Stacking support of combined laundry treating apparatus and combined laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This utility model discloses a stacking bracket for a combined garment processing device, disposed between the upper and lower parts of the combined garment processing device. The stacking bracket includes: a fixed unit for supporting the upper and lower parts; and a movable unit slidably connected to the fixed unit, switching between a retracted state (embedded in the fixed unit) and a usage state (extending out of the fixed unit to form a loading platform) by translation. The stacking bracket also includes a support unit attached to the movable unit. In the retracted state, the support unit is retracted into the fixed unit along with the movable unit. In the usage state, the support unit extends downward to support the movable unit. The combined garment processing device is also disclosed, including a lower part and an upper part stacked on the lower part, as well as the aforementioned stacking bracket. This utility model mainly provides a stacking bracket for a combined garment processing device, optimizing the problem of limited panel load-bearing capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing devices, and in particular to the stacking bracket of a combined clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In a home setting, when two garment processing units are present, they can be stacked to save floor space and make the best use of available space. Generally, the smaller unit is placed on top of the larger one. However, when the upper unit is running, vibrations may cause it to slip, potentially leading to tilting or even falling.

[0003] To avoid such situations, stacking brackets are typically used in homes to securely hold two stacked garment processing units together. Additionally, commercial laundries and other locations may also require the stacking of two garment processing units. The stacking bracket is installed between the two garment processing units, connecting and securing the upper unit, as specifically described in prior art publication CN116607300A, entitled "A Stacking Bracket and Stacked Garment Processing Equipment".

[0004] Furthermore, in order to further improve the practicality of the stacking bracket, another improvement to the stacking bracket has emerged in the prior art, such as the "a stacking bracket" mentioned in prior art publication number CN109208272B, which specifically includes a frame, a panel and a handle. The frame includes brackets located on the left and right sides, and the side walls of the brackets are provided with slide rails. The left and right side walls of the panel are provided with sliding parts that can slide relative to the slide rails.

[0005] When in use, users can pull the panel out of the frame to place items and realize the function of carrying things; when not in use, the panel can be pushed back into the frame. This structural design enables the stacking rack to not only fix the upper and lower clothing processing equipment, but also to carry things.

[0006] However, this structure also has certain drawbacks. Since the panel's load-bearing capacity depends entirely on the strength of the slide rail, the panel's load-bearing capacity is limited. Therefore, when many items are placed on the panel, the slide rail may be damaged due to the inability to bear the weight of the items, thus affecting the normal use of the panel. Therefore, it still needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stacking bracket for a combined garment processing device, which optimizes the problem of limited load-bearing capacity of the panel.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a stacking support for a combined garment processing device, disposed between the upper and lower parts of the combined garment processing device, the stacking support comprising:

[0009] A fixing unit, used for support between the upper and lower equipment;

[0010] The movable unit is slidably connected to the fixed unit, and switches between a storage state embedded in the fixed unit and a usage state of forming a loading platform by translating;

[0011] The stacking bracket also includes a support unit attached to the movable unit. When the movable unit is in the stored state, the support unit is stored in the fixed unit along with the movable unit. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit unfolds downward to support the movable unit.

[0012] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages: the stacking bracket is set between the upper and lower equipment of the combined garment processing equipment. The fixing unit of the stacking bracket enables a fixed connection between the upper and lower equipment, which enhances the stability of the upper and lower equipment after stacking, prevents the upper equipment from shaking and tipping over due to external forces, vibrations, etc., and ensures the stability of the combined garment processing equipment in the stacked state.

[0013] The movable unit is slidably connected to the fixed unit, allowing it to switch between a stowed state (embedded in the fixed unit) and a working state (extending out to form a carrying platform), making its use more flexible. In the stowed state, the movable unit can be embedded in the fixed unit without occupying space outside the stacking rack, making the rack structure more compact and improving space utilization. In the working state, the movable unit extends out to form a carrying platform, providing an additional platform for the modular garment processing equipment, facilitating user operation and enhancing the practicality and convenience of the stacking rack.

[0014] The movable unit is also equipped with a support unit. When the movable unit is in its stored state, the support unit is stored with the movable unit into the fixed unit. This way, the storage of the support unit does not require space outside the stacking bracket, making the overall structure of the stacking bracket more compact and the appearance more concise. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit extends downward to support the movable unit. This ensures the stability of the movable unit in use. When the movable unit extends to form a loading platform, the support unit extends to provide additional support for the movable unit, preventing the movable unit from deforming, bending or breaking due to the load, thus improving the reliability and service life of the movable unit.

