Laundry care hanger
By integrating a steam generator and an air supply unit inside the clothes hanger, and combining them with a dual-path air outlet design in the air duct, the problems of cumbersome operation, large size, and blind spots in existing garment care equipment are solved, achieving a fully automatic and uniform garment care effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG HOTATA TECH GRP
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing garment care equipment, such as handheld/standing garment steamers, is time-consuming and laborious to operate, while cabinet-style garment care machines are bulky and expensive. They cannot meet the immediate care needs of daily household clothes drying scenarios and have blind spots in garment care.
The garment hanger housing integrates a steam generator, an air supply unit, and an air duct. It achieves full-coverage air supply through side and bottom air outlets. Steam and airflow are pre-mixed and output synchronously, adapting to conventional garment hanger shapes for fully automatic care.
It achieves automated care of all areas of clothing without dead angles, improves wrinkle removal effect and evenness, reduces energy consumption and noise, and expands home applicability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of garment care equipment, and more particularly to a garment care hanger. Background Technology
[0002] As residents' living standards improve, their demand for refined daily clothing care continues to grow. Clothing is prone to wrinkles after wearing, storing, and washing, requiring wrinkle removal, shaping, and drying to maintain its shape and feel. Currently, the mainstream clothing care equipment on the market falls into two categories: handheld / standing garment steamers and cabinet-style garment care machines. Handheld / standing garment steamers require users to operate them manually, repeatedly ironing the wrinkled areas, which is time-consuming and laborious, and cannot provide fully automated care after hanging. Cabinet-style garment care machines, while offering automated care, are bulky, occupying significant indoor space, and have high purchase and operating costs. They also suffer from high energy consumption and waste for daily care of single items or small quantities of clothing, severely limiting their application scenarios and failing to meet the immediate care needs of everyday household clothes drying. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a garment care hanger that can solve the aforementioned problems existing in related technologies.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: A garment care hanger includes a hanger housing, wherein a steam generating unit, an air supply unit, and an air guide channel are provided inside the hanger housing. The steam generating unit is used to generate steam, and the air supply unit is used to drive airflow. The air inlet of the air guide channel is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit. The hanger housing is provided with a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet that are connected to the air guide channel. The side air outlet is used to output airflow toward the area where the clothes are in contact with the hanger housing. The bottom air outlet is used to output airflow toward the area where the clothes hang below the hanger housing. The steam output end of the steam generating unit is connected to the air guide channel so that the steam generated by the steam generating unit can flow into the airflow driven by the air supply unit, and be output to the clothes to be cared for by the airflow through the side air outlet structure and the bottom air outlet structure.
[0005] Optionally, the clothes hanger housing includes an outer cover and an inner mounting shell, the steam generating unit is installed inside the inner mounting shell, and the outer cover and the inner mounting shell enclose each other to form the air guide channel.
[0006] Optionally, the inner wall of the outer cover and / or the outer wall of the inner mounting shell are provided with a number of air guide ribs, and the adjacent air guide ribs enclose and form multiple independent air guide channels, each of which extends vertically along the hanger shell.
[0007] Optionally, the top of the inner mounting shell is provided with a diversion cavity, which extends along the lateral length of the hanger shell. The air outlet of the air supply unit is connected to the diversion cavity, and the air inlet of each of the air guide channels is connected to the diversion cavity.
[0008] Optionally, the sidewall of the diversion cavity is provided with a plurality of diversion notches, and the airflow in the diversion cavity can be distributed to each of the air guide channels through each of the diversion notches.
[0009] Optionally, the steam output end of the steam generating unit is connected to the diversion chamber.
[0010] Optionally, the bottom of the outer cover is provided with an opening, and a downward air outlet is formed at the opening to connect with the air guide channel.
[0011] Optionally, the outer cover may have multiple lateral air outlets on its two shoulder sides, front side and / or rear side that are laterally connected to the air guide channel.
[0012] Optionally, the outer cover is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first cover and a second cover that are spliced together. The first cover and the second cover are respectively provided with positioning posts on their opposing sides. The inner mounting shell is respectively provided with positioning holes on both sides. When the first cover and the second cover are spliced together, the positioning posts are fitted into the positioning holes.
[0013] Optionally, the inner mounting shell is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first half shell and a second half shell that are assembled opposite each other; the first half shell is provided with a first half tube, and the second half shell is provided with a corresponding second half tube. The first half tube and the second half tube are spliced together to form a first guide tube. One end of the first guide tube is connected to the gas outlet of the steam generating unit, and the other end is connected to the diversion chamber.
[0014] Optionally, the inner mounting housing is further provided with a water supply unit, which is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating unit and is used to provide nursing water to the steam generating unit.
[0015] Optionally, the water supply unit can be detachably installed in the inner mounting housing, and the bottom of the inner mounting housing is provided with a disassembly port, through which the water supply unit can be installed or removed.
[0016] Optionally, the inner mounting housing is provided with a fixed mounting bracket, the steam generating unit is fixedly installed on the upper part of the fixed mounting bracket, and the water supply unit is detachably installed on the lower part of the fixed mounting bracket.
[0017] Optionally, the water inlet of the steam generating unit is connected to a water intake pipe, and the top of the water supply unit is provided with a docking hole. When the water supply unit is installed in place, the water intake pipe extends into the interior of the water supply unit through the docking hole.
[0018] Optionally, the inner mounting shell is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first half shell and a second half shell that are assembled opposite each other. The first half shell is provided with a first frame, and the second half shell is provided with a corresponding second frame. The first frame and the second frame are spliced together to form the fixed mounting frame. Furthermore, the first half-shell is provided with a third half-tube, and the second half-shell is provided with a corresponding fourth half-tube. The third half-tube and the fourth half-tube are spliced together to form a second guide tube. The second guide tube extends from the fixed mounting bracket to the installation position of the water supply unit. The water intake conduit is laid inside the second guide tube. When the water supply unit is installed in place, the second guide tube is inserted into the water supply unit, so that the water intake conduit connects to the interior of the water supply unit.
[0019] Optionally, the water supply unit is provided with a locking through hole running vertically, and the inner mounting shell is provided with a locking part. The locking accessory passes through the locking through hole and is detachably connected to the locking part to fix the water supply unit inside the inner mounting shell.
[0020] Optionally, the lock accessory is a locking knob, which is threadedly connected to the locking part or snap-fitted; a limiting structure is provided between the locking knob and the water supply unit, and when the locking knob is locked with the locking part, the limiting structure is used to restrict the water supply unit from disengaging downward from the disassembly port.
[0021] Optionally, the hanger housing includes a main support housing and a neck housing connected to the top of the main support housing and extending upward. The main support housing is used to support clothing. The steam generating unit is installed inside the main support housing, and the air supply unit is installed inside the neck housing. The air supply unit draws in air from the top opening of the neck housing and discharges air downward into the main support housing.
[0022] Optionally, a heating unit is also provided inside the neck housing. The heating unit is located on the air outlet side of the air supply unit, and the airflow output by the air supply unit is heated by the heating unit before entering the air guide channel.
[0023] Optionally, the neck housing is provided with a mounting bracket, the heating unit is fixed in the mounting bracket, and a ventilation gap is maintained between the outer wall of the heating unit and the inner wall of the neck housing.
[0024] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes a mounting ring and a plurality of spokes. The spokes are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the mounting ring. Both ends of each spoke are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting ring and the inner wall of the neck housing, and a ventilation gap is formed between adjacent spokes.
[0025] Optionally, a hook for hanging and positioning is connected to the neck housing.
[0026] Optionally, the neck housing is provided with a terminal mounting hole. A power connection terminal is arranged in the neck housing and is mounted to align with the terminal mounting hole. The power connection terminal is electrically connected to the internal electrical device.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The clothes care hanger provided in this embodiment integrates a steam generating unit, a air supply unit and an air guiding channel in the hanger housing. Without changing the shape of the conventional hanger and the user's daily clothes hanging and using habits, it realizes automatic clothes steam wrinkle removal care when hanging clothes, replacing the manual operation of a hand-held steam iron, and at the same time avoiding the problems of large volume, high purchase and use costs, and limited use scenarios of cabinet-type clothes care machines. The core adopts a dual-path directional air outlet design with lateral air outlet holes and downward air outlet holes supporting the air guiding channel, which respectively performs full-coverage air supply for the fitting area between the clothes and the hanger and the body area where the clothes hang down, solving the industry pain point of the existing clothes hanger-type care equipment having only bottom air outlet resulting in a care dead angle in the clothes fitting area, realizing uniform care of the whole area and without dead angle of the clothes, and greatly improving the effect and uniformity of wrinkle removal care. At the same time, through the design of pre-mixing steam and driving air flow in the air guiding channel and then synchronously outputting, it ensures that the steam can evenly cover each part of the clothes along with the air flow, avoiding the problems of over-wetting of the clothes and slow drying caused by local steam accumulation. On the premise of low power consumption and low noise, it realizes fine full-automatic care of the clothes, and greatly expands the home adaptability and market popularity of hanger-type clothes care equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The following further describes the present application in detail according to the drawings and embodiments.
[0029] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the clothes care hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 is the second structural schematic diagram of the clothes care hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the clothes care hanger according to the embodiment of the present application along the width direction; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the clothes care hanger according to the embodiment of the present application along the length direction; Figure 5 is one of the explosion schematic diagrams of the clothes care hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 This is the second exploded schematic diagram of the garment care hanger described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 This is the third exploded schematic diagram of the clothing care hanger described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second cover in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal mounting shell and its internal components as described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the structure shown; Figure 11 for Figure 9 One of the exploded schematic diagrams of the structure shown; Figure 12 for Figure 9 The second exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first half-shell in an embodiment of this application.
[0030] In the picture: 1. Hanger shell; 11. Outer cover; 111. First cover; 112. Second cover; 113. Main supporting shell; 114. Neck shell; 115. Mounting bracket; 1151. Mounting ring; 1152. Spoke plate; 116. Positioning post; 12. Inner mounting shell; 121. First half shell; 122. Second half shell; 123. Guide rib; 124. Fixed mounting bracket; 1241. First frame; 125. First guide pipe; 1251, first half pipe; 126, second guide pipe; 1261, third half pipe; 127, locking part; 128, positioning hole; 13, air guide channel; 131, side air outlet; 132, downward air outlet; 14, diversion chamber; 141, diversion notch; 2, air supply unit; 3, steam generation unit; 4, heating unit; 5, water supply unit; 51, locking through hole; 6, locking accessory; 7, hook. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] 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.
[0034] As residents' living standards improve, their demand for refined daily clothing care continues to grow. Clothing is prone to wrinkles after wearing, storing, and washing, requiring wrinkle removal, shaping, and drying to maintain its shape and feel. Currently, the mainstream clothing care equipment on the market falls into two categories: handheld / standing garment steamers and cabinet-style garment care machines. Handheld / standing garment steamers require users to operate them manually, repeatedly ironing the wrinkled areas, which is time-consuming and laborious, and cannot provide fully automated care after hanging. Cabinet-style garment care machines, while offering automated care, are bulky, occupying significant indoor space, and have high purchase and operating costs. They also suffer from high energy consumption and waste for daily care of single items or small quantities of clothing, severely limiting their application scenarios and failing to meet the immediate care needs of everyday household clothes drying.
