Towel barrel

Abstract

The towel barrel comprises a barrel body, a cover body, a heating mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the heating mechanism and the lifting mechanism are arranged in the barrel body, the top end of the lifting mechanism is connected with the cover body, the cover body covers an opening in the top of the barrel body in an opening and closing mode, and a connecting piece is arranged at the bottom of the cover body. A towel is placed in the barrel body and hung at the bottom of the cover body through the connecting piece, the heating mechanism is started to heat the towel, when a user needs the towel, the lifting mechanism is started to lift the cover body, the towel connected with the cover body ascends along with the cover body, the user can conveniently take the towel, and the cover body is far away from the barrel body after being lifted, so that the towel can be conveniently taken. A user is not prone to being scalded when taking the towel, and using is safer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of towel heating equipment, and in particular to a towel bucket. Background Technology

[0002] A towel rack is a product used to dry and heat towels. It generally consists of a container and heating wires around the container. Users simply place the towels into the container and activate the heating wires to keep the towels warm and dry, helping to kill bacteria and reduce odors, thus maintaining towel hygiene. Traditional towel racks require users to reach into the container to retrieve towels, which is inconvenient and increases the risk of burns. While towel racks with a lifting function typically use two levers to raise the base supporting the towels, users still need to reach between the levers to retrieve the towels, which still carries the risk of burns. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, the present invention provides a towel bucket that is not only convenient to take out, but also effectively reduces the risk of being burned.

[0004] A towel bucket includes a bucket body, a lid, a heating mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The heating mechanism and the lifting mechanism are disposed in the bucket body. The top end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the lid. The lid is closable and covers the opening at the top of the bucket body. The bottom of the lid is provided with a connector.

[0005] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a motor, a gear, a rack, and a lifting rod. One end of the lifting rod is connected to the bottom of the cover, and the other end of the lifting rod is connected to the motor. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the gear, the gear meshes with the rack, and the rack is fixed to the side of the barrel.

[0006] In one embodiment, the towel rack further includes a mounting bracket, which includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part connected to each other. The lifting rod includes two rods, one of which is connected to the top of the first mounting part and the other is connected to the top of the second mounting part. The motor is disposed in the first mounting part, and an installation gap is formed between the first mounting part and the second mounting part. The gear is disposed in the installation gap.

[0007] In one embodiment, the towel bucket further includes a fixing frame connected to the bucket body, the rack being mounted on the inner wall of the fixing frame, and the fixing frame being provided with a first limit switch and a second limit switch, the first limit switch being near the bottom of the rack and the second limit switch being near the top of the rack.

[0008] In one embodiment, the cover is provided with a control board, and the bottom of the barrel is provided with a main board. The main board is electrically connected to the heating mechanism, the motor, the first limit switch and the second limit switch respectively. The control line of the main board passes through the inside of the lifting rod and extends into the cover to be electrically connected to the control board.

[0009] In one embodiment, the barrel includes an outer shell and an inner liner, the outer shell being fitted over the inner liner, the lifting mechanism being disposed between the outer shell and the inner liner, and the heating mechanism being disposed inside the outer shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the towel bucket further includes a tray, the top of which is connected to and communicates with the bottom of the inner liner. A through hole is formed on the bottom wall of the tray. The heating mechanism is located below the tray with its heating end facing the through hole. A baffle is provided above the through hole, and an airflow channel is formed between the baffle and the bottom wall of the tray.

[0011] In one embodiment, a drainage hole is further provided on the bottom wall of the tray, and a raised retaining edge is provided around the periphery of the drainage hole, with the drainage hole located outside the retaining edge; and / or,

[0012] The tray is equipped with a negative ion generator on the outer side of its bottom wall; and / or,

[0013] The tray has a support plate at its top, and the support plate has multiple perforations.

