Drying rack and clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing rack and a clothes airing machine. The airing rack comprises a first airing module and a second airing module, the second airing module is installed on one side of the first airing module in a foldable mode, and the second airing module can be unfolded relative to the first airing module; the third airing module is installed on one side of the second airing module in a foldable mode, and the third airing module can be unfolded in the direction away from the first airing module relative to the second airing module. During use, the second airing module and the third airing module can be unfolded to enlarge the airing space to a large extent, and the purpose of effectively enlarging the airing capacity is achieved. And when the drying rack is not used, the second drying module and the third drying module can be folded respectively, so that the size of the whole drying rack is reduced to a great extent. Therefore, the airing rack and the clothes airing machine provided by the utility model have the advantage that the airing capacity can be effectively enlarged under the condition that the size is kept smaller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of clothes drying racks, and more particularly to a clothes 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 fixed rods and telescopic rods that extend relative to the fixed rod. The extendable length of the telescopic rod 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 rack and clothes drying machine that 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 rack includes:

[0006] First drying module;

[0007] The second drying module is foldably installed on one side of the first drying module, and the second drying module can be unfolded relative to the first drying module;

[0008] The third drying module is foldable and installed on one side of the second drying module. The third drying module can be unfolded relative to the second drying module in a direction away from the location of the first drying module.

[0009] Optionally, a second drying module is installed on each of the two opposite sides of the first drying module, and a third drying module is installed on each of the second drying modules.

[0010] Optionally, the first drying module includes at least two parallel fixed drying rods; the second drying module includes telescopic drying rods corresponding one-to-one with the fixed drying rods, the telescopic drying rods being telescopically installed on the fixed drying rods, and the second drying module being unfolded and folded by the telescopic drying rods relative to the fixed drying rods.

[0011] Optionally, the second drying module further includes a crossbeam, which is fixedly connected to the extended ends of each of the telescopic drying rods, so that each of the telescopic drying rods remains relatively stable; the third drying module is installed on the crossbeam.

[0012] Optionally, the crossbeam is provided with a receiving groove on the side facing away from the first drying module, and the third drying module can be received in the receiving groove when folded; when the third drying module is unfolded, the receiving groove can be extended to provide drying space.

[0013] Optionally, the third drying module includes a support arm and a drying component that can be stored in the receiving slot. The support arm is movably installed on the crossbeam and can extend out of or be stored in the receiving slot. When the support arm extends out of the receiving slot, it can support the drying component outside the receiving slot, thereby providing drying space for the drying component.

[0014] Optionally, the drying component includes a support rod, which is movably connected to the support arm. When the support arm is extended, the support arm can support the support rod outside the receiving slot.

[0015] Alternatively, the drying component includes a self-winding roller, a drying net, and a support rod. The two ends of the drying net are respectively connected to the self-winding roller and the support rod. The self-winding roller is installed in the receiving groove. The support rod is movably connected to the support arm. When the support arm is unfolded, the support arm can support the support rod outside the receiving groove, so that the drying net remains open.

[0016] Optionally, one end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the crossbeam, and the support arm can be extended and retracted by rotation.

[0017] 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.

[0018] Optionally, the side wall of the support arm is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the end of the support rod can be slidably installed in the groove or the slide rail. After the support arm is unfolded, the support rod can slide in and out of the receiving groove along the groove or the slide rail.

[0019] Optionally, the receiving groove is provided with a collecting part, the collecting part being provided with a collecting groove that connects to the end of the slide groove, or the collecting part being provided with a collecting rail that connects to the end of the slide rail; the support rod can slide to the collecting groove or the collecting rail to disengage from the support arm.

[0020] Optionally, the third drying module 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; wherein the collecting part is disposed on the side of the rotating mounting base.

[0021] Optionally, the third drying module includes two symmetrically arranged support arms, with both ends of the support rod movably connected to the two support arms, so that the support rod is supported by the two support arms.

[0022] Optionally, the third drying module further includes a cover plate, and when the support arm and the drying component are in a retracted state, the cover plate can cover the receiving slot.

[0023] Optionally, the cover plate is movably connected to the support arm, and the movement of the cover plate can drive the support arm to unfold and retract.

[0024] Optionally, a locking member may also be included, which can lock the cover plate in a closed state.

[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 clothes drying rack and a clothes drying machine. The drying rack adopts a three-stage drying module structure, wherein the second and third drying modules are foldable. When in use, the drying space can be greatly expanded by unfolding the second and third drying modules, thereby effectively increasing the drying capacity. When not in use, the second and third drying modules can be folded down, greatly reducing the size of the entire drying rack. Therefore, the clothes drying rack and clothes drying machine provided by this utility model have the advantage of effectively expanding the drying capacity while maintaining a small size. 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 structure of the drying rack described in the embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the drying rack described in the embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third drying module in its unfolded state, as described in the embodiments of this application.

