A drying rack and a clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an airing frame and clothes airing machine, include: airing frame main part, including airing rod and the end crossbeam of being connected to the end of airing rod, at least one airing device, including storage seat, support arm and foldable airing board subassembly, storage seat fixed mounting is in the end of airing frame main part and covers end crossbeam, and support arm telescopic installation is in airing frame main part or is foldable structure, support arm sets up two, foldable airing board subassembly can slide installation between two support arms, and foldable airing board subassembly can be along support arm flatly unfolded in support arm elongation or unfolded state, foldable airing board subassembly can be folded in storage seat in folding state. The storage seat of airing device can cover and hide the end crossbeam on the airing frame, increases airing function on the basis of original decorative function, makes full use of the space of clothes airing machine end, satisfies more airing demand of user, especially suitable for the family environment of limited space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of clothes drying equipment, and more particularly to a clothes drying rack and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technology, the decorative cover on the movable rod end of a clothes drying rack is mainly used to cover the end beam and the screws connecting it to the fixed drying rod to maintain a neat appearance. However, this design is limited to decorative function and fails to make full use of materials and space, resulting in certain limitations in the practicality of the overall design. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying rack and clothes drying machine that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

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

[0005] On the one hand, a drying rack is provided, including:

[0006] The main body of the drying rack includes a drying rod and an end beam connected to the end of the drying rod;

[0007] At least one drying device includes a storage base, a support arm, and a foldable drying board assembly. The storage base is fixedly installed at the end of the main body of the drying rack and covers the end crossbeam. The support arm is telescopically installed on the main body of the drying rack or is a foldable structure. Two support arms are provided, and the foldable drying board assembly is slidably installed between the two support arms. When the support arms are extended or unfolded, the foldable drying board assembly can be laid flat along the support arms. When the foldable drying board assembly is folded, it can be folded into the storage base.

[0008] Optionally, the foldable drying rack assembly includes drying racks and sliding connectors. There are at least two drying racks, and any two adjacent drying racks are rotatably connected. At least two sliding connectors are respectively installed on the support arms on both sides. The sliding connectors are connected to the drying racks, and the sliding connectors drive the sliding of each drying rack relative to the support arms, so that the drying racks can rotate relative to each other to perform folding and unfolding changes.

[0009] Optionally, any two adjacent drying boards are connected by a hinge, the hinge including a first hinge and a second hinge arranged alternately along the length direction of the support arm, and each first hinge is coaxially connected to a sliding connector.

[0010] Optionally, the first hinge and the sliding connector are an integral structure.

[0011] Optionally, the two supporting arms are provided with sliding grooves on their opposite sides, and the sliding connector can be slidably inserted into the sliding grooves.

[0012] Optionally, the drying board includes a support frame and a drying net tensioned on the support frame.

[0013] Optionally, the drying device further includes a storage cover, which is connected to the end of the support arm away from the main body of the drying rack. The storage box / or the opposite side of the storage cover is provided with a storage groove that can store the foldable drying board assembly. When the support arm is retracted or folded, the foldable drying board assembly is stored in the storage groove.

[0014] Optionally, the support arm can be telescopically installed on the drying rod, and the storage cover is fixedly connected to the extended end of the support arm.

[0015] Optionally, the support arm is a foldable structure, and each support arm includes two support units that are hinged to each other. The two support units are folded and unfolded by rotating with each other. The two support units are rotatably connected to the storage cover of the storage box.

[0016] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying rack.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The drying rack provided by this utility model has an expandable drying device. The storage seat of the drying device can cover and hide the end beam on the drying rack. On the basis of the original decorative function, it also adds a drying function, making full use of the space at the end of the clothes drying rack, meeting more drying needs of users, and is especially suitable for home environments with limited space. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the drying rack described in this application.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the unfolded foldable drying rack assembly shown in the diagram.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the foldable drying rack assembly in its folded state;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drying device in the drying rack when fully folded.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of the foldable drying board assembly described in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable drying rack assembly in its folded state, as described in the embodiments of this application.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the drying device described in this application.

