Off-axis type connecting mechanism and airing device applying same

Abstract

The utility model discloses an off-axis type connecting mechanism and an airing device applying the same, the off-axis type connecting mechanism comprises a first rod-shaped piece, a second rod-shaped piece, a first connecting disc and a second connecting disc, the middle of the first connecting disc is hinged to the middle of the second connecting disc, the first rod-shaped piece is installed on the first connecting disc and penetrates through the first connecting disc, and the second rod-shaped piece is installed on the second connecting disc. The second rod-shaped piece is mounted on the second connecting disc and penetrates through the second connecting disc; the first connecting disc and the second connecting disc can rotate relatively, so that the first rod-shaped piece and the second rod-shaped piece are parallel or crossed; when the first rod-shaped piece and the second rod-shaped piece intersect, the intersection point of the first rod-shaped piece and the second rod-shaped piece is not coaxial with the hinge point of the first connecting disc and the second connecting disc. The first rod-shaped piece and the second rod-shaped piece are arranged to deviate from the central axis of the first connecting disc and the central axis of the second connecting disc, the first rod-shaped piece and the second rod-shaped piece do not interfere with each other in the folding process, then a completely parallel state can be achieved in the folding state, and occupied space is greatly saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities technology, and in particular to an off-axis connecting mechanism and a drying device using the same. Background Technology

[0002] Floor-standing clothes drying racks are one of the most popular drying devices on the market. Their structure mainly consists of horizontal drying rods and vertical support rods or support frames.

[0003] Currently, the most common floor-standing clothes racks on the market can be categorized by their side shape into X-shaped, herringbone, inverted Y-shaped, wing-shaped, and H-shaped; and by the number of support rods, they can be divided into single-rod, double-rod, and multi-rod types.

[0004] As shown in existing patent documents such as CN206219858U and CN308582372S, existing X-shaped drying racks generally consist of horizontal drying rods and X-shaped connecting frames. Since the two rods that make up the X-shaped connecting frame are coaxially hinged, similar to scissor frames, they interfere with each other when folding, making the folding process not smooth. The existing methods basically use segmented rod structures to solve the problem of mutual interference. Although this can make the two rods parallel to each other when folded, reducing space occupation, the height of the X-shaped connecting frame cannot be adjusted. Even in the fully folded state, the space occupied in the height direction is still large, indicating room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an off-axis connection mechanism that can at least solve one of the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, an off-axis connection mechanism is provided, including a first rod-shaped member, a second rod-shaped member, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate, the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate being hinged at the middle, the first rod-shaped member being installed on the first connecting plate and passing through the first connecting plate, and the second rod-shaped member being installed on the second connecting plate and passing through the second connecting plate.

[0007] The first connecting plate and the second connecting plate can rotate relative to each other, so that the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member are parallel or intersecting;

[0008] When the first rod-shaped member intersects with the second rod-shaped member, the point of intersection is not coaxial with the hinge point of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, both the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member are telescopic sleeve structures.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first rod-shaped member includes a first rod body and a second rod body, with a first end of the first rod body fitted onto a first connecting plate, and a first end of the second rod body passing through the first connecting plate and fitted into the first rod body. The second rod-shaped member includes a third rod body and a fourth rod body, with a first end of the third rod body fitted onto a second connecting plate, and a first end of the fourth rod body passing through the second connecting plate and fitted into the third rod body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate has a first limiting groove that mates with the first rod and a second limiting groove that mates with the second rod, and the second connecting plate has a third limiting groove that mates with the third rod and a fourth limiting groove that mates with the fourth rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate includes a first body and a first mounting block. The first mounting block is mounted on the first body and together with the first body forms a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The second connecting plate includes a second body and a second mounting block. The second mounting block is mounted on the second body and together with the second body forms a third limiting groove and a fourth limiting groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first limiting step is formed at the connection between the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, which cooperates with the first end of the first rod, and a second limiting step is formed at the connection between the third limiting groove and the fourth limiting groove, which cooperates with the first end of the third rod.

[0014] In some embodiments, a first limiting half-groove is provided on the first body, and a second limiting half-groove is provided on the first mounting block. The first limiting half-groove and the second limiting half-groove together enclose a first limiting groove, a second limiting groove, and a first limiting step. A third limiting half-groove is provided on the second body, and a fourth limiting half-groove is provided on the second mounting block. The third limiting half-groove and the fourth limiting half-groove together enclose a third limiting groove, a fourth limiting groove, and a second limiting step.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate further includes a first cover, which is mounted on the first body and can cover the first mounting block, and the second connecting plate further includes a second cover, which is mounted on the second body and can cover the second mounting block.

