Control device for electric heating towel rack and electric heating towel rack

Abstract

The utility model discloses a control device for an electric heating towel rack and the electric heating towel rack. Comprising an installation body used for being installed on a rack body of the electric heating towel rack, a circuit board arranged on the installation body, a control panel electrically connected with the circuit board, a first butt joint seat and a second butt joint seat, the first butt joint is used for being connected with a power supply wire in the electric heating towel rack, the second butt joint is used for being connected with a temperature sensor wire in the electric heating towel rack, and the power supply wire is electrically connected with the circuit board through detachable electric coupling connection of the first butt joint and the first butt joint seat. The wire of the temperature sensor is electrically connected with the circuit board through the detachable electric coupling connection of the second butt joint and the second butt joint seat. According to the control device, the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire can be detachably connected with the circuit board, production assembly and later maintenance of the electric heating towel rack are facilitated, and the practicability is extremely high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric towel racks, and more particularly to a control device for an electric towel rack and an electric towel rack. Background Technology

[0002] Electric towel racks are mainly used to heat and dry towels and other fabrics, keeping them dry and clean, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth, and providing people with a clean and healthy user experience.

[0003] Existing electric towel racks generally include a frame, a heating system installed inside the frame, a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the heating system, and a control device with a circuit board. The circuit board is often connected to the temperature sensor and an external power supply through fixed wires, which brings many inconveniences to the production, assembly, and maintenance of electric towel racks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a control device and an electric towel rack. The control device allows for the detachable connection of the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire to the circuit board, facilitating the production, assembly, and maintenance of the electric towel rack, and is highly practical.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A control device for an electric towel rack includes a mounting body for mounting on the frame of the electric towel rack, a circuit board disposed on the mounting body, a control panel electrically connected to the circuit board, a first mating seat and a second mating seat electrically connected to the circuit board, a first connector for connecting to a power cord inside the electric towel rack, and a second connector for connecting to a temperature sensor cord inside the electric towel rack. The power cord is detachably electrically connected to the circuit board via the first connector and the first mating seat, and the temperature sensor cord is detachably electrically connected to the circuit board via the second connector and the second mating seat.

[0007] Preferably, the first connector and the first mating seat are detachably electrically coupled via a first plug-in assembly, and / or the second connector and the second mating seat are detachably electrically coupled via a second plug-in assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the first plug-in assembly includes a first plug-in groove and a first plug-in protrusion that matches the first plug-in groove. One of the first plug-in groove and the first plug-in protrusion is disposed on the first mating head, and the other is disposed on the first mating seat. The first mating head and the first mating seat are detachably electrically coupled to each other by the first plug-in protrusion engaging in the first plug-in groove.

[0009] Preferably, the second plug-in assembly includes a second plug-in groove and a second plug-in protrusion that matches the second plug-in groove. One of the second plug-in groove and the second plug-in protrusion is disposed on the second mating head, and the other is disposed on the second mating seat. The second mating head and the second mating seat are detachably electrically coupled to each other by the second plug-in protrusion engaging in the second plug-in groove.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting body includes a mounting box and a mounting cover. The mounting box has at least one connecting part for connecting to the frame of the electric towel rack, and one side of the mounting box has an opening. The mounting cover covers the opening and is detachably connected to the mounting box. The mounting cover and the mounting box together form a mounting chamber. The control panel is disposed on the mounting cover, and the circuit board is mounted in the mounting chamber and electrically connected to the control panel.

[0011] Preferably, the first mating seat is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed to the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board; the mounting box has a first mating channel for detachable electrical coupling connection between the first connector and the first mating seat; and / or,

[0012] The second docking seat is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The mounting box has a second docking channel for the second connector and the second docking seat to be detachably electrically coupled.

[0013] Preferably, the first mating seat is disposed outside the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board via a first mating wire, and the mounting box has a first wire passage for the first mating wire to extend out of the mounting cavity; and / or,

[0014] The second docking seat is arranged outside the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board through the second docking wire. The mounting box is provided with a second wire passage for the second docking wire to extend out of the mounting cavity.

[0015] Preferably, the mounting box is configured as an elongated structure arranged along its length, the circuit board is configured as an elongated structure matching the mounting box, and the first mating seat and the second mating seat are respectively connected to the two ends arranged along the length of the circuit board.

[0016] This utility model also provides an electric towel rack, including a frame, the aforementioned control device installed on the frame, a heating system disposed on the frame and a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the heating system, a power cord disposed in the frame and connected between a first pair of connectors and an external power source, and a temperature sensor cord disposed in the frame and connected between a second pair of connectors and the temperature sensor.

