Clothespin assembly and laundry care device

Abstract

The application discloses a clothespin assembly and a clothes care device, wherein the clothespin assembly comprises a first clamping piece, a second clamping piece and a locking piece, the second clamping piece is rotatably arranged between the first clamping piece and an open position and a closed position, and the locking piece is rotatably arranged between the first clamping piece and a locking position and an unlocking position; wherein, in the state that the locking piece is located in the locking position, the locking piece is fixedly matched with the second clamping piece to fix the second clamping piece in the closed position, and in the state that the locking piece is located in the unlocking position, the locking piece is movably matched with the second clamping piece to allow the second clamping piece to rotate between the closed position and the open position, the clamping piece and the locking piece of the clothespin assembly can be synchronously associated with movement, interference of the locking piece on the movement of the clamping piece is avoided, and the service life of the clothespin is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment care equipment technology, and more specifically, to a garment clip assembly and garment care equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, when the two clamping parts are opened, the locking part and the clamping part will collide, which can easily damage the clothespin and affect its service life. In addition, the two clamping parts of the clothespin can only lock and clamp when they are close to each other. When the two clamping parts are separated and clothes are added between them, the two clamping parts of the clothespin cannot be suspended. When placing clothes, the user needs to hold one of the clamping parts with his hand, which makes the operation difficult and there is room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a clothes clip assembly that avoids interference between the locking element and the movement of the clamping element, thereby improving the service life of the clothes clip.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a garment care device having the above-described clothespin assembly.

[0005] A clothespin assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first clamping member; a second clamping member rotatably disposed on the first clamping member between an open position and a closed position; and a locking member rotatably disposed on the first clamping member between a locked position and an unlocked position; wherein, in the locked position, the locking member and the second clamping member are fixedly engaged to fix the second clamping member in the closed position, and in the unlocked position, the locking member and the second clamping member are movably engaged to allow the second clamping member to rotate between the closed position and the open position.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping member and the locking member of the clothes clip assembly can move synchronously and in conjunction, thereby avoiding interference between the locking member and the movement of the clamping member and improving the service life of the clothes clip.

[0007] In addition, the clothes clip assembly according to the embodiments of the invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has a groove, and when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the second clamping member is adapted to slide into the groove to allow the second clamping member to rotate between the closed position and the open position.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has a first locking portion, wherein when the locking member is in the locked position, the first locking portion cooperates with the second clamping member to fix the second clamping member in the closed position.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first locking portion forms a first locking groove, and the first locking groove communicates with the first end of the slide groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has a second locking portion, which cooperates with the second clamping member to fix the second clamping member in the open position when the second clamping member is in the open position.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second locking portion includes a second locking groove and an elastic protrusion, the elastic protrusion protruding into the second locking groove, and when the second clamping member is in the open position, at least a portion of the second clamping member is limited and engaged with the elastic protrusion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping member includes a first clamping portion and a first connecting member disposed on the first clamping portion, and the second clamping member includes a second clamping portion and a second connecting member disposed on the second clamping portion; wherein the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotatably connected so that the second clamping portion is rotatable relative to the first clamping portion, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the first connecting member so that the locking member is rotatable relative to the first clamping portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connector includes: a first connecting segment fixedly connected to the first clamping portion; a second connecting segment rotatably connected to the locking member; and a third connecting segment connected between the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment and rotatably connected to the second connector.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the third connecting segment is wound around the second connecting member to be rotatably connected to the second connecting member.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member has a limiting groove, and the second connecting segment is limited within the limiting groove to be rotatably connected to the locking member.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second connecting member includes: a first mating section, the first mating section being fixedly connected to the second clamping portion, and the first connecting member being rotatably connected to the first mating section; and a second mating section, the second mating section being adapted to slide in engagement with the slide groove.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, both the first connector and the second connector are elastic material components.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second clamping portion defines a mounting opening with a notch, the locking member is disposed at the mounting opening, and the two ends of the second connecting member are connected to two oppositely disposed sidewalls of the mounting opening.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first clamping part has a clearance opening, which corresponds to the mounting opening to avoid the locking member.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a garment care device includes the aforementioned garment clip assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes clip assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a clothes clip assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the clothes clip assembly when the second clamping member is in the closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the clothes clip assembly when the second clamping member is in the open position and the closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the clothes clip assembly when the second clamping member is in the open position and the closed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the clothes clip assembly in the open position according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] Clothes clip assembly 100, first clamping member 1, first clamping part 11, clearance opening 111, first connecting member 12, first connecting section 121, second connecting section 122, third connecting section 123, second clamping member 2, second clamping part 21, mounting opening 211, second connecting member 22, first mating section 221, second mating section 222, locking member 3, sliding groove 31, first locking part 32, first locking groove 321, second locking part 33, second locking groove 331, elastic protrusion 332, limiting groove 34. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0031] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] In the prior art, clothespins include two clamping parts and a locking part. One clamping part is rotatably mounted on the other clamping part. The locking part can lock the clamping part when the two clamping parts are closed and clamped to achieve clamping and fixing of clothing. When the clamping parts are opened, the locking part and the clamping parts will collide, which can easily damage the clothespin and affect its service life.

