Suspension assembly and clothes hanger

Abstract

The invention discloses a suspension assembly and a clothes hanger, and the suspension assembly comprises a fixed frame which is used for being fixed on the clothes hanger; the wire fixing frame is movably mounted on the fixing frame; a wire clamping groove is formed in one side of the wire fixing frame; the adjusting piece is installed on the fixing frame and connected with the wire fixing frame in a matched mode, and the installation height of the wire fixing frame on the fixing frame can be adjusted through the adjusting piece; and the blocking piece is detachably mounted on the fixing frame or the wire fixing frame, and a notch in the side portion of the wire clamping groove is blocked through the blocking piece so that the steel wire rope can be prevented from being disengaged from the wire clamping groove. Through the independent height adjusting function, the height difference of the two ends of the clothes hanger can be adjusted to be minimum, and it is guaranteed that clothes are evenly aired. In addition, the steel wire rope can be effectively prevented from being separated from the wire clamping groove through the anti-falling design of the blocking piece, the clothes hanger falling risk caused by hoisting failure is eliminated, and equipment operation safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of clothes drying equipment, and more particularly to a suspension assembly and clothes drying rack. Background Technology

[0002] Existing electric clothes drying racks typically consist of two parts: a main unit and a clothes rack for drying clothes. The main unit, as the core driving component, integrates a power system and transmission mechanism. Specifically, the main unit generally contains two independent steel wire rope transmission assemblies driven by a drive motor. These two steel wire ropes hang down from the left and right ends or front and rear ends of the main unit housing and are fixedly connected to the corresponding ends of the clothes rack. When the user initiates the lifting command, the motor synchronously drives the two steel wire ropes to wind or release them through a reduction gearbox and other transmission structures, thereby realizing the electric lifting operation of the clothes rack and completing the function of drying or collecting clothes.

[0003] However, in actual production, assembly, and long-term use, the above structure is prone to the problem of inconsistent heights at both ends of the clothes rack. The specific reasons are as follows: Assembly and component precision errors: During the production assembly stage, due to limitations in processing technology, there may be slight deviations in the length and diameter of the two sets of wire ropes. At the same time, insufficient installation precision of components such as guide wheels and reels used to fix the wire ropes inside the main unit, or differences in frictional resistance of rotating components such as bearings, will cause uneven force on the two sets of wire ropes during the hanging process, which will ultimately result in different hanging lengths at the two ends of the clothes rack, forming a height difference.

[0004] Differences in tension deformation after long-term use: In daily use, electric clothes drying racks frequently bear the load of clothing weight, and the steel wire ropes repeatedly experience tensile and bending stresses during winding and unwinding. Due to potential differences in the distribution of stress points between the two sets of steel wire ropes, their elastic deformation or plastic deformation will gradually deviate after long-term use, further leading to differences in the actual effective lengths of the two sets of steel wire ropes, ultimately causing an imbalance in the height of the two ends of the clothes drying rack.

[0005] This inconsistency in height not only affects the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, but also leads to uneven drying of clothes. It may even exacerbate the wear and tear on the main components due to long-term uneven stress, reducing the service life of the equipment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a technical solution to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a suspension assembly and clothes rack that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: On the one hand, a suspension assembly is provided, comprising: A mounting bracket, used to secure the clothes rack; A cable holder is movably mounted on the fixed frame; a cable clamping groove is provided on one side of the cable holder. An adjusting component is installed on the fixed frame and is connected to the cable holder. The adjusting component can adjust the installation height of the cable holder on the fixed frame. A blocking component is detachably installed on the fixing frame or the wire fixing frame. The blocking component blocks the slot opening on the side of the wire clamping groove to prevent the wire rope from detaching from the wire clamping groove.

[0008] Optionally, the blocking component includes a blocking component body and at least one hook fixed to the blocking component body. The fixing frame or the wire fixing frame is provided with a corresponding buckle hole, and the hook is engaged with the buckle hole to realize the installation of the blocking component.

[0009] Optionally, the blocking component body includes a U-shaped main body and two baffles connected to the two opposite inner sides of the main body, and the two baffles at least partially overlap along the direction of the slot perpendicular to the side of the wire-locking groove.

[0010] Optionally, one of the baffles is provided with a boss that protrudes toward the wire-locking groove, the boss being close to or embedded in the wire-locking groove.

[0011] Optionally, the blocking body is provided with at least four hooks distributed around the wire slot matrix.

[0012] Optionally, the fixing frame includes a main vertical plate and a horizontal plate vertically connected to one side of the main vertical plate, the wire fixing frame is arranged parallel to the horizontal plate, and the adjusting member connects the horizontal plate and the wire fixing frame.

[0013] Optionally, the cable clamping groove is disposed on the side of the cable fixing frame close to the main vertical plate, and the main vertical plate is provided with a clearance hole communicating with the cable clamping groove; the blocking member is installed on the side of the main vertical plate facing away from the cable fixing frame.

[0014] Optionally, the fixing frame further includes at least one side vertical plate vertically connected to the main vertical plate, and the wire fixing frame is slidably connected to the side vertical plate, guiding the vertical movement of the wire fixing frame through the side vertical plate.

[0015] Optionally, the adjusting member is rotatably mounted on the horizontal plate. The adjusting member is provided with a threaded part, and the cable holder is provided with a corresponding threaded hole. The threaded part and the threaded hole are threadedly engaged, and the installation height of the cable holder is adjusted by rotating the adjusting member.

