Towel rack

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of towel racks, in particular to a towel rack which comprises a storage box, a first shell, a second shell and a hollow connecting column, towels are hung on the second shell, a heating module is arranged in the second shell, and a heating plate in the heating module can heat and dry the towels. A control module is further arranged in the towel rack and comprises a light-emitting part and a light sensing part which are arranged on the first shell and the second shell respectively, whether the towel is hung on the second shell or not is sensed through cooperation of the light-emitting part and the light sensing part, and therefore whether the heating plate is heated or not is controlled, and the towel rack can heat the towel more intelligently and efficiently. The driving assembly is arranged in the storage box and can drive the connecting column, the first shell and the second shell to move relative to the storage box, when the towel rack is not used, the towel rack can be controlled to be stored, the occupied space of the towel rack is reduced, and the practicability of the towel rack is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of towel racks, and particularly to a towel rack. Background Art

[0002] When we use a towel, we usually hang it on a towel rack. However, in a bathroom or other indoor environment, the wet towel after use is not easy to dry quickly, which is prone to breeding bacteria and affecting the cleanliness of the towel and the health of the user. The existing towel racks have relatively single functions and only play the role of hanging towels, and cannot perform further drying or disinfection treatment on the towels, making it difficult to meet the high requirements of people for the hygiene of towels.

[0003] In the current market, most of the towel racks with heating functions adopt hot air drying technology, but they usually consume a large amount of energy. Secondly, the drying effect is not always satisfactory because hot air drying may not evenly cover every corner of the towel, resulting in some areas still being wet. In addition, the speed of this drying method is relatively slow, and users may need to wait for a long time to use a completely dry towel. Moreover, during the drying process, the hot air drying technology is often accompanied by a certain amount of noise. At the same time, the existing towel racks often require a large space for installation and are not convenient to install in an indoor environment with limited space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the problems of the inefficient heating function and large volume of the existing towel racks, the present invention provides a towel rack, which includes a storage box, a first housing, a second housing, and a hollow connecting column. The first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected to the connecting column and are spaced apart; a driving component is arranged in the storage box, and at least part of the side of the first housing away from the second housing is movably placed in the storage box. At least part of the driving component is placed in the connecting column and is connected to the first housing and / or the second housing. The driving component is used to drive the connecting column, the first housing, and the second housing to move relative to the storage box; The towel rack further includes a control module, which includes a light sensor, a light-emitting component, and a circuit board. The light sensor is arranged in the second housing, and a heating module is arranged in the second housing. The heating module includes a heating plate, and the heating plate and the light sensor are arranged in parallel. The light sensor is electrically connected to the heating plate and controls the heating plate to heat; at least part of the light sensor faces the first housing and is exposed relative to the second housing. The circuit board is placed in the first housing, and a light-emitting component is arranged on the side of the first housing facing the second housing. The position of the light-emitting component corresponds to the exposed area of the light sensor. The circuit board is electrically connected to the light-emitting component, the light sensor, and the heating module.

[0005] Preferably, a plurality of receivers are arranged at intervals on the light sensor, a plurality of avoidance holes are arranged on the side of the second housing facing the first housing, the receivers are placed in the avoidance holes, and a plurality of light-emitting components are arranged at intervals corresponding to the positions of the receivers.

[0006] Preferably, the towel rack further includes a disinfection module disposed on one side of the first housing facing the second housing. The disinfection module includes an ultraviolet lamp, and the ultraviolet lamp and the light-emitting member are arranged at staggered intervals.

[0007] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a base, a fixed guide rail, a movable guide rail, a lead screw, a transmission member, and a power group. The base is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the storage box. One end of the fixed guide rail is fixedly connected to the base and / or the storage box, and the movable guide rail is movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail. One end of the movable guide rail is fixedly connected to the second housing. The transmission member is disposed in the movable guide rail and fixedly connected to the second housing. The power group is fixedly connected to the side of the base away from the fixed guide rail. One end of the lead screw is in transmission connection with the power group, and the other end of the lead screw passes through the fixed housing and the movable housing and is threadedly connected to the transmission member.

[0008] Preferably, a threaded hole is provided in the connecting column. One end of the lead screw is placed in the threaded hole, and the lead screw is detachably connected to the connecting column. Continuous rotation of the lead screw can separate the connecting column, the first housing, and the second housing from the storage box.

[0009] Preferably, the towel rack further includes a power cord. The power cord is bent and arranged in the storage box. When the first housing is completely received in the storage box, there is a gap between the bottom surface of the first housing and the storage box, and the power cord is placed in the gap. One end of the power cord passes through the first housing and is electrically connected to the control module.

[0010] Preferably, rollers are provided on at least one side of the first housing facing the inner side surface of the storage box, and the rollers abut against the storage box.

[0011] Preferably, a flexible seal is provided on the first housing. The flexible seal is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first housing and abuts against the storage box. When the first housing moves relative to the storage box, the flexible seal moves synchronously with the first housing.

