Clothes dryer capable of straightening clothes

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes dryer capable of straightening clothes. The clothes dryer comprises a cabinet body, an upper hanging frame, a lower hanging frame and a straightening driver. The cabinet body is provided with a clothes accommodating cavity; the upper hanging rack is arranged on the wardrobe body and located in the clothes containing cavity, and the upper hanging rack is provided with a clothes hanging part; the lower clamping frame is arranged in the cabinet body and located in the clothes containing cavity, the lower clamping frame is located below the upper hanging frame, and the lower clamping frame is provided with a clothes clamping position; the straightening driver is arranged on the cabinet body; wherein the upper hanging frame and / or the lower clamping frame are / is movably arranged on the cabinet body in the vertical direction, and the straightening driver can apply force enabling the upper hanging frame and the lower clamping frame to be away from each other. The upper end of clothes is hung on the clothes hanging part of the upper hanging frame, the lower portion of the clothes is clamped at the clothes clamping position of the lower clamping frame, and the straightening driver applies force enabling the upper hanging frame and the lower clamping frame to be away from each other, so that the clothes dryer can directly straighten the clothes up and down, the clothes can be straightened, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to clothing care, and in particular to a clothes dryer that can straighten clothes. Background Technology

[0002] A clothes dryer, also known as a garment care machine, consists of a cabinet, a hot air module, and a steam module. The hot air module, in conjunction with the steam module, blows hot steam into the garment compartment of the cabinet to steam and dry the clothes, making them soft and straight. When used alone, the hot air module blows hot air into the garment compartment of the cabinet to dry clothes hanging inside. However, when the hanging clothes are heavily wrinkled, existing dryers may not be able to straighten them sufficiently and cannot meet higher requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a clothes dryer that can straighten clothes, making them straighter.

[0004] A clothes dryer capable of straightening clothes according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, an upper hanging rack, a lower hanging rack, and a straightening driver. The cabinet has a clothes receiving cavity; the upper hanging rack is disposed in the cabinet and located in the clothes receiving cavity, and the upper hanging rack has a clothes hanging portion; the lower clamping rack is disposed in the cabinet and located in the clothes receiving cavity, the lower clamping rack is located below the upper hanging rack, and the lower clamping rack has a clothes clamping position; the straightening driver is disposed in the cabinet; wherein the upper hanging rack and / or the lower clamping rack are movably disposed in the cabinet in a vertical direction, and the straightening driver can apply a force to move the upper hanging rack and the lower clamping rack away from each other.

[0005] The clothes dryer that can straighten clothes according to the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the upper part of the clothes is suspended on the clothes hanging part of the upper rack, the lower part of the clothes is clamped in the clothes clamping position of the lower clamping frame, and a force is applied by the straightening driver to make the upper rack and the lower clamping frame move away from each other, so that the clothes dryer can directly straighten the clothes up and down, thereby making the clothes straighter and improving the user experience.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cabinet is provided with a connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a sliding groove in the vertical direction, the upper hanging bracket is slidably connected to the sliding groove, the straightening driver is connected to the connecting seat and the upper hanging bracket respectively, and the straightening driver is used to apply a force to move the upper hanging bracket upward.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the straightening actuator is a first gas spring.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper hanging rack includes an upper rack body and a protrusion, the protrusion being connected to one side of the upper rack body and forming the clothing hanging part.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the protrusion includes a first column segment and a second column segment. One end of the first column segment is connected to the upper frame body, and the other end of the first column segment is connected to the second column segment. The first column segment and the second column segment are coaxially arranged, and the diameter of the first column segment is smaller than the diameter of the second column segment.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower clamping frame includes a mounting plate, a clamping plate, and a clamping driver. The mounting plate is connected to the cabinet body, one end of the clamping plate is pivotally connected to the mounting plate, the clamping plate can rotate to move closer to or away from the mounting plate, the clamping plate and the mounting plate form the clothing clamping position, and the clamping driver is disposed between the mounting plate and the clamping plate and can drive the clamping plate to move closer to the mounting plate.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the side of the clamping plate near the mounting plate is uneven.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping driver is a second gas spring, one end of the clamping driver is pivotally connected to the mounting plate, and the other end of the clamping driver is pivotally connected to the clamping plate.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping plate is provided with a clothing passage hole in the middle, one end of the clothing passage hole is located on the side wall of the clamping plate near the mounting plate, and the other end of the clothing passage hole is located on the side wall of the clamping plate away from the mounting plate.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper hanging bracket and the lower clamping bracket are disposed on the same side wall of the clothing accommodating cavity.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a clothes dryer according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2This is a perspective view of the upper hanging bracket, the footrest, and the straightening driver according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the lower clamping frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure label:

