Airing device, airing rack and clothes airing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air-drying device, an air-drying rack and an air-drying machine, and the air-drying device comprises a storage box which comprises a box seat, and the box seat is provided with an accommodating groove; the airing assembly is movably installed on the box base, the airing assembly has a storage state and an unfolding state, and in the storage state, the airing assembly is stored in the storage groove; in the unfolded state, the airing assembly extends out of the containing groove so as to provide an airing space. The airing assembly is completely stored in the storage box in the storage state, so that the whole airing device is small in size and small in occupied space after being stored, and meanwhile, the unfolded airing assembly can provide a large airing space. The airing device can be conveniently combined to an existing airing rack of the clothes airing machine, the influence degree on the size change of the existing airing rack is small after the airing device is combined with the existing airing rack, the airing space can be effectively enlarged when the airing device is used, and the purpose that the airing capacity of the airing device is effectively enlarged under the condition that the overall size of the airing rack is not greatly increased is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of drying equipment, and more particularly to a drying device, drying rack and clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some clothes drying racks incorporate telescopic drying rods in their structure to expand drying space. These rods can be extended during use to provide more space and shortened when retracted, resulting in a compact and aesthetically pleasing design that saves space. Existing telescopic drying rods mainly consist of a fixed rod and a telescopic rod that extends relative to the fixed rod. The telescopic length is directly determined by the length of the fixed rod. Therefore, current drying rack designs can only expand the drying space by extending the fixed rod, which directly leads to a significant increase in the overall size of the drying rack. This presents a challenge for existing clothes drying racks: how to effectively increase their drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the drying rack. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying device, drying rack and clothes drying machine, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] On the one hand, a drying device is provided, comprising:

[0006] A storage box that can be installed on the clothes drying rack; including a box base with a receiving slot.

[0007] A drying assembly is movably installed on the box base. The drying assembly has a retracted state and an extended state. In the retracted state, the drying assembly is stored in the receiving slot. In the extended state, the drying assembly extends out of the receiving slot to provide drying space.

[0008] Optionally, the drying assembly includes a support arm and a drying rod. The support arm is movably mounted on the box base; the drying rod is movably mounted on the support arm. In the retracted state, the support arm and the drying rod are retracted into the receiving slot. In the unfolded state, the support arm extends out of the receiving slot and supports the drying rod outside the receiving slot to provide drying space.

[0009] Optionally, one end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the box base, and the support arm can be unfolded and folded by rotation.

[0010] Optionally, the support arm includes at least two support units connected end to end in sequence, each support unit is hinged to each other, and each support unit can be folded or unfolded by rotating with each other.

[0011] Optionally, the drying assembly further includes a rotating mounting base disposed within the receiving groove, and one end of the support arm is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base.

[0012] Optionally, the support arm is used to connect to a rotating shaft at one end of the rotating mounting base, and the two ends of the rotating shaft protrude from the two opposite sidewalls of the support arm respectively; the rotating mounting base includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base, the first mounting base and the second mounting base are respectively provided with rotating mounting holes, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively rotatably inserted into the rotating mounting holes of the first mounting base and the second mounting base on both sides.

[0013] Optionally, the drying assembly includes two symmetrically arranged support arms, and the two ends of the drying rod are respectively movably connected to the two support arms, so that the drying rod is supported by the two support arms.

[0014] Optionally, the side wall of the support arm is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the end of the drying rod can be slidably installed in the groove or the slide rail. After the support arm is unfolded, the drying rod can slide in and out of the receiving groove along the groove or the slide rail.

[0015] Optionally, multiple drying rods are arranged in parallel, and multiple positioning parts are spaced apart on the slide groove or the slide rail. When the drying rod slides to the position of the positioning part, the positioning part can apply resistance to the sliding of the drying rod to position the drying rod.

[0016] Optionally, the drying assembly further includes a collection section disposed within the receiving groove, the collection section having a collection groove that connects to the end of the slide groove, or the collection section having a collection rail that connects to the end of the slide rail; the drying rod can slide to the collection groove or the collection rail to disengage from the support arm.

[0017] Optionally, the storage box is provided with a rotating mounting base located in the receiving slot, and one end of the support arm is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base; the collecting part is a structure on the rotating mounting base.

