Clothes airing machine

Abstract

The clothes airing machine comprises a main machine frame, a drying assembly and a clothes hanger, the main machine frame is provided with a first opening, and a first sealing cover part is movably installed at the first opening; the drying assembly is arranged in the main machine frame and comprises a movable air outlet part. The clothes hanger can be installed in a lifting mode relative to the main machine frame. The air outlet part can move relative to the main machine frame so as to open the first sealing cover piece to convey hot air to clothes hung on the clothes hanger. By means of the linkage hidden design of the air outlet part and the first sealing cover piece, the clothes airing machine is free of an exposed air outlet in the non-working state, the defect that in the prior art, the appearance uniformity of products is damaged by the exposed air outlet is effectively overcome, the appearance integrated design is achieved, and the home furnishing fusion degree is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of smart home technology, clothes drying racks that combine air drying and tumble drying functions have gradually become one of the mainstream household clothing processing devices due to their high efficiency and convenience. Existing clothes drying racks with tumble drying functions typically include a fan, heating elements, and an air outlet. During operation, the fan drives airflow through the heating elements to form hot air, which is then directed to the surface of the clothes through the air outlet to achieve the drying process.

[0003] To ensure sufficient airflow and drying efficiency, most existing clothes drying racks feature exposed air outlets, meaning the outlets are directly located on the surface of the main unit and connected to the outside. However, this exposed outlet structure has significant technical drawbacks: firstly, the exposed outlets disrupt the overall uniformity and integrity of the clothes drying rack's appearance, making it difficult to achieve a unified design and contradicting the minimalist and harmonious aesthetic demands of modern home environments; secondly, exposed outlets easily accumulate dust, hair, and other debris, which not only affects the smooth discharge of hot air and reduces drying efficiency but may also cause fan malfunctions or damage to heating components due to debris entering the drying system, shortening the clothes drying rack's lifespan. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clothes drying rack that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: On the one hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, comprising: The main frame has a first opening, and a first cover is movably installed at the first opening; The drying component is located within the main unit frame and includes a movable air outlet. The clothes rack can be installed in a lifting manner relative to the main frame; The air outlet is movable relative to the main frame. When the drying is started, the air outlet moves to the air outlet position and drives the first cover to open, so that the air outlet can deliver hot air to the clothes hanging on the clothes rack. When the drying is turned off, the air outlet moves to the storage position and the first cover seals the first opening.

[0006] Furthermore, the clothes rack is provided with a wind cavity, a second opening and an air outlet respectively communicating with the wind cavity, the second opening being configured to cooperate with the first opening, and the air outlet facing the clothes hanging area below the clothes rack; When the clothes rack rises to the drying position relative to the main frame and starts drying, the second opening is opposite to the first opening. The air outlet can deliver hot air to the air cavity through the second opening, and then output hot air to dry the clothes through the air outlet.

[0007] Furthermore, a second sealing member is movably disposed at the second opening. When drying is started, the second sealing member opens to make the second opening communicate with the first opening; when drying is turned off, the second sealing member seals the second opening.

[0008] Furthermore, the vertical width of the first opening is L1, and the horizontal distance between the outer wall of the main frame and the inner wall of the clothes rack is L2, wherein L1>L2.

[0009] Furthermore, the first cover has a half-open state and a fully open state. When the clothes rack descends relative to the main frame to a position deviating from the main frame, the air outlet can push the first cover to the half-open state, and the air outlet deviates from the lifting path of the clothes rack. When the clothes rack is raised relative to the main frame to the drying position, the clothes rack pushes the first cover to the fully open state. Alternatively, when the clothes rack is raised relative to the main frame to the drying position, the air outlet pushes against the first cover, so that part of the first cover moves into the second opening, thereby connecting the air outlet and the air cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the air outlet end of the air outlet can extend into the air cavity, and a sealing element is provided between it and the second opening to seal the gap between the air outlet end and the second opening.

[0011] Furthermore, the clothes rack includes a clothes hanging assembly, which is located at the air outlet and can move relative to the drying rod to open or close the air outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the clothes hanging assembly includes multiple clothes hanging pieces, each of which can move independently relative to the clothes rack. When clothes are hung on a clothes hanging piece, the corresponding part of the air outlet opens.

[0013] Furthermore, the garment hanging component includes a main body, a sealing part disposed on the main body, and a garment hanging part disposed on the bottom side of the main body. The sealing part can seal the corresponding part of the air outlet. The main body is also provided with hollow holes located on both sides of the sealing part so that the air blown out through the air outlet can be blown to both sides of the garment hanging part.

[0014] Furthermore, a power component is provided between the clothes hanging component and the clothes rack, and the power component can drive the clothes hanging component to move relative to the clothes rack.

[0015] Furthermore, the power component includes a spring, with its two ends connected to the clothes hanger and the clothes rack, respectively. The spring continuously applies a unidirectional force to the clothes hanger, thereby driving the clothes hanger to close the air outlet.

[0016] Furthermore, the clothes rack also includes a fixing component that divides the air outlet of the clothes rack into multiple independent chambers, each corresponding to one of the hanging pieces.

[0017] Furthermore, the drying assembly also includes a housing and a driving component, the air outlet is slidably mounted on the housing, and the driving end of the driving component is connected to the air outlet in a transmission manner.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: through the linkage and concealment design of the air outlet and the first cover, the clothes dryer has no exposed air vents when it is not in operation, which effectively solves the defect of the exposed air vents in the prior art that destroys the uniformity of the product appearance, realizes the integrated design of appearance, and improves the integration with home furnishings; at the same time, the sealing effect of the first cover on the first opening can prevent dust, hair and other debris from entering the interior of the main frame, avoid the problems of poor air outlet, reduced drying efficiency and equipment failure caused by the accumulation of debris, and extend the service life of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the first sealing member in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the first sealing member in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the first sealing member in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 ; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the clothes rack and clothes hanging assembly described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the drying rod and clothes hanger described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the drying rod and clothes hanger described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the state of the garment hanging piece described in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the garment hanging piece described in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the first and second sealing components in an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the hanging components of the clothes rack with clothes hanging on it, as described in the embodiments of this application. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment hanger described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fastener described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the drying assembly described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the drying assembly described in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main frame; 11. First opening; 12. First cover; 2. Drying assembly; 21. Air outlet; 22. Sealing element; 23. Housing; 24. Drive element; 25. Fan; 26. Heating element; 3. Clothes rack; 31. Air chamber; 32. Second opening; 33. Air outlet; 34. Second cover; 35. Drying rod; 36. Connector; 37. Clothes hanging assembly; 38. Spring; 39. Fixing component; 371. Clothes hanging part; 372. Main body; 373. Sealing part; 374. Clothes hanging part; 375. Hole; 376. Second connecting part; 391. First connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0023] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] With the development of smart home technology, clothes drying racks that combine air drying and tumble drying functions have become the mainstream household clothing processing equipment due to their high efficiency and convenience. Existing clothes drying racks with tumble drying functions typically consist of a fan, heating elements, and an air outlet. During operation, the fan drives airflow through the heating elements to form hot air, which is then directed to the clothes through the air outlet to achieve drying.

