A towel rack with lifting function

Abstract

A towel rack with a lifting function includes a towel rack body and a shelf. The towel rack body has a vertically extending groove on its front or side. The end of the shelf is located within the groove. The towel rack body contains a drive mechanism connected to the shelf, which drives the shelf to move vertically along the groove. The shelf can move up and down relative to the towel rack body via the drive mechanism, giving it a lifting function and broadening its applicability, making it suitable for users who are shorter or wheelchair-bound. Furthermore, the shelf's end is installed within the groove, which can be positioned on the front or side of the towel rack body. A front-mounted groove facilitates assembly, while a side-mounted groove enhances the towel rack's appearance. Therefore, the towel rack has a more rational structure and better performance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a bathroom product, and more particularly to a towel rack with a lifting function. Background Technology

[0002] Towel racks are primarily used in bathrooms, toilets, kitchens, and balconies. They are made of plastic and metal components and are used to hang towels, bath towels, and other items. Existing towel racks, such as the Chinese utility model patent CN202022764360.2 (authorization announcement number CN214595672U), include an electric towel rack with a main body and an electric heating device. The upper part of the main body has a shelf, which includes two connecting rods and multiple support rods positioned between them. The shelf has a hollow structure, and its cavity communicates with the cavity of the main body, allowing it to be fixed to the upper part of the main body. The shelf can hold larger items and allow them to be dried.

[0003] While the aforementioned towel rack can increase hanging space using shelves, it still has problems in practical use. The shelves are usually located at the top of the towel rack to reduce its footprint when hanging items; however, if the user is short or uses a wheelchair, they cannot use the upper shelves. Therefore, further improvements to the towel rack are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a towel rack with a reasonable structure and lifting function in view of the above-mentioned existing technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: The towel rack with lifting function includes a towel rack body and a shelf, characterized in that: the front or side of the towel rack body is provided with a vertically extending groove, the end of the shelf is provided in the groove, and the towel rack body is provided with a drive mechanism connected to the shelf, the drive mechanism can drive the shelf to move vertically along the groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a motor and a screw connected to the motor, with the end of the shelf fitted onto the screw via a groove. The motor of the drive mechanism is connected to the end of the shelf via the screw, and the motor can drive the screw to rotate, thereby enabling the shelf mounted on the screw to move vertically, thus giving the towel rack a lifting function.

[0007] Furthermore, the towel rack body includes two symmetrically arranged vertical rods and multiple spaced horizontal tubes. Both ends of each horizontal tube are fixedly connected to and communicate with the corresponding vertical rod. Each vertical rod has a groove on its front or side. This towel rack body is a tubular towel rack, with multiple horizontal tubes spaced between the two vertical rods. The horizontal tubes can hold items, and the grooves extend along the length of the vertical rods, allowing the rack to move vertically relative to the towel rack body.

[0008] Furthermore, the vertical rod is equipped with a partition, which divides the space inside the vertical rod into a first space at the front and a second space at the rear. The end of the horizontal tube communicates with the second space of the vertical rod. The drive mechanism is located in the first space, and the sliding groove is located on the front wall or side wall of the first space. The partition can separate the space inside the vertical rod, and the installation of the shelf and the drive mechanism does not affect the welding of the horizontal tube and the vertical rod, making the structural layout of the towel rack more reasonable.

[0009] Furthermore, one or more limiting tubes are provided in the center of the horizontal tube for the power supply heating wire to pass through, and the end of the limiting tube is connected to the second space. This towel rack is a tubular electric towel rack. Because the limiting tube is installed in the center of the horizontal tube, there is a gap between the outer peripheral wall of the limiting tube and the inner wall of the horizontal tube, so that the heat insulation distance between the heating wire and the horizontal tube is constant. This allows the heating wire of the electric towel rack to pass through each horizontal tube using the limiting tube. Even if the heating wire collapses, it will not directly contact the inner wall of the horizontal tube, avoiding excessive local temperature in the horizontal tube and ensuring the use effect and safety of the electric towel rack.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a wiring component made of plastic, which is inserted into the port of the horizontal tube and has a wiring hole that communicates with the limiting tube. Existing wiring components often use aluminum profiles, which are easily worn by the heating wires and other wires, thus damaging the electric towel rack. This application uses a one-piece molded plastic wiring component, which is less likely to damage the heating wires and other wires, protecting the structure of the electric towel rack. The wiring hole allows the heating wires to pass through or exit from the limiting tube.

