Clothes drying rack and clothes drying apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of clothes rack and clothes airing equipment, comprising: clothes rack main body;First extension frame, it can be relative to the clothes rack main body horizontally telescopic arrangement, several drying rods are provided thereon;Second extension frame, it can be relative to the first extension frame horizontally telescopic and be arranged on the first extension frame, several drying rods are provided thereon;The upper surface of all the drying rods on the first extension frame and the second extension frame is in the same surface.The clothes rack provided by the utility model has the advantage of effectively expanding the drying capacity while maintaining a small size.In addition, the clothes rack can provide a large and flat drying support structure after unfolding, making it easier to meet the drying needs of larger size fabrics and effectively avoiding the problem of tensile deformation caused by vertical hanging of clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying technology, and in particular to a clothes rack and clothes drying equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some clothes drying racks incorporate telescopic drying rods in their structure to expand drying space. These rods can be extended during use to provide more space and shortened when retracted, resulting in a compact and aesthetically pleasing design that saves space. Existing telescopic drying rods mainly consist of fixed rods and telescopic rods that extend relative to the fixed rod. The extendable length of the telescopic rod is directly determined by the length of the fixed rod. Therefore, current clothes drying rack designs can only expand drying space by extending the fixed rod, which directly leads to a significant increase in the overall size of the clothes drying rack. This presents a challenge for existing clothes drying racks: how to effectively increase their drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the rack. Utility Model Content

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

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] Firstly, a clothes drying rack is provided, comprising:

[0006] Clothes rack body;

[0007] The first extension frame is horizontally telescopic relative to the main body of the clothes rack, and several drying rods are provided on it;

[0008] The second extension frame is horizontally extendable relative to the first extension frame and is mounted on the first extension frame, and is provided with several drying rods.

[0009] The upper surfaces of all the drying rods on the first extension rack and the second extension rack are on the same surface.

[0010] Optionally, the drying rods are rotatably mounted on the first extension frame and the second extension frame, respectively. When the drying rods on the first extension frame and the drying rods on the second extension frame are rotated to the same position, their upper surfaces are on the same surface.

[0011] Optionally, a plurality of hanging clips are provided on one side of the drying rod, arranged at intervals along its length, and the hanging clips can rotate as the corresponding drying rod rotates.

[0012] Optionally, the hanging clip can be adjusted to a first position and a second position as the corresponding drying rod rotates;

[0013] When the hanging clip is in the first position, the hanging clip is located on the underside of the drying rod;

[0014] When the clip is in the second position, the clip is located on the upper side of the drying rod.

[0015] Optionally, the clip includes a clamping arm, which is elastic;

[0016] The first end of the clamp arm is connected to the drying rod, and the second end of the clamp arm forms a clamping opening with the drying rod facing away from its first end. The clamping openings of the hanging clips located at opposite ends of the drying rod are arranged opposite to each other.

[0017] Optionally, at least one end of the drying rod is also provided with a hanging ring.

[0018] Optionally, the drying rod can be slidably mounted on the first extension frame or the second extension frame.

[0019] Optionally, the first extension frame and the second extension frame are respectively provided with sliding grooves, and movable parts are rotatably and slidably arranged in the sliding grooves, and the drying rod is connected to the movable parts.

[0020] Optionally, the first extension frame includes a first telescopic rod, and the groove on the first telescopic rod extends along the length of the first telescopic rod; the second extension frame includes a second telescopic rod, and the groove on the second telescopic rod extends along the length of the second telescopic rod, with the groove on the first telescopic rod and the groove on the second telescopic rod having the same height.

[0021] Secondly, a clothes drying device is provided, including:

[0022] The host computer is equipped with a power unit;

[0023] As described in the first aspect, the clothes rack is located below the main unit, and the power unit is driven to the main body of the clothes rack via a traction component.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This clothes rack adopts a two-stage extension frame design, wherein the first extension frame can be horizontally extended and retracted relative to the main body of the clothes rack, and the second extension frame can also be horizontally extended and retracted relative to the first extension frame. By simultaneously extending the first and second extension frames, the drying space can be greatly expanded, effectively increasing the drying capacity. When not in use, the first and second extension frames can be retracted simultaneously, significantly reducing the overall size of the clothes rack. Therefore, the clothes rack provided by this utility model has the advantage of effectively expanding the drying capacity while maintaining a smaller size.