[0012] Preferably, the control module further includes a display panel. The display panel is disposed on the side of the second housing away from the first housing, and the display panel is electrically connected to the heating module.

[0013] Preferably, a plurality of gesture sensors are arranged at intervals on the display panel.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the towel rack provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The towel rack provided by the embodiment of the present invention aims to solve the problems that the existing towel rack is too large in volume and the heating function is not efficient enough. The towel rack includes a first housing and a second housing arranged at intervals, and the towel is hung on the second housing. By arranging a heating module in the second housing, the heating plate in the heating module can heat and dry the towel, improve the drying speed of the towel, and effectively avoid the growth of bacteria due to the towel being wet for a long time. At the same time, a control module is also arranged in the towel rack. The control module includes a light-emitting component and a light-sensitive component respectively arranged on the first housing and the second housing. Whether there is a towel hung on the second housing is sensed through the cooperation of the light-emitting component and the light-sensitive component, so that the control module electrically connected to the heating module controls whether the heating plate heats, making the heating of the towel by the towel rack more intelligent and efficient. When the light-sensitive component senses the presence of the towel, the light-emitting component emits light. After the light is blocked by the towel, the light intensity received by the light-sensitive component weakens, thereby triggering the control module to start the heating module to heat and dry the towel. When the towel is taken away, the light intensity sensed by the light-sensitive component recovers, and the control module controls the heating module to stop heating, realizing intelligent induction control, avoiding waste of energy, and making the heating and drying function of the towel rack for the towel more accurate and efficient.

[0015] In addition, at least part of the side of the first housing away from the second housing is movably placed in the storage box. A driving component is arranged in the storage box, and the driving component can drive the connecting column, the first housing and the second housing to move relative to the storage box. When a towel needs to be hung, the first housing and the second housing can be moved out of the storage box through the driving component, facilitating the user to hang the towel on the second housing. After use, the first housing and the second housing are stored in the storage box again through the driving component, reducing the occupied space of the towel rack when not in use and further improving the practicability of the towel rack. At the same time, the first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected through a hollow connecting column, and part of the driving component is placed in the connecting column, making the overall structure of the towel rack more compact. The wires of the connecting components between the first housing and the second housing are also relatively stationary and will not be stretched during the telescopic movement of the towel rack, avoiding poor contact or breakage caused by the stretching of the wires and improving the stability of the towel rack.

[0016] 2. In the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of receivers are arranged at intervals on the light-sensitive component, and a plurality of avoidance holes are arranged on the side of the second housing facing the first housing. The receivers are placed in the avoidance holes, and a plurality of light-emitting components are arranged at intervals corresponding to the positions of the receivers. Through the arrangement of the plurality of receivers and the light-emitting components, the sensing accuracy of the light-sensitive component for the towel can be further improved, avoiding the situation where the towel is too small or the hanging position does not correspond to the light-sensitive component, resulting in the inability to trigger the control module, and making the sensing of the towel by the towel rack more sensitive and reliable. At the same time, the arrangement of the plurality of receivers and the light-emitting components can also improve the applicable range of the towel rack to a certain extent, be applicable to towels of different sizes and thicknesses, and improve the versatility of the towel rack.

[0017] 3. In the embodiment of the present invention, the towel rack further includes a disinfection module. The disinfection module is disposed on one side of the first housing facing the second housing. The disinfection module includes an ultraviolet lamp. The ultraviolet lamp in the disinfection module can perform ultraviolet disinfection on the towels hung on the second housing, further improving the hygiene of the towels. The ultraviolet lamp and the light-emitting component are arranged at staggered intervals, so that while effectively utilizing the space on the first housing, the towels can be more evenly disinfected. The disinfection module works in cooperation with the control module. The turning on and off of the ultraviolet lamp are controlled by the control module according to the sensing result of the light sensor, realizing the intelligent disinfection function. When the light sensor senses the presence of the towel, the control module can start the disinfection module to perform ultraviolet disinfection on the towel while starting the heating module to heat and dry the towel, realizing the integrated operation of heating, drying and disinfection, and improving the practicability and convenience of the towel rack.

[0018] 4. In the embodiment of the present invention, the driving assembly includes a base, a fixed guide rail, a movable guide rail, a lead screw, a transmission member and a power group. The power group is sequentially connected to the lead screw and the transmission member in a transmission manner. One end of the transmission member is fixedly connected to the second housing, so that the transmission member can finally drive the first housing, the connecting column and the second housing to move relative to the storage box. The setting of the driving assembly realizes the automatic extension and retraction of the first housing and the second housing. The user does not need to manually move the towel rack, and the operation is more convenient and labor-saving. At the same time, the cooperation of the fixed guide rail and the movable guide rail in the driving assembly makes the movement of the towel rack more stable, avoiding the shaking generated during the movement of the towel rack, and improving the stability and service life of the towel rack.