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0032] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the third drying module described in the embodiment of this application in its folded and 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 schematic diagram of the rotating mounting base installed on the crossbeam according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 8 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the structure shown;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate described in the embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 11 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0040] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the support arm described in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the support arm described in the embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower guide rail described in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the support rod described in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack described in the embodiments of this application.

[0045] In the picture:

[0046] 1. First drying module; 11. Fixed drying rod; 12. Bracket guide beam; 2. Second drying module; 21. Telescopic drying rod; 22. Small crossbar; 23. Crossbeam; 231. Receiving slot; 232. Collection slot; 3. Third drying module; 31. Support arm; 311. Support arm body; 3111. Mounting slot; 312. Guide rail; 3121. Slide groove; 3122. Lower guide rail; 31221. Lower side guard; 31222. Lower anti-detachment clip Plate; 31223, Arc-shaped concave valley; 31224, Positioning part; 3123, Upper guide rail; 31231, Upper stop edge; 31232, Upper anti-detachment clamping plate; 313, Rotating shaft; 32, Drying component; 321, Support rod; 3211, Rod body; 3212, Sliding connector; 32121, Limiting end plate; 33, Cover plate; 331, Second magnetic suction component; 34, Rotating mounting base; 341, Insertion component; 342, Fixed base; 4, Main unit. Detailed Implementation

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 fixed rods and telescopic rods that extend relative to the fixed rod. The extendable length of the telescopic rod 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.

[0051] To overcome the above technical problems, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, this embodiment provides a drying rack, including:

[0052] First drying module 1;

[0053] The second drying module 2 is foldably installed on one side of the first drying module 1, and the second drying module 2 can be unfolded relative to the first drying module 1;

[0054] The third drying module 3 is foldable and installed on one side of the second drying module 2. The third drying module 3 can be unfolded relative to the second drying module 2 in a direction away from the location of the first drying module 1.

[0055] When implementing the foldable installation form of the second drying module 2, it can be, but is not limited to, telescopic folding, rotational folding, etc.

[0056] Similarly, when implementing the foldable installation form of the third drying module 3, it can be in the form of telescopic folding, rotational folding, etc.

[0057] The third drying module 3 is installed on the second drying module 2, so the third drying module 3 will move along with the unfolding and folding process of the second drying module 2. The third drying module 3 can unfold relative to the second drying module 2 in a direction away from the location of the first drying module 1, so the unfolded third drying module 3 will not interfere with the first drying module 1.

[0058] The drying rack in this embodiment adopts a three-stage drying module structure. The second and third drying modules 2 and 3 are foldable. When in use, unfolding the second and third drying modules 2 and 3 can significantly expand the drying space, effectively increasing the drying capacity. When not in use, the second and third drying modules 2 and 3 can be folded, greatly reducing the overall size of the drying rack. Therefore, the drying rack and clothes dryer provided in this embodiment have the advantage of effectively expanding drying capacity while maintaining a small size.

[0059] In one embodiment, a second drying module 2 is installed on each of the two opposite sides of the first drying module 1, and a third drying module 3 is installed on each of the second drying modules 2.

[0060] The second drying module 2 and the third drying module 3 are respectively inserted on both sides of the first drying module 1 to form a "double wing" structure that unfolds on both sides. This increases the drying space by 100% compared to the single-sided design. Moreover, the double-sided modules form a torque balance on both sides after unfolding, avoiding the problem of the drying rack tilting due to excessive weight on one side.

[0061] In one embodiment, the first drying module 1 includes at least two parallel fixed drying rods 11; the second drying module 2 includes telescopic drying rods 21 corresponding one-to-one with the fixed drying rods 11, the telescopic drying rods 21 being telescopically mounted on the fixed drying rods 11, and the second drying module 2 being unfolded and folded by the telescopic drying rods 21 relative to the fixed drying rods 11.

[0062] The telescopic drying rod 21 can extend into the fixed drying rod 11. The telescopic length of the telescopic drying rod 21 is determined by the length of the fixed drying rod 11. Specifically, when the second drying modules 2 are set on both sides, the telescopic length of the telescopic drying rod 21 on one side is less than half the length of the fixed drying rod 11. Therefore, without the third drying module 3, when it is necessary to expand the drying space of the second drying module 2, the length of the fixed drying rod 11 needs to be extended accordingly. The length of the fixed drying rod 11 directly affects the size of the entire drying rack in the folded state, thus having a significant impact on the size of the entire drying rack.

[0063] This embodiment employs a second drying module 2 with a telescopic drying rod 21. When folded, the telescopic drying rod 21 retracts into the fixed drying rod 11; when unfolded, the telescopic drying rod 21 extends relative to the fixed drying rod 11 to provide a larger drying space. The telescopic drying rod 21 design has the advantages of good stability and strong load-bearing capacity.

[0064] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 2A slidable crossbar 22 is provided between the two telescopic drying rods 21. When folded, the telescopic drying rods 21 retract into the fixed drying rods 11, and the crossbar 22 is gathered to the end of the fixed drying rods 11. When unfolded, the telescopic drying rods 21 extend relative to the fixed drying rods 11, and each crossbar 22 can slide and unfold along the telescopic drying rods 21 to provide multiple drying support points.