[0015] Furthermore, the support unit and the movable unit are rotatably connected. The support unit rotates and switches between a horizontal and a vertical posture relative to the movable unit. When the movable unit is in use, the vertically positioned support unit supports the movable unit by abutting against the lower device.

[0016] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, the rotatable connection between the support unit and the movable unit allows the support unit to flexibly switch between a horizontal and a vertical posture. In the horizontal posture, the support unit is horizontal relative to the movable unit, so the support unit does not occupy additional longitudinal space within the stacking bracket, and it also facilitates the storage of the movable unit within the fixed unit. This avoids increasing the longitudinal height and overall volume of the stacking bracket by adding a support unit, and does not affect the convenience of storing the movable unit within the fixed unit.

[0017] When the movable unit is in use, the upright support unit supports it by contacting the lower device, providing stable and reliable support. Furthermore, the lower device itself is relatively heavy and structurally stable; therefore, by having the support unit contact the lower device, the stability of the lower device can be fully utilized, effectively distributing the weight of the items carried by the movable unit to the lower device. This prevents the movable unit from deforming or breaking due to excessive weight, ensuring the stability and reliability of the movable unit as a loading platform, and guaranteeing its reliability during user operation.

[0018] Furthermore, the rotation axis of the support unit is parallel to the sliding direction of the movable unit.

[0019] By adopting the aforementioned technical solution, it is ensured that the rotation direction of the support unit will not interfere with the sliding of the active unit when the active unit switches between the use state and the storage state.

[0020] Furthermore, two support units are attached to the active unit. The two support units in the upright position are spaced apart and rotate towards each other to switch to the flat position.

[0021] The aforementioned technical solution employs two support units spaced apart. This ensures that when the movable unit carries an item, the supporting force is more evenly distributed compared to a single support unit, preventing items from tilting when placed on the movable unit. The weight of the movable unit is also evenly distributed between the two support units, reducing the possibility of deformation caused by excessive force on one support unit, thus enhancing the stability of the movable unit as a loading platform and ensuring the reliability of users placing items on the movable unit.

[0022] When the user does not need the platform and needs to switch the active unit to the storage state, the two support units rotate toward each other. This rotation allows the support units to be stored more compactly in the stacking bracket. In their flat position, they can be stored in the small space of the stacking bracket, avoiding the increase in the overall volume of the stacking bracket due to the lateral space occupied by storing the support units. By optimizing the storage method of the support units, the overall compactness of the stacking bracket is ensured.

[0023] Furthermore, when the active unit is switched to the usage state, the support unit is configured to unfold downwards to an upright posture driven by its own gravity.

[0024] Using the aforementioned technical solution, the support unit unfolds downwards to an upright position driven by gravity. This means that users do not need to apply additional external force to unfold the support unit; they only need to slide the movable unit to the usable state, and the support unit will automatically unfold under its own weight. Compared to methods that require manual operation to unfold the support unit, this method simplifies the operation process, reduces the number of steps required, and allows users to more easily switch the movable unit to the usable state, improving ease of use. Furthermore, unfolding the support unit by its own weight eliminates the need for an additional drive device, which not only reduces the manufacturing cost of the stacking bracket but also lowers the probability of support unit failure, improving the reliability of the support unit.

[0025] Furthermore, the movable unit includes a placement plate and a receiving space located behind the placement plate, the receiving space being used to receive a support unit in a flat position; or, the movable unit includes a placement plate having a receiving cavity with an open bottom, the receiving cavity being used to receive a support unit in a flat position.

[0026] By employing the aforementioned technical solution, within the limited space of the movable unit, the space utilization rate of the movable unit is improved by housing the support unit in the storage space behind the placement plate. This makes the structure of the entire movable unit more compact, the overall appearance of the stacking bracket more concise, and avoids the increase in the overall volume of the stacking bracket due to the support unit occupying additional space within the stacking bracket when it is in the storage state.

[0027] Furthermore, the support unit is constructed as a telescopic bracket with adjustable length. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit supports the movable unit by extending and contacting the ground.

[0028] Using the aforementioned technical solution, the support unit is constructed as a telescopic bracket with adjustable length. When it extends to support the movable unit on the ground, it can be adjusted according to the actual ground conditions. If the ground is uneven, the user can adjust the length of the support unit to keep the movable unit level. The support unit can extend and retract according to differences in ground height, thereby compensating for uneven ground and ensuring that items placed on the movable unit will not slip due to tilting of the movable unit. This enhances the stability and balance of the movable unit under different ground conditions and improves the applicability of the stacking bracket.