[0019] 5. In the embodiment of the present invention, a threaded hole is provided in the connecting column. One end of the lead screw is placed in the threaded hole, and the lead screw is detachably connected to the connecting column. The continuous rotation of the lead screw can separate the connecting column, the first housing and the second housing from the storage box, facilitating the user to disassemble and assemble the towel rack according to actual needs, and improving the flexibility and convenience of the towel rack.

[0020] 6. In the embodiment of the present invention, the towel rack further includes a power cord. The power cord is bent and arranged in the storage box. When the first housing is completely received in the storage box, there is a gap between the bottom surface of the first housing and the storage box. The power cord is placed in the gap. When the first housing moves relative to the storage box, the bent power cord stretches and compresses along a specific route and angle, avoiding excessive pulling or twisting of the power cord during the movement, and ensuring the connection stability and service life of the power cord.

[0021] 7. In an embodiment of the present invention, rollers are provided on at least one side of the first housing facing the inner side of the storage box. The rollers abut against the storage box, making the movement of the first housing relative to the storage box smoother, reducing the friction and resistance during the movement, and improving the movement efficiency and stability of the towel rack. At the same time, the setting of the rollers can also protect the inner side of the storage box to a certain extent, avoiding scratches or damage to the storage box caused by the first housing during the movement, and extending the service life of the towel rack.

[0022] 8. In an embodiment of the present invention, a flexible seal is provided on the first housing. The flexible seal is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first housing and abuts against the storage box. When the first housing moves relative to the storage box, the flexible seal moves synchronously with the first housing. The setting of the flexible seal effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering the storage box, keeps the inside of the storage box clean and dry, and further improves the hygiene and service life of the towel rack. At the same time, the flexible seal can also reduce the noise during the movement of the first housing to a certain extent, making the use of the towel rack quieter and more comfortable.

[0023] 9. In an embodiment of the present invention, the control module further includes a display panel. The display panel is placed on the side of the second housing away from the first housing. The display panel is electrically connected to the heating module. Through the display panel, users can intuitively understand the heating status, disinfection progress and other relevant information of the towel rack, making the operation of the towel rack more intuitive and convenient.

[0024] 10. In an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of gesture sensors are arranged at intervals on the display panel. Users can control the towel rack through gesture operations. For example, they can start or stop functions such as heating and disinfection through gestures, without directly contacting the display panel, reducing the spread of bacteria during the operation process, and further improving the hygiene of the towel rack. At the same time, the setting of the gesture sensors also makes the operation of the towel rack more intelligent and convenient, enhancing the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the towel rack provided by the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded view of some components of the towel rack provided by the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 3 is an exploded view of some components of the towel rack provided by the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 4 is an exploded view of some components of the towel rack provided by the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0029] Figure 5 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel rack provided by the first embodiment of the present invention Figure 4 .

[0030] Figure 6 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 .

[0031] Figure 7 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0032] Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the drive assembly of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 9 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0034] Figure 10 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 .

[0035] Figure 11 Axonometric view of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 12 Explosion diagram of some components of the towel part of the towel rack provided by the second embodiment of the present invention Figure 4 .

[0037] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: 100, towel rack (first embodiment); 200, towel rack (second embodiment); 1, first housing; 2, second housing; 3, connecting column; 4, storage box; 11, control module; 12, upper end face; 13, lower end face; 14, disinfection module; 15, second wire hole; 16, power cord; 17, roller; 18, flexible seal; 21, heating module; 22, avoidance hole; 23, display panel; 41, drive assembly; 42, first wire hole; 43, control port; 111, circuit board; 112, light-emitting component; 113, light-sensitive component; 141, ultraviolet lamp; 211, heating plate; 231, gesture sensing component; 411, base; 412, fixed guide rail; 413, lead screw; 414, transmission component; 415, movable guide rail; 416, movable bracket; 1131. Receiver; 4141. Threaded hole; 4121. Limit groove; 4122. First magnetic part; 4123. Second magnetic part; 4124. Accommodating groove; 4151. Limit bump; 4152. Avoidance groove; 4161. Connection end; 4162. Induction end; 4163. First Hall sensor; 4164. Second Hall sensor. Detailed implementation mode

[0038] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples. It should be understood that the specific implementation examples described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" in the description and claims of the present invention are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order.

[0040] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may also be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0041] In the present invention, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "middle", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the present invention and its embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated device, element or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0042] Moreover, in addition to being able to represent an orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0043] In addition, the terms "installed", "set up", "provided with", "connected", and "linked" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there can be internal communication between two devices, components, or parts. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , a towel rack 100 is provided in the first embodiment of the present invention. The towel rack 100 includes a first housing 1, a second housing 2, and a connecting column 3. The first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are fixedly connected to the connecting column 3 and are spaced apart; the towel rack 100 further includes a control module 11. The control module 11 includes a light sensor 113, a light-emitting element 112, and a circuit board 111. The light sensor 113 is disposed in the second housing 2, and a heating module 21 is provided in the second housing 2. The heating module 21 includes a heating plate 211. The heating plate 211 and the light sensor 113 are arranged in parallel; at least a part of the light sensor 113 faces the first housing 1 and is exposed relative to the second housing 2. The circuit board 111 is placed in the first housing 1. A light-emitting element 112 is provided on one side of the first housing 1 facing the second housing 2. The position of the light-emitting element 112 corresponds to the exposed area of the light sensor 113. The circuit board 111 is electrically connected to the light-emitting element 112, the light sensor 113, and the heating module 21. The circuit board 11 controls the heating plate 211 to heat according to the signal detected by the light sensor 113.

