Towel rack

By integrating a control panel and lighting components into the towel rack, the problem of the towel rack being unable to provide lighting in the event of a power outage or in the dark is solved, enabling automatic opening and closing as well as manual control, thus improving the convenience of using the bathroom.

CN224307242UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02FOSHAN SHUNDE TOOLMASTER HARDWARE MFG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOSHAN SHUNDE TOOLMASTER HARDWARE MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing towel racks have limited functionality and cannot provide lighting during power outages or in dark environments, affecting users' normal activities in the bathroom.

Method used

A towel rack with a control panel and lighting components was designed. The lighting components are automatically turned on and off by connecting the mounting groove on the base and the side bar with wires. Combined with a hand-sweep sensor and a rechargeable battery, lighting is ensured in the event of a power outage or in dark environments.

Benefits of technology

In the event of a power outage or in the dark, the towel rack can automatically provide lighting, allowing users to move around freely and enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a towel rack, including base, shelf, base adopts two, two base fixed on the wall surface, and any one base is inbuilt with control panel, and control panel is connected with lighting assembly through electric wire, and the bottom of two side edge poles is equipped with a lighting assembly respectively, and two lighting assemblies are connected with control panel through one way electric wire respectively, for the convenience of electric wire wiring, and the recessed groove of installation is opened on the base, and the corner of recessed groove is opened with the gap, and two way electric wire enters the inner chamber of side edge pole through the gap, and one way electric wire is connected with lighting assembly, and the other way electric wire enters the cross bar from the notch of one end of cross bar, and then is taken out from the notch of another section and enters the side edge pole of the other side, and is connected with the lighting assembly of this side, thereby the lighting of lighting assembly of the bottom of side edge pole provides, and the user is convenient in the dark environment or night use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to household products, and more particularly to towel racks. Background Technology

[0002] Towel racks are usually fixed to the wall in the bathroom. However, existing towel racks have a single function, which is only used to place bath towels or hand towels. When there is a power outage, the main light in the bathroom cannot be used, and users cannot take a shower or use the toilet in the bathroom. Or, when users get up at night, the light is too bright after turning on the main light, which makes it difficult to fall back asleep. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, this utility model proposes a towel rack, including a base and a shelf; two bases are used, and the two bases are fixed to the wall. A control board is installed in either base. The control board is connected to a lighting component through a wire. The control board is used to control the opening and closing of the lighting component. The base has a mounting groove, and a notch is opened at the corner of the mounting groove for the wire to pass through; the shelf includes side rods, a front rod, and crossbars. Two side rods are used. The two ends of the front rod are respectively connected to the front ends of the two side rods through corner brackets. The rear ends of the side rods are inserted into the mounting grooves. The lighting components are respectively installed at the bottom of the two side rods; multiple crossbars are used, and the multiple crossbars are parallel to each other and arranged between the side rods. The crossbars are parallel to the front rods. The inner cavity of the crossbars communicates with the inner cavity of the side rods. One corner of the end of the crossbar is cut off to form a cut. Both ends of the crossbars have the cut, and the cut is used for the wire to pass through.

[0004] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a connecting plate is installed in the rear end port of the side rod, a screw hole is opened on the mounting groove, a screw is installed in the screw hole, and the screw is connected to the connecting plate.

[0005] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plug plate is provided on the side of the connecting plate, and the height of the plug plate is less than the height of the connecting plate;

[0006] The side walls on both sides of the rear end of the side rod are respectively provided with a first socket and a second socket. The first socket and the second socket are arranged opposite to each other. The height of the first socket is the same as the height of the connecting plate. The connecting plate is inserted into the inner cavity of the side rod through the first socket. The height of the second socket is the same as the height of the connecting plate. The connecting plate is inserted into the second socket.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a partition is provided in the inner cavity of the side rod, and a first chamber is formed above the partition, into which the end of the crossbar is inserted;

[0008] A second chamber is formed below the partition, and an opening is provided at the bottom of the second chamber. The lighting assembly is installed inside the second chamber.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lighting assembly includes a light strip and a lampshade, the light strip being fixed to the bottom of the partition, and the lampshade being snapped into the opening.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, both side rods have a third insertion port on their sides. The number of third insertion ports on a single side rod is the same as the number of cross rods. The third insertion port communicates with the first chamber, and the end of the cross rod enters the first chamber through the third insertion port.

