A drying rod assembly for a clothes drying machine and a clothes drying machine

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a drying rod assembly for a clothes drying machine, which comprises a bracket, a telescopic rod and a pull rod. In this way, when a user needs to dry clothes, the telescopic rod can be pulled out through the pull rod to increase the drying space. After the user finishes drying the clothes, the telescopic rod can be retracted into the drying rod of the bracket, and the pull rod can be stored in the first storage groove. Through the arrangement, the telescopic rod is retracted into the drying rod, and the pull rod is stored in the first storage groove, so that the perception of the bracket and the drying rod by the user is reduced, the clothes drying machine is improved in appearance, and the user has a better use experience. Meanwhile, the application further discloses a clothes drying machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, such as a clothes drying rod assembly and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] An electric clothes drying rack is a type of clothes drying rack equipped with an automatic lifting device. Because it can be installed in the ceiling and is easy to use, it is increasingly being chosen by users. An electric clothes drying rack generally consists of a main unit and a clothes drying rod. The main unit has a drive unit that is connected to the clothes drying rod to move it up or down.

[0003] In related technologies, to improve the utilization rate of clotheslines, telescopic rods are usually installed on them. This allows the telescopic rod to extend to one side of the clothesline when drying clothes, thereby increasing the drying space.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] In existing technologies, the clothes drying rods of current clothes drying racks are generally quite large, which may cause the rods to protrude from the main unit. This makes the presence of the bracket and the drying rod clearly visible to users from the front and sides, resulting in a less aesthetically pleasing appearance and a poor user experience.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a clothes drying rack assembly and a clothes drying rack, including a drying rack assembly comprising a bracket, a telescopic rod, and a pull rod. When a user needs to dry clothes, the telescopic rod can be extended via the pull rod to increase the drying space. After the user has finished drying the clothes, the telescopic rod can be retracted into the clothes drying rod of the bracket, and the pull rod can be stored in a first storage slot. This design, by retracting the telescopic rod into the clothes drying rod and storing the pull rod in the first storage slot, reduces the user's awareness of the bracket and clothes drying rod, improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, and provides a better user experience.

[0009] This disclosure provides a clothes drying rod assembly for a clothes drying rack, comprising: a bracket, two telescopic rods, and a pull rod. The bracket includes two clothes drying rods and a connecting rod. The clothes drying rods are vertically disposed on a first side of the connecting rod, and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the ends of the two clothes drying rods. The two telescopic rods are telescopically mounted on the two clothes drying rods, and the telescopic rods can slide towards the first or second side of the connecting rod to retract or extend the clothes drying rods. The pull rod is located on a second side of the connecting rod, and both ends of the pull rod are respectively connected to the outer ends of the two telescopic rods. A first storage groove is provided on the second side of the connecting rod corresponding to the pull rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drying rod assembly further includes a first connecting block. The first connecting block is used to connect the end of the pull rod to the end of the telescopic rod, and a handle is provided on the side of the first connecting block opposite to the pull rod; wherein the handle protrudes from the side of the telescopic rod opposite to the pull rod.

[0011] In some embodiments, the clothes drying rod assembly further includes a second connecting block. The second connecting block is used to connect the end of the connecting rod to the end of the clothes drying rod, and the second connecting block is provided with a clearance through hole corresponding to the telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod passes through the clearance through hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the second connecting block is provided with a clearance groove; when the telescopic rod is retracted into the clothes drying rod, the position of the clearance groove corresponds to the handle.

[0013] In some embodiments, the end of the second connecting block facing the clothes drying rod is provided with a clothes drying rod buckle; the clothes drying rod is provided with a clothes drying rod locking interface corresponding to the clothes drying rod buckle; wherein, the clothes drying rod buckle is engaged with the clothes drying rod locking interface to engage the second connecting block with the clothes drying rod.

[0014] In some embodiments, one end of the drying rod buckle is connected to the second connecting block, and the other end of the drying rod buckle extends toward the drying rod clip interface; wherein, the end of the drying rod buckle opposite to the second connecting block is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the outer wall surface of the drying rod buckle.

[0015] In some embodiments, the end of the connecting rod is provided with a slot, and the second connecting block is provided with a plugging protrusion facing the end of the connecting rod; wherein the plugging protrusion can be inserted into the slot.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer wall surface of the first connecting block is configured as an arc surface; the outer wall surface of the second connecting block is configured as an arc surface.