[0025] In addition, when unfolded, the clothes rack provides a large and flat support structure for drying, making it easier to meet the drying needs of larger fabrics and effectively avoiding the problem of clothes being stretched and deformed when hung vertically. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the clothes rack structure described in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the clothes rack structure described in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first expansion frame structure in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the first extension frame in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drying rod and its components as described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of part C;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the first telescopic rod, the movable part, and the drying rod in the cooperation state of this utility model embodiment;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes drying device described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0037] In the diagram: 10. Clothes rack body; 11. Longitudinal drying rod; 12. Support bracket; 20. First extension frame; 21. Drying rod; 211. Insertion slot; 22. Hanging clip; 221. Clip arm; 222. Clamping opening; 223. Clamping gap; 23. Hanging ring; 24. First telescopic rod; 241. Slide groove; 242. Edge retainer; 25. Movable part; 251. Movable wheel; 252. Insertion piece; 253. Connecting rod; 30. Second extension frame; 31. Second telescopic rod; 40. Lateral extension frame; 50. Main unit; 60. Telescopic frame. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the technical problems solved by this utility model, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0041] Currently, some clothes drying racks incorporate telescopic drying rods in their structure to expand drying space. These rods can be extended during use to provide more space and shortened when retracted, resulting in a compact and aesthetically pleasing design that saves space. Existing telescopic drying rods mainly consist of fixed rods and telescopic rods that extend relative to the fixed rod. The extendable length of the telescopic rod is directly determined by the length of the fixed rod. Therefore, current clothes drying rack designs can only expand drying space by extending the fixed rod, which directly leads to a significant increase in the overall size of the clothes drying rack. This presents a challenge for existing clothes drying racks: how to effectively increase their drying capacity without drastically increasing the overall size of the rack.

[0042] To overcome the above technical problems, refer to Figures 1-4 , Figure 9 This embodiment provides a clothes drying rack, which includes a clothes drying rack body 10. The clothes drying rack body 10 can be installed on a supporting body (such as a ceiling or wall) through the main unit 50 of the clothes drying equipment, providing users with a convenient and efficient clothes drying experience.

[0043] As can be seen from the above, in the application of clothes drying equipment, the clothes rack body 10 is used to connect with the main unit 50 of the clothes drying equipment so that it can move up and down in the height direction under the drive of the main unit 50. As the supporting foundation of the clothes rack, the main function of the clothes rack body 10 is to provide users with a basic drying area. This function is achieved through the structural design of the clothes rack body 10, the most common of which is the setting of drying rods 21 extending longitudinally and laterally in the horizontal direction, and the setting of drying structures (including but not limited to hooks, hanging holes, etc.) on the corresponding drying rods 21. As the name suggests, the longitudinal drying rod usually extends along the length direction of the clothes rack body 10, while the transverse drying rod is set perpendicular to the longitudinal drying rod. Through the combination of drying rods 21 in different directions and related connecting structures, the clothes rack body 10 provides users with a relatively spacious and flexible drying space. In order to adapt to the usage needs of most drying scenarios, the longitudinal dimension of the clothes rack body 10 is generally set to be larger than its transverse dimension. Of course, this embodiment does not have strict limitations or requirements on the longitudinal and transverse dimensions of the clothes rack body 10 and the ratio between them.

[0044] Understandably, in order to ensure that the clothes rack has sufficient structural strength so that clothes can be hung stably on it, the relevant components of the clothes rack may be made of materials such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, and high-strength plastic.

[0045] Based on the above structure, the clothes rack in this embodiment also includes a first extension frame 20 and a second extension frame 30. The first extension frame 20 can be horizontally extended and retracted relative to the clothes rack body 10, and a plurality of drying rods 21 are provided on it. The second extension frame 30 can be horizontally extended and retracted relative to the first extension frame 20 and is provided on the first extension frame 20, and a plurality of drying rods 21 are provided on it. The upper surfaces of all the drying rods 21 on the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 are on the same surface.

[0046] The first extension frame 20 is horizontally extendable relative to the clothes rack body 10. Therefore, the length of the clothes rack body 10 determines the extendable size of the first extension frame 20. To maintain a compact size, when the length of the clothes rack body 10 is set small, the expandable drying space of the first extension frame 20 is also small. Based on this, this embodiment also includes a second extension frame 30 that is horizontally extendable relative to the first extension frame 20. This allows for an effective expansion of the drying capacity without increasing the original size of the clothes rack body 10.

[0047] In addition, this solution also provides several sliding drying rods 21 on the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 respectively. The drying rods 21 are specifically arranged perpendicular to the extension direction of the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30. When the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 are extended, each drying rod 21 can be spread out. Compared with the length of the extension rods of the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 themselves, the total drying support length provided by the spread-out drying rods 21 is greatly increased, thus achieving the effect of further expanding the drying capacity.

