A clothesline leveling mechanism and a clothesline machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clothesline leveling mechanism and clothes drying machine, it is related to drying technical field, wherein, the clothesline leveling mechanism includes connection assembly, first adjusting part and second adjusting part, connection assembly is configured as being installable to drying rod, first adjusting part is slidably arranged in connection assembly, for connecting traction piece, one end of second adjusting part forms the adjusting part of active cooperation with first adjusting part, its other end is exposed to the outside of connection assembly and forms operating part, operating part can drive adjusting part relative to first adjusting part active, to make adjusting part drive first adjusting part relative to connection assembly sliding.In the practical application scene of clothes drying machine, when drying rod is inclined, user only needs to operate second adjusting part, i.e., the relative position of first adjusting part and connection assembly can be directly adjusted, so that the height difference of both ends of drying rod is compensated, to avoid failure caused by single-end suspension, and the problem of easy damage caused by stress concentration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying technology, and in particular to a clothes drying rod leveling mechanism and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] A clothes drying rack is a common drying tool in modern homes. It can raise and lower the clothesline manually or electrically, making it convenient for users to dry their clothes.

[0003] Clothes drying racks typically use a traction rope to pull the clothesline up and down vertically relative to the main support. However, due to the generally long length of the clothesline, as well as variations in the length of the traction rope, assembly errors, and component deformation, the clothesline may tilt or shift relative to the main support. This results in only one end of the clothesline rising to the top of the main support during the lifting and retraction process, preventing the clothesline from being fully retracted and secured on the main support. This not only affects the aesthetics of the clothesline but also causes damage to the main support due to uneven stress, posing a certain safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a clothes drying rod leveling mechanism and a clothes drying machine, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Firstly, a clothesline leveling mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0007] The connecting component is configured to be installed on the drying rack;

[0008] A first adjusting member is slidably disposed on the connecting assembly, and the first adjusting member is provided with a connecting portion for connecting the traction member;

[0009] The second adjusting member has one end forming an adjusting portion that movably engages with the first adjusting member, and the other end protruding from the outside of the connecting assembly and forming an operating portion. The operating portion can drive the adjusting portion to move relative to the first adjusting member, so that the adjusting portion drives the first adjusting member to slide relative to the connecting assembly.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the connecting portion is configured to pass through a threaded hole in the first adjusting member;

[0011] The second adjusting component is a bolt, the adjusting part is a screw that matches the threaded hole, and the operating part is the bolt head.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the first adjusting member is provided with a slot for connecting the traction member on one side of the threaded hole, and the slot communicates with the threaded hole through its opening.

[0013] As an optional implementation, a guide structure is provided between the connecting component and the first adjusting member. The guide structure is configured to guide the first adjusting member to slide relative to the connecting component and restrict the first adjusting member from rotating relative to the connecting component.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the guide structure includes:

[0015] Guide ribs, wherein multiple guide ribs are arranged at intervals on the connecting assembly and surround guide grooves; and

[0016] A guide post is disposed on the outer periphery of the first adjusting member and its structure matches the guide groove.

[0017] As an optional implementation, the connection component includes:

[0018] A first connecting seat is configured to be mounted on a drying rod, and a first adjusting member is slidably disposed on the first connecting seat;

[0019] The second connecting seat is detachably disposed on the first connecting seat, the first adjusting member is located between the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat, the operating part of the second adjusting member is exposed outside the second connecting seat, and the second connecting seat is used to restrict the second adjusting member from approaching the first connecting seat through the operating part.

[0020] As an optional implementation, a hollow receiving cavity is formed in the first connecting seat, and a first through hole and a cavity opening communicating with the receiving cavity are respectively opened on the upper and lower sides of the first connecting seat. The first through hole is configured to allow the traction member to pass through.

[0021] The second connecting seat is installed in the receiving cavity through the cavity opening, and a second through hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the lower side of the second connecting seat. The second through hole is configured to allow the second adjusting member to pass through.

[0022] As an optional implementation, it also includes:

[0023] A cover is detachably mounted on the connecting assembly, and the cover covers the operating part of the second adjusting member.

[0024] Secondly, a clothes drying rack is provided, comprising:

[0025] The host unit is connected to a power unit;

[0026] A drying rack, located below the main unit;

[0027] The clothesline leveling mechanism as described in the first aspect is disposed on the clothesline, and the power unit is connected to the first adjusting member via a traction member.

[0028] As an optional implementation, one side of the connecting component is detachably inserted into the end of the drying rod via a plug-in portion, and the connecting component is further provided with a first fixing portion on the side where the plug-in portion is provided;

[0029] The end of the drying rod is provided with a second fixing part corresponding to the first fixing part, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are fixedly connected by a fastener.

