Airing device and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing device and a clothes airing machine, and the airing device comprises an airing rod which is provided with a containing cavity; the clamping assembly is movably installed on the airing rod, the clamping assembly has an unfolded state and a folded state, and a clamping head of the clamping assembly extends out of the containing cavity in the unfolded state; in the storage state, the clamping assembly is stored in the containing cavity; and the locking assembly comprises a locking part and a control part which are connected, and the control part is used for driving the locking part to move, so that the locking part locks the clamping assembly in the storage state, or the locking part is disengaged from the locking of the clamping assembly, so that the clamping assembly is allowed to move to the unfolding state. When the airing function is not used, the clamping assemblies can be stored in the containing cavities of the airing rods, and recycling and hiding of the clamping assemblies are achieved; when the clamping airing function needs to be used, the clamping assemblies can be unfolded, and the clamping heads of the clamping assemblies extend out of the containing cavity to clamp clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes drying machines, and in particular to a clothes drying device and a clothes drying machine. Background Art

[0002] Currently, clothes drying racks on the market typically feature several small horizontal bars between the main drying rods, with plastic hooks or small clips installed on the small bars to facilitate users hanging small items of clothing for drying. Plastic hooks can only catch a corner of the clothing, making it easy for wind to cause the clothing to detach and fall. Using small clips can reliably clamp the clothing, effectively preventing it from falling. However, existing small clips are typically hung directly below the small horizontal bars via loops or chains. After the clothes drying rack is raised and retracted, the small clips gather and hang on both sides of the rack, making them visible to users, which undermines the integrity and aesthetics of the clothes drying rack. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present utility model is to provide a drying device and a clothes drying machine, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

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

[0005] In one aspect, a drying device is provided, comprising:

[0006] The drying rod has a receiving cavity;

[0007] A clamping assembly is movably mounted on the clothes drying rod, and the clamping assembly has an expanded state and a retracted state. In the expanded state, the clamping head of the clamping assembly extends out of the accommodating cavity; in the retracted state, the clamping assembly is retracted into the accommodating cavity.

[0008] The locking assembly includes a connected locking portion and a control portion, wherein the control portion is used to drive the locking portion to move so that the locking portion locks the clamping assembly in the stored state, or to disengage the locking portion from locking the clamping assembly to allow the clamping assembly to move to the expanded state.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom side of the drying rod is provided with an entrance and exit connected to the accommodating cavity, and the clamping assembly moves up and down in and out of the accommodating cavity through the entrance and exit; when the locking part is unlocked, the clamping assembly can move downward under the action of its own gravity to switch to the expanded state.

[0010] Optionally, the locking assembly includes an elastic retaining member, which is connected to the locking part or the control part, and the locking part or the control part is driven by the elastic force of the elastic retaining member, so that the locking part remains in a state of locking the clamping assembly.

[0011] Optionally, the locking portion is slidably mounted on the clothes drying rod, the control portion locks or unlocks by driving the locking portion to slide, and the elastic retaining member provides a reset push or pull force to the locking portion or the control portion;

[0012] Alternatively, the locking portion may be rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rod, the control portion may lock or unlock by driving the locking portion to rotate, and the elastic retaining member may provide a reset torque to the locking portion or the control portion.

[0013] Optionally, a mounting seat is provided in the drying rod, the locking portion is mounted on the mounting seat, and the mounting seat can guide the locking component to slide or rotate.

[0014] Optionally, the control unit is a pressable button structure.

[0015] Optionally, a first mounting hole connected to the accommodating cavity is provided on the side wall or top wall of the clothes drying rod, and the control part is exposed through the first mounting hole; and an anti-detachment flange is provided around the control part, and the anti-detachment flange is confined in the accommodating cavity to limit the control part from detaching from the first mounting hole.

[0016] Optionally, the control part is a side-push push-twist structure.

[0017] Optionally, a second mounting hole communicating with the accommodating cavity is provided on the side wall or top wall of the drying rod, the control part is provided outside the drying rod, and the locking part is provided inside the drying rod. The control part and the locking part are connected via a connecting column passing through the second mounting hole, and the connecting column can slide along the second mounting hole, so that the control part pushes the locking part to move through the connecting column.

