A drying device, a clothes hanger and a clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drying device can be installed on the clothes hanger, including: first seat body and second seat body, folding arm, two ends rotatable connection first seat body and second seat body, drying assembly, install first seat body with second seat body, or install folding arm, wherein, folding arm includes rotary connector and at least two swing arms, and the swing arm of adjacent any two is rotatable connection through rotary connector, and folding arm is folded and is unfolded through the mutual rotation between swing arms, realizes the recovery and opening of control drying assembly, rotary connector includes positioning structure, and positioning structure can position folding arm in the unfolded state, makes drying assembly keep open. When the drying device is combined into the clothes drying machine, because the drying device after storage occupies small space, the influence degree of the size of the existing clothes drying machine is small, and when needed, the drying capacity of the clothes drying machine can be effectively widened, and more drying needs of the user are satisfied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of clothes drying racks, and more particularly to a clothes drying device, clothes rack and clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most clothes drying racks on the market adopt a relatively basic design for expanding drying space: by adding a telescopic rod structure to the main drying rod. When users have a lot of clothes to dry, they can simply pull the telescopic rod out from the main drying rod to hang additional clothes, thus satisfying users' basic need to increase the amount of clothes they can dry to a certain extent.

[0003] However, the extension length of the telescopic rod is strictly limited by the length of the main drying rod. As the main support structure of the clothes drying rack, the length of the main drying rod needs to take into account a variety of factors during the design process, such as the size of the installation space and aesthetics. This results in the length of the main drying rod usually being set within a relatively fixed range, making it difficult to adjust arbitrarily according to the ever-increasing drying needs of users.

[0004] Therefore, how to break through the bottleneck of existing clothes drying racks in terms of expanding drying space and develop a new type of clothes drying rack technology that can achieve a larger drying capacity in a limited space and meet the diverse drying needs of users has become a key issue that the current clothes drying rack industry urgently needs to solve. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying device, clothes rack and clothes drying machine, which can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] On the one hand, a clothes drying device is provided, which can be installed on a clothes rack; including:

[0008] First body and second body;

[0009] A folding arm, with its two ends rotatably connected to the first base and the second base respectively;

[0010] A drying assembly is installed on the first base and the second base; or on the folding arm;

[0011] The folding arm includes a rotating connector and at least two swing arms. Any two adjacent swing arms are rotatably connected through the rotating connector. The folding arm is folded and unfolded by rotating the swing arms relative to each other. The rotating connector includes a positioning structure that can position the folding arm in an unfolded state, so that the drying assembly is unfolded between the first base and the second base to provide drying support.

[0012] Optionally, the drying assembly is a drying net assembly, which includes a roller and a drying net wound on the roller. The roller is connected to the first base, and the telescopic end of the drying net is connected to the second base. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm enables the drying net assembly to be retracted and unfolded.

[0013] Alternatively, the drying assembly is a foldable drying basket assembly, which includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the first base, and the second connecting end is connected to the second base. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm enables the foldable drying basket assembly to be retracted and unfolded.

[0014] Alternatively, the drying assembly may be a drying rod assembly, which includes multiple small drying rods. When the folding arm is unfolded, the small drying rods can be dispersed and unfolded along the folding arm.

[0015] Optionally, the rotating connector includes a first rotating part, a second rotating part, and a rotating shaft. The first rotating part and the second rotating part are rotatably connected via the rotating shaft. The first rotating part and the second rotating part are respectively used to connect two adjacent swing arms. The positioning structure includes an elastic positioning member and a positioning mating part. The elastic positioning member is disposed on the first rotating part, and the positioning mating part is disposed on the second rotating part. In the unfolded state of the folding arm, the elastic positioning member and the positioning mating part cooperate to increase the resistance to the relative rotation of the first rotating part and the second rotating part, thereby positioning the folding arm in the unfolded state.

[0016] Optionally, the first rotating part is provided with a mounting groove, and the elastic positioning member is installed in the mounting groove; the positioning mating part is a positioning groove provided on the second rotating part, and when the folding arm is unfolded, the elastic positioning member is aligned with the positioning groove.

[0017] Optionally, the second rotating part is further provided with a sliding groove spaced apart from the positioning groove, the sliding groove being used to provide a passage for the elastic positioning member to avoid during rotation.

[0018] Optionally, the folding arm is hinged to the first base through a hinge, and the axial direction of the hinge is inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that in the unfolded state of the folding arm, it extends obliquely upward from the end connected to the first base to the end connected to the second base.

[0019] Optionally, the angle by which the axial direction of the hinge is inclined relative to the vertical direction is 5 to 10°.

[0020] Optionally, it further includes a storage box, the storage box includes a box base, the first base is installed on the box base, and in the folded state of the folding arm, the drying component, the folding arm and the second base are stored in the box base.

[0021] Optionally, the storage box includes a box cover, the second base is installed on the box cover, and in the folded state of the folding arm, the box cover covers the box base.

[0022] Optionally, a first guiding portion is provided on one side of the box cover facing the box base, and a second guiding portion is correspondingly provided on the box base. Through the cooperation and guiding of the first guiding portion and the second guiding portion, the box cover can be accurately positioned and covered on the box base.

[0023] Optionally, two first guiding portions respectively in a "匚" shape and facing each other are provided on the box cover, and a guiding slot is formed inside the first guiding portion; the second guiding portion is inserted into the guiding slot to achieve the alignment of the covering of the box cover and the box base.

[0024] Optionally, a support cross beam is further installed in the box base, and both ends of the support cross beam are respectively used to connect the drying rod of the clothes hanger; when the box cover is in the covered state, it covers the support cross beam.

[0025] Optionally, the support cross beam is located in the bottom area of the first base, and the support cross beam and the first base overlap at least partially in the vertical direction.

[0026] Optionally, a first installation slot and a second installation slot with the openings facing the second base are arranged at intervals up and down on the first base, the folding arm is installed in the first installation slot, and the drying component is installed in the second installation slot; the support cross beam is located on one side of the second installation slot facing the second base, and the support cross beam and the second installation slot overlap at least partially in the vertical direction.

[0027] Optionally, the first base includes a base main body and two end fixing seats respectively connected to both ends of the base main body, the first installation slot and the second installation slot are arranged on the base main body, and both ends of the drying component are respectively installed on the two end fixing seats.

[0028] Optionally, the second guide portion is disposed on the end fixing seat.

[0029] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, comprising:

[0030] Two parallel drying racks;

[0031] At least one drying device as described above, wherein the drying device is connected to the ends of the two drying rods.

