Airing rod and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing rod and an airing machine, relates to the field of airing parts, and adopts the technical scheme that the airing rod comprises a fixed rod, a movable rod and a clothes hanging piece, the fixed rod is provided with a storage groove, and the movable rod is connected with the fixed rod and has a first state of being stored in the storage groove and a second state of being overturned out of the storage groove. The clothes hanging piece is connected to the movable rod in a sliding mode. When the movable rod is overturned to the second state, the clothes hanging piece naturally slides to one side along the inclined surface of the movable rod, so that the clothes are conveniently and intensively arranged, and the clothes collecting operation is simplified. The design is simple and easy to operate, space is saved, manufacturing cost is reduced, and using convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Existing clothes drying racks are widely used in households, and their drying rods are usually equipped with multiple hanging clips for hanging clothes. These clips can slide independently, allowing users to adjust the hanging position of the clothes as needed. However, in daily use, the clips are spaced far apart on the drying rod, especially during the hanging and taking-down processes, requiring users to operate each clip one by one, which is cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0003] To improve user experience, some existing technologies use interconnected structures to centrally store garment racks. When a user needs to retrieve the racks, the interconnected structure moves all racks simultaneously to one side of the drying rack, simplifying the process. However, these interconnected structures are often complex, requiring high-precision manufacturing processes, which increases overall cost. Furthermore, the complex structure may increase the failure rate during use, reducing product reliability and user satisfaction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a drying rack that has the advantage of arranging clothes on one side of the rack for easy collection.

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

[0006] A drying rack, comprising:

[0007] A fixing rod, wherein the fixing rod is provided with a storage groove;

[0008] The movable rod is rotatably connected to the fixed rod and has a first state of being stored in the storage slot and a second state of being flipped out of the storage slot.

[0009] The garment hanger is slidably connected to the movable rod.

[0010] Further configuration: The side projection of the movable rod on the fixed rod is located within the side range of the fixed rod.

[0011] Further configuration: The fixed rod is equipped with a locking element to fix the movable rod in the first state.

[0012] Further configuration: The locking element is positioned at the end of the fixing rod furthest from the rotating shaft.

[0013] Further configuration: The locking element is movably connected to the fixing rod.

[0014] Further features include a pressing element, which is located on the locking element and faces outwards from the fixing rod.

[0015] Further features include an elastic element located between the fixing rod and the locking element.

[0016] Further configuration: The elastic element is positioned on the side close to the pressing element.

[0017] Further configuration: The fixed rod is provided with a rotating shaft, and the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

[0018] Further configuration: The locking element is located outside the fixing rod, and the locking element is rotatably connected to the fixing rod.

[0019] Further configuration: The locking element includes a tongue, and the tongue is spaced apart from the rotation center of the locking element.

[0020] Further configuration: The pressing element and the tongue are located on opposite sides of the rotation center of the locking element.

[0021] Further configuration: It also includes an end cap, disposed on the fixing rod, the locking member is located inside the end cap, and the pressing part of the locking member extends to the outside of the end cap.

[0022] Further features include a limiting structure that connects the fixed rod and the movable rod.

[0023] Further configuration: The limiting structure includes a first link and a second link that are rotatably connected to each other.

[0024] Further configuration: The limiting structure is located on the side away from the rotating shaft.

[0025] Further configuration: The movable rod is provided with an opening, and the limiting structure is provided corresponding to the opening.

[0026] Further configuration: The garment hanging component includes pulleys, which are retracted into the storage slot in the first state.

[0027] Another objective of this invention is to provide a clothes drying rack with the aforementioned drying rod.