[0018] Optionally, the storage box also includes a lid, which can cover the receiving slot when the drying assembly is in the stored state.

[0019] Optionally, the lid is movably connected to the support arm, and the movement of the lid can cause the support arm to unfold and retract.

[0020] Optionally, a locking member may also be included, which can lock the lid in a closed state.

[0021] Optionally, the locking component includes a push-button latch and a hook, one of which is disposed on the box base and the other on the box lid. The locking component can be locked by pressing the box lid, or the box lid can be automatically popped out.

[0022] Optionally, the locking component includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the box base, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the box lid. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are magnetically attracted to each other to lock the box lid in a closed state.

[0023] Optionally, the first magnetic component is a magnet, and the locking component further includes a magnet mounting base. The magnet mounting base has a magnet groove on the side facing away from the box cover, and the first magnetic component is installed in the magnet groove. The second magnetic component is an iron plate disposed on the side of the box cover facing the box base.

[0024] On the other hand, a drying rack is provided, including a drying rack body and the aforementioned drying device, wherein the drying device is installed on the drying rack body.

[0025] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying rack.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: This utility model provides a drying component, a drying rack, and a clothes drying machine. The drying component is completely stored in a storage box when folded, resulting in a smaller overall size and less space occupation. Simultaneously, the unfolded drying component provides a larger drying space, achieving efficient space utilization. Users can unfold or fold the drying component at any time according to actual needs, flexibly adjusting the size of the drying space to meet different drying requirements. This drying device can be easily integrated into existing clothes drying racks with minimal impact on the existing rack's dimensions. During use, it effectively expands the drying space, achieving the goal of significantly increasing the drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the rack. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the structure shown;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its stored state;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 One of the exploded schematic diagrams of the structure shown;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The second exploded schematic diagram of the structure shown;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure in which the drying component described in the embodiment of this application is housed in the box base;

[0036] Figure 9 This is one of the exploded schematic diagrams of the drying assembly described in the embodiments of this application in its unfolded state;

[0037] Figure 10 This is the second exploded view of the drying assembly described in the embodiments of this application in its unfolded state;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the drying assembly described in the embodiment of this application in its stored state;

[0040] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first magnetic suction component and the magnet mounting base in an embodiment of this application.

[0041] In the picture:

[0042] 1. Storage box; 11. Box base; 111. Receiving slot; 12. Box lid; 2. Drying assembly; 21. Support arm; 211. Support unit; 212. Rotating shaft; 213. Slide groove; 214. Positioning part; 22. Drying rod; 221. Rod body; 222. Sliding connector; 23. Rotating mounting base; 231. First mounting base; 232. Second mounting base; 24. Collection part; 241. Collection slot; 31. First magnetic component; 32. Second magnetic component; 33. Magnet mounting base; 331. Magnet slot; 41. Press-type lock; 42. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0046] Currently, some clothes drying racks incorporate telescopic drying rods in their structure to expand drying space. These rods can be extended during use to provide more space and shortened when retracted, resulting in a compact and aesthetically pleasing design that saves space. Existing telescopic drying rods mainly consist of a fixed rod and a telescopic rod that extends relative to the fixed rod. The telescopic length is directly determined by the length of the fixed rod. Therefore, current drying rack designs can only expand the drying space by extending the fixed rod, which directly leads to a significant increase in the overall size of the drying rack. This presents a challenge for existing clothes drying racks: how to effectively increase their drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the drying rack.

[0047] To overcome the above technical problems, this embodiment provides a drying device that can be installed at the end of the drying rack of an existing clothes drying machine. The drying device has the functions of being retractable and deployable. When it is necessary to expand the drying space, the drying device can be deployed for use; when the drying rack is retracted, the drying device can be retracted and stored. The retracted drying device occupies little space and has little impact on the size of the existing clothes drying machine.

[0048] It should be noted that the drying device in this solution can be used not only on clothes drying racks to expand their drying space, but also in other application scenarios. For example, it can be installed on a wall for standalone use, or installed on other equipment that requires drying functionality.

[0049] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 5 The drying device in this embodiment specifically includes a storage box 1 and a drying component 2. The storage box 1 can be installed on the drying rack of a clothes drying machine. It includes a box base 11, which is provided with a receiving groove 111. The drying component 2 is movably installed on the box base 11. The drying component 2 has a stored state and an unfolded state. In the stored state, the drying component 2 is stored in the receiving groove 111. In the unfolded state, the drying component 2 extends out of the receiving groove 111 to provide drying space.

