A main machine and a clothes drying machine for the clothes drying machine

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a main machine for a clothes airing machine, wherein the lower end of the main machine is provided with a mounting groove, and the side plate of the main machine is provided with a mounting opening in communication with the mounting groove. In this way, a user can install a lamp plate in the mounting groove through the mounting opening or take out the lamp plate from the mounting groove through the mounting opening. After the lamp plate is installed in the mounting groove, a end cover assembly can be buckled to the side of a machine frame to block the mounting opening and limit the lamp plate in cooperation with the inner side wall surface of the mounting groove. In this way, the user can conveniently disassemble and assemble the lamp plate to maintain the clothes airing machine. Meanwhile, the application further discloses a clothes airing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, for example to a main unit and a clothes drying rack. 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, in order to facilitate users in drying clothes and improve the aesthetics of the clothes drying machine, a light panel is installed on the lower surface of the clothes drying machine. The light panel illuminates the area below the clothes drying machine to facilitate users in drying clothes.

[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, clothes drying racks with integrated light panels are typically housed within the main unit's casing. This makes the process of removing and installing the light panels cumbersome and inconvenient for users to maintain the clothes drying rack.

[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 main unit and a clothes drying rack for use in embodiments of a clothes drying rack. The lower end of the main unit is provided with a mounting groove, and the side plate of the main unit is provided with a mounting opening communicating with the mounting groove. This allows the user to install a light panel into the mounting groove through the mounting opening, or to remove the light panel from the mounting groove through the mounting opening. Furthermore, after the light panel is installed in the mounting groove, an end cap assembly can be fastened to the side of the frame to seal the mounting opening and, in conjunction with the inner side wall of the mounting groove, limit the position of the light panel. This design makes it easier for users to install and remove the light panel for maintenance of the clothes drying rack.

[0009] This disclosure provides a main unit for a clothes drying rack, comprising: a frame, a light panel, and an end cap assembly. The frame includes two slide rails and a side plate. The two slide rails are provided with mounting grooves opposite each other, and the ends of the mounting grooves are provided with mounting openings. The two slide rails are located on one side of the side plate and are respectively connected to both ends of the side plate. The light panel can be inserted into the mounting groove through the mounting opening. The end cap assembly is installed on the side plate at the position corresponding to the mounting opening to seal the mounting opening. The peripheral edges of the light panel abut against the inner walls of the mounting groove and the end cap assembly to limit the position of the light panel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the side panel is provided with a side panel snap-fit ​​interface; the end cover assembly includes a lower end cover. The lower end cover is snapped onto the outside of the side panel, and the lower end cover is provided with a side panel snap-fit ​​corresponding to the side panel snap-fit ​​interface; wherein the side panel snap-fit ​​can be engaged with the side panel snap-fit ​​interface to snap the lower end cover onto the side panel of the frame.

[0011] In some embodiments, the lower end cover and the side plate are provided with multiple sets of screw holes; wherein at least one set of screw holes is provided for the front half of the lower end cover, and at least one set of screw holes is provided for the rear half of the lower end cover.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lower end cover has an end cover latching interface on its side wall facing the upper end cover; the end cover assembly further includes an upper end cover. The upper end cover is fastened to the outside of the lower end cover, and the upper end cover has an end cover latch corresponding to the end cover latching interface; wherein the end cover latch can be engaged with the end cover latching interface to latch the upper end cover onto the lower end cover.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lower end cover is provided with multiple end cover card interfaces, and the upper end cover is correspondingly provided with multiple end cover buckles; wherein, the multiple end cover buckles can be respectively engaged with the multiple end cover card interfaces.

[0014] In some embodiments, the front half and rear half of the lower end cover are each provided with at least one end cover latch interface, and the front half and rear half of the upper end cover are each provided with at least one end cover latch.