[0011] Furthermore, the wiring component also includes elastic feet, plugs, and limiting plates. The plugs are located below the limiting plates and can be inserted into the horizontal tube. The limiting plates can be secured to the outside of the horizontal tube. Two elastic feet are positioned opposite each other on the limiting plates and are located on opposite sides of the limiting plates. Each elastic foot is an outwardly extending plate. The inner wall of the second space has vertically extending strip-shaped protrusions. Under external force, the elastic feet deform and are installed between the two strip-shaped protrusions. When the elastic feet return to their natural state, they can abut against the strip-shaped protrusions, allowing the wiring component to be installed at the connection between the horizontal tube and the vertical rod. The wiring component can be installed at the connection between the horizontal tube and the vertical rod using the elastic feet, plugs, and limiting plates. The two ends of the wiring hole can communicate with the horizontal tube and the vertical rod. The heating wire inside the vertical rod can pass through the wiring groove and the wiring hole in sequence before entering the limiting tube.

[0012] Furthermore, the system also includes a cover plate and a plug detachably connected to the vertical rod. An opening is provided on one side of the second space. The cover plate is installed on the vertical rod to cover the opening. The end of the horizontal tube is welded to the inner wall of the vertical rod opposite the opening. The plug can block both ends of the vertical rod. The manufacturer can use the opening in the second space to perform welding operations, welding the end of the horizontal tube to the inner wall of the vertical rod, avoiding exposed weld points that would affect the aesthetics of the electric towel rack. After welding, the cover plate is installed on the vertical rod to cover the opening, and the upper and lower ends of the vertical rod are blocked by the plugs, thus completing the assembly of the vertical rod. In addition, the first and second spaces of the vertical rod are separated, so welding operations in the second space will not affect the drive mechanism and shelf in the first space.

[0013] Furthermore, the towel rack body is a panel-type electric heated towel rack. A shelf can also be installed on the panel-type electric heated towel rack, which has two sliding grooves on its panel, allowing the shelf to move vertically via these grooves.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the shelf of the towel rack can move up and down relative to the towel rack body with the help of a drive mechanism, so that the shelf of the towel rack has a lifting function, making the towel rack more applicable, and users who are short or wheelchair users can use the towel rack; and the end of the shelf is installed in a sliding groove, which can be set on the front and side of the towel rack body. When the sliding groove is set on the front, it is easier for the manufacturer to assemble the towel rack, and when the sliding groove is set on the side, the appearance of the towel rack is more beautiful. Therefore, the structure of the towel rack is more reasonable and the use effect is better. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the vertical rod in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a vertical sectional view of the vertical rod in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a vertical sectional view of the vertical rod in an embodiment of the present invention (wiring components omitted);

[0019] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the vertical rod along the horizontal direction in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a vertical sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1-7 The image shown is the preferred embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the towel rack in this embodiment includes a towel rack body 1 and a shelf 2. The towel rack body 1 is a tubular electric heated towel rack, which includes two symmetrically arranged vertical rods 12 and multiple spaced horizontal tubes 13. Both ends of each horizontal tube 13 are fixedly connected to and communicate with the corresponding vertical rod 12. Each vertical rod 12 has a vertically extending groove 11 on its front side. The end of the shelf 2 is located in the groove 11. The towel rack body 1 has a drive mechanism 3 connected to the shelf 2. The drive mechanism 3 can drive the shelf 2 to move vertically along the groove 11. The drive mechanism 3 includes a motor 31 and a screw 32 connected to the motor 31. The end of the shelf 2 is fitted onto the screw 32 through the groove 11, giving the shelf 2 a lifting function.

