Clothes airing machine and control device thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes airing machine and a control device thereof, and the control device of the clothes airing machine comprises a bin body, a bin cover, a control unit and a trigger unit; the bin cover is mounted on the bin body, and a gap for clamping is formed between the bin cover and the bin body; the trigger unit is arranged on the bin cover and generates a trigger signal based on a trigger action; the control unit is arranged in the bin body, electrically connected with the trigger unit and used for generating a clothes airing machine control signal according to the trigger signal sent by the trigger unit. According to the control device, the bin cover and the bin body are matched to form the gap used for being clamped to the airing rod, so that the airing rod can serve as a hanging point of the control device, walking time of a user is saved, user operation is facilitated, the user can control the clothes airing machine to ascend or descend or control other functions of the clothes airing machine by touching or pressing the controller cover, operation is convenient, and user experience is improved. And the intelligent degree is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothes drying rack technology, and more particularly to a clothes drying rack and its control device. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technological field of electric clothes drying racks, the controller (usually referring to the remote control), as the main interface for user interaction with the drying rack, still retains a relatively traditional design. Most electric clothes drying racks use handheld remote controls. To avoid the problem of finding the remote control due to its random placement, existing technologies employ fixed-point mounting, typically by screwing or gluing it to a wall or window. While this design ensures the controller's storage safety to some extent, it brings many inconveniences to users in actual use. When users need to raise or lower the drying rack, they must first move to the controller's mounting location, pick it up, and operate the corresponding raising / lowering button. After completing the operation, they must return the controller to its original position and then return to the drying rack to perform other actions such as drying clothes. This series of actions is not only cumbersome but also increases the user's burden, especially when the user's hands are busy or their mobility is limited. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a time-saving, labor-saving, and easy-to-operate clothes drying rack and its control device, which solves the problem of cumbersome operation of traditional clothes drying racks.

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

[0005] As a first aspect, this application relates to a control device for a clothes drying rack, which includes a compartment body, a compartment cover, a control unit, and a triggering unit;

[0006] The cover is installed on the compartment body, forming a gap between it and the compartment body for snap-fitting;

[0007] The triggering unit is installed on the compartment cover and generates a trigger signal based on the triggering action;

[0008] The control unit is located inside the chamber and is electrically connected to the triggering unit, and is used to generate a clothes drying machine control signal based on the triggering signal sent by the triggering unit.

[0009] Further features include a wireless communication unit electrically connected to the control unit, used to send control signals generated by the control unit to the clothes drying machine host.

[0010] Further configuration: A connecting block is provided between the compartment body and the compartment cover to achieve connection and form the gap.

[0011] Further configuration: The side of the compartment near the connecting block has an opening, and an installation plate that snaps into the compartment is embedded in the opening, with the connecting block connected to the installation plate.

[0012] Further configuration: The compartment is provided with a support structure to support the control unit, and the distance between the support structure and the mounting plate is adapted to the thickness of the control unit.

[0013] Further feature: A sealed buffer structure is provided between the control unit and the mounting plate inside the chamber.

[0014] Further configuration: The compartment is equipped with a power supply for powering the control unit.

[0015] Further configuration: The power source includes a disposable power source or a rechargeable power source capable of repeated charging and discharging.

[0016] As a second aspect, this application relates to a clothes drying rack that includes the control device described above, which is engaged with the drying rod of the clothes drying rack through the gap between the cover and the body.

[0017] Further configuration: The drying rod is provided with a hanging hole, and the bin cover and bin body are respectively located on both sides of the hanging hole. One end of the bin cover passes through the hanging hole and is installed on the bin body, or one end of the bin body passes through the hanging hole for the bin cover to be installed.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the solution in this application has the following advantages:

[0019] 1. The control device of the clothes drying rack involved in this application forms a gap between the cover and the body for engaging with the drying rod, so that the drying rod can be used as the mounting point of the control device. When the drying rod is lowered, the user can directly control the corresponding functions of the clothes drying rack (such as raising the drying rod, turning on and off the drying and disinfection functions, etc.) by operating the control device, saving the user's time walking back and forth, and making it convenient for the user to operate. In addition, the user can control the raising and lowering of the clothes drying rack or control other functions of the clothes drying rack by touching or pressing the controller cover, which is convenient to operate and has a high degree of intelligence.