[0016] In some embodiments, the off-axis connection mechanism further includes a first guide portion and a second guide portion. The first guide portion includes a first guide groove disposed on the first body and a first limiting member connected to the second body and slidably engaged with the first guide groove. The second guide portion includes a second guide groove disposed on the second body and a second limiting member connected to the first body and slidably engaged with the second guide groove. The first guide groove and the second guide groove are arc-shaped grooves.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, a drying device is also provided, including a horizontal drying rod and an X-shaped connecting frame connected to the horizontal drying rod. The X-shaped connecting frame is the aforementioned off-axis connecting mechanism, and the upper ends of the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member are connected to the horizontal drying rod.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. This utility model provides a novel off-axis connecting mechanism. The intersection point of the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member, and the central hinge point of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are not in the same position. That is, the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member are offset from the central axis of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate. The advantage of this is that when folded, the first rod-shaped member and the second rod-shaped member will not interfere with each other, and thus can achieve a completely parallel state in the folded state, which greatly saves space.

[0020] 2. Due to the off-axis design of the first and second rods, the first and second rods of this utility model can adopt a telescopic sleeve structure. The advantage of this is that the height of the first and second rods is adjustable, and the space occupied in the height direction can be further reduced after folding, making it convenient to use and store. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the off-axis connection mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 One of the schematic diagrams of the exploded structure shown;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The second schematic diagram of the exploded structure shown;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the off-axis connection mechanism after omitting some structural elements.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the exploded structure.

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial perspective view of the second connecting disc is shown.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the off-axis connecting mechanism of this utility model in a folded state;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drying device of this utility model in its fully unfolded state;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drying device of this utility model in a fully folded state.

[0031] Figures 1-9 Reference numerals in the attached drawings: a- Horizontal drying rod; b- X-shaped connecting frame; 1- First rod-shaped member; 2- Second rod-shaped member; 3- First connecting plate; 4- Second connecting plate; 5- Central shaft; 6- First guide part; 7- Second guide part; 11- First rod body; 12- Second rod body; 21- Third rod body; 22- Fourth rod body; 31- First body; 32- First mounting block; 33- First cover; 34- First limiting groove; 35- Second limiting groove; 36- First... Limiting step; 37-First fastener; 41-Second body; 42-Second mounting block; 43-Second cover; 44-Third limiting groove; 45-Fourth limiting groove; 46-Second limiting step; 47-Second fastener; 61-First guide groove; 62-First limiting component; 71-Second guide groove; 72-Second limiting component; 111-Fifth limiting groove; 311-First limiting half groove; 313-First limiting protrusion; 411-Second limiting protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments, and are used only to explain the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "both ends," "both sides," "bottom," and "top," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred element must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "upper-level," "lower-level," "main," and "secondary," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and can be simply used to more clearly distinguish different components, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] Figure 1-7 An off-axis connection mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown.

[0037] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the off-axis connection mechanism includes a first rod-shaped member 1, a second rod-shaped member 2, a first connecting plate 3, and a second connecting plate 4. The middle parts of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are hinged by a central shaft 5. The first rod-shaped member 1 is installed on the first connecting plate 3 and passes through the first connecting plate 3. The second rod-shaped member 2 is installed on the second connecting plate 4 and passes through the second connecting plate 4.

[0038] The first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 can rotate relative to each other, so that the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 are parallel or intersecting;

[0039] When the first rod-shaped member 1 intersects with the second rod-shaped member 2, the point of intersection is not coaxial with the hinge point of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4.

[0040] Preferably, both the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 are telescopic sleeve structures.

[0041] As a further preferred embodiment, the first rod-shaped member 1 includes a first rod body 11 and a second rod body 12. The first end of the first rod body 11 is fitted onto the first connecting plate 3, and the first end of the second rod body 12 passes through the first connecting plate 3 and is fitted into the first rod body 11. The second rod-shaped member 2 includes a third rod body 21 and a fourth rod body 22. The first end of the third rod body 21 is fitted onto the second connecting plate 4, and the first end of the fourth rod body 22 passes through the second connecting plate 4 and is fitted into the third rod body 21.

[0042] It should be noted that the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 of this utility model are preferably round rods or square rods.

[0043] Preferably, the first connecting plate 3 has a first limiting groove 34 that mates with the first rod 11 and a second limiting groove 35 that mates with the second rod 12, and the first limiting groove 34 and the second limiting groove 35 are interconnected. The second connecting plate 4 has a third limiting groove 44 that mates with the third rod 21 and a fourth limiting groove 45 that mates with the fourth rod 22, and the third limiting groove 44 and the fourth limiting groove 45 are interconnected.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first connecting disk 3 and the second connecting disk 4 have the same structure but are arranged in opposite directions.