[0032] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned clothes rack.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The drying device provided by this application, through its retractable and unfoldable design, allows the drying net to be unfolded when needed, effectively expanding the drying space and meeting the diverse drying needs of users, especially when dealing with a large amount of clothing, providing a larger drying capacity. Furthermore, the positioning structure in the folding arm ensures the stability of the unfolded drying device, providing users with more reliable drying support. During use, users can easily unfold and retract the drying device by simply pulling and unlocking it; the operation is simple, easy to understand, convenient, and quick.

[0034] When the drying device of this solution is integrated into a clothes drying rack, its compact size minimizes its impact on the existing rack's dimensions. Whether replacing or integrating with the support beam, it integrates seamlessly with the rack, without significantly affecting its overall structure or usability. Furthermore, it effectively expands the drying capacity of the clothes drying rack when needed, meeting a wider range of user drying requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its folded state;

[0038] Figure 3 This is an explosion diagram of the drying device described in the embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shown conceals the folding arm, the second base, and the lid.

[0040] Figure 5 for Figure 4A truncated view of the structure shown;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state;

[0042] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0043] Figure 8 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic with the box cover and the second base hidden.

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the folding arm in its unfolded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the rotating connector in the diagram;

[0046] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the rotary connector described in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the folding arm in the folded state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the rotating connector in the diagram;

[0049] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first seat body in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the box lid described in the embodiments of this application;

[0051] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first guide portion and the second guide portion before docking in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the first guide portion and the second guide portion are docked in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes rack described in the embodiments of this application;

[0054] Figure 19 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clothes rack described in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0055] In the picture:

[0056] 1. Storage box; 11. Box base; 12. Box lid; 121. First guide part; 1211. Guide slot; 1212. Guide protrusion; 2. Folding arm; 21. Swing arm; 22. Rotary connector; 221. First rotating part; 2211. Elastic positioning element; 222. Second rotating part; 2221. Positioning groove; 2222. Slide groove; 223. Rotating shaft; 3. Drying assembly; 31. Roller; 32. Drying net; 4. First base; 41. Base body; 411. First mounting groove; 412. Second mounting groove; 42. End fixing seat; 421. Second guide part; 5. Second base; 6. Support beam; 7. Drying rod. Detailed Implementation

[0057] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0058] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0060] Currently, most clothes drying racks on the market adopt a relatively basic design for expanding drying space: by adding a telescopic rod structure to the main drying rod. When users have a lot of clothes to dry, they can simply pull the telescopic rod out from the main drying rod to hang additional clothes, thus satisfying users' basic need to increase the amount of clothes they can dry to a certain extent.

[0061] However, the extension length of the telescopic rod is strictly limited by the length of the main drying rod. As the main support structure of the clothes drying rack, the length of the main drying rod needs to take into account a variety of factors during the design process, such as the size of the installation space and aesthetics. This results in the length of the main drying rod usually being set within a relatively fixed range, making it difficult to adjust arbitrarily according to the ever-increasing drying needs of users.

[0062] Therefore, how to break through the bottleneck of existing clothes drying racks in terms of expanding drying space and develop a new type of clothes drying rack technology that can achieve a larger drying capacity in a limited space and meet the diverse drying needs of users has become a key issue that the current clothes drying rack industry urgently needs to solve.

[0063] To overcome the above technical problems, this embodiment provides a drying device that can be installed at the end of the clothes rack of an existing clothes drying machine. The drying device has the function of being able to be folded up and unfolded. When it is necessary to expand the drying space, the drying device can be unfolded for use; when the drying rack is retracted, the drying device can be folded up and stored. The stored drying device occupies little space and has little impact on the size of the existing clothes drying machine.

[0064] It should be noted that the drying device in this solution can be used not only on clothes drying racks to expand their drying space, but also in other application scenarios. For example, it can be installed on a wall for standalone use, or installed on other equipment that requires drying functionality.

[0065] like Figures 1-17 As shown, this embodiment provides a drying device, including:

[0066] First seat 4 and second seat 5;

[0067] The folding arm 2 is rotatably connected at both ends to the first base 4 and the second base 5, respectively;

[0068] The drying assembly 3 is installed on the first base 4 and the second base 5; or it is installed on the folding arm 2.

[0069] The folding arm 2 includes a rotating connector 22 and at least two swing arms 21. Any two adjacent swing arms 21 are rotatably connected via the rotating connector 22. The folding arm 2 folds and unfolds by rotating the swing arms 21 relative to each other. The rotating connector 22 includes a positioning structure that positions the folding arm 2 in an unfolded state, allowing the drying assembly 3 to unfold between the first and second seats to provide drying support. In this embodiment, the drying assembly 3 serves as the main support for drying clothes. It can be, but is not limited to, a drying net assembly, a foldable drying basket assembly, or a drying rod assembly with multiple small drying rods.

[0070] The folding arm 2 structure includes at least two swing arms 21. Any two adjacent swing arms 21 are connected by a rotating connector 22, allowing the swing arms 21 to rotate relative to each other for unfolding and folding (refer to a V-shaped or Z-shaped folding structure). Preferably, the relative rotation angle between the swing arms 21 is 180°. When folding, refer to... Figure 12 The two swing arms 21 are arranged side by side, and the overall length is only the length of one swing arm 21; when unfolded, refer to Figure 9 Two swing arms 21 are arranged side by side, with the total length being the length of the two swing arms 21. Moreover, the end of the swing arm 21 at the first end is rotatably connected to the first base 4, and the end of the swing arm 21 at the last end is rotatably connected to the second base 5. This allows the folded arm 2 to be arranged side by side with the first base 4 and the second base 5 after folding, ultimately minimizing the distance between the first base 4 and the second base 5 and achieving the maximum possible folding and closing of the entire drying device.

[0071] In the folding arm 2 structure, the number of swing arms 21 can be reasonably selected according to requirements. When the number of swing arms 21 is even, during folding and unfolding, the axial direction of the hinge axis between the folding arm 2 and the first base 4 and the second base 5 is always in the same plane. Therefore, the folding arm 2 only needs to be hinged to the first base 4 and the second base 5. When the number of swing arms 21 is odd, during folding and unfolding, the axial direction of the hinge axis between the folding arm 2 and the first base 4 and the second base 5 cannot always be in the same plane. In addition to being rotatably connected, the folding arm 2 also needs to be able to slide relative to the first base 4 or the second base 5, such as the folding arm 2 being rotatably and slidably connected to the second base 5.