[0035] To overcome the above technical problems, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, this application provides a clothing care hanger that integrates a fully automatic steam wrinkle removal function on the basis of a conventional household hanger. It can achieve full-area care of clothing without the need for manual operation. It can be directly adapted to conventional hanging carriers such as household clothes drying racks and smart clothes drying machines without changing the user's daily clothes drying habits. At the same time, it solves the core pain points of existing care equipment, such as cumbersome operation, large size, and blind spots in care.
[0036] The garment care hanger of this embodiment includes a hanger housing 1, and the hanger housing 1 is provided with a steam generating unit 3, an air supply unit 2 and an air guide channel 13. The steam generating unit 3 is used to generate steam, and the air supply unit 2 is used to drive airflow. The air inlet of the air guide duct 13 is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit 2. The hanger housing 1 is provided with a side air outlet 131 and a downward air outlet 132 that are connected to the air guide duct 13. The side air outlet 131 is used to output airflow towards the area where the clothes are in contact with the hanger housing 1. The downward air outlet 132 is used to output airflow towards the area where the clothes hang below the hanger housing 1. The steam output end of the steam generating unit 3 is connected to the air guide channel 13 so that the steam generated by the steam generating unit 3 can be incorporated into the airflow driven by the air supply unit, and then output to the garment to be cared for via the side air outlet structure and the bottom air outlet structure.
[0037] Specifically, the hanger housing 1 is designed to accommodate hanging clothes, including a support body for supporting garments. The hook 7 is integrally formed or detachably fixed to the top center of the hanger housing via threads or snaps, allowing direct attachment to conventional hanging surfaces such as household drying racks and clothes dryers. The hanger housing is a hollow structure, with an overall outline similar to a conventional household hanger. It features two symmetrically arranged shoulder support sections to support the shoulder line of the garment, preventing it from slipping during hanging and creating a contact area between the garment and the hanger. The middle of the hanger housing extends downwards to form a torso support section, which conforms to the collar and back of the garment, ensuring its stability after hanging. The hollow inner cavity of the hanger housing 1 accommodates the steam generating unit 3 and the air supply unit 2, and includes an airflow channel 13, achieving an integrated layout of all functional components. This ensures the overall size of the device is consistent with conventional household hangers, without occupying additional hanging space, and is suitable for most household clothes drying scenarios.
[0038] The steam generating unit 3 and the air supply unit 2 are both fixedly installed in the hollow inner cavity of the hanger housing 1. The air supply unit 2, as the core component driving the airflow, can be, but is not limited to, conventional air supply equipment such as axial flow fans or centrifugal fans. In this embodiment, the air supply unit 2 is preferably fixedly installed at the neck position where it connects to the hook 7 at the top of the hanger housing. This avoids occupying the clothing support space of the hanger housing and ensures a smooth vertical airflow path, reducing losses during airflow delivery. The air inlet of the air supply unit 2 is connected to the atmosphere outside the hanger housing 1. A dust filter can be installed at the air inlet to prevent dust and lint from entering the equipment and clogging the flow channel. The air outlet of the air supply unit 2 is connected to the air inlet of the air guide channel 13 to generate a stable driving airflow and directionally deliver the driving airflow into the air guide channel 13. In an optional embodiment, the air supply unit 2 uses an adjustable speed fan, which can adjust the operating speed according to different care modes to adapt to the air supply needs of different scenarios such as steam wrinkle removal and hot air drying.
[0039] The steam generating unit 3 is used to generate steam for garment care. It can employ, but is not limited to, conventional steam generating equipment such as a high-temperature electric heating steam generator or an ultrasonic atomizing cold steam generator. In this embodiment, the steam generating unit 3 is fixedly installed in the hollow inner cavity of the garment hanger housing and is equipped with a water supply structure. The water supply structure can be any structure that enables continuous water supply, such as a built-in removable water tank or an external water supply interface. The water supply structure is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating unit 3, continuously providing water for garment care and ensuring stable steam output. The steam output end of the steam generating unit 3 is connected to the air guide channel 13. This connection can be located at any position within the air guide channel 13, such as the air inlet or middle section, ensuring that steam can stably and evenly flow into the driving airflow within the air guide channel 13, preventing localized steam accumulation.
[0040] The airflow channel 13 is formed in the hollow inner cavity of the hanger shell 1, serving as a unified delivery channel for driving airflow and nursing steam. Its air inlet is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit 2 to avoid air leakage and reduced air supply efficiency. The hanger shell 1 has two sets of air outlet structures that are fully connected to the interior of the airflow channel 13, namely a side air outlet 131 and a downward air outlet 132. The two sets of air outlet structures correspond to different areas after the clothes are hung, achieving full-area directional coverage care. Specifically, the side air outlets 131 are opened on the side wall of the hanger shell 1, and may include multiple sets of through holes opened on the front, back, and outer sides of the two shoulder support sections, and multiple sets of through holes opened on the front and back sides of the torso support section. All side air outlets 131 are connected to the interior of the airflow channel 13. When clothing is hung on the hanger housing 1, the air outlet 131 directs airflow towards the areas where the clothing is in contact with the hanger housing, such as the shoulders, collar, and back. This allows for direct delivery of steam-laden airflow to the clothing contact area, solving the problem of blind spots in the existing technology where the contact area is obstructed by the hanger body. In optional embodiments, the side air outlet 131 can be any form, such as a circular through hole, a strip through groove, or a grid hole. The hole diameter, spacing, and arrangement can be adjusted according to the area where the clothing is in contact, ensuring that the airflow evenly covers the entire area. The downward air outlet 132 is located at the bottom of the hanger housing 1 and connects to the lower end of the air guide channel 13. Its airflow direction is vertically downward, directly facing the areas where the clothing hangs below the hanger housing, such as the body and hem. Since conventional hangers can only support the top shoulder line and neckline area of clothing, most of the garment hangs down below the hanger shell. The downward air outlet 132 can continuously deliver steam-laden airflow downwards, covering the entire length of the garment and achieving comprehensive care for the body and hem. In optional embodiments, the downward air outlet 132 can be a strip-shaped outlet extending along the lateral length of the hanger shell, or it can be multiple sets of through holes spaced apart along the bottom of the hanger shell, ensuring that the air outlet width covers the entire width of the garment and preventing the edges of the garment from being neglected.
[0041] In actual use, the clothes care hanger of this embodiment only requires the user to hang the clothes to be cared for on the hanger housing 1, attach the hanger to the drying rod via the hook 7, and start the device to achieve fully automatic care without any additional manual operation. The specific working process is as follows: The air supply unit 2 is activated, generating a driving airflow and directing it into the air guide channel 13; at the same time, the steam generating unit 3 is activated, drawing nursing water from the water supply unit 5 to generate nursing steam, and delivering the steam into the air guide channel 13. The steam merges into the driving airflow in the air guide channel 13, forming a uniformly mixed nursing airflow; as the nursing airflow flows along the air guide channel 13, part of the airflow is blown out laterally through the side air outlet 131, directly acting on the shoulder, neckline, chest, and back areas where the clothing is in contact with the hanger shell, softening the clothing fibers in the contact area with steam and removing wrinkles in the contact area; another part of the airflow is blown downward through the downward air outlet 132, acting on the body and hem areas of the clothing hanging below the hanger shell, comprehensively softening and removing wrinkles from the entire length of the clothing. The entire process requires no manual intervention, achieving automated care of the entire area of the clothing without any blind spots.
[0042] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment are as follows: This solution integrates a steam generating unit 3, an air supply unit 2, and an air guide channel 13 within the hanger housing 1. Without altering the conventional hanger shape or users' daily clothes-drying habits, it achieves automatic steam wrinkle removal and care for clothing upon hanging, replacing the manual operation of a handheld garment steamer. It also avoids the problems of large size, high purchase and operating costs, and limited usage scenarios associated with cabinet-style garment care machines. The core of this solution lies in the dual-path directional airflow design of the air guide channel 13, featuring side air outlets 131 and downward air outlets 132, targeting the area where the clothing adheres to the hanger and the area where the clothing hangs down, respectively. The full-coverage air supply solves the industry pain point of existing hanger-type garment care devices, which only have bottom air outlets, resulting in blind spots in the area where the garment is in contact with the clothing. It achieves uniform care of the entire area of the garment without blind spots, greatly improving the effect and uniformity of wrinkle removal. At the same time, the design of pre-mixing steam and driving airflow in the air guide channel 13 and then outputting them synchronously ensures that the steam can evenly cover all parts of the garment with the airflow, avoiding the problems of excessively wet clothes and slow drying caused by local steam accumulation. Under the premise of low power consumption and low noise, it achieves refined and fully automatic care of garments, greatly expanding the home adaptability and market popularity of hanger-type garment care devices.
[0043] In one embodiment, the clothes hanger housing 1 includes an outer cover 11 and an inner mounting shell 12, the steam generating unit 3 is installed inside the inner mounting shell 12, and the outer cover 11 and the inner mounting shell 12 enclose each other to form the air guide channel 13.
[0044] The outer cover 11 serves as the appearance and supporting structure of a clothes hanger, with an overall hanger-like outline, directly supporting the clothing to be cared for. The aforementioned side air outlets 131 and downward air outlets 132 are correspondingly located on the side wall and bottom of the outer cover 11. The inner mounting shell 12 is an independent sealed shell nested and fixed within the inner cavity of the outer cover 11, forming a closed device mounting cavity inside. The steam generating unit 3 is sealed and fixed within this device mounting cavity, isolated from the external flow channel. A continuous through gap is reserved between the inner wall of the outer cover 11 and the outer wall of the inner mounting shell 12, which encloses and forms a complete air guide channel 13. The upper end of the air guide channel 13 is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit 2, and the entire flow channel is connected to the side air outlets 131 and downward air outlets 132 on the outer cover 11.
[0045] This embodiment employs a split, double-layer structure design of the outer casing 11 and the inner mounting shell 12. The inner mounting shell 12 creates an independent installation space isolated from the airflow channel 13, preventing humid airflow and condensate from corroding electrical components such as the steam generator unit 3, significantly improving the equipment's operational safety and lifespan. Furthermore, the airflow channel 13 is directly formed through the gap between the inner and outer shells, eliminating the need for additional airflow pipes, simplifying the hanger's internal structure and assembly process. Simultaneously, the airflow channel 13 can perfectly fit the outer casing 11, significantly reducing airflow resistance loss and improving the uniformity of the airflow and the efficiency of the care airflow delivery.