[0011] The top or bottom of the side bar is fitted with a fixing screw, which presses vertically toward the top or bottom of the crossbar.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner walls on both sides of the first chamber are provided with ribs, the two ribs are located on the same plane, and the two ribs are provided with notches, the notches being in contact with the top of the crossbar.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end of the front rod is connected to the end of the side rod via an angle bracket. The angle bracket is provided with two inserts, and the included angle between the two inserts is a right angle. One insert is inserted into the inner cavity of the side rod, and the other insert is inserted into the inner cavity of the front rod.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the control board is provided with a hand sweeping sensor, and the front plate of the base has a first through hole, into which the hand sweeping sensor is inserted.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the base is also equipped with a rechargeable battery, which is electrically connected to the control board. The control board is provided with a charging port, and the front plate of the base has a second through hole into which the charging port is inserted.

[0016] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] To facilitate circuit connection, a mounting groove is provided on the base, with a notch at the corner of the groove. Two wires are soldered onto the control board, and both wires enter the inner cavity of the side rod through the notch. One wire connects to the lighting component, while the other wire enters the crossbar through a cut at one end, then exits through another cut to the other side rod, connecting to the lighting component on that side. Thus, the lighting component at the bottom of the side rod provides illumination, making it convenient for users to use in dark environments or at night.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Front view of section AA;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Rear view of section AA;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Rear view of the BB section;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the base according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a side view of the side rod according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the DD cross-sectional view in the image;

[0029] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the DD cross-section from the second perspective;

[0030] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the rear end of the side rod according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the corner code according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 13 These are schematic diagrams illustrating three embodiments of the connecting plate of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a side view of the crossbar according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 15 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the CC section in the image;

[0035] Figure 16 for Figure 15 An enlarged diagram of E in the figure. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , 2The towel rack includes a base 100 and a shelf 200. Two bases 100 are used, fixed to a wall. A control panel 300 is installed in either base 100. The control panel 300 is connected to a lighting component 400 via wires and is used to control the lighting component 400's on / off state. A mounting groove 110 is provided on the base 100, and a notch 111 is provided at the corner of the mounting groove 110 for wires to pass through. The shelf 200 includes side rods 210, a front rod 220, and a crossbar 230. Two side rods 210 are used, and the two ends of the front rod 220 are respectively connected by angle brackets 2. 40 is connected to the front end of the two side rods 210. The rear end of the side rods 210 is inserted into the mounting groove 110. Lighting components 400 are installed at the bottom of the two side rods 210 respectively. There are multiple crossbars 230. The multiple crossbars 230 are parallel to each other and arranged between the side rods 210. The crossbars 230 are parallel to the front rod 220. The inner cavity of the crossbar 230 is connected to the inner cavity of the side rod 210. One corner of the end of the crossbar 230 is cut off to form a cut 231. Both ends of the crossbar 230 are provided with cuts 231. The two cuts 231 are located on the same horizontal axis. The cuts 231 are used to pass through the wires.

[0039] Each of the two side rods 210 has a lighting component 400 mounted at its bottom. The two lighting components 400 are connected to the control board 300 via a wire. To facilitate wire routing, a mounting groove 110 is provided on the base 100, and a notch 111 is provided at the corner of the mounting groove 110. The two wires enter the inner cavity of the side rod 210 through the notch 111. One wire is connected to the lighting component 400, and the other wire enters the crossbar 230 through a cut 231 at one end, then exits through another cut 231 and enters the other side rod 210, where it connects to the lighting component 400. Thus, the lighting components 400 mounted at the bottom of the side rods 210 provide illumination, making it convenient for users to use in dark environments or at night.

[0040] Reference Figure 6 , 7 To ensure a secure connection between the side rod 210 and the base 100, a connecting plate 250 is installed in the rear end port of the side rod 210. A screw hole 112 is opened on the mounting groove 110, and a screw 260 is installed in the screw hole 112. The screw 260 is connected to the connecting plate 250.

[0041] The connecting plate 250 can be fixed by welding, in which the connecting plate 250 can be welded to the rear end port of the side rod 210.

[0042] Reference Figure 11In this embodiment, the connecting plate 250 is fixed by insertion. The connecting plate 250 is inserted into the side rod 210. In this embodiment, in order to fix the connecting plate 250 in the inner cavity of the side rod 210, an insert plate 251 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 250. The height of the insert plate 251 is less than the height of the connecting plate 250. The insert plate 251 is inserted into the side wall of the side rod 210.