[0033] Furthermore, the two clamps of the clothespin can only lock and clamp when they are close to each other. When the two clamps separate and clothes are added between them, the two clamps cannot be suspended. Users need to hold one of the clamps with their hands when placing clothes, which makes the operation difficult.

[0034] To address this, the present invention designs a clothes clip assembly 100 in which a locking member 3 and one of the clamping members can be linked together. The locking member 3 can lock the clamping member at its maximum open position. This not only avoids collisions between the locking member 3 and the clamping member, thus improving the service life of the clothes clip, but also allows users to add clothes between the two clamping members without having to hold one of the clamping members, making the operation more convenient for the user.

[0035] The following is for reference. Figures 1-6 A clothes clip assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0036] The garment clip assembly 100 for a garment care device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a first clamping member 1, a second clamping member 2, and a locking member 3.

[0037] Combination Figures 3-6In the embodiment shown, the second clamping member 2 is rotatably disposed on the first clamping member 1 between the open position and the closed position. When the second clamping member 2 is in the open position, the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2 are separated, and the user can add clothing between the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2. After the clothing is added, the second clamping member 2 is rotated from the open position to the closed position by controlling the rotation of the second clamping member 2. In the closed position, the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2 are clamped together, so that the clothing can be fixed between the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2.

[0038] Furthermore, the clothes clip assembly 100 also includes a locking member 3, which can limit the second clamping member 2 when the second clamping member 2 is in the closed position, so that the second clamping member 2 can be stably fixed in the closed position to clamp the clothes and ensure the stability of the clothes setting.

[0039] To prevent the second clamping member 2 from colliding with the locking member 3 during rotation, the locking member 3 and the second clamping member 2 can be linked. Thus, during the rotation of the second clamping member 2, the locking member 3 can move together with the second clamping member 2, avoiding interference from the locking member 3 to the movement of the second clamping member 2 and improving the service life of the clothes clip.

[0040] Specifically, the locking member 3 is rotatably disposed on the first clamping member 1 between the locked position and the unlocked position. When the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the locking member 3 and the second clamping member 2 are fixedly engaged to fix the second clamping member 2 in the closed position. At this time, the locking member 3 can lock the second clamping member 2, so that the second clamping member 2 can be stably fixed in the closed position to clamp the clothes and ensure the stability of the clothes.

[0041] When the locking member 3 is in the unlocked position, the locking member 3 and the second clamping member 2 are movably engaged to allow the second clamping member 2 to rotate between the closed and open positions. After the locking member 3 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the locking member 3 unlocks the second clamping member 2, and the second clamping member 2 can rotate between the open and closed positions. At this time, due to the movable engagement between the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3, the locking member 3 will also move synchronously under the drive of the second clamping member 2 during the rotation of the second clamping member 2, avoiding interference of the locking member 3 with the movement of the second clamping member 2 and improving the service life of the clothespin.

