A clothes dryer

Abstract

This invention discloses a clothes dryer, comprising a housing with an opening on its front side; a drying drum with a cylindrical opening on its peripheral wall; the drying drum being retractably disposed within the housing, extending at least partially beyond the housing through the opening, such that part or all of the cylindrical opening is located outside the housing; a sliding cover slidably disposed on the drying drum for closing or opening the cylindrical opening; and a limiting device disposed between the housing and the sliding cover for controlling the sliding cover to partially detach from the drying drum to open the cylindrical opening when the sliding cover moves outward a preset distance with the drying drum. This invention allows the sliding cover to stop moving outward a certain distance with the drying drum as it extends outward, allowing the sliding cover to partially detach from the drying drum to open the cylindrical opening. The sliding cover is supported on the drying drum to prevent imbalance and falling. The cylindrical opening is closed after the drying drum retracts into the housing, ensuring stable installation and smooth opening and closing of the sliding cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of clothes drying, and more specifically, relates to a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] With technological advancements and improved living standards, clothes dryers have become increasingly popular. A clothes dryer works by using a hot airflow to pass over clothes, removing moisture and drying them quickly. A clothes dryer consists of a housing, a drum, and a support, with the drum and support housed within the housing. The drum is horizontally positioned. Manufacturers continuously improve the design of its appearance and internal structure, striving to add various functions to meet market demands. However, even today, users must bend over and squat to pick up and put in clothes, which is somewhat strenuous and inconvenient to operate.

[0003] To solve this inconvenience, an opening can be provided on the front of the casing, the roller can be pushed and pulled back and forth, and a sliding cover can be provided on the peripheral wall of the roller. When the roller is pulled out of the casing with the sliding cover facing upwards, the user can open the sliding cover on the peripheral wall of the dryer to take out and put in clothes without having to bend over.

[0004] Therefore, how to design the sliding cover to open and close automatically during the pushing and pulling of the roller, and ensure that the opening and closing of the sliding cover is a problem that urgently needs to be solved.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The purpose is to provide a clothes dryer in which the sliding cover part can detach from the clothes dryer to open the opening of the dryer body when the clothes dryer extends outward. The sliding cover part is supported on the clothes dryer and will not fall off due to imbalance. The sliding cover is stably installed and opens and closes smoothly.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is to provide a clothes dryer, comprising:

[0008] A housing having an opening on its front side;

[0009] A clothes dryer, wherein the clothes dryer has an opening on its peripheral wall; the clothes dryer is telescopically disposed in the housing and is used to extend at least partially out of the housing through the opening, such that part or all of the opening is located on the outside of the housing;

[0010] A sliding cover is slidably mounted on the clothes dryer drum, used to close or open the drum opening;

[0011] A limiting device is disposed between the housing and the sliding cover, and is used to control the sliding cover to disengage from the drying drum to open the opening of the drum body when the sliding cover moves outward a preset distance with the drying drum.

[0012] The present invention provides a limiting device between the dryer housing and the sliding cover. When the dryer tub extends outward, the sliding cover can be controlled to move outward a preset distance and then stop. As the dryer tub continues to move outward, the sliding cover detaches from the dryer tub to open the tubing opening. The sliding cover is supported on the dryer tub and will not become unbalanced and fall. After the dryer tub retracts into the housing, the tubing opening is closed, making the sliding cover stable and opening and closing smoothly.

[0013] Furthermore, the limiting device includes,

[0014] A limiting part is provided on the sliding cover;

[0015] A limit lock is installed inside the housing and is used to cooperate with the limiting part to prevent the sliding cover from moving outward as the dryer tube extends outward.

[0016] Preferably, the limiting lock includes a retractable locking tongue that extends into the limiting portion when the dryer begins to extend outward, or retracts when the dryer, located within the housing, begins to rotate.

[0017] Furthermore, the sliding cover is slidably disposed on the dryer drum along the axial direction of the dryer drum, and the sliding cover has two working positions.

[0018] The first working position is the position where the sliding cover closes the opening of the dryer body when the dryer drum is fully retracted into the housing.

[0019] The second working position is the position when the front end of the sliding cover moves into the opening along with the dryer drum, opening the drum body;

[0020] The preset distance is the distance between the first working position and the second working position of the sliding cover.

[0021] Furthermore, the limiting part includes,

[0022] The first limiting structure is provided on the sliding cover, located behind the locking tongue, and is used to abut against the extended locking tongue as the sliding cover moves outward with the dryer, thus preventing the sliding cover from moving outward.

