Electric heating towel rack

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric heating towel racks, in particular to an electric heating towel rack which comprises a storage box, a first shell, a second shell and a hollow connecting column, towels are hung on the second shell, a heating module is arranged in the second shell, and a heating plate in the heating module can heat and dry the towels. A control module is further arranged in the towel rack and comprises a light-emitting part and a light sensing part which are arranged on the first shell and the second shell respectively, whether the towel is hung on the second shell or not is sensed through cooperation of the light-emitting part and the light sensing part, and therefore whether the heating plate is heated or not is controlled, and the towel rack can heat the towel more intelligently and efficiently.

Description

An electric towel rack Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of towel rack technology, and in particular to an electric heated towel rack. Background Technology

[0002] After using towels, we usually hang them on towel racks. However, in the bathroom or indoors, damp towels don't dry quickly and are prone to bacterial growth, which not only affects the cleanliness of the towels but may also endanger the user's health. Existing towel racks are limited to hanging functions and lack additional features for drying or disinfecting towels, failing to meet people's growing demand for towel hygiene.

[0003] Most towel racks with heating functions on the market use hot air drying technology. However, this technology is often energy-intensive, and the drying effect is not satisfactory. Hot air drying is slow because the hot air may not dry every part of the towel evenly, leaving some areas still damp. In addition, the heating process is accompanied by noise, and the overall heating process is not intelligent enough to accurately control the heating of the towel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problem that the heating process of existing towel racks is not intelligent and efficient enough, this utility model provides an electric heating towel rack, which includes a first shell, a second shell, and a connecting column. The first shell and the second shell are fixedly connected to the connecting column and are spaced apart.

[0005] The electric towel rack also includes a control module, which includes a photosensitive element, a light-emitting element, and a circuit board. The photosensitive element is located inside the second housing, and a heating module is also located inside the second housing. The heating module includes a heating plate, which is arranged in parallel with the photosensitive element. The photosensitive element is electrically connected to the heating plate and controls the heating plate to heat. The photosensitive element is at least partially facing the first housing and exposed relative to the second housing. The circuit board is located inside the first housing, and a light-emitting element is located on the side of the first housing facing the second housing. The position of the light-emitting element corresponds to the exposed area of ​​the photosensitive element. The circuit board is electrically connected to the light-emitting element, the photosensitive element, and the heating module.

[0006] Preferably, multiple receivers are spaced apart on the photosensitive element, and multiple clearance holes are provided on the side of the second housing facing the first housing. The receivers are placed in the clearance holes, and the light emission direction of the light-emitting element is towards the receivers.

[0007] Preferably, the first housing includes an upper end face and a lower end face, and multiple light-emitting elements are arranged in a single row at intervals along a direction parallel to the upper end face, and the photosensitive element and the light-emitting element are arranged on the same plane.

[0008] Preferably, the light-emitting element is disposed near the upper end surface, the light-sensing element is disposed corresponding to the light-emitting element, and the heating plate is located on the side of the light-sensing element near the lower end surface.

[0009] Preferably, the towel rack further includes a disinfection module, which is located on the side of the first housing facing the second housing, and the control module is electrically connected to the disinfection module.

[0010] Preferably, the disinfection module includes ultraviolet lamps, and the ultraviolet lamps and light-emitting elements are arranged alternately.

[0011] Preferably, the electric towel rack further includes a storage box, in which a drive assembly is disposed. At least part of the side of the first housing away from the second housing is movably placed in the storage box. The drive assembly is at least partly placed in the connecting post and connects the first housing and / or the second housing. The drive assembly is used to drive the connecting post, the first housing, and the second housing to move relative to the storage box.

[0012] Preferably, there are two heating plates, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing, one close to and one away from the first housing.

[0013] Preferably, the control module further includes a display panel, which is located on the side of the second housing away from the first housing, and the display panel is electrically connected to the heating module and the circuit board.

[0014] Preferably, multiple gesture sensors are spaced apart on the display panel.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the electric towel rack provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The towel rack provided in this utility model aims to solve the problem of insufficient intelligence and efficiency in the heating process of existing towel racks. The towel rack includes a first shell and a second shell spaced apart. Towels are hung on the second shell. A heating module is installed inside the second shell. The heating plate in the heating module can heat and dry the towels, improving the drying speed and effectively preventing the towels from being damp for a long time and thus breeding bacteria. Simultaneously, a control module is also installed inside the towel rack. The control module includes a light-emitting element and a photosensitive element respectively installed on the first shell and the second shell. The light-emitting element and the photosensitive element work together to sense whether a towel is hanging on the second shell. The control module, electrically connected to the heating module, controls whether the heating plate heats the towels, making the towel rack's heating of the towels more intelligent and efficient. When the photosensitive element senses the presence of a towel, the light-emitting element emits light. When the light is blocked by the towel, the light intensity received by the photosensitive element weakens, thereby triggering the control module to start the heating module to heat and dry the towel. When the towel is removed, the light intensity sensed by the photosensitive element returns to normal, and the control module controls the heating module to stop heating. This achieves intelligent sensing control, avoids energy waste, and makes the towel rack's heating and drying function more accurate and efficient.

