Fan with pressing folding feedback function

By introducing a button-controlled locking assembly into the folding hair dryer, the problem of loose articulation structure is solved, and the stable articulation and comfortable folding feedback of the air drum and handle are achieved, improving the user experience.

CN223286732UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02GUANGDONG GORDEN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422312138.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-20
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The articulated structure of conventional folding hair dryers is easily loosened after long-term use, affecting the user's operating comfort and convenience.

Method used

A connecting kit with buttons and a locking assembly, including a detachable first and second locks, enables a stable articulation of the air drum and handle by pressing the button, and provides sound and feel feedback during folding.

Benefits of technology

It realizes stable fixation of the air duct and handle, avoids loosening, provides a comfortable folding feedback, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a blower with a pressing folding feedback function, which relates to the technical field of blower equipment structures and comprises an air duct, a handle and a connecting kit, and a button capable of automatically rebounding is arranged on the handle. The connecting suite is hinged with one end of the handle and is fixedly connected with the air duct; a locking assembly is arranged in an inner cavity of the connecting sleeve piece and comprises a first locking piece and a second locking piece which can be separated. The first locking piece rotates along with the handle; the second locking piece is fixedly connected with the connecting sleeve piece; a plurality of concave points are arranged on the inner side face of the connecting sleeve piece, and convex points are arranged on the outer surface of the first locking piece. The concave points and the convex points are attached and matched with each other. When the button is in the original state, the button is in a locking state, and the first locking piece and the second locking piece are mutually locked and fixed; when the button is pressed down, the unlocking state is achieved, and the first locking piece and the second locking piece are mutually unlocked. And finally, the handle can be folded and rotated relative to the air duct or is fixed after stopping rotating, and when the handle is rotated and folded, 'clatter 'sound feedback and hand feeling vibration feedback are generated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of hair dryer equipment structure, in particular to a blower with press-folding feedback. Background Art

[0002] A hair dryer is a small household appliance that is mainly used to quickly dry wet hair and reduce the time required for natural drying. Its basic principle is to generate heat through a built-in electric heating element, while the internal motor drives the fan to rotate, forming a strong stream of hot or cold air. This wind is blown out through the air collecting nozzle at the front end of the hair dryer and acts directly on the wet hair, causing the moisture to evaporate quickly, thereby achieving the effect of quick drying hair. It is one of the indispensable items in modern people's daily life.

[0003] Folding hair dryers are distinguished by their foldable design, making them convenient for storage and portability when not in use. This foldable design significantly reduces their size and weight, making them easy to carry for travel, business trips, and everyday life without taking up too much space. They are particularly suitable for those who frequently carry a hair dryer, such as travelers, students, and office workers. Furthermore, their portability makes them suitable for specific occasions, such as camping and use at the gym.

[0004] A conventional folding hair dryer is composed of a hair dryer and a handle, which are hinged at one end of the hair dryer body and the handle to achieve the folding function. For example, a household hair dryer described in the patent document with the announcement number CN208048267U realizes the above function. However, for hair dryers like this, the hinge is usually achieved by simply adding a rotating shaft between the hair dryer body and the handle. In a short period of time, the handle can be folded at any angle on the hair dryer and fixed, thereby realizing the function of the hair dryer. However, as the use time increases, the rotating shaft may gradually lose its fixing ability due to wear or loosening, resulting in the handle being unable to stably maintain the angle required by the user, which may affect the comfort and convenience of the user when operating the hair dryer. In order to improve the user experience, it is possible to consider using more durable hinged materials or designs to enhance its long-term stability.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a fan with press-folding feedback to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In response to the problems in the related art, the utility model proposes a fan with press-folding feedback, which can be fixed after each folding and has a folding feedback effect. At the same time, it will not loosen after multiple foldings.