[0023] Furthermore, the limiting part also includes

[0024] The second limiting structure is provided on the sliding cover, located in front of the locking tongue, and is used to abut against the locking tongue during the process of the dryer retracting inward, thereby preventing the sliding cover from moving inward.

[0025] The second limiting structure and the first limiting structure are spaced apart along the axial direction from front to back on the sliding cover;

[0026] Preferably, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are two limiting protrusions spaced apart on the sliding cover along the axial direction of the clothes dryer, and a limiting channel is formed between the two limiting protrusions.

[0027] Furthermore, the preset distance is equal to the distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure.

[0028] Furthermore, the limiting part includes,

[0029] A limiting groove is provided on the sliding cover;

[0030] The locking tongue is reciprocating along the axial direction of the dryer drum, and is used to extend into the limiting groove when the dryer drum extends outward, or to retract from the limiting groove when the dryer drum rotates inside the housing.

[0031] Furthermore, the limit lock also includes,

[0032] The mounting part is located on the top wall inside the housing;

[0033] The lock body is axially movable and is mounted on the mounting part. The lock body is connected to the lock tongue and is used to drive the lock tongue to extend and retract up and down.

[0034] Furthermore, the preset distance is equal to the distance that the locking tongue can reciprocate.

[0035] Furthermore, the opening of the cylinder extends rearward from the peripheral wall of the clothes dryer to the rear wall of the clothes dryer;

[0036] The sliding cover is an arc-shaped plate extending along the circumferential portion of the clothes dryer.

[0037] The two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are slidably installed on the left and right sides of the opening of the cylinder, respectively; the two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are respectively fastened to the front side edge of the opening of the cylinder and part of the outer perimeter of the rear wall of the drying cylinder.

[0038] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0039] (1) The present invention provides a limiting device between the dryer housing and the sliding cover. When the dryer tube extends outward, the sliding cover can be controlled to move outward a preset distance and then stop. When the dryer tube continues to move outward, the sliding cover part disengages from the dryer tube to open the tube opening. The sliding cover part is supported on the dryer tube and will not lose balance and fall. After the dryer tube retracts into the housing, the tube opening is closed, so that the sliding cover is installed stably and opens and closes smoothly.

[0040] (2) The opening of the cylinder body of the present invention extends to the rear wall of the drying cylinder. When the drying cylinder extends outward, the sliding cover is blocked by the limiting device and stops moving. The drying cylinder continues to extend outward, so that the sliding cover can smoothly pass the rear end of the opening of the cylinder body and open the opening of the cylinder body.

[0041] (3) In this invention, the limiting part and the limiting lock cooperate. When the sliding cover moves outward with the dryer to the opening, the limiting lock extends into the limiting part to lock the sliding cover and stop it from moving outward. This causes the sliding cover to detach from the dryer and open the opening of the dryer. At this time, the front end of the sliding cover is located in the opening, and the rear end of the sliding cover is supported on the rear end of the dryer, so that the sliding cover can maintain a balanced state and will not fall off as the dryer moves inward or outward.

[0042] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clothes dryer according to the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes dryer drum of the present invention in a retracted state;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes dryer drum of the present invention in an extended state;

[0047] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0048] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another type of dryer of the present invention with the drying drum in a retracted state;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another dryer of the present invention with the drying drum in an extended state;

[0050] Figure 7 This is the present invention. Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0051] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Opening; 2. Dryer drum; 21. Drum opening; 22. Sliding cover; 23. Slide groove; 3. Limit lock; 31. Lock tongue; 32. Lock body; 33. Mounting part; 4. Limiting part; 411. First limiting structure; 412. Second limiting structure; 42. Limiting groove; 5. Frame; 6. Automatic guide rail; 61. Drive unit; 62. Guide rail; 7. Front side plate; 8. Motor.

[0052] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0054] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the dryer of the present invention includes a housing 1, a drying drum 2, a sliding cover 22, and a limiting device.

[0057] The front side of the housing 1 has an opening 11. The peripheral wall of the drying drum 2 is provided with a drum opening 21. The drying drum 2 is telescopically disposed in the housing 1, and is used to extend at least partially out of the housing 1 through the opening 11, so that part or all of the drum opening 21 is located outside the housing 1, or, retract into the housing 1 through the opening 11.

[0058] The sliding cover 22 is slidably disposed on the drying drum 2 and is used to close or open the opening 21 of the drum body.