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the support arm in its deployed state.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 1. Drying device; 11. Foldable drying board assembly; 111. Drying board; 112. Sliding connector (first hinge); 113. Second hinge; 12. Support arm; 121. Slide groove; 131. Storage base; 132. Storage cover; 1321. Handle groove; 2. Drying rack body; 21. Drying rod. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] In existing technology, the decorative cover on the movable rod end of a clothes drying rack is mainly used to cover the end beam and the screws connecting it to the fixed drying rod to maintain a neat appearance. However, this design is limited to decorative function and fails to make full use of materials and space, resulting in certain limitations in the practicality of the overall design.

[0034] To overcome the above technical problems, this application provides a drying rack equipped with an expandable drying device 1. The drying device 1 includes a storage base 131, which is installed at the end of the drying rod 21 to cover the end beam and screws at the end of the drying rack, serving a decorative function. Furthermore, the drying device 1 of this embodiment also provides a drying function, facilitating the expansion of drying space and meeting more of the user's drying needs.

[0035] To facilitate understanding of the application of the drying device 1 in this embodiment, refer to... Figure 1 The clothes drying rack includes two parallel drying rods 21. End beams (covered within a storage base 131) are located on both sides of the rack. The storage base 131 connects to the ends of the two drying rods 21 at its front and rear ends, forming a stable rectangular frame structure. This structure provides ample drying space and excellent structural stability. The storage base 131 is a crucial load-bearing structure, therefore it is preferably made of high-strength materials such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The drying rods 21 can be either fixed or telescopic, depending on requirements. Since the storage base 131 does not act as a primary load-bearing support between the two drying rods 21, it can be made of lightweight and low-cost materials such as plastic.

[0036] In the specific structure of the drying rack in this embodiment, such as Figures 2-9 As shown, it includes:

[0037] The main body of the drying rack 2 includes a drying rod 21 and an end crossbeam connected to the end of the drying rod 21;

[0038] At least one drying device 1 includes a storage base 131, a support arm 12, and a foldable drying board assembly 11. The storage base 131 is fixedly installed at the end of the drying rack body 2 and covers the end crossbeam. The support arm 12 is telescopically installed on the drying rack body 2 or is a foldable structure. Two support arms 12 are provided. The foldable drying board assembly 11 is slidably installed between the two support arms 12. When the support arms 12 are extended or unfolded, the foldable drying board assembly 11 can be laid flat along the support arms 12. When the foldable drying board assembly 11 is folded, it can be folded into the storage base 131.

[0039] In this embodiment, the drying device 1 adopts a foldable and expandable structure. In the folded state, the support arm 12 retracts into the drying rack body 2, or the support arm 12 is folded and closed. At this time, the foldable drying board assembly 11 is also in a folded and closed state. The entire drying device 1 has a compact structure, good overall appearance, and occupies little space. When the support arm 12 is unfolded, the foldable drying board assembly 11 can slide and unfold along the support arm 12, and is reliably supported by the support arm 12, forming additional drying space.

[0040] In summary, based on the drying rack provided in this embodiment, an expandable drying device 1 is added. The storage base 131 of the drying device 1 can cover and hide the end beam on the drying rack. On the basis of the original decorative function, the drying function is added at the same time, making full use of the space at the end of the clothes drying rack and meeting more drying needs of users. It is especially suitable for home environments with limited space.

[0041] In addition, this solution adopts a foldable drying board assembly 11 structure. When unfolded, the foldable drying board assembly 11 can provide more stable support for small or loose items, preventing them from slipping during the drying process and improving the stability of drying. Furthermore, the foldable design of the foldable drying board assembly 11 allows the drying device 1 to be adjusted according to different drying needs. Users can flexibly unfold or fold it according to the number and size of the items to be dried, enhancing the flexibility of drying and saving space: when the foldable drying board assembly 11 is folded, the drying device 1 is relatively small in size, saving space and making it convenient for storage.

