Clothes rod assembly and device having the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of clothes dryers, and discloses a clothes rod assembly and a device having the clothes rod assembly. The clothes rod assembly includes: a housing; a bottom bracket hinged to the housing; and a rod body mounted on the bottom bracket. The bottom bracket rotates to allow the rod body to have a storage position and a use position. In the storage position, the rod body is stored within the housing, and in the use position, the rod body extends out of the housing. Compared with related technologies, the present invention hinges the bottom bracket to the housing. During assembly, the user does not need to insert the rod body into the housing, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothes dryers, and in particular to a clothes rod assembly and a device having the clothes rod assembly. Background Art

[0002] Warm air dryers use warm air to dry clothes. They use a heating device to heat the air and then blow the hot air out through the fan on the body.

[0003] Related art warm air clothes dryers include a telescopic clothes rod and a housing. Before assembly, the telescopic clothes rod is placed in a groove in the housing. During assembly, the rod is removed from the housing and inserted into a mounting hole. Because the rod and housing are disconnected before assembly, parts can easily be lost. Furthermore, assembly requires the user to insert the rod into the housing, increasing their workload and resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a clothes rod assembly and a device having the clothes rod assembly to solve the problem of poor user experience caused by requiring users to assemble the clothes rod and the housing.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a clothes rod assembly, comprising: a housing; a bottom bracket hinged to the housing; a rod body, the bottom bracket being arranged on the bottom bracket, the rod body having a storage position and a use position through rotation of the bottom bracket; in the storage position, the rod body is stored in the housing, and in the use position, the rod body extends out of the housing.

[0006] Advantageous Effects: When the clothes rod assembly is not in use, such as during transport or storage, the rod body is stored within the housing, making it easy to store or transport. When the rod assembly is needed, the rod body is rotated so that it extends out of the housing. Once the rod body is in place, the remaining components can be assembled and used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket to the housing, compared to related technologies, the user does not need to insert the rod body into the housing during assembly, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving the user experience.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the bottom bracket includes a plug-in connector, and the rod body is plug-fitted with the plug-in connector.

[0008] Beneficial effect: The clothes rod and the connector are plugged together, and the connection method between the two is simple and convenient, which can improve assembly efficiency.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, a buckle is provided on the side wall of the connector, and the rod is inserted into the connector and engaged with the buckle;

[0010] And / or, the inner wall of the connector is provided with one of a groove and a protrusion, the rod body is provided with the other of the groove and the protrusion, and the protrusion is suitable for being embedded in the groove.

[0011] Advantageous Effects: The connector is both clipped and plugged into the rod body, ensuring that the rod body is stably mounted within the connector. By providing one of a groove and a protrusion on the inner wall of the connector and the other of a groove and a protrusion on the rod body, with the protrusion embedded in the groove, the rod body can be further stably mounted within the connector, preventing it from shaking.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the clothes rod assembly includes a hinge shaft, which is provided on the bottom bracket and / or the housing, and the bottom bracket and the housing are hingedly connected via the hinge shaft.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the bottom bracket has a pressing surface, and when the bottom bracket rotates to a position where the pressing surface abuts against the housing, the rod body is in the use position.

[0014] Beneficial effect: By setting a pressure surface on the bottom bracket, when the pressure surface abuts against the casing, the body rod is in the use position. Therefore, when the rod body is in the use position, the bottom bracket and the casing have a larger contact area, thereby stably supporting the rod body.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further includes a locking structure, which can cooperate with the bottom bracket to lock the rod body in the use position.

[0016] Beneficial effect: By providing a locking structure, the rod body can be locked when the rod body is rotated to the use position to prevent the rod body from shaking.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the locking structure includes an insertion end, and the bottom bracket is provided with a locking groove, and when the rod body is rotated to the use position, the insertion end is inserted into the locking groove.

[0018] Beneficial effect: When the rod body is rotated to the use position, the insertion end is inserted into the locking groove of the bottom bracket, thereby locking the position of the bottom bracket. When the rod body needs to be rotated to the storage position again, the insertion end is separated from the bottom bracket, and then the rod body can be rotated to the storage position.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the locking structure includes: a lever, movably provided on the housing, the lever including the insertion end and a gripping portion suitable for gripping; an elastic member, provided between the lever and the housing, the elastic force of the elastic member enabling the lever to maintain the position where the insertion end is inserted into the locking groove.

[0020] Beneficial effect: When the rod body is rotated to the use position, the elastic force of the elastic member can keep the lever in the position where the insertion end is inserted into the locking groove, thereby locking the position of the bottom bracket. When the clothes rod needs to be rotated to the storage position again, the hand holds the grip part to move the lever, overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member, and makes the lever leave the bottom bracket. Then the rod body can be rotated to the storage position.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the insertion end is provided with a chamfer and transition arc surfaces located at both ends of the chamfer.