[0020] 2. The control device for the clothes drying rack involved in this application can be installed on the drying rod through the gap formed between the cover and the body, making it easy to install and remove without requiring any structural modifications to the drying rod. Furthermore, the control device can also be detached from the drying rod for use, allowing users to control the clothes drying rack's functions at any time in different scenarios. This avoids the cumbersome process of moving to the fixed mounting position of the controller, picking up the controller, and operating the lifting buttons. Users can easily control the clothes drying rack to achieve different functions from any location, greatly improving operational convenience.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the control device for the clothes drying rack of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of one embodiment of the control device for the clothes drying rack of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view illustrating the internal structure of the compartment in one embodiment of the control device for the clothes drying rack of this application;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the control device and the drying rod in the clothes drying rack of this application.

[0027] In the diagram, 1. Control device; 11. Compartment body; 111. Mounting plate; 112. Connecting block; 113. Locking block; 114. Limiting block; 115. Support structure; 116. Battery compartment; 117. Cover; 12. Compartment cover; 121. Slot; 13. Control unit; 14. Sealing and buffering structure; 2. Drying rod; 21. Hanging hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0029] It should be understood that the steps described in the method embodiments of this utility model may be performed in different orders and / or in parallel. Furthermore, the method embodiments may include additional steps and / or omit the steps shown. The scope of this utility model is not limited in this respect.

[0030] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "connection" can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via intermediate components (elements). The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description.

[0031] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish between devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit these devices, modules or units to necessarily be different devices, modules or units, nor are they used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0032] To address the inconveniences of traditional handheld remote controls and fixed-point controllers, this application discloses a control device for a clothes drying rack. This device can be installed on the drying rack's rod or used independently. The drying rack serves as the mounting point for the control device (hereinafter referred to as the "control device"), preventing the controller from being lost or damaged due to random placement. The control device can also be detached from the drying rack for use, allowing users to control the clothes drying rack's functions at any time in different scenarios. This avoids the cumbersome process of users needing to move to the fixed mounting point of the controller, pick it up, and operate the lifting buttons. Users can easily control the clothes drying rack to achieve different functions from any location using the control device, greatly improving operational convenience.

[0033] Specifically, please combine Figures 1 to 3 The control device 1 includes a compartment body 11, a compartment cover 12, a control unit 13, and a trigger unit. The compartment cover 12 is mounted on the compartment body 11, and a gap is formed between the compartment cover 12 and the compartment body 11 for the clothes drying rod 2 to be engaged. The control device 1 is mounted on the clothes drying rod 2 through the mutual cooperation of the compartment cover 12 and the compartment body 11. The trigger unit is located on the compartment cover 12 and generates a trigger signal based on the user's triggering action. The control unit 13 is located inside the compartment body 11 and is electrically connected to the trigger unit. The control unit 13 is used to generate a clothes drying rack control signal based on the trigger signal sent by the trigger unit.

[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the triggering unit is configured as a sensor, and the user generates a corresponding trigger signal by pressing or touching the cover 12. The control device 1 of this application also includes a wireless communication unit, and the control unit 13 is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit is used to send the clothes drying rack control signal generated by the control unit 13 to the clothes drying rack host to realize the functions of raising and lowering the clothes drying rod 2 and starting and stopping the lighting.

[0035] The aforementioned wireless communication units include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee modules, supporting multiple mainstream wireless protocols. The specific communication method can be flexibly selected according to the actual needs of the scenario.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the trigger unit employs a capacitive touch sensor. When a user touches the cover 12, it causes a change in the electric field distribution inside the sensor, resulting in a change in capacitance. The sensor converts this capacitance change into a digital signal to recognize and respond to the touch. The trigger unit can also be configured as a pressure sensor, generating a trigger signal by pressing the cover 12. The cover 12 can reciprocate relative to the compartment body 11. After the user releases the pressure, the cover 12 returns to its original position under the action of an elastic restoring element, ready for the user's next operation.

[0037] Since the control device 1 of this application can be installed on the drying rod 2, the compartment body 11 and the compartment cover 12 are connected by a connecting block 112, which is supported between the compartment body 11 and the compartment cover 12 to create a gap between them. Furthermore, at least one end of the connecting block 112 is engaged with either the compartment body 11 or the compartment cover 12, facilitating the engagement of the control device 1 of this application onto the drying rod 2 of the clothes dryer.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, one end of the connecting block 112 is fixed to the chamber body 11, at which point the connecting block 112 is part of the chamber body 11. The other end of the connecting block 112 is provided with a locking block 113, and the chamber cover 12 is provided with a locking block 113 for insertion so that the chamber cover 12 is fastened to the connecting block 112. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting block 112 is provided with at least two locking blocks 113 along the circumferential direction, and the locking grooves 121 on the chamber cover 12 correspond one-to-one with the locking blocks 113, which increases the stability of the connection between the chamber cover 12 and the connecting block 112 and prevents the chamber cover 12 from detaching from the chamber body 11 during use.