[0042] In some embodiments, the locking member 3 is rotatably disposed on the second clamping member 2 between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the locking member 3 is fixedly engaged with the first clamping member 1 to fix the second clamping member 2 in the closed position. At this time, the locking member 3 can lock the second clamping member 2. When the locking member 3 is in the unlocked position, the locking member 3 is movably engaged with the first clamping member 1 to allow the second clamping member 2 to rotate between the closed position and the open position. Thus, under the drive of the second clamping member 2, the locking member 3 can move synchronously and in conjunction with it, which can also avoid the locking member 3 interfering with the movement of the second clamping member 2 and improve the service life of the clothespin.

[0043] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member and the locking member 3 of the clothes clip assembly 100 can move synchronously and in conjunction, thereby avoiding interference of the locking member 3 with the movement of the clamping member and improving the service life of the clothes clip.

[0044] like Figures 2-6 As shown, since the rotation centers of the locking member 3 and the second clamping member 2 are located at different positions on the first clamping member 1, the engagement position of the locking member 3 and the second clamping member 2 will change continuously during the rotation of the second clamping member 2. In order to ensure that the locking member 3 can move synchronously with the second clamping member 2, a sliding groove 31 can be opened on the locking member 3.

[0045] With the locking member 3 in the unlocked position, the second clamping member 2 rotates under the action of external force. The second clamping member 2 slides with the slide groove 31, so the locking member 3 will not interfere with the second clamping member 2 or affect its rotation, thus allowing the second clamping member 2 to rotate between the closed and open positions. Furthermore, during the rotation of the second clamping member 2, the sliding engagement between the second clamping member 2 and the slide groove 31 can also drive the locking member 3 to move synchronously, which can avoid the locking member 3 interfering with the movement of the second clamping member 2 and improve the service life of the clothespin.

[0046] In some embodiments, the slide groove 31 can be disposed on the second clamping member 2, and the locking member 3 slides in cooperation with the slide groove 31, which can also realize the synchronous movement between the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3, avoid the locking member 3 interfering with the movement of the second clamping member 2, and improve the service life of the clothes clip.

[0047] In other embodiments, when the locking member 3 is rotatably disposed on the second clamping member 2 between the locked position and the unlocked position, and the locking member 3 and the first clamping member 1 are movably engaged, the sliding groove 31 can be disposed on the locking member 3, and the first clamping member 1 is slidably engaged with the sliding groove 31. Alternatively, the sliding groove 31 can be disposed on the first clamping member 1, and the locking member 3 is slidably engaged with the sliding groove 31, which can also realize the synchronous associated movement between the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the slide groove 31 can also be configured as a slide rail or other guiding structure, which is not limited here.

[0049] Reference Figures 2-4 The locking member 3 has a first locking part 32, which is located at one end of the slide groove 31. When the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the first locking part 32 cooperates with the second clamping member 2 to fix the second clamping member 2 in the closed position. That is, when the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the first locking part 32 can cooperate with the second clamping member 2 to limit the second clamping member 2. At this time, the second clamping member 2 is fixed in the closed position under the action of the locking member 3. In addition, the locking member 3, which has a linkage relationship with the second clamping member 2, is also fixed in the locked position. The entire clothes clip assembly 100 is fixed in the closed clamping state.

[0050] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the first locking part 32 forms a first locking groove 321, which is connected to the first end of the slide groove 31 so that the mating part of the second clamping member 2 and the slide groove 31 can enter the first locking groove 321 along the slide groove 31 and be locked by the first locking groove 321. After the second clamping member 2 enters the first locking groove 321, it can re-enter the slide groove 31 through the connection, so that the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3 move synchronously.