[0022] Beneficial effect: By arranging the chamfer and the transition arc surface at the insertion end, the transition arc surface can smoothly contact the insertion end and steadily compress the rod body during the process of rotating the rod body from the storage position to the use position.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the bottom bracket includes a support seat, the support seat includes a first arc surface, the contour of the first arc surface is set to be an involute gradually away from the hinge axis, and the locking groove is set at a position where the first arc surface is away from the hinge axis.

[0024] Beneficial Effects: When the rod body is in the stowed position, the pressing surface faces the lever. When the rod is rotated, the pressing surface rotates counterclockwise and downward. Because the contour of the first arcuate surface is configured to gradually move away from the involute of the hinge axis, the lever contacts and is squeezed by the first arcuate surface during the rod's rotation, compressing the elastic member. When the rod is rotated to the use position, the lever engages the locking groove under the elastic force of the elastic member. To rotate the rod to the stowed position again, the user grasps the grip and moves the lever, overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member and allowing the lever to separate from the bottom bracket. The rod body can then be rotated to return to the stowed position.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further includes a limiting structure, which can prevent the rod body from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position.

[0026] Beneficial effect: By setting a limiting structure, the rod body can be prevented from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position. The limiting structure can prevent the rod body from continuing to rotate counterclockwise, so that the rod body is stably in the use position.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the limiting structure includes a limiting rib arranged on the casing, and the support seat is provided with an L-shaped clip connected to the free end of the first arc surface. When the rod body is in the use position, the L-shaped clip is buckled onto the limiting rib.

[0028] Beneficial effect: When the rod body is in the use position, the L-shaped clamping plate is buckled to the limiting rib, which can effectively prevent the rod body from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position, so that the rod body is stably in the use position.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the casing is provided with a partition, the rod body is provided on one side of the partition, the elastic member is located on the other side of the partition, the partition is provided with a first opening for the shift rod to pass through, and the limiting rib is provided at the top end of the partition.

[0030] Beneficial effects: By setting a partition in the casing, the rod body is set on one side of the partition, and the elastic part is located on the other side of the partition, which facilitates the installation of the elastic part and can limit the movement of the lever to avoid separation of the lever and the elastic part. At the same time, the limiting rib is located at the top of the partition, and the structure is more compact.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the lever includes a main body and the gripping portion protruding from the main body, a mounting groove is provided on the back of the housing, the elastic member is sleeved on the main body, and one end is fixed to the groove wall of the mounting groove, and the other end is fixed to the main body, and the bottom wall of the housing is provided with a second opening for the gripping portion to pass through.

[0032] Beneficial effect: The elastic member is installed on the back of the casing, and the grip of the lever extends upward through the second opening on the bottom wall of the casing, which makes it easy for the user to operate the lever. The user will not see the elastic member on the front of the casing, which makes the appearance more beautiful and is not easy to damage the elastic member.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the gripping portion includes a first vertical segment vertically connected to the main body, a transverse segment connected to one end of the first vertical segment away from the main body, and a second vertical segment connected to one end of the transverse segment away from the first vertical segment, and the transverse segment extends in a direction away from the rod body.

[0034] Beneficial effect: The grip portion includes a first vertical segment, a transverse segment and a second vertical segment. The arrangement of the transverse segment ensures that the second vertical segment has a certain distance from the rod body, making it easier for users to operate the grip portion.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further includes a cover plate covering the mounting groove.

[0036] Beneficial effect: By setting the cover plate, the cover plate covers the installation groove, so the elastic part cannot be seen on the back of the casing, the position of the elastic part is hidden, the appearance is more beautiful, and it is not easy to cause damage to the elastic part.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the cover plate has a sliding groove, and a groove wall of the installation groove is provided with a convex plate extending outward, and the convex plate is suitable for being embedded in the sliding groove, and the cover plate can slide along the convex plate.

[0038] Beneficial effect: When installing the cover plate, first embed the convex plate into the slide groove, and then push the cover plate to make it slide into place along the convex plate, which makes it easier to install the cover plate.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the support seat also includes a second arc surface, which is connected to the side of the pressing surface away from the first arc surface. The second arc surface has the axis of the hinge shaft as the center and a radius r, where r is equal to the distance from the axis to the bottom surface of the casing.

[0040] Beneficial effect: By setting the second arc surface, it can be ensured that the second arc surface is in smooth contact with the surface of the casing during the process of the rod body rotating from the storage position to the use position. When the rod body is rotated to the use position, the pressure surface connected to the second arc surface just contacts the surface of the casing.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the radius of the hinge axis is r1, and the distance between the hinge axis and the second arc surface is D, r=r1+D, D≥2mm.