[0016] Optionally, the horizontal plate includes a first horizontal plate and a second horizontal plate arranged in parallel. The two ends of the adjusting member are respectively provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part abuts against the side of the first horizontal plate facing away from the second horizontal plate, and the second limiting part abuts against the side of the second horizontal plate facing away from the first horizontal plate, so as to restrict the vertical movement of the adjusting member. The wire fixing frame is located between the first horizontal plate and the second horizontal plate.

[0017] On the other hand, a clothes rack is provided, including the aforementioned suspension components.

[0018] Optionally, it includes a clothes rack body and a lifting bracket. The clothes rack body includes two parallel drying rods, and the lifting bracket includes a connected bracket body and a lower bracket guide rail. The lower bracket guide rail is vertically connected between the two drying rods. The bracket has a guide rail groove on its top side, and the suspension assembly is installed in the guide rail groove.

[0019] Optionally, the fixing bracket is provided with fixing holes, and fixing bolts pass through the fixing holes and lock onto the lower guide rail of the bracket to fix the suspension assembly in the guide rail groove.

[0020] Optionally, the fixing bracket is provided with a latch, and the lower guide rail of the bracket is provided with a corresponding latching hole. The latch engages with the latching hole to restrict the movement of the fixing bracket along the axial direction of the fixing bolt.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The suspension assembly provided in this embodiment specifically overcomes the problem of clothes rack tilting caused by wire rope length deviation, assembly errors, and long-term deformation in the prior art. Through an independent height adjustment function, the height difference between the two ends of the clothes rack can be adjusted to a minimum, ensuring even drying of clothes. The adjustment process does not require modification of the main unit or wire rope; leveling can be achieved solely through the adjustment of the suspension assembly itself, making it convenient to operate and highly adaptable. In addition, the anti-detachment design of the blocking component effectively prevents the wire rope from coming off the cable guide groove, eliminating the risk of the clothes rack falling due to suspension failure and ensuring the safe operation of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the suspension assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the suspension assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is one of the exploded schematic diagrams of the suspension assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4This is a second exploded view of the suspension assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing frame described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blocking member described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the suspension assembly installed on the lifting bracket according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 for Figure 7 An exploded view of the structure shown. Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of section A in the middle; Figure 10 for Figure 7 Enlarged partial sectional view of the structure shown.

[0024] In the picture: 1. Fixing frame; 11. Main vertical plate; 111. Clearance hole; 112. Buckle hole; 113. Fixing hole; 12. Horizontal plate; 121. First horizontal plate; 122. Second horizontal plate; 13. Side vertical plate; 131. Slide groove; 14. Tongue; 2. Cable holder; 21. Cable slot; 22. Slider; 3. Adjusting component; 31. Threaded part; 32. First limiting part; 33. Second limiting part; 4. Blocking component; 41. Blocking component body; 411. Main body; 412. Baffle; 4121. Boss part; 42. Hook; 5. Steel wire rope; 51. Rope end; 6. Bracket body; 61. Connecting piece; 62. Fixing bolt; 7. Bracket lower guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] Existing electric clothes drying racks typically consist of two parts: a main unit and a clothes rack for drying clothes. The main unit, as the core driving component, integrates a power system and transmission mechanism. Specifically, the main unit generally contains two independent steel wire rope transmission assemblies driven by a drive motor. These two steel wire ropes hang down from the left and right ends or front and rear ends of the main unit housing and are fixedly connected to the corresponding ends of the clothes rack. When the user initiates the lifting command, the motor synchronously drives the two steel wire ropes to wind or release them through a reduction gearbox and other transmission structures, thereby realizing the electric lifting operation of the clothes rack and completing the function of drying or collecting clothes.

[0029] However, in actual production, assembly, and long-term use, the above structure is prone to the problem of inconsistent heights at both ends of the clothes rack. The specific reasons are as follows: Assembly and component precision errors: During the production assembly stage, due to limitations in processing technology, there may be slight deviations in the length and diameter of the two sets of wire ropes. At the same time, insufficient installation precision of components such as guide wheels and reels used to fix the wire ropes inside the main unit, or differences in frictional resistance of rotating components such as bearings, will cause uneven force on the two sets of wire ropes during the hanging process, which will ultimately result in different hanging lengths at the two ends of the clothes rack, forming a height difference.

[0030] Differences in tension deformation after long-term use: In daily use, electric clothes drying racks frequently bear the load of clothing weight, and the steel wire ropes repeatedly experience tensile and bending stresses during winding and unwinding. Due to potential differences in the distribution of stress points between the two sets of steel wire ropes, their elastic deformation or plastic deformation will gradually deviate after long-term use, further leading to differences in the actual effective lengths of the two sets of steel wire ropes, ultimately causing an imbalance in the height of the two ends of the clothes drying rack.

[0031] This inconsistency in height not only affects the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, but also leads to uneven drying of clothes. It may even exacerbate the wear and tear on the main components due to long-term uneven stress, reducing the service life of the equipment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a technical solution to solve the above problems.