[0021] Cabinet body 100, clothing storage cavity 110, connecting seat 120, slide 121;

[0022] Upper rack 200, clothing hanging part 210, first column section 211, second column section 212, upper rack body 220;

[0023] Lower clamping frame 300, mounting plate 310, clamping plate 320, clothing through hole 321, clamping driver 330;

[0024] Straightening driver 400. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to 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.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 3This invention relates to a clothes dryer capable of straightening clothes, comprising a cabinet 100, an upper hanging rack 200, a lower hanging rack, and a straightening driver 400. The cabinet 100 has a clothes receiving cavity 110; the upper hanging rack 200 is disposed in the cabinet 100 and located in the clothes receiving cavity 110, and has a clothes hanging part 210; the lower clamping rack 300 is disposed in the cabinet 100 and located in the clothes receiving cavity 110, and is located below the upper hanging rack 200, and has a clothes clamping position; the straightening driver 400 is disposed in the cabinet 100; wherein the upper hanging rack 200 is movably disposed in the cabinet 100 in the vertical direction, and the straightening driver 400 can apply a force to move the upper hanging rack 200 and the lower clamping rack 300 away from each other.

[0030] The upper part of the clothes is hung on the clothes hanging part 210 of the upper hanger 200, and the lower part of the clothes is clamped in the clothes clamping position of the lower clamping frame 300. The straightening driver 400 applies a force to make the upper hanger 200 and the lower clamping frame 300 move away from each other, so that the dryer can directly straighten the clothes up and down, thereby making the clothes straighter and improving the user experience.

[0031] Specifically, the dryer's cabinet 100 is equipped with a hot air module and a steam module. When the hot air module and the steam module are activated simultaneously, they can steam and dry the straightened clothes, thereby making the clothes smoother and straighter. When the hot air module is used alone, it can dry the clothes, keeping them straight.

[0032] Specifically, the hot air module includes a fan and an electric heater. The electric heater heats the air, and the fan sends the hot air into the clothing storage cavity 110. The steam module heats and boils liquid water using electric heating to form steam, which is then sent into the clothing storage cavity 110 by the fan to steam and dry the clothes.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cabinet 100 is provided with a connecting seat 120, and the connecting seat 120 is provided with a sliding groove 121 along the vertical direction. The upper hanging frame 200 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 121. The straightening driver 400 is connected to both the connecting seat 120 and the upper hanging frame 200, and the straightening driver 400 is used to apply a force to move the upper hanging frame 200 upward. By applying a force to move the upper hanging frame 200 upward by the straightening driver 400, the upper hanging frame 200 and the lower clamping frame 300 can be tensioned and straightened. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0034] In use, the user first hangs the upper part of the garment directly or on a clothes rack onto the upper hanger 200. Then, the upper hanger 200 moves down a short distance and clamps the lower part of the garment onto the lower clamp 300. The user then releases the upper hanger 200, and the straightening driver 400 continuously applies an upward force to the upper hanger 200 to continuously straighten the garment. Once straightened, the garment can be removed.

[0035] It is conceivable that the upper rack 200 can also be movable relative to the cabinet 100 in the vertical direction through the guide column and guide sleeve structure.

[0036] Specifically, the lower clamping frame 300 is fixed to the cabinet 100. It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the upper hanging frame 200 may be fixed to the cabinet 100, and the lower clamping frame 300 may be movably mounted on the cabinet 100 in the vertical direction via a slide rail slider structure or a guide post and guide sleeve structure. The straightening driver 400 may be connected to the lower clamping frame 300 and apply a downward force to the lower clamping frame 300, thus achieving the function of straightening clothing. Alternatively, both the upper hanging frame 200 and the lower clamping frame 300 may be movably connected to the cabinet 100 in the vertical direction, and the straightening driver 400 may be connected to both the upper hanging frame 200 and the lower clamping frame 300, simultaneously applying a force that pulls the upper hanging frame 200 and the lower clamping frame 300 away from each other.