[0018] Optionally, a sink groove is provided on the outer wall of the drying rod, and the control unit is embedded in the sink groove.

[0019] Optionally, the locking portion and the clamping assembly are locked by interlocking.

[0020] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes a linkage member and a plurality of clamping members connected to the linkage member, and the linkage member is used to link the clamping members so that the clamping members can switch synchronously between the expanded state and the stored state.

[0021] Optionally, the clamping member is rotatably mounted on the clothes-drying rod, and the linkage member is used to drive each of the clamping members to rotate synchronously, so that each of the clamping members switches synchronously between the expanded state and the stored state.

[0022] Optionally, the linkage member includes a linkage rod, and the linkage rod is hinged to each of the clamping members.

[0023] Optionally, the linkage member or the clamping member is provided with a locking matching portion for matching with the locking portion.

[0024] On the other hand, a clothes drying machine is provided, comprising the above-mentioned drying device.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the present invention provides a drying device and a clothes drying machine, wherein a drying rod is provided with a receiving cavity and a clamping assembly is provided to provide a clamping and drying function. When the drying function is not in use, each clamping assembly can be stored in the receiving cavity of the drying rod, thereby recovering and hiding the clamping assembly and reducing the space occupied by the clamping assembly; when the clamping and drying function is required, each clamping assembly can be unfolded, so that the clamping head of the clamping assembly extends out of the receiving cavity to clamp the clothes.

[0026] Based on the storable function of the clamping assembly, it is applied to the drying rack of the clothes dryer. Before the drying rack is recovered, the clamping assembly can be stored in the accommodating cavity first. After the drying rack is recovered, the user will not be able to observe the existence of the clamping assembly, so the problem of the clamping assembly destroying the integrity and aesthetics of the clothes dryer after recovery can be avoided, and the problem of the clamping assembly hindering the recovery of the drying rack can also be avoided. In addition, the clamping assembly is recovered and stored in the accommodating cavity, which can prevent dust and protect the clamping assembly, keep the clamping parts clean, and avoid the problem of the clamping assembly swinging due to wind and causing it to fall.

[0027] In addition, this solution also provides a locking assembly for the drying device. The locking assembly includes a control unit and a locking unit. The user can control the locking unit through the control unit to lock the clamping assembly when it is stored in the drying rod to maintain a stable state. When the clamping assembly needs to be unfolded, the control unit can drive the locking unit to unlock, allowing the clamping assembly to be flexibly unfolded and returned to the unfolded state. Therefore, this solution also has the advantages of maintaining the stability of the clamping assembly after storage and convenient deployment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the drying device described in the embodiment of the present application in the storage state;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the drying device from another perspective is shown;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the drying device shown is in the unfolded state;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The internal structure diagram of the drying device shown;

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of area A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of area B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure shown after expansion;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the drying device according to an embodiment of the present application in the storage state;

[0038] Figure 10 for Figure 9 The structural schematic diagram of the drying device shown is in the unfolded state;

[0039] Figure 11 for Figure 9 The internal structure diagram of the drying device shown;

[0040] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of area C in the middle;

[0041] Figure 13 for Figure 11 An exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0042] Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged view of area D in the middle;

[0043] Figure 15 This is a schematic structural diagram of the clothes drying rack of the clothes drying machine described in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] In the picture:

[0045] 100. Drying rack; 1. Drying rod; 11. Accommodating chamber; 12. Entrance and exit; 13. Mounting seat; 14. First mounting hole; 15. Second mounting hole; 16. Sink; 2. Clamping assembly; 21. Clamping part; 22. Linkage part; 23. Locking fitting part; 3. Locking assembly; 31. Control part; 311. Anti-slip flange; 32. Locking part; 33. Elastic retaining part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0049] Currently, clothes drying racks on the market typically feature several small horizontal bars between the main drying rods, with plastic hooks or small clips installed on the small bars to facilitate users hanging small items of clothing for drying. Plastic hooks can only catch a corner of the clothing, making it easy for wind to cause the clothing to detach and fall. Using small clips can reliably clamp the clothing, effectively preventing it from falling. However, existing small clips are typically hung directly below the small horizontal bars via loops or chains. After the clothes drying rack is raised and retracted, the small clips gather and hang on both sides of the rack, making them visible to users, which undermines the integrity and aesthetics of the clothes drying rack.