[0042] Beneficial effect: The area of ​​the pressure surface is S. The larger S is, the better the load-bearing effect is. Therefore, when r1 and r are equal, the area of ​​the pressure surface is the largest. However, this will cause the hinge axis to be located at the edge of the support seat. To ensure the strength of the part, the hinge axis is at a certain distance from the edge of the part, that is, the distance between the hinge axis and the second arc surface is D, D ≥ 2mm, which can ensure the strength of the part.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the radius corresponding to the first arc surface is r2, the rotation radius of the support seat is R, and r2 is half of R.

[0044] Beneficial Effect: The smaller the radius of the first arc surface, the larger the area of ​​the pressing surface. When the radius of the first arc surface is 0, a right angle exists, and the support base will be stuck during rotation. It has been verified that when the radius of the first arc surface is half the rotation radius of the support base, it can ensure that the first civilian has a sufficiently large area while allowing the support base to rotate smoothly.

[0045] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a device having a clothes rod assembly, comprising: the clothes rod assembly described above.

[0046] Advantageous Effects: When the device with the clothes rod assembly is not in use, such as in a transport or storage state, the rod body is stored within the housing, and the entire device with the clothes rod assembly takes up little space, making it convenient for storage or transportation. When the device with the clothes rod assembly is needed, the rod body is rotated so that it extends out of the housing. After the rod body is rotated into place, the remaining components can be assembled and used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket to the housing, compared to related technologies, the user does not need to insert the rod body into the housing during assembly, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving the user experience.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the device having the clothes rod assembly is a clothes dryer.

[0048] Beneficial Effects: When the dryer is not in use, such as during transport or storage, the rod is stored within the housing, minimizing the space required for storage or transportation. When the dryer is ready for use, the rod is rotated to position it within the dryer's airflow path. Once fully rotated, the remaining components can be assembled and used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket to the housing, the user no longer needs to insert the rod into the housing during assembly, reducing workload and improving user experience compared to related technologies. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0050] Figure 1 A top view of a clothes rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention when the clothes rod is in a storage position;

[0051] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of a clothes rod assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention when the clothes rod is in a use position;

[0052] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0053] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the bottom bracket;

[0054] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of the rod body;

[0055] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the front structure of the casing;

[0056] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the back structure of the casing;

[0057] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the lever;

[0058] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cover structure.

[0059] Description of reference numerals:

[0060] 1. Casing; 101. Axis hole; 102. Second opening; 103. Mounting slot; 1031. Protruding plate; 2. Bottom bracket; 201. Hinge shaft; 202. Pressing surface; 203. Support seat; 204. Connector; 205. Buckle; 206. Protruding block; 207. Locking slot; 208. First arc surface; 209. Limiting surface; 210. Limiting plate; 211. Second arc surface; 3. , rod body; 301, groove; 4, shift rod; 401, insertion end; 4011, chamfer; 4012, transition arc surface; 402, main body; 403, gripping part; 4031, first vertical section; 4032, transverse section; 4033, second vertical section; 5, elastic member; 6, limiting rib; 7, partition; 701, first opening; 8, cover plate; 801, slide groove; 802, screw hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0062] The following combination Figures 1 to 9 , describing embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, a clothes rod assembly is provided, comprising: a housing 1, a bottom bracket 2, and a rod body 3 disposed on the bottom bracket 2. The bottom bracket 2 is hingedly connected to the housing 1, and the rod body 3 is configured to have a storage position and a use position by rotating the bottom bracket 2. In the storage position, the rod body 3 is stored in the housing 1, and in the use position, the rod body 3 extends out of the housing 1.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the clothes rod assembly is not in use, such as in a transport or storage state, the rod body 3 is stored within the housing 1. The entire clothes rod assembly takes up little space, making it convenient for storage or transportation. When the clothes rod assembly is needed, the rod body 3 is rotated so that it extends out of the housing 1. Once the rod body 3 is rotated into place, the remaining components can be assembled and used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket 2 to the housing 1, compared to related technologies, the user does not need to insert the rod body 3 into the housing 1 during assembly, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving the user experience.

[0065] In one embodiment, when in the storage position, the rod body 3 is horizontally arranged in the housing 1, and when in the use position, the rod body 3 is upright.

[0066] It should be noted that, when the clothes rod assembly is applied to a warm air clothes dryer, a heating element and a fan may be provided in the housing 1 .

[0067] In one embodiment, the clothes rod assembly includes a hinge shaft 201 . The hinge shaft 201 is disposed on the bottom bracket 2 and / or the housing 1 . The bottom bracket 2 and the housing 1 are hingedly connected via the hinge shaft 201 .