[0025] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the vertical rod 12 of this embodiment is provided with a partition 121, which divides the space inside the vertical rod 12 into a first space 12a located in front and a second space 12b located in the rear. The end of the horizontal tube 13 is connected to the second space 12b of the vertical rod 12. The drive mechanism 3 is set in the first space 12a, and the slide 11 is set on the front wall of the first space 12a. The first space 12a and the second space 12b ensure that the lifting and lowering of the shelf 2 and the assembly and use of the tubular electric towel rack do not affect each other. In addition, the towel rack body 1 of this embodiment is also provided with a cover plate 5 and a plug 6. The cover plate 5 and the plug 6 are detachably connected to the vertical rod 12. An opening 123 is provided on one side of the second space 12b. The cover plate 5 is installed on the vertical rod 12 to cover the opening 123. The end of the horizontal tube 13 is welded to the inner wall of the vertical rod 12 opposite to the opening 123. The plug 6 can block the upper and lower ends of the vertical rod 12. The manufacturer can use the opening 123 to facilitate welding at the connection between the horizontal tube 13 and the vertical rod 12, so that the weld seam is located inside the vertical rod 12, thereby making the towel rack body 1 more beautiful.

[0026] like Figures 4-7 As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting tube 14 for the passage of the heating wire 7 is provided in the center of the horizontal tube 13. The end of the limiting tube 14 is connected to the second space 12b. The heating wire 7 can pass through the limiting tube 14 from the vertical rod 1 or out of the limiting tube 14. The heating wire 7 is arranged in an S-shape, so that the towel rack body 1 has a drying function. In addition, this embodiment also provides a wiring component 4 made of plastic at the connection between the horizontal tube 13 and the vertical rod 12. The wiring component 4 is inserted into the port of the horizontal tube 13. The wiring component 4 has three wiring holes 41, one of which is connected to the limiting tube 14. The heating wire 7 can pass through the limiting tube 14 or out of the limiting tube 14 through the wiring hole 41. In addition, the wiring component 4 in this embodiment also includes elastic feet 42, plugs 43, and limiting plates 44. The plugs 43 are located below the limiting plates 44 and can be inserted into the horizontal tube 13. The limiting plates 44 can be locked outside the horizontal tube 13. The limiting plates 44 are provided with two protrusions 441, which form a wiring groove 45. The wiring groove 45 can accommodate the wires inside the vertical rod 12. The two elastic feet 42 are arranged opposite to each other on the limiting plates 44 and are respectively arranged on both sides of the limiting plates 44. The elastic feet 42 are plates that extend outward. The inner wall of the second space 12b is provided with strip-shaped protrusions 122 that extend vertically. The elastic feet 42 deform under the action of external force and are installed between the two strip-shaped protrusions 122. When the elastic feet 42 return to their natural state, they can abut against the strip-shaped protrusions 122, so that the wiring component 4 is installed at the connection between the horizontal tube 13 and the vertical rod 12.

[0027] The workflow of this embodiment is as follows:

[0028] A. First, insert both ends of multiple horizontal tubes 13 into the corresponding vertical rods 12. Then, the manufacturer uses the opening 123 to weld the ends of the horizontal tubes 13 to the inner wall of the vertical rods 12 opposite to the opening 123.

[0029] B. Then, a wiring component 4 is installed at the connection between the horizontal tube 13 and the vertical rod 12. That is, the producer applies external force to the two elastic feet 42, causing the two elastic feet 42 to deform and retract inward to be installed between the two strip protrusions 122. The plug 43 is inserted into the horizontal tube 13. Each wiring hole 41 is connected to the corresponding space. The limiting plate 44 is stuck outside the horizontal tube 13. The producer releases the hand, so that the two elastic feet 42 return to their natural state. In their natural state, the elastic feet 42 abut against the strip protrusions 122, thereby completing the installation of the wiring component 4.

