Clothes dryer

By combining a movable drying rack with a rotating seat sealed cavity on the outside of the dryer, the problem of traditional dryers being unable to efficiently dry special items such as shoes is solved, thus improving space utilization, aesthetics, and energy efficiency.

CN121593313APending Publication Date: 2026-03-03QINGDAO JIAONAN HAIER WASHING MACHINE CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202411160343.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-22
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Traditional dryers cannot efficiently and space-savingly dry special items such as shoes. Existing solutions require additional equipment or are not well integrated with dryers.

Method used

Design a drying bracket that can be movably installed outside a dryer. It has a channel and an air outlet that connect to the dryer's drying air duct. The bracket can rotate or extend, and the air outlet can be adjusted. Combined with the sealed cavity design of the rotating seat and the fixed seat, it can achieve efficient drying of external items.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient space utilization and aesthetics in clothes dryers, while improving energy efficiency and drying effect, adapting to various shapes and sizes of items, and reducing energy consumption.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes dryer which comprises a drying support movably installed outside the clothes dryer, at least part of the drying support is movably installed outside the clothes dryer, and the drying support is provided with an air outlet. A channel communicated with a drying air channel of the clothes dryer is arranged in the drying support, an air outlet in the support is communicated with the channel, and therefore the function of drying external articles is achieved. According to the clothes dryer, due to the design of the drying support, the position of the drying support can be flexibly adjusted, the clothes dryer is suitable for drying objects of different sizes and shapes, especially drying shoes, clothes and the shoes are independently dried at the same time through the drying support movably installed outside the clothes dryer, and the clothes dryer is simple in structure, convenient to operate and high in practicability. And the practicability is high.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention is applied to the field of clothing processing, specifically relating to a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the use of household appliances has become increasingly common, and clothes dryers, as one of them, have become an essential appliance for many families. However, traditional clothes dryers are mainly used for drying clothes, and are not ideal for drying special items such as shoes. Due to the special shape and material of shoes, directly putting them into the dryer for drying may cause them to deform or dry unevenly, affecting the usage effect. Therefore, how to effectively dry shoes without affecting the drying of clothes has become an important issue in the design of clothes dryers.

[0003] In the existing technology, various solutions for drying shoes have been proposed, such as using a separate shoe dryer or a dedicated drying rack. However, these solutions either require additional equipment, taking up space, or are not tightly integrated with the clothes dryer, failing to achieve efficient and space-saving drying results.

[0004] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, and the purpose is to provide a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer including a drying bracket that can be movably installed outside the clothes dryer, the drying bracket being at least partially movably installed outside the clothes dryer and having an air outlet. The drying bracket has a channel communicating with the drying air duct of the clothes dryer, and the air outlet on the bracket is connected to the channel, thereby realizing the drying function of external items.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention discloses a clothes dryer, comprising:

[0007] A drying rack, at least partially movably mounted to the outside of the dryer;

[0008] The drying rack is provided with a channel that connects to the drying air duct of the dryer;

[0009] An air outlet is provided on a bracket that can be movably installed outside the dryer, and the air outlet is connected to the channel.

[0010] Optionally, the drying bracket can rotate or extend relative to the dryer, and the air outlet is located at the rotating end or the extending end of the drying bracket.

[0011] Optionally, the drying bracket has an extension length, the channel extends along the length direction of the drying bracket, and the rotating end or telescopic end is arranged along the length direction of the air duct.

[0012] Preferably, multiple air outlets are arranged at the rotating end or telescopic end of the drying bracket;

[0013] Preferably, the air outlet includes a plurality of air outlet holes arranged at equal intervals.

[0014] Optionally, the drying support includes a sealing part, which is disposed at one end of the drying support connected to the drying air duct;

[0015] During the rotation or extension / retraction of the drying bracket relative to the dryer, the sealing part can selectively connect or close the drying air duct and channel.

[0016] Optionally, one end of the drying bracket connected to the drying air duct is a rotating seat, and the sealing part is disposed on the rotating seat;

[0017] The drying bracket is arranged to extend away from the rotating base;

[0018] The drying air duct includes a fixed base;

[0019] The drying bracket rotates relative to the fixed base via the rotating base;

[0020] The rotation of the rotating seat adjusts the relative position of the sealing part and the fixed seat, controlling the connection or closure of the drying air duct and channel.