[0059] The limiting device is disposed between the housing 1 and the sliding cover 22, and is used to control the sliding cover 22 to partially disengage from the drying drum 2 to open the opening 21 of the drum body when the sliding cover 22 moves outward a preset distance L with the drying drum 2.

[0060] This invention includes a limiting device between the dryer housing 1 and the sliding cover 22. When the dryer drum 2 extends outward, the device controls the sliding cover 22 to move outward a preset distance and then stop. As the dryer drum 2 continues to move outward, the sliding cover 22 partially detaches from the dryer drum 2 to open the drum opening 21. The sliding cover 22 is partially supported on the rear end of the dryer drum 2 to prevent it from becoming unbalanced and falling. After the dryer drum 2 retracts into the housing 1, the drum opening 21 closes, ensuring stable installation and smooth opening and closing of the sliding cover 22. Users can add clothes to the dryer drum 2 through the drum opening 21 and / or remove clothes from the dryer drum 2 through the drum opening 21.

[0061] The sliding cover 22 can be slidably disposed along the circumference or axial direction of the clothes dryer 2.

[0062] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the limiting device includes a limiting part 4 and a limiting lock 3. The limiting part 4 is disposed on the sliding cover 22. The limiting lock 3 is disposed inside the housing 1 and is used to cooperate with the limiting part 4 to prevent the sliding cover 22 from moving outward during the process of the dryer tube 2 extending outward.

[0063] The limiting lock 3 includes a retractable locking tongue 31 that extends into the limiting part 4 when the dryer 2 begins to extend outward, or retracts when the dryer 2 located inside the housing 1 begins to rotate.

[0064] The sliding cover 22 is slidably disposed on the clothes dryer 2 along the axial direction of the clothes dryer 2. The sliding cover 22 has two working positions: a first working position and a second working position.

[0065] The first working position is when the dryer drum 2 is fully retracted into the housing 1 and the sliding cover 22 closes the opening 21 of the drum body. The second working position is when the front end of the sliding cover 22 moves with the dryer drum 2 into the opening 11, opening the opening 21 of the drum body.

[0066] The preset distance L is the distance between the first working position and the second working position of the sliding cover 22.

[0067] Specifically, when the sliding cover 22 moves outward along with the dryer 2 into the opening 11, the locking tongue 31 of the limiting lock 3 cooperates with the limiting part 4, causing the sliding cover 22 to stop moving outward and partially disengage from the dryer 2, which continues to move outward, thereby opening the opening 21 of the tube.

[0068] In this invention, the limiting part 4 and the limiting lock 3 cooperate. When the sliding cover 22 moves outward with the dryer tube 2 to the opening 11, the locking tongue 31 of the limiting lock 3 extends into the limiting part 4, locking the sliding cover 22 and stopping it from moving outward. The dryer tube 2 continues to move outward, causing the sliding cover 22 to partially detach from the dryer tube 2, thereby opening the tube opening 21. At this time, the front end of the sliding cover 22 is located in the opening 11, and the rear end of the sliding cover 22 is supported on the dryer tube 2, so that the sliding cover 22 can maintain a balanced state and will not fall off as the dryer tube 2 moves inward or outward.

[0069] Furthermore, the dryer also includes a frame 5 and a front panel 7. The front panel 7 is used to close or open the opening 11. The frame 5 and the front panel 7 are connected to form an installation space, the drying drum 2 is located in the installation space, the rear end of the drying drum 2 is rotatably supported on the frame 5, and the frame 5 is movably mounted on the housing 1 for extending and retracting through the opening 11.

[0070] The front panel 7 is provided with a clothing loading port and a door. The door is located on the front panel 7 and is used to close or open the clothing loading port. Users can also retrieve or place clothing through the door on the front panel 7.

[0071] The dryer also includes an automatic guide rail 6 for driving the frame 5 to extend and retract automatically.

[0072] The automatic guide rail 6 includes a drive unit 61 and a guide rail 62. The drive unit 61 is disposed on the housing 1. The guide rail 62 is disposed on the left and right sides of the frame 5 and extends in the front-back direction. The guide rail 62 is provided with a rack, and the rear end of the guide rail 62 extends into the drive unit 61 for moving back and forth under the drive of the drive unit 61.

[0073] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the limiting part 4 includes a first limiting structure 411. The first limiting structure 411 is disposed on the sliding cover 22, located behind the locking tongue 31, and is used to abut against the extended locking tongue 31 as the sliding cover 22 moves outward with the dryer 2, preventing the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move outward, while the dryer 2 continues to move outward, causing the sliding cover 22 to disengage from the dryer 2 and open the opening 21 of the dryer body.