[0014] In one embodiment, the heating mechanism includes a heater and a fan. The heater is disposed in the through hole, and the fan is located below the heater and mounted on the bottom plate of the housing. An air inlet is provided on the bottom plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the inner liner is provided with multiple vertical grooves; and / or,

[0016] A support frame is provided below the bottom plate of the outer casing, and the support frame is connected to the side wall of the outer casing; and / or,

[0017] The top of the outer casing has an annular recessed platform, and the bottom of the cover has a protrusion that matches the recessed platform. The cover is mounted on the recessed platform of the outer casing via the protrusion, and an exhaust channel is provided between the protrusion and the recessed platform.

[0018] In one embodiment, the connector is a hook, pressure strip, magnet, Velcro, hanging rod, or clip.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the cover is provided with a connecting seat, one end of the connector is connected to the connecting seat, and the other end of the connector is used to hang a towel.

[0020] In this utility model of a towel bucket, when in use, the towel is placed inside the bucket and suspended from the bottom of the lid by a connector. The heating mechanism is activated to heat the towel. When the user needs the towel, the lifting mechanism is activated to raise the lid, and the towel connected to the lid rises with it, making it easy for the user to take the towel. Moreover, after the lid is raised and away from the bucket, the user is less likely to be burned when taking the towel, making it safer to use. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will become readily apparent upon reading the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lid of a towel bucket covering the bucket body in one embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lid of a towel bucket being raised in one embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A cross-sectional view;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of point A;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a towel bucket after the outer shell has been removed, according to one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of the bottom of a towel bucket according to one embodiment.

[0029] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0030] 10. Barrel body; 110. Outer shell; 112. Air inlet; 114. Recessed platform; 120. Inner liner; 122. Groove; 130. Support frame; 20. Cover; 210. Boss; 21. Connector; 22. Control panel; 23. Connecting seat; 30. Heating mechanism; 310. Heater; 320. Fan; 40. Lifting mechanism; 410. Motor; 420. Gear; 430. Rack; 440. Lifting rod; 450. Second limit switch; 50. Mounting bracket; 510. First mounting part; 520. Second mounting part; 60. Fixing frame; 70. Tray; 710. Baffle; 701. Airflow channel; 702. Drain hole; 720. Edge guard; 730. Support plate; 80. Ion generator. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0032] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a towel bucket, including a bucket body 10, a lid 20, a heating mechanism 30, and a lifting mechanism 40. The heating mechanism 30 is disposed inside the bucket body 10. Optionally, in this embodiment, the heating mechanism 30 is located at the bottom of the bucket body 10; in other embodiments, the heating mechanism 30 may also be disposed on the side of the bucket body 10. The lifting mechanism 40 is disposed on the side or middle of the bucket body 10, and its top end is connected to the lid 20. The lid 20 is openable and closable, covering the opening at the top of the bucket body 10, and a connector 21 is provided at the bottom of the lid 20. (See reference...) Figure 2 In this embodiment, the connector 21 is a hook, which hangs the towel on the cover 20. In other embodiments, the connector 21 can also be a pressure strip, magnet, Velcro, hanging rod, or clip, etc., that can connect the towel to the cover 20. Specifically, refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 4 The bottom surface of the cover 20 is provided with a connecting seat 23. One end of the connector 21 is connected to the connecting seat 23, and the other end of the connector 21 is used to hang a towel. The connector 21 is connected to the cover 20 through the connecting seat 23, so as to realize synchronous lifting and lowering with the cover 20. Optionally, one or more connectors 21 are provided, and the number of connectors 21 can be flexibly set according to the hanging requirements.

[0034] When in use, the towel is placed inside the bucket 10 and suspended from the bottom of the lid 20 by the connector 21. The heating mechanism 30 at the bottom of the bucket 10 is activated to heat the towel above. When the user needs the towel, the lifting mechanism 40 is activated to lift the lid 20, and the towel connected to the lid 20 rises accordingly, making it easy for the user to take the towel. Moreover, after the lid 20 is lifted away from the bucket 10, the user is less likely to be burned when taking the towel, making it safer to use.

