Wall-mounted clothes dryer

Abstract

The wall-mounted clothes dryer comprises a dryer body, a lifting mechanism and fixing plates, the lifting mechanism is detachably installed at the bottom of the dryer body, the fixing plates are installed on the two side faces of the dryer body respectively, and fixing holes are formed in the fixing plates; the lifting mechanism comprises a bottom part, a top part, a cross arm assembly, a first sliding block, a second sliding block and a driving assembly, the cross arm assembly is arranged on the bottom part and comprises a first reverse arm and a second reverse arm, the first reverse arm is hinged to the second reverse arm, and the first reverse arm comprises a first end and a second end; the second reverse arm comprises a third end and a fourth end, the first end is hinged to the first sliding block, the first sliding block is installed on the bottom part, the second end is hinged to the top part, the third end is hinged to the bottom part, the fourth end is hinged to the second sliding block, and the second sliding block is installed on the top part. According to the clothes dryer, the clothes dryer can be stabilized at the set height to be fixed, and the universality of different installation heights is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of wall-mounted clothes dryers, and particularly to a wall-mounted clothes dryer. Background Art

[0002] A clothes dryer is a cleaning household appliance that uses electric heating to promptly evaporate and dry the moisture in the washed clothes. To improve the application range of the clothes dryer, various installation methods are provided. Among them, the wall-mounted clothes dryer is very popular due to its good space utilization rate. However, when the wall-mounted clothes dryer is fixed to the wall, it is necessary for the staff to hold the machine or place a table or other supporting equipment at the bottom, which has low adaptability to height and poor stability. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a wall-mounted clothes dryer, which can stabilize the clothes dryer at a set height for fixation through a lifting mechanism, improve the versatility for different installation heights, and at the same time, the lifting mechanism can be disassembled after fixation to avoid occupying space.

[0004] To achieve the above object, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, a wall-mounted clothes dryer is provided, including: a machine body, a lifting mechanism, and a plurality of fixing plates. The lifting mechanism is detachably installed at the bottom of the machine body. The plurality of fixing plates are respectively installed on both side surfaces of the machine body, and a plurality of the fixing plates on the same side surface are evenly spaced along the vertical direction. A plurality of fixing holes for connecting and fixing with the wall are provided on the fixing plates;

[0006] The lifting mechanism includes a bottom member, a top member, two cross-arm assemblies, a first sliding block, a second sliding block, and a driving component. The two cross-arm assemblies are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom member. The cross-arm assembly includes a first reverse arm and a second reverse arm. The center positions of the first reverse arm and the second reverse arm are hinged. The first reverse arm includes a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other. The second reverse arm includes a third end and a fourth end that are opposite to each other. The first end is hinged to the first sliding block, and the first sliding block is slidably installed on the bottom member. The second end is hinged to the top member. The third end is hinged to the bottom member. The fourth end is hinged to the second sliding block. The second sliding block is slidably installed at the bottom of the top member. The power end of the driving component is connected to the second sliding block for driving the second sliding block to move relative to the top member, and then driving the top member to lift through the cross-arm assembly.

[0007] Further, a guiding block is provided at the top of the top member, a guiding groove is provided on the guiding block, and a guiding portion that is in guiding cooperation with the guiding groove is provided at the bottom of the machine body.

[0008] Further, a limiting portion is provided on a side of the guiding groove facing away from the fixed plate, and the limiting portion can abut against and limit the guiding portion.

[0009] Further, a cross-section of the guiding portion is concave-shaped.

[0010] Further, first sliding portions are convexly provided on two sides of the first sliding block, first guiding holes are formed in the first sliding portions, and first guiding rods penetrating through the first guiding holes are provided on the bottom member.

[0011] Further, second sliding portions are convexly provided on two sides of the second sliding block, second guiding holes are formed in the second sliding portions, and second guiding rods penetrating through the second guiding holes are provided at the bottom of the top member.

[0012] Further, the driving assembly includes a driving cylinder and a driving shaft connected to the driving cylinder. The driving cylinder is installed on the bottom member, and the driving shaft is connected to the second sliding block.

[0013] Further, a plurality of first wheels arranged at intervals are provided on two sides of the bottom member, and an outer peripheral surface of the lowermost one of the first wheels is tangent to a horizontal plane.