[0037] In this embodiment, the straightening actuator 400 is a first gas spring. Using a gas spring as the straightening actuator 400 results in a relatively gradual straightening speed and a relatively moderate and stable straightening force, reducing the risk of the clothing being stretched. It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the straightening actuator 400 could also be an elastic element such as a coil spring, or a linear actuator such as a cylinder, electric cylinder, or hydraulic cylinder to apply force to the upper hanger 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the upper hanging rack 200 includes an upper rack body 220 and a protrusion. The protrusion is connected to one side of the upper rack body 220 and forms a clothing hanging part 210. By providing the protrusion, clothing can be hung or hung on a clothes rack, making the method of hanging the upper part of clothing relatively simple and reliable.

[0039] In this embodiment, the protrusion includes a first column segment 211 and a second column segment 212. One end of the first column segment 211 is connected to the upper frame body 220, and the other end of the first column segment 211 is connected to the second column segment 212. The first column segment 211 and the second column segment 212 are coaxially arranged, and the diameter of the first column segment 211 is smaller than the diameter of the second column segment 212. The protrusion is approximately "T"-shaped. When the clothes are hung by the clothes rack, the clothes rack can be suspended on the first column segment 211. At this time, the second column segment 212 can limit the clothes rack, reducing the risk of the clothes rack coming loose. It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the clothing hanging part 210 can also be, for example, a hook, which provides a relatively stable hanging effect on the upper part of the clothing.

[0040] In this embodiment, the lower clamping frame 300 includes a mounting plate 310, a clamping plate 320, and a clamping driver 330. The mounting plate 310 is connected to the cabinet 100. One end of the clamping plate 320 is pivotally connected to the mounting plate 310. The clamping plate 320 can rotate to move closer to or away from the mounting plate 310, forming a garment clamping position between the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310. The clamping driver 330 is disposed between the mounting plate 310 and the clamping plate 320 and can drive the clamping plate 320 to move closer to the mounting plate 310. When the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310 move away from each other, the lower part of the garment can be placed into the garment clamping position. Subsequently, the clamping driver 330 drives the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310 to move closer to each other, clamping and fixing the lower part of the garment, thus achieving the clamping of the lower part of the garment. The structure is relatively simple.

[0041] In this embodiment, a portion of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310 is uneven. When the lower clamping frame 300 clamps clothing, since the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310 is in direct contact with the clothing, if this side is relatively smooth, the clothing is prone to slipping relative to the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310 under the action of the straightening driver 400, affecting the straightening effect of the clothing. Therefore, by making a portion of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310 uneven, the coefficient of friction of the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310 can be increased, thereby increasing the friction between the clamping plate 320 and the clothing, making it less likely for the clothing to slip relative to the lower clamping frame 300, and improving the straightening effect of the clothing.

[0042] Specifically, the end of the clamping plate 320 away from the pivot axis is uneven. Multiple strip-shaped grooves are provided on the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310. These grooves are arranged horizontally and are spaced parallel to each other to form an uneven structure, which facilitates processing. It is conceivable that in other embodiments, the unevenness of the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310 can be achieved in other ways. For example, multiple protrusions may be arranged in an array on the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310, or multiple protrusions may be irregularly arranged on the side of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310. Those skilled in the art can choose the appropriate method based on actual needs, and no limitation is made here.

[0043] In this embodiment, the clamping actuator 330 is a second gas spring. One end of the clamping actuator 330 is pivotally connected to the mounting plate 310, and the other end is pivotally connected to the clamping plate 320. The clamping plate 320 is driven to rotate closer to the mounting plate 310 via a gas spring, resulting in a simple structure and ease of implementation. In use, the user first rotates the clamping plate 320 away from the mounting plate 310, compressing the second gas spring. Then, the lower part of the garment is placed between the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310. After releasing the clamping plate 320, under the action of the second gas spring, the clamping plate 320 automatically moves closer to the mounting plate 310 and clamps the lower part of the garment.

[0044] It is conceivable that in some other embodiments, the clamping driver 330 may also be a geared motor that directly drives the clamping plate 320 to rotate and approach the mounting plate 310; or the clamping driver 330 may use an elastic element such as a torsion spring to drive the clamping plate 320 to rotate and approach the mounting plate 310.

