Clothes drying device and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of clothes care, in particular to a clothes drying device and a clothes airing machine. The clothes drying device comprises an air duct module and a clothes drying module, wherein an air duct used for guiding air to flow is formed in the air duct module; the clothes drying module comprises a clothes drying assembly and a moving assembly, and the moving assembly is used for driving the clothes drying assembly to move along the air duct module so that the clothes drying assembly and the air duct module can be matched for air supply. Through cooperation of the air duct module and the clothes drying module, the air outlet position can be adjusted, and the clothes drying efficiency can be improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of laundry care, and in particular to a clothes drying device and a clothes drying machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of laundry care, in order to improve the drying speed of clothes, people often use clothes drying equipment such as air blowers and clothes dryers to care for clothes.

[0003] In the prior art, the air outlet of the clothes drying equipment is fixed and cannot be adjusted, which results in an extended drying time for clothes far from the air outlet and possible damage to clothes close to the air outlet due to excessively high temperature, thereby reducing the overall clothes drying efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The present disclosure aims to provide a clothes drying device and a clothes drying machine to solve at least one of the above technical problems. The solution provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure is as follows: In a first aspect, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clothes drying device, comprising: an air duct module formed with an air duct for guiding air flow; a clothes drying module comprising a clothes drying assembly and a moving assembly, the moving assembly being configured to drive the clothes drying assembly to move along the air duct module, so that the clothes drying assembly cooperates with the air duct module to supply air.

[0005] In a feasible embodiment, the air duct module comprises a first housing, and the first housing is provided with a plurality of air duct openings for air inlet; the clothes drying assembly comprises a second housing and an air blower, the air blower being arranged in the second housing, and the second housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet cooperating with the air duct opening.

[0006] In a feasible embodiment, the first housing is provided with at least two first air duct openings, and a first closure member is fixedly arranged corresponding to each first air duct opening, and the first closure member divides the air duct into at least two regions.

[0007] In a feasible embodiment, the first housing is provided with at least two first air duct openings; the air duct module further comprises a linkage air blocking assembly; the linkage air blocking assembly cooperates with the first housing to open and close the first air duct opening; When the first air duct opening is in an open state, the linkage air blocking assembly divides the air duct into at least two regions.

[0008] In a feasible embodiment, the first housing is further provided with a second air duct opening; the second housing is provided with a first air outlet for cooperating with the first air duct opening or the second air duct opening; Wherein, when the first air duct opening is in the closed state, the air duct is not divided, and the first air outlet cooperates with the second air duct opening to supply air.

[0009] In an embodiment, the linkage wind blocking assembly comprises a linkage rack, a first driving motor and a blocking page. Wherein, the first shell is provided with a sliding track, and the linkage rack is slidingly fixed to the first shell through the sliding track. Wherein, the first driving motor is fixed to the first shell, and a first gear provided at the end of the first driving motor is engaged with the linkage rack. Wherein, the first shell is provided with a rotating shaft hole at a position opposite to the first air duct opening, the blocking page is rotationally engaged with the first shell by being sleeved into the rotating shaft hole, and a second gear provided at the end of the blocking page is engaged with the linkage rack. In an embodiment, the linkage wind blocking assembly further comprises a first limit switch and / or a second limit switch on the moving path of the linkage rack. When the first air duct opening is in the open state, the first limit switch is pressed by the first end of the linkage rack, and the blocking page is rotated to a position perpendicular to the first air duct opening. When the first air duct opening is in the closed state, the second limit switch is pressed by the second end of the linkage rack, and the blocking page is rotated to a position parallel to the first air duct opening.

[0010] In an embodiment, the moving assembly comprises a second driving motor and a transmission mechanism, and the second driving motor drives the transmission mechanism to drive the clothes drying assembly to move along the air duct module.

[0011] In an embodiment, the transmission mechanism comprises a driving rack, a running slide rail and a pulley. The driving rack and the running slide rail are arranged in parallel, the second driving motor is fixed to the second shell, and a third gear provided at the end of the second driving motor is engaged with the driving rack, and the pulley is fixed to the second shell and sleeved in the running slide rail.

[0012] In an embodiment, the first shell adopts a strip structure or a ring structure, and the ring structure is one of the following: a structure composed of a plurality of strip structures; an integrated structure.

[0013] In an embodiment, the first air duct opening is arranged on a first side of the first shell, and a third air duct opening is arranged on a second side of the first shell, which is adjacent to the first side. The first shell is further provided with a matching part, and a first end of the matching part is matched with the third air duct opening. The second shell is further provided with a second air outlet, and a second end of the matching part is matched with the second air outlet.

[0014] In an embodiment, the clothes drying assembly further comprises a baffle, and the second shell is provided with a part matched with a rotating shaft of the baffle at the second air outlet. The matching part is provided with a protruding structure on a side away from the first shell, and when the clothes drying assembly is moved to a position matched with the matching part, the protruding structure pushes the baffle to open the second air outlet.

[0015] In an embodiment, the first shell is a semi-closed shell with a cross-section in the shape of an inverted U. In an embodiment, the first shell is in the shape of a ring, and the first shell is provided with a second closing part at a corner position. In an embodiment, the first shell is further provided with a baffle at a position opposite to the first air duct opening and / or the corner position.

[0016] In an embodiment, the second shell comprises a pipeline structure formed by a second upper shell and a second lower shell. In an embodiment, the second shell comprises a first straight pipe section and a bent pipe section, a first end of the first straight pipe section is provided with the air inlet, a second end of the first straight pipe section is connected with a first end of the bent pipe section, a second end of the bent pipe section is provided with the first air outlet, and the first air outlet is matched with the first air duct opening or the second air duct opening arranged on the first shell.

[0017] In an embodiment, the second shell further comprises a second straight pipe section arranged in parallel with the first straight pipe section, a first end of the second straight pipe section is connected with a second end of the first straight pipe section and a middle part of the bent pipe section, and a second end of the second straight pipe section is provided with the second air outlet, and the second air outlet is matched with the third air duct opening arranged on the first shell.

[0018] In an embodiment, the clothes drying device further comprises at least one distance measuring module, and the distance measuring module is arranged at an end point of a moving track of the moving assembly to measure distance information between the clothes drying assembly. And / or, the drying device further includes at least one sensing module, which is disposed on the garment care equipment, the air duct module and / or the drying module, and faces the position of the garment; the sensing module is used to acquire garment information related to the position and / or quantity of the garment. And / or, the drying assembly may further include a heating element.