[0048] In this design, the upper surfaces of the drying rods 21 on the first extension rack 20 and the second extension rack 30 are on the same surface. This allows all the drying rods 21 on the two extension racks to form a flat, sufficiently long structure similar to a drying basket. When needed, users can lay long garments or fabrics directly across the drying rods 21 of the first extension rack 20 and the second extension rack 30 for drying. It should be noted that, especially when drying fabrics that are easily stretched and deformed, such as sweaters and long towels, hanging them vertically can easily cause them to stretch and deform. However, laying them out on the drying rods 21 of this design can effectively distribute the weight of the fabric from various positions, avoiding the problem of the fabric stretching and deforming.

[0049] As can be seen from the above, based on the solution of this embodiment, since the upper surfaces of the drying rods 21 on the first extension rack 20 and the second extension rack 30 are at the same height, the fabric can be horizontally supported after being laid out for drying. This minimizes the risk of uneven stress on the fabric, which could lead to deformation, and also reduces the likelihood of the fabric tilting and slipping off one side. Compared to a single extension rack, two extension racks provide a larger drying area, making it easier to meet the drying needs of larger fabrics.

[0050] In summary, the clothes rack based on this embodiment adopts a two-stage extension frame design. The first extension frame 20 is horizontally extendable relative to the main body 10, and the second extension frame 30 is also horizontally extendable relative to the first extension frame 20. By simultaneously extending both the first and second extension frames 20, the drying space can be significantly expanded, effectively increasing the drying capacity. When not in use, both the first and second extension frames 20 can be retracted simultaneously, greatly reducing the overall size of the clothes rack. Therefore, the clothes rack provided by this invention has the advantage of effectively expanding drying capacity while maintaining a relatively small size.

[0051] In addition, the clothes rack in this embodiment can provide a large area and flat support structure for drying after unfolding, which can more easily meet the drying needs of larger fabrics and effectively avoid the problem of clothes being stretched and deformed due to vertical hanging.

[0052] On the other hand, in order to meet the diverse drying needs of different users, modern clothes drying equipment has put a lot of effort into the design of clothes racks. These racks are designed with multiple drying zones, each with specific drying functions. For example, a drying zone designed for lightweight clothing uses a finely spaced hole layout; while for larger, heavier garments, the equipment is equipped with a spacious drying rod 21, ensuring that the clothes can be fully extended to enjoy even sunlight, drying quickly while maintaining their original shape. However, in the limited space of a home, the size of the clothes drying equipment and the arrangement of the drying zones are greatly restricted. The unfolded area of ​​the clothes rack is therefore strictly limited, and the number and size of the drying zones have to be compromised. This not only limits the number of clothes a user can dry simultaneously but also, to some extent, weakens the versatility of the drying equipment's functions. For families with a wide variety of clothing and complex drying needs, existing clothes drying equipment often struggles to meet all the drying requirements, impacting the user experience.

[0053] Therefore, in some embodiments of this application, the drying rods 21 are rotatably disposed on the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30, respectively. When the drying rods 21 on the first extension frame 20 and the drying rods 21 on the second extension frame 30 are rotated to the same position, their upper surfaces are on the same surface.

[0054] Specifically, by making the drying rods 21 rotatable, different accessories can be installed on different surfaces of the drying rods 21 to meet different drying needs. When specific clothing needs to be dried, the corresponding accessory on the drying rod 21 can be rotated to the appropriate orientation. Depending on the needs, the accessories that can be installed on the drying rods 21 can be, but are not limited to, hooks, hanging rings 23, clips, etc.

[0055] To also fulfill the function of providing a large-area drying structure in this application, the drying rods 21 on the two extension racks are configured such that when all drying rods 21 are rotated to the same position, their upper surfaces are on the same surface. That is, when drying is required, all drying rods 21 are rotated to the same position, ensuring that the accessories on all drying rods 21 face the same direction, allowing the accessories on the upper surfaces of all drying rods 21 to be used to assist in fixing the fabric being dried. Therefore, this embodiment not only satisfies the function of providing a large-area flat drying surface but also ensures that the auxiliary accessories on multiple drying rods 21 remain synchronized.

[0056] In one embodiment, a plurality of hanging clips 22 are provided on one side of the drying rod 21 at intervals along its length, and the hanging clips 22 can rotate with the rotation of the corresponding drying rod 21.

