Airing height self-adaptive system and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an airing height self-adaptive system and a clothes airing machine, and relates to the technical field of airing. The airing height self-adaption system is applied to the clothes airing machine and comprises a main control module arranged in a main machine of the clothes airing machine and a distance detection module arranged on an airing rod of the clothes airing machine. The distance detection module is in communication connection with the main control module, and is used for detecting existence of a detection object within a preset distance from the airing rod to a preset direction and sending a detection result to the main control module; and the main control module is used for controlling the airing rod to stop lifting through a power system of the clothes airing machine according to the received detection result. According to the system, the distance detection module connected with the main control module is arranged, the airing rod of the clothes airing machine can stay at the airing height matched with the height of a detected object on the basis of the structure and line structure, airing height self-adaption of a user of the clothes airing machine is achieved, and the intelligent degree of the clothes airing machine is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothes drying technology, specifically to a clothes drying height adaptive system and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of smart technology and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, electric clothes drying racks that can be electrically raised and lowered and integrate functions such as lighting, drying, and sterilization are gradually becoming a household appliance purchased by most families. Generally, clothes drying racks are manufactured with a pre-configured lowering range of the drying rod, and a fixed lowering height is selected within this range based on the installation environment. However, in actual use, users of different heights have different suitable operating heights for drying clothes, and a lowering height that is too high or too low will affect the user experience. Clearly, a fixed lowering height for the drying rod is insufficient to meet the needs of multiple people of different heights. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a clothes drying rack with an adaptive drying height system. Utility Model Content

[0003] To at least address one of the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this utility model provides a clothes drying height adaptive system and clothes drying machine with the following technical solutions.

[0004] According to one aspect, the present invention provides a clothes drying height adaptive system for use in a clothes drying machine. The system includes a main control module installed in the main unit of the clothes drying machine and a distance detection module installed on the clothes drying rod of the clothes drying machine.

[0005] The distance detection module is communicatively connected to the main control module and is used to detect the presence of a detection object within a predetermined distance from the drying pole in a predetermined direction, and send the detection result to the main control module.

[0006] The main control module is used to control the clothes drying rod to stop raising and lowering based on the received detection results through the clothes drying machine's power system.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the clothes drying height adaptive system further includes a first wireless communication unit disposed in the clothes drying machine main unit, the first wireless communication unit being connected to the main control module;

[0008] The distance detection module includes a control unit, a ranging unit, and a second wireless communication unit;

[0009] The ranging unit is connected to the control unit and is used to detect the presence of a detection object within a predetermined distance from the drying rod in a predetermined direction, and to send the detection result to the control unit.

[0010] The control unit is connected to the second wireless communication unit and is used to send the detection result to the second wireless communication unit;

[0011] The second wireless communication unit is communicatively connected to the first wireless communication unit and is used to send the detection result to the main control module through the first wireless communication unit.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the ranging detection module further includes a power supply unit and a step-down unit disposed on the clothes drying rack rod;

[0013] The input terminal of the step-down unit is connected to the power supply unit, and the output terminal is connected to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit. The power supply unit is used to supply power to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit via the step-down unit.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the distance detection module further includes a rotation mechanism;

[0015] The rotating mechanism is connected to the control unit. The rotating mechanism is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack. The distance measuring unit is mounted on the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is used to rotate and adjust the detection direction of the distance measuring unit under the control of the control unit.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a drive unit and a roller, the roller being rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack, and the distance measuring unit being mounted on the roller;

[0017] The drive unit is connected to the roller and the control unit, and is used to drive the roller to rotate under the control of the control unit to adjust the detection direction of the ranging unit.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the ranging detection module further includes a power supply unit disposed on the clothes drying rack rod;

[0019] The power supply unit is used to supply power to the rotating mechanism.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the drying height adaptive system further includes an auxiliary distance detection module disposed on the main unit of the clothes drying machine, wherein the detection direction of the auxiliary distance detection module is toward the clothes drying rod of the clothes drying machine;

[0021] The auxiliary distance detection module is used to detect the position of the clothes drying rack rod relative to the main unit.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the ranging unit and the auxiliary distance detection module include one of an ultrasonic ranging unit, a laser ranging unit, a radar ranging unit, or an infrared ranging unit.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the drying height adaptive system further includes a weighing module disposed on the clothes drying rack rod;

[0024] The weighing module is used to detect the weight information borne by the clothes drying rack rod.

[0025] Furthermore, according to another aspect, embodiments of this utility model provide a clothes drying rack including the drying height adaptive system described in any of the above embodiments.