[0051] Specifically, after the first clamping part 11 and the second clamping part 21 are clamped together, the first clamping part 11 and / or the second clamping part 21 may undergo elastic deformation during the clamping process. Therefore, the second clamping part 21 has a tendency to rotate to one side. Thus, the first locking groove 321 can be constructed as a groove whose opening extends in a direction other than the direction of the movement tendency of the second clamping part 21 when the locking member 3 is in the locking position. Under the elastic force of the clothespin assembly 100, the second clamping part 21 will not disengage from the opening of the first locking groove 321, thereby stably fixing the second clamping part 21.

[0052] In other embodiments, the first locking portion 32 may also be formed as a locking groove and a protrusion on the side near the slide groove 31, the protrusion protruding into the locking groove, and the locking groove may be formed as part of the slide groove 31.

[0053] Reference Figures 4-6 The locking member 3 has a second locking part 33. When the second clamping member 2 is in the open position, the second locking part 33 cooperates with the second clamping member 2 to fix the second clamping member 2 in the open position.

[0054] In some embodiments, the second locking part 33 is located only at the other end of the slide groove 31. That is, when the second clamping part 21 is in the maximum open position, the second locking part 33 can cooperate with the second clamping member 2 to limit the second clamping member 2. At this time, the second clamping member 2 is fixed in the maximum open position under the action of the locking part 3. When the user adds clothes between the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2, there is no need to hold the second clamping member 2, making the user's operation more convenient.

[0055] In other embodiments, the second locking part 33 may be located in the middle section of the slide groove 31 and at the other end of the slide groove 31 at the same time. Thus, when the second clamping part 21 is in the preset open position, the second locking part 33 can cooperate with the second clamping part 21 to fix the second clamping member 2 in different open positions. The user can control the opening size of the second clamping part 21 as needed, which improves the user experience.

[0056] like Figures 2-6 As shown, the second locking part 33 includes a second locking groove 331 and an elastic protrusion 332. The second locking groove 331 is connected to the second end of the slide groove 31 so that the mating part of the second clamping member 2 and the slide groove 31 can enter the second locking groove 331 along the slide groove 31 and be limited and locked by the elastic protrusion 332. After the second clamping member 2 enters the second locking groove 331, it can re-enter the slide groove 31 through the connection so that the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3 move synchronously.

[0057] The elastic protrusion 332 protrudes into the second locking groove 331. When the second clamping member 2 is in the open position, at least a portion of the second clamping member 2 is engaged with the elastic protrusion 332. Because the elastic protrusion 332 is elastic, the user can use external force to drive the second clamping member 2, causing the second clamping member 2 to press against the elastic protrusion 332, thereby opening the connection between the second locking groove 331 and the slide groove 31. This allows the second clamping member 2 to enter the second locking groove 331 through the connection between the second locking groove 331 and the slide groove 31, or to disengage from the second locking groove 331 and enter the slide groove 31. The second locking groove 331 can be formed as part of the slide groove 31.

[0058] In other embodiments, the second locking part 33 may also include a limiting structure that can limit the second clamping member 2 to any position within the slide groove 31. The limiting structure limits the second clamping member 2 when it is in any position, so that the second clamping member 2 can be suspended at any position, making the user's operation more convenient.

[0059] like Figure 1As shown, the first clamping member 1 includes a first clamping portion 11 and a first connecting member 12 disposed on the first clamping portion 11. The second clamping member 2 includes a second clamping portion 21 and a second connecting member 22 disposed on the second clamping portion 21. The first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 21 move closer to or separate from each other, clamping clothing between them during the process of separation and proximity. The first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 22 can connect the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 21 together and provide elasticity to the first clamping portion 11 and the second clamping portion 21.

[0060] The first connector 12 is fixedly connected to the first clamping part 11, and the second connector 22 is fixedly connected to the second clamping part 2. By rotatably connecting the first connector 12 and the second connector 22, the second clamping part 21 is rotatable relative to the first clamping part 11, thereby enabling the second clamping part 2 to rotate around the connection point of the first connector 12 and the second connector 22. The second clamping part 2 is rotatably disposed on the first clamping part 1 between the open position and the closed position.

