Electric heating towel rack
By designing an electric towel rack with rotatable joints and limiting components, the problems of existing electric towel racks being limited in function and taking up too much space are solved, achieving the effect of multi-functional use and compact storage.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric towel racks have limited functionality, cannot be arranged horizontally, take up a lot of space, and are inconvenient for storage, packaging, and transportation.
An electric towel rack consisting of a main frame and a folding rack has been designed. The main frame includes a horizontal bar and a rotatable joint. A limiting member cooperates with a limiting groove to limit the angle of the folding rack, allowing it to switch between vertical and horizontal states. Combined with a heating rod/plate, it achieves multi-functional use and compact storage.
This electric towel rack offers multiple functions, including fast drying, minimal space occupation, easy packaging and transportation, and high overall strength.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of towel racks, specifically to an electric heated towel rack. Background Technology
[0002] Existing electric towel racks are often fixed and can only dry towels by folding them vertically. Their function is relatively simple. In addition, considering that water vapor rises during drying, this greatly affects the drying efficiency and the heated area. Although there are horizontally arranged electric towel racks on the market, they cannot be stored away, take up a lot of space, and are not easy to pack and transport. Utility Model Content
[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric towel rack that is easy to store and fold, has high overall strength, can be hung or laid flat for drying, and has the capacity to carry items.
[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: an electric towel rack, comprising a main frame, the main frame including a horizontally arranged horizontal bar and a folding frame, the folding frame being connected to the horizontal bar via a joint; the joint and the horizontal bar are rotatably configured with their rotation axis coaxial with the axis of the horizontal bar; the horizontal bar is provided with a limiting groove formed at an angle along its circumferential direction, and the joint is provided with a limiting element adapted to the limiting groove for limiting the rotation angle of the joint; the main frame and / or the folding frame are provided with a heating rod / plate; the folding frame is horizontal when folded down to its limit position and vertical when folded up to its limit position.
[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the main frame includes two vertical bars spaced apart from each other, and the horizontal bar is located at the lower end or middle of the two vertical bars.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that a top rod is fixed between the upper ends of the two vertical rods or a telescopic rod is provided that is inserted into the vertical rods to achieve vertical extension and retraction and is connected to both ends of the top rod.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the connector is formed by two half-heads interlocking to form a connecting hole and a hinge hole, the axis of the connecting hole and the axis of the hinge hole are aligned in a T-shape; the limiting member is located on the side of the folding frame, the limiting member is inserted into the connecting hole and enters the horizontal bar through the limiting groove.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the two halves are fixed by screws and are in a tight fit with the limiting member, while being in a clearance fit with the outer wall of the horizontal rod.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the limiting groove and the connector are in multiple sets, and are spaced apart along the hinge axis.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the main frame, the folding frame, and the limiting component are all tubular structures.
[0011] The present invention is further configured to include a wall-mounted base, wherein the main frame is connected to the extended side of the wall-mounted base.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the folding frame is in the shape of a square, and the heating rod / plate is located between the two side columns in the left and right directions.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. The folding angle of the folding rack is limited by the upper limit component and the limiting groove of the connector, so that it can be folded and hung vertically for drying, and can also be laid flat horizontally. The heat is more direct and even, the drying speed is fast, and it can also be used as a storage rack. The folding rack can greatly reduce the space occupied after being folded up, which is convenient for packaging and transportation.
[0015] 2. When folded up on the folding rack, the overall size remains compact, and the heating rod / plate on the main frame can be used for auxiliary drying when folded up.
[0016] 3. The half-head is preferably made of aluminum alloy or zinc alloy. The limiting part and the limiting groove are matched to ensure the strength and load-bearing capacity of the joint when it is flipped down to the horizontal state.
[0017] 4. It facilitates cutting according to length and also facilitates the concealed wiring of the heating rod / plate; the wiring of the heating rod / plate on the folding frame is connected to the heating rod / plate of the folding frame through the main frame, horizontal bar, limiting piece, and folding frame.
[0018] 5. It can be directly cut into blanks by laser cutting and the limiting groove can be directly cut out, which has the advantage of convenient processing. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding rack of this utility model in its stored state.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the unfolded folding frame of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another form of the top rod of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A.
[0024] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part B.
[0025] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of part C.
[0026] The labels in the diagram mean: 10-Main frame; 11-Horizontal bar; 111-Limiting groove; 12-Vertical bar; 13-Top bar; 14-Telescopic bar; 20-Folding frame; 21-Limiting component; 22-Side column; 30-Joint; 31-Half head; 32-Connecting hole; 33-Hinge hole; 34-Screw; 40-Heating rod / plate; 50-Wall-mounted base. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0028] refer to Figures 1 to 7 ,like Figures 1 to 7 An electric towel rack, as shown, includes a main frame 10, which includes a horizontally arranged horizontal bar 11 and a folding frame 20. The folding frame 20 is connected to the horizontal bar 11 via a connector 30. The connector 30 is rotatably mounted to the horizontal bar 11, and the axis of rotation is coaxial with the axis of the horizontal bar 11. The horizontal bar 11 has a limiting groove 111 formed at an angle along its circumferential direction. The connector 30 has a limiting member 21 that is adapted to the limiting groove 111 to limit the rotation angle of the connector 30. A heating rod / plate 40 is provided on the main frame 10 and / or the folding frame 20. When the folding frame 20 is folded down to its limit position, it is in a horizontal state (see reference). Figure 2 When the folding frame 20 is folded up to its limit position, it is in a vertical state (see reference). Figure 1 ).