[0030] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The clothes drying rod leveling mechanism, through the sliding cooperation design of the connecting component and the first adjusting component, allows the user to directly adjust the relative position of the first adjusting component (i.e., the traction component) and the connecting component (i.e., the clothes drying rod) by simply operating the second adjusting component when the clothes drying rod tilts due to the traction component (such as the traction rope). This compensates for the height difference between the two ends of the clothes drying rod, enabling the clothes drying rod to dynamically adapt to various tilting conditions. It ensures that the clothes drying rod remains horizontal during the lifting and lowering process, effectively avoiding storage failure caused by single-end suspension and easy damage caused by stress concentration.

[0031] Because the operating part of the second adjustment component is exposed outside the connecting assembly, the user can operate the second adjustment component through the intuitive operating part during the leveling process of the clothes drying rack. During the operation and adjustment, the user can also make corresponding adjustments according to the actual tilt of the clothes drying rack. The adjustment process is intuitive and controllable, without the need to operate the main unit of the clothes drying rack, which greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of user operation and reduces the difficulty of the operation process of leveling the clothes drying rack, which is beneficial to the application of household users in daily use scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clothesline leveling mechanism and the clothesline in cooperation with the clothesline according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A;

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the clothesline leveling mechanism described in this embodiment of the invention on the clothesline.

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the clothesline leveling mechanism and the clothesline in cooperation as described in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0038] Figure 6 This is an exploded sectional view of the clothesline leveling mechanism and the clothesline described in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0039] Figure 7 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the clothesline leveling mechanism described in this embodiment of the utility model (covering is omitted).

[0040] Figure 8 This is a second schematic diagram of the clothesline leveling mechanism described in this embodiment of the utility model (cover omitted).

[0041] Figure 9 This is one of the exploded views of the clothesline leveling mechanism described in this embodiment of the utility model (cover omitted);

[0042] Figure 10 This is the second exploded view of the clothesline leveling mechanism described in this embodiment of the utility model (cover omitted).

[0043] In the diagram: 10. Connecting component; 11. First connecting seat; 111. Guide rib; 112. Guide groove; 113. First through hole; 114. Insertion part; 115. First fixing part; 12. Second connecting seat; 121. Second through hole; 122. Third through hole; 13. Accommodating cavity; 14. Opening structure; 20. First adjusting component; 21. Connecting part; 22. Slot; 23. Guide post; 30. Second adjusting component; 31. Adjusting part; 32. Operating part; 40. Cover; 50. Drying rod; 51. Pipe; 52. Support rib; 53. Second fixing part; 60. Fixing component; 70. Traction component; 71. Snap connector. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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 being 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 being 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.

[0047] A clothes drying rack is a common drying tool in modern homes. It can raise and lower the clothesline manually or electrically, making it convenient for users to dry their clothes.

[0048] As the background technology indicates, clothes drying racks typically use a traction rope to raise and lower the clothesline vertically relative to the main support. It's understood that these lifting clotheslines generally come in two types: manual and electric. Both types include a power unit for raising and lowering the clothesline. In manual clothes drying racks, the power unit can be a hand crank or similar control component. The clothesline is raised and lowered by controlling a reel to wind and unwind the rope; its structure is relatively simple. In electric clothes drying racks, the power unit is generally an electric motor. The driving force generated by the motor winds and unwinds the traction rope. These racks often also have remote control functionality, allowing users to easily control the raising and lowering of the clothesline from a distance.

[0049] However, although modern clothes drying racks are designed to be as comprehensive as possible, due to the fact that the clothes drying rods are usually quite long, in actual use, there are bound to be problems such as slight deviations in the length of the traction rope due to long-term use, unavoidable errors in the assembly of various parts, and possible deformation of materials over time. These factors combined may cause the clothes drying rod to tilt or shift relative to the main support during the lifting and lowering process.

[0050] Once this tilting or offset occurs, it not only affects the overall aesthetics of the clothes drying rack but also directly causes an imbalance during the lifting and lowering process, with one end higher than the other. This means only one end can rise smoothly to a position where it is tightly fitted to the main support, while the other end, due to uneven force, is suspended in the air or only partially in contact with the main support. Consequently, the clothes drying rack cannot be completely and securely fixed to the main support. Over time, this uneven force will not only accelerate the wear and tear on the main support, shortening its lifespan, but may also create safety hazards, such as the clothes drying rack suddenly falling and injuring someone, threatening household safety.

[0051] In view of this, this embodiment provides a clothes drying rod leveling mechanism, which connects the drying rod and the traction component respectively through a connecting component and a first adjusting component. By utilizing the movable cooperation between the two, the first adjusting component can slide relative to the connecting component under the adjustment of the second adjusting component, thereby achieving dynamic compensation and precise leveling of the lifting height at both ends of the drying rod. This solves a series of technical problems such as storage failure, structural damage and safety hazards caused by the drying rod tilting relative to the main unit.