[0007] The utility model is achieved in this way:

[0008] A blower with push-to-fold feedback, comprising a blower cylinder, a handle, and a connecting kit, wherein the handle is provided with a button; the connecting kit is hollow inside and has one side open; the connecting kit cooperates with and is hinged to one end of the handle, with the open side of the connecting kit facing the button; the connecting kit is further provided with a rebound member for causing the button to automatically rebound;

[0009] The inner cavity of the connecting kit is further provided with a locking assembly, including a detachable first locking member and a second locking member; the first locking member is in driving connection with the handle and the button, and the first locking member rotates with the handle; the connecting kit is fixedly connected to the air duct and the second locking member respectively;

[0010] The inner side surface of the connecting sleeve is provided with a plurality of concave points evenly distributed around the circumference, and the outer surface of the first locking element is provided with a convex point; or the positions of the concave points and the convex points are interchanged; one concave point and one convex point fit together;

[0011] When the button is in its original state, it is a locked state, and the first locking element and the second locking element are locked and fixed to each other; when the button is pressed, it is an unlocked state, and the first locking element and the second locking element are unlocked from each other.

[0012] The first locking member and the second locking member cooperate and are fixed to each other, that is, the hair dryer and the handle are also in a state of being fixed to each other; when the first locking member and the second locking member are unlocked from each other, the handle can be rotated and folded around the connecting kit compared to the hair dryer, and because the convex points and the concave points fit together, when rotating and folding, the convex point moves from the current concave point to the next concave point, and there will be a "click" sound feedback and tactile vibration feedback, which can prompt the user the amount of rotation and provide a comfortable rotation feel.

[0013] As a further optimization of the above solution, the first locking member is cylindrical, and a protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the first locking member;

[0014] The second locking member is annular; a plurality of limiting grooves are evenly distributed along the inner circumference of the annular ring; one end of the limiting groove is an open end and the other end is a closed end; a plurality of the closed ends are formed with a through hole in the middle;

[0015] The first locking member moves from the open end toward the closed end, passes through the through hole of the second locking member, and is finally fixedly connected to the button; when the button rebounds, one of the protrusions cooperates with one of the limiting grooves, and the protrusion is limited to the closed end.

[0016] When the projection and the limiting groove cooperate, the first locking member and the second locking member are locked and fixed to each other. When the button is pressed, the projection and the limiting groove are separated, and the first locking member and the second locking member are unlocked from each other.

[0017] As a further optimization of the above solution, the first locking element includes a sleeve portion and a locking portion that are separately arranged;

[0018] The main body of the locking portion is a columnar structure, one end surface of which has a first groove, and the outer peripheral side surface is provided with a protrusion; the protrusion is close to the first groove;

[0019] The sleeve portion has a raised annular baffle on one side facing the first groove; a position-limiting notch is provided on the annular baffle, and the position-limiting notch matches the size of the protrusion; the sleeve portion has a concave second groove on the bottom surface of the middle area of ​​the annular baffle;

[0020] The resilient member is a spring; during assembly, the locking portion passes through the through hole until the protrusion is restricted and stops at the limiting groove; the two ends of the spring are respectively aligned with the first groove and the second groove, and the spring is compressed so that the second locking member is sleeved on the outer circumference of the sleeve portion; the sleeve portion is clamped between the connecting kit and the second locking member; a gap is formed between the outer circumference of the spring and the inner circumference of the annular baffle to allow the locking portion to move;

[0021] When the button is pressed, the protrusion and the limiting groove are separated, and the protrusion is embedded in the limiting bayonet, so that the sleeve portion rotates with the locking portion.

[0022] As a further optimization of the above solution, the number of the limiting grooves is an even number, and is at least 4; the central angles between adjacent limiting grooves are equal.

[0023] The greater the number of limiting grooves, the greater the angles at which the handle can be folded and fixed relative to the hair dryer.

[0024] As a further optimization of the above solution, the central angle between adjacent concave points is equal to the central angle between adjacent limiting grooves.

[0025] The cooperation of the convex points and the concave points can assist in the positioning between the convex block and the limiting groove.

[0026] As a further optimization of the above solution, the concave point is provided on the outer peripheral side of the bottom center of the inner side surface of the connecting kit; and the convex point is provided on the side of the first locking member facing the concave point.

[0027] As a further optimization of the above solution, a rotating shaft is further included, which passes through the central axis of the connecting kit, the locking assembly and the button, and one end of the handle.

[0028] As a further optimization of the above solution, a flange is provided on the periphery of the button; at least one limiting hole is provided on the flange; a boss is provided on the inner side of the handle; and the first locking member is fixedly connected to the button;

[0029] After the button is installed, the flange is hidden inside the handle; one of the bosses and one of the limiting holes cooperate with each other to enable the button to rotate with the handle.