[0072] The swing arms 21 are connected to each other via a rotary connector 22. Optionally, the rotary connector 22 can adopt a hinge-like mechanical structure, consisting of two relatively rotatable components. Each component has a shaft hole, and adjacent swing arms 21 are connected by a shaft pin, enabling relative rotation between the swing arms 21. This structure is simple, reliable, low-cost, and easy to manufacture and install. To make the folding arm 2 more stable during unfolding and folding, a damping structure can be added to the rotary connector 22. For example, a rubber washer or damping grease can be placed between the shaft pin and the shaft hole to increase friction and control the rotation speed of the swing arms 21, preventing impact or instability caused by excessive rotation.

[0073] The folding arm 2 plays a crucial role in the solution of this embodiment. When unfolded, it is used to support the second base 5. In application, the drying component 3 is installed on the second base 5 or the folding arm 2. Therefore, the stability of the folding arm 2 itself determines the stability of the drying component 3, which affects the reliability of the drying function and the user's drying experience.

[0074] Since the folding arm 2 is a rotatable folding structure, it is inherently unstable. Therefore, to improve its stability after unfolding, this embodiment incorporates a positioning structure in the rotating connector 22 to stabilize the unfolded state of the folding arm 2. Optionally, the positioning structure can be a spring-loaded buckle. A spring-loaded buckle is provided on the rotating connector 22, and a corresponding slot is provided on the swing arm 21. When the folding arm 2 unfolds to a certain angle, the spring-loaded buckle engages with the slot, locking the folding arm 2 in the unfolded state. To unlock, only a certain external force needs to be applied to overcome the spring force of the spring-loaded buckle, allowing the buckle to disengage from the slot and enabling the folding arm 2 to fold. Alternatively, positioning can be achieved using the magnetic force of magnets. Magnets are installed on both the rotating connector 22 and the swing arm 21. When the folding arm 2 unfolds to a suitable position, the magnets attract each other, fixing the folding arm 2 in the unfolded state. This structure is simple, requires no complex mechanical structure, and provides reliable positioning. Another option is to use a ratchet and pawl mechanism as the positioning structure. The ratchet is fixed to the rotating connector 22, and the pawl is mounted on the swing arm 21. When the folding arm 2 is unfolded, the pawl slides on the ratchet. When it is unfolded to the desired position, the pawl engages in the tooth groove of the ratchet to prevent the folding arm 2 from retracting. To unlock, the folding arm 2 can be folded by operating the pawl to disengage it from the ratchet tooth groove.

[0075] Importantly, the drying device in this solution can be integrated into existing clothes drying racks, offering advantages such as good integration, compactness, and effective expansion of the drying capacity. For clarity, the structure of existing clothes drying racks and the combined effect are described below: Figure 18Existing clothes drying racks are typically designed with a rectangular frame structure, including two parallel front-to-back drying rods 7 and two parallel left-to-right support beams 6. The two support beams 6 are connected to the ends of the two drying rods 7, providing the entire clothes drying rack with strong stability. In practical applications, when the drying device of this solution is integrated into the clothes drying rack, it can replace the existing support beams 6. That is, the two ends of the first base 4 of the drying device are connected to the ends of the two drying rods 7. When the drying device is folded up, it is no different from the existing support beam 6 structure, thus achieving a high degree of integration with the clothes drying rack and having minimal impact on the overall size of the clothes drying rack. When more drying space is needed, the drying component 3 can be unfolded. Alternatively, the drying device can be integrated and installed on the support beams 6 (the two can be directly connected or fixed using other connectors). In this case, the drying device and the support beam 6 structure are highly integrated, providing more drying space while having minimal impact on the overall size of the clothes drying rack.

[0076] In summary, the drying device of this embodiment achieves at least the following beneficial effects: Through its retractable and expandable design, the additional drying component 3 can be deployed when needed, effectively expanding the drying space and meeting diverse drying needs of users, especially when dealing with a large amount of clothing requiring drying, providing greater drying capacity. Furthermore, the positioning structure in the folding arm 2 ensures the stability of the expanded drying device, providing more reliable drying support for the user. During use, the user can easily expand and retract the drying device through simple pulling and unlocking actions, making operation simple, intuitive, convenient, and quick.

[0077] When the drying device of this solution is integrated into a clothes drying rack, it occupies little space after being stored, thus having minimal impact on the size of the existing clothes drying rack. When installed on the clothes rack, whether replacing the support beam 6 or being integrated into it, it integrates seamlessly with the rack and does not significantly affect its overall structure or usability. Furthermore, it can effectively expand the drying capacity of the clothes drying rack when needed, meeting more of the user's drying needs.

[0078] Regarding the possible implementation of the drying assembly 3, in one embodiment, the drying assembly 3 is a drying net assembly, which includes a roller 31 and a drying net 32 ​​wound on the roller 31. The roller 31 is connected to the first base 4, and the telescopic end of the drying net 32 ​​is connected to the second base 5. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm 2 realizes the retraction and unfolding of the drying net assembly.

[0079] The roller 31 is equipped with a coiling spring, which has a self-winding capability. When the external force is greater than the winding capability of the roller 31, the external force can pull the drying net 32 ​​open; when the external force is less than the winding capability of the coiling spring, the roller 31 automatically rolls up the drying net 32.

[0080] In this embodiment, during the unfolding process of the drying device: when the user pulls the second seat 5 away from the first seat 4, the second seat 5 pulls the drying net 32 ​​open, simultaneously causing the folding arm 2 to unfold. The swing arms 21 in the folding arm 2 rotate relative to each other through the rotating connector 22 to achieve the unfolding action. When the folding arm 2 is fully unfolded, the positioning structure in the rotating connector 22 takes effect, locking the folding arm 2 in the unfolded state, keeping the second seat 5 and the first seat 4 relatively stable, and the drying net 32 ​​remains open, thus providing a larger drying space. During the retrieval process: when retrieval is required, the user overcomes the locking force of the positioning structure to unlock it. The folding arm 2 loses its positioning constraint, and under the self-winding ability of the coil spring inside the scroll 31, the scroll 31 automatically rolls up the drying net 32, simultaneously causing the second seat 5 to move closer to the first seat 4, and the folding arm 2 also folds accordingly, completing the retrieval action.

[0081] Because a positioning structure is set in the folding arm 2, it can be automatically locked when the folding arm 2 is unfolded. Therefore, it can avoid the problem that the folding arm 2 bends under the action of external force, causing the drying net 32 ​​to automatically shrink and affecting the drying experience.

[0082] In another embodiment, the drying component 3 is a foldable drying basket component, which includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the first base 4, and the second connecting end is connected to the second base 5. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm 2 enables the foldable drying basket component to be retracted and unfolded.