[0019] Secondly, the present disclosure provides a clothes drying rack, including a main unit, a drying rod module, and the clothes drying device described in the first aspect and any embodiment thereof; The clothes drying device is fixed to the base plate of the main unit, and the air outlet of the air duct module faces the drying rod module.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the solution disclosed herein has the following advantages: On the one hand, the present disclosure provides a clothes drying device, specifically including an air duct module and a clothes drying module. The air duct module forms an air duct for guiding airflow. The clothes drying module includes a clothes drying component and a moving component. The moving component is used to drive the clothes drying component to move along the air duct module so that the clothes drying component and the air duct module cooperate to deliver air, thereby realizing the adjustment of the air outlet position of the clothes drying device. The implementation of this solution can take into account various clothes drying needs, balance the drying effect of clothes at different positions, reduce the time required for drying, reduce the damage to clothes during drying, and improve drying efficiency.

[0021] On the other hand, this disclosure provides a clothes drying rack, specifically, the clothes drying rack includes a main unit, a drying rod module, and the drying device provided in the above embodiments. The drying device is fixed to the base plate of the main unit, and the air outlet of the air duct module faces the drying area provided by the drying rod module, enabling direct airflow to the clothes in different positions for efficient drying. This shortens the drying time and allows for flexible adjustment of the air outlet position to achieve better drying results.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying device from another perspective, as provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air duct module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the middle section; Figure 6 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part C in the middle; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a first air duct opening in an open / closed state, provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first upper shell provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air duct divided into multiple regions, provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 A schematic diagram of an airflow path provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of another clothes drying module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure, showing the cooperative structure of the fan, heating element and baffle; Figure 13 An exploded view of a clothes drying assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers: 1-Drying device, 2-Main unit, 21-Base plate, 3-Drive module, 4-Drying rod module; 11-Air duct module, 111-First upper housing, 111x-Second air duct opening, 111a-First air duct opening, 111b-Matching part, K-Protruding structure, 111c-Connecting rod, 111d-Wind baffle, 111e-Second sealing part, 112-First lower housing, 112a-Sliding track, 112b-Rotating shaft hole, 113-Linkage rack, 114-First drive motor, 114a-First gear, 115-Baffle, 115a-Second gear, 116-First limit switch, 117-Second limit switch; 12-Drying assembly, 121-Second housing, 121a-Air inlet, 121b-First air outlet, 121c-Second air outlet, 122-Fan, 123-Heating component, 124-Baffle; 13-Moving component, 131-Drive rack, 132-Second drive motor, 132a-Third gear, 133-Running slide rail, 134-Pulley; 14-Distance measuring module; 15 - Sensing Module. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this disclosure are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” used herein may also include the plural forms. It should be further understood that the terms “comprising” and “including” as used in embodiments of this disclosure mean that the corresponding feature can be implemented as the illustrated feature, element, and / or component, but do not exclude implementation as other features, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof supported by the art. It should be understood that when we say that an element is “connected” or “coupled” to another element, the one element can be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or it can mean that the one element and the other element are connected through an intermediate element. Furthermore, “connected” or “coupled” as used herein can include wireless connection or wireless coupling. The term “and / or” as used herein indicates at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, “A and / or B” can be implemented as “A,” or as “B,” or as “A and B.”

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] The following description of several exemplary embodiments illustrates the technical solutions of this disclosure and the technical effects produced by these solutions. It should be noted that the following embodiments can be referenced, learned from, or combined with each other. Identical terms, similar features, and similar implementation steps in different embodiments will not be repeated.

[0029] The following is combined Figures 1-14 The specific structure of the clothes drying device 1 provided in this disclosure will be described.

[0030] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drying device 1 includes an air duct module 11 and a drying module. The air duct module 11 can form an air duct for guiding airflow. The drying module can include a drying assembly 12 and a moving assembly 13. The moving assembly 13 is used to drive the drying assembly 12 to move along the air duct module 11 so that the drying assembly 12 cooperates with the air duct module 11 to deliver air.

[0031] The shape and size of the air duct module 11 can be designed according to actual needs, such as being a straight line, a curved line, or a complex structure with branches, to meet the airflow requirements in different scenarios. For example, ... Figure 1 As shown, the air duct module 11 may include a first air duct arranged along the length direction and a second air duct arranged along the width direction, and the combination of the first air duct and the second air duct can form a ring air duct.

[0032] The drying assembly 12 provides functions such as air outlet and air heating to generate airflow, and works in conjunction with the air duct module 11 to deliver air to the clothes. The moving assembly 13 can employ various driving methods, such as motor drive or pneumatic drive. If motor drive is used, corresponding guide rails can be installed on the air duct module 11 or the drying module, allowing the drying assembly 12 to connect to the guide rails via a slider. The motor and transmission mechanism (such as a belt or gear) drive the slider to move on the guide rails, thus moving the drying assembly 12 along the air duct module 11. The moving assembly 13 can be controlled by a control system, which can control the moving distance, direction, and speed of the drying assembly 12 according to a predetermined program or actual needs.

[0033] The movable component 13 is fixedly connected to the drying component 12, enabling the drying component 12 to move along the air duct module 11. This allows the drying component 12 to operate at different positions, expanding the effective drying range and enabling the drying of clothing over a larger area or in more locations, thus improving the applicability and flexibility of the drying device 1. For example, the position of the drying component 12 can be flexibly adjusted according to the hanging location and quantity of clothing to better meet drying needs in different scenarios, improve drying efficiency, and enhance the user experience.

[0034] Optionally, the air duct module 11 and the drying module can be fixed relative to each other by the base plate 21. The base plate 21 can be part of the drying device 1, or it can be the original structure of the clothing care device when the drying device 1 (such as the air duct module 11, the drying component 12 and the moving component 13) is configured in the clothing care device (such as a clothes dryer, a smart wardrobe, etc.).

