Folding bath towel holder

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of bath towel holders, and particularly relates to a folding bath towel holder. A folding type bath towel rack comprises a main rack, at least one set of first hinge seats is arranged on the main rack, a sliding groove extending in the front-back direction of the bath towel rack is formed in the first hinge seats, and the sliding groove sequentially comprises an unlocking section and a locking section from front to back; the end portion of the first hanging rod is arranged in the sliding groove in a matched mode, a pin shaft extending in the left-right direction of the bath towel rack is arranged at the end portion of the first hanging rod, a kidney-shaped hole matched with the pin shaft in a sliding and rotating mode is formed in the side wall of the sliding groove, and the kidney-shaped hole extends in the front-back direction; the elastic limiting piece is arranged in the first hinge seat, the elastic limiting piece elastically moves in the sliding groove in the left-right direction, and an inserting hole matched with the elastic limiting piece in an inserting mode is formed in the end of the first hanging rod. The clothes hanger has the advantage that the hanging rod is not easy to displace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of towel racks, and particularly relates to a folding towel rack. Background Technology

[0002] A towel rack typically consists of a support and one or more crossbars, and is installed on the bathroom wall for placing clothes or hanging towels to dry. Depending on their structure, towel racks are mainly divided into two types: folding and fixed.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application number 202320047717.6 discloses a folding towel rack, the structure of which includes a base, a hinge seat, and a hanging rod. The hanging rod is connected to the hinge seat on the base by a hinge, and the hinge seat has a hinge groove extending along the front and back of the towel rack. When the hanging rod is fully inserted into the groove, its upper and lower sides are in close contact with the groove wall, thereby fixing the position of the hanging rod; when the hanging rod is pulled out a certain distance, it can be flipped downwards to realize the folding function of the towel rack.

[0004] However, this design has the following problems in actual use: First, after the user fully pushes the hanging rod into the hinged groove, there may be accidental contact during use, causing the hanging rod to shift outwards and potentially rotate unexpectedly. Second, over time, the hanging rod itself may shift, reducing its contact area with the groove wall, which in turn can cause the hanging rod to rotate and ultimately cause the towel to slip off. These problems affect the product's ease of use and safety. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a foldable towel rack with a hanging rod that is less prone to displacement.

[0006] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: a folding towel rack, comprising:

[0007] The main frame, on which at least one set of

[0008] The first hinge seat has a slide groove extending along the front-to-back direction of the towel rack, and the slide groove includes an unlocking section and a locking section from front to back.

[0009] The first hanging rod has an end that fits into a sliding groove. The end of the first hanging rod has a pin extending in the left-right direction of the towel rack. The side wall of the sliding groove has an oblong hole that slides and rotates with the pin, and the oblong hole extends in the front-back direction.

[0010] An elastic limiting member is provided in the first hinge seat. The elastic limiting member moves elastically in the slide groove in the left and right direction. The end of the first hanging rod is provided with a plug hole for insertion into the elastic limiting member.

[0011] When the end of the first hanging rod is in the locking section, the wall of the first hanging rod abuts against the wall of the locking section, the first hanging rod cannot rotate, and the elastic limiting member is inserted into the insertion hole of the first hanging rod; when the end of the first hanging rod is pulled outward and is in the unlocking section, the first hanging rod can rotate, and the elastic limiting member disengages from the insertion hole of the first hanging rod.

[0012] During use, the user can push the first hook rod into the slide groove, so that the end of the first hook rod is in the locking section. At this time, the elastic limiting member will insert into the socket of the first hook rod to limit the sliding direction of the first hook rod. This prevents the first hook rod from shifting outwards and loosening due to accidental contact or prolonged use. Furthermore, the elastic limiting member will make a clicking sound when inserted into the socket, indicating to the user that the first hook rod is properly inserted. When folding is needed, the first hook rod can be pulled outwards so that the end of the first hook rod is in the unlocking section. At the same time, the elastic limiting member will disengage from the socket, and the first hook rod can then be rotated and folded.

[0013] The elastic limiting element can be an existing elastic positioning bead, or it can be a combination of a spring and a protrusion; when the first hanging rod is pulled outward, the elastic limiting element will retract to disengage from the socket.

[0014] The engagement of the pin and the oblong hole limits the outward extension of the first hanging rod to prevent it from disengaging from the slide.

[0015] This solution incorporates elastic limiting components, making it less prone to displacement and accidental rotation of the first hanging rod during use, thus improving the convenience and safety of the towel rack.

[0016] Preferably, the elastic limiting member is an elastic positioning bead.