[0083] Similarly, in this embodiment, the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the foldable drying basket assembly are respectively connected to the first base 4 and the second base 5. When in use, when the user pulls the second base 5 away from the first base 4, the second base 5 pulls the foldable drying basket assembly to unfold; when the user pushes the second base 5 and the first base 4 closer together, the foldable drying basket assembly can be automatically pushed to fold.

[0084] In another embodiment, the drying assembly 3 is a drying rod assembly, which includes multiple small drying rods. When the folding arm 2 is unfolded, the small drying rods can be spread out along the folding arm 2.

[0085] Specifically, in this embodiment, the small drying rods can be slidably connected to the folding arm 2 or detachably connected. When the folding arm 2 is unfolded, the small drying rods can be spread out along the folding arm 2, and the unfolded small drying rods are supported by the folding arm 2; or after unfolding the folding arm 2, the small drying rods can be installed onto the folding arm 2 one by one. When retrieving, the small drying rods are first slid out of the folding arm 2, or the small drying rods are removed, and then the folding arm 2 is folded.

[0086] In one embodiment, the rotating connector 22 includes a first rotating part 221, a second rotating part 222, and a rotating shaft 223. The first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 are rotatably connected through the rotating shaft 223. The first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 are respectively used to connect two adjacent swing arms 21. The positioning structure includes an elastic positioning member 2211 and a positioning mating part. The elastic positioning member 2211 is disposed on the first rotating part 221, and the positioning mating part is disposed on the second rotating part 222. In the unfolded state of the folding arm 2, the elastic positioning member 2211 and the positioning mating part cooperate to increase the resistance to the relative rotation of the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222, thereby positioning the folding arm 2 in the unfolded state.

[0087] In this embodiment, when the folding arm 2 is unfolded or folded, the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 rotate relative to each other around the pivot 223, driving the two adjacent swing arms 21 to move accordingly, thus realizing the shape change of the folding arm 2. When the folding arm 2 is unfolded (not fully unfolded), the elastic positioning member 2211 will undergo elastic deformation when subjected to external force. When the folding arm 2 is unfolded to a suitable position, the elastic positioning member 2211 will come into close contact with the positioning mating part, thereby increasing the resistance to the relative rotation of the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222. This increase in resistance allows the folding arm 2 to remain stably in the unfolded state without sufficient external force to overcome it, thus realizing the positioning function.

[0088] By cooperating with the elastic positioning element 2211 and the positioning mating part, the folding arm 2 can be effectively positioned in the unfolded state, preventing the folding arm 2 from automatically folding due to external factors (such as a slight breeze or minor impact) during use. This ensures the stability of the drying device in the unfolded state and provides users with a reliable drying space. This is especially important for the drying component 3, which has a self-winding capability, as it prevents the drying component 3 from easily and automatically rolling up the drying net 32.

[0089] Moreover, the composition of this positioning structure is relatively simple. It only requires elastic positioning element 2211 and positioning mating part to be provided in the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 of the rotating connector 22, respectively. This simple structure not only reduces production costs, but also facilitates processing and installation, and improves production efficiency.

[0090] Preferred, refer to Figures 10-11 The first rotating part 221 includes a first connecting part and a first connecting head, the first connecting head having a shaft hole; the second rotating part 222 includes a second connecting part and two spaced-apart second connecting heads, the second connecting heads having shaft holes. The first connecting head is inserted between the two second connecting heads, aligning the shaft holes vertically. The rotating shaft 223 passes through the shaft holes of the first and second connecting heads, thus achieving a hinge connection. The first and second connecting parts are respectively connected to two swing arms 21. This hinge structure is simple and has good stability.

[0091] In one embodiment, the first rotating part 221 is provided with a mounting groove, and the elastic positioning member 2211 is installed in the mounting groove; the positioning mating part is a positioning groove 2221 provided on the second rotating part 222, and when the folding arm 2 is unfolded, the elastic positioning member 2211 is aligned with the positioning groove 2221.

[0092] A mounting groove is specially provided on the first rotating part 221. This mounting groove provides a fixed mounting position for the elastic positioning member 2211, allowing it to be securely installed on the first rotating part 221, ensuring accurate positioning and preventing arbitrary movement. When the elastic positioning member 2211 is aligned with the positioning groove 2221, it partially or completely embeds itself into the positioning groove 2221 under its own elastic force. Because the positioning groove 2221 provides a certain constraint on the elastic positioning member 2211, it increases the resistance to the relative rotation between the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222, allowing the folding arm 2 to remain stably in the unfolded state without sufficient external force, thus achieving positioning of the folding arm 2 in the unfolded state. When folding is required, the user only needs to apply a sufficiently large pushing force to allow the elastic positioning member 2211 to overcome the elastic force and disengage from the positioning groove 2221.

[0093] In this embodiment, the precise design of the mounting groove and positioning groove 2221 ensures that the elastic positioning member 2211 and the positioning groove 2221 are accurately aligned when the folding arm 2 is unfolded, thereby achieving a precise positioning function. This precise positioning can prevent the folding arm 2 from shaking or shifting when unfolded, ensuring the stability and reliability of the drying device.

[0094] The elastic positioning element 2211 is installed in the mounting groove of the first rotating part 221, and the positioning mating part is designed as the positioning groove 2221 on the second rotating part 222. This structure makes full use of the internal space of the rotating connector 22, making the whole structure more compact. The compact structure not only saves space, but also helps to improve the overall strength and stability of the rotating connector 22.

[0095] In one embodiment, the elastic positioning member 2211 includes a mounting cylinder, a spring, and a ball bearing. The spring is installed inside the mounting cylinder, and the ball bearing is connected to the spring. The spring can push the ball bearing outward. During installation, the mounting cylinder is inserted into the mounting groove of the first rotating part 221, and the spring can push the ball bearing outward. When the ball bearing is aligned with the positioning groove 2221, the ball bearing is engaged in the positioning groove 2221 for positioning. When folding is required, applying a sufficiently large external force can cause the ball bearing to overcome the elastic force and compress the spring, causing the ball bearing to disengage from the positioning groove 2221, thus achieving disengagement from positioning.

[0096] The structure of the ball bearings being inserted into the positioning groove 2221 provides a relatively stable positioning effect. The positioning groove 2221 has a strong restraining effect on the ball bearings, which can effectively prevent the folding arm 2 from automatically folding due to slight external force when it is unfolded, thus ensuring the stability and safety of the drying device during use.

[0097] In other embodiments, the elastic positioning member 2211 may also be a column structure with elastic deformation, such as a rubber column, silicone column, etc.