[0017] This disclosure also provides a clothes drying rack including: a main unit, a drive assembly, and the aforementioned drying rod assembly. The main unit includes a frame; the drive assembly is disposed on the frame; the drying rod assembly is disposed below the frame; wherein the drive assembly is pulsatorically connected to the drying rod assembly to drive the drying rod assembly to move in the vertical direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, the upper end face of the clothes drying rod is provided with a hanging part; the frame is provided with a second storage groove corresponding to the hanging part; wherein, the driving component can drive the clothes drying rod assembly to move upward so that the hanging part is embedded in the second storage groove.

[0019] The present disclosure provides a clothes drying rod assembly and a clothes drying machine, which can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] This disclosure provides a clothes drying rack assembly including a bracket, two telescopic rods, and a pull rod. The bracket includes two clothes drying rods and a connecting rod. The clothes drying rods are vertically positioned on the first side of the connecting rod, and both ends of the connecting rod are connected to the ends of the two clothes drying rods. The two telescopic rods are telescopically mounted on the two clothes drying rods and can slide towards either the first or second side of the connecting rod to retract or extend the clothes drying rods. The pull rod is located on the second side of the connecting rod, and both ends of the pull rod are connected to the outer ends of the two telescopic rods. A first storage groove is provided on the second side of the connecting rod corresponding to the pull rod. Thus, when the user needs to dry clothes, the telescopic rod can be pulled out using the pull rod to increase the drying space. After the user has finished drying the clothes, the telescopic rod can be retracted into the clothes drying rods of the bracket, and the pull rod can be stored in the first storage groove. This configuration, by retracting the telescopic rods into the clothes drying rods and storing the pull rod in the first storage groove, reduces the user's perception of the bracket and clothes drying rods, improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, and provides a better user experience.

[0021] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a host provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lower end cap provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another lower end cap provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an upper end cap provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rack assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second connecting block provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10: Main unit; 101: Frame; 102: Light panel; 11: Slide rail; 111: Slide track; 12: Side panel; 121: Side panel clip interface; 13: Lower end cover; 131: Horizontal part; 132: Vertical part; 1321: Side panel clip; 1322: End cover clip interface; 14: Upper end cover; 141: End cover clip; 142: Extension part; 143: Flanged edge; 144: Clearance notch; 15: Screw hole; 16: Drive assembly; 17: Second storage slot;

[0035] 20: Clothes drying rod assembly; 21: Bracket; 211: Clothes drying rod; 2111: Slide groove; 2112: Clothes drying rod clip interface; 2113: Hanging part; 2114: Leveling nut; 212: Connecting rod; 2121: First storage slot; 22: Telescopic rod; 23: Pull rod; 24: First connecting block; 25: Second connecting block; 251: Clothes drying rod buckle; 252: Clearance through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0037] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0038] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0041] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0042] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0043] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, this disclosure provides a clothes drying rod assembly 20 and a clothes drying rack, including a drying rod assembly 20 comprising a bracket 21, a telescopic rod 23, and a pull rod 23. When a user needs to dry clothes, the telescopic rod 23 can be pulled out via the pull rod 23 to increase the drying space. After the user has finished drying the clothes, the telescopic rod 23 can be retracted into the clothes drying rod 211 of the bracket 21, and the pull rod 23 can be stored in the first storage slot 2121. This configuration, by retracting the telescopic rod 23 into the clothes drying rod 211 and storing the pull rod 23 in the first storage slot 2121, reduces the user's perception of the bracket 21 and the clothes drying rod 211, improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack, and provides a better user experience.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a clothes drying rod assembly 20 for a clothes drying rack, including: a bracket 21, two telescopic rods 23, and a pull rod 23. The bracket 21 includes two clothes drying rods 211 and a connecting rod 212. The clothes drying rods 211 are vertically arranged on the first side of the connecting rod 212, and the two ends of the connecting rod 212 are respectively connected to the ends of the two clothes drying rods 211. The two telescopic rods 23 are telescopically installed on the two clothes drying rods 211, and the telescopic rods 23 can slide towards the first or second side of the connecting rod 212 to retract or extend the clothes drying rods 211. The pull rod 23 is located on the second side of the connecting rod 212, and the two ends of the pull rod 23 are respectively connected to the outer ends of the two telescopic rods 23. The second side of the connecting rod 212 is provided with a first storage groove 2121 corresponding to the pull rod 23.