[0017] The elastic positioning bead can be directly fixed on the first hinge seat, and the bead is spherical, which allows it to extend and retract freely when in contact with the first hanging rod.

[0018] Preferably, the number of elastic limiting members is two, and they are arranged opposite each other within the locking section.

[0019] The elastic limiting element is placed inside the locking section so that when the end of the hanging rod is pulled out from the locking section, the elastic limiting element will not have any contact with the hanging rod, so as to facilitate the rotation of the hanging rod.

[0020] Preferably, the unlocking section extends through the first hinge seat in the vertical direction, and the end of the first hanging rod can rotate 180° within the unlocking section.

[0021] The end of the first hanging rod can rotate 180° within the unlocking section, adapting to a wider range of usage scenarios. For example, if there is a lower hook, the first hanging rod can be flipped upwards to avoid the hook; or the first hanging rod can be folded downwards to reduce the overall space, facilitating packaging and transportation, etc.

[0022] Preferably, the upper and lower walls of the opening of the locking section have guide slopes so that the opening of the locking section is open.

[0023] Since the first hanging rod in this solution has a 180° rotation angle, when it is necessary to fix the first hanging rod, it is first necessary to rotate the first hanging rod to a horizontal position. However, when the user rotates the first hanging rod, it is impossible to guarantee that the first hanging rod is truly horizontal, and some deviation may occur. Therefore, in order to ensure that the first hanging rod can be smoothly inserted into the locking section, the open locking section opening can facilitate the insertion of the end of the first hanging rod, thereby making it easier for the user to insert the first hanging rod.

[0024] Preferably, the end face of the first hanging rod is an arc surface.

[0025] The curved surface can further facilitate the insertion of the first hook into the locking section, and sometimes when the first hook rotates, the curved surface can better avoid the wall at the opening of the locking section.

[0026] Preferably, the main frame is also provided with a set of second hinge seats, which are located at the lower end of the first hinge seat. The second hinge seat is provided with a hinge groove, and a second hanging rod is hinged to the hinge groove. The hinge groove extends upward through the second hinge seat, so that the second hanging rod can only rotate upward by 90°.

[0027] More items can be hung by setting up a second hanging rod.

[0028] Preferably, when the first hanging rod is rotated downwards by 90°, the second hinge seat is located inside the first hanging rod.

[0029] The second hinge is located inside the first hanging rod to prevent the second hinge from obstructing the rotation of the first hanging rod.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the advantages of making the first hanging rod less prone to displacement during use, avoiding accidental rotation of the first hanging rod, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the towel rack. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the first hinge seat;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A longitudinal sectional view;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view;

[0035] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the first hinge seat;

[0036] Figure 6 This is an enlarged view of the end of the first hanging rod;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the first hanging rod flips upwards;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the second hanging rod flips downwards.

[0040] Reference numerals: 1. Main frame; 11. Hook; 12. Crossbar; 21. First hinge seat; 22. Second hinge seat; 3. First hanging rod; 31. Pin; 32. Insertion hole; 4. Second hanging rod; 5. Waist-shaped hole; 6. Elastic limiting component; 7. Slide groove; 71. Locking section; 711. Guide slope; 72. Unlocking section; 8. Fastening block; 81. Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment discloses a folding towel rack, including two main frames 1 spaced apart horizontally and extending vertically. Each main frame 1 has a first hinge seat 21 and a second hinge seat 22, with the second hinge seat 22 located below the first hinge seat 21. A crossbar 12 connects the two main frames 1, and hooks 11 are provided at the lower ends of both the crossbar 12 and the main frames 1. The two first hinge seats 21 and the two second hinge seats 22 are respectively hinged to a U-shaped first hanging rod 3 and a U-shaped second hanging rod 4.

[0043] The second hinge seat 22 is provided with a hinge groove, which is hinged to the end of the second hanging rod 4; the hinge groove extends upward through the second hinge seat 22, so that the second hanging rod 4 can only rotate upward by 90°. The hinge method and rotation method between the second hinge seat 22 and the second hanging rod 4 are existing technologies.

[0044] like Figures 2 to 7As shown, the first hinge seat 21 has a sliding groove 7 extending along the front-to-back direction of the towel rack. The sliding groove 7 includes an unlocking section 72 and a locking section 71 from front to back. Fastening blocks 8 are tightly fitted on both sides of the first hinge seat 21, and the fastening blocks 8 are connected to the first hinge seat 21 by pins 81. Both the fastening blocks 8 and the first hinge seat 21 have oblong holes 5 extending along the front-to-back direction, and the two oblong holes 5 are aligned with each other. The fastening blocks 8 also have elastic limiting members 6, which are existing elastic positioning beads. The left and right side walls of the locking section 71 have through holes for the elastic positioning beads to pass through, so that the two elastic positioning beads are positioned opposite each other.

