Clothes dryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer comprises a base, a cabinet body, a hanging assembly, a fan assembly, a heating assembly and a protection assembly; the cabinet body is installed above the base, a drying cavity is formed in the cabinet body, the hanging assembly is installed at the top of the cabinet body, a heating channel communicated with the drying cavity is formed in the base, the fan assembly and the heating assembly are sequentially arranged in the heating channel, and the protection assembly is detachably installed on the outer wall face of the cabinet body; a connecting part is convexly arranged on the outer wall surface of the cabinet body, the protection assembly comprises a mounting part, a support and a protection part, the mounting part is matched and clamped with the connecting part, the support is provided with a first end and a second end which are opposite, the first end is connected with the mounting part, the second end extends in the direction away from the support, and the protection part is connected with the second end; a contact face is formed on the side, away from the support, of the protection piece. The elastic protection assembly is arranged on the outer wall face of the cabinet body, so that high stability in the transportation process is guaranteed, and the dryer is not prone to being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Clothes dryers primarily utilize the principle of hot air circulation to quickly dry clothes. Specifically, the dryer's built-in heater heats the air using electricity or other energy sources, generating high-temperature hot air. This hot air enters the drying drum through an air duct, where the clothes tumble and tumble, exposing them to the hot air and rapidly evaporating moisture. The hot, humid air then exits the dryer through an exhaust duct, while new, cool air is drawn into the hot air blower for heating. This cycle repeats until the clothes reach the desired dryness.

[0003] During transportation, the dryer is usually placed directly in the packaging box and then fixed with some screws or screws. This is equivalent to fixing the position of the dryer with a rigid connection. As a result, when there is a collision or continuous bumping, the rigid connection can easily cause damage to the dryer. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a clothes dryer, which provides an elastic protective component on the outer wall of the cabinet, so that the protective component can elastically contact the inner surface of the packaging box, fix the dryer through a flexible connection, maintain high stability during transportation, and is not easily damaged.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In one aspect, a clothes dryer is provided, comprising: a base, a cabinet, a hanging assembly, a fan assembly, a heating assembly, and a protective assembly; the cabinet is mounted above the base, a drying chamber is formed within the cabinet, the hanging assembly is formed with a plurality of hanging positions, the hanging assembly is mounted on the top of the cabinet, and the hanging positions are located within the drying chamber, a heating channel connected to the drying chamber is formed within the base, the fan assembly and the heating assembly are sequentially disposed within the heating channel, and the protective assembly is detachably mounted on an outer wall of the cabinet;

[0007] A connecting portion is protruding from the outer wall of the cabinet, and the protective assembly includes a mounting member, a bracket and a protective member. The mounting member is engaged with the connecting portion, and the bracket has a first end and a second end relative to each other. The first end is connected to the mounting member, and the second end extends in a direction away from the bracket. The protective member is connected to the second end, and a contact surface is formed on the side of the protective member away from the bracket for elastic contact with the external packaging box.

[0008] Furthermore, the bracket includes two symmetrically arranged connecting arms, and a shrinkable elastic space is formed between the two connecting arms.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective element is made of elastic material; and / or the connecting arm is made of elastic material.

[0010] Furthermore, the contact surface is arc-shaped.

[0011] Furthermore, the cross section of the connecting portion is T-shaped, and a T-shaped groove is formed on the mounting piece.

[0012] Furthermore, universal wheels are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the base.

[0013] Furthermore, a brake component is provided on the universal wheel.

[0014] Furthermore, a plurality of air outlets are provided at the bottom of the cabinet, and the air outlets are communicated with the heating channel.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting portion is provided at the bottom of the connecting portion.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting member, the bracket and the protective member are integrally formed.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The dryer primarily comprises a base, cabinet, hanging assembly, fan assembly, heating assembly, and protective assembly, among other key components. The cabinet is mounted above the base, forming a drying chamber within. The hanging assembly is located at the top of the cabinet, providing multiple locations for hanging clothes. A heating channel is located within the base, connecting to the drying chamber. The fan assembly and heating assembly are sequentially mounted within this channel, creating a hot air circulation system for rapid drying of clothes.