[0046] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 6 The inner wall of the outer cover 11 and / or the outer wall of the inner mounting shell 12 are provided with a plurality of guide ribs 123, and the adjacent guide ribs 123 enclose each other to form a plurality of independent air guide channels 13, and each air guide channel 13 extends vertically along the hanger shell 1.
[0047] Based on the aforementioned split double-layer shell design consisting of the outer casing 11 and the inner mounting shell 12, a plurality of guide ribs 123 are integrally formed on the inner wall of the outer casing 11 and / or the outer wall of the inner mounting shell 12. Each guide rib 123 extends vertically (from top to bottom) along the hanger shell 1. The vertical extension direction does not need to be absolutely vertical; it can be inclined or have a curved arc, generally extending vertically from top to bottom, to guide the airflow smoothly from top to bottom. Adjacent guide ribs 123 enclose each other to form independent sealed sub-channels, and all sub-channels together constitute a complete airflow channel 13 system. The free ends of the guide ribs 123 are tightly fitted to the wall of the corresponding housing, ensuring that there is no cross-flow between the independent sub-channels. The upper end of each sub-channel is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit 2, and the entire channel is connected to the lateral air outlet 131 on the outer cover 11. The lower end of each channel is connected to the downward air outlet 132. In an optional embodiment, the arrangement spacing and extension angle of the guide ribs 123 can be adjusted according to the shoulder and torso contours of the hanger housing 1, so that the sub-channels cover different areas of the clothing, achieving precise zoned air supply.
[0048] In this embodiment, multiple vertically extending independent airflow channels 13 are formed by the guide ribs 123, which not only achieves uniform distribution of the driving airflow in different zones, avoiding airflow deviation and turbulence within the channels, ensuring uniform airflow across all areas of the hanger, and further improving the uniformity of garment care, but also avoids airflow loss caused by crossflow through the isolation design of the independent sub-channels. At the same time, the vertical guide ribs 123 can enhance the directional airflow guidance effect, accurately balancing the airflow distribution of the lateral and downward air outlets 132, taking into account the care needs of both the areas where the garment is in contact with the skin and the areas where it hangs. In addition, the one-piece molded guide ribs 123 can also enhance the structural strength of the double-layer shell, improve the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the hanger, and eliminate the need for additional guide components, simplifying the assembly process and reducing production costs.
[0049] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 6 The top of the inner mounting shell 12 is provided with a diversion cavity 14, which extends along the lateral length of the hanger shell 1. The air outlet of the air supply unit 2 is connected to the diversion cavity 14, and the air inlet of each of the air guide channels 13 is connected to the diversion cavity 14.
[0050] An integrally formed flow distribution cavity 14 is formed on the top of the inner mounting shell 12. This flow distribution cavity 14 is a sealed pressure-stabilizing cavity that extends horizontally along the transverse length direction of the hanger shell 1 (i.e., the extension direction of the left and right shoulders of the hanger). In actual operation, the concentrated driving airflow output by the air supply unit 2 first enters the horizontally extending flow distribution cavity 14, where pressure stabilization, buffering, and uniform diffusion are completed in the closed cavity, eliminating the airflow deviation and turbulence problems caused by concentrated air supply. Then, it is evenly distributed to each independent vertical air guide channel 13, realizing uniform airflow distribution throughout the transverse area of the hanger.
[0051] This embodiment, through the design of the diversion cavity 14 extending laterally along the hanger, establishes a pressure-stabilizing and flow-equalizing intermediate buffer structure between the air supply unit 2 and each independent air guide channel 13. This solves the core pain point of uneven air volume distribution between the left and right sides of the hanger and between different channels in the centralized air supply mode, ensuring uniform airflow throughout the hanger area and making the care effect of different parts of the clothing consistent. At the same time, the diversion cavity 14 can effectively buffer the airflow impact, reduce the wind resistance and wind noise during equipment operation, and can also achieve pre-uniform mixing of driving airflow and care steam, further improving the uniformity and care effect of steam wrinkle removal. Moreover, the diversion cavity 14 is integrally formed on the inner mounting shell 12, eliminating the need for additional diversion components, simplifying the assembly process and production cost of the whole machine.
[0052] In one embodiment, the sidewall of the diversion cavity 14 is provided with a plurality of diversion notches 141, and the airflow in the diversion cavity 14 can be distributed to each of the air guide channels 13 through each of the diversion notches 141.
[0053] The diversion cavity 14 has several diversion notches 141 on its sidewalls facing each air guide channel 13. Each diversion notch 141 can be set one-to-one with the air inlet of each independent air guide channel 13, or one diversion notch 141 can correspond to two adjacent air guide channels, so that the inner cavity of the diversion cavity 14 is connected to the corresponding air guide channel 13 through each diversion notch 141. In actual operation, the driving airflow output by the air supply unit 2 enters the diversion cavity 14 and completes pressure stabilization, buffering and uniform diffusion, and can be directly and accurately distributed to the corresponding air guide channel 13 through each diversion notch 141. In an optional embodiment, the opening area and opening shape of each diversion notch 141 can be adjusted according to the care needs of different areas of clothing to achieve precise control of the air volume in each zone. A guide slope can also be set at the diversion notch 141 to reduce the airflow resistance and improve the smoothness of air delivery.
[0054] This embodiment achieves the connection between the diversion cavity 14 and each air guide channel 13 through the integrated opening design of the diversion notch 141, eliminating the need for additional diversion interfaces, connecting pipes, and other components. This simplifies the shell mold design and overall assembly process, reducing manufacturing costs. At the same time, the one-to-one corresponding diversion notch 141 enables precise distribution and flexible control of airflow in different zones, effectively preventing cross-flow and turbulence between adjacent air guide channels 13. This further improves the uniformity of airflow distribution and the stability of air delivery throughout the entire area. It also reduces wind resistance loss and operating noise caused by airflow transfer, ensuring that the mixture of steam and driving airflow can be uniformly and synchronously delivered to each air guide channel 13, further improving the consistency of the care effect on different parts of the clothing.
[0055] In one embodiment, the steam output end of the steam generating unit 3 is connected to the diversion chamber 14.
[0056] The steam output end of the steam generating unit 3 is sealed and connected to the inner cavity of the diversion chamber 14. The access position can preferably be set in the top center area of the diversion chamber 14, adjacent to the air outlet access position of the air supply unit 2. Alternatively, it can be flexibly set on the side wall or end of the diversion chamber 14 according to the internal layout of the whole machine, so as to ensure that the steam output can directly enter the main airflow area of the diversion chamber 14. When the equipment is running, the driving airflow output by the air supply unit 2 and the nursing steam generated by the steam generating unit 3 are synchronously sent into the diversion chamber 14. In the closed cavity of the diversion chamber 14, sufficient buffering, pressure stabilization and uniform mixing are completed to form a nursing mixed airflow with uniform steam concentration. The mixed airflow is then accurately and evenly distributed to each independent vertical guide airflow channel 13 through the diversion notch 141 on the side wall of the diversion chamber 14, and finally output to the clothes to be cared for through the side air outlet 131 and the downward air outlet 132. In an optional embodiment, a one-way check structure can be provided at the steam output end to prevent the driving airflow in the diversion chamber 14 from flowing back into the steam generating unit 3, thus ensuring the stability of steam delivery; alternatively, a decentralized flow guiding structure can be provided at the outlet of the steam output end to allow the steam to enter the diversion chamber 14 in a diffused manner, thereby further improving the mixing efficiency and uniformity of the steam and driving airflow.
[0057] This embodiment directly connects the steam output end of the steam generating unit 3 to the diversion chamber 14, ensuring that the steam and driving airflow are fully and uniformly premixed before entering each air guide channel 13. This solves the problem of uneven steam concentration in each channel and large differences in the care effect of different areas of clothing caused by a single steam path entering a single channel. Relying on the pressure stabilizing and buffering effect of the diversion chamber 14, it not only ensures the stability of steam delivery and avoids the steam output fluctuating due to airflow fluctuations, but also simplifies the design of steam delivery pipelines, eliminating the need to set up separate steam branches for each air guide channel 13. This greatly simplifies the internal structure and assembly process of the whole machine, while ensuring that the steam concentration of the care airflow delivered to the entire area of the clothing is consistent, thus comprehensively improving the uniformity and stability of the wrinkle removal care effect.
[0058] In one embodiment, the bottom of the outer cover 11 is provided with an opening, and a downward air outlet 132 is formed at the opening, which connects to the air guide channel 13.
[0059] The bottom of the outer cover 11 is provided with an opening that extends along the lateral length of the outer cover 11. The edge of the opening corresponds to the bottom edge of the inner mounting shell 12, so that the lower ends of all the air guide channels 13 formed by the outer cover 11 and the inner mounting shell 12 are directly connected to the outside atmosphere through the opening. The opening directly forms the downward air outlet 132 that connects to the air guide channels 13.
[0060] In actual operation, the nursing airflow, evenly distributed to each vertical air guide channel 13 by the diversion chamber 14, flows vertically downwards along the channel to the end, and can then be output directly downwards without obstruction through the opening at the bottom of the outer cover 11, precisely acting on the body and hem area of the garment hanging below the hanger shell. In optional embodiments, the opening can be a continuous opening extending along the entire bottom of the outer cover 11, or it can be a multi-segmented opening corresponding to each independent air guide channel 13; an integrally formed air guide grille or an adjustable-angle air guide plate can be installed at the opening to regulate the direction of the downward airflow and adjust the airflow coverage area; a removable dust filter can also be installed at the opening to prevent external lint and dust from entering the air guide channel 13 and causing blockage; in addition, the lower end of each air guide rib 123 can extend to the edge of the opening to further divide and guide the downward airflow, preventing the airflow from converging at the end of the channel and forming turbulence, and ensuring the uniformity of the downward airflow.
[0061] This embodiment features a design where the bottom opening of the outer cover 11 directly forms the downward air outlet 132. This eliminates the need for additional drilling and grooving on the closed shell, significantly simplifying the mold design and manufacturing process of the outer cover 11 and reducing the overall manufacturing cost. Simultaneously, the opening is directly connected to the lower end of all air ducts 13, allowing for unobstructed and smooth airflow output. This effectively reduces air resistance loss during air transport, improves the downward airflow volume and delivery efficiency, and ensures the care effect on the hanging area of the garment. The full-width opening enables a wide-range airflow that perfectly matches the width of the garment, eliminating blind spots on the sides of the garment and further improving the uniformity of care for the entire area of the garment.
[0062] In one embodiment, the outer cover 11 is provided with a plurality of lateral air outlets 131 that are laterally connected to the air guide channel 13 on both sides of the shoulder, front and / or rear sides.