[0021] Optionally, the rotating seat and the fixed seat cooperate to form a sealed cavity, the sealed cavity including a first opening provided on the rotating seat and a second opening provided on the fixed seat;

[0022] During the rotation of the rotating seat, the relative positions of the first and second openings are adjusted to control the connection or closure of the drying air duct and the channel. The sealing part is the side wall of the rotating seat without the second opening.

[0023] When the first opening and the second opening are in opposite positions, the drying air duct is connected to the channel, and the drying support is in working condition.

[0024] When the first opening and the sealing part are positioned opposite each other, the drying air duct and channel are closed, and the drying support is in a closed state.

[0025] Optionally, the rotating seat and the fixed seat are two coaxially arranged cylinders, and the rotating seat and the fixed seat are adapted to each other to form a sealed cavity;

[0026] The first opening and the second opening are respectively provided on the peripheral walls of the rotating seat and the fixed seat;

[0027] The drying support extends from the peripheral wall of the rotating seat in a direction away from the rotating seat.

[0028] Optionally, the dryer has a clearance cavity on its side wall or top wall, which is adapted to the shape of the drying rack.

[0029] The drying bracket is located within the clearance cavity and is in a closed state.

[0030] Preferably, the drying support is located inside the relief cavity, and its outer wall is flush with the side wall or top wall of the outer periphery of the relief cavity.

[0031] Optionally, the included angle between the drying rack and the dryer has a first defined angle and a second defined angle;

[0032] When the drying bracket rotates less than the first limited angle or greater than the second limited angle, the air inlet and the sealing part are opposite each other.

[0033] When the drying bracket rotates beyond the first limited angle but less than the second limited angle, the air inlet and air outlet are opposite each other.

[0034] Preferably, the first limiting angle is 30° and the second limiting angle is 90°.

[0035] Optionally, a second channel is provided inside the dryer, with one end connected to the drying air duct and the other end being the second opening of the fixed base.

[0036] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0037] 1. By designing an abutment cavity and a movable drying rack, the dryer can be completely stored inside the cavity when the drying rack is not in use, resulting in a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance and efficient use of space. Users can easily unfold the drying rack when needed, providing more drying space, while maintaining the dryer's compact and aesthetically pleasing appearance when not in use.

[0038] 2. Through the sealed cavity design between the rotating and fixed seats, and the control of the defined angle, the dryer can precisely control the flow of airflow in different states of the drying rack, avoiding ineffective flow of hot air. This design effectively improves the energy efficiency of the dryer, reduces energy consumption, and achieves energy-saving and environmentally friendly results.

[0039] 3. By incorporating a second channel and adjustment device, the dryer can not only efficiently dry the internal parts but also guide airflow to the external drying rack, enabling independent drying of both internal and external items. This improves the dryer's efficiency under various operating conditions. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are provided to further illustrate the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. Clearly, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0041] In the attached diagram:

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying bracket described in this invention at an angle when it is not in operation.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram from another angle when the drying bracket described in this invention is not in operation;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating one working mode of the drying rack described in this invention when it is in operation.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another working mode of the drying rack described in this invention when it is in operation.

[0046] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying support rotating seat and the drying seat described in this invention.

[0047] 1. Clothes dryer; 11. Drying rack; 111. Air outlet; 112. Channel; 12. Rotating seat; 121. First opening; 13. Fixed seat; 131. Second opening; 132. Rotating shaft.

[0048] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the following embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this invention discloses a clothes dryer 1, including a drying bracket 11. The drying bracket 11 is at least partially movably mounted to the outside of the clothes dryer 1 and has an air outlet 111. A channel 112 is provided inside the drying bracket 11, which communicates with a drying air duct inside the clothes dryer 1. Hot air from the drying air duct is transported to the drying bracket 11 through the channel 112 and discharged through the air outlet 111 for drying external items.

[0052] like Figure 3 or Figure 4 As shown. This drying rack 11 is specifically designed for drying shoes. Users can place shoes on the designated position on the drying rack 11, ensuring that the opening of the shoe is aligned with the air outlet 111, or slip the shoes onto the drying rack 11 so that hot air can directly enter the inside of the shoes for effective drying. The position and structural design of the drying rack 11 can stably support the shoes and ensure that they will not slip or fall off during the drying process.

[0053] During use, the user can detach or move the drying rack 11 from the main body of the dryer 1 as needed to adjust the position of the items to be dried. Since the air outlet 111 is connected to the channel 112, the hot air generated by the dryer 1 can directly act on the items placed on the drying rack 11, thereby achieving a highly efficient drying effect.