[0065] In one embodiment, a clip or hook or similar structure is suspended on the small crossbar 22 to secure small garments.

[0066] In practical use, the drying rack in this embodiment needs to be suspended by a suspension structure such as steel wire rope. Since the first drying module 1 is a fixed structure, the suspension fixing point is preferably set in the first drying module 1. The first drying module 1 is provided with at least two parallel fixed drying rods 11 to provide double the drying space. In order to improve the stability of the entire structure and facilitate suspension, the first drying module 1 preferably also includes at least two bracket guide beams 12. Each fixed drying rod 11 is vertically connected and fixed to the bracket guide beam 12 to form a stable frame structure, thereby constituting a stable first drying module 1. Moreover, the bracket guide beam 12 can provide a fixed suspension point for the steel wire rope, which facilitates the suspension and fixation of the entire drying rack.

[0067] In the application of clothes drying rack, in addition to the drying rack, the clothes drying rack also includes the main unit 4 and the telescopic bracket. The main unit 4 is fixed under the ceiling. The upper end of the telescopic bracket is connected to the main unit 4, and the lower end is connected to the bracket guide beam 12. The telescopic bracket can maintain the stability of the drying rack. The lifting traction mechanism in the main unit 4 also has a steel wire rope extending downward. The steel wire rope is connected to the bracket guide beam 12. The lifting traction mechanism can drive the drying rack to rise and fall.

[0068] In one embodiment, the second drying module 2 further includes a crossbeam 23, which is fixedly connected to the extended ends of each of the telescopic drying rods 21, so that each of the telescopic drying rods 21 remains relatively stable; the third drying module 3 is installed on the crossbeam 23.

[0069] Connecting a crossbeam 23 to the extended end of the telescopic drying rod 21 ensures relative stability for each rod, effectively improving the reliability of the entire second drying module 2. Furthermore, when unfolding or folding the second drying module 2, pulling the crossbeam 23 synchronously extends and retracts all the telescopic drying rods 21, greatly enhancing user convenience.

[0070] The third drying module 3 is installed on the crossbeam 23, specifically on the side of the crossbeam 23 facing away from the first drying module 1, so that when the third drying module 3 is unfolded, it will not interfere with the first drying module 1, nor will it occupy the drying space in the second drying module 2.

[0071] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 3-6 The crossbeam 23 is provided with a receiving groove 231 on the side facing away from the first drying module 1. When the third drying module 3 is folded, it can be received in the receiving groove 231. When the third drying module 3 is unfolded, it can extend out of the receiving groove 231 to provide drying space.

[0072] In this embodiment, a receiving slot 231 is provided on the crossbeam 23, that is, the crossbeam 23 is set as a box structure. The third drying module 3 is folded and directly stored in the crossbeam 23. When the third drying module 3 is stored, it is no different from the existing crossbeam 23 structure, so it has a high degree of integration with the drying rack and has little impact on the overall size change of the drying rack. When a larger drying space is required, the third drying module 3 in the crossbeam 23 can be unfolded for use.

[0073] In addition, the crossbeam 23 provides a storage space that enables the storage, concealment, and protection of the folded third drying module 3.

[0074] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the third drying module 3 includes a support arm 31 and a drying component 32 that can be stored in the receiving slot 231. The support arm 31 is movably installed on the crossbeam 23 and can extend out of or be stored in the receiving slot 231. When the support arm 31 extends out of the receiving slot 231, the support arm 31 can support the drying component 32 outside the receiving slot 231, so that the drying component 32 provides drying space.

[0075] In the structure of the third drying module 3 of this embodiment, a support arm 31 and a drying component 32 are respectively stored in the receiving groove 231. Specifically, when not in use, the support arm 31 and the drying component 32 can be stored in the receiving groove 231. In this state, the support arm 31 and the drying component 32 can be directly connected, or the support arm 31 and the drying component 32 can be a structure that is separate from each other.

[0076] The support arm 31 is movably connected to the crossbeam 23. When unfolded, one end of the support arm 31 is connected to the crossbeam 23 for stability. The drying component 32 is movably connected to the support arm 31. When unfolded, it can be completely placed outside the crossbeam 23 with the support of the support arm 31. At this time, the drying component 32 can maintain a sufficient distance from the crossbeam 23 to facilitate drying clothes on it. Importantly, the unfolded support arm 31 is equivalent to a cantilever structure extending from one side of the crossbeam 23, which can provide long-distance support for the drying component 32.

[0077] The support arm 31 can be movably mounted on the crossbeam 23 via some mechanism (such as a slide rail or hinge), allowing it to flexibly switch between a retracted and extended state. In the extended state, the support arm 31 needs to be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the drying component 32 and the clothes or other items hung on it. The drying component 32 is also movably mounted on the support arm 31 via some mechanism; possible designs include sliding connections, hinge connections, or hook connections. In the extended state, the drying component 32 should be able to extend horizontally to provide sufficient drying area.