[0063] The lateral air vents 131 located on the shoulders of the outer cover 11 cover the areas where the garment fits against the shoulder line and armhole of the hanger after hanging. The lateral air vents 131 located on the front of the outer cover 11 cover the areas where the collar and upper front of the garment fit against the torso support section of the hanger. The lateral air vents 131 located on the rear of the outer cover 11 cover the areas where the back and back collar of the garment fit against the torso support section of the hanger. In actual installation, the diameter, spacing, and density of the lateral air vents 131 in different areas can be flexibly adjusted according to the area of the garment's contact area and the frequency of wrinkles. For example, the lateral air vents 131 can be densely arranged in the shoulder area where the garment's contact area is larger and wrinkles are more likely to accumulate.
[0064] In an optional embodiment, the side air outlet 131 can be any form such as a circular through hole, a strip through groove, or a grille hole; a guide slope can be provided on the inner side of the side air outlet 131 to guide the airflow to blow out in an oblique diffusion shape, thereby expanding the airflow coverage of a single hole; or the side air outlet 131 of each area can be matched one-to-one with the corresponding independent vertical guide airflow channel 13 to achieve precise air delivery in different clothing areas and ensure that the air pressure at each position is uniform.
[0065] This embodiment achieves full-coverage directional airflow to all areas of the garment and hanger by arranging lateral air outlets 131 connected to the airflow channel 13 on multiple areas of the outer cover 11, including the shoulders, front, and back. This eliminates the blind spots in the care of areas such as the shoulder line, neckline, and back that are present in traditional single-bottom air outlet solutions, significantly improving the comprehensiveness of garment wrinkle removal care. The flexible and adjustable arrangement of multiple areas can adapt to the care needs of different garment styles and sizes, precisely targeting areas prone to wrinkles to enhance airflow and improve the uniformity and specificity of the care effect. At the same time, the lateral air outlets 131 are directly connected to the vertical airflow channel 13, eliminating the need for additional airflow branches, simplifying the shell processing and overall assembly process. It also ensures that the air pressure and airflow of each air outlet are uniform and stable, achieving efficient care of the contact area under the premise of low airflow and low energy consumption, and reducing the operating noise and operating cost of the equipment.
[0066] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 7 The outer cover 11 is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first cover 111 and a second cover 112 that are spliced together. The first cover 111 and the second cover 112 are respectively provided with positioning posts 116 on their opposite sides. The inner mounting shell 12 is respectively provided with positioning holes 128 on both sides. When the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 are spliced together, the positioning posts 116 are fitted into the positioning holes 128.
[0067] On the inner sidewalls of the first cover 111 and the second cover 112, a plurality of positioning posts 116 are integrally formed. The positioning posts 116 are arranged at intervals along the contour of the cover, and the axial direction of the positioning posts 116 is perpendicular to the splicing surface of the two covers. Correspondingly, on the front and rear sidewalls of the inner mounting shell 12, positioning holes 128 are provided, each corresponding to a positioning post 116. The diameter of the positioning holes 128 is adapted to the outer diameter of the positioning posts 116. When the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 are spliced together, the positioning posts 116 of the two covers are simultaneously inserted into the positioning holes 128 on both sides of the inner mounting shell 12, forming an interlocking fit. This simultaneously completes the precise alignment and pre-fixation of the outer cover 11 and the inner mounting shell 12, as well as the splicing and positioning between the two covers.
[0068] In an optional embodiment, the positioning post 116 can be configured as a hollow stud structure with internal threads or a nut. After assembly, the locking screw can pass through the hollow stud to simultaneously lock and fix the first cover 111, the second cover 112, and the inner mounting shell 12, thus achieving both positioning and locking functions. The insertion end of the positioning post 116 can be provided with a guide chamfer to facilitate quick alignment and insertion during assembly, reducing assembly difficulty. The splicing edges of the first cover 111 and the second cover 112 can be provided with corresponding concave and convex fitting stop structures, which, together with the inlay of the positioning post 116, form a dual positioning, further improving the sealing and structural stability after assembly and preventing air leakage and cross-flow problems in the air guide channel 13 caused by misalignment during assembly. In addition, the guide ribs 123 on the inner wall of the outer cover 11 can be integrally formed on the inner sidewall of the first cover 111 and / or the second cover 112. The split structure can greatly simplify the mold forming difficulty of the guide ribs 123, eliminating the need for a complex core-pulling structure.
[0069] This embodiment, through the split-assembly outer cover 11 structure, significantly simplifies the mold design and manufacturing difficulty of the outer cover 11, reduces mold opening and manufacturing costs, and facilitates the pre-assembly and subsequent maintenance of the internal components of the whole machine. Through the inlay and matching structure of the positioning pin 116 and the positioning hole 128, precise alignment is achieved when the two covers are assembled, as well as rapid pre-fixation of the outer cover 11 and the inner mounting shell 12. At the same time, this positioning structure simultaneously strengthens the connection strength between the outer cover 11 and the inner mounting shell 12, improves the overall structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the clothes hanger, and is less prone to deformation, cracking and other problems. It can also take into account the positioning and locking functions, greatly simplifying the assembly process of the whole machine and improving the production assembly efficiency and product yield.
[0070] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 11 The inner mounting shell 12 is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first half shell 121 and a second half shell 122 that are assembled opposite each other; the first half shell 121 is provided with a first half tube 1251, and the second half shell 122 is provided with a corresponding second half tube. The first half tube 1251 and the second half tube are spliced together to form a first guide tube 125. One end of the first guide tube 125 is connected to the gas outlet of the steam generating unit 3, and the other end is connected to the diversion chamber 14.
[0071] The inner mounting shell 12 adopts a split-type assembly shell structure, which consists of a first half shell 121 and a second half shell 122 that are spliced together in the front and back direction of the clothes hanger and are structurally fully compatible. After the first half shell 121 and the second half shell 122 are spliced and locked, a closed device mounting cavity is formed inside. The steam generating unit 3 can be stably fixed in the device mounting cavity. The split-type structure facilitates the pre-installation, positioning and subsequent maintenance and repair of internal components such as the steam generating unit 3 and the water supply component.
[0072] The inner wall of the first half-shell 121 is integrally formed with a first half-tube 1251, and the inner wall of the second half-shell 122 is integrally formed with a second half-tube at the corresponding position. The openings of the first half-tube 1251 and the second half-tube are arranged facing each other, and their contours, pipe diameters, and extension paths are perfectly matched. When the first half-shell 121 and the second half-shell 122 are fitted and locked together, the first half-tube 1251 and the second half-tube are synchronously and precisely aligned and spliced to form a complete and sealed first guide tube 125. One end of the first guide tube 125 is sealed and connected to the outlet of the steam generating unit 3, and the other end is sealed and connected to the diversion cavity 14 at the top of the inner mounting shell 12, forming a dedicated sealed steam delivery channel between the steam generating unit 3 and the diversion cavity 14. When the equipment is running, the nursing steam generated by the steam generating unit 3 enters the first guide pipe 125 through the air outlet. It is then transported to the distribution chamber 14 in a directional and lossless manner through the first guide pipe 125. After being fully mixed with the driving airflow output by the air supply unit 2, it is then evenly distributed to each air guide channel 13 through the distribution chamber 14.
[0073] In an optional embodiment, the joint edges of the first half-pipe 1251 and the second half-pipe can be provided with corresponding concave and convex sealing stops, forming a labyrinth-type sealing structure after splicing to prevent leakage during steam transportation; the inner wall of the first guide pipe 125 can be provided with a smooth flow-guiding arc surface to reduce the flow resistance of steam transportation and reduce the condensation and heat loss of steam in the pipeline; a one-way check valve can be integrated in the first guide pipe 125 to prevent the high-pressure driven airflow in the diversion chamber 14 from flowing back into the steam generating unit 3, ensuring the stability of steam transportation; in addition, besides the first guide pipe 125 for steam transportation, the corresponding half-pipe structures on the first half-shell 121 and the second half-shell 122 can be simultaneously spliced to form the water pumping guide pipe of the steam generating unit 3, the wiring trough of electrical components, etc., to achieve the integrated integration of multiple pipelines and multiple structures, further simplifying the internal structure of the whole machine.
[0074] This embodiment significantly simplifies the assembly and maintenance of internal components through the split-type assembly of the inner mounting shell 12 structure, eliminating the need for complex nested installation processes and improving production assembly efficiency. The core is formed by splicing two integrally molded half-pipes on the two half-shells to create the first guide pipe 125 for steam conveying. This eliminates the need for separate steam pipelines and fixing fittings, significantly reducing the number of parts in the entire machine, lowering material costs and assembly processes, while avoiding problems such as misalignment, detachment, and steam leakage that are common with independent pipelines. The integrally molded guide pipe perfectly matches the structure of the inner mounting shell 12, achieving the shortest path for steam generation from the steam generating unit 3 to the distribution chamber 14, effectively reducing heat loss and condensate generation during steam conveying, and improving steam conveying efficiency and utilization. Furthermore, the half-pipe and half-shell are integrally injection molded, eliminating the need for complex mold core pulling and insert design, significantly reducing mold development costs and production processing difficulty. Simultaneously, the modular structure allows for simultaneous locking of the inner mounting shell 12 and sealing of the pipelines, ensuring the sealing performance of steam conveying and the reliability of equipment operation.
[0075] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 4 and Figure 5 The inner mounting shell 12 is also provided with a water supply unit 5, which is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating unit 3 and is used to provide nursing water to the steam generating unit 3.
[0076] This embodiment integrates a water supply unit 5, which is directly connected to the steam generating unit 3, into an independent sealed cavity within the inner housing 12. This achieves built-in storage and autonomous, stable delivery of nursing water, eliminating the need for external water supply equipment. This significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of the clothing care hanger, allowing it to be directly adapted for mobile use in conventional hanging scenarios such as household clotheslines and clothes dryers. By placing the water supply unit 5 and the steam generating unit 3 together in the sealed cavity, a short-path direct connection for the water supply is achieved, reducing pipeline losses and leakage risks during the water supply process. Furthermore, it completely isolates the device from the external airflow channel 13, preventing humid airflow, condensation, or accidental leakage from corroding electrical components. This greatly improves the operational safety and service life of the equipment.
[0077] In one embodiment, the water supply unit 5 is detachably installed inside the inner mounting shell 12, and the bottom of the inner mounting shell 12 is provided with a disassembly port, through which the water supply unit 5 is installed or removed.
[0078] The bottom of the inner mounting shell 12 is provided with a disassembly port, which is directly connected to the device mounting cavity inside the inner mounting shell 12. The outline of the opening is adapted to the outer dimensions of the water supply unit 5. The water supply unit 5 can be installed into the device mounting cavity of the inner mounting shell 12 vertically from bottom to top through the disassembly port, or taken out from top to bottom through the disassembly port. The entire process does not require disassembling the outer cover 11 of the clothes hanger, the main body of the inner mounting shell 12, and other assembly structures.
[0079] This embodiment achieves quick and easy disassembly and assembly of the water supply unit 5 without disassembly by using the bottom disassembly port of the inner mounting shell 12. Users can complete water replenishment and cleaning operations without disassembling any shell structure of the clothes hanger, which greatly reduces the threshold of daily use and improves the ease of operation. The bottom disassembly and assembly design does not damage the appearance integrity and structural rigidity of the clothes hanger, and does not occupy the layout space of the air guide channel 13 and core functional components, ensuring the compactness of the overall structure and the stable operation of the care function.