[0032] To overcome the above technical problems, this application provides a suspension component that can be installed on the clothes rack of a clothes drying rack to connect with the steel wire rope 5 of the main unit, thereby realizing the suspension function of the clothes rack. Furthermore, the suspension component of this solution has a height adjustment function, which can level the clothes rack through its own adjustment, compensating for the defect of uneven lengths of the steel wire ropes 5 at both ends.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The suspension assembly of this embodiment includes a fixed frame 1, a cable fixing frame 2, an adjusting member 3, and a blocking member 4. The fixed frame 1 is used to fix it to the clothes rack; the cable fixing frame 2 is movably installed on the fixed frame 1; a cable clamping groove 21 is provided on one side of the cable fixing frame 2; the adjusting member 3 is installed on the fixed frame 1 and is connected to the cable fixing frame 2, and the installation height of the cable fixing frame 2 on the fixed frame 1 can be adjusted by the adjusting member 3; the blocking member 4 is detachably installed on the fixed frame 1 or the cable fixing frame 2, and the blocking member 4 blocks the groove opening on the side of the cable clamping groove 21 to prevent the steel wire rope 5 from falling out of the cable clamping groove 21.

[0034] In the specific structure, the fixed frame 1 serves as the basic load-bearing structure of the entire suspension assembly, used for rigid connection with the clothes rack, transferring all the force of the assembly to the clothes rack. It is usually connected to the clothes rack by a fixed connection method (such as bolt fastening, buckle locking, etc.) to ensure that its own position remains stable during adjustment and to provide a reference installation platform for other components.

[0035] The cable holder 2 is a key component connecting the wire rope 5 to the suspension assembly. One side of the cable holder 21 (U-shaped or C-shaped) is provided to laterally accommodate the wire rope 5. The shape of the groove is adapted to the diameter of the wire rope 5, ensuring stable embedding. The bottom of the cable holder 2 contacts the rope end 51 of the wire rope 5, achieving hoisting through axial clamping force on the rope end 51. The diameter of the rope end 51 is larger than the width of the groove 21 to prevent the rope end 51 from detaching from the groove. The cable holder 2 is connected to the fixed frame 1 using a movable installation method (such as sliding fit, guide groove connection, etc.), allowing relative displacement along the height direction of the fixed frame 1, thereby changing its installation height.

[0036] Adjusting component 3 is the actuator for adjusting the height of the cable holder 2. It adjusts the height difference between the cable holder 2 and the fixed frame 1 through mechanical transmission. Adjusting component 3 is installed on the fixed frame 1 and forms a mating connection with the cable holder 2 (such as thread drive, gear and rack engagement, cam drive, etc.). By operating adjusting component 3 (such as rotating, pressing, sliding), the lifting and lowering displacement of the cable holder 2 can be precisely controlled. The mating of adjusting component 3 with the cable holder 2 has quantifiable adjustment accuracy (such as thread pitch control, gear adjustment, etc.), ensuring that the height adjustment can be accurate to the required range and meet the leveling requirements.

[0037] The blocking component 4 is used to prevent the wire rope 5 from detaching from the cable clamping groove 21, ensuring the safety and stability of the hoisting structure. It adopts a detachable design (such as bolt connection, snap-fit, magnetic fixation, etc.) and can be flexibly installed on the fixed frame 1 or the cable clamping frame 2. By blocking the groove opening on the side of the cable clamping groove 21, a closed or semi-closed space is formed to prevent the wire rope 5 from detaching from the groove due to lateral force during the lifting and swaying of the clothes drying machine, thus avoiding hoisting failure.

[0038] In this embodiment of the suspension assembly application, the diameter of the lower end 51 of the steel wire rope 5 is larger than the width of the wire clamping groove 21. When the steel wire rope 5 is laterally clamped into the wire clamping groove 21 of the wire fixing frame 2, the rope end 51 naturally hangs down to the lower side of the wire fixing frame 2. When the clothes rack is released, the weight of the clothes rack is transmitted to the wire fixing frame 2 through the fixing frame 1. The rope end 51 and the lower surface of the wire fixing frame 2 are rigidly pressed together, and the axial bearing capacity of the rope end 51 is used to achieve suspension, converting the tension of the steel wire rope 5 into the lifting force on the clothes rack.

[0039] When a clothes rack tilts due to a difference in length between the two sets of steel wire ropes 5, the length deviation of the steel wire ropes 5 can be compensated by adjusting the height of the fixing bracket 2 of one or both sides of the suspension assembly. Specifically, the adjusting component 3 drives the fixing bracket 2 to rise and fall along the fixed frame 1, changing the relative height between the fixing bracket 2 and the fixed frame 1, thereby adjusting the suspension height of the corresponding end of the clothes rack. For example, if the left end of the clothes rack is too low, the height of the left-side fixing bracket 2 can be lowered by adjusting the adjusting component 3 of the left-side suspension assembly, raising the left end to a horizontal position.

[0040] Considering that the wire rope 5 enters the cable clamping groove 21 through a lateral insertion method, and the groove has an open design, although it is convenient for installation and disassembly, there is a risk of lateral detachment. This embodiment also includes a blocking component 4 that closes the groove after the wire rope 5 is installed, forming a physical barrier. This mechanical blocking effect restricts the lateral displacement of the wire rope 5, ensuring that even when the clothes dryer shakes or the wire rope 5 slackens slightly, the wire rope 5 remains stably within the cable clamping groove 21.

[0041] In summary, the suspension assembly provided in this embodiment specifically overcomes the problem of clothes rack tilting caused by deviations in the length of the wire rope 5, assembly errors, and long-term deformation in existing technologies. Through an independent height adjustment function, the height difference between the two ends of the clothes rack can be minimized, ensuring even drying of clothes. The adjustment process requires no modification to the main unit or the wire rope 5; leveling can be achieved solely through the adjustment of the suspension assembly itself, making it convenient to operate and highly adaptable. Furthermore, the anti-detachment design of the blocking component 4 effectively prevents the wire rope 5 from detaching from the cable clamping groove 21, eliminating the risk of the clothes rack falling due to suspension failure and ensuring safe operation of the equipment.