[0046] Specifically, the clothes drying rack also includes a main unit 10, which is installed in the ceiling and can drive the bracket 21 to move vertically. The bracket 21 includes two clothes drying rods 211 and two side plates 12, which are perpendicular to each other. The two side plates 12 are located at both ends of the two clothes drying rods 211, and the two ends of the side plates 12 are fastened to the clothes drying rods 211 by screws. In this way, the two side plates 12 and the two clothes drying rods 211 can be fixed to each other to form a ring-shaped bracket 21. Furthermore, the distance between the two clothes drying rods 211 is greater than the length of the side plates 12, so that there is a gap between the clothes drying rods 211 and the side plates 12 to allow space for the telescopic rod 23. The clothes drying rod 211 has a groove 2111 along its extension direction, and the length of the groove 2111 is greater than or equal to the length of the telescopic rod 23. The telescopic rod 23 is inserted into the groove 2111 to extend and retract within the clothes drying rod 211. A pull rod 23 is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 23 facing away from the clothes drying rod 211. The two ends of the pull rod 23 are respectively connected to the ends of the two telescopic rods 23, and the pull rod 23 is located on the side of the connecting rod 212 facing away from the clothes drying rod 211. In this way, when the user is drying clothes, the telescopic rod 23 can be pulled out from the clothes drying rod 211 by the pull rod 23 to increase the drying space of the clothes drying machine. When the user does not need to dry clothes or has only a small amount of clothes, the telescopic rod 23 can be pushed back into the clothes drying rod 211 by the pull rod 23 to retract the telescopic rod 23 within the clothes drying rod 211, thereby reducing the area occupied by the clothes drying machine. Meanwhile, a first storage groove 2121 is provided on the side of the connecting rod 212 facing the pull rod 23, and the size of the first storage groove 2121 is greater than or equal to the size of the pull rod 23. With this configuration, when the telescopic rod 23 is retracted into the clothes drying rod 211, the pull rod 23 can be completely stored in the first storage groove 2121, thereby improving the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the opening of the first storage groove 2121 corresponding to the pull rod 23 is a through structure along the length direction of the first storage groove 2121, so as to avoid interference with the movement of the pull rod 23.

[0048] Optionally, the clothes drying rack assembly 20 is provided with two sets of telescopic rods 23 and pull rods 23. The two sets of telescopic rods 23 are inserted opposite each other at both ends of the clothes drying rack 211, and the length of the sliding groove 2111 is greater than or equal to twice the length of the telescopic rods 23. This arrangement can further increase the drying space of the clothes drying rack.

[0049] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying rod assembly 20 further includes a first connecting block 24. The first connecting block 24 is used to connect the end of the pull rod 23 to the end of the telescopic rod 23, and a handle is provided on the side of the first connecting block 24 opposite to the pull rod 23; wherein, the handle protrudes from the side of the telescopic rod 23 opposite to the pull rod 23.

[0050] Specifically, the first connecting block 24 includes a first mounting plane and a second mounting plane arranged adjacent to each other. The first mounting plane is connected to the end of the pull rod 23, and the second mounting plane is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 23. The size of the first mounting plane of the first connecting block 24 is the same as the size of the end of the pull rod 23 to avoid the first connecting block 24 protruding or recessing relative to the pull rod 23, thereby improving the aesthetics of the drying assembly. The width of the second mounting plane of the first connecting block 24 is greater than the width of the telescopic rod 23, so that the side wall of the first connecting block 24 protrudes from the side wall of the telescopic rod 23, and the protruding part of the first connecting block 24 can form a handle, thereby facilitating the user to pull the pull rod 23 out of the first storage slot 2121 using the handle. At the same time, the height of the first connecting block 24 is equal to the height of the end of the telescopic rod 23 to avoid the upper and lower end surfaces of the first connecting block 24 protruding from the telescopic rod 23.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the drying assembly includes two first connecting blocks 24, and two telescopic rods 23 are respectively connected to the two ends of the pull rod 23 through the two first connecting blocks 24.