[0045] The end of the first hanging rod 3 is fitted into the sliding groove 7. The end of the first hanging rod 3 is provided with a pin 31 extending in the left-right direction of the towel rack. The pin 31 passes through the waist-shaped holes 5 on both sides and can slide and rotate with the waist-shaped holes 5. Laterally open insertion holes 32 are provided on both sides of the front end of the first hanging rod 3. The insertion holes 32 are used for the insertion of elastic positioning beads.

[0046] The first hanging rod 3, through the engagement of the pin 31 and the oblong hole 5, allows the first hanging rod 3 to slide in the front-to-back direction, enabling its end to enter or exit the locking section 71 and be positioned at the unlocking section 72. When the end of the first hanging rod 3 is inserted into the locking section 71, the elastic positioning bead enters the insertion hole 32, restricting the first hanging rod 3 from being pulled out. Simultaneously, the upper and lower sidewalls of the first hanging rod 3 abut against the upper and lower inner sidewalls of the locking section 71, preventing the first hanging rod 3 from rotating. The user can apply force to the first hanging rod 3 outward and pull it out, so that the end of the first hanging rod 3 is positioned in the unlocking section 72. Since the unlocking section 72 extends vertically through the first hinge seat 21, the first hanging rod 3 can then rotate upward by 90° or downward by 90°, achieving a rotation angle of 180°.

[0047] The end face of the first hanging rod 3 is an arc surface, and the upper and lower walls at the opening of the locking section 71 both have guide slopes 711 so that the opening of the locking section 71 is open.

[0048] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the towel rack needs to be folded, the second hanging rod 4 is rotated upwards by 90°, making it parallel to the main frame 1. Then, the first hanging rod 3 is pulled outwards until it can no longer move. At this point, the first hanging rod 3 can be rotated upwards or downwards by 90°. When the first hanging rod 3 is rotated downwards by 90°, the second hinge seat 22 is located inside the first hanging rod 3, and the second hinge seat 22 will not interfere with the first hanging rod 3.

[0049] When installing the towel rack, first fix the main frame 1 to the wall using suction cups, screws, or glue. Flip the first hanging rod 3 to a horizontal position, then apply inward force to push it into the locking section 71. A click sound indicates that the surface elastic positioning bead has engaged in the insertion hole 32, and the end of the first hanging rod 3 is properly inserted into the locking section 71. Then, flip the second hanging rod 4 downward to a horizontal position.

Claims

1. A folding towel rack, characterized in that, include: The main frame, on which at least one set of The first hinge seat has a slide groove extending along the front-to-back direction of the towel rack, and the slide groove includes an unlocking section and a locking section from front to back. The first hanging rod has an end that fits into a sliding groove. The end of the first hanging rod has a pin extending in the left-right direction of the towel rack. The side wall of the sliding groove has an oblong hole that slides and rotates with the pin, and the oblong hole extends in the front-back direction. An elastic limiting member is provided in the first hinge seat. The elastic limiting member moves elastically in the slide groove in the left and right direction. The end of the first hanging rod is provided with a plug hole for insertion into the elastic limiting member. When the end of the first hanging rod is in the locking section, the wall of the first hanging rod abuts against the wall of the locking section, the first hanging rod cannot rotate, and the elastic limiting member is inserted into the insertion hole of the first hanging rod; when the end of the first hanging rod is pulled outward and is in the unlocking section, the first hanging rod can rotate, and the elastic limiting member disengages from the insertion hole of the first hanging rod.

2. The folding towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic limiting component is an elastic positioning bead.

3. The folding towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The number of elastic limiting members is two, and they are arranged opposite each other within the locking section.

4. The folding towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unlocking section extends vertically through the first hinge seat, and the end of the first hanging rod can rotate 180° within the unlocking section.

5. The folding towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper and lower walls of the opening of the locking section both have guide slopes so that the opening of the locking section is open.

6. The folding towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end face of the first hanging rod is an arc surface.

7. The folding towel rack according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The main frame is also provided with a second hinge seat, which is located at the lower end of the first hinge seat. The second hinge seat is provided with a hinge groove, and a second hanging rod is hinged to the hinge groove. The hinge groove extends upward through the second hinge seat, so that the second hanging rod can only rotate upward by 90°.

8. The folding towel rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the first hanging rod is rotated downwards by 90°, the second hinge seat is located inside the first hanging rod.

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