[0068] Specifically in one embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with two opposite shaft holes 101 , and the bottom bracket 2 is provided with a hinge shaft 201 , and both ends of the hinge shaft 201 are respectively inserted into the shaft holes 101 to hinge the bottom bracket 2 to the housing 1 .

[0069] In an embodiment not shown in the figures, an axis hole 101 may be provided in the bottom bracket 2 and a hinge axis 201 may be provided in the housing 1 .

[0070] In one embodiment, the bottom bracket 2 includes a plug-in connector 204 , and the rod body 3 is plug-fitted with the plug-in connector 204 .

[0071] In this embodiment, the rod body 3 and the connector 204 are plugged together, and the connection method between the two is simple and convenient, which can improve assembly efficiency.

[0072] In an embodiment not shown in the figures, the rod body 3 can be connected to the bottom bracket 2 by screws.

[0073] In one embodiment, the connector 204 is configured as a plug-in tube, and the rod body 3 is plugged into the plug-in tube.

[0074] In this embodiment, the connector 204 is a plug-in tube, the bottom bracket includes a support seat 203, the connector 204 is arranged on the support seat 203, the rod body 3 is inserted into the plug-in tube and abuts against the surface of the support seat 203, and the surface of the support seat 203 located in the plug-in tube serves as a primary load-bearing surface. The structure of the connector 204 is simple, and the connection method between the two is simple and convenient, which can improve assembly efficiency.

[0075] In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the connector 204 is a convex column, and the rod body 3 is a hollow structure at least at the end connected to the connector 204. The connector 204 is inserted into the rod body 3, and the surface of the support seat 203 located outside the connector 204 serves as a primary load-bearing surface. This embodiment can also improve assembly efficiency.

[0076] In one embodiment, a buckle 205 is provided on the side wall of the plug-in component 204 , and the rod body 3 is inserted into the plug-in component 204 and engaged with the buckle 205 .

[0077] In this embodiment, the plug-in connector 204 is both clipped and plugged into the rod body 3 , thereby ensuring that the rod body 3 is stably installed in the plug-in connector 204 .

[0078] Specifically, the number of the buckles 205 can be only one, or two or more.

[0079] Of course, in an embodiment not shown in the figures, when the rod body 3 and the connector 204 are plugged in by interference fit, the buckle 205 may not be required.

[0080] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the connector 204 is provided with one of the groove 301 and the protrusion 206 , and the rod body 3 is provided with the other of the groove 301 and the protrusion 206 , and the protrusion 206 is adapted to be embedded in the groove 301 .

[0081] In this embodiment, by setting one of the groove 301 and the protrusion 206 on the inner wall of the connector 204, and setting the other of the groove 301 and the protrusion 206 on the rod body 3, the protrusion 206 is embedded in the groove 301, which can further ensure that the rod body 3 is stably installed in the connector 204 and the rod body 3 is not prone to shaking.

[0082] Specific as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a protrusion 206 is provided on the inner wall of the plug-in component 204 , a groove 301 is provided on the outer wall of the rod body 3 , and the protrusion 206 is embedded in the groove 301 .

[0083] In an embodiment not shown in the figures, a groove 301 is provided on the inner wall of the plug-in component 204 , and a protrusion 206 is provided on the outer wall of the rod body 3 , and the protrusion 206 is embedded in the groove 301 .

[0084] In one embodiment, the bottom bracket 2 has a pressing surface 202 . When the bottom bracket 2 rotates to a position where the pressing surface 202 abuts against the housing 1 , the rod 3 is in a use position.

[0085] In this embodiment, by setting a pressure surface 202 on the bottom bracket 2, when the rod body 3 is in the use position, the pressure surface 202 abuts against the housing 1. Therefore, when the rod body 3 is in the use position, the bottom bracket 2 and the housing 1 have a larger contact area, thereby being able to stably support the rod body 3.

[0086] Specifically, combined Figure 6 The housing 1 has a downwardly recessed mounting cavity. When the rod body 3 is in the storage position, the rod body 3 is located in the mounting cavity. When the rod body 3 is in the use position, the pressing surface 202 of the bottom bracket 2 is in a horizontal state and contacts the bottom of the mounting cavity.

[0087] It should be noted that, when the rod body 3 is in the storage position, the rod body 3 is horizontally located in the installation cavity, and the pressing surface 202 is in a vertical state.

[0088] In one embodiment, the pressing surface 202 is disposed on a side of the support base 203 facing away from the connector 204 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the rod body 3 is plugged into the connector 204, so the support base 203 provides primary support for the rod body 3. The side of the support base 203 facing away from the connector 204, i.e., the pressing surface 202, abuts against the housing 1. Therefore, the surface of the housing 1 abutting the pressing surface 202 serves as secondary support for the entire rod body 3, stably supporting the entire rod body 3. Furthermore, the plugging and mating of the rod body 3 and the connector 204 makes the connection between the two simple and convenient, which can improve assembly efficiency.