[0017] Preferably, the frame includes a first vertical rod, at least one first mounting rod connected to the first vertical rod for mounting on the medium surface, a second vertical rod, at least one second mounting rod connected to the second vertical rod for mounting on the medium surface, and at least one suspension crossbar connected between the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod. The control device is detachably installed inside the first vertical rod, and the first vertical rod has a control channel for the control panel to be exposed to the outside.

[0018] The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0019] The control device for an electric towel rack provided by this utility model has a first mating seat and a first connector that are detachably and electrically coupled to each other, as well as a second mating seat and a second connector that are detachably and electrically coupled to each other. The first mating seat and the second mating seat are respectively electrically connected to the circuit board. The first connector is connected to the power supply wire, and the second connector is connected to the temperature sensor wire. Therefore, the power supply wire and the circuit board can be detachably and electrically coupled to each other through the first connector and the first mating seat. The temperature sensor wire and the circuit board can be detachably and electrically coupled to each other through the second connector and the second mating seat. This allows the control device to detachably connect the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire to the circuit board, which is convenient for quick connection or disconnection of the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire to the circuit board. It also facilitates the replacement of the control device, the power supply wire, or the temperature sensor and the temperature sensor wire as a whole, thereby facilitating the production, assembly, and maintenance of the electric towel rack. It is highly practical.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the control device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the control device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the electric towel rack according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Reference numerals: Mounting body 1, Mounting box 11, Connecting part 111, First docking channel 112, Second docking channel 113, First wire passage channel 114, Second wire passage channel 115, Mounting cover 12, Circuit board 2, Control panel 3, First docking seat 4, First plug-in groove 41, Second docking seat 5, Second plug-in groove 51, First connector 6, First plug-in protrusion 61, Second connector 7, Second plug-in protrusion 71, First docking wire 8, Second docking wire 9, Frame 100, First vertical rod 101, Control channel 1011, Second vertical rod 102, Suspension crossbar 103, First mounting rod 104, Second mounting rod 105. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one.

[0034] like Figures 1-3As shown, as a first embodiment of this utility model, a control device for an electric towel rack is provided, including a mounting body 1 for mounting on the frame of the electric towel rack, a circuit board 2 disposed on the mounting body 1, a control panel 3 electrically connected to the circuit board 2, a first mating seat 4 and a second mating seat 5 electrically connected to the circuit board 2, a first connector 6 for connecting to a power cord inside the electric towel rack, and a second connector 7 for connecting to a temperature sensor cord inside the electric towel rack. The power cord and the circuit board 2 are electrically connected by a detachable electrical coupling connection between the first connector 6 and the first mating seat 4, and the temperature sensor cord and the circuit board 2 are electrically connected by a detachable electrical coupling connection between the second connector 7 and the second mating seat 5. The control device for an electric towel rack in this embodiment is equipped with a first mating seat 4 and a first connector 6 that are detachably electrically coupled to each other, as well as a second mating seat 5 and a second connector 7 that are detachably electrically coupled to each other. The first mating seat 4 and the second mating seat 5 are respectively electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The first connector 6 is connected to the power supply wire, and the second connector 7 is connected to the temperature sensor wire. Therefore, the power supply wire can be electrically connected to the circuit board through the detachable electrical coupling connection between the first connector 6 and the first mating seat 4, and the temperature sensor wire can be electrically connected to the circuit board 2 through the detachable electrical coupling connection between the second connector 7 and the second mating seat 5. This allows the control device to detachably connect the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire to the circuit board 2, facilitating quick connection or disconnection of the temperature sensor wire and the power supply wire to the circuit board 2. It also facilitates the individual replacement of the control device, the power supply wire, or the temperature sensor and the temperature sensor wire as a whole, thereby facilitating the production, assembly, and subsequent maintenance of the electric towel rack. It is highly practical.

[0035] In some specific embodiments, the first connector 6 and the first mating seat 4 are detachably electrically coupled via a first plug-in assembly, allowing the first connector 6 to be connected or disconnected from the first mating seat 4 by plugging and unplugging. Similarly, the second connector 7 and the second mating seat 5 are detachably electrically coupled via a second plug-in assembly, allowing the second connector 7 to be connected or disconnected from the second mating seat 5 by plugging and unplugging, facilitating quick connection or disconnection. Of course, in other embodiments, the first connector 6 and the first mating seat 4, or the second connector 7 and the second mating seat 5, can also be detachably connected via fasteners such as screws.