[0052] Optionally, the first connecting block 24 may have an insertion protrusion on the first mounting surface. The insertion protrusion can be inserted into the pull rod 23, and is connected to the pull rod 23 by snap-fit ​​connectors and fasteners such as screws to prevent the first connecting block 24 and the pull rod 23 from detaching from each other. Similarly, the first connecting block 24 may also have an insertion protrusion on the second mounting surface. The insertion protrusion can be inserted into the telescopic rod 23, and is connected to the telescopic rod 23 by snap-fit ​​connectors and fasteners such as screws to prevent the first connecting block 24 and the telescopic rod 23 from detaching from each other.

[0053] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothes drying rod assembly 20 further includes a second connecting block 25. The second connecting block 25 is used to connect the end of the connecting rod 212 to the end of the clothes drying rod 211. The second connecting block 25 is provided with a clearance through hole 252 corresponding to the telescopic rod 23, and the telescopic rod 23 passes through the clearance through hole 252.

[0054] Specifically, the second connecting block 25 includes a third mounting plane and a fourth mounting plane arranged adjacent to each other. The third mounting plane is connected to the end of the connecting rod 212, and the fourth mounting plane is connected to the end of the clothes drying rod 211. A clearance through hole 252 is provided through the second connecting block 25 along the length of the telescopic rod 23, and the telescopic rod 23 passes through the clearance through hole 252. This arrangement prevents the second connecting block 25 from interfering with the movement of the telescopic rod 23.

[0055] In the above embodiment, the drying assembly includes two second connecting blocks 25, and two clothes drying rods 211 are respectively connected to the two ends of the connecting rod 212 through the two second connecting blocks 25.

[0056] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer wall of the second connecting block 25 is provided with a clearance groove; when the telescopic rod 23 is retracted into the clothes drying rod 211, the position of the clearance groove corresponds to the handle.

[0057] Specifically, the outer wall of the second connecting block 25 is provided with a clearance groove, which is located on the side near the handle. The size of the clearance groove is greater than or equal to the size of the handle. This makes it easier for the user to pull the lever 23 out of the first storage slot 2121 using the handle.

[0058] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the end of the second connecting block 25 facing the clothes drying rod 211 is provided with a clothes drying rod buckle 252; the clothes drying rod 211 is provided with a clothes drying rod clip interface 2112 corresponding to the clothes drying rod buckle 252; wherein, the clothes drying rod buckle 252 is engaged with the clothes drying rod clip interface 2112 to engage the second connecting block 25 with the clothes drying rod 211.

[0059] Specifically, the drying rod clip 252 is disposed on the fourth mounting plane of the second connecting block 25, the first end of the drying rod clip 252 is connected to the fourth mounting plane, and the second end of the drying rod clip 252 extends toward the clothes drying rod 211. By attaching the second connecting block 25 to the clip interface of the clothes drying rod 211 via the drying clip, it is more convenient for users to install and remove the second connecting block 25 from the clothes drying rod 211.

[0060] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, one end of the drying rod buckle 252 is connected to the second connecting block 25, and the other end of the drying rod buckle 252 extends toward the drying rod clip interface 2112; wherein, the end of the drying rod buckle 252 away from the second connecting block 25 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the outer wall surface of the drying rod buckle 252.

[0061] Specifically, the second end of the clothesline clip 252 extends into the groove 2111 of the clothesline 211, and the second end of the clothesline clip 252 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The outer wall of the clothesline 211 is provided with a snap-fit ​​interface, the position of which corresponds to the snap-fit ​​protrusion. Thus, after the clothesline clip 252 is inserted into the groove 2111, the snap-fit ​​protrusion can snap into the snap-fit ​​interface. This design allows the second connecting block 25 to be snapped into the clothesline 211 while maintaining the aesthetics of the clothesline assembly 20.

[0062] In the above embodiment, the thickness of the snap-fit ​​protrusion is greater than the thickness of the snap-fit ​​interface, and the clothesline clip 252 is configured as an elastic structure. Thus, when the user wants to remove the second connecting block 25, they can press the snap-fit ​​protrusion from the outside of the snap-fit ​​interface to cause the clothesline clip 252 to elastically deform and disengage from the snap-fit ​​interface. At this point, the user can directly remove the second connecting block 25 from the clothesline 211.