[0050] In order to overcome the above technical problems, such as Figure 1-14 This embodiment provides a drying device, including a drying rod 1, a clamping component 2 and a locking component 3.

[0051] The clothes-drying rod 1 can be the main clothes-drying rod 1 in the clothes-drying rack 100 or a small crossbar in the clothes-drying rack 100. The clamping assembly 2 has a clamping function and includes at least two clips and a torsion spring disposed between the two clips. The two clips are hingedly connected. The clamping assembly 2 has opposing clamps and an operating handle. The clamps are used to clamp objects, and the operating handle is used for manual operation. When the operating handle is squeezed, the clamps open and the object can be placed in the clamps. When the operating handle is released, the clamps clamp the object under the elastic force of the torsion spring.

[0052] In the drying device of this embodiment, the drying rod 1 has a accommodating cavity 11; the clamping assembly 2 can be movably installed on the drying rod 1, and the clamping assembly 2 has an expanded state and a stored state, in the expanded state, the clamping head of the clamping assembly 2 extends out of the accommodating cavity 11; in the stored state, the clamping assembly 2 is stored in the accommodating cavity 11; the locking assembly 3 includes a connected locking part 32 and a control part 31, and the control part 31 is used to drive the locking part 32 to move, so that the locking part 32 locks the clamping assembly 2 in the stored state, or disengages the locking part 32 from the clamping assembly 2 to allow the clamping assembly 2 to move to the expanded state.

[0053] The clamping assembly 2 is movably mounted on the clothes-drying rod 1 and can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state by the movement of the clamping assembly 2. The movement of the clamping assembly 2 can be rotational, translational, or a combination of rotational and translational movements. As long as the position of the clamping assembly 2 can be changed so that it can be completely retracted within the accommodating cavity 11 in one position and the clamping head can be extended outside the accommodating cavity 11 to clamp an object in another position, it will be sufficient. When the clamping head extends outside the accommodating cavity 11 to clamp clothing when extended, the entire clamping assembly 2 can be extended outside the accommodating cavity 11, or only the clamping head portion of the clamping assembly 2 can be extended.

[0054] Among them, the locking assembly 3 is provided for locking the clamping assembly 2 in the storage state, the purpose of which is to stabilize the clamping assembly 2 after storage. To achieve the locking fit, it is understood that there should be a structure between the locked locking assembly 3 and the clamping assembly 2 that can cooperate with each other to engage or limit each other. To facilitate user operation, this solution also provides a control part 31 for the locking assembly 3. The control part 31 is directly or indirectly connected to the locking part 32. The user can drive the locking part 32 to move through the control part 31 to unlock it. After unlocking, the clamping assembly 2 can be unfolded. When unfolding, it can be unfolded by freely falling due to the gravity of the clamping assembly 2, or it can be manually pushed open by the user.

[0055] In summary, in this embodiment, the clothes drying rod 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11 and the clamping assemblies 2 are provided to provide a clamping and drying function. When the drying function is not in use, the clamping assemblies 2 can be stored in the receiving cavity 11 of the clothes drying rod 1, thereby retrieving and concealing the clamping assemblies 2 and reducing the space occupied by the clamping assemblies 2. When the clamping and drying function is required, the clamping assemblies 2 can be unfolded, so that the clamping heads of the clamping assemblies 2 extend out of the receiving cavity 11 to clamp the clothes.