[0015] In some embodiments, the main unit further includes a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a traction rope. The drive motor is disposed within the frame; the drive wheel is disposed within the frame and is located near the side of the frame; the traction rope is wound around the periphery of the drive wheel, and the drive motor is drively connected to the traction rope to drive the traction rope to move around the drive wheel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the end cap assembly has an extension bent toward the frame, the extension being insertable into a mounting slot from a mounting port; wherein the extension has a clearance notch corresponding to the traction rope.

[0017] This disclosure also provides a clothes drying rack including: a drying rod assembly and the aforementioned main unit for the clothes drying rack. The main unit is used to mount the drying rod assembly; when the main unit includes a drive motor and a traction rope, the drive motor can drive the drying rod assembly to move vertically via the traction rope.

[0018] In some embodiments, the upper end face of the drying rod assembly 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 drying rod assembly to move upward so that the hanging part is embedded in the second storage groove.

[0019] The present disclosure provides a main unit and a clothes drying rack for a clothes drying rack, which can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] This disclosure provides a main unit for a clothes drying rack, comprising a frame, a light panel, and an end cap assembly. The frame includes two slide rails and a side plate. The two slide rails have mounting grooves opposite each other, and mounting openings are provided at the ends of the mounting grooves. The two slide rails are located on one side of the side plate and are respectively connected to both ends of the side plate. The light panel can be inserted into the mounting groove through the mounting opening. The end cap assembly is installed on the side plate at the position corresponding to the mounting opening to seal the mounting opening. The peripheral edges of the light panel abut against the inner walls of the mounting groove and the end cap assembly to limit the light panel's position. Thus, the user can install the light panel into the mounting groove through the mounting opening, or remove the light panel from the mounting groove through the mounting opening. Furthermore, after the light panel is installed in the mounting groove, the end cap assembly can be fastened to the side of the frame to seal the mounting opening and, in conjunction with the inner wall of the mounting groove, limit the light panel's position. This design makes it easier for users to install and remove the light panel for maintenance of the clothes drying rack.

[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 4This 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 embodiment of the disclosure provides a main unit 10 and a clothes drying rack. The lower end of the main unit 10 is provided with a mounting groove, and the side plate 12 of the main unit 10 is provided with a mounting opening communicating with the mounting groove. This allows the user to install the light panel 102 into the mounting groove through the mounting opening, or to remove the light panel 102 from the mounting groove through the mounting opening. Furthermore, after the light panel 102 is installed in the mounting groove, the end cap assembly can be fastened to the side of the frame 101 to seal the mounting opening and, in conjunction with the inner side wall of the mounting groove, limit the position of the light panel 102. This design makes it easier for the user to disassemble and assemble the light panel 102 for maintenance of the clothes drying rack.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6As 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] Specifically, the clothes drying rack also includes a clothes drying rod 211, which is located below the frame 101. A drive motor and a drive wheel are installed inside the frame 101, with the drive wheel positioned near the side plate 12 of the frame 101. A traction rope is wound around the drive wheel, and the drive motor is connected to the clothes drying rod 211 via the traction rope, thereby driving the clothes drying rod 211 to move upwards or downwards.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, this disclosure also provides a clothes drying rack including: a drying rod assembly 20 and the aforementioned main unit 10 for the clothes drying rack. The main unit 10 is used to mount the drying rod assembly 20; when the main unit 10 includes a drive motor and a traction rope, the drive motor can drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move vertically via the traction rope.

[0066] Specifically, the clothes drying rod assembly 20 is located below the frame 101 of the main unit 10. The clothes drying rod assembly 20 includes a clothes drying rod 211, and a drive motor is connected to the clothes drying rod 211 via a traction rope to drive the clothes drying rod 211 to move upward or downward. A central control structure is configured in the middle of the clothes drying rod assembly 20, and the size of the central control structure is greater than or equal to the size of the light panel 102 to avoid the clothes drying rod assembly 20 affecting the lighting effect of the light panel 102.