[0042] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 3The blocking member 4 includes a blocking member body 41 and at least one hook 42 fixed on the blocking member body 41. The fixing frame 1 or the wire fixing frame 2 is provided with a corresponding buckle hole 112. The hook 42 is engaged with the buckle hole 112 to realize the installation of the blocking member 4.

[0043] The blocking body 41 serves as the basic structure of the blocking component 4. Its shape and size are adapted to the side of the wire clamping groove 21 of the wire fixing frame 2, covering the lateral opening of the wire clamping groove 21 to form a physical barrier and prevent the wire rope 5 from detaching from the groove. The hook 42 is fixed to the blocking body 41 (generally integrally formed with the blocking body 41), made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity (such as plastic or metal spring sheet), and has a barb or protrusion structure at the end, possessing the characteristics of being deformable and able to stably engage.

[0044] The fixing frame 1 or the cable fixing frame 2 is provided with buckle holes 112, the positions of which correspond one-to-one with the buckle hooks 42. The diameter and shape of the holes are adapted to the size of the buckle hooks 42. After the buckle hooks 42 are elastically deformed, they are inserted into the buckle holes 112. The barbs at the end of the buckle hooks 42 and the grooves on the inner wall of the buckle holes 112 engage with each other to achieve a detachable and fixed connection between the blocking member 4 and the fixing frame 1 or the cable fixing frame 2.

[0045] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure of the hook 42 and the snap hole 112 has high connection strength, which can resist the lateral tension generated by the wire rope 5 during hoisting, ensuring that the blocking part 4 will not fall off due to vibration or external force, effectively preventing the wire rope 5 from detaching from the wire clamping groove 21, avoiding accidental fall or tilting of the clothes rack, and structurally ensuring the safe operation of the clothes drying rack. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​connection eliminates the need for additional tools (such as screwdrivers and wrenches), and the installation or removal of the blocking part 4 can be completed simply by manually pressing, greatly simplifying the assembly and maintenance process of the wire rope 5. Even ordinary users can quickly complete the operation, improving the ease of use of the product.

[0046] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 The blocking component body 41 includes a U-shaped main body 411 and two baffles 412 connected to the two opposite inner sides of the main body 411, and the two baffles 412 at least partially overlap along the direction of the slot opening perpendicular to the side of the wire clamping groove 21.

[0047] The main body 411 serves as the frame structure of the blocking component 4. It adopts a U-shaped structure, and its opening direction is adapted to the side profile of the wire clamping groove 21 of the wire fixing frame 2. It can be installed across the edge of the wire fixing frame 2 or the fixing frame 1, providing an installation base for the baffle 412, while enhancing the overall structural rigidity of the blocking component 4.

[0048] Two baffles 412 are connected to the two opposite inner sides of the U-shaped main body 411 (i.e., the inner walls on both sides of the opening of the main body 411), extending in a direction perpendicular to the side opening of the wire-locking groove 21. Moreover, the two baffles 412 have at least a partial overlap in the extending direction, forming a structure similar to "staggered blocking". The overlapping part can cover the core area of ​​the opening of the wire-locking groove 21, while the non-overlapping part fits the edge of the opening. The blocking member 4 is made of a material with a certain degree of elasticity (such as plastic or elastic metal sheet), which has the ability to deform. It can bend temporarily when subjected to external pressure and can return to its original shape after the external force is removed.

[0049] Based on the partially overlapping design of the two separable baffles 412, even if there is a deviation in the fitting accuracy between the blocking component 4 and the fixing component, the deformable adaptability of both sides of the U-shaped main body 411 can still be utilized for installation; moreover, the overlapping areas of the two baffles 412 can ensure full coverage of the core area of ​​the slot, avoiding the obstruction caused by insufficient length or positional deviation of a single baffle 412, and structurally eliminating the risk of the steel wire rope 5 detaching from the side of the slot.

[0050] Furthermore, based on the separable structure of the two baffles 412, when it is necessary to insert the rope end 51 (with a larger diameter) of the wire rope 5 under the wire fixing frame 2 between the baffles 412, the rope end 51 can be squeezed by external force against the two baffles 412. The elastic deformation of the baffles 412 temporarily separates the overlapping area, forming a gap for the rope end 51 to pass through. After the rope end 51 passes through the gap, the baffles 412 return to their original state and close the overlapping area again. At this time, the rope end 51 is restricted to the bottom of the wire fixing frame 2, while the main body of the wire rope 5 is inserted into the wire clamping groove 21, and the baffles 412 continue to block the groove opening. This allows the blocking component 4 to be pre-assembled onto the fixing frame 1 or the cable fixing frame 2 before the suspension component is installed onto the clothes rack. Since the baffle 412 has elastic deformation capability, the blocking component 4 does not need to be removed when installing the wire rope 5. The wire rope 5 can be inserted directly by squeezing the baffle 412. This is especially suitable for scenarios where the installation space of the suspension component on the clothes rack is small (such as when the suspension component is installed in the lower guide rail 7 of the lifting bracket), avoiding the problem of repeated disassembly and assembly of the blocking component 4 in a small space.