[0050] The box base 11 is provided with a receiving slot 11, which provides a space to store the folded drying component 2, so as to realize the functions of storing, hiding and protecting the folded drying component 2.

[0051] The drying component 2 in this embodiment can be stored in the storage box 1. Therefore, after storage, the size of the entire drying device is the same as the size of the storage box 1, which has the advantage of being small in size. It can be understood that the small size of the drying device after storage is mainly because the drying component 2 is stored in the storage box 1, which fully utilizes the storage space within the box 1, making the entire drying device highly compact and thus smaller in size. When unfolded for use, the drying component 2 extends, effectively expanding its size and thus providing a larger drying space.

[0052] Importantly, the drying component 2 of this solution can be integrated into the existing clothes drying rack, offering advantages such as good integration and compactness after assembly. For ease of explanation, the structure of the existing drying rack and the effect after integration are described here: The existing drying rack is usually set as a square frame structure, which includes two parallel front and rear drying rods and two parallel left and right crossbeams. The two crossbeams are respectively connected between the ends of the two drying rods, and the presence of the crossbeams gives the entire drying rack the advantage of strong stability. In specific applications, when the drying device of this solution is integrated into the drying rack, the drying device can replace the existing crossbeams. That is, the two ends of the drying device's base 11 are directly connected to the ends of the two drying rods. When the drying device is stored, it is no different from the existing crossbeam structure, so it has a high degree of integration with the drying rack and has little impact on the overall size of the drying rack; when a larger drying space is required, the drying component 2 in the storage box 1 can be unfolded for use. Alternatively, the drying device can be integrated into the side of the crossbeam facing away from the drying rod. In this case, the drying device is highly integrated with the crossbeam structure, and the overall effect is to increase the thickness of the crossbeam. While providing more drying space, it actually has little impact on the overall size of the drying rack.

[0053] In summary, the drying component 2 provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: When fully retracted, the drying component 2 is completely housed in the storage box 1, resulting in a smaller overall size and less space occupied by the drying device. Simultaneously, when unfolded, the drying component 2 provides a larger drying space, achieving efficient space utilization. Users can unfold or retract the drying component 2 at any time according to actual needs, flexibly adjusting the size of the drying space to meet different drying requirements. The drying device of this solution can be easily integrated into existing clothes drying racks with minimal impact on the size of the existing rack. During use, it effectively expands the drying space, achieving a significant increase in drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the rack.

[0054] In practical implementation, to facilitate the storage of the drying assembly 2 within the small storage compartment 111, the drying assembly 2 needs to adopt a foldable structure design. Specifically, it can take, but is not limited to, the following forms: 1) Fan-shaped folding design: The drying assembly 2 can be designed as multiple fan-shaped segments, each connected by hinges or folding joints. When stored, these fan-shaped segments can be folded like a fan, reducing space occupation. 2) Parallelogram folding design: The drying assembly 2 consists of multiple parallelogram units connected by folding joints. When stored, these parallelogram units can be folded into a straight line or a smaller volume, making it easy to place in the storage box 1. 3) Multi-layer folding design: The drying assembly 2 is designed as a multi-layer structure, with each layer connected by folding joints. When stored, these layers can be folded like a book, reducing space occupation. 4) Telescopic and folding design: The drying assembly 2 consists of a telescopic rod and a folding frame. The telescopic rod can be adjusted in length as needed, while the folding frame is responsible for fixing and supporting the telescopic rod. When storing, the telescopic rod can be shortened, and the folding frame can also be folded up to reduce space occupation.

[0055] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 1-8 The drying assembly 2 includes a support arm 21 and a drying rod 22. The support arm 21 is movably mounted on the box base 11. The drying rod 22 is movably mounted on the support arm 21. In the folded state, the support arm 21 and the drying rod 22 are stored in the receiving slot 111. In the unfolded state, the support arm 21 extends out of the receiving slot 111 and supports the drying rod 22 outside the receiving slot 111 to provide drying space.