[0035] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the bucket body 10 includes an outer shell 110 and an inner liner 120, with the outer shell 110 fitted over the inner liner 120. A lifting mechanism 40 is disposed between the outer shell 110 and the inner liner 120. The space between the outer shell 110 and the inner liner 120 accommodates the lifting mechanism 40, preventing moisture inside the inner liner 120 from corroding the lifting mechanism 40, while also ensuring cleanliness inside the inner liner 120. A heating mechanism 30 is disposed inside the outer shell 110. The heating mechanism 30 conducts heat to the inner liner 120, heating the towel inside the inner liner 120, reducing heat loss to the outside, and further preventing burns to the user.

[0036] Optionally, combined Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 40 includes a motor 410, a gear 420, a rack 430, and a lifting rod 440. One end of the lifting rod 440 is connected to the bottom of the cover 20, and the other end is connected to the motor 410. The output shaft of the motor 410 is connected to the gear 420, which meshes with the rack 430. The rack 430 is fixed to the side of the bucket 10. When the motor 410 starts, it drives the gear 420 to rotate. Since the gear 420 meshes with the rack 430 and the rack 430 is fixed to the side of the bucket 10, the gear 420 moves up and down along the rack 430, thereby driving the lifting rod 440 and the cover 20 to rise or fall synchronously, thus opening or closing the cover 20 for easy access to the towel. In other embodiments, the lifting mechanism 40 may also employ a cylinder or a linear motor 410, etc.

[0037] Furthermore, combined Figure 5In one embodiment, the towel bucket further includes a mounting bracket 50, which includes a first mounting portion 510 and a second mounting portion 520 connected to each other. The lifting rod 440 includes two rods, one connected to the top of the first mounting portion 510 and the other connected to the top of the second mounting portion 520. The motor 410 is disposed on the first mounting portion 510, and a mounting gap is formed between the first mounting portion 510 and the second mounting portion 520. The gear 420 is disposed within the mounting gap. The mounting bracket 50 connects the lifting rod 440, the motor 410, and the gear 420 into a single unit, which moves vertically relative to the rack 430. The gear 420 is positioned within the mounting gap between the first mounting portion 510 and the second mounting portion 520, and the two lifting rods 440 are respectively disposed on the first mounting portion 510 and the second mounting portion 520 on both sides of the gear 420, maintaining balance on both sides of the gear 420 and thus more smoothly driving the lid 20 to rise and fall.

[0038] Furthermore, combined Figure 6 In one embodiment, the towel tub further includes a fixing frame 60, which is connected to the tub body 10. The rack 430 is mounted on the inner wall of the fixing frame 60. The fixing frame 60 is provided with a first limit switch and a second limit switch 450. The first limit switch is near the bottom of the rack 430, and the second limit switch 450 is near the top of the rack 430. By fixing the rack 430 with the fixing frame 60, a limiting groove for mounting the rack 430 can be provided on the fixing frame 60. The gear 420 and the mounting bracket 50 are located inside the fixing frame 60, further preventing the gear 420 and the rack 430 from being corroded by moisture. The travel of gear 420 is limited by the first limit switch and the second limit switch 450. When gear 420 moves to the position corresponding to the first limit switch, motor 410 stops, and at this time the cover 20 is closed at the opening of barrel 10. When gear 420 moves to the position corresponding to the second limit switch 450, motor 410 stops, and at this time the cover 20 rises to the maximum height.

