Fixing device for shoe dehydration

By designing a support component, the vibration problem caused by uneven shoe distribution during the spin-drying process in the washing machine was solved, achieving uniform shoe distribution and stability during the spin-drying process, and adapting to the needs of different shoe and washing machine sizes.

CN224077769UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03NINGBO GUANKAI ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-14
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In existing technology, uneven distribution of shoes during the spin-drying process in a washing machine causes the washing machine to vibrate, affecting the stability of the spin-drying process.

Method used

A fixing device including a support assembly is designed. The support assembly consists of a fixed bracket, a mounting sleeve, and an insert. Through an integral injection-molded and adjustable structure, it ensures that the shoes are evenly distributed in the washing machine and reduces vibration.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of the support components, the shoes are evenly distributed during high-speed spin-drying, reducing washing machine vibration, improving the stability of the spin-drying process, and adapting to the needs of different sizes and washing machine dimensions.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of shoe dewatering, and discloses a fixing device for shoe dewatering, which comprises a support assembly and a washing machine steel drum, the support assembly comprises a fixing support, an installation sleeve and an insertion piece, the fixing support is an integral structure enclosed by four arc-shaped plates in an end-to-end connection mode, the cross section of the fixing support is in a four-awn star shape, and the installation sleeve is arranged in the installation sleeve. The installation sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing support, and the insertion pieces are circumferentially arranged and fixedly connected to the end, away from the fixing support, of the installation sleeve. According to the utility model, through the arrangement of the support assembly, installation and use can be conveniently carried out through insertion, and shoes are extruded and fixed through the cavity between the arc-shaped plate of the fixed support and the steel drum of the washing machine, so that the shoes are uniformly distributed when the steel drum of the washing machine rotates at a high speed in the high-speed dehydration process of the shoes; the influence on the running stability of the dewatering process due to the shaking of the washing machine caused by non-uniform placement of the shoes is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shoe dehydration technology, and in particular to a fixing device for shoe dehydration. Background Technology

[0002] Dehydrating shoes is an essential step after cleaning. Shoes that are not dehydrated will remain damp inside for a long time, providing an environment for bacteria to multiply, which can easily cause odors and mold. Furthermore, bacterial growth can lead to foot infections and affect the wearer's health.

[0003] Existing footwear dehydration methods typically involve placing shoes inside the washing machine drum and using the high-speed rotation of the drum for centrifugal dehydration. However, during the high-speed dehydration stage, the centrifugal force generated by the drum's rotation makes it difficult to ensure that the shoes are evenly distributed, leading to periodic collisions between the shoes and the drum. This, in turn, causes abnormal vibrations in the entire washing machine, ultimately affecting the operational stability of the dehydration process.

[0004] Therefore, this application proposes a fixing device for shoes during dehydration. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention mainly solves the technical problem of the washing machine shaking during the dehydration of shoes, which affects the stability of the dehydration process, and provides a fixing device for shoes during dehydration.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a fixing device for shoes during dehydration, comprising a bracket assembly and a washing machine drum. The bracket assembly includes a fixed bracket, a mounting sleeve, and inserts. The fixed bracket is an integral structure formed by four arc-shaped plates connected end to end. The cross-section of the fixed bracket is a four-pointed star shape. The mounting sleeve is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed bracket. The end of the mounting sleeve away from the fixed bracket has a slot for installation. The inserts are arranged in a circle and fixedly connected to the end of the mounting sleeve away from the fixed bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, the fixing bracket, mounting sleeve, and insert are integrally injection molded.

[0008] Furthermore, the connection points of the four arc-shaped plates of the fixed bracket are made of flexible material, and the arc-shaped plates on the fixed bracket are slidably connected to the outer wall of the mounting sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting column is fixedly connected to the mounting sleeve on the side of the fixed bracket near the axis, a first adjusting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting column, and a pressing plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first adjusting rod on the same side.

[0010] Furthermore, a first adjustment assembly for adjusting the position of the first adjustment rod is installed on the inner wall of the connecting column. The first adjustment assembly includes a drive shaft and an adjustment screw. One end of the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the axis of the connecting column, and the adjustment screw is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the first adjustment rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed bracket has two members, and multiple telescopic rods arranged in a circle are fixedly connected to the opposite wall surfaces of the two fixed brackets. A second adjustment component for adjusting the distance between the two fixed brackets is fixedly connected to the axial position of the opposite wall surfaces of the two fixed brackets.