[0045] In this embodiment, the second housing 2 of the towel rack 100 is used for hanging towels. By arranging a heating module 21 inside the second housing 2, the heating plate 211 in the heating module 21 can heat and dry the towels, increasing the drying speed of the towels and effectively preventing bacteria from growing due to the towels being wet for a long time. At the same time, a control module 11 is also arranged inside the towel rack 100. The control module 11 includes a light-emitting component 112 and a light-sensing component 113 respectively arranged on the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. Whether there is a towel hanging on the second housing 2 is sensed through the cooperation of the light-emitting component 112 and the light-sensing component 113. Thus, the control module 11 electrically connected to the heating module 21 controls whether the heating plate 211 heats, making the heating of the towels by the towel rack 100 more intelligent and efficient. When the light-sensing component 113 senses the presence of a towel, the light-emitting component 112 emits light. After the light is blocked by the towel, the light intensity received by the light-sensing component 113 weakens, thereby triggering the circuit board 111 of the control module 11 to control the start of the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towel. When the towel is taken away, the light intensity sensed by the light-sensing component 113 resumes, and the control module 11 controls the heating module 21 to stop heating. Or a preset heating time is set through the control module 11, and when a towel is detected, the heating module 21 is controlled to heat for a predetermined time, realizing intelligent induction control, avoiding waste of energy, and making the heating and drying function of the towel rack 100 for towels more accurate and efficient.

[0046] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a plurality of receivers 1131 are arranged at intervals on the light-sensing component 113. A plurality of avoidance holes 22 are arranged on one side of the second housing 2 facing the first housing 1. The receivers 1131 are placed in the avoidance holes 22, and the light-emitting direction of the light-emitting component 112 faces the receivers 1131. Through the arrangement of the plurality of receivers 1131 and the light-emitting component 112, the sensing accuracy of the light-sensing component 113 for towels can be further improved, avoiding the situation where the control module 11 cannot be triggered because the towel is too small or the hanging position does not correspond to the light-sensing component 113, making the sensing of the towel by the towel rack 100 more sensitive and reliable. At the same time, the arrangement of the plurality of receivers 1131 and the light-emitting component 112 can also improve the applicable range of the towel rack 100 to a certain extent, be applicable to towels of different sizes and thicknesses, and improve the versatility of the towel rack 100.

[0047] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 4, the first housing 1 includes opposite upper end face 12 and lower end face 13. A plurality of light-emitting elements 112 are arranged at intervals in a single row along a direction parallel to the upper end face 12. The light-sensitive element 113 and the light-emitting elements 112 are arranged on the same plane, and the receivers 1131 and the light-emitting elements 112 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. By arranging a plurality of light-emitting elements 112 at intervals in a single row, the uniformity of light irradiation can be further improved, so that the light-sensitive element 113 can more accurately receive the change of light after being blocked by the towel, thereby more accurately sensing the presence of the towel. At the same time, arranging at intervals in a single row can also reduce the occupied space of the light-emitting elements 112 and the light-sensitive element 113 to a certain extent, making the structure of the towel rack 100 more compact and facilitating installation and use.

[0048] Further, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the light-emitting elements 112 are arranged close to the upper end face 12, the light-sensitive element 113 is arranged corresponding to the light-emitting elements 112, and the electric heating plate is located on the side of the light-sensitive element 113 close to the lower end face 13. When the towel is hung on the second housing 2 from the upper end of the second housing 2, since the light-emitting elements 112 and the light-sensitive element 113 are arranged closer to the upper ends of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, the towel can trigger the control module 11 to start the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towel more accurately and quickly. On the contrary, if the light-sensitive element 113 is arranged on the side close to the lower end face 13, when the towel is not long enough, the towel may not block the light-sensitive element 113, resulting in the failure to start the heating module 21.

[0049] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the towel rack 100 further includes a disinfection module 14. The disinfection module 14 is arranged on the side of the first housing 1 facing the second housing 2. The control module 11 is electrically connected to the disinfection module 14. The disinfection module 14 includes a ultraviolet lamp 141. The ultraviolet lamp 141 is arranged at intervals in a staggered manner with the light-emitting elements 112.