[0078] The third drying module 3 in the above embodiment adopts a structure combining a support arm 31 and drying components 32. The unfolded support arm 31 is equivalent to a cantilever structure extending from one side of the crossbeam 23, providing long-distance support for the support rod 321. This design increases the flexibility of the drying space, allowing the position of the drying components 32 to be adjusted according to actual needs. Furthermore, a suitable number of drying components 32 can be set as required. Multiple drying components 32 are distributed along the support arm 31, providing more drying space. This design is suitable for drying large quantities of clothing, improving drying efficiency.

[0079] In one implementation, the third drying module 3 is set up in the same manner as the second drying module 2. That is, the support arm 31 is set as a telescopic rod, which is telescopically connected to the telescopic drying rod 21. When unfolded, the support arm 31 extends relative to the telescopic drying rod 21; when folded, the support arm 31 retracts into the telescopic drying rod 21. It can be understood that in this way, in the folded state, the support arm 31 and the telescopic drying rod 21 are an overlapping structure, so it is possible to achieve the purpose of providing more drying space after the third drying module 3 is unfolded without extending the size of the fixed drying rod 11.

[0080] In one embodiment, the drying component 32 includes a support rod 321, which is movably connected to the support arm 31. When the support arm 31 is extended, it can support the support rod 321 outside the receiving groove 231.

[0081] Specifically, in this embodiment, the support rod 321 is a rod that can be supported by the support arm 31 outside the crossbeam 23, so it can be used as a rod for directly drying clothes. Of course, clips or hooks can also be suspended on the support rod 321 to facilitate the fixing of small items of clothing.

[0082] Preferably, multiple parallel support rods 321 are provided. After the support arm 31 is unfolded, the multiple support rods 321 are spread out to provide more drying and fixing points.

[0083] In another embodiment, the drying component 32 includes a self-winding roller, a drying net, and a support rod 321. The two ends of the drying net are respectively connected to the self-winding roller and the support rod 321. The self-winding roller is installed in the receiving groove 231. The support rod 321 is movably connected to the support arm 31. When the support arm 31 is unfolded, the support arm 31 can support the support rod 321 outside the receiving groove 231, so that the drying net remains in an open state.

[0084] The self-winding roller has a self-winding function. When the tension on the drying net is lost, the self-winding roller can automatically roll up the drying net. When the drying net is in use, the net can be opened by applying a pulling force to the support rod 321.

[0085] Similarly, when the support arm 31 is unfolded, the support rod 321 can be pulled to open the drying net. Then the support rod 321 can be fixed to the support arm 31 to keep the drying net open. After it is opened, the user can directly dry items on the drying net.

[0086] In one embodiment, one end of the support arm 31 is rotatably connected to the crossbeam 23, and the support arm 31 is extended and retracted by rotation.

[0087] The support arm 31 unfolds and retracts through rotation, allowing it to be compactly folded when not in use, significantly saving storage space. The rotatable design of the support arm 31 makes full use of the length of the receiving slot 231, allowing a longer support arm 31 to be accommodated within the shallower slot. It is understood that the depth of the receiving slot 231 determines the thickness of the crossbeam 23, which directly affects the size of the drying rack. The design of the support arm 31 in this solution makes it easier to retract and requires less depth in the receiving slot 231, thus reducing the impact on the size of the drying rack during application; moreover, the support arm 31 provides greater length, offering more drying space.

[0088] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 7 The support arm 31 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.

[0089] Specifically, it adopts a structure of at least two support units connected end to end, and each support unit can rotate 180° relative to the others. When unfolded, it can provide a longer support cantilever to facilitate the setting of more support rods 321 and provide a larger drying space. When stored, multiple support units can be rotated and folded, resulting in better compactness after folding, less space occupied in the storage slot, and more conducive to reducing the overall size of the crossbeam 23.

[0090] In practice, when using two support units, the folding method of the two support units is similar to a V-shape; when using three support units, the folding method of the three support units is similar to a Z-shape, and so on. An appropriate number of support units can be set according to the required length of the support arm 31.

[0091] In one embodiment, the side wall of the support arm 31 is provided with a sliding groove 3121 or a sliding rail, and the end of the support rod 321 is slidably mounted on the sliding groove 3121 or the sliding rail. After the support arm 31 is unfolded, the support rod 321 can slide in and out of the receiving groove 231 along the sliding groove 3121 or the sliding rail.

[0092] The sliding groove 3121 or rail provides a stable track for the sliding of the support rod 321, reducing swaying and instability. This helps maintain the overall stability of the drying component 32 in its unfolded state, ensuring the safety and reliability of the drying process. The support rod 321 can slide freely along the sliding groove 3121 or rail, allowing users to easily adjust the position and spacing of the support rod 321. This design reduces operational difficulty, improves user experience, and makes the drying process simpler and faster. When not in use, the support rod 321 can slide along the sliding groove 3121 or rail and retract into the container 231, saving space.