[0052] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 1-10 The clothesline leveling mechanism includes a connecting component 10, which serves as the supporting foundation for the clothesline leveling mechanism. In the actual application scenario of the clothes dryer, the connecting component 10 is configured to be installed on the clothesline 50 by means of mechanical fixing (such as screws, buckles, etc.), thereby ensuring that during the operation of raising and lowering the clothesline 50, the connecting component 10 can act as a force transmission medium between the clothesline 50 and the traction component 70 (such as a steel wire rope), allowing the clothesline 50 to rise and fall synchronously with the connecting component 10.

[0053] Based on the above structure, the clothesline leveling mechanism further includes a first adjusting member 20 and a second adjusting member 30. The first adjusting member 20, as the component connecting the clothesline leveling mechanism to the traction member 70 in the actual application scenario of the clothes dryer, is slidably mounted on the connecting assembly 10. That is, the connecting assembly 10 needs to be equipped with a responsive structure that provides sliding guidance for the first adjusting member 20, ensuring its stable vertical movement during leveling and adjustment.

[0054] To facilitate a more comprehensive understanding of this embodiment, in this embodiment, the portion of the first adjusting member 20 used to connect the traction member 70 is defined as the connecting part 21. The connecting part 21 can be firmly connected to the traction member 70 of the clothes drying machine through a preset connecting structure (such as a hanging hole, a slot 22, etc.) to ensure the reliability of force transmission.

[0055] Correspondingly, the second adjusting member 30 in the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism undertakes the functions of adjusting and locking the first adjusting member 20. As can be seen from the above, in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying machine, the connecting component 10 and the first adjusting member 20 are respectively connected to the drying rod 50 and the traction member 70. Therefore, the second adjusting member 30, in cooperation with the first adjusting member 20, realizes the control of the first adjusting member 20, allowing the first adjusting member 20 to move relative to the connecting component 10 under its control, and ultimately changes the position state of the drying rod 50 and the traction member 70, realizing the precise adjustment of the drying rod 50 in the horizontal direction and compensating for the deviation of the drying rod 50 in the horizontal direction.

[0056] Specifically, one end of the second adjusting member 30 forms an adjusting part 31 that movably cooperates with the first adjusting member 20. The adjusting part 31 is mainly used to control the position or posture of the first adjusting member on the connecting assembly 10. Furthermore, before and after the adjustment process, it is necessary to bear the load generated by the clothes drying rod 50 on the first adjusting member 20 through the connecting assembly 10. The other end of the second adjusting member 30 is exposed outside the connecting assembly 10 and forms an operating part 32. The operating part 32 serves as a component for the user to operate the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism. During the operation and adjustment process, the user can operate the operating part 32 through relevant operations (such as rotation, pushing, etc.) so that the operating part 32 drives the adjusting part 31 to move synchronously under the drive of the corresponding force. In this way, the adjusting part 31 can control the direction of the first adjusting member's movement relative to the connecting assembly 10 (sliding relative to the connecting assembly 10 in the upward or downward direction) according to the direction of the force applied to the operating part 32, ultimately realizing the lifting and leveling operation of the clothes drying rod 50 on the clothes drying machine.

[0057] Of course, in addition to the above-mentioned method of manual adjustment by the user, in other embodiments, the second adjustment element 30 can also be implemented by electric adjustment, such as by motor drive, cylinder drive, etc.

[0058] It should be understood that, when the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 achieve the adjusting movement, they may be selected from various options, including but not limited to: [the following options are not specified in the original text].

[0059] In a threaded sliding structure, for example, the first adjusting member 20 is configured as a nut, which is threadedly engaged with the second adjusting member 30, which is configured as a bolt. During operation and adjustment, the user can rotate the bolt (second adjusting member 30) to move the nut (first adjusting member 20) along the bolt axis.

[0060] The slider guide structure, for example, sets the first adjusting member 20 as a slider, which cooperates with the connecting component 10 through a dovetail groove, T-slot or linear guide, and the second adjusting member 30 drives the slider to move in a straight line by means of cam, gear rack or hydraulic cylinder.

[0061] The wedge block structure, for example, sets the first adjusting member 20 as a wedge block and the second adjusting member 30 as a driving block that matches the wedge block. By driving the driving block to move along a straight line, the inclined surface on the driving block slides relative to the wedge block, allowing the wedge block to be lifted or lowered by the inclined surface.

