Folding clothes hanger
By designing multiple uprights and a folding mechanism, and combining the first and second connecting parts, the folding method of the clothes drying rack is optimized, solving the problems of large footprint and short length of folding clothes drying racks, and realizing a folding clothes drying rack with a smaller footprint and greater drying effect.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423048208.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-10
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing folding clothes racks take up a lot of space when folded, and the clotheslines are short, making it difficult to obtain sufficient usable volume.
A folding clothes drying rack was designed, which uses multiple uprights and a folding mechanism. The clothes drying rod can be freely folded and unfolded in the horizontal plane through the first and second connecting parts. Combined with the movable wheels and the shelf, the connection method of the uprights and the clothes drying rod is optimized, reducing the floor space and increasing the clothes drying effect.
It achieves a smaller footprint when folded, with sufficient length for the clothesline, improving the user experience, reducing the probability of loss or damage, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of household goods technology, specifically to a folding clothes drying rack. Background Technology
[0002] Clothes racks, as household items used daily, have become necessities for many families. They are not just decorative items, but also functional products. Depending on the application, clothes racks can be divided into hanging clothes racks and floor-standing clothes racks. Floor-standing clothes racks are generally detachable or foldable, making them easy to store when not in use.
[0003] However, existing folding clothes racks have the following drawbacks: most folding clothes racks on the market use a flip-folding mechanism, which still takes up a lot of space after folding, and the length of the clothes rack is generally short, making it difficult to obtain sufficient usable volume when unfolded. Summary of the Invention
[0004] One object of this application is to provide a folding clothes rack that is easy to install and has a compact structure.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a folding clothes rack, comprising multiple uprights, a folding mechanism, and a clothes drying rod. The uprights are connected to each other through the folding mechanism. The folding mechanism is adapted to deform so that the uprights move closer to or further away from each other in parallel. A first connector or a second connector is provided on each upright. The first connector is adapted to connect with the upright and to allow the clothes drying rod to rotate relative to the upright in the circumferential direction. The first connector is also adapted to allow the clothes drying rod to rotate relative to the upright in a plane parallel to the axial section of the upright. The second connector is adapted to be detachably connected to the clothes drying rod and to restrict the movement of the clothes drying rod.
[0006] In some embodiments, the first connector includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the upright are rotatably connected, the first connecting portion is adapted to rotate circumferentially along the upright, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are rotatably connected, the rotation plane of the second connecting portion relative to the first connecting portion is parallel to the axial section of the upright, the second connecting portion and the clothes drying rod are slidably connected, and the sliding direction of the clothes drying rod is parallel to the rotation plane of the second connecting portion relative to the first connecting portion.
[0007] In some embodiments, a limiting portion is provided between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, the limiting portion being adapted to restrict the relative rotation between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, so that the included angle between the clothes drying rod and the upright is fixed.
[0008] In some embodiments, the distance from the second connecting portion to the bottom of the upright is not less than the farthest distance the end of the clothesline slides relative to the second connecting portion.
[0009] In some embodiments, the second connector includes a third connecting portion and a fourth connecting portion, the third connecting portion being rotatably connected to the upright, the third connecting portion being adapted to rotate circumferentially along the upright, and the fourth connecting portion having a limiting groove, the clothes drying rod being adapted to be fitted into the limiting groove.
[0010] In some embodiments, the clothes drying rod is provided with limit end caps at both ends, the limit end caps being adapted to prevent the clothes drying rod from detaching from the first connector.
[0011] In some embodiments, the folding clothes rack further includes a shelf, which is adapted to be arranged between the uprights and the folding mechanism when the folding mechanism is deformed so that the uprights are far apart. The shelf is provided with Velcro around its perimeter to be connected and fixed to the uprights or the folding mechanism.
[0012] In some embodiments, the folding mechanism includes a first link, a second link, and a connecting seat. The connecting seat is slidably disposed on the upright. The first link and the second link are arranged cross-hinged between adjacent uprights, and both ends of the first link and the second link are respectively hinged to one of the connecting seats.
[0013] In some embodiments, extensions are provided on opposite sides of the connecting seats on the same upright, the extensions being adapted to prevent the connecting seats on the same upright from abutting each other.
[0014] In some embodiments, the bottom of the upright is provided with movable wheels, which are located in the same plane.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The folding clothes rack of this application is designed to fold in the horizontal direction, which makes the folding clothes rack occupy less space after folding. At the same time, since the vertical direction of the folding clothes rack is not folded, it can have sufficient height to increase the hanging and drying effect of clothes. In addition, by setting a first connector to connect the clothes rack and the upright, the clothes rack can also be folded freely to the upright and unfolded in the horizontal direction, making disassembly and assembly more convenient. It can reduce the footprint while ensuring the length of the clothes rack, improve the folding compactness, and reduce the probability of the clothes rack being lost or damaged. There is no need to store the clothes rack separately, improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in the unfolded state according to a preferred embodiment of this application.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure in a folded state according to a preferred embodiment of this application.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view of the folded state according to a preferred embodiment of this application.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the upright pole and the clothes drying pole according to a preferred embodiment of this application.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a preferred embodiment according to this application. Figure 4 A magnified view of point a in the middle.
