Airing rod and clothes airing machine

By linking the flexible components and drive device with the hanging parts, the problems of positioning accuracy and installation complexity of the automatic clothes drying machine are solved, achieving uniform distribution of clothes and quiet operation, while reducing the weight and energy consumption of the device.

CN223660460UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12AUPU INTELLIGENT TECH CORP LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422680031.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-04
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic clothes drying racks suffer from insufficient positioning accuracy and complex installation, resulting in uneven drying or incomplete retrieval of clothes, increasing the difficulty and cost of initial installation.

Method used

Flexible components are used to connect the hanging parts in series, and multiple hanging parts are linked to slide through a drive device. Combined with a transmission component, the rotary motion is converted into linear motion to realize the sliding of the hanging parts. Belt is preferably used as the transmission component.

Benefits of technology

It achieves even distribution and storage of clothing, reduces device weight and noise, improves user experience and reduces energy consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing rod and an airing machine, and relates to the field of airing supports, the technical scheme is that the airing rod comprises an airing rod body and a plurality of hanging pieces, the hanging pieces are arranged on the airing rod body in a sliding mode, the airing rod further comprises a flexible piece and a driving device, and the flexible piece is suitable for being connected with the hanging pieces in series; the driving device acts on at least one hanging piece and is suitable for being in linkage with the hanging pieces to slide together. The hanging pieces are connected in series through the flexible pieces, and the driving device can drive the hanging pieces to slide on the airing rod body. A user does not need to manually place the clothes at all positions of the airing rod, the clothes can be evenly queued, the drying efficiency is improved, and the user experience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothes drying supports, and in particular to a clothes drying rod and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of living standards, automatic clothes drying racks are gradually entering thousands of households. One of their core functions is the automatic clothes-laying and collecting mechanism. Through the coordinated operation of electric motors, transmission systems, and control systems, these mechanisms realize the automatic drying and collection of clothes, greatly facilitating users' daily lives.

[0003] The automatic clothes-laying function primarily refers to evenly distributing washed clothes on the clothesline, allowing them to fully contact air and sunlight, thus accelerating the drying process. This function typically uses a motor and transmission system to drive the extension and retraction of the clothesline, distributing the clothes evenly. Some automatic clothes dryers use rope-driven systems with insufficient positioning accuracy, which can easily lead to uneven distribution of clothes or incomplete retraction of the clothesline. Some high-precision track-slider systems are complex to install, requiring professional personnel for adjustment, increasing the difficulty of initial installation and the overall manufacturing cost of the machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clothes drying rack that has the advantage of automatically arranging clothes.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A drying rack includes a drying rack body and multiple hanging parts, wherein the hanging parts are slidably disposed on the drying rack body, and further includes:

[0007] Flexible components, suitable for connecting multiple hangers in series;

[0008] A driving device, acting on at least one hanging component, is suitable for linking multiple hanging components to slide together.

[0009] Further configuration: The hanging component includes a fixed ring, a driving ring, and a driven ring. The fixed ring and the driving ring are located on opposite sides of the length of the drying rod body, respectively. Multiple driven rings are arranged sequentially between the fixed ring and the driving ring. The driving device is connected to the driving ring.

[0010] Further configuration: The drying rod body is provided with a slot, and a fixing ring is located in the slot.

[0011] Further configuration: The drying rod body is provided with a sliding groove, and the active ring and the driven ring are slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0012] Further configuration: The hanger is provided with a support portion and a rolling element disposed on the support portion, the rolling element being disposed within a groove.

[0013] Further configuration: The support portion is provided with a through hole, and the flexible element passes through the through hole.

[0014] Further configuration: The drive device is adapted to output rotary motion, and the drive device includes a transmission component on the drying rod body adapted to convert the rotary motion of the drive device into linear motion, the transmission component being connected to the drive ring.

[0015] Further configuration: The transmission component includes one of the following: belt, chain, synchronous belt, and rack.

[0016] Further configuration: The drive device is adapted to output linear motion, and the drive device includes one of the following: a linear module, an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and an oil cylinder.

[0017] Another objective of this invention is to provide a clothes drying rack with the aforementioned drying rod.

[0018] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] First, in this invention, flexible components are used to connect the various hanging parts, and the driving device can move the hanging parts to slide on the drying rod body. Users do not need to manually place clothes in different positions on the drying rod; clothes can be evenly arranged, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0020] Secondly, in this invention, flexible components are preferably used to connect the various hanging parts. Compared with rigid connectors, flexible components are lighter, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the device, thereby reducing the load and energy consumption of the motor and improving energy efficiency. Furthermore, since flexible components can effectively absorb vibration and impact, they can reduce the noise generated during mechanical movement, making the device operate more quietly.

[0021] Third, in this utility model, the transmission component is suitable for connecting the drive device and the drive ring. The transmission component is preferably a belt. The belt also controls the noise and weight of the transmission structure, making the operation more stable and quiet. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the drying rack body;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution and structure of the pendants;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the active loop structure;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed ring structure;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the pendant;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram showing the hanging accessory in its stored state;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram showing the hanging parts in their arranged state.

[0029] In the diagram, 100 is the drying rod body; 101 is the slot; and 102 is the sliding groove.