[0051] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 and Figure 6 One of the baffles 412 is provided with a boss 4121 protruding toward the wire-locking groove 21, the boss 4121 being close to or embedded in the wire-locking groove 21.

[0052] One of the baffles 412 extends a protruding structure (i.e., boss 4121) toward the wire clamping groove 21. The close proximity design of the boss 4121 and the wire clamping groove 21 forms a more enclosed limit. Compared with the simple baffle 412 blocking, it can more effectively restrict the lateral movement of the wire rope 5, and further enhance the positioning and constraint capabilities of the suspension assembly on the wire rope 5.

[0053] In addition, combined Figures 1-3 When the blocking member 4 is installed on the fixing frame 1, the fixing frame 1 will have a clearance hole 111 corresponding to the wire clamping groove 21. At this time, the blocking member 4 is actually a certain distance away from the groove of the wire clamping groove 21, and the protrusion part 4121 can be embedded in the clearance hole 111, so that the protrusion part 4121 is closer to the groove of the wire clamping groove 21, thereby strengthening the constraint ability on the wire rope 5.

[0054] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 6 The blocking body 41 is provided with at least four hooks 42 arranged in a matrix around the wire slot 21.

[0055] At least four hooks 42 are provided on the main body 41 of the blocking component, and the four hooks 42 are distributed in a matrix (such as a 2×2 rectangular array) with the wire-locking groove 21 as the center. The hooks 42 are located on the upper and lower sides or the left and right sides of the wire-locking groove 21, forming a symmetrical four-corner fixing structure. Correspondingly, four buckle holes 112 are provided on the fixing bracket 1 or the wire-locking bracket 2, and their positions are precisely corresponding to the hooks 42. The barb structure at the end of the hook 42 matches the groove on the inner wall of the buckle hole 112 to ensure that there is no loose gap after locking.

[0056] Compared to single or double hook designs, the four matrix-distributed hooks 42 effectively enhance the connection strength of the blocking component 4, enabling it to withstand greater lateral tension (such as the lateral force on the steel wire rope 5 caused by violent shaking of the clothes dryer or the weight of the clothes). Even if individual hooks 42 show slight wear after long-term use, the remaining hooks 42 can still ensure connection stability, significantly reducing the risk of the blocking component 4 falling off. The multi-point uniform force distribution prevents the blocking component 4 from deforming or warping due to excessive localized force, ensuring that the baffle 412 and the boss 4121 always fit tightly against the wire-locking groove 21 without gaps or leakage, further strengthening the anti-detachment function.

[0057] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 3-5 The fixing frame 1 includes a main vertical plate 11 and a horizontal plate 12 vertically connected to one side of the main vertical plate 11. The cable fixing frame 2 is arranged parallel to the horizontal plate 12. The adjusting member 3 connects the horizontal plate 12 and the cable fixing frame 2.

[0058] The main vertical plate 11, serving as the longitudinal load-bearing structure of the fixing frame 1, adopts a flat plate design. It can be rigidly connected to the clothes rack via bolts, clips, or other means, transferring the force of the entire suspension assembly to the main body of the clothes rack. The height of the main vertical plate 11 is designed according to adjustment requirements, providing sufficient space for the raising and lowering of the cable holder 2. The horizontal plate 12 is vertically connected to one side of the main vertical plate 11 (extending horizontally). The horizontal plate 12 serves as the mounting carrier for the adjusting component 3, and its surface is provided with mounting holes (such as threaded holes, guide holes, etc.) that mate with the adjusting component 3, providing a lateral support reference for the movement of the cable holder 2.

[0059] The cable holder 2 is set parallel to the horizontal plate 12 (usually in a horizontal state), ensuring that the direction of its cable clamping groove 21 is consistent with the downward direction of the wire rope 5. The adjusting component 3 connects the horizontal plate 12 and the cable holder 2. By operating the adjusting component 3 (such as rotating the screw or pushing the adjusting rod), the cable holder 2 can be driven to move up and down relative to the horizontal plate 12 to achieve height adjustment.

[0060] In this embodiment, the vertical structure of the main vertical plate 11 and the horizontal plate 12 significantly enhances the deformation resistance of the fixing frame 1. Compared with the one-piece thin plate structure, its bending strength is effectively improved, and it can withstand greater clothing loads (such as heavy clothing, bed sheets, etc.), avoiding bending or breakage of the fixing frame 1 due to long-term stress. The horizontally arranged horizontal plate 12 can provide sufficient installation and fitting space for the adjustment component 3, ensuring the reliability of the installation of the adjustment component 3, and thus ensuring the stability of the cable holder 2.

[0061] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 The cable clamping groove 21 is disposed on the side of the cable fixing frame 2 close to the main vertical plate 11, and the main vertical plate 11 is provided with a clearance hole 111 communicating with the cable clamping groove 21; the blocking member 4 is installed on the side of the main vertical plate 11 facing away from the cable fixing frame 2.

[0062] The cable clamping groove 21 is located on the side of the cable holder 2 closest to the main vertical plate 11, i.e., the side of the cable holder 2 opposite to the main vertical plate 11. The groove opening faces the main vertical plate 11, ensuring that the wire rope 5 can be inserted close to the main vertical plate 11, reducing the lateral space occupied. A clearance hole 111 is provided on the main vertical plate 11 at the position corresponding to the cable clamping groove 21. The hole diameter or groove width is slightly larger than the diameter of the wire rope 5, and it is aligned and connected with the groove opening of the cable clamping groove 21, forming a passage for the wire rope 5. The blocking member 4 is detachably installed on the side of the main vertical plate 11 facing away from the cable holder 2 (i.e., the outer side of the main vertical plate 11). Its main body covers the area connecting the clearance hole 111 and the cable clamping groove 21, and its side blocks the groove opening of the cable clamping groove 21 facing the main vertical plate 11.