[0039] To facilitate the insertion of the locking block 113 into the slot 121, each locking block 113 is provided with a guide surface (not shown in the figure). The guide surface plays a guiding role during the locking process. Its inclined or arc-shaped design can guide the locking block 113 into the slot 121, significantly reducing the assembly difficulty, reducing the direct friction between the locking block 113 and the edge of the slot 121, and extending the service life of the locking block 113 and the cover 12.

[0040] In other embodiments, one end of the connecting block 112 is fixed to the cover 12. In this case, the connecting block 112 is part of the cover 12. The compartment body 11 has a mounting hole, and the connecting block 112 is inserted into the mounting hole and engages with the side wall of the compartment body 11, thus achieving the purpose of engaging the cover 12 and the compartment body 11. Similarly, both ends of the connecting block 112 can also be configured to engage with the cover 12 and the compartment body 11 respectively. The engagement method can be found in the above-described method of engaging the connecting block 112 with the cover 12 and the compartment body 11. This application adopts a modular design for the cover 12, the compartment body 11, and the connecting block 112 to achieve different assembly methods and adapt to different working conditions.

[0041] Furthermore, the housing 11 has an opening on its side near the connecting block 112, and a mounting plate 111 that snaps into the housing 11 is embedded in the opening. The connecting block 112 connects to the mounting plate 111, facilitating the installation of the control unit 13 into the housing 11. In this embodiment, the control unit 13 is integrated using a PCB. The PCB can integrate modules such as sensing communication, information processing, and wireless transmission through multi-layer wiring, achieving a high degree of hardware integration. Simultaneously, the housing 11 has a support structure 115 that supports the control unit 13. The support structure 115 and the mounting plate 111 define the installation space for the control unit 13, and the spacing between the support structure 115 and the mounting plate 111 is adapted to the thickness of the control unit 13, preventing the control unit 13 from shaking during installation within the housing 11 and improving the stability of the control unit 13.

[0042] The compartment 11 has a limiting block 114 at the opening. The side of the mounting plate 111 is fixedly installed by engaging with the limiting block 114. The mounting plate 111 and the compartment 11 are detachably connected, so the mounting plate 111 can be opened to facilitate the inspection or replacement of the control unit inside the compartment 11.

[0043] A sealing and buffering structure 14 is provided between the control unit 13 and the mounting plate 111. The sealing and buffering structure 14 fills the gap between the control unit 13 and the mounting plate 111 with an elastic material, blocking the intrusion of external dust and moisture, and preventing short circuits or corrosion. At the same time, the elastic material can buffer the control unit 13, ensuring the electrical connection stability of the control unit 13. In this embodiment, the sealing and buffering structure 14 can be made of a rubber layer or a silicone layer, and the shape of the sealing and buffering structure 14 matches the inner contour of the outer shell 111. It can also form a protruding structure that matches the connecting block 112 to ensure the sealing performance of the sealing elastic element for the control unit 13.

[0044] The compartment 11 also houses a power supply for the control unit 13. This power supply can be a disposable power supply with replaceable batteries or a rechargeable power supply. When the power supply is a disposable power supply, such as a dry cell battery, the compartment 11 contains a battery compartment 116. An assembly port communicating with the battery compartment 116 is located on the side of the compartment 11. Dry cell batteries are inserted into the battery compartment 116 through this assembly port, allowing the disposable power supply to be used directly after unpacking. This is suitable for emergency scenarios or temporary power supply needs.

[0045] A cover 117 for closing the assembly opening is detachably connected to the housing 11. The cover 117 is locked to the housing 11 by a sliding snap-fit ​​mechanism. The housing 11 has a groove (not shown in the figure) at its assembly opening that mates with the cover 117. Specifically, a barbed elastic buckle (not shown in the figure) is provided on the edge of the cover 117, which forms an interference fit with the groove of the housing 11 and achieves self-locking fixation after being inserted into place. As a closed structure of the battery compartment 116, the cover 117 can prevent external dust, liquids and mechanical impacts from directly contacting the battery and internal circuitry, reducing the risk of short circuits and corrosion.