[0050] The ultraviolet lamp 141 in the disinfection module 14 can perform ultraviolet disinfection on the towel hung on the second housing 2, further improving the hygiene of the towel. The ultraviolet lamp 141 and the light-emitting component 112 are arranged at staggered intervals, enabling the effective utilization of the space on the first housing 1 while being able to disinfect the towel more evenly. The disinfection module 14 and the control module 11 work together, and the turning on and off of the ultraviolet lamp 141 are controlled by the control module 11 according to the sensing result of the light sensor 113, realizing the intelligent disinfection function. When the light sensor 113 senses the presence of the towel, the control module 11 can start the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towel, and at the same time, can also start the disinfection module 14 to perform ultraviolet disinfection on the towel, or preset a specific program through the control module 11, thereby controlling the heating module 21 and the disinfection module 14 to heat and disinfect the towel in different sequences, realizing the integrated operation of heating and drying and disinfection, and improving the practicability and convenience of the towel rack 100.

[0051] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 5 , there are two heating plates 211. The heating plates 211 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing 2 close to and away from the first housing 1 respectively. Through the symmetrically arranged heating plates 211 on both sides, the towel can be heated and dried more evenly, avoiding the problem of uneven drying caused by too high or too low local temperature of the towel, and improving the drying effect of the towel. At the same time, the symmetrically arranged heating plates 211 on both sides can also improve the heating efficiency of the towel rack 100 to a certain extent, enabling the towel to reach the ideal dry state faster. In addition, the heating plates 211 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing 2 close to and away from the first housing 1 respectively, which can also enable the towel rack 100 to maintain good heat dissipation performance while heating and drying the towel, avoiding the problem of too high internal temperature of the towel rack 100 caused by long-term heating, and improving the safety and stability of the towel rack 100.

[0052] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 5 , the control module 11 further includes a display panel 23. The display panel 23 is placed on the side of the second housing 2 away from the first housing 1. The display panel 23 is electrically connected to the heating module 21 and the circuit board 111. Through the display panel 23, the user can intuitively understand the heating status, disinfection progress and other relevant information of the towel rack 100, making the operation of the towel rack 100 more intuitive and convenient.

[0053] As an implementation manner, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are both set as cuboids, and the connecting column 3 is set as a cylinder. The connecting column 3 is arranged between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and the connecting column 3 is fixedly connected to the end faces of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. After the fixed connection, the four sides of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are aligned, forming a towel rack 100 with a compact and beautiful overall structure, which is convenient for installation and use.

[0054] In the first embodiment of the present invention, the towel rack 100 is provided with a heating module 21 and a control module 11 in the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The control module 11 performs intelligent induction control on the towel hung on the second housing 2, and then controls the opening and closing of the heating module 21 according to the induction result of the control module 11 to complete the heating and drying of the towel. By arranging the heating module 21 in the second housing 2, the towel rack 100 has a relatively small volume while improving the heating and drying efficiency of the towel rack 100 for the towel. In addition, the coordinated control of the heating module 21 and the control module 11 avoids waste of energy, making the heating and drying function of the towel rack 100 for the towel more accurate and efficient.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 6 , the second embodiment of the present invention further provides another towel rack 200. The difference between the towel rack 200 in the second embodiment and the towel rack 100 in the first embodiment is that: The towel rack 200 further includes a storage box 4. A driving component 41 is arranged in the storage box 4. At least a part of the first housing 1 away from the second housing 2 is movably placed in the storage box 4. At least a part of the driving component 41 is placed in the connecting column 3 and is connected to the first housing 1 and / or the second housing 2. Specifically, one end of the driving component 41 passes through the connecting column 3 and is fixedly connected to the end face of the second housing 2 facing the first housing 1. The driving component 41 is used to drive the connecting column 3, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 to move relative to the storage box 4.

[0056] When it is necessary to hang a towel, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be moved out of the storage box 4 through the driving component 41, which is convenient for the user to hang the towel on the second housing 2. After use, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are again received in the storage box 4 through the driving component 41, reducing the occupied space of the towel rack 200 when not in use and further improving the practicality of the towel rack 200. At the same time, one end of the towel rack 200 provided with the storage box 4 can be embedded in the wall. When the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are received in the storage box 4, the towel rack 200. At the same time, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are fixedly connected through the hollow connecting column 3, and a part of the driving component 41 is placed in the connecting column 3, making the overall structure of the towel rack 200 more compact. Since the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 move synchronously relative to the storage box 4, the wires of the connecting components between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are relatively stationary, and the wires will not be stretched during the telescopic movement of the towel rack 200, avoiding poor contact or breakage caused by stretching of the wires and improving the stability of the towel rack 200.

[0057] Preferably, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be completely received in the storage box 4. When the towel rack 200 is in the storage state, the towel rack 200 as a whole presents a compact box-like structure. The towel rack 200 is integrally embedded in the wall and connected to the main power line in the wall. The second housing 2 on the outside of the towel rack 200 can be almost flush with the wall, so that the installed towel rack 200 is not only beautiful and generous, but also can effectively reduce the occupied space, making the towel rack 200 more compact and beautiful when not in use.