[0045] In this embodiment, a clothing passage hole 321 is provided in the middle of the clamping plate 320. One end of the clothing passage hole 321 is located on the side wall of the clamping plate 320 near the mounting plate 310, and the other end of the clothing passage hole 321 is located on the side wall of the clamping plate 320 away from the mounting plate 310. Since clothing comes in various lengths, when some clothing is clamped by the lower clamping frame 300, the excessively long portion affects the clamping effect. Therefore, a clothing passage hole 321 is provided in the middle of the clamping plate 320. The lower part of the clothing is clamped between the clamping plate 320 and the mounting plate 310. The excessively long lower part of the clothing can pass through the clothing passage hole 321, allowing the excessively long lower part of the clothing to leave the clothing clamping position and reducing the impact on the clamping effect of the lower part of the clothing.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the axis of the clothing through hole 321 is perpendicular to the clamping plate 320, and the clothing through hole 321 is a square hole.

[0047] In this embodiment, the upper hanging bracket 200 and the lower clamping bracket 300 are disposed on the same side wall of the clothing receiving cavity 110, which facilitates the upper hanging bracket 200 and the lower clamping bracket 300 to better hang and straighten the clothing.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clothes drying machine capable of flattening clothes, characterized in that, The application relates to a clothes dryer, which comprises the following parts: a cabinet (100) provided with a clothes accommodating cavity (110); an upper hanging rack (200) arranged in the cabinet (100) and located in the clothes accommodating cavity (110), wherein the upper hanging rack (200) is provided with a clothes hanging part (210); a lower clamping rack (300) arranged in the cabinet (100) and located in the clothes accommodating cavity (110), wherein the lower clamping rack (300) is located below the upper hanging rack (200), and the lower clamping rack (300) is provided with a clothes clamping position; a straightening driver (400) arranged in the cabinet (100); wherein the upper hanging rack (200) and / or the lower clamping rack (300) is movably arranged in the cabinet (100) along the up-down direction, and the straightening driver (400) can exert a force to make the upper hanging rack (200) and the lower clamping rack (300) move away from each other.

2. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein: The cabinet (100) is provided with a connecting seat (120), the connecting seat (120) is provided with a sliding groove (121) along the up-down direction, the upper hanging rack (200) is slidingly connected to the sliding groove (121), and the straightening driver (400) is connected to the connecting seat (120) and the upper hanging rack (200) respectively, and the straightening driver (400) is used for exerting a force to make the upper hanging rack (200) move upwards.

3. The clothes flattening dryer according to claim 1, wherein: The straightening driver (400) is a first gas spring.

4. The clothes flattening dryer according to claim 1, wherein: The upper hanging rack (200) comprises an upper rack main body (220) and a protruding block, the protruding block is connected to one side of the upper rack main body (220), and the protruding block forms the clothes hanging part (210).

5. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 4, wherein: The protruding block comprises a first column segment (211) and a second column segment (212), one end of the first column segment (211) is connected to the upper rack main body (220), the other end of the first column segment (211) is connected to the second column segment (212), the first column segment (211) and the second column segment (212) are coaxially arranged, and the diameter of the first column segment (211) is smaller than that of the second column segment (212).

6. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein: The lower clamping rack (300) comprises a mounting plate (310), a clamping plate (320) and a clamping driver (330), the mounting plate (310) is connected to the cabinet (100), one end of the clamping plate (320) is pivotally connected to the mounting plate (310), the clamping plate (320) can rotate to approach or move away from the mounting plate (310), the clothes clamping position is formed between the clamping plate (320) and the mounting plate (310), and the clamping driver (330) is arranged between the mounting plate (310) and the clamping plate (320) and can drive the clamping plate (320) to approach the mounting plate (310).

7. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 6, wherein: At least part of the side of the clamping plate (320) close to the mounting plate (310) is uneven.

8. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 6, wherein: The clamping driver (330) is a second gas spring, one end of the clamping driver (330) is pivotally connected to the mounting plate (310), and the other end of the clamping driver (330) is pivotally connected to the clamping plate (320).

9. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 6, wherein: The middle part of the clamping plate (320) is provided with a clothes passing hole (321), one end of the clothes passing hole (321) is located on the side wall of the clamping plate (320) close to the mounting plate (310), and the other end of the clothes passing hole (321) is located on the side wall of the clamping plate (320) away from the mounting plate (310).

10. The flatting clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein: The upper hanging rack (200) and the lower clamping rack (300) are arranged on the same side wall of the clothes accommodating cavity (110).

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