[0012] Furthermore, the second adjustment assembly includes a second sliding seat, a second adjusting rod, and a locking rod. The second adjusting rod is slidably connected inside the second sliding seat. The second sliding seat and the second adjusting rod are respectively fixedly connected to the axial positions of two fixed brackets. Multiple locking holes arranged linearly are provided at both ends of the outer wall of the second sliding seat. A locking rod is slidably connected inside the second adjusting rod.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] This invention provides a fixing device for shoes during dehydration. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] (1) The fixing device for shoe dehydration can be easily installed by plugging in the bracket assembly, and is convenient to use. The shoe is squeezed and fixed by the cavity between the arc plate of the fixing bracket and the steel drum of the washing machine, so that the shoe is evenly distributed when the steel drum of the washing machine rotates at high speed during the high-speed dehydration process, reducing the shaking of the washing machine caused by uneven placement of the shoe, which affects the stability of the dehydration process.

[0016] (2) The fixing device for shoe dehydration can adjust the cavity volume between the arc plate on the fixing bracket and the steel drum of the washing machine through the first adjustment component, so as to facilitate the squeezing and fixing of shoes of different sizes and improve the applicability of the equipment.

[0017] (3) The fixing device for shoe dehydration can adjust the spacing of the fixing brackets and then adjust the length of the fixing brackets through the second adjustment component, which makes it convenient to install in the steel drum of washing machine with different axial lengths and further improves the applicability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the bracket assembly of this utility model during installation;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view of Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the first adjusting component of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the first adjustment component of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the fixed bracket and the second adjustment component in Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the second adjustment component of this utility model.

[0025] Legend: 10. Fixed bracket; 11. Mounting sleeve; 12. Insert; 13. First slider; 20. Washing machine tub; 30. Connecting column; 31. Knob; 32. Extrusion plate; 33. Drive shaft; 34. First adjusting rod; 35. First sliding seat; 36. Adjusting screw; 37. First bevel gear; 38. Second bevel gear; 39. Second slider; 40. Second sliding seat; 41. Telescopic rod; 42. Second adjusting rod; 43. Locking hole; 44. Locking rod; 45. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Example 1: A fixing device for shoes during dehydration, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the assembly includes a bracket assembly and a washing machine tub 20. The washing machine tub 20 is installed inside the washing machine. A protrusion adapted to the mounting sleeve 11 is installed at the axial position of the washing machine tub 20. A groove adapted to the insert 12 is formed on the protrusion. The bracket assembly includes a fixed bracket 10, a mounting sleeve 11, and an insert 12. The fixed bracket 10 is an integral structure formed by four arc-shaped plates connected end-to-end. The cross-section of the fixed bracket 10 is a four-pointed star. The mounting sleeve 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed bracket 10. The mounting sleeve 11 is located at... A slot for installation is provided at one end of the fixed bracket 10. The insert 12 is arranged in a circle and fixedly connected to the end of the mounting sleeve 11 away from the fixed bracket 10. The mounting sleeve 11 is installed on the protrusion, and the insert 12 is inserted into the slot to fix the mounting sleeve 11 and the fixed bracket 10 in the steel drum 20 of the washing machine. At this time, the four arc plates on the fixed bracket 10 can divide the space of the steel drum 20 of the washing machine into four independent chambers. Shoes can be put into the chambers and the steel drum 20 of the washing machine can drive the shoes to spin-dry.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the fixed bracket 10, the mounting sleeve 11 and the insert 12 are integrally injection molded.

[0028] The set bracket assembly allows for easy installation and use through plug-in connection. The shoes are squeezed and fixed by the cavity between the arc plate of the fixed bracket 10 and the steel drum 20 of the washing machine, so that the shoes are evenly distributed when the steel drum 20 of the washing machine rotates at high speed during the high-speed spin-drying process. This reduces the shaking of the washing machine caused by uneven placement of shoes, which affects the stability of the spin-drying process.

[0029] Example 2: Based on Example 1, with reference to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The four arc-shaped plates of the fixed bracket 10 are connected by a flexible material and can rotate relative to each other. The top of the mounting sleeve 11 has multiple first sliding grooves arranged in a circle. The inner wall of the first sliding groove is slidably connected to the first slider 13. The arc-shaped plate on the fixed bracket 10 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the mounting sleeve 11 through the first slider 13.