[0018] What is particularly important is that the outer wall of the cabinet of this dryer is provided with a convex connection part for detachable installation with the protective component. The protective component consists of a mounting part, a bracket and a protective part, and the mounting part and the connecting part are engaged to ensure a stable connection. The first end of the bracket is connected to the mounting part, and the second end extends away from the bracket and is connected to the protective part. A contact surface is formed on the side of the protective part away from the bracket, and the contact surface is designed to elastically contact with the inner surface of the external packaging box. During transportation, this elastic contact allows the elastic deformation of the protective component to absorb and disperse the impact force when encountering collisions or bumps during transportation, thereby effectively reducing potential damage to the dryer. This design not only improves transportation stability and reduces the risk of damage, but also makes the installation and removal of the protective component convenient and suitable for various transportation needs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the clothes dryer according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the clothes dryer according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of the protective assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of the universal wheel and brake components described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 For the embodiment of this application Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0025] In the figure: 1. Base; 2. Cabinet; 201. Drying chamber; 202. Air outlet; 3. Suspension assembly; 4. Protection assembly; 401. Mounting part; 402. Bracket; 403. Protection part; 5. Universal wheel; 6. Connecting part; 7. Brake part; 8. Limiting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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 application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] 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.

[0029] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a clothes dryer, comprising: a base 1, a cabinet 2, a hanging assembly 3, a fan assembly, a heating assembly, and a protective assembly 4; the cabinet 2 is installed above the base 1, a drying chamber 201 is formed in the cabinet 2, the hanging assembly 3 is formed with a plurality of hanging positions, the hanging assembly 3 is installed at the top of the cabinet 2, and the hanging positions are located in the drying chamber 201, a heating channel connected to the drying chamber 201 is formed in the base 1, the fan assembly and the heating assembly are sequentially arranged in the heating channel, and the protective assembly 4 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the cabinet 2;

[0030] The outer wall of the cabinet 2 is provided with a protruding connection part 6, and the protective component 4 includes a mounting part 401, a bracket 402 and a protective part 403. The mounting part 401 is engaged with the connecting part 6, and the bracket 402 has a first end and a second end relative to each other. The first end is connected to the mounting part 401, and the second end extends in a direction away from the bracket 402. The protective part 403 is connected to the second end, and a contact surface is formed on the side of the protective part 403 away from the bracket 402 for elastic contact with the external packaging box.

[0031] Based on the above scheme, the dryer primarily consists of a base 1, a cabinet 2, a hanging assembly 3, a fan assembly, a heating assembly, and a protective assembly 4. The cabinet 2 is mounted above the base 1 and defines a drying chamber 201 within it for placing clothes to be dried. The hanging assembly 3, located at the top of the cabinet 2, provides multiple hanging positions for conveniently hanging clothes during the drying process. A heating channel is provided within the base 1, connecting to the drying chamber 201. The fan assembly and the heating assembly are sequentially installed within this channel, creating a hot air circulation system.

[0032] The protective component 4 is detachably mounted on the outer wall of the cabinet 2. A connecting portion 6 is convexly provided on the outer wall of the cabinet 2, which engages with the mounting member 401 in the protective component 4 to achieve a stable connection. The protective component 4 includes a mounting member 401, a bracket 402 and a protective member 403. The first end of the bracket 402 is connected to the mounting member 401, and the second end extends in a direction away from the bracket 402 and is connected to the protective member 403. The side of the protective member 403 away from the bracket 402 forms a contact surface, which is designed to be in elastic contact with the inner surface of the external packaging box.

[0033] When the dryer is placed in a shipping box, the contact surface of the protective assembly 4 elastically contacts the inner surface of the box. This design allows the dryer to absorb and disperse the impact force when it encounters collisions or bumps during transportation through the elastic deformation of the protective assembly 4, thus protecting the dryer from damage.

[0034] Overall, the introduction of the elastic protective assembly 4 achieves a flexible connection between the dryer and the packaging box, effectively reducing vibration and impact during transportation and improving the dryer's transport stability. The elastic contact surface of the protective assembly 4 absorbs and disperses impact forces, reducing potential damage to the dryer caused by collisions or bumps during transportation and extending the dryer's service life. The protective assembly 4 is removable, making it easy to install and remove before and after transportation, enhancing operational convenience.

[0035] Furthermore, the bracket 402 includes two symmetrically arranged connecting arms, with a retractable elastic space formed between them. This retractable elastic space plays a crucial role during transportation. When the dryer encounters a collision or jolt, the external impact force first acts on the contact surface of the protective member 403 and is then transmitted to the connecting arms of the bracket 402. Due to the elastic space formed between the connecting arms, they can shrink and deform to a certain extent, effectively absorbing and dissipating the impact force. This design not only improves the buffering capacity of the protective assembly 4, but also further enhances the stability of the dryer during transportation.