[0042] In one embodiment, the foldable drying board assembly 11 includes drying boards 111 and sliding connectors 112. There are at least two drying boards 111, and any two adjacent drying boards 111 are rotatably connected. At least two sliding connectors 112 are respectively installed on the support arms 12 on both sides. The sliding connectors 112 are connected to the drying boards 111. The sliding connectors 112 drive the sliding of each drying board 111 relative to the support arm 12, so that each drying board 111 rotates relative to each other to perform folding and unfolding changes.

[0043] The drying racks 111 are at least two in number, and any two adjacent drying racks 111 are rotatably connected. This design allows the drying racks 111 to rotate relative to each other, providing a basis for folding and unfolding. Sliding connectors 112 are installed on the two side support arms 12, with at least two on each side. The sliding connectors 112 are connected to the drying racks 111, serving to connect the drying racks 111 and the support arms 12, and also driving the drying racks 111 to slide relative to the support arms 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, during use, the sliding connector 112 drives each drying rack 111 to slide relative to the support arm 12. As the sliding connector 112 slides, because the drying racks 111 are rotatably connected, this sliding motion causes them to rotate relative to each other. During the sliding process, the angle between the drying racks 111 gradually changes, thus achieving a folding and unfolding transformation. For example, when the sliding connector 112 slides in a certain direction, the drying racks 111 begin to rotate, gradually approaching each other and folding together; when the sliding connector 112 slides in the opposite direction, the drying racks 111 gradually unfold, returning to a flat state suitable for drying.

[0045] The drying rack 111 is folded and unfolded by sliding the connecting piece 112, allowing users to easily adjust its state according to their needs. For example, when drying more items, the drying rack 111 can be unfolded to increase the drying area; when drying fewer items or no items need to be dried, the drying rack 111 can be folded to make more efficient use of space. The structure mainly consists of the drying rack 111, the sliding connecting piece 112, and the support arm 12. It is relatively simple in structure and easy to manufacture and install. Furthermore, the rotatable connection between the drying racks 111 and the sliding principle driven by the connecting piece 112 ensure stable and reliable operation of the entire device, reducing the likelihood of malfunctions and lowering operating costs and maintenance difficulty.

[0046] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 6-7Any two adjacent drying boards 111 are connected by a hinge, the hinge including a first hinge and a second hinge 113 arranged alternately along the length direction of the support arm 12, and each first hinge is coaxially connected to a sliding connector 112.

[0047] Specifically, the first hinge and the second hinge 113 are arranged alternately, and when folded, the rotation directions of the first hinge and the second hinge 113 are exactly opposite.

[0048] During folding, as the sliding connector 112 slides along the support arm 12, the first hinge moves along with the sliding connector 112 because it is coaxially connected to it. Adjacent drying racks 111 are connected by hinges (first hinge and second hinge 113). During sliding, the relative positions of the drying racks 111 change, and the rotation of the first hinge and second hinge 113 causes the drying racks 111 to gradually fold together, eventually settling into the storage base 131. During unfolding, as the sliding connector 112 slides in the opposite direction along the support arm 12, it causes the first hinge to move in the opposite direction, changing the relative positions of the drying racks 111 again. The rotation of the first hinge and second hinge 113 causes the drying racks 111 to gradually unfold, creating additional drying space, supported by the support arm 12. A sliding connector 112 is connected to each of the first hinge positions, so that all the drying boards 111 are directly supported by the sliding connector 112, ensuring the stability of the entire foldable drying assembly.

[0049] In one embodiment, the first hinge and the sliding connector 112 are an integral structure.

[0050] The integrated structure reduces the number of connection points between parts, avoiding potential loosening or damage at these points, thereby improving the structural strength and stability of the entire drying board 111 assembly. During the drying process, it can better support the weight of the clothes, reducing the risk of deformation or damage to the drying board 111 due to structural instability.