[0058] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figures 6 - 8 , the driving assembly 41 includes a base 411, a fixed guide rail 412, a movable guide rail 415, a lead screw 413, a transmission member 414 and a power group. The base 411 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the storage box 4. One end of the fixed guide rail 412 is fixedly connected to the base 411 and / or the storage box 4, and the movable guide rail 415 is movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail 412. One end of the movable guide rail 415 is fixedly connected to the second housing 2; the transmission member 414 is arranged in the movable guide rail 415 and fixedly connected to the second housing 2. The power group is fixedly connected to the side of the base 411 away from the fixed guide rail 412, and one end of the lead screw 413 is in transmission connection with the power group, and the other end of the lead screw 413 passes through the fixed housing and the movable housing and is threadedly connected to the transmission member 414. The setting of the driving assembly 41 realizes the automatic extension and retraction of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The user does not need to manually move the towel rack 200, and the operation is more convenient and labor-saving. At the same time, the cooperation of the fixed guide rail 412 and the movable guide rail 415 in the driving assembly 41 makes the movement of the towel rack 200 more stable, avoids the shaking generated during the movement of the towel rack 200, and improves the stability and service life of the towel rack 200.

[0059] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , a limiting groove 4121 is provided on the outer surface of the fixed guide rail 412, and a limiting convex block 4151 is provided on the inner surface of the movable guide rail 415. The limiting convex block 4151 is engaged in the limiting groove 4121. The limiting groove 4121 and the limiting convex block 4151 are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage box 4. The movable guide rail 415 is movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail 412 through the cooperation of the limiting convex block 4151 and the limiting groove 4121, making the movement of the movable guide rail 415 on the fixed guide rail 412 more stable and reliable, further avoiding the situation of shaking or deviation during the movement of the movable guide rail 415, and improving the stability and service life of the towel rack 200. At the same time, the setting of the limiting groove 4121 and the limiting convex block 4151 can also limit the movement range of the movable guide rail 415 to a certain extent, making the movement of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 in the storage box 4 more orderly, and avoiding structural damage or functional failure caused by excessive movement range.

[0060] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figures 7 - 9 , the driving component 41 further includes a movable bracket 416. The movable bracket 416 includes a connecting end 4161 and a sensing end 4162. The connecting end 4161 is fixedly connected to the first housing 1. The sensing end 4162 faces the fixed guide rail 412. A first Hall sensor 4163 and a second Hall sensor 4164 are arranged on the sensing end 4162. A control module 11 is arranged in the first housing 1. The first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 are electrically connected to the control module 11 and the driving component 41. First magnetic attracting members 4122 and second magnetic attracting members 4123 are arranged at intervals on the outer surface of the side of the fixed guide rail 412 facing the sensing end 4162. The first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 respectively correspond to the first magnetic attracting member 4122 and the second magnetic attracting member 4123.

[0061] When the first Hall sensor 4163 and the first magnetic attracting member 4122 are opposite to each other, and the second Hall sensor 4164 and the second magnetic attracting member 4123 are opposite to each other, the first Hall sensor 4163 senses the magnetic field of the first magnetic attracting member 4122 and generates an electrical signal. The second Hall sensor 4164 also senses the magnetic field of the second magnetic attracting member 4123 and generates an electrical signal. At this time, the towel rack 200 is in the retracted state. When only the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second magnetic attracting member 4123 are opposite to each other, the first Hall sensor 4163 senses the magnetic field of the second magnetic attracting member 4123 and generates an electrical signal. At this time, the towel rack 200 is in the unfolded state. The electrical signal of the Hall sensor is transmitted to the driving component 41 through the control module 11. The driving component 41 controls the movement of the movable guide rail 415 on the fixed guide rail 412 according to the received electrical signal, so as to realize the position adjustment of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and can realize the precise control of the moving positions of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, making the towel rack 200 more stable and reliable during use and storage. At the same time, the combined use of the Hall sensor and the magnetic attracting member can also improve the intelligent level of the towel rack 200 to a certain extent, enabling the user to preset the moving position of the towel rack 200 through the control module 11, realizing one-key control of the unfolding and retraction of the towel rack 200, and improving the convenience and user experience of the towel rack 200.

[0062] Specifically, the movable bracket 416 is arranged in an L-shaped structure. The connecting end 4161 and the sensing end 4162 are respectively located on two connected sections of the L-shaped structure. By arranging the movable bracket 416 in an L-shaped structure, the movable bracket 416 can be more closely attached and fixed to the first housing 1, reducing the space occupied by the movable bracket 416.

[0063] Further, a receiving groove 4123 is provided on the outer surface of the fixed guide rail 412, a clearance groove 4152 corresponding to the receiving groove 4123 is provided on the movable guide rail 415, the first magnetic attraction member 4122 and the second magnetic attraction member 4123 are arranged at intervals on the bottom surface of the receiving groove 4123, and at least a part of the sensing end 4162 passes through the clearance groove 4152 and is placed in the receiving groove 4123, so that the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 on the sensing end 4162 can sense the first magnetic attraction member 4122 and the second magnetic attraction member 4123.