[0043] Reference Figure 13 The insertion plate 251 and the connecting plate 250 have the following positional relationship:

[0044] Positional relationship 1: The center point of the insertion plate 251 and the center point of the connecting plate 250 are located on the same axis;

[0045] Positional relationship 2: The bottom surface of the insert plate 251 and the bottom surface of the connecting plate 250 are located on the same plane;

[0046] Positional relationship three: the top surface of the insert plate 251 and the top surface of the connecting plate 250 are located on the same plane.

[0047] Reference Figures 8 to 10 15, 16. To facilitate the insertion of the connecting plate 250 into the side rod 210, a first socket 211 and a second socket 212 are respectively opened on the side walls on both sides of the rear end of the side rod 210. At the same time, the first socket 211 is usually located outside the first socket 211. The first socket 211 and the second socket 212 are arranged opposite to each other. The height of the first socket 211 is the same as the height of the connecting plate 250, and the height of the second socket 212 is the same as the height of the plug plate 251.

[0048] When using the insert mounting method for the connecting plate 250, the insert plate 251 is first positioned facing the first socket 211. During the process of inserting the connecting plate 250 into the side rod 210 through the first socket 211, the insert plate 251 enters the inner cavity of the side rod 210 through the first socket 211 and is then inserted into the second socket 212, thereby fixing the connecting plate 250 in the inner cavity of the side rod 210. The height of the second socket 212 is less than the height of the connecting plate 250, so that the connecting plate 250 cannot be removed from the second socket 212. At the same time, the connecting plate 250 is connected to a screw 260, so that the connecting plate 250 cannot be removed from the first socket 211.

[0049] Reference Figure 4 , 6 A partition 213 is provided in the inner cavity of the side rod 210. A first chamber 201 is formed above the partition 213, and a second chamber 202 is formed below the partition 213. The end of the crossbar 230 is inserted into the first chamber 201, and the lighting component 400 is installed in the second chamber 202.

[0050] Reference Figure 6 , 8Specifically, to facilitate the insertion of the crossbar 230, a third insertion port 214 is provided on the side of each of the two side bars 210. The number of third insertion ports 214 on a single side bar 210 is the same as the number of crossbars 230. The third insertion ports 214 communicate with the first chamber 201. The end of the crossbar 230 enters the first chamber 201 through the third insertion port 214, thus completing the combination of the crossbar 230 and the side bars 210.

[0051] Reference Figure 4 , 6 To connect and fix the crossbar 230 to the side bar 210, a fixing screw 215 is installed on the side bar 210, and the fixing screw 215 presses against the crossbar 230 in the vertical direction.

[0052] Since the end of the crossbar 230 is cut by a notch 231, in order to avoid the notch 231 and allow the fixing screw 215 to press against the crossbar 230, the fixing screw 215 is installed in the following manner:

[0053] Installation method one: When the cut 231 of the crossbar 230 faces downward, the fixing screw 215 is installed on the top of the side bar 210;

[0054] Installation method two: When the cut 231 of the crossbar 230 faces upward, the fixing screw 215 is installed at the bottom of the side bar 210.

[0055] Reference Figure 9 , 10 To further enhance the stability of the crossbar 230 when it is inserted into the side bar 210, the inner walls on both sides of the first chamber 201 are provided with ribs 216. The two ribs 216 are located on the same plane, and each of the two ribs 216 has a notch 2161. The notch 2161 fits against the top of the crossbar 230. The crossbar 230 is pressed tightly by the two ribs 216, and the end of the crossbar 230 is restricted by the ribs 216, thereby keeping the crossbar 230 in a fixed state.

[0056] Reference Figure 12 The end of the front rod 220 is connected to the end of the side rod 210 via a corner bracket 240. The corner bracket 240 is provided with two inserts 241, and the included angle between the two inserts 241 is a right angle. One insert 241 is inserted into the inner cavity of the side rod 210, and the other insert 241 is inserted into the inner cavity of the front rod 220, so that the connection between the front rod 220 and the side rod 210 is tight.

[0057] The insert 241, which is used to insert into the inner cavity of the side rod 210, has a slit, which is used to insert the partition 213.

[0058] A through hole is made at the bottom of either the side rod 210 or the front rod 220. A screw is inserted into the through hole and connected to the insert block 241, so that the corner bracket 240 and the front rod 220, and the corner bracket 240 and the side rod 210 will not detach.

[0059] Reference Figure 4 , 6 As shown, a second chamber 202 is formed below the partition 213, and an opening 203 is opened at the bottom of the second chamber 202. The lighting component 400 is installed inside the second chamber 202.

[0060] The lighting assembly 400 includes a light strip 410 and a lampshade 420. The light strip 410 is glued and fixed to the bottom of the partition 213, and the lampshade 420 is snapped into the opening 203.

