Clothes airing structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of clothes drying structure and air conditioner, the air conditioner includes front panel and clothes drying rack, air outlet and receiving groove are provided on the front panel, the receiving groove is used to accommodate clothes drying rack, the clothes drying rack includes cantilever assembly and connecting rod, the cantilever assembly is located at the both sides of air outlet, and the connecting rod connects the cantilever assembly on both sides.Combining clothes drying rack and air conditioner together, so that hot air blown from air outlet can be used to dry clothes hung on clothes drying rack, and the moisture on clothes can be blown away while indoor humidity is improved, and when clothes are dried or clothes drying rack is not needed, clothes drying rack can be stored in receiving groove, which is simple and beautiful and does not occupy space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a clothes drying structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the main functions of household air conditioners include cooling, heating, ventilation, and dehumidification. However, their function is limited to regulating indoor air quality. When drying clothes is needed, such as during prolonged rainy seasons or when traveling with insufficient clothing, air conditioners, which generate heat, cannot be used for hanging clothes to dry, impacting user experience. Furthermore, in reality, users often hang clothes directly on the inner wall of the air conditioner's air outlet or on the air guide plate to dry them. This not only causes deformation of the air conditioner casing or air guide plate but also leads to malfunctions and safety hazards. Therefore, more and more air conditioner manufacturers are considering adding clothes drying rack structures to the air conditioner's outer casing.

[0003] Existing technology, patent CN113047011A, discloses a clothes drying device and an air conditioner. The clothes drying device includes a clothes drying rod and clothes hanging components disposed at both ends of the clothes drying rod. The clothes drying rod can move vertically, and the clothes hanging components can rotate and retract with the clothes drying rod. However, this prior art places the clothes drying device below the air outlet of the air conditioner, which is only suitable for wall-mounted air conditioners. This results in a relatively high installation height, requiring a series of drive devices for convenient user operation, leading to a complex structure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a clothes drying structure and an air conditioner to solve the problems of narrow application range, complex structure and inconvenient use of existing air conditioners with clothes drying function.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0006] A clothes drying structure is applied to an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a front panel and a clothes rack. An air outlet and a storage slot are provided on the front panel. The storage slot is used to store the clothes rack. The clothes rack includes cantilever assemblies and connecting rods. The cantilever assemblies are located on both sides of the air outlet, and the connecting rods connect the cantilever assemblies on both sides. Combining the clothes rack and air conditioner allows hot air blown from the air outlet to dry clothes hanging on the rack. This disperses moisture from the clothes into the room while increasing indoor humidity. Furthermore, after the clothes are dry or when the clothes rack is not used, it can be stored inside the storage slot, resulting in a simple, aesthetically pleasing, and space-saving design.

[0007] Furthermore, a support frame is provided at the lower part of the cantilever assembly. One end of the support frame is rotatably connected to the storage slot, and the other end of the support frame supports the cantilever assembly. This is used to stabilize the cantilever assembly and ensure its stability when drying clothes.

[0008] Furthermore, at least two fixed arms are provided inside the storage slot. The fixed arm near the upper part is rotatably connected to one end of the cantilever assembly, and the fixed arm near the lower part is rotatably connected to one end of the support frame. This allows for the rotatable connection between the cantilever assembly and the support frame and the storage slot, facilitating the storage and organization of the cantilever assembly and the support frame within the storage slot.

[0009] Furthermore, the cantilever assembly includes a main cantilever and a secondary cantilever. One end of the main cantilever is rotatably connected to the storage slot to house the main cantilever inside the storage slot, and the other end of the main cantilever is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever. The connecting rod connects the two secondary cantilever arms on both sides of the cantilever assembly. This facilitates folding and storing the secondary cantilever arms inside the main cantilever. Simultaneously, the secondary cantilever arms increase the length of the cantilever assembly, ensuring that the connecting rod used for hanging clothes maintains a certain distance from the air outlet, preventing clothes from being drawn into the air conditioner through the air outlet when drying clothes.

[0010] Furthermore, the main cantilever includes a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a receiving cavity located between the first connecting end and the second connecting end. The first connecting end is rotatably connected to the receiving groove, the second connecting end is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever, and the receiving cavity is used to accommodate the secondary cantilever.

[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting end is provided with a slot, which engages with the storage groove. The second connecting end is provided with a second latch and an anti-detachment part, the anti-detachment part being located at the edge of the second latch, and one end of the secondary cantilever being connected inside the second latch. The anti-detachment part acts as a barrier to prevent the secondary cantilever from detaching from the main cantilever.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the secondary cantilever connected to the main cantilever is configured as a rotating end, and the rotating end is provided with a rotating shaft, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the secondary cantilever and the main cantilever.