[0036] like Figure 3As shown, in some specific embodiments, the first plug-in assembly includes a first plug-in groove 41 and a first plug-in protrusion 61 that matches the first plug-in groove 41. The first plug-in groove 41 is disposed on the first mating seat 4, and the first plug-in protrusion 61 is disposed on the first mating connector 6. The first mating connector 6 and the first mating seat 4 are detachably electrically coupled together by the first plug-in protrusion 61 within the first plug-in groove 41. In other embodiments, the first plug-in groove can also be disposed on the first mating connector 6, and the first plug-in protrusion can also be disposed on the first mating seat 4, thereby achieving a detachable electrical coupling connection between the first mating connector 6 and the first mating seat 4 by the first plug-in protrusion within the first plug-in groove.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the second plug-in assembly includes a second plug-in groove 51 and a second plug-in protrusion 71 that matches the second plug-in groove 51. The second plug-in groove 51 is disposed on the second mating seat 5, and the second plug-in protrusion 71 is disposed on the second mating connector 7. The second mating connector 7 and the second mating seat 5 are detachably electrically coupled together by the second plug-in protrusion 71 within the second plug-in groove 51. In other embodiments, the second plug-in groove can also be disposed on the second mating connector 7, and the second plug-in protrusion can also be disposed on the second mating seat 5, thereby achieving a detachable electrical coupling connection between the second mating connector 7 and the second mating seat 5 by the second plug-in protrusion within the second plug-in groove.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the mounting body 1 includes a mounting box 11 and a mounting cover 12. The mounting box 11 is provided with two connecting parts 111 for connecting to the frame of the electric towel rack, so that the control device can be installed on the frame of the electric towel rack through the connecting parts 111. The mounting box 11 has an opening on one side, and the mounting cover 12 covers the opening and is detachably connected to the mounting box 11. The mounting cover 12 and the mounting box 11 surround each other to form a mounting chamber. The control panel 3 is located on the mounting cover 12 for easy operator control. The circuit board 2 is installed in the mounting chamber, and the mounting box 11 and mounting cover 12 protect the circuit board 2, extending its service life. The circuit board 2 can be positioned and connected to the mounting box 11 or the mounting cover 12, and is electrically connected to the control panel 3. It can control the power supply to turn on or off, or set the heating time, etc., based on the operator's operation of the control panel 3. The circuit board 2 is also equipped with a display screen for displaying information such as temperature and time. The information displayed on the display screen can be shown to the outside through the mounting cover 12 and the control panel 3. In some embodiments, the mounting box 11 may also be provided with one or more connecting parts 111 for connecting to the frame of the electric towel rack.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the first mating seat 4 is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed to the circuit board 2, and electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The mounting box 11 has a first mating channel 112 for detachable electrical coupling connection between the first mating connector 6 and the first mating seat 4, ensuring that the first mating connector 6 outside the mounting cavity can be connected to or disconnected from the first mating seat 4 inside the mounting cavity. The second mating seat 5 is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed to the circuit board 2, and electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The mounting box 11 has a second mating channel 113 for detachable electrical coupling connection between the second mating connector 7 and the second mating seat 5, ensuring that the second mating connector 7 outside the mounting cavity can be connected to or disconnected from the second mating seat 5 inside the mounting cavity.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the mounting box 11 is configured as an elongated structure arranged along its length direction, the circuit board 2 is configured as an elongated structure that matches the mounting box 11, and the first docking seat 4 and the second docking seat 5 are respectively connected to the two ends arranged along the length direction of the circuit board 2. The structure is compact and suitable for installation in narrow spaces, making it convenient for the control device to be installed in the frame of the electric towel rack.

[0041] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, as a second embodiment of this utility model, a control device for an electric towel rack is also provided. The main difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that: the first docking seat 4 is arranged outside the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board 2 through the first docking wire 8. The mounting box 11 has a first wire passage 114 for the first docking wire 8 to extend out of the mounting cavity, ensuring that the first docking seat 4 outside the mounting cavity can be connected to the circuit board 2 inside the mounting cavity; the second docking seat 5 is arranged outside the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board 2 through the second docking wire 9. The mounting box 11 has a second wire passage 115 for the second docking wire 9 to extend out of the mounting cavity, ensuring that the second docking seat 5 outside the mounting cavity can be connected to the circuit board 2 inside the mounting cavity.

[0042] like Figure 6As shown, in a third embodiment of this utility model, an electric towel rack is also provided, including a frame 100, a control device provided by the first or second embodiment mounted on the frame 100, a heating system disposed on the frame 100, a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the heating system, a power cord disposed within the frame 100 and connected between the first connector 6 and an external power source, and a temperature sensor cord disposed within the frame 100 and connected between the second connector 7 and the temperature sensor. Because this embodiment of the electric towel rack is equipped with the control device provided by this utility model, the temperature sensor cord and the power cord can also be detachably connected to the circuit board, facilitating the production, assembly, and subsequent maintenance of the electric towel rack, making it highly practical.