[0057] Depending on the position of the clips 22 on the drying rod 21, the drying rod 21 can have multiple installation positions for the clips 22 along its length. These installation positions can be pre-drilled holes, grooves, or clips, etc., for installing the clips 22, so that the number and spacing of the clips 22 can be adjusted according to the design and usage requirements of the clothes rack. In addition, the drying rod 21 also needs to be connected to the clothes rack body 10 through corresponding movable structures. These movable structures allow the drying rod 21 to rotate within a certain range around its axis of rotation (which is generally parallel to the length direction of the drying rod 21).

[0058] Each clip 22 can change position as the drying rod 21 rotates relative to the clothes rack body 10, allowing users to adjust the position of the clip 22 according to the size, shape, and weight of the items to be dried, thus making full use of the drying space provided by the clothes rack. Furthermore, the clips 22 can be designed in various shapes and sizes to accommodate the drying needs of different items. For example, clip-type clips 22 are suitable for drying small items such as socks and gloves; hook-type clips 22 are suitable for drying larger items such as towels and clothing. Of course, the drying needs that the clips 22 can adapt to may change as they are adjusted to different positions with the rotation of the drying rod 21; therefore, this embodiment does not impose strict limitations or requirements on this.

[0059] This clothes rack features a rotatable drying rod 21 with multiple clips 22 spaced along its length, significantly improving the flexibility and efficiency of space utilization. In actual use, users simply rotate the drying rod 21, allowing the clips 22 to be positioned and the optimal drying mode to be selected. This not only maximizes the drying potential of the rack within limited space but also brings unprecedented convenience to families with limited living space, completely eliminating the hassles of drying clothes.

[0060] Secondly, this clothes rack fully considers and meets the diverse drying needs of users. Whether drying large items such as bed sheets and duvet covers, or small items such as socks and handkerchiefs, users can find the most suitable drying solution by flexibly adjusting the positions of the drying rod 21 and the hanging clip 22. This not only greatly improves the convenience of drying, but also ensures the stability and uniformity of the drying effect, meeting users' high requirements for drying quality.

[0061] In terms of operation, the rotatable design of the drying rod 21 allows users to easily switch drying modes with just a simple twist, without having to go through complicated steps. This simple and convenient operation not only saves users valuable time and energy, but also enhances the comfort and enjoyment of the drying process.

[0062] For example, in a specific application scenario, when the clip 22 rotates to below the drying rod 21, the clip 22 can provide the user with an ideal position for drying small items of clothing, such as socks, small towels, gloves, underwear, etc. Since these items are usually small in size and light in weight, the clamping force of the clip 22 is sufficient to support them to dry stably. However, when the clip 22 rotates to above the drying rod 21, the main function of the drying rod 21 changes to supporting large items of clothing, such as sweaters, large towels, bath towels, sheets, or thin quilts. These large fabrics need to be laid out to dry because of their large area, relatively heavy weight, or because they are easily stretched and deformed. The design of the drying rod 21 is generally able to withstand the weight of these heavy objects and maintain stability during the drying process. At the same time, when large items of clothing are laid out on multiple drying rods 21, the clips 22 can still play an important role. Users can clip the clips 22 to the edges of large fabrics to effectively fix them, especially those parts that are prone to slipping or wrinkling, such as the four corners of towels or the edges of bath towels. This not only helps to fix the clothes and prevent them from being blown off or deformed by the wind during the drying process, but also ensures that the clothes dry more flat and quickly.

[0063] As can be seen from the above embodiments, each hanging clip 22, combined with the drying rod 21, provides users with at least two drying functions, offering great convenience and flexibility. Users can flexibly adjust the position and number of hanging clips 22 according to the size, weight, and shape of the items being dried, thereby making full use of the clothes rack space. This clothes rack design not only improves drying efficiency but also provides users with a more diverse and personalized drying experience.

[0064] In addition, since all the hanging clips 22 are set on the same side of the drying rod 21, each hanging clip 22 can be adjusted synchronously with the drying rod 21, making the drying function provided by the drying rod 21 more flexible and versatile. Compared with the solution of setting hanging clips 22 on each side of the drying rod 21, this embodiment only needs to set hanging clips 22 on any side of the drying rod 21. In addition to making the overall structure of the drying rod 21 simpler, reducing the number and complexity of parts, and improving the overall stability and reliability of the clothes rack, it also reduces the number of hanging clips 22 and the design of the connection structure, thereby reducing the processing cost and material cost of the clothes rack.