[0056] Based on the storable function of the clamping assembly 2, it is applied to the drying rack 100 of the clothes drying machine. Before the drying rack 100 is recovered, the clamping assembly 2 can be stored in the accommodating cavity 11. After the drying rack 100 is recovered, the user will not be able to observe the existence of the clamping assembly 2, so the problem of the clamping assembly 2 damaging the integrity and aesthetics of the clothes drying machine after recovery can be avoided, and the problem of the clamping assembly 2 hindering the recovery of the drying rack 100 can also be avoided. In addition, the clamping assembly 2 is recovered and stored in the accommodating cavity 11, which can prevent dust and protect the clamping assembly 2, keep the clamping part 21 clean, and avoid the problem of the clamping assembly 2 swinging due to wind and causing the clamping assembly 2 to fall.

[0057] In addition, the present invention further provides a locking assembly 3 for the drying device. The locking assembly 3 includes a control unit 31 and a locking unit 32. The user can control the locking unit 32 via the control unit 31. When the clamping assembly 2 is stored in the drying rod 1, the locking unit 32 can be used to lock it to maintain a stable state. When the clamping assembly 2 needs to be unfolded, the locking unit 32 can be unlocked via the control unit 31, allowing the clamping assembly 2 to be flexibly unfolded and returned to the unfolded state. Therefore, the present invention also has the advantages of maintaining the stability of the clamping assembly 2 after storage and facilitating its deployment.

[0058] In some embodiments, combined Figure 2-Figure 4 The bottom side of the drying rod 1 is provided with an entrance and exit 12 connected to the accommodating cavity 11, and the clamping assembly 2 moves up and down in and out of the accommodating cavity 11 through the entrance and exit 12; when the locking part 32 is unlocked, the clamping assembly 2 can move downward under the action of its own gravity to switch to the expanded state.

[0059] In the above implementation, the user does not need to manually push or pull the clamping assembly 2 to unfold it. Instead, the user simply unlocks the locking portion 32, and the clamping assembly 2 automatically unfolds under the action of gravity. This greatly simplifies the operation steps and improves the user experience. In addition, when the clamping assembly 2 is in the unfolded state, due to its own weight and gravity, the clamping assembly 2 is more stably fixed to the clothes drying rod 1, reducing the risk of clothes falling due to wind and other factors.

[0060] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 3 includes an elastic retaining member 33, which is connected to the locking part 32 or the control part 31. The locking part 32 or the control part 31 is driven by the elastic force of the elastic retaining member 33, so that the locking part 32 remains in a state of locking the clamping assembly 2.

[0061] The elastic retaining member 33 drives the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31 through its elastic force, allowing the locking portion 32 to automatically remain locked to the clamping assembly 2. This means that once the clamping assembly 2 is accommodated in the accommodating cavity 11 of the drying rod 1, the locking portion 32 immediately locks it without requiring additional user operation. This automatic locking function improves the safety and stability of the drying device while simplifying the user's operation process. To unlock, the user only needs to overcome the elastic force of the elastic retaining member 33, which is generally much simpler than a completely manual operation. Therefore, this design simplifies the operation process and improves the user experience.

[0062] In some embodiments, the locking portion 32 can be slidably installed on the drying rod 1, and the control portion 31 locks or unlocks by driving the locking portion 32 to slide, and the elastic retaining member 33 provides a reset push or pull force to the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31.

[0063] The sliding installation of the locking portion 32 enables the control portion 31 to precisely control its position, thereby achieving precise locking and unlocking. This ensures stable transitions between the stowed and deployed states of the clamping assembly 2 and avoids safety issues caused by loose locking or loose unlocking. At this point, the elastic retaining member 33 can be connected to the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31 to push the locking portion 32 and the control portion 31 back to the locked position. The elastic retaining member 33 is preferably a linear spring that provides a spring push or spring pull to the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31.

[0064] In other embodiments, the locking portion 32 can be rotatably mounted on the drying rod 1, and the control portion 31 locks or unlocks by driving the locking portion 32 to rotate, and the elastic retaining member 33 provides a reset torque to the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31.

