Dryer rotor connecting rivets

By designing connecting rivets for the dryer rotor and utilizing a riveting mechanism and a threaded connection fixing sleeve, the problems of unstable connection and poor sealing between the rotor and the drum were solved, achieving a good sealing effect and connection stability, thus ensuring the normal operation of the dryer.

CN224283152UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26NANTONG XINHONG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANTONG XINHONG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing dryer rotors lack proper securing measures when connected to the drum, making them prone to detachment. Furthermore, the poor sealing at the riveting joints leads to moisture leakage, affecting normal operation.

Method used

A dryer rotor connecting rivet was designed, comprising a rivet body, a mounting rod, a first fixing sleeve, a riveting mechanism, and a second fixing sleeve. The sealing is achieved through the riveting sleeve and the riveting drum of the riveting mechanism, and the axial force is used to deform the riveting sleeve to fit together. The connection stability is improved by combining the fixed sleeve with the threaded connection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents leakage of liquid and gas media, improves the tightness and tensile strength of the riveted joints, ensures the normal operation of the dryer, and enhances the connection stability between the drum and the rotor.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a dryer rotor connecting rivet, including a rivet body and a riveting mechanism. The top of the rivet body is provided with an mounting rod, and the top of the mounting rod is fitted with a first fixing sleeve. The riveting mechanism is installed on the top of the outer wall of the rivet body and includes a riveting sleeve, riveting drums, and a retaining plate. The riveting sleeve is located on the top of the outer wall of the rivet body. This dryer rotor connecting rivet, through its riveting mechanism, facilitates the riveting of the dryer rotor to the drum using an riveting machine. Axial force is used to deform the riveting sleeve, and multiple riveting drums on the outside of the riveting sleeve deform and fit together, effectively preventing leakage of liquids, gases, and other media, achieving a sealing effect. This prevents moisture from the dryer drum from entering the rotor and affecting the normal operation of the dryer. Furthermore, this riveting method has good tensile strength, thereby improving the tightness of the riveted joint.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothes dryers, specifically to the connecting rivets for the rotor of a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] A clothes dryer is a household appliance that uses electric heating to instantly evaporate and dry the moisture in washed clothes. It is especially needed in northern winters and in the humid "return to spring" weather in the south where clothes are difficult to dry. In addition, clothes dryers are widely used in industrial production to dry fabrics and improve production efficiency. The clothes dryer generally refers to the simple household type, which is mainly composed of a stand, main unit and outer cover. Its characteristics are moderate price, simple and easy to use, low failure rate, and suitable for ordinary families, students or migrant groups. The clothes dryer uses a rotor to rotate the drying drum, and the connection between the rotor and the drum requires the use of rivets. Therefore, there is an urgent need for rivets to connect the rotor of the clothes dryer.

[0003] Currently, dryer rotors are connected with rivets. When the rotor is connected to the drum, there are no fixing measures at both ends, which can easily cause the drum to fall off. In addition, when the rotor and drum are riveted, the sealing at the riveting point is not good, and moisture inside the dryer may leak into the rotor, affecting normal operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a dryer rotor connecting rivet to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Currently, when using dryer rotor connecting rivets, there are no fixing measures at both ends when connecting the rotor and the drum, which can easily cause the drum to fall off. Furthermore, when the rotor and the drum are riveted, the sealing at the riveting point is not good, and moisture inside the dryer may leak into the rotor, affecting normal operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a dryer rotor connecting rivet, comprising a rivet body and a riveting mechanism, wherein an installation rod is provided at the top of the rivet body, and a first fixing sleeve is installed at the top of the installation rod; the riveting mechanism is installed at the top of the outer wall of the rivet body, and the riveting mechanism comprises a riveting sleeve, a riveting drum, and a retaining plate; the riveting sleeve is provided at the top of the outer wall of the rivet body, the surface of the riveting sleeve is provided with a riveting drum, and a retaining plate is provided at the bottom of the riveting sleeve; a fixing rod is provided at the bottom of the rivet body, and a second fixing sleeve is installed at the bottom of the fixing rod; and a fixing cover is provided at the top of the second fixing sleeve.

[0006] Preferably, the first fixing sleeve and the second fixing sleeve are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first fixing sleeve and the second fixing sleeve are the same size.

[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the rivet sleeve is in close contact with the outer wall of the rivet body, and the inner wall size of the rivet sleeve matches the outer wall size of the rivet body.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing cover and the rivet body are connected by a thread, and the inner wall of the fixing cover and the outer wall of the fixing rod are both threaded.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0010] 1. The rotor of this dryer is connected by rivets. Through the riveting mechanism, when the rotor of the dryer is riveted to the drum by a riveting machine, the axial force is used to compress and deform the riveting sleeve itself. The multiple riveting drums on the outside of the riveting sleeve deform and fit together, which can effectively prevent the leakage of liquid, gas and other media, and achieve a sealing effect. This prevents water from the dryer drum from entering the rotor and affecting the normal operation of the dryer. In addition, this riveting method has good tensile strength, thereby improving the tightness of the riveting joint.