[0063] In this embodiment, the cable guide 21 is positioned close to the main vertical plate 11, and the steel wire rope 5 is arranged along the inner side of the main vertical plate 11, significantly reducing the lateral space occupied by the suspension assembly. Simultaneously, this allows the blocking component 4 to be installed on the outer side of the main vertical plate 11 without occupying the gap space between the cable holder 2 and the main vertical plate 11, avoiding problems such as difficulty in installing the blocking component 4 and obstruction of the adjustment component 3 due to space constraints.

[0064] In one embodiment, the fixing frame 1 further includes at least one side vertical plate 13 vertically connected to the main vertical plate 11, and the wire fixing frame 2 is slidably connected to the side vertical plate 13, guiding the vertical movement of the wire fixing frame 2 through the side vertical plate 13.

[0065] Based on the main vertical plate 11, the fixing frame 1 adds at least one side vertical plate 13 (usually two, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the main vertical plate 11) that is vertically connected to the main vertical plate 11. The side vertical plate 13, the main vertical plate 11, and the horizontal plate 12 form a three-dimensional frame structure. Compared with the simple structure, its bending and torsional stiffness is increased by more than 50%. When bearing the weight of clothes or adjusting the operation, the frame structure can distribute stress, reduce the deformation of the fixing frame 1, and extend its service life.

[0066] The side vertical plate 13 forms a "double-sided constraint" on the cable holder 2 through a sliding connection, restricting the cable holder 2's degree of freedom of movement to only vertical translation. When the adjusting component 3 drives the cable holder 2 to rise or fall, the side vertical plate 13 can counteract the lateral torque caused by uneven clothing load or skewed adjusting force, preventing the cable holder 2 from tilting or shifting. At the same time, the guide structure eliminates the risk of jamming when the cable holder 2 rises or falls. Even if there is a slight deviation in the fit between the adjusting component 3 and the cable holder 2, the constraint effect of the side vertical plate 13 can still ensure that the cable holder 2 moves along the predetermined trajectory, avoiding adjustment difficulties or component damage caused by jamming.

[0067] In one embodiment, a side vertical plate 13 is provided on the left and right sides of the main vertical plate 11, and a sliding groove 131 is provided on the side vertical plate 13. A slider 22 is provided on both sides of the wire fixing frame 2. The sliding groove 131 and the slider 22 cooperate to guide the vertical movement of the wire fixing frame 2 and restrict the wire fixing frame 2 from detaching from the fixing frame 1.

[0068] By using rigid constraints on both sides, the movement freedom of the cable holder 2 is strictly limited to vertical translation, ensuring that the cable holder 2 always maintains a horizontal posture and avoids tilting or twisting. After the slider 22 is embedded in the slide groove 131, the side walls of the slide groove 131 block the cable holder 2 from both sides. At the same time, the front and rear depth of the slide groove 131 constrains the front and rear offset of the cable holder 2. Combined with the length design of the slider 22 and the slide groove 131, it can effectively prevent the cable holder 2 from detaching from the fixed frame 1 due to vibration or impact during hoisting or adjustment.

[0069] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 3 The adjusting member 3 is rotatably mounted on the horizontal plate 12. The adjusting member 3 is provided with a threaded part 31, and the cable holder 2 is provided with a corresponding threaded hole. The threaded part 31 is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole, and the installation height of the cable holder 2 is adjusted by rotating the adjusting member 3.

[0070] The adjusting component 3 is rotatably mounted on the horizontal plate 12 of the fixed frame 1 via a rotating connection structure (such as shaft hole fit, bearing support). Its axis is perpendicular to the horizontal plate 12 (i.e., vertically arranged), and its freedom of movement in all directions (up, down, forward, backward, left, and right) is restricted, with only axial rotational freedom. The area where the adjusting component 3 mates with the wire frame 2 is provided with a threaded part 31. A threaded hole is provided on the wire frame 2 at the position corresponding to the adjusting component 3. The inner diameter and tooth profile of the threaded hole are perfectly matched with the threaded part 31 of the adjusting component 3, forming a precise threaded pair fit.

[0071] When the adjusting member 3 is rotated, the threaded part 31 of the adjusting member 3 rotates relative to the internal threaded hole of the wire fixing frame 2. Since the adjusting member 3 is restricted by the horizontal plate 12 and cannot move axially, according to the characteristic of "rotational motion is converted into linear motion" of the thread transmission, the wire fixing frame 2 will be displaced along the axial direction (vertical) of the adjusting member 3. For example, when the adjusting member 3 is rotated clockwise, the threaded pair drives the wire fixing frame 2 to move upward, raising the installation height of the wire fixing frame 2; when the adjusting member 3 is rotated counterclockwise, the wire fixing frame 2 moves downward, lowering the installation height.

[0072] In this embodiment, a threaded adjustment structure is used, ensuring a smooth and shock-free adjustment process. This prevents the clothes rack from tilting again due to over-adjustment, ensuring that leveling is achieved in one go. The multi-point engagement of the threaded pair can withstand large axial loads, stably supporting heavy clothing, quilts, and other heavy loads, preventing connection failure or structural deformation due to excessive load. The rotational adjustment operation is simple and intuitive; users can complete the height adjustment by rotating the adjustment component 3 without the need for professional tools (generally, a regular screwdriver is sufficient), making it easy to learn and especially suitable for home users to operate themselves.