[0014] Further, two elastic locking members are further included. The two elastic locking members are respectively provided on two sides of the bottom member, and the elastic locking members are used for locking one of the first wheels, thereby restricting rotation of the first wheel.

[0015] Further, a plurality of second wheels arranged at intervals are further provided on two sides of the bottom member, and an outer side surface of the second wheels is tangent to a vertical plane.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: Before installation, the lifting mechanism is installed at the bottom of the machine body. At this time, the two anti-arms (the first anti-arm and the second anti-arm) of the cross-arm assembly are in a natural state, that is, not fully unfolded, and the first sliding block and the second sliding block are respectively in their initial positions on their corresponding bottom components and top components. When it is necessary to adjust the installation height of the dryer, the drive assembly is started. The power end of the drive assembly drives the second sliding block to slide at the bottom of the top component. Since the second sliding block is hinged to the fourth end of the second anti-arm, its movement will drive the cross-arm assembly to deform, that is, the first anti-arm and the second anti-arm rotate around the hinge point at their central positions, and at the same time, the first sliding block slides on the bottom component to cooperate with this deformation. This linkage effect causes the top component to rise or fall relative to the bottom component, thereby driving the entire machine body to reach the required height. When the machine body reaches the predetermined height, the operation of the drive assembly is stopped. At this time, through the fixing holes on the multiple fixing plates evenly spaced on both sides of the machine body, the fixing plates are connected and fixed to the wall. These fixing plates provide stable support to ensure the stability and safety of the dryer after installation. After the wall-mounted dryer is fixedly installed, if the lifting mechanism is not needed or for space saving, it can be disassembled from the machine body. Through the design of the lifting mechanism, the wall-mounted dryer can flexibly adapt to different installation heights, enhancing the versatility and applicability of the product; multiple fixing plates are used for fixing on both sides of the machine body and are evenly spaced in the vertical direction, effectively improving the stability of the dryer after installation and reducing potential safety hazards caused by improper installation; the lifting mechanism can be disassembled after the dryer is fixedly installed, avoiding occupying extra space when not in use, making the home environment cleaner and more orderly, and the operation of the lifting mechanism is simple and convenient, without complex installation steps or tools, reducing the installation difficulty and cost, and improving the user experience. In addition, the stable fixing method and the reliable design of the lifting mechanism jointly ensure the safety and reliability of the dryer during use, reducing accidents caused by improper installation or during use. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] The following further elaborates on the present application in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the wall-mounted dryer according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a front view of the machine body according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the lifting mechanism according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a side view of the lifting mechanism according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 A perspective view of the lifting mechanism (hidden top component) described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 6 A perspective view of the cross-arm assembly described in the embodiment of the present application.

[0024] In the figure: 1, the body; 101, the guiding part; 2, the lifting mechanism; 201, the bottom component; 202, the top component; 203, the cross-arm assembly; 204, the first sliding block; 205, the second sliding block; 206, the driving component; 207, the first wheel; 208, the second wheel; 2011, the first guiding rod; 2021, the guiding block; 2022, the limiting part; 2031, the first counter-arm; 2032, the second counter-arm; 2033, the first end; 2034, the second end; 2035, the third end; 2036, the fourth end; 2041, the first sliding part; 2051, the second sliding part; 2061, the driving cylinder; 2062, the driving shaft; 3, the fixing plate; 301, the fixing hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] To make the technical problems solved by the present application, the technical solutions adopted and the achieved technical effects clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0026] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the connection inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0027] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", and "under" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0028] As Figures 1 - 6 shown, this embodiment provides a wall-mounted dryer, including: a body 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a plurality of fixing plates 3. The lifting mechanism 2 is detachably mounted at the bottom of the body 1. The plurality of fixing plates 3 are respectively mounted on both side surfaces of the body 1, and the plurality of fixing plates 3 on the same side surface are evenly spaced along the vertical direction. A plurality of fixing holes 301 for connecting and fixing with the wall are formed on the fixing plate 3. The lifting mechanism 2 includes a bottom member 201, a top member 202, two cross-arm assemblies 203, a first sliding block 204, a second sliding block 205, and a driving component 206. The two cross-arm assemblies 203 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom member 201. The cross-arm assembly 203 includes a first reverse arm 2031 and a second reverse arm 2032. The central positions of the first reverse arm 2031 and the second reverse arm 2032 are hinged. The first reverse arm 2031 includes opposite first and second ends 2033 and 2034. The second reverse arm 2032 includes opposite third and fourth ends 2035 and 2036. The first end 2033 is hinged to the first sliding block 204. The first sliding block 204 is slidably mounted on the bottom member 201. The second end 2034 is hinged to the top member 202. The third end 2035 is hinged to the bottom member 201. The fourth end 2036 is hinged to the second sliding block 205. The second sliding block 205 is slidably mounted at the bottom of the top member 202. The power end of the driving component 206 is connected to the second sliding block 205 for driving the second sliding block 205 to move relative to the top member 202, and further driving the top member 202 to lift and lower through the cross-arm assembly 203.