[0051] The integrated design reduces assembly steps, lowers assembly difficulty and cost. During production, there is no need to install the first hinge and sliding connector 112 separately, nor is there a need to consider the connection accuracy between them, which improves production efficiency and also reduces the defect rate caused by improper assembly.

[0052] In one embodiment, the two supporting arms 12 are respectively provided with sliding grooves 121 on their opposing sides, and the sliding connector 112 can be slidably inserted into the sliding grooves 121.

[0053] Slide grooves 121 are provided on the opposing sides of the two support arms 12. The slide grooves 121 are groove structures extending along the length of the support arms 12, providing a specific movement track for the sliding connector 112. The sliding connector 112 can be slidably inserted into the slide grooves 121. This insertion method forms a stable sliding connection between the sliding connector 112 and the support arms 12, ensuring that the sliding connector 112 can move linearly along the direction of the slide grooves 121.

[0054] The slide groove 121 precisely defines the sliding direction of the sliding connector 112, ensuring smooth movement of the drying board 111 assembly during unfolding and folding. This reduces problems such as wobbling and jamming caused by unstable movement direction, improving the user experience. The plug-in design of the slide groove 121 and the sliding connector 112 simplifies the assembly process. During production, installation can be completed simply by inserting the sliding connector 112 into the slide groove 121, improving production efficiency and reducing assembly costs.

[0055] In one embodiment, the drying board 111 includes a support frame and a drying net tensioned on the support frame.

[0056] In this embodiment, the support frame serves to support and fix the drying net, providing a stable framework that can withstand a certain weight, ensuring that the drying net remains flat and stable during use.

[0057] The drying net is stretched taut on the support frame and has a certain degree of elasticity and breathability. Its mesh structure can effectively increase the drying area while allowing air circulation and improving drying efficiency.

[0058] In practice, the support frame is a square frame structure, and at least two opposite sides of the drying net are connected and fixed to the support frame to maintain tension.

[0059] The mesh structure of a drying net helps to secure small items, preventing them from slipping or shifting during the drying process. At the same time, the good breathability of the drying net accelerates air circulation and improves drying efficiency.

[0060] In one embodiment, the drying device 1 further includes a storage cover 132, which is connected to the end of the support arm 12 away from the drying rack body 2. The storage base 131 and / or the opposite side of the storage cover 132 are provided with a storage groove that can store the foldable drying board assembly 11. When the support arm 12 is retracted or folded, the foldable drying board assembly 111 is stored in the storage groove.

[0061] The drying device 1 is additionally equipped with a storage cover 132, which is connected to the end of the support arm 12 away from the main body 2 of the drying rack. The connection between the storage cover 132 and the support arm 12 further improves the overall structure of the drying device 1 and provides new structural support for the storage of the foldable drying board assembly 11. Storage slots are provided on the opposite sides of the storage base 131 and / or the storage cover 132. The storage slots are spaces specifically designed for storing the foldable drying board assembly 11. Their shape and size match the folded drying board assembly 111, ensuring that the drying board assembly 111 is stably placed in the stored state.

[0062] The storage slot further optimizes the storage method of the foldable drying board assembly 11. Compared to the case without a storage slot, the drying board assembly 111 is stored more neatly and stably within the slot, preventing problems such as shaking or scattering when stored, thus improving the reliability and safety of storage. Storing the drying board assembly 111 within the slot makes the entire drying device 1 look cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing when folded, eliminating the protruding part of the drying board assembly 111. This makes the overall appearance of the clothes dryer more harmonious and enhances the product's perceived quality. Furthermore, the storage slot provides some protection for the stored drying board assembly 111, preventing damage from external impacts, scratches, etc., and extending its service life.

[0063] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 2-4 The support arm 12 is telescopically mounted on the drying rod 21, and the storage cover 132 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the support arm 12.

[0064] The support arm 12 is telescopically mounted on the drying rod 21, allowing users to flexibly adjust the unfolding range of the drying device 1 according to actual drying needs. When there are many clothes to dry, the support arm 12 can be extended to increase the drying space; when there are few clothes to dry or the space is limited, the support arm 12 can be retracted to save space.