[0030] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a connecting post 30 is fixedly connected to the mounting sleeve 11 near the axis of the fixed bracket 10. Multiple sets of first sliding holes arranged in a circular pattern are formed on the inner wall of the connecting post 30. A first adjusting rod 34 is slidably connected to the inner wall of each of the first sliding holes on the connecting post 30. Specifically, a first sliding seat 35 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting post 30 at the axis of the first sliding hole. Second sliding grooves are formed at both ends of the inner wall of the first sliding seat 35. Second sliding blocks 39 are slidably connected to the inner walls of the second sliding grooves. The first adjusting rod 34 is slidably connected to the second sliding grooves on the inner wall of the first sliding seat 35 via the second sliding blocks 39. (The last sentence appears to be incomplete and possibly refers to a different topic.) A pressing plate 32 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first adjusting rod 34. The pressing plate 32 is in contact with the inner wall of the fixed bracket 10. The side of the pressing plate 32 near the fixed bracket 10 is arc-shaped. When the first adjusting rod 34 moves, it can drive the pressing plate 32 on it to move synchronously. The pressing plate 32 can press the arc-shaped plate on the fixed bracket 10. The flexible material at the connection of the fixed bracket 10 allows the arc-shaped plate on the fixed bracket 10 to rotate relative to each other when it is pressed, and slide on the mounting sleeve 11 through the first slider 13, reducing the volume of the cavity between the arc-shaped plate on the fixed bracket 10 and the steel drum 20 of the washing machine.

[0031] A first adjusting assembly for adjusting the position of the first adjusting rod 34 is installed on the inner wall of the connecting column 30. The first adjusting assembly includes a drive shaft 33 and an adjusting screw 36. One end of the drive shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the axis of the connecting column 30, and the other end of the drive shaft 33 passes through the connecting column 30 and is fixedly connected to a knob 31 for driving rotation. A plurality of linearly arranged first bevel gears 37 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the drive shaft 33. The adjusting screw 36 is threaded to the inner wall of the first adjusting rod 34 and is rotatably connected to the axis of the first sliding seat 35, with the adjusting screw 36 positioned closer to the axis of the drive shaft 33. A second bevel gear 38 is fixedly connected to the first bevel gear 37. The second bevel gear 38 meshes with the outer wall of the first bevel gear 37. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the first adjusting rod 34, the knob 31 is turned. The knob 31 drives the first bevel gear 37 to rotate through the transmission shaft 33. The first bevel gear 37 drives the second bevel gear 38 meshing with it to rotate. The second bevel gear 38 drives the adjusting screw 36 to rotate synchronously. The adjusting screw 36 drives the first adjusting rod 34 threadedly connected to it to slide through the second slider 39 in the second groove in the first sliding seat 35, thereby adjusting the position of the first adjusting rod 34.

[0032] The first adjustment component allows for adjustment of the cavity volume between the arc-shaped plate on the fixed bracket 10 and the steel drum 20 of the washing machine, facilitating the compression and fixing of shoes of different sizes and improving the applicability of the equipment.

[0033] Example 3: Based on Example 1, with reference to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixed bracket 10 has two members, and multiple telescopic rods 41 arranged in a circle are fixedly connected to the opposite wall surfaces of the two fixed brackets 10. The telescopic rods 41 guide the movement of the fixed bracket 10 and keep the movement of the fixed bracket 10 stable. A second adjustment component for adjusting the distance between the two fixed brackets 10 is fixedly connected to the axial position of the opposite wall surfaces of the two fixed brackets 10.

[0034] The second adjustment assembly includes a second sliding seat 40, a second adjusting rod 42, and a locking rod 44. The second sliding seat 40 is fixedly connected to one end of the axis of one of the fixed supports 10. The second adjusting rod 42 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second sliding seat 40 and fixedly connected to the axis of the other fixed support 10. Multiple linearly arranged locking holes 43 are provided at both ends of the outer wall of the second sliding seat 40. Second sliding holes are provided at both ends of the second adjusting rod 42 near the second sliding seat 40. A locking rod 44 is slidably connected within each of the second sliding holes. The locking rod 44 is adapted to the locking holes 43, and the locking rod 44... The tail end is hemispherical. A return spring 45 is fixedly connected to the wall surface opposite the second sliding hole on the locking rod 44 and the second adjusting rod 42. When it is necessary to adjust the distance between the two fixed brackets 10, the fixed bracket 10 is pulled, which will drive the second adjusting rod 42 to slide in the second sliding seat 40. The locking rod 44 on the second adjusting rod 42 can be driven into the lock hole 43 by the elastic force of the return spring 45. By pressing the locking rod 44 by the staff, the insertion of the locking rod 44 can be released, and the locking rod 44 can be inserted into the required lock hole 43 to adjust the distance between the fixed brackets 10.