[0021] Figure 6 This is a preferred embodiment according to this application. Figure 4 A magnified view of point b in the middle.
[0022] Figure 7 This is an overall structural view of the shelf when installed according to a preferred embodiment of this application.
[0023] In the diagram: 1. Upright pole; 2. Folding mechanism; 21. First connecting rod; 22. Second connecting rod; 23. Connecting seat; 231. Extension; 3. Clothes drying rod; 31. Limiting end cap; 4. First connecting piece; 41. First connecting part; 411. Limiting part; 42. Second connecting part; 5. Second connecting piece; 51. Third connecting part; 52. Fourth connecting part; 521. Limiting groove; 6. Shelf; 7. Casters. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the directional terms such as "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.
[0026] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.
[0027] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.
[0028] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates this application:
[0029] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this application provides a folding clothes rack, including multiple uprights 1, a folding mechanism 2, and a clothes drying rod 3. The uprights 1 are connected by the folding mechanism 2. The folding mechanism 2 is adapted to deform so that the uprights 1 move closer or further apart than each other. The uprights 1 and the folding mechanism 2 can be combined to form an openable or foldable support frame to support the clothes drying rod 3 and / or the shelf 6, thereby realizing the storage and placement of clothes.
[0030] A first connector 4 is provided on the upright 1. The first connector 4 is adapted to connect with the upright 1. The first connector 4 is adapted to allow the clothes drying rod 3 to rotate relative to the upright 1 in the circumferential direction. The first connector 4 is adapted to allow the clothes drying rod 3 to rotate relative to the upright 1 in a plane parallel to the axial section of the upright 1. The upright 1 and the clothes drying rod 3 can achieve universal rotation through the first connector 4, thereby facilitating the switching between the unfolded state and the folded state of the clothes drying rod 3 and reducing the probability of structural interference and jamming during the movement of the clothes drying rod 3.
[0031] In some embodiments, the first connector 4 includes a first connecting portion 41 and a second connecting portion 42. The first connecting portion 41 is rotatably connected to the upright 1. The first connecting portion 41 is adapted to rotate circumferentially along the upright 1. The first connecting portion 41 and the second connecting portion 42 are rotatably connected. The rotation plane of the second connecting portion 42 relative to the first connecting portion 41 is parallel to the axial section of the upright 1.
[0032] It is understandable that when the upright pole 1 is perpendicular to the ground, the first connecting part 41 enables the clothes drying pole 3 to rotate in a plane parallel to the horizontal plane, and the second connecting part 42 enables the clothes drying pole 3 to rotate in a plane perpendicular to the horizontal plane, thereby realizing free rotation and transformation in three-dimensional space.
[0033] In some embodiments, the second connecting part 42 and the clothes drying rod 3 are slidably connected, and the sliding direction of the clothes drying rod 3 is parallel to the rotation plane of the second connecting part 42 relative to the first connecting part 41. Normally, the sliding direction of the clothes drying rod 3 is the length direction of the clothes drying rod 3. Therefore, it can also be understood that the clothes drying rod 3 itself is parallel to the rotation plane of the second connecting part 42 relative to the first connecting part 41. After the state transition of the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42, the sliding direction of the clothes drying rod 3 can be made parallel to the upright 1, so that the clothes drying rod 3 can be folded to the side of the upright 1 in the same state. The two are arranged in parallel to reduce space occupation. Under the above structural form, the clothes drying rod 3 can also obtain the maximum range of motion with the fewest moving joints, realize the free switching between the erected and folded states, and thus have high stability.
[0034] In some embodiments, a limiting part 411 is provided between the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42. The limiting part 411 can be provided on the first connecting part 41 or on the second connecting part 42. The limiting part 411 is adapted to restrict the relative rotation between the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42 so that the included angle between the clothes drying rod 3 and the upright rod 1 is fixed.
[0035] like Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the limiting part 411 is disposed on the first connecting part 41 and protrudes from the hinge axis of the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42. The limiting part 411 can restrict the relative rotation of the first connecting part 41 and the second connecting part 42 at a certain fixed position, so that the clothes drying rod 3 can obtain a certain support in the open state. In this application, the limiting part 411 can keep the clothes drying rod 3 and the upright 1 perpendicular to each other.