[0064] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , a threaded hole 4141 is provided inside the transmission member 414, one end of the lead screw 413 is placed in the threaded hole 4141, the lead screw 413 is detachably connected to the transmission member 414, and continuous rotation of the lead screw 413 can disconnect the transmission member 414 from the lead screw 413, facilitating the user to disassemble and assemble the towel rack 200 according to actual needs, and improving the flexibility and convenience of the towel rack 200.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6 , a control port 43 is further provided on the second housing 2, the control port 43 is electrically connected to the control module 11, and the driving assembly 41 can be controlled to ignore the signal control of the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 through the control port 43, so that the lead screw 413 rotates continuously. Through the control port 43, the position sensing control of the Hall sensor for the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be cancelled, so that the user can realize the automatic detachment of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 from the storage box 4 by controlling the continuous rotation of the lead screw 413, thereby making it more convenient to disassemble and replace the components of the towel rack 200.

[0066] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 10 , the towel rack 200 further includes a power cord 16, the power cord 16 is bent and arranged in the storage box 4. When the first housing 1 is completely stored in the storage box 4, there is a gap between the bottom surface of the first housing 1 and the storage box 4, and the power cord 16 is placed in the gap. A first wire passing hole 42 is provided on the side surface of the storage box 4, and a second wire passing hole 15 is provided on the side of the first housing 1 facing the storage box 4. One end of the power cord 16 passes through the first wire passing hole 42 to connect to an external power supply, and the other end of the power cord 16 passes through the second wire passing hole 15 and is electrically connected to the control module 11. When the first housing 1 moves relative to the storage box 4, the bent power cord 16 stretches and compresses according to a specific route and angle, avoiding excessive pulling or twisting of the power cord 16 during the movement process, and ensuring the connection stability and service life of the power cord 16.

[0067] As an implementation manner, please refer to Figure 11, a plurality of gesture sensors 231 are arranged at intervals on the display panel 23. Users can control the towel rack 200 through gesture operations. For example, functions such as starting or stopping heating and disinfection can be controlled by gestures, without directly contacting the display panel 23, reducing the spread of bacteria during the operation process and further improving the hygiene of the towel rack 200. At the same time, the setting of the gesture sensors 231 also makes the operation of the towel rack 200 more intelligent and convenient, enhancing the user experience.

[0068] The towel rack 200 in the second embodiment of the present invention is further provided with a storage box 4. A driving component 41 is arranged in the storage box 4 to connect and drive the connecting column 3, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 to move relative to the storage box 4, so that the towel rack 200 has a telescopic moving function. When the user does not need to use the towel rack 200, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be controlled to be stored in the storage box 4, reducing the volume occupied by the towel rack 200. When the towel rack 200 needs to be used, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be easily extended from the storage box 4 by simple operations to hang towels, and the operation is simple and fast. In addition, after the towel rack 200 is stored, the design of the storage box 4 is not only beautiful and generous, but also can effectively protect the cleanliness and safety of the towel rack 200 when it is not in use, avoiding the attachment of dust and dirt. The telescopic moving structure of the towel rack 200 can also protect the wire body inside the towel rack 200 from being overly pulled or twisted, extending the service life of the towel rack 200.

[0069] As an implementation manner, rollers 17 are arranged on at least one side of the first housing 1 opposite to the inner side surface of the storage box 4, and the rollers 17 abut against the storage box 4. The rollers 17 make the movement of the first housing 1 relative to the storage box 4 smoother, reducing the friction and resistance during the movement process, and improving the moving efficiency and stability of the towel rack 200. At the same time, the setting of the rollers 17 can also protect the inner side surface of the storage box 4 to a certain extent, avoiding scratches or damage to the storage box 4 caused by the movement of the first housing 1, and extending the service life of the towel rack 200. At the same time, when the towel rack 200 is placed horizontally, since the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are only fixedly connected by the connecting column 3 arranged on one side, when a towel is hung on the second housing 2, the side of the towel rack 200 without the connecting column 3 is prone to offset under the action of the gravity of the towel. The rollers 17 can balance the force condition of the towel rack 200, improving the load capacity and stability of the towel rack 200.

[0070] As an implementation manner, a flexible seal 18 is provided on the first housing 1. The flexible seal 18 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first housing 1 and abuts against the storage box 4. When the first housing 1 moves relative to the storage box 4, the flexible seal 18 moves synchronously with the first housing 1. The setting of the flexible seal 18 effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering the storage box 4, keeps the inside of the storage box 4 clean and dry, and further improves the hygiene and service life of the towel rack 200. At the same time, the flexible seal 18 can also reduce the noise during the movement of the first housing 1 to a certain extent, making the use of the towel rack 200 quieter and more comfortable.

[0071] Further, the flexible seal 18 is provided on the side of the roller 17 close to the second housing 2, so that the flexible seal 18 can prevent water droplets and mist from entering the interior of the first housing 1 through the connection gap between the roller 17 and the first housing 1, avoiding short circuits or component damage caused by water droplets and mist, and further improving the safety and reliability of the towel rack 200.