[0080] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 11-13 The inner mounting shell 12 is provided with a fixed mounting bracket 124. The steam generating unit 3 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the fixed mounting bracket 124, and the water supply unit 5 is detachably installed on the lower part of the fixed mounting bracket 124.
[0081] The inner mounting shell 12 has a fixed mounting bracket 124 inside the enclosed device mounting cavity. The fixed mounting bracket 124 is an integrated rigid support that adapts to the inner cavity contour of the inner mounting shell 12. It is arranged vertically along the inner mounting shell 12 and can be stably positioned by snap-locking, screw fixing, or splicing and clamping the split inner mounting shell 12. As a unified bearing base for the steam generating unit 3 and the water supply unit 5, it eliminates the need to set multiple sets of fixing structures separately on the two halves of the inner mounting shell 12, greatly simplifying the mold design of the inner mounting shell 12.
[0082] The fixed mounting bracket 124 adopts a functional partition design with upper and lower layers. The upper part of the fixed mounting bracket 124 is provided with a limiting slot that is completely adapted to the shape of the steam generating unit 3. The steam generating unit 3 is stably fixed to the upper mounting position by screw locking and buckle snap-fit. After installation, the steam outlet of the steam generating unit 3 is directly facing the diversion cavity 14 at the top of the inner mounting shell 12. It can be directly connected to the first guide pipe 125 through a short path. The water inlet of the steam generating unit 3 is vertically downward and directly facing the water supply unit 5 mounting position below.
[0083] In an optional embodiment, the fixed mounting bracket 124 can be integrally injection molded with one or both half shells of the inner mounting shell 12, further reducing the number of parts and assembly steps; a heat insulation structure can be provided at the upper mounting position of the fixed mounting bracket 124 to isolate the heat generated by the steam generating unit 3 during operation, preventing heat from being transferred to the water supply unit 5 below, which would cause the water temperature to rise and bacteria to grow; a water level detection sensor and a dry-burning protection switch can be integrated on the fixed mounting bracket 124 and electrically connected to the equipment control unit to realize safety protection functions such as water shortage reminder and overheat shutdown; a flexible ejection structure can also be provided at the lower part of the fixed mounting bracket 124, which automatically ejects the water supply unit 5 from the disassembly port after unlocking the lock accessory 6, further improving the convenience of disassembly and water replenishment.
[0084] This embodiment integrates the steam generating unit 3 and the water supply unit 5 in a layered manner by setting a unified load-bearing fixed mounting bracket 124 inside the inner mounting shell 12. This fully utilizes the vertical space of the inner mounting shell 12, achieving a compact layout of core functional components, perfectly adapting to the narrow internal space of the clothes hanger shell 1, and avoiding space waste and structural clutter caused by scattered component placement. Furthermore, the unified mounting base enables modular pre-assembly of core components, greatly simplifying the mold design of the inner mounting shell 12 and the overall assembly process, improving production assembly efficiency and product yield. The vertically aligned layout enables a short-path direct connection between the steam generating unit 3 and the water supply unit 5, effectively shortening the water supply path length, reducing the risk of leakage and water loss caused by pipe bends and excessive joints, and ensuring the stability of water supply and steam output. In addition, the fixed mounting bracket 124 can also strengthen the overall structural rigidity of the inner mounting shell 12, improve the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the clothes hanger, and further extend the service life of the equipment.
[0085] In one embodiment, the water inlet of the steam generating unit 3 is connected to a water intake pipe, and the top of the water supply unit 5 is provided with a docking hole. When the water supply unit 5 is installed in place, the water intake pipe extends into the interior of the water supply unit 5 through the docking hole.
[0086] The water supply unit 5 is a detachable water storage tank. Its top has a docking hole that is coaxially aligned with the water intake pipe. The diameter of the docking hole is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the water intake pipe, providing sufficient space for the water intake pipe to be inserted and avoiding scratches or misalignment during the insertion process.
[0087] In an optional embodiment, the lower end of the water intake conduit is equipped with a filter structure, which can be a filter head to filter impurities and scale in the nursing water, preventing solid particles from entering the steam generating unit 3 and causing pipeline blockage or dry burning damage to the heating element; the effective extension length of the water intake conduit is adapted to the inner cavity depth of the water supply unit 5. When the water supply unit 5 is installed in place, the lower end of the water intake conduit can extend to the bottom area of the inner cavity of the water supply unit 5, ensuring that most of the nursing water in the water supply unit 5 can be drawn, reducing water residue and avoiding dry burning failure of the steam generating unit 3 due to insufficient water level.
[0088] This embodiment achieves automatic water circuit switching during the disassembly and assembly of the water supply unit 5 by using a vertical water intake pipe directly connected to the water inlet of the steam generator unit 3 and an adapter design that connects to the top of the water supply unit 5. When users disassemble and refill the water tank, they do not need to manually insert or unplug any water pipes. They only need to push the water supply unit 5 into the installation position to complete the automatic water circuit connection. When the water supply unit 5 is removed, the water circuit automatically closes to stop the water flow, which greatly simplifies the daily water replenishment operation steps and lowers the threshold for product use.
[0089] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figures 11-13The inner mounting shell 12 is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first half shell 121 and a second half shell 122 that are spliced together. The first half shell 121 is provided with a first frame 1241, and the second half shell 122 is provided with a corresponding second frame. The first frame 1241 and the second frame are spliced together to form the fixed mounting frame 124. Furthermore, the first half-shell 121 is provided with a third half-tube 1261, and the second half-shell 122 is provided with a corresponding fourth half-tube. The third half-tube 1261 and the fourth half-tube are spliced together to form a second guide tube 126. The second guide tube 126 extends from the fixed mounting bracket 124 to the installation position of the water supply unit 5. The water intake conduit is laid inside the second guide tube 126. When the water supply unit 5 is installed in place, the second guide tube 126 is inserted into the water supply unit 5, so that the water intake conduit communicates with the interior of the water supply unit 5.
[0090] The inner mounting shell 12 adopts a split structure that is spliced together in the front-to-back direction of the hanger. It includes a first half-shell 121 and a second half-shell 122 that are structurally compatible. The inner sidewalls of the first half-shell 121 are integrally formed with a first frame 1241, and the inner sidewalls of the second half-shell 122 are integrally formed with a second frame at corresponding positions. The outlines, dimensions, and installation points of the first frame 1241 and the second frame are completely compatible. When the first half-shell 121 and the second half-shell 122 are spliced together and locked, the first frame 1241 and the second frame are synchronously and precisely aligned and spliced to form a complete fixed mounting bracket 124 with upper and lower layered functional partitions.
[0091] Simultaneously, a third half-tube 1261 is integrally formed on the inner wall of the first half-shell 121, and a fourth half-tube is integrally formed on the corresponding position on the inner wall of the second half-shell 122. The openings of the third half-tube 1261 and the fourth half-tube face each other, and their pipe diameters and extension paths are completely compatible. The entire assembly extends vertically from the upper steam generating unit 3 mounting position of the fixed mounting bracket 124 to the docking end of the lower water supply unit 5 mounting position. When the first half-shell 121 and the second half-shell 122 are assembled and locked, the third half-tube 1261 and the fourth half-tube are simultaneously aligned and spliced to form a complete second guide pipe 126. The water intake conduit is laid inside the cavity of the second guide pipe 126. A limiting groove can be provided on the inner wall of the second guide pipe 126 to position the water intake conduit axially and radially, preventing pipe movement and bending. The upper end of the water intake conduit extends from the top of the second guide pipe 126 and is sealed and connected to the water inlet of the steam generating unit 3 on the fixed mounting bracket 124. The lower end of the water intake conduit extends to the bottom outlet of the second guide pipe 126. When the water supply unit 5 is installed into place through the disassembly port at the bottom of the inner mounting shell 12, the lower end of the second guide pipe 126 is simultaneously inserted into the docking hole at the top of the water supply unit 5, allowing the water intake conduit inside the pipe to directly extend into the cavity of the water supply unit 5, thus achieving automatic water flow between the steam generating unit 3 and the water supply unit 5.
[0092] In an optional embodiment, the splicing edges of the first frame 1241 and the second frame can be provided with corresponding concave and convex stop structures and fasteners, which automatically lock and engage during splicing, further improving the structural rigidity and splicing accuracy of the fixed mounting bracket 124; the lower outer wall of the second guide tube 126 can be provided with a guide chamfer to facilitate accurate alignment when inserted into the docking hole of the water supply unit 5 and avoid assembly scratches.
[0093] This embodiment achieves integrated assembly of the inner mounting shell 12, the fixed mounting bracket 124, and the water guide pipe through a split-shell, one-piece molded frame and half-pipe structure. This eliminates the need for separate processing, installation of fixed supports, and independent pipelines, significantly reducing the number of parts in the entire machine, simplifying mold design and production processes, and lowering manufacturing costs and assembly difficulty. During assembly, the inner mounting shell 12 is closed simultaneously, the fixed mounting bracket 124 is formed, the second guide pipe 126 is formed, and the water intake conduit is pre-installed. This one-step precise alignment of multiple structures avoids assembly misalignment problems caused by separate mounting brackets 115 and pipelines, ensuring the coaxial alignment accuracy of the steam generating unit 3, the water intake conduit, and the water supply unit 5, greatly improving the reliability of automatic water circuit connection. It eliminates faults such as misalignment and leakage, and pipe bending; the second guide pipe 126, which fully encloses the water intake pipe, provides rigid protection and limit for the entire water intake pipe, avoiding pipe wear, displacement and aging caused by repeated disassembly and long-term use, thus extending the service life of the water system. It can also serve as a guide and positioning structure when the water supply unit 5 is installed, achieving precise pre-guidance for insertion and docking, and further improving the smoothness of disassembly, assembly and water replenishment operations. At the same time, the integrated splicing fixed mounting bracket 124 and the inner mounting shell 12 form an integral rigid structure, which greatly enhances the load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance of the inner mounting shell 12, ensuring the stability of the core component installation. Moreover, the split one-piece molding structure does not require complex mold core-pulling design, further reducing the product development cost and mass production difficulty.
[0094] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 12 and Figure 13 The water supply unit 5 is provided with a locking through hole 51 that runs vertically through the interior. The inner mounting shell 12 is provided with a locking part 127. The locking accessory 6 passes through the locking through hole 51 and is detachably connected to the locking part 127 to fix the water supply unit 5 inside the inner mounting shell 12.