[0035] Optionally, the number of drying modules in the drying device 1 can be flexibly increased or decreased according to actual needs. For example, when there is a large space or a large number of items need to be dried simultaneously, drying modules can be added to enhance the overall drying capacity; or when space is limited or there are few items to dry, drying components 12 can be reduced to save space and resources. For example, taking the drying device 1 installed on a clothes drying rack as an example, adapting to the arrangement of the drying rod modules 4 on the left and right sides of the clothes drying rack, the air duct module 11 and the drying modules in the drying device 1 can be symmetrical, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0036] In this embodiment, since the moving component 13 can drive the drying component 12 to move along the air duct module 11, the drying component 12 can send air into different positions of the air duct module 11 and guide the air flow to the clothes through the air duct. This can avoid the problems caused by the fixed air outlet in the prior art. While ensuring the drying effect of the clothes, it can reduce the drying time, improve the drying efficiency, and prevent the clothes from being damaged by local overheating.

[0037] In one feasible embodiment, the air duct module 11 includes a first housing with a plurality of air duct openings for air intake, which may also be referred to as the air inlet of the air duct module 11.

[0038] Optionally, the clothes drying assembly 12 includes a second housing 121 and a fan 122. The fan 122 is disposed inside the second housing 121. If fixed in the cavity formed by the second housing 121, it can stably generate airflow. The second housing 121 has an air inlet 121a and an air outlet that cooperates with the air duct.

[0039] In this embodiment, the function of the air valve can be achieved by whether or not the air outlet of the drying assembly 12 and the air duct opening of the air duct module 11 are aligned. In one case, the moving component 13 moves the drying assembly 12 to a position where the air outlet and the air duct opening correspond, so that the drying assembly 12 sends air to the air duct module 11 through the air outlet and the air duct opening, thereby turning on the drying function. In another case, the moving component 13 moves the drying assembly 12 to a position where the air outlet and the air duct opening do not correspond, so that the drying assembly 12 cannot send air through the air outlet, thereby turning off the drying function.

[0040] In addition, the drying assembly 12 integrates the fan 122 into the second housing 121, which can improve the integrity of the drying assembly 12, make it better fit the air duct module 11, and reduce the space required for the drying device 1 as a whole, which is conducive to simplifying the overall structure of the drying device 1.

[0041] In one feasible embodiment, the first housing of the air duct module 11 has at least two first air duct openings 111a (e.g. Figure 3 As shown in the figure, a first sealing member (not shown) is fixedly arranged for each first air duct opening 111a. The first sealing member can divide the air duct into at least two regions. For example, when the first housing has two first air duct openings 111a, the two first air duct openings 111a can correspond to the same first sealing member, which divides the air duct into two regions, with each first air duct opening 111a corresponding to one region. The arrangement of the first sealing member can be flexibly changed to meet the requirements, and the embodiments disclosed herein do not limit it.

[0042] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the arrangement of the first sealing member can fix the air duct into at least two regions, so that when the air outlet of the drying assembly 12 is matched with the first air duct opening 111a corresponding to different regions, the airflow is concentrated in the same region, which is beneficial to improving the drying effect of specific regions.

[0043] In one feasible embodiment, the first housing of the air duct module 11 is provided with at least two first air duct openings 111a. Correspondingly, the air duct module 11 also includes a linkage windbreak assembly, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the linkage wind deflector assembly cooperates with the first housing to realize the opening and closing of the first air duct opening 111a. When the first air duct opening 111a is in the open state, the linkage wind deflector assembly divides the air duct into at least two areas.

[0044] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the linkage windbreak component cooperates with the first air duct opening 111a to open and close the first air duct opening 111a, so as to realize the control of airflow in and out, making the use of the air duct more flexible. According to the actual drying needs, the airflow outlet area can be adjusted to improve drying efficiency and reduce resource waste.

[0045] Optionally, the first housing of the air duct module 11 is also provided with a second air duct opening 111x. Correspondingly, the second housing 121 of the drying assembly 12 is provided with an air inlet 121a and a first air outlet 121b. The first air outlet 121b cooperates with the second air duct opening 111x or the first air duct opening 111a of the air duct module 11. This structure design enables the drying assembly 12 to realize the functions of suction and blowing, sucking in air and distributing and guiding it through the air duct module 11, and finally blowing it onto the clothes to realize the drying operation.

[0046] In one example, when the first air duct opening 111a is closed, the air duct is not divided by the linkage wind deflector. Based on this, the first air outlet 121b of the second housing 121 and the second air duct opening 111x can cooperate to deliver air and achieve full-area air delivery, that is, the airflow can flow along the entire area of ​​the air duct.

[0047] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, when the fan 122 of the clothes drying assembly 12 is running, it draws in air through the air inlet 121a and blows it out through the air duct module 11 from the first air outlet 121b. The concentrated and powerful airflow can quickly remove the moisture from the surface of the object. Compared with natural air drying, it can greatly shorten the drying time and improve the drying efficiency.

[0048] Optionally, a silicone pad can be used to cover the outer layer of the fan 122 to reduce the noise generated during the operation of the fan 122 and improve the stability of the operation of the fan 122.

[0049] In one feasible embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 7As shown, the linkage windbreak assembly includes a linkage rack 113, a first drive motor 114, and a baffle 115, with each component operating in concert. The first housing (e.g., on the side near the base plate 21) is provided with a sliding track 112a. The linkage rack 113 can be slidably fixed to the first housing via the sliding track 112a. For example, if the cross-section of the linkage rack 113 is an I-shaped component, the side without teeth can be fitted into the sliding track 112a. The first drive motor 114 is fixed to the first housing, and a first gear 114a at the end of the first drive motor 114 meshes with the linkage rack 113. When the first drive motor 114 operates, it can drive the linkage rack 113 to move linearly along the sliding track 112a. The first housing has a rotating shaft hole 112b at a position spatially opposite to the first air duct opening 111a. The baffle 115 rotates with the first housing by fitting into the rotating shaft hole 112b, providing stable support for the rotation of the baffle 115. This prevents the baffle 115 from shaking or shifting during rotation, ensuring that the baffle 115 can accurately open or close the first air duct opening 111a and improving the reliability of air duct control. In addition, the second gear 115a at the end of the baffle 115 meshes with the linkage rack 113, which can drive all the baffles 115 to rotate synchronously by moving the linkage rack 113.