[0026] To ensure drying airflow and efficiency, air outlets are often exposed, meaning they are directly located on the surface of the clothes dryer's main unit and connected to the outside. However, this structure has significant technical drawbacks and has become a key bottleneck restricting product upgrades: First, exposed air outlets directly disrupt the integrity and uniformity of the clothes dryer's appearance, failing to meet the core demands of modern homes for a unified and simple aesthetic, resulting in insufficient product compatibility with the home environment; second, exposed air outlets easily accumulate dust, hair, and other debris, which not only obstructs the airflow and reduces drying efficiency but may also cause debris to enter the drying system, leading to fan jamming, heating component damage, and other malfunctions, severely shortening the equipment's lifespan. These problems are inherent defects that existing clothes dryers with exposed air outlets cannot avoid, necessitating a technical solution that can balance aesthetic integration with drying performance.

[0027] To address the above problems, this embodiment provides a clothes drying rack, such as... Figures 1-15As shown, the device includes: a main frame 1, a drying assembly 2, and a clothes rack 3. The main frame 1 has a first opening 11, and a first cover 12 is movably installed at the first opening 11. The drying assembly 2 is located inside the main frame 1 and includes a movable air outlet 21. The clothes rack 3 can be installed in a lifting manner relative to the main frame 1. The air outlet 21 can move relative to the main frame 1. When drying is started, the air outlet 21 moves to the air outlet position and drives the first cover 12 to open, so that the air outlet 21 can deliver hot air to the clothes hanging on the clothes rack 3. When drying is turned off, the air outlet 21 moves to the storage position, and the first cover 12 seals the first opening 11.

[0028] Based on the above solution, through the coordinated design of the main frame 1, the first cover 12, the movable air outlet 21, and the clothes rack 3, the problems of exposed air vents 33 disrupting the integrated appearance and easily accumulating debris, thus affecting drying efficiency and equipment lifespan, are precisely solved in the prior art. Its working principle and beneficial effects are as follows: From a working principle perspective, in non-drying conditions, the air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 is initially stationary. At this time, the first opening 11 of the main frame 1 is closed by the first cover 12, and the air outlet 21 is hidden inside the main frame 1 along with the closure of the first opening 11, preventing the air outlet structure from being exposed. When drying is required, the air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 moves relative to the main frame 1. During the movement, it simultaneously pushes the first cover 12 to open the first opening 11, allowing the air outlet of the air outlet 21 to be exposed and aligned with the clothes hanging on the clothes rack 3. Then, the drying component 2 starts and delivers hot air to the clothes through the air outlet 21 to achieve the drying function. After the drying operation is completed, the air outlet 21 can move in the opposite direction to reset, and the first cover 12 closes the first opening 11, hiding the air outlet 21 inside the main frame 1 again, restoring the complete appearance of the equipment. The air outlet 21 can be an air duct.

[0029] Based on the above working principle, its effects include: First, achieving an integrated appearance design and improving home décor compatibility. Through the linked concealed design of the air outlet 21 and the first cover 12, the clothes dryer has no exposed air vents 33 when not in operation, and the main frame 1 maintains a complete and unified appearance. This effectively solves the defect of the existing exposed air vents 33 that disrupt the uniformity of the product's appearance, meets the needs of modern home environments for simplicity and harmonious aesthetics, and improves the product's appearance and integration with home décor. Second, reducing the accumulation of debris and ensuring drying performance and equipment lifespan. The sealing effect of the first cover 12 on the first opening 11 when not in operation can effectively prevent dust, hair, and other debris from entering the main frame 1 and contacting the air outlet 21 and other core components of the drying assembly 2. This avoids the problems of poor airflow and reduced drying efficiency caused by debris accumulation, and at the same time reduces the risk of fan failure and heating component damage caused by debris, significantly extending the service life of the equipment. Third, high drying precision and improved drying efficiency. The movable air outlet 21, combined with the design of the lifting clothes rack 3, allows the air outlet 21 to be precisely aligned with the clothes drying area after opening, achieving directional delivery of hot air and reducing heat loss due to diffusion. Compared to the indiscriminate airflow of the existing exposed air outlet 33, the drying is more targeted, further improving drying efficiency. Fourthly, the structural design is reasonable, balancing functionality and aesthetics. This design achieves the concealment of the air outlet structure without sacrificing the size of the air outlet 33. While ensuring the required drying airflow, it achieves flexible switching between functional and aesthetic states through a mechanical linkage mechanism, breaking through the bottleneck of existing technologies where it is difficult to balance drying efficiency and aesthetic integration.

[0030] Furthermore, the clothes rack 3 is provided with an air cavity 31, and a second opening 32 and an air outlet 33 respectively communicating with the air cavity 31. The second opening is configured to cooperate with the first opening, and the air outlet 33 faces the clothes hanging area below the clothes rack 3. When the clothes rack 3 rises to the drying position relative to the main frame 1 and starts drying, the second opening 32 is opposite to the first opening 11. The air outlet 21 can deliver hot air to the air cavity 31 through the second opening 32, and then output hot air to dry the clothes through the air outlet 33.

[0031] In this scheme, when the clothes rack 3 rises to the preset drying position relative to the main frame 1, the drying position is the initial position of the clothes rack 3. The clothes rack 3 is ring-shaped and surrounds the outer perimeter of the main frame 1. The first opening 11 is located on the outer side of the main frame 1, and the second opening 32 is located on the inner side of the clothes rack 3. The second opening 32 of the clothes rack 3 and the first opening 11 of the main frame 1 are automatically and precisely aligned. This alignment structure can be flexibly adopted in a close-fitting or gap-like layout according to actual design requirements: when the close-fitting layout is adopted, a closed hot air transmission channel can be directly constructed between the main drying component 2 and the air cavity 31 of the clothes rack 3; when the gap-like layout is adopted, a stable hot air guiding path can also be formed by controlling the gap size range. Both layouts can effectively avoid excessive diffusion and loss of hot air during the transmission process, greatly improve the hot air utilization rate, reduce energy loss, and achieve the effect of energy-saving drying. Subsequently, the movable air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 moves relative to the main frame 1 and simultaneously moves against the first cover 12, thereby opening the first opening 11 of the main frame 1. The hot air output from the air outlet 21 enters the air cavity 31 inside the clothes rack 3 through the aligned first opening 11 and second opening 32. After being buffered and evenly distributed inside the air cavity 31, the hot air is simultaneously discharged through multiple pre-set air outlets 33 facing the clothes on the clothes rack 3, so that the hot air can cover all the clothes hanging to dry in an all-round and thorough manner, effectively solving the technical defects of incomplete local drying in the traditional single-point air outlet mode, and significantly improving the drying uniformity and drying quality. At the same time, the hot air transmission channel and air outlet structure are integrated inside the clothes rack 3, eliminating the need for additional independent air guide components. This simplifies the overall structure of the equipment, reduces the difficulty of production and assembly, and further enhances the integrated effect of the equipment appearance. Moreover, the air outlets 33 rise and fall synchronously with the clothes rack 3, always maintaining the optimal drying distance from the clothes, eliminating the need for manual adjustment and improving user convenience. After the drying operation is completed, the air outlet 21 moves in the reverse direction to reset, and the first cover 12 closes the first opening 11 of the main frame 1. With the structural design of the hot air transmission channel, it can further prevent external dust, hair and other debris from entering the hot air transmission path and the interior of the drying component 2, thus doubly improving the equipment's protective performance and extending its service life. At the same time, the clothes rack 3 can be lowered to a suitable height, making it convenient for users to pick up and put away clothes and store the equipment.