[0063] Optionally, the second connecting block 25 is provided with two drying rod clips 252, and the two drying rod clips 252 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the second connecting block 25. The clothes drying rod 211 is provided with two locking interfaces corresponding to the two drying rod clips 252, so that the two drying clips can be locked into the two locking interfaces respectively. This arrangement can improve the stability of the second connecting block 25 being locked into the clothes drying rod 211.

[0064] In some practical applications, the fourth mounting plane of the second connecting block 25 is provided with two drying rod clips 252, and the two drying rod clips 252 are respectively located on the outer and inner sides of the fourth mounting plane. The outer and inner walls of the clothes drying rod 211 are respectively provided with two locking interfaces corresponding to the two drying rod clips 252, so that the drying rod clips 252 located on the outer and inner sides can be locked into the locking interfaces on the outer and inner walls of the clothes drying rod 211, respectively.

[0065] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the end of the connecting rod 212 is provided with a slot, and the second connecting block 25 is provided with a plugging protrusion facing the end of the connecting rod 212; wherein the plugging protrusion can be inserted into the slot.

[0066] Specifically, the third mounting surface of the second connecting block 25 is provided with a plug-in protrusion, and the connecting rod 212 is provided with a slot corresponding to the plug-in protrusion. In this way, the plug-in protrusion can be inserted into the slot to install the second connecting block 25 onto the connecting rod 212.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the insertion protrusion of the second connecting block 25 and the slot of the connecting rod 212 are respectively provided with screw holes 15, so as to fix the second connecting rod 212 to the connecting rod 212 by screws or other fasteners.

[0068] like Figures 7 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer wall surface of the first connecting block 24 is configured as an arc surface; the outer wall surface of the second connecting block 25 is configured as an arc surface.

[0069] Specifically, the first connecting block 24 is chamfered to configure its outer wall surface as a curved surface. This configuration further improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack. Similarly, the second connecting block 25 is chamfered to configure its outer wall surface as a curved surface.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this disclosure also provides a clothes drying rack including: a main unit 10, a drive assembly 16, and the aforementioned drying rod assembly 20 for the clothes drying rack. The main unit 10 includes a frame 101; the drive assembly 16 is disposed on the frame 101; the drying rod assembly 20 is disposed below the frame 101; wherein, the drive assembly 16 is pulsatorically connected to the drying rod assembly 20 to drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move in the vertical direction.

[0071] Specifically, the main unit 10 is installed on the ceiling or suspended ceiling. The drive assembly 16 is installed on the frame 101 of the main unit 10, and the drive assembly 16 is connected to the bracket 21 of the drying rod assembly 20. In this way, when the user needs to dry clothes, the drive assembly 16 can be controlled to drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move downward. When the user has finished drying the clothes, the drive assembly 16 can be controlled to drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move upward, so that the drying rod assembly 20 fits against the frame 101 of the main unit 10.

[0072] Understandably, when using the clothes drying rod assembly 20 provided in this application, the user can extend the telescopic rod 23 via the pull rod 23 to increase the drying space when they need to dry clothes. After the user has finished drying the clothes, the telescopic rod 23 can be retracted into the clothes drying rod 211 of the bracket 21, and the pull rod 23 can be stored in the first storage slot 2121. This configuration, by retracting the telescopic rod 23 into the clothes drying rod 211 and storing the pull rod 23 in the first storage slot 2121, reduces the user's perception of the bracket 21 and the clothes drying rod 211, improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying machine, and provides a better user experience.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper end face of the clothes drying rod 211 is provided with a drying section 2113; the frame 101 is provided with a second storage groove 17 corresponding to the drying section 2113; wherein, the drive component 16 can drive the clothes drying rod assembly 20 to move upward so that the drying section 2113 is embedded in the second storage groove 17.