[0072] As an implementation manner, the connecting column 3 is arranged on the side surfaces close to the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and the roller 17 is arranged on the other side surface of the first housing 1 opposite to the side surface. This layout design of the connecting column 3 optimizes the overall structure of the towel rack 200. The connecting column 3 is arranged close to the side surface, which not only provides a larger hanging space for the towel, but also a larger interval is provided between the roller 17 and the connecting column 3 and they are respectively located on both sides of the first housing 1, which further enhances the load-bearing capacity and stability of the towel rack 200. Even when hanging a heavier towel, the towel rack 200 can still be kept stable, effectively avoiding deviation or damage caused by excessive load, and improving the practicability and durability of the towel rack 200.

[0073] In the towel of the third embodiment of the present invention, the roller 17 and the flexible seal 18 are provided on the first housing 1. The roller 17 makes the first housing 1 move more smoothly relative to the storage box 4, reduces the friction and resistance during the movement, improves the movement efficiency and stability of the towel rack 200, and at the same time improves the load-bearing capacity and stability of the towel rack 200. Even when hanging a heavier towel, the towel rack 200 can still be kept stable, effectively avoiding deviation or damage caused by excessive load, and improving the practicability and durability of the towel rack 200. The flexible seal 18 effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering the storage box 4 and the first housing 1, keeps the inside of the storage box 4 and the first housing 1 clean and dry, and further improves the hygiene and service life of the towel rack 200.

[0074] The above has introduced in detail a towel rack disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and its core idea of the present invention; at the same time, for those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation manner and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A towel rack, characterized in that: The storage box comprises a storage box, a first shell, a second shell, and a hollow connecting column, wherein the first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected to the connecting column and spaced apart from each other; a driving assembly is provided in the storage box, and at least a portion of a side of the first shell away from the second shell is movably disposed in the storage box; the driving assembly is at least partially disposed in the connecting column and connected to the first shell and / or the second shell, and is used to drive the connecting column, the first shell, and the second shell to move relative to the storage box; The towel rack also includes a control module, which includes a light-sensing component, a light-emitting component and a circuit board. The light-sensing component is arranged in the second shell, and a heating module is arranged in the second shell. The heating module includes a heating plate, and the heating plate and the light-sensing component are arranged in parallel. The light-sensing component is electrically connected to the heating plate and controls the heating plate to heat; the light-sensing component is at least partially facing the first shell and exposed relative to the second shell, the circuit board is placed in the first shell, and the light-emitting component is arranged on the side of the first shell facing the second shell. The position of the light-emitting component corresponds to the exposed area of the light-sensing component, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the light-emitting component, the light-sensing component and the heating module.

2. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of receivers are arranged at intervals on the light-sensing member, a plurality of avoidance holes are arranged on a side of the second shell facing the first shell, the receivers are placed in the avoidance holes, and a plurality of light-emitting members are arranged at intervals corresponding to the positions of the receivers.

3. A towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The towel rack further includes a disinfection module, which is arranged on a side of the first shell facing the second shell. The disinfection module includes a purple light, which is arranged in a staggered manner with the light-emitting element.

4. A towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a base, a fixed guide rail, a movable guide rail, a screw rod, a transmission member and a power group. The base is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the storage box, one end of the fixed guide rail is fixedly connected to the base and / or the storage box, and the movable guide rail can be movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail, and one end of the movable guide rail is fixedly connected to the second shell; the transmission member is arranged in the movable guide rail and fixedly connected to the second shell, the power group is fixedly connected to the side of the base away from the fixed guide rail, and one end of the screw rod is transmission-connected to the power group, and the other end of the screw rod passes through the fixed shell and the movable shell and is threadedly connected to the transmission member.

5. A towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: A threaded hole is provided in the connecting column, one end of the screw rod is placed in the threaded hole, the screw rod is detachably connected to the connecting column, and continuous rotation of the screw rod can separate the connecting column, the first shell and the second shell from the storage box.

6. The towel rack according to claim 4, wherein: The towel rack also includes a power cord, which is bent and arranged in the storage box. When the first shell is completely stored in the storage box, there is a gap between the first shell and the bottom surface of the storage box. The power cord is placed in the gap, and one end of the power cord passes through the first shell to be electrically connected to the control module.

7. A towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one side of the first housing opposite to the inner side surface of the storage box is provided with rollers, and the rollers abut against the storage box.

8. A towel rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first housing is provided with a flexible seal, the flexible seal is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first housing and abuts against the storage box, and when the first housing moves relative to the storage box, the flexible seal moves synchronously with the first housing.

9. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module further includes a display panel, the display panel is disposed on a side of the second housing away from the first housing, and the display panel is electrically connected to the heating module.

10. A towel rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of gesture sensors are arranged at intervals on the display panel.

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