[0062] In summary, by adopting the above-described embodiments, the clothesline leveling mechanism of this embodiment can achieve the following technical effects:

[0063] The clothesline leveling mechanism utilizes a sliding fit design between the connecting component 10 and the first adjusting component 20. When the clothesline 50 tilts relative to the main unit due to differences in the extension length of the traction component 70, the user can directly adjust the relative position of the first adjusting component 20 (i.e., the traction component 70) and the connecting component 10 (i.e., the clothesline 50) by operating the second adjusting component 30. This compensates for the height difference between the two ends of the clothesline 50, allowing it to dynamically adapt to various tilt conditions. This ensures the clothesline 50 remains level during lifting and lowering, effectively preventing storage failure due to single-end suspension and stress concentration that could lead to damage. It also effectively avoids the risk of the clothesline suddenly falling due to external forces (such as the weight of clothes or wind). When leveled and folded, the clothesline 50 fits snugly against the main unit, reducing noise and safety hazards caused by shaking and providing a safer and more reliable user environment.

[0064] Based on the above, in the long run, this design effectively reduces the risk of structural damage such as cracking of the main unit's welding points and bending of the clothesline due to excessive local stress, thus extending the overall service life of the equipment. At the same time, the leveled clothesline operates more smoothly during lifting and lowering, further improving the stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0065] Because the operating part 32 of the second adjusting member 30 is exposed outside the connecting component 10, the user can operate the second adjusting member 30 through the intuitive operating part 32 during the leveling process of the clothes drying rod 50. During the operation and adjustment, the user can also make corresponding adjustments according to the actual tilt of the clothes drying rod 50. The adjustment process is intuitive and controllable, and there is no need to operate the main unit of the clothes drying machine. This greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of the user operation and reduces the difficulty of the operation process of leveling the clothes drying rod 50, which is beneficial to the application of household users in daily use scenarios.

[0066] Furthermore, because the clothesline leveling mechanism is located between the traction component 70 and the clothesline 50, it can be flexibly installed on clotheslines of different sizes. The adjustment ranges of the first adjusting component 20 and the second adjusting component 30 can be flexibly adjusted through structural design, thus enabling the leveling mechanism to adapt to clotheslines of various lengths and spans. Whether in residential balconies, duplex apartments, or public spaces (such as hotels and apartments), this mechanism can achieve stable leveling of the clothesline 50, demonstrating broad market application prospects.

[0067] As one of the optional implementation methods mentioned above, such as Figures 4-10 As shown, taking the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 as an example of using a threaded pair as the adjusting sliding structure, the connecting part 21 is configured as a threaded hole penetrating the first adjusting member 20, while the second adjusting member 30 is correspondingly configured as a bolt. The adjusting part 31 is a screw that matches the threaded hole, and the operating part 32 serves as the bolt head. By adopting the mating method of threaded hole and bolt, no additional processing or customization is required between the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30. Its structure and operation are also relatively simple, suitable for miniaturization or integrated design, and can effectively reduce the manufacturing cost of the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30.

[0068] Meanwhile, the precision of the threaded fit is relatively high. Users can fine-tune the second adjusting component 30 by adjusting the first adjusting component 20 to meet the precision requirements of leveling the clothesline. The self-locking property of the threaded pair (when the thread helix angle is less than the friction angle) allows the first adjusting component 20 and the second adjusting component 30 to achieve a rigid connection through axial preload after operation and adjustment (without external force). This connection can withstand greater tension or pressure, making it suitable for scenarios where the clothesline is hung with heavy objects (such as wet clothes). Furthermore, the first adjusting component 20 and the second adjusting component 30 will not automatically loosen due to vibration or gravity, eliminating the need for additional locking devices, simplifying the structure, reducing the failure rate, and ensuring the stability of the clothesline 50 after leveling.

[0069] In addition, the easy-to-disassemble design of the bolts and threaded holes means that if either the first adjusting component 20 or the second adjusting component 30 is damaged, the user (or maintenance personnel) only needs to replace the corresponding component, without having to replace the entire mechanism, thus reducing maintenance costs.

[0070] It should be understood that, based on the above-described embodiments, the bolt, which serves as the second adjusting member 30, can be axially fixed to the connecting assembly 10, so that the bolt can only rotate in the circumferential direction on the connecting assembly 10. Thus, when the user operates the bolt to rotate, the bolt (screw) will exert a force around its own axis on the threaded hole due to the restriction of its axial movement freedom. Since the first adjusting member 20 can only slide linearly along the connecting assembly 10, the first adjusting member 20's circumferential freedom is restricted. Therefore, the circumferential force exerted by the bolt on the threaded hole will be converted into an axial force, achieving the purpose of the first adjusting member 20 moving axially along the second adjusting member 30.

[0071] If the bolt is not axially fixed to the connecting assembly 10, the user needs to ensure that a force is applied to the bolt against the connecting assembly 10 when operating the screw, so as to prevent the bolt from being axially pushed when it interacts with the threaded hole and thus failing to transmit the force between the first adjusting member 20 and the connecting assembly 10.