[0017] 2. In this embodiment of the invention, multiple receivers are spaced apart on the photosensitive element, and multiple clearance holes are provided on the side of the second housing facing the first housing. The receivers are placed in the clearance holes, and multiple light-emitting elements are spaced apart corresponding to the positions of the receivers. The arrangement of multiple receivers and light-emitting elements further improves the accuracy of the photosensitive element in sensing towels, avoiding situations where the control module cannot be triggered due to towels being too small or the hanging position lacking a corresponding photosensitive element. This makes the towel rack's sensing of towels more sensitive and reliable. Simultaneously, the arrangement of multiple receivers and light-emitting elements can also, to a certain extent, expand the applicability of the towel rack, making it suitable for towels of different sizes and thicknesses, thus improving the versatility of the towel rack.

[0018] 3. In this embodiment of the invention, the first housing includes an upper end face and a lower end face. Multiple light-emitting elements are arranged in a single row at intervals along a direction parallel to the upper end face. The light-sensing element and the light-emitting elements are located on the same plane. By arranging multiple light-emitting elements in a single row at intervals, the uniformity of light illumination can be further improved, allowing the light-sensing element to more accurately receive changes in light after being blocked by a towel, thereby more accurately sensing the presence of the towel. Simultaneously, the single-row arrangement of the light-emitting elements can also reduce the space occupied by the light-emitting elements and the light-sensing element to a certain extent, making the towel rack structure more compact and easier to install and use.

[0019] 4. In this embodiment of the utility model, the light-emitting element is disposed near the upper end surface, the light-sensing element is disposed corresponding to the light-emitting element, and the heating plate is located on the side of the light-sensing element near the lower end surface. When the towel is hung on the second housing from the upper end of the second housing, since the light-emitting element and the light-sensing element are disposed closer to the upper end of the first housing and the second housing, the towel can more accurately and quickly trigger the control module to start the heating module to heat and dry the towel. Conversely, if the light-sensing element is disposed on the side near the lower end surface, there may be a situation where the towel is not long enough and cannot block the light-sensing element, resulting in the inability to start the heating module.

[0020] 5. In this embodiment of the utility model, the towel rack also includes a disinfection module, which is located on the side of the first housing facing the second housing. The disinfection module includes a UV lamp, which can disinfect towels hung on the second housing with ultraviolet light, further improving the hygiene of the towels. The UV lamp and the light-emitting element are arranged alternately, which makes effective use of the space on the first housing while disinfecting the towels more evenly. The disinfection module and the control module work together. The opening and closing of the UV lamp is controlled by the control module based on the sensing result of the photosensitive element, realizing intelligent disinfection function. When the photosensitive element senses the presence of a towel, the control module can start the heating module to heat and dry the towel, and at the same time, it can start the disinfection module to disinfect the towel with ultraviolet light, realizing the integrated operation of heating, drying and disinfection, improving the practicality and convenience of the towel rack.

[0021] 6. In this embodiment of the utility model, the electric towel rack further includes a storage box, within which a driving component is disposed. At least a portion of the side of the first housing away from the second housing is movably placed within the storage box. The driving component is at least partially disposed within a connecting post and connects the first housing and / or the second housing. The driving component is used to drive the connecting post, the first housing, and the second housing to move relative to the storage box. When towels need to be hung, the driving component can be used to remove the first and second housings from the storage box, facilitating the user to hang the towels on the second housing. After use, the driving component can be used to retract the first and second housings back into the storage box, reducing the space occupied by the towel rack when not in use and further improving its practicality. Simultaneously, one end of the towel rack containing the storage box can be pre-embedded in the wall, allowing the towel rack to be hidden within the wall when the first and second housings are retracted into the storage box. In addition, the first and second housings are fixedly connected by a hollow connecting column, and the drive component is placed inside the connecting column, making the overall structure of the towel rack more compact. Since the first and second housings move synchronously relative to the storage box, the wires of the connecting components between the first and second housings are also relatively stationary. The wires will not be stretched during the extension and retraction of the towel rack, avoiding poor contact or breakage caused by the wires being stretched, thus improving the stability of the towel rack.