[0056] The drying assembly 2 employs a support arm 21 and a drying rod 22. The support arm 21 is movably connected to the base 11. When unfolded, one end of the support arm 21 is connected to the base 11 for stability. The drying rod 22 is movably connected to the support arm 21. When unfolded, it can be completely placed outside the base 11 with the support of the support arm 21. At this time, the drying rod 22 can maintain sufficient distance from the base 11 to facilitate drying clothes. Importantly, the unfolded support arm 21 is equivalent to a cantilever structure extending from one side of the base 11, which can provide long-distance support for the drying rod 22. In practice, multiple drying rods 22 can be installed, and when unfolded, they can be distributed along the support arm 21 to provide more drying space.

[0057] The support arm 21 can be movably mounted on the base 11 via some mechanism (such as a slide rail or hinge), allowing it to flexibly switch between a folded and unfolded state. In the unfolded state, the support arm 21 needs to be sufficiently sturdy to support the weight of the drying rod 22 and the clothes and other items hung on it. The drying rod 22 is also movably mounted on the support arm 21 via some mechanism; possible designs include sliding connections, hinge connections, or hook connections. In the unfolded state, the drying rod 22 should be able to extend horizontally to provide sufficient drying area.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the drying assembly 2 adopts a structure combining a support arm 21 and a drying rod 22. The unfolded support arm 21 is equivalent to a cantilever structure extending from one side of the base 11, providing long-distance support for the drying rod 22. This design increases the flexibility of the drying space, allowing the position of the drying rod 22 to be adjusted according to actual needs. Furthermore, a suitable number of drying rods 22 can be set as required. Multiple drying rods 22 are distributed along the support arm 21, providing more drying space. This design is suitable for drying large quantities of clothing, improving drying efficiency.

[0059] In one embodiment, the drying assembly 2 includes a support arm 21, a support rod, and a drying net. The support arm 21 is movably mounted on the box base 11. The support rod is movably mounted on the support arm 21, and two support rods are connected to both sides of the drying net. In the folded state, the support arm 21, the support rod, and the drying net are stored in the receiving groove 111. In the unfolded state, the support arm 21 extends out of the receiving groove 111, and the support rods are spread out along the support arm, so that the drying net is laid flat to provide a drying net function.

[0060] Setting up a drying net allows it to be used to dry small items or even miscellaneous items, providing a wider range of usage scenarios.

[0061] In one embodiment, one end of the support arm 21 is rotatably connected to the box base 11, and the support arm 21 is expanded and retracted by rotation.

[0062] The support arm 21 unfolds and retracts through rotation, allowing the drying assembly 2 to be compactly folded when not in use, significantly saving storage space. The rotatable design of the support arm 21 makes fuller use of the length of the receiving slot 111 within the base 11, allowing a longer support arm 21 to be accommodated within a shallower slot. It is understood that the depth of the receiving slot 111 determines the thickness of the storage box 1, which directly affects the size of the drying rack after the drying device is installed. The design of the support arm 21 in this solution makes it easier to retract and requires less depth in the receiving slot 111, thus reducing the impact on the size of the drying rack during application; moreover, the support arm 21 provides greater length, offering more drying space.

[0063] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 9 and Figure 12 The support arm 21 includes at least two support units 211 connected end to end in sequence. Each support unit 211 is hinged to each other and can be folded or unfolded by rotating with each other.

[0064] Specifically, it adopts a structure of at least two support units 211 connected end to end. Each support unit 211 can rotate 180° relative to each other. When unfolded, it can provide a longer support cantilever to facilitate the setting of more drying rods 22 and provide a larger drying space. When stored, multiple support units 211 can be rotated and folded. After folding, it is more compact and occupies less space in the storage slot, which is more conducive to reducing the overall size of the storage box 1.

[0065] In specific implementation, when two support units 211 are used, the folding method of the two support units 211 is similar to a V shape; when three support units 211 are used, the folding method of the three support units 211 is similar to a Z shape, and so on. An appropriate number of support units 211 can be set according to the required length of the support arm 21.

[0066] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 The drying assembly 2 also includes a rotating mounting base 23 disposed in the receiving groove 111, and one end of the support arm 21 is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base 23.

[0067] The rotating mounting base 23 serves as the rotation center of the support arm 21, providing a stable support point and reducing the swaying and instability of the support arm 21 during rotation. This helps maintain the overall stability of the drying assembly 2 in the unfolded state, ensuring the safety and reliability of the drying process.