[0045] Preferably, the first connecting plate 3 includes a first body 31 and a first mounting block 32. The first mounting block 32 is mounted on the first body 31 and together with the first body 31, forms a first limiting groove 34 and a second limiting groove 35. The second connecting plate 4 includes a second body 41 and a second mounting block 42. The second mounting block 42 is mounted on the second body 41 and together with the second body 41, forms a third limiting groove 44 and a fourth limiting groove 45.

[0046] As a further preferred embodiment, the first connecting plate 3 further includes a first fastener 37, the first mounting block 32 is detachably mounted on the first body 31 and the two are connected by a plurality of first fasteners 37, and the second mounting block 42 is detachably mounted on the second body 41 and the two are connected by a plurality of second fasteners 47.

[0047] Preferably, since the size of the second rod 12 is smaller than the size of the first rod 11, a first limiting step 36 is formed at the connection between the first limiting groove 34 and the second limiting groove 35 to cooperate with the first end limiting of the first rod 11. Since the size of the fourth rod 22 is smaller than the size of the third rod 21, a second limiting step 46 is formed at the connection between the third limiting groove 44 and the fourth limiting groove 45 to cooperate with the first end limiting of the third rod 21.

[0048] As a further preferred embodiment, the upper end of the first rod 11 is provided with a fifth limiting groove 111, and the step surface of the first limiting step 36 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 313 that engages with the fifth limiting groove 111. The engagement of the first limiting protrusion 313 with the fifth limiting groove 111 serves as a guide and positioning element, facilitating the installation of the first rod 11. Similarly, the upper end of the third rod 21 is provided with a sixth limiting groove, and the step surface of the second limiting step 46 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 411 that engages with the sixth limiting groove. The engagement of the second limiting protrusion 411 with the sixth limiting groove serves as a guide and positioning element, facilitating the installation of the third rod 21.

[0049] Preferably, the first body 31 is provided with a first limiting half groove 311, and the first mounting block 32 is provided with a second limiting half groove. The first limiting half groove 311 and the second limiting half groove together enclose the first limiting groove 34, the second limiting groove 35 and the first limiting step 36. Similarly, the second body 41 is provided with a third limiting half groove, and the second mounting block 42 is provided with a fourth limiting half groove. The third limiting half groove and the fourth limiting half groove together enclose the third limiting groove 44, the fourth limiting groove 45 and the second limiting step 46.

[0050] Preferably, the first connecting plate 3 further includes a first cover 33, which is installed on the first body 31 and can cover the first mounting block 32. The second connecting plate 4 further includes a second cover 43, which is installed on the second body 41 and can cover the second mounting block 42.

[0051] As a further preferred embodiment, the first cover 33 is detachably connected to the first body 31, and the second cover 43 is detachably connected to the second body 41.

[0052] Preferably, the off-axis connecting mechanism further includes a first guide portion 6 and a second guide portion 7. The first guide portion 6 includes a first guide groove 61 disposed on the first body 31 and a first limiting member 62 connected to the second body 41 and slidably engaged with the first guide groove 61. The second guide portion 7 includes a second guide groove 71 disposed on the second body 41 and a second limiting member 72 connected to the first body 31 and slidably engaged with the second guide groove 71. The first guide groove 61 and the second guide groove 71 are arc-shaped grooves. Thus, the arrangement of the first guide portion 6 and the second guide portion 7 ensures that the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 do not move during rotation, guaranteeing smooth closing.

[0053] In addition, the off-axis connection mechanism of this embodiment may also include a gear adjustment part, which consists of an elastic element disposed inside the second rod-shaped member 2 or the fourth rod-shaped member and a plurality of gear holes disposed on the first rod-shaped member 1 or the third rod-shaped member that cooperate with the elastic element. When the extension and retraction adjustment is in place, the elastic element pops out and cooperates with the gear holes to achieve locking.

[0054] The advantages of the off-axis connection mechanism of this utility model compared with the traditional structure are as follows:

[0055] 1. This utility model provides a novel off-axis connecting mechanism. The intersection point of the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2, and the central hinge point of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4 are not at the same position. That is, the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 are offset from the central axis 5 of the first connecting plate 3 and the second connecting plate 4. The advantage of this is that, during folding, the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 will not interfere with each other, thus achieving a completely parallel state in the folded state, significantly saving space. A pair of mounting parts enables the rod-shaped load-bearing member to cooperate with external mounting surfaces such as walls, achieving installation and fixation without drilling or using screws or other fasteners.