[0072] Of course, as can be seen from the above, the connecting component 10 and the first adjusting component 20 are respectively connected to the drying rod 50 and the traction component 70. Therefore, in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying rack, the connecting component 10 will be kept in a state of abutting against the first adjusting component 20 along the direction of gravity under the action of the drying rod 50, so that the traction component 70 is pulled taut by the drying rod 50. In this way, when the second adjusting component 30 is in active cooperation with the first adjusting component 20, the second adjusting component 30 can maintain a tendency to abut against the connecting component 10 under the action of the traction component 70, thus reducing the difficulty of operating the second adjusting component 30.

[0073] For further implementation methods, please refer to the appendix to the instruction manual. Figures 4-6 The first adjusting member 20 has a slot 22 on one side of the threaded hole for connecting the traction member 70. The slot 22 communicates with the threaded hole through its opening. Thus, in the actual application scenario of the clothes drying rack, the end of the traction member 70 (such as the clamping head 71 at the end of the traction rope) can be engaged in the slot 22 by entering the threaded hole. When the second adjusting member 30 (bolt) is installed in the connecting part 21 (threaded hole), the opening of the slot 22 is blocked by the second adjusting member 30. The end of the traction member 70 is restricted by the second adjusting member 30 and cannot disengage from the slot 22 into the threaded hole, thereby preventing the traction member 70 from disengaging from the first adjusting member 20. When the traction member 70 needs to be removed from the first adjusting member 20, the user (or maintenance personnel) only needs to remove the bolt from the threaded hole, so that the opening of the slot 22 is reopened, allowing the end of the traction member 70 to disengage from the slot 22 into the threaded hole and finally be pulled out of the threaded hole.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the slot 22 can be directly machined on one side of the threaded hole, integrating the adjustment and traction functions into the same place of the first adjusting member 20 in a manner similar to an integrated design. The second adjusting member 30 is used to constrain the traction member 70, thereby eliminating the need to set an additional constraint structure on the first adjusting member 20 to constrain the traction member 70. This simplifies the assembly structure between the first adjusting member 20, the traction member 70, and the second adjusting member 30, while also improving the assembly efficiency of the three components.

[0075] As mentioned above, to ensure the accuracy of the relative movement direction between the drying rod 50 and the traction component 70 during adjustment, a guide structure can be provided between the connecting assembly 10 and the first adjusting component 20. This guide structure is configured to guide the first adjusting component 20 to slide relative to the connecting assembly 10 in a preset direction (vertical in the actual application scenario of a clothes dryer), and to restrict the rotation of the first adjusting component 20 relative to the connecting assembly 10. The guide structure (such as a guide rail / slide groove) strictly restricts the movement of the first adjusting component 20 to sliding in the vertical direction, eliminating horizontal sway and ensuring leveling accuracy to a certain extent. The rotation restriction of the first adjusting component 20 by the guide structure (such as a keyway / spline) avoids rotation caused by the friction torque of the threaded pair, ensuring that the circumferential force of the second adjusting component 30 acting on the first adjusting component 20 can be converted into an axial force capable of leveling the drying rod 50.

[0076] Please continue to refer to the instruction manual appendix. Figures 5-10 In one embodiment, the guiding structure includes guide ribs 111 and guide posts 23. The guide ribs 111 are structures in the connecting assembly 10 used to guide, position, and constrain the movement of the first adjusting member 20. In this example, multiple guide ribs 111 are provided, spaced apart in the connecting assembly 10 and forming guide grooves 112 for guiding the first adjusting member 20, ensuring that the first adjusting member 20 moves in a straight line during adjustment through the interaction of the guide ribs 111.

[0077] In one embodiment, when the clothesline leveling mechanism is installed on the clothesline 50, each guide rib 111 is arranged along the length of the clothesline 50 to disperse the lateral load generated by the movement of the first adjusting member 20 on the connecting assembly 10, and to prevent the first adjusting member 20 from shifting or shaking.

[0078] In addition, the guide rib 111 also serves as a reinforcing rib of the connecting component 10, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the connecting component 10.

[0079] It is worth mentioning that the guide groove 112 formed by multiple guide ribs 111 can effectively reduce the movement resistance between the guide groove 112 and the guide post 23 when they cooperate with the first adjusting member 20 through the guide post 23, thus avoiding rapid wear of the connecting component 10 and the first adjusting member 20 and extending the service life of the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism.

[0080] As described above, the guide post 23 is disposed on the outer periphery of the first adjusting member 20 and its structure matches the guide groove 112. In other words, in this embodiment, the first adjusting member 20 is designed as a columnar structure. The first adjusting member 20 cooperates with the guide groove 112 through the guide post 23 structure on its outer periphery to ensure that the moving member moves only in the specified direction.