[0065] The telescopic installation of the support arm 12 and the drying rod 21, as well as the fixed connection between the storage cover 132 and the support arm 12, ensure the structural stability of the entire drying device 1 during the unfolding and storage process. During the extension and retraction of the support arm 12, the connection between each component is firm and there will be no loosening or shaking, ensuring the normal use of the drying board 111 assembly.

[0066] In another embodiment, refer to Figures 8-9 The support arm 12 is a foldable structure. Each support arm 12 includes two support units that are hinged to each other. The two support units can be folded and unfolded by rotating with each other. The two support units are respectively rotatably connected to the storage base 131 and the storage cover 132.

[0067] In this embodiment, the support arm 12 is foldable, and can be stored in the storage slot after folding, thus reducing the overall size and height of the drying device 1, resulting in advantages such as good compactness and small space occupation. Combined with... Figure 9 When extended drying is needed, first unfold the support arm 12 outwards, and then unfold the foldable drying board assembly 11 along the support arm 12. In this structure, when the support arm 12 is folded, the direction of the slide groove 121 on it changes. Therefore, the foldable drying board assembly 11 must be folded and slid out of the slide groove 121 before the support arm 12 can be folded smoothly. That is, in the storage state, the foldable drying board assembly 11 and the support arm 12 are in a separate state.

[0068] The support arm 12 is configured as two hinged support units. When folded, the two support units are short and easy to store in the storage slot. When unfolded, it provides sufficient length to provide greater unfolding support space for the foldable drying rack assembly 11.

[0069] In one embodiment, a handle groove 1321 is provided on the storage cover 132 to provide a hand grip position for the user when opening the storage cover 132.

[0070] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying rack.

[0071] Based on the drying rack provided in this embodiment, similarly, the clothes drying machine in this embodiment has the advantages of rich functionality and larger drying space.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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 drying rack, characterized in that, include: The main body of the drying rack includes a drying rod and an end beam connected to the end of the drying rod; At least one drying device includes a storage base, a support arm, and a foldable drying board assembly. The storage base is fixedly installed at the end of the main body of the drying rack and covers the end crossbeam. The support arm is telescopically installed on the main body of the drying rack or is a foldable structure. Two support arms are provided, and the foldable drying board assembly is slidably installed between the two support arms. When the support arms are extended or unfolded, the foldable drying board assembly can be laid flat along the support arms. When the foldable drying board assembly is folded, it can be folded into the storage base.

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foldable drying rack assembly includes drying racks and sliding connectors. There are at least two drying racks, and any two adjacent drying racks are rotatably connected. At least two sliding connectors are respectively installed on the support arms on both sides. The sliding connectors are connected to the drying racks, and the sliding connectors drive the sliding of each drying rack relative to the support arms, so that the drying racks can rotate relative to each other to perform folding and unfolding changes.

3. The drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, Any two adjacent drying boards are connected by a hinge, the hinge including a first hinge and a second hinge arranged alternately along the length of the support arm, and each first hinge is coaxially connected to a sliding connector.

4. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first hinge and the sliding connector are an integral structure.

5. The drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the two supporting arms has a sliding groove on its opposite side, and the sliding connector can be slidably inserted into the sliding groove.

6. The drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying board includes a support frame and a drying net tensioned on the support frame.

7. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying device also includes a storage cover, which is connected to the end of the support arm away from the main body of the drying rack. The storage box / or the opposite side of the storage cover is provided with a storage groove that can store the foldable drying board assembly. When the support arm is retracted or folded, the foldable drying board assembly is stored in the storage groove.

8. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support arm is telescopically mounted on the drying rod, and the storage cover is fixedly connected to the extended end of the support arm.

9. The drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support arm is a foldable structure, and each support arm includes two support units that are hinged to each other. The two support units can be folded and unfolded by rotating with each other. The two support units are rotatably connected to the storage box and the storage cover, respectively.

10. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Including the drying rack as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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