[0095] The water supply unit 5 is a detachable water storage tank. The tank shell has at least one set of fully penetrating locking through holes 51. These through holes are closed axial channels independent of the water storage cavity inside the tank, and are completely physically isolated from the water storage cavity. The upper and lower openings of the through holes are respectively opened on the top and bottom end faces of the tank, and are not connected to the water storage cavity at all, thus eliminating the risk of water leakage at the through holes. The locking through holes 51 are preferably coaxially set at the center of the tank and axially aligned with the locking part 127 preset in the inner mounting shell 12. The lower opening of the locking through holes 51 has a recessed countersunk hole to accommodate the operating head of the locking accessory 6. After locking, the locking accessory 6 is completely hidden in the countersunk hole and does not protrude from the bottom of the hanger shell 1, so as not to affect the normal hanging and flatness of the hanger.
[0096] The locking part 127 is disposed in the device mounting cavity of the inner mounting shell 12, directly opposite the axial extension path of the locking through hole 51. It is preferably integrally formed at the bottom center of the fixed mounting bracket 124 inside the inner mounting shell 12, maintaining coaxial alignment with the locking through hole 51 to ensure precise docking after the locking accessory 6 is inserted. The locking part 127 can be adapted to the locking method of the locking accessory 6: when using threaded locking, the locking part 127 is a locking screw hole with internal threads; when using snap-fit, the locking part 127 is a snap-fit seat with an L-shaped limiting groove; when using snap-fit fixing, the locking part 127 is a snap-fit seat with a snap-fit groove.
[0097] The lock accessory 6 is a detachable locking component that is fully compatible with the locking part 127. Its outer diameter is compatible with the inner diameter of the locking through hole 51, allowing it to pass smoothly through the locking through hole 51 without obstruction. In this embodiment, a locking knob is preferred. The upper part of the knob is provided with an external thread or a swivel claw that is compatible with the locking part 127, and the lower part is a flat operating head with anti-slip texture. Users can rotate it by hand without the need for additional tools. During actual assembly and locking, first push the water supply unit 5 into the device mounting cavity from bottom to top through the disassembly port at the bottom of the inner mounting shell 12 until the water tank is in place. At this point, the locking through hole 51 is completely coaxially aligned with the upper locking part 127. Then, insert the locking knob through the lower opening of the locking through hole 51 at the bottom of the water tank, pass it upward through the entire locking through hole 51, and rotate the knob to lock it with the locking part 127. The operating head of the knob presses against the countersunk end face at the lower end of the locking through hole 51, and the water tank is firmly fixed in the inner mounting shell 12 by the axial tightening force to prevent it from slipping during use. To unlock, simply rotate the knob in the opposite direction to loosen the connection with the locking part 127, pull out the locking accessory 6 downward, and the water tank can be released from its position. The water tank can then be easily removed from the disassembly port to complete the water replenishment operation.
[0098] In an optional embodiment, a corner limiting structure can be provided between the locking knob and the water tank. This structure includes a limiting protrusion on the upper end of the knob's operating head and a corresponding arc-shaped limiting groove in the countersunk hole. This limits the knob to rotate only within the range of 0 to 90 degrees, preventing thread stripping and locking failure caused by excessive rotation, while also providing clear locking / unlocking position indications and improving user operation visibility. The locking accessory 6 can be replaced with an elastic buckle. The upper part of the buckle has an elastically retractable claw. After passing through the locking through hole 51, the claw automatically opens and engages in the slot of the locking part 127 to achieve rapid locking. Pressing the buckle triggers the claw to retract and complete the unlocking process, further simplifying the operation steps. For large-capacity water tanks, multiple sets of locking through holes 51 and corresponding locking parts 127 and locking accessories 6 can be symmetrically arranged to achieve multi-point balanced locking, avoiding problems such as water tank tilting and inaccurate water circuit alignment caused by unilateral locking.
[0099] This embodiment achieves direct clamping fixation of the water supply unit 5 in the disassembly and assembly direction through an independently isolated vertically penetrating locking through-hole 51 on the water supply unit 5 and an axial locking design with a detachable locking accessory 6 that matches the locking part 127 inside the inner mounting shell 12. This avoids the risk of the water tank slipping due to gravity and vibration during clothes hanger use, ensuring high locking reliability. The closed locking through-hole 51 design, independent of the water storage chamber, eliminates the risk of leakage caused by the locking structure from the root, ensuring the sealing of the water system and the safety of equipment use. At the same time, this locking structure has an extremely low operating threshold, requiring no user intervention. Disassembling the hanger shell 1 allows for quick locking and unlocking of the water tank by hand, without the need for additional tools, significantly simplifying daily water replenishment. Furthermore, the structure has fewer parts and a compact layout, not occupying the limited lateral installation space of the hanger shell 1. It perfectly fits the narrow internal cavity of the hanger and can be integrally molded with the inner mounting shell 12 and the fixed mounting bracket 124, eliminating the need for additional fixing components. This greatly simplifies mold development and overall assembly processes, reduces manufacturing costs, and improves product yield and long-term structural durability.
[0100] In one embodiment, the lock accessory 6 is a locking knob, which is threadedly connected to the locking part 127 or snap-fitted; a limiting structure is provided between the locking knob and the water supply unit 5, and when the locking knob is locked with the locking part 127, the limiting structure is used to restrict the water supply unit 5 from disengaging downward from the disassembly port.
[0101] The locking knob is compatible with two detachable connection types, which can be flexibly selected according to product positioning and usage scenarios: one is a threaded connection type, in which the locking knob is divided into an upper screw section with external threads and a lower flat operating head with anti-slip texture. The corresponding locking part 127 is an internally threaded locking screw hole integrally formed in the bottom of the inner mounting bracket 124 inside the inner mounting shell 12. The thread specification of the screw section is fully compatible with the locking screw hole, and the two are coaxially aligned. The other is a snap-lock connection type, in which the upper part of the locking knob is a snap-lock section with radially protruding claws and the lower part is an anti-slip operating head. The corresponding locking part 127 is a snap-lock seat with an L-shaped limiting slot. The L-shaped slot is divided into a vertical insertion section and a horizontal locking section. After the locking knob is inserted, it is rotated at a preset angle, and the claws can be locked into the horizontal locking section to achieve fast axial locking without threads, making operation more effortless and suitable for users of all ages.
[0102] The limiting structure between the locking knob and the water supply unit 5 is primarily an axial anti-disengagement limiting fit, along with a corner anti-loosening limiting component. The core structure of the axial anti-disengagement limiting fit includes: a recessed pressure-bearing countersunk hole at the lower end of the locking through-hole 51 of the water supply unit 5, with the inner diameter of the countersunk hole being larger than the main body inner diameter of the locking through-hole 51, forming an upward-facing annular pressure-bearing platform at their junction; the outer diameter of the operating head of the locking knob is larger than the main body inner diameter of the locking through-hole 51 and matches the inner diameter of the pressure-bearing countersunk hole, with the upper surface of the operating head forming a flat annular limiting pressure-bearing platform. When the locking knob passes through the locking through hole 51 and locks with the locking part 127, the locking knob is completely fixed axially through the connection with the locking part 127 and cannot move downward. At this time, its limiting pressure plate is tightly attached to the pressure plate of the locking through hole 51, forming a rigid axial limit, which completely restricts the downward displacement freedom of the water supply unit 5, and eliminates the risk of the water supply unit 5 falling off the disassembly port due to gravity and vibration.
[0103] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 The hanger housing 1 includes a supporting main housing 113 and a neck housing 114 connected to the top of the supporting main housing 113 and extending upward. The supporting main housing 113 is used to support clothing. The steam generating unit 3 is installed inside the supporting main housing 113, and the air supply unit 2 is installed inside the neck housing 114. The air supply unit 2 draws in air from the top opening of the neck housing 114 and discharges air downward into the supporting main housing 113.
[0104] The hanger housing 1 consists of two parts: a supporting main housing 113 and a neck housing 114. The two parts can be integrally injection molded or detachably sealed and assembled by means of buckles and locking screws, which facilitates modular pre-assembly of internal components and subsequent maintenance. The main support shell 113 is the core load-bearing structure of the clothes hanger. It has the overall shape of a standard clothes hanger adapted to hanging clothes. It has symmetrically arranged shoulder support sections and vertically extended torso support sections to stably support the clothes to be cared for and prevent the clothes from slipping when hanging. The main support shell 113 adopts a double-layer split structure composed of the aforementioned outer cover 11 and inner mounting shell 12. The interior forms a closed device mounting cavity and a surrounding air guide channel 13. The steam generating unit 3, water supply unit 5, and fixed mounting bracket 124 are all integrated and installed in the inner mounting cavity of the main support shell 113, which is completely physically isolated from the external air guide channel 13. The top center of the main support shell 113 has a reserved airflow interface that communicates with the neck shell 114. This interface is directly opposite the diversion cavity 14 at the top of the inner mounting shell 12 to realize the direct and unbent airflow delivery.
[0105] The neck housing 114 is integrally connected to the top center of the supporting main housing 113, extending vertically upwards. Its upper end is used to fix or integrally form a hook 7 for hanging clothes hangers, and its lower end is sealed and connected to the airflow interface of the supporting main housing 113, forming an upper mounting cavity inside. The overall outer diameter of the neck housing 114 is smaller than that of the supporting main housing 113, perfectly adapting to the neck shape of conventional clothes hangers. When hanging clothes, it will not interfere with the collar of the clothes, and will not affect the normal user experience of the clothes hanger. The air supply unit 2 is fixedly installed in the upper mounting cavity of the neck housing 114, using a coaxial installation method with the vertical central axis of the clothes hanger. The air inlet end of the air supply unit 2 faces vertically upwards, and the air outlet end faces vertically downwards. It maintains full coaxial alignment with the airflow interface of the supporting main housing 113 and the diversion cavity 14 at the top of the inner mounting shell 12, eliminating radial bending during the airflow delivery process.
[0106] This embodiment divides the clothes hanger housing 1 into upper and lower functional partitions, namely the main supporting housing 113 and the neck housing 114. The air supply unit 2 is integrated into the neck housing 114, achieving a straight-line air supply path with top intake and vertical downward blowing. This solves the core pain points of traditional side and bottom intake schemes, which are easily blocked by clothing, resulting in poor air intake and reduced air volume. At the same time, the straight vertical airflow path significantly reduces the wind resistance loss of air delivery, improving air supply efficiency and air outlet stability. The upper and lower partition layout achieves complete water and electricity separation between the core electrical components and the water and steam components, effectively avoiding the risk of steam, condensate, and water leakage corroding electrical components, and greatly improving the operational safety and service life of the equipment. The counterweight layout with the air supply unit 2 on top and the steam and water supply units 5 on the bottom optimizes the center of gravity distribution of the whole machine, making the center of gravity central and stable when the clothes hanger is hanging, without the problems of tilting forward or backward and clothes slipping off. It is perfectly adapted to the household hanging scenarios of conventional clothes drying racks and smart clothes drying machines.
[0107] In one embodiment, a heating unit 4 is further provided inside the neck housing 114. The heating unit 4 is located on the air outlet side of the air supply unit 2. The airflow output by the air supply unit 2 is heated by the heating unit 4 and then enters the air guide channel 13.