[0032] A second sealing member 34 is movably disposed at the second opening 32. When drying is started, the second sealing member 34 opens, allowing the second opening 32 to connect with the first opening 11; when drying is stopped, the second sealing member 34 closes the second opening 32. The second sealing member is equipped with a separate independent drive mechanism (which can be a micro motor, electromagnetic push rod, electric telescopic rod, etc.). This drive mechanism is electrically connected to the main control module of the clothes dryer and can independently drive the second sealing member to complete the opening and closing actions of the second opening, without relying on the pushing linkage of the air outlet. In the initial non-drying state, the independent drive mechanism drives the second sealing member to be in a closed state, tightly sealing the second opening and effectively preventing external dust, hair, and other debris from entering the air cavity through the second opening, ensuring the cleanliness and structural protection of the air cavity. Once the clothes rack rises to the preset drying position and the first and second openings are precisely aligned, the main control module issues a command, and the independent drive mechanism drives the second sealing component to fully open the second opening, providing a smooth channel for hot air transmission. Subsequently, the drive component of the drying assembly drives the air outlet to move, extending the air outlet into the air cavity and delivering hot air. After the drying operation is completed, the main control module issues commands in sequence. The air outlet first resets and detaches from the air cavity, and then the independent drive mechanism drives the second sealing component to reset, re-sealing the second opening and restoring the air cavity to its closed and protective state.

[0033] Furthermore, when the drying process is started, the air outlet 21, which is moved to the air outlet position, can open the second cover 34 to deliver hot air to the air cavity 31. When the clothes rack 3 rises to the preset drying position relative to the main frame 1, the second opening 32 of the clothes rack 3 automatically and precisely aligns with the first opening 11 of the main frame 1. Then, the movable air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 moves relative to the main frame 1, pushing the first cover 12 to open the first opening 11, and simultaneously acting on the second cover 34 to open it, thereby achieving directional communication between the first opening 11 and the second opening 32. At this time, the hot air output by the air outlet 21 enters the air cavity 31 inside the clothes rack 3 stably through the aligned dual-channel opening. After being buffered and evenly distributed by the air cavity 31, it is evenly discharged through the air outlet 33 facing the clothes, completing the all-round drying operation. After the drying operation is completed, the air outlet 21 moves in the opposite direction to reset, and the second cover 34 automatically closes the second opening 32 as the air outlet 21 is removed. At the same time, the first cover 12 simultaneously closes the first opening 11, so that the opening structure of the main frame 1 and the clothes rack 3 are both restored to the closed state.

[0034] The addition of a second cover 34 serves several purposes. First, it effectively seals the second opening 32 of the clothes rack 3 when not in operation, preventing dust, hair, and other debris from accumulating inside the air cavity 31 and causing a decrease in drying efficiency due to airflow blockage. This ensures the cleanliness and long-term stability of the air cavity 31. Second, the dual-sealing structure of the first cover 12 and the second cover 34 provides bidirectional protection for both the main frame 1 and the clothes rack 3. Compared to a single-opening seal, this further reduces the risk of debris intruding into the core components of the drying assembly 2, significantly extending the overall lifespan of the equipment. Third, the linkage opening design between the second cover 34 and the air outlet 21 ensures that hot air is directed only during drying operations, reducing heat loss and the entry of foreign objects when not in operation, thus improving the accuracy and energy efficiency of hot air transmission. Furthermore, this structure eliminates the need for additional drive components, relying solely on the movement of the air outlet 21 to achieve synchronous opening and closing of both moving parts. This simplifies the equipment control logic and assembly process, balancing structural compactness and ease of operation.

[0035] Additionally, it should be noted that the vertical width of the first opening is L1, and the horizontal distance between the outer wall of the main frame and the inner wall of the clothes rack is L2, where L1 > L2. By differentiating the size of the first opening, the vertical width L1 of the first opening is made greater than the horizontal distance L2 between the outer wall of the main frame and the inner wall of the clothes rack, thus balancing the dual requirements of high-volume hot air transmission and compact equipment structure, as detailed below: In terms of structural dimension adaptation design, the vertical width L1 of the first opening determines the flow area for hot air transmission, while the horizontal distance L2 between the main unit frame and the clothes rack directly affects the overall volume and structural compactness of the equipment. This solution sets the core dimension relationship as L1>L2. This design allows the first opening to expand the flow area by increasing its vertical width, even with the horizontal gap L2 being limited. This ensures that the hot air output from the drying component can enter the second opening and the clothes rack's air cavity with a larger flow rate through the first opening, avoiding the airflow limitation problem caused by the narrow horizontal gap. At the same time, the smaller horizontal distance L2 can significantly reduce the assembly gap between the main unit frame and the clothes rack, making the overall structure of the equipment more compact, occupying less space, and adaptable to various home installation scenarios.

[0036] To further enhance its technological advantages, in a preferred embodiment, the dimensional relationship is optimized to L1 > 2L2. This means that while further reducing the horizontal gap between the main frame and the clothes rack, the vertical width of the first opening is multiplied to maximize the flow area. This design ensures that hot air passes through the opening structure with a larger flow rate and a shorter path, while maintaining a more compact overall device size, thereby further improving hot air transmission efficiency and drying energy efficiency.

[0037] The core benefits of this size design are as follows: First, it achieves a precise balance between large air volume and compact structure. The L1>L2 size relationship overcomes the design limitation that a small gap results in a small air volume. It ensures sufficient hot air flow area through the large vertical width of the first opening, meeting the air volume requirements for efficient drying, while the small horizontal gap L2 makes the equipment structure more compact, reducing installation space requirements and improving product space adaptability. Second, the preferred embodiment L1>2L2 further amplifies the technical advantages. With a narrower horizontal gap, the significantly increased flow area allows for faster hot air velocity and lower transmission loss, while the overall size of the equipment is smaller, better meeting the lightweight and integrated installation needs of modern homes. Third, the size design is simple and efficient, requiring no additional air guide or amplification components. Functional optimization can be achieved simply through the differentiated configuration of the opening size, simplifying the structural design and reducing manufacturing costs and assembly difficulty.

[0038] For the aforementioned size design, the first cover 12 has a half-open state and a fully open state. When the clothes rack 3 descends relative to the main frame 1 to a position deviating from the main frame 1, the air outlet 21 pushes the first cover 12 to the half-open state, and the air outlet deviates from the lifting path of the clothes rack. When the clothes rack 3 rises relative to the main frame 1 to the drying position, the clothes rack 3 pushes the first cover 12 to the fully open state. By giving the first cover 12 two controllable working states of half-open and fully open, and relying on the coordinated linkage between the air outlet 21 and the clothes rack 3 to achieve state switching, the core aim is to ensure smooth cooperation between the clothes rack 3 and the first cover 12 during the lifting and lowering process, while avoiding structural interference during the drying operation.