[0061] Reference Figure 4 , 7 To facilitate the control of the lighting component 400, a hand sweep sensor 310 is provided on the control board 300. The front panel of the base 100 has a first through hole 120, into which the hand sweep sensor 310 is inserted. In use, the control board 300 controls the lighting component 400 to turn on through the hand sweep sensor 310. Alternatively, an existing push-button switch can also be used.

[0062] To facilitate operation in the event of a power outage or when wiring is unavailable, a rechargeable battery 500 is installed inside the base 100. The rechargeable battery 500 is electrically connected to the control board 300, which has a charging port 320. The front panel of the base 100 has a second through hole 130, into which the charging port 320 is inserted. The charging port 320 is connected to the charger via a cable.

[0063] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments" or "as one might imagine" 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. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one embodiment or example.

[0064] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A towel rack, characterized in that, include: The base (100) consists of two bases, each base (100) having a mounting groove (110) and a notch (111) at the corner of the mounting groove (110) for passing through an electrical wire. The shelf (200) includes side bars (210) and cross bars (230). There are two side bars (210). The rear end of the side bars (210) is inserted and fixed in the mounting groove (110). Lighting components (400) are respectively installed at the bottom of the two side bars (210). The crossbar (230) consists of multiple crossbars arranged between the side bars (210). Both ends of the two crossbars (230) are provided with cuts (231), and the two cuts (231) are located on the same horizontal axis. The cuts (231) are used to pass through the wires.

2. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting plate (250) is installed in the rear end port of the side rod (210). A screw hole (112) is opened in the mounting groove (110). A screw (260) is installed in the screw hole (112). The screw (260) is connected to the connecting plate (250) so that the side rod (210) is fixed in the mounting groove (110).

3. The towel rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the connecting plate (250) is provided with a plug plate (251), and the height of the plug plate (251) is less than the height of the connecting plate (250). The side walls on both sides of the rear end of the side rod (210) are respectively provided with a first socket (211) and a second socket (212). The first socket (211) and the second socket (212) are arranged opposite to each other. The height of the first socket (211) is the same as the height of the connecting plate (250), and the height of the second socket (212) is the same as the height of the insert plate (251). When the connecting plate (250) is installed, the insert plate (251) passes through the first socket (211) and is inserted into the second socket (212).

4. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side rod (210) has a partition (213) in its inner cavity, and a first chamber (201) is formed above the partition (213). The end of the crossbar (230) is inserted into the first chamber (201). A second chamber (202) is formed below the partition (213), and an opening (203) is provided at the bottom of the second chamber (202). The lighting component (400) is installed inside the second chamber (202).

5. The towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lighting assembly (400) includes a light strip (410) and a lampshade (420). The light strip (410) is fixed to the bottom of the partition (213), and the lampshade (420) is snapped onto the opening (203).

6. The towel rack according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both side rods (210) have a third socket (214) on their sides. The number of third sockets (214) on a single side rod (210) is the same as the number of cross rods (230). The third sockets (214) communicate with the first chamber (201). The end of the cross rod (230) enters the first chamber (201) through the third socket (214). The top or bottom of the side bar (210) is fitted with a fixing screw (215), which presses against the top or bottom of the crossbar (230) in the vertical direction.

7. The towel rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner walls on both sides of the first chamber (201) are provided with ribs (216), the two ribs (216) are located on the same plane, and the two ribs (216) are provided with notches (2161), the notches (2161) are in contact with the top of the crossbar (230).

8. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shelf (200) also includes a front side rod (220), the two ends of which are connected to the front ends of the two side rods (210) via corner brackets (240). The crossbar (230) is parallel to the front rod (220). The corner bracket (240) is provided with two inserts (241), and the included angle between the two inserts (241) is a right angle. One insert (241) is inserted into the inner cavity of the side rod (210), and the other insert (241) is inserted into the inner cavity of the front rod (220).

9. The towel rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Any of the bases (100) contains a control board (300), the control board (300) is connected to a lighting component (400) via wires, the control board (300) is used to control the opening and closing of the lighting component (400), the control board (300) is provided with a hand sweep sensor (310), the front plate of the base (100) has a first through hole (120), and the hand sweep sensor (310) is inserted into the first through hole (120).

10. The towel rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base (100) is also equipped with a rechargeable battery (500), which is electrically connected to the control board (300). The control board (300) is provided with a charging port (320). The front panel of the base (100) has a second through hole (130), and the charging port (320) is inserted into the second through hole (130).