[0065] Compared to the design where the hanging clip 22 can rotate around the drying rod 21, this embodiment only requires a corresponding movable structure between the drying rod 21 and the clothes rack body 10. This not only reduces wear and tear and the risk of malfunction caused by the rotation of the hanging clip 22, thus helping to lower maintenance costs and extend the service life of the clothes rack, but also simplifies the connection structure between the hanging clip 22 and the drying rod 21. No corresponding movable structure needs to be provided between the drying rod 21 and the hanging clip 22 based on the number of hanging clips 22, further simplifying the overall structure of the drying rod 21. This is beneficial for cost control and reduces the difficulty of later inspection and maintenance.

[0066] As can be seen from the above, the hanging clip 22 can rotate with the drying rod 21 to adjust its position. In this embodiment, the two more commonly used positions of the hanging clip 22 are defined as the first position and the second position, respectively. The hanging clip 22 can be adjusted to the first position and the second position as the corresponding drying rod 21 rotates. When the hanging clip 22 is in the first position, the hanging clip 22 is located on the lower side of the drying rod 21. When the hanging clip 22 is in the second position, the hanging clip 22 is located on the upper side of the drying rod 21.

[0067] This allows users to adapt the position of the hanging clip 22 on the drying rod 21 according to their own usage habits and actual drying needs. Of course, as the hanging clip 22 rotates with the drying rod 21 and moves between the first and second positions, it can also stop at any position between the first and second positions. By freely adjusting the position of the hanging clip 22, users can make more flexible use of the clothes rack space. For example, when drying a large amount of clothing, users can adjust the hanging clip 22 to different heights to create a staggered layout, thereby maximizing space utilization and ensuring maximum flexibility of the hanging clip 22 on the drying rod 21, thus satisfying users' diverse and personalized drying needs as much as possible.

[0068] For example, the clips 22 on any two adjacent drying rods 21 can be rotated to positions away from each other to maximize the distance between the clips 22 on the two drying rods 21 and reduce the possibility of interference between the clothes drying on the two drying rods 21. As another example, when there are two or more drying rods 21, the clips 22 on some drying rods 21 can be rotated to the first position with the corresponding drying rod 21 to provide a drying position for small items of clothing, while the clips 22 on other drying rods 21 can be rotated to the second position with the corresponding drying rod 21 to realize the function of drying large items of clothing, so that the clothes rack can realize the function of drying both small and large items of clothing at the same time.

[0069] As can be seen from the above, the hanging clip 22 needs to meet the requirement of providing different drying functions in different positions. In one embodiment, as a specific structural form of the hanging clip 22, please refer to the appendix of the instruction manual. Figures 3-7Optionally, the hanging clip 22 includes a clamping arm 221, which is elastic; the first end of the clamping arm 221 is connected to the drying rod 21, and the second end of the clamping arm 221 forms a clamping opening 222 with the drying rod 21 facing away from its first end; the clamping openings 222 of the hanging clip 22 located at opposite ends of the drying rod 21 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0070] The hanging clip 22 in this embodiment includes a clamping arm 221, which is elastic. The first end of the clamping arm 221 is connected to the drying rod 21. At least part of the clamping arm 221 is in a state close to the surface of the drying rod 21 under the action of elastic force. In actual use, the clamping arm 221 can undergo elastic deformation under the action of manual operation by the user or the action of clothing against it, so that the clamping arm 221 changes from a state close to the surface of the drying rod 21 to an open state away from the surface of the drying rod 21, thereby allowing the clothing to enter between the clamping arm 221 and the drying rod 21, and clamping the clothing on the drying rod 21 under the elastic action of the clamping arm 221. In one embodiment, a clamping gap 223 is formed between the first and second ends of the clamping arm 221 and the drying rod 21. The user can easily open the second end of the clamping arm 221 by squeezing or pulling it open, creating a clamping opening 222 that communicates with the clamping gap 223, allowing clothing to be hung on the clamping clip 22 or removed. The clamping gap 223 provides sufficient space for the clothing, thus increasing the stability of the portion of the clothing clamped by the clamping arm 221. This ensures that the clothing is not easily slipped or loosened during drying, and also prevents deformation caused by wind or other external forces, protecting the shape and texture of the clothing.

[0071] It is worth mentioning that, in the above embodiment, due to the existence of the clamping gap 223, the hanging clip 22 can adapt to clothing of different thicknesses and sizes. Whether it is a thin shirt or a heavy coat, it can be easily hung on the hanging clip 22. At the same time, when the hanging clip 22 clamps items such as towels and bath towels, the folded edges of the towels and bath towels can also be better accommodated in the clamping gap 223, ensuring that the folded edges do not exert a force on the clamping arm 221 to drive its second end to open, thereby improving the stability of the relevant items in the clamping state.