[0098] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 11 and Figure 13 The second rotating part 222 is also provided with a sliding groove 2222 spaced apart from the positioning groove 2221. The sliding groove 2222 is used to provide a passage for the elastic positioning member 2211 to avoid during the rotation process.

[0099] During the unfolding or folding of the folding arm 2, the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 rotate relative to each other. When the elastic positioning member 2211 (ball bearing) has not reached the position of the positioning groove 2221, most of the rotation path of the elastic positioning member 2211 is in the slide groove 2222. The slide groove 2222 provides a relatively smooth movement space for the elastic positioning member 2211, so that the elastic positioning member 2211 will not be subjected to too much obstruction (i.e., friction), thereby ensuring that the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 can rotate relative to each other more smoothly, while reducing wear. When the elastic positioning member 2211 rotates to the edge of the slide groove 2222, the elastic positioning part is squeezed and deformed (because the slide groove 2222 and the positioning groove 2221 are separated, there is a barrier between them, which will squeeze the elastic positioning member 2211). Then, when the elastic positioning member 2211 is aligned with the positioning groove 2221, the elastic positioning member 2211 recovers its elasticity and pushes out and locks into the positioning groove 2221 to achieve positioning.

[0100] In practical implementation, since the movement path of the elastic positioning element 2211 is arc-shaped, the slide groove 2222 is correspondingly set to be arc-shaped and covers part of the movement path of the elastic positioning element 2211. Moreover, the coverage area of ​​the slide groove 2222 on the movement path of the elastic positioning element 2211 is as large as possible, as long as there is an obstruction between the slide groove 2222 and the positioning groove 2221.

[0101] In this embodiment, the presence of the groove 2222 provides a clearance channel for the movement of the elastic positioning member 2211 in the non-positioning state, avoiding unnecessary friction or jamming between the elastic positioning member 2211 and the surface of the second rotating part 222 during rotation. This makes the relative rotation of the first rotating part 221 and the second rotating part 222 smoother, improving the flexibility of unfolding and folding the folding arm 2. Since the elastic positioning member 2211 mainly moves within the groove 2222 during rotation, the friction between the ball and other parts of the second rotating part 222 is reduced, decreasing the wear of the ball and the second rotating part 222, extending the service life of the elastic positioning member 2211 and the second rotating part 222, and reducing product maintenance costs.

[0102] During application, the inventors discovered that after the folding arm 2 is unfolded, it is a cantilever structure extending to one side relative to the first base 4. Since the folding arm 2 itself is a foldable structure, there is a gap error in the middle. After unfolding, the free end of the folding arm 2 (i.e. the end connected to the second base 5) is prone to drooping relative to the first base 4. Another factor is that the material strength of the folding arm 2 itself also determines the degree of deformation after unfolding, which will also cause the free end to droop after unfolding. In addition, when clothes are laid on the drying net 32, the load on the folding arm 2 will increase, further aggravating its drooping effect. The drooping of the unfolded folding arm 2 will affect the user's impression of its stability, and to some extent, there is also the problem of the laid clothes sliding and gathering to the lower side.

[0103] In one embodiment, the folding arm 2 is hinged to the first base 4 via a hinge, and the axis of the hinge is inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that when the folding arm 2 is unfolded, it extends obliquely upward from the end connected to the first base 4 to the end connected to the second base 5.

[0104] Specifically, the folding arm 2 is hinged to the first base 4. This connection allows the folding arm 2 to rotate relative to the first base 4, thus enabling the folding arm 2 to unfold and fold. Crucially, the hinge axis is tilted relative to the vertical direction. This tilt alters the spatial posture of the unfolded folding arm 2, causing it to extend upwards at an angle from the end connected to the first base 4 to the end connected to the second base 5 when unfolded.

[0105] With the hinge axis tilted, the folding arm 2 extends upwards when unfolded. This tilt angle pre-sets an upward trend, which can precisely compensate for the sagging at the end (free end) of the second base 5 caused by factors such as fit clearance error, material strength, and load-bearing capacity. By compensating for the sagging, the folding arm 2 can ultimately bring the drying net 32 ​​closer to a horizontal state under the influence of various factors. Because the two ends of the drying net 32 ​​are connected to the first base 4 and the second base 5 respectively, when the tilt setting of the folding arm 2 can balance the sagging effect, the drying net 32 ​​can maintain a relatively horizontal position.

[0106] In this embodiment, the unfolded folding arm 2 brings the drying net 32 ​​closer to a horizontal position, creating a more stable and reliable feel for the user both visually and in terms of usability, thus increasing user satisfaction and trust in the product. Furthermore, the horizontal position of the drying net 32 ​​prevents clothes laid on it from sliding and gathering to the lower side due to the drooping of the folding arm 2, ensuring that the clothes are evenly distributed on the drying net 32, improving drying efficiency and space utilization. Importantly, by simply tilting the hinge axis, the problem of the folding arm 2 drooping after unfolding and the many issues it causes are solved without requiring complex modifications to the structure of the folding arm 2 itself, reducing production costs and design complexity.

[0107] In one embodiment, the hinge's axial direction is tilted at an angle of 5 to 10° relative to the vertical direction.

[0108] Specifically, the folding arm 2 itself has a gap error, and the gap size will fluctuate between different production batches or different parts. The strength of the folding arm 2 material is different, and the degree of deformation after unfolding also varies. A tilt angle range of 5~10° can flexibly adapt to these gap errors to a certain extent. The angle range was obtained through multiple experiments and simulations. If the angle is too small, it may not be able to fully compensate for the sagging caused by the gap; if the angle is too large, it may cause the folding arm 2 to tilt excessively, affecting the overall structural balance and aesthetics.

[0109] In this implementation, the 5-10° angle range is designed so that the folding arm 2 has a reasonable tilt angle when unfolded, which enhances the structural stability of the entire drying device, reduces structural swaying and instability caused by the drooping of the folding arm 2, and improves the safety and comfort of the user.

[0110] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1-5 ,as well as Figure 8 As shown, it also includes a storage box 1, which includes a box base 11. The first base 4 is installed on the box base 11. When the folding arm 2 is folded, the drying component 3, the folding arm 2, and the second base 5 are stored in the box base 11.

[0111] By installing the first base 4 onto the box base 11, a stable connection is established between the entire drying device and the storage box 1. This installation method can be various, such as riveting, bolting, or snap-fit, ensuring that the first base 4 is firmly fixed to the box base 11, thus providing a foundation for subsequent storage operations. The folding arm 2 itself is foldable. When storage is required, the user folds the folding arm 2 to reduce its size. Since the first base 4 is already installed on the box base 11, the folded folding arm 2, along with the connected drying components 3 and the second base 5, can be smoothly placed into the internal space of the box base 11, completing the storage process.