[0029] In the above structure, the upper limit member 21 of the connector 30 and the limiting groove 111 (relative to the two ends of the horizontal rod 11 in the circumferential direction) are adapted to limit the folding angle of the folding frame 20, so that it can be folded and hung in the vertical direction while also being laid flat in the horizontal state. The heat is more direct and uniform, the drying speed is fast, and it can also be used as a storage rack. After the folding frame 20 is folded up, the space occupied can be greatly reduced, which is convenient for packaging and transportation.
[0030] In this embodiment, the main frame 10 further includes two vertical bars 12 spaced apart from each other, and the horizontal bar 11 is located at the lower end or middle of the two vertical bars 12.
[0031] In the above structure, the overall volume can be kept compact after the folding frame 20 is folded up and stored. At the same time, it can also be used in conjunction with the heating rod / plate 40 on the main frame 10 for auxiliary drying in the folded state.
[0032] In this embodiment, a top rod 13 is fixed between the upper ends of the two vertical rods 12, or a telescopic rod 14 is provided that is inserted into the vertical rods 12 to achieve vertical extension and retraction and is connected to both ends of the top rod 13.
[0033] In the above structure, the top rod 13 can be used to assist in hanging towels, so that they hang down and are close to the heating rod / plate 40 on the main frame 10.
[0034] In this embodiment, the connector 30 is formed by two half-heads 31 fastening together to form a connecting hole 32 and a hinge hole 33. The axis of the connecting hole 32 and the axis of the hinge hole 33 are aligned in a T-shape. The limiting member 21 is located on the side of the folding frame 20. The limiting member 21 is inserted into the connecting hole 32 and enters the horizontal bar 11 through the limiting groove 111.
[0035] In the above structure, the half-head 31 is preferably made of aluminum alloy or zinc alloy. When the limiting member 21 and the limiting groove 111 are adapted to be flipped down to the horizontal state, the strength and load-bearing capacity of the joint 30 can be effectively guaranteed.
[0036] In this embodiment, the two halves 31 are fixed by screws 34 and are in a tight fit with the limiting member 21, while also having a clearance fit with the outer wall of the horizontal rod 11.
[0037] In the above structure, a reliable connection between the half-head 31 and the limiting member 21 is ensured, while smooth rotation between it and the horizontal bar 11 is also guaranteed.
[0038] In this embodiment, the limiting groove 111 and the connector 30 are in multiple sets and are spaced apart along the hinge axis.
[0039] In the above structure, it is preferable to set two sets to ensure overall strength and rigidity.
[0040] In this embodiment, the main frame 10, the folding frame 20, and the limiting member 21 are all tubular structures.
[0041] In the above structure, it is convenient to cut according to the length and also convenient to hide the wiring of the heating rod / plate 40; the wiring of the heating rod / plate 40 on the folding frame 20 is connected to the heating rod / plate 40 of the folding frame 20 through the main frame 10, the horizontal bar 11, the limiting member 21, and the folding frame 20.
[0042] In this embodiment, a wall-mounted base 50 is also included, and the main frame 10 is connected to the extended side of the wall-mounted base 50.
[0043] In the above structure, the wall-mounted base 50 is used to connect with the wall.
[0044] In this embodiment, the folding frame 20 is U-shaped, and the heating rod / plate 40 is located between the two side columns 22 in the left and right directions.
[0045] In the above structure, there are several heating rods / plates 40 on the folding frame 20, which are arranged in parallel to each other.
[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electric towel rail comprising a main frame characterised in that: The main frame comprises a horizontal rod arranged horizontally, and further comprises a folding frame connected with the horizontal rod through a joint; the joint is rotatably arranged with the horizontal rod and the rotation axis is coaxial with the axis of the horizontal rod; the horizontal rod is provided with a limiting slot opened at an angle along the circumferential direction thereof, and the joint is provided with a limiting piece matched with the limiting slot for limiting the rotation angle of the joint; the main frame or / and the folding frame is provided with a heating rod / plate; the folding frame is in a horizontal state when it is turned down to the limit position, and is in a vertical state when it is turned up to the limit position.
2. An electric towel rail as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The main frame further comprises two vertical rods arranged at intervals, and the horizontal rod is arranged at the lower end or middle section of the two vertical rods.
3. An electric towel rail as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: A top rod is fixed between the upper ends of the two vertical rods, or a telescopic rod is arranged to be inserted into the vertical rods to realize the up-down telescopic movement and is connected with the two ends of the top rod.
4. The electric towel warmer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The joint is formed by the clamping of two half heads to form a connecting hole and a hinge hole, and the axis of the connecting hole is in butt joint with the axis of the hinge hole to form a T shape; the limiting piece is arranged on the side of the folding frame, and is inserted into the connecting hole and invades into the horizontal rod through the limiting slot.
5. An electric towel rail as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that: The two half heads are fixed by screws and are in fastening cooperation with the limiting piece while being in gap cooperation with the outer wall of the horizontal rod.
6. The electric towel warmer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting slot and the joint are in multiple groups and are arranged at intervals along the hinge axis direction.
7. The electric towel warmer of claim 1, wherein: The main frame, the folding frame and the limiting piece are all in tubular structure.
8. The electric towel warmer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wall-attached base is further included, and the main frame is connected with the extended side of the wall-attached base.
9. The electric towel warmer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding frame is in the shape of a mouth, and the heating rod / plate is arranged between the two side columns in the left-right direction.