[0043] In some specific embodiments, the frame 100 includes a first vertical rod 101, two first mounting rods 104 connected to the first vertical rod for mounting on a medium surface such as a wall, a second vertical rod 102, two second mounting rods 105 connected to the second vertical rod 102 for mounting on a medium surface such as a wall, and a plurality of hanging crossbars 103 connected between the first vertical rod 101 and the second vertical rod 102. The hanging crossbars 103 are used to hang towels, bath towels, and other fabrics. The control device is detachably installed inside the first vertical rod 101. The first vertical rod 101 has a control channel 1011 that allows the control panel 3 to be exposed to the outside. Specifically, the mounting box 11 is hidden inside the first vertical rod 101 and is detachably connected to the rear wall of the first vertical rod 101 by fasteners such as screws through a connecting part 111. The mounting cover 12 is arranged inside the control channel 1011 for easy operation by the operator. Of course, in other embodiments, the frame 100 may also be provided with only one vertical bar, or may be provided with other frame structures that can hang or support fabrics such as towels and bath towels.

[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0045] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the patent of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A control device for an electric towel rail, characterised in that: The device includes a mounting body for mounting on a frame of an electric towel rack, a circuit board mounted on the mounting body, a control panel electrically connected to the circuit board, a first mating seat and a second mating seat electrically connected to the circuit board, a first connector for connecting to a power cord inside the electric towel rack, and a second connector for connecting to a temperature sensor cord inside the electric towel rack. The power cord is detachably electrically connected to the circuit board via the first connector and the first mating seat, and the temperature sensor cord is detachably electrically connected to the circuit board via the second connector and the second mating seat.

2. The control device of claim 1, wherein: The first pair of connectors and the first mating seat are detachably electrically coupled through a first plug-in assembly, and / or the second pair of connectors and the second mating seat are detachably electrically coupled through a second plug-in assembly.

3. The control device of claim 2, wherein: The first plug-in assembly includes a first plug-in groove and a first plug-in protrusion that matches the first plug-in groove. One of the first plug-in groove and the first plug-in protrusion is disposed on the first mating head, and the other is disposed on the first mating seat. The first mating head and the first mating seat are detachably electrically coupled to each other by the first plug-in protrusion engaging in the first plug-in groove.

4. The control device of claim 3, wherein: The second plug-in assembly includes a second plug-in groove and a second plug-in protrusion that matches the second plug-in groove. One of the second plug-in groove and the second plug-in protrusion is disposed on the second mating head, and the other is disposed on the second mating seat. The second mating head and the second mating seat are detachably electrically coupled to each other by the second plug-in protrusion engaging in the second plug-in groove.

5. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by: The mounting body includes a mounting box and a mounting cover. The mounting box has at least one connecting part for connecting to the frame of the electric towel rack, and one side of the mounting box has an opening. The mounting cover covers the opening and is detachably connected to the mounting box. The mounting cover and the mounting box together form a mounting chamber. The control panel is mounted on the mounting cover, and the circuit board is mounted in the mounting chamber and electrically connected to the control panel.

6. The control device of claim 5, wherein: The first mating seat is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed on the circuit board, and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The mounting box has a first mating channel for detachable electrical coupling connection between the first connector and the first mating seat; and / or, The second docking seat is arranged in the mounting cavity and fixed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The mounting box has a second docking channel for the second connector and the second docking seat to be detachably electrically coupled.

7. The control device of claim 5, wherein: The first mating seat is disposed outside the mounting cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board via a first mating wire. The mounting box has a first wire passage for the first mating wire to extend out of the mounting cavity; and / or, The second docking seat is arranged outside the mounting cavity and is electrically connected to the circuit board through the second docking wire. The mounting box is provided with a second wire passage for the second docking wire to extend out of the mounting cavity.

8. The control device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The mounting box is configured as an elongated structure arranged along its length, and the circuit board is configured as an elongated structure that matches the mounting box. The first mating seat and the second mating seat are respectively connected to the two ends of the circuit board arranged along its length.

9. An electrically heated towel rack characterized by: It includes a frame, a control device as described in any one of claims 1-8 mounted on the frame, a heating system disposed on the frame and a temperature sensor for monitoring the temperature of the heating system, a power supply wire disposed in the frame and connected between a first pair of connectors and an external power source, and a temperature sensor wire disposed in the frame and connected between a second pair of connectors and the temperature sensor.

10. The electric towel rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: The frame includes a first vertical rod, at least one first mounting rod connected to the first vertical rod for mounting on the medium surface, a second vertical rod, at least one second mounting rod connected to the second vertical rod for mounting on the medium surface, and at least one suspension crossbar connected between the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod. The control device is detachably installed inside the first vertical rod, and the first vertical rod has a control channel for the control panel to be exposed to the outside.

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