[0026] This utility model has the following advantages and effects compared with the prior art:

[0027] The clothes drying height adaptive system and clothes drying rack provided by this utility model, by setting a distance detection module connected to the main control module, can realize that the clothes drying rack rod stops at a drying height that is adapted to the height of the detected object based on the structure and circuit construction, so as to realize the clothes drying height adaptive of the user and significantly improve the intelligence level of the clothes drying rack.

[0028] In addition, by setting up a power supply unit and a step-down unit in the ranging detection module, the problem of the clothes drying rack rod not being connected to the main power supply and thus unable to be powered can be solved, providing power support for the normal operation of various functional modules on the clothes drying rack rod.

[0029] Furthermore, the distance detection module adopts a rotatable structure and is installed on the clothes drying rack rod, enabling the drying height to be adaptively adapted to complex usage scenarios. Based on the above structure and circuit construction, the detection direction of the distance detection module can be automatically adjusted, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust it according to actual usage needs, and providing strong technical support for the distance detection module to provide accurate detection results. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of a drying height adaptive system provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 A structural block diagram of another adaptive drying height system provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0033] The clothes drying rack in this embodiment generally includes a main unit and a drying rod. The main unit is typically installed on the ceiling or suspended ceiling. The drying rod is positioned below the main unit via a steel wire rope or other lifting mechanism. The main unit contains a main control module (e.g., an MCU), a motor, and other components. The main control module controls the raising and lowering of the drying rod through the clothes drying rack's power system. Specifically, the main control module is connected to the motor via a motor driver, which controls the steel wire rope or lifting mechanism to perform the raising and lowering motion, thus achieving automatic raising and lowering of the drying rod. Additionally, the clothes drying rack may integrate lighting, drying, and disinfection modules, which can be controlled by commands issued by the main control module.

[0034] Generally, existing clothes drying racks are manufactured with a pre-defined lowering range for the drying rod, allowing users to select a fixed lowering height within this range based on the installation environment. However, in real-world usage scenarios, users of different heights require different operating heights for drying clothes. A lowered drying rod that is too high or too low will negatively impact the user experience. Clearly, a fixed lowering height for the drying rod is insufficient for scenarios involving multiple people of varying heights.

[0035] Based on the problems existing in the prior art, this embodiment provides a drying height adaptive system, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the adaptive drying height system includes a main control module housed within the clothes drying rack and a distance detection module mounted on the clothes drying rack's rod. Specifically, the distance detection module is installed at the bottom or on the outer side of the clothes drying rack. For space-related applications, the clothes drying rack on which the distance detection module is installed should be the side of the rack from which the user approaches the clothes drying rack from their daily activity space, with the outer side facing the user's daily activity space.

[0036] The distance detection module is communicatively connected to the main control module. Specifically, communication between the distance detection module and the main control module can be achieved through short-range wireless communication methods such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), and ZigBee. The detection direction of the distance detection module is towards the bottom or outer side of the clothes drying rack rod. Starting from the drying rack rod, it detects whether there is a detection object, such as a human body, within a predetermined distance in a predetermined direction. When a detection object is detected within the predetermined distance in the predetermined direction, the detection result is sent to the main control module via short-range wireless communication. The value of the predetermined distance is pre-written into the memory of the distance detection module. Generally, the predetermined direction is adapted to the installation position of the distance detection module on the clothes drying rack rod. The distance detection module can achieve detection based on ultrasonic waves, lasers, radar, or infrared rays.

[0037] The main control module is used to control the clothes drying rod to stop raising and lowering based on the received detection results via the clothes drying machine's power system. The main control module is connected to the motor via a motor driver. After receiving the detection results reported by the distance detection module, the main control module sends a stop drive signal to the motor driver. The motor driver responds to this stop drive signal by controlling the steel wire rope or lifting component to stop its raising and lowering motion, thus stopping the clothes drying rod at a drying height suitable for the height of the person being tested, achieving adaptive drying height for the clothes drying machine user.

[0038] The adaptive drying height system provided by this utility model is applied to clothes drying machines. This system, by setting a distance detection module connected to the main control module, can make the clothes drying rod stop at a drying height that is adapted to the height of the detected object based on the structure and circuit construction, so as to realize the adaptive drying height of the clothes drying machine user and significantly improve the intelligence level of the clothes drying machine.

[0039] In addition, the clothes drying height adaptive system also includes a first wireless communication unit installed in the main unit of the clothes drying machine. The first wireless communication unit is electrically connected to the main control module and transmits data via a wire.