[0029] Furthermore, the telescopic support includes at least two coaxially sleeved sleeves and a clamp with a cam handle that can be operably rotated to cause the clamp to tighten or release the outer sleeve.

[0030] Using the aforementioned technical solution, when adjusting the length of the telescopic bracket, the user simply rotates the cam handle. This releases the outer sleeve from the clamp, eliminating the clamp's hold between the outer and inner sleeves. The user can then easily pull the sleeve to adjust the telescopic bracket to the desired length. After adjusting to the appropriate length, the user simply rotates the cam handle again. This time, the clamp tightens around the outer sleeve, achieving relative fixation between the outer and inner sleeves, ensuring the telescopic bracket remains stable at the desired length. Similarly, when further length adjustment or storage of the telescopic bracket is required, simply rotating the cam handle again switches the clamp between releasing and tightening the outer sleeve. The entire operation is simple and convenient, saving adjustment time, improving efficiency, and enabling the support unit to be used in various environments.

[0031] Furthermore, the cooperation between the clamp and the sleeve prevents relative sliding between the inner and outer sleeves when the support unit is under stress, ensuring the stability of the support unit when supporting the movable unit, providing solid support for the movable unit, and ensuring the reliability of the movable unit when using it.

[0032] Furthermore, one end of the support unit is rotatably connected to the movable unit.

[0033] Using the aforementioned technical solution, when the support unit needs to be stored, the support unit can rotate relative to the movable unit. Therefore, by rotating the support unit, the user can stack the support unit with the movable unit, so that the support unit can be easily stored in the limited space of the stacking bracket, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the stacking bracket.

[0034] Furthermore, the active unit includes a first carrying plate and a second carrying plate. In the storage state, the first carrying plate and the second carrying plate are stacked. In the use state, the first carrying plate and the second carrying plate are relatively translated or flipped to unfold and form a horizontal arrangement.

[0035] Using the aforementioned technical solution, in the active unit, the first and second carrying plates can be relatively shifted or flipped to unfold and form a horizontal arrangement, which increases the carrying area of ​​the active unit. In the storage state, the stacking of the first and second carrying plates makes the structure more compact. While increasing the carrying area of ​​the active unit, it can still be stored in the limited space of the stacking bracket, thus improving the functionality and practicality of the active unit.

[0036] Furthermore, the first and second loading plates are connected by a hinge, and in the active state, the upper surfaces of the first and second loading plates are flush.

[0037] Using the aforementioned technical solution, the first and second carrying plates are connected by a hinge, enabling the movable unit to flexibly switch between a storage state and a usage state. This facilitates placement within the limited space of a stacking rack, and the hinge connection enhances the connection strength between the first and second carrying plates, improving the reliability of the movable unit during use. In the usage state, the upper surfaces of the first and second carrying plates are flush, providing a flat platform for items placed on the movable unit and improving the stability of the items when placed within it.

[0038] Furthermore, a combined garment processing device includes a lower device and an upper device stacked on the lower device, and also includes the aforementioned stacking bracket, wherein the lower device and the upper device are stacked together via the stacking bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the storage state of Embodiment 1 of the stacking bracket of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage state of Embodiment 1 of the stacking bracket of this utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0047] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 5 ;

[0049] Figure 10 This utility model Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the image;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of Embodiment 2 of the stacking bracket of this utility model. Figure 6 . Detailed Implementation

[0051] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0052] The terms "first," "second," etc. (if present) in the specification and claims of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects, not to describe a specific order or sequence. Even if "second" is used before a technical feature for distinction, it does not necessarily imply the presence of "first." It should be understood that in this utility model, "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. It should be understood that in this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, X and / or Y can represent: X alone, X and Y simultaneously, and Y alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "Containing X, Y, and Z," "Containing X, Y, and Z" means that all three X, Y, and Z are included; "Containing X, Y, or Z" means that one of X, Y, and Z is included; "Containing X, Y, and / or Z" means that any one, two, or three of X, Y, and Z are included.

[0053] The technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with specific embodiments. The following specific embodiments can be selected to be combined or substituted with each other according to the actual situation, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a stacking bracket for a combined garment processing device, disposed between the upper and lower devices 400 of the combined garment processing device. The stacking bracket includes:

[0055] A fixing unit 100 is used for support between the upper device and the lower device 400;

[0056] The active unit 200 is slidably connected to the fixed unit 100, and switches between a storage state embedded in the fixed unit 100 and a usage state of forming a loading platform by translating.

[0057] The stacking bracket also includes a support unit 300 attached to the movable unit 200. When the movable unit 200 is in the storage state, the support unit 300 is stored in the fixed unit 100 along with the movable unit 200. When the movable unit 200 is in use, the support unit 300 unfolds downward to support the movable unit 200.