[0061] Furthermore, the locking member 3 is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 12 so that the locking member 3 can rotate relative to the first clamping part 11, which facilitates the design of the overall structure, avoids the setting of the locking member 3 from affecting the overall arrangement of the clothes clip assembly 100, and makes the overall structure more reasonable.

[0062] In some embodiments, the locking member 3 may be rotatably connected to the first clamping part 11, the locking member 3 may also be rotatably connected to the second clamping member 2, and the locking member 3 may also be rotatably connected to the second connecting member 22, which are not limited here.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting member 12 includes: a first connecting segment 121, a second connecting segment 122, and a third connecting segment 123. The first connecting segment 121 is fixedly connected to the first clamping part 11 to fix the first connecting member 12 and the first clamping part 11 together. The second connecting segment 122 is rotatably connected to the locking member 3 so that the locking member 3 is rotatably connected to the first clamping member 1. The third connecting segment 123 is connected between the first connecting segment 121 and the second connecting segment 122 and is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 22. Thus, the second clamping member 2 can be rotatably connected to the third connecting segment 123, thereby enabling the second clamping member 2 to be rotatably connected to the second connecting member 22, and further enabling the second clamping member 2 to be rotatably connected to the first clamping member 1.

[0064] Specifically, such as Figure 1As shown, the two ends of the first connector 12 are fixedly connected to the first clamping part 11, and the connection extends upward to the height of the second connector 22 and surrounds the second connector 22 so that the first connector 12 and the second connector 22 can be rotatably engaged. The middle part of the first connector 12 engages with the groove opened on the locking part 3 so that the locking part 3 and the first clamping part 1 can be rotatably connected.

[0065] Reference Figure 1 The third connecting segment 123 is wound around the second connecting member 22 to be rotatably connected to the second connecting member 22. Thus, the portion of the third connecting segment 123 wound around the second connecting member 22 can provide a portion of elasticity to ensure the clamping force between the first clamping part 11 and the second clamping part 21, and prevent the first connecting member 12 from falling off from the second connecting member 22.

[0066] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the locking member 3 has a limiting groove 34, and the second connecting section 122 is limited in the limiting groove 34 to be rotatably connected to the locking member 3. This not only enables the locking member 3 to be rotatably connected to the first connecting member 12, but also facilitates the disassembly and installation of the clothespin assembly 100. During the installation process, the second connecting section 122 only needs to be placed into the limiting groove 34 through the opening of the limiting groove 34 to realize the assembly between the first connecting member 12 and the locking member 3, which reduces the processing cost.

[0067] According to other embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 3 may have a limiting hole or other structure to cooperate with the first connecting member 12 so that the locking member 3 and the first connecting member 12 are rotatably connected.

[0068] Reference Figure 1 The second connecting member 22 includes a first mating section 221 and a second mating section 222. The first mating section 221 is fixedly connected to the second clamping part 21 to fix the second connecting member 22 and the second clamping part 21 into a whole. The first connecting member 12 is rotatably connected to the first mating section 221 so that the first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 22 are rotatably mated. The second mating section 222 is adapted to slide with the slide groove 31. Through the sliding engagement of the second mating section 222 and the slide groove 31, the second clamping member 2 and the locking member 3 can move synchronously.

[0069] Combination Figures 1-6 In the embodiment shown, the first mating section 221 of the second connector 22 is rotatably connected to the third connecting section 123 of the first connecting section 121, and the third connecting section 123 is wound around the first mating section 221.

[0070] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connector 12 and the second connector 22 are both made of elastic material, so that the first connector 12 and the second connector 22 can provide elasticity to the clothes clip assembly 100, so that the clothes clip assembly 100 can clamp the clothes and prevent the clothes from falling off.