[0112] The storage box 1 ensures the drying device maintains a neat and aesthetically pleasing appearance when not in use. Organizing all components prevents them from appearing cluttered, enhancing the overall aesthetics. Furthermore, storing the components within the box 11 provides protection, reducing direct exposure to external environmental factors such as dust, moisture, and sunlight, thus minimizing the risk of aging and damage and extending the product's lifespan.

[0113] In one embodiment, the storage box 1 includes a lid 12, and the second base 5 is mounted on the lid 12. When the folding arm 2 is folded, the lid 12 closes onto the base 11. In use, the user only needs to push or pull the lid 12 to move the second base 5, thereby causing the folding arm 2 and the drying assembly 3 to unfold and retract.

[0114] In addition to the base 11, the storage box 1 also includes a lid 12. The second seat 5 is mounted on the lid 12, forming a structure in which the lid 12 and the second seat 5 are linked. When the folding arm 2 is in the folded state, the lid 12 can close onto the base 11, storing the drying assembly 3, the folding arm 2, and the second seat 5 inside the base 11. In use, the second seat 5 can be moved by simply pushing and pulling the lid 12, thereby unfolding or folding the folding arm 2 and the drying assembly 3.

[0115] Specifically, since the second seat 5 is mounted on the lid 12, when the user applies a pushing or pulling force to the lid 12, the lid 12 will move in the pushing or pulling direction. The movement of the lid 12 will cause the second seat 5 to move synchronously. The second seat 5 is connected to the folding arm 2, which is in turn connected to the drying assembly 3. Therefore, the movement of the second seat 5 will further drive the folding arm 2 to unfold or fold, ultimately realizing the unfolding and folding of the drying assembly 3. After the folding arm 2 is folded, the lid 12 can accurately close onto the box base 11. After closing, the storage box 1 forms a relatively enclosed space, which protects the internal components.

[0116] Based on this embodiment, users can easily unfold and retract the folding arm 2 and drying assembly 3 by simply pushing and pulling the lid 12, without any complicated operating steps, greatly improving ease of use, especially suitable for users of different ages and skill levels. Furthermore, when the lid 12 is closed on the base 11, the storage box 1 provides a relatively enclosed and stable environment for the internal drying assembly 3, folding arm 2, and second base 5, effectively preventing these components from being affected by external dust, moisture, collisions, etc., thus extending the product's lifespan. In the folded state, with the lid 12 closed on the base 11, the overall appearance of the storage box 1 is simple and aesthetically pleasing, without any cluttered exposed components, enhancing the product's aesthetics and its harmony with the home environment.

[0117] The inventors discovered that, on the one hand, because the folding arm 2 is a foldable structure, it inherently has a gap, making it difficult to guarantee that the lid 12 can accurately close with the base 11 after being folded. Misalignment of the lid will affect the airtightness. On the other hand, as mentioned earlier, the hinge connecting the folding arm 2 and the first base 4 is inclined, so the second base 5 and the lid 12 will actually be inclined relative to the base 11. The inclination of the lid 12 after folding will affect the aesthetics and the airtightness of the lid.

[0118] To address the aforementioned issues, in one embodiment, a first guide portion 121 is provided on the side of the lid 12 facing the base 11, and a second guide portion 421 is correspondingly provided on the base 11. Through the cooperation and guidance of the first guide portion 121 and the second guide portion 421, the lid 12 can be accurately aligned and closed onto the base 11.

[0119] A first guide portion 121 is provided on the side of the lid 12 facing the base 11, and a second guide portion 421 is provided at a corresponding position on the base 11. These two guide portions cooperate to form a structure that guides the lid 12 to close accurately. Specifically, when the user pushes or pulls the lid 12 to move it towards the base 11 to close it, the first guide portion 121 and the second guide portion 421 begin to contact and interact. The first guide portion 121 moves along the path set by the second guide portion 421. Since the shape and position of the second guide portion 421 are fixed, it can guide the first guide portion 121 to move in the correct direction and position, thereby ensuring that the lid 12 can be accurately aligned with the base 11.

[0120] It is understandable that during the process of the first guide part 121 and the second guide part 421 cooperating, the folding arm 2 will use its own movement gap and deformation to make the first guide part 121 and the second guide part 421 accurately cooperate in place, so that the box cover 12 and the box base 11 are accurately aligned.

[0121] In this embodiment, the cooperative guiding of the first guiding portion 121 and the second guiding portion 421 enables the lid 12 to be accurately closed on the base 11, effectively reducing the situation of misalignment during closing. Accurate closing can ensure that the gap between the lid 12 and the base 11 is minimized, thereby improving the tightness of the storage box 1 and preventing external substances such as dust and moisture from entering the interior of the storage box 1, protecting components such as the folding arm 2 and the drying component 3 stored therein. At the same time, it also solves the problem that the lid 12 tilts after being folded due to the inclination of the hinge, enabling the lid 12 to maintain a flat and beautiful appearance in the closed state, avoiding the visual incoordination caused by tilting, enhancing the aesthetics of the entire storage box 1, and making it better integrate into the home environment.

[0122] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 15-17 , two first guiding portions 121 each in a "C" shape and arranged facing each other are provided on the lid 12, and a guiding slot 1211 is formed inside the first guiding portion 121; the second guiding portion 421 is inserted into the guiding slot 1211 to achieve the alignment of the lid 12 and the base 11 during closing.

[0123] Two first guiding portions 121 each in a "C" shape and arranged facing each other are provided on the lid 12. This shape enables a guiding slot 1211 to be naturally formed inside the first guiding portion 121. The two "C" - shaped structures are arranged opposite to each other, providing a clear guiding space for the insertion of the second guiding portion 421, and ultimately being able to form positioning between the base 11 and the lid 12 from multiple directions of up, down, left, and right, ensuring the stability after closing.

[0124] Among them, a guiding protrusion 1212 is provided on the inner sidewall of the first guiding portion 121 at the guiding slot 1211. An inclined guiding surface is provided on the side of the guiding protrusion 1212 facing the second guiding portion 421, enabling the second guiding portion 421 to be smoothly inserted into the guiding slot 1211 and ultimately guiding the lid 12 to be corrected in place.