[0050] The design of the linkage windbreak assembly provided in this embodiment ensures that each first air duct opening 111a can be opened or closed simultaneously, achieving precise control of the airflow and meeting the airflow requirements in different drying scenarios. Specifically, by controlling the operation of the first drive motor 114, the position of the linkage rack 113 can be changed (e.g., by translating the linkage rack 113), thereby adjusting the angle of the baffle 115 and controlling the airflow volume of the first air duct opening 111a (exemplarily, the airflow volume can be normalized, indicating an airflow volume between 0 and 1). During the drying process, the airflow volume of the first air duct opening 111a at different locations can be flexibly adjusted according to the quantity, thickness, and dryness level of the clothing. For example, for areas with more clothing, the airflow volume of the corresponding first air duct opening 111a can be increased to accelerate the drying speed; for areas that are nearly dry, the airflow volume can be reduced to avoid over-drying and damaging the clothing, thus improving drying efficiency while ensuring drying quality. The above-mentioned structure allows for centralized control of all first air duct openings 111a simply by operating the first drive motor 114. This makes operation convenient and eliminates the need for individual adjustment of each first air duct opening 111a, thus reducing the complexity and difficulty of operation.

[0051] Optional, such as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the linkage wind deflector assembly also includes a first limit switch 116 and / or a second limit switch 117, which are respectively fixed on the side of the first housing near the bottom plate 21 and are arranged on the moving path of the linkage rack 113.

[0052] In one example, when the first air duct opening 111a is open, the first limit switch 116 is pressed against the first end of the linkage rack 113, and the baffle 115 rotates to a position perpendicular to the first air duct opening 111a, as shown. Figure 7 As shown in the diagram on the left.

[0053] During operation, such as Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first limit switch 116 engages with the first end of the linkage rack 113, and the first limit switch 116 can be fixed at a position close to the end of the linkage rack 113. In the scenario where the first air duct opening 111a is opened, the first drive motor 114 operates, and can drive the linkage rack 113 to move towards the first limit switch 116 through the first gear 114a until the linkage rack 113 presses against the first limit switch 116. At the same time, the linkage rack 113 drives the baffle 115 to rotate to a position perpendicular to the first air duct opening 111a through the second gear 115a, thereby opening the first air duct opening 111a.

[0054] In one example, when the first air duct opening 111a is closed, the second limit switch 117 is pressed against the second end of the linkage rack 113, and the baffle 115 rotates to a position parallel to the first air duct opening 111a, as shown. Figure 7 As shown in the diagram on the right.

[0055] During operation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the second limit switch 117 engages with the second end of the linkage rack 113, and the second limit switch 117 can be fixed at a position close to the end of the linkage rack 113. In the scenario of closing the first air duct opening 111a, the first drive motor 114 operates, and can drive the linkage rack 113 to move towards the second limit switch 117 through the first gear 114a, until the linkage rack 113 presses against the second limit switch 117. At the same time, the linkage rack 113 drives the baffle 115 to rotate to a position parallel to the first air duct opening 111a through the second gear 115a, thereby closing the first air duct opening 111a.

[0056] Optionally, the cooperation between the first limit switch 116, the second limit switch 117, and the linkage windbreak assembly is not limited to the cooperation direction shown in the attached drawings (the first and second are only used to distinguish the two limit switches and are not used to limit their cooperation position). They can be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, when the baffle 115 is blocking the first air duct opening 111a (the baffle 115 is parallel to the first air duct opening 111a), it can achieve a perpendicular cooperation with the first air duct opening 111a by rotating to the left or right to open the first air duct opening 111a. At this time, the cooperation between the first and second limit switches and the linkage rack 113 can be adjusted accordingly. This disclosure does not limit this aspect; any linkage control cooperation implemented based on this structure is a solution provided by this disclosure.

[0057] In this embodiment, a limit switch is used to precisely define the movement range of the linkage rack 113, thereby precisely controlling the rotation angle of the baffle 115. When the first air duct 111a is opened, the baffle 115 rotates precisely to a position perpendicular to the first air duct 111a; when the first air duct 111a is closed, the baffle 115 rotates precisely to a position parallel to the first air duct 111a, achieving flexible control over the opening and closing state of the first air duct 111a. Furthermore, the limit switch also serves a protective function. When the linkage rack 113 moves to a preset position and presses against the limit switch, a corresponding signal is triggered to control the first drive motor 114 to stop operating, preventing excessive movement of the linkage rack 113 and thus preventing equipment damage, ensuring the stability of the linkage windbreak assembly.

[0058] In one feasible embodiment, the moving component 13 includes a second drive motor 132 and a transmission mechanism. The second drive motor 132 can drive the transmission mechanism to move the drying component 12 along the air duct module 11. Optionally, the transmission mechanism can be a lead screw and nut transmission mechanism, a gear and rack transmission mechanism, a chain transmission mechanism, etc.

[0059] Optional, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transmission mechanism includes a drive rack 131, a running slide rail 133, and a pulley 134. The drive rack 131 and the running slide rail 133 are arranged parallel to each other (both can be fixed to the base plate 21). The second drive motor 132 is fixed to the second housing 121, and a third gear 132a at the end of the second drive motor 132 meshes with the drive rack 131. The pulley 134 is fixed to the second housing 121 and sleeved within the running slide rail 133, thus achieving relative fixation of the drying assembly 12 on the base plate 21. When the second drive motor 132 operates (forward or reverse), the third gear 132a, in conjunction with the drive rack 131, drives the drying assembly 12 to move along the length of the running track.

[0060] In this embodiment, the position of the drying assembly 12 can be flexibly adjusted by controlling the operation of the second drive motor 132, simplifying operation and improving ease of use. For example, the drying assembly 12 can be moved bidirectionally by controlling the forward and reverse rotation of the second drive motor 132, allowing for flexible adjustment of its position to meet different drying needs. Correspondingly, different air outlets on the air duct module 11, in conjunction with the drying assembly 12, can achieve different airflow modes.

[0061] In one feasible embodiment, the first housing adopts a strip-shaped structure or a ring-shaped structure. Optionally, adapted to a clothes drying rack, the first housing can adopt a strip-shaped structure, arranged along the length of the main unit 2; the first housing can also adopt a ring-shaped structure, arranged along the contour of the main unit 2, such as... Figure 1 As shown. Optionally, the ring structure may include a structure composed of several strip structures or a single integrated structure.

[0062] In one feasible embodiment, when the first housing adopts a ring structure, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first air duct opening 111a can be formed on the first side of the first housing, while a third air duct opening (not shown) can be formed on the second side of the first housing connected to the first side. For example, as... Figure 1 The cuboid shown can have a long side and a short side, meaning that the first air duct opening 111a and the third air duct opening can be arranged in different orientations to form an L-shaped air duct, so that air can be introduced from different directions.