[0093] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figures 13-15 The support arm 31 includes a support arm body 311 and a guide rail 312 mounted on the support arm body 311. The guide rail 312 is made of self-lubricating plastic and has a groove 3121. When the support arm 31 is unfolded, the support rod 321 can slide and unfold along the groove 3121 to provide drying space.

[0094] The support arm 31 in this design adopts a structure combining a support arm body 311 and a guide rail 312. The support arm body 311, as the main rigid support of the entire support arm 31, provides reliable support for the support rod 321, ensuring the reliability of the entire third drying module 3 structure. Preferably, the support arm body 311 is made of a higher-strength material such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, fiberglass, or carbon fiber to ensure sufficient load-bearing capacity. The guide rail 312 is the component that directly contacts the support rod 321. During the sliding process of the support rod 321, the guide rail 312 endures friction for a long time; therefore, it is made of self-lubricating plastic. Self-lubricating plastic is a type of polymer material with special lubricating properties, capable of achieving low friction and low wear without relying on external lubricants, thus ensuring its durability.

[0095] Optionally, the self-lubricating plastic used in the guide rail 312 is fluoroplastic, polyetheretherketone, polyoxymethylene, polyphenylene sulfide, or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Furthermore, compared to the entire support arm 31 structure, the guide rail 312 is less expensive, and when excessive wear occurs, only the guide rail 312 needs to be replaced, thus offering the advantage of lower maintenance costs.

[0096] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 16 The support rod 321 includes a rod body 3211 and a sliding connector 3212 connected to the end of the rod body 3211. The sliding connector 3212 is adapted to the slide groove 3121, so that the rod body 3211 can slide along the slide groove 3121. The sliding connector 3212 is made of self-lubricating plastic material.

[0097] In this embodiment, the support rod 321 includes a rod body 3211 and a sliding connector 3212. The rod body 3211 is the main component for drying clothes. The sliding connector 3212 is installed at the end of the rod body 3211 and is used to cooperate with the slide groove 3121 on the support arm 31. The matching design of the sliding connector 3212 and the slide groove 3121 ensures the stability of the support rod 321 during the sliding process, avoids shaking or jamming, and improves the overall reliability of the third drying module 3. The sliding connector 3212 is made of self-lubricating plastic material and is compatible with the slide groove 3121. The design of the sliding connector 3212 allows it to slide smoothly in the slide groove 3121 while providing low friction and low wear characteristics.

[0098] In one embodiment, the guide rail 312 is provided with a plurality of spaced positioning portions 31224 located on the bottom wall of the slide groove 3121. When the support rod 321 slides to the position of the positioning portion 31224, the positioning portion 31224 can apply resistance to the sliding of the support rod 321 along the slide groove 3121 to position the support rod 321.

[0099] In practical implementation, multiple support rods 321 are arranged in parallel in the third drying module 3. This increases the drying area and improves drying efficiency. The design of multiple support rods 321 can also meet the needs of users to dry different types of clothing, such as towels, underwear, and coats. Multiple positioning parts 31224 are spaced apart on the slide 3121. These positioning parts 31224 can be protrusions, grooves, buckles, or other structures. The function of the positioning parts 31224 is to position the support rods 321 when they slide to their designated positions, preventing them from sliding freely. This avoids the problem of the support rods 321 and the clothes drying on them gathering together due to natural wind blowing them away, thus affecting the drying effect.

[0100] In one embodiment, the guide rail 312 includes an upper guide rail 3123 and a lower guide rail 3122 arranged opposite to each other, and the groove 3121 is formed between the upper guide rail 3123 and the lower guide rail 3122;

[0101] The upper guide rail 3123 is provided with an upper stop 31231 near the groove opening of the slide groove 3121, and the lower guide rail 3122 is provided with a lower stop 31221 near the groove opening of the slide groove 3121; the end of the support rod 321 is provided with a limiting end plate 32121, which is restricted to the inner side of the upper stop 31231 and the lower stop 31221, so that the support rod 321 can slide along the slide groove 3121, and the support arm 31 can support the support rod 321.

[0102] In this embodiment, the support rod 321 slides within the slide groove 3121 via the limiting end plate 32121. The slide groove 3121, composed of an upper guide rail 3123 and a lower guide rail 3122, provides a stable sliding track for the support rod 321. The upper stop 31231 and the lower stop 31221 restrict the sliding direction of the support rod 321, preventing it from derailing during sliding and ensuring that the support rod 321 can only slide along the slide groove 3121, thus avoiding wobbling or derailment and enhancing the reliability of the structure.

[0103] In the specific design of the guide rail 312, the upper guide rail 3123 and the lower guide rail 3122 can be separate independent structures, or a connecting plate can be set between the two, so that the entire guide rail 312 is a one-piece molded structure.

[0104] In one embodiment, the positioning part 31224 is hidden inside the lower stop 31221, and the positioning part 31224 can cooperate with the limiting end plate 32121 to position the support rod 321.