[0036] Furthermore, the retractable elastic space allows the protective assembly 4 to better adapt to packaging boxes of varying sizes. During packaging, regardless of the gap between the inner surface of the packaging box and the outer wall of the dryer, the protective assembly 4 can ensure close contact with the packaging box by contracting and deforming its elastic space. This adaptability not only improves safety during transportation, but also ensures that the dryer is fully protected in various transportation environments.

[0037] Furthermore, the protective member 403 is made of an elastic material; and / or the connecting arm is made of an elastic material. This improvement in the protective member 403's elastic material provides the protective member 403 with enhanced elasticity and cushioning capabilities. When the dryer encounters collisions or bumps during transportation, the elastic protective member 403 can better absorb and disperse the impact, further reducing potential damage to the dryer. Furthermore, the elastic material allows the protective member 403 to better conform to the interior surface of the packaging box, improving stability and safety during transportation.

[0038] The connecting arm is made of an elastic material: In addition to the protective member 403, the material selection of the connecting arm is also crucial. Made of an elastic material, the connecting arm deforms to a certain degree when subjected to external forces, thereby absorbing and dissipating the impact. This design not only improves the overall cushioning capacity of the protective assembly 4 but also allows the connecting arm to better adapt to various packaging box shapes, ensuring close contact between the protective assembly 4 and the packaging box. Furthermore, the use of an elastic material extends the service life of the connecting arm, reducing wear and damage that can occur during long-term transportation.

[0039] In practical applications, one or both of these improvements can be implemented based on specific needs and budget. To achieve greater cushioning and adaptability, both the protective member 403 and the connecting arm can be made of elastic material. This design maximizes the protective effect of the protective assembly 4 during transportation, ensuring the safety and stability of the dryer.

[0040] At the same time, the contact surface is in an arc shape. The arc-shaped contact surface can better fit the inner surface of the packaging box. During transportation, the inner surface of the packaging box may take on various shapes due to manufacturing tolerances, material deformation or different loading methods. The arc-shaped contact surface can flexibly adapt to these changes, ensuring close contact between the protective component 4 and the packaging box, thereby improving stability and safety during transportation. Moreover, the arc-shaped contact surface helps to disperse impact force. When the dryer encounters a collision or bump during transportation, the impact force first acts on the contact surface. Since the contact surface is in an arc shape, the impact force can be distributed along the arc surface instead of being concentrated on one point. This dispersion effect reduces the pressure per unit area, thereby reducing potential damage to the dryer and the packaging box.

[0041] It is worth mentioning that the cross-section of the connecting portion 6 is T-shaped, and a T-shaped groove is formed on the mounting piece 401. The cross-section of the connecting portion 6 is designed to be T-shaped. This shape not only provides a sufficient connection area and enhances the stability of the connection, but also makes the connecting portion 6 more visually eye-catching, which facilitates positioning and alignment during installation. At the same time, the T-shaped design also takes into account the strength of the structure and is able to withstand various external forces that may be generated during transportation. Accordingly, a T-shaped groove is formed on the mounting piece 401, and the shape of this groove perfectly matches the T-shaped cross-section of the connecting portion 6. During the installation process, the connecting portion 6 only needs to be inserted into the groove of the mounting piece 401 to achieve a stable connection between the two. This design not only simplifies the installation steps and improves installation efficiency, but also ensures a close fit between the connecting portion 6 and the mounting piece 401, reducing potential risks caused by looseness or misalignment.

[0042] Furthermore, the T-shaped design offers a certain degree of tolerance. Even if there are errors or deviations during installation, the connection portion 6 and the mounting member 401 can still maintain a certain contact area, thereby ensuring a stable and reliable connection. This design makes the installation and removal of the protective assembly 4 more flexible and convenient, improving the user's operating experience.

[0043] To further enhance mobility and convenience, universal wheels 5 are located at each of the four corners of the base 1. This design offers multiple advantages: First, the universal wheels 5 allow the dryer to be easily moved on a variety of surfaces, from smooth tile to rough concrete. This greatly facilitates user experience at home or in commercial settings, making it easier and faster to move the dryer to a more convenient location for drying clothes, as well as to perform cleaning and maintenance when necessary. Second, the universal wheels 5 are designed with stability and safety in mind. Each wheel has sufficient load-bearing capacity and wear resistance, ensuring the dryer's stability and safety during movement. Furthermore, the universal wheels 5 feature a locking function. Simply locking the wheel to secure the dryer in place prevents potential risks from accidental movement. Finally, the universal wheels 5 make transporting the dryer more flexible. Transporting the dryer from one location to another, such as from a warehouse to a point of sale or from one room to another in a home, is made easier and more efficient.