[0072] In addition, a clamping opening 222 is formed between the second end of the clamping arm 221 and the drying rod 21, facing away from its first end. When no other external force is applied to the clamping arm 221, the second end of the clamping arm 221 is close to the drying rod 21, and the clamping opening 222 can be set as an flared structure in the direction away from the first end of the clamping arm 221, so that the clothes can more easily enter the clamping gap 223 through the clamping opening 222. The user does not need to squeeze or adjust the clamping arm 221 with effort. He or she simply aligns one corner or edge of the clothes with the clamping opening 222 and then pushes it gently. The clothes can then be smoothly entered and clamped, which greatly simplifies the hanging process of clothes, improves drying efficiency, and saves time and effort.

[0073] Based on the aforementioned structure of the hanging clips 22, the clamping openings 222 of the hanging clips 22 located at opposite ends of the drying rod 21 are arranged opposite each other. The clamping openings 222 of the hanging clips 22 at both ends of the same drying rod 21, through the aforementioned arrangement, make them more suitable for use in scenarios where large items of clothing need to be dried. Continuing from the above, in the scenario of drying large items of clothing, each hanging clip 22 located on the same drying rod 21 rotates with the drying rod 21 to the upper side of the drying rod 21. At this time, the items to be dried can be hung on the drying rod 21 for support. The two sides of the clothes to be dried can enter the corresponding clamping gaps 223 through the clamping openings 222 of the hanging clips 22 at both ends of the drying rod 21, thereby allowing the two sides of the clothes to be clamped by the corresponding hanging clips 22. This ensures that the two sides of the items to be dried can be clamped smoothly, reducing the difficulty of drying the items while significantly improving the stability of drying. The items to be dried can be laid flat on the clothes rack, and their edges do not need to be folded inward and clamped, which is more conducive to improving the overall drying efficiency of the items to be dried.

[0074] For further embodiments, please refer to the appendix to the instruction manual. Figures 1-6 At least one end of the drying rod 21 is also provided with a hanging ring 23.

[0075] In this embodiment, the hanging ring 23 refers to a ring-shaped or near-ring-shaped metal or plastic component designed to connect, fix, or suspend other objects. For example, the hanging ring 23 in this embodiment is used to provide a hanging position for a clothes hanger for the user.

[0076] This embodiment does not have specific limitations or requirements on the specific structure of the hanging ring 23. It can be, but is not limited to, a U-shaped hanging ring 23, a circular hanging ring 23, or other special shapes (such as square, triangular, etc.) hanging ring 23. In addition, the hanging ring 23 can also be installed on the drying rod 21 by means of welding, bolt connection, etc.

[0077] Specifically, the design of having a hanging ring 23 at at least one end of the drying rod 21 provides users with additional drying space. Users can hang clothes hangers below one end of the drying rod 21 through the hanging ring 23. In addition to expanding the drying capacity of the drying rod 21, it also broadens the types of clothes that can be dried on the drying rod 21. The design of the hanging ring 23 allows users to flexibly choose the drying method according to their actual needs, meeting diverse drying needs.

[0078] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the hanging ring 23 is set at at least one end of the drying rod 21. This allows the clothes hanger suspended on the hanging ring 23 to avoid the drying area provided by the hanging clip 22 as much as possible, minimizing interference between the clothes being dried on the hanger and those being dried on the hanging clip 22, thus affecting the drying effect. Furthermore, in the embodiment where hanging rings 23 are provided at both ends of the drying rod 21, the two hanging rings 23 are located at the two far ends of the drying rod 21. This prevents interference between clothes being dried on the two hangers due to the small distance between the two hangers, ensuring that the drying rod provides a good drying effect regardless of whether it offers different drying functions.

[0079] Based on the aforementioned technical solution where the first extension frame 20 is retractably mounted on the clothes rack, the second extension frame 30 is retractably mounted on the first extension frame 20, and the drying rod 21 is mounted on both the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30, in certain situations, during the retraction and extension movements of the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30, the drying rod 21 may interfere with the clothes rack and the first extension frame 20. Therefore, as follows... Figures 5-6 , Figure 8 As shown, the drying rod 21 is slidably mounted on the first extension frame 20 or the second extension frame 30.