[0029] Based on the above solution, before installation, the lifting mechanism 2 is installed at the bottom of the body 1. At this time, the two counter arms (the first counter arm 2031 and the second counter arm 2032) of the cross arm assembly 203 are in a natural state, that is, not fully extended, and the first sliding block 204 and the second sliding block 205 are in their initial positions on their corresponding bottom member 201 and top member 202 respectively. When it is necessary to adjust the installation height of the dryer, the drive assembly 206 is started. The power end of the drive assembly 206 drives the second sliding block 205 to slide at the bottom of the top member 202. Since the second sliding block 205 is hinged to the fourth end 2036 of the second counter arm 2032, its movement will drive the cross arm assembly 203 to deform, that is, the first counter arm 2031 and the second counter arm 2032 rotate around the hinge point at their central positions. At the same time, the first sliding block 204 slides on the bottom member 201 to cooperate with this deformation. This linkage effect makes the top member 202 rise or fall relative to the bottom member 201, thereby driving the entire body 1 to reach the required height. When the body 1 reaches the predetermined height, the operation of the drive assembly 206 is stopped. At this time, through the fixing holes 301 on the plurality of fixing plates 3 evenly arranged on both sides of the body 1, the fixing plates 3 are connected and fixed to the wall. These fixing plates 3 provide stable support to ensure the stability and safety of the dryer after installation. After the wall-mounted dryer is fixedly installed, if the lifting mechanism 2 is not needed or for space saving, it can be disassembled from the body 1. Through the design of the lifting mechanism 2, the wall-mounted dryer can flexibly adapt to different installation heights, enhancing the versatility and applicability of the product; using a plurality of fixing plates 3 to fix on both sides of the body 1 and evenly arranged at intervals in the vertical direction effectively improves the stability of the dryer after installation and reduces the safety hazards caused by improper installation; the lifting mechanism 2 can be disassembled after the dryer is fixedly installed, avoiding occupying extra space when not in use, making the home environment cleaner and more orderly. Moreover, the operation of the lifting mechanism 2 is simple and convenient, without complex installation steps or tools, reducing the installation difficulty and cost, and improving the user experience. In addition, the stable fixing method and the reliable design of the lifting mechanism 2 jointly ensure the safety and reliability of the dryer during use, reducing accidents caused by improper installation or during use.

[0030] Furthermore, a guiding block 2021 is provided at the top of the top member 202. A guiding groove is formed in the guiding block 2021, and a guiding portion 101 that is in guiding cooperation with the guiding groove is provided at the bottom of the machine body 1. Through the cooperation between the guiding portion 101 and the guiding groove, the assembly between the machine body 1 and the lifting mechanism 2 is accurate and stable. During the assembly process, the guiding portion 101 will accurately fit into the guiding groove to form a tight guiding cooperation. This cooperation mechanism not only ensures the linear movement of the machine body 1 during the lifting process, effectively avoiding deviation and shaking, but also greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of the assembly. At the same time, the tight contact between the guiding groove and the guiding portion 101 also reduces the friction and noise during the lifting process, bringing a more comfortable user experience.

[0031] Still further, a limiting portion 2022 is provided on the side of the guiding groove facing away from the fixing plate 3. The limiting portion 2022 can abut against the guiding portion 101 for limiting. The position of the limiting portion 2022 can limit the assembly direction of the machine body 1 and the lifting mechanism 2, so that after the machine body 1 is wall-mounted, the lifting mechanism 2 can smoothly slide out through the cooperation between the guiding portion 101 and the guiding groove without interfering with the stability of the machine body 1.