[0108] The heating unit 4 is fixedly installed in the upper mounting cavity of the neck housing 114, located on the air outlet side of the air supply unit 2 (i.e., directly below the air supply unit 2). It is coaxially arranged with the air supply unit 2 and the diversion cavity 14 supporting the top of the main housing 113 along the vertical central axis of the hanger, with no radial bending or misalignment. This ensures that the driving airflow output from the air supply unit 2 can pass vertically through the heating unit 4 without any dead airflow or wind resistance loss. The heating unit 4 preferably uses a PTC heating module with constant temperature control, no open flame, and safe flame retardant characteristics. Depending on the product positioning and fabric care requirements, conventional electric heating components such as ceramic heating modules and electric heating wire heating modules can be selected. The heating surface of the heating unit 4 completely covers the air outlet section of the air supply unit 2, ensuring that all output airflow can fully contact the heating surface, achieving uniform heating of the airflow and avoiding localized uneven heating and cooling that could damage the clothing fabric.
[0109] The actual workflow of this embodiment is as follows: After the device is started, the air supply unit 2 draws in external air from the air intake at the top of the neck housing 114 and outputs a stable driving airflow downwards; the driving airflow passes vertically through the heating unit 4 and is heated to the corresponding temperature according to the preset care mode to form a constant temperature hot airflow; the hot airflow continues to be delivered vertically downwards and directly enters the diversion cavity 14 at the top of the supporting main housing 113. Depending on the care mode, it is fully and evenly mixed with the care steam output by the steam generating unit 3 in the diversion cavity 14 to form a hot and humid care airflow; then the hot airflow / hot and humid care airflow is evenly distributed to each vertical air guide channel 13 through the diversion cavity 14, and finally outputs to the contact area and the hanging area of the clothing through the side air outlet 131 and the downward air outlet 132, simultaneously completing care operations such as wrinkle removal, shaping, drying, and warming.
[0110] In an optional embodiment, the air supply unit 2 and the heating unit 4 can be integrated into a single hot air module, which can be pre-installed into the neck housing 114, greatly simplifying the assembly process and improving production efficiency. Uniform flow grilles can be installed on the air inlet and outlet sides of the heating unit 4 to ensure even airflow through the heating body, further improving heating uniformity and preventing localized overheating. The control unit has multiple built-in care modes adapted to different fabrics. For example, in steam wrinkle removal mode, the heating unit 4 operates at low power, heating the airflow to 40-50℃, using steam to achieve low-temperature softening and wrinkle removal, avoiding high-temperature damage to delicate fabrics such as wool and silk. In hot air drying mode, the heating unit 4 operates at full power, combined with the high wind speed of the air supply unit 2, to achieve rapid drying of clothing. In low-temperature warming mode, the heating unit 4 uses low power for constant temperature heating, combined with low wind speed, to preheat winter clothing without the risk of high-temperature burns. An automatic linkage care process can also be set, first executing the steam wrinkle removal mode and then automatically switching to the hot air drying mode, requiring no manual intervention throughout the process, completing the entire care process simply by hanging the garment.
[0111] This embodiment expands the core functions of the equipment, such as hot air drying, constant temperature warming, and garment shaping, by coaxially arranging the heating unit 4 on the air outlet side of the air supply unit 2 inside the neck housing 114, without changing the conventional hanger shape or user habits. It achieves integrated, fully automatic care combining steam wrinkle removal and drying / shaping, eliminating the need for secondary air drying by the user and significantly improving garment care efficiency. The vertically coaxial direct-blowing layout ensures that the driving airflow can fully and evenly contact the heating unit 4, guaranteeing uniform airflow heating and preventing damage to the fabric due to uneven heating. It also significantly reduces losses in airflow delivery and heat transfer, improving heat utilization and drying efficiency. The heating unit 4 is positioned on the neck housing. The layout of body 114, together with the steam generating unit 3 and water supply unit 5 inside the supporting main housing 113, forms a complete separation of water and electricity, fundamentally avoiding the safety risks of water leakage and steam condensate erosion of heating electrical components. Combined with dual overheat protection and heat insulation design, it further enhances the safety of the equipment for home use. At the same time, the short-path direct connection design between the heating unit 4 and the diversion chamber 14 allows the heated airflow and steam to be fully premixed in the diversion chamber 14. The heated airflow can drive the steam to penetrate clothing fibers more efficiently, greatly enhancing the wrinkle removal and shaping care effect. It is suitable for the delicate care needs of most clothing fabrics, further improving the product's home adaptability and market competitiveness.
[0112] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 6 The neck housing 114 is provided with a mounting bracket 115, the heating unit 4 is fixed in the mounting bracket 115, and a ventilation gap is maintained between the outer wall of the heating unit 4 and the inner wall of the neck housing 114.
[0113] The outer positioning part of the mounting bracket 115 is integrally connected to the inner limiting frame through multiple sets of streamlined spokes evenly distributed along the circumference. The outer positioning part can be stably fixed to the inner wall of the neck housing 114 by means of snap-fit, interference fit or screw locking. After installation, a continuous and completely open annular space is formed between the inner limiting frame and the inner wall of the neck housing 114. This space is the ventilation gap between the outer wall of the heating unit 4 and the inner wall of the neck housing 114.
[0114] During operation, the air supply unit 2 draws in air from the top of the neck housing 114 and outputs downward driving airflow. Part of the main airflow passes directly through the heating surface of the heating unit 4 along the vertical central axis, is uniformly heated to form a constant-temperature hot airflow, and is delivered downward to the distribution chamber 14. Part of the distribution airflow flows vertically through the ventilation gap between the outer wall of the heating unit 4 and the inner wall of the neck housing 114, forming a cooling air curtain surrounding the heating unit 4. On the one hand, this isolates the heat generated by the heating unit 4 during operation from being conducted to the outer wall of the neck housing 114, preventing the outer shell from overheating and causing burns to the user or damage to the collar fabric of clothing. On the other hand, it removes excess heat from the edges of the heating unit 4, preventing local overheating of the heating unit 4 from causing device aging or dry burning failure, and extending the service life of the core components. At the same time, the distribution airflow flowing through the ventilation gap eventually merges into the distribution chamber 14 synchronously with the main hot airflow, which can regulate the temperature of the main hot airflow evenly, avoiding the problem of uneven heating and cooling such as excessively high temperature in the center airflow and insufficient temperature in the edge airflow, ensuring that the temperature of the care airflow entering each air guide channel 13 is uniform and consistent, adapting to the delicate clothing care needs of different fabrics.
[0115] In one embodiment, the mounting bracket 115 includes a mounting ring 1151 and a plurality of spokes 1152. Each of the spokes 1152 is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting ring 1151. The two ends of the spokes 1152 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting ring 1151 and the inner wall of the neck housing 114, respectively, and the ventilation gap is formed between adjacent spokes 1152.
[0116] This embodiment uses an integrated support structure composed of mounting ring 1151 and circumferentially spaced spokes 1152. With a minimalist part design, it simultaneously achieves four core functions: stable fixation of heating unit 4, coaxial positioning, heat insulation protection, and airflow optimization. This greatly simplifies mold design and overall assembly process, and reduces manufacturing costs. The circumferentially spaced spokes 1152 form multiple uniformly connected ventilation gaps, which not only ensures the supporting rigidity of heating unit 4 and completely solves the problems of displacement and abnormal noise of heating unit 4 caused by equipment vibration, but also ensures the direct blowing path and low wind resistance of the main airflow, and achieves uniform distribution of the diverted airflow, forming a stable surrounding cooling air curtain.
[0117] In one embodiment, the neck housing 114 is connected to a hook 7 for suspension and positioning.
[0118] This embodiment, through the design of connecting the hanging hook 7 to the center of the top of the neck shell 114, perfectly adapts to the standard form of conventional household clothes hangers, and is fully compatible with all conventional hanging scenarios such as existing household clothes drying rods, smart clothes drying machines, and door hooks 7. No additional installation accessories are required; it can be used immediately after hanging without changing the user's daily clothes drying habits, making it highly adaptable to household use.
[0119] In one embodiment, the neck housing 114 is provided with a terminal mounting hole, and the neck housing 114 is provided with an electrical terminal that is aligned with the terminal mounting hole and installed therein, and the electrical terminal is electrically connected to the internal electrical components.
[0120] This embodiment solves the core pain points of traditional power supply schemes by integrating standardized power terminals into the neck housing 114, such as mixed water and electricity, complex wiring, inconvenient plugging and unplugging operations, and susceptibility to short circuits and leakage in humid environments. At the same time, it takes into account the universality, convenience and safety of home use.
[0121] In one embodiment, the hanger housing 1 is further provided with a control unit, which is electrically connected to the air supply unit 2 and the steam generating unit 3 respectively. The control unit has at least one garment care mode built in. The garment care mode includes any one or more combinations of steam wrinkle removal mode, hot air drying mode, and natural air drying mode.
[0122] The storage module of the control unit has at least one built-in garment care mode, which mainly covers three basic modes: steam wrinkle removal mode, hot air drying mode, and natural air drying mode. It also supports a fully automatic process that combines multiple modes. Each mode has preset and adapted device operating parameters, which users can switch with one click without manually adjusting multiple devices. The specific operating logic is as follows: Steam wrinkle removal mode: This mode is designed to soften, smooth, and reshape wrinkles in clothing. The control unit controls the air supply unit 2 to operate stably at a low to medium wind speed, while simultaneously activating the steam generator unit 3. The care steam generated by the steam generator unit 3 is continuously delivered into the distribution chamber 14, where it mixes thoroughly and evenly with the driving airflow output from the air supply unit 2 to form a hot and humid care airflow. After being evenly distributed through each air guide channel 13, the airflow penetrates the clothing fibers through the side and downward air outlets 132. The heating unit 4 can be activated at low power to maintain the airflow temperature in the low-temperature range of 35-50℃, making it suitable for delicate fabrics such as wool and silk, and preventing high-temperature damage to the fabric fibers. An intermittent steam output logic (such as 30 seconds of steam spray followed by 10 seconds of pause) can be selected to ensure the steam penetration and wrinkle removal effect while avoiding excessive wetting of clothing, eliminating the need for a second, prolonged drying process.
[0123] Hot air drying mode: This mode is designed for rapid drying and shaping of clothing. The control unit controls the air supply unit 2 to operate at a medium-high wind speed, simultaneously activating the heating unit 4. The airflow temperature is controlled within an adjustable range of 40-80℃ based on the fabric type, creating a constant-temperature hot airflow. This airflow is evenly distributed to the clothing through the distribution chamber 14 and the air guide channel 13, achieving thorough drying. An optional pre-drying logic can be selected, briefly activating the steam generator 3 in the early stages of drying to soften the clothing fibers before the drying process, preventing stiffness and new wrinkles after drying. A stepped heating drying process can be set, with medium-temperature rapid dehydration in the early stages and low-temperature shaping and garment protection in the later stages, balancing drying efficiency and fabric safety. This mode is suitable for drying different fabrics such as cotton, linen, synthetic fibers, and down jackets.