[0036] A second connector 5 is provided on the upright pole 1. The second connector 5 is adapted to be detachably connected to the clothes drying pole 3. The second connector 5 is adapted to restrict the movement of the clothes drying pole 3. The second connector 5 is used to assist in supporting the clothes drying pole 3. Together with the first connector 4, the clothes drying pole 3 can be erected, thereby realizing the function of hanging clothes.
[0037] In some embodiments, the second connector 5 includes a third connector 51 and a fourth connector 52. The third connector 51 is rotatably connected to the upright 1. The third connector 51 is adapted to rotate around the upright 1. The fourth connector 52 has a limiting groove 521. The clothes drying rod 3 is adapted to be fitted into the limiting groove 521. The rotatable design of the third connector 51 enables the limiting groove 521 on the fourth connector 52 to be aligned with the clothes drying rod 3 after it is rotated open. This allows the clothes drying rod 3 and the limiting groove 521 to be fitted and fixed more precisely, reducing the occurrence of structural interference that makes it difficult to insert.
[0038] In some embodiments, the second connector 5 is made of plastic, and the opening size of the limiting groove 521 can be slightly smaller than the diameter of the clothes drying rod 3. The clothes drying rod 3 can utilize the deformation capability of plastic to pass through the opening of the limiting groove 521 to achieve a snap-fit connection with the fourth connector 52.
[0039] It is worth noting that a clothes drying rod 3 can be connected to at least one upright rod 1 with a first connector 4 to realize the function of rotating and folding the clothes drying rod 3, but it can be connected to one or more upright rods 1 with second connectors 5 to realize the limitation of the clothes drying rod 3 in the unfolded state. The more clothes drying rods 3 are connected to the second connectors 5, the stronger the structural stability.
[0040] In some embodiments, the distance from the second connecting part 42 to the bottom of the upright 1 is not less than the farthest distance that the end of the clothes drying rod 3 slides relative to the second connecting part 42, so that the clothes drying rod 3 will not come into contact with the ground when it is folded to the side of the upright 1, thereby reducing the wear of the clothes drying rod 3, preventing the clothes drying rod 3 from being damaged by collision, and also making it convenient to move the entire folded clothes drying rack.
[0041] In some embodiments, the clothes drying rod 3 is provided with limit end caps 31 at both ends, and the limit end caps 31 are adapted to restrict the clothes drying rod 3 from detaching from the first connector 4.
[0042] like Figure 1 , 2 In the embodiments shown in 3, 4 and 7, both ends of the clothes drying rod 3 are fitted with limiting end caps 31. The diameter of the limiting end caps 31 is larger than the diameter of the clothes drying rod 3, so as to restrict the first connector 4 from coming off from both ends of the clothes drying rod 3 and improve the connection stability between the first connector 4 and the clothes drying rod 3.
[0043] like Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, the folding clothes rack also includes a shelf 6. When the folding mechanism 2 deforms so that the uprights 1 are far apart, the shelf 6 is suitable to be arranged between the uprights 1 and the folding mechanism 2. The shelf 6 is provided with Velcro around its perimeter to connect and fix it to the uprights 1 or the folding mechanism 2. When needed, it can be easily fixed to the folding clothes rack. When the folding clothes rack is folded and stored, it can also be easily removed and stored separately.
[0044] In some embodiments, the main body of the shelf 6 is made of a flexible frame covered with a flexible mesh fabric, which is not easy to cause structural interference with the uprights 1 or the folding mechanism 2, and has high installation applicability.
[0045] like Figure 1 , 2In the embodiments shown in Figure 7, the folding mechanism 2 includes a first link 21, a second link 22, and a connecting seat 23. The connecting seat 23 is slidably disposed on the upright 1. The first link 21 and the second link 22 are arranged cross-hinged between adjacent uprights 1, and both ends of the first link 21 and the second link 22 are respectively hinged to a connecting seat 23.
[0046] Based on the above structure, it can be seen that a vertical pole 1 has two connecting seats 23. One connecting seat 23 is connected to the first connecting rod 21, and the other connecting seat 23 is connected to the second connecting rod 22. One connecting seat 23 is fixed to the vertical pole 1, and the other connecting seat 23 is slidably connected to the vertical pole 1. The movement of the connecting seat 23 on the vertical pole 1 can cause the first connecting rod 21 and the second connecting rod 22 between the two vertical poles 1 to rotate, thereby shortening or increasing the distance between the two vertical poles 1 to achieve folding.
[0047] In some embodiments, an extension 231 is provided on the opposite side of the connecting seat 23 on the same upright 1. The extension 231 is adapted to restrict the connecting seats 23 on the same upright 1 from abutting each other. The extension 231 can increase the distance between the connecting seats 23 on the same upright 1. When the included angle between the first link 21 and the second link 22 is too small, it will be impossible to make the first link 21 and the second link 22 rotate relative to each other by pushing the two uprights 1, which will affect the folding of the folding assembly. Therefore, the extension 231 can improve the stability of the folding mechanism 2.