[0068] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 9The support arm 21 is used to connect to the rotating mounting base 23. One end of the rotating arm 21 is provided with a rotating shaft 212. The two ends of the rotating shaft 212 protrude from the two opposite side walls of the support arm 21. The rotating mounting base 23 includes a first mounting base 231 and a second mounting base 232. The first mounting base 231 and the second mounting base 232 are respectively provided with rotating mounting holes. The two ends of the rotating shaft 212 can be rotatably inserted into the rotating mounting holes of the first mounting base 231 and the second mounting base 232 on both sides.

[0069] The detachable design of the rotating mounting base 23 makes the installation process more flexible and convenient. The support arm 21 can be easily connected to or removed from the rotating mounting base as needed. Specifically, during operation, the rotating mounting holes of the first mounting base 231 and the second mounting base 232 can be aligned with the rotating shaft 212 from both sides of the support arm 21 and then mated together. Afterwards, the first mounting base 231 and the second mounting base 232 can be fixed to the inner wall of the receiving groove 111. Moreover, this structure allows for a deeper fit between the rotating shaft 212 and the rotating mounting hole, which effectively improves the stability of the connection between the support arm 21 and the rotating mounting base 23.

[0070] The rotating shaft 212 can be an integrally formed structure on the support arm 21, or it can be a structure assembled on the support arm 21.

[0071] In one embodiment, the drying assembly 2 includes two symmetrically arranged support arms 21, and the two ends of the drying rod 22 are respectively movably connected to the two support arms 21, so that the drying rod 22 is supported by the two support arms 21.

[0072] The drying assembly 2 includes two support arms 21, which are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the drying rod 22. This symmetrical design is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also helps to maintain the stability of the drying rod 22 in a horizontal position, while enabling the drying assembly 2 to withstand a greater load.

[0073] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 10 The side wall of the support arm 21 is provided with a sliding groove 213 or a sliding rail. The end of the drying rod 22 can be slidably installed in the sliding groove 213 or the sliding rail. After the support arm 21 is unfolded, the drying rod 22 can slide in and out of the receiving groove 111 along the sliding groove 213 or the sliding rail.

[0074] The sliding groove 213 or rail provides a stable track for the sliding of the drying rod 22, reducing swaying and instability. This helps maintain the overall stability of the drying assembly 2 in its unfolded state, ensuring the safety and reliability of the drying process. The drying rod 22 can slide freely along the sliding groove 213 or rail, allowing users to easily adjust its position and spacing. This design reduces operational difficulty, improves user experience, and makes the drying process simpler and faster. When not in use, the drying rod 22 can slide along the sliding groove 213 or rail and retract into the container 111, saving space.

[0075] In one embodiment, the drying rod 22 includes a rod body 221 and sliding connectors 222 connected to both ends of the rod body 221. The sliding connectors 222 can slide in conjunction with the slide groove 213 or the slide rail. Based on the sliding connectors 222, the drying rod 22 can easily slide relative to the support arm 21. The rod body 221 serves as the main support for drying clothes.

[0076] In one embodiment, multiple drying rods 22 are arranged in parallel, and multiple positioning parts 214 are spaced apart on the sliding groove 213 or the sliding rail. When the drying rod 22 slides to the position of the positioning part 214, the positioning part 214 can apply resistance to the sliding of the drying rod 22 to position the drying rod 22.

[0077] The drying assembly 2 features multiple parallel drying rods 22, increasing the drying area and improving efficiency. The multiple rods also cater to different types of clothing, such as towels, underwear, and outerwear. Multiple positioning parts 214 are spaced apart on the slide rail 213 or guide rail. These positioning parts 214 can be protrusions, grooves, or snap-fit ​​structures. The positioning parts 214 position the drying rods 22 when they slide to their designated positions, preventing them from sliding freely. This avoids the problem of the drying rods 22 and the clothes on them gathering together due to wind, which would affect the drying effect.

[0078] In one embodiment, the drying assembly 2 further includes a collection part 24 disposed in the receiving groove 111. The collection part 24 is provided with a collection groove 241 that connects to the end of the slide groove 213, or the collection part 24 is provided with a collection rail that connects to the end of the slide rail. The drying rod 22 can slide to the collection groove 241 or the collection rail to disengage from the support arm 21.

