A clothes drying rack with hidden mother and baby clips

Abstract

The application discloses a clothes airing rack with hidden mother and infant clamps, and belongs to the clothes airing rack field. The clothes airing rack comprises a main machine, an airing assembly and mother and infant clamps installed on the airing assembly, the airing assembly is installed below the main machine in a liftable manner, the lower part of the main machine is provided with a containing cavity, the mother and infant clamps comprise a mounting seat installed on the upper part of the airing assembly and a hanging clamp installed on the mounting seat, and the mother and infant clamps can be lifted with the airing assembly and stored in the containing cavity. The mother and infant clamps are ingeniously installed on the upper part of the airing assembly through the mounting seat, so that the mother and infant clamps can be lifted with the airing assembly and stored in the containing cavity of the main machine, the hidden storage of the mother and infant clamps is realized, and the overall neatness of the clothes airing rack when being lifted to the highest position is improved. In addition, the mother and infant clamps and the airing rods can be lifted and hidden in the containing cavity of the main machine, the function of the mother and infant clamps is realized in the hidden airing rack, the hanging clamp of the mother and infant clamps can be switched between the storage and unfolding positions, and the storage and unfolding are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a clothes rack, and more specifically, to a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip. Background Technology

[0002] Clothes drying racks have become an essential household item used almost daily. They are typically installed on the roof of balconies and consist of a main unit that controls the raising and lowering of the rack and a drying rod mechanism connected to the bottom of the main unit. Currently, clothes drying racks with concealed drying rods, where the rods can be hidden inside the main unit, are increasingly favored by consumers due to their neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance when the rods are folded away.

[0003] With the development of clothes rack technology, the functionality of clothes racks has become increasingly diverse. According to surveys, clothes racks with baby clips are more popular with consumers than those without. This is because small items such as underwear, socks, baby clothes, and towels are inconvenient to hang out on clotheslines, while baby clips can better hold these items in place, making drying easier and preventing them from falling off. It also helps keep the entire drying area tidier.

[0004] The existing clothes drying rack baby clips mainly have the following structural forms:

[0005] (1) A baby clip installed between two parallel drying rods is used to clip small clothes to dry using the space between the two drying rods. For example, the Chinese patent "A combination baby clip suitable for clothes rack" (patent number 202122274860.2) filed on September 18, 2021, is usually only applicable to existing double-bar and four-bar drying racks, with the two ends of the crossbar supported on the drying rods on both sides.

[0006] (2) Installed on the lower part of the drying rod by means of a sliding groove, such as the Chinese patent "A clothes drying machine without ordinary clothes hangers" (patent number 201821675878.5) filed on October 16, 2018. Although this method increases the drying function of the clothes rack, the baby clip is exposed below the clothes rack, which affects the overall aesthetics when the clothes rack is not in use.

[0007] It's easy to see that existing clothes drying racks with baby clips are all installed and used downwards. When the drying rack is at its highest position, the baby clips are exposed above the ceiling and cannot be hidden, which is detrimental to the overall simplicity and aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, especially concealed ones. Existing technologies also include rotating and retractable baby clips. One type has individual clips that can rotate on the rod, allowing them to be tucked away when not in use; another type has a horizontal bar that can rotate as a whole, allowing the baby clips to be stored horizontally when not in use. However, neither of these methods completely hides the baby clips; they are still visible when the clothes drying rack is at its highest position. Especially for the aforementioned concealed drying racks, this baby clip design negates the advantages of the drying rack, making it difficult to balance the baby clip function with the concealed drying rack function. Summary of the Invention

[0008] 1. The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] One objective of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing clothes drying racks where the baby clip cannot be hidden, and to provide a clothes drying rack with a hidden baby clip. By adopting the technical solution of this invention, the baby clip is cleverly installed on the upper part of the drying component through the mounting base, so that the baby clip can rise with the drying component and be stored in the cavity of the main unit, realizing the hidden storage of the baby clip and improving the overall neatness of the clothes drying rack when it is raised to the highest point.

[0010] Another objective of this invention is to provide a clothes drying rack with a concealed drying rod and a baby clip function. Both the baby clip and the drying rod can be raised and hidden inside the cavity of the main unit, thus realizing the baby clip function in the clothes drying rack with a concealed drying rod. Furthermore, the clip can be switched between two positions: retracted and unfolded. The retracted and unfolded positions are convenient to use, further enriching the functionality of the clothes drying rack with a concealed drying rod.