[0048] like Figure 1 , 2 In the embodiments shown in 3 and 7, the extension 231 is a sleeve structure that can be sleeved on the upright 1 along with the connecting seat 23, thereby increasing the connection stability and sliding stability between the connecting seat 23 and the upright 1.
[0049] like Figure 1 , 2 In the embodiments shown in 3 and 7, the bottom of the upright 1 is provided with movable wheels 7. The movable wheels 7 are located in the same plane, and the folding clothes rack can be moved on the ground by means of the movable wheels 7, which makes it convenient to carry.
[0050] Understandably, since the movable wheel 7 at the bottom of the upright 1 has a certain height, the length of the clothes drying rod 3 can be further set such that the distance from the second connecting part 42 to the bottom of the movable wheel 7 is greater than the farthest distance the end of the clothes drying rod 3 slides relative to the second connecting part 42. This ensures that the clothes drying rod 3 does not contact the ground when folded, thereby ensuring the mobility of the folding clothes drying rack, making it easy to move and transport. At the same time, the clothes drying rod 3 can also maximize its length to obtain a larger drying space when unfolded, thus improving the practicality of the folding clothes drying rack.
[0051] like Figure 7 In the embodiment shown, there are 4 uprights 1. Two uprights 1 are provided with first connectors 4 and two uprights 1 are provided with second connectors 5. The first connectors 4 on the two uprights 1 are connected to the clothes drying rods 3. When the folding mechanism 2 is opened, the clothes drying rods 3 rotate to the second connectors 5 and are fixed, so that two parallel clothes drying rods 3 can be formed for hanging clothes. The storage rack 6 can be fixed between the folding mechanisms 2.
[0052] Understandably, by optimizing the length of the clothes drying rod 3, as well as the structure of the first connector 4 and the second connector 5, and the number and arrangement of their connecting parts, multiple clothes drying rods 3 can be connected with the first connector 4 and the second connector 5 to form a rectangular structure, enabling clothes to be hung in multiple directions and improving space utilization.
[0053] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this application as claimed. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A folding clothes drying rack, characterized in that: The device includes multiple uprights, a folding mechanism, and a clothes drying rod. The uprights are connected by the folding mechanism, which is adapted to deform so that the uprights move closer or further apart than each other. Each upright is provided with a first connector or a second connector. The first connector is adapted to connect to the upright and to allow the clothes drying rod to rotate relative to the upright in the circumferential direction. The first connector is also adapted to allow the clothes drying rod to rotate relative to the upright in a plane parallel to the axial section of the upright. The second connector is adapted to be detachably connected to the clothes drying rod and to restrict the movement of the clothes drying rod. The first connector includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is rotatably connected to the upright. The first connecting part is adapted to rotate around the upright. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are rotatably connected. The rotation plane of the second connecting part relative to the first connecting part is parallel to the axial section of the upright. The second connecting part is slidably connected to the clothes drying rod. The sliding direction of the clothes drying rod is parallel to the rotation plane of the second connecting part relative to the first connecting part. A limiting part is provided between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, the limiting part being adapted to restrict the relative rotation between the first connecting part and the second connecting part, so that the included angle between the clothes drying rod and the upright is fixed; The second connector includes a third connecting part and a fourth connecting part. The third connecting part is rotatably connected to the upright. The third connecting part is adapted to rotate circumferentially along the upright. A limiting groove is provided on the fourth connecting part, and the clothes drying rod is adapted to be fitted into the limiting groove.
2. A folding clothes rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The distance from the second connecting part to the bottom of the upright is not less than the farthest distance that the end of the clothes drying rod slides relative to the second connecting part.
3. A folding clothes rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The clothes drying rod is provided with limit end caps at both ends, and the limit end caps are adapted to prevent the clothes drying rod from detaching from the first connector.
4. A folding clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The folding clothes rack also includes a shelf. When the folding mechanism deforms so that the uprights move away from each other, the shelf is adapted to be placed between the uprights and the folding mechanism. The shelf is provided with Velcro around its perimeter to connect and fix it to the uprights or the folding mechanism.
5. A folding clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The folding mechanism includes a first link, a second link, and a connecting seat. The connecting seat is slidably disposed on the upright. The first link and the second link are arranged in a cross-hinged manner between adjacent uprights, and both ends of the first link and the second link are respectively hinged to one of the connecting seats.
6. A folding clothes drying rack as described in claim 5, characterized in that: An extension is provided on the opposite side of the connecting seat on the same upright, the extension being adapted to prevent the connecting seats on the same upright from abutting each other.
7. A folding clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the upright is provided with movable wheels, which are located in the same plane.