[0039] Specifically, when the clothes rack 3 descends relative to the main frame 1 to the clothing loading and unloading position, the air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 pushes the first cover 12 to a half-open state. The core function of this half-open state is to reserve an adaptation stroke for the subsequent upward movement of the clothes rack 3 and to avoid interference from the air outlet 21 during the lifting process of the clothes rack 3. That is, to control the short stroke of the air outlet 21 to avoid interference, so that the body of the clothes rack 3 will not be blocked by the air outlet 21 during the upward movement, and can then accurately connect with and push the first cover 12, smoothly driving the first cover 12 from the half-open state to the fully open state, effectively avoiding the problem of the clothes rack 3 getting stuck due to the initial closure of the first cover 12 or the obstruction of the air outlet 21. When the clothes rack 3 continues to rise to the preset drying position, the first cover 12 is fully opened to the fully open state under the continuous pushing action of the clothes rack 3 body. In this state, the opening angle and position of the first cover 12 are precisely adapted to ensure that it will not cause any structural interference with the clothes rack 3 in the drying position. This ensures the stable parking of the clothes rack 3 in the drying position and allows the first opening 11 to form a maximized flow channel, providing a smooth transmission path for the hot air output by the air outlet 21, ensuring the drying air volume and drying efficiency. The entire state switching process requires no additional drive mechanism or control module; it can be completed solely through the mechanical linkage between the air outlet 21 and the clothes rack 3. This simplifies the overall structure and control logic of the equipment, reduces manufacturing costs and assembly difficulty, and achieves deep coordination between state switching and the lifting process of the clothes rack 3. No manual intervention from the user is required, which improves the automation level and ease of use of the equipment. At the same time, through the transition adaptation of the half-open state and the interference avoidance design of the fully open state, the stability and reliability of the equipment operation are greatly improved, further enhancing the practical value and market competitiveness of the product.

[0040] Meanwhile, in the scheme of opening the first cover 12 and the second cover 34 in conjunction, the air outlet end of the air outlet 21 can extend into the air cavity 31, and a sealing element 22 is provided between it and the second opening 32 to seal the gap between the air outlet end and the second opening 32. When the clothes rack 3 rises relative to the main frame 1 to the preset drying position, after the first opening 11 and the second opening 32 are precisely aligned, the air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 moves relative to the main frame 1 towards the opening direction. During the movement, the air outlet 21 simultaneously pushes against the first cover 12 and the second cover 34, realizing the linkage opening of the two moving parts, so that the first opening 11 and the second opening 32 form a through channel; as the air outlet 21 continues to move, its air outlet end extends directly into the air cavity 31 of the clothes rack 3, and at the same time, the pre-assembled The sealing element 22 (such as a sealing ring, sealing gasket, etc.) between the air outlet and the second opening 32 is tightly compressed, accurately filling the gap between the air outlet and the inner wall of the second opening 32, forming a reliable sealing structure. After that, the drying component 2 is started, and hot air is output from the air outlet. Due to the sealing effect of the sealing element 22, the hot air cannot leak out from the connection between the air outlet and the second opening 32. It can only be buffered and evenly distributed inside the air cavity 31, and then discharged directionally towards the air outlet 33 of the clothes rack 3, so as to achieve efficient drying of the clothes.

[0041] In another optional scheme, when the clothes rack 3 is raised relative to the main frame 1 to the drying position, the air outlet 21 pushes against the first cover 12, so that part of the first cover 12 moves into the second opening 32, thereby connecting the air outlet 21 and the air chamber 31. When the clothes rack 3 rises relative to the main frame 1 to the preset drying position and stops stably, the air outlet 21 of the drying component 2 moves relative to the main frame 1 towards the first opening 11. During the movement, the air outlet 21 precisely pushes against the first cover 12, driving the first cover 12 to move a preset distance until part of the structure of the first cover 12 extends into the second opening 32 of the clothes rack 3. At this time, the movement of the first cover 12 not only breaks the closed state of the first opening 11 in the initial state, but also, through the structural adaptation of partially extending into the second opening 32, connects the air outlet 21, the first opening 11, and the second opening 32. The outlet 32 ​​and the air cavity 31 form a continuous and precisely aligned hot air transmission channel, ensuring that the hot air output from the air outlet 21 can enter the air cavity 31 in a directional and smooth manner. After being buffered and evenly distributed by the air cavity 31, the hot air acts on the clothes through the air outlet 33 of the clothes rack 3 to complete the efficient drying operation. After the drying operation is completed, the air outlet 21 moves in the opposite direction to reset, and its pushing force on the first cover 12 disappears. The first cover 12 returns to its initial position under the action of its own reset structure (such as spring, gravity reset, etc.), re-closes the first opening 11, and at the same time moves away from the area of ​​the second opening 32, without affecting the subsequent descent of the clothes rack 3.

[0042] The core benefits of this solution are reflected in the following aspects: First, it improves the alignment accuracy and sealing of the hot air transmission channel, reducing hot air loss. By using the design where the air outlet 21 pushes the first cover 12 part into the second opening 32, the first cover 12 simultaneously serves the dual function of opening the first opening 11 and connecting to the second opening 32, significantly shortening the hot air transmission distance between the two openings. Furthermore, the two form a precisely aligned transition structure through the first cover 12, effectively preventing hot air diffusion and leakage at the junction of the two openings, significantly improving hot air utilization and drying efficiency. Second, it simplifies the structural design and reduces assembly difficulty. This solution eliminates the need for additional independent air guides or sealing parts 373 for the connection between the first opening 11 and the second opening 32. Channel connectivity and precise connection can be achieved simply by optimizing the movement of the first cover 12, reducing the number of equipment parts and lowering the assembly positioning accuracy requirements for each component, thus helping to control manufacturing costs. Third, it ensures equipment operational stability and avoids structural interference risks. The first cover 12 precisely matches the drying position of the clothes rack 3, only partially extending into the second opening 32 during drying operations and retracting after drying, thus avoiding long-term interference with the clothes rack 3 and ensuring smooth lifting and lowering of the clothes rack 3. Simultaneously, when not in operation, the first cover 12 closes the first opening 11, effectively preventing dust and debris from entering the main unit frame 1, ensuring the operational stability of the core components of the drying assembly 2 and extending the equipment's lifespan. Fourthly, it enhances ease of operation and automation. The entire channel opening and closing process is automatically triggered by the movement of the air outlet 21 and the position of the clothes rack 3, requiring no manual intervention from the user, making the equipment operation process simpler and meeting the needs of smart home use.

[0043] Optionally, one or both opposite sides of the first cover 12 are rotatably connected to the main frame 1 via a pivot; and / or, one or both opposite sides of the second cover 34 are rotatably connected to the clothes rack 3 via a pivot. In terms of structural design, the first cover 12 then adopts a swivel structure, with one side rotatably connected to the main frame 1 via a pivot, specifically configured as an upper hinge; the reset method can be either gravity reset or spring reset, achieving automatic reset without additional drive components. When it is necessary to open the first opening 11, the air outlet 21 and the clothes rack 3 successively apply an upward pushing force to the first cover 12, causing the first cover 12 to rotate upward around the upper pivot and open, thus opening the first opening 11; when the pushing force disappears, the first cover 12, under its own weight or the reset force of the spring, rotates in the opposite direction around the pivot to reset, reclosing the first opening 11. Alternatively, a double-blade hinged connection can be used, and it is a split structure. This makes the width of any part of the first cover 12 smaller, so that it will not interfere with the lifting of the clothes rack 3 during the swinging process.