[0039] Furthermore, combining 2, Figure 4In one embodiment, a control board 22 is provided on the cover 20, and a main board is provided at the bottom of the tub 10. The main board is electrically connected to the heating mechanism 30, the motor 410, the first limit switch, and the second limit switch 450. The control line of the main board passes through the inside of the lifting rod 440 and extends into the cover 20, where it is electrically connected to the control board. Since the power supply of the heating mechanism 30 is high voltage, the high voltage is placed at the bottom of the tub by electrically connecting the heating mechanism 30 to the control board 22 inside the cover 20 via the main board at the bottom of the tub 10, effectively reducing the safety risk of the towel tub. The control board 22 sends commands to the main board, thereby controlling the operation of the motor 410 and the heating mechanism 30. The cover 20 is provided with control buttons such as start, rise, fall, heat, ventilation, and time, allowing the towel tub to be controlled via these buttons. The cover 20 also has a temperature display and a time display, making it convenient for users to know the operating time and temperature of the towel tub.

[0040] Furthermore, combined Figure 7 In one embodiment, the towel tub further includes a tray 70, the top of which is connected to and communicates with the bottom of the inner liner 120. A through-hole is formed on the bottom wall of the tray 70. The heating mechanism 30 is positioned below the tray 70, with its heating end facing the through-hole. A baffle 710 is provided above the through-hole, forming an airflow channel 701 between the baffle 710 and the bottom wall of the tray 70. By providing the tray 70 and the baffle 710, the heat from the heating mechanism 30 enters the tray 70 through the airflow channel 701 and dissipates into the inner liner 120, preventing high temperatures from concentrating at the center point and ensuring that the towels inside the inner liner 120 are heated evenly. Furthermore, the baffle 710 prevents water from dripping from the towels inside the inner liner 120 onto the heating mechanism 30, thus protecting its lifespan.

[0041] Specifically, in combination Figure 2 , Figure 4 In one embodiment, the heating mechanism 30 includes a heater 310 and a fan 320. The heater 310 is disposed in the through hole, and the fan 320 is located below the heater 310 and mounted on the bottom plate of the outer casing 110. An air inlet 112 is provided on the bottom plate. Air enters the outer casing 110 through the air inlet 112. The heat generated by the heater 310 is blown upwards by the fan 320, thus transferring the heat to the inner liner 120. By controlling the start-up and running time of the heater 310 and the fan 320, the towel rack can achieve different operating modes, such as drying mode, heating mode, and ventilation mode.

[0042] Furthermore, in one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 7The bottom wall of the tray 70 is also provided with a drainage hole 702, and the outer periphery of the hole is provided with an upwardly protruding baffle 720. The drainage hole 702 is located outside the baffle 720. Water dripping from the towel inside the inner liner 120 falls onto the baffle 710, flows along the baffle 710 to the bottom wall of the tray 70, and then flows out of the outer shell 110 through the drainage hole 702. The baffle 720 further prevents water from flowing through the hole onto the heating mechanism 30.

[0043] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 The tray 70 has a support plate 730 at its top, and the support plate 730 has multiple perforations. The support plate 730 supports the towel, preventing it from falling off the cover 20, and the water on the towel can flow down through the perforations to the drain hole 702.

[0044] Furthermore, a support frame 130 is provided below the bottom plate of the outer casing 110, and the support frame 130 is connected to the side wall of the outer casing 110. The support frame 130 keeps the outer casing 110 in a suspended state, which on the one hand ensures airflow at the bottom of the outer casing 110 to ensure the operation of the heating mechanism 30, and on the other hand ensures that the towel bucket is more hygienic.

[0045] Furthermore, referring to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The outer shell 110 has an annular recessed platform 114 at its top, and the bottom of the cover 20 has a protrusion 210 that matches the recessed platform 114. The cover 20 is placed on the recessed platform 114 of the outer shell 110 via the protrusion 210, and an exhaust channel is provided between the protrusion 210 and the recessed platform 114. The structure of the protrusion 210 and the recessed platform 114 allows the cover 20 to fit more securely on the bucket 10, and the exhaust channel allows moisture to escape from the bucket 10, ensuring the towel bucket functions as intended.

[0046] Furthermore, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, the inner wall of the inner liner 120 is provided with multiple vertical grooves 122. By providing vertical grooves 122 in the inner liner 120, the towel is prevented from blocking the wall of the inner liner 120, ensuring that the hot air below can flow upward along the grooves 122, and preventing the hot air from accumulating at the bottom of the towel.