[0080] Here, the first extension rack 20 and its attached drying rod 21 are used as examples for explanation. The second extension rack 30 and its attached drying rod 21 can be understood and configured accordingly. Specifically, in the embodiment described above where the first extension rack 20 is telescopically extended along the length of the clothes rack, the drying rod 21 is slidably mounted on the first extension rack 20 along the length of the clothes rack. In this embodiment, the drying rod 21 is connected to the first extension rack 20 via a sliding mechanism (such as pulleys, slide rails, etc.), allowing the drying rod 21 to slide freely along the length of the clothes rack. Thus, during the telescopic movement of the first extension rack 20 along the length of the clothes rack, the drying rod 21 can move along the length direction under the user's manual operation or the action of the clothes rack, thereby avoiding it hitting the clothes rack and preventing the first extension rack 20 from retracting into the clothes rack. Furthermore, after the first extension rack 20 extends out of the clothes rack, the drying rod 21 can move along the length direction to adjust to a suitable drying position to accommodate different sizes and types of clothing.

[0081] In practical applications of clothes drying equipment, when the first extension rack 20 retracts into the clothes rack, the drying rod 21 will abut against one end of the clothes rack. As the first extension rack 20 continues to retract, the drying rod 21 is subjected to a force from the clothes rack. The support of the drying rod 21 on the clothes rack can move along the end of the first extension rack 20 away from the clothes rack, thereby avoiding interference with the clothes rack and preventing unnecessary wear or damage to related components. In addition, in embodiments where multiple drying rods 21 are provided and arranged along the length of the first extension rack 20, after the first extension rack 20 extends out of the clothes rack, the user can adjust the relative position of each drying rod 21 according to actual drying needs. This not only makes full use of the space of the clothes rack but also avoids overlapping and crowding of clothes, thereby improving drying efficiency and meeting diverse drying needs.

[0082] In order to enable the drying rod 21 to slide and be installed in a sliding manner, in one embodiment, the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 are respectively provided with a sliding groove 241, and a movable part 25 is rotatably and slidably provided in the sliding groove 241, and the drying rod 21 is connected to the movable part 25.

[0083] As a specific structural form, such as Figure 6 , Figure 8As shown, baffles 242 extending towards the center of the groove are respectively provided on both sides of the groove opening of the slide 241. The two baffles 242 extend along the telescoping direction of the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30, so as to ensure that the entire groove opening of the slide 241 can be covered by the baffles 242. At the same time, the two baffles 242 also need to be spaced apart to ensure that while the movable part 25 is movably disposed in the slide 241 at one end, the other end can extend out of the slide 241 through the gap between the two baffles 242. Correspondingly, a movable wheel 251 is provided at one end of the movable part 25 that is disposed in the slide 241. The movable wheel 251 is rotatably disposed in the slide 241, and the edge of the movable wheel 251 is restricted by the two baffles 242, so that the movable wheel 251 can slide along the length direction and rotate around its own rotation axis in the slide 241, while preventing the movable wheel 251 from leaving the slide 241 through the groove opening. Furthermore, the movable component 25 is provided with a connector 252 at one end of the drying rod 21. Correspondingly, the end of the drying rod 21 is provided with a connector groove 211 that is adapted to the structure of the connector 252. The connector 252 is fixedly connected to the drying rod 21 by being inserted into the connector groove 211. The connector 252 is connected to the movable wheel 251 by a connecting rod 253. One end of the connecting rod 253 is fixedly connected to the movable wheel 251, and the other end of the connecting rod 253 passes through the space between the two retaining edges 242, exits from the slide groove 241, and is fixedly connected to the connector 252, so that the movable wheel 251 and the connector 252 cooperate to form the movable component 25.

[0084] By implementing the above-described embodiments, the drying rod 21 can slide along the length of the slide groove 241 via the movable part 25 and rotate around the rotation axis of the movable part 25, while ensuring the stable connection state of the drying rod 21 on the first extension frame 20. This allows the extended drying area provided by the first extension frame 20 to provide a good drying effect and meet the user's requirements for the structural strength of the clothes rack.

[0085] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figures 1-4 As an optional structural form of the clothes rack body 10, the clothes rack body 10 includes two longitudinal drying rods 11 that are spaced apart and extend along the length direction, and support brackets 12 that are respectively connected to both ends of the longitudinal drying rods. The longitudinal drying rods 11 have telescopic holes formed inside, and at least one end of the longitudinal drying rods 11 has a telescopic opening that communicates with the telescopic holes inside. The support brackets 12 are used to connect with the traction component and the telescopic frame 60 when the clothes rack is used as a clothes drying device.

[0086] Correspondingly, the first extension rack 20 includes a first telescopic rod 24. One end of the first telescopic rod 24 is inserted into a telescopic hole through a telescopic opening, enabling the first telescopic rod 24 to slide along the length of the clothes rack. The other end of the first telescopic rod 24 has a groove 241 extending along its length. Similarly, the second extension rack 30 includes a second telescopic rod 31. The groove 241 on the second telescopic rod 31 extends along the length of the second telescopic rod 31. The groove 241 on the first telescopic rod 24 and the groove 241 on the second telescopic rod 31 are at the same height.