[0054] Furthermore, the drying bracket 11 can rotate or extend relative to the dryer 1, and the air outlet 111 is located at the rotating end or the extending end of the drying bracket 11.

[0055] During use, users can adjust the position of the air outlet 111 by rotating or extending the drying rack 11 according to different drying needs. This design allows the drying rack 11 to flexibly adapt to the shape and size of various items, ensuring that hot air can effectively cover and dry the target items.

[0056] For example, when handling larger items, the user can extend the drying rack 11 to increase the drying area; while when handling smaller items, the user can retract or rotate the drying rack 11 to concentrate hot air and improve drying efficiency. This enhances the versatility and adaptability of the dryer 1.

[0057] Furthermore, the drying rack 11 has an extended length, the channel 112 extends along the length direction of the drying rack 11, and multiple air outlets 111 are arranged along the rotating end or the telescopic end. The multiple air outlets 111 are arranged along the length direction of the channel 112 to ensure that hot air can be evenly distributed and act on the items on the drying rack 11.

[0058] Preferably, multiple air outlets 111 are arranged at one end of the drying bracket 11 away from the dryer 1 in the extending length direction; this design can better cover the surface of the item during the drying process and enhance the drying effect. In addition, the air outlets 111 can be designed as multiple air holes arranged at equal intervals to ensure that hot air flows out evenly and there is no situation of concentrated or sparse air, thereby improving the uniformity of drying.

[0059] When in use, users can place items in appropriate positions on the drying rack 11 according to their size and shape, and achieve fast and efficient drying through these evenly distributed air outlets 111.

[0060] Furthermore, the drying support 11 includes a sealing part, which is disposed at the end of the drying support 11 that is connected to the drying air duct.

[0061] During the rotation or extension / retraction of the drying bracket 11 relative to the dryer 1, the sealing part can selectively connect or close the drying air duct and the channel 112.

[0062] During use, when the drying rack 11 rotates or extends relative to the dryer 1, the sealing part can selectively connect or close the drying air duct with the channel 112 inside the drying rack 11. When the drying rack 11 is in use, the sealing part moves to a position that connects the drying air duct with the channel 112, allowing hot air to enter the drying rack 11 through the channel 112 and then act on the items through the air outlet 111 to achieve a drying effect.

[0063] When the drying rack 11 is not in use or is in the retracted state, the sealing part moves to the closed position, preventing the drying air duct from connecting with the channel 112 and preventing hot air loss or foreign objects from entering the air duct. This design not only ensures the effectiveness of the drying rack 11 during operation, but also improves the safety and energy efficiency of the device.

[0064] like Figure 5 As shown, the end of the drying support 11 connected to the drying duct is a rotating seat 112, and the sealing part is disposed on the rotating seat 112. The drying support 11 extends away from the rotating seat 112, and the drying duct includes a fixed seat 13. The drying support 11 rotates relative to the fixed seat 13 via the rotating seat 112. During the rotation of the rotating seat 112, the relative position of the sealing part and the fixed seat 13 is adjusted, controlling the connection or closure of the drying duct and the channel 112.

[0065] During use, the drying rack 11 can rotate relative to the fixed base 13. By adjusting the rotation position of the rotating base 112, the relative position between the sealing part and the fixed base 13 changes, thereby controlling the connection or closure of the drying air duct and the channel 112. When the drying rack 11 is in working condition, the rotating base 112 is adjusted so that the sealing part matches the position of the fixed base 13, so that the drying air duct and the channel 112 are connected, and hot air can enter the drying rack 11 through the channel 112 and act on the items through the air outlet 111.

[0066] When the drying bracket 11 is not in use or when the airflow needs to be shut off, the rotating seat 112 continues to rotate, causing the sealing part to close the connection between the channel 112 and the drying air duct, preventing airflow from passing through.

[0067] Furthermore, the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 cooperate to form a sealed cavity, and the rotating seat 112 of the sealed cavity has a first opening 121 and the fixed seat 13 has a second opening 131.

[0068] During the rotation of the rotating seat 112, the relative positions of the first opening 121 and the second opening 131 are adjusted to control the connection or closure of the drying air duct and the channel 112. The sealing part is the side wall of the rotating seat 112 where the second opening 131 is not opened.

[0069] When the first opening 121 and the second opening 131 are in opposite positions, the drying air duct is connected to the channel 112, and the drying support 11 is in working condition.

[0070] When the first opening 121 and the second opening 131 are in opposite positions, the drying air duct and the channel 112 are closed, and the drying support 11 is in a closed state.

[0071] When the rotating seat 112 rotates to the point where the first opening 121 and the second opening 131 are opposite each other, the drying air duct is connected to the channel 112, and hot air can enter the drying rack 11 through the channel 112 and be discharged from the air outlet 111 for drying items. In this state, the drying rack 11 is in working condition and can achieve effective drying function.

[0072] As the rotating seat 112 continues to rotate, causing the first opening 121 and the second opening 131 to misalign, the connection between the drying air duct and the channel 112 is sealed off by the blocking part. At this time, the drying bracket 11 is in a closed state, preventing the loss of hot air and avoiding the entry of dust or foreign objects into the system. This design ensures precise control of airflow under different operating conditions of the drying bracket 11, improving the safety and efficiency of the device.

[0073] Furthermore, the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 are two coaxially arranged cylinders, and the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 are adapted to each other to form a sealed cavity.

[0074] The first opening 121 and the second opening 131 are respectively provided on the peripheral walls of the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13, and the drying bracket 11 extends from the peripheral wall of the rotating seat 112 in a direction away from the rotating seat 112.

[0075] Specifically, the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 are coaxial cylindrical structures. The rotating seat 112 is connected to the fixed seat 13 via a central rotating shaft 132 and can rotate freely within the fixed seat 13. The sealing cavity between the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 is formed by a precision fit to ensure that no gas leakage occurs during rotation.

[0076] When the rotating base 112 rotates to a specific angle, the first opening 121 on the rotating base 112 aligns with the second opening 131 on the fixed base 13, thereby allowing hot air inside the dryer 1 to enter the channel 112 inside the drying rack 11 through the drying air duct and the sealed cavity, and to exit from the air outlet 111 of the drying rack 11, thus drying the items. When the drying rack 11 is not in use, the user can rotate the rotating base 112 to misalign the first opening 121 with the second opening 131, sealing the airflow channel 112 and preventing hot air loss.

[0077] Alternatively, the cylindrical designs of the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 employ different diameters, with the outer diameter of the rotating seat 112 being slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the fixed seat 13. This allows the rotating seat 112 to rotate smoothly within the fixed seat 13 while maintaining a certain level of sealing. The sealing cavity utilizes an elastic sealing ring to enhance airtightness and prevent gas leakage during rotation.

[0078] The drying bracket 11 extends outward from the peripheral wall of the rotating base 112, and the direction of the air outlet 111 is adjusted by rotating the rotating base 112. By rotating the rotating base 112, the user can guide hot air to items in different positions for drying, and rotate the rotating base 112 to a closed state after use to ensure the energy efficiency and safety of the system.

[0079] Alternatively, the sealing cavity between the rotating seat 112 and the fixed seat 13 can be designed as a double-layer structure, with the inner layer serving as an airflow channel 112 and the outer layer enhancing the stability and sealing of the structure. This double-layer structure further reduces the loss of hot air when the rotating seat 112 rotates.

[0080] The drying bracket 11 is fixed to the outer peripheral wall of the rotating base 112, and the air outlet 111 of the bracket is located on the outer surface of the rotating base 112. By rotating the rotating base 112, the position of the air outlet 111 can be adjusted relative to the items being dried, ensuring that hot air is evenly distributed. This design is suitable for drying items of various shapes and sizes, and when not in use, the rotating base 112 can be rotated to a closed position to maintain the system's airtightness and energy efficiency.

[0081] Furthermore, the dryer 1 has a clearance cavity on its side wall or top wall, and the clearance cavity is adapted to the shape of the drying bracket 11.

[0082] The drying bracket 11 is located in the clearance cavity and is in a closed state.

[0083] Preferably, the drying support 11 is located in the relief cavity, and its outer side wall is flush with the side wall or top wall of the outer periphery of the relief cavity.

[0084] A recessed cavity is provided on the side or top wall of the dryer 1, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the drying rack 11. When the drying rack 11 is not in use, it can be partially or completely stored in the recessed cavity, so that the outer wall of the drying rack 11 is flush with the side or top wall of the dryer 1, avoiding any protruding parts in appearance. This design not only improves the aesthetics of the dryer 1, but also reduces the potential damage or contamination that the drying rack 11 may suffer when exposed to the outside environment.

[0085] In its implementation, the drying rack 11 is connected to the dryer 1 via a rotating seat 112, which is installed within the fixed base 13 of the dryer 1. When the drying rack 11 is needed, the user can pull it out of the clearance cavity by rotating the rotating seat 112 and adjust it to the desired drying position. After unfolding, the drying rack 11 is connected to the drying duct of the dryer 1 through the internal channel 112, allowing the hot air generated inside the dryer 1 to flow out through the channel 112 and be discharged from the air outlet 111, thus drying the items.

[0086] When the drying rack 11 is not in use, the user can rotate the rotating base 112 to retract the drying rack 11 into the clearance cavity, making it flush with the side or top wall of the dryer 1. The clearance cavity design not only ensures the flexibility of the drying rack 11, but also provides additional item drying functionality without affecting the overall appearance of the dryer 1.

[0087] Furthermore, the included angle between the drying rack 11 and the dryer 1 has a first limiting angle and a second limiting angle.

[0088] When the drying bracket 11 rotates less than the first limited angle or greater than the second limited angle, the air inlet and the sealing part are opposite each other.

[0089] When the drying bracket 11 rotates to a greater than the first limited angle and less than the second limited angle, the air inlet and air outlet 111 are opposite each other.

[0090] Preferably, the first limiting angle is 30° and the second limiting angle is 90°.

[0091] The dryer 1 includes a drying bracket 11, which is connected to the main body of the dryer 1 via a rotating base 112. The rotation angle of the drying bracket 11 during use is controlled by two limiting angles: a first limiting angle and a second limiting angle. When the rotation angle of the drying bracket 11 relative to the dryer 1 is less than the first limiting angle (e.g., 30°) or greater than the second limiting angle (e.g., 90°), the air inlet and the sealing part of the drying bracket 11 are opposite each other, thus sealing the connection between the channel 112 and the drying air duct, preventing airflow and thus preventing unnecessary loss of hot air or foreign objects from entering the air duct.

[0092] When the rotation angle of the drying rack 11 is greater than the first limited angle and less than the second limited angle, the air inlet and air outlet 111 face each other, forming an effective airflow channel 112. This allows hot air to enter the drying rack 11 from the drying duct through the channel 112 and be discharged through the air outlet 111 for drying external items. Within this range, the drying rack 11 is in working condition and can make full use of the hot air generated by the dryer 1 for efficient drying.

[0093] This limited-angle design ensures that the drying rack 11 can accurately control the flow of air during use, avoiding unnecessary energy consumption and improving the overall drying efficiency of the dryer 1.

[0094] Furthermore, it includes a second channel 112 disposed inside the dryer 1, one end of which is connected to the drying air duct, and the other end of which is the second opening of the fixed base 13.

[0095] Specifically, the dryer 1 has a second channel 112 inside. One end of the channel 112 is connected to the drying air duct, and the other end is connected to the second opening of the fixed base 13. When the drying bracket 11 is in use, the hot air generated inside the dryer 1 enters the second channel 112 through the drying air duct, and then enters the channel 112 between the rotating base 112 and the drying bracket 11 through the second opening of the fixed base 13.

[0096] Hot air enters the channel 112 inside the drying rack 11 through the first opening 121 of the rotating base 112 and is discharged through the air outlet 111, thus drying external items. The second channel 112 ensures smooth airflow between the inside of the dryer 1 and the external drying rack 11, effectively improving drying efficiency.

[0097] When the drying rack 11 is not in use, the connection between the second channel 112 and the rotating base 112 can be closed by rotating the rotating base 112, thereby preventing ineffective flow of hot air and energy waste. This design allows the dryer 1 to flexibly switch between internal and external drying functions, ensuring the system's energy efficiency and versatility.

[0098] Furthermore, the design of the second channel 112 can include an adjustment device to control the flow rate of hot air through the second channel 112. This adjustment device can automatically adjust the airflow according to the usage status of the drying rack 11 to ensure optimal drying results under different usage conditions.

[0099] The dryer 1 of the present invention has a relief cavity on its top wall, which is adapted to the shape of the drying bracket 11. When the drying bracket 11 is not in use, it can be completely stored in the relief cavity, making it flush with the surface of the top wall, thus maintaining the neatness and aesthetics of the dryer 1.

[0100] The drying bracket 11 is mounted on the side edge of the top wall via a rotating part. The rotating part and the fixed part together constitute the rotation mechanism of the bracket, allowing the drying bracket 11 to rotate and unfold around the edge of the top wall. When the drying bracket 11 rotates to the working position, the second air duct inside the clearance cavity guides hot air from the drying air duct inside the dryer 1 to the channel 112 of the drying bracket 11.

[0101] Specifically, the second air duct extends from the clearance cavity into the interior of the dryer 1 and connects with the drying air duct. Hot air inside the dryer 1 enters the second air duct through the drying air duct, and is then transmitted to the channel 112 inside the drying rack 11 via the rotating part. The hot air is evenly distributed within the drying rack 11 and discharged through the air outlet 111, acting on the items on the rack to achieve efficient drying.

[0102] When not in use, the user can rotate the drying bracket 11 to store it in the clearance cavity, while closing the connection between the second air duct and the drying air duct to prevent ineffective flow of hot air and save energy.

[0103] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0104] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes dryer, characterized in that, include, A drying rack (11), which is at least partially movably mounted outside the dryer; The drying rack (11) is provided with a channel (112) that communicates with the drying air duct of the dryer; An air outlet (111) is provided on a bracket that can be movably installed outside the dryer, and the air outlet (111) is connected to the channel (112).

2. A clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rack (11) can rotate or extend relative to the dryer, and the air outlet (111) is located at the rotating end or the extending end of the drying rack (11).

3. A clothes dryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying bracket (11) has an extension length, the channel (112) extends along the length direction of the drying bracket (11), and the rotating end or telescopic end is arranged along the length direction of the air duct; Preferably, multiple air outlets (111) are arranged on the rotating end or telescopic end of the drying bracket (11); Preferably, the air outlet (111) includes a plurality of air outlet holes arranged at equal intervals.

4. A clothes dryer according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The drying support (11) includes a sealing part, which is disposed at one end of the drying support (11) connected to the drying air duct; During the rotation or extension / retraction of the drying bracket (11) relative to the dryer, the sealing part can selectively connect or close the drying air duct and the channel (112).

5. A clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drying support (11) is connected to the drying air duct at one end, which is a rotating seat (12), and the sealing part is provided on the rotating seat (12); The drying bracket (11) is arranged to extend away from the rotating base (12); The drying air duct includes a fixed base (13); The drying rack (11) rotates relative to the fixed base (13) via the rotating base (12); The rotating seat (12) adjusts the relative position of the sealing part and the fixed seat (13) during the rotation process, and controls the connection or closure of the drying air duct and the channel (112).

6. A clothes dryer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating seat (12) and the fixed seat (13) cooperate to form a sealed cavity, the sealed cavity including a first opening (121) provided on the rotating seat (12) and a second opening (131) provided on the fixed seat (13); During the rotation process of the rotating seat (12), the relative positions of the first opening (121) and the second opening (131) are adjusted to control the connection or closure of the drying air duct and the channel (112). The sealing part is the side wall of the rotating seat (12) where the second opening (131) is not opened. When the first opening (121) and the second opening (131) are in opposite positions, the drying air duct is connected to the channel (112), and the drying support (11) is in working condition. When the first opening (121) and the sealing part are in opposite positions, the drying air duct and the channel (112) are closed, and the drying support (11) is in a closed state.

7. A clothes dryer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating seat (12) and the fixed seat (13) are two coaxially arranged cylinders, and the rotating seat (12) and the fixed seat (13) are adapted to each other to form a sealed cavity; The first opening (121) and the second opening (131) are respectively disposed on the peripheral walls of the rotating seat (12) and the fixed seat (13); The drying support (11) extends from the peripheral wall of the rotating seat (12) in a direction away from the rotating seat (12).

8. A clothes dryer according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The dryer has a clearance cavity on its side wall or top wall, and the clearance cavity is adapted to the shape of the drying bracket (11); The drying bracket (11) is located in the clearance cavity and is in a closed state; Preferably, the drying support (11) is located in the relief cavity, and its outer side wall is flush with the side wall or top wall of the outer periphery of the relief cavity.

9. A clothes dryer according to claim 8, characterized in that, The angle between the drying rack (11) and the dryer has a first limiting angle and a second limiting angle; When the drying bracket (11) rotates less than the first limiting angle or greater than the second limiting angle, the air inlet and the sealing part are opposite each other; When the drying rack (11) rotates to a greater than the first limited angle and less than the second limited angle, the air inlet and the air outlet (111) are opposite each other; Preferably, the first limiting angle is 30° and the second limiting angle is 90°.

10. A clothes dryer according to claim 9, characterized in that, It includes a second channel (112) set inside the dryer, one end of which is connected to the drying air duct, and the other end is the second opening of the fixed seat (13).