[0074] Furthermore, the limiting part 4 also includes a second limiting structure 412 disposed on the sliding cover 22. The second limiting structure 412 is located in front of the locking tongue 31 and is used to abut against the locking tongue 31 during the process of the dryer 2 retracting inward, preventing the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move inward, while the dryer 2 will continue to move inward, so that the sliding cover 22 closes the opening 21 of the tube body.

[0075] The second limiting structure 412 and the first limiting structure 411 are spaced apart along the axial direction from front to back on the sliding cover 22.

[0076] The present invention, through the cooperation of the first limiting structure 411 and the second limiting structure 412, enables the sliding cover 22 to move within a preset distance L, so that the sliding cover 22 will not detach from the dryer 2 and fall off, and its structure is simple and low cost.

[0077] In one specific implementation, the outer wall of the sliding cover 22 protrudes beyond the outer peripheral wall of the dryer drum 2. An abutment is provided on the inner edge of the inner side of the opening 11. The outer wall of the sliding cover 22 radially protrudes beyond the inner edge of the outer side of the opening 11. The second limiting structure 412 is the outer wall protruding from the front end of the sliding cover 22. As the dryer drum 2 moves outward, it moves into the abutment. The inner edge of the inner side of the opening 11 prevents the front end of the sliding cover 22 from tilting upward, and the inner edge of the outer side of the opening 11 prevents the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move outward.

[0078] Another specific implementation is that the first limiting structure 411 and the second limiting structure 412 are two limiting protrusions that are spaced apart along the axial direction of the clothes drying drum 2 on the sliding cover 22, and a limiting channel is formed between the two limiting protrusions.

[0079] When the dryer tube 2 begins to extend outward, the locking tongue 31 extends into the limiting channel and slides within the limiting channel. When it slides to the rear end of the limiting channel, it abuts against the first limiting structure 411, preventing the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move outward with the dryer tube 2. The sliding cover 22 moves backward relative to the dryer tube 2, causing the front end of the sliding cover 22 to disengage from the tube opening 21, and part of the tube opening 21 is opened.

[0080] When the dryer 2 retracts inward, the locking tongue 31 slides within the limiting channel, and the sliding cover 22 remains in the same position relative to the dryer 2. When the locking tongue 31 slides to the front end of the limiting channel, it abuts against the second limiting structure 412, preventing the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move backward with the dryer 2, and causing the sliding cover 22 to move forward relative to the dryer 2. When the dryer 2 is completely retracted into the housing 1, the sliding cover 22 completely seals the opening 21 of the cylinder.

[0081] In another specific implementation, the limiting part 4 is a limiting channel groove that extends axially along the dryer drum 2 and is recessed into the sliding cover 22. The locking tongue 31 can extend into the limiting channel groove.

[0082] like Figure 4As shown, the limiting lock 3 also includes a lock body 32. The lock body 32 is disposed on the top wall inside the housing 1. The lock body 32 is connected to the latch 31 and is used to drive the latch 31 to extend and retract vertically.

[0083] The preset distance L is equal to the distance between the first limiting structure 411 and the second limiting structure 412, so that when the dryer tube 2 extends outward, the front end of the sliding cover 22 can reach the opening 11. When the dryer tube 2 is extended, the sliding cover 22 will not extend outside the shell 1 and will not block the tube opening 21 located outside the shell 1, which is convenient for users to put clothes in, has an aesthetic appearance, and ensures the stability of the sliding cover 22 during the extension and retraction of the dryer tube 2.

[0084] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, another embodiment is that the limiting part 4 includes a limiting groove 42.

[0085] The limiting groove 42 is provided on the sliding cover 22. The locking tongue 31 is reciprocally movable along the axial direction of the dryer 2. The locking tongue 31 is used to extend into the limiting groove 42 when the dryer 2 extends outward to restrict the sliding cover 22 from sliding within the reciprocating movement of the locking tongue 31, or to retract from the limiting groove 42 when the dryer 2 rotates inside the housing 1.

[0086] The limiting groove 42 matches the locking tongue 31. The sliding cover 22 is provided with a protrusion, and the limiting groove 42 is recessed on the protrusion.