[0087] As described above, in this embodiment, the upper surfaces of the drying rods 21 on the first extension frame 20 and the second extension frame 30 are at the same height. Therefore, the sliding grooves 241 on the first telescopic rod 24 and the second telescopic rod 31 are at the same height, ensuring that when using drying rods 21 of the same specification, the drying rods 21 on the two extension frames can be installed at the same height. Thus, this embodiment can use only one specification of drying rod 21, which is more conducive to large-scale mass production and helps reduce production costs.

[0088] In one embodiment, a horizontal extension frame 40 is also provided on the clothes rack body 10. The horizontal extension frame 40 is provided on at least one side of the clothes rack body 10 in the width direction. The horizontal extension frame 40 can slide relative to the clothes rack body 10 in the width direction, so that the horizontal extension frame 40 can be close to the clothes rack body 10 or spread out in the width direction, thereby providing more extended drying area for the clothes rack.

[0089] Specifically, the horizontal extension rack 40 generally provides a function for drying quilts.

[0090] Please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figure 9 This embodiment also provides a clothes drying device, which includes a main unit 50. The main unit 50 is mainly provided with a shell, which serves as the supporting foundation for the clothes drying device. The shell has sufficient space inside to accommodate the telescopic rack 60 and related components. In addition, a power unit (not shown) is also provided inside (or outside) the shell. It is understood that, depending on the type of clothes drying machine, 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 machine, 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.

[0091] In this embodiment, the clothes drying equipment also includes a telescopic frame 60 and a clothes drying rack as provided in any of the above embodiments. The first end of the telescopic frame 60 is installed on the main unit 50, and the second end of the telescopic frame 60 is movably installed on the clothes drying rack (such as the support bracket 12 mentioned in the above embodiments). The clothes drying rack is located below the main unit 50 and is also connected to the power unit through a traction member (such as a wire rope, a transmission belt, etc.).

[0092] The clothes drying equipment provided in this embodiment, by adopting the clothes drying rack described in any of the above embodiments, can provide a larger drying space when unfolded while maintaining a compact size when the clothes drying rack is folded up. It also provides a larger and flatter drying space to meet more drying needs.

[0093] 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 component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are merely used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: Clothes rack body; The first extension frame is horizontally telescopic relative to the main body of the clothes rack, and several drying rods are provided on it; The second extension frame is horizontally extendable relative to the first extension frame and is mounted on the first extension frame, and is provided with several drying rods. The upper surfaces of all the drying rods on the first extension rack and the second extension rack are on the same surface.

2. The clothes rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rods are rotatably mounted on the first extension frame and the second extension frame, respectively. When the drying rods on the first extension frame and the drying rods on the second extension frame are rotated to the same position, their upper surfaces are on the same surface.

3. The clothes rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying rod has multiple hanging clips arranged at intervals along its length on one side, and the hanging clips can rotate as the corresponding drying rod rotates.

4. The clothes rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hanging clip can be adjusted to the first position and the second position as the corresponding drying rod rotates; When the hanging clip is in the first position, the hanging clip is located on the underside of the drying rod; When the clip is in the second position, the clip is located on the upper side of the drying rod.

5. The clothes rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clip includes a clamping arm, and the clamping arm is elastic; The first end of the clamp arm is connected to the drying rod, and the second end of the clamp arm forms a clamping opening with the drying rod facing away from its first end. The clamping openings of the hanging clips located at opposite ends of the drying rod are arranged opposite to each other.

6. The clothes rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one end of the drying rod is also provided with a hanging ring.

7. The clothes rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rack is slidably mounted on the first extension frame or the second extension frame.

8. The clothes rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first extension frame and the second extension frame are respectively provided with sliding grooves, and movable parts are rotatably and slidably arranged in the sliding grooves, and the drying rod is connected to the movable parts.

9. The clothes rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first extension frame includes a first telescopic rod, and the slide groove located on the first telescopic rod extends along the length direction of the first telescopic rod and is disposed on the first telescopic rod; The second extension frame includes a second telescopic rod, and the groove on the second telescopic rod extends along the length of the second telescopic rod. The groove on the first telescopic rod and the groove on the second telescopic rod are at the same height.

10. A clothes drying device, characterized in that, include: The host computer is equipped with a power unit; The clothes rack as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the clothes rack is located below the main unit, and the power unit is drivenly connected to the clothes rack body via a traction member.

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