[0065] By rotating the locking portion 32, the structure on it that cooperates with the locking clamp assembly 2 deviates from or approaches the locked position to achieve the unlocking or locking process. In this embodiment, because the locking portion 32 locks or unlocks by rotation, the design of the control portion 31 can be more simple and intuitive. The user can complete the locking or unlocking operation with a simple rotation, without the need for complex buttons or switches. In this case, the elastic retaining member 33 is used to provide torsional force to the locking portion 32 or the control portion 31, and is preferably a torsion spring or spring.

[0066] In some embodiments, reference Figure 5 or Figure 12 A mounting seat 13 is provided in the drying rod 1, and the locking portion 32 is installed on the mounting seat 13, and the mounting seat 13 can guide the locking component to slide or rotate.

[0067] The mounting base 13, serving as a support structure for the locking portion 32, effectively distributes forces and enhances the structural stability of the entire locking assembly 3. This ensures that the locking portion 32 does not wobble or shift during sliding or rotation, thereby improving the overall stability and safety of the drying device. The design of the mounting base 13 allows the locking portion 32 to follow a predetermined trajectory when sliding or rotating. This precise guidance not only improves operational fluidity but also ensures that the locking portion 32 accurately reaches the locked or unlocked position, preventing operational failures due to positional deviations.

[0068] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1-8 , the control unit 31 is a pressable button structure.

[0069] The push-button design makes it intuitive for users to understand and operate the drying device. With just a simple press, users can lock or unlock the drying device without complicated steps or instructions.

[0070] Optionally, in this embodiment, the control portion 31 and the locking portion 32 are connected via a connecting rod, and the control portion 31, the connecting rod and the locking portion 32 may also be an integrally formed structure.

[0071] In one embodiment, combining Figure 5 and Figure 7 The side wall or top wall of the clothes drying rod 1 is provided with a first mounting hole 14 connected to the accommodating cavity 11, and the control part 31 is exposed through the first mounting hole 14; and the control part 31 is provided with an anti-detachment flange 311 around the periphery, and the anti-detachment flange 311 is restricted in the accommodating cavity 11 to prevent the control part 31 from detaching from the first mounting hole 14.

[0072] The provision of the first mounting hole 14 allows the control unit 31 to be directly exposed on the exterior of the clothes-drying rod 1, allowing the user to easily access and operate the control unit 31, greatly improving user convenience. The anti-slip flange 311 provided around the periphery of the control unit 31, when mounted on the clothes-drying rod 1, is pressed against the wall of the accommodating cavity 11 by the elastic retaining member 33. The anti-slip flange 311 is confined within the accommodating cavity 11, effectively preventing the control unit 31 from accidentally falling out of the first mounting hole 14.

[0073] In other embodiments, referring to Figure 9-14 The control part 31 is a side-push push-twist structure.

[0074] The push-and-twist structure allows the user to push the control part 31 laterally along the surface of the clothes-drying rod 1 to unlock it. This can solve the problem of the wall control part 31 protruding from the surface of the clothes-drying rod 1 or the control part 31 falling from the clothes-drying rod 1. This design not only saves space, but also makes the structure more reliable.

[0075] In some embodiments, combined Figure 12 and Figure 14 The side wall or top wall of the drying rod 1 is provided with a second mounting hole 15 connected to the accommodating cavity 11, the control part 31 is provided outside the drying rod 1, and the locking part 32 is provided inside the drying rod 1. The control part 31 and the locking part 32 are connected through a connecting column passing through the second mounting hole 15. The connecting column can slide along the second mounting hole 15, so that the control part 31 pushes the locking part 32 to move through the connecting column.

[0076] The connecting column may be an integrated structure with the control portion 31 or an integrated structure with the locking portion 32 .

[0077] The control unit 31 is provided on the outside of the clothes-drying rod 1, which is convenient for the user to operate directly. The locking unit 32 is provided on the inside of the clothes-drying rod 1 and is connected to the control unit 31 via a connecting column. This design combining the inside and outside ensures both the convenience of user operation and the concealment and safety of the locking unit 32. A second mounting hole 15 is provided on the side wall or top wall of the clothes-drying rod 1, which communicates with the accommodating cavity 11. This design allows the control unit 31 and the locking unit 32 to be connected via a connecting column, so that the control unit 31 can drive the locking unit 32 to move via the connecting column. At the same time, the control unit 31 can cover the second mounting hole 15, keeping the appearance of the clothes-drying rod 1 neat and beautiful.