[0079] Specifically, the collection section 24 is a structure independent of the support arm 21. It is located within the receiving slot 111. The main function of the collection section 24 is to provide a temporary storage location for the drying rod 22 when storing the drying assembly 2. The collection section 24 is provided with a collection slot 241 or collection rail that connects to the sliding groove 213 or sliding rail on the support arm 21, ensuring that the drying rod 22 can smoothly slide from the sliding groove 213 or sliding rail on the support arm 21 onto the collection slot 241 or collection rail on the collection section 24. When it is necessary to store the drying assembly 2, the user can slide the drying rod 22 from the sliding groove 213 or sliding rail on the support arm 21 onto the collection slot 241 or collection rail on the collection section 24. In this way, the drying rod 22 is freed from the constraint of the support arm 21, allowing the support arm 21 to freely rotate and fold into the receiving slot 111. This design allows the drying assembly 2 to occupy less space when stored, improving space utilization. Conversely, when unfolding the drying assembly 2, first rotate and unfold the support arm 21, and then push out each drying rod 22 along the slide groove 213 or slide rail.

[0080] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 12 The collection groove 241 or collection rail extends vertically downwards at the end away from the support arm 21, which allows the multiple drying rods 22 to be collected to be arranged vertically. This reduces the depth space occupied by all the drying rods 22 in the storage groove 111 after storage, which not only improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the storage groove 111, but also helps to reduce the thickness of the storage box 1.

[0081] In one embodiment, the storage box 1 is provided with a rotating mounting base 23 located in the receiving slot 111, and one end of the support arm 21 is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base 23; the collecting part 24 is a structure on the rotating mounting base 23.

[0082] In this embodiment, the collecting part 24 is integrated onto the rotating mounting base 23, making the structure of the drying assembly 2 more compact, reducing the number and complexity of parts, and lowering manufacturing costs. Furthermore, since the collecting part 24 and the rotating mounting base 23 are a single unit, they occupy less space together, allowing the drying assembly 2 to occupy less space when stored, thus improving space utilization.

[0083] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 5 The storage box 1 also includes a lid 12. When the drying assembly 2 is in the storage state, the lid 12 can cover the receiving slot 111.

[0084] The lid 12 covers the receiving slot 111, effectively protecting the drying assembly 2 stored therein from dust, dirt, or other external factors. This helps extend the service life of the drying assembly 2 and maintain its good working condition. When the drying assembly 2 is stored away, the lid 12 provides a neat and uniform appearance, ensuring that the drying assembly 2 is not exposed when not in use, thus maintaining the overall aesthetics of the drying device.

[0085] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2 The lid 12 is movably connected to the support arm 21, and the movement of the lid 12 can drive the support arm 21 to unfold and retract.

[0086] Specifically, the connection method between the cover 12 and the support arm 21 is reasonably designed according to the structure of the support arm 21. For example, when the support arm 21 adopts... Figure 9 When the structure shown is formed by hinged two (even number) support units 211, the pivots 212 at both ends of the entire support arm 21 can remain on the same vertical plane throughout the folding and unfolding process. With the inner end of the support arm 21 rotatably mounted inside the box base 11, the outer end of the support arm 21 can also be directly rotatably connected to the box cover 12. When the number of support units 211 on the support arm 21 is odd, the pivots 212 at both ends of the entire support arm 21 cannot always remain on the same vertical plane throughout the folding and unfolding process. Therefore, with the inner end of the support arm 21 rotatably mounted inside the box base 11, the outer end of the support arm 21 needs to be rotatably and slidably connected to the inside of the box cover 12.

[0087] This embodiment utilizes the opening and closing linkage of the lid 12 with the support arm 21 for both unfolding and retracting. When opening the lid 12, the support arm 21 can be directly unfolded using the lid 12. When retracting the drying assembly 2, the lid 12 can simply be pushed back onto the base 11. During this process, the user no longer needs to rotate the support arm 21 to unfold or retract, effectively simplifying the operation and optimizing the user experience. Furthermore, after unfolding, the lid 12 can also serve as a support connecting the two support arms 21, effectively improving the relative stability of the two support arms 21, which in turn improves the overall stability of the drying assembly 2 after unfolding.

[0088] In one embodiment, a locking member is also included, which can lock the lid 12 in a closed state.