[0022] 7. In this embodiment of the invention, two heating plates are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing, near and away from the first housing. This symmetrical arrangement of heating plates on both sides allows for more even heating and drying of the towels, avoiding uneven drying caused by localized excessively high or low temperatures, thus improving the drying effect. Simultaneously, the symmetrical arrangement of heating plates on both sides can also improve the heating efficiency of the towel rack to a certain extent, enabling the towels to reach the ideal dry state more quickly. Furthermore, the symmetrical arrangement of the heating plates on both sides of the second housing, near and away from the first housing, also allows the towel rack to maintain good heat dissipation while heating and drying the towels, preventing excessively high internal temperatures due to prolonged heating, and improving the safety and stability of the towel rack.

[0023] 8. In this embodiment of the utility model, the control module further includes a display panel, which is located on the side of the second housing away from the first housing. The display panel is electrically connected to the heating module. Through the display panel, the user can intuitively understand the heating status, disinfection progress and other relevant information of the towel rack, making the operation of the towel rack more intuitive and convenient.

[0024] 9. In this embodiment of the utility model, multiple gesture sensors are spaced apart on the display panel. Users can control the towel rack by using gestures, such as activating or stopping heating or disinfection functions, without direct contact with the display panel. This reduces the spread of bacteria during operation and further improves the hygiene of the towel rack. Simultaneously, the gesture sensors make the towel rack operation more intelligent and convenient, enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 is an isometric view of the electric towel rack provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 7 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the drive assembly of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 9 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 10 is an exploded view of some components of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 11 is an isometric view of the electric towel rack provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 12 is an exploded view of the towel rack component provided in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0038] 100. Electric towel rack (first embodiment); 200. Electric towel rack (second embodiment);

[0039] 1. First housing; 2. Second housing; 3. Connecting post; 4. Storage box;

[0040] 11. Control module; 12. Upper end face; 13. Lower end face; 14. Disinfection module; 15. Second wiring hole; 16. Power cord; 17. Roller; 18. Flexible seal; 21. Heating module; 22. Clearance hole; 23. Display panel; 41. Drive assembly; 42. First wiring hole; 43. Control port;

[0041] 111. Circuit board; 112. Light-emitting component; 113. Light sensor; 141. Ultraviolet lamp; 211. Heating plate; 231. Gesture sensor; 411. Base; 412. Fixed guide rail; 413. Lead screw; 414. Transmission component; 415. Movable guide rail; 416. Movable bracket;

[0042] 1131, Receiver; 4141, Threaded hole; 4121, Limiting groove; 4122, First magnetic suction element; 4123, Second magnetic suction element; 4124, Receiving groove; 4151, Limiting protrusion; 4152, Alternating groove; 4161, Connecting end; 4162, Sensing end; 4163, First Hall sensor; 4164, Second Hall sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0044] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" in the specification and claims of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order.

[0045] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0046] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0047] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] Referring to Figures 1-5, the first embodiment of this utility model provides an electric heated towel rack 100. The electric heated towel rack 100 includes a first housing 1, a second housing 2, and a connecting post 3. The first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are fixedly connected to the connecting post 3 and are spaced apart. The electric heated towel rack 100 also includes a control module 11, which includes a photosensitive element 113, a light-emitting element 112, and a circuit board 111. The photosensitive element 113 is disposed inside the second housing 2, and a heating module 21 is disposed inside the second housing 2. The heating module 21 includes a heating element... The heating plate 211 and the photosensitive element 113 are arranged in parallel. The photosensitive element 113 is at least partially exposed towards the first housing 1 and relative to the second housing 2. The circuit board 111 is placed inside the first housing 1. A light-emitting element 112 is arranged on the side of the first housing 1 facing the second housing 2. The position of the light-emitting element 112 corresponds to the exposed area of ​​the photosensitive element 113. The circuit board 111 is electrically connected to the light-emitting element 112, the photosensitive element 113 and the heating module 21. The circuit board 11 controls the heating plate 211 to heat by the signal detected by the photosensitive element 113.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second housing 2 of the electric towel rack 100 is used to hang towels. By setting a heating module 21 inside the second housing 2, the heating plate 211 in the heating module 21 can heat and dry the towels, improving the drying speed of the towels and effectively preventing the towels from being damp for a long time and thus breeding bacteria. At the same time, the electric towel rack 100 is also equipped with a control module 11. The control module 11 includes a light-emitting element 112 and a light-sensing element 113 respectively set on the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The light-emitting element 112 and the light-sensing element 113 work together to sense whether there is a towel hanging on the second housing 2. Then, the control module 11, which is electrically connected to the heating module 21, controls whether the heating plate 211 heats, making the heating of the towels by the electric towel rack 100 more intelligent and efficient. When the light-sensing element 113 senses the presence of a towel, the light-emitting element 112 emits light. After the light is blocked by the towel, the light intensity received by the light-sensing element 113 is reduced, thereby triggering the circuit board 111 of the control module 11 to control the start of the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towels. When the towel is removed, the light intensity sensed by the light sensor 113 returns to normal, and the control module 11 controls the heating module 21 to stop heating. Alternatively, the control module 11 can preset the heating time, and when the towel is detected, it controls the heating module 21 to heat for the preset time. This achieves intelligent sensing control, avoids energy waste, and makes the heating and drying function of the electric towel rack 100 more accurate and efficient.