[0090] In one embodiment, the rod body 3 is plugged into and fitted with the connector 204 and abuts against the support seat 203, so that the surface where the support seat 203 abuts against the rod body 3 serves as the primary load-bearing surface of the rod body 3, and the side of the support seat 203 facing away from the connector 204, that is, the pressing surface 202, abuts against the housing 1, so that the surface where the housing 1 abuts against the pressing surface 202 serves as the secondary load-bearing surface of the entire rod body 3, which can stably support the entire rod body 3.

[0091] In one embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further comprises a locking structure, which can cooperate with the bottom bracket 2 to lock the rod body 3 in the use position.

[0092] In this embodiment, by providing a locking structure, the rod body 3 can be locked when the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position to prevent the rod body 3 from shaking.

[0093] In one embodiment, the locking structure includes an insertion end 401 , and the bottom bracket 2 is provided with a locking slot 207 . When the rod body 3 rotates to the use position, the insertion end 401 is inserted into the locking slot 207 .

[0094] In this embodiment, when the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the insertion end 401 is inserted into the locking groove 207, thereby locking the position of the bottom bracket 2. When the rod body 3 needs to be rotated to the storage position again, the insertion end 401 is separated from the bottom bracket 2, and then the rod body 3 can be rotated to the storage position.

[0095] In one embodiment, the locking structure includes a lever 4 and an elastic member 5. The lever 4 is movably mounted on the housing 1 and includes an insertion end 401 and a grip portion 403 suitable for gripping. The elastic member 5 is disposed between the lever 4 and the housing 1. The elastic force of the elastic member 5 can keep the lever 4 in the position where the insertion end 401 is inserted into the locking slot 207.

[0096] In this embodiment, when the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the elastic force of the elastic member 5 can keep the lever 4 in the position where the insertion end 401 is inserted into the locking groove 207, thereby locking the position of the bottom bracket 2. When the rod body 3 needs to be rotated to the storage position again, the hand holds the grip 403 to move the lever 4, overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member 5, and makes the lever 4 leave the bottom bracket 2. Then the rod body 3 can be rotated to the storage position.

[0097] In an embodiment not shown in the figures, the locking structure may be a flexible pad provided on the housing 1 , and when the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the bottom bracket 2 and the flexible pad are interference fit to lock the position of the bottom bracket 2 .

[0098] In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the support seat 203 may not be provided with a locking groove 207. When the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the end of the lever 4 is pressed against the outer surface of the support seat 203 to lock the position of the bottom bracket 2. When the rod body 3 needs to be rotated to the storage position again, the hand holds the grip 403 to move the lever 4 to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 5, so that the lever 4 leaves the bottom bracket 2, and then the rod body 3 can be rotated to the storage position.

[0099] Specific as Figure 4 As shown, the locking groove 207 is a rectangular groove. Of course, the present embodiment does not limit the shape of the locking groove 207, and it can be of various shapes, as long as the end of the shifting rod 4 can be inserted.

[0100] In one embodiment, the insertion end 401 is provided with a chamfer 4011 and transition arc surfaces 4012 located at both ends of the chamfer 4011 .

[0101] In this embodiment, by providing a chamfer 4011 and a transition arc surface 4012 on the insertion end 401, the transition arc surface can smoothly contact the insertion end 401 during the process of the rod body 3 rotating from the storage position to the use position, and the lever 4 can be smoothly compressed.

[0102] Of course, in an embodiment not shown in the figures, the insertion end 401 may not be provided with the chamfer 4011 and the transition arc surface 4012 .

[0103] In one embodiment, the bottom bracket 2 includes a support seat 203, the support seat 203 includes a first arc surface 208, the contour of the first arc surface 208 is set to be an involute gradually away from the hinge axis 201, and the locking groove 207 is set at a position of the first arc surface 208 away from the hinge axis 201.

[0104] Specifically, the first arc surface 208 has a first end connected to the pressing surface 202 and a second end away from the first end. From the first end to the second end, the distance between the first arc surface 208 and the axis of the hinge shaft 201 gradually increases, and the locking groove 207 is set at the second end.