[0044] For the second cover 34, a swivel structure is also adopted, and its connection method can be flexibly selected: one is to rotatably connect to the clothes rack 3 on one side through a rotating shaft, which is suitable for scenarios where there is sufficient space inside the air cavity 31. When it is opened, it rotates around the rotating shaft on one side under the action of the air outlet 21. When it is reset, it can be achieved by gravity or a matching spring; the other is to rotatably connect to the clothes rack 3 on both opposite sides through rotating shafts. This structure can greatly reduce the space occupied by the moving parts when they are opened, so it is especially suitable for design schemes with small internal space inside the air cavity 31. When it is opened, the swivel blades rotate synchronously towards the middle around the rotating shafts on both sides, which can realize the conduction of the second opening 32. Since the size of the swivel structure hinged on both sides is distributed, the space occupied in the air cavity 31 is small, avoiding interference with other structures inside the air cavity 31.

[0045] Preferably, the clothes rack 3 includes two parallel drying rods 35 and connectors 36 respectively connected to the two ends of the two drying rods 35. Both drying rods 35 are provided with the second opening 32. The main frame 1 is provided with drying components 2 corresponding to the two drying rods 35. The clothes rack 3 adopts a symmetrical structural design, specifically including two parallel drying rods 35 and connectors 36 respectively connected to the two ends of the two drying rods 35. The connectors 36 are used to fix the two drying rods 35, improving the overall structural strength and load-bearing stability of the clothes rack 3. At the same time, both drying rods 35 are provided with a second opening 32 that communicates with their own air cavity 31. Correspondingly, the main frame 1 is provided with two sets of drying components 2, and the two sets of drying components 2 form a one-to-one correspondence with the two drying rods 35. When the clothes rack 3 rises to the preset drying position relative to the main frame 1, the second openings 32 of the two drying rods 35 can be precisely aligned with the first openings 11 of the corresponding drying components 2 under the structural positioning accuracy guaranteed by the connector 36. Subsequently, the two drying components 2 operate synchronously or individually, which is not specifically limited here. Their air outlets 21 push against the first cover 12 on the corresponding side. If a second cover 34 is configured, they open synchronously to achieve synchronous conduction of the double opening channels. The air outlet can further extend into the air cavity 31 of the corresponding drying rod 35. If a sealing element 22 is configured, a seal is formed synchronously. After that, the two drying components 2 output hot air. The hot air enters the air cavity 31 of the two drying rods 35 and is then discharged through the air outlets 33 on the drying rods 35 facing the clothes, achieving all-round coverage and drying of the clothes hanging on the two drying rods 35.

[0046] The main benefits of this solution are as follows: First, it significantly improves the drying coverage and uniformity. The double drying rod 35 structure expands the space for hanging clothes, and with the one-to-one drive of the two drying components 2, hot air can simultaneously cover all the clothes on both drying rods 35, avoiding the drying blind spots that are common with single drying rods 35 or single drying components 2. The simultaneous air delivery design of the dual air chambers 31 and dual air outlets 33 further improves the overall drying uniformity, solving the problem of incomplete drying in certain areas when multiple clothes are hung. Second, it enhances the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of the equipment. The connecting parts 36 at both ends firmly connect the two drying rods 35 into a whole, effectively distributing the weight of the clothes and preventing bending or deformation caused by excessive force on a single drying rod 35. It also improves the stability of the clothes rack 3 during lifting and lowering, ensuring the accuracy of the opening alignment and providing a structural foundation for smooth hot air transmission. Third, it improves drying efficiency and energy efficiency adaptability. The two drying components 2 can be independently controlled or operate synchronously, flexibly adapting the hot air output power according to the quantity and humidity of the clothes being dried. Compared to a single drying component 2, this significantly improves drying efficiency when handling large quantities of clothes, while allowing for energy-saving operation by activating the corresponding side component when dealing with small quantities of clothes. Fourthly, it expands the application scenarios and practicality. The dual drying rods 35 design allows for the categorized drying of clothes (such as clothes and bedding, dark and light colors, etc.), and with corresponding drying components 2, the air supply parameters can be adjusted according to the drying needs of different types of clothes, enhancing the product's practicality and user experience. At the same time, the symmetrical structural design and overall appearance of the equipment are highly compatible, further enhancing the integrated aesthetic effect and meeting the needs of modern home aesthetics.

[0047] In some embodiments, the clothes rack 3 includes a clothes hanging assembly 37, which is located at the air outlet 33 and can move relative to the drying rod 35 to open or close the air outlet 33. The clothes hanging assembly 37 is installed at the air outlet 33 of the drying rod 35 and can move relative to the drying rod along a preset trajectory. Initially, when no clothes are hung, the clothes hanging assembly 37 is in its initial position and blocks and closes the air outlet 33. This prevents external dust and debris from entering the air chamber 31 inside the drying rod 35 through the air outlet 33, ensuring the cleanliness of the air chamber 31 and maintaining the neat appearance of the drying rod 35. When clothes need to be hung, the user hangs the clothes on the clothes hanging assembly 37. The weight of the clothes or manual pushing can drive the clothes hanging assembly 37 to move relative to the drying rod. As the clothes hanging assembly 37 moves, its… As the obstruction of the air outlet 33 is gradually lifted, the air outlet 33 is gradually opened. If clothes are only hung on some of the hanging components 37, the air outlet 33 of the corresponding area is opened separately, while the air outlet 33 of the area without clothes remains closed. When the clothes rack 3 rises to the drying position and the drying component 2 starts to output hot air, the hot air is buffered and evenly distributed by the air cavity 31, and then blows directly from the opened air outlet 33 to the corresponding clothes to be dried, achieving precise drying. After the clothes are removed, the load on the hanging component 37 disappears, and it returns to the initial position with its own reset structure or manual assistance, and the air outlet 33 is blocked and closed again.

[0048] Specifically, the clothes hanging assembly 37 includes multiple hanging pieces 371, each of which can move independently relative to the clothes rack 3. When clothes are hung on a hanging piece 371, the corresponding air outlet 33 opens. The multiple hanging pieces 371 are arranged at intervals along the length of the drying rod 35 at the air outlet 33. Each hanging piece 371 has the freedom to move independently relative to the drying rod 35, and the movement of a single hanging piece 371 does not affect the other hanging pieces 371. In the initial state without clothes hanging, all hanging pieces 371 are in their initial positions, each correspondingly blocking and closing the air outlet 33 of its area, forming a full-area protective barrier. This prevents dust and debris from entering the internal air cavity 31 of the drying rod 35 through the air outlet 33, ensuring the cleanliness of the air cavity 31 and the unobstructed airflow, while also maintaining the neat appearance of the drying rod 35. When the user hangs clothes, clothes can be hung on some or all of the hanging pieces 371 according to the quantity and size of the clothes. Under the weight of the clothes hanging on them or the user's manual pushing, each hanging piece 371 moves independently relative to the drying rod 35. As the hanging piece 371 moves, the corresponding blocked air outlet 33 area is precisely opened. The hanging pieces 371 without clothes hanging on them remain in their initial positions, and the corresponding air outlet 33 remains closed. When the clothes rack 3 rises to the drying position and the drying component 2 is activated, the hot air is buffered and evenly distributed by the air chamber 31 of the drying rod 35, and then output directionally only from the air outlet 33 area opened by the hanging garment 371, accurately blowing towards the corresponding hanging clothes; if there are multiple areas with clothes hanging, the air outlet 33 of each open area will send air synchronously to achieve parallel drying of multiple areas; when clothes are taken off, when the clothes on a certain hanging garment 371 are taken off, its load disappears, and under the action of its own reset structure (such as elastic element reset), it independently returns to the initial position, and the corresponding air outlet 33 is blocked and closed again. If other hanging garments 371 still have clothes hanging on them, the corresponding air outlet 33 will remain open.