[0058] For ease of description of the embodiments, the left-right direction of the lower device 400 is defined as the length direction and is called the X-axis direction; the front-back direction of the lower device 400 is defined as the width direction and is called the Z-axis direction; the up-down direction of the lower device 400 is defined as the height direction and is called the Y-axis direction. This direction definition also applies to the description of other components in this disclosure.

[0059] Understandably, the stacking bracket is positioned between the upper and lower devices 400 of the combined garment processing equipment. The fixing unit 100 of the stacking bracket enables a fixed connection between the upper and lower devices 400, enhancing the stability of the upper and lower devices 400 after stacking. This prevents the upper device from shaking and tipping over due to external forces or vibrations, ensuring the stability of the combined garment processing equipment in the stacked state.

[0060] The movable unit 200 is slidably connected to the fixed unit 100, and can be switched between a stowed state (embedded in the fixed unit 100) and a working state (extending out of the fixed unit 100 to form a carrying platform), making the use of the movable unit 200 more flexible. In the stowed state, the movable unit 200 can be embedded in the fixed unit 100 without occupying space outside the stacking bracket, making the structure of the stacking bracket more compact and improving the space utilization rate of the stacking bracket; in the working state, the movable unit 200 extends out of the fixed unit 100 to form a carrying platform, providing an additional carrying platform for the combined clothing processing equipment, facilitating user operation and improving the practicality and convenience of the stacking bracket.

[0061] The movable unit 200 is also attached to a support unit 300. When the movable unit 200 is in its stored state, the support unit 300 is stored in the fixed unit 100 along with the movable unit 200. In this way, the storage of the support unit 300 does not require space outside the stacking bracket, making the overall structure of the stacking bracket more compact and the appearance more concise. When the movable unit 200 is in use, the support unit 300 unfolds downward to support the movable unit 200. This ensures the stability of the movable unit 200 in use. When the movable unit 200 extends to form a loading platform, the support unit 300 unfolds to provide additional support for the movable unit 200, preventing the movable unit 200 from deforming or bending and breaking due to the load, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the movable unit 200.

[0062] It should be noted that the stacking bracket of the modular laundry handling equipment is mainly used to fix the upper equipment and the lower equipment 400 together. This type of modular laundry handling equipment can be used in homes, where the lower equipment 400 is generally a washing machine and the upper equipment is generally a dryer; or both the lower equipment 400 and the upper equipment are washing machines. This type of modular laundry handling equipment can also be used in commercial laundry, where both the lower equipment 400 and the upper equipment are generally washing machines, or both are dry cleaning machines. The above examples illustrate several common combinations of the lower equipment 400 and the upper equipment for illustrative purposes, but in actual use, the combinations are not limited to those described above.

[0063] In addition, in this embodiment, the stacking bracket is a separate structure. It needs to be fixed to the top plate 410 of the lower device 400 by means of adhesive, screws or clips, and then the upper device is installed on the stacking bracket to fix the upper device and the lower device.

[0064] The advantage of this implementation method is that it can be adapted to different brands and models of garment processing equipment, and users can adjust the use of the stacking racks or disassemble them as needed, making it more flexible.

[0065] However, in other embodiments, the stacking bracket can also serve as the top plate 410 of the lower device 400, and can be directly integrated with the lower device 400.

[0066] The advantage of this implementation is that the user can place the upper garment processing device directly on the top plate 410 of the lower device 400 without any additional installation steps, and since the stacking bracket is integrated with the lower device 400 as the top plate 410 of the lower device 400, it has better stability.

[0067] In summary, the stacking brackets mainly serve to fix the lower equipment 400 and the upper equipment, but the actual installation is not limited to the two forms mentioned above.

[0068] It should be explained that, in this embodiment, the lower device 400 is a washing machine as an example. The top plate 410 of the washing machine is rectangular, and the fixing unit 100 of the stacking bracket is specifically a rectangular frame 110 that cooperates with the top plate 410 of the washing machine. The rectangular frame 110 has a hollowed-out middle section to reduce the overall weight of the rectangular frame 110. The three sides of the rectangular frame 110 are fixedly connected to the top plate 410 of the washing machine by means of adhesive, screws, or clips. The rectangular frame 110 has an opening facing the washing machine + Z-axis direction, and the movable unit 200 slides into or out of the rectangular frame 110 along the Z-axis direction.

[0069] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the rectangular frame may also open toward the +X axis direction, allowing the movable unit to slide into or out of the rectangular frame along the X axis direction.