[0105] The positioning part 31224 is located inside the lower stop 31221. This hidden design allows the positioning part 31224 to cooperate with the limiting end plate 32121 of the support rod 321 without affecting the overall appearance of the slide groove 3121, making the support arm 31 look neat and not affecting the overall aesthetics.

[0106] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 15 The top surface of the lower stop 31221 is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped valleys 31223 corresponding one-to-one with the positioning part 31224, and the bottom of the arc-shaped valleys 31223 corresponds to the position of the positioning part 31224.

[0107] When the support rod 321 slides to the position of the arc-shaped concave valley 31223, the limiting end plate 32121 contacts the positioning part 31224. The positioning part 31224 applies resistance to the support rod 321, keeping it in a specific position. The user needs to apply a certain amount of force to continue sliding the support rod 321, thereby achieving the positioning of the support rod 321. The shape design of the arc-shaped concave valley 31223 allows the support rod 321 to smoothly contact the positioning part 31224 during sliding, reducing shaking and jamming. The curved design of the arc-shaped concave valley 31223 helps guide the limiting end plate 32121 to smoothly embed into the positioning part 31224, ensuring accurate positioning. During operation, the user can easily slide the support rod 321 to the desired position and achieve rapid positioning through the cooperation of the arc-shaped concave valley 31223 and the positioning part 31224, making the operation simple and efficient.

[0108] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 13-14 The support arm body 311 has a mounting groove 3111 on one side that corresponds to the extension direction of the sliding groove 3121. The mounting groove 3111 has an upper anti-detachment groove on its top surface and a lower anti-detachment groove on its bottom surface. The upper guide rail 3123 has an upper anti-detachment plate 31232 and the lower guide rail 3122 has a lower anti-detachment plate 31222. The upper anti-detachment plate 31232 is engaged with the upper anti-detachment groove and the lower anti-detachment plate 31222 is engaged with the lower anti-detachment groove, thereby realizing the installation and fixation of the upper guide rail 3123 and the lower guide rail 3122.

[0109] In this embodiment, the upper guide rail 3123 and the lower guide rail 3122 are engaged in the anti-detachment slots of the support arm body 311 by their respective anti-detachment plates, ensuring that the guide rails will not loosen or come out after installation, thus improving the stability of the structure. The guide rails are installed on the support arm body 311 by snap-fit, making the installation process simple and convenient, without the need for additional fixing tools.

[0110] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 7-10 The receiving groove 231 is provided with a collection part, which is provided with a collection groove 232 that connects to the end of the slide groove 3121, or the collection part is provided with a collection rail that connects to the end of the slide rail; the support rod 321 can slide to the collection groove 232 or the collection rail to disengage from the support arm 31.

[0111] Specifically, the collection section is a separate structure from the support arm 31, located within the receiving slot 231. Its main function is to provide a temporary storage location for the support rod 321 during storage. The collection section has a collection slot 232 or collection rail that connects to the sliding groove 3121 or rail on the support arm 31, ensuring that the support rod 321 can smoothly slide from the sliding groove 3121 or rail on the support arm 31 onto the collection slot 232 or rail in the collection section. When the third drying module 3 needs to be stored, the user can slide the support rod 321 from the sliding groove 3121 or rail on the support arm 31 onto the collection slot 232 or rail in the collection section. This frees the support rod 321 from the constraint of the support arm 31, allowing the support arm 31 to freely rotate and fold into the receiving slot 231. This design allows the third drying module 3 to occupy less space during storage, improving space utilization. Conversely, when unfolding the third drying module 3, first rotate and unfold the support arm 31, and then push out each support rod 321 along the slide groove 3121 or slide rail.

[0112] In one embodiment, the third drying module 3 further includes a rotating mounting base 34 disposed in the receiving groove 231, and one end of the support arm 31 is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base 34; wherein the collecting part is disposed on the side of the rotating mounting base 34.

[0113] The rotating mounting base 34 serves as the rotation center of the support arm 31, providing a stable support point and reducing the swaying and instability of the support arm 31 during rotation. This helps maintain the overall stability of the drying assembly in the unfolded state, ensuring the safety and reliability of the drying process.

[0114] The collection unit is integrated with the rotating mounting base 34, reducing the space occupied by additional components and making the internal layout of the receiving slot 231 more compact, further optimizing the overall size after storage. Since the end of the support arm 31 is connected to the rotating mounting base 34, placing the collection unit on the rotating mounting base 34 makes it easier to directly connect the collection slot 232 on it with the end of the sliding groove 3121 of the support arm 31. This allows the support rod 321 to slide smoothly between the support arm 31 and the collection unit without the user needing to make additional adjustments or alignment when it slides to the collection unit, simplifying the storage process of the support rod 321 and improving operational convenience.