[0049] More specifically, the garment hanger 371 includes a main body 372, a sealing part 373 disposed on the main body 372, and a garment hanging part 374 disposed on the bottom side of the main body 372. The sealing part 373 can seal the corresponding part of the air outlet 33. The main body 372 is also provided with hollow holes 375 on both sides of the sealing part 373 so that the air blown out through the air outlet 33 can be blown to both sides of the garment hanging part 374. The garment hanger 371 adopts an integrated structural design, specifically including a main body 372, a sealing part 373 integrally formed on the main body 372, and a garment hanging part 374 disposed on the bottom side of the main body 372. Hollow holes 375 are opened on both sides of the main body 372 corresponding to the sealing part 373. Multiple garment hangers 371 of this structure are arranged at intervals along the length of the drying rod 35. Each garment hanger 371 can move independently relative to the drying rod 35, and the movements do not interfere with each other. In the initial un-clothed state, the hanging part 371 is in its initial position, and the sealing part 373 on the main body 372 precisely fits against the air outlet 33 of the drying rod 35, achieving a reliable seal of the corresponding area's air outlet 33. This not only prevents dust and debris from entering the air chamber 31 of the drying rod 35 through the air outlet 33, ensuring a clean and unobstructed airflow, but also maintains the neat appearance of the drying rod 35. When clothes are hung on the hanging part 374, the weight of the clothes drives the main body 372 to move relative to the drying rod 35, and the sealing part 373 moves with the main body 372. 2. The unit moves synchronously and detaches from the air outlet 33, opening the corresponding area's air outlet 33. At this time, the hot air output by the drying component 2 is evenly distributed after being buffered by the air chamber 31 of the drying rod 35, and then discharged from the opened air outlet 33. The perforated holes 375 on both sides of the main body 372 form a directional airflow path, allowing the hot air to smoothly penetrate the perforated holes 375 and be guided to the two sides of the hanging part 374, accurately covering the front and back / left and right surfaces of the clothes hanging on the hanging part 374, avoiding local hot air stagnation caused by clothes blocking the air outlet 33. If only some of the hanging parts 371 have clothes hanging on them, the corresponding area's air outlet 33 opens and guides the air through the perforated holes 375, while the sealing part 373 of the un-hanging hanging parts 371 remains sealed at the air outlet 33. After the clothes are removed, the hanging parts 371 return to their initial position under the action of the reset structure, and the sealing part 373 re-fits the air outlet 33 to complete the seal, restoring the protective state.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, a power component is also provided between the clothes hanging component 371 and the clothes rack 3. The power component can drive the clothes hanging component 371 to move relative to the clothes rack 3. A power component is configured one-to-one between the independent clothes hanging components 371 and the clothes rack 35, such as a micro motor, electromagnetic drive component 24, or elastic drive component 24. The power component is connected to the clothes hanging component 371 and can drive the clothes hanging component 371 to move precisely relative to the clothes rack 35 along a preset trajectory, thereby realizing the active opening or closing of the air outlet 33. This power component can be electrically connected to the main control module of the clothes dryer and is compatible with various trigger control logics. In the initial state, the power component drives the clothes hanging component 371 to maintain its initial position. The sealing part 373 of the main body 372 of the clothes hanging component 371 is tightly attached to the air outlet 33 of the drying rod 35. When it is necessary to hang clothes or start the drying operation, the main control module can issue a command. The triggering conditions can be set to the signal that the clothes rack 3 has risen to the position, the drying start signal, the manual control command, etc. After receiving the command, the power component drives the clothes hanging component 371 to move. The sealing part 373 moves away from the air outlet 33 along with the clothes hanging component 371, and the corresponding area air outlet 33 opens. If the zone control logic is adopted, the clothes hanging component 371 in the area with clothes can be driven to move and open the air outlet 33, while the area without clothes remains closed. After the hot air is buffered and evenly distributed by the air cavity 31, it is discharged from the opened air outlet 33, and then guided to both sides of the clothes hanging part 374 through the hollow holes 375 on both sides of the main body 372 of the clothes hanging component 371, so as to achieve all-round coverage and drying of clothes. After the drying operation is completed or the clothes are removed, the main control module issues a reset command, and the power component drives the clothes hanging piece 371 to move in the opposite direction and return to the initial position. The sealing part 373 then seals against the air outlet 33 again to complete the seal and restore the protective state.

[0051] The power component includes a spring 38, with its two ends connected to the clothes hanger 371 and the clothes rack 3, respectively. The spring 38 continuously applies a unidirectional force to the clothes hanger 371, driving it to close the air outlet 33. Each independent clothes hanger 371 is fitted with a tension spring as a power component between it and the drying rod 35. The two ends of the spring 38 are fixedly connected to the main body 372 of the clothes hanger 371 and the inner wall / pre-set mounting position of the drying rod 35, respectively. After assembly, the spring 38 is in a pre-tightened state, thus applying a continuous elastic force to the clothes hanger 371 towards the air outlet 33, ensuring that the clothes hanger 371 always maintains a tendency to conform to the air outlet 33. In the initial unloaded state, under the pre-tension force of the spring 38, the hanging piece 371 is firmly pressed against the initial position, and the sealing part 373 on the main body 372 is precisely and tightly fitted with the air outlet 33 of the drying rod 35, forming a reliable sealing structure. When the user hangs clothes on the hanging part 374 of the hanging piece 371, the weight of the clothes will generate a downward pull that overcomes the pre-tension force of the spring 38, driving the hanging piece 371 to move away from the air outlet 33 relative to the drying rod 35. The sealing part 373 moves synchronously with the main body 372 and disengages from the air outlet 33, and the air outlet 33 in the corresponding area is smoothly opened. When the clothes are removed, the load on the hanging piece 371 disappears, and the pre-tension force of the spring 38 immediately drives the hanging piece 371 to move in the opposite direction and return to the initial position. The sealing part 373 is once again tightly fitted with the air outlet 33 to complete the reset seal and restore the protective state of the air chamber 31.

[0052] To ensure the reliability of the connection between the spring 38 and the clothes hanger 371 and the drying rod 35, a first connecting part 391 is integrally formed or fixedly installed on the inner side of the drying rod 35 corresponding to the assembly position of the clothes hanger 371. Simultaneously, a second connecting part 376 is correspondingly provided on the sealing part 373 or the main body 372 of the clothes hanger 371. Both the first connecting part 391 and the second connecting part 376 adopt a hook-shaped structure design. During assembly, both ends of the spring 38 can be directly hooked into the hook grooves of the first hook-shaped connecting part and the second hook-shaped connecting part. The limiting effect of the hook-shaped structure prevents the spring 38 from falling off during force extension and contraction or equipment vibration, achieving a stable assembly of the spring 38.