[0074] Specifically, the upper end face of the clothes drying rod 211 is provided with hanging holes or grooves to form the drying section 2113, and the frame 101 is provided with a second storage groove 17 corresponding to the drying section 2113. In this way, when the user finishes drying clothes, the drive component 16 can be controlled to drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move upward, so as to store the drying section 2113 in the second storage groove 17, further improving the overall aesthetics of the clothes drying machine.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure also provides a main unit 10 for a clothes drying rack, including: a frame 101, a light panel 102, and an end cap assembly. The frame 101 includes two slide rails 11 and a side plate 12. The two slide rails 11 are provided with mounting grooves opposite each other, and the ends of the mounting grooves are provided with mounting openings. The two slide rails 11 are located on one side of the side plate 12, and the two slide rails 11 are respectively connected to the two ends of the side plate 12. The light panel 102 can be inserted into the mounting groove through the mounting opening. The end cap assembly is installed on the side plate 12 at the position corresponding to the mounting opening to seal the mounting opening. The peripheral edges of the light panel 102 abut against the inner walls of the mounting groove and the end cap assembly to limit the position of the light panel 102.

[0076] Specifically, the slide rail 11 includes a slide track 111. The end of the side plate 12 can be connected to the upper surface of the slide track 111 by fasteners such as screws, and the side plate 12 is located above the slide track 111 to avoid the mounting opening. Two slide tracks 111 are located on both sides of the lamp panel 102, and the two opposite edges of the lamp panel 102 can be inserted into the corresponding slide tracks 111 through the mounting openings of the two slide rails 11. The space between the two slide tracks 111 defines an illumination opening, and the size of the illumination opening is less than or equal to the size of the lamp panel 102. After the lamp panel 102 is inserted into the slide track 111, it can slide along the slide track 111 to the position corresponding to the illumination opening to illuminate the room through the illumination opening. An end cap assembly is detachably installed on the side plate 12, and the end cap assembly is fastened to the outside of the mounting opening to seal the mounting opening. Thus, after the light panel 102 is installed on the frame 101, the end cap assembly can be fastened to the mounting opening and fixed to the side plate 12 to limit the position of the light panel 102 in conjunction with the slide rail 11. When the user needs to maintain the light panel 102, the end cap assembly can be removed from the side plate 12 to facilitate the removal of the light panel 102 from the slide rail 11. This design makes it easier for the user to disassemble and assemble the light panel 102 for maintenance of the clothes drying rack.

[0077] Optionally, the frame 101 includes two side plates 12, and a slide rail 111 extends through the slide rail 11 along its length, with mounting openings at both ends of the slide rail 11. The two side plates 12 are positioned opposite each other at the ends of the slide rail 11 to block the two mounting openings. This allows the user to install or remove the light panel 102 from either mounting opening according to actual needs, further improving the user experience.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the side plate 12 is provided with a side plate 12 snap-fit ​​interface; the end cover assembly includes a lower end cover 13. The lower end cover 13 is snapped onto the outside of the side plate 12, and the lower end cover 13 is provided with a side plate 12 snap-fit ​​corresponding to the side plate 12 snap-fit ​​interface; wherein, the side plate 12 snap-fit ​​can be snapped into the side plate 12 snap-fit ​​interface to snap the lower end cover 13 into the side plate 12 of the frame 101.

[0079] Specifically, the lower end cover 13 includes a horizontal portion 131 and a vertical portion 132. One side of the vertical portion 132 is connected to the outer edge of the horizontal portion 131, and the other side of the vertical portion 132 extends upwards. A snap-fit ​​interface for the side plate 12 is located in the middle of the side plate 12, and a snap-fit ​​for the side plate 12 is located on the side of the vertical portion 132 facing the side plate 12, with the snap-fit ​​position corresponding to the snap-fit ​​interface. A snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the snap-fit ​​for the side plate 12 facing the snap-fit ​​interface, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion can snap into the snap-fit ​​interface to snap the lower end cover 13 onto the side plate 12. This design makes it easier for users to install and remove the end cover assembly.

[0080] In the above embodiment, when the lower end cover 13 is snapped onto the side plate 12, the horizontal portion 131 of the lower end cover 13 is located below the lamp plate 102, and the side plate 12 of the lamp plate 102 facing the lower end cover 13 can abut against the upper surface of its horizontal portion 131. This arrangement allows the lamp plate 102 to be supported by the horizontal portion 131 of the lower end cover 13, thus preventing the lamp plate 102 from falling off.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower end cover 13 and the side plate 12 are respectively provided with multiple sets of screw holes 15; wherein, at least one set of screw holes 15 is provided for the front half of the lower end cover 13, and at least one set of screw holes 15 is provided for the rear half of the lower end cover 13.