[0070] Alternatively, in other embodiments, the rectangular frame may also open toward the -X axis direction, allowing the movable unit to slide into or out of the rectangular frame along the X axis direction.

[0071] To ensure the stability of the rectangular frame 110, a connecting plate 111 is provided at the bottom of the rectangular frame 110. The connecting plate 111 is connected to the two opposite sides of the rectangular frame 110 to reduce the possibility of deformation of the rectangular frame 110.

[0072] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rectangular frame 110 and the connecting plate 111 are preferably integrally molded, which further ensures the stability of the rectangular frame 110 in use. Specifically, the material is a hard plastic structure, such as high-strength, high-toughness, and impact-resistant ABS material. It can also be a metal material, such as stainless steel.

[0073] Of course, in other embodiments, the rectangular frame 110 can also be made stable by adding a base plate.

[0074] Specifically, the rectangular frame 110 is provided with first slide rails 112 on opposite sides. The first slide rails 112 are fixed to the inner side of the rectangular frame 110 by several screws. The movable unit 200 is provided with two second slide rails 210 that slide relative to the first slide rails 112. The second slide rails 210 slide along the first slide rails 112 so that the movable unit 200 can switch between a storage state embedded in the rectangular frame 110 and a usage state of extending out of the rectangular frame 110 to form a loading platform.

[0075] It should be explained that the active unit 200 forms a loading platform when the frame is extended. In fact, the loading platform refers to the active unit 200 here. However, specifically, the active unit 200 includes a placement plate 220, which is the actual platform used to place items.

[0076] In actual use, the shelf 220 can hold commonly used items such as clothes, laundry detergent, or basins according to the user's usage habits, making it convenient for the user to take them.

[0077] Furthermore, the placement plate 220 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the two second slide rails 210 by screws. This structure allows the movable unit 200 to be stored in the fixed unit 100 via the second slide rails 210, and the placement plate 220 to be fixedly installed on the movable unit 200 via the second slide rails 210.

[0078] In addition, the front end of the placement plate 220 is provided with a handle 221 for easy pushing and pulling of the movable unit 200.

[0079] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the storage of the movable unit 200 within the fixed unit 100, the support unit 300 is rotatably connected to the movable unit 200, so that the support unit 300 can flexibly rotate and switch between a flat and a vertical posture relative to the movable unit 200.

[0080] When in a horizontal position, the support unit 300 is horizontal relative to the movable unit 200. This way, the support unit 300 will not occupy additional longitudinal space within the stacking bracket, and it is also convenient for the movable unit 200 to be stored in the fixed unit 100. The addition of the support unit 300 will not increase the longitudinal height and overall volume of the stacking bracket, nor will it affect the convenience of storing the movable unit 200 in the fixed unit 100.

[0081] When the movable unit 200 is in use, the upright support unit 300 supports the movable unit 200 by abutting against the lower device 400, providing stable and reliable support for the movable unit 200. Furthermore, since the lower device 400 itself has a significant weight and a relatively stable structure, by having the support unit 300 abut against the lower device 400, the stability of the lower device 400 can be fully utilized, effectively distributing the weight of the items carried by the movable unit 200 to the lower device 400. This prevents the movable unit 200 from deforming or breaking due to excessive weight, ensuring the stability and reliability of the movable unit 200 as a loading platform, and guaranteeing the reliability of the movable unit 200 during user operation.

[0082] Those skilled in the art will understand that the preferred orientation of the horizontal position in this embodiment is that the support unit 300 is kept in a horizontal position. The horizontal orientation of the support unit 300 makes it easier to store in the small space between the upper device and the lower device 400, thus improving the space utilization. However, the horizontal orientation is not narrowly defined as only being in a horizontal position. Due to manufacturing errors or wear and tear, the support unit 300 is allowed to have a certain angle between it and the movable unit 200, presenting a near-horizontal orientation. In practice, it is acceptable as long as it does not affect storage.

[0083] Correspondingly, the preferred upright posture means that the support unit 300 is kept at a vertical angle relative to the movable unit 200. The support unit 300 can better support the movable unit 200 when it is in a vertical state. However, the upright posture is not narrowly defined as only being vertical. It can be close to being vertical relative to the movable unit 200. For example, the support unit 300 and the movable unit 200 can form an angle of 75°-100°, which can be understood as the upright posture.

[0084] In this embodiment, the preferred support unit 300 includes a right-angled triangular support block 310. One right-angled side of the support block 310 abuts against the front panel of the lower device 400, and the other right-angled side is attached to the movable unit 200, specifically mounted on the second slide rail 210 of the movable unit 200. The outer side of the second slide rail 210 is used to slide relative to the first slide rail 112, while the inner side is used to attach the support unit 300. The support block 310 has a hollow interior to reduce the overall weight of the support unit 300, thereby reducing the burden on the second slide rail 210 when the movable unit 200 is in use.