[0071] In some embodiments, the first connector 12 and / or the second connector 22 may be made of non-elastic material, and the clothespin assembly 100 may clamp the clothing by relying on the limiting force of the locking member 3 on the second clamping member 2.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second clamping part 21 defines an installation port 211 with a notch. The locking member 3 is provided at the installation port 211. The two ends of the second connecting member 22 are connected to the two oppositely arranged side walls of the installation port 211. The locking member 3 is provided in the installation port 211 of the second clamping part 21, which facilitates user control and prevents the locking member 3 from disengaging, making the overall structure of the clothes clip assembly 100 more compact.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first clamping part 11 has a clearance opening 111, which corresponds to the mounting opening 211 to avoid the locking member 3. This further avoids interference between the first clamping part 11 and the locking member 3, ensuring the normal operation of the clothes clip assembly 100 and improving the service life of the clothes clip assembly 100.

[0074] In other embodiments, the locking member 3 may be disposed on at least one side of the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2, one end of the locking member 3 being rotatably connected to one of the first clamping member 1 or the second clamping member 2, and the other end being movably engaged with the other, and the locking member 3 being able to fix the second clamping member 2 in the open position and the closed position.

[0075] A specific embodiment of the garment care device is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0076] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the clothes clip assembly 100 includes: a locking member 3, a first clamping member 1, and a second clamping member 2.

[0077] The first clamping member 1 includes a first clamping part 11 and a first connecting member 12. The first clamping part 11 has a clearance opening 111. The second clamping member 2 includes a second clamping part 21 and a second connecting member 22. The second clamping part 21 defines an installation opening 211 with a notch. The clearance opening 111 corresponds to the installation opening 211. The locking member 3 is disposed at the clearance opening 111 and the installation opening 211.

[0078] The locking member 3 has a sliding groove 31 and a first locking part 32. The first locking part 32 is located at one end of the sliding groove 31. When the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the first locking part 32 cooperates with the second clamping member 2 to fix the second clamping member 2 in the closed position. The first locking part 32 forms a first locking groove 321, which is connected to the first end of the sliding groove 31.

[0079] The locking member 3 also has a second locking part 33, which is located at the other end of the slide groove 31. The second locking part 33 includes a second locking groove 331 and an elastic protrusion 332. When the second clamping member 2 is in the open position, the second locking part 33 cooperates with the second clamping member 2 to fix the second clamping member 2 in the open position. When the second clamping member 21 is in the maximum open position, the second locking part 33 can cooperate with the second clamping member 2 to limit the second clamping member 2. At this time, the second clamping member 2 is fixed in the maximum open position under the action of the locking member 3. When the user adds clothing between the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2, there is no need to hold the second clamping member 2, making the user's operation more convenient.

[0080] The first connecting member 12 is connected at both ends to the top sidewalls on both sides of the clearance opening 111 of the first clamping part 11. The first connecting member 12 includes a first connecting segment 121, a second connecting segment 122, and a third connecting segment 123. The first connecting segment 121 is fixedly connected to the first clamping part 11 to fix the first connecting member 12 to the first clamping part 11 together. The locking member 3 has a limiting groove 34. The second connecting segment 122 is limited in the limiting groove 34 to be rotatably connected to the locking member 3. The third connecting segment 123 is connected between the first connecting segment 121 and the second connecting segment 122 and is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 22.

[0081] The two ends of the second connector 22 are connected to the two oppositely arranged side walls of the mounting port 211. The second connector 22 includes a first mating section 221 and a second mating section 222. The first mating section 221 is fixedly connected to the second clamping part 21 to fix the second connector 22 and the second clamping part 21 into a whole. The first mating section 221 of the second connector 22 is rotatably connected to the third connecting section 123 of the first connecting section 121, and the third connecting section 123 is wrapped around the first mating section 221. The second mating section 222 is adapted to slide with the slide groove 31. Through the sliding engagement of the second mating section 222 with the slide groove 31, the second clamping part 2 and the locking part 3 can move synchronously.