[0082] Specifically, multiple sets of screw holes 15 are correspondingly arranged along the length direction of the lower end cover 13 and the side plate 12. At least one set of screw holes 15 is provided for the front half of the lower end cover 13, and at least one set of screw holes 15 is provided for the rear half of the lower end cover 13. In this way, the front half and the rear half of the lower end cover 13 can be fixed to the front half and the rear half of the side plate 12 by fasteners respectively engaging with the two sets of screw holes 15.

[0083] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower end cover 13 has an end cover latch interface 1322 on its side wall facing the upper end cover 14; the end cover assembly also includes an upper end cover 14. The upper end cover 14 is fastened to the outside of the lower end cover 13, and the upper end cover 14 has an end cover latch 141 corresponding to the end cover latch interface 1322; wherein, the end cover latch 141 can be latched into the end cover latch interface 1322 to latch the upper end cover 14 into the lower end cover 13.

[0084] Specifically, the end cap latch interface 1322 is disposed on the vertical portion 132 of the lower end cap 13, and is located on the side of the vertical portion 132 facing the upper end cap 14. The upper end cap 14 is provided with an end cap latch 141 corresponding to the end cap latch interface 1322. The end cap latch 141 is provided with a latching protrusion at the end facing the end cap latch interface 1322. The latching protrusion can latch onto the end cap latch interface 1322 to latch the upper end cap 14 onto the lower end cap 13.

[0085] Optionally, the vertical portion 132 of the lower end cover 13 is provided with a card interface protrusion, and the end cover buckle 141 is provided on the card interface protrusion.

[0086] Optionally, the upper edge of the upper cover 14 is provided with a flange 143, and the flange 143 bends and extends above the vertical part 132 of the lower cover 13 to cover the vertical part 132 of the lower cover 13, thereby increasing the aesthetics of the clothes drying rack.

[0087] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower end cover 13 is provided with multiple end cover card interfaces 1322, and the upper end cover 14 is provided with multiple end cover buckles 141; wherein, the multiple end cover buckles 141 can be respectively snapped into the multiple end cover card interfaces 1322.

[0088] Specifically, multiple end cover snap-fit ​​interfaces 1322 are arranged along the length direction of the lower end cover 13, and multiple end cover snap-fits 141 are arranged along the length direction of the upper end cover 14. The multiple end cover snap-fits 141 can be snapped into the multiple end cover snap-fit ​​interfaces 1322 respectively, so as to ensure the stability of the upper end cover 14 installed on the lower end cover 13 without adding screws or other fasteners.

[0089] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the front half and the rear half of the lower end cover 13 are respectively provided with at least one end cover latch interface 1322, and the front half and the rear half of the upper end cover 14 are respectively provided with at least one end cover latch 141.

[0090] Specifically, the lower end cover 13 is provided with multiple end cover locking interfaces 1322, and the front and rear halves of the lower end cover 13 are each provided with at least one end cover locking interface 1322. Correspondingly, the upper end cover 14 is provided with multiple end cover latches 141, and the front and rear halves of the upper end cover 14 are each provided with at least one end cover latch 141. In this way, the front and rear halves of the upper end cover 14 can be respectively latched onto the front and rear halves of the lower end cover 13 by the multiple end cover latches 141. This arrangement further improves the stability of the upper end cover 14 latching onto the lower end cover 13.

[0091] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the main unit 10 further includes a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a traction rope. The drive motor is disposed within the frame 101; the drive wheel is disposed within the frame 101 and is located near the side of the frame 101; the traction rope is wound around the periphery of the drive wheel, and the drive motor is connected to the traction rope for transmission to drive the traction rope to move around the drive wheel.

[0092] Specifically, the drive motor, drive wheel, and traction rope constitute the drive assembly 16. The clothes drying rack also includes a clothes drying rod 211, which is located below the frame 101. The drive motor and drive wheel are installed inside the frame 101, with the drive wheel positioned near the side plate 12 of the frame 101. The traction rope is wound around the drive wheel, and the drive motor is connected to the clothes drying rod 211 via the traction rope to drive the clothes drying rod 211 to move upward or downward.

[0093] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the end cap assembly has an extension 142 that is bent toward the frame 101, and the extension 142 can be inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting port; wherein, the extension 142 is provided with a clearance notch 144 corresponding to the traction rope.