[0087] When the dryer tube 2 begins to extend outward, the locking tongue 31 is located at the rear end of the movable range and extends into the limiting groove 42. The dryer tube 2 begins to extend outward, causing the locking tongue 31 to move forward. When it moves to the front end of the movable range of the locking tongue 31, it prevents the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move outward with the dryer tube 2. The sliding cover 22 moves backward relative to the dryer tube 2, causing the front end of the sliding cover 22 to disengage from the tube opening 21, and part of the tube opening 21 is opened.

[0088] When the dryer drum 2 retracts inward, the sliding cover 22 remains in the same position relative to the dryer drum 2, causing the sliding cover 22 and the locking tongue 31 to move backward. When the locking tongue 31 moves to the rear end of its movable range, it prevents the sliding cover 22 from continuing to move backward with the dryer drum 2, causing the sliding cover 22 to move forward relative to the dryer drum 2. When the dryer drum 2 is completely retracted into the housing 1, the sliding cover 22 closes the opening 21 of the drum body.

[0089] The limit lock 3 includes a mounting part 33 and a lock body 32.

[0090] The mounting part 33 is disposed on the top wall inside the housing 1. The lock body 32 is axially reciprocatingly disposed on the mounting part 33. The lock body 32 is connected to the bolt 31 and is used to drive the bolt 31 to extend and retract vertically.

[0091] The preset distance L is equal to the distance that the locking tongue 31 can reciprocate, so that when the dryer tube 2 extends outward, the front end of the sliding cover 22 can reach the opening 11. When the dryer tube 2 is extended, the sliding cover 22 will not extend outside the housing 1 and will not block the tube opening 21 located outside the housing 1, which is convenient for users to put clothes in, has an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and ensures the stability of the sliding cover 22 during the extension and retraction of the dryer tube 2.

[0092] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the opening 21 of the cylinder extends from the peripheral wall of the clothes drying drum 2 to the rear wall of the clothes drying drum 2.

[0093] The opening 21 of the tubular body of the present invention extends rearward to the rear wall of the drying tub 2. When the drying tub 2 extends outward, the sliding cover 22 is blocked by the limiting device and stops moving. The drying tub 2 continues to extend outward, so that the sliding cover 22 can smoothly pass the rear end of the opening 21 of the tubular body and open the opening 21 of the tubular body.

[0094] The sliding cover 22 is an arc-shaped plate extending along the circumferential portion of the dryer drum 2. The two extended front and rear edges of the arc-shaped plate are slidably mounted on the left and right sides of the opening 21 of the drum body, respectively, which facilitates the sliding of the drum body cover relative to the opening 21 of the drum body.

[0095] The two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are respectively attached to the front edge of the opening 21 of the cylinder and the outer periphery of the rear wall of the drying cylinder 2. When the drying cylinder 2 extends outward, the arc-shaped plate can pass over the outer periphery of the rear wall of the drying cylinder 2 and partially detach from the opening 21 of the cylinder.

[0096] The two front and rear extending edges of the cylindrical opening 21 are provided with sliding grooves 23 extending in the front and rear direction. The left and right sides of the sliding cover 22 are respectively installed on the two sliding grooves 23, which improves the smoothness of opening and closing the cylindrical opening 21.

[0097] Furthermore, the dryer also includes a control component and a control module. The control component is used to control the rotation of the drying drum 2 to stop at the position where the limiting part 4 is opposite to the limiting lock 3.

[0098] Preferably, the control component is used to control the rotation of the dryer 2 to stop at a preset position where the opening 21 of the drum faces downward.

[0099] The control component includes a position detection module and a locking module. The position detection module is used to detect whether the dryer drum 2 has rotated to a preset position. The locking module is used to lock the dryer drum 2 in the direction of rotation.

[0100] The control module is connected to the position detection module and the signal detection module respectively, and is used to receive the position signal of the dryer 2 from the position detection module and send the lock signal of the dryer 2 to the locking module.

[0101] By setting a position detection module and a locking module, the present invention enables the clothing handling device to automatically control the drying drum 2 to rotate to a preset position with the opening 21 of the drum facing upward and lock the drying drum 2 to prevent the drying drum 2 from continuing to rotate. After the drying drum 2 is moved out, it is convenient for the user to open the opening 21 of the drum facing upward to take out and put in clothes.

[0102] Preferably, the position detection module further includes a signal generating device and a signal receiving device, which cooperate to detect whether the dryer 2 has rotated to a preset position with the opening 21 of the drum facing upward.

[0103] Specifically, the signal generating device is rotatably mounted on the dryer drum 2 or its drive motor 8, and is used to emit signals. The signal receiving device is located on the outer periphery of the signal generating device and connected to the control module, and is used to receive the signal emitted by the signal generating device when it is close to the signal generating device, and send the dryer drum 2 positioning signal to the control module.