[0085] The support unit 300 also includes a rotating shaft 320, which is fixedly installed on the inner side of the second slide rail 210 and parallel to the second slide rail 210. The support block 310 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 320 and rotates along the rotating shaft 320.

[0086] In this embodiment, the support unit 300 is attached to the rear end of the placement plate 220.

[0087] Based on the above, such as Figure 2 As shown, the rotation axis O1 of the support unit 300 is set along the Z-axis direction and parallel to the sliding direction of the movable unit 200, which allows the movable unit 200 to have a larger area of ​​support in the Z-axis direction.

[0088] Preferably, two support units 300 are attached to the movable unit 200. The two support units 300 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the movable unit 200 in the X-axis direction. This is so that when the movable unit 200 carries an item, the supporting force on the movable unit 200 is more even compared to a single support unit 300. This avoids the item being tilted when placed on the movable unit 200. The weight of the movable unit 200 is also evenly distributed by the two support units 300, reducing the possibility of deformation of the movable unit 200 due to excessive force on one support unit 300 failing to provide stable support. This enhances the stability of the movable unit 200 as a loading platform and ensures the reliability of the user placing items on the movable unit 200.

[0089] The following are preferred methods for storing and using the support unit 300:

[0090] 1. Storage State: The two support units, positioned 300mm apart and moving towards each other, rotate to switch to a flat position, as shown below. Figure 1 The middle support unit 300 is in a flat position.

[0091] When the user does not need the carrying platform and needs to switch the active unit 200 to the storage state, the two support units 300 rotate toward each other. This rotation method allows the support units 300 to be stored more compactly in the stacking bracket. In its flat position, it can be stored in the small space of the stacking bracket, avoiding the increase in the overall volume of the stacking bracket due to occupying the lateral space inside the stacking bracket for storing the support units 300. By optimizing the storage method of the support units 300, the overall compactness of the stacking bracket is ensured.

[0092] 2. Usage state: When the active unit 200 is translating and switching to the usage state, the support unit 300 is configured to unfold downwards to an upright posture driven by its own gravity.

[0093] This means that users do not need to apply any external force to unfold the support unit 300. They only need to slide the movable unit 200 to the usable state, and the support unit 300 will automatically unfold under its own weight. Compared to methods requiring manual operation of the support unit 300, this method simplifies the operation process, reduces user steps, and allows users to more easily switch the movable unit 200 to the usable state, improving ease of use. Furthermore, since the support unit 300 unfolds under its own weight, no additional drive device is needed. This not only reduces the manufacturing cost of the stacking bracket but also reduces the probability of failure of the support unit 300, improving its reliability.

[0094] It is worth noting that when in use, the support unit 300 switches to an upright position driven by its own gravity. Therefore, the inner side of the second slide rail 210 can also act as a stop, limiting the support unit 300 to rotate downwards by a maximum of 90° under the action of gravity, so that it stays in a position perpendicular to the placement plate 220, thus avoiding the support unit 300 from swaying due to inertia.

[0095] In another embodiment, the support unit 300 can also be configured to cooperate with the damping shaft. In this case, when the movable unit 200 is switched to the use state by translation, the support unit 300 is still in a flat position. The user needs to manually rotate the support unit 300 downward to make the support unit 300 stand upright. Conversely, when the support unit 300 is in the storage state, the user also needs to manually rotate the support unit 300 upward to make the support unit 300 flat. The cooperation between the damping shaft and the support unit 300 makes it less likely to loosen during use.

[0096] In order to better accommodate the support unit 300, in this embodiment, the movable unit 200 includes a receiving space 230 located behind the placement plate 220. The receiving space 230 is used to accommodate the support unit 300 in a flat position.

[0097] The advantage of this implementation is that the storage space 230 can accommodate the support unit 300 and reduce the weight of the placement plate 220, so that more weight can be borne for placing items.

[0098] In other embodiments, a bottom-open receiving cavity may be provided in the placement plate to receive the support unit in a horizontal position.

[0099] The advantage of this implementation is that the receiving cavity at the bottom of the placement plate does not affect the placement of items on the top of the placement plate, thus increasing the area for carrying items.

[0100] Regardless of the method described above, by accommodating the support unit 300 within the limited space of the movable unit 200, the space utilization of the movable unit 200 can be improved, making the structure of the entire movable unit 200 more compact, the overall appearance of the stacking bracket more concise, and avoiding the increase in the overall volume of the stacking bracket due to the support unit 300 occupying additional space within the stacking bracket when in the storage state.