[0032] In addition, it is worth mentioning that the cross-section of the guiding portion 101 is designed to be concave-shaped. This special shape design not only enhances the tightness of the cooperation between the guiding portion 101 and the guiding groove, but also improves the stability and anti-torsion ability of the guiding portion 101 during the sliding process. The concave-shaped cross-section enables the guiding portion 101 to better maintain its original shape and position when subjected to external forces, thus ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the lifting mechanism 2 during the lifting process.

[0033] In some embodiments, in order to further enhance the stability and reliability of the lifting mechanism 2 of the wall-mounted dryer, a detailed optimization design is carried out on its sliding components. Specifically, first sliding portions 2041 are particularly protruded on both sides of the first sliding block 204, and first guiding holes are formed therein. Correspondingly, first guiding rods 2011 that penetrate through these first guiding holes are installed on the bottom member 201. Such a design enables the first sliding block 204 to maintain a stable movement trajectory when sliding along the first guiding rods 2011, effectively preventing deviation and shaking.

[0034] Similarly, a similar optimized design has been carried out for the second sliding block 205. Second sliding portions 2051 are protruded on both sides thereof, and second guiding holes are formed therein. The bottom of the top member 202 is provided with second guiding rods passing through these second guiding holes. This design not only ensures the stability of the second sliding block 205 during the lifting process, but also makes the entire lifting mechanism 2 operate more smoothly and efficiently. The presence of the first guiding rod 2011 and the second guiding rods not only provides accurate guiding for the sliding blocks, but also undertakes part of the load-bearing task and shares the pressure of the lifting mechanism 2 during operation. At the same time, the cooperation between the guiding holes and the guiding rods also reduces the friction and wear during the sliding process and extends the service life of the product.

[0035] Optionally, the driving assembly 206 includes a driving cylinder 2061 and a driving shaft 2062 connected to the driving cylinder 2061. The driving cylinder 2061 is installed on the bottom member 201, and the driving shaft 2062 is connected to the second sliding block 205. The driving cylinder 2061 is firmly installed on the bottom member 201 and serves as a power source to provide the driving force required for lifting. The driving cylinder 2061 has the advantages of a compact structure, a large output force, a fast response speed, etc., and is very suitable for such scenarios that require precise control of the lifting position. At the same time, the driving shaft 2062, as a key component for power transmission, is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder 2061, and the other end of the driving shaft 2062 is connected to the second sliding block 205. When the driving cylinder 2061 starts to work, the driving force generated by it will be transmitted to the second sliding block 205 through the driving shaft 2062, thereby driving it to slide along the preset track at the bottom of the top member 202. Due to the precise control characteristics of the driving cylinder 2061, it can accurately adjust the magnitude and direction of the output force according to requirements, and further achieve precise control of the lifting speed and position of the lifting mechanism 2. This design not only improves the stability and reliability of the lifting mechanism 2, but also enables users to enjoy a more smooth and convenient operation experience during use.

[0036] Furthermore, a plurality of first wheels 207 arranged at intervals are provided on both sides of the bottom member 201. The outer peripheral surface of the lowermost first wheel 207 is tangent to the horizontal plane. Simply put, the first wheels 207 can contact the ground and roll. When the dryer needs to be moved or repositioned, the user only needs to apply a slight push or pull, and the first wheels 207 can contact the ground and roll smoothly, thus easily realizing the movement of the machine body 1. Compared with the design without wheels, this structure with the first wheels 207 significantly reduces the resistance and difficulty of moving the dryer, making the operation easier and more labor-saving. At the same time, the spaced arrangement of the first wheels 207 also fully considers stability and safety. A reasonable spacing can ensure that the wheels maintain a stable movement trajectory during rolling, preventing problems such as shaking or deviation caused by too large or too small a spacing. In this way, the user can be more at ease when moving the dryer to the designated wall-mounted position.

[0037] At the same time, it also includes two elastic locking members respectively provided on both sides of the bottom member 201. The elastic locking members are used to lock one of the first wheels 207, thereby restricting the rotation of the first wheels 207. When the dryer is moved to the designated position and ready for installation or use, the user can operate the elastic locking members to lock the rotation of the first wheels 207. Once the first wheels 207 are locked, they can no longer contact the ground and roll, thus effectively restricting the movement of the machine body 1. This design not only ensures the stability of the dryer during installation but also avoids potential safety hazards caused by accidental movement of the machine body 1.

[0038] In addition, the design of the elastic locking members also fully considers the convenience of use. They usually have an easy-to-operate structure and a moderate locking force, enabling the user to easily lock and unlock the wheels. Moreover, the elastic locking members also have a certain degree of durability and reliability, and can maintain stable performance during long-term use.