[0067] The clothes drying rack using the main unit 10 provided in this application allows the user to install the light panel 102 into the mounting slot via the mounting port, or remove the light panel 102 from the mounting slot via the mounting port. Furthermore, after the light panel 102 is installed in the mounting slot, the end cap assembly can be fastened to the side of the frame 101 to seal the mounting port and limit the position of the light panel 102 against the inner wall of the mounting slot. This design makes it easier for the user to disassemble and assemble the light panel 102 for maintenance of the clothes drying rack.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the upper end face of the drying rod assembly 20 is provided with a hanging part 2113; the frame 101 is provided with a second storage groove 17 corresponding to the hanging part 2113; wherein, the drive assembly 16 can drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move upward so that the hanging part 2113 is embedded in the second storage groove 17.

[0069] Specifically, the drive assembly 16 includes a drive motor, a drive wheel, and a traction rope. The upper end face of the clothes drying rod 211 is provided with hanging holes or grooves to form a hanging section 2113, and the frame 101 is provided with a second storage slot 17 corresponding to the hanging section 2113. Thus, when the user finishes drying clothes, the drive assembly 16 can be controlled to drive the drying rod assembly 20 upwards to store the hanging section 2113 in the second storage slot 17, further improving the overall aesthetics of the clothes drying machine.

[0070] like Figures 7 to 10As shown in the figure, this disclosure also 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 toward the first side or the 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] like Figures 7 to 10As 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] like Figures 7 to 10As 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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.

[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 main unit for a clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: The frame includes two slide rails and a side plate. The two slide rails are provided with mounting grooves facing each other. The ends of the mounting grooves are provided with mounting openings. The two slide rails are located on one side of the side plate, and the two slide rails are respectively connected to the two ends of the side plate. The light panel can be inserted into the mounting slot from the mounting port; and, An end cap assembly is installed on the side plate at the position corresponding to the mounting port to seal the mounting port; The edges of the lamp panel abut against the inner walls of the mounting groove and the end cap assembly, respectively, to limit the position of the lamp panel.

2. The host computer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side panel is provided with a side panel card interface; The end cap assembly includes: The lower end cover is fastened to the outside of the side plate, and the lower end cover is provided with a side plate buckle corresponding to the side plate buckle interface; The side panel buckle can be snapped into the side panel clip interface to snap the lower end cover into the side panel of the frame.

3. The host computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower end cap and the side plate are respectively provided with multiple sets of screw holes; At least one set of screw holes is provided for the front half of the lower end cover, and at least one set of screw holes is provided for the rear half of the lower end cover.

4. The host computer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end cap assembly also includes: The upper end cover is fastened to the outside of the lower end cover; The lower end cover has an end cover latch interface on its side wall facing the upper end cover, and the upper end cover has an end cover buckle corresponding to the end cover latch interface; the end cover buckle can be latched onto the end cover latch interface to latch the upper end cover onto the lower end cover.

5. The host computer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end cover is provided with multiple end cover clip interfaces, and the upper end cover is correspondingly provided with multiple end cover clips; The multiple end cap clips can be respectively snapped into the multiple end cap clip interfaces.

6. The host computer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end cover has at least one end cover latch interface in the front half and at least one end cover buckle in the front half and at least one end cover buckle in the rear half.

7. The host computer according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive motor is installed inside the frame; The drive wheel is disposed within the frame and is located near the side of the frame; and, A traction rope is wound around the periphery of the drive wheel, and the drive motor is connected to the traction rope to drive the traction rope to move around the drive wheel.

8. The host computer according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end cap assembly has an extension bent toward the frame, and the extension can be inserted into the mounting slot from the mounting port. The extension portion has an avoidance notch corresponding to the traction rope.

9. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: Drying rod assembly; and, The main unit for a clothes drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is used to install the drying rod assembly; When the main unit includes a drive motor and a traction rope, the drive motor can drive the drying rack assembly to move in the vertical direction via the traction rope.

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

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