[0105] In this embodiment, when the rod body 3 is in the stowed position, the pressing surface 202 faces the lever 4. When the rod body 3 is rotated, the pressing surface 202 rotates counterclockwise downward. Since the profile of the first arcuate surface 208 is configured to gradually move away from the involute of the hinge axis 201, during the rotation of the rod body 3, the lever 4 contacts and is squeezed by the first arcuate surface 208, compressing the elastic member 5. When the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the lever 4 is inserted into the locking groove 207 under the elastic force of the elastic member 5. When the rod body 3 needs to be rotated to the stowed position again, the hand grasps the grip 403 to move the lever 4, overcoming the elastic force of the elastic member 5 and causing the lever 4 to leave the bottom bracket 2. The rod body 3 can then be rotated to the stowed position.

[0106] Specifically, when the rod body 3 rotates from the storage position to the use position, the point where the end of the lever 4 just contacts the first arc surface 208 is the first point. Starting from the first point, the elastic member 5 begins to be compressed. When it rotates to the second end, the compression amount of the elastic member 5 reaches the maximum.

[0107] Specifically in one embodiment, the elastic member 5 is a spring.

[0108] In one embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further includes a limiting structure, which can prevent the rod body 3 from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position.

[0109] In this embodiment, by setting a limit structure, the rod body 3 can be prevented from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The limiting structure can prevent the rod body 3 from continuing to rotate counterclockwise, so that the rod body 3 is stably in the use position.

[0110] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes a limiting rib 6 arranged on the casing 1, and the support seat 203 is provided with an L-shaped clip connected to the free end of the first arc surface 208. When the rod body 3 is in the use position, the L-shaped clip is buckled to the limiting rib 6.

[0111] In this embodiment, when the rod body 3 is in the use position, the L-shaped clamping plate is buckled onto the limiting rib 6, which can effectively prevent the rod body 3 from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position, so that the rod body 3 is stably in the use position.

[0112] In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the limiting structure may include a limiting baffle arranged on the casing 1, and the limiting baffle is arranged vertically. When the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the limiting surface 209 of the support seat 203 is against the limiting baffle to prevent the rod body 3 from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position, so that the rod body 3 is stably in the use position.

[0113] In one embodiment, the housing 1 is provided with a partition 7, the rod body 3 is provided on one side of the partition 7, the elastic member 5 is located on the other side of the partition 7, the partition 7 is provided with a first opening 701 for the lever 4 to pass through, and the limiting rib 6 is provided at the top of the partition 7.

[0114] In this embodiment, a partition 7 is provided in the casing 1, the rod body 3 is provided on one side of the partition 7, and the elastic member 5 is located on the other side of the partition 7, which facilitates the installation of the elastic member 5 and can limit the movement of the lever 4 to prevent the lever 4 from separating from the elastic member 5. At the same time, the limiting rib 6 is located at the top of the partition 7, and the structure is more compact.

[0115] In one embodiment, the lever 4 includes a main body 402 and a grip portion 403 protruding from the main body 402. A mounting groove 103 is provided on the back of the housing 1. The elastic member 5 is sleeved on the main body 402, and one end is fixed to the groove wall of the mounting groove 103, and the other end is fixed to the main body 402. The bottom wall of the housing 1 is provided with a second opening 102 for the grip portion 403 to pass through.

[0116] In this embodiment, the elastic member 5 is installed on the back of the housing 1, and the grip portion 403 of the lever 4 extends upward through the second opening 102 on the bottom wall of the housing 1, which makes it easier for the user to operate the lever 4. The user cannot see the elastic member 5 from the front of the housing 1, which makes the appearance more beautiful and is less likely to cause damage to the elastic member 5.

[0117] In one embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the gripping portion 403 includes a first vertical segment 4031 vertically connected to the main body 402, a transverse segment 4032 connected to one end of the first vertical segment 4031 away from the main body 402, and a second vertical segment 4033 connected to one end of the transverse segment 4032 away from the first vertical segment 4031, and the transverse segment 4032 extends in a direction away from the rod body 3.

[0118] In this embodiment, the grip portion 403 includes a first vertical section 4031 , a transverse section 4032 and a second vertical section 4033 . The transverse section 4032 is arranged so that the second vertical section 4033 is at a certain distance from the rod body 3 , making it easier for the user to operate the grip portion 403 .

[0119] Of course, in an embodiment not shown in the figure, the elastic member 5 can also be installed on the front of the casing 1. Specifically, a mounting groove 103 can be set on the front of the casing 1, and two adjacent side walls of the casing 1 can serve as two groove walls of the mounting groove 103, and the partition 7 can serve as another groove wall of the mounting groove 103.

[0120] In one embodiment, the clothes rod assembly further includes a cover plate 8 covering the mounting groove 103 .

[0121] In this embodiment, the cover plate 8 is provided to cover the mounting groove 103 , so that the elastic member 5 cannot be seen on the back of the housing 1 , thereby hiding the position of the elastic member 5 , making the appearance more beautiful and not easily damaging the elastic member 5 .