[0040] The distance detection module includes a control unit, a ranging unit, and a second wireless communication unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit via wires for data transmission. The ranging unit, electrically connected to the control unit via wires, detects the presence of a target object within a predetermined distance from the drying rack in a predetermined direction and sends the detection result to the control unit. The control unit, connected to the second wireless communication unit via wires, sends the detection result to the second wireless communication unit. The second wireless communication unit is communicatively connected to the first wireless communication unit and sends the detection result to the main control module via the first wireless communication unit. The first and second wireless communication units communicate using the same communication method.

[0041] Specifically, when the ranging unit is installed on the clothes drying rod, the detection port faces the bottom or outer side of the clothes drying machine, that is, the detection direction faces the bottom or outer side of the clothes drying rod. Starting from the clothes drying rod, it detects whether there is a detection object, such as a human body, within a predetermined distance in a predetermined direction. When a detection object is detected in the predetermined direction, the detection result is sent to the control unit via a wire. The control unit's memory pre-stores a predetermined distance for determining whether to report the detection result. If it is determined that there is a detection object within the predetermined distance, the control unit sends the detection result to the second wireless communication unit via a wire. The second wireless communication unit located on the clothes drying rod communicates with the first wireless communication unit located in the host based on the same communication method, realizing the communication connection between the clothes drying rod and the host. The second wireless communication unit sends the detection result to the first wireless communication unit, which then sends it to the main control module in the host via a wire. After receiving the detection result reported by the distance detection module, the main control module sends a stop drive signal to the motor driver. The motor driver responds to the stop drive signal and controls the steel wire rope or lifting component to stop the lifting motion, thereby stopping the clothes drying rod. Based on the above structure and circuit construction, the clothes drying rod can be stopped at a drying height that is compatible with the height of the detected object, realizing the adaptive drying height of the clothes drying rack user.

[0042] The ranging unit includes one of an ultrasonic ranging unit, a laser ranging unit, a radar ranging unit, or an infrared ranging unit. As a preferred example, the ranging unit is an ultrasonic ranging unit, which detects the actual distance from the drying rack to the object being detected by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals, thus meeting the requirement for stable performance at a low cost.

[0043] In addition, the ranging detection module also includes a power supply unit and a step-down unit mounted on the clothes drying rack rod. The power supply unit can specifically be a battery. The input terminal of the step-down unit is connected to the power supply unit, and the output terminal is connected to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit. The power supply unit supplies power to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit via the step-down unit. Specifically, the power supply unit is connected to the step-down unit via a wire, and the step-down unit is then connected to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit via a wire. The step-down unit is used to reduce the battery voltage to 3.3V to supply power to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit. By setting up a power supply unit and a step-down unit in the ranging detection module, the problem of the clothes drying rack rod not being connected to the main power supply and therefore unable to receive power can be solved, providing power support for the normal operation of various functional modules on the clothes drying rack rod.

[0044] like Figure 2As shown, the distance detection module also includes a rotating mechanism. This rotating mechanism is electrically connected to the control unit within the distance detection module via a wire. The rotating mechanism is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack rod. The distance measuring unit is mounted on the rotating mechanism. Under the control of the control unit, the rotating mechanism adjusts the detection direction of the distance measuring unit. The control unit sends a rotation drive signal to the rotating mechanism via a wire. When the rotating mechanism rotates under the control of the control unit, it drives the distance measuring unit mounted on it to rotate, thereby adjusting the detection direction of the distance measuring unit. The rotatable structure of the distance detection module enables a flexible adaptive system for drying height, suitable for complex usage scenarios. Based on the above structure and wiring, the detection direction of the distance detection module can be automatically adjusted, eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the user according to actual usage needs, thus providing strong technical support for accurate detection results from the distance detection module.

[0045] Specifically, the rotating mechanism includes a drive unit and a roller. The roller is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack rod and rotates along the outer circumference of the rod. The ranging unit is mounted on the roller. The control unit is electrically connected to the drive unit via a wire, and the drive unit is electrically connected to the roller via a wire. The control unit sends a drive signal to the drive unit, thereby driving the roller to rotate. When the roller rotates under the control of the control unit, it drives the ranging unit mounted on the roller to rotate, thereby adjusting the detection direction of the ranging unit. Based on the above structure and circuit construction, the detection direction of the distance detection module can be automatically adjusted, eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the user according to actual usage requirements.

[0046] Furthermore, the power supply unit in the ranging detection module is also electrically connected to the rotating mechanism via wires to supply power to the rotating mechanism. Whether a step-down unit needs to be connected between the power supply unit and the rotating mechanism is determined by the rated voltage and current of the drive unit in the rotating mechanism.