[0028] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] First, in this invention, the movable rod rotates relative to the fixed rod, allowing it to be stored in the storage slot, flush with or close to the fixed rod. This saves space, facilitates storage, reduces the space occupied by the clothes dryer, and avoids the inconvenience or safety hazards caused by the movable rod hanging outside. When the movable rod flips from inside the storage slot to outside, forming a certain angle with the fixed rod, the hanging items can slide naturally to one side of the inclined movable rod. This design allows for the centralized arrangement of hanging items, eliminating the need for users to move each item individually, easily concentrating clothes to one side, greatly simplifying the clothes-collecting process and improving usability. Compared to complex linkage devices, this design, which uses the flipping of the movable rod to slide the hanging items, is relatively simple, has lower manufacturing costs, and is easy to maintain and operate.

[0030] Secondly, in this invention, the locking element is embedded in the slot of the movable rod, effectively fixing its position and preventing accidental flipping due to external force or gravity when not in operation. In the locked state, the movable rod remains fixed, safely supporting garment hanging items and other loads, preventing shaking or detachment. In the unlocked state, the movable rod can be freely flipped, facilitating user switching between usage modes.

[0031] Third, in this invention, the rotation angle of the movable rod is controlled by a limiting structure, allowing the movable rod to remain at a preset functional angle in the second state. This prevents the movable rod from rotating excessively or deviating from its design range during the flipping process, reducing the risk of wobbling, instability, or mechanical failure caused by excessive rotation. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a drying rack;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the drying rack;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying rack where the movable rod rotates and flips out.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the clothes hanger and the movable rod;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying rod with the end cap removed;

[0037] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of some of the structures in the image;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting structure;

[0039] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of the middle section structure;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure.

[0041] In the diagram, 100 is the fixing rod; 101 is the rotating shaft; 102 is the end cap; 103 is the first rotating shaft; 104 is the first connecting rod; and 105 is the storage slot.

[0042] 200. Movable rod; 201. Second pivot; 202. Second connecting rod; 203. Slot; 204. Opening;

[0043] 300. Clothes hanger; 301. Pulley;

[0044] 401. Hook; 402. Pressing element; 403. Connecting seat; 404. Tongue; 405. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] 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.

[0047] A type of drying rack, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the device includes a fixed rod 100 and a movable rod 200. The movable rod 200 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 100. In this embodiment, one end of the fixed rod 100 is provided with a pivot 101, and one end of the movable rod 200 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 100 via the pivot 101, forming a rotatable connection. The pivot 101 is located at the end of the fixed rod 100, and the movable rod 200 can rotate around the pivot 101 within a certain angle range to realize the expansion or contraction of the movable rod 200. As an alternative embodiment, the movable rod 200 is connected to the fixed rod 100 via a hinge. As an alternative embodiment, the movable rod 200 is connected to the fixed rod 100 via a universal joint.

[0048] The structure of the fixed rod 100 is not limited. In this embodiment, the fixed rod 100 is provided with a storage groove 105, which is located in the bottom area of ​​the fixed rod 100. A rotating shaft 101 is disposed in the storage groove 105, and the movable rod 200 is rotatably connected to the fixed rod 100 through the rotating shaft 101. With the support of the rotating shaft 101, the movable rod 200 can switch between two states: the first state is that the movable rod 200 is stored in the storage groove 105 of the fixed rod 100, forming a flush integral structure with the fixed rod 100; the second state is that the movable rod 200 is flipped out of the storage groove 105, forming a certain angle with the fixed rod 100, for storing or hanging clothes or other functions.

[0049] The specific structure of the garment hanging component 300 is not limited. In this embodiment, the garment hanging component 300 includes a pulley 301, which is slidably connected to the movable rod 200. In the first state, the pulley 301 is stored in the storage slot 105.

[0050] like Figures 3 to 4 As shown, the drying rack also includes a clothes hanging component 300, which is mounted on the movable rod 200 via a sliding connection. The clothes hanging component 300 moves along the slide rail of the movable rod 200 and its position can be adjusted as needed. When the movable rod 200 is in the second state, the clothes hanging component 300 automatically slides to the lower position of the movable rod 200 under the action of gravity, forming a neat arrangement for easy access to clothes.