[0081] In addition to ensuring the stability of the first adjusting member 20 during movement, the guide groove 112 also provides a clear installation path for the guide post 23 structure of the first adjusting member 20. During assembly, the guide post 23 can be quickly aligned and slid into the guide groove 112, greatly shortening the installation time and improving assembly efficiency.

[0082] For example, based on the guide post 23 structure on the outer periphery of the first adjusting member 20, and combined with the above-described scheme of setting the connecting part 21 as a threaded hole penetrating the first adjusting member 20, it can be understood that the first adjusting member 20 is designed as a nut structure. Furthermore, in an embodiment where a groove 22 is provided on one side of the threaded hole, due to the presence of the internal groove 22, in order to ensure the overall structural strength of the first adjusting member 20, the guide post 23 structure is provided with a protrusion corresponding to the location where the groove 22 is provided. This protrusion, in cooperation with the guide groove 112, forms a fault-prevention mechanism, avoiding product defects caused by assembly errors, and also allowing the first adjusting member 20 and the connecting assembly 10 to form an anti-rotation structure through the protrusion and the corresponding recess on the guide groove 112, thereby preventing the first adjusting member 20 from rotating around the rotation axis of the second adjusting member 30.

[0083] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 4-10 In one embodiment, the connecting component 10 adopts a modular design concept, specifically including a first connecting seat 11 and a second connecting seat 12. The first connecting seat 11 serves as the supporting base for the connecting component 10 and is configured to be installed on the drying rod 50.

[0084] Furthermore, the first adjusting member 20 is slidably disposed on the first connecting seat 11. That is, in the embodiment where a guide structure is provided between the connecting component 10 and the first adjusting member 20, multiple guide ribs 111 are disposed on the first connecting seat 11.

[0085] The second connecting seat 12 is detachably disposed on the first connecting seat 11. The first adjusting member 20 is located between the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12. The second connecting seat 12 serves as a limiting member for the second adjusting member 30, preventing the second adjusting member 30 from axially moving towards the first connecting seat 11 under the restriction of the second connecting seat 12 during the adjustment process. This allows the force generated between the second adjusting member 30 and the first adjusting member 20 to drive the first adjusting member 20 to move in the vertical direction.

[0086] To ensure that the second adjusting member 30 is easily operated by the user (or maintenance personnel), the operating part 32 of the second adjusting member 30 is exposed on the outside of the second connecting seat 12. The mating relationship between the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 also allows the connecting assembly 10 to provide a certain degree of protection for the first adjusting member 20 and at least part of the second adjusting member 30, reducing the intrusion of external dust and moisture at the mating point of the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30, so that the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism can maintain a stable state during the adjustment process for a long time.

[0087] As can be seen from the above, the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the first adjusting member 20. That is, the second adjusting member 30 is located at the lower part of the first adjusting member 20. The first adjusting member 20 tends to move towards the first connecting seat 11 under the interaction of the drying rod 50 and the traction member 70 (affected by the gravity of the drying rod 50 and the tension of the traction member 70, respectively). Therefore, the second adjusting member 30 also tends to move towards the second connecting seat 12 under the action of the first adjusting member 20. Specifically, the first adjusting member 20 is positioned against the first connecting seat 12. Whether the first connecting seat 11 is in a state of abutting against the second connecting seat 12 depends on the distance between the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 (operating part 32). This ensures that at least one of the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 can be kept in a state of abutting against the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 (i.e., connecting assembly 10), thereby playing the function of axially limiting the second adjusting member 30, so that the interaction force between the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 can drive the first adjusting member 20 to move in the vertical direction.

[0088] In a further implementation, such as Figures 4-10As shown, a hollow accommodating cavity 13 is formed in the first connecting seat 11, and a first through hole 113 and a cavity opening are respectively opened on the upper and lower sides of the first connecting seat 11, which are connected to the accommodating cavity 13. The position of the first through hole 113 corresponds to the bottom of the guide groove 112, and the guide groove 112 is connected to the accommodating cavity 13 through the groove opening. The first through hole 113 is configured to allow the traction member 70 to pass through, so that the traction member 70 can pass through the first through hole 113 into the threaded hole (connecting part 21) opened on the first adjusting member 20 provided in the guide groove 112. The second connecting seat 12 is installed in the accommodating cavity 13 through the cavity opening to cover the cavity opening of the accommodating cavity 13, thereby protecting the first adjusting member 20 and part of the second adjusting member 30 as mentioned above. Furthermore, the lower side of the second connecting seat 12 is provided with a second through hole 121 that communicates with the accommodating cavity 13. The second through hole 121 is configured to allow the second adjusting member 30 to pass through, so that the adjusting part 31 of the second adjusting member 30 can pass through the second through hole 121 into the accommodating cavity 13 and cooperate with the first adjusting member 20.