[0101] In another embodiment, such as Figures 3 to 11 The support unit 300 is constructed as a telescopic bracket 330 with adjustable length. When the movable unit 200 is in use, the support unit 300 supports the movable unit 200 by extending and contacting the ground.

[0102] This allows for adjustment based on actual ground conditions. If the ground is uneven, the user can adjust the length of the support unit 300 to keep the movable unit 200 level. The support unit 300 can extend and retract according to differences in ground height, thereby compensating for unevenness and ensuring that items placed on the movable unit 200 will not slip due to tilting. This enhances the stability and balance of the movable unit 200 under different ground conditions and improves the applicability of the stacking bracket.

[0103] Specifically, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the telescopic bracket 330 includes at least two coaxially sleeved sleeves 331 and a clamp 333 with a cam handle 332. The cam handle 332 can be operably rotated to cause the clamp 333 to clamp or release the outer sleeve 331.

[0104] When the length of the telescopic bracket 330 needs to be adjusted, the user simply rotates the cam handle 332. At this time, the clamp 333 releases the outer sleeve 331, and the clamp 333 no longer acts as a fastener between the outer and inner sleeves 331. The user can easily pull the sleeve 331 to adjust the telescopic bracket 330 to the desired length. After adjusting the telescopic bracket 330 to the appropriate length, the user simply rotates the cam handle 332 again. This time, the clamp 333 tightens around the outer sleeve 331, achieving relative fixation between the outer and inner sleeves 331, ensuring the telescopic bracket 330 remains stable at the appropriate length. Similarly, when the length needs to be adjusted again or the telescopic bracket 330 needs to be stored, simply rotate the cam handle 332 again to switch the clamp 333 between releasing and tightening the outer sleeve 331. The entire operation is simple and convenient, saving adjustment time, improving efficiency, and making the support unit 300 suitable for different operating environments.

[0105] Furthermore, the cooperation between clamp 333 and sleeve 331 prevents relative sliding between inner sleeve 331 and outer sleeve 331 when the support unit 300 is under force, ensuring the stability of the support unit 300 when supporting the movable unit 200, providing solid support for the movable unit 200, and ensuring the reliability of the movable unit 200 when it is used.

[0106] In this embodiment, the telescopic bracket 330 includes two sets of coaxially sleeved sleeves 331. Each set of sleeves 331 is connected by a connecting rod 334 to keep the sleeves 331 stable. In this way, the two sets of sleeves 331 can be telescopically extended and retracted synchronously by the connecting rod 334, thereby improving the stability of the support.

[0107] Specifically, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, each set of sleeves 331 includes a large-diameter pipe 331a and a small-diameter pipe 331b. A clamp 333 is located on the outer periphery of the large-diameter pipe 331a. By rotating the cam handle 332, the clamp 333 is made to tighten or release the large-diameter pipe 311a. When the clamp 333 tightens the large-diameter pipe 311a, the large-diameter pipe 331a contracts and tightens the small-diameter pipe 331b, restricting the relative displacement between the two. Conversely, when the clamp 333 releases the large-diameter pipe 331a, the large-diameter pipe 331a releases the small-diameter pipe 331b, allowing the two to slide relative to each other.

[0108] The aforementioned movable unit 200 includes a first carrying plate 240 and a second carrying plate 250. In the stored state, the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250 are stacked. In the used state, the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250 are unfolded and arranged horizontally, which increases the carrying area of ​​the movable unit 200. In the stored state, the stacking of the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250 makes its structure more compact. Despite increasing the carrying area of ​​the movable unit 200, it can still be stored in the limited space of the stacking bracket, thus improving the functionality and practicality of the movable unit 200.

[0109] Furthermore, the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250 are connected by two hinges 500, which are spaced apart along the X-axis, thus forming a pivot axis O2 in the X-axis direction. The hinges 500 enable the movable unit 200 to flexibly switch between a stored state and a used state, facilitating placement within the limited space of a stacking bracket. The hinges 500 also enhance the connection strength between the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250, improving the reliability of the movable unit 200 during use. When the movable unit 200 is in use, the upper surfaces of the first carrying plate 240 and the second carrying plate 250 are flush, providing a flat platform for items placed on the movable unit 200 and improving the stability of the items placed on it.

[0110] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the first carrier plate 240 and the second carrier plate 250 can also be unfolded to form a horizontal arrangement by relatively translating each other, for example, by providing relatively sliding slide rails on the first carrier plate 240 and the second carrier plate 250 respectively.