[0030] As a further optimization of the above solution, the first locking member and the button are detachably connected;

[0031] The first locking element has a concave slot on one end facing the button; the button has a raised inserting portion on one side facing the first locking element;

[0032] Or the inserting portion and the slot are interchanged; the inserting portion and the slot are adapted to each other; the cross section of the inserting portion is non-circular or non-annular; the cross section of the slot is the same as the cross section of the inserting portion.

[0033] For example, the button has a raised cylindrical boss for the rotating shaft to pass through, and the outer peripheral side of the boss is provided with a raised reinforcing rib, that is, the boss and the reinforcing rib form an insert; its cross-section is formed into a circle and radial lines around the circle, and correspondingly, the cross-section of the slot is the same as the cross-section of the insert; the first locking piece and the button are fixed after installation, and the first locking piece rotates with the button, that is, it rotates with the handle.

[0034] As a further optimization of the above solution, the connecting kit is an oblate structure; a concave connecting groove is provided at one end of the handle, and two clamping parts are formed on both sides of the connecting groove; the connecting kit has an open side facing one of the clamping parts, on which the button is provided; the connecting kit and the connecting groove are hingedly connected to each other.

[0035] The beneficial effects are as follows:

[0036] The utility model provides a fan with press-to-fold feedback. On the one hand, the air duct and the connecting kit are fixedly connected, the handle and the connecting kit are hinged, and a pressable button is provided on the handle; on the other hand, a locking assembly is provided in the connecting kit, including a first locking member and a second locking member that can be locked or unlocked with each other, and the first locking member rotates with the handle, and the second locking member is fixed to the connecting kit, so that the handle can be folded and rotated relative to the air duct, or fixed after stopping rotation; at the same time, concave points and convex points are respectively provided on the connecting kit and the first locking member, so that "click" sound feedback and tactile vibration feedback are generated during rotation and folding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fan provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the explosion structure;

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram at a;

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a locking portion provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0041] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a first locking element provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0042] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another angle view of

[0043] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a second locking member provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a connection kit provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the cross-section structure of the fan at the connection kit provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the cross-section structure at another angle.

[0047] Reference numerals:

[0048] 1. Hair dryer;

[0049] 2. Handle; 21. Connecting groove; 22. Clamping portion; 221. Boss; 23. Button; 231. Flange; 232. Limiting hole; 233. Insertion portion;

[0050] 3. Connection kit; 31. Concave point;

[0051] 4. Rebound parts;

[0052] 5. First locking element; 51. Socket connection; 511. Annular baffle; 512. Positioning stop; 513. Second groove; 514. Protrusion; 52. Locking portion; 521. First groove; 522. Protrusion; 523. Slot; 53. Gap;

[0053] 6. Second locking element; 61. Position limiting groove; 62. Open end; 63. Closed end; 64. Perforation;

[0054] 7. Rotating shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment provides a fan with press-fold feedback, including a fan cylinder 1, a handle 2 and a connection kit 3.

[0057] The connection kit 3 is hollow inside and open on one side; in this embodiment, the connection kit 3 is an oblate structure; a concave connection groove 21 is provided at one end of the handle 2, and two clamping parts 22 are formed on both sides of the connection groove 21; the connection groove 21 and the connection kit 3 cooperate with each other.

[0058] The connection kit 3 has a clamping portion 22 with an open side facing a button 23; in this embodiment, a flange 231 is provided on the circumference of the button 23; four limiting holes 232 are provided on the flange 231; a boss 221 is provided on the inner side of the handle 2; after the button 23 is installed, the flange 231 is hidden inside the handle 2; a boss 221 and a limiting hole 232 cooperate with each other to allow the button 23 to rotate with the handle 2.

[0059] A resilient member 4 is further provided in the connecting kit 3 for causing the button 23 to rebound automatically. In this embodiment, the resilient member 4 is a spring.

[0060] The inner cavity of the connection kit 3 is further provided with a locking assembly, including a detachable first locking member 5 and a second locking member 6 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the first locking member 5 includes a sleeve portion 51 and a locking portion 52 which are separately provided.