[0051] As one implementation method, referring to Figures 4 and 5, multiple receivers 1131 are spaced apart on the photosensitive element 113. Multiple clearance holes 22 are provided on the side of the second housing 2 facing the first housing 1, with the receivers 1131 placed within the clearance holes 22. The light-emitting element 112 emits light towards the receivers 1131. By using multiple receivers 1131 and light-emitting elements 112, the accuracy of the photosensitive element 113 in sensing towels can be further improved. This avoids situations where the control module 11 cannot be triggered due to the towel being too small or the hanging position not having a corresponding photosensitive element 113, making the electric towel rack 100 more sensitive and reliable in sensing towels. Simultaneously, the multiple receivers 1131 and light-emitting elements 112 can also improve the applicability of the electric towel rack 100 to a certain extent, making it suitable for towels of different sizes and thicknesses, thus enhancing the versatility of the electric towel rack 100.

[0052] As one implementation, please refer to Figure 4. The first housing 1 includes an upper end face 12 and a lower end face 13 facing each other. Multiple light-emitting elements 112 are arranged in a single row at intervals along a direction parallel to the upper end face 12. The light-sensing element 113 and the light-emitting elements 112 are disposed on the same plane, and the receiver 1131 and the light-emitting element 112 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. By arranging multiple light-emitting elements 112 in a single row at intervals, the uniformity of light illumination can be further improved, allowing the light-sensing element 113 to more accurately receive the changes in light after being blocked by a towel, thereby more accurately sensing the presence of the towel. At the same time, the single-row interval arrangement can also reduce the space occupied by the light-emitting elements 112 and the light-sensing element 113 to a certain extent, making the structure of the electric towel rack 100 more compact and easier to install and use.

[0053] Furthermore, referring to Figures 4 and 5, the light-emitting element 112 is positioned near the upper end face 12, and the light-sensing element 113 is positioned corresponding to the light-emitting element 112. The heating plate is located on the side of the light-sensing element 113 near the lower end face 13. When the towel is hung on the second housing 2 from the upper end, because the light-emitting element 112 and the light-sensing element 113 are positioned closer to the upper ends of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, the towel can more accurately and quickly trigger the control module 11 to start the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towel. Conversely, if the light-sensing element 113 is positioned on the side near the lower end face 13, there may be a situation where the towel is not long enough and cannot block the light-sensing element 113, thus preventing the heating module 21 from starting.

[0054] As one implementation, please refer to Figures 1 and 4. The electric towel rack 100 also includes a disinfection module 14. The disinfection module 14 is located on the side of the first housing 1 facing the second housing 2. The control module 11 is electrically connected to the disinfection module 14. The disinfection module 14 includes an ultraviolet lamp 141, which is arranged alternately with the light-emitting element 112.

[0055] The ultraviolet lamp 141 in the disinfection module 14 can disinfect towels hung on the second housing 2 with ultraviolet light, further improving the hygiene of the towels. The ultraviolet lamp 141 and the light-emitting element 112 are arranged alternately, which can effectively utilize the space on the first housing 1 while disinfecting the towels more evenly. The disinfection module 14 works in conjunction with the control module 11. The opening and closing of the ultraviolet lamp 141 is controlled by the control module 11 according to the sensing result of the photosensitive element 113, realizing the intelligent disinfection function. When the photosensitive element 113 senses the presence of the towel, the control module 11 can start the heating module 21 to heat and dry the towel, and at the same time start the disinfection module 14 to disinfect the towel with ultraviolet light. Alternatively, the control module 11 can preset a specific program to control the heating module 21 and the disinfection module 14 to heat and disinfect the towel in different sequences, realizing the integrated operation of heating, drying and disinfection, improving the practicality and convenience of the electric towel rack 100.