[0122] In one embodiment, the cover plate 8 has a sliding groove 801 , and a protruding plate 1031 is provided on the groove wall extending outwardly of the installation groove 103 . The protruding plate 1031 is suitable for being embedded in the sliding groove 801 , and the cover plate 8 can slide along the protruding plate 1031 .

[0123] In this embodiment, when installing the cover plate 8, the protruding plate 1031 is first embedded in the sliding groove 801, and then the cover plate 8 is pushed to slide the cover plate 8 along the protruding plate 1031 into place, which makes it easier to install the cover plate 8.

[0124] Specifically in one embodiment, Figure 9 As shown, screw holes 802 are provided on the cover plate 8. After the cover plate 8 covers the mounting groove 103, the cover plate 8 is fixedly connected to the housing 1 by screws, thereby fixing the position of the cover plate 8.

[0125] In one embodiment, the support seat 203 also includes a second arc surface 211, which is connected to the side of the pressing surface 202 away from the first arc surface 208. The second arc surface 211 has the axis of the hinge shaft 201 as the center of the circle and a radius of r, where r is equal to the distance between the axis and the bottom surface of the casing 1.

[0126] In this embodiment, by providing the second arc surface 211, it can be ensured that the second arc surface 211 is in smooth contact with the surface of the housing 1 during the process of the rod body 3 rotating from the storage position to the use position. When the rod body 3 is rotated to the use position, the pressing surface 202 connected to the second arc surface 211 is in contact with the surface of the housing 1.

[0127] In one embodiment, the radius of the hinge axis 201 is r1, and the distance between the hinge axis 201 and the second arc surface 211 is D, r=r1+D, and D≥2 mm.

[0128] The area of ​​the pressure surface 202 is S. The larger S is, the better the load-bearing effect is. Therefore, when r1 and r are equal, the area of ​​the pressure surface 202 is the largest. However, this will cause the hinge shaft 201 to be located at the edge of the support seat 203. In order to ensure the strength of the part, the hinge shaft 201 is at a certain distance from the edge of the part, that is, the distance between the hinge shaft 201 and the second arc surface 211 is D, D ≥ 2mm, which can ensure the strength of the part.

[0129] In one embodiment, the radius corresponding to the first arc surface 208 is r2, the rotation radius of the support base 203 is R, and r2 is half of R.

[0130] The smaller the radius of the first arc surface 208, the larger the area of ​​the pressing surface 202. When the radius of the first arc surface 208 is 0, a right angle exists, and the support base 203 may become stuck during rotation. It has been verified that when the radius of the first arc surface 208 is half the rotation radius of the support base 203, the first civilian has a sufficiently large area while allowing the support base 203 to rotate smoothly.

[0131] It should be noted that if Figure 3 As shown, the rotation radius R of the support base 203 is the distance between the axis of the hinge shaft 201 and the plane where the top of the support base 203 is located.

[0132] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, a device having a clothes rod assembly is provided, comprising: the clothes rod assembly described above.

[0133] In this embodiment, when the device with the clothes rod assembly is not in use, such as in a transport or storage state, the rod body 3 is horizontally arranged within the housing 1. The entire warm air clothes dryer takes up little space, making it convenient for storage or transportation. When the device with the clothes rod assembly is needed, the rod body 3 is rotated to an upright position. Once the rod body 3 is rotated into position, the remaining components can be assembled and the device can be used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket 2 to the housing 1, compared to related technologies, the user does not need to insert the rod body 3 into the housing 1 during assembly, thereby reducing the user's workload and improving the user experience.

[0134] In one embodiment, the device having the clothes rod assembly is a clothes dryer.

[0135] In this embodiment, when the dryer is not in use, such as in a transport or storage state, the rod 3 is positioned horizontally within the housing 1. This minimizes the space required for storage or transportation. When the dryer is ready for use, the rod 3 is rotated to an upright position. Once fully rotated, the remaining components can be assembled and the dryer can be used. By hingedly connecting the bottom bracket 2 to the housing 1, compared to related art, the user does not need to insert the rod 3 into the housing 1 during assembly, thus reducing user workload and improving user experience.

[0136] It should be noted that a heating element and a fan may be provided in the housing 1 .

[0137] In an alternative embodiment, the device having the clothes rod assembly may also be a heated device such as an electric oil heater or a skirting board.