[0047] Optionally, refer to Figure 2 A negative ion generator is installed on the outer side of the bottom wall of the tray. The ion generator is electrically connected to the control board. By activating the negative ion generator, negative ions and ozone are generated to sterilize and disinfect the towels.

[0048] In the foregoing description of this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "joined" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this specification, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0050] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this specification to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating, explicitly or implicitly, relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] While this specification has shown and described various embodiments of the present invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Many modifications, alterations, and alternatives will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and essence of the present invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention described herein may be employed in the practice of the present invention. The appended claims are intended to define the scope of protection of the present invention and therefore cover the modular compositions, equivalents, or alternatives within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. A towel rack, characterized in that, The device includes a barrel body, a lid, a heating mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The heating mechanism and the lifting mechanism are disposed inside the barrel body. The top end of the lifting mechanism is connected to the lid. The lid is closable and covers the opening at the top of the barrel body. The bottom of the lid is provided with a connector.

2. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a motor, a gear, a rack, and a lifting rod. One end of the lifting rod is connected to the bottom of the cover, and the other end of the lifting rod is connected to the motor. The output shaft of the motor is connected to the gear, and the gear meshes with the rack. The rack is fixed to the side of the barrel.

3. The towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket, which includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part connected to each other. The lifting rod includes two rods, one of which is connected to the top of the first mounting part and the other is connected to the top of the second mounting part. The motor is disposed in the first mounting part, and an installation gap is formed between the first mounting part and the second mounting part. The gear is disposed in the installation gap.

4. The towel rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing frame connected to the barrel body, the rack being installed on the inner wall of the fixing frame, and the fixing frame being provided with a first limit switch and a second limit switch, the first limit switch being near the bottom of the rack and the second limit switch being near the top of the rack.

5. The towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover is provided with a control board, and the bottom of the barrel is provided with a main board. The main board is electrically connected to the heating mechanism, the motor, the first limit switch and the second limit switch respectively. The control line of the main board passes through the inside of the lifting rod and extends into the cover to be electrically connected to the control board.

6. The towel rack according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The barrel includes an outer shell and an inner liner. The outer shell is fitted over the inner liner. The lifting mechanism is located between the outer shell and the inner liner. The heating mechanism is located inside the outer shell.

7. The towel rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a tray, the top of which is connected to and communicates with the bottom of the inner liner. A through hole is formed on the bottom wall of the tray. The heating mechanism is located below the tray with its heating end facing the through hole. A baffle is provided above the through hole, and an airflow channel is formed between the baffle and the bottom wall of the tray.

8. The towel rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the tray is also provided with a drainage hole, and the outer periphery of the drainage hole is provided with an upwardly protruding retaining edge, with the drainage hole located outside the retaining edge; and / or, The tray is equipped with a negative ion generator on the outer side of its bottom wall; and / or, The tray has a support plate at its top, and the support plate has multiple perforations.

9. The towel rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heating mechanism includes a heater and a fan. The heater is disposed in the through hole, and the fan is located below the heater and mounted on the bottom plate of the housing. An air inlet is provided on the bottom plate.

10. The towel rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the liner is provided with multiple vertical grooves; and / or, A support frame is provided below the bottom plate of the outer casing, and the support frame is connected to the side wall of the outer casing; and / or, The top of the outer shell is provided with an annular recessed platform, and the bottom of the cover is provided with a protrusion that matches the recessed platform. The cover is placed on the recessed platform of the outer shell through the protrusion, and an exhaust channel is provided between the protrusion and the recessed platform.

11. The towel rack according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The connector can be a hook, pressure strip, magnet, Velcro, hanging rod, or clip.

12. The towel rack according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the cover is provided with a connecting seat, one end of the connector is connected to the connecting seat, and the other end of the connector is used to hang a towel.

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