[0056] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 5. Two heating plates 211 are provided, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing 2, one near and one away from the first housing 1. This symmetrical arrangement of the heating plates 211 on both sides allows for more even heating and drying of the towels, avoiding uneven drying caused by localized excessively high or low temperatures, thus improving the drying effect. Simultaneously, the symmetrical arrangement of the heating plates 211 on both sides can also improve the heating efficiency of the electric towel rack 100 to a certain extent, enabling the towels to reach the ideal drying state more quickly. Furthermore, the symmetrical arrangement of the heating plates 211 on both sides of the second housing 2, near and away from the first housing 1, also allows the electric towel rack 100 to maintain good heat dissipation while heating and drying the towels, avoiding excessively high internal temperatures caused by prolonged heating, and improving the safety and stability of the electric towel rack 100.

[0057] As one implementation, please refer to Figure 5. The control module 11 also includes a display panel 23. The display panel 23 is located on the side of the second housing 2 away from the first housing 1. The display panel 23 is electrically connected to the heating module 21 and the circuit board 111. Through the display panel 23, the user can intuitively understand the heating status, disinfection progress and other relevant information of the electric towel rack 100, making the operation of the electric towel rack 100 more intuitive and convenient.

[0058] In one embodiment, both the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are set as cuboids, and the connecting post 3 is set as a cylinder. The connecting post 3 is located between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and the connecting post 3 is fixedly connected to the end faces of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. After the fixed connection, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are aligned around their perimeters, forming a compact and aesthetically pleasing electric towel rack 100, which is easy to install and use.

[0059] The electric towel rack 100 in the first embodiment of this utility model incorporates a heating module 21 and a control module 11 within a first housing 1 and a second housing 2. The control module 11 intelligently senses and controls the towels hanging on the second housing 2, and then controls the heating module 21 to turn on and off based on the sensing results, thus completing the heating and drying of the towels. By incorporating the heating module 21 within the second housing 2, the electric towel rack 100 achieves a relatively small size while improving its heating and drying efficiency. Furthermore, the coordinated control of the heating module 21 and the control module 11 avoids energy waste, making the heating and drying function of the electric towel rack 100 more accurate and efficient.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 6. The second embodiment of this utility model also provides another type of electric towel rack 200. The difference between the electric towel rack 200 in the second embodiment and the electric towel rack 100 in the first embodiment is as follows:

[0061] The electric towel rack 200 also includes a storage box 4, in which a drive assembly 41 is disposed. At least part of the side of the first housing 1 away from the second housing 2 is movably placed in the storage box 4. The drive assembly 41 is at least partly placed in the connecting post 3 and connects the first housing 1 and / or the second housing 2. Specifically, one end of the drive assembly 41 passes through the connecting post 3 and is fixedly connected to the end face of the second housing 2 facing the first housing 1. The drive assembly 41 is used to drive the connecting post 3, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 to move relative to the storage box 4.

[0062] When towels need to be hung, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be removed from the storage box 4 by the drive component 41, making it convenient for the user to hang the towels on the second housing 2. After use, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be put back into the storage box 4 by the drive component 41, which reduces the space occupied by the electric towel rack 200 when not in use and further improves the practicality of the electric towel rack 200. At the same time, one end of the storage box 4 in the electric towel rack 200 can be pre-embedded in the wall. When the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are put into the storage box 4, the electric towel rack 200 can be hidden in the wall. Meanwhile, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are fixedly connected by a hollow connecting post 3, and the drive component 41 is partially placed inside the connecting post 3, making the overall structure of the electric towel rack 200 more compact. Since the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 move synchronously relative to the storage box 4, the wires of the connecting components between the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are also relatively stationary. The wires will not be stretched during the extension and retraction of the electric towel rack 200, thus avoiding poor contact or breakage caused by the stretching of the wires and improving the stability of the electric towel rack 200.

[0063] Preferably, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be completely stored in the storage box 4. When the electric towel rack 200 is in the stored state, the electric towel rack 200 presents a compact box-shaped structure. The electric towel rack 200 is embedded in the wall and connected to the main power line in the wall. The second housing 2 on the outside of the electric towel rack 200 can be almost flush with the wall, so that the installed electric towel rack 200 is not only beautiful and elegant, but also effectively reduces the space occupied. The electric towel rack 200 is more compact and beautiful when not in use.