[0030] C. Then, the heating wire 7 is placed in the limiting tube 14 inside the horizontal tube 13. The heating wire 7 is arranged in an S-shape inside the vertical rod 12 and the horizontal tube 13. The heating wire 7 can pass through the wiring groove 45 and the wiring hole 41 of the wiring component 4, thereby fixing the position of the heating wire 7 inside the vertical rod 12 and the horizontal tube 13.

[0031] D. Next, install the cover plate 5 on the vertical rod 12 to cover the opening 123, and then install the plugs 6 at the upper and lower ends of the vertical rod 12 to complete the assembly of the towel rack.

[0032] E. Finally, the user uses the drive mechanism 3 to drive the shelf 2 to move vertically along the slide 11, so that the shelf 2 can be adjusted up and down according to the user's needs.

Claims

1. A towel rack with lifting function, comprising a towel rack body (1) and a shelf (2), characterized in that: The towel rack body (1) has a vertically extending groove (11) on its front or side. The end of the shelf (2) is located in the groove (11). The towel rack body (1) has a drive mechanism (3) connected to the shelf (2). The drive mechanism (3) can drive the shelf (2) to move vertically along the groove (11). The drive mechanism (3) includes a motor (31) and a screw (32) connected to the motor (31). The end of the shelf (2) is fitted onto the screw (32) by means of the groove (11).

2. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towel rack body (1) includes two symmetrically arranged vertical rods (12) and a plurality of spaced horizontal tubes (13). Both ends of each horizontal tube (13) are fixedly connected and communicate with the corresponding vertical rod (12). Each vertical rod (12) has a sliding groove (11) on its front or side.

3. The towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vertical rod (12) is provided with a partition (121), which divides the space inside the vertical rod (12) into a first space (12a) located in front and a second space (12b) located in the rear. The end of the horizontal tube (13) is connected to the second space (12b) of the vertical rod (12). The driving mechanism (3) is set in the first space (12a), and the sliding groove (11) is set on the front wall or side wall of the first space (12a).

4. The towel rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The horizontal tube (13) has one or more limiting tubes (14) in the center for the power supply heating wire (7) to pass through, and the end of the limiting tube (14) is connected to the second space (12b).

5. The towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a wiring component (4) made of plastic, which is inserted into the port of the horizontal tube (13) and has a wiring hole (41) that communicates with the limiting tube (14).

6. The towel rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wiring component (4) also includes an elastic foot (42), a plug (43), and a limiting plate (44). The plug (43) is located below the limiting plate (44). The plug (43) can be inserted into the horizontal tube (13). The limiting plate (44) can be locked outside the horizontal tube (13). The two elastic feet (42) are arranged opposite to each other on the limiting plate (44) and are respectively arranged on both sides of the limiting plate (44). The elastic foot (42) is an outwardly extending plate. The inner wall of the second space (12b) is provided with a strip-shaped protrusion (122) extending vertically. The elastic foot (42) deforms under the action of external force and is installed between the two strip-shaped protrusions (122). When the elastic foot (42) returns to its natural state, it can abut against the strip-shaped protrusion (122), so that the wiring component (4) is installed at the connection between the horizontal tube (13) and the vertical rod (12).

7. The towel rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a cover plate (5) and a plug (6) detachably connected to the vertical rod (12). An opening (123) is provided on one side of the second space (12b). The cover plate (5) is installed on the vertical rod (12) to cover the opening (123). The end of the horizontal tube (13) is welded to the inner wall of the vertical rod (12) opposite to the opening (123). The plug (6) can block the upper and lower ends of the vertical rod (12).

8. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towel rack body (1) is a plate-type electric heating towel rack.

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