[0078] In some embodiments, a sink 16 is provided on the outer wall of the drying rod 1 , and the control unit 31 is embedded in the sink 16 .

[0079] The control unit 31 is embedded in the sink 16 to ensure that the surface of the clothes drying rod 1 is flat and smooth, avoiding the visual and tactile discomfort that may be caused by the protrusion of the control unit 31 in the traditional design. This design makes the clothes drying rod 1 more neat and beautiful in appearance, which better meets the aesthetic requirements of modern homes.

[0080] In some embodiments, the locking portion 32 and the clamping assembly 2 are locked by interlocking.

[0081] The snap-fit ​​locking mechanism is usually designed to be relatively simple and intuitive. Users can lock or unlock the device through simple operations (such as pushing, rotating or pressing the control part 31). This design makes the use of the drying device more convenient, and users can easily complete the operation without spending too much time and effort.

[0082] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 2 includes a linkage member 22 and a plurality of clamping members 21 connected to the linkage member 22. The linkage member 22 is used to link the clamping members 21 so that the clamping members 21 can switch synchronously between the expanded state and the stored state.

[0083] The multiple clamping members 21 can provide multiple points of clamping, thereby providing users with a larger drying space. A linkage member 22 is also provided to connect the multiple clamping members 21 to achieve linkage. When one of the clamping members 21 is moved, the linkage member 22 can push the remaining clamping members 21 to simultaneously move between the deployed state and the retracted state, making it convenient for users to quickly deploy and retract multiple clamping members 21, reducing the number of times users have to move the clamping members 21 for retraction or trigger the control unit 31 for unlocking, thereby improving efficiency and optimizing the user experience.

[0084] In some implementations, the clamping member 21 is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rod 1, and the linkage member 22 is used to drive each of the clamping members 21 to rotate synchronously, so that each of the clamping members 21 switches synchronously between the expanded state and the stored state.

[0085] The clamping member 21 is mounted on the clothes drying rod 1 by rotating mounting. This mounting structure has the advantages of being simple in structure and easy to implement. It only requires one pin for mounting, and the rotating control method is simple and reliable.

[0086] In some implementations, the linkage member 22 includes a linkage rod, and the linkage rod is hinged to each of the clamping members 21 .

[0087] The linkage member 22 is configured as a linkage rod hingedly connected to each clamping member 21. This utilizes a movable linkage structure to achieve the transmission of the rotational motion of the multiple clamping members 21, resulting in a simple structure, ease of implementation, and low cost. Specifically, to achieve stable transmission, the point where the clamping member 21 is hinged to the clothes-drying rod 1 is designated as a first hinge point, and the point where the clamping member 21 is hinged to the linkage rod is designated as a second hinge point. The first hinge points are located on the same straight line, and the second hinge points are located on the same straight line, with the two straight lines being parallel.

[0088] In other embodiments, the linkage member 22 may also be in the form of a gear transmission structure, a synchronous belt transmission structure, etc., as long as it can drive the synchronous rotation of multiple linked clamping members 21.

[0089] In some implementations, the linkage member 22 or the clamping member 21 is provided with a locking engagement portion 23 for engaging with the locking portion 32 .

[0090] Reference Figure 5The locking fitting portion 23 can be provided on the linkage member 22, and the locking portion 32 utilizes the locking of the linkage member 22 to achieve the locking of all the clamping members 21; or, referring to Figure 12 The locking fitting portion 23 is provided on one of the clamping members 21 , and the locking portion 32 only needs to lock one of the clamping members 21 . Under the action of the linkage member 22 , the remaining clamping members 21 will also remain locked and accommodated in the drying rod 1 .