[0125] Specifically, when the lid 12 moves towards the base 11 for closing, the second guiding portion 421 starts to contact the guiding slot 1211 of the first guiding portion 121. Due to the existence of the inclined guiding surface on the guiding protrusion 1212, even if there is a certain degree of initial position deviation between the second guiding portion 421 and the guiding slot 1211, the inclined guiding surface can guide the second guiding portion 421, making it easier to enter the guiding slot 1211. The inclined guiding surface decomposes the lateral force received by the second guiding portion 421 into a component force along the direction of the guiding surface, pushing the second guiding portion 421 to gradually adjust to the correct insertion direction. When the second guiding portion 421 moves to a certain extent, under the combined action of the guiding protrusion 1212 and the guiding slot 1211, it will ultimately be corrected to the correct position, achieving the accurate alignment and closing of the lid 12 and the base 11.

[0126] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 as well as Figure 18 The box base 11 is also equipped with a support beam 6, and the two ends of the support beam 6 are respectively used to connect the drying rods 7 of the clothes rack; the box cover 12 covers the support beam 6 when it is closed.

[0127] A support beam 6 is installed inside the box base 11. This support beam 6 is not isolated; its two ends are respectively responsible for connecting the clothes rack rods 7. This indicates that the support beam 6 is an important component that is interconnected between the clothes rack structure and the storage box 1 structure. When the box lid 12 is closed, it covers the support beam 6, forming a protective storage structure.

[0128] In this embodiment, the support beam 6 is installed inside the box base 11 and connected to the clothes rack's drying rod 7, achieving an organic integration of the clothes rack structure and the storage box 1 structure. This integrated design reduces the dispersed arrangement of components, making the entire clothes rack system more compact and rational, saving space, and facilitating product installation and use. The support beam 6 installed inside the box base 11 also increases the stability of the internal structure of the box base 11. During the use of the clothes rack, the support beam 6 provides reliable support for the drying rod 7, reducing swaying and deformation of the drying rod 7, and ensuring the stability and safety of the clothes rack. Simultaneously, the fixed connection between the support beam 6 and the box base 11 also helps maintain the overall structural stability of the storage box 1, thereby improving the stability of the unfolded drying net 32 ​​and the folding arm 2.

[0129] When closed, the lid 12 covers the supporting beam 6, effectively preventing the supporting beam 6 and the drying rod 7, which may be stored inside, from being damaged by the external environment, such as dust, moisture, and impacts. This helps extend the service life of the supporting beam 6 and the drying rod 7, reduces the risk of damage caused by environmental factors, and reduces maintenance and replacement costs. Furthermore, when stored, the lid 12 covers the supporting beam 6 and other components, making the entire storage box 1 look neater and more aesthetically pleasing, avoiding the clutter caused by exposed components, allowing it to better integrate into the home environment, and improving the overall quality of the product and the user experience.

[0130] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 5 The supporting beam 6 is located in the bottom region of the first base 4, and the supporting beam 6 overlaps with the first base 4 at least partially in the vertical direction.

[0131] The supporting beam 6 and the first base 4 partially overlap in the vertical direction. This structural arrangement allows for more rational use of the internal space of the entire clothes rack and storage box 1, reduces space waste caused by the scattered arrangement of components, and enables the product to integrate more functional components in a limited space while maintaining the compactness of the structure.

[0132] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 5 The first base 4 is provided with a first mounting groove 411 and a second mounting groove 412, which are both facing the second base 5. The folding arm 2 is installed in the first mounting groove 411 and the scroll 31 is installed in the second mounting groove 412. The support beam 6 is located on the side of the second mounting groove 412 facing the second base 5, and the support beam 6 and the second mounting groove 412 partially overlap in the vertical direction.

[0133] The first base 4 has a first mounting slot 411 and a second mounting slot 412 spaced vertically, on which the folding arm 2 and the roller 31 are respectively installed. This arrangement of components on the first base 4 makes full use of the space, avoids mutual interference between components, and makes the structure of the entire clothes rack and storage box 1 more compact, saving space. In addition, the first mounting slot 411 and the second mounting slot 412 can provide storage space for the folding arm 2 and the drying assembly 3, respectively, so that both have a clear storage place in the storage box 1, ensuring stability during storage and unfolding.

[0134] In the vertical direction, the supporting beam 6 partially overlaps with the second mounting groove 412, making full use of the space on the side of the groove opening to set up the supporting beam 6, thus shortening the entire drying device and making its structure more compact. It is important to note that the supporting beam 6 should leave sufficient space to allow the drying net 32 ​​to extend beyond the second mounting groove 412. Preferably, the height of the top surface of the supporting beam 6 should not exceed the height of the axis of the roller 31, so that the drying net 32 ​​will not come into contact with the supporting beam 6 during extension and retraction, thereby avoiding wear on the drying net 32.

[0135] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 14 The first seat 4 includes a seat body 41 and two end fixing seats 42 respectively connected to both ends of the seat body 41. The first mounting groove 411 and the second mounting groove 412 are disposed on the seat body 41, and the two ends of the scroll 31 are respectively mounted on the two end fixing seats 42.

[0136] The first base 4 consists of a base body 41 and two end fixing seats 42. The two end fixing seats 42 are respectively connected to both ends of the base body 41. This split structure provides a basic framework for the installation and functional realization of each component. The two ends of the scroll 31 are respectively mounted on the two end fixing seats 42. The end fixing seats 42 support and fix the scroll 31, ensuring that the scroll 31 can rotate stably.

[0137] The split-type first base 4 structure makes the installation of the folding arm 2 and the scroll 31 more convenient. During the installation process, the folding arm 2 can be installed in the first mounting groove 411 of the base body 41 first, and the base body 41 with the folding arm 2 can be installed into the box base 11; then the two ends of the scroll 31 can be installed onto the end fixing seats 42 respectively, and then the two end fixing seats 42 with the scroll 31 can be installed into the box base 11, thereby reducing the installation difficulty.

[0138] In addition, the main body 41 and the end fixing seat 42 perform different functions and jointly provide support for the folding arm 2 and the roller 31. The main body 41 fixes the folding arm 2 through the mounting groove, and the end fixing seat 42 firmly fixes both ends of the roller 31. This structural design can effectively disperse the stress generated by each component during operation, reduce structural deformation or damage caused by uneven force, and improve the stability and reliability of the entire clothes rack structure.

[0139] In one embodiment, the second guide portion 421 is disposed on the end fixing seat 42.

[0140] The second guide portion 421 is provided on the end fixing seat 42, which means that the end fixing seat 42 not only undertakes the function of fixing the scroll 31, but also serves as the supporting component of the second guide portion 421. Together with the first guide portion 121 provided on the box cover 12 mentioned above, it forms the alignment structure for the box cover 12 and the box seat 11 to close.