[0051] In this embodiment, the specific structure of the garment hanging component 300 is not limited. The garment hanging component 300 includes a pulley 301, which is connected to the movable rod 200 via a slide rail or a slide groove. When the movable rod 200 is in the first state, the pulley 301 is stored in the storage groove 105 on the fixed rod 100 along with the movable rod 200, flush with or close to the fixed rod 100, saving space and facilitating storage.

[0052] Based on the above embodiments, as a further limiting embodiment, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, preferably, the side projection of the movable rod 200 on the fixed rod 100 is located within the side range of the fixed rod 100. When the movable rod 200 is in the first state, its overall structure is tightly attached to the fixed rod 100, and the side projection of the movable rod 200 is completely located within the side range of the fixed rod 100, without exceeding the boundary range of the fixed rod 100, forming a flat and compact appearance. As an alternative implementation, a portion of the movable rod 200 is housed within the storage groove 105. For example, when the length of the movable rod 200 is greater than the length of the fixed rod 100, it exceeds the boundary of the side range of the fixed rod 100. In addition, the lower end portion of the movable rod 200 extends to the outside of the storage groove 105, exceeding the boundary of the side range of the fixed rod 100.

[0053] Based on the above embodiments, as a further limiting embodiment, such as... Figures 5 to 6 As shown, the fixed rod 100 is provided with a locking member for fixing the movable rod 200 in a first state. The locking member is located at the end of the fixed rod 100 away from the rotating shaft 101, ensuring that the movable rod 200 is stably fixed in the first state and preventing the movable rod 200 from accidentally flipping over. As an alternative implementation, the locking member can be provided on the side of the fixed rod 100 near the rotating shaft 101, directly fixed to the fixed rod 100 near the rotating shaft 101, or directly fixed to the rotating shaft 101.

[0054] In this embodiment, the locking member is movably connected to the fixed rod 100. The locking member is movably connected to the fixed rod 100 and can move relative to the fixed rod 100, allowing the locking member to extend into the receiving slot 105 to secure the movable rod 200 in its first state. When the locking member extends into the slot, it stabilizes the movable rod 200, preventing accidental tipping. Alternatively, the locking member can be fixed to the fixed rod 100, preventing free movement relative to the fixed rod 100, but still effectively performing the locking function.

[0055] Furthermore, the movable rod 200 is provided with a slot 203, and the locking member is positioned opposite the slot 203 of the movable rod 200. It has two working states: one is the locked state, in which the locking member is embedded in the slot 203 on the movable rod 200, restricting the rotation of the movable rod 200 and stabilizing it in a designated position; the other is the unlocked state, in which the locking member is disengaged from the slot 203 of the movable rod 200, allowing the movable rod 200 to rotate freely around the pivot 101.

[0056] There are no restrictions on the connection method of the locking element. The movable connection of the locking element can adopt a flexible mechanism design, so that the user can easily switch between locked and unlocked states during operation. As one implementation method, the locking element adopts a flexible snap-fit ​​structure, which has elastic force and can automatically snap into the slot in the first state of the movable rod 200, ensuring that the movable rod 200 is stably fixed. When unlocking is required, the user can easily release the lock by pressing or pulling the snap-fit, releasing the movable rod 200. As an alternative implementation method, the movable connection of the locking element can adopt a sliding or rotating method.

[0057] In this embodiment, preferably, the locking member is rotatably mounted on the fixed rod 100. The locking member includes a tongue 404, which engages or disengages from the slot 203 on the movable rod 200 as the locking member rotates, thereby achieving the locking or unlocking function. In the locked state, the tongue 404 is precisely engaged in the slot 203 of the movable rod 200, restricting the rotation of the movable rod 200 and ensuring that it is stably fixed in a preset position; in the unlocked state, the tongue 404 disengages from the slot 203, and the movable rod 200 can freely rotate around the pivot 101 to the desired angle.