[0039] It is worth mentioning that a plurality of second wheels 208 arranged at intervals are also provided on both sides of the bottom member 201. The outer side surface of the second wheels 208 is tangent to the vertical plane, that is, the second wheels 208 can contact a wall or other obstacles and roll, avoiding damage to the lifting mechanism 2 or the machine body 1 due to collision.

[0040] In the description of this article, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicating orientation or position relationships are only for the convenience of description and simplifying operations, rather than indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0041] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "an embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0042] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0043] The technical principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can think of other specific implementation methods of the present application without creative work, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted clothes dryer, characterized in that, include: A machine body (1), a lifting mechanism (2) and a plurality of fixing plates (3), wherein the lifting mechanism (2) is detachably mounted on the bottom of the machine body (1), the plurality of fixing plates (3) are respectively mounted on two side surfaces of the machine body (1), and the plurality of fixing plates (3) on the same side surface are evenly spaced in a vertical direction, and the fixing plates (3) are provided with a plurality of fixing holes (301) for connecting and fixing to a wall; The lifting mechanism (2) comprises a bottom part (201), a top part (202), two cross arm assemblies (203), a first sliding block (204), a second sliding block (205) and a driving assembly (206); the two cross arm assemblies (203) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom part (201); the cross arm assembly (203) comprises a first reverse arm (2031) and a second reverse arm (2032); the first reverse arm (2031) and the second reverse arm (2032) are hinged at a center position; the first reverse arm (2031) comprises a first end portion (2033) and a second end portion (2034) opposite to each other; the second reverse arm (2032) comprises a third end portion (2035) and a fourth end portion (2036) opposite to each other; The end portion (2033) is hinged to the first sliding block (204), the first sliding block (204) is slidably installed on the bottom portion (201), the second end portion (2034) is hinged to the top portion (202), the third end portion (2035) is hinged to the bottom portion (201), the fourth end portion (2036) is hinged to the second sliding block (205), the second sliding block (205) is slidably installed on the bottom of the top portion (202), the power end of the driving component (206) is connected to the second sliding block (205), and is used to drive the second sliding block (205) to move relative to the top portion (202), and then drive the top portion (202) to rise and fall through the cross arm component (203).

2. The wall-mounted dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A guide block (2021) is arranged at the top of the top component (202), a guide groove is provided on the guide block (2021), and a guide portion (101) which cooperates with the guide groove is arranged at the bottom of the machine body (1).

3. The wall-mounted dryer according to claim 2, wherein, A limiting portion (2022) is provided on a side of the guide groove facing away from the fixing plate (3), and the limiting portion (2022) can abut against the guide portion (101) for limiting position.

4. The wall-mounted clothes dryer according to claim 2, wherein, The cross section of the guide portion (101) is in a concave shape.

5. The wall-mounted dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The first sliding block (204) is provided with first sliding parts (2041) protruding from both sides thereof, the first sliding part (2041) is provided with a first guide hole, and the bottom member (201) is provided with a first guide rod (2011) penetrating through the first guide hole.

6. The wall-mounted dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Second sliding parts (2051) are protrudingly provided on both sides of the second sliding block (205), a second guide hole is opened on the second sliding part (2051), and a second guide rod penetrating the second guide hole is provided at the bottom of the top component (202).

7. The wall-mounted clothes dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The driving assembly (206) includes a driving cylinder (2061) and a driving shaft (2062) connected to the driving cylinder (2061). The driving cylinder (2061) is mounted on the bottom member (201), and the driving shaft (2062) is connected to the second sliding block (205).

8. The wall-mounted clothes dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, A plurality of first wheels (207) arranged at intervals are provided on both sides of the bottom member (201), and the outer peripheral surface of the lowermost one of the first wheels (207) is tangent to the horizontal plane.

9. The wall-mounted clothes dryer according to claim 8, wherein, It further includes two elastic locking members, and the two elastic locking members are respectively provided on both sides of the bottom member (201). The elastic locking members are used to lock one of the first wheels (207), thereby restricting the rotation of the first wheels (207).

10. The wall-mounted clothes dryer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, A plurality of second wheels (208) arranged at intervals are further provided on both sides of the bottom member (201), and the outer side surface of the second wheels (208) is tangent to the vertical plane.

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