[0013] Furthermore, multiple through holes are provided on the secondary cantilever, and these through holes are evenly distributed along the length of the secondary cantilever. These through holes are used to install the connecting rods. This allows multiple connecting rods to be installed between the two cantilever assemblies, providing more space for drying clothes.

[0014] Furthermore, a cover plate is provided outside the storage slot, and connecting shafts are provided at both ends of the cover plate. Mounting holes are provided at both ends inside the storage slot, and the connecting shafts are inserted into the mounting holes.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the clothes drying structure of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] Combining a clothes rack with an air conditioner allows the hot air blowing from the vents to dry the clothes hanging on the rack. It also disperses the moisture from the clothes into the room, increasing indoor humidity. After the clothes are dry or when the clothes rack is not in use, it can be stored inside the storage compartment, which is simple, beautiful, and space-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner with a clothes rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes rack structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3a for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel after the cover plate has been removed, as described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a front view of the front panel after the cover plate has been removed, as described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the internal structure of the storage slot described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection between the inside of the storage groove and the main cantilever in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the main cantilever structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the secondary cantilever structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 1-Clothes rack, 11-Main cantilever, 111-First connecting end, 1111-Slot, 112-Receiving cavity, 1121-Support block, 113-Second connecting end, 1131-Second bayonet, 1132-Anti-detachment part, 1133-Guard plate, 12-Secondary cantilever, 121-Rotating end, 1211-Rotating shaft, 122-Through hole, 13-Support frame, 131-Connector, 132-Support head, 133-Reinforcing rib, 14-Connecting rod, 141-Through end, 142-Limiting head, 2-Front panel, 3-Air outlet, 4-Storage slot, 41-Mounting hole, 42-Reinforcing rib, 43-Fixing arm, 44-Reinforcing part, 5-Cover plate, 51-Connecting shaft, 52-Magnetic block Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] like Figures 1-10 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothes drying structure applicable to an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes a front panel 2 and a clothes rack 1. An air outlet 3 and a storage slot 4 are provided on the front panel 2. The storage slot 4 is used to store the clothes rack 1. The clothes rack 1 includes cantilever assemblies and connecting rods 14. The cantilever assemblies are located on both sides of the air outlet 3, and the connecting rods 14 connect the cantilever assemblies on both sides. The connecting rods 14 are used to hang clothes. By combining the clothes rack and the air conditioner, the hot air blown from the air outlet can dry the clothes hanging on the clothes rack, dispersing the moisture from the clothes into the room while increasing indoor humidity.

[0034] Furthermore, a cover plate 5 is provided on the outer surface of the storage slot 4. When the clothes rack is stored inside the storage slot 4, the cover plate 5 is used to seal the storage slot 4, so that the front panel has a flat appearance and prevents pollutants from entering the storage slot.

[0035] Furthermore, connecting shafts 51 are provided at both ends of the cover plate 5, and corresponding mounting holes 41 are provided at both ends inside the storage groove 4. The connecting shafts 51 are inserted into the mounting holes 41 to realize the rotational connection between the cover plate 5 and the storage groove 4, which facilitates the opening and closing of the storage groove.

[0036] Preferably, a magnetic block 52 is provided in the middle or near the middle of the cover plate 5, and a magnetic structure is provided on the edge of the storage groove 4. The magnetic block 52 and the magnetic structure cooperate to achieve a stable connection between the middle part of the cover plate and the storage groove 4, so as to avoid the middle part from lifting due to the excessive length of the cover plate and ensure the overall flatness of the front panel.

[0037] In this embodiment, a reinforcing rib 42 is also provided inside the storage slot 4. The reinforcing rib 42 is used to increase the connection strength between the wall of the storage slot 4 and the front panel body, and to prevent damage when the storage slot is frequently opened and used.

[0038] As part of an embodiment of the present invention, the cantilever assembly includes a main cantilever 11 and a secondary cantilever 12. One end of the main cantilever 11 is rotatably connected to the storage groove 4, so that the main cantilever 11 can be stored inside the storage groove 4. The other end of the main cantilever 11 is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever 12. The connecting rod 14 connects the two secondary cantilever 12s of the two cantilever assemblies. The secondary cantilever 12 is provided to increase the length of the cantilever assembly, so that the connecting rod 14 used for hanging clothes is kept at a certain distance from the air outlet, so as to prevent clothes from being rolled into the air conditioner through the air outlet when drying clothes.