[0058] Furthermore, the drying rack also includes a pressing member 402, which controls the movement of the locking member. In this embodiment, the pressing member 402 and the tongue 404 are located on opposite sides of the rotation center of the locking member, forming a lever-like structure. The tongue 404 is spaced from the rotation center of the locking member. The pressing member 402 is designed on the side of the locking member closer to the user's operation, while the tongue 404 is located on the side opposite to the pressing member 402. When the pressing member 402 is subjected to pressing force towards the fixed rod 100, the locking member rotates around its rotation center, driving the tongue 404 to disengage from the slot 203 of the movable rod 200, thereby achieving the unlocking function. The position design of the pressing member 402 facilitates direct pressing operation by the user, and its direction of movement is consistent with the fixed rod 100, ensuring convenient operation and conforming to ergonomics.

[0059] Furthermore, the drying rod also includes an elastic element 405, which is connected between the locking element and the fixed rod 100. The elastic element 405 is located on the outside of the storage groove 105, providing elasticity on the side opposite to the fixed rod 100. This elasticity keeps the locking element in its reset state when no external force is applied, and the tongue 404 naturally engages in the slot 203 of the movable rod 200 to achieve the locking function. The elastic element 405 can be a spring or elastic sheet structure, installed near the rotation center of the locking element, with one end fixed to the locking element and the other end connected to the fixed rod 100, ensuring that the movement of the locking element is controlled and the reset force is stable. When the pressing element 402 is pressed down by an external force, the elastic element 405 is compressed, the locking element rotates around the rotation center, driving the tongue 404 to disengage from the slot 203 to achieve the unlocking function; when the external force is released, the elastic element 405 returns to its original state, pushing the locking element to reset, causing the tongue 404 to re-embed into the slot 203, restoring the locked state. This structural design not only ensures smooth locking and unlocking actions but also improves the automatic reset capability of the locking element, enhancing safety and ease of operation. Preferably, the elastic element 405 is positioned closer to the pressing element 402.

[0060] Based on the above embodiments, as a further limiting embodiment, such as... Figures 7 to 8As shown, the drying rack also includes a limiting structure to prevent the movable rod 200 from rotating further away from the fixed rod 100 after reaching a preset maximum angle. This ensures that the movable rod 200 remains stable and does not exceed a preset range during use. In this embodiment, the limiting structure is deformable. Preferably, the limiting structure consists of a first connecting rod 104 and a second connecting rod 202 that are rotatably connected to each other. One end of the first connecting rod 104 is hinged to the fixed rod 100, and the other end of the second connecting rod 202 is hinged to the movable rod 200. The other ends of the first connecting rod 104 and the second connecting rod 202 are hinged together to form a movable node. The movement trajectory of this node is determined by the lengths and connection positions of the two connecting rods, thereby limiting the rotation range of the movable rod 200. When the movable rod 200 rotates to a predetermined angle, the connecting rod in the limiting structure reaches its limit position, preventing the movable rod 200 from continuing to rotate, ensuring safety and reliability during use. As an alternative embodiment, the limiting structure is a non-deformable rod. As an alternative implementation, the limiting structure is a deformable rope or chain.

[0061] In this embodiment, the limiting structure is located on the side away from the rotating shaft 101. This design effectively prevents premature interference of the limiting structure with the rotation of the movable rod 200, thus ensuring that the movable rod 200 can rotate freely within a wider angle range.

[0062] refer to Figure 8 In this embodiment, the movable rod 200 is provided with an opening 204 for the movement of the limiting structure. The limiting structure is disposed opposite to the opening 204, allowing the limiting structure to move within the opening 204 when the movable rod 200 rotates. The opening 204 provides the limiting structure with room to move, enabling the limiting structure to accurately limit the maximum rotation angle of the movable rod 200 without interfering with normal rotation.

[0063] In this embodiment, a first rotating shaft 103 is provided on the fixed rod 100, and one end of the first connecting rod 104 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 103 by a hinge. The first rotating shaft 103 is located at an appropriate position on the fixed rod 100 to ensure relative movement between the first connecting rod 104 and the fixed rod 100. A second rotating shaft 201 is provided on the movable rod 200, and one end of the second connecting rod 202 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 201 by a hinge. The second rotating shaft 201 is positioned at an appropriate location on the movable rod 200 to ensure linkage between the second connecting rod 202 and the movable rod 200.