[0044] Specifically, the universal wheels 5 are provided with brakes 7. The presence of brakes 7 allows the user to easily secure the dryer in place when needed, preventing potential risks from accidental movement. Whether for home or commercial use, once the dryer is positioned for drying clothes, the user simply operates brakes 7 to ensure the dryer remains stationary during the drying process, preventing damage to clothes or reduced drying efficiency due to movement.

[0045] The design of brake member 7 also takes user convenience into consideration. It is typically located in a prominent position on the universal wheel 5, making it easy for the user to quickly find and operate it. Furthermore, the operation of brake member 7 is typically designed to be simple and easy to understand, such as pressing, rotating, or turning, allowing the user to secure and unlock the dryer without any effort.

[0046] Furthermore, brake component 7 is durable and reliable. It is typically made of high-quality materials, capable of withstanding the various forces and wear that may occur during the dryer's movement. Furthermore, the design of brake component 7 has undergone rigorous testing and verification to ensure stable braking performance in a variety of scenarios, providing user safety.

[0047] It should be noted that a plurality of air outlets 202 are provided at the bottom of the cabinet 2, and the air outlets 202 are connected to the heating channel. The design of the multiple air outlets 202 enables the hot air to be more evenly distributed in the drying chamber 201, thereby improving the drying efficiency. When the hot air enters the drying chamber 201 from the heating channel through the air outlets 202, it flows along the surface of the clothes, transfers heat to the clothes and takes away moisture. Since the air outlets 202 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cabinet 2, the hot air can cover every corner of the drying chamber 201, ensuring that the clothes can be evenly heated, avoiding the problem of damage to the clothes or uneven drying due to local overheating.

[0048] Generally, a limit portion 8 is provided at the bottom of the connecting portion 6. The limit portion 8 is used to limit the specific installation position of the protective component 4, to prevent the protective component 4 from moving excessively and causing separation, and to ensure the accurate and stable installation position of the protective component 4.

[0049] In particular, the mounting member 401, the bracket 402 and the protective member 403 are integrally formed. The integrally formed design makes the connection between the mounting member 401, the bracket 402 and the protective member 403 more secure and reliable. In traditional designs, these components are usually fixed by welding, screws or other connectors. However, this connection method may cause unstable connections between components due to loosening, breakage or corrosion of the connectors. The integrally formed design avoids these problems because all components are made in the same process through injection molding, casting or other molding processes, and the connection between them is continuous and seamless, which greatly improves the overall stability and reliability.

[0050] 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.

[0051] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment" or "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 application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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 clothes drying machine, characterized in that: include: A base (1), a cabinet (2), a hanging assembly (3), a fan assembly, a heating assembly, and a protective assembly (4); the cabinet (2) is installed above the base (1), a drying chamber (201) is formed in the cabinet (2), the hanging assembly (3) is formed with a plurality of hanging positions, the hanging assembly (3) is installed on the top of the cabinet (2), and the hanging positions are located in the drying chamber (201), a heating channel connected to the drying chamber (201) is formed in the base (1), the fan assembly and the heating assembly are sequentially arranged in the heating channel, and the protective assembly (4) is detachably installed on the outer wall of the cabinet (2); The outer wall surface of the cabinet (2) is provided with a connecting portion (6) protruding therefrom. The protective assembly (4) comprises a mounting member (401), a bracket (402) and a protective member (403). The mounting member (401) is engaged with the connecting portion (6). The bracket (402) has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is connected to the mounting member (401), and the second end extends in a direction away from the bracket (402). The protective member (403) is connected to the second end. A contact surface is formed on a side of the protective member (403) away from the bracket (402) for elastically contacting the external packaging box.

2. The clothes drying machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The support (402) comprises two symmetrically arranged connecting arms, and a contractible elastic space is formed between the two connecting arms.

3. The clothes drying machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective member (403) is made of elastic material; and / or the connecting arm is made of elastic material.

4. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The contact surface is in an arc shape.

5. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the connecting portion (6) is T-shaped, and a T-shaped groove is formed on the mounting piece (401).

6. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Universal wheels (5) are provided at the four corners of the bottom of the base (1).

7. The clothes drying machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The universal wheel (5) is provided with a brake component (7).

8. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the cabinet (2) is provided with a plurality of air outlets (202), and the air outlets (202) are in communication with the heating channel.

9. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A limiting portion (8) is provided at the bottom of the connecting portion (6).

10. The clothes drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The mounting member (401), the bracket (402) and the protective member (403) are integrally formed.

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