[0062] The locking portion 52 is a columnar structure with a first groove 521 on one end surface and two protrusions 522 on the outer side surface. The central angle between the two protrusions 522 is 180°. The protrusions 522 are close to the first groove 521 .

[0063] The sleeve portion 51 has a raised annular baffle 511 on one side facing the first groove 521; two limit snap-fits 512 are provided on the annular baffle 511, and the limit snap-fits 512 are matched in size and correspond one to one with the protrusions 522; the sleeve portion 51 has a concave second groove 513 on the bottom surface of the middle area of ​​the annular baffle 511.

[0064] The second locking member 6 is annular in shape. Eight evenly spaced retaining grooves 61 are defined along the inner circumference of the ring. The central angles between adjacent retaining grooves 61 are equal, at 45°. One end of each retaining groove 61 is open, while the other is closed, with holes 64 formed between the multiple closed ends 63. The connecting member 3 is fixedly connected to the air duct 1 and the second locking member 6.

[0065] During assembly, the locking portion 52 passes through the through-hole 64 from the open end 62 toward the closed end 63 until the protrusion 522 is restricted and stops at the limiting groove 61 and is fixedly connected to the button 23 .

[0066] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first locking member 5 and the button 23 are detachably connected;

[0067] A concave slot 523 is provided at one end of the first locking member 5 facing the button 23; a raised inserting portion 233 is provided on one side of the button 23 facing the first locking member 5; for example, the button 23 has a raised cylindrical boss for the rotating shaft 7 to pass through, and a raised reinforcing rib is provided on the outer peripheral side of the boss, that is, the boss and the reinforcing rib form the inserting portion 233; its cross section is formed into a circle and radial lines around the circle, and correspondingly, the cross section of the slot 523 is the same as the cross section of the inserting portion 233.

[0068] The inserting portion 233 and the slot 523 are adapted to each other, so that the first locking member 5 and the button 23 are fixed after installation, and the first locking member 5 rotates with the button 23 , that is, rotates with the handle 2 .

[0069] The two ends of the spring are respectively aligned with the first groove 521 and the second groove 513, and the spring is compressed so that the second locking member 6 is sleeved on the outer peripheral side of the sleeve portion 51; the sleeve portion 51 is clamped between the connecting kit 3 and the second locking member 6; a gap 53 is formed between the outer peripheral side of the spring and the inner peripheral side of the annular baffle 511 for the locking portion 52 to move; when the button 23 is pressed, the protrusion 522 and the limiting groove 61 are separated, and the protrusion 522 is embedded in the limiting bayonet 512, so that the sleeve portion 51 rotates with the locking portion 52.

[0070] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the bottom center of the inner side surface of the connecting sleeve 3 is provided with multiple evenly distributed concave points 31. The first locking member 5, i.e., the side of the sleeve facing the concave points 31, is provided with multiple evenly distributed protrusions 514. A concave point 31 and a protrusion 514 fit together. The central angle between adjacent concave points 31 is equal to the central angle between adjacent retaining grooves 61.

[0071] When the button 23 is in its original state, it is in the locked state, and the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 are locked and fixed to each other. At this time, a protrusion 522 and a limiting groove 61 cooperate with each other; when the button 23 is pressed, it is in the unlocked state, and the protrusion 522 and the limiting groove 61 are separated, that is, the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 are unlocked from each other.

[0072] In this embodiment, a rotating shaft 7 is also included, which passes through the central axis of the connecting kit 3, the locking assembly and the button 23, and one end of the handle 2 to complete the hinge connection between the connecting kit 3 and the handle 2.

[0073] The first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 cooperate and are fixed to each other, that is, the hair dryer 1 and the handle 2 are also in a state of being fixed to each other; when the first locking member 5 and the second locking member 6 are unlocked from each other, the handle 2 can be rotated and folded around the connecting kit 3 and compared to the hair dryer 1, and because the protrusion 514 and the concave point 31 fit together, when rotating and folding, the protrusion 514 moves from the current concave point 31 to the next concave point 31, and there will be a "click" sound feedback and tactile vibration feedback, which can prompt the user the amount of rotation and provide a comfortable rotation feel, and at the same time assist in the positioning between the protrusion 522 and the limiting groove 61.

[0074] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above description, those skilled in the art may also make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and modifications and variations of the present invention should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention. In addition, although certain specific terms are used in this description, these terms are for convenience only and do not constitute any limitation to the present invention.