[0104] The locking module includes a locking hole and a locking device, which work together to lock the dryer 2 in the rotation direction.

[0105] Specifically, the locking hole is located on the rotor of the drive motor 8 of the clothes dryer 2. The locking device includes a locking rod, which is mounted on the frame 5 and located on the outer periphery of the motor 8. The locking device is connected to the control module and is used to receive signals from the control module to extend the locking rod into the locking hole.

[0106] Furthermore, the dryer also includes a condensation module and a lint filter module.

[0107] The condenser module is located inside the casing below the dryer drum 2. The lint filter is located on the front side of the dryer, below the clothing inlet on the front side panel 7.

[0108] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes dryer, characterized in that: include, A housing having an opening on its front side; A clothes dryer, wherein the clothes dryer has an opening on its peripheral wall; the clothes dryer is telescopically disposed in the housing and is used to extend at least partially out of the housing through the opening, such that part or all of the opening is located on the outside of the housing; A sliding cover is slidably mounted on the clothes dryer drum, used to close or open the drum opening; A limiting device is provided between the housing and the sliding cover, and is used to control the sliding cover to disengage from the drying drum to open the opening of the drum body when the sliding cover moves outward a preset distance with the drying drum. The limiting device includes... A limiting part is provided on the sliding cover; A limit lock is installed inside the housing to cooperate with the limiting part to prevent the sliding cover from moving outward as the dryer tube extends outward.

2. A clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting lock includes a retractable latch that extends into the limiting portion when the dryer begins to extend outward, or retracts when the dryer, located within the housing, begins to rotate.

3. A clothes dryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding cover is slidably disposed on the clothes dryer along the axial direction of the dryer drum, and the sliding cover has two working positions. The first working position is when the dryer drum is fully retracted into the housing and the sliding cover closes the opening of the drum. The second working position is the position when the front end of the sliding cover moves into the opening along with the dryer drum, opening the drum body; The preset distance is the distance between the first working position and the second working position of the sliding cover.

4. A clothes dryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting part includes... The first limiting structure is provided on the sliding cover, located behind the locking tongue, and is used to abut against the extended locking tongue as the sliding cover moves outward with the dryer, thus preventing the sliding cover from moving outward.

5. A clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting part also includes The second limiting structure is provided on the sliding cover, located in front of the locking tongue, and is used to abut against the locking tongue during the process of the dryer retracting inward, thereby preventing the sliding cover from moving inward. The second limiting structure and the first limiting structure are spaced apart along the axial direction from front to back on the sliding cover.

6. A clothes dryer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are two limiting protrusions spaced apart on the sliding cover along the axial direction of the clothes dryer, and a limiting channel is formed between the two limiting protrusions.

7. A clothes dryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The preset distance is equal to the distance between the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure.

8. A clothes dryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting part includes... A limiting groove is provided on the sliding cover; The locking tongue is reciprocating along the axial direction of the dryer drum, and is used to extend into the limiting groove when the dryer drum extends outward, or to retract from the limiting groove when the dryer drum rotates inside the housing.

9. A clothes dryer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limit lock also includes The mounting part is located on the top wall inside the housing; The lock body is axially movable and is mounted on the mounting part. The lock body is connected to the lock tongue and is used to drive the lock tongue to extend and retract up and down.

10. A clothes dryer according to any one of claims 7-8, characterized in that: The preset distance is equal to the distance that the bolt can move back and forth.

11. A clothes dryer according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The opening of the cylinder extends rearward from the peripheral wall of the clothes dryer to the rear wall of the clothes dryer; The sliding cover is an arc-shaped plate extending along the circumferential portion of the clothes dryer. The two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are slidably installed on the left and right sides of the opening of the cylinder, respectively; the two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are respectively fastened to the front side edge of the opening of the cylinder and part of the outer perimeter of the rear wall of the drying cylinder.

12. A clothes dryer according to claim 10, characterized in that: The opening of the cylinder extends rearward from the peripheral wall of the clothes dryer to the rear wall of the clothes dryer; The sliding cover is an arc-shaped plate extending along the circumferential portion of the clothes dryer. The two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are slidably installed on the left and right sides of the opening of the cylinder, respectively; the two extended edges of the arc-shaped plate are respectively fastened to the front side edge of the opening of the cylinder and part of the outer perimeter of the rear wall of the drying cylinder.

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