[0011] 2. Technical Solution

[0012] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this invention is as follows:

[0013] The present invention provides a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip, comprising a main unit, a drying assembly, and a baby clip mounted on the drying assembly. The drying assembly is vertically mounted below the main unit, and the lower part of the main unit has a cavity. The baby clip includes a mounting base mounted on the upper part of the drying assembly and a hanging clip mounted on the mounting base. The baby clip can rise with the drying assembly and be stored in the cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the hanging clip is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base. The hanging clip has a first position and a second position that can be rotated and switched relative to the drying assembly. In the first position, the hanging clip is folded on the side of the drying assembly and can be raised and stored in the cavity together with the drying assembly. In the second position, the hanging clip is flipped relative to the drying assembly and fixed laterally to form a hanging space on the side of the drying assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, a set of hanging clips is provided on each side of the mounting base; in the first position, both sets of hanging clips are folded downwards vertically on the side of the drying assembly; in the second position, the free end of the hanging clip extends beyond the slot of the cavity, and the slot of the cavity has lower edges on both sides that can block and force the hanging clip in the second position to flip downwards and switch to the first position.

[0016] Furthermore, the drying assembly includes a drying rod and drying rod end caps disposed at both ends of the drying rod. The drying rod has a cross-sectional shape of an inverted "T" shape with a hanging part at the top. The mounting base is installed on the hanging part, and the hanging clip in the first position is located on the side of the hanging part. The drying rod and the baby clip rise together and are stored in the cavity, and the lower surface of the drying rod is flush with or approximately flush with the lower surface of the main unit's housing.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting base has a base with two opposing clamping arms, the base and the clamping arms forming a latching groove that can be snapped downward into the hanging part or slid into the mounting from one end of the hanging part.

[0018] Furthermore, the two clamping arms of the mounting base are clamped on the hanging part, the hanging part is provided with a locking hole, and at least one of the clamping arms has a locking part that can engage with the locking hole.

[0019] Furthermore, the hanging part is provided with a number of hanging holes or hanging slots at intervals, and the mother and baby are clipped between two adjacent hanging holes or hanging slots.

[0020] Furthermore, the mounting base has a rotating shaft mounting part, the hanging clip has a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is installed in the rotating shaft mounting part, the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft mounting part have a rotation positioning structure, and the hanging clip also has several intermediate positions that can be fixed between the first position and the second position through the rotation positioning structure.

[0021] Furthermore, the rotating shaft mounting part is a "C" shape with an opening on one side. The rotating shaft is fastened inside the rotating shaft mounting part. The side of the hook near the rotation axis is provided with a limiting groove that can cooperate with the outer wall of the mounting base to keep the hook in the first position. The hook is suspended and fixed at the middle position and the second position by the cam surface near the rotation axis abutting against the outer wall of the mounting base.

[0022] Furthermore, the hanging clip is a row of clips with several clip bodies.

[0023] 3. Beneficial effects

[0024] Compared with existing known technologies, the technical solution provided by this invention has the following significant advantages:

[0025] (1) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip according to the present invention includes a main unit, a drying assembly and a baby clip installed on the drying assembly. The main unit has a cavity at the bottom. The baby clip includes a mounting base installed on the upper part of the drying assembly and a hanging clip installed on the mounting base. The baby clip can rise with the drying assembly and be stored in the cavity. The baby clip is cleverly installed on the upper part of the drying assembly through the mounting base, so that the baby clip can rise with the drying assembly and be stored in the cavity of the main unit, realizing the hidden storage of the baby clip and improving the overall neatness of the clothes rack when it is raised to the highest point.

[0026] (2) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip according to the present invention has a clip rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base. The clip has a first position and a second position that can be rotatably switched relative to the drying component. In the first position, the clip is folded on the side of the drying component and can be raised and stored in the cavity together with the drying component. In the second position, the clip is flipped relative to the drying component and fixed laterally to form a clamping space on the side of the drying component. With this design, the clip of the baby clip can be switched between the storage and unfolded positions. The clip is compact after folding and can be hidden without increasing the volume of the original cavity of the clothes rack. After unfolding, the clip can increase the clamping space on the side of the drying component, which is convenient for drying small items of clothing.