[0073] In one embodiment, the horizontal plate 12 includes a first horizontal plate 121 and a second horizontal plate 122 arranged in parallel. The two ends of the adjusting member 3 are respectively provided with a first limiting part 32 and a second limiting part 33. The first limiting part 32 abuts against the side of the first horizontal plate 121 facing away from the second horizontal plate 122, and the second limiting part 33 abuts against the side of the second horizontal plate 122 facing away from the first horizontal plate 121, so as to restrict the vertical movement of the adjusting member 3. The wire fixing frame 2 is located between the first horizontal plate 121 and the second horizontal plate 122.

[0074] The horizontal plate 12 of the fixing frame 1 includes a first horizontal plate 121 and a second horizontal plate 122 distributed in parallel. The distance between the two is greater than the thickness of the cable fixing frame 2, forming a mezzanine space to accommodate the cable fixing frame 2. Generally, the first horizontal plate 121 is connected to the upper edge of the main vertical plate 11, and the second horizontal plate 122 is connected to the lower edge of the main vertical plate 11, together forming a rigid support frame.

[0075] The first limiting part 32 is located on the upper part of the adjusting member 3 and can be a circular flange, a step, or a retaining ring, with a diameter larger than the diameter of the mounting hole on the first horizontal plate 121. The second limiting part 33 is located on the lower part of the adjusting member 3, with a structure similar to the first limiting part 32, and a diameter larger than the diameter of the mounting hole on the second horizontal plate 122. After installation, the adjusting member 3 is inserted into the mounting holes of the first horizontal plate 121 and the second horizontal plate 122. The threaded part 31 is located between the two horizontal plates 12 and mates with the threaded hole of the wire fastener 2. The first limiting part 32 is attached to the upper surface of the first horizontal plate 121 (the side facing away from the second horizontal plate 122), and the second limiting part 33 is attached to the lower surface of the second horizontal plate 122 (the side facing away from the first horizontal plate 121).

[0076] The first limiting part 32 and the second limiting part 33 respectively form an axial clamp from the outside of the two horizontal plates 12, strictly limiting the vertical displacement of the adjusting member 3 to a range approaching zero. When the adjusting member 3 rotates, regardless of whether the cable holder 2 transmits an upward clamping force or a downward pulling force, the double limiting parts can offset the axial force by abutting against the horizontal plates 12, ensuring that the adjusting member 3 can only rotate and does not move up and down, thereby ensuring the stability of the cable holder 2.

[0077] On the other hand, a clothes rack is provided, including the aforementioned suspension components.

[0078] The suspension assembly in this embodiment allows for easy leveling of the clothes rack during installation by adjusting the height of the cable tie 2 using the adjusting component 3, thus solving the tilting problem caused by installation errors or uneven loads. Simultaneously, the blocking component 4 effectively blocks the side opening of the cable clamp 21, physically eliminating the risk of accidental detachment of the steel wire rope 5 due to vibration, clothing pulling, or long-term fatigue, preventing the clothes rack from falling or clothes from dropping.

[0079] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 7-10 The clothes rack includes a main body and a lifting bracket. The main body of the clothes rack includes two parallel drying rods. The lifting bracket includes a connected bracket body 6 and a lower guide rail 7. The lower guide rail 7 is vertically connected between the two drying rods. The bracket lower guide rail 7 has a guide rail groove on its top side, and the suspension assembly is installed in the guide rail groove.

[0080] The lifting bracket is typically a scissor-type telescopic bracket, composed of multiple sets of cross-connecting connecting pieces 61. Each set of connecting pieces 61 usually includes two pieces, which are cross-hinged by a central pin to form a rotatable "X"-shaped unit. The ends of adjacent "X"-shaped units are connected by pins or sliders 22, allowing multiple sets of connecting pieces 61 to form a continuous telescopic structure. The lower guide rail 7 of the bracket is vertically connected between the two drying rods. The guide rail groove on its top side not only cooperates with the bottom slider 22 of the lifting bracket to guide the telescopic movement, but is also used to install the suspension components.

[0081] In this embodiment, the guide rail groove, serving as the structure of the lower guide rail 7 of the bracket, provides a rigid installation reference for the suspension assembly. After the fixing frame 1 of the suspension assembly is embedded in the groove, the overall weight of the clothes rack is evenly transferred to the two drying rods through the guide rail groove, avoiding localized stress concentration caused by the dispersion of suspension points and reducing the risk of deformation of the drying rods or bracket. The suspension assembly is concealed within the guide rail groove, avoiding the occupation of drying space by traditional exposed suspension structures. At the same time, hiding the suspension assembly optimizes the overall appearance of the product, making it more coordinated with modern home styles and enhancing the product's aesthetics. Furthermore, the guide rail groove forms a certain degree of physical barrier for the suspension assembly, preventing dust and moisture from directly corroding the threaded structure of the adjusting component 3 and the buckles of the blocking component 4, reducing adjustment jamming and connection failure problems caused by rust or dust accumulation, and extending the maintenance cycle.

[0082] In one embodiment, the fixing frame 1 is provided with a fixing hole 113, and the fixing bolt 62 passes through the fixing hole 113 and locks to the lower guide rail 7 of the bracket, so as to fix the suspension assembly in the guide rail groove.