[0089] In this embodiment, the nested design between the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 allows the second connecting seat 12 to be hidden inside the first connecting seat 11. This ensures that the connecting component 10 has a compact and small structure, while also ensuring that the accommodating cavity 13 has sufficient installation space for the first adjusting member 20 and the second adjusting member 30 to cooperate.

[0090] The second connecting seat 12 is supported inside the first connecting seat 11, which allows the connecting component 10 to maintain a certain degree of structural integrity. When the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 are under force respectively, the force transmission between them is more uniform, which can ensure the torsional torque resistance of the connecting component 10 and avoid the deformation of the connecting component 10 due to modular design.

[0091] For example, in the above embodiments, the second connecting seat 12 and the first connecting seat 11 can be detachably connected by means of, but not limited to, threaded connection structure, snap-fit ​​structure, magnetic structure, pin structure, etc. This embodiment will not elaborate further on this.

[0092] As can be seen from the above, the clothesline leveling mechanism is mainly located between the clothesline 50 and the traction component 70 in the application of the clothes drying machine. This means that during the raising and lowering of the clothesline 50, the leveling mechanism also moves along with the clothesline 50. Therefore, the clothesline leveling mechanism is relatively easy for users to observe as part of the appearance of the clothesline 50. However, for the purpose of facilitating leveling of the clothesline 50 by users (or maintenance personnel), the operating part 32 of the second adjusting component 30 needs to be exposed outside the connecting assembly 10. This affects the overall aesthetics of the clothesline 50 and may reduce the user experience.

[0093] Therefore, in one embodiment, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism also includes a cover 40, which is detachably installed on the connecting assembly 10 and covers the operating part 32 of the second adjusting member 30. This improves the overall visual effect of the clothes drying rod 50 when it does not need to be leveled. When the clothes drying rod 50 needs to be leveled, the leveling operation can be carried out by simply removing the cover 40 and then using the operating part 32. This ensures the aesthetics of the clothes drying machine while simplifying the leveling process as much as possible.

[0094] In addition, the cover 40 effectively covers the operating part 32 when it is installed on the connecting assembly 10, which can also prevent children or users from accidentally touching it and causing the leveling mechanism to malfunction, thereby reducing the risk of the drying rod 50 becoming less level.

[0095] From the above, it can be understood that in the actual application scenario of a clothes drying rack, since the connecting component 10 needs to be installed on the drying rod 50, in order for the fixing component 60 to fix the connecting component 10, such as... Figures 5-10 As shown, the first connecting seat 11 and the second connecting seat 12 have an opening structure 14 at the end away from the clothes drying rod 50, which communicates with the receiving cavity 13. This opening structure 14 allows the fixing member 60 to pass through the receiving cavity 13 and fix the connecting assembly 10 to the clothes drying rod 50. In order to ensure the overall visual effect of the clothes drying rod leveling mechanism, one end of the aforementioned cover 40 is placed on the aforementioned opening structure 14, and the other end extends towards the direction where the connecting assembly 10 has the operating part 32 and covers the operating part 32.

[0096] This embodiment also provides a clothes drying rack, which adopts the clothesline leveling mechanism provided in any of the above embodiments, and includes a main unit. The main unit mainly has a housing, which serves as the supporting foundation for the clothes drying rack. The housing has sufficient space inside to accommodate relevant components. Furthermore, a power unit is also provided inside (or outside) the housing. It is understood that, depending on the type of clothes drying rack, the power unit can be configured to be electrically driven or manually driven. For example, in an embodiment where the clothes drying device is an electric clothes drying rack, the power unit can be a motor, while in an embodiment where the clothes drying device is a manual clothes rack, the power unit can be a hand crank, etc.

[0097] The clothes drying rack also includes a drying rod 50 located below the main unit. The aforementioned clothes rod leveling mechanism is installed on the drying rod 50, and the power unit is connected to the first adjusting member 20 through the traction member 70, so that the weight of the drying rod 50 can be transmitted to the traction member 70 through the clothes rod leveling mechanism.

[0098] The clothes drying rack provided in this embodiment adopts a clothes drying rod leveling mechanism. When the clothes drying rod 50 needs to be leveled, the user only needs to drive the clothes drying rod 50 to a height that can be operated through the power unit to adjust the clothes drying rod 50. The whole process does not require operation of the main body of the clothes drying rack, so there is no need to use a tool ladder. The whole adjustment process is simple and quick, and has higher safety.