[0030] 201. Driving ring; 202. Driven ring; 203. Fixed ring;

[0031] 210. Block; 211. Support; 212. Perforation; 213. Rolling element; 214. Flexible element;

[0032] 300. Drive unit;

[0033] 400. Transmission component; 401. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0036] A type of drying rack, such as Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a drying rod body 100 and multiple hanging parts, which are slidably mounted on the drying rod body 100. The specific structure of the hanging parts is not limited; in this embodiment, the hanging parts are ring-shaped. As alternative embodiments, the hanging parts can also be hook-shaped, clip-shaped, U-shaped, S-shaped, buckle-shaped, hook-ring, magnetic, or self-locking.

[0037] Based on the above embodiments, as a further limiting embodiment, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, it also includes a flexible element 214 and a driving device 300. The flexible element 214 is suitable for connecting multiple hanging parts in series. The driving device 300 acts on at least one hanging part and is suitable for linking multiple hanging parts to slide together. In this embodiment, the specific structure of the flexible element 214 is not limited. The flexible element 214 is preferably a steel wire rope. As an alternative implementation, the flexible element 214 can also be a rubber band, nylon rope, or rubber belt.

[0038] In this embodiment, the linkage effect varies depending on the position of the hanging component. The hanging component includes a fixed ring 203, a driving ring 201, and driven rings 202. The fixed ring 203 and driving ring 201 are located on opposite sides of the length of the drying rod body 100. Multiple driven rings 202 are arranged sequentially between the fixed ring 203 and the driving ring 201. A drive device 300 is located on one side of the fixed ring 203 of the drying rod body 100 and is connected to the driving ring 201. To ensure smooth operation of the drive device 400, a rotating shaft 401 is provided at one end of the drying rod body 100 near the driving ring 201 for the drive device 400 to rotate. The drive device 300 acts on the driving ring 201, enabling it to drive all the driven rings 202 to move simultaneously. The fixed ring 203 serves as a limiting element at the other end.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the drying rod body 100 is provided with a slot 101, and the fixing ring 203 is disposed in the slot 101 through the locking block 210. The drying rod body 100 is provided with a sliding groove 102, and the driving ring 201 and the driven ring 202 are slidably disposed in the sliding groove 102.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the hanger has a support portion 211 and a rolling element 213 disposed on the support portion 211, with the rolling element 213 located within the groove 102. The specific structure of the rolling element 213 is not limited; in this embodiment, the rolling element 213 is a roller. Alternatively, the rolling element 213 can also be a ball bearing, pulley, or roller. In this embodiment, the lower opening of the hanging groove allows the support portion 211 to extend in the opening direction to the lower side of the drying rod body 100.

[0041] Furthermore, the support portion 211 is provided with a through hole 212, and the flexible member 214 passes through the through hole 212.

[0042] like Figure 7As shown, the specific structure of the drive device 300 is not limited. In this embodiment, the drive device 300 is adapted to output rotary motion, and the drive device 300 includes a transmission member 400 on the drying rod body 100 adapted to convert the rotary motion of the drive device 300 into linear motion. The transmission member 400 is connected to the drive ring 201. Preferably, the transmission member 400 is a belt. As an alternative embodiment, the transmission member 400 can also be one of a belt, chain, synchronous belt, or rack and pinion.

[0043] As an alternative implementation, the drive device 300 is adapted to output linear reciprocating motion, and the drive device 300 includes one of the following: a linear module, an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and an oil cylinder.

[0044] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The hanging clips can be automatically stored on one side of one end of the drying rod body 100, making it convenient for users to put on and take off clothes. The drive device 300 can automatically and evenly distribute the clothes.

[0045] The specific application scenarios and application methods of the drying rod in the above embodiments are not specifically limited. This embodiment also provides a clothes drying machine with the above-mentioned drying rod.

[0046] The above embodiments are merely explanations of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to the embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rod, comprising a drying rod body (100) and a plurality of hanging parts, wherein the hanging parts are slidably disposed on the drying rod body (100). Its features are: Also includes: Flexible component (214), suitable for connecting multiple hangers in series; The driving device (300) acts on at least one hanging piece and is suitable for linking multiple hanging pieces to slide together; The hanging component includes a fixed ring (203), an active ring (201), and a driven ring (202), wherein the fixed ring (203) and the active ring (201) are located on both sides of the length of the drying rod body (100); Multiple driven rings (202) are arranged sequentially between the fixed ring (203) and the driving ring (201); the driving device (300) is drivenly connected to the driving ring (201).

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying rod body (100) is provided with a slot (101), and a fixing ring (203) is provided in the slot (101).

3. The drying rack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The drying rod body (100) is provided with a sliding groove (102), and the active ring (201) and the driven ring (202) are slidably disposed in the sliding groove (102).

4. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hanger is provided with a support part (211) and a rolling element (213) provided on the support part (211), and the rolling element (213) is provided in the groove (102).

5. The drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support portion (211) is provided with a through hole (212), and the flexible element is inserted into the through hole (212).

6. The drying rack according to any one of claims 1-2 and 4-5, characterized in that: The drive device (300) is adapted to output rotary motion. The drive device (300) includes a transmission component (400) on the drying rod body (100) adapted to convert the rotary motion of the drive device (300) into linear motion. The transmission component (400) is connected to the drive ring (201).

7. The drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission component (400) includes one of the following: belt, chain, synchronous belt, and rack.

8. The drying rack according to any one of claims 1-2 and 4-5, characterized in that: The drive device (300) is adapted to output linear motion, and the drive device (300) includes one of the following: a linear module, an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and an oil cylinder.

9. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that: It has a drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.