Claims

1. A blower with push-to-fold feedback, comprising a blower cylinder, a handle, and a connection kit, wherein the handle is provided with a button; characterized in that: The connecting kit is hollow inside and has one side open; the connecting kit cooperates with one end of the handle and is hinged; a rebound member is also provided in the connecting kit for causing the button to automatically rebound; The inner cavity of the connecting kit is further provided with a locking assembly, including a detachable first locking member and a second locking member; the first locking member is in driving connection with the handle and the button, and the first locking member rotates with the handle; the connecting kit is fixedly connected to the air duct and the second locking member respectively; The inner side surface of the connecting sleeve is provided with a plurality of concave points evenly distributed around the circumference, and the outer surface of the first locking element is provided with a convex point; or the positions of the concave points and the convex points are interchanged; one concave point and one convex point fit together; When the button is in its original state, it is a locked state, and the first locking element and the second locking element are locked and fixed to each other; when the button is pressed, it is an unlocked state, and the first locking element and the second locking element are unlocked from each other.

2. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking member is cylindrical, and a protrusion is provided on the outer peripheral side surface of the first locking member; The second locking member is annular; a plurality of limiting grooves are evenly distributed along the inner circumference of the annular ring; one end of the limiting groove is an open end and the other end is a closed end; a plurality of the closed ends are formed with a through hole in the middle; The first locking member moves from the open end toward the closed end, passes through the through hole of the second locking member, and is finally fixedly connected to the button; when the button rebounds, one of the protrusions cooperates with one of the limiting grooves, and the protrusion is limited to the closed end.

3. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first locking element includes a sleeve portion and a locking portion that are separately arranged; The main body of the locking portion is a columnar structure, one end surface of which has a first groove, and the outer peripheral side surface is provided with the protrusion; the protrusion is close to the first groove; The sleeve portion has a raised annular baffle on one side facing the first groove; a position-limiting notch is provided on the annular baffle, and the position-limiting notch matches the size of the protrusion; the sleeve portion has a concave second groove on the bottom surface of the middle area of ​​the annular baffle; The resilient member is a spring; during assembly, the locking portion passes through the through hole until the protrusion is limited by the limiting groove; the two ends of the spring are respectively aligned with the first groove and the second groove, and the spring is compressed so that the second locking member is sleeved on the outer circumference of the sleeve portion; the sleeve portion is clamped between the connecting kit and the second locking member; a gap is formed between the outer circumference of the spring and the inner circumference of the annular baffle to allow the locking portion to move; When the button is pressed, the protrusion and the limiting groove are separated, and the protrusion is embedded in the limiting bayonet, so that the sleeve portion rotates with the locking portion.

4. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of the limiting grooves is an even number and is at least 4; the central angles between adjacent limiting grooves are equal.

5. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 4, characterized in that: The central angle between adjacent concave points is equal to the central angle between adjacent limiting grooves.

6. A fan with press-fold feedback according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The concave point is provided on the outer peripheral side of the bottom center of the inner side surface of the connecting sleeve; and the convex point is provided on a side of the first locking member facing the concave point.

7. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft, which passes through the connecting kit, the locking assembly, the central axis of the button, and one end of the handle.

8. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 7, characterized in that: The button is provided with a flange on its periphery; the flange is provided with at least one limiting hole; the inner side of the handle is provided with a boss; the first locking member is fixedly connected to the button; After the button is installed, the flange is hidden inside the handle; one of the bosses and one of the limiting holes cooperate with each other to enable the button to rotate with the handle.

9. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first locking element and the button are detachably connected; The first locking element has a concave slot on one end facing the button; the button has a raised inserting portion on one side facing the first locking element; Or the inserting portion and the slot are interchanged; the inserting portion and the slot are adapted to each other; the cross section of the inserting portion is non-circular or non-annular; the cross section of the slot is the same as the cross section of the inserting portion.

10. The fan with press-fold feedback according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting kit is an oblate structure; a concave connecting groove is provided at one end of the handle, and two clamping parts are formed on both sides of the connecting groove; the connecting kit has an open side facing one of the clamping parts, on which the button is provided; the connecting kit and the connecting groove are hingedly connected to each other.

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