[0141] By using the existing end fixing seat 42 to set the second guide part 421, there is no need to add additional parts specifically for alignment, which simplifies the overall structure of the product. This not only reduces the manufacturing cost of the product, but also reduces the weight and volume of the product, making the product lighter, easier to install and use.

[0142] On the other hand, this embodiment also provides a clothes drying rack, including:

[0143] 7. Two parallel drying rods;

[0144] At least one drying device as described above, the drying device being connected to the ends of the two drying rods 7.

[0145] The two drying rods 7 are arranged in parallel, forming the basic structural frame of the clothes rack and providing the main hanging space for drying clothes. In practice, the drying rods 7 can be fixed or retractable.

[0146] At least one drying device connects to the ends of two drying rods 7, combining the drying device with the drying rods 7. This allows the clothes rack to not only have the traditional drying function of the drying rods 7, but also adds the additional functions provided by the drying device, expanding the drying space and enriching the ways to use the clothes rack. Preferably, two drying devices are symmetrically arranged on two opposite sides of the clothes rack, providing expanded drying space from both sides and making the clothes rack more balanced and stable overall.

[0147] The connection between the drying device and the end of the drying rod 7 needs to ensure the stability and reliability of the structure. It may be achieved by means of bolt connection, riveting, etc. For example, bolts are used to pass through the support beam 6 and lock to the end of the drying rod 7.

[0148] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned clothes rack.

[0149] The clothes drying rack includes a main unit, a telescopic bracket, and a clothes rack. The upper and lower ends of the telescopic bracket are connected to the main unit and the clothes rack, respectively. The main unit is equipped with a lifting drive device, which is connected to the clothes rack and can drive the clothes rack to rise and fall.

[0150] Similarly, based on the clothes rack of this embodiment, the clothes drying machine of this embodiment can provide more drying space and meet more drying needs on the basis of traditional clothes drying machines.

[0151] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0152] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0153] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0154] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A drying apparatus, characterized by Can be installed on a clothes rack; includes: First body and second body; A folding arm, with its two ends rotatably connected to the first base and the second base respectively; A drying assembly is installed on the first base and the second base; or on the folding arm; The folding arm includes a rotating connector and at least two swing arms. Any two adjacent swing arms are rotatably connected through the rotating connector. The folding arm is folded and unfolded by rotating the swing arms relative to each other. The rotating connector includes a positioning structure that can position the folding arm in an unfolded state, so that the drying assembly is unfolded between the first base and the second base to provide drying support.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying assembly is a drying net assembly, which includes a roller and a drying net wound on the roller. The roller is connected to the first base, and the telescopic end of the drying net is connected to the second base. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm enables the drying net assembly to be retracted and opened. Alternatively, the drying assembly is a foldable drying basket assembly, which includes a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is connected to the first base, and the second connecting end is connected to the second base. The folding and unfolding of the folding arm enables the foldable drying basket assembly to be retracted and unfolded. Alternatively, the drying assembly may be a drying rod assembly, which includes multiple small drying rods. When the folding arm is unfolded, the small drying rods can be spread out along the folding arm.

3. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating connector includes a first rotating part, a second rotating part, and a rotating shaft. The first rotating part and the second rotating part are rotatably connected via the rotating shaft. The first rotating part and the second rotating part are respectively used to connect two adjacent swing arms. The positioning structure includes an elastic positioning member and a positioning mating part. The elastic positioning member is disposed on the first rotating part, and the positioning mating part is disposed on the second rotating part. In the unfolded state of the folding arm, the elastic positioning member and the positioning mating part cooperate to increase the resistance to the relative rotation of the first rotating part and the second rotating part, thereby positioning the folding arm in the unfolded state.

4. The drying apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first rotating part is provided with a mounting groove, and the elastic positioning member is installed in the mounting groove; the positioning mating part is a positioning groove provided on the second rotating part, and when the folding arm is unfolded, the elastic positioning member is aligned with the positioning groove.

5. The drying apparatus of claim 4, wherein The second rotating part is also provided with a sliding groove spaced apart from the positioning groove, the sliding groove being used to provide a passage for the elastic positioning member to avoid during the rotation process.

6. The drying apparatus of claim 1, wherein The folding arm is hinged to the first base via a hinge. The axis of the hinge is inclined relative to the vertical direction, so that when the folding arm is unfolded, it extends obliquely upward from the end connected to the first base to the end connected to the second base.

7. The drying apparatus of claim 6, wherein The hinge's axis is tilted at an angle of 5-10° relative to the vertical direction.

8. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that It further includes a storage box, the storage box includes a box base, the first seat body is installed on the box base, and when the folding arm is in a folded state, the drying component, the folding arm and the second seat body are stored in the box base.

9. The drying apparatus of claim 8, wherein The storage box includes a box cover, the second seat body is installed on the box cover, and when the folding arm is in a folded state, the box cover is closed on the box base.

10. The drying apparatus of claim 9, wherein On one side of the box cover facing the box base, a first guiding portion is provided, and a second guiding portion is correspondingly provided on the box base. Through the cooperation and guidance of the first guiding portion and the second guiding portion, the box cover can be accurately positioned and closed on the box base.

11. The drying apparatus of claim 10, wherein, Two first guiding portions which are respectively in a "匚" shape and are arranged oppositely are provided on the box cover, and a guiding slot is formed inside the first guiding portion; the second guiding portion is inserted into the guiding slot to achieve the alignment of the box cover and the box base during closing.

12. The drying apparatus of claim 10, wherein, A support cross beam is further installed in the box base, and two ends of the support cross beam are respectively used for connecting the drying rods of the clothes hanger; when the box cover is in a closed state, it covers the support cross beam.

13. The drying apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The support cross beam is located in the bottom area of the first seat body, and the support cross beam and the first seat body at least partially overlap in the vertical direction.

14. The drying apparatus of claim 13, wherein, The first seat body is provided with a first installation groove and a second installation groove with openings all facing the second seat body at upper and lower intervals. The folding arm is installed in the first installation groove, and the drying component is installed in the second installation groove; the support cross beam is located on one side of the second installation groove facing the second seat body, and the support cross beam and the second installation groove at least partially overlap in the vertical direction.

15. The drying apparatus of claim 14, wherein, The first seat body includes a seat body main body and two end fixing seats respectively connected to two ends of the seat body main body. The first installation groove and the second installation groove are provided on the seat body main body, and two ends of the drying component are respectively installed on the two end fixing seats.

16. A clothes hanger, characterized by Comprising: Two drying rods arranged in parallel; At least one drying device according to any one of claims 1-15, the drying device being connected to the ends of the two drying rods.

17. A clothes drying machine characterised in that, Comprising a clothes hanger according to claim 16.

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