[0039] A support frame 13 is provided at the lower part of the cantilever assembly to support the cantilever assembly and increase its strength. Specifically, one end of the support frame 13 is rotatably connected to the storage slot 4, and the other end is supported at the lower part of the cantilever assembly to increase its stability. Preferably, the other end of the support frame 13 is angled and supported at the lower part of the main cantilever 11, so that when the cantilever assembly is opened, the main cantilever 11, the support frame 13, and the storage slot 4 form a triangular support structure, ensuring the stability of the main cantilever 11 when drying clothes and ensuring its load-bearing capacity.

[0040] Furthermore, at least two circular fixing arms 43 are provided inside the storage slot 4. The axis of the fixing arms 43 is perpendicular to the length direction of the storage slot, and both ends of the fixing arms 43 are connected to the inner walls on both sides of the storage slot 4. The fixing arm 43 near the top is rotatably connected to one end of the cantilever assembly, which facilitates opening or storing the cantilever assembly inside the storage slot 4. Preferably, the fixing arm 43 near the top is rotatably connected to one end of the main cantilever 11. The fixing arm 43 near the bottom is rotatably connected to one end of the support frame 13, which facilitates opening or storing the support frame inside the storage slot 4. Setting the fixing arms 43 perpendicular to the length direction of the storage slot allows the main cantilever to rotate within the plane of the storage slot, preventing the main cantilever 11 from twisting or deflecting during storage.

[0041] Furthermore, the fixed arm 43 is designed with a structure that is thinner in the middle and thicker at both ends, which increases the strength of the fixed arm 43 and prevents the fixed arm from breaking when it is connected to the main cantilever or support frame, thereby increasing the connection strength between the main cantilever or support frame and the storage slot. More preferably, a reinforcing part 44 is provided at least one end of the fixed arm 43, which is used to increase the mechanical strength of the end of the fixed arm 43.

[0042] In this embodiment, the main cantilever 11 includes a first connecting end 111, a second connecting end 113, and a receiving cavity 112 located between the first connecting end 111 and the second connecting end 113. The first connecting end 111 is rotatably connected to the fixed arm 43 in the receiving groove 4, the second connecting end 113 is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever 12, and the receiving cavity 112 is used to receive the secondary cantilever 12.

[0043] Furthermore, the first connecting end 111 of the main cantilever 11 is provided with a slot 1111, which engages with the upper fixed arm 43. The circular fixed arm 43 allows the first connecting end 111 to rotate, realizing the rotatable connection between the main cantilever 11 and the storage slot 4, facilitating the opening or storage of the main cantilever inside the storage slot. The second connecting end 113 is provided with a second latch 1131 and an anti-detachment part 1132. The anti-detachment part 1132 is located at the edge of the second latch 1131, and one end of the auxiliary cantilever 12 is connected to the inside of the second latch 1131. The anti-detachment part 1132 acts as a barrier to prevent the auxiliary cantilever 12 from detaching from the main cantilever 11.

[0044] Furthermore, the receiving cavity 112 is connected to the second bayonet 1131, allowing the secondary cantilever 12 to be smoothly inserted into the main cantilever 11. Multiple support blocks 1121 are provided within the receiving cavity 112, evenly arranged along the length of the main cantilever 11. The support blocks 1121 serve two purposes: firstly, to support the secondary cantilever 12 housed within the receiving cavity 112; and secondly, to provide a support fulcrum for the support frame 13, preventing the connector 131 of the support frame 13 from sliding under the main cantilever 11 and losing its supporting function.

[0045] Furthermore, two protective plates 1133 are provided on the second connecting end 113 of the main cantilever 11. The two protective plates 1133 are located on both sides of the receiving cavity 112. The protective plates 1133 are configured as triangular protrusions. When the cantilever assembly is stored inside the receiving groove 4, the protective plates 1133 abut against the receiving groove and support the main cantilever, so that the middle part of the main cantilever maintains a gap with the bottom surface of the receiving groove.

[0046] In this embodiment, the end of the secondary cantilever 12 connected to the main cantilever 11 is configured as a rotating end 121. The rotating end 121 is provided with a rotating shaft 1211, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the secondary cantilever 12 and the main cantilever 11. The rotating shaft 1211 is rotatably engaged inside the second latch 1131 to realize the rotatable connection between the secondary cantilever 12 and the main cantilever. At the same time, the anti-detachment part 1132 is provided on the edge of the second latch 1131 to prevent the rotating shaft 1211 of the secondary cantilever from falling out of the second latch 1131, thereby increasing the connection stability between the secondary cantilever 12 and the main cantilever 11.

[0047] Furthermore, multiple through holes 122 are provided on the secondary cantilever 12. The multiple through holes 122 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the secondary cantilever. The through holes 122 are used to install connecting rods 14, so that multiple connecting rods can be installed between the two cantilever assemblies, providing more clothes drying space.