[0089] The locking mechanism prevents the lid 12 from opening accidentally, thus ensuring the stability of the drying assembly 2 during storage. The locked lid 12 also prevents the drying assembly 2 from accidentally falling out or being damaged during handling or storage.

[0090] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 6-7The locking component includes a push-button latch 41 and a hook 42. One of the push-button latch 41 and the hook 42 is disposed on the box base 11 and the other is disposed on the box cover 12. The locking component can be locked by pressing the box cover 12, or the box cover 12 can be automatically popped out.

[0091] Specifically, the push-button latch 41 has an automatic locking and unlocking mechanism. When the hook 42 is separated from the push-button latch 41, pressing the lid 12 causes the hook 42 to insert into the push-button latch 41, which automatically locks the hook 42, thus locking the lid 12. When opening the lid 12, pressing the lid directly pushes the hook 42 inward, causing the push-button latch 41 to automatically unlock the hook 42. Releasing the latch releases the hook 42, allowing the lid 12 to open. The push-button latch 41 is existing technology and can be directly obtained and applied from existing technologies; its internal structure will not be described in detail here.

[0092] In this embodiment, the design of the press-type latch 41 and the hook 42 allows the user to lock and unlock the lid 12 with a simple pressing action. This design not only simplifies the operation process, but also improves the intuitiveness and efficiency of the operation.

[0093] In one embodiment, the locking component includes a first magnetic member 31 and a second magnetic member 32. The first magnetic member 31 is disposed on the box base 11, and the second magnetic member 32 is disposed on the box cover 12. The first magnetic member 31 and the second magnetic member 32 are magnetically attracted to each other to lock the box cover 12 in a closed state.

[0094] The magnetic attraction provides a secure locking effect, ensuring that the lid 12 cannot be easily opened when closed. This improves the stability and safety of the drying assembly 2, preventing damage or danger caused by accidental opening of the lid 12. Furthermore, the magnetic design allows users to easily open or close the lid 12 without complex locking or unlocking operations. This design not only simplifies the operation process but also improves the intuitiveness and efficiency of operation.

[0095] In practice, only one of the locking or magnetic types needs to be set. When using the magnetic type, a handle groove is generally required on the lid 12 to facilitate the user to manually pull out the lid 12.

[0096] In one embodiment, the first magnetic suction member 31 is a magnet, and the locking member further includes a magnet mounting base 33. The magnet mounting base 33 has a magnet groove 331 on the side facing away from the box cover 12, and the first magnetic suction member 31 is installed in the magnet groove 331; the second magnetic suction member 32 is an iron plate disposed on the side of the box cover 12 facing the box base 11.

[0097] The first magnetic element 31 is a magnet, which generates magnetic force to attract the second magnetic element 32. The second magnetic element 32 is an iron plate, which is located on the side of the lid 12 facing the base 11 and can be attracted by the magnet and fit tightly. This combination of magnet and iron plate provides a stable locking effect, ensuring that the lid 12 can be firmly locked in the closed state when closed.

[0098] An iron plate is installed on the inner side of the lid 12. Besides being magnetically attracted, this plate also enhances the strength and durability of the lid 12. A magnet mounting base 33 is provided to mount the first magnetic component 31, improving the stability of its installation. The magnet mounting base 33 is typically made of plastic, making it lightweight and low-cost. It also prevents direct contact and impact between the first magnetic component 31 and the second magnetic component 32 during attraction, providing a certain degree of cushioning.

[0099] On the other hand, this embodiment also provides a drying rack, including a drying rack body and the above-mentioned drying device, wherein the drying device is installed on the drying rack body.

[0100] The drying rack in this embodiment includes two parallel drying rods, which can be either fixed or telescopic. A drying device is vertically connected between the left and right ends of the two drying rods. When the drying component 2 in the drying device is unfolded, the drying space can be expanded.

[0101] In practice, the front and rear ends of the drying device can be directly connected to the ends of the two drying rods to form a stable frame structure. Alternatively, two crossbeams can be connected to the ends of the front and rear drying rods to form a stable frame structure, with the drying device installed on the two crossbeams respectively.

[0102] Based on the drying device of this embodiment, the drying rack of this embodiment has the advantages of small size when folded up and large drying space when unfolded.

[0103] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying rack.

