surface of the gripping component (3) has an upwardly extending connecting wall (33). The first motor (6a) and the connecting wall (33) are spaced apart. The mounting bracket (1) is provided with a slide rail (11) located between the first motor (6a) and the connecting wall (33). The rack (7) is fixed below the slide rail (11). The first motor (6a) is provided with an upper guide wheel (6a1) that rolls in contact with the top of the slide rail (11). The connecting wall (33) is provided with a lower guide wheel (331) that rolls in contact with the bottom surface of the slide rail (11).

5. The hanging garment care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive structure includes a transmission block (9) and a first transmission screw (10a) horizontally fixed in the mounting frame (1). The first transmission screw (10a) is driven by a second motor (6b) fixed on the mounting frame (1) and can rotate around its own axis. The transmission block (9) is provided with a first threaded hole (91) through which the first transmission screw (10a) passes and engages. The mounting frame (1) is provided with two first guide rods (8a) arranged parallel to each other. The first guide rods (8a) pass through the transmission block (9) and guide it. The gripping component (3) is fixed below the transmission block (9).

6. The hanging garment care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving structure includes a bracket (12), a second transmission screw (10b) mounted on the bracket (12) and spaced parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction, and a second guide rod (8b). There are two second guide rods (8b) and they are fixed on the bracket (12). The second guide rods (8b) pass through the movable base (10) and form a guide for it. There are two second transmission screws (10b) that can rotate around their own axis and are mounted on the bracket (12) and are respectively arranged near the second guide rods (8b). The bracket (12) is also provided with a third motor (6c) for driving the second transmission screws (10b) to rotate. The movable base (10) has two second threaded holes (101) in the middle for threaded transmission connection with each of the second transmission screws (10b).

7. The hanging garment care device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive structure includes a bracket (12) and two second guide rods (8b) installed on the bracket (12) and spaced parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction. The second guide rods (8b) pass through the movable base (10) and guide it. A drive pulley (13a) driven to rotate by a fourth motor (6d) is installed on the top of the bracket (12), and a driven pulley (13b) is installed on the bottom of the bracket (12). The drive pulley (13a) and the driven pulley (13b) are connected by a synchronous belt (14), and the movable base (10) is fixed on the synchronous belt (14).

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