[0115] Regarding the arrangement of the rotating mounting base 34, in one embodiment, combined with Figures 8-10The rotating mounting base 34 includes a fixed base 342 and a connector 341. The fixed base 342 is fixedly disposed in the receiving groove 231 and has a connector groove. The connector 341 has a rotating mounting groove 3111. The end of the support arm 31 is provided with a rotating shaft 313, which is inserted into the rotating mounting groove 3111. The connector 341 is inserted and fixed in the connector groove, and the fixed base 342 restricts the rotating shaft 313 from disengaging from the rotating mounting groove 3111, thereby realizing the rotating connection between the support arm 31 and the rotating mounting base 34.

[0116] In this embodiment, the rotating mounting base 34 is configured as a combination of a fixed base 342 and a connector 341 that can be plugged in. During assembly, the rotating shaft 313 at the end of the support arm 31 is first snapped into the C-shaped rotating mounting groove 3111 on the connector 341. Then, the connector 341 is inserted into the plug-in groove of the fixed base 342. After insertion, the side wall of the plug-in groove can close the opening of the C-shaped rotating mounting groove 3111, preventing the rotating shaft 313 from disengaging from the rotating mounting groove 3111, thus achieving the rotating installation of the support arm 31. Therefore, this structure has the advantage of good stability, and the assembly process is relatively simple. To improve reliability, preferably, after inserting the connector 341, screws are used to lock it to the crossbeam 23.

[0117] In one embodiment, the third drying module 3 includes two symmetrically arranged support arms 31, and the two ends of the support rod 321 are respectively movably connected to the two support arms 31, so that the support rod 321 is supported by the two support arms 31.

[0118] The third drying module 3 includes two support arms 31, which are arranged symmetrically and are usually located on both sides of the support rod 321. This symmetrical design is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also helps to maintain the stability of the support rod 321 in a horizontal position, while enabling the third drying module 3 to withstand a greater load.

[0119] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3-6 The third drying module 3 also includes a cover plate 33. When the support arm 31 and the drying component 32 are in a retracted state, the cover plate 33 can cover the receiving groove 231.

[0120] The cover plate 33 can cover the receiving slot 231, effectively protecting the support arm 31 and drying component 32 stored therein from dust, dirt or other external factors. This helps to extend the service life of the third drying module 3 and maintain its good working condition. When the third drying module 3 is stored, the cover plate 33 can provide a neat and uniform appearance, so that the third drying module 3 is not exposed when not in use and does not affect the overall aesthetics of the drying rack.

[0121] In one embodiment, the cover plate 33 is movably connected to the support arm 31, and the support arm 31 can be unfolded and retracted by the movement of the cover plate 33.

[0122] Specifically, the connection method between the cover plate 33 and the support arm 31 is reasonably designed according to the structure of the support arm 31. For example, when the support arm 31 adopts... Figure 3 When the structure is formed by hinged two (even) support units, the pivots 313 at both ends of the support arm 31 can remain on the same vertical plane throughout the folding and unfolding process. The inner end of the support arm 31 can be rotatably mounted within the crossbeam 23, and the outer end of the support arm 31 can also be directly rotatably connected to the cover plate 33. When the number of support units in the support arm 31 is odd, the pivots 313 at both ends of the support arm 31 cannot always remain on the same vertical plane during the folding and unfolding process. Therefore, while the inner end of the support arm 31 can be rotatably mounted within the crossbeam 23, the outer end of the support arm 31 needs to be rotatably and slidably connected to the inner side of the cover plate 33.

[0123] This embodiment utilizes the opening and closing linkage of the cover plate 33 with the unfolding and retraction of the support arm 31. When the cover plate 33 is opened, the support arm 31 can be directly unfolded using the cover plate 33. When retracting the third drying module 3, the cover plate 33 can be simply pushed back onto the crossbeam 23. During this process, the user no longer needs to rotate the support arm 31 to unfold or retract it, effectively simplifying the operation and optimizing the user experience. Furthermore, after unfolding, the cover plate 33 can also serve as a support connecting the two support arms 31, effectively improving the relative stability of the two support arms 31, which in turn improves the overall stability of the third drying module 3 after unfolding.

[0124] To facilitate manual operation, preferably, a handle or hand groove is provided on the cover plate 33.

[0125] In one embodiment, a locking member is also included, which can lock the cover plate 33 in a closed state.

[0126] The locking mechanism prevents the cover 33 from opening accidentally, thus ensuring the stability of the third drying module 3 during storage. The locked cover 33 also prevents the third drying module 3 from being accidentally scattered or damaged during handling or storage.

[0127] In one embodiment, the locking member includes a push-button latch and a hook, one of which is disposed on the crossbeam 23 and the other on the cover plate 33. The locking member can be locked by pressing the cover plate 33, or the cover plate 33 can be automatically popped out.

[0128] Specifically, the push-button latch has an automatic locking and unlocking mechanism. When the hook is separated from the push-button latch, pressing the cover plate 33 causes the hook to insert into the push-button latch, which automatically locks the hook, thus locking the cover plate 33. When opening the cover plate 33, pressing it directly pushes the hook inward, automatically unlocking it. Releasing the pressure causes the hook to pop out, opening the cover plate 33. The push-button latch is existing technology and can be directly derived from and applied; its internal structure will not be described in detail here.

