Support structure for equipment and garment care equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of support, specifically relating to a support structure for equipment and a garment care device. The invention aims to solve the problem of heavy equipment being difficult to move or stably place. To this end, the support structure for equipment of this invention includes a first roller, a second roller, and a first support leg. The first roller is rotatable but fixedly positioned at the bottom of the equipment, while the second roller is rotatable and movable at the bottom of the equipment. The first support leg is fixedly positioned at the bottom of the equipment. The second roller is configured such that when it moves upward and retracts, the first roller and the first support leg work together to provide fixed support for the equipment; when the second roller moves downward and extends, the first roller and the second roller work together to allow the equipment to move. The support structure of this invention allows for switching between fixed support and mobile equipment states by adjusting the second roller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of support technology, specifically relating to a support structure for equipment and a garment care device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern family life, it's common to acquire multiple pieces of furniture or appliances. For example, wardrobes, as an almost indispensable piece of equipment in modern homes, typically have a simple design, making them relatively inexpensive and easy to manufacture, and are widely used for storing clothes. To meet the needs of modern users, garment care machines have emerged on the market. Building upon the traditional wardrobe's single storage function, garment care machines effectively replace it, offering multiple functions such as storage, sterilization, disinfection, and mite removal. Combining clothing storage and care, garment care machines align with the trend of modern smart home development and can also sterilize and disinfect clothing, toys, and handbags, reflecting contemporary health concerns.

[0003] However, these household appliances are usually large and heavy. To ensure their stable operation, they are often designed with base corners or similar structures. While this achieves stability, it makes them difficult to move when needed. Adding casters makes them easier to move, but it makes them difficult to keep in a fixed position, affecting their stability during use.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new support structure for equipment and a garment care machine to solve the problems of the aforementioned heavy equipment being inconvenient to move or difficult to place stably in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem that heavy equipment in existing technologies is inconvenient to move or difficult to place stably, the present invention provides a support structure for the equipment. The support structure includes a first roller, a second roller, and a first support leg. The first roller is rotatable and fixedly disposed at the bottom of the equipment. The second roller is rotatable and movable at the bottom of the equipment. The first support leg is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the equipment.

[0006] The second roller is configured such that when it moves upward and retracts, the first roller and the first support leg work together to provide fixed support for the device; when the second roller moves downward and extends, the first roller and the second roller work together to move the device, at which time the first support leg is suspended in the air due to the extension of the second roller.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the support structure for the equipment described above, the support structure further includes an ejector assembly, and the second roller is disposed on the ejector assembly such that the second roller is rotatable and movable up and down at the bottom of the equipment.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-described support structure for the equipment, the ejection assembly includes a first support base, a second support base, and a connecting rod.

[0009] The first support base is provided with a horizontal sliding groove, and the first support base is fixedly installed at the bottom of the device near the first roller;

[0010] The second support is provided with an inclined sliding groove, and the second support is fixedly installed at the bottom of the device near the first support leg;

[0011] One side of the connecting rod is slidably disposed in the horizontal slide groove, and the other side of the connecting rod is slidably disposed in the inclined slide groove;

[0012] The second roller is rotatable and immovably positioned on the side of the connecting rod near the second support.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned support structure for the equipment, the first support seat is also provided with a threaded port, and a threaded push rod is also provided in the threaded port. The threaded push rod is screwed into the threaded port and connected to the connecting rod.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned support structure for the equipment, the first support seat is further provided with an inclined sliding groove, and the second support seat is further provided with a horizontal sliding groove, and the first support seat and the second support seat are symmetrically arranged.

[0015] In the preferred embodiment of the support structure for the equipment described above, two connecting rods are provided, and the second roller is rotatably fixed between the two connecting rods.

[0016] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned support structure for the equipment, a stop recess is also provided in the inclined slide groove.

[0017] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned support structure for the equipment, the ejection component is a telescopic bar.

[0018] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned support structure for the equipment, a second support leg that can be raised and lowered is also provided near the first roller.

[0019] The present invention also provides a garment care device, which includes a support structure for the device as described in any of the above technical solutions.

[0020] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in the technical solution of the present invention, the support structure for the device includes a first roller, a second roller, and a first support leg. The first roller is rotatable and non-movable at the bottom of the device, the second roller is rotatable and movable at the bottom of the device, and the first support leg is fixedly disposed at the bottom of the device.