[0053] It is worth mentioning that the clothes rack 3 also includes a fixing member 39, which divides the air outlet 33 of the drying rod 35 into multiple independent chambers, each corresponding to one of the hanging pieces 371. The isolation barrier of the independent chambers constructed by the fixing member 39 divides the overall air outlet 33 area of ​​the drying rod 35 into multiple independent and sealed chambers. Each independent chamber has a one-to-one fitting relationship with a single hanging piece 371 arranged along the drying rod 35, that is, the sealing part 373, the perforation 375, and the hanging part 374 of a single hanging piece 371 completely cover the air outlet area of ​​the corresponding independent chamber. In the initial un-clothed state, the sealing part 373 of the hanging piece 371 tightly fits the air outlet 33 of the corresponding independent chamber. Combined with the separating effect of the fixing part 39, this creates a closed space where each chamber is not interconnected, effectively preventing the accumulation of external dust and debris across chambers in the air outlet area. When a user hangs clothes on a certain hanging piece 371, that hanging piece 371 moves down to open the air outlet 33 of the corresponding independent chamber, while the other un-clothed hanging pieces remain sealed to their respective chamber air outlets. During the drying process, after being transmitted through the air chamber, the hot air is confined to the opened independent chamber by the fixing part 39, preventing it from flowing into other closed chambers. Instead, it is precisely blown onto the clothes through the perforated holes 375 of the corresponding hanging piece 371, achieving directional and concentrated hot air delivery.

[0054] Generally, the drying assembly 2 also includes a housing 23 and a drive component 24. The air outlet 21 is slidably mounted on the housing 23, and the drive end of the drive component 24 is connected to the air outlet 21 via a transmission connection. The drying assembly 2 adopts a modular integrated design, with the core including the housing 23, the drive component 24, and the air outlet 21. The housing 23 is fixedly assembled inside the main frame 1, providing a stable mounting and protective carrier for the drive component 24 and the air outlet 21. The air outlet 21 is slidably mounted on the housing 23 through adaptable structures such as slide rails and slide grooves, and can move smoothly along the preset trajectory of the housing 23. The drive component 24 (which can be a linear motor, cylinder, screw and nut mechanism, etc.) is fixed on the housing 23, and its drive end forms a reliable transmission connection with the air outlet 21, which can drive the air outlet 21 to slide precisely back and forth along the housing 23.

[0055] Meanwhile, based on the original housing 23, drive component 24, and sliding air outlet 21, a heating element 26 and a fan 25 are fixedly assembled inside the housing 23. The heating element 26 is used to heat the air to form hot air, and the fan 25 is arranged corresponding to the assembly position of the heating element 26 and the air outlet 21, generating airflow and forming a directional airflow channel through the internal structure of the housing. The starting process of the drying assembly 2: First, the heating element 26 is energized and heats up, uniformly heating the air inside the housing 23; simultaneously, the fan 25 provides power, precisely guiding the hot air heated by the heating element 26 through the airflow channel to the air inlet of the air outlet 21, preventing the hot air from spreading disorderly within the housing 23; then, the drive component 24 drives the air outlet 21 to slide along the preset trajectory of the housing 23, simultaneously pushing the first cover 12 to open the corresponding opening, and the drying rod 35 rises to continue pushing the first cover 12. After the drying rod 35 has risen completely, the first outlet and the first... With the two outlets aligned, the air outlet 21 continues to push against the second cover 34 to open the second opening 32, and the air outlet end of the air outlet 21 extends precisely to the air cavity 31. Finally, the hot air, after being regulated by the fan 25, is stably output to the air cavity 31 through the air outlet 21. After being evenly distributed twice by the air cavity 31, the clothes are guided by the air outlet 33 and the hollow hole 375 corresponding to the opening of the clothes hanging piece 371, so as to achieve efficient and uniform drying. After drying, the heating element 26 is de-energized and stops working, the driving element 24 drives the air outlet 21 to reset, and all moving parts close the openings simultaneously, restoring the protective state.

[0056] The complete working principle of the drying process in practical applications is as follows: The first step involves hanging clothes to trigger the opening of the air outlet 33. The user hangs clothes on the hanging part 374 of the hanging bracket 371 on the clothes rack 35. The weight of the clothes overcomes the pre-tension of the spring 38 between the hanging bracket 371 and the clothes rack 35. The two ends of the spring 38 are stably connected by hook-shaped connectors to prevent detachment, driving the hanging bracket 371 to move downwards relative to the clothes rack 35. As the hanging bracket 371 moves downwards, the sealing part 373 of its main body 372 disengages from the air outlet 33 of the clothes rack 35, and the corresponding area's air outlet 33 is precisely opened. The hanging bracket 371 in the un-hung area remains sealed under the action of the spring 38, achieving adaptive control that opens when clothes are hung and closes when clothes are not hung, effectively preventing unnecessary leakage of hot air and improving energy utilization.

[0057] In the second step, the air outlet 21 extends pre-extension to lift the first cover 12. The drive component 24 of the drying assembly 2 is activated, driving the air outlet 21, which is slidably mounted on the housing 23, to extend partially. During the movement of the air outlet 21, it precisely pushes against the first cover 12. The upper side of the first cover 12 is hinged to the main frame 1 via a pivot, and has a swivel structure, switching it to a half-open state. This half-open state provides an adaptation stroke for the subsequent upward pushing action of the drying rod 35, avoiding the drying rod 35 from getting stuck due to the initial closing of the first cover 12, ensuring smooth lifting and lowering actions, and eliminating the need for additional drive components, thus simplifying the control logic.

[0058] Third, the drying rod 35 rises, lifting the first cover 12 to full opening. The clothes rack 3 drives the drying rod 35 to rise. During the rise, the drying rod 35 continuously pushes the first cover 12, which is in a half-open state, causing it to gradually rotate to a fully open state. When the drying rod 35 rises to the top of the preset drying position, the first cover 12 remains stably in a fully open state. At this time, there is no structural interference between the first cover 12 and the drying rod 35, which not only ensures that the drying rod 35 is stably parked, but also makes the first opening 11 of the main frame 1 form a maximized flow channel, providing sufficient space for hot air transmission.

[0059] In the fourth step, the air outlet 21 extends fully out of the ventilation cavity 31 and is sealed. The drive component 24 continues to drive the air outlet 21 to its farthest end. During the movement, the air outlet 21 simultaneously opens the second cover 34. The second cover 34 is a swivel structure, which is hinged on one or both sides depending on the size of the air cavity 31, so that the second opening 32 of the clothes rack 3 is fully opened. Then, the air outlet end of the air outlet 21 extends into the air cavity 31 inside the drying rod 35, and the seal 22 between the air outlet end and the second opening 32 is tightly pressed, precisely filling the gap between the two. This design simplifies the transmission structure by simultaneously completing the actions of opening the two movable parts, extending the air cavity 31, and pressing the seal 22 through the air outlet 21. At the same time, the seal 22 effectively blocks the hot air leakage path, greatly improving the hot air utilization rate.