[0064] As one implementation, referring to Figures 6-8, the drive assembly 41 includes a base 411, a fixed guide rail 412, a movable guide rail 415, a lead screw 413, a transmission component 414, and a power unit. The base 411 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the storage box 4. One end of the fixed guide rail 412 is fixedly connected to the base 411 and / or the storage box 4, and the movable guide rail 415 is movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail 412. One end of the movable guide rail 415 is fixedly connected to the second housing 2. The transmission component 414 is disposed inside the movable guide rail 415 and fixedly connected to the second housing 2. The power unit is fixedly connected to the side of the base 411 away from the fixed guide rail 412, and one end of the lead screw 413 is connected to the power unit for transmission. The other end of the lead screw 413 passes through the fixed housing and the movable housing and is threadedly connected to the transmission component 414. The drive assembly 41 enables the automatic extension and retraction of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, eliminating the need for the user to manually move the electric towel rack 200, making operation more convenient and effortless. Meanwhile, the cooperation between the fixed guide rail 412 and the movable guide rail 415 in the drive assembly 41 makes the movement of the electric towel rack 200 more stable, avoids the shaking of the electric towel rack 200 during movement, and improves the stability and service life of the electric towel rack 200.

[0065] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 7 and 8. The outer surface of the fixed guide rail 412 is provided with a limiting groove 4121, and the inner surface of the movable guide rail 415 is provided with a limiting protrusion 4151. The limiting protrusion 4151 is engaged in the limiting groove 4121. The limiting groove 4121 and the limiting protrusion 4151 are perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage box 4. The movable guide rail 415 is movably sleeved on the fixed guide rail 412 through the cooperation of the limiting protrusion 4151 and the limiting groove 4121, so that the movement of the movable guide rail 415 on the fixed guide rail 412 is more stable and reliable, further avoiding the shaking or deviation of the movable guide rail 415 during movement, and improving the stability and service life of the electric towel rack 200. Meanwhile, the setting of the limiting groove 4121 and the limiting protrusion 4151 can also limit the movement range of the movable guide rail 415 to a certain extent, so that the movement of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 in the storage box 4 is more orderly, avoiding structural damage or functional failure caused by excessive movement range.

[0066] As one embodiment, referring to Figures 7-9, the drive assembly 41 further includes a movable bracket 416. The movable bracket 416 includes a connecting end 4161 and a sensing end 4162. The connecting end 4161 is fixedly connected to the first housing 1. The sensing end 4162 faces the fixed guide rail 412. A first Hall sensor 4163 and a second Hall sensor 4164 are disposed on the sensing end 4162. A control module 11 is disposed inside the first housing 1. The first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 are electrically connected to the control module 11 and the drive assembly 41. A first magnetic member 4122 and a second magnetic member 4123 are disposed at intervals on the outer surface of the side of the fixed guide rail 412 facing the sensing end 4162. The first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 correspond to the first magnetic member 4122 and the second magnetic member 4123, respectively.

[0067] When the first Hall sensor 4163 and the first magnetic member 4122 are facing each other, and the second Hall sensor 4164 and the second magnetic member 4123 are facing each other, the first Hall sensor 4163 senses the magnetic field of the first magnetic member 4122 and generates an electrical signal, and the second Hall sensor 4164 also senses the magnetic field of the second magnetic member 4123 and generates an electrical signal. At this time, the electric towel rack 200 is in the storage state. When only the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second magnetic suction member 4123 are in opposition, the first Hall sensor 4163 senses the magnetic field of the second magnetic suction member 4123 and generates an electrical signal. At this time, the electric towel rack 200 is in the unfolded state. The electrical signal from the Hall sensor is transmitted to the drive component 41 through the control module 11. The drive component 41 controls the movement of the movable guide rail 415 on the fixed guide rail 412 according to the received electrical signal, thereby realizing the position adjustment of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2. This allows for precise control of the movement position of the first shell 1 and the second shell 2, making the electric towel rack 200 more stable and reliable during use and storage. At the same time, the combined use of the Hall sensor and the magnetic suction member can also improve the intelligence level of the electric towel rack 200 to a certain extent, allowing users to preset the movement position of the electric towel rack 200 through the control module 11, and realize one-button control of the unfolding and storage of the electric towel rack 200, improving the convenience and user experience of the electric towel rack 200.

[0068] Specifically, the movable bracket 416 is configured as an L-shaped structure, with the connecting end 4161 and the sensing end 4162 located on the two connected sections of the L-shaped structure. By configuring the movable bracket 416 as an L-shaped structure, the movable bracket 416 can be more compactly attached to and fixed to the first housing 1, reducing the space required for the movable bracket 416.

[0069] Furthermore, a receiving groove 4123 is provided on the outer surface of the fixed guide rail 412, and a clearance groove 4152 corresponding to the receiving groove 4123 is provided on the movable guide rail 415. The first magnetic attractor 4122 and the second magnetic attractor 4123 are spaced apart on the bottom surface of the receiving groove 4123. The sensing end 4162 passes through the clearance groove 4152 and is placed in the receiving groove 4123, so that the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164 on the sensing end 4162 can sense the first magnetic attractor 4122 and the second magnetic attractor 4123.