[0056] 2. Due to the off-axis design of the first rod 1 and the second rod 2, the first rod 1 and the second rod 2 of this utility model can adopt a telescopic sleeve structure. The advantage of this is that the height of the first rod 1 and the second rod 2 is adjustable, and the space occupied in the height direction can be further reduced after folding, making it convenient to use and store.

[0057] Figure 8-9 The diagram schematically illustrates a drying device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] like Figure 8-9 As shown, the drying device includes a horizontal drying rod a and an X-shaped connecting frame b connected to the horizontal drying rod a. The X-shaped connecting frame b is the aforementioned off-axis connecting mechanism. The upper ends of the first rod-shaped member 1 and the second rod-shaped member 2 are connected to the horizontal drying rod a.

[0059] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An off-axis type connection mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a first rod-shaped member (1), a second rod-shaped member (2), a first connecting plate (3), and a second connecting plate (4). The first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4) are hinged at the middle. The first rod-shaped member (1) is installed on the first connecting plate (3) and passes through the first connecting plate (3). The second rod-shaped member (2) is installed on the second connecting plate (4) and passes through the second connecting plate (4). The first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4) can rotate relative to each other, so that the first rod-shaped member (1) and the second rod-shaped member (2) are parallel or intersecting; When the first rod (1) intersects with the second rod (2), the point of intersection is not coaxial with the hinge point of the first connecting plate (3) and the second connecting plate (4).

2. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first rod-shaped member (1) and the second rod-shaped member (2) are telescopic sleeve structures.

3. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rod-shaped member (1) includes a first rod body (11) and a second rod body (12). The first end of the first rod body (11) is fitted onto the first connecting plate (3). The first end of the second rod body (12) passes through the first connecting plate (3) and is fitted into the first rod body (11). The second rod-shaped member (2) includes a third rod body (21) and a fourth rod body (22). The first end of the third rod body (21) is fitted onto the second connecting plate (4). The first end of the fourth rod body (22) passes through the second connecting plate (4) and is fitted into the third rod body (21).

4. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connecting plate (3) has a first limiting groove (34) that cooperates with the first rod (11) and a second limiting groove (35) that cooperates with the second rod (12). The second connecting plate (4) has a third limiting groove (44) that cooperates with the third rod (21) and a fourth limiting groove (45) that cooperates with the fourth rod (22).

5. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting plate (3) includes a first body (31) and a first mounting block (32). The first mounting block (32) is mounted on the first body (31) and together with the first body (31) forms the first limiting groove (34) and the second limiting groove (35). The second connecting plate (4) includes a second body (41) and a second mounting block (42). The second mounting block (42) is mounted on the second body (41) and together with the second body (41) forms the third limiting groove (44) and the fourth limiting groove (45).

6. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first limiting step (36) is formed at the connection between the first limiting groove (34) and the second limiting groove (35) to limit the first end of the first rod (11), and a second limiting step (46) is formed at the connection between the third limiting groove (44) and the fourth limiting groove (45) to limit the first end of the third rod (21).

7. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first body (31) is provided with a first limiting half groove (311), the first mounting block (32) is provided with a second limiting half groove, the first limiting half groove (311) and the second limiting half groove together form the first limiting groove (34), the second limiting groove (35) and the first limiting step (36), the second body (41) is provided with a third limiting half groove, the second mounting block (42) is provided with a fourth limiting half groove, the third limiting half groove and the fourth limiting half groove together form the third limiting groove (44), the fourth limiting groove (45) and the second limiting step (46).

8. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, The first connecting plate (3) further includes a first cover (33), which is installed on the first body (31) and can cover the first mounting block (32). The second connecting plate (4) further includes a second cover (43), which is installed on the second body (41) and can cover the second mounting block (42).

9. The off-axis connecting mechanism according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, It also includes a first guide portion (6) and a second guide portion (7). The first guide portion (6) includes a first guide groove (61) disposed on the first body (31) and a first limiting member (62) connected to the second body (41) and slidingly engaged with the first guide groove (61). The second guide portion (7) includes a second guide groove (71) disposed on the second body (41) and a second limiting member (72) connected to the first body (31) and slidingly engaged with the second guide groove (71). The first guide groove (61) and the second guide groove (71) are arc-shaped grooves.

10. A drying device, comprising a horizontal drying rod (a) and an X-shaped connecting frame (b) connected to the horizontal drying rod (a), characterized in that, The X-shaped connecting frame (b) is an off-axis connecting mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the upper ends of the first rod-shaped member (1) and the second rod-shaped member (2) are connected to the transverse drying rod (a).

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