[0047] In addition, the adaptive drying height system also includes an auxiliary distance detection module installed on the main unit of the clothes dryer. This auxiliary distance detection module is used to detect the position of the clothes dryer rod relative to the main unit. Specifically, the auxiliary distance detection module is installed at the bottom of the main unit of the clothes dryer and is electrically connected to the main control module via a wire, or communicates with the main control module via a built-in third wireless communication unit and a first wireless communication unit. The detection direction of the auxiliary distance detection module is towards the clothes dryer rod, and the position of the rod, which can be raised and lowered relative to the main unit, is determined by transmitting and receiving signals. The auxiliary distance detection module can be based on ultrasonic, laser, radar, or infrared methods for detection; that is, the auxiliary distance detection module includes one of an ultrasonic ranging unit, a laser ranging unit, a radar ranging unit, or an infrared ranging unit. As a preferred example, the ranging unit is an ultrasonic ranging unit, which detects the actual distance from the rod to the object by transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals, thus meeting the requirement of stable performance at a low cost.

[0048] In addition, the adaptive drying height system also includes a weighing module installed on the clothes drying rack's drying rod. This weighing module detects the weight the drying rack bears. It communicates with the main control module via a first wireless communication unit, and under the control of the main control module, detects the weight the drying rack bears. By installing the weighing module, the drying status of clothes on the clothes drying rack can be determined.

[0049] According to another aspect, an embodiment of this utility model provides a clothes drying rack, including the drying height adaptive system described in any of the above embodiments. For details on the structure and functions of the clothes drying rack, please refer to the description in the system embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0050] The clothes drying rack provided by this utility model, by setting a distance detection module connected to the main control module, can realize that the clothes drying rack rod stops at a drying height that is adapted to the height of the detected object based on the structure and circuit construction, so as to realize the adaptive drying height of the clothes drying rack user and significantly improve the intelligence level of the clothes drying rack.

[0051] The above description is only an optional implementation method for some implementation scenarios of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, other similar implementation methods based on the technical concept of this application without departing from the technical concept of this application also fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes drying height adaptive system, applied to a clothes drying machine, characterized in that, This includes the main control module installed inside the clothes drying rack and the distance detection module installed on the clothes drying rack rod; The distance detection module is communicatively connected to the main control module and is used to detect the presence of a detection object within a predetermined distance from the drying pole in a predetermined direction, and send the detection result to the main control module. The main control module is used to control the clothes drying rod to stop raising and lowering based on the received detection results through the clothes drying machine's power system.

2. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first wireless communication unit installed inside the clothes drying rack main unit, the first wireless communication unit being connected to the main control module; The distance detection module includes a control unit, a ranging unit, and a second wireless communication unit; The ranging unit is connected to the control unit and is used to detect the presence of a detection object within a predetermined distance from the drying rod in a predetermined direction, and to send the detection result to the control unit. The control unit is connected to the second wireless communication unit and is used to send the detection result to the second wireless communication unit; The second wireless communication unit is communicatively connected to the first wireless communication unit and is used to send the detection result to the main control module through the first wireless communication unit.

3. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ranging detection module also includes a power supply unit and a voltage reduction unit installed on the clothes drying rack rod; The input terminal of the step-down unit is connected to the power supply unit, and the output terminal is connected to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit. The power supply unit is used to supply power to the ranging unit and the second wireless communication unit via the step-down unit.

4. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance detection module also includes a rotation mechanism; The rotating mechanism is connected to the control unit. The rotating mechanism is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack. The distance measuring unit is mounted on the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is used to rotate and adjust the detection direction of the distance measuring unit under the control of the control unit.

5. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a drive unit and a roller. The roller is rotatably mounted on the clothes drying rack, and the distance measuring unit is installed on the roller. The drive unit is connected to the roller and the control unit, and is used to drive the roller to rotate under the control of the control unit to adjust the detection direction of the ranging unit.

6. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ranging detection module also includes a power supply unit installed on the clothes drying rack rod; The power supply unit is used to supply power to the rotating mechanism.

7. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an auxiliary distance detection module installed on the main unit of the clothes drying rack, wherein the detection direction of the auxiliary distance detection module is towards the clothes drying rack rod; The auxiliary distance detection module is used to detect the position of the clothes drying rack rod relative to the main unit.

8. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 2 or 7, characterized in that, The ranging unit and auxiliary distance detection module include one of the following: ultrasonic ranging unit, laser ranging unit, radar ranging unit, or infrared ranging unit.

9. The drying height adaptive system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a weighing module installed on the clothes drying rack rod; The weighing module is used to detect the weight information borne by the clothes drying rack rod.

10. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Includes the drying height adaptive system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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