[0091] On the other hand, this embodiment also provides a clothes drying machine, comprising the above-mentioned drying device.

[0092] Specifically, the clothes drying machine of this embodiment includes a main unit and a drying rack 100. The lifting device of the main unit is connected to the drying rack 100 and can drive the drying rack 100 to rise and fall. The drying device is used as a small crossbar on the drying rack 100.

[0093] Based on the drying device of this embodiment, before the drying rack 100 is recovered, the clamping assembly 2 can be stored in the accommodating cavity 11 first. After the drying rack 100 is recovered, the user will not be able to observe the existence of the clamping assembly 2, so the problem of the clamping assembly 2 damaging the integrity and aesthetics of the clothes drying machine after recovery can be avoided, and the problem of the clamping assembly 2 hindering the recovery of the drying rack 100 can also be avoided; in addition, the clamping assembly 2 is recovered and stored in the accommodating cavity 11, which can prevent dust and protect the clamping assembly 2, keep the clamping part 21 clean, and avoid the problem of the clamping assembly 2 swinging due to wind and causing the clamping assembly 2 to fall.

[0094] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other positions or relationships are used solely for ease of description and simplified operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0095] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment" and "example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0096] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of 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 can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0097] The technical principles of the present application have been described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to explain the principles of the present application and are not to be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will be able to devise other specific implementations of the present application without inventive effort, and such implementations will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that: include: The drying rod has a receiving cavity; A clamping assembly is movably mounted on the clothes drying rod, and the clamping assembly has an expanded state and a retracted state. In the expanded state, the clamping head of the clamping assembly extends out of the accommodating cavity; in the retracted state, the clamping assembly is retracted into the accommodating cavity. The locking assembly includes a connected locking portion and a control portion, wherein the control portion is used to drive the locking portion to move so that the locking portion locks the clamping assembly in the stored state, or to disengage the locking portion from locking the clamping assembly to allow the clamping assembly to move to the expanded state.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes an elastic retaining member connected to the locking portion or the control portion. The elastic force of the elastic retaining member drives the locking portion or the control portion, so that the locking portion remains in a state of locking the clamping assembly.

3. The drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking portion is slidably mounted on the drying rod, the control portion locks or unlocks by driving the locking portion to slide, and the elastic retaining member provides a reset push or pull force to the locking portion or the control portion; Alternatively, the locking portion may be rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rod, the control portion may lock or unlock by driving the locking portion to rotate, and the elastic retaining member may provide a reset torque to the locking portion or the control portion.

4. The drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A mounting seat is provided in the drying rod, the locking portion is mounted on the mounting seat, and the mounting seat can guide the locking component to slide or rotate.

5. The drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control part is a pressable button structure.

6. The drying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The side wall or top wall of the clothes-drying rod is provided with a first mounting hole connected to the accommodating cavity, and the control part is exposed through the first mounting hole; and an anti-detachment flange is provided around the control part, and the anti-detachment flange is confined in the accommodating cavity to limit the control part from detaching from the first mounting hole.

7. The drying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control part is a side-push push-twist structure.

8. The drying device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second mounting hole communicating with the accommodating cavity is provided on the side wall or top wall of the drying rod, the control part is provided outside the drying rod, and the locking part is provided inside the drying rod. The control part and the locking part are connected via a connecting column passing through the second mounting hole. The connecting column can slide along the second mounting hole, so that the control part pushes the locking part to move through the connecting column.

9. The drying device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The outer wall of the drying rod is provided with a sinking groove, and the control part is embedded in the sinking groove.

10. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking portion and the clamping assembly are locked by interlocking.

11. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly includes a linkage member and a plurality of clamping members connected to the linkage member, wherein the linkage member is used to link the clamping members so that the clamping members can switch synchronously between the expanded state and the stored state.

12. The drying device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The clamping members are rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rod, and the linkage members are used to drive the clamping members to rotate synchronously, so that the clamping members can switch between the unfolded state and the stored state synchronously.

13. A clothes drying machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises the drying device described in any one of claims 1 to 12.

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