[0070] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 7 and 8. A threaded hole 4141 is provided in the transmission component 414, and one end of the lead screw 413 is placed in the threaded hole 4141. The lead screw 413 is detachably connected to the transmission component 414. The continuous rotation of the lead screw 413 can disengage the transmission component 414 from the lead screw 413, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the electric towel rack 200 according to actual needs, thus improving the flexibility and convenience of the electric towel rack 200.

[0071] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6. The second housing 2 is also provided with a control port 43, which is electrically connected to the control module 11. Through the control port 43, the drive component 41 can be controlled to ignore the signal control of the first Hall sensor 4163 and the second Hall sensor 4164, so that the lead screw 413 rotates continuously. Through the control port 43, the position sensing control of the Hall sensor on the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be released, so that the user can control the continuous rotation of the lead screw 413 to realize the automatic detachment of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 from the storage box 4, thereby making it more convenient to disassemble and replace the components of the electric towel rack 200.

[0072] As one implementation, referring to Figure 10, the electric towel rack 200 also includes a power cord 16. The power cord 16 is bent and disposed inside the storage box 4. When the first housing 1 is completely housed inside the storage box 4, there is a gap between the first housing 1 and the bottom surface of the storage box 4. The power cord 16 is placed in the gap. A first wiring hole 42 is provided on the side of the storage box 4, and a second wiring hole 15 is provided on the side of the first housing 1 facing the storage box 4. One end of the power cord 16 passes through the first wiring hole 42 and connects to an external power source, while the other end of the power cord 16 passes through the second wiring hole 15 and electrically connects to the control module 11. When the first housing 1 moves relative to the storage box 4, the bent power cord 16 is stretched and compressed according to a specific route and angle, avoiding excessive stretching or twisting of the power cord 16 during movement, thus ensuring the connection stability and service life of the power cord 16.

[0073] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 11. Multiple gesture sensors 231 are spaced apart on the display panel 23. Users can control the electric towel rack 200 through gestures, such as starting or stopping heating or disinfection functions, without direct contact with the display panel 23. This reduces the spread of bacteria during operation and further improves the hygiene of the electric towel rack 200. Simultaneously, the gesture sensors 231 make the operation of the electric towel rack 200 more intelligent and convenient, enhancing the user experience.

[0074] The electric towel rack 200 in the second embodiment of this utility model is further provided with a storage box 4. A driving component 41 is provided inside the storage box 4 to connect and drive the connecting column 3, the first housing 1, and the second housing 2 to move relative to the storage box 4, so that the electric towel rack 200 has a telescopic movement function. When the user does not need to use the electric towel rack 200, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be controlled to be stored in the storage box 4, reducing the volume occupied by the electric towel rack 200. When the electric towel rack 200 needs to be used, the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be easily extended from the storage box 4 by simple operation, and towels can be easily hung. The operation is simple and quick. In addition, after the electric towel rack 200 is stored, the design of the storage box 4 is not only beautiful and elegant, but also effectively protects the electric towel rack 200 from cleaning and safety when not in use, preventing the adhesion of dust and dirt. The telescopic moving structure of the electric towel rack 200 can also protect the cord inside the electric towel rack 200 from excessive pulling or twisting, extending the service life of the electric towel rack 200.

[0075] In one implementation, a roller 17 is provided on at least one side of the inner surface of the first housing 1 opposite to the inner surface of the storage box 4, and the roller 17 abuts against the storage box 4. The roller 17 makes the movement of the first housing 1 relative to the storage box 4 smoother, reducing friction and resistance during movement and improving the moving efficiency and stability of the electric towel rack 200. Simultaneously, the roller 17 can also protect the inner surface of the storage box 4 to some extent, preventing scratches or damage from the first housing 1 during movement and extending the service life of the electric towel rack 200. Furthermore, when the electric towel rack 200 is placed horizontally, since the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are only fixedly connected by a connecting post 3 on one side, the other side of the electric towel rack 200 without the connecting post 3 is prone to shifting under the weight of the towel when a towel is hung on the second housing 2. The roller 17 can balance the force on the electric towel rack 200, improving its load-bearing capacity and stability.