[0094] Specifically, the end of the upper cover 14 is bent towards the frame 101, and the bent portion of the upper cover 14 is configured with a chamfered structure. The extension 142 of the upper cover 14 is at least partially inserted into the mounting groove from the mounting opening to enhance the stability of the connection between the upper cover 14 and the frame 101. Simultaneously, the extension 142 of the upper cover 14 has a clearance notch 144 corresponding to the traction rope, the width of which is greater than or equal to the diameter of the traction rope. Thus, when the user removes the upper cover 14, if the extension 142 of the upper cover 14 needs to extend to the other side of the traction rope, the traction rope can be accommodated within the clearance notch 144. This arrangement prevents the traction rope from interfering with the user's installation or removal of the upper cover 14.

[0095] like Figure 9 As shown, a leveling nut 2114 is provided at the end of the hanging section 2113, and the leveling nut 2114 is located on the upper surface of the hanging section 2113. The position of the leveling nut 2114 corresponds to the traction rope, and the leveling nut 2114 is provided with a leveling groove corresponding to the traction rope. The end of the traction rope is connected to the leveling groove of the leveling nut 2114. It is understood that the drive assembly 16 is generally provided with multiple traction ropes to connect to multiple corners or sides of the drying rod assembly 20 respectively, so the drying rod assembly 20 may tilt. At this time, by rotating the corresponding leveling nut 2114, the leveling nut 2114 can be moved up or down relative to the hanging section 2113, thereby causing any corner or side of the clothes drying rod 211 to move down or up relative to other corners and sides, thus achieving the effect of leveling the drying rod assembly 20.

[0096] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drying rod assembly for a clothes drying machine, characterized in that, include: The bracket includes two clothes drying rods and a connecting rod. The clothes drying rods are vertically arranged on the first side of the connecting rod, and the two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the ends of the two clothes drying rods. Two telescopic rods are respectively telescopically installed on the two clothes drying rods. The telescopic rods can slide towards a first or second side of the connecting rod to retract or extend the clothes drying rods; and, A pull rod is located on the second side of the connecting rod, and the two ends of the pull rod are respectively connected to the outer ends of the two telescopic rods; The second side of the connecting rod is provided with a first storage groove corresponding to the pull rod.

2. The hanger bar assembly of claim 1, wherein, Also includes: A first connecting block is used to connect the end of the pull rod to the end of the telescopic rod, and a handle is provided on the side of the first connecting block opposite to the pull rod; The handle protrudes from the side of the telescopic rod opposite to the pull rod.

3. The hanger bar assembly of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: The second connecting block is used to connect the end of the connecting rod to the end of the clothes drying rod. The second connecting block is provided with an avoidance through hole corresponding to the telescopic rod, and the telescopic rod passes through the avoidance through hole.

4. The drying rack assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall surface of the second connecting block is provided with a clearance groove; When the telescopic rod is retracted into the clothes drying rod, the position of the clearance groove corresponds to the handle.

5. The drying rack assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second connecting block has a clothesline buckle at the end facing the clothesline; and, The clothes drying rod is provided with a drying rod clip interface corresponding to the clothes drying rod buckle; The clothesline clip is engaged with the clothesline clip interface to engage the second connecting block with the clothesline.

6. The drying rack assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the drying rod buckle is connected to the second connecting block, and the other end of the drying rod buckle extends toward the drying rod buckle interface; The end of the drying rod buckle opposite to the second connecting block is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the outer wall surface of the drying rod buckle.

7. The drying rack assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the connecting rod is provided with a slot, and the second connecting block is provided with a plug-in protrusion facing the end of the connecting rod; The insertion protrusion can be inserted into the slot.

8. The drying rack assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer wall surface of the first connecting block is configured as an arc surface; and, The outer wall surface of the second connecting block is configured as an arc surface.

9. A clothes drying machine characterised in that, include: Main unit, including rack; The drive components are mounted in the rack. The clothes drying rod assembly for a clothes drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is disposed below the frame; The drive component is connected to the drying rod assembly in a transmission manner to drive the drying rod assembly to move in the vertical direction.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The upper end of the clothes drying rod is provided with a hanging section; and, The frame is provided with a second storage slot corresponding to the drying section; The drive component can drive the drying rod component to move upward so that the hanging part is embedded in the second storage slot.

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