[0063] Correspondingly, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the first housing is also provided with a mating part 111b. The first end of the mating part 111b mates with the third air duct opening, and the second end mates with the second air outlet 121c opened on the second housing 121. Based on this, the mating part 111b can be used as a transition structure to guide the airflow from the second air outlet 121c to the third air duct opening. By using the air duct openings on different sides of the first housing to achieve zoned air intake, the air outlet effect in different areas of the air duct is guaranteed, and the drying efficiency is improved.

[0064] Optionally, the two ends of the mating part 111b are tightly fitted with the third air duct and the second air outlet 121c respectively. The connection can be achieved through an embedded design structure, a rubber sealing ring, and a snap-fit ​​structure to prevent airflow leakage and improve the stability of the drying device 1.

[0065] Optionally, the clothes drying assembly 12 further includes a baffle 124, and the second housing 121 has components on the second air outlet 121c that cooperate with the pivot of the baffle 124. For example, Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the baffle 124 can be a circular component that mates with the pipe structure (whose cross-section is circular) of the second housing 121. Correspondingly, a protruding structure K is provided on the side of the mating component 111b away from the first housing. When the drying assembly 12 is moved to the position mates with the mating component 111b, the protruding structure K pushes open the baffle 124 (the state of the baffle 124 being pushed open is as follows). Figure 12 As shown, the second air outlet 121c is opened. This structure is designed to require no additional manual operation or mechanical control and ensures that the second air outlet 121c only opens when the drying assembly 12 is in a specific position (the position where it engages with the protruding structure K of the mating part 111b), thus achieving precise control over the airflow from the drying assembly 12. In other positions, the baffle 124 engages with the second housing 121 to keep the second air outlet 121c closed, preventing unnecessary air leakage and effectively protecting internal components such as the fan 122 and heating element 123, thereby extending the service life of the drying assembly 12.

[0066] Optionally, in the cooperation between the baffle 124 and the second housing 121, a reset element can be provided between the components that cooperate with the rotating shaft of the baffle 124. The reset element can be a spring or a torsion spring.

[0067] For example, a spring is provided between the mounting structure that mates the baffle 124 and the second housing 121. One end of the spring is connected to the baffle 124, and the other end is fixed to a fixed structure near the second air outlet 121c. When the protruding structure K pushes the baffle 124 open, the spring is stretched or compressed to produce elastic deformation. When the protruding structure K moves away, no external force is applied to the baffle 124, and the elastic restoring force of the spring will pull the baffle 124 back to the initial closed position.

[0068] For example, a torsion spring is installed at the pivot of the baffle 124. One end of the torsion spring is fixed to the baffle 124 and the other end is fixed to the second housing 121. When the baffle 124 is pushed open by the protruding structure K, the torsion spring twists and generates elastic potential energy. When the external force disappears, the elastic potential energy of the torsion spring is released, causing the baffle 124 to rotate around the pivot and return to the closed state.

[0069] Optional, with Figure 2 Taking the perspective shown as an example, when the mating position of the baffle 124 and the second housing 121 is arranged on the upper side, the baffle 124 can be reset by its own weight.

[0070] In one feasible embodiment, the first housing is a semi-enclosed housing with an inverted U-shaped cross-section, and the opening of the housing is the air outlet of the air duct.

[0071] Optional, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first housing of the air duct module 11 includes a first upper housing 111 and a first lower housing 112. For example, as shown...Figure 8 As shown, the first upper shell 111 is formed by stacking an outer frame and an inner frame. The outer frame is located on the outside, forming the boundary outline of the first upper shell 111. The inner frame is nested inside the outer frame and is partially or completely enclosed by the outer frame. For example, the first upper shell 111 is formed by stacking two frames with the same cross-sectional shape but different sizes. To adapt to other component structures that need to be matched, frames with different shapes can be used. For example, to adapt to components such as smart clothes dryers and smart wardrobes that match rectangular main bodies, frames with rectangular cross-sections can be used.

[0072] Optional, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first lower housing 112 is fixed on the base plate 21. After the first lower housing 112 and the first upper housing 111 are fitted together, they form a semi-closed frame structure. The side near the first lower housing 112 is closed, and the other side is open. Air entering from the air duct can flow along the channel formed by the first upper housing 111 and flow out through the open.

[0073] Optional, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the first housing adopts a ring structure, the first housing, such as the first upper housing 111, has a second sealing member 111e arranged at the corner position of the frame near the mating member 111b. When the first air duct opening 111a is in the open state (the baffle 115 is perpendicular to the first air duct opening 111a, cutting off the air duct at the corresponding position), the second sealing member 111e, together with the linkage windproof assembly, divides the air outlet of the air duct module 11 into several areas.

[0074] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, multiple regions are divided by combining the second closure 111e and the linkage windbreak assembly. In this case, the baffle 115 is positioned perpendicular to the first air duct opening 111a. The second closure 111e is installed at the four corners of the frame structure or at two opposite corners. When the baffle 115 is positioned parallel to the first air duct opening 111a, it can evenly distribute the airflow in the long side region (such as the non-drying area) and short side region (such as the drying area) of the air duct module 11, dividing the entire air duct into four or two air outlets. This, in conjunction with different drying assemblies 12, achieves uniform airflow output.

[0075] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the position of the air outlet of the air duct module 11 can be flexibly changed (the air outlet area is divided) by the arrangement of the second closure 111e and the adjustment of the linkage windbreak component, so as to adapt to the drying needs of different types and quantities of clothes.

[0076] Optionally, to improve the stability of the first housing, the outer frame and the inner frame can be fixed together by several connecting rods 111c. The connecting rods 111c can be welded or integrally formed with the outer frame and the inner frame, forming a rigid support between the outer frame and the inner frame to prevent deformation or loosening of the first housing. For example, such as... Figure 8 As shown, multiple connecting rods 111c can be evenly arranged between the outer frame and the inner frame, and the arrangement of the connecting rods 111c can also effectively drive the air to circulate along the channel.

[0077] Optionally, the first housing is provided with a baffle plate 111d at a position spatially opposite to the first air duct opening 111a and / or the corner position, such as between the outer frame and the inner frame.