[0076] In one implementation, a flexible sealing element 18 is provided on the first housing 1. The flexible sealing element 18 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first housing 1 and abuts against the storage box 4. When the first housing 1 moves relative to the storage box 4, the flexible sealing element 18 moves synchronously with the first housing 1. The flexible sealing element 18 effectively prevents dust and moisture from entering the storage box 4, keeping the inside of the storage box 4 clean and dry, further improving the hygiene and service life of the electric towel rack 200. At the same time, the flexible sealing element 18 can also reduce the noise of the first housing 1 during movement to a certain extent, making the use of the electric towel rack 200 quieter and more comfortable.

[0077] Furthermore, the flexible seal 18 is located on the side of the roller 17 near the second housing 2, thereby preventing water droplets and mist from entering the interior of the first housing 1 through the connection gap between the roller 17 and the first housing 1, avoiding short circuits or component damage caused by water droplets and mist, and further improving the safety and reliability of the electric towel rack 200.

[0078] In one implementation, the connecting post 3 is positioned close to the side of the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and the roller 17 is positioned close to the opposite side of the first housing 1. This layout design of the connecting post 3 optimizes the overall structure of the electric towel rack 200. The position of the connecting post 3 close to the side not only provides more hanging space for towels, but the large gap between the roller 17 and the connecting post 3 and their respective positions on both sides of the first housing 1 further enhances the load-bearing capacity and stability of the electric towel rack 200. Even when hanging heavy towels, the electric towel rack 200 can remain stable, effectively avoiding displacement or damage caused by excessive load, and improving the practicality and durability of the electric towel rack 200.

[0079] In the second embodiment of this utility model, the towel rack 200 is equipped with rollers 17 and flexible seals 18 on the first housing 1. The rollers 17 make the first housing 1 move more smoothly relative to the storage box 4, reducing friction and resistance during movement, improving the moving efficiency and stability of the electric towel rack 200, and also improving the load-bearing capacity and stability of the electric towel rack 200. Even when hanging heavy towels, the electric towel rack 200 can remain stable, effectively avoiding displacement or damage caused by excessive load, thus improving the practicality and durability of the electric towel rack 200. The flexible seals 18 effectively prevent dust and moisture from entering the storage box 4 and the first housing 1, keeping the storage box 4 and the first housing 1 clean and dry, further improving the hygiene and service life of the electric towel rack 200.

[0080] The above provides a detailed description of an electric towel rack disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electric towel rack, characterized in that: The electric towel rack includes a first housing, a second housing, and a connecting column. The first housing and the second housing are fixedly connected to the connecting column and spaced apart. The electric towel rack also includes a control module, which includes a photosensitive element, a light-emitting element, and a circuit board. The photosensitive element is disposed inside the second housing, and a heating module is disposed inside the second housing. The heating module includes a heating plate, which is arranged parallel to the photosensitive element. The photosensitive element is electrically connected to the heating plate and controls the heating plate to heat. The photosensitive element is at least partially facing the first housing and exposed relative to the second housing. The circuit board is placed inside the first housing. The light-emitting element is disposed on the side of the first housing facing the second housing, and the position of the light-emitting element corresponds to the exposed area of ​​the photosensitive element. The circuit board is electrically connected to the light-emitting element, the photosensitive element, and the heating module.

2. The electric towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple receivers are spaced apart on the photosensitive element, and multiple clearance holes are provided on the side of the second housing facing the first housing. The receivers are placed in the clearance holes, and the light emission direction of the light-emitting element is towards the receivers.

3. The electric towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first housing includes an upper end face and a lower end face, and multiple light-emitting elements are arranged in a single row at intervals along a direction parallel to the upper end face. The photosensitive element and the light-emitting element are disposed on the same plane.

4. An electric towel rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light-emitting element is disposed near the upper end surface, the light-sensing element is disposed corresponding to the light-emitting element, and the heating plate is located on the side of the light-sensing element near the lower end surface.

5. An electric towel rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The towel rack also includes a disinfection module, which is located on the side of the first housing facing the second housing, and the control module is electrically connected to the disinfection module.

6. An electric towel rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The disinfection module includes ultraviolet lamps, which are arranged alternately with the light-emitting element.

7. An electric towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric towel rack also includes a storage box, in which a drive assembly is provided. At least part of the side of the first housing away from the second housing is movably placed in the storage box. The drive assembly is at least partly placed in the connecting post and connected to the first housing and / or the second housing. The drive assembly is used to drive the connecting post, the first housing, and the second housing to move relative to the storage box.

8. An electric towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating plate is provided in two parts, and the heating plate is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second housing, one close to and one away from the first housing.

9. An electric towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module also includes a display panel, which is located on the side of the second housing away from the first housing, and the display panel is electrically connected to the heating module and the circuit board.

10. An electric towel rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: Multiple gesture sensors are spaced apart on the display panel.

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