[0021] When the second roller moves upward and retracts, the first roller and the first support leg work together to provide fixed support for the equipment. When the second roller moves downward and extends, the first roller and the second roller work together to move the equipment. At this time, the first support leg is suspended in the air due to the extension of the second roller.

[0022] With the above-described configuration, the support structure of the present invention can switch between the state of a fixed support device or a mobile device by adjusting the second roller. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The support structure for the device according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the invention installed on the device from a bottom angle;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after the ejector assembly is connected to the second roller;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Top view;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section view;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the second support base of the present invention.

[0029] List of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Equipment, 2-First roller, 3-Second roller, 4-First support leg, 5-Second support leg, 6-Ejection assembly, 61-First support seat, 611-Horizontal slide, 612-Threaded opening, 62-Second support seat, 621-Inclined slide, 622-Stop recess, 63-Connecting rod, 64-Threaded ejector rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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 invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications. For example, although the specification describes the ejector assembly as a cylinder, the present invention can obviously employ other similar means, such as an electric push rod, as long as the movement of the second roller can be controlled.

[0031] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions 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, terms such as "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "linked," "equipped," etc., 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, etc. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] To address the problem of existing heavy equipment being inconvenient to move or difficult to place stably, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the present invention provides a support structure for a device, the support structure including a first roller 2, a second roller 3, a first support leg 4, and an ejector assembly 6. The first roller 2 is rotatable but not movable up and down at the bottom of the device 1, and the first support leg 4 is fixedly mounted at the bottom of the device 1. The second roller 3 is rotatably mounted on the ejector assembly 6 at the bottom of the device 1, and the ejector assembly 6 enables the second roller 3 to rotate and move up and down at the bottom of the device 1.

[0034] Specifically, the ejector assembly 6 includes a first support base 61, a second support base 62, and a connecting rod 63. The first support base 61 is provided with a horizontal slide groove 611 and is fixedly installed at the bottom of the device 1 near the first roller 2. The second support base 62 is provided with an inclined slide groove 621 and is fixedly installed at the bottom of the device 1 near the first support leg 4. One side of the connecting rod 63 is slidably installed in the horizontal slide groove 611 of the first support base 61, and the other side of the connecting rod 63 is slidably installed in the inclined slide groove 621 of the second support base 62. The second roller 3 is rotatable and immovably installed on the side of the connecting rod 63 near the second support base 62.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, the first support 61 is also provided with a threaded port 612, and a threaded push rod 64 is also provided in the threaded port 612. The threaded push rod 64 is screwed into the threaded port 612 and then connected to the connecting rod 63.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, device 1 is in a fixed support state by the support structure. At this time, the side of the connecting rod 63 that is installed on the first support seat 61 is at the position furthest from the second support seat 62 in the horizontal slide 611; while the side of the connecting rod 63 that is installed on the inclined slide 621 of the second support seat 62 is at the highest position of the inclined slide 621.

[0037] When it is necessary to change the device 1 from a fixed state to a movable state, the threaded push rod 64 is inserted into the threaded opening 612. During the process of the threaded push rod 64 entering the threaded opening 612, the two sides of the connecting rod 63 will move in the horizontal slide groove 611 and the inclined slide groove 621 respectively, thereby allowing the second roller 3 to move downward and extend (specifically, the distance between the second roller 3 and the bottom of the device 1 is increased). Correspondingly, the side of the device 1 closest to the second roller 3 rotates upward at a certain angle relative to the second roller 3, and the first support leg 4 is suspended in the air. The threaded push rod 64 and the threaded opening 612 are connected by a thread, which can limit the movement of the connecting rod 63. At this time, the first roller 2 and the second roller 3 work together to realize the movement of the device 1.

[0038] When it is necessary to change the device 1 from a moving state to a fixed state, the threaded push rod 64 moves outward from the threaded opening 612, releasing the restriction on the connecting rod 63. Under the action of the device 1's own weight, the side of the connecting rod 63 connected to the inclined slide groove 621 of the second support seat 62 moves upward along the inclined slide groove 621. Correspondingly, the side of the connecting rod 63 connected to the horizontal slide groove 611 in the first support seat 61 moves horizontally, thereby causing the second roller 3 to move upward and retract (specifically, the distance between the second roller 3 and the bottom of the device 1 is shortened). This causes the side of the device 1 closest to the second roller 3 to rotate downward at a certain angle relative to the second roller 3. As the threaded push rod 64 continuously withdraws from the threaded opening 612, the device 1 continues to rotate until it returns to its fixed position. The first roller 2 and the first support leg 4 work together to achieve fixed support for the device 1.