[0129] In this embodiment, the design of the push-button latch and hook allows the user to lock and unlock the cover 33 with a simple pressing action. This design not only simplifies the operation process, but also improves the intuitiveness and efficiency of the operation.

[0130] In one embodiment, the locking component includes a first magnetic attractor and a second magnetic attractor 331. The first magnetic attractor is disposed on the crossbeam 23, and the second magnetic attractor 331 is disposed on the cover plate 33. The first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor 331 are magnetically attracted to each other to lock the cover plate 33 in a closed state.

[0131] Magnetic attraction provides a secure locking effect, ensuring that the cover 33 cannot be easily opened when closed. This improves the stability and safety of the third drying module 3, preventing damage or danger caused by accidental opening of the cover 33. Furthermore, the magnetic design allows users to easily open or close the cover 33 without complex locking or unlocking operations. This design not only simplifies the operation process but also improves the intuitiveness and efficiency of operation.

[0132] Preferably, the connector 341 in the rotating mounting base 34 is made of stainless steel, which can be directly used as the first magnetic attractor. A second magnetic attractor 331 is provided on the cover plate 33 at the position corresponding to the connector 341, and the second magnetic attractor 331 is a permanent magnet. This allows the second magnetic attractor 331 to approach and attract the connector 341 when the cover plate 33 is closed, thus locking the cover plate 33. This method directly utilizes the connector 341 as the first magnetic attractor, satisfying the attraction function while simplifying the structure, and offering advantages such as reduced cost and space occupation.

[0133] On the other hand, refer to Figure 17 This embodiment provides a clothes drying rack, including the aforementioned drying rack.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification 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.

[0138] 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 rack, characterized in that, include: First drying module; The second drying module is foldably installed on one side of the first drying module, and the second drying module can be unfolded relative to the first drying module; The third drying module is foldable and installed on one side of the second drying module. The third drying module can be unfolded relative to the second drying module in a direction away from the location of the first drying module.

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second drying module is installed on each of the two opposite sides of the first drying module, and a third drying module is installed on each of the second drying modules.

3. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first drying module includes at least two parallel fixed drying rods; the second drying module includes telescopic drying rods that correspond one-to-one with the fixed drying rods. The telescopic drying rods are telescopically installed on the fixed drying rods, and the second drying module can be unfolded and folded by telescopically extending and retracting the telescopic drying rods relative to the fixed drying rods.

4. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second drying module also includes a crossbeam, which is fixedly connected to the extended ends of each of the telescopic drying rods, so that each of the telescopic drying rods remains relatively stable; the third drying module is installed on the crossbeam.

5. The drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The crossbeam has a receiving groove on the side facing away from the first drying module. When the third drying module is folded, it can be stored in the receiving groove. When the third drying module is unfolded, it can extend out of the receiving groove to provide drying space.

6. The drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third drying module includes a support arm and a drying component that can be stored in the receiving slot. The support arm is movably installed on the crossbeam and can extend out of or be stored in the receiving slot. When the support arm extends out of the receiving slot, it can support the drying component outside the receiving slot, so that the drying component provides drying space.

7. The drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drying component includes a support rod, which is movably connected to the support arm. When the support arm is extended, the support arm can support the support rod outside the receiving slot. Alternatively, the drying component includes a self-winding roller, a drying net, and a support rod. The two ends of the drying net are respectively connected to the self-winding roller and the support rod. The self-winding roller is installed in the receiving groove. The support rod is movably connected to the support arm. When the support arm is unfolded, the support arm can support the support rod outside the receiving groove, so that the drying net remains open.

8. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the crossbeam, and the support arm can be extended and retracted by rotation.

9. The drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, 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.

10. The drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side wall of the support arm is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the end of the support rod can be slidably installed in the groove or the slide rail. After the support arm is unfolded, the support rod can slide in and out of the receiving groove along the groove or the slide rail.

11. The drying rack according to claim 10, characterized in that, The receiving groove is provided with a collecting part, which is provided with a collecting groove that connects to the end of the slide groove, or the collecting part is provided with a collecting rail that connects to the end of the slide rail; the support rod can slide to the collecting groove or the collecting rail to disengage from the support arm.

12. The drying rack according to claim 11, characterized in that, The third drying module also includes a rotating mounting base disposed in the receiving groove, and one end of the support arm is rotatably mounted on the rotating mounting base; wherein the collecting part is disposed on the side of the rotating mounting base.

13. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third drying module includes two symmetrically arranged support arms, and the two ends of the support rod are movably connected to the two support arms respectively, so that the support rod is supported by the two support arms.

14. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third drying module also includes a cover plate. When the support arm and the drying component are in a retracted state, the cover plate can cover the receiving slot.

15. The drying rack according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cover plate is movably connected to the support arm, and the movement of the cover plate can cause the support arm to unfold and retract.

16. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Including the drying rack as described in any one of claims 1-15.

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