[0083] Combination Figure 9 and Figure 10 Generally, the fixing bracket 1 is installed in the middle of the lower guide rail 7 of the bracket, which is exactly on the same axis as the hinge points of the two connecting pieces 61 at the bottom of the bracket body 6. This coaxial design allows a single fixing bolt 62 to pass through both the hinge point of the connecting piece 61 and the fixing hole 113 of the fixing bracket 1, forming a "one axis, multiple uses" structural layout. In this embodiment, the independent hinge pin and fixing bolt 62 are eliminated, saving axial and radial space, making the structure of the lower guide rail 7 of the bracket simpler and more compact, while reducing the number of parts, lowering costs, and simplifying installation.

[0084] In one embodiment, the fixing frame 1 is provided with a latch 14, and the lower guide rail 7 of the bracket is provided with a corresponding latch hole. The latch 14 is engaged in the latch hole to restrict the movement of the fixing frame 1 along the axial direction of the fixing bolt 62.

[0085] The fixing bolt 62 mainly restricts the translation of the fixing bracket 1 along the length of the guide rail groove and its separation perpendicular to the guide rail groove. The engagement of the latch 14 with the locking hole is specifically designed to target the movement of the fixing bracket 1 along the bolt axis (i.e., the bolt length direction): after the latch 14 is engaged in the locking hole, the inner wall of the locking hole forms an axial block against the latch 14, which counteracts the axial movement tendency of the fixing bracket 1 caused by vibration and load changes.

[0086] Therefore, in this embodiment, the physical locking formed by the mechanical engagement of the latch 14 and the locking hole, combined with the self-locking of the bolt thread, constructs a double anti-loosening system, further improving the stability of the suspension component installation.

[0087] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0088] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0089] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0090] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A suspension assembly, characterized in that, include: A mounting bracket, used to secure the clothes rack; A cable holder is movably mounted on the fixed frame; a cable clamping groove is provided on one side of the cable holder. An adjusting component is installed on the fixed frame and is connected to the cable holder. The adjusting component can adjust the installation height of the cable holder on the fixed frame. A blocking component is detachably installed on the fixing frame or the wire fixing frame. The blocking component blocks the slot opening on the side of the wire clamping groove to prevent the wire rope from detaching from the wire clamping groove.

2. The suspension assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blocking component includes a blocking component body and at least one hook fixed to the blocking component body. The fixing frame or the cable fixing frame is provided with a corresponding buckle hole, and the hook is engaged with the buckle hole to realize the installation of the blocking component.

3. The suspension assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking component body includes a U-shaped main body and two baffles connected to the two opposite inner sides of the main body, and the two baffles at least partially overlap along the direction of the slot perpendicular to the side of the wire-locking groove.

4. The suspension assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the baffles is provided with a boss that protrudes toward the wire-locking groove, the boss being close to or embedded in the wire-locking groove.

5. The suspension assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking component body is provided with at least four hooks distributed around the wire slot matrix.

6. The suspension assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The fixing frame includes a main vertical plate and a horizontal plate vertically connected to one side of the main vertical plate. The cable fixing frame is arranged parallel to the horizontal plate, and the adjusting member connects the horizontal plate and the cable fixing frame.

7. The suspension assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cable clamping groove is disposed on the side of the cable fixing frame close to the main vertical plate, and the main vertical plate is provided with a clearance hole communicating with the cable clamping groove; the blocking member is installed on the side of the main vertical plate facing away from the cable fixing frame.

8. The suspension assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing frame also includes at least one side vertical plate that is vertically connected to the main vertical plate. The wire fixing frame is slidably connected to the side vertical plate, and the vertical movement of the wire fixing frame is guided by the side vertical plate.

9. The suspension assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjusting component is rotatably mounted on the horizontal plate. The adjusting component is provided with a threaded part, and the cable holder is provided with a corresponding threaded hole. The threaded part and the threaded hole are threadedly engaged, and the installation height of the cable holder is adjusted by rotating the adjusting component.

10. The suspension assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The horizontal plate includes a first horizontal plate and a second horizontal plate arranged in parallel. The two ends of the adjusting member are respectively provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part abuts against the side of the first horizontal plate facing away from the second horizontal plate, and the second limiting part abuts against the side of the second horizontal plate facing away from the first horizontal plate, so as to restrict the vertical movement of the adjusting member. The wire fixing frame is located between the first horizontal plate and the second horizontal plate.

11. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Includes the suspension assembly as described in any one of claims 1-10.

12. The clothes rack according to claim 11, characterized in that, The clothes rack includes a main body and a lifting bracket. The main body of the clothes rack includes two parallel drying rods. The lifting bracket includes a connected bracket body and a lower guide rail. The lower guide rail is vertically connected between the two drying rods. The bracket has a guide rail groove on its top side, and the suspension assembly is installed in the guide rail groove.

13. The clothes rack according to claim 12, characterized in that, The fixing frame is provided with fixing holes, and fixing bolts pass through the fixing holes and lock onto the lower guide rail of the bracket to fix the suspension assembly in the guide rail groove.

14. The clothes rack according to claim 13, characterized in that, The fixing frame is provided with a latch, and the lower guide rail of the bracket is provided with a corresponding latch hole. The latch is engaged with the latch hole to restrict the movement of the fixing frame along the axial direction of the fixing bolt.

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