[0039] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate 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 structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios. These adjustments do not depart from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] For example, in another alternative embodiment, instead of the horizontal groove 611 on the first support 61 and the inclined groove 621 on the second support 62 described in the current embodiment, the structures of the first support 61 and the second support 62 can be identical, i.e., both have a horizontal groove 611 and an inclined groove 621, and the first support 61 and the second support 62 are symmetrically arranged. This allows the first support 61 and the second support 62 to be interchangeable without needing to distinguish the installation position, and the processed parts do not need to be divided into left and right sides, reducing processing and assembly costs. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] For example, in another alternative embodiment, based on the structure described in the current embodiment, two connecting rods 63 may be further provided, and the second roller 3 may be rotatably fixed between the two connecting rods 63. Alternatively, two second rollers 3 may be provided that are arranged parallel to each other. This can improve the stability of the connection of the second rollers 3. These modifications do not depart from the principle of the present invention and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] For example, in another alternative embodiment, based on the elongated shape of the inclined groove 621 described in the current embodiment, a stop recess 622 (such as...) can be further provided within the inclined groove 621. Figure 5(As shown). The stop recess can be located at the bottom of the inclined slide 621 and communicate with the inclined slide 621. When the connecting rod 63 moves to the stop recess, it stops moving, and the stop recess serves as a limit. Furthermore, the first support 61 and the second support 62 can also be symmetrically configured with identical structures, i.e., both are provided with a horizontal slide 611, an inclined slide 621, and a stop recess 622. These configurations do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] For example, in another alternative embodiment, the structure of the ejector component 6 described in the current embodiment can be replaced by a telescopic lever (not shown in the figure), which can also achieve the effect of controlling the state of the device 1, such as a cylinder. These do not deviate from the principle of the present invention, and therefore all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0044] For example, in another alternative embodiment, based on the structure described in the current embodiment, a second liftable support leg 5 may be further provided near the first roller 2, which can make the device 1 more stable when it is in a fixed state. These modifications do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0045] In summary, the support structure of the present invention can switch between the fixed support device 1 and the mobile device 1 by adjusting the second roller 3.

[0046] In addition, the present invention provides a garment care device having the support structure for the device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0047] 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 these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support structure for an apparatus, characterized by, The support structure comprises a first roller, a second roller and a first supporting leg, the first roller is rotatable and fixedly arranged on the bottom of the device, the second roller is rotatable and movable up and down arranged on the bottom of the device, and the first supporting leg is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the device. When the second roller is moved up to be retracted, the first roller and the first supporting leg jointly act to realize the fixed support of the device, and when the second roller is moved down to be extended, the first roller and the second roller jointly act to realize the movement of the device, and at this time the first supporting leg is suspended due to the extension of the second roller. The support structure further comprises an ejection assembly, and the second roller is arranged on the ejection assembly so as to be rotatable and movable up and down arranged on the bottom of the device, and the ejection assembly comprises a first supporting seat, a second supporting seat and a connecting rod. The first supporting seat is provided with a horizontal sliding groove, and the first supporting seat is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the device near the first roller. The second supporting seat is provided with an inclined sliding groove, and the second supporting seat is fixedly arranged on the bottom of the device near the first supporting leg. One side of the connecting rod is slidably arranged in the horizontal sliding groove, and the other side of the connecting rod is slidably arranged in the inclined sliding groove. The second roller is rotatable and fixedly arranged on one side of the connecting rod near the second supporting seat.

2. Support structure for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first supporting seat is further provided with a threaded hole, and a threaded ejector rod is arranged in the threaded hole correspondingly, and the threaded ejector rod is connected with the connecting rod after being screwed into the threaded hole.

3. The support structure for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first supporting seat is further provided with an inclined sliding groove, and the second supporting seat is further provided with a horizontal sliding groove correspondingly, and the first supporting seat and the second supporting seat are symmetrically arranged.

4. The support structure for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod is provided with two, and the second roller is rotatable and fixedly arranged between the two connecting rods.

5. The support structure for equipment of claim 1, wherein, The inclined sliding groove is further provided with a stop concave pit.

6. The support structure for equipment of claim 1, wherein, A second supporting leg is further arranged near the first roller.

7. A laundry care appliance characterized in that, The laundry care device comprises the support structure for the device according to any one of claims 1-6. The laundry care device comprises the support structure for the device according to any one of claims 1-6.

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