[0078] In one example, to prevent air from entering through the first air duct 111a and then flowing out directly through the opening of the first shell, a baffle plate 111d can be installed between the outer frame and the inner frame at the location where the first air duct 111a is opened in the inner frame. This allows the airflow direction to be precisely controlled by the baffle plate 111d after entering the first shell through the first air duct 111a, reducing energy loss and guiding the airflow along the air duct formed by the first shell, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0079] In another example, to better guide airflow through the corner of the frame, a wind deflector 111d can be installed at the corner using both the outer and inner frames, such as... Figure 8 As shown, wind deflectors 111d can be installed at the four corners of a rectangular shell to improve the stability of the first shell and guide the airflow from the length direction to the width direction or from the width direction to the length direction, thereby reducing energy loss and improving drying efficiency.

[0080] Optionally, the first upper housing 111 can be integrally formed, that is, the outer frame, inner frame, connecting rod 111c, wind baffle 111d, mating part 111b and second sealing part 111e can be injection molded or die-cast, or can be designed as detachable parts, such as wind baffle 111d, mating part 111b, second sealing part 111e, etc., which can be installed separately.

[0081] In one feasible embodiment, the second housing 121 of the clothes drying assembly 12 includes a tubular structure formed by the combination of a second upper housing and a second lower housing, such as Figure 13 As shown. When assembling the clothes drying device 1, first fix the fan 122 to the second lower housing, and then close the second upper housing onto the second lower housing. The second upper housing and the second lower housing can be fixedly connected by bolts, snap-fit ​​structures, etc.

[0082] Optionally, the second housing 121 is a pipe structure, and the installed fan 122 can apply pressure to the air by rotating the blades, guide the air to enter the second housing 121 from the air inlet 121a, and then flow out through the air outlet (such as the first air outlet 121b and the second air outlet 121c) opened on the second housing 121, so as to realize the directional movement of airflow.

[0083] Optionally, the second housing 121 can be a straight pipe structure or an L-shaped pipe structure. For example, Figure 11 As shown, the second housing 121 may include a first straight pipe section and a bent pipe section. The first end of the first straight pipe section has an air inlet 121a, and its second end is connected to the first end of the bent pipe section. The second end of the bent pipe section has a first air outlet 121b. Correspondingly, the clothes drying assembly 12 can be arranged along the length of the air duct module 11 on one side of the inner frame of the air duct module 11, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0084] Optional, such as Figure 11 As shown, the second housing 121 also includes a second straight pipe section, which is arranged parallel to the first straight pipe section. The first end of the second straight pipe section connects to the second end of the first straight pipe section and the middle of the bend section (e.g., the fit between the second straight pipe section and the bend section is a T-shaped pipe structure). The second end has a second air outlet 121c, which mates with a third air duct opening on the first housing. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, with the cooperation of the air duct module 11 and the drying assembly 12, air can enter the drying assembly 12 and flow out through the first air outlet 121b and the second air outlet 121c, and enter through the first air duct opening 111a and the third air duct opening of the air duct module 11. The air duct guides the air flow and flows out through the opening, which can effectively ensure the air outlet effect of each area in the air duct module 11 and avoid reducing the efficiency of the drying device 1 due to the air duct being too long or the air duct turning.

[0085] Optionally, the drying assembly 12 may also include a heating element 123 disposed within the second housing 121, such as... Figure 12As shown in the diagram, this embodiment employs a layout with a front-mounted fan 122 and a rear-mounted heater. The fan 122 is closer to the air inlet 121a than the heating element 123, and the heating element 123 is closer to the first air outlet 121b than the fan 122, to optimize airflow path and heat exchange efficiency. With the heating element 123 configured, the drying assembly 12 can be a drying module. Since both the fan 122 and the heating element 123 are located inside the second housing 121, hot air can be generated stably. During operation, the fan 122 first draws in ambient air, accelerates it, and blows it directly onto the heating element 123. The heating element 123 heats the air into a high-temperature airflow, which is then directionally output through the air outlet of the drying assembly 12. This reduces heat diffusion within the cavity. Furthermore, the short distance between the heating element 123 and the air outlet of the drying module allows for rapid exhaust of the high-temperature airflow, lowering the temperature within the cavity and reducing heat loss to the environment through the second housing 121, thus improving the drying effect.

[0086] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the provided drying device 1 can be a drying device, including an air duct module 11 and a drying assembly 12. The fan 122 and heating component 123 in the drying assembly 12 can be housed in the second housing 121. On the one hand, it can stably generate hot air, and on the other hand, it can improve the overall integrity of the drying assembly 12. When the drying device 1 is combined with the components of other equipment, it can minimize the impact on the original structure of other equipment and effectively improve the assembly efficiency.

[0087] In one feasible embodiment, the clothes drying device 1 further includes at least one ranging module 14, such as Figure 1 As shown, the ranging module 14 is located at the endpoint of the moving trajectory of the moving component 13. It can be positioned on the first housing near either end of the running slide rail 133 to measure the distance to the drying component 12, thereby controlling the moving component 13 to accurately adjust the position of the drying component 12. Optionally, to simplify the structure and avoid spatial conflict between the ranging module 14 and the mating part 111b, the ranging module 14 can be positioned on the side away from the mating part 111b.

[0088] For example, the ranging module 14 can be an ultrasonic ranging module, a laser ranging module, an infrared ranging module, etc., which can measure the distance information between itself and the drying assembly 12 and feed the distance information back to the control system (such as its own control board or the control module of the garment care equipment used in the drying device 1). The control system controls the moving assembly 13 to move the drying assembly 12 accurately to the required position based on the distance information. The configuration of the ranging module 14 can improve the accuracy of position adjustment, thereby improving the overall performance and drying effect of the drying device 1.

[0089] In one feasible embodiment, the clothes drying device 1 further includes at least one sensing module 15, such as Figure 1 As shown, the sensing module 15 can be installed on the clothing care equipment (such as a clothes dryer, smart wardrobe, smart balcony cabinet, electric drying rack, etc.) and / or the first housing of the clothes drying device 1, and face the location of the clothes, and can be used to obtain clothing information related to the location and / or quantity of the clothes.

[0090] For example, the sensing module 15 can be an infrared sensing module, an ultrasonic sensing module, an image recognition sensing module, etc. It can collect clothing information related to the location and / or quantity of clothing and feed the clothing information back to the control system. The control system controls the moving component 13 to move the drying component 12 accurately to the required position based on the clothing information. This can avoid drying the entire area when only a small number of clothes are hung in a certain position, thereby reducing the energy consumption required for drying and improving drying efficiency.