[0027] (3) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip of the present invention has a set of clips on each side of the mounting base, which increases the amount of baby clips that can be hung and improves the practicality of baby clips; at the same time, both sets of clips are folded vertically downward on the side of the drying component and flipped upward to the unfolded state. The free end of the clip in the unfolded state extends beyond the groove of the cavity. The groove of the cavity has a lower edge body on both sides that can block and force the clip in the second position to flip downward to switch to the first position. Even if the clip is not retracted or is forgotten to be retracted, the lower edge body of the cavity can also force the clip to flip downward, so that the drying component and baby clip can be retracted smoothly, avoiding the situation where the clothes rack is stuck by the baby clip when it is raised to the top, making it safer and more stable to use.

[0028] (4) The present invention provides a clothes rack with a hidden baby clip, the drying component of which includes a drying rod and drying rod end caps set at both ends of the drying rod. The cross-sectional shape of the drying rod is an inverted "T" shape with a hanging part at the top. The hanging clip in the first position is located on the side of the hanging part. The structure is compact and occupies very little space, and can be completely stored in the original drying rod cavity. The drying rod and the baby clip rise together and are stored in the cavity. The lower surface of the drying rod is flush with or approximately flush with the lower surface of the main unit's housing. Both the baby clip and the drying rod can rise and be hidden inside the main unit's cavity, so that the functions of the baby clip and the drying rod hiding function are taken into account, and the problem that the existing clothes rack with hidden drying rod cannot be equipped with a baby clip is solved.

[0029] (5) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip according to the present invention has a base with two opposing clamping arms on the mounting base. The base and the clamping arms form a buckle groove that can be snapped downward into the hanging part or slid into the mounting from one end of the hanging part, which facilitates the installation of the baby clip on a single drying rod. In addition, the two clamping arms of the mounting base are clamped on the hanging part, the hanging part is provided with a locking hole, and at least one clamping arm has a locking part that can be engaged with the locking hole, so that the baby clip is firmly installed on the drying rod and the assembly is simple and convenient.

[0030] (6) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip of the present invention has a number of hanging holes or hanging slots spaced apart on its hanging part, and the baby clip is placed between two adjacent hanging holes or hanging slots, so that the baby clip will not affect the normal hanging of the clothes rack, and further improves the convenience of using the clothes rack.

[0031] (7) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip of the present invention has a rotating shaft mounting part on the mounting base and a rotating shaft on the clip. The rotating shaft is installed in the rotating shaft mounting part and there is a rotation positioning structure between the rotating shaft and the rotating shaft mounting part. The clip also has several intermediate positions that can be fixed between the first position and the second position through the rotation positioning structure. The clip has good stability in installation and rotation on the mounting base. The rotation positioning structure can keep the clip stably in the required flip position. The flip angle of the clip can be adjusted as needed, which improves the flexibility of using the baby clip.

[0032] (8) A clothes rack with a hidden baby clip according to the present invention has a rotating shaft mounting part that is "C" shaped with an opening on one side. The rotating shaft is fastened in the rotating shaft mounting part. The side of the clip near the rotating axis is provided with a limiting groove that can cooperate with the outer wall of the mounting base to keep the clip in the first position. The clip is suspended and fixed in the middle position and the second position by the cam surface near the rotating axis abutting against the outer wall of the mounting base. The "C" shaped rotating shaft mounting part facilitates the assembly of the clip on the mounting base. At the same time, the clip is flipped and positioned by a cam-like structure. The structure is simple, easy to manufacture, and has good flipping and positioning stability. It can achieve flipping and fixing in any middle position. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the baby clip on a clothes rack with a hidden baby clip according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded state of the baby clip on a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage status of the drying component and the baby clip in this invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mother-infant clip in the present invention, in an unfolded state and retracted upwards into the cavity;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the storage state of the drying component and the mother and baby clip inside the main unit in this invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the folded state of the mother-baby clip in this invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the folded end face of the mother-baby clip in this invention;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the unfolded state of the mother-infant clip in this invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded end face of the mother-infant clip in this invention;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the disassembled state of the mother-infant clip in this invention;

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the mother-infant clip in this invention;

[0044] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting base for the mother-baby clip in this invention;

[0045] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hanging clip of the mother-baby clip in this invention;

[0046] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation state of the mother and baby clip on the drying rack in this invention;

[0047] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the folded end face of the mother and baby clipped onto the drying rack in this invention;

[0048] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded end face of the mother and baby clipped onto the drying rack in this invention.