[0111] Furthermore, one end of the aforementioned support unit 300 is rotatably connected to the movable unit 200. Thus, when the support unit 300 needs to be stored, it can rotate relative to the movable unit 200. Therefore, by rotating the support unit 300, the user can stack the support unit 300 with the movable unit 200. This allows the support unit 300 to be easily stored in the limited space of the stacking bracket, improving the space utilization rate inside the stacking bracket.

[0112] Specifically, in the stored state, the second carrier plate 250 rotates around the pivot axis O2 in the -Z direction until it overlaps with the first carrier plate 240, and the support unit 300 is stored on top of the second carrier plate 250. Then the first carrier plate 240 slides into the fixing unit 100 along the first slide rail 112.

[0113] It should be noted that the length of the support unit 300 in the stowed state is no greater than the length of the second carrier plate 250.

[0114] In use, the first carrier plate 240 slides out along the first slide rail 112, and the second carrier plate 250 rotates around the pivot axis O2 in the +Z direction until it is flush with the first carrier plate 240. The support unit 300 is supported on the bottom of the second carrier plate 250.

[0115] At this time, as Figures 9 to 11As shown, the support unit 300 also includes a fixing member 335. One end of the telescopic bracket 330 is fixed to the front side of the bottom of the second carrier plate 250 through the fixing member 335. The support unit 300 can rotate relative to the fixing member 335. The fixing member 335 has a stop portion 335a. The stop portion 335a is used to limit the support angle α° between the second carrier plate 250 and the support unit 300 to be greater than or equal to 90° when the support unit 300 supports the movable unit 200. This increases the support range of the support unit 300 on the movable unit 200 and makes the movable unit 200 less prone to shaking when in use.

[0116] In this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the handle 221 is located at the hinge position of the first carrier plate 240 and the second carrier plate 250, and is connected to the first carrier plate 240 through the hinge 500. When the movable unit 200 is in use, the handle 221 needs to rotate downward to avoid interfering with the second carrier plate 250 rotating to be flush with the first carrier plate 240.

[0117] Based on the above, there is also a combined garment processing device, including a lower device 400 and an upper device stacked on the lower device 400, specifically including the aforementioned stacking bracket, with the lower device 400 and the upper device stacked together via the aforementioned stacking bracket.

[0118] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A stacking support for a modular garment processing device, disposed between the upper and lower parts of the modular garment processing device, the stacking support comprising: A fixing unit, used for support between the upper and lower equipment; The movable unit is slidably connected to the fixed unit, and can switch between a storage state embedded in the fixed unit and a usage state of forming a loading platform by translation. The stacking bracket is characterized in that it further includes a support unit attached to the movable unit. When the movable unit is in a stored state, the support unit is stored in the fixed unit along with the movable unit. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit unfolds downward to support the movable unit.

2. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support unit is rotatably connected to the movable unit. The support unit rotates and switches between a horizontal and a vertical posture relative to the movable unit. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit in the vertical posture supports the movable unit by abutting against the lower device.

3. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the support unit is parallel to the sliding direction of the movable unit.

4. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Two support units are attached to the active unit. The two support units in the upright position are spaced apart and rotate to switch to a flat position in the direction of moving closer to each other.

5. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, When the active unit is switched to the use state by translation, the support unit is configured to unfold downwards to an upright posture driven by its own gravity.

6. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The active unit includes a placement plate and a receiving space located behind the placement plate, the receiving space being used to receive a support unit in a horizontal position; Alternatively, the active unit may include a placement plate having a bottom-open receiving cavity for accommodating a support unit in a horizontal position.

7. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support unit is constructed as a telescopic bracket with adjustable length. When the movable unit is in use, the support unit supports the movable unit by extending and contacting the ground.

8. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The telescopic bracket includes at least two coaxially sleeved sleeves and a clamp with a cam handle, which can be operably rotated to cause the clamp to tighten or release the outer sleeve.

9. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, One end of the support unit is rotatably connected to the movable unit.

10. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The active unit includes a first carrying plate and a second carrying plate. In the storage state, the first carrying plate and the second carrying plate are stacked. In the use state, the first carrying plate and the second carrying plate are relatively translated or flipped to unfold and form a horizontal arrangement.

11. The stacking bracket of the combined garment processing equipment as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The first and second load plates are connected by a hinge. When the movable unit is in use, the upper surfaces of the first and second load plates are flush.

12. A combined garment processing device, comprising a lower device and an upper device stacked on the lower device, characterized in that, It also includes the stacking bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the lower device and the upper device are stacked together via the stacking bracket.

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