[0060] The fifth step involves generating and directionally drying the clothes with hot air. The drying assembly 2 is activated, and the heating element 26 inside the housing 23 heats the internal air evenly. Simultaneously, the fan 25 precisely directs the heated air towards the air inlet of the outlet 21, preventing disorderly diffusion within the housing 23. The hot air is then output through the outlet 21 to the air chamber 31, where it is buffered and evenly distributed before exiting only through the air outlet 33 of the hanging piece 371. The air is then guided through the perforated holes 375 on both sides of the main body 372 of the hanging piece 371 to the sides of the hanging part 374, achieving comprehensive drying of the front, back, left, and right surfaces of the clothes. The entire hot air transmission chain, from generation and guidance to output and application to the clothes, is precisely coordinated, ensuring uniform drying, preventing incomplete drying in certain areas, and achieving energy-saving operation through zoned air outlet control 33.

[0061] The core benefits of this drying process are: First, it features fully automated and collaborative operation, requiring no manual user intervention and offering exceptional ease of use, perfectly aligning with smart home needs. Second, it ensures precise adaptation of various technical features, from the adaptive opening of the air outlet 33 and the switching of moving parts, to the conduction of the air cavity 31 and the sealed transmission of hot air, forming a fully optimized chain that significantly improves drying efficiency and energy efficiency. Third, it boasts reliable structural linkages, replacing complex electrical controls with mechanical linkages to reduce the risk of malfunctions, while multiple protective structures ensure long-term operational stability and extend the equipment's lifespan. Fourth, it offers strong adaptability to various scenarios, accommodating different quantities and sizes of clothing for drying, balancing drying uniformity and energy efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.

[0062] In summary, this solution achieves a dual upgrade in both function and appearance of the clothes drying rack through multi-dimensional structural optimization and collaborative design. Its core advantages and corresponding implementation logic are as follows: First, it optimizes the integrated appearance, achieving a surface without air vents and a frameless design for the flat panel lights. This solution integrates the hot air outlet 33 inside the drying rod 35. In the undried state, the sealing part 373 of the hanging piece 371 is tightly fitted to the air outlet 33 by the pre-tightening force of the spring 38. Combined with the double-closed protection of the first cover 12 of the main frame 1 and the second cover 34 of the clothes rack 3, the entire surface of the clothes drying rack has no exposed air vents. This structural layout provides ample space for the frameless design of the flat panel lights, avoiding interference between the air vents and the light structure, and significantly improving the neatness and integrated feel of the equipment's appearance. Second, it achieves targeted airflow, improving the drying efficiency of clothes. The solution employs a design with multiple independent, movable garment hanging components 371. Each component 371 uses the gravity of the clothing to adaptively open its air outlet 33, while the outlet 33 in areas without clothing remains sealed. During drying, hot air is evenly distributed through the air chamber 31 and then exhausted only from the outlet 33 in the hanging area. The air then precisely covers both sides of the clothing through the perforated holes 375 on both sides of the garment hanging component 371, preventing hot air leakage to areas without clothing. This achieves targeted drying with on-demand airflow, effectively solving the energy waste and incomplete drying problems caused by traditional all-area airflow systems. Thirdly, it shortens the hot air path and reduces losses, further improving drying efficiency. By extending the air outlet 21 into the air inlet 31, and with the sealing element 22 between the air outlet and the second opening 32, a short-path hot air transmission channel is constructed, directly from the drying assembly housing 23 to the air chamber 31 of the drying rod 35. Simultaneously, the fan 25 inside the housing 23 guides the hot air directionally towards the air outlet 21, reducing disordered diffusion of hot air during transmission, significantly reducing heat loss, and allowing the hot air energy to act more concentratedly on the clothes, thus significantly improving drying efficiency and energy saving. This design, through the synergistic interaction of various technical features, balances aesthetics, drying performance, and energy-saving requirements, possessing excellent practical value and market competitiveness.

[0063] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0064] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0065] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0066] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: The main frame has a first opening, and a first cover is movably installed at the first opening; The drying component is located within the main unit frame and includes a movable air outlet. The clothes rack can be installed in a lifting manner relative to the main frame; The air outlet is movable relative to the main frame. When the drying is started, the air outlet moves to the air outlet position and drives the first cover to open, so that the air outlet can deliver hot air to the clothes hanging on the clothes rack. When the drying is turned off, the air outlet moves to the storage position and the first cover seals the first opening.

2. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes rack is provided with a wind cavity, a second opening and an air outlet respectively communicating with the wind cavity, the second opening is configured to cooperate with the first opening, and the air outlet faces the clothes hanging area below the clothes rack; When the clothes rack rises to the drying position relative to the main frame and starts drying, the second opening is opposite to the first opening. The air outlet can deliver hot air to the air cavity through the second opening, and then output hot air to dry the clothes through the air outlet.

3. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second sealing member is movably provided at the second opening. When drying is started, the second sealing member opens to make the second opening communicate with the first opening; when drying is turned off, the second sealing member seals the second opening.

4. The clothes drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vertical width of the first opening is L1, and the horizontal distance between the outer wall of the main frame and the inner wall of the clothes rack is L2, wherein L1>L2.

5. The clothes drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first cover has a half-open state and a fully open state. When the clothes rack descends relative to the main frame to a position away from the main frame, the air outlet can push the first cover to the half-open state, and the air outlet deviates from the lifting path of the clothes rack. When the clothes rack is raised relative to the main frame to the drying position, the clothes rack pushes against the first cover to the fully open state; Alternatively, when the clothes rack is raised relative to the main frame to the drying position, the air outlet pushes against the first cover, so that part of the first cover moves into the second opening, thereby connecting the air outlet and the air cavity.

6. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet end of the air outlet can extend into the air cavity, and a sealing element is provided between it and the second opening to seal the gap between the air outlet end and the second opening.

7. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clothes rack includes a clothes hanging assembly, which is located at the air outlet and can move relative to the clothes rack to open or close the air outlet.

8. The clothes drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clothes hanging assembly includes multiple clothes hanging pieces, each of which can move independently relative to the clothes rack. When clothes are hung on a clothes hanging piece, the corresponding air outlet opens.

9. The clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment hanging component includes a main body, a sealing part on the main body, and a garment hanging part on the bottom side of the main body. The sealing part can seal the corresponding part of the air outlet. The main body is also provided with hollow holes on both sides of the sealing part so that the air blown out through the air outlet can be blown to both sides of the garment hanging part.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, A power component is also provided between the clothes hanging component and the clothes rack, and the power component can drive the clothes hanging component to move relative to the clothes rack.

11. The clothes drying rack according to claim 10, characterized in that, The power component includes a spring, with its two ends connected to the clothes hanger and the clothes rack, respectively. The spring continuously applies a unidirectional force to the clothes hanger, thereby driving the clothes hanger to close the air outlet.

12. The clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clothes rack also includes a fixing component that divides the air outlet of the clothes rack into multiple independent chambers, each corresponding to one of the hanging pieces.

13. The clothes drying rack according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The drying assembly also includes a housing and a driving component. The air outlet is slidably mounted on the housing, and the driving end of the driving component is connected to the air outlet via a transmission connection.

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