[0049] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0050] 01. Main unit; 11. Housing; 11-1. Cavity; 11-2. Lower edge body; 12. Lifting winder; 13. Wire rope;

[0051] 02. Drying assembly; 21. Drying rod; 21-1. Hanging part; 21-2. Clip hole; 21-3. Hanging hole or hanging groove; 22. Drying rod end cap;

[0052] 03. Baby clamp; 31. Mounting base; 31-1. Base; 31-2. Clamping arm; 31-3. Fastening groove; 31-4. Rotary shaft mounting part; 31-5. Fastening part; 32. Hanging clip; 32-1. Clamping body; 32-2. Rotary shaft; 32-3. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To further understand the content of this invention, a detailed description of the invention will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0054] [Example 1]

[0055] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip includes a main unit 01, a drying assembly 02, and a baby clip 03 mounted on the drying assembly 02. The drying assembly 02 is vertically and flexibly mounted below the main unit 01, and is raised and lowered by the main unit 01. The main unit 01 has a cavity 11-1 at its lower part, with an opening at the bottom. The baby clip 03 includes a mounting base 31 mounted on the upper part of the drying assembly 02 and a hanging clip 32 mounted on the mounting base 31. That is, the hanging clip 32 is mounted on the upper part of the drying assembly 02 through the mounting base 31. The baby clip 03 can rise with the drying assembly 02 and be stored in the cavity 11-1. This is different from the existing clothes rack baby clip installation structure. By cleverly installing the baby clip on the upper part of the drying assembly 02, the cavity 11-1 can be used to store the baby clip 03, thereby achieving the concealment of the baby clip in the clothes rack. In other words, when the drying component 02 is raised to the top of the clothes drying rack, the baby clip 03 can be completely hidden inside the cavity 11-1 of the main unit 01, making it difficult for users to notice the existence of the baby clip and improving the overall neatness of the clothes rack when it is raised to the highest point.

[0056] In this embodiment, the structure of the drying assembly 02 is similar to that of existing clothes racks. It can be a drying rod structure or a drying frame structure. The baby clip 03 can be installed at any installable position of the drying assembly 02, but it must be at the upper part of the drying assembly 02. A cavity 11-1 is left on the main unit 01 at the position opposite to the baby clip 03. In this way, when the drying assembly 02 is raised to the highest point, the baby clip 03 can be placed into the cavity 11-1, and the bottom is covered by the drying assembly 02, so that the baby clip 03 is in a completely hidden state.

[0057] Furthermore, to ensure the compact structure of the clothes rack, in this embodiment, the hanging clip 32 is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base 31. The hanging clip 32 has a first position and a second position that can be rotated and switched relative to the drying assembly 02. In the first position, the hanging clip 32 is folded on the side of the drying assembly 02 and can rise and be stored in the cavity 11-1 together with the drying assembly 02. This is the storage state, i.e., the first position is the storage position. In the second position, the hanging clip 32 is flipped relative to the drying assembly 02 and fixed to the side to form a clamping space on the side of the drying assembly 02. This is the use state, i.e., the second position is the use position. With this design, the hanging clip 32 of the baby clothes clip 03 can switch between the storage and unfolded positions. The structure of the hanging clip 32 is compact after folding, and the baby clothes clip can be hidden without increasing the volume of the original cavity of the clothes rack. After unfolding, the hanging clip 32 can increase the clamping space on the side of the drying assembly 02, which is convenient for drying small items of clothing. It should be understood that the clip 32 does not rotate freely on the mounting base 31, but can be fixed in some structural form, at least in the unfolded position (use position). There are many ways to fix it, such as locking the clip 32 in the use position by using an elastic positioning pin or positioning protrusion and a corresponding positioning groove, locking the clip 32 in the use position by using a locking knob, and using an interference fit to achieve self-fixation of the clip 32's position, etc. Therefore, the mother-baby clip 03 in this embodiment has the following characteristics:

[0058] The clip 32 can be flipped and folded into a storage position to reduce its space occupation on the drying assembly 02. The clip 32 can also be flipped outwards and locked in its working position to increase hanging space and facilitate clothing hanging. Compared to existing baby clips, the clip 32 has the opposite usage state. Existing baby clips are typically used in a downward-hanging state, with some clips or hooks rotating to a horizontal position to hide within the corresponding rod or flipping to a horizontal position to hide within the corresponding drying component. In this embodiment, the clip 32 can be flipped relative to the mounting base 31 and folded onto the mounting base 31, making the overall structure of the baby clip more compact and reducing its space occupation on the drying assembly 02. Simultaneously, the clip 32 can be flipped outwards relative to the mounting base 31 and fixed, forming a cantilevered usage state, which expands the lateral space of the clip 32 relative to the drying assembly 02, increasing the clothing drying space.

[0059] [Example 2]

[0060] This embodiment of a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip has the same basic structure and working principle as Embodiment 1, except that:

[0061] Reference Figures 3 to 5 As shown, based on the above embodiment 1, the hanging clip 32 further adopts a downward folding method. Specifically, a set of hanging clips 32 is provided on each side of the mounting base 31; in the first position, both sets of hanging clips 32 are folded downward vertically on the side of the drying assembly 02; in the second position, the free end of the hanging clip 32 extends beyond the slot of the cavity 11-1, and the two sides of the slot of the cavity 11-1 have lower edges 11-2 that can block and force the hanging clip 32 in the second position to flip downward and switch to the first position. That is to say, the hanging clip 32 can be folded and stored using the space on the side of the drying assembly 02, reducing space occupation; and the hanging clip 32 has a certain lateral extension length. After the hanging clip 32 is unfolded, its lateral dimension is larger than the slot size of the cavity 11-1, which can increase the hanging space and reduce the interference of the drying assembly 02 on the use of the baby clip 03. Two sets of hanging clips 32 are provided, increasing the hanging capacity of the baby clothes clips 03 and improving their practicality. Simultaneously, both sets of hanging clips 32 are folded vertically downwards on the side of the drying assembly 02 and then flipped upwards to the unfolded state. Even if the clips are not retracted or forgotten, the lower edge 11-2 of the cavity 11-1 can force the clips 32 downwards, allowing the drying assembly 02 and baby clothes clips 03 to be easily retracted. This prevents the clothes rack from getting stuck by the baby clothes clips when raised to the top, making it safer and more stable to use. The design of two sets of hanging clips 32 also improves the force balance of the drying assembly 02. Figures 3 to 5The example shown illustrates the engagement of the mother-and-baby clip 03 and the cavity 11-1, using a drying rod as the drying component 02. Figure 3 The usage status of the baby clip 03 and the drying rod is shown. At this time, the baby clip 03 is lowered to the drying position along with the drying component 02. The two sets of hanging clips 32 are flipped upward to the second position, unfolded and fixed. The hanging clips 32 extend to both sides of the drying rod, so that the clothes being dried are not easily blocked by the drying rod. Figure 4 The image shows the hanging clip 32 in an unfolded state for storage. When the unfolded baby clip 03 rises with the drying assembly 02, since the width of the unfolded hanging clip 32 is significantly larger than the slot width of the cavity 11-1, the hanging clip 32 will be blocked by the lower edge 11-2 of the cavity 11-1 as the baby clip 03 rises. This forces the hanging clip 32 to rotate from the unfolded position to the folded position, thus achieving passive folding of the hanging clip 32 and preventing the clothes rack from being affected by the baby clip 03 not being folded up. Figure 5 The image shows the state in which the baby clip 03 is stored in the cavity 11-1. At this time, the two sets of clips 32 are flipped downwards relative to the mounting base 31 to the first position, so that the two sets of clips 32 are folded and stored in the cavity 11-1. At the same time, the drying rod covers the baby clip 03 from the bottom, so that the baby clip 03 is completely hidden in the cavity 11-1.