[0138] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes rod assembly, characterized in that: include: Housing (1); A bottom bracket (2) is hinged to the housing (1); A rod body (3) is arranged on the bottom bracket (2), and the rod body (3) has a storage position and a use position through the rotation of the bottom bracket (2); Wherein, when in the storage position, the rod body (3) is stored in the housing (1), and when in the use position, the rod body (3) extends out of the housing (1); The bottom bracket (2) includes a plug-in connector (204), and the rod body (3) is plug-fitted to the plug-in connector (204); A buckle (205) is provided on the side wall of the plug-in component (204), and the rod body (3) is plugged into the plug-in component (204) and is engaged with the buckle (205); And / or, the inner wall of the connector (204) is provided with one of a groove (301) and a protrusion (206), the rod body (3) is provided with the other of the groove (301) and the protrusion (206), and the protrusion (206) is suitable for being embedded in the groove (301); The bottom bracket (2) has a pressing surface (202); when the bottom bracket (2) is rotated to a position where the pressing surface (202) abuts against the housing (1), the rod body (3) is in the use position; the clothes rod assembly further comprises a locking structure, the locking structure being capable of cooperating with the bottom bracket (2) to lock the rod body (3) in the use position; the locking structure comprises an insertion end (401); the bottom bracket (2) is provided with a locking groove (207); when the rod body (3) is rotated to the use position, the insertion end (401) is inserted into the locking groove (207); the locking structure further comprises: A lever (4) is movably arranged on the housing (1), and the lever (4) includes the insertion end (401) and a gripping portion (403) suitable for gripping; An elastic member (5) is provided between the shifting rod (4) and the housing (1), and the elastic force of the elastic member (5) can keep the shifting rod (4) in a position where the insertion end (401) is inserted into the locking groove (207).

2. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clothes rod assembly comprises a hinge shaft (201), the hinge shaft (201) being arranged on the bottom bracket (2) and / or the housing (1), and the bottom bracket (2) and the housing (1) being hinged via the hinge shaft (201).

3. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The insertion end (401) is provided with a chamfer (4011) and transition arc surfaces (4012) located at both ends of the chamfer (4011).

4. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom bracket (2) comprises a support seat (203), the support seat (203) comprises a first arc surface (208), the profile of the first arc surface (208) is set as an involute gradually away from the hinge axis (201), and the locking groove (207) is set at a position where the first arc surface (208) is away from the hinge axis (201).

5. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clothes rod assembly further comprises a limiting structure, wherein the limiting structure can prevent the rod body (3) from continuing to rotate after rotating to the use position.

6. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting structure comprises a limiting rib (6) provided on the housing (1); the support seat (203) is provided with an L-shaped clamping plate connected to the free end of the first arc surface (208); when the rod body (3) is in the use position, the L-shaped clamping plate is buckled onto the limiting rib (6).

7. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a partition (7), the rod body (3) is provided on one side of the partition (7), the elastic member (5) is located on the other side of the partition (7), the partition (7) is provided with a first opening (701) for the shifting rod (4) to pass through, and the limiting rib (6) is provided at the top end of the partition (7).

8. The clothes rod assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that: The shift lever (4) includes a main body (402) and a gripping portion (403) protruding from the main body (402); a mounting groove (103) is provided on the back of the housing (1); the elastic member (5) is sleeved on the main body (402), with one end fixed to the groove wall of the mounting groove (103) and the other end fixed to the main body (402); and a second opening (102) is provided on the bottom wall of the housing (1) for the gripping portion (403) to pass through.

9. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The gripping portion (403) comprises a first vertical section (4031) vertically connected to the main body (402), a transverse section (4032) connected to an end of the first vertical section (4031) away from the main body (402), and a second vertical section (4033) connected to an end of the transverse section (4032) away from the first vertical section (4031), wherein the transverse section (4032) extends in a direction away from the clothes rod.

10. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The clothes rod assembly further comprises a cover plate (8) covering the mounting groove (103).

11. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The cover plate (8) has a sliding groove (801), and a convex plate (1031) is provided on the groove wall of the installation groove (103) extending outward. The convex plate (1031) is suitable for being embedded in the sliding groove (801), and the cover plate (8) can slide along the convex plate (1031).

12. The clothes rod assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 7 and 9 to 11, characterized in that: The support seat (203) further comprises a second arc surface (211), the second arc surface (211) being connected to a side of the pressing surface (202) away from the first arc surface (208), the second arc surface (211) having the axis of the hinge shaft (201) as its center and a radius r, where r is equal to the distance from the axis to the bottom surface of the housing (1).

13. The clothes rod assembly according to claim 12, wherein: The radius of the hinge axis (201) is r1, and the distance between the hinge axis (201) and the second arc surface (211) is D, r= r1+D, and D≥2mm.

14. The clothes rod assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 7 and 9 to 11, characterized in that: The radius corresponding to the first arc surface (208) is r2, the rotation radius of the support seat (203) is R, and r2 is half of R.

15. A device having a clothes rod assembly, characterized in that: include: The clothes rod assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. The device having a clothes rod assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The device having the clothes rod assembly is a clothes dryer.

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