[0046] In other embodiments, the power source can also be a rechargeable battery fixed inside the compartment 11, with the charging interface located on the side wall of the compartment 11. This eliminates the need for a cover 117, improving the reliability of the power source and reducing long-term operating costs.

[0047] The control device 1 of the clothes drying rack of this application forms a gap that can be snapped onto the drying rod 2 through the cooperation of the compartment cover 12 and the compartment body 11. The drying rod 2 is used as the mounting point of the controller. When the drying rod 2 is lowered, the user can directly control the corresponding functions of the clothes drying rack by operating the control device 1, saving the user's back and forth walking time and making it convenient for the user to operate. In addition, the user can control the lifting or lowering of the clothes drying rack or control other functions of the clothes drying rack by touching or pressing the compartment cover 12. The operation is convenient and the degree of intelligence is high.

[0048] This application also relates to a clothes drying rack; please refer to... Figure 4 It includes a clothes drying rack main unit, a drying rod 2, and a control device 1 as described above. The control device 1 is engaged with the drying rod 2 through the gap formed by its cover 12 and the body 11, thus allowing the drying rod 2 to be used as a hanging point. Specifically, the drying rod 2 is provided with several hanging holes 21 for drying clothes. The cover 12 and the body 11 are located on both sides of the hanging holes 21. One end of the cover 12 passes through the hanging hole 21 and is installed on the body 11, or one end of the body 11 passes through the hanging hole 21 for the cover 12 to be installed.

[0049] In this embodiment, the cover 12 and the body 11 are connected by a connecting block 112. First, the non-fixed end of the connecting block 112 is passed through the hanging hole 21, and then the cover 12 or body 11 to be connected is snapped into the end of the connecting block 112, so that the drying rod 2 is clamped in the gap between the cover 12 and the body 11, thereby realizing the assembly of the control device 1 and the drying rod 2.

[0050] In addition, the control device 1 of this application can be installed on the hanging holes 21 at different positions of the drying rod 2, so that users can adjust the operation position of the control device 1 according to the usage scenario (such as the distribution of clothes and the spatial layout) and improve the efficiency of human-computer interaction.

[0051] The clothes drying rack also includes a lifting module connected between the main body of the clothes drying rack and the drying rod 2, or an LED lighting module installed on the main body of the clothes drying rack. The lifting and lighting functions of the drying rod 2 can be directly controlled by pressing or touching the control device 1 of this application, so as to meet diverse operation needs.

[0052] In summary, the clothes drying rack of this application achieves functional integration and operational optimization through the assembly structure of the control device 1 and the drying rod 2. The control device 1 can be installed at any hanging hole on the drying rod 2, and the installation position can be flexibly adjusted. The control device 1 can output instructions for multiple scenarios through touch operation, which solves the common problem of fixed operation position of traditional clothes drying racks. The efficiency of human-computer interaction is improved through the collaborative design of mechanical structure and electrical module.

[0053] The above description is only a partial embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A control device for a clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Includes the bin body, bin cover, control unit, and triggering unit; The cover is installed on the compartment body, forming a gap between it and the compartment body for snap-fitting; The triggering unit is installed on the compartment cover and generates a trigger signal based on the triggering action; The control unit is located inside the chamber and is electrically connected to the triggering unit, and is used to generate a clothes drying machine control signal based on the triggering signal sent by the triggering unit.

2. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a wireless communication unit, which is electrically connected to the control unit and is used to send the control signals generated by the control unit to the clothes drying machine host.

3. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting block is provided between the hopper body and the hopper cover to achieve connection and form the gap.

4. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The compartment body has an opening on the side near the connecting block, and an installation plate that snaps into the compartment body is embedded in the opening. The connecting block is connected to the installation plate.

5. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The compartment is provided with a support structure to support the control unit, and the distance between the support structure and the mounting plate is adapted to the thickness of the control unit.

6. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, A sealed buffer structure is provided between the control unit and the mounting plate inside the compartment.

7. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The compartment contains a power supply for powering the control unit.

8. The control device for the clothes drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The power source includes a one-time power source or a secondary power source capable of repeated charging and discharging.

9. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, The control device includes any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the control device is snapped onto the clothes drying rack through the gap between the cover and the body.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drying rod is provided with hanging holes. The cover and the body of the bin are located on both sides of the hanging holes. One end of the cover passes through the hanging hole and is installed on the body of the bin, or one end of the body of the bin passes through the hanging hole and is used for the cover to be installed.

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