[0062] catch Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the drying assembly 02 includes a drying rod 21 and drying rod end caps 22 disposed at both ends of the drying rod 21. The drying rod end caps 22 are detachably installed at the ends of the drying rod 21. The cross-sectional shape of the drying rod 21 is an inverted "T" shape with a hanging part 21-1 at the top. The mounting base 31 is installed on the hanging part 21-1. The hanging clip 32, located in the first position, is located on the side of the hanging part 21-1. The structure is compact and occupies very little space, and can be completely stored in the original drying rod cavity. The drying rod 21 and the baby clip 03 rise together and are stored in the cavity 11-1, and the lower surface of the drying rod 21 is flush with or approximately flush with the lower surface of the housing 11 of the main unit 01 (e.g., Figure 5 Both the baby clip 03 and the drying rod 21 can be raised and hidden inside the main unit's cavity, thus combining the functions of the baby clip and the drying rod. This solves the problem that existing clothes drying racks with hidden drying rods cannot install baby clips, and meets the urgent need for clothes drying racks with hidden drying rods to realize the function of baby clips.

[0063] The mounting base 31 and the hanging part 21-1 can be connected using existing structures, as long as the mounting base 31 can be fixed on the hanging part 21-1. Figures 6 to 9As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the mounting base 31 has a base 31-1, which has a cylindrical structure. The base 31-1 has two opposing clamping arms 31-2, which are elastic. The base 31-1 and the clamping arms 31-2 form a latching groove 31-3 that can be snapped downwards into the hanging part 21-1 or slid into the mounting part 21-1 from one end, facilitating the installation of the baby care clip 03 on a single drying rod. Figure 14 As shown, the mounting base 31 can be inserted into the hanging part 21-1 from one end of the drying rod 21. After installation, the drying rod end cap 22 can be installed. Alternatively, the base 31-1 can be pressed directly into the hanging part 21-1 from top to bottom. The elasticity of the clamping arm 31-2 is used to clamp and fix the base 31-1 to the hanging part 21-1. At this time, the user can install the baby clip by himself without having to remove the drying rod end cap 22. The installation operation is simple and convenient. Furthermore, the two clamping arms 31-2 of the mounting base 31 are clamped onto the hanging part 21-1. The hanging part 21-1 is provided with a locking hole 21-2, and at least one clamping arm 31-2 has a fastening part 31-5 that can engage with the locking hole 21-2. After the mounting base 31 is inserted into the hanging part 21-1, the fastening part 31-5 on the mounting base 31 is positioned opposite to the locking hole 21-2. Under the elastic action of the clamping arm 31-2, the fastening part 31-5 is inserted into the locking hole 21-2, thereby fixing the position of the baby clip 03 on the drying rod 21. Figure 15 As shown, the clip 32 is folded on the side of the hanging part 21-1 at the storage position, without increasing the width and height of the drying rod 21. Therefore, it can be stored together with the drying rod 21 into the cavity 11-1 of the main unit 01, thus hiding the drying rod and the baby clip. Figure 16 The image further illustrates the unfolded state of the clip 32 on the drying rod 21. At this time, the free end of the clip 32 can extend a certain distance in the width direction of the drying rod 21, so that the drying rod 21 will not interfere with the hanging of clothes.

[0064] In addition, several hanging holes or grooves 21-3 are provided at intervals on the hanging section 21-1 to facilitate the hanging of clothes hangers. Baby clips 03 are located between two adjacent hanging holes or grooves 21-3, ensuring that the baby clips do not interfere with the normal hanging of the clothesline, further improving the ease of use of the clothes rack. Multiple sets of baby clips 03 can be installed on a single clothesline 21, depending on the user's needs. Generally, it is best to place the baby clips 03 near the end of the clothesline 21. Both the mounting base 31 and the clip 32 of the baby clip 03 can be made of one-piece molded plastic, making manufacturing simple and convenient.