[0082] When the second clamping member 2 of the clothes clip assembly 100 is in the closed position and the locking member 3 is in the locked position, the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2 are clamped together. At this time, the user can press the locking member 3 to disengage the second mating section 222 of the second connecting member 22 from the first locking groove 321. The locking member 3 then rotates, moving from the locked position to the unlocked position. The second mating section 222 enters the slide groove 31. As the user drives the second clamping member 2 to rotate, the locking member 3 moves synchronously. The second mating section 222 moves along the slide groove 31 to the other end of the slide groove 31 and enters the second locking groove 331. At this time, the second mating section 222 engages with the elastic protrusion 332, which limits the second mating section 222 within the second locking groove 331, and the second clamping member 2 is suspended. The user can add clothing between the first clamping member 1 and the second clamping member 2 without holding the second clamping member 2, making the operation convenient.

[0083] Furthermore, after the clothing is placed, the second clamping member 2 is driven towards the first clamping member 1. The second mating section 222 presses against the elastic protrusion 332, opening the connection between the second locking groove 331 and the slide groove 31. The second mating section 222 can then enter the slide groove 31 through the connection between the second locking groove 331 and the slide groove 31. The locking member 3 moves synchronously until the second clamping member 2 returns to the closed position. Pressing down on the locking member 3 returns it to the locked position.

[0084] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0085] According to another aspect of the present invention, a garment care device includes the aforementioned garment clip assembly 100.

[0086] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0087] Other components of garment care devices are already known to those skilled in the art and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0089] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes clip assembly, characterized in that, include: First clamping component; A second clamping member is rotatably disposed on the first clamping member between an open position and a closed position; A locking member, which is rotatably disposed on the first clamping member between a locked position and an unlocked position; Wherein, when the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member is fixedly engaged with the second clamping member to fix the second clamping member in the closed position; when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the locking member is movably engaged with the second clamping member to allow the second clamping member to rotate between the closed position and the open position. The locking member has a groove, and when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the second clamping member is adapted to slide into the groove to allow the second clamping member to rotate between the closed position and the open position.

2. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member has a first locking portion, and when the locking member is in the locked position, the first locking portion cooperates with the second clamping member to fix the second clamping member in the closed position.

3. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking part forms a first locking groove, and the first locking groove is connected to the first end of the slide groove.

4. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member has a second locking portion, which cooperates with the second clamping member to fix the second clamping member in the open position when the second clamping member is in the open position.

5. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second locking part includes a second locking groove and an elastic protrusion. The elastic protrusion protrudes into the second locking groove. When the second clamping member is in the open position, at least a portion of the second clamping member is limited and engaged with the elastic protrusion.

6. The clothes clip assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first clamping member includes a first clamping portion and a first connecting member disposed on the first clamping portion; the second clamping member includes a second clamping portion and a second connecting member disposed on the second clamping portion. The first connector and the second connector are rotatably connected so that the second clamping part is rotatable relative to the first clamping part, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the first connector so that the locking member is rotatable relative to the first clamping part.

7. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connector includes: A first connecting segment is fixedly connected to the first clamping part; The second connecting section is rotatably connected to the locking member; A third connecting segment is connected between the first connecting segment and the second connecting segment, and the third connecting segment is rotatably connected to the second connecting member.

8. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third connecting segment is wound around the second connecting member to be rotatably connected to the second connecting member.

9. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking member has a limiting groove, and the second connecting segment is limited within the limiting groove to be rotatably connected to the locking member.

10. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second connector includes: The first mating section is fixedly connected to the second clamping part, and the first connecting member is rotatably connected to the first mating section; The second mating section is adapted to slide in conjunction with the groove.

11. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first connector and the second connector are made of elastic material.

12. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second clamping part defines an installation port with a notch, the locking member is provided at the installation port, and the two ends of the second connecting member are connected to two oppositely arranged side walls of the installation port.

13. The clothes clip assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first clamping part has a clearance opening, which corresponds to the mounting opening to avoid the locking member.

14. A garment care device, characterized in that, Includes the clothes clip assembly according to any one of claims 1-13.

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