[0064] Based on the above embodiments, as a further limiting embodiment, such as... Figure 9As shown, the drying rack also includes an end cap 102, which is installed at one end of the fixing rod 100 for protection and fixation. A locking element is located inside the end cap 102 and is fixed inside the end cap 102 by a rotatable connection. The pressing part 402 of the locking element extends to the outside of the end cap 102, making it easy for the user to press to lock or unlock.

[0065] The connection between the end cap 102 and the fixing rod 100 adopts a fastening or snap-fit ​​structure, ensuring that the end cap 102 is firmly fixed to the end of the fixing rod 100 and effectively protecting the locking component from external interference. The pressing element 402 is designed on the outside of the end cap 102, which is ergonomic and convenient for direct user operation. The extended design of the pressing element 402 allows it to be easily connected to the locking component. By pressing, the tongue 404 inside the locking component is driven to engage or disengage from the slot 203 of the movable rod 200, thereby realizing the locking or unlocking function.

[0066] The specific application scenarios and methods of the drying rods in the above embodiments are not specifically limited. This embodiment also provides a clothes drying machine equipped with the drying rods designed above and integrated them into the structure of the clothes drying machine. In this clothes drying machine, the drying rods are combined with the main unit of the clothes drying machine through a lifting mechanism to ensure stable installation and normal use.

[0067] 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 drying rack, characterized in that, include: A fixing rod (100) is provided with a storage groove (105); The movable rod (200) is rotatably connected to the fixed rod (100) and has a first state of being stored in the storage slot (105) and a second state of being flipped out of the storage slot (105); The garment hanger (300) is slidably connected to the movable rod (200).

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side projection of the movable rod (200) on the fixed rod (100) is located within the side range of the fixed rod (100).

3. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed rod (100) is provided with a locking element to fix the movable rod (200) in the first state.

4. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking element is provided at the end of the fixing rod (100) away from the rotating shaft (101).

5. The drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking element is movably connected to the fixing rod (100).

6. The drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a pressing member (402) disposed on the locking member, the pressing member (402) being disposed towards the outside of the fixing rod (100).

7. The drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an elastic element (405) located between the fixing rod (100) and the locking element.

8. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic element (405) is disposed on the side near the pressing element (402).

9. The drying rack according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that: The fixed rod (100) is provided with a rotating shaft (101), and the movable rod (200) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (101).

10. The drying rack according to any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that: The locking element is located outside the fixing rod (100) and is rotatably connected to the fixing rod (100).

11. The drying rack according to claim 10, characterized in that: The locking member includes a tongue (404) with a distance between the tongue (404) and the rotation center of the locking member.

12. The drying rack according to claim 11, characterized in that: The pressing member (402) and the tongue (404) are located on both sides of the rotation center of the locking member.

13. The drying rack according to any one of claims 3-8 and 11-12, characterized in that: It also includes an end cap (102) disposed on the fixing rod (100), the locking member being located inside the end cap (102), and the pressing member (402) of the locking member extending to the outside of the end cap (102).

14. The drying rack according to any one of claims 1-8 and 11-12, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting structure that connects the fixed rod (100) and the movable rod (200).

15. The drying rack according to claim 14, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes a first link (104) and a second link (202) that are rotatably connected to each other.

16. The drying rack according to claim 14, characterized in that: The limiting structure is located on the side away from the rotating shaft (101).

17. The drying rack according to claim 16, characterized in that: The movable rod (200) is provided with an opening (204), and the limiting structure is provided corresponding to the opening (204).

18. The drying rack according to any one of claims 1-8, 11-12, and 15-17, characterized in that: The garment hanger (300) includes a pulley (301), which is stored in the storage slot (105) in the first state.

19. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that: It has a drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 18.

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