[0065] [Example 3]

[0066] This embodiment of a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip has the same basic structure and working principle as Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, except that:

[0067] Reference Figures 6 to 13 As shown, in this embodiment, the mounting base 31 has a rotating shaft mounting portion 31-4, and the hanging clip 32 has a rotating shaft 32-2. The rotating shaft 32-2 is installed inside the rotating shaft mounting portion 31-4, and a rotational positioning structure is provided between the rotating shaft 32-2 and the rotating shaft mounting portion 31-4. The hanging clip 32 also has several fixed intermediate positions between the first position and the second position through the rotational positioning structure. With the above design, the hanging clip 32 has good installation and rotational stability on the mounting base 31. The rotational positioning structure can keep the hanging clip stably in the required flip position, and the flip angle of the hanging clip can be adjusted as needed, improving the flexibility of the mother and baby clip. Specifically, the rotating shaft mounting part 31-4 is a "C" shape with an opening on one side. The rotating shaft 32-2 is fastened inside the rotating shaft mounting part 31-4. The side of the clip 32 near the rotation axis is provided with a limiting groove 32-3 that can cooperate with the outer wall of the mounting base 31 to keep the clip 32 in the first position. The clip 32 is suspended and fixed at the intermediate position and the second position by the cam surface near the rotation axis abutting against the outer wall of the mounting base 31. See details. Figure 11 As shown, the limiting groove 32-3 is an arc-shaped groove adapted to the outer wall of the base 31-1. A cylindrical cam surface with a slightly larger diameter is formed on the outer side of the arc-shaped groove. When the clamp 32 flips outward, the cylindrical cam surface presses against the outer wall of the base 31-1, thereby utilizing the elastic pressing action between the materials to create frictional resistance. This allows the angle of the clamp 32 to be freely adjusted and stopped at any position, forming stepless adjustment and flipping fixation of the clamp 32's angle. Of course, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned rotary positioning structure is not limited to this. A first positioning tooth can also be provided on the inner side of the rotating shaft mounting part 31-4, and a second positioning tooth can be provided on the rotating shaft 32-2 to engage with the first positioning tooth. The first and second positioning teeth cooperate to allow the clamp 32 to rotate and switch between the first position, the second position, and the intermediate position, and then be fixed. The mutual meshing of the first and second positioning teeth achieves angle fixation between the clamp 32 and the mounting base 31, while the sliding action of the first and second positioning teeth achieves adjustment of the clamp 32's flipping angle. The "C"-shaped rotating shaft mounting part 31-4 design facilitates the assembly of the rotating shaft 32-2 from the "C" opening into the mounting part 31-4, while also maintaining a certain degree of elasticity in the mounting part 31-4 to allow for rotational adjustment between the rotating shaft 32-2 and the mounting part 31-4. This rotary positioning structure facilitates the assembly of the clamp on the mounting base, and utilizes a cam-like or toothed structure to achieve the clamp's flip-positioning. The structure is simple, easy to manufacture, and offers good stability in flip-positioning.

[0068] Furthermore, the rotating shafts 32-2 are located at both ends of the hanging clip 32, and the rotating shaft mounting parts 31-4 are located at both ends of the mounting base 31. The rotating shafts 32-2 at both ends of the hanging clip 32 are rotatably supported at both ends of the mounting base 31, resulting in better rotational stability. The clamping bodies 32-1 on the hanging clip 32 are located between the two rotating shafts 32-2. The structure of the clamping bodies 32-1 can adopt the structure of existing baby clips. Specifically, in this embodiment, the hanging clip 32 is a row clip with several clamping bodies 32-1. There are clamping grooves between adjacent clamping bodies 32-1 of this row clip, which can stably clamp clothes and is convenient to use. In this embodiment, the rotation angle α of the hanging clip 32 between the first position and the second position is preferably 90°±160°, preferably 110°, so that the lateral clamping space after the hanging clip 32 is unfolded is larger.

[0069] In embodiments 1 to 3 above, the main unit 01 can adopt an electric main unit structure, which has a housing 11 and a lifting winder 12 mounted on the housing 11. The cavity 11-1 is formed in the lower part of the housing 11. Two steel wire ropes 13 inside the lifting winder 12 are respectively connected to the two ends of the drying assembly 02 through rollers at both ends of the housing 11. The lifting winder 12 controls the lifting and lowering movement of the drying assembly 02. The other components and working principle of the main unit 01 are similar to those of existing electric clothes racks, and will not be described in detail here.