[0011] 2. The dryer rotor is connected by rivets. The installation rod, first fixing sleeve, fixing rod and second fixing sleeve are set to facilitate the fixed installation of the dryer roller and the fixing rod during riveting. After the riveting is completed, the first fixing sleeve and the installation rod at the top of the rivet body are rotated and tightened to fix it. Then the second fixing sleeve and the fixing rod at the bottom of the rivet body are rotated and tightened to fix it, which can further improve the connection stability. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a front view of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a drawing of the riveting mechanism parts of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a top view of the second fixing sleeve of this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Rivet body; 2. Mounting rod; 3. First fixing sleeve; 4. Riveting mechanism; 401. Riveting sleeve; 402. Riveting drum; 403. Clamping plate; 5. Fixing rod; 6. Second fixing sleeve; 7. Fixing cover. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-3This utility model provides a technical solution: a dryer rotor connecting rivet, including a rivet body 1 and a riveting mechanism 4. The top end of the rivet body 1 is provided with an installation rod 2, and the top end of the installation rod 2 is provided with a first fixing sleeve 3. The first fixing sleeve 3 and the second fixing sleeve 6 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first fixing sleeve 3 and the second fixing sleeve 6 are the same size. Through the installation rod 2, the first fixing sleeve 3, the fixing rod 5 and the second fixing sleeve 6, it is convenient to fix the dryer roller to the fixing rod 5 during riveting. After the riveting is completed, the first fixing sleeve 3 is rotated and tightened to the installation rod 2 at the top end of the rivet body 1, and then the second fixing sleeve 6 is rotated and tightened to the fixing rod 5 at the bottom end of the rivet body 1, which can further improve the connection stability.

[0018] The riveting mechanism 4 is installed on the top of the outer wall of the rivet body 1. The riveting mechanism 4 includes a riveting sleeve 401, a riveting drum 402, and a retaining plate 403. The riveting sleeve 401 is located on the top of the outer wall of the rivet body 1. The surface of the riveting sleeve 401 is provided with the riveting drum 402, and the bottom end of the riveting sleeve 401 is provided with the retaining plate 403. The inner wall of the riveting sleeve 401 is tightly fitted with the outer wall of the rivet body 1, and the inner wall size of the riveting sleeve 401 matches the outer wall size of the rivet body 1. The bottom end of the rivet body 1 is provided with a fixing rod 5, and the bottom end of the fixing rod 5 is equipped with a second fixing sleeve 6. The top end of the second fixing sleeve 6 is provided with a fixing cover 7. The fixed cover 7 and the rivet body 1 are connected by threads, and the inner wall of the fixed cover 7 and the outer wall of the fixed rod 5 are both threaded. With the riveting mechanism 4, when the rotor and drum of the dryer are riveted by the riveting machine, the axial force is used to compress and deform the riveting sleeve 401 itself, and the multiple riveting drums 402 on the outside of the riveting sleeve 401 deform and fit together, which can effectively prevent the leakage of liquid, gas and other media, achieve a sealing effect, and prevent water in the dryer drum from entering the rotor and affecting the normal operation of the dryer. In addition, this riveting method has good tensile strength, thereby improving the tightness of the riveting joint.

[0019] Working principle: When connecting the rotor and drum of the dryer, the axial force is first used to deform the riveting sleeve 401. Multiple riveting drums 402 on the outside of the riveting sleeve 401 deform and fit together, effectively preventing leakage of liquids, gases, and other media, achieving a sealing effect. This prevents moisture from the dryer drum from entering the rotor and affecting the normal operation of the dryer. Furthermore, this riveting method has good tensile strength, thus improving the tightness of the riveting joint. The installation rod 2, first fixing sleeve 3, fixing rod 5, and second fixing sleeve 6 facilitate the fixing of the dryer drum and fixing rod 5 during riveting. After riveting, the first fixing sleeve 3 is rotated and tightened to the installation rod 2 at the top of the rivet body 1, and then the second fixing sleeve 6 is rotated and tightened to the fixing rod 5 at the bottom of the rivet body 1, further improving the connection stability.

[0020] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rivet for connecting a rotor of a clothes dryer, characterized in that, The rivet body (1) and the riveting mechanism (4) are included. The top end of the rivet body (1) is provided with an installation rod (2), and the top end of the installation rod (2) is provided with a first fixing sleeve (3). The riveting mechanism (4) is installed on the top end of the outer wall of the rivet body (1). The riveting mechanism (4) includes a riveting sleeve (401), a riveting drum (402) and a clamping plate (403). The riveting sleeve (401) is provided on the top end of the outer wall of the rivet body (1). The surface of the riveting sleeve (401) is provided with a riveting drum (402), and the bottom end of the riveting sleeve (401) is provided with a clamping plate (403). The bottom end of the rivet body (1) is provided with a fixing rod (5), and the bottom end of the fixing rod (5) is provided with a second fixing sleeve (6). The top end of the second fixing sleeve (6) is provided with a fixing cover (7).

2. The dryer rotor connecting rivet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first fixing sleeve (3) and the second fixing sleeve (6) are configured in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first fixing sleeve (3) and the second fixing sleeve (6) are the same size.

3. The dryer rotor connecting rivet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the rivet sleeve (401) is closely fitted with the outer wall of the rivet body (1), and the inner wall size of the rivet sleeve (401) matches the outer wall size of the rivet body (1).

4. The dryer rotor connecting rivet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing cover (7) and the rivet body (1) are connected by threads, and the inner wall of the fixing cover (7) and the outer wall of the fixing rod (5) are both threaded.