[0048] In this embodiment, the support frame 13 includes a connector 131 and a support head 132. The connector 131 is rotatably connected to the fixed arm 43 near the lower part of the storage groove 4, and the support head 132 is supported on the lower part of the main cantilever 11. Specifically, the structure of the connector 131 is the same as or similar to the structure of the first connecting end 111 of the main cantilever, so that the support frame 13 is rotatably connected to the storage groove 4. At the same time, setting the connector 131 and the first connecting end 111 to have the same structure facilitates processing and installation.

[0049] Furthermore, the support head 132 of the support frame 13 is configured as a retractable structure, so that the support head 132 forms an inclined tip, which facilitates the support head 132 to support and abut against the support block 1121 of the main cantilever, improves the support stability of the support frame for the main cantilever, and prevents the support head from falling off from the lower part of the main cantilever 11 and losing its supporting function for the main cantilever 11.

[0050] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs 133 are also provided on the support frame 13, which are arranged along the length of the support frame 13 to increase the strength of the support frame. Preferably, there are multiple reinforcing ribs 133, which are respectively arranged on multiple surfaces of the support frame 13 to fully increase the mechanical strength of the support frame.

[0051] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 14 is provided with a through end 141, and the other end is provided with a limiting head 142. The through end 141 is designed with a rounded tip to facilitate the connecting rod 14 passing through the through hole and to facilitate the connection between the connecting rod 14 and the secondary cantilever 12. The outer diameter of the limiting head 142 is larger than the outer diameter of the middle part of the connecting rod to prevent the connecting rod 14 from falling out of the through hole of the secondary cantilever 12. When installing the connecting rod 14, the through end is passed through the secondary cantilever 12 on both sides in sequence, while the limiting head 142 limits the connecting rod, so that the connecting rod can be stably connected to the secondary cantilever on both sides.

[0052] As part of the embodiments of the present invention, an air conditioner is also provided, including the clothes drying structure described above. The air conditioner and the clothes drying structure described above have the same advantages over the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

[0053] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A clothes drying structure applied to an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising a front panel (2) and a clothes rack (1), wherein an air outlet (3) and a storage slot (4) are provided on the front panel (2), the storage slot (4) being used to store the clothes rack (1), characterized in that, The clothes rack (1) includes a cantilever assembly and a connecting rod (14). The cantilever assembly is located on both sides of the air outlet (3), and the connecting rod (14) connects the cantilever assemblies on both sides. A support frame (13) is provided at the lower part of the cantilever assembly. One end of the support frame (13) is rotatably connected to the storage groove (4), and the other end of the support frame (13) supports the cantilever assembly. At least two fixed arms (43) are provided inside the storage slot (4). The fixed arm (43) near the upper part is rotatably connected to one end of the cantilever assembly, and the fixed arm (43) near the lower part is rotatably connected to one end of the support frame (13).

2. The clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cantilever assembly includes a main cantilever (11) and a secondary cantilever (12), wherein one end of the main cantilever (11) is rotatably connected to the storage groove (4) to store the main cantilever (11) inside the storage groove (4), and the other end of the main cantilever (11) is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever (12). The connecting rod (14) connects the two secondary cantilever (12) of the cantilever assembly on both sides.

3. The clothes drying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main cantilever (11) includes a first connecting end (111), a second connecting end (113), and a receiving cavity (112) located between the first connecting end (111) and the second connecting end (113). The first connecting end (111) is rotatably connected to the receiving groove (4), and the second connecting end (113) is rotatably connected to the secondary cantilever (12). The receiving cavity (112) is used to receive the secondary cantilever (12).

4. The clothes drying structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connecting end (111) is provided with a slot (1111), which is engaged in the storage slot (4). The second connecting end (113) is provided with a second slot (1131) and an anti-detachment part (1132). The anti-detachment part (1132) is provided at the edge of the second slot (1131). One end of the secondary cantilever (12) is connected to the inside of the second slot (1131).

5. The clothes drying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the secondary cantilever (12) connected to the main cantilever (11) is configured as a rotating end (121), and the rotating end (121) is provided with a rotating shaft (1211), which is perpendicular to the length direction of the secondary cantilever (12) and the main cantilever (11).

6. The clothes drying structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A plurality of through holes (122) are provided on the sub-cantilever (12), and the plurality of through holes (122) are evenly distributed along the length direction of the sub-cantilever (12). The through holes (122) are used to install the connecting rod (14).

7. The clothes drying structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cover plate (5) is provided outside the storage groove (4), and a connecting shaft (51) is provided at both ends of the cover plate (5). An installation hole (41) is provided at both ends inside the storage groove (4), and the connecting shaft (51) is inserted into the installation hole (41).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the clothes drying structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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