[0070] This invention discloses a clothes rack with a concealed baby clip. The baby clip is cleverly mounted on the upper part of the drying assembly via a mounting base, allowing it to rise with the drying assembly and be stored within the main unit's cavity. This concealed storage improves the overall neatness of the clothes rack at its highest point. Furthermore, both the baby clip and the drying rod can rise and be hidden within the main unit's cavity, realizing the baby clip function in a clothes rack with a concealed drying rod. The clip's hanging position can switch between retracted and extended positions, offering convenient use in both concealed and extended states, further enriching the functionality of the clothes rack with a concealed drying rod.

[0071] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes rack with a concealed baby clip, comprising a main unit (01), a drying assembly (02), and a baby clip (03) mounted on the drying assembly (02), wherein the drying assembly (02) is vertically and flexibly mounted below the main unit (01), and the lower part of the main unit (01) has a cavity (11-1), characterized in that: The baby clip (03) includes a mounting base (31) installed on the upper part of the drying assembly (02) and a hanging clip (32) installed on the mounting base (31). The baby clip (03) can rise with the drying assembly (02) and be stored in the cavity (11-1). The hanging clip (32) is rotatably mounted on the side of the mounting base (31). The hanging clip (32) has a first position and a second position that can be rotated and switched relative to the drying assembly (02). In the first position, the hanging clip (32) is folded on the side of the drying assembly (02) and can rise and be stored in the cavity (11-1) together with the drying assembly (02). In the second position, the hanging clip (32) is flipped and sideways fixed relative to the drying assembly (02) to form a hanging space on the side of the drying assembly (02). The hanging clips (32) are provided on both sides of the mounting base (31); in the first position, both sets of hanging clips (32) are folded downwards vertically on the side of the drying assembly (02); in the second position, the free end of the hanging clip (32) extends beyond the slot of the cavity (11-1), and the slot of the cavity (11-1) has a lower edge body (11-2) on both sides that can block and force the hanging clip (32) in the second position to flip downwards and switch to the first position.

2. The clothes rack with concealed baby clips according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying assembly (02) includes a drying rod (21) and drying rod end caps (22) set at both ends of the drying rod (21). The drying rod (21) has an inverted "T" shaped cross-section with a hanging part (21-1) at the top. The mounting base (31) is installed on the hanging part (21-1). The hanging clip (32) in the first position is located on the side of the hanging part (21-1). The drying rod (21) and the baby clip (03) rise together and are stored in the cavity (11-1). The lower surface of the drying rod (21) is flush or approximately flush with the lower surface of the housing (11) of the main unit (01).

3. The clothes rack with concealed baby clips according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (31) has a base (31-1) with two opposing clamping arms (31-2) on the base (31-1). The base (31-1) and the clamping arms (31-2) form a latching groove (31-3) that can be snapped downward into the hanging part (21-1) or slid into the mounting part (21-1) from one end.

4. The clothes rack with concealed baby clips according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two clamping arms (31-2) of the mounting base (31) are clamped on the hanging part (21-1), the hanging part (21-1) is provided with a locking hole (21-2), and at least one of the clamping arms (31-2) has a fastening part (31-5) that can engage with the locking hole (21-2).

5. The clothes rack with concealed baby clip according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hanging part (21-1) is provided with a number of hanging holes or hanging slots (21-3) at intervals, and the mother and baby clip (03) is located between two adjacent hanging holes or hanging slots (21-3).

6. The clothes rack with concealed baby clip according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting base (31) has a rotating shaft mounting part (31-4), and the hanging clip (32) has a rotating shaft (32-2). The rotating shaft (32-2) is installed in the rotating shaft mounting part (31-4). There is a rotation positioning structure between the rotating shaft (32-2) and the rotating shaft mounting part (31-4). The hanging clip (32) also has several intermediate positions that can be fixed between the first position and the second position through the rotation positioning structure.

7. The clothes rack with concealed baby clip according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating shaft mounting part (31-4) is a "C" shape with an opening on one side. The rotating shaft (32-2) is fastened in the rotating shaft mounting part (31-4). The side of the clip (32) near the rotation axis is provided with a limiting groove (32-3) that can cooperate with the outer wall of the mounting base (31) to keep the clip (32) in the first position. The clip (32) is suspended and fixed at the middle position and the second position by the cam surface near the rotation axis abutting against the outer wall of the mounting base (31).

8. The clothes rack with concealed baby clip according to claim 7, characterized in that: The hanging clip (32) is a row of clips with several clip bodies (32-1).

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