[0124] Natural air drying mode: This mode is designed for drying delicate fabrics in the shade and removing odors and moisture from clothes. The control unit only activates the air supply unit 2, which operates at multiple adjustable speeds. The heating unit 4 and the steam generator 3 are not activated. The air supply unit outputs a normal temperature natural airflow, which is evenly blown onto the entire area of the clothes through the air guide channel 13, achieving gentle air drying without heating or steam. It is perfectly suited for delicate fabrics such as silk and wool that are not resistant to high temperatures and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. It avoids fading and fiber aging caused by direct sunlight. It can also be used to remove the smell of hot pot, smoke, and mildew from everyday clothes, as well as to ventilate and remove moisture from seasonal clothes.
[0125] Combined fully automatic care mode: The control unit has a built-in preset full-process automation program that can automatically execute multiple modes in sequence, such as the "steam wrinkle removal + hot air drying" fully automatic mode. First, the steam wrinkle removal process is executed to smooth out the wrinkles of the clothes, and then the hot air drying process is automatically switched to dry and shape the clothes. No manual intervention or supervision is required throughout the process, and the entire care process can be completed as soon as the clothes are hung up, which greatly improves the convenience of home use.
[0126] In an optional implementation, an operation interaction module can be installed on the front / side of the neck housing 114 of the hanger housing 1. This module includes a mechanical / touch button group (power button, mode switching button, and speed adjustment button), which is electrically connected to the control unit. Users can start and stop the equipment, switch care modes, and adjust the wind speed / temperature level with one button. Multiple LED status indicator lights or a small digital display screen are also provided to display information such as the current operating mode, speed, remaining running time, and water shortage / fault reminders, providing intuitive feedback on the equipment's operating status. The control unit can integrate a Bluetooth / WiFi wireless communication module to wirelessly connect with a mobile app, expanding functions such as remote start / stop, custom care parameters, downloading fabric-specific modes, viewing operating status, and fault warning push notifications. The built-in fabric-specific modes can be further subdivided, such as silk mode, wool mode, cotton-linen mode, down jacket mode, and shirt mode. Each mode corresponds to specific wind speed, temperature, steam volume, and running time parameters, precisely adapting to the care needs of different fabrics while balancing garment protection and fabric safety. The control unit can also incorporate multiple safety protection logics, including: water shortage protection, which automatically shuts down steam generator unit 3 and triggers a water shortage reminder when the water level detection module detects that the water supply unit 5 is below the safety threshold; overheat protection, which instantly cuts off the heating power supply when the temperature control module detects that the temperature of heating unit 4 / steam generator unit 3 exceeds the safety threshold; and tilt power-off protection, which has a built-in tilt sensor that automatically shuts down all operating devices when the clothes hanger tilts beyond the safe range, eliminating safety hazards such as water leakage and dry burning.
[0127] This embodiment integrates a control unit, achieving centralized control and coordinated operation of the three core functional units: air supply, steam, and heating. This simplifies the electrical circuit design of the entire machine. Furthermore, the placement of the control unit on the neck housing 114 ensures complete water and electricity separation from the water and steam systems, fundamentally improving the electrical safety performance of the equipment. It features built-in multi-dimensional garment care modes, covering all scenarios of household garment care, including wrinkle removal, drying, air drying, and deodorization. Users can switch between modes with a single click, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of multiple components, significantly lowering the barrier to entry and making the product suitable for household users of all ages. The combined fully automatic care mode achieves fully automated operation of the garment care process, requiring no manual intervention and greatly improving the efficiency of garment care. Efficiency is key to meeting the fast-paced needs of home use. The specialized fabric-specific modes precisely adapt to the care characteristics of different fabrics, ensuring effective care while preventing damage caused by high temperatures or excessive moisture, significantly improving the product's fabric compatibility and garment protection. Multiple safety protection logics provide comprehensive safety protection under all operating conditions, eliminating safety hazards such as dry burning due to water shortage, overheating and fire, and spillage, further enhancing the safety and reliability for home use. Furthermore, the compact control scheme perfectly fits the narrow internal space of the clothes hanger housing, enabling modular pre-assembly, greatly simplifying the assembly process, reducing manufacturing costs, and combining comprehensive functionality, ease of operation, safety, and mass production feasibility.
[0128] In one embodiment, the hanger housing 1 is further provided with a sterilization unit, the output end of which is connected to the air duct 13. The sterilization unit is any one of an ultraviolet sterilization module, a negative ion sterilization module, or an ozone sterilization module.
[0129] This embodiment adds a sterilization unit that is fully connected to the air duct 13, expanding the core health functions of sterilization, mite removal, odor removal and clothing cleaning on the basis of the original wrinkle removal, drying and air drying functions. It solves the pain points of traditional clothes hangers that have no sterilization ability, clothes that are prone to bacteria and mites, odors that are difficult to remove, and hygiene of underwear that cannot be guaranteed. At the same time, through the adaptive design of multiple types of sterilization modules, it takes into account sterilization efficiency, safety of use and adaptability to different scenarios.
[0130] 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.
[0131] 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.
[0132] 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.
[0133] 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 garment care hanger, characterized in that, The device includes a hanger housing, which contains a steam generating unit, an air supply unit, and an air guide channel. The steam generating unit is used to generate steam, and the air supply unit is used to drive airflow. The air inlet of the air guide channel is connected to the air outlet of the air supply unit. The hanger housing is provided with a side air outlet and a bottom air outlet that are connected to the air guide channel. The side air outlet is used to output airflow toward the area where the clothes are in contact with the hanger housing. The bottom air outlet is used to output airflow toward the area where the clothes hang below the hanger housing. The steam output end of the steam generating unit is connected to the air guide channel so that the steam generated by the steam generating unit can flow into the airflow driven by the air supply unit, and be output to the clothes to be cared for by the airflow through the side air outlet structure and the bottom air outlet structure.
2. The garment care hanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes hanger housing includes an outer cover and an inner mounting shell, and the steam generating unit is installed inside the inner mounting shell; The inner wall of the outer cover and / or the outer wall of the inner mounting shell are provided with a number of air guide ribs, and the adjacent air guide ribs enclose and form multiple independent air guide channels, each of which extends vertically along the hanger shell.
3. The garment care hanger according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the inner mounting shell is provided with a diversion cavity, which extends along the lateral length of the hanger shell. The air outlet of the air supply unit is connected to the diversion cavity, and the air inlet of each of the air guide channels is connected to the diversion cavity.
4. The garment care hanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sidewall of the flow-dividing cavity is provided with several flow-dividing notches, and the airflow in the flow-dividing cavity can be distributed to each of the air guide channels through each of the flow-dividing notches; And / or, the steam output terminal of the steam generating unit is connected to the diversion chamber.
5. The garment care hanger according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The bottom of the outer cover is provided with an opening, and a downward air outlet is formed at the opening, which connects to the air guide channel; And / or, the outer cover has multiple lateral air outlets that are laterally connected to the air guide channel on both sides of the shoulder, front and / or rear sides; And / or, the outer cover is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first cover and a second cover that are spliced together, and positioning posts are respectively provided on the opposing sides of the first cover and the second cover; positioning holes are respectively provided on both sides of the inner mounting shell, and the positioning posts are fitted into the positioning holes when the first cover and the second cover are spliced together.
6. The garment care hanger according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The inner housing is a split-type assembled housing structure, including a first half-shell and a second half-shell that are assembled opposite each other; the first half-shell is provided with a first half-tube, and the second half-shell is provided with a corresponding second half-tube. The first half-tube and the second half-tube are spliced together to form a first guide tube. One end of the first guide tube is connected to the gas outlet of the steam generating unit, and the other end is connected to the diversion chamber.
7. The garment care hanger according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The inner mounting housing is also equipped with a water supply unit, which is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating unit and is used to provide nursing water to the steam generating unit.
8. The garment care hanger according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner mounting housing is equipped with a fixed mounting bracket. The steam generating unit is fixedly installed on the upper part of the fixed mounting bracket, and the water supply unit is detachably installed on the lower part of the fixed mounting bracket.
9. The garment care hanger according to claim 8, characterized in that, The steam generating unit has a water intake pipe connected to its water inlet end, and the water supply unit has a docking hole at its top. When the water supply unit is installed in place, the water intake pipe extends into the interior of the water supply unit through the docking hole.
10. The garment care hanger according to claim 9, characterized in that, The inner mounting shell is a split-type assembled shell structure, including a first half shell and a second half shell that are spliced together. The first half shell is provided with a first frame, and the second half shell is provided with a corresponding second frame. The first frame and the second frame are spliced together to form the fixed mounting frame. Furthermore, the first half-shell is provided with a third half-tube, and the second half-shell is provided with a corresponding fourth half-tube. The third half-tube and the fourth half-tube are spliced together to form a second guide tube. The second guide tube extends from the fixed mounting bracket to the installation position of the water supply unit. The water intake conduit is laid inside the second guide tube. When the water supply unit is installed in place, the second guide tube is inserted into the water supply unit, so that the water intake conduit connects to the interior of the water supply unit.
11. The garment care hanger according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water supply unit is detachably installed inside the inner mounting housing. The bottom of the inner mounting housing is provided with a disassembly port, through which the water supply unit is inserted or removed. The water supply unit is provided with a locking through hole running vertically through it. The inner mounting housing is provided with a locking part. The locking accessory passes through the locking through hole and is detachably connected to the locking part to fix the water supply unit inside the inner mounting housing.
12. The garment care hanger according to claim 11, characterized in that, The locking accessory is a locking knob, which is threadedly connected to the locking part or snapped into place; a limiting structure is provided between the locking knob and the water supply unit, and when the locking knob is locked with the locking part, the limiting structure is used to restrict the water supply unit from moving downward away from the disassembly port.
13. The garment care hanger according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The hanger housing includes a main support housing and a neck housing connected to the top of the main support housing and extending upward. The main support housing is used to support clothing. The steam generating unit is installed inside the main support housing, and the air supply unit is installed inside the neck housing. The air supply unit draws in air from the top opening of the neck housing and discharges air downward into the main support housing. The neck housing is also provided with a heating unit, which is located on the air outlet side of the air supply unit. The airflow output by the air supply unit is heated by the heating unit and then enters the air guide channel.
14. The garment care hanger according to claim 13, characterized in that, The neck housing is provided with a mounting bracket, the heating unit is fixed in the mounting bracket, and a ventilation gap is maintained between the outer wall of the heating unit and the inner wall of the neck housing. The mounting bracket includes a mounting ring and several spokes, with each spoke arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting ring. The two ends of each spoke are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting ring and the inner wall of the neck shell, respectively, and the ventilation gap is formed between adjacent spokes.