[0035] The second adjustment component allows for adjustment of the spacing between the fixed brackets 10, which in turn allows for adjustment of the length of the fixed brackets 10. This facilitates installation in washing machine tubs 20 with different axial lengths, further improving the applicability of the equipment.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When it is necessary to dehydrate the shoes, the mounting sleeve 11 is installed on the protrusion of the washing machine steel drum 20, and the mounting sleeve 11 and the fixing bracket 10 are fixed by inserting the insert 12 into the slot on the protrusion. The shoes are placed in the cavity between the fixing bracket 10 and the washing machine steel drum 20, and then the washing machine drives the washing machine steel drum 20 to rotate. The rotation of the washing machine steel drum 20 can drive the shoes to dehydrate.

[0037] When it is necessary to adjust the cavity between the fixed bracket 10 and the washing machine steel tub 20, the drive shaft 33 is rotated by the knob 31. The drive shaft 33 then drives the second bevel gear 38 meshing with it through the first bevel gear 37. The second bevel gear 38 drives the first adjusting rod 34 threadedly connected to it to slide through the adjusting screw 36, which in turn drives the extrusion plate 32 to move and extrude the fixed bracket 10. The fixed bracket 10 rotates under the extrusion and slides on the mounting sleeve 11 through the first slider 13. This allows the volume of the gap between the arc plate on the fixed bracket 10 and the washing machine steel tub 20 to be adjusted to accommodate the extrusion and fixation of different shoes.

[0038] When it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the fixed bracket 10, pull one side of the fixed bracket 10 and press the locking rod 44. By inserting the locking rod 44 into different locking holes 43, the spacing of the fixed bracket 10 can be adjusted to accommodate washing machine steel drums 20 of different lengths.

[0039] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fixing device for shoes during dehydration, comprising a support assembly and a washing machine steel drum (20), characterized in that: The support assembly comprises a fixed support (10), a mounting sleeve (11) and an insert piece (12), the fixed support (10) is an integral structure formed by connecting four arc-shaped plates end to end, the fixed support (10) has a cross-section in the shape of a four-pointed star, the mounting sleeve (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed support (10), a slot for mounting is formed in the end of the mounting sleeve (11) away from the fixed support (10), and the insert piece (12) is fixedly connected to the end of the mounting sleeve (11) away from the fixed support (10) in a circumferential arrangement.

2. The device for immobilizing a shoe during dehydration according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed support (10), the mounting sleeve (11) and the insert piece (12) are integrally injection molded.

3. The device for securing a shoe during dehydrating according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting portions of the four arc-shaped plates of the fixed support (10) are made of flexible material, and the upper arc-shaped plate of the fixed support (10) is slidingly connected to the outer wall of the mounting sleeve (11).

4. The device for immobilizing a shoe during dehydration according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting sleeve (11) is fixedly connected with a connecting column (30) at the position of the axis of the side close to the fixed support (10), the connecting column (30) is slidingly connected with a first adjusting rod (34) on the inner wall, and the outer wall of the first adjusting rod (34) on the same side is fixedly connected with a pressing plate (32).

5. The device for immobilizing a shoe during dehydration according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting column (30) is provided with a first adjusting assembly for adjusting the position of the first adjusting rod (34), and the first adjusting assembly comprises a transmission shaft (33) and an adjusting screw rod (36), one end of the transmission shaft (33) is rotatably connected to the position of the axis of the connecting column (30), and the adjusting screw rod (36) is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the first adjusting rod (34).

6. The device for securing a shoe during dehydrating according to claim 1, wherein: The fixed support (10) has two, and a plurality of telescopic rods (41) arranged in a circumferential arrangement are fixedly connected to the opposite walls of the two fixed supports (10), and a second adjusting assembly for adjusting the distance between the two fixed supports (10) is fixedly connected to the position of the axis of the opposite walls of the two fixed supports (10).

7. The device for immobilizing a shoe during dehydration according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second adjusting assembly comprises a second sliding seat (40), a second adjusting rod (42) and a locking rod (44), the second adjusting rod (42) is slidingly connected in the second sliding seat (40), the second sliding seat (40) and the second adjusting rod (42) are fixedly connected to the positions of the axes of the two fixed supports (10) respectively, a plurality of locking holes (43) arranged in a linear arrangement are formed in the outer wall of the second sliding seat (40) at both ends, and the locking rod (44) is slidingly connected in the second adjusting rod (42).