[0099] In one embodiment, the clothesline leveling mechanism also serves as a plug for the clothesline 50, such as... Figures 1-10 As shown, the connecting component 10 is detachably inserted into the end of the drying rod 50 via a plug-in portion 114, serving as a preliminary positioning element between the connecting component 10 and the drying rod 50. In some specific embodiments, the drying rod 50 is made of aluminum profile, and the plug-in portion 114 on one side of the connecting component 10 is designed according to the cross-sectional shape of the aluminum profile so that the structure of the plug-in portion 114 matches the end of the drying rod 50, thereby allowing it to be inserted into the drying rod 50 relatively stably.

[0100] To give the drying rod 50 higher structural strength, the drying rod 50 includes a central tube 51 and support ribs 52 arranged in a cross pattern within the tube 51. Spaces are formed between the support ribs 52 for the insertion part 114 to be inserted. Furthermore, the connecting assembly 10 is provided with a first fixing part 115 on the side where the insertion part 114 is provided. Correspondingly, the end of the drying rod 50 is provided with a second fixing part 53 located at the intersection of each support rib 52, so that the first fixing part 115 and the second fixing part 53 can be fixedly connected by the fastener 60.

[0101] In the embodiment where the connecting component 10 is located on the side opposite to the drying rod 50 and has an opening structure 14 that connects to the receiving cavity 13, the plug-in part 114 and the first fixing part 115 are both provided on the first connecting seat 11, while the second connecting seat 12 has a third through hole 122 through which the fixing member 60 can pass. The fixing member 60 can pass through the opening structure 14 into the receiving cavity 13 and be fixedly connected to the second fixing part 53 through the third through hole 122 and the first fixing part 115.

[0102] In summary, this clothesline leveling mechanism can be based on the original end cap design of the clothesline 50, incorporating the first adjusting component 20 and the second adjusting component 30. This achieves both aesthetic appeal and ease of leveling. This comprehensive upgrade in terms of safety, aesthetics, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness makes it particularly suitable for high-end homes, smart homes, and public spaces where both aesthetics and functionality are paramount.

[0103] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0104] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0105] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0106] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack leveling mechanism, characterized in that, include: The connecting component is configured to be installed on the drying rack; A first adjusting member is slidably disposed on the connecting assembly, and the first adjusting member is provided with a connecting portion for connecting the traction member; The second adjusting member has one end forming an adjusting portion that movably engages with the first adjusting member, and the other end protruding from the outside of the connecting assembly and forming an operating portion. The operating portion can drive the adjusting portion to move relative to the first adjusting member, so that the adjusting portion drives the first adjusting member to slide relative to the connecting assembly.

2. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part is configured as a threaded hole that passes through the first adjusting member; The second adjusting component is a bolt, the adjusting part is a screw that matches the threaded hole, and the operating part is the bolt head.

3. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first adjusting member is provided with a slot for connecting the traction member on one side of the threaded hole, and the slot communicates with the threaded hole through its opening.

4. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A guide structure is provided between the connecting component and the first adjusting member. The guide structure is configured to guide the first adjusting member to slide relative to the connecting component and restrict the first adjusting member from rotating relative to the connecting component.

5. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guiding structure includes: Guide ribs, wherein multiple guide ribs are arranged at intervals on the connecting assembly and surround guide grooves; and A guide post is disposed on the outer periphery of the first adjusting member and its structure matches the guide groove.

6. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection component includes: A first connecting seat is configured to be mounted on a drying rod, and a first adjusting member is slidably disposed on the first connecting seat; The second connecting seat is detachably disposed on the first connecting seat, the first adjusting member is located between the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat, the operating part of the second adjusting member is exposed outside the second connecting seat, and the second connecting seat is used to restrict the second adjusting member from approaching the first connecting seat through the operating part.

7. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting seat has a hollow accommodating cavity, and the upper and lower sides of the first connecting seat are respectively provided with a first through hole and a cavity opening communicating with the accommodating cavity. The first through hole is configured to allow the traction member to pass through. The second connecting seat is installed in the receiving cavity through the cavity opening, and a second through hole communicating with the receiving cavity is provided on the lower side of the second connecting seat. The second through hole is configured to allow the second adjusting member to pass through.

8. The clothesline leveling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A cover is detachably mounted on the connecting assembly, and the cover covers the operating part of the second adjusting member.

9. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: The host unit is connected to a power unit; A drying rack, located below the main unit; The clothesline leveling mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-8 is disposed on the clothesline, and the power unit is connected to the first adjusting member via a traction member.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting component is detachably inserted into the end of the drying rod via a plug-in portion on one side, and the connecting component is also provided with a first fixing portion on the side where the plug-in portion is provided; The end of the drying rod is provided with a second fixing part corresponding to the first fixing part, and the first fixing part and the second fixing part are fixedly connected by a fastener.

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