[0104] Similarly, based on the drying rack of this embodiment, the clothes drying machine of this embodiment has the advantages of small size when folded up and large drying space when unfolded.

[0105] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0106] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," 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, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0107] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0108] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A drying apparatus, characterized by include: Storage box that can be installed on the clothes drying rack; Includes a housing, wherein the housing is provided with a receiving slot; A drying assembly is movably installed on the box base. The drying assembly has a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the drying assembly is folded into the receiving slot. In the unfolded state, the drying assembly extends beyond the receiving slot to provide drying space.

2. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that The drying assembly includes a support arm and a drying rod. The support arm is movably mounted on the box base; the drying rod is movably mounted on the support arm; in the stored state, the support arm and the drying rod are stored in the receiving slot. In the unfolded state, the support arm extends out of the receiving slot and supports the drying rod outside the receiving slot to provide drying space.

3. The drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein One end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the box base, and the support arm can be unfolded and folded by rotating.

4. The drying apparatus of claim 3, wherein The support arm includes at least two support units connected end to end in sequence. Each support unit is hinged to each other and can be folded or unfolded by rotating with each other.

5. The drying apparatus of claim 3, wherein The drying assembly also includes a rotating mounting base disposed within the receiving groove, and one end of the support arm is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base.

6. The drying apparatus of claim 5, wherein The support arm is used to connect to a rotating shaft at one end of the rotating mounting base. The two ends of the rotating shaft protrude from the two opposite sidewalls of the support arm. The rotating mounting base includes a first mounting base and a second mounting base. The first mounting base and the second mounting base are respectively provided with rotating mounting holes. The two ends of the rotating shaft can be rotatably inserted into the rotating mounting holes of the first mounting base and the second mounting base on both sides.

7. The drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein The drying assembly includes two symmetrically arranged support arms, and the two ends of the drying rod are movably connected to the two support arms, which together support the drying rod.

8. The drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein The side wall of the support arm is provided with a groove or a slide rail. The end of the drying rod can be slidably installed in the groove or the slide rail. After the support arm is unfolded, the drying rod can slide in and out of the receiving groove along the groove or the slide rail.

9. The drying apparatus of claim 8, wherein Multiple drying rods are arranged in parallel, and multiple positioning parts are spaced apart on the slide groove or the slide rail. When the drying rod slides to the position of the positioning part, the positioning part can apply resistance to the sliding of the drying rod to position the drying rod.

10. The drying apparatus of claim 8, wherein The drying assembly also includes a collection section disposed within the receiving groove, the collection section having a collection groove that connects to the end of the slide groove, or the collection section having a collection rail that connects to the end of the slide rail; the drying rod can slide to the collection groove or the collection rail to disengage from the support arm.

11. The drying apparatus of claim 10, wherein The storage box is provided with a rotating mounting base located in the receiving slot, and one end of the support arm is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base; the collection part is a structure on the rotating mounting base.

12. The solar drying apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The storage box also includes a lid, and when the drying assembly is in the stored state, the lid can cover the receiving slot.

13. The drying apparatus of claim 12, wherein, The lid is movably connected to the support arm, and the movement of the lid can cause the support arm to unfold and retract.

14. The drying apparatus of claim 12, wherein, It also includes a locking component that can lock the lid in a closed state.

15. The drying apparatus of claim 14, wherein, The locking component includes a push-button latch and a hook. One of the push-button latch and the hook is disposed on the box base, and the other is disposed on the box lid. The locking component can be locked by pressing the box lid, or the box lid can be automatically popped out.

16. The solar drying apparatus of claim 14, wherein, The locking component includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component. The first magnetic component is disposed on the box base, and the second magnetic component is disposed on the box lid. The first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are magnetically attracted to each other to lock the box lid in a closed state.

17. The solar drying apparatus of claim 16, wherein, The first magnetic component is a magnet, and the locking component further includes a magnet mounting base. The magnet mounting base has a magnet groove on the side facing away from the box cover, and the first magnetic component is installed in the magnet groove. The second magnetic component is an iron plate disposed on the side of the box cover facing the box base.

18. A drying rack characterized in that, It includes a drying rack body and a drying device as described in any one of claims 1-17, wherein the drying device is installed on the drying rack body.

19. A clothes drying machine characterised in that, Includes the drying rack as described in claim 18.

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