[0091] The following describes the air supply situation of the clothes drying device 1 in different zones according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0092] Optionally, the air supply area can be determined based on the areas defined by the ductwork. For example, such as... Figure 9 As shown, in the division of the left 1, 2, 3, and 4 regions, the left 1 region corresponds to the first air duct opening of the air duct module 11, that is, the second air duct opening 111x (ordered from left to right), the left 2 region corresponds to the second air duct opening of the air duct module 11 (the first air duct opening 111a), the left 3 region corresponds to the third air duct opening of the air duct module 11 (the first air duct opening 111a), the left 4 region corresponds to the fourth air duct opening of the air duct module 11 (the first air duct opening 111a), and the drying net region 2 corresponds to the fifth air duct opening of the air duct module 11 (the first air duct opening 111a). Correspondingly, when it is determined that the clothes are hung below the corresponding space in the left 2 region, the first air outlet 121b of the drying component 12 corresponds to the second air duct opening of the air duct module 11 (the first air duct opening 111a), and so on.

[0093] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown in the airflow path below, with airflow throughout the entire area, air can enter through the air inlet 121a of the drying assembly 12 and be guided by the second housing 121 to exit from the first air outlet 121b and the second air outlet 121c. When the first air outlet 121b cooperates with the second air duct 111x and the second air outlet 121c cooperates with the third air duct, airflow can be achieved throughout the entire air duct formed by the air duct module 11. Airflow from the entire area of ​​the drying device 1 can be achieved through the air outlet of the air duct module 11 (in this case, the linkage wind deflector cooperates with the first housing to close all first air duct 111a).

[0094] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown above, in the case of air outlets in the drying rack area (left 1, 2, 3 and 4), air can enter through the air inlet 121a of the drying assembly 12, be guided by the second housing 121, and be output from the first air outlet 121b. When the first air outlet 121b cooperates with the second air duct 111x, and the wind deflector cooperates with the first housing, and all the first air ducts 111a are closed, air can be supplied to the entire drying rack area.

[0095] For example, when air is being discharged from a partial area, the drying assembly 12 is moved to the left 4 area by the moving assembly 13. At this time, the first air outlet 121b cooperates with the first air duct opening 111a of the left 4 area (in this case, the linkage wind deflector cooperates with the first housing to open all the first air duct openings 111a), and the second air outlet 121c is closed. This allows air to enter from the air inlet 121a of the drying assembly 12, and then enter the air duct of the left 4 area through the first air outlet 121b and the first air duct opening 111a of the left 4 area. The air is discharged through the open air outlet of the left 4 area, meaning that only the left 4 area is discharging air at this time, thus realizing the adjustment of the air outlet position of the drying device 1.

[0096] Optionally, the second air duct 111x may include at least one. In the air duct module 11 that mates with a set of drying modules (located in...) Figure 1 The upper one can be considered as a set of drying modules and air duct modules 11, and the lower one can be considered as another set of drying modules and air duct modules 11). If at least one second air duct opening 111x is provided, when the first air outlet 121b and the second air outlet 121c of the drying assembly 12 cooperate with the second air duct opening 111x and the third air duct opening 111b respectively, full-area drying operation is achieved (all first air duct openings 111a are closed), that is, air is emitted from the air ducts arranged along the length direction and the width direction. On this basis, if the distance between the drying assembly 12 and the cooperating part 111b is increased, so that the second air outlet 121c is closed, then the first air outlet 121b cooperates with the second air duct opening 111x. When drying clothes in the entire area of ​​the drying rack area, all first air duct openings are closed. When drying clothes in a single area of ​​the left 1 area, all first air duct openings 111a are opened (that is, the air duct is divided into multiple areas).

[0097] The following describes the clothes drying rack provided in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0098] Optionally, the clothes drying rack may include a main unit 2, a drying rod module 4, and the drying device 1 provided in the above embodiment. The drying device 1 is fixed to the base plate 21 of the main unit 2, and the air outlet of the air duct module 11 faces the drying rod module 4, such as... Figure 14As shown. The arrangement of the drying device 1 allows for flexible airflow to the drying area from different locations, improving the drying efficiency of the clothes in the drying area.

[0099] Optionally, the host unit 2 includes a control module that can communicate with the drying device 1. For example, the control module can communicate with the drive module 3, the drying rod module 4, the first drive motor 114, the first limit switch 116, the second limit switch 117, the fan 122, the heating element 123, the second drive motor 132, the ranging module 14, and the sensing module 15, etc., to achieve coordinated operation between the various modules, providing a basis for intelligent operation and further improving drying efficiency.

[0100] Optional, such as Figure 1 As shown, the outline shape of the first shell of the air duct module 11 is the same as that of the main unit 2, such as being rectangular. This structure design allows the drying device 1 to be placed on the main unit 2 of the clothes drying machine with minimal changes to the original structure of the clothes drying machine. It can also achieve drying of clothes in the drying area over a larger area. The arrangement of the drying device 1 can not only blow air downwards in the length direction of the main unit 2, but also blow air downwards in the width direction of the main unit 2, so that all clothes hanging on the drying area provided by the drying rod module 4 can be dried faster due to the operation of the drying device 1.

[0101] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1, the clothes drying rack also includes a drive module 3 for driving the clothes drying rod module 4 to rise and fall. The drive module 3 is located in the middle of the drying device 1, meaning that the assembly of the drying device 1 does not affect the original structure of the clothes drying rack (such as the layout of the drive module 3). Optionally, the drive module 3 may include a motor and a steel wire rope, with the steel wire rope connected to the clothes drying rod module 4.

[0102] Optionally, in the drying device 1, the side of the first lower housing 112 of the air duct module 11 away from the first upper housing 111 can be fixedly connected to the main unit 2. When the drying module is used in conjunction with the air duct module 11, it can be fixed to a corresponding position inside the main unit 2 via a connector, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0103] Optional, such as Figure 14 As shown, the drying rod module 4 includes a fixed rod and an extension rod. The length of the fixed rod is adapted to the length of the main unit 2. The extension rod extends the original length of the fixed rod, providing a larger drying area. The arrangement of the drying device 1 allows for downward airflow in both the length and width directions of the main unit 2. This works more effectively with the extension rod, preventing clothes hanging on the extension rod from failing to dry properly and resulting in different levels of dryness compared to clothes hanging on the fixed rod. This effectively improves the drying efficiency of the clothes dryer.

[0104] When the drying device 1 provided in this embodiment is configured into a clothes drying machine, it does not require extensive modifications to the original structure of the clothes drying machine, which can effectively reduce production costs. Furthermore, the layout of the air duct module 11 in the drying device 1 enables uniform airflow across the entire drying area, effectively increasing the drying efficiency that can be achieved by adding the drying device 1 to the clothes drying machine. In addition, the coordinated operation of the air duct module 11, the drying component 12, and the moving component 13 in the drying device 1 allows for flexible adjustment of the position and size of the air outlet, enabling direct airflow to the clothes in different locations for efficient drying and shortening the drying time. The control module is built into the host 2 and communicates with the drying device 1, enabling intelligent operation of the drying device 1 and flexible adjustment of the air outlet position for better drying results.

[0105] In a specific application example, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the drying device 1 is applied to a clothes drying rack, the outline shape of the air duct module 11 matches the outline shape of the main unit 2. Based on this, two sets of drying components 12 and moving components 13 can be centrally symmetrically arranged, that is... Figure 1 The upper left and lower right groups shown in the diagram, under this cooperative structure, allow for the partitioned management of the drying areas on the left and right sides of the clothes drying rack. For example, the upper left drying assembly 12 can be moved to cooperate with the first air duct opening 111a in the left 2 area, and the lower right drying assembly 12 can be moved to cooperate with the first air duct opening 111a in the right 1 area, providing a basis for implementing flexible drying operations on the clothes drying rack.

[0106] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” “1,” “2,” etc. (if present) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented in a sequence other than that shown in the figures or text.

[0107] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this disclosure. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this disclosure, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A clothes drying device, characterized in that, include: The air duct module forms an air duct for guiding airflow; The clothes drying module includes a clothes drying component and a moving component. The moving component is used to drive the clothes drying component to move along the air duct module so that the clothes drying component cooperates with the air duct module to deliver air.

2. The clothes drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air duct module includes a first housing, which has a plurality of air duct openings for air intake; The clothes drying assembly includes a second housing and a fan. The fan is disposed inside the second housing, which has an air inlet and an air outlet that cooperates with the air duct.

3. The clothes drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing has at least two first air duct openings, and each first air duct opening is fitted with a first sealing member, which divides the air duct into at least two regions.

4. The clothes drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing has at least two first air duct openings; the air duct module also includes a linkage wind deflector assembly; the linkage wind deflector assembly cooperates with the first housing to open and close the first air duct openings; When the first air duct opening is open, the linkage windbreak component divides the air duct into at least two areas.

5. The clothes drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing is further provided with a second air duct opening; the second housing is provided with a first air outlet for cooperating with the first air duct opening or the second air duct opening; When the first air duct opening is closed, the air duct is not divided, and the first air outlet and the second air duct opening cooperate to supply air.

6. The clothes drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linked windshield assembly includes a linked rack, a first drive motor, and a baffle. The first housing is provided with a sliding track, and the linkage rack is slidably fixed to the first housing through the sliding track; The first drive motor is fixed to the first housing, and the first gear at the end of the first drive motor meshes with the linkage rack. The first housing has a rotating shaft hole at a position opposite to the first air duct opening. The baffle is fitted into the rotating shaft hole and rotates with the first housing. The second gear at the end of the baffle meshes with the linkage rack.

7. The clothes drying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The linkage windbreak assembly also includes a first limit switch and / or a second limit switch on the moving path of the linkage rack; When the first air duct opening is in the open state, the first limit switch is pressed by the first end of the linkage rack, and the baffle rotates to a position perpendicular to the first air duct opening. When the first air duct opening is closed, the second limit switch is pressed against the second end of the linkage rack, and the baffle rotates to a position parallel to the first air duct opening.

8. The clothes drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving component includes a second drive motor and a transmission mechanism. The second drive motor drives the transmission mechanism to move the drying component along the air duct module. The transmission mechanism includes a drive rack, a running slide rail, and pulleys; The drive rack and the running slide rail are arranged in parallel relative to each other; the second drive motor is fixed on the second housing, and the third gear at the end of the second drive motor meshes with the drive rack; the pulley is fixed on the second housing and sleeved in the running slide rail.

9. The clothes drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing adopts a strip structure or a ring structure, wherein the ring structure is one of the following: A structure composed of several of the aforementioned strip structures; Integrated structure.

10. The clothes drying apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, When the first housing adopts a ring structure, the first air duct opening is opened on the first side of the first housing, and a third air duct opening is opened on the second side of the first housing that is connected to the first side. The first housing is further provided with a mating component, the first end of which mates with the third air duct opening; The second housing has a second air outlet, and the second end of the mating component mates with the second air outlet.

11. The clothes drying apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The clothes drying assembly also includes a baffle, and the second housing has a component on the second air outlet that cooperates with the rotating shaft of the baffle; The mating component has a protruding structure on the side away from the first housing. When the clothes drying assembly is moved to a position that mates with the mating component, the protruding structure pushes open the baffle and opens the second air outlet.

12. The clothes drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second housing includes a pipe structure formed by the combination of a second upper housing and a second lower housing; And / or, the second housing includes a first straight pipe section and a bent pipe section, the first end of the first straight pipe section is provided with the air inlet, the second end is connected to the first end of the bent pipe section, the second end of the bent pipe section is provided with a first air outlet, and the first air outlet cooperates with a first air duct or a second air duct on the first housing.

13. The clothes drying device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second housing also includes a second straight pipe section arranged parallel to the first straight pipe section. The first end of the second straight pipe section is connected to the second end of the first straight pipe section and the middle of the bend section. The second end is provided with a second air outlet, which is in conjunction with a third air duct opening provided on the first housing.

14. The clothes drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes drying device further includes at least one distance measuring module, which is located at the endpoint of the movement trajectory of the moving component and is used to measure the distance information between itself and the clothes drying component. And / or, the drying device further includes at least one sensing module, which is disposed on the garment care equipment, the air duct module and / or the drying module, and faces the position of the garment; the sensing module is used to acquire garment information related to the position and / or quantity of the garment. And / or, the drying assembly may further include a heating element.

15. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Includes a main unit, a drying rod module, and a clothes drying device according to any one of claims 1 to 14; The clothes